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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19
The Friar,s Point Hoax.

Quite an exciting report has been gong the
rounds Of some of the parAls about the hanging
branding and drowning of certain suspected per
sons at Frars Point on the Mississippi river. The
Memphis AUalancie Of the 18th, brands it A Hoax
and says:
We learn through Col J. Alcorn, prominent eit-
Of Coahoma county that the letter published IN
the Argus and copied into the other city papers is
all hoax from beginning to end; Inc letter was
lin & Halle. of this CITY, and the whole matter is
sensation item that would have done credit to a
Cincinnati paper 1t is said that if the editor Of the
Arqts were TO 90 to Friar's Point he would be
- branded . as a ID. J..
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stewart County, state of Tennessee.

4 n 81 Z " A g 4 OUU IT 4 OUL q 7 NJ Do.
4 Ver--JamesB McCarroD ct ais Chas S. Gummers
sls-Petiton sell aGd II appans to from comp ain
that Thcs MEGA roll, trsDcis MCCaroli John
Nc CARROLL james McCarro Sa ue NcCarol, ami Margaret
Of McCarroll deceased
residents Of the Stat OF Tennessee 1t therefore ordered
publication for consecutive weeks, the
Nashville published in the
Of Nashville requiring said residents to be and appear
Of the County Court Of SteFart
holden house, said county, in the State of
Tennessee the first Monday Janu 1851 and plead,
deur cvmpanants BILL the will be taken for
fessed theu and set down for hearing expsrte
W. COOK, Clerk
Cec7-w4t-pr's fee So. CT SewArt Co. Court.
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CHEROKEE CUFkEI

An RnJGiEi7g cure for Seminal Weakness Noe.
turnai EnmissiOns, Impotsncy, toss Of PoDer,
Pains tie Back StORs an the Bladder, O6StrEcted
and Difficult AenStrHCftjoR, and all Diseases caused
By debating from the path Of Nature, and Sadutgia0
in Self-POLLHtiOR.
By the Of this Cure all improper discharges
ed the weakened organs Of generation speedily cured
full vigor restored
Either contemplating marriage, should reflect that sound
mind and body TO promote cOnnuba happiness
In the Cherokee cure" the poor debiated
Departing devotee u seasue pleasure will ind relief
1t safe and P asan in taste but INN date in its action
tanning mineral poison hut prepared from pare vegetable
eXtrartS in the form Of a delicious syrup.
Price 81 Bottle three bottles S. and and forwarded
by express to all parts Of the world
SolI by all respectable Drug lists everywhere
POTTER MERWlN. PropretoTs st Louis, No
Sold in Nashville by Ewing Pendl Berry & DemoViIle
@. W Hendershcts, aud by Druggists every where
oct2S-dtw&wly
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

EFFECr AT THE NoRrH.-We hear of large es-
adjustments reducing work which it may not be
proper row 10 name.
In Bridgeport. upwards of one thousand en-
ployeas out Of work, and in New Haven two
thousand.
Dunbars hoop skirt factory at Bristol has stopped
work.
The Plantation Hoe Company. and the Southern
Carriage Company, beth OF Winsted have had large
Southern orders cOuntcrnauded.
The stoppage Of the Birmingham Iron and Steel
Works is the worst below TO that village which Birm
inpham has ever experienced.
The prospect is that many branches of business
in this and other Northern States will be Frustrated
the coming wiEter-Hdrtford Times
Duh. TMES-The steamer Traveller will discon-
tinue her trips between this city and New York
after Thursday-and there will be no morning
boat from New Haven, and no night boat from
New York after that time, until further notice
As an evidence of the complete stagnaton of bust
ness it NAV be stated that at this season of the wear
there is usually more freight down than the boats
can comfortably manage; but that for the past week
there has hardly been more than one horse could
draw Only SIS was taken on the up freight on
Monday highland less than three dollars on the
down freight on Tuesday morning! II tells hard
story for New Haven mechancs-as well as for
those on the Northern Railroads.&c. Hdrea Re
giSieT. Dec -.
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u. A. Enhnesfoek,s Yermifucc

