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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24
HUMOROUS.

THOMAS HOOP died composing-and that.
too, humorous poem. He is said to have
remarked that he was dying out of charity
to the underteker, who wished to urn lirsly
Hood.
A certain Secretary Of State being asked
by an intimate friend, why he did not pro-
mote merit, APPLY replied, Because merit
did not promote me-"
An English baronet, being asked when h c
should finish his house, ingeniously an
swered, 'Sir, it is a question whether shall
finish my house, or my house finish me-"
In an advertisement By railway compa-
ny Of some uncalled for goods, the letter L
has, by an accident dropped from the word
lawful, and it reads now People 10 whom
these packages are directed are requested to
come forward and pay the agtd charges on
the same"
Not long sine; | called on some lady
friends of mine, and was ushered into the
parlor by the servant girl. She asked what
name she should announce. and /. wishing
to take them BY surprise, replied Anxious Ia
friend She seemed at first little puzzled,
but quickly regaining her composure, she,
in the blandest manner possible, observed,
what kind of eass, sir?"
An advocate having lately gained suit
for poor young lady, she remarked: al
have nothing to pay you with, sir, but my
heart" Hand il over to the clerk, il YOU
please. l wish no fec for myself" he re-
piled.
A person once said to father whose son
was noted for laziness, that he thought his
son was afraid Of work. "Afraid of work, /"
replied the father, "not al all; he will lie
down and 60 to sleep close by the side Of it"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

UNLESS tree has borne blossoms in sprng,
you will vainly look for fruit in autumn.
MEN can better philosophize on the hui
man heart, but women can read it much
better.
Too much is seldom enough. Pumping
after your bucket is full prevents its keeping
so.
A rugged countenance often conceals the
warmest heart; as the richest pearl sleeps in
the toughest shell.
HAPPY are those who can be pleased bv
trifes. What is our whole existence but a
composition of trihes.
Nothing requires more judgment than the
bestowal Of confidence and charity; if the
recipients are unworthy, we are betrayed in
the one case and abused in the other.
Winter, which strips the leaves from
around us, makes us see the distant regions
they have formerly concealed; so does old
age rob us of our enjOyments, only to enlarge
the prospect of eternity before us.
Every burden of sorrow seems like a stone
hung round our necks, yet are they often only
like the stones used by the pearl-divers,
which enable them to reach their prize, and
rise enriched.
Men take more pains for this world
than heaven would cost them; and when they
have what they aim at, do not live long to
enjoy it. The grave lies unseen between us
and the object which we reach after; where
one lives to enjoy whatever he has in view,
ten thousand are cut off in the pursuit of it.
A well-regulated mind does not regard the
of L. Al
light Of an insult, and deems it beneath re-
venge. All the denominations to which the
latter may give utterance, will not raise him
one jot above his proper level, or depress the
former, in the slightest degree, below his
snbara
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24
THE MARKETS.

