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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09
History of Two Paintings.

a London paper tells the following:
Upon the subject of painting, | will men
ton to you an anecdote which | heard re-
lated by Holland, celebrated landscape
composer, regarding two of the finest pic
lures which are in this or any other country !;
they are the works of the immortal Claude
A nobleman, whose name | now forget,
purchased them in Italy, and sent them
over to this country, directed to a friend,
with instructions for him to pay the duty
upon them, which amounted to e27 lis,
and to preserve them carefully until his
return. These instructions the friend never
received and when the pictures were land
ed at Dover, nobody being there to make
any inquiries about them, they were seized
by the officers Of the port for nOn-payment
of duty, and were put to public auction, rs
is customary in these cases, for that purpose.
Strange to say, there was no one who
had discernment enough to see the
merits of these stupendous productions,
and the pictures were fortunately drawn
in unsold, Ell being the greatest offer
for them. Shortly after this the nObleman
arrived in England, and instantly wrote to
his friend about his property. You may
imagine by the sequel what was his surprise
when his friend returned for answer that he
was entirely ignorant of such things exist
ing. The thought which struck him first
was to proceed to the landing place, Dover !;
and, after several inquiries, he at last found
his treasures thrown by in an old ware-room,
amidst heap of confiscated rubbish. He
paid the E27 lis. joyfully, and the pictures
were given up to him. Two years after this,
those pictures were put up for sale, and pur-
chased by Mr.. Beckford, of Fonthill Abbey,
for $4,000 guineas; when that gentleman
sold his magnifcet domain to Farquhar, the
pictures were taken along with it for the ORR
ginal price; when the latter died they were
again put to the hammer, and bought by Au-
gerstein, for an advance of 5000 glineas,
making the sum $4,000; and when his col
lection was purchased by Government as
public property, they were taken at a valua-
ton of 10000 guineas, and they are, at this
moment, the most splendid ornaments in the
British gallery.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09
General Sterling Price.

The New York Nelrs says that letters have
been received in that city from General
Price, dated at Cordova, Mexico, on the 18th
of November Governor Harris of Tennes-
sec, the Hon. John Perkins, Jr., of Louis
lana, Gen Shelby of Missouri, and a great
many other officers and men of the late
Confederate army, were also at the same
place: the district of Cordova having been
selected BY the Imperial Commissioners as
the seat of the colony which those gentlemen
propose to found in Mexico. That paper is
permitted to quote what General Price says
about the lands which have been set apart
by Macmillan for this colony.
"Thev are about seventy miles from Vera
Cruz, and on the railroad leading thence to
the City of Mexico. The road is being rap
idly constructed and is now in operation 10
within fifteen miles of the place, and will
he completed to the town of Cordova within
a few months, and to the City of Mexico
within two wears. These lands are three
thousand feet above the level of the sea, and
are as fertile at any of the Platte lands.
TNote.-The Platte purchase, which is in
the northwestern part of Missouri, comprises
the richest lands in that State and perhaps
in the Union.-ED. News. They are I'M
surpassed in the production of corn, tobac-
CO. coffee, vegetables Of every kind. and all
the tropical fruits. The lands, which lie be-
tween this elevated country and the coast,
produce as much and as good cotton as
the Louisiana lands. We are practically
rs near the markets Of New York and
New Orleans as the people of Central Mis-
souri, are; and the climate is the best in the
world. The thermometer never rises above
ninety degrees, nor falls below seventy. The
water is excellent, and we can get ice from
the mountains covered with perpetual snow,
which are in plain sight, and about thirty
miles distant. The Imperial Government
has purchased the lands from the original
proprietors, and sells them to us at one dol
lar per acre.
'Our colony commences with about thirty
Confederates, all Of whom are in high spir-
It's, and expect to make fortunes raising cof-
fee. A gentleman who has lived here few
years, sold his last years coffee crop for
(Sl6,000l sixteen thousand dollars 1t was
produced on sixty 800 acres of lard. He
works only ten hands. He tells me that his
fruit trees can supply his table with differ
ent variety of fruit each day in the year. His
coffee plantation. shaded with every species
Of fruit tree loaded with frEit, and the walks
bordered with pine-apples, is certainly the
most beautiful farm that have ever seem
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

