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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

each Board; to wait on the First City Attor-
ney, and advise him Of any inaccuracy IN the
bounds and limits as published in the called notice
Of election for the admission ofthe territory North
Of tho City, was offered Mt. Brien moved that
this resolution be concurced in; and committee
appointed The motion was carried. and Mr.. Brien
appointed on the committee. Alderman Kinney
had been appointed for the other.Board.
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr. Brien offered the following resolution -
Whereas, The Government Of the United States,
deeming il n duty 20 protect ana secure
freedmen in their civil rights in the states iOf,
merly in rebellion, has for that purpose dehhhuee
of those States the passage Of laws making said
freedmen competent witnesses IN courts Vi Jus
tice, and
Whereas, Believing the object of such laws to
be sound policy and prOmOtive OF more speedy
reconstruction in the Union and as an expression
Of the sense ofthis City Council. therefore, -,
ResoiUed, That the City Council OF nashville
do recommend. and hereby petition the present
Genoral Assembly 10 pass at ITS eaThesL cohNehi-
ence the bill now pending before that nonoraDle
Body, making freedmen competent witnesses IN
Courts Of Justice in this State.
and resolutions be transmitted to the Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives and Senate OF SAID
General Assembly.
Considerable discussion arose in regard to the
adoption of this resolution. Objection was made
on the ground that although it might be desirable
that the Legislature should pass tho bill referred
to- still it was not advisable that this Board should
recommend its passage.
1t was finally moved to lay the resolution on the
table, when the ayes and noes were called for. A
motion to adjourn was then made, which was car
ried, and the Board adjourned.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29
Monetary and Commercial.
OFFICE OF THE UNION AND ANERTcAS.l

OPFTcE OF THE UNION AND AMERICAN,
THURSDAY, Dec. %. (
MoSErARY-Gold opened in New York yester-
day at .45IL. and remain ed the same at noon and
also at APP NJ
There is but little doing in uncurrent money, and
we have no alteration in rates to report. Bank of
Tennessee is bought at IS cents and sold at 40.
Union Bank is in demand at 60 cents, while the
Planters Bank is rather dull at 55@56 cents buying
and 57@5s selling.
Southern money is unchanged and very dull.
There is no demand for it, while there are consid
cradle lots for sale.
The commercial department of a daily journal
ought to be conducted with view of furnishing
its readers with an accurate report Of the mar
kets. This We shall endeavor to do. 1t is attend
ed, however. with some difficulty. The sources Of
information upon which the press rely are some
times conflicting Forinstance, relative TO the arti
Gle ofcottonIwe have occasionally found private dis
patches to merchants and the dispatches to the
press, from the same point and Of the same date,
at variance. In the Louisville papers of the 9th
we found two sets Of dispatches from Cincinnati
dated P. NJ. Of the day previous, one of which
quoted hogs dull" while the other quoted the
same article in active demand and prices ad-
vanced." 1t will thus be seen that to be reliable
requires more than is ordinarily devoted to
this department of a paper.
We may not feel warranted in specializing as to
the present or prospective condition Of the mar
ket, but We promise our readers that we will en-
deavor to publish nothing but what they may rely
upon.
COTTOS.-We could hear Of but little being of
fered on yesterday though prices are firm with an
upward tendency. We quote at 4O94l. Any frae- |
tional advance on this would be for superior |
quality.
IL GROCERIES the trade was less active than for |
several days previous. With the exception OF
Flour and Lard which seem to have improved
little by Eastern advices, our quotations remain
the same
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Latest Foreign AdViees.

SANDY HOOK, Dec. H.-The Steamship city Of
Washington, from Liverpool on the 18th inst, via
Queenstown the 14th, has arrived. Her news is
four days later.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 14.-Cotton sales to-day q, 900
bales, including 1000 to spectators and import
ers. The market closes buoyant, with further
slight advance.
Brcadstufs quiet and steady. Provisions quiet.
Bacon fiat.
LONDON Dec 14-Consols closed at 79@8715.
American Securities-U. S. 5-20s 6314@72; Hi
nois Central 80; Erie l495712.
The discount market was light and the demand
for money at bank was very active in view of an
expected advance in the rates, owing to the con-
tnued drain of gold. Bonds were still dropping.
Consuls at noon on the 18th closed at S67s@S71s.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 13.-The sales Of cotton for the
last three days, including Wednesday, amounted
to 81, 900 bales including 1900 to spectators and
exporters. The market was strong, with an up
ward tendency.
The Manchester cotton market was quiet and
firm.
Flour inactive and unchanged. . Wheat in lin
tied demand. Corn fat, and in some instances
Sd lower.
There was more demand for beef Pork quiet
Lard quiet. Tallow quiet and 3@6d lower.
The London breadstuffs market was firm.
Coffee firm. Tea steady.
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Negotiations for the Recognition OF tho
Mexican Empire.

