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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DEsPArcHEs.


NEw YoRk, Dec. 2s.-The morninI
papers are barren Of news. The steams
Olympus with Liverpool dates of To
9Th, has arrived.
The ships Winged Raven and Msrril
for New York, and Amanda for Fal
mouth were captured and burned by tht
Alabama on the 18th Of November, Of
Java Head.
Private investigations are progressing
at Queenstown into the recent enlistment
there by the Federal steamer Kearsage
The Richmond correspondent Of the
London Times intimstes that the block
ade, now for the first time, has made &C.
cess TO the rebel ports, really dangerous
Another Times correspondent with tia
rebel army in Tennessee admits q crisis
approaching to test the South, and pays
$ high tribute to the msgni6csnce Of
Northern faith, and safe reliance as in
contrast with the lukwarnness Of the
Southern masses.
There are rumOrs Of probable mate
rial reduction in the British naval esti-
mates. A mamOth irOn-clad monitor OF
nearly 1900 tons was safely launched in
the Thames.
The replies of the Germanic Confed-
Grafton to Denmark and Greece, in regard
to the Congress, are published. They
have all accepted. Il is reported Aus
tria sent note definitely declining the
Invitation.
1t is stated DrOuyn de L'Huys sent
French diplomatic agents relative to the
Congress, tsting that England's refusal
has frustrated the combination, but that
France is ready to come to an under
standing with that Government, and will
ling to debate pacific ally among them
selves the question liable to lead to sup
Elementary action in Paris resulted in
the success of opposition candidates by
large majority.
The bill for three hundred million
loan was laid before the Legislature.
In the Senate debates on the address
of the Emperor, one speaker denounced
England for thwarting the Congress.
BOurse quoted at sixty-seven.
The Holstein question is unchanged.
German troops are about to enter to car
ry out the federal execution. tis asser-
ted the Danish troops have been ordered
to retire and avoid = conflict.
The Frankfort Diet has voted II, 0o0,-
600 thalers for expenses.
The revolutionary party in Venitia is
moving.
PITIsBURG, Bee. % - River feet 3
inches; raining intermittent.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. II Cotton downward
tehOehcg OOhsolb JV1a'
The Wilmington papers announce the
arrival there of a great number of block
ade runners.
NEW YORK, Dec. 28-GOld 50.
| The Tribune's army dispatch states
that our cavalry returned to Bealton, af-
ter a successful fOrsging expedition,
driving the gusrrillss into the mountains,
and destroying, st Turay, an extensive
harness and saddle factory, several tan
neriss, and capturing a number of pris-
Oners, . rebel mail, and = quantity Of
medicine and dry goods.
The Herald's despatch says the re-
organization of the army has commenced.
Gen. Tyler has been assigned to the
command of the Irish Legion.
Deserters from the North CarOlina
troops are availing themselves of the
Proclamation.
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Messrs. Lahds & Brother, No. Al Col
lege Street. dealers in hats, caps, AID
gentlemen's furnishing goods, have re-
Gently made large additions to their
stock Of goods, which is now one Of the
most complete and desirable in the
western country. Their goods are Of the
latest styles, and embrace almost all
descriptions. Buyers will find it to their
interest TO give this house a cali.
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There viii be meeting Of the officers
who have subscribed their names to give
3 Ball for the benefit Of the Nashville
Orphan Asylum, under the supervision
of Rev. Jos. A Kelly, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
to-day, at the Senate Chsmber.
Gov. johnson has kindly consented lie
the use of the Hall Of Representatives
for this object
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The readers attention is directed 10
the advertisement Of Messrs. Boyce g.
SmAlley in this mornings UNION. They
have opened fine assortment of Suffers
Supplies, Family Groceries, etc, in the
house on the Public Square, formerly the
Methodist Publishing House.
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CHRISTMAS G1FTs.-J. Welt & Co., who
have permanently Established themselves
al Benson's Music Store, 81 Union street,
have just received large stock of impor-
ted and American watches, jewelry, gold
chains, gold pens with and without hold
ers, double-plated table, dessert and tea
spoons, forks and butter knives, also COB
lets and cups, and everything usually
found in jewelry store, which they will
sell low for Christmas and New Year
presents. Everything bought of them is
warranted IS represented. Go and see
their stock WELT & Co.,
81 Union st., Benson's Music Store.
NIB. Watches and iewelry repaired
and warranted.
Dec. 15--1m.
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The telegraph made spasmodic effort
on the 25th to inform the Western coun-
try that the Army of the Potomac was
making a forward movement and had
done some fighting. We have had
nothing from it since, up to the time we
write.
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We have received from Brown & Co.
No. 4s. College Street. copies of the At
lAntic Monthly aud Hsrper's Magazine
for January, the n. 7. Ledger, the Ar
my & Navy journal, and Morton & Girls
wOlfs Western Farmers Almansc for
1854
This firm are the sole Agents for the
AAmy & Navy Journal, at this point. II
is 3 neaily printed snd ably conducted
weekly, and devoted exclusively to mat
ters indicated by the title.
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Officers Absent without Leave.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT
OF THK CUMB ERLAND,
Chattanooga, Tenn, Dee. 18, 1868
The following named officers of the
Army of the Cumberland have been re-
ported 10 these Headquarters, as absent
without leave, viz:
Capt. John Speed, A. A. G., U.s.V.
Jas. B. Slayton, 18th Mich. Vol.
Infantry.
Lieut.. Wyman Murphy, Pioneers.
Henry B. EgglestOn, I'd battalion
Pioneers.
LIST Thomas P. Herriot, 4th Ky. Vol.
Cavalry.
LIST " Joseph Helm, Batt'y n, 1st Ohio
Vol. ArPy.
I'd Henry G.. Wakes, 4th Ky. Vol
Cavalry.
I'd John P, Brown, Alb KY. Vol.
Cavalry
ID James DOster, Seth Ind. Vol. Inf
% James II. Bell, 61st Ohio Vol Inf.
Asst. Surg. e. K. Nash, U. S. Vols.
Unless these officers send to these
Headquarters satisfactory explanation Of
such absence within fifteen days from
this date, their names will be forwarded
to the AdjutAnt Generals Office, with
recommendation that they be required
to appear before the Commission Of
which Brig Gen. Ricketts, lie President,or
be dismissed. The explanation made TO
10 Dept. Head Quarters, will not relieve
the officer from appearing before the Mill
tsry Commission specified on General
Orders No 100 Qs62) War Department.
By command Of MAJOR GEN. THOMAS.
WIN d. WHIPPLE,
Asst. Adj't. General
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ashriIIe Aaiaa.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. 20, 1868