C0TToy.-The market continued firm yesterday
at from 5000 The present rise in the river is
reducing the stock, several hundred bales being
shipped yesterday. But the receipts from wagons
for the past few days have tended to retard the ad-
vance, The Liverpool quotations of latest date
have had no perceptiblc effect upon the Nashville
market .-.
In Mobile and New Orleans, We have no quota
BILE variations from our last report.
In the line of groceries we have to report re-
markedly brisk week, with prices well sustained.
The sales in all the different departments have
been unusually heavy. But the disposition of our
merchants to sustain the credit of the market has
kept the prices at our previous quotations. which
We repeat.
Robertson county, 81, l5@4, 90 !; Common, s., 500
2,75; Brandy, French, Si@l2; Ginger, 3,75@4,50 !;
Catawba, s., 10000 i, Apple; $i.5O95,OO; Wine,
Young Hyson, s., 65@2 90 ;Gunpowder, $I,5O@I, IS
ToBAcCo.01Per pound, 60c@$l,5O
CTGARs.-Per NJ; 2O@l20.
THEORETICALLY SEALED, PER DoZ.-0ysters lbs
s., 2j@3,5O;. BIB. $424@5,OO; Peaches IN, $4,50@5
500; 3b, 5000, 00i Pears, 2b,, q, 5O@5 90; To-
dimes. quar-. box 329c; Brandy Peaches
Piles, $10,50@l2,0O.
L &C.-haslns, per DOAi NJ. h.,HO0pO,OU.
Layers, $6,5G97 Almonds, 40c; Filberts, $50 c;
Brazil Nuts 25@26c Tomato Catsup, per dOz.,
$2,O0922o; Pepper Sauce, $2009225; Pickles
OTIS, $400@4,50: pts, So, 5063 75 Candy, assort-
ed, q h, 3l@3ic; Rice. q ID, 121z@l4c; Soda in
sricEs.EPesper. p n 40; Allspice. do. So; Gin
GER do. IS.
SuNDRIEs. Tubs, No !, SIS, No. 2, $14, No. 5,
$3.50; do in Nests 49, $5(95,5O; Buckets, Q doz,
$i@4, Is; Washboards, 81; Backing, small, SOC;
a 9Ss, 81 WTagpg9g paper 81 l9@l 20 NJ
dies Star, 2l@26, Summer Mould, $lS@lgf Box;
Soap, q H. l0@l5; Fancy. Box, s., 25@50O; Indi
go, q h, $l.5O@l,75 Nader, 1S@20 COpperas,
495 Nails ga 10 for l0d C5 cts per keg additional
for each diminishing size. -
MACKERFL.-In barrels. 17.OO@S21; half bar
rels, $l0GSll, 50; kits. $3.OO@$3.5O.
SEEDs.-kentucky Bluegrass $685.; Clover
$l2g$l5. Timothy, $6@$65O; Orchard, $3.50;
LEATHRR.-Oak Sole, 4O@5O cts: .Hemlock, 40;
Country, 40; Calfskins, per doz., $36g75; Kip
do. per doz., $72GS96; Tanners Oil. 81 per gal.
CoFFHB PER PoUSD.-Rio, 3l17935; Java,
45@50.
SUGAR PER PoUND.-New Orleans, 17@2l Porto
Rico, 10000 Cuba, l6@l9; Crushed, 2292217
Powdered. 2213@23 Granulated, 22923; Cof
fee, a, 22@2211; Coffee, b, 2l13@22; Coffee, c.
2l@2l15; Yellow, l713@20.
MOLAssEs PER GALLoN.-Sugar House. 120@140
New Orleans, l,l09l. 35 Porto Rico S0Sl 90.
SYRUP PER GALLON.-Baltimore, $l,00Q1 %;
Golden. 1,259l,50.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24


THE SNoB.-There are few characters
more detestable than the snob. If you meet
him in the street. he rushes past you in
haste, lest you should presume to bow to his
lordship, and thus bring him down to your
level
At the table dhote he turns up his nose at
the meats, pronounces the pastry "odious,"
and the wines milk-and- water, and swears at
the servants.
In the depot he enconses.. himself in an out
of-the-way corner, and draws back as you
pass, as if he feared contamination.
In the railroad car he appropriates two of
the back seats to himself and his valise, and
does not offer to move though half dozen
ladies are standing ~
At church he takes his seat in his velvet
cushioned pew, and though it has no occu-
pant but his majesty, and the sanctuary is
crowded, never filings open the door and bids
a stranger enter.
At watering places he is careful to be in
troduced to no body who does not wear the
stamp of fashion, and has great deal to say
of his friends among the ton.
If you are ever crowded in stage coach,
or snubbed till your cheek burns with
honest indignation, be sure your tormentor
is not a gentleman but snob!
We have floated about the world some
what; our experience tells us that really we'll
bred people are never afraid of losing caste
by being civil to all
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24
A Noble Son and an Excellent Exa mpIe

A Noble Son and an Excellent Exa nipple
From a Macon Georgia. paper.l
During visit, few days since, to the
clearinghouse Of Z. NJ. Bruce & Co., in this
city, we noticed at one of the desks a SOD of
General John c. Breckenridge, busily en-
gagged in discharging the duties of his po-
sition. Being well acquainted with the
General, we of course felt an interest in his
son. Upon inquiry, we found that he was
not only able to support himself, but by his
industry and frugality was able to contribute
to the support of his illustrious father and
his young family, while the latter was COM
PEELED to remain an exile from his native
Kentucky.
Sometime since, a few of his fathers
friends offered him every inducement TO en-
ter college, and agreed to bear all his ex-
penses, but he chose a mercantile pursuit,
preferring to be independent and to provide
for himself and assist dependent relatives.
Some people think General Breckenridge
has great failings. He has also most exalting
and noble traits of character ard the course
pursued by the son in this hour of adversely
shows that he has inherited those noble
traits which have endeared his father to so
many of his personal friends.
1t is II be hoped that General Breckir-
ridge will be permitted to return to his fam
lily. As we have before said, he has COM
mitted, in the eyes of the government, great
faults but there are many who have been
pardoned who have committed as great err
rors as he. We trust his heart will soon be
gladdened with a full forgiveness of past Of
lenses.
In speaking Of this suiect, we are led to
remark what a praiseworthy example this
young man has set the young men Of our
land. Instead of idling away his time, and
living on his wealthy friends, as he could
easily have done, he has usefully employed
himself, and by so doing has not only earned
enough to provide for his own wants, but to
help to provide for others. The course pur-
sued by him and the example set, is one
which no one of his age need hesitate to fol-
low or initiate. The path he has marked
out is one that will lead to future fame and
position.
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Cincinnati Market
nv TelepraDh1