TPThis safe and EffectuRl Remedy for
Worms extensively used by regular physicians
than any proprietary medicine whish has made its ap
pearance in the United States.
used with the freedom and confidence gentlemen
who have attained emnsnce all Middle Western south
States.
The great its popularity the fact that nothing has
Teen discovered Ech be substituted in its plsce and
may be used In all without any fears the
suit It's perfect safety recommends to every parent II
ecreed within the system it will speedily expe them
without fail But in order to obtain the article.
purchaser should bis and the initials
the bottle Gad and be particular that be buying
B. A. Fahnestock's Vermfuge and 10 other. poy4-Wlm
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PHOTOGRAPHlC CARD.

TAKE pleasure in announcing to old friends and
toners that after absence Of years. have again
turned to the practice Of the Photograph Art
in all its branches having purchased the interest Of brother
in the old established Gallery in Union Street, and having spent
four months in New York the past Summer TO obsn fully all
the late improvements in the have painted renovated and
enlarged the suite OF Rooms throughout. That facilities
better to produce first class work than Galleries
boast Of and conduce TO the comfort Of patrons trust
only to sustain the proud position the Gallery has heretofore
sustained bat to elevate 1t still higher standard have
also engaged the services OF Mr. COOK Of the best Photo
grAphe the world who Pctuyes which
first premium at the Worlds Pa in London, in 1851 and
determined not only make this the leading Gallery in the
State, but work shall not be North South
and introduce to the public the following styles
Imperial Photograph, India Ink;
Vgnette, plain colored
1Yorytypes, cooTed;
Pastel Pictures, life size;
Photographs Canvass. life size;
Visiting Cards, full length, plain;
Autograph Photogrs obs, Is taken st sitting.
sterrsoscopes, glass or paper.
Icontnue make the Meanoype and AmbStype hereto
fore The above styles all entirely in this city, except
the Autograph Card, which only made time. All
who in ofsnyhng line politely invited give
me call before visiting elsewhere when will by peculiar
demonstration the above facts. Respectfully,
Oet3-u r. W. HUGHES.
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PR0CT1WaCT0N-

KNTHEREAs, the growth and power purely sectional
Wv party, made manifest by the result Of the Pres
Dental eecton-R party whose emily tie is hostility to the
rights and institutions Of the fifteen Southern staes-have
brought upon the country crisis unparalleled in the history
Of the Government which in oBnion demands the gavest
consideration Of the Legislative Department and people OF Ten.
noSse-
Therefore, IsHAM g. HARRIS Governor OF the State OF
by virtue Of the power and authority vested by the
Conu ion, do hereby require the Senators and Representatives
OF the houses OF the General Assembly OF said State
the Capitol in Nashville Monday 7h day
1861, at u o'clock NJ legSAe upon such subjects
may then be submitted to them.
In testimony whereof, have AereUnto set my hand
and caused the great seal Of the State to be affixed
the Department at Nashville the 9TH day Of Deem
I Der, A. D. 1860. IsHAM g. HARRIS.
By the Governor:
]. &. R. RAY, Secretary OF State.
The Banner and Patriot NashYlle Avalanche Appeal
Memphis; Advertiser, Chattanooga Register KnoxYlle and
West Tennessean, Jackson, will copy.
dec6-dtW&T1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

EEAVING received letter OF administration estate Of
Mrs Elizabeth Alley, deceased all person indebted tn
hereby required to settle with by the first Of Februa
ry 1861 be dealt with aceorjngto law and all persons hay
ing claims the said estate he eby notified to hand
send their claims in GAINESVILLE Tenn before the
first Of FEBRUARY 1861 they wi. be forever barred 10th law
and equity PARIS PETER,
eE-rAfF Adrrfnf
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Arrival.

