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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
BY LAST NIGHTS NAIL.

CAIRO, May l6.-The Leviathian and
Henry Ames arrived this afternoon
from New Orleans on the 18th, and
Memphis on the 10th. Havana papers
of the 9th announce the arrival Of the
Harriet Lane, having run the blockade
at Galveston.
The steamer Crescent arrived at y ew
Orleans on the night of the 10th, with
Brownsville and Matamoras dates to
the 9th, and Monterey to the lst She
| brought as passengers Generals Heron,
Barstow, Hamilton, and large number
Of other American officers. Vidaurri,
with several of his officers, fled from
Monterey to Laredo; and thence to
San Antonio, Texas, where he is re-
ported to have joined the Confederate
army. His Secretary. Don Manuel
Garcia, arrived at Brownsville on the
10Th ult, and was Immediately arrested
by General Heron, and delivered to
the Mexican authorities in MatamOras,
with a communication that he had
been giving aid and comfort to the
enemies of the United States, and a
request that he be not permitted again
to cross the river. He was given over
on the morning of the 9th. and at
clock p NJ, ne was taken out and shot
as q trBitOr to Mexico and the United
States
The Mexican Minister Of Finance in
Matamoras is arranging to support the
Juarez Government
The Louisiana State Convention ola
the llth inserted the following in the
new Constitution by vote of 20 70 10.
Slavery and involuntary seryitude, ex-
cept as punishment for crime whereof
the party shall be duly convicted are
hereby abolished and prohibited
throughout the State The Legislature
shall make no law recognizing the rights
of property in man.
Alvarez has given orders for the for
tifcation of the heights of Pereguino
In every town the people have risen in
arms.
Among the troops recently arrived at
Saltilio, from Monterey, are a number
Of citizens of the United States, volun-
teers for Mexican independence The
liberal cause is progressing and the
patriots are hopeful
NEW \ OK, May rs The World
Washington dispatch, dated midnight
on the 18th, says Grants reinforce
ments amount to 10000 The indica-
tons are that he will avoid another
battle at Spottsylvania Courthouse by
a flank movement, and move toward
Richmond Lee Is massing his right,
evidently anticipating such design.
Lee IS declared to be depriving other
points Of rebeldom Of troops to check
Grant, and viii contest every inch
CARo. May l8.-AdFices from Little
Rock report Price retreating in the d.
rection of Camden.
The rebels admit loss Of 200 IN
the fight with Steele on Sabine river
Among their killed were Generals
Scurry and Randall, and Gen Wau, Of
Texas. wounded
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Rev John P. Campbell, who has been
South for two years past, has arrived
in this city. We are informed that he
reports the death Of Col W. P Reed,
at Jackson, Miss, about ten days ago,
of wounds received whilst leading a
charge against TT Pillow. Col Reed was
formerly the pastor Of the congre-
CATION that worshipped in the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church. on Summer
street, between Church and Bread He
abandoned the sacred desk, and left
here in 1861, as Colonel Of an infantry
regiment It appears that he was sub
sequently transferred to the cavalry
service, and was with Forrest when he
made his attack on Fort Pillow, the
bloody d0aopep.e1,f Of which has shocked
the civilized world Col Reed was
wounded in three places during the en-
gagemcnt
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Good calfskin boots, for five dollars,
at the new store, q Cherry street.