Washington Correspondent of the n. Y. News.l
1t has been reported that the French
Minister informed Mr.. Seward, few days
ago, that if such an appointment should be
made, the government would consider it as
hostile act, and that the French Legation
would in consequence be removed from
Washington, and the report added that Ma
poleon had caused a formal demand to be
made for the recognition of the empire in
Mexico as the Government de fdcto. 1t is
also reported to-day that certain officer of
the army, recently in Paris, took over to our
Minister there I verbal assurance from our
government, to be communicated TO the
French government, to the effect that if
Macmillan maintained himself on the
throne for six months longer, and if during
that period his government should be con-
tinued to be administered with the same APP
parent stability that has marked it during
the last six months, and if during that period
the Liberals in Mexico did not succeed in
dethroning Macmillan and in reinstating
the Republic, that then the United States
would recognize the empire as the govern
ment de fdcto.
| am pretty well satisfied, from inquiries
that have made, that none of these reports
are true. The first one, | am convinced, Is
false. The second probable has founda-
ton in fact but there was no demand made;
the attention Of the government was merely
called, in proper diplomatic language, to
the existing state of affairs in Mexico, as in
dicating the stability and permanence of the
present government there; and the hope or
expectation was expressed that the usual
policy of the United States in such cases
would lead to the usual action, by which, Of
course, recognition was meant
The third report, l am led to believe, has
foundation in fact. But my information
leads me to believe that the communication
was not intrusted to the officer alluded to,
but went through the regular diplomats
channels. and was in writing, and that the
time was not so brief period as six months
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29
4 Tragic Affair.
.nm tho Now York World.l

From the New \ ork World.
One of the most romantic. although tragicl
occurrences that ever marked the Crimina,
history of Brooklyn transpired in that city
on Saturday evening. 1t afforded another
verifcation Of the old adage, that the
course of true love never does run smooth"
for the actors in this drama were lovers, or
such as are commonly denominated as such
by society. A young man of respectability
and promise, enamorcd of a charming and
accomplished young lady, whom he desired
to make his wife, feeling that she had prac-
ticcd towards him the deepest ingratitude of
which the human heart is capable, in a
moment of madness drew pistol from his
pocket and made an attempt TO shoot her life
away. Four times the deadly weapon was
pointed at her head, and three bullets were
sent into her skull to find a Judgment close
20 the brain. Another pressure Of the lead
would have been the torch of death, and the
foul deed, sought to be accomplished, would
| have been complete.
Having do-e SO much the lovcr-assassin
/ fed like a hunted slave before the sleuth-
! hound. With a swiitncss almost like that
of thought he ran and leaped into the river,
Glad to be hurled
Anywhere, anywhere. out Of the world"
But death was not there TO embrace him.
! The water was too shallow even for him to
/ drown his wretchcd life out Of his body So
he climbed up the dock, and, regaining his
! position on terra frnld, attempted to destroy
] his life by shooting the messenger Of death
/ into his brain. But his hand trembled, and
hc only succeeded in badly mutilating his
/ forehead, and forcing one Of his ewes from
It's socket and laying it in shocking ghaStli-
ness upon his check. Even now he stood
erect and for some time wandered about the
vicinity Of the pier whence he had leaped
into the river, until the police found him
and conveyed him TO the station house.
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Markets by Telegraph.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2s.-Flnur quiet, and prices
unchanged. Wheat quiet, old red $500 90, new
red 6O9l75. Corn active at full rates. mixed SIC
ear, $3.50 shelled. Oats dull, and declined to 40c
in the elevator. Rye quiet at 75c for prime. Hogs
active, and prices higher; extreme short crop
ideas giving ground sales OF 1000 head at II 600
II 75 nett holders asking IL at the close. Receipts
100 head Mess pork higher; sales $3.50 new
held at 5000; 5000 bbls sold at this rate to
be delivered next month at buyers option. Lard
firm at 1S12c, but the market is quiet. Green
meats advanced 5000 for shoulders, 13c for Sides
and 161z for hams. Bulk meats unchanged. Ba-
con firm at 151491513 for shoulders 17@1714, for
sides, and 2l@2l13 for clear sides. Cotton firm,
and prices advanced to 47c for middIing. Gro
eeries quiet Whisky dull, and prices nominal,
and is offered at 2 Is for free and 226 in bond.
Gold AS.
Weather cloudy; Thermometer3O.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

