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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
THE FESTIVE SEASON!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND Me-
YEARS GIFTS 2!
Our Advertising Columns.

The near approach of the Festive Season
with the realizing sense that white-winged
Peace rcigns in all our borders, will forcibly
admonish old acquaintance to cultivate
" goodwill" amongst those who, by reason of
the painful hostilities Of the war, or for any
other cause, have been separated and es-
trangcd. What more appropriate recogni-
ton Of ancient friendship and recollection Of
auld lang syne" than holiday presents can
be adopted, and what better time for confer
ring gifts, than during the festive season
now rapidly coming upon us. Our readers
may find in our advertising columns very
many suitable persons and proper business
marts from whom and whence can be OBJ
tanned articles admirably suited to the pur-
pose we have indicated. There is scarcely
an advertiser in our columns, that cannot, in
some way or other, commercially, profession
ally, or mechanically, be made the means Of
comforting good, and which may at this
time be rendered doubly acceptable, as an
act Of generous friendship and of the kindest
consideration.
This is the season for the renewal Of old
associations which have been broken up.
The simplest Christmas present or New
Years gift is the most delicate yet the most
effective plan TO accomplish that holy, hap
py, and heavenly end. Let us now exhibit
to the world chow sweet and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell together in unity"
and illustrate our love for many Of those,
who though absent, have not been forgotten.
II is a happy conccit-holiday gifts! 1t
mites friends and restores old associations
which have been by neglect, accident, or alb
scncc, alicnated.
OUR business friends mus. not overlook
the importance of keeping themselves pro-
pcrly before the public. Thousands Of dol
lars can be kept at home in this way, by
liberal system Of advertising, which, if
neglected, may be diverted by superior en-
tcrprisc to other cities.
One Of the best mediums for this business
is the columns Of the UNION AND AMERI-
CAN. II reaches class Of intelligent and
worthy persons not approached through any
other advertising channel. 4 penny wise
and a pound foolish policy alone will dictate
different course.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
THE MARKETS.

Liquors PER GALLoN.-Whiskey,. Bourbon,
S300a5,00; do. Robertson County, $3.50, 90
do. Common, $2,259275 Brandy, French, 500
10; do. Catawba Si@6; do. Ginger $f,0094,50
10. Apple, $4l495; Wine, Malaga $395; do.
Sherry, $3,50g5.
BACON PER PouSD.-sides. Is; Hams, %; Shoul-
ders, p; Lard, Is.
TEAS PER PoUND.-Imperial, $1,75@2 . ;
Young Hyson, 81, 65@2 90 ;GunpOwder, 81 4O@1, IS.
ToBACC0.-Per pound, 60c@S1, so.
CIGARs.-Per NJ; 209l0. .-. ....
THEORETICALLY SEALED, PER DOZ.-Oysters III,
So 25@3, so; 2ib 81, 75@500; Peaches, 2fb, $4,000
500; 5ib S5,50a60O Pears, 2fb, $i,50g5,00; To-
matoes, 2fb, $3,0093,25; 3ib, S4,50@5,00 Sar-
dimes, quar-. box, a2tG33c; Brandy Peaches,
S7,5O9SS,OO; Brandy Cherries, $75O@S,GO; Pine APP
pies. $l0,O0911,5 so.
FRUITS, &C-Raisns, per box NJ. $50. so
Layers, S713@S Almonds 40c; Filberts, 26d28c;
Brazil Nuts, 25@36,; Tomato Catsup per doz.,
81 2592.50: Pepper Sauce, 81, 25@2,5O; Pickles,
qts., &,75@5OO; pts, $3,15g4,OO; Candy, assort-
cd, p h, $2@34c; Rice, ? ID, l212Sl4c; Soda in
SFiicEsgPcppor, : Ii 40; AIIspico. do. IS; Gin
SuNDRIEs.-Tubs. No !, $15, No. q. $14, No. 5,
$3.50; do. in Nests, 80 $5@5,50 Buckets, Z doz,
$4g4,25; Washboards 81; Backing, small, soc
large, ST. Wrapping paper, 5, ST ,l0@l,2O NJ,
l,5OGl go, L, 2,25@2,50; Starch, z H. lGGl3 Can
dies, Star, 25@27, Summer Mould, 81, so I? Box;
Soap, 2 ID, l0gl5; Fancy, Box, $250g5O0; Indi-
go, q ID, Sl,50gl Isl Nader, 20@22; Copperas,
4e5; Nails. $685. for l0d % cts per keg additional
for each diminishing size.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