CINCINNATI, Dec. 23.-FLoUR-Quict, prices IN
changed. Superfne Sc 5Oa7 90; Extra s. 25a9 90
Family and fancy So 25a11 90.
GRuS-Wheat. dull at 81 90 for prime old red,
and $1,000, IS for No. /, new. Corn. dull. 53@55c
for new ear and 5Sa60c for shelled. Oats dull and
prices nominal at 42@43c in elevator. Rye
quiet, 75c for prime. ..
COTroN-Quiet at &c for middling.
WHIsKEY-Dull at s., 55, duty paid.
LARD-In good demand at 10 for primo cit
holders asking 4@15 higher.
GRoCERIES-Quiet.
GOLD-li5H
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

CAsuALrIEs.-lo sterday afternoon. as Mr.
Gahnoy was riding on horseback through the
city. he was struck by the shying of n wagon
round q corner, breaking one Of his legs. lie was
taken 10 the office of DIR. Seymour, on Cedar
street. and after receiving the necessary surgical
attention. was sent home in n carriage.
About 4oclock p. m, yesterday. patrol, named
Powers. was cndonyoring TO arrest a negro who
was drunk and discrdorly. As he made some re-
sistance Powers found il necessary to fire upon
him; but, unfortunately the ball missed the col
orod man and struck an lrshman who was near,
causing a serious wound We woro. unable to
learn further particulars
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

CHIsTNAs DiY.-All Christian nations unite in
the celebration Of this day. The many hauowed
associations that cluster round the event which it
commentaries render this observance peculiarly
appropriate. Tonight, in our own city, and
throughout the land. Christmas will be signal
lied by songs Of rejoicing, AMI both old and young
will unite in ceremonies suitable TO the occasion.
On Christmas day, the weary man Of business will
rest briefly from his labors and with his family or
friends join in the usual festivities. All eyes and
nationalitos will engage in these scenes Of
enjoyment, and. for time forget the stern
realities Of life. In thus breaking in for season
upon the monotony Of every day life, care should
be taken lest our exuberance Of feeling carry us
too far beyond the proper bounds. and mar the
remaining pleasures of the day.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24
Mournful Close Of the Career or Fo,sr
q = WOrld.Heroes -

81 e. n nWorhu-Ekeroes-
1t is a remarkable fact that the career ot
four Of the most renowned characters that
ever lived, closed with some mournful and
violent death.
Alexander, after having climbed to the
dizzy heights of ambition, and with his tenn
pies bound with chaplets dipped in the
blood ofcountless nations, looked down upon
a conquered world, and wept that there was
not another city for him to conquer. set a
city on fire, and died in scene of debauch.
Hannibal, after having, to the astonish-
ment and CONSERVATION of Rome, passed the
Alps, after having put TO flight the armies of
the mistress of the world, and stripped three
bushels of gold rings from the fingers of her
slaughtered knights, and made her founda-
ton quake, fled from his country, being
chased by one of those who exultingly
united his name to that of God. and called
him Hanni Baal, died at last by poison adj
ministered by his own hand, unlamented,
unwept, in foreign land
Caesar, after having conquered eight hun
dred cities, and dyed his clothes in the blood
of one million of his foes after having pur-
sued to death the only rival he had on earth,
was miserably assassinated by those he cor
sidered his nearest friends, and in that very
place the attainment of which has been his
greatest ambition.
Bonaparte, whose mandate kings and en-
perors obeyed, after having filled the earth
with the terror of his name, deluged it with
blood, and clothed the world with sackeloth,
closed his days in lonely Punishment
most literally exiled from the world, y,t
where he could sometimes see his eountry's
banner waving over the deep, but which
could not or would not bring him aid.
Thus, four great men, who, from the pc
culiar situation of their portraits, seemed to
stand the representatives of all of whom the
world calls great-those four, who each in
turn made the earth tremble to its centre by
their simple tread, seysrally died-one by
lntexication, or, some suppose, by poison
mingled in wine; one a suicide; one MUIR
dered by his friends, and one in lonely ex-
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