SCHOOLS ron YOUNG LADIEs.-It will be seen
from advertisements in our paper that the Rev.
Mr. Wards SENISARY FOR YoUSG LADIES, corner
Of Summer and Cedar streets and also the LANIER
FEMALE ACADEMY, Of which DIR. c. d. ELLIOTT
is principal, will be open for pupils on Monday,
January Goth. Both Of these gentlemen are too
favombly known to the public TO require any
commentator from US. With such facilities for
the education ofyoung ladies no one can fail TO be
Yloosod
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

THE RIvER-Thc Cumberland is still rising.
dispatch received here yesterday states, that the
steamer Ro,ccna had left Cincinnati for this port,
with n full load.
A feet of coal boats from the Cumberland mines
is expected daily, but it is reported that one Of
them is lost.
ARRIvED-Hdudna and Starlight from Cincin-
natl.
DEPARTED Tyrone for Cairo and New Orleans.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

In the Freedmen's Court yesterday, the case Of
A. Mann vs.. j., Landy, was decided in favor of
the plaintiff, Judgment being rendered for nine
teen dollars and the costs.
VIM. Cater, for assault and battery on II. Clark
fined five dollars and costs.
During the temporary absence Of Judge Law
renee, Lieutenant Campbell C0lst U. S, c. L. is
the presiding officer Of the court.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

A SURE AND FINAL CURE FOR THE
TooTHACHE.--An exchange has published a
great many remedies Tor the toothache, but
gives the following as n sure and final cure.
Has any one hcreabouts ever tested it?
Catch flea and tickle him in the short
ribs until he sweats a drop of blood, then
put the blood in your aching tooth, and
you will ncre~ be troubled any more with
that tooth"
We would suggest 10 the dentists through
out the country 10 suppress this recipe in
simter, or subject themselves to the loss OF
their practice.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29
W. MATT BRowN, Mayor
dac1o-td

Grand Tableaux and Concert.-The
Ladies composing the congregation of the Second
Cumberland Church, CRev. DR.. Goodlett, Pas:or,)
wishing to render some assistance in paying the
debts Of the Church. have decided to have series
Of GRAND TABLEAUX AND VOCAL CON-
CERTS this evening and tomorrow evening,
Thursday and Friday,) at the Church, on the cor
ner of Elm and Summer streets, South Nashville.
We would advise everybody to go, as it is a
praiseworthy object, and VIC can assure them that
they will be highly pleased with the entertain
ment. Admission, FIFTY CENTS.
lncOQ-0t
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

BEroRE 'SQrIREM EAcHAN.-Thc case Of Thomas
Hancock was concluded yesterday. He fired. as
we hear stated day or two since, several times
IN the direction Of party who were practicing at
target shooting. and hit n son Of Mr.. r. G. Lamb.
From the evidence taken yesterday, tho shoot
ING seems to have been accidental Hancock was
at some distance from the party, and unable TO
soc them, by reason Of n hill which intorvened.
These men happened to be in the range ofhis rife,
but he denies that ho fred with the intention of
injuring any Of the party; and rs no evidence
produced OF any malicious action on his part. he
was discharged.
We learned yesterday that young Lamb will in
NIL probability recover
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

DWELLING FOR SALE.-A brick kouse, two stories
with six rooms; kitchen with-two rooms; and two
rooms in the basement, situated on Line street,
between Cherry and College, and adjoining the
residence of Mr. SiAy. The house is newly pa
pored and painted, and in most excellent condi-
ton Gas and water attached. For particulars
apply to J. j.. & X. W. Brown,
dec 23-1w 3S% Union street.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