Nav ORLEANS, Dec. Is-The Habana from Ha-
vana with dates of the 18th, and SlO7 600 Spanish
gold.
The Spanish bank has authorized the issue Of four
million dollars new bonds, from which relief was
expected.
The Captain General has gone to the western de-
partrnent of the island.
sugars unchanged. The new crop is coming in.
Stock 40 600 boxes.
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ST. LOUIS, Dec 1.-The St Louis brigade return
ed from the Southwestern border yesterday morn
ing, and were received by a detachment Of the
National Guards who remained at home. General
Frost dismissed the troops in brief complimentary
address. after which they partOOk Of a sumptuOns
dinner at the National Guards armOry, Barnum's
Hotel and other places. The occasion was replete
with expressions Of friendship and eOngratulation
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DIR. EatOnsS KnfantiIe Cordial, for Child
EeelhirG.

rem TeeihirRs
Is narcotic to lu to and perhaps to death your SUI
ferng precious a reliable and certain medy for
ils inante s will soften the gums, reduce in
hammaon relieve all pain and greatly facilitate tie
process period tehiag It works like chgrm giving
healthy sleep night the e sudrcr snd grateful rest to
the Weared mother. II does conspase the bowels because
it contains NO A0RPHL1b u or Opste Of any kind fact
uy warranted in stating cannot be said Of any other
preparation this time before the pub
lie, but quick and ALI remedy for DGrra0G Ds
eHtery. ana summer COHplGtnt Also, for Wind Coc,
Gripping the Stomach Acdiy, and being powerful anti
spaSGodc should always have Il by them in cases OF
CORUsi0a epe tally when they purpose giving their children
the other old fas Toned narcJts Of the cay exceedingly
liable bring these Be Eaned and use none but Dr.
Ea.on's lniante Cordial, this onl you rely on.
Sold by CHURCH & DUPONT,
Sole PROJECTORS, 500 Roadway, New York.
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ArrivaloGthe stsamerEm

NEw YORK. Dec. ls.-The steamer Eta has ar
rived Her dates are anticipated She brings
eG6,O00 gold.
The Atlantic sailed on the 5th from Southampton
with eI49 900 gold.
An explosion occurred in the Lisca mines, near
Newport Wales, which caused the loss Of one hun
dred and seventy lives.
The steamers James Adgcr and R. r. Cuyler col
lided coming into dock. Each was considerably
larnaoral
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

BosroN, Dec. lS-A strong address to the people
signed BY the late Chief Justice Shaw and thirty
four other prominent citizens, showing the uncon-
lshed
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Notice..

WILL sell for cash, at the Court House Nashville,
Saturday the 29h Of December negro boy
jackson, levied the property Of Thomas T. Northern
to satisfy execution in hands issued by W. D. Robertson
Esq, in favor Of Jno l. Bayne for four hundred fifty
dollars. Sale according to law j. W. PAGE, @. D. G.
deej-3
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ne hundred Negroes for Hire
MULES ANDjCORNaFOR SALE.

FENHE undersigned will the LIST day Of January next, hire
y out for the ensuing year, aDaut One - Undred Me-
and He will also sell 10 Mules, 100
Of Corn and other articles. Terms Of sale,
time and location of the negroes, will be made day CT
hiring Sale take place at the 'Narrows Of ParTeth in
Chea ham county A C. STOCKA2D,
dec4-t Administrator J. L de
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19
NATHAN N. EDWARDS, an,
decI56O w4t-pr'sfee IS Of SAID Court
TN CHANCERY COURT Ar DRESOEN-.

IN CHANCERY COURT AT DRESDEN.
J for Weakley County, State of Tennes-
ssOginal I'M JUNCTION BiilOrde Publeation-rhom
as Glass VS. David Moore John Yaneuer William Landrum
and James Brakeman. From the affidavit the bill in this
cause appearing to the Clerk AMI Master Court
said defendants David Moore, and John Yancuer
residents Of said State Of Tennessee therefore by
said Clerk and Master that this published sue
eesslve weeks in the W-ey Union and American, eRspape
published in the city Of Nashville Aforesaid commanding
the said Moore and Fancur their answer pleas or de-
ures to said BILL before the next OF ChaDcey
court to be es at the Court House. in the Dresden
Meaky county State OF Tennessee Monday
January le6l said bill and all things thein viii BE- taken
Tor confessed against them hearing them epare
at said term Of said This December 6h a true
copy from the Order Book
NATHAN N. EDWARDS, C &M.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

BALTIMORE. Dec. Is.-Messrs Kingland, Chase Z
Co, have suspended. Their liabilities amount to
nearly million dollars
Nearly all the leading merchants have signed
petition requesting Governor Hicks to call an extra
session Of the Legislature consider the present
0risis.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19
YuSOIveut Notice.