A SUPERIOR REEEDY.-We can conscien-
tiously recommend to those sudesin from
distressing cough, DR.. Strckland's Mellif-
luous Cough Balsam. 1t gives relief almost
instantaneous, and is wthal not disagreed
bic 20 the taste. There is no doubt but the
Melliauous Cough Balsam is one Ofthe best
preparations in use, and is all that its pro-
prietOr claims for it. We have tried it du-
ring the past week, and found relief from a
most distressing cough It is prepared D.
DR.. Strickland, No. East FOurth-strect,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and for sale by Druggists,
at so cents per bottle.
ap 29-f ga su-ly
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Stock
wanted, Cor which the highest price will be
paid, by TEos. S. AlAEE
CERTIFIED AocorNTs.-feamsters, laborsn
and Others, before selling their Government
Vouchers, should iake ihem to the Exebange
Office, corner 81 Union aud coIlege-atreets,
where the very bOst rates are given by
THos. S. MAEa.
Purchase Vouchers oashed al the lowest
rate Of discount. Government checks on
Louisville cashed on the most reasonable
terms.
All kinds Of uneurrsnt money bought
and sold. The highest rates always psid
cor silver and Gold. FEB Is-n
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Frank Linck, Commission Merchant
No. North College street, has just re-
ceived large additions to his supplies Of
groceries and suffers goods See his
advertisement, and give him call he
is selling at the lowest market prices
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The Presbytery Of Nashville viii meet
this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Lee
ture room Of the 2nd Presbyterian
Church, north College Street and be
opened with a sermon by Rev John r..
Balm. The congregation and the pub
lie are invited 10 attend
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

DIR. KING's DIsPESsARY for Private Dis
eases, was established in New York city, in
1923, removed to Louisville in 1854, and to
Nashville in 1858. More cures have been
performed at this Dispensary than at any
one of the same character in the United
States. All persons afflicted with private
diseases would do well to call at this Dis
pensary. Persons at o distance, who are
unable to call in person, may have their
cases treated by giving the symptoms, &c,
by letter. See advertisement in another
column. All business of the Office strictly
private. may
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

: strayed few days ago, a black and
white Newfoundland puppy, about Z
weeks old liberal reward viii be
given 10 whosoever shall return il to
this office.
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alnainsss alotifes.


VIII sen this day, commencing al 10
o'clock, close 81 o'clock, the finest asso7t-
ment Of staple and Fancy Dry Goods that
was ever offered at auction. Come one,
come old and Young.
Tou c. onrss.
may20-lt.
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alasArllle aAnion.

THE UNION has the largest
circulation Of any Newspaper in
Tennessee---its City and Army
cirscS1latfon more han donblc any
other paper.
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nIEID.

To a hvil e Nsy % a NARY ung 81 daush-
ter CT vs.. End E'iza 3. Hoyte. OF Scarlet Fever.
ne Her Funeral win he attelded TO-DAY AZ 10
o'clock An from the family residence. Friends
VIII pgase stiend without further notice Divine
teryi e by Rev Mr. Allen m y 2e-l
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1t viii be seen, on referring to the
card Of Col Ernest NJ Bement in
another column, that he has severed
hisconnection with the Nashville Wood
Company. lie has been very active in
his exertions, since its first inception,
10 make this enterprise successful and
by his uniform courtesy and kindness
has made many warm friends in our
midst, who viii be gratifed TO see him
re-embark in similar public spirited
undertaking. We wish him, in his re-
tirement, good health and, in whatever
business he may engage, ample success
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
FFICE OF THE NASHVILLE WOOD
Wo0B AyD COAL DEPOT.

"a s. College, bstice5n Church and Broad SIS.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 10, 1854.
From ulis date the prieesof Wood will be
as follows
Sawed and split, per cord ......... 81 90
half cord. 90
-Four foot wood, per cord.........-.. 10 90
half cord 80 90
Wood sawel 20 order ana delivered regR
in any part Of the city.
Orders left ct the Company Office, or
sent through the Post once, viii receive
prompt attention.
EEyEsr II. BEyEyr,
may7-tf Agent.
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Military and Citizens Hats OF every style,
in light and dark eolors, for sale low, at
soBEL a MARTINS, Cherry street, opposite
Maxwell Barracks.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

American and Imported Watches, at Gin
cinnati prices, in great variety, AZ soEEt q
MARTx's, S Cherry street opposite Max
well Barracks.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

The principal Of the public debt on
the 10th of this month amounted to
81 ,726, PAS, All 6; interest 81 ,5S2 I444L
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Sheridan has passed through Virginia
again, snd established himself on
Grants right
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
For Louisville and Cincinnati.