CEASE FIRING AT THAT OFFICER.-The
Montgomery, Alabama, Mail, dwelling upon
the fact that Southerners generally prefer
and elsewhere, SAYS
ITO vote for such men is not to hurl def
ance at the conqueror, but rather to exercise
the privilege Of complimenting gallant men,
without thought whether il may or may
not please the conqueror. The true con-
queror is not only devoid of jealousy, but is
willing to share his meal and couch with the
vanquished. He has learned to honor his
prisoner from the electric sympathy which
is always generated by bullets and bayonets.
AT Rich Mountain, a gallant South Car
Gilman, in command of a section of artille-
ry, had fought his guns well, until he had
not men left to work them. Our lines were
broken, and the enemy were dashing upon
him. A shell dismounted one of his pieces,
killed his horse under him, and shattered
his right arm. Gaining his feet, the gallant
fellow mounted his remaining gun, and
standing erect as il dashed away under a
shower of bullets, shook his sword a; the
enemy with his left hand. Just at this mo-
ment, an order came sharp and clear from
the Federal line, Cease firing at that Of
ficerp Such a spectacle of ardent valor
drew a spontaneous shout Of applause even
| from his mortal foe As il was then, so will
il be hereafter. When the fanatics of the
North abuse the men who considered it their
! duty to obey the mandate of their State, an
universal shout will come from the true
Union men Of the North, Cease firing at
| that ofhcerW
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
Negro Mass Meeting in New York.


From the New York News, Dec. l21
A meeting of colored persons was held in
the basement of Shiloh Church, Prince
street, last evening. --.E TT0'
The chair was taken by the Rev. G. w.
LIE We're, who opened the meeting, deploring
the fact that, as yet nothing had been done
by the colored people, but predicted for the
present movement a successful result. 1t
was proposed, he said, to send delegate TO
Washington, in the person of Mr.. Frederick
Douglass, at the expense Of $4,000, TO use
his influence az a representative of the color
ed population in the great question coming
before Congress. They claim the right of
equal suffrage, and they would have it, or
they would trouble those who kept il from
them. The name Of Frederick Douglass
was a tower of strength in the country.
Sella Martin moved
First That one colored lady from each
church shall form a committee to assist that
already established, and
Second. That prominent men, such as
Gen Butler, Frederick Douglass and Wendell
Phillips, be envited TO deliver lectures at the
Cooper Institute in aid of the objects of the
movement. --.
This was carried without discussion.
Prof. Charles 5. Reason, in a short speech,
moved THAT in our opinion it is the duty
and the interest of moralists and Of all con-
cerned in the nations material prosperity, to
aid every consistent agency which will tend
TO secure Immediately to the eolored man
equality before the law, that the exciting sub
ject may not convulse the nation, as it will
otherwise do"
Mr.. Sella Martin spoke in favor OF the
resolution, drawing contrast between the
condition Of negroes now and that Of few
months since. He urged the negroes Of the
South 10 remain on the land where they now
are, for the time would come when the
power and influence which belonged to them
by right should be conceded to them.
The next resolution, to the following eff
feet, was passed without discussion:
Resoluen, That an effective agency would
be delegation Of discreet colored men to
remain at Washington during the session OF
Congress, to urge respectfully on the mem
bers Of Congress the Justice and duty OF se-
curing equal political rights to all native
born citizens, irrespective Of complexion.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