TEBE insolvency Of the estate Of John Caruhers deceased
being suggested the Clerk Of Macon county, is there
fore ordered the said Clerk, that all persons having cail
against said eabe hereby notified to file them legally suthen
aed with the said CLERK Of Macon county Court Tennessee
before the first day May in order that settlement and
division pro rata may be made. NJ. N. ALEXANDER.
dec4-w4t Administrator.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

The BENIcIA Boy IN NAsHvHIEv-It will be seen
NV an advertisement in this mdsang's paper, that
~ JoHx C. HEENAN will make his appearance at the
Slneatre tomorrow night in a novel entertainment
He will doubtless draw great crowd.
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North CnroIInn I.eri.Intn,..-

RALEIGH, n. C., Dec. lin the Senate today
bill was introduced to appropriate $500 900 to arm
the state After an exciting debate it was made the
order for tomorrow noon.
a resolution declaring the right Of secession was
referred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

An elegant present in books. worth $40 or lile
money if preferred, will be given by the Carriers
Of this office for the best Carriers Address mat
may be prepared for them by Friday, the Zlst'
decI6-d5t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-The Senate confirmed
Back Secretary Of State.
Caleb Gushing has been summoned TO Washington
by the request of the President
Secretary Thompson has gone to South Carolina.
He says he is in favor Of the resumption OF friendly
relations when the free States give satisfactory
stitutiOnal guarantees
1t is apprehended here that blOodshed will ensue
if South Carolina demand the surrender Of Fort
MOultrie
The Pennsylvania delegation are unanimous in
favor of respecting the constitutional fights Of all
sections.
Separate meetings of the Pennsylvania and Ohio
delegation. without regard to party, have been cali
ed for tonight to take into consideration the present
condition of the country, and what course they will
take in the present crisis.
The House Select Committee was in session four
hours to-day. 1t IS reported that they have gone
earnestly tC work, and the prospects of something
acceptable to the country are imprJ we'd.
Caleb Cushing, whose presence was requested in
Washington. was in consultation with the President
this morning.
At meeting of the Pennsylvania delegation to
night. including the two Senators, Thaddeus Steven
alone was absent The following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
ResOiUed, That in our judgment, It is the opinion
of the people OF Pennsylvania that the constitutional
rights of all actions should be respected and secured
and that all the laws should be faithfully and prompt
ly executed; and that the union Of the States the
Constitution and the laws should be maintained and
enforced in all their integrity.
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steamer Burut.
River News.

New YORK, Dec. ls.-The steamer John P. King,
built for the Charleston trade, was almost wholly
destroyed by fire to-day.
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MFRS. W'INSLOW,

An experienced and female physician, has soothin
Syrup for children ehng, which greatly facilitates the
Of eethng, by sofenug the gums, reducing all Inflammation
will Aay all pain and regulate the bowels Depend
upon it, mothers, it will give yourselves and relief and
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all See sdVer
u another oet2S-IV
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-19

BLACK RuUmIcAN OUTuGE.-A letter of the 29th
ult. from Dayton, Ohio, to the Cincinnati E,qjrer,
says:
News has Just reached this city OF Of the most
disgracpfu acts that occurred in this neighbor
hood. Between the hours Of ] and O'Clock this
morning a company OF fifteen or twenty men. com
posed If more than half negroes attacked the house
Of John W Stadden. some four miles north Of this
CITY dragged Mr. Stsdden from the embrace of his
wife aud children and after having Invested him of
his night shirt applied coat of tar and feathers and
in tins condition sent him back 60 his family. The only
ofense OF which this was guilty, was that of
expressing himself favorable to the execution OF the
fugitive slave law. and condemning those States
which have passed personal liberty bills
REvoIUUoNAHY PINsIoNEEs.-lt appears by the
report Of the Committee on Pensions that only
eigity-seven Of the Revolutionary soldiers now re
main Among the number is one (Mr. RALPH FARM
HAM Ewho participant in the first battle Of the
war-Bunker Hill. IL is a melancholy fact that a
few of the old soldiers who fought for our indepen
dence, that secured our Union, viii 1--we TO see it
dismembered
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From south Carolina