VIII the dry goods merchant who has
piled up parcel of boxes On printers
alley remove them? They are in the
way Ofpsdestrians, and we do not wish
to call the attention Of the City Marshal
to the matter.
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Information received from the Army
of the P0iomse, says that no indications
of q retrograde movement towards
Washington has been reported nor be-
lisved. The enemy in their present con-
ditioD, are able 10 give rs much annoy
ance.
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from the Warrington Chronicle.

Union Prisoners in Richmond.
We take pleasure in publishing the
following letter written in reply to .
query maids by q citizen of Washing
ton:
oTFfoE THE CoznnssIOEER Of ExoHASsE,
FORTRESS MoERoE, Va, Dec. 10 'sS.
STR +: In reply to your inquiry Of the
18th instant, you are respectfully in
formed that the rebel authorities will
continue to receive supplies from prirats
individuals only, for our prisoners in Rich
mond.
Very respectful your Obedient servant,
s. A. MEREDTTH.
Brig. Gen. and Csm'r of Exchange.
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Large Auetlon sale.

will sell al auction, on Wednesday
morning, December 3Oth, staple and fan
oy Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, and
Groceries. The goods are new and will
be offered freely to merchants.
dec29 ct. NJ. i. ALEXANDER.
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Large numbers of the rebel prisoners
of war; are applying for permission to
take the oath of allegiance under the
Presidents Proclamation Of Amnesty.
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Mrs. SeAton, the wife of Col. W. w.
Seaton, the venerable editor, die "a
Washington on the 23d inst, at the Ad-
vance age Of seVsnty-fve.
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At TIE Gold Pen Depot, ~ North
Cherry street, can be found good ysri
ETY. Of Watches, gold and plated Lockets,
Pocket Knives, Stationery, and Pens Of
every description.
noy25tf E. L. TARsox.
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Auction at "a PublIe square.

will cell on Wednesday 30lb, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, $ large lot of Groceries,
consisting of coffee, sugar, tobacco, CT
gars, baskets, tubs, washbOards, mOlassss,
syrup, coal oil, maekerel, Goldfish, cream
tartar blseking and brushes, tscks, cor
dsge, wrapping Irvine, sifters, snuff, in
digO, msdder, pepper, spice, soda, nails,
100 bbls. apples, &C. &c.
q. H. CAMPBELL.
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Am Inquiry.