THANEsGvING AT SrEpMAN's-Thc dinner pre-
pared at Stcdmans a n part of the ubscryanccs Of
the day was most elegant and sumptuous. The
turkey. which tradionally is the ccntcr-piccc in
fcasts of this kind weighed thirty-two pounds af-
ter being dressed, which the other dishes were
each equal. Of their kind. Ats T. NJ. n chosen
number of guests sat down to the luxurious Ia
bcs giving the generous boasts the best evidence
that their judcious catering and sluliul cooking
were entirely appreciated. The beverage; were
Sherry and Champagne and gave the highest
satisfaction, and contributed 10 make the occasion
one of the most genial good humorod Altogether
il was new man! lcstation of the olden time Of
peace and plenty, goten'up in the old style We
take the liberty Of returning the thanks of the
guests 10 the very kind and accommodating hosts
and of commenting them to. the public as Res
tanrnfllnE OF The first class.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09
The Coiorcd BLACK People Of New Eng
Hand About 20 Amend the Constitution
ofthe United states.

BosroN, December 1.-The convention of
the colored people of New England is in ses-
sion here for the purpose of having the Con-
stltution Of the United States so altered as TO
fix general qualification for voters in all
the States; to have settled what is citizen
ship in an American sense, and to look TO
all matters concerning the colored man and
his status in the land. c. 5. Remond pre-
sides over the convention, which is quite
largely attended.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09
CANDIDATES..
For County Court CIerE


We are authorized to announce w. q. Ewin
as a candidate for County Court Clerk of Davidson
county, at the ensuing March election. dec4-te.
We 3re authorized to announce Thomas q.
Crunk as a candidate for County Court Clerk at
the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce Whitley W.
Philips as a candidate for County Court Clerk,
at the ensuing election dec4-te
We are authorized to announce w. &. Hall as
a candidate for County Court Clerk. at the ensu-
ing election. dec4-te
For Criminal Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Charles T..
DiSgOns as candidate for Criminal Court Clerk
of Davidson county at the ensuing March cleo
ton. dec4-tc.
For County Trustee.
We are authorized to announce Phineas Car
rett as a candidate for County Trustee at the
suing March election. dec4-te.
We arc authorized to announce Thomas
Shufe, of the Fourteenth Civil District. as
Candidate for County Trustee Of Davidson County
at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce II. ". BaIIew
as 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.
For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce Robert +.
Cattles, candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson
county at the next March election. dec4-te.
We are authorized to announce KOseiuskO
Branch as a candidate for Sheriff OF Davidson
county at the ensuing March election. dec4-te.
We are authorized to announce w. &. shaw,
as a candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson county, at
tho ensuing March election. dee4-te.
VIZ are authorized to announce VIM. Wilson
as candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing election.
dec4-te
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

A French author having recently applied
10 the Paris Board Of Index, rs the official
c,nsors are called, for the stamp TO authorize
the sale Of a translation into French Of
Thackery's Memoirs of an English Valet"
C Jeemes's Diary the stamp was refused
for the following most ludicrous reason
Because the book contains structures on the
British aristocracy Of such intense acerbitv
that remonsiranoes from her Maiesty's Gov
eminent might be the consequence Of its au-
thorisei circulation"
Mr.. Nuhan. the well-known Rare and
Curious Book" seller CT Nassau street, has
lust returned from Europe with large col
lection Of rare and choice English books,
both old and new, which he is now opening
for examination.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

REuoRpER's CoURr.- About twenty cases Of
runkcnncss were heard yesterday, and disposed
Of in small fines.
VIM Dickcrsou. charged with larceny was dis
charged
Spencer McFaland-riolation Of Iccosc law
discharged.
C. Sriley-larceny- SO.
II. Gcutry-,iolation OF water Law discharged.
Ephraim Davis, Albert Cary, David Reed lall
colorcd) were also tried for the same ofcnsc.
Thomas Sweney-yagran cy-6o0d s.
Nary acknowledgements and drunkenness
fined g.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

II. II. PATTON, Captain 18th U. s. c. l., has been
appointed Provost Marshal Of the Post.
f. n. Ross. Lieutenant 10th u. S. l.. still per b.
orms the duties Of Assistant Provost Marsha
and Chief Of City Patrol.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

