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Prom Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, April 2O.-The river is rising with q
feet inches water over the rocks on tse falls.
A large audience ives addressed by Breckenridge
this afternoon He denounced Lincoln's prociama-
ton as Illegal saying he could not efficiently use
his troops without the authority Of Congress, and
proposed that Kentucky through her Congressman
on the fourth of July, oppose the sentiment Of
present difficulties by the sword, and in the mean
while Kentucky should call Convention 10 aid
gress on this subject this failing tn honor, inter
est and duty of Kentucky implies her to go with
the South. The authorities of Louisville, KY, New
Albany and Jacksonville, Ind, are forming an all-
ance to preserve peaeesbe status and amlcaoie
relations in any event. The Governors proclama-
ton for the meeting of the Legislature on the z8t
has not been issued as reported. The matter Is
held in allegiance. The citizens of Louisville are
organizing home guard.
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WHEELING, April 19.-The Mayor has issued a
proclamation calling on all good citizens to preserve
the peace and refrain from discussing exciting to-
pics.
The stars and stripes are generally displayed and
a strong Union feeling prevails
Union military companies are forming. One COM
pany organized as home guard, and Us compose
of men over As years ofage.
Our delegates, Hubbard and Clemmens, returned
frsm Richmond and were warmly received.
The news from Baltimore concerning the attack
on the troops, created Indignation.
The Douglas Democrats in the District, in con-
vsution to-day, nominated W. G. Brown, of Pres
ton for Congress
The only delegate from Virginia who remained
in the Convention that nominated Brown sayssht
will be supported by all opposed to secession, ant
will be undoubtedly elected.
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large part of the capital stock of the Insurance
Companies represented by W. j. MARI, % College
street, is owned in the Southern States and in add
ton to this, they have 100000 in State Bonds,
deposited in the Bank of Tennessee, as additional
guarantee that policy holders will be protected II
Tennessee Joins the Confederate States, the same as
heretofore. They are doing business throughout the
South. and will pay in the event of loss as prompt
1r,o
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-21

DR. z. RUSSELL, DENTAL SURGEoN.-Dr. b. be8s
esve TO invite the attention of those interested, to
his present mode of inserting artificial teeth, upon
vulanite as being infinitely superior to the old
method upon gold plate. Since introducing this plan
now over year ago-he has inserted more than
one hundred SETS the advantages of which for du-
rabiIty, lightness and purity are abundanty tesu-
fed by the numerous certificates Dr. H. is contin-
ualy receiving in their favor. Ctfce No. II Cherry
street three doors from the Post Office. Plugging
and all other operations on the mouth performed as
usual. LmarchA'-u
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From New Orleans.

NEw ORLEANS, April 2O.-Cotton sales 900 bales.
Quotations nominal. Flour quiet 25Cdj 80. Other
articles unchanged
The Star of the West was boarded off lndianola
bv the Galveston volunteers Wednesday night, who
captured her without resistance She has aboard
s to hundred bbls. of provisions.
The steamer Habsna has been purchased by the
Confederacy and will be transferred into War
steamer. She will carry eight guns and one pivot
gun. Troops continue to arrive from the upper par
ishes
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From Wasnington.

W.suNerox. April 2O.-About fifteen Of the
Massachusetts, soldier ara IN the hospital.
The Pawnee left last hight with government
troops on board. ,...,
There is whispering among the military that MARI
t;allaw will soon be proclaimed.
The steamer Nicholas, plying between Washing
ton and Baltimore, has hesR seized for prudential
purposes.
About 1000 nea are under arms here and in the
vicinity. Additional measures have been taken to
guard INC entrances to the city.
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CHEROKEE CUBE !