GENERAL FIELD HosPIrALl
Near Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. %.
Editor a he Nashville onion
SR-TbeEe are tive or three young
nea in the General Field Hospital, who
were wounded in the battle Of Chieks-
naags, that wish to obtain commissions
(As line officers in = negro regiment, but
pcs knowing bow TO proceed to obtain .
sa.oE v has qualifications we're
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NASHVILLE. Dec. 2s. 1863.

NASHVILLE, Dec. &c, 1868.
Editor Of Gs Nashville Union:
At the next meeting Of the City Coun-
Gil a Captain and : First and Second
Lieutenants and sixteen priva,es Of the
City Night Police Department are to be
elected. Being a member Of the City
Council, aud feeling deep interest in
the welfare Of the city, sincerely hope
ale members Of the City COun Gil will
elect Captain John Il. Pickett again, the
able and efficient Captain, and by far one
of the best Ofissrs the corporation Of
Nashville has ever had. De is always at
bis pOsl. II the members of he City
Council were to select the whole world
over, they could not End better officer
than Captain John d. Packets. As for
the other officers Of the corporation, q
better set Of officers cannot be found.
A MExBER OF THE Cr1T COUNCIL.
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necessary, have requested me to write 10
you for information upon the subject. If
you viii please inform them what quail
hcatiOns are necessary, and what sxam-
nation is made in tactics, and to what
extent, You win much Oblige. J.R.
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ne.OrKanizaton, oE osvil Govern.

Ac@OFAHnlZAlOn o. C1Vll GONefns
nent.
At preliminary meeting, held Satur-
day evening, 26th inst, the undersigned
were appointed committee of arrange.
ments, to call meeting to take initiatory
steps to restore civil government on the
principle Of freedom, in Tennessee, at the
Capitol, on Friday evening the 1st Of
January next, st z o'clock. The meeting
is hereby announced. Distinguished
speakers viii address the meeting.
John w. Bowen, VIM. Shane,
james Davis, Jos. r. Dillin,
NJ. NJ. Brien, S. @. Mercer,
s. E. Hare, Geo. A. j. May6eld,
Gen. A. G. Gillem, Col. W. B. Stokes,
E. 3. Glascock, Il. II. Harrison.
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MAYoR's OFFICE, NASHVILLE, TENN
December Is, 1868.
EiitOr Of he Nashville Uaion:
The Work House Committee met this
evening at the Mayors Office and elected
Professor Thonas B. Jennings Physician
Of the Corporation of Nashville unani-
mously for twelve months.
W. S. CHEATHAN,
Chairman of Work House Committee.
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o. S. ARMY DIPLOMA.

Il represents the different branch
es Of the Army-Infantry, Cav
airy, and ArtilIery-in battle. on
parade, skirmishing, etc, Blank
lines are left for the name Of the
soldier, battle participated in. Off
GERS signatures, etc. The Diplo-
ma will be sent by mail, enclosed
in a strong pasteboard tube. AZ
ter the soldier gets i properly
signed and filed up, he can send
it. by neil, to his friends to be
framed.
Price so cts, sent BY mail pre-
paid.
McMULLEN 4 GATES,
% Charrv Street Na.bvilla
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CUMBERLAND!

You have immortalized your
selves in many noble deeds Of
daring your friends and relatives
are proud Of you, and want some
thing to remember you by. For
this purpose we have Published q
beautiful Autographed Picture
printed in fine colors-entitled the
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PRIVATE DISEASES:
DIR. Ludiurn's Specihc