OUR CRY PooR.-The streets of Nashville were
yesterday almost blockaded with the vast influx
Of country population. Our own citizens also,
were generally abroad, in search Of appropriate
purchases for the holidays. While noticing the
various movements of this mingled throng, mark
ing the expression Of their countenances, and in
some measure rejoicing in their happiness, We
could not help thinking how many would be pre-
vented by sheer poverty and restitution, from
participating in such occupations. 1t is but natu
raj that we should care for our own enjoyment
and the welfare Of those who are near and dear;
but, in the excitement and happiness of the mo-
mcnt let US not forget those of the deserving poor
who, though perhaps strangers, are still connected
to Us by the common tics of humanity.
We have noticed with pleasure the movements
already made by various parties, to provide for
some mitigation Of the hardships Of the destitute
beings in our midst; and while we trust that such
efforts may not fail Of the success they deserve we
hope they will not be unaccompanied by Others
Of n moro general character. We spend our
money freely to hear the great men ofth age, to
promote our personal comfort, and too often for
that which brings only sorrow in the end; and
why we not also do something to lessen the
sorrow Of those who. by poverty, misfortune,
prejudice or the hard hand of fate, are made to
drink the cup ofsQrrow to the very dregs.
Some may object that their condition is wholly
the result Of their own conduct. Undoubtedly,
in some cases this may be so, but not By any
means in all. The question should be, in the pre-
sent case not what tho cause Of this suffering is,
but how it may be alleviated. Beforehand, it is
well to provide against misfortune, but after it
comes, the most important consideration is, how
it may either be rendered less burdensomo or
altogether removed.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24
JOSH Bf1IiNas being duiy sworn depose.

JOSH Billings being duly sworn, deposes
as follows. i, rFor8T
That most men had ruther dew smart
thing thun tew dew good one.
That backsliding is a big thing espeshully
on the ice.
There is 2 things in this life for which we
are never fully prepared and that il twins
That ignorance liz bliss-ignorance NV
saving wood for instuns.
That men will fail tew be saved simply
becoz they hain't got nuthin to save.
That femail woman kant keep secrit
nor let nobody else keep l.
That il is better 30 faIe in noble enter
prise than 10 suckseed iIi mean wun.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

RECoRpTR's CoURr.-Several parties arrested on
hargcof drunkenness wcrc heard yesterday, and
let of with small fines. Some Of disorderly
conduct were tried, and disposed of in the usual
way.
Two charges Of gaming were presented against
Mckee & Co.. fined s. each.
2. Smith, selling liquor after midnight fined s..
Lewis Fcin, for merchandising without license,
was let of with costs
W. n. Porter. charged with obtaining money I'M
der false prcioncos from Mr.. Doisman, keeper Of 8
saloon in Union and American Block. did not
make his appearance and the prosecutor paid
costs
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

CIRCULATING LIBRARY.-Wc call the attention
of our readers to Armstrong; Circulating Library,
in the rear Of McClure's Music Store, on Union
street. Here, works Of every escripton arc to
be found, comprising History, Biography,
Romance, and publications Of n miscellaneous
character. Among the poetical works are Byron,
Moore. Colerige, and Tennyson while History is
represented by such authors as Macaulay, Pres
colt Motley and others.
In Romance are TO be found, Scott, Cooper,
Collins, and host ct other writers. In short
much valuable and interesting matter can here
be obtained. for a very moderate outlay and We
think that those who patronizo tho establishment
will not regret il.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

TNrEAcHHENT or THE MAYOR or LoUIsvILLE.-
Tho Board Of Aldermen. night before last, by a
vote Of eleven to two, declared the Office of Mayor
yhcant for the reason that Mr. Tompcrt refused
to exercise the duties devolving upon him in rca-
zion TO n Street Railroad contract. 1t is n matter
in which the city Of Louisville has been profound
ly engaged for some time, and we trust that some
body may be found TO assume the duties incum-
bent upon the office thus made vacant
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