IN wnfailizc cure for Seminal Weakness, Moe
IurnaI EmmissiOns, bnpotsncy, Loss Of PotSsr,
Pains in the Back, StOns IN the Bladder, DISTRACTED
and Difficult Kenstru05ioa, and az Diseases caused
6v depGtigO from the path OF Nature, and Endu|0tn0
IN SELF Pollution.
By the use Of this Cure improper discharges
ed organs Of generation speedily cured and
full vigor restored.
Either SEX contemplating marriage, should reflect that sound
mind necessary promote connuba happiness
In the Cherokee Cure the poor debated worn down and
desparng of sensual pleasure will find relief
safe and pleasant in taste but immediate its action con-
tanning poison prepared from vegetable
extracts, In the form Of delicious syrup
Price per Bottle three bottles for S. and and forwarded
BY expie ss to all parts Of the world.
Sold by all respectable Druggists everywhere.
POTTER T. MERWIN. Proprietors, ct. Leuis, Mo.
Sold In Nashville by Ewing Pendeon Berry Demovie
G. W. Hendershott aud b. Druggists everywhere.
oct2S-dtw&wIy
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THE LADIES ARoUsED.-At one O'Clock, yesterday
soms three hundred ladies of Nashville, Assembled
In the Hall of the Ma Jnic Temple, for the purpose
of organizing an association for aiding our Volun-
teers in any manner that may be necessary Mrs
JAS. X. PoIK was made President, Mrs r. NJ. L. NC
Call. Vice President, Mrs. JNo. NJ. Bass, Secretary
The following committees were appointed or
resolutions JSo. NJ. Bass, Mrs. DIR. r. r. EVE
Mrs. JOS. AcKL1N, Mrs. T. H. NICHOLSON, and Mrs
GEO. CJNNNGHAM On organization-Mrs. MARTHA
KING. Mrs. THos FIFE, Mrs. r. W. MCGAYock' Miss
NOBLE BANG, Miss CARRIE EASTMAN. The meeting
then adjourned to meet at 10 O'Clock tomorrow a
which all ladies who feel an interest in their patFl
otic work are invited to attend.
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Special Dispaichesto the cincinnztH Commercial
WAsHEGroS, April ls.-The greatest excitement
Is prevailing here, in consequences of reports that
virginia has seeded secretly, arrested John Minor
6otts for treason seized Harper's Ferry Arsenal,
uosport Navy Yard and three vessels, including .he
steam frlgafe Aerrimae. Il is also reported that
mere were threats of hanging Bolts
ne unioulsts wish to take vengeance or the Ss-
ors hung SS R'oSi@illeu' anu VI at
An excited crowd threatened to aernol;sh the
csdles and Union (secession) neyTspaper Office and
hang the editor, John Savage They were d;ssnad-
&c until martial law is proclaimed =
Crowds are Hooking to the War Dsna-tr,srt "a
volunteer. An attack on the capital ana scbt i
hourly expected. -"~ "sns =
The Cs blnet IS IN session constantly
Some Baltimore Secessonisks notified A. p.:I
ways that no more troops will be aIozzas 70 80
through that city. If opposed the orders are =,
fight their way. This may transfer the h,tfie 10
Maryland and ruin Baltimore.
Cassius NJ. Clay rendered his services in organic
ing company of Mexican heroes.
The war excitement precludes all other business.
The Southerners are all leaving town.
WAHINGroN, April 1a.-The rumored seizures in
Virginia are not confirmed. The mob drove seven
Union members Of the Convention away from Rich
mond
An attack on Washington is feared tonight. Five
thousand troops on duty. Every avenue Is guar
died.
Eight hundred Pennsylvanians arrived.-Fifteen
hundred from New York and Massachusetts, are ex>
pected in the morning.
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DIR. KINGS DIsPENSARY
rom uuEUATE nUSRASES


Ea<~ DR.. KING, formerly Of New York, for the
SkkIkSSS four ye.rs ofLopisylle KENTUCKY, and who
his attention treatment OF private diseases Tor ose
hrv having attended practice Ter SO
many years and housands he Is enso 70 GU
an dseaas of private nature, matter how bad tny may D
from niudcous medical treatment, from neglect OF own
Dr. Kings Dspenssy Is No. % Deadrck street, between emery
and the square where all diseases OF private nature
oEoRHKA cured without naucious medicine or Interference
Of old or recent date efectuay cured few
nv an operation which pain. Where structure
exist health enjoyed Perhaps ne disease causes 0r
mischief and undermines the constitution 50 nncn
Syphilis, with sill the diseases oftne sKln growing ou
lac or ad e1ectually cured in eW days
sxN WEAKNESS particular attention having been gwen 20
this disease and the consequences grsWn out OF IL
On in many cases by destructive habits OF
youths and excessive indulgence Of the
hih Will undsrmns constitution, rendering the subject IN
at for business society, and causing preE oa
Females who may be laborng with any dnouy Oh e WOMB
NAV rest assured OF immediate relief -. IA
Persons residing abroad By writing and stating ther
fee enclosed directed DR. A King No. % Deadrck strset,
Nsshve Tenn will the medicine sent 70 nsli
with necessary directions Strict secrecy Omcs
from o'clock in the morning ensii san 1s
uAy23. l859-d&wiy
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Ac1reS OF THE LADIEs-A large number OF the
ladies OF the city met at the Masonic Temple yes
tsrdsv and organized an association for the purpose
Of making clothing. &c, for those who may volun-
teer to defend the South. Mrs. President FOLK was
elected President Mrs. DR.. MCCALL Nlce-fresiuen'
and Mrs. JoHS NJ. Bass Secretary. The ladies nave
gone actively to work, and they will accomplish
much for our gallant volunteers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-21