0As AobAAuA APOOAAS
I. the only rsiiabS remedy for diseases Of the or
sAzs Of gensraiiOa- Ms the aisoovsryof an snih-
sns Physician vhOss LIFE vas devoted 70 the treat
msnt Of this class Of diseases, and with unprsOs-
dentsd success. for more than twenty ysAn. II Is
perfection IN itself. requiring no ialsoiiOns, and
differing entirely from the mistaken prscsiss and
ne numerous worthless oOnpoundl offered % the
public IL l. sasirely vegetable and psrseily rats
Il acis Ike = charm, and inparss ssrOngth and
V1goF 20 the diseased organs.
CauIion-Ths great success Of this remedy IL
efecfng Pc manent cures has led % iss being ini
tafed b unprncipied msn- 0bserse, thereiore,
that thssignsture OF the pr0prisfor n around eaeh
box. hone other 4 esnains- Rrsparet Oaly b.
wN.F. DAVIDSON, Cincinnati, o.
sold By 81 Drugksts.
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We ars now resolving
5000 Reams Note, Letter and Cap
Paper, every grade and quality;
500, 600 Envelopes-buf, white,
Canary, etc.
20 Gross Portfolios;
5000 Cheap Novels;
100 Gross Buffers Ink;
so Gross Lead Pencils;
1000 Photograph Albums -
from 81 so to $40;
5 Gross Soldiers Photog.
Albums, Pocket-b'k form;
10000 Card Pictures of Generals
of Army of Cumberland;
10000 Soldiers U. S. Army Di-
plomas.
Diaries for 1854;
Blank Books;
Zinc Mirrors
Steel Pens;
Gold Pens;
Propelling Pencils;
Backing Brushes;
Hair Brushes;
Tooth Brushes /;
a Rubr Buttons;
Ink Stands;
Prize Packages,
Gillott's Pens;
Sectional Maps Of KY. & Tenn.
Emery Paper;
Gun Oil;
Paper Collars;
Pipes;
Combs;
Razors /;
lst Razor Straps
Tobacco Boxes;
Gilt Mirrors;
Rubber Blankets;
Fancy Soap;
Backing;
Hair Oil Il
Song Books;
Pocket Books;
War Maps;
Emery Packages,
and Suffers Drafts on Paymasters.
McMULLEN g. GATES,
Successors to ALIEN CO.,
g, North Cherry Street, Nashville,
and 14S Walnut Street, Cin1inRatL.
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sutIers, Attention.

Sutlerss Attention.
n. and M. LAKDsBERG & Co.. corner Of
the Square and Market street, have on
hand complete stock Of Suffers Goods,
which they offer At the very lowest mar
ket rates. Among the stock can be
found
20 doz. grained Cavalry Boots.
Il Napoleon
2OButts Natural Leaf Tobacco.
100 Caddies Bright and Twist, do.
65 Sweet do.
90 Gro. Sweet Owen, fne cut.
100000 Best brands Cigars.
6ODoz. Wool Travelling Shirts.
25 Cases Concentrated Milk.
20 Safdines.
IS I" Pickles.
20 Kegs Pigs Feet.
100 Best Hamburg Cheese.
Also, Oysters, Macksrel, Spices, Apple
Butter, Peaches, Pine Apples, etc, Writ
ing Paper, Envelopes, Backing, Ink, and
a full stock Of Sutler's Notions, with the
best brands Of Whisky, Wines, Brandy,
Gin-cocktails, etc.
Call and see for yourselves.
A. & NJ. LANDsBKRG & Co,
Corner Market st. and Square.
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RrPLY.


Applicants for commissions In colored
regiments should write an application for
permission to be examined. This should
state their age, residence, birthplace and
military history. Such recommends
tons from their immediate commanders
especially, and from any military men
generally, as can be procured, should be
forwarded with the application to Col.
Lum, President of the Examining Board,
in Nashville, who will, in due time, or
der them before the Board for examina-
ton.
The result Of the examination will be
made known to them from the Office of
the Commission of Organization of o. s.
COIored Troops.
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FIFTY BARRELS ONIONS for sale, corner
Of Union and Cherry streets.
dec. 25-6.
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We call the attention of the public and
military in general to Msssrs- Freeman
g. Sincere's extensive stock Ofspsctscles,
microscopes, telescopes, and marine
glasses, and full line Of optical and
mathematical instruments, also superior
fancy articles, at No. 80 Union street.
Dec. 23-6
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ALSO,

oSndy, Pickles, Sugar, brown and white; Cove Oys-
ter, sardnes, HOLSTERS, Spced Herring, Dried Beef,
Bologna Sausage, Bsm Dried Herring, Raisons, Figs,
Dates, Almonds, Filberts Brazil and Peanuts Ginger
Cakes Sugar and Butter Crackers Spice, Nuts ETC., at
A. LOUIS q CO.,
90 North Market Street.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-12-30
Another Victim Of the July Riots.