VWE s1NE PASSENGER STEAM. eez-ssh
i 81 re ~
GO ODX FRIEN DIS ssS4,g
y Murray ....-.-. -.--- AasieF.
hlA leave shove, THIS Jay che 1fh inst
ai 4 O'Clock T. ~.
Fof freight or passage apply on board, or 10
BOYD PEBBLES Agents,
may o-lt Cor. Broad and Ffont-sts.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Pacific Lawns, Organdy Lawns, Plain and
Printed Jaeconett, at
CAMERON, KNIGHT a Co.'S.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Very rich 81 SIX Tissue, made Cor the
London market, az
CANEBoN, KNoHr & Co.'S.
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All pens bear my trade marx, C. ?. BAREEs,
EXTRA Lou, KY" for which have secured the
o0pg-rqhf, sud warranted IA carat5 fine and per
feet in every respect. Sent 10y mail or express 70
any part Of the country on receipt Of price and re-
tam cbGgGs. Persons ordering VIII please state the
size and style desired, whether hard or soft fine or
coarse; and fthe pen should fail to please OF prove
defective, will have the privilege OF exchanging It.
deduction OF fifteen percent. allowed on orders Of
SIS or over, and twenty-five per cent. on those Of
500. Liberal discounts made TO the trade. Old
pens repaired IN the best manner for thirty-fve
cents land staHp) each. Pen and Watch circulars
sent FREE. Address
G. P. BARNES,
Dealer in Gold Pens snd American Watches,
Sl9 Third street, Louisville, KY.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Recorder Shane did not hold any
court yesterday.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

The finest and largest assortment of
fishing hooks, lines, poles, corks, reels,
snoods, seines, powder shot, caps, etc.,
etc, are to be found at the Hardware
Store of g. W. Fall a Co.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
ENGRAVING

Neatly executed at the Gold Pen Depot,
p Cherry street, where you will find Pens
and Jewelry, at low figures. Call and ex
anime. rmaylI-tE
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
Regular GrOcery and Furniture Sale,
BY JOHN X. HUME 4 co

Large eonsignments Of Groceries, Fusni
ture, &c.
Two extra Chamber Sets, Cutlery.
Flour, Potatoes, &e.
Jvo. K, HrxE Co.
may20-lt.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
OFFICE NASHVILLE WOOD COMPANY,

OFFICE NASHVILLE WooD .CoSPANY, Z
Nashville, Tenn, May is, 1864 !
To THE PUBIIc-This day my connec-
ton with the Nashville Wood Company
ceases. To-day another assumes the
management OF its affairs. / have to
thank you for the liberal patronage be
slowed upon the Company since its or
ganization by me, and would respect
fully recommend a continuance of the
same
Your obedient servant,
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Hungarian Grass Seed for sale at
n. L. ALExAHDER's.
mavI7-tf.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

If you want your pianos well
tuned, call on Mr. Jackson, at c. D. Ben
sens Music Store. Ap26tG
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Choice Marsailles Vest Patterns, at old
prices, at CAMERON KNIGHT & Co.'s.
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Those in want Of a good pair Of Boots, Of
a small price, would do well to call and ex-
amino the stock OF SoErL q MARTIN, 8 Cher
~ street, opposite Maxwell Barracks.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

A splendid lot of Spring calicoes for sale
at twenty-five. cents yard, at the New
Store, 2l Cherry street, ap22
Calicoes twenty-five cents yard, at q
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

NEw THEATRE - BENEFIT or Miss
THoxPsov.-Afiss Charlotte Thompson's
engagementcloses this evening with her
farewell benefit On this occasion viii
be reproduced the beautiful drama Of
Little Fadette, or The Cricket" in
which she appears as Fanshon Miss
Thompson has devoted much time and
study to this part, and, weare assured,
plays Il with a freshness and life, and
fidelity to nature, that few artists have
been able to approach. The piece is
well cast, and produced with all the adj
juncts necessary to brilliant success.
After the play fancy dance by Miss
Nora Smith The performance close
with The Pleasant Neighbor" Chris
topher Strop by Dir Wight
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