THE BLUE RoBE.-In the South Carolina
Legislature the other day, Mr. John Harle.
ton Reid, of Georgetown, offered resolu-
ton in The House looking to the revival of
the time-honored custom of arraying the
Speaker in the garb Of office, which Is the
parliamentary blue gown. 1t has been the
custom in South Carolina from her birth as
State, and ceased only when the approach
of Sherman's army endangered the safety of
the robe, which, for security sake, was re-
moved to the country.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

ABOUT two hundred thousand bushels
of potatoes are annually sold in De
troit for home consumption, the sales
averaging about six hundred bushels per day.
The price paid for good quality of potato
at the commencement Of this season was
thirty-Gve cents a bushel, but at times they
have been sold for fifty cents, the average
being about forty-fve cents.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

THE Missouri Legislature has passed a
bill allowing prisoners to be discharged
when three-fourths of the term for which
they were sentenced has expired, provided
they conform strictly for that time to all the
rules of the prison. The Governor is also
empowered to pardon all those sentenced
for life, il, at the end of fifteen years, they
can show a clear conduct record.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

THE Tendon Times, in announcing an Of
fetal Investigation into the affairs of Jamaica,
says that it is due to Gov. Eyre no less than
to public opinion in England, that full and
searching inquiry should be made into the
history of the Jamaica rebellion; and we
learn with the utmost satisfaction that such
an inquiry is to be instituted forthwith.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

TnE Chattanooga Gazette Of yesterday says that
about one o'clock Thursday. two mon. VIM. Nor
man and VIM. Carter, got into a fight on Market
street, between First and Second. and handled
each other pretty roughly when the police inter
icred TO separate thom. Aftcr getting them apart.
Norman attempted to make his escape when }. c.
Atwood, the policeman drew his pistol and fred.
the ball taking effect in Nyrmans kidneys which
brought him TO a stand. The wounded man was
attended by DR.. Mcleod, who pronounced the
wound serious. but not necessarily fatal. lie was
taken TO his home, and AT last accounts was doing
awcll as might be expected. The ball has not yet
been extracted.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

GREAT ExcITEaENT.-At 7. N. Hobbs & Co. "a
North College street, 3 1oors below the Square,
Christmas. New Years presents. albums watches,
elOcks, pictures, plated ware, jewelry, etc. to be
bought at one-half Of which it can be bought a,
any other retail place in the city. All goods war
ranted as specified on the certificate; ifnet So
article returned and money refunded.
Lady clerks in attendance. sdec 23-d7tylt
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

CRNE N LouIsvtLLg.-lf the local columns Of
orr Louisville exchanges are 10 be taken as an
index Of life In that city. at least thirds Of the
population must be eLgaged in the laudable and
lucrative calling Of burglary. Ten operations !"
nightly is the average for each street. But burg
larry is an improvement on murder, which. a short
while ago, seemed to be on the Lousvillian brain.
Even the City Council appear to be infected with
the epidemic Of crime. Because the Mayor dis
covered that n street railway contractor had used
undue influence" in getting ordinance passed
for his peculiar benefit, and had the nerve 10 rets
said ordinance. and called attention to the little
improperly. he is impeaehed by the honorable
Council. They evidently consider Tomppcrt a
malaport- Mount .Scrliae tKp.D .SeEfiasl.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

COMPLAINTS were made yesterday, by the wife
Of man named McCabe. that her husband had
been beating her and other members Of the family.
Aithe parties reside on Cedar street beyond the
corporation, the proper civil authorities referred
tho complainant to the Provost Marshal. Captain
Patten yesterday arrested McCabc, and held him
for trial
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

We know n gentleman long experience in the
cultivation Of cotton, who command labor,
and would be pleased TO make arrangements with
some responsible party to supply ready means suf-
fciont TO cultivate Arkansas plantation tho
ensuing year. Any information desired can be
obtained at this Office. dcc24-2t
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

A prominent bachelor politician on the
Kennebec remarked to lady that soapstone
was excellent to keep the feet warm in be I.
Eyes, y said the young lady, who had been an
attentive listener, 'but some gentlemen have
an improvement on that which you know
nothing about" The bachelor turn ID pale,
and maintained wistful silence.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

THs Athens Post gives the following item about
the worthy Mayor Of tina, place; Bets are freely
offered, but no takers. that the Mayor Of Athens
can cut walk any Mayor in the business" he
having walked from Florence to Athens few
days ago. Distance forty-fve miles time.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-24

Henry ", being told by his gardener that
there were several spots at Fontainbliau
where nothing would grow, requested him to
plant bed of attorneys, for they would
flourish anywhere.