Among the sufferers by the riots of last
Summer was O poor man named John Lane ca'tman,
an American by birth, Who lived at No. 273 West
Tweni y.eghu street. Al the time the mob were hang
inr tie colorcd man named Costello in Lanes ncgbor-
hood he sought 20 leave IT, being shocked and fright
encd II the sight of the cruelty Of the rioters Seeking
safety in flight without the slightest proSocaon the
mob set upon him and beat him severely, one Of them
striking him oycr the head with gun barrel From
the effects Of this bow John never recovered Hc Got
alou. he ncighbcihooi after lis first weeks oonfne'
ment but II was with feeble step and n wandering
mind. The mob not satisfied with wounding him. at
tackled and sacked ls house. stripping it Of every ari
Gle Of furniture il contained His wife had beon fOf The
last three years helpless from a paralysis Of the right
side.
Some kind friend. Of John inluced him TO put In bis
claim against the Cry the loss Of bis furniture ard
be did SO to the amount Of $40 carefully enunoreing
each article lost As long Tie weather lasted warm,
John got along very well without his beds stove. and
clothing but when the Winter set in cold went pretty
tough with him. His friends loaned him little money;
but takes conSideTahle 10 support two helpless and
homeless people, and so John starved.
John frequently asked when the Board Of Supervisors
would pass his claim and when the Controller would
pas i: but he was told that there were great many
dishonest claims and that his claim would he decided
OF by and BY 50 he waited ard frcss. friend sent
a couple Of blankets TO him Christmas eve, and The
messenger brought word back that he VS. starving
and freezing. 4 few more dollars and physician
were sent but too late TO sayo him
His claim rasscG Ir'oin 's'r-' 49, CO. 90
2ea bnt the amount with economy which shows won
derful virtue in our city ruer- had been cu down t6
so so bat the knowledge that it Lad passed "e un
known 10 John Lane.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-12-30

Hcdwe have the matter in hand bu. this 10 not known
by hglf dozen men in town / don't think either OF
them heartily commend the measure and after con.
vcrsa.n with several parties Idont believe thcy rec
ommend 1t o Shareholders Tho field here Is large lor
ucha aNCih,"
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
This j. the county where the Ialicals have been so
paey lc's'cnted by the CONSERVATIVE military ani
cYlo.icers under tie lead If cxJGdge mcFerran do.
lcaled az ine last election one Of Gov Candles pets
II is Wr.tcn The authorities here say about al ia
done taat win be done (orty OF y have been enlisted
iAoy dJ not heartily commend The question. Where
negroes have ieft their masters they are promptly
put INTO service but where they remain encourage.
lnent s given them To enlist. The officers speak both
ways about the matter. according TO where they
t9iAias They do not afford Information freely TO the
blacks, and To some they give no Information OF ALL
There are good men here who would chcerully under
take the service"
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
II is written: 1.-THE officers here rca the order TO en-
!iS negroes with perfect indifference and silent con
tempt. - 1 have been asfouished that no sfeps
have been taken 10 carry on this important work In
compliance with the order and find tia. he minds Of
a lOyal men with whom converse are equally perplexed
on the SUBJECT
ANDEEw COUNTY.
IL IS written: There ale but few negroes here to
list but am satisfied THAI there has no; been much in.
ieTest taken in tho enlistment of those who rcmoiU"
HOLT, DEKALB AND CALDWELL COUNTIES.
In tins county, writes correspondent from Holt.
81 know Of no enroll officers ard have not heard Of
any. rs there ore few negroes here to enlist have
lately been through Andrew. CadW ell DcKalb and Ly
nCston Counties and heard of no enrolling officers, cx-
ccptirg in Livingston where they had Just commenced
The of GERS there are hostile 70 the work.
KNOX COUNTY.
No authority has been given 10 any officer dec ilth)
IN this county 90 enlist negroes though the local provost
marshal good loyal radical (was that The reason
authority was withhcld)i Gen Guitar Is opposed
TO t. as he has recently removed Capt Parsons for
gazing IN the work There many negroes here " no
could be added to the Union ranks. II permitted.
CONCLUSION.
These are but few examples of what might be mul-
ipcl until the list Of counties j. exhausted 1t ~
due 60 q few really loyal men who have faithfully done
their duty that the Of the failure should he
known-could anything b. self evident thnn this
record Of uphill work onlistinC negroes in Depart
meut whose officers opposed 20 1t IN spirit and IN
e..ul