At the new store, q Cherry street,
you can buy a good sett of knives and
forks, for one dollar.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

The finest and largest assortment of
fishing hook, lines, poles, corks, reels,
snoods, seines, powder, shot, caps, etc,
etc, are TO be found at the Hardware
Store Of G. w. Fall & Co
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

W. Il. Enrich, W. c. Collier, and the
Adams Express Agent, Joel Davis, will
accept our thanks for newspapers sent
US last evening.
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Pioneer Intelligence and Employment
Office.
No. 1QI. Deaderick 80.

No. 1912, DeadeTlck Street.
We viii give our undivided attention to
the hiring Of House Servants and Nurses.
Private families and Hotels can be supplied
with good and trustworthy servants by cal
ling on PAFTOs Bros, Genl. Agts.
n. B.-Twenty good House Servants can
get immediate employment by calling on
PATTON Bios, General Agents.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

Bleeched and Brown Linen Table Dam
asks, Towels, Napkins, Doilies, and White
Goods of all descriptions, at
CAMERON, KNIGHT & Co.'S.
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Your obedient servant,
ERNEST NJ. BEMEN1

The finest and largest assortment of
fishing hooks, lines, poles, corks, reels,
snoods, seines, powder, shot, caps, etc,
are to be found at the Hardware Store
Of g. w. Fall Il Co.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

The largest and finest stock Of White and
Travelling Shirts in Nashville, and Fur
nishing Goods Of every description, at low
prices, at soBEL & MARTINS, s Cherry street,
opposite Maxwell Barracks.
Paris Challies, silk Cheel, Goat Hair, and
French Mozambiques, at
CAMERON, KNIGHT & Co.'S.
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Linen and Cotton 1914 Shooting, and
Pillow Case Muslin, at
CAMERON, KNIGHT & Co.'S.
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THEATRE-The performances at the
old theatre tonight are FOR the benefit
of Mr.. Edwin Adams, ID being his last
appearance but one Tho opening
piece is Schillel's play entitled "The
Robbers" Mr. Adams personates the
character of Charles de Moor Songs
by Mr.. Stewart The afterpiece IS the
aQuiet Family.
The bills announce that this is to be
a grand complimentary farewell ova-
ton to Mr. Adams, and we are sure
he deserves all that this implies lie
is an actor of signal ability, constantly
improving, and fast attaining the first
rank He strives to do his whole duty
to the public, and to HIMSELF and if lie
at any time fails in the personation Of a
part, even in his failure, is developed
the genius which viii conquer at last
Ii should be the pride Of every sincere
admirer Of the dramatic profession to
sustain a gentleman OF this character,
for in doing so, they are sustaining the
dramatic ant and preserving it from de-
basement We trust that Mr.. Adams
will be greeted tonight by over
whelming house, Of the beauty, fash
and gallantry Of Nashville.
Fine IA Karat Gold Pens, cur own make,
in every style Of holder. For sale low, at
soBEL & MARTINS, s Cherry street, opposite
Maxwell Barracks.
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Price List Of Genuine
WATCHES.

90 % Appleton, Tracy Co., gold hul-
ance, with siivsr elsc GO
Full Jeweled Appleton, Tracy 4 Co., chronome-
Ter balance Eiih silver case.-.....-.......... 70
The above is fort,f0 ounce cases Extra for three
ounce cases, s.; four ounce, $40 VIII he sent
free ly mail or express receipt Of prce. Pen and
Watch circular sent free. Address
G.. p. BARNES,
Dealer in Gold Pens and American Watches,
sl9 Third-street. Louisville, Ky.
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The finest and largest assortment Of
fishing hooks, lines, poles, corlls, reels,
snoods, seines, powder, shot, caps, etc,
are TO be found at the Hardware Store
of G. w. Fall a Co.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