TuE following story about jefferson Davis is
told by the Fortress Monroe correspondent Of the
Boston Traveller:
One of the privates of the Twentieth Maine
regiment, who settled in North Carolina after the
close OF the rebellion has reached here on his way
% Washington Ia intCrcedc for the pardon of
jefferson Davis, having travelled on foot 10 Nor
folk. IL seems that he was found within the Con-
tcdcratc lines. captured, carried 10 the Confedcr-
ate headquarters. tried and convicted Of being a
spy. and sentenced 10 be hung lie asked TO be
allowed to write 10 Mr.. DAVIS. and the request
was granted,
Having some doubts. however. Of the intcu-
uons of his eaptors, he bribod Confederate
walter to take another letter, and through ser
dent, Il reached him. The result was, messenger
Was dispatched with an order for the Yankee
soldier 70 be taken immediately to the President
house. Upon has arrival the guard was dismissed
with an order TO return. IL seems that while Mr..
Davis apd wife taTrcd al Portland previous 10 the
war this soldier rendered Mr. Davis some ser
vice, WHICH be required by saving the life Of the
soldier. Now the latter on his way to intereede
Tor has delivcror."
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO Dee. i6-P. NJ.
Flour active and advanced 15a2Ocents, at 81 2
al 50 for prime extra.
Wheat dull and declined cents and Subsequent
ly rallied closing firm at 81 Sal 321 for No. anC
81 9212a1 90 for No. Corn active at 46a47 cents
for No. l, and 43ai6 cents for No,2. Oats dull
at 2612 cents.
Hghwines quiet.
Provisions quiet. Mess Pork at $26 50a27. Hog
quiet quotations minal; dressed in good de-
mand for shipment at $i0all gross.
Receipts-2,600 barrels -four 81 900 bushels
wheat, 10000 bushels corn, 1850 bushels oats.
Shinmen 500 barrels -four
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
Louisville Market.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. TO.
The provision market during the week has been
considerably unsettled, and prices have huctuated
more than usual. We quote clear sides o-day at
2Oa2lc; mess pork at $2Sa2S 50: shoulders lat LA
l519 cents hams at % cents delivered next week :;
green hams at Is cents; green shoulders at Sc.
Lard in tierces 19al9 cents in kegs 20a2l cents.
Mitchell and Armstrong; new slgar-cured hams
at q cents; new bacon shoulders l512 cents The
animation, though still far from being active.
Feeders have made slight concessions in prices,
which now range from S. 50 20 s IS gross to 10 80
to 10 IS net with but d limited number offering.
The following exhibit will give our readers cor
rect idea Of the extent of the hog slaughtering
business in this market so far this season
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

INpErENpENr THovGHrs; An Introductory lee
turc 10 the course delivered in the Atlanta Mcdi-
cal College, Of Georgia, 10y ThoS. s Powell, Pro
fcssor ofobstetrics and published by request Of
the students.
We have been favored with copy Of this nd-
dress. accompanied by the information that the
session of this institution has opened with lattcr-
ing prospects. Feeling deep interest in all cdu-
cational enterprises in the South. We are gratidcd
10 announce that, az SO carly period after the
cessation Of the war, this vigorous institution has
opened 80 successfully,
Tho address before is an earnest appeal to
students in behalf Of free and unrestrainod inqui
~ upon all subjects and themes connected with
the science Of medicine. Il is characterized by
much viror Of thought and It's language Is happi-
~ chosen. Il is calculated 60 arouse the mind OF
tho student to a true conception Of the dignity OF
the calling, science; and a Few well made
points deal roughly with empires Of all classes
on the wholc. is crcditablc TO the author and tn,
school.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
" OUTRAGEOUS PROCEEDINGS

The proceedings of the opening is stale news
now, but the behavior Of several of the mem bers
and their admirers in the galleries should be pub
lished to the world. Such indecent behavior was
before exhibited in this hall Of legislation
and the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens appeared more
like a spangled clown than a legislator. Long
John Wentworth made a feeble attempt to be
witty at the expense of Mr. Brooks and Brooks
being an edged tool, Long John got slightly cut in
the handling. The crowd in the gallery
were allowed to applaud and sneer just as
they pleased as they seemed to affiliate with
the bloated majority of the House. When
Mr.. Colfax was nominated as Speaker, there was
considerable clapping of hands; but when Mr..
Brooks was nominated as the candidate of the
minority, many Of the Republican members
actually threw themselves back in their chairs
with laughter and sneers, and their friends in the
galleries taking the cue from them, acted IN a
still greater degree Of beastliness The whole of
this preceding on the part of the majority was a
greater outrage upon the rights of the minority.
The revolutionary proceeding of the majority
were applauded rs though they were doing some
great act to the nation, instead of doing what
they were, stutifying it. This disgraceful be-
haviOr continued until Mr.. Colfax took the chair
when he, being a gentleman and a man Of honor,
at once put his foot down 1t most emphatically,
much TO the surprise of the narrow hearted and
little-soucd malcOntents, who could see nothing
beyond their noses but a niger"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
Receipts by Rail.