Wilson's SEWING MACHINES, has just re-
ceiyed his sixth shipment, within three months.
Now IL you wish to present your wives and daugh
ters, or friends, New Years Gift, worth more IL
them ineomparably than any other kind of pres
ent, call and examine. the handsomest stock of
those machines ever brought to this market and
remember that this machine is the simplest and
most perfect Of all machines takes the best stitch
made, and surpasses all Others in speed. Call at
WHEELER & WILSON'S Office, Masonic Temple
same door with Dorman & Fenton. dec29-lw
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

The Rev. Edward A. Wilson's Prepared Pre-
scription for the cure of Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds. and all Throat and
Lung--Afoctions, has now been in u bver ten
years with the most marked success.
The Remedy, prepared under Mr.. Wilson's per-
sonal supervision, also pamphlet containing the
original Prescription with full and explicit direc
tions for preparation and use together with
short history of his case may be obtained of
Messrs
CIV. HENDERSHOTT & CO.,
Druggists,
Corner Cedar street
and Square.
Nashville, Tenn,
Sole Agents for Tennessee.
Or REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
l65 South Second Street,
Williamsburgh, NY.
Ca Price OfRcmedy, $500 per package Pam
phlets furnished free of charge.
dec 20 colin
-------------
LONE JAcKlll A large lot of this SUPERIOR
SMOKING TOBACCO. For sale at
FOSTER BROTHERS.
decl,-tf
A FINE lot of PURE SPICES. suited for Chris
mas times. For sslo at
Foster BROTHERS.
dccl2-tf
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

GREAT E1CrTEMEST.-At T. NJ. Hobbs & Co., 81
North College street, doors below the Square,
Christmas, New Years presents, albums, watches,
clocks 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
ranted as specified on the certificate; ifnOt so,
article returned and money refunded.
Lady clerks in attendance. adec 23-d7twlt
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS go to McClure's
Music Store, and get one of those beauti-
full Musical Boxes, Musical Toys, or a handsome
Martin Guitar and if some Of the above will not
suit you take fine Piano or Parlor Organ, after
which, stock it well, out of the immense stock Of
New Music, to be found there. Prices low during
the holidays dec 20-1w
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

TORNADO AT PuLAsKI.-On Tuesday night, a
whirlwind blew down a number of buildings IN
Pulaski. and killed several persons in the neigh
borhood Ten telegraph poles were torn down.
and portion Of the bridge over Elk River went
down the stream Tho bridge was not seriously
damaged and il is thought that it can be repaired
in a very few days,
But few particulars had been received here
yesterday. but it was reported that bridges on the
Chattahooche, Chickamauga and other streams
were swept away From the accounts received,
the tornado must have passed over a considerable
extent Of territory.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29
MAYORS OFFICE.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, December 26. 1855.
All applicants for position upon the NIGHT
POLICE for the ensuing twelve months, are re-
quested to leave their names at the Mayors Office
prior to the FOURTH OF JANUARY NEXT,
giving their residence and references.
None but those Of unquestioned morality and
good standing need apply.
]. 7. YARRR0TGH, Police Committee
A. ID. CREIGHTON, J
w. MATT Brown, Mayor
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

CALL at Benson's Music Store, "a Union street, if
you want cheap Album, Writing Desk, Port
Folio, or anything in the shape of a Christmas
present, as we are selling at cost to close out.
dec 23-dtf
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29
Hurrah for Christmas!--l

Hurrah Tor CHriStmas !--LAGFR BEER
FIVE CENTS PER GLASS The well known firm,
Stefel & Pfeifer, intend to sell Lager Beer, for
$40 per barrel, and S. per half barrel to all con-
in order to give an opportunity to all dis
ciples Of the great King Gambrinus, to dispatch
the noble stuff of barley at Five Cents per Glass
As during the holidays there is taken little more
as usual, Of all good things; the willingness of said
firm TO give cheap recreation TO all thirsty souls
ought to be acknowledged. dec2S-St
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