The INSURANCE OFFICE of W. J. MARR, on College
street. is the place to obtain the most deslaOe inS1
rance none, but the Oldest and most reliable COM
oanies with large unimpared Cash Capitals are tnere
represented. Insurance taken at far rates anu
loss settled without unnecessary delay. Blotters
furnished free of charge. aprIO-u.
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To John 4. Fisher, Nashville:
LYNCHBURG, Va. April l9.-Baltimore has tri-
umphed! The Massachusetts regiment, comma nd
ed by b. F. Butler, numbering near eight hundred
men, were taken prisoners. 1t is reported that up
wards of one hundred of the Massachusetts, men
were killed, while only sixteen BaltimoreaHs were
killed and wounded
Gov Hicks has proclaimed martial law in ambush
over Baltimore. The greastest enthusiasm pre-
walls. An old Lynchburger, Vim. II. Ryan,
lead the van
Virginia has taken the arms at Harper's Ferry,
and will capture the Federal troops in Norfolk har
Dor to-day, if possible.
There is large concentration of troops for the
purpose.
Resigned army officers report Andrew Johnson
insane. CHAs. W. STArHAM.
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BALTIMORE, April 20.-Armed men are moving
along by drectionslof the Mayor, and Gov. Hicks
has notified the President that no more troops can
pass through Baltimore iness they fight their way.
The President replies no more troops viii be
brought through prodvided they are unmolestedly
allowed to pass around Baltimore.
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From PhiInaalnhin.

PHILADELPHIA. April 2o.-The Massachusetts, regi-
ment has gone to Washington by the steamer Key
Stone State
The Government has taken possession of the Bal
timore road.
The Delaware State arms are in possession of the
Secessionists.
The Governor of Delware has not responded to
the requisition of the President and will not.
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The war Feeling.

DETROIT, April 2O.-A great Union feeling is man
Tested.
jackson & WILEY, founders, offer $50 tons of shot
and shell to the Government, payable when eonve-
nient.
TOLEDO. April 20.-The war feeling is intense.
Ten companies are ready to leave next week.
INDIANAPOLIS. April 20.-The Governor has ten
dered Lincoln 1000 more men than the requisition
calls for.
TERRE HAUTE, April 20.-An immense Union meet
ing held here to yndicate the flag of the country.
ZANEsvuLE, April 20.-Land holders are offering
houses rent free to the families of volunteers du-
ring their absence. Numerous Northern localities
agree to support the families of volunteers.
HARRIsBCRG. Penn, 90, 500 men are in Camp
Curtain. 5000 stand Of have been received
from Pittsburg.
Fears are entertained that the Maryland volun-
teers will make demonstrations on Chambersburg.
The Virginians are rapidly concentrating at Har>
pers's Ferry-50O0 troops expected. Washing
ton is supposed to be their destination Three rail
way bridges between Harrisburg and Baltimore, are
DESTROYED.
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STATE CONVENTION
snOorD SATURDAY. IN May

