The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-18

THE QUESTION or FUEL-The pros
pective quantity and price of fuel, the
coming winter, has been a matter of Sc
rious consideration with the thoughtful
and provideut. Wam though the pres
ent weather may be, they do not forget
that the SEASONS change, Or that the sup
ply of fuel now ample, may fall far be-
low the demands after the bleak winds
of autumn set in. They know that the
principal sources of our supply of fuel
are cut Off; that our coal yards are emp
ty; and that if we are TO depend upon
wood alone, the quantity Of fuel will be
small aud the price beyond the means Of
majority of our citizens. The subject
is Of grave Importance. IL has given
many persons much unessiness. We
know of heads Of families who are de-
batting whether IL would not be sound
policy in an economical point of view,
independent of the suggestions of COM
fort, 10 remove north where living and
fuel are comparatively cheap, and re-
main until the winter shall have passed.
away. Hundreds of good citizens have
alre sdy left impelled by other causes.
Must we lose others from this cause?
We are gratified TO learn that an effort
is about to be made, which may result in
happy solution of the question.
Under the authority Of Gen. Rose
GRAMS, and with his protection, Dir. NJ.
II. HOWARD is making preparations TO
work the Sewanee coal mines, and
furnish Nashville with coal. His agent
is already gathering up the cars, loco
motives, &c, and steps are also being
taken 10 secure a sufficient number Of
hands to got out the "blsek diamonds'
The management of the Nashville and
Chattanooga Railroad, is under the
superintendence Of an accomplished and
efficient officer, Col INNEs, and we ar,
confident that he win do everything il
his power to render tho enterprise sue
cesslul
The commander of the Army of thu
Cumberland deserves the thanks of th,
people of Nashville for his. thoughtful
ness Of their welfare and his READINGS
to subserve their interests, And W
trust that he may have tho pleasure O
witnessing the success OF the enterpris,
and receive tho blessings of peopl
saved from suffering and made com
Portable, through his fundamentally.
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Now's YoUR TnIE.--Tpersons wishin
topurchaso choice wines, liquors, &c
are now offered a chance to crafty thei
desires on better terms than they hsv
had for some time, or are likely 70 hsy
again soon. Cur friend Noptr, Trader
Bank corner, proposes 10 closo out hi
stock at zen pr ee,4 on cost and oarriag
Ills assortment comprisbs The fines
brands-none better in any market an
has been selected with great care
VIEATRE, The bill for Tonight pre-
sents the usual variety-drama, dane
song, and opening with Satan i
Paris, and concluding with the Girls
Tutor" Miss Blanchard is booked {,
one Of Der most startling dances. "
are glad 10 see that notwithstanding q
weather, fine audiences continue TO q
tend.
'Fhe proprietor Of the "Lily," M
Brown, assures us that we were mi
informed touching the investigation
the closing Of his saloon, II any /
yestigaiion has been had, he IL n
aware of ii. r
See the adyertisementof n. A. Arcl
son, lie has in store a large stock
family groceries, OF the best quality q
is selling at moderate prices
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Intimate friends Of Col W. P. BGIA
living in this city, are very confident II
the umor Of his murder, which b
reached here, is without foundstlt
We hope il is untrue.
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The soldier condemned 10 be hung /.
Friday, aud respited an vesterdav. ma