friends. VIII. l.. Foster has consented to an
nounce his name as a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk # Davidson county, at the ensuing March
election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
David &. Love rs a candidate for reelection to
the Office Of Circuit Court Clerk of Davidson
county, at the ensuing March election.
For County Court Clerk.
Lindsey NichOI is a candidate for re-
election Second tcTm,) to the Office Of Clerk of
the County Court of Davidson County, at the
ensuing March election. decl7dtd
We arc authorized to announce the namJo
VIM. =. Cheatham as n candidate for the Office
of County Court Clerk Of Davidson county, at the
ensuing March Election.
We are authorized to announce w. G.. Ewin
as a candidate for County Court Clerk of Davidson
county, at tho ensuing March election. dcc4-te.
We 3rc authorized to announce Thomas &.
Crunk as = candidate for County Court Clerk at
the ensuing election.
VIZ arc authorized to announce Whitley W.
Philips as a candidate for County Court Clerk,
at the ensuing election. dcc4-te
We are authorized to announce w. &. Hall as
n cahuluate 40. NVuu'y NVui' NiVih' ~ '''N N"'0
ing election. dec4-te
For Criminal Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Charles +.
DIggons as a candidate for Criminal Court Clerk
of Davidson county at tho ensuing March cleo
ton. dec4-te.
For County Trustee.
We are authorized to announce Phincas Gar
rctt as a candidate for County Trustee at the en-
suing March election. dec4-te.
We arc authorized to announce Thomas
Shute. Of the Fourteenth Civil District, as
Candidate for County Trustee of Davidson County
at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce II. W. BalIcw
asa candidate for County Trustee of Davidson
county at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized TO announce Captain John
wilson, as a candidate for reelection to the Of
fee Of County Trustee at the ensuing March cleo
ton.
We arc authorized to announce 4. G. Hagey,
as a candidate for Sheriff of Davidson county at
the ensuing March election.
We are authorized TO announce Robert 4.
CRttles. candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson
county at the next March election. dec4-te.
We are authorized to announce kOsciuskO
Branch IS a candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson
county at the ensuing March election. dec4-te.
We arc authorized to announce w. q Shaw.
as a candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson county, at
the ensuing March election. dee4-te.
We arc authorized to announce VIM. Wilson
as a candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing election
dec4-td
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

We call attention to the Advertisement Of DIR,
Frederick Seymour, No. 80. Cedar Street Besides
making diseases Of the eye and ear n speciality,
the Doctors surgical practice is quite extensive;
and 30 far a. we can Judge he has met with great
success IN the business Of his profession.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

The sale of Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Of VI. c. Rankin, No. 81 Cherry street, South of
Broad street, will take place this morning at 10
o'clock 7. W. BARNES
DECEIT Auctioneer
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

IL the Recorders Court yesterday. there were
several cases Of drunkenness and disordcrly con-
duct fined from three to five dollars each.
Michael Haas, for violation Of street law,
fined three dollars. p. Ford also paid three dol
lars for using nhusiyo lnngungc.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

TnE Pioneer Express Company, an agency for
which has recently been established in this city.
is entitled to our thanks for files Of Southern
papers in advance Of the mails
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

Doors Doors --Gents Calf Boots made to or
der at short notice, warranted to fit or SALE at
FULLER 4 STOCKARDS.
dec LEW No. 43 Union street.
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GERMAN BALL.-On Monday, January LIST, there
will be a Now Years Ball at the Court House, IN
der the auspices Of our German citi- ms. Tickets
two dnlnre.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29

We learn that tho negro shot on Wednesday
night by b. Kennedy Of the 10th Regulars al
though in a critical condition, is gradually recoy-
ering
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OUR thanks are due to Adams Express Com
pany for valuable newspaper iayors.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

LATEST By TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Our Finances.
Contraband Trade with Mexi-
co to be stopped
Western Railroad Differences.
Treasury Regulations on Conn
merce with British Ports.
Alexandria Rioters Held in
Military Custody.
DepIOrabIe Condition of Affairs
in Texas.
RumOred Mexican Specula-
ton i'm High Places.
Hapeas COrbus Case Before q
Baltimore Judge.
BUTLER VS.. GRANT.
The Alexandria Riots.
Sales of Cotton in New York. |
United States and Chilli.
New York Stock Market.
More About the Freedmen!
UnimpOrtant Dispatches.
etc. etc. etc.