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Dee I7-On the fourth ballot for
Chairman Of the Convention. JamisOn received
lis votes; Orr 80, and scattering 3. JamisOn on
taking the chair, said he had not the language to
express his thanks for the honor conferred.
A motion TO adjourn TO Charleston on account Of
the small pex carried.
A resolution adopted inviting the Commits
siOners from Alabama and Mississippi to seats the
floor Also that they address the Convention to-
night at o'clock
A motion was made to invite Howell Cobb TO a
seat on the floor Some member objected on the
ground that Mr.. Cobb was not an accredited Com
missioner, though expressing complimentary terms
towards him.
The motion to tender the seat prevailed with but
few dissenting voices.
The Inauguration of the Governor took place to-
day. the galleries Of the Representatives Hall
were crowded, many ladies present Piekens read
his inaugural sentiments, which were decidedly
firm for secession In the rear Of Piekens at the
Speakers stand, was Hon. Howell Cobb and also
Messrs. ElmOre and Hooker, the Commissioners from
Alabama and Mississippi.
Fourteen cases Of small pox were reported Sun
day and seven to-day.
The Legislature adjourned to meet at Charleston
on Thursday.
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TNOR RENT
HOtice.

The Ware House No. Market street, present. occupied
by Armstrong Co., will be rented fer the year 1861 il mmed
ate application is made to JE0. P0RTERFIELD.
decQd2
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CITY NOTICES.


We caI the attention Of all interested to the sale
Of Tea sets. Motto cups and saucers. Mahogany and
Rosewood writing desks, Wax and China dolls.
Also large assortment Of fancy articles suitable
for the Christmas Aolidays Sale to take place at
2l College street, opposite the Sewanee House. at
10 O'Clock A.
Also special sale of fancy articles at g O'Clock
Pm
GENrLEMrN's CLorHNG.-I have now a very large
and splendd stock of fine clothing, of every des-
cription which l am selling at very low prices for
Cash.
Just received a lot of gentlemen's shawls, of fine
guglitv. which we're bought very low for cash, and
will be sold accordingly at wholesale or retail.
GEO. B. ABBoTT,
dec9-Im 80 College St
MoNEY.-AI kinds of money taken at par for
guns, pistols, and every description Of hardware
dec9-lm. MCCALL& FALL
A Partner wanted with from 1000 to 1900 dol
lars cash, in Ready Established Business which
pays 1000 dollars and more year. A gentleman.
and business man, with good city reference, viii
please address ROBERT. P. o.
Nov. Is, ls6O-tf
PANIC STRUCK"
Intending to reduce what is certainly the largest
Stock of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS
in the State, l will sell from this time
without Regard TO Profits!
J. W. LANGLEY,
r4R A Union street
Clothing.
We have a large Stock of WINTER CLOTHING
for Men and Boys wear, which we are selling at
prices to suit the times.
Souri, CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA and VIRGINIA
MONEY taken at par.
WARD, BIRMINGHAM * Co.
Nov24-im No. 20. Public Square.
HAVA As AIRS!
JOHN wHOKLEY. 3s south Market St.,
Nashville, Tenn.,---2O,OO0 Imported Aa-
yanas--JDS7 RECEYTKD FROM IA KARA.
STOCK for sale.
JoHx WHoRLEY, 81 South Market Street, offers for
sale $4,000 worth Of Stock Cal and see him.
lam offering great inducements to parties wish
ing to purchase
COMMON, MEDIUM
FINE VIRGINIA TOBACCO
BY the quantity. Call and examine, at A Union |
street
OctI2tf P&B J. W. LANGLEY.
Latest News from Old Virginiag
JOHN WHORLEY,
32sSOuth Market street,
STILL FAD.
WHEREBY Rock City Chewing Tobacco /
Made from the PURE AND NATURAL LEAF |
without ANY ADULTERATTON