After consultation with many of our PonI'cA
friends in various portions of the State, it has Deen
agreed to hold State Convention, to nominate q CAN
didate for Governor, on Saturday, the ll'n oAS =
May We hope that our friends in every county "-'
at once take steps to be represented in that cOnssH
ten by full delegations State rights and 'ne i''9
of the South viii be seriously endangered " N''
triumph Of our opponents. II behooses al VINO Y
pose Black Republicanism' feoer'n''"
war TO buckle on their armour for the contest lie
rs be M and doing.
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A CHAS0E.-We have this day sold to Mr. F.
KLEIN our entire stock of clothing and merchant
tailor goods He will continue the business IN al
its various branches, and we ask for him hOeral
share of the public patronage heretofore extended
to us. He has very handsome stock OF spring
goods, and guarantees perfect satisfaction IN all
articles. Mr. F. SELTz can be found at all timf
in the house of his successor ready to settle with
IN rbo Quo SELTz & HARRIS.
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PHILADErPHlA, April 1O.-Gov. Letcher offered
$4,000 TO the patentee Of certain bullet mould.
who replied mo money can purchase it to use
against his country"
A resident of Kent county. Maryland has re-
ceived information that the negroes are burning
the houses of the whites.
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Tho southern Mails.

WASHINGTON, April l9.-On inquiry at the post
office it is ascertained that no in pro-
gress for disseminating any of the Southern mails.
On the contrary contractors from that section re-
Gently here have arranged for facilitating trans
portation. The Postmaster General has discretion
to suspend them only in cases of obstruction.
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Among the many Volunteer Companies now .sn-s
raised in our city, we are pleased to hear 'nas
is one composed of attaches to the NAsn'ii,e -
Chattanooga Railroad, and if Mr.. LINCOLN WIS.,
to know of what kind of stuff they are mAoe' we
are assured by the Superintendent that .Oey nave
beeu at their posts for the last three months nsh'
"a asv IN transporting provisions fer the South
soms 81 them thirtyseven hours out of forty They
had a fap.ra,sing yesterday evening at the Depot
-, .naecbe. Of encouragement from Col STEVEN
SOW Wurrrsrprs. and Superintendent Cole.
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Doxar1oN TO THE ORPHANs.-The managers of the
Protestant Orphan Asylum acknowledge tne aona
ton of lot of gound in the vicinity OF NashViie
on the MurfreesborO' pike, for the beneht oil the
Institute They desire to give public expression o.
their heartfelt thanks to the benevolent donor Mrs
Nh uow,Rn ap22
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D.,,,-r,,xe.-Capt. THOMAS II. TAYLOR, Of the
Army of the Confederate States, has opened an OF
Goo in this city for recruits for the cavalry service
uis office is in the UNION AND AMERICAN BLOCK
,-bere he may be consulted from ten to twelve
o'clock in the forenoon, and from three to i've In
.la afternoon.
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From, Boston.

BosroS, April 2O.-The city was terribly excited
last night at the attack on the Massachusetts, voiu
teers at Baltimore The City Government INSTRUCT
ed an appropriation of s1OOoO to nc out
aud pay each volunteer twenty dollars per ni0n'i'
besides the Government pay. a
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From Delaware.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 2O--The City Council
appropriated $4,000 to defend the city, and adopted
a resolution approving LIncoln's proclamation.
All the bridges between Susquehannah and Phil
adelphia are guarded.
Workmen have been sent to repair the injured
bridges on the Northern Central road.
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PHILADELPHIA, April l9-The Baltimore San pub
fishes dispatch stating that Harper's Ferry was
set on fire by the Regulars at midnight, and that
they then retired into Maryland There were no
State troops there at the time.
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NhnesI EhoesII

FARRAR, DIsMUKEs q Co. are opening most beau
tifu lot of Shoes of all kinds, especially for LodeS
and Children Call on them, ladies, they are Deaun-
full. and they sell them very low for the Cash
4f
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PHIrADEIRHrA, April 20.--The seventh regiment Of
New York and the Massachusetts, troops are atthe
depot The cars are getting ready for their con-
veyance to Havre De G-ace. whence they 30 b.
water to Annapolis
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NEw ARK, N. J.. April 2O.-The frss regiment,
1000 strong goes TO Washington nexr Tuesday
The Common Council provides for the families Of
march.
The State Bank has offered $4,000 to the Cover
nor, and other banks as much money as IS required
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From Illinois.