YESTERDAY morning young girl by the name Of
Mary O'Noil, living on Jefferson street, shot her
self with pistol. Itappcars that some four weeks
since she formed the acquaintance Of n young man
whom she loved mot wisely but too we'll" Yes
terdHy morning he informed her that he should not
visit ho- again. Maddenod by his conduct the UNI
iGvdlate Eirl endcavorod to end her earthly cxis-
tense. Dr. T. Seymour was called in, and tho girl
found 90 40 IN u critical condition.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

A GOOD FARM CONTAINING Iss ACRES
n nine miles from Nashville, on Mill Creek
and one-half mile FROM Antioch Depot, on the
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad; tOlerable
and fenced soil rieh. II not sold before, this
arm will be sold 1T Pebble Auetsos ON SATUk-
DAY. December 18th, 1866, in front Of the Court
house door in Nashville. Terms, One-third cash,
balance in one aud two years bin retained.
ARLINGTON 4 FARRAE, Agents.
dees-lw
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09
TO ADYERTISERS.

" TO one and all who have favored Us with their
advertising patronage. we make our acknoUl-
edgcments.
We have discarded the old practice Of putting
pictures and bill typo into our advertising
columns. and adopt the modern style Of clear,
Email display type. We thus enabled to give
each and every advertiser a fair and equal pre-
sentation 10 the public. - An open field and a
fair fight. with special and exclusive privilege to
none" is the only principle upon which the bust
ness Of men can be fairly conducted. Let superior
merit. enterprise aud industry determine who
shall outstrip in the Of fortune.
II is Of course, impracticable for u.s. in the first
issue Of paper, to place all business
friends with equal conspicuity before the eye Of
the reader; but we shall rotate them. from day to
day, in such manner that all viii, We trust be
satisfied
In this connection We beg to remind the bust
ness community Of .he fact. elsewhere annonced
in these columns, that we have arranged with the
oriner proprietors Of this paper and Of the Nash
Vile DAILY Patriot, TO furnish 10 their old subscr-
bers. who had paid in advance, this paper to the
extent Of the dues Of those papers TO them. This
gives the UNION d AMERICAN a circulation at the
outset so extended and general in the city and
country. as to make il very desirable me dunn
for placing their business before the public.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09
sENArE 49, nN sEcnNn REAnINf
AFTERNOON SESSION

House bill, No. 293 being the special order of
the day, was taken up. The bill provides certain
appropriations to the several Railroads Of the
State.
Mr.. Faulkner moved rs an amendment that
the appropriation TO the Manchester and McMinn-
vile road be changed from 100000 TO $4,000.
Adopted.
Mr.. Grimmett offered an additional amendment
appropriating $4,000 TO the Tennessee and Geor-
gia Railroad. Adopted.
Mr. Raulston offered further amendment ap-
propriating $4,000 to the Nashville and Chatta-
nooya road. for the purpose Of completing the
branch between Bridgeport and Jasper. Adopted.
The bill with It's numerous amendments was then
put on its third reading and passed by ayes &c,
noes Is.
The consideration Of Senate bill No. 155 was re-
sumcd. II involves the increase Of pay of certain
Judges. in Shelby county, and elected some little
discussion.
Mr.. Murphy and others opposed the additional
Mr. Mulloy favored the increase Of pay. con-
tending that the expenses incurred in the Mem
phis District were greater than in other parts of
the State, especially in East Tennessee.
Mr.. Symmetry came to the rescue Of that part
Of the State, and remarked that, considering the
recent history Of each section, East Tennessee if
any. should be entitled to the greatest favors.
Memphis was doubtless entitled 10 great many
things, but her crying want was a good strong
penitentiary.
Mr.. Brandon was opposed 10 discrimination in
favor Of Memphis Judges. If there is to be an
increase Of pay let II be general in its operation
General Smith remarked that he was in favor Of
raising the pay Of all the Judges. and would vote
accordingly when a bill would be introduced. But
as Judge was to be appointed in Memphis, why
not commence by establishing his pay al $1,000 per
annum.
The main question Of non -concurring with the
committee who reported in favor Of the bin, with
certain amendments, was then put and lost by
On E,otiOn. the House adjourned until 10 o'clock
Tomorrow morning.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