List Of consignoes by the Nashville and North.
western Railroad,
A. A. Spencer, 50 bbls Apples Tuppsrd & Co,
6s Plows; n. BASTARD. 50 bbls. Apples; J.
Scales; Campbell 4 Spire. boxes Glassware
Eclipse Line, 6 bbis Flour, Agt. Eclipse Line.
- packages Sundrios. 20 bhls Flour. q Packages
Groceries; Ruthland 4 Mfglcr boxes Scales
J. W. Wilson. L packages hollow ware; Dickey
& Smith. bbls Cider; Cook Mooros 4 Co. 5
packages Shot; Joseph Sander % bbls Apples; @.
A. Goodrich. 10 bbls Apples; Thomas Tosper. 8
bass Potatoes; !. W. Many. . boxes Sundrics
a. W. Footo & Co. 10 bbls Krout.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

A portion Of the War Department clerical
forceis busily engaged in preparing regis
ter of the volunteer force engaged in sup
pressing the late rebellion. Ii will contain
many interesting facts, hitherto not publish
ed. and viii be complete and comprehen-
sive history Of deeds Of valor performed by
that branch Of the service.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
RaItimore Conne NIarknt.

The market is dull for Rio; very prime cargo
just arrived is held at Is cents in bond, which is
rather above the views of Buyers. We have no
sales to report but quote cargo price 144al5 cents
gold. in hand. -Four cargoeS arrived ut New York
to-day from Rio. The bark Carmelta is due here,
and the Lapwinga and the Aquidneck may be look
ed for in few days.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

Messrs. Huffman, Duncan & Co., have purchased
1900 hogs TO arrive. which makes the number kill
ed, in pens and TO arrive q, ST. hogs. Provision
dealers are paying from $40 to 10 so net for country
dressed hogs.
Whiskey has declined during the week. We
quote raw at 81 25 with light sales at these figures
Sales Of 100 bbs copper distilled, one year old at
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

RECoEnER's CoUEr.-Bcsidos several GASES OF
drunkenness and disordcrly conduct the following
were brought before the Recorder yesterday.
Z. u. Vaughn. running dray without license.
fined 81.
Sam. Jones, Jno. Smith and Barney Williams.
fined g. each for fast driving.
c. c. Cassiday, three cases Of tipping on sun
day. fined s. each.
Jas ;. Gnt, disordcrly conduct and fast driv-
ing. fined $40.
Richard Ross. J. b. Smith and Henry Mars
grove. were fined from Eve to ten dollars each for
disorderly practices.
Jas. i. Ellison ob-tructing side walk aud using
proiane language in Presence Of ladies. aned Eve
dollars.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

A LADIES FAIR will be held at DIR. Goodlct S
Church, on the corner Of Summer and Elm Streets
Thursday and Friday evenings Of this week.
The Fair is held for the benefit of the church. and
those who contribute their mopcy can have the
satisfaction Of feeling thatitis for worthy object
We have no doubt that the character Of the enter
taiumcnt will fully repay the timo and labor cx'
pended.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

TuF DoNrGAN,.-Thc night operators in the
city telegraph Office are indebted To the DoNEGANN
for numerous substantial favors IN the way Of cat
aIlcs. for which they desire 20 return many
thanks. Unsolicited We freely recommend the
DoNEGANA aS the best, cheapest, and, under the
new proprictorship bids fair TO be the most popu-
lar restaurant in the city.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
CANDIDATES.
For Circuit Court Clerk.