CAIRO, April 2O.-Douglas's dispatch. has annlhi-
lated the secession feeling in Southern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD. Ill, April 20-The six Illinois regi-
mpnts are full.
IIouhle the REQUIRED number have been offered.
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From N0rf0lk.

the Herald say that Com. Paulding reports that the
vessels sunk below Norfolk are three light boats
and can be easily removed.
That the Gosport Navy Yard is protected by the
guns of the vessels moored Off the yard, and those
in command are fully prepared for any emergency,
and If any attempt is made in Virginia to take the
yard they will be blown to atoms
Virgfnia-Sherrard Clemens "a Prssoner.
NEW York, April Washington dispatches say
the rebellion is very formidable in Virginia
Several Northern men have beensexpelled from
Richmond, narrowly escaping with their lives. The
Confederate flag was flying.
Sherrard Clemens was held there q prisoner.
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Ern.n WiIn,inrfnr,

WnsNGrOS, DEr-. April Establishments for the
Government amount te from to 500 per day
Delaware will send her full quota.
A Secession paper has been Obliged to hoist an
American flag.
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Attention Company.

These citizens of LIST, Sd, and 9th Wards oesifOu,
of forming themselves into Home Guaro' -.
become thoroughly drilled in military taclcS'
raouested TO meet at HoKToN's Hardware otore '"
R, oadway. on Monday, 22d, at o'clock A. NJ
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From washinFteu.

WASHINGTON April l9-The President has issued
proclamation stating that there Is instruction
against the Government in several States that the
laws for the uniform collection of revenue cannot
be executed that pretended letters of marque hay
ing been set on foot, blockade, therefore, of
competent force shall be posted to prevent the en-
trance or exit of vessels from Southern ports.
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The Tennessee Rifles, composed of our German
felow-citizens rendered their services to the Gov
ernor yesterday, and we learn that our lrlsh Gu
zens are organizing for the same purpose al
hnnnr 10 our German and Irish citizens.
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From washington.
Fran New York.

WASHINGTON, April 20.--The Mayor has issued a
proclamation asking the citizens to refrain from
any thing that might disturb the quiet of the city
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NV foRK, April 20.-The Chesapeake sails this
afternoon with $50 sesmen for the Navy Yard
The Monticello sails this afternoon for Norfolk
with 100 marines, and from thence to Washington
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CITY NOTICES.

Messrs. GREEx q Co., No. Union street, received
yesterday large lot of note paper and envelopes
with the flag of the Southern Contederacy printed
in colors on each They have also, all the literary
and illustrated papers for the current week
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virginia-sherrard clemens a Ps.soner.
Froza New York.

NEw York, April I9-The Rhode Island Marine
Artillery arrived to-day with six pieces OF ar1Iier,
and started for Washington One thousaTa lsnoae
morrow. Gov. Morgan issued his requisition for
the sixth, twelfth, and seveptyfrst regiments OF
his city, II start fog Washington tomorrow, and
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ATTENTIONi

Beauregard Light Infantry.
r.t 81 this company, are requested to call at the
- 90 the southern Rights Committee corner OF
&C. and Cherry streets. 5 e. GoDsHALL,
Seu~i - Captain.
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Review OF the Nashville Market for tn,

Week ending April 90.
COTTON-There has been but very little Cotton du
ring the week. consequent tie eemen. growing Of
the war; and the tales Of the week have amounted only about
In the unsettled condition Of affairs impossible
10 give quotations.
The receipts the week I5 bales against Is4
week. the total receipts the lst of september 1889
bales.
ToBACCoThe Eale of the week have amounted only -
hhds mostly Of inferior grades We unable to give reliable
quotations, the market closes wholly inactive.
The receipts hewsek have amounted 13 hhds against
LAG last week. since the LIST of September to 4OO hhd
FLOUR AND MEAL-The movement in Fleur has been
Hned supplying the demand for immediate consumption
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BROKRN AND WOkIhLks3.
Agricultural Bank, Brownsville.
Central Bank OF Tennessee, Nashville
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, Memphis.
Mechsnics Bank, Memphis.
Memphis Savings Institution.
Exchange Bank, Mnrfreesboro'.
Einers and Manufacturer Bank, Knoxville.
Baak Of East Tennessee, Knoxville.
Bank of Trenton.
Bank Of Jefferson, cambridge.
Bank Of Claiborne, at Tazewell.
Hank of TazeWell..
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PuuApE,PH1A, April 2O.-CQA s1aalps regiment
.otnrned last night SIX Gen thereof were wound
al by the stones thrown at Baltimore large num-
her are missing.