THE LOUISVILLE DEMooRAT.-Wc are requested
to state that The Louisville Daily Democrat is re
cciyed and for sale by all the Ncwsdeacrs of this
city, on the same day of its publication.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

The frst'novel which the late Mrs Gaskell
wrote, ("Mary Barton'') was sold to a Lon
don publisher for el00, and it made its mark
so quickly that she was offered $1,000 for a
new work a few days after it appeared.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

Ok Thursday the Cumberland rose considerably
SO rs 20 create some excitement among river men;
but yesterday it was falling, and we may have TO
wait some time for a general re-opcning Of navi-
CATION.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

THE Hon. MIR. GAUr, in the pathetic remarks
with which he accompanied his resignation as n
member Of the lower house Of the present Tonnes
see Legislature, reported in the proceedings
Of that body. closed follows: And when we
are done with the labor and troubles ofths world,
and are called 10 eternity, | only request that we
will be prepared TO meet in the Kingdom Of God
where trouble is more there 20 lcgislatc around
Ills throne" Con grant there may be no more
such legislation.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

TEAS TRAs!! A choice lot Of Gunpowder,
Young Hyson, Imperial and Black Teas. Just
received at Foster BROTHERS.
decl-tf
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

a New Wheeler 81 Wilson Sewing Ma
chine. can be had at McClure's Music Store. 80
Union street. at reduced price. dec5-4tR
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

ON Thursday night Mr.. T.. W. King govern
mcnt detective while examining pistol accidcu-
tally shot himself through the hand, causing n
fracture Of the bones of the fore and middle fin
gers
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

Our thanks are due to Adams Express Com
pany for newspapers delivered in advance Of the
mails.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

4. =. CoSE. newsdealer Cherry street, will nc
cept our thanks for file Of valuable Northern
and Eastern newspapers
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

THREE eoloEcd women named Mary Smith,
Betsy Oliver aud Mary Hates, were arrested yer
.-;eriuy by order Of r. NJ. Cavctt, Chief Of pctcc-
live Police, for having in their possession stolen
roodslto the amount of some $SOn
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

YESTERDAY Coroner Colcn a, Ian inquest on
the body ofa German woman named Mary Kohl
or. found dead yesterday morning. about daylight
in Summer street, near jefferson. We are inform
ed that on the day previous she had been turned
out Of a noon which she had occupied on Jcilcr-
son street because she did not pay her rent. The
verdict Of the COroner's jury was death by expo
sure" She had resided in the city for a consider
able time, aud was fty-four years Of age
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

r. NJ. CvErr, Chief Of Detective Police, has
removed his Office to No. Public Square South
of the Court House. where he will be ready to
attend TO any business belonging TO his depart
ment.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

THE three men (soldcrs) arrested on charge Of
being concerned in the murder of Louis Goodman,
an account Of which was given in our last issue,
will probably be tried by military commission
hereafter 60 be convened.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

SUPREME CoUET.-Nothing worthy Of note was
brought before this Court yesterday. Ii may be
remarked. however. that an order was made that
oil attorneys practising before this Court should
again take the usual oath.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

GIN. SHERMAN was in Memphis on the
9th, en- route for Little Rock.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

As the O'Clock train from Chattanooga was
coming into the city on Thursday morning &st,
the engineer noticed the body of man lying
across the track.
The whistle was blown and the bell rung, but
without effect. As the train was under full head
way it was found impossible to stop it in time to
prevent running over the body. which was cut IN
two by the locomotive. On investigatingthe mat
ter II was found that the man had received blow
on the head which could not have resulted from
the motion Of the ears. The general suppositon
seems TO be, that hc was first murdered, and then
placed the track to lead to the belief that his
death was produced by being run over.
As soon as the train arrived in town the engi-
neer promptly reported the fact to the master me
chanic.
From papers found on his person it appears that
the mans name was John Green, and that he had
been employed as a Waterman in the Quarter
masters Department in August last.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

ZINE supply of new Buckwheat Flour, just
received. Call at FOSTER BROTHERS.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

LIST or MARRIAGE LICENSES issued by II
County Court Clerk Of Davidson county, for til
week ending December 9, 1865.
Henry Cuz0rt to Elizabeth Bradford,
Thomas HazlewOOd to Martha HYDE,
Lafayette Michael 70 Elizabeth Hawkins,
Jefferson j. Smythe to Minnie Z. Lewis,
Gustayus Neiderer to Eliza HOf
George Il. Brown h. EliZiner {. Fuqua,
Jno. II. Eskridge to Catharine }. Castleman,
joseph MOwdy 10 Catharine Hermeeker,
John p Saunders 10 Eliza Jane Evans,
Andrew Afadenhauer TO Maria Roser,
Peter Gecks to Arrisina Mieller,
Auguste J. NJ. Bizicn to Mary L. BOnvard,
Joseph Marshall TO Sarah White,
James NJ. Hudson to Emma ID. Burton,
Geo. W. Anderson TO Lucinda A. Burton,
J. T. Brown TO Josephine French,
G. G. Bcerman to Tabitha Myers,
Albert Pfcifer 10 FredeTika Baker,
Thomos NJ. Smith to Sarah J. Edney,
John Merritt to Tennessee Worrell,
Thomas ellison 10 Sarah Burns.
COLOREO.
John Drake 10 Ellen Mullen.
Peter Crosby to Harriet Crosby.
VIM. Ewing to Hannah Thompson.
James Comfy to Mary Harris.
Albert Hawkins 10 Nancy Mcpherson.
Geo G. Gillespie 10 Eliza Childress.
Scott Thomas to Violet Lustcr.
Peter Mason to Julia johnson.
Henry Herrin 10 Martha Lane.
Monroe Williamson to Emily joyce.
George Washington to Lucinda Cornnell.
Henry Rains to Mary Jane Beatty.
John Nelson 10 Martha Halfacre.
VIM. Ellison TO Mary Jane Casey.
Frank English to ClariSa Thompson.
Anthony Davis to Elsie King.
James Hammond to Harriet Pointer.
Ransom Nass to Mary Walden.
John Holton to Emily kimbrO.
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SERMON
Reported for the Union and Americana

Delivered on The occasion of the National THINKS
gipiHg DsccD,Jcr III, 1865. bV The REV. X. +.
BUSTING. Pastor The First Presbyterian Church.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

CITY Observation-Disclosures Insurance Com
pany, P. P. Peck and Joseph Nash Agents, Nash
Vile.
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Mexican Republic Looking Up
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GENERAL NOTICES.
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E'RoM THE SUBSCRIBER ON THE EVE
Il MING of the 9th, n BROWN MARE, with a
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paid for the delivery, or any information of her
whereabouts. JAS. A. MCCLURE.
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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

BEFeRK W. L. MeachRm, Justice Of the qcacc
she following cases were brought yesterday:
John SCipert. William Arnsby. Hcary Buch-
Rnau tcOl charged with grand larceny. were ali
discharged with the exception Of Buchanan. who
was found guilty, and gave bonds fo5 his appear
ance at the present term Of the Criminal Court
Harry Osborn. arrested for malicious stabbing.
was held for has appearance to-day at one O'Clock.
NJ tho man whom he shot was not in q condition
10 be preseht yesterday. Both Osborn and the
wounded man were employed IN the government
corral. The affair occurred night before last, and
Osborn HRs soon ailer arrested.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

MR.. JOHN HOWARD WILL PLEASE CALL
vi on }. Ii. Howard. at the United States Claim
Agency Of Howard X Nelson, No. - North Cherry
street, nearly opposite the State Bank. and learn
something of material interest to him. dcc9-lw
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-09

aroRGE swirl, arrested some time since for
robbing safe Of several thousand dollars, made
his escape from confinement a few nights ago and
has not since been heard from.
CRIMINAL CoUEr.-fhc case of Smith Mckinney
was continued to the April term, security being
given in the sum of S&e0.
The case Of Michael Foley. for murder, was also
continued till next term.
H. c. smith and Jas McClendon charged with
larceny. continued.
In thccase Of Collins Combs tool CHARGED with
larceny, n Aodo pr0scgHt mas catered.