RIVER NEws-The river is falling with
5 feet scant on Harpeth Shoals
The following are the steamboat'ar-
rivals yesterday There were no de-
partures.
ARRWED.-0live, Goody Friends, and
Doane No 2, Cincinnati A. Baker up
per Cumberland.
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Double-width White and Black Barage,
and Crepe Marette, and a full assortment Of
Dress Goods, at
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Twenty Thousand Yards Of Calico for
sale at Is cents yard, at the New Store, q
Cherry street, two doors from the Railroad
Omnibus Office. ap22
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A good sett of jewelry, for one dol
lar, at the new store, 81 Cherry street.
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WYE HAVE JUST OPENED A LARGE AM,
w carefully selected Stock, consisting in part
Of the following articles:
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may7-tf Agent.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-10-04
MEDICAL.
or EoIAL NoTIogR.

Dr. n. vELLNrs Priysse Hospit.l, In the Fed.
.rsl mock, Corner oissvsu,h and streets, oppo.
site the Post and Patent of,ees. Rooms - and ~,
up stairs, Washington, D. c. .. q
All diseases Of = private nature treated IN the
bed scientific msnner, and radical suisS effected
In all eAssa. SYPHnITTc AFFECTION, CON-
okRBGA, GLEET, STRUCTURES, SEMINAL
WEAKNESS, or tho result of p0LUPTUoUS
DREAMS, or any weakness Of the GENERATTrF
ORGANS, from any cause whatever, or how long
standing, thoroughly and radically cured Also
GOUT, RHE UNA TISBf, NEURALGIA, and other
CHRONIC DISEASES OF the NERVES, MUSCLES,
BONES, and JOINTS; SCRoFULA, BL0TCBES
ON THE FACE, ERUPTIONSon tie Limbs and body
and all other ERuPTIvE DISEASES and DISEASE
or THE BLOOD from whatever cause they may
have arisen.
AFFLICTED AND UNFoRTUHATE
matter Wuht lOul uhSosSt Nv Aease esh'
saoey prevent you from applying Immediately to
DR.. velIny, who IL acknowledged to be by far tho
most SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN in tho freshmen,
Of private diseases Fear not to come and mako
Known your nisfortunos, and he will speedily send
rou on your way rejoicing.
sELF-ABusE.
That dreadful seourge OF the young, INDUCED In
when alone, destroys the generstive organs, UNIT
,hem for married life, producing weakness OF Tho
back and limbs, loss OF animation and musoulsi
power, pslpitaton Of the heart, nervous Irritable
ly, loss Of memory, melancholy habits, insanity
consumption, and death.
YOUNG MAN in view OF the dreadful eonse
quenoes OF delay, do not fail to make your Oar'
Known Immediately to DR.. vellny. Your beoTet
with him are sacred, and you may confidently rely
upon his N odiesl Ikill.
Thousands whose systems were shattered an,
Vho were on the brink Of the grave, have becl
Drought back TO vigorous health BY his ukillfl
treatment.
Married persons, or those contemplating nAtri
nony, who suppect themselves OF impotengy semi
sal weakness, or any disease arising from rt
Issed state Of the genital organs, whether the -
suit OF disease, injury, youthful indiScretions,
indulgence Of the passions in ripper years, are cal
costly entrestod TO place themselves under tn
care OF DR.. " They may rely with Certsint
upon = speedy cure, and being restored 10 iu
health and vigor.
He treats with ontirS success all diseases {
Females such as LEUCORRHEA or WHITES
LAPsUs UTERI, &C., sc, and in every case qua
sntees perfect CURE.
FEES moderate, md VISITS and CoIMuNICl
TONS strictly PRIVATE and CONFIDENTIAL
PERSONS calling see no ono butthe DocroR.
Those at a distance may be TREATED ny NAH
by sendinG $ statement Of CASE, &C.. Sc:
jY2-im'