HLvISs been solicited by large number OF old
friends, Will. l.. Foster ha. consented to an
nouncc his name q candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk of Davidson county, at the ensuing March
election.
We are authorized to announce the name OF
David &. Love as q candidate for reelection to
the Office of Circuit Court Clerk Of Davidson
county. at the ensuing March election.
For County Court Clerk. s.H
LineIsiey NichOII a candidate for re-
election Second tcrm,) to the Office of Clerk of
the County Court of Davidson County, Mt the
ensuing March election. declIdtd
We arc authorized to announce the namJo c
VIM. =. Cheatham ne a candidate for the office
Of County Court Clerk Of Davidson county, at the
ensuing March Election.
We are authorized to announce W. q. Ewin
a. a candidate for County Court Clerk of Davidson
county, at the ensuing March election. dec4-te.
We sre authorized to announce Thomas G.
CrunIs rs candidate for County Court Clerk at
the ensuing election. r-h
W. arc authorized to announce WriIey W.
Philips q, 8 candidate for County Court Clerk.
at the ensuing election. deci-teE
VIZ arc authorized to announce W. Hall IS
candidate for County Court Clerk, at the ensu-
ing election, dec4-te
For Criminal Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Charles f.
Diggons as a candidate for Criminal Court Clerk
of Davidson county st tho ensuing March cleo
ton. dee4-te.
For County Trustee.
We are authorized to announce Phineas Gar
rett rs a candidate for County Trustee at the en-
suing March election. dec4-tG.
We are authorized to announces Thomas
siute. Of the Fourteenth Civil District, as a
Candidate for County Trustee ofDsvidson County
at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce II. W. Baliew
as candidate for County Trustee OF Davidson
county at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce Captain John
Wilson as candidate for recollection to the Of
fee Of County Trustee at the ensuing March eles-
tion. .esESEs FuI- HEE
For Sheriff.
VIZ sre authorized to announce A. q. Hagcy
IS a candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson sourty 81
the ensuing March election. nIf-E sf~AF
We are authorized 10 Announce Rsbert r.
Cafties- a ssndidst. for Sheriff Of Davidson
souniy a; the next March electisn. dee4-te.
We arc authorized to announce Kosefuskc
branch - candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson
county at the ersaing March election. dee4-te,
We are authorized to announce ". G. shaw
o. candidate for Sheriff OF Davidson county. Al
the ensuing March eleetieu. 10 l8sS Edeo4-te
We are authorized 10 announce wm- Wilson
as a candidate for Sheriff. at the ensuing election
dee4-ts
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

SUPREME CouRr.-The equity docket Of the
Seventh Circuit was continued yesterday, and will
probably not be concluded to-day.
A. $. Markcs, Thomas u. Darragh, and A. G..
Merritt. were yesterday sworn in as practcing at
tomcys.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

CRIMINAL CouRr.-Therc wero several eases Of
Roue prosegla yesterday. bcsides various misde-
mcauOT eases.
The case Of Martin jenkins. (col., } for larceny
was continued ON affidavit. and rcccgnizanco given
in the sum Of $500.
Motion for new trial was made and granted.
IN the case OF Christopher SHARP. for larceny.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

rnr river yesterday was reported to be falling
= inches Of water On the shoals.
The frs"' let yesterday for SmithlaRd. The
Aoos"og went out yesterday evening, and the
Ado, arrived from Clarksville.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
SPECIAL NOTICES

For CHR1srNAs.-Those in want of Toys for the
holidays will save money by calling at the drug
store of R. P. Jenkins & Co.. successors to t.
Wells, Market street, fronting Union. They have
a goodIy stock for the little folks, including old
Santa Claus himself. Everything of the kind is
now offered at cost, and during the present week
we expect to see n rush at their establishment
dec 19-3t
The INDIAN HERB DOCToRs are meeting with
astonishing success, crowds of people are re-
sorting to them for advice, and many are al
ready cured. Nearly all the diseases to which
the human system is subject seems to give way to
their treatment, and to which the following lines
appear applicable:
The deaf shall hear, the trembling limb be strong,
And graves Of ,-ugush mellow into song;
The infant moaning on its mothers breast,
Shall fOndly play or smiling sink to rest
So doat be cast down, be ye ever so i'll,
But go and partake of his superior skill:
Which never has failed-therc are hundreds can
tell,
Who were brought from deaths door. now happy
and well.
Reference to over forty persons in this city who
are under their treatment can be had by calling
at their office, on tho corner of Union and Cherry
streets. decl6-u
Lone JAcKlli A largo lot of this SUPERIOR
SMOKING TOBACCO. For sale at
FOSTER BRorHBRs.
dec12-tf .. 'f
A rrxn lot of PURE SPICES, suited for Chris
mas times. For sale at
FosTER BRoTHKRs.
dec12-ff
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19

General Robert Miichell, Of West yir-
ginia, has been sppointed Governor Of New
Mexico.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-19
A Characteri.tic Act of Indecency.

The Washington correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Mercury notices a characteristic act of in
decency upon the part Of the radical members of
the House of Representatives. lie says: