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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19
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THE "PIc Nc" AT DOSELsoS's GRovE.-The
lefh inst. notes n happy time in the memory OF
those who attended the picnic at Mrs. Donel-
sons Grove, near Hendersonville. The day
charmed us with its happiest beams the air was
never more fragrant with the aroma Of sweet
flowers nor was ever the music Of birds more
varied beautiful and fascinating. Davidson,
Sumner and other counties, even States. were re-
presented by brave hearts returned from the fiery
field Of Mars, to caper TO the lascivious pleasing
Of the Lutte. after "grim-visaged war has smoothed
his wrinkled front = and the fair daughters Of the
South in varied loveliness. added the higher pleas
urcs that adorn and grace such occasion.
There were social greetings and reunions. types
of that final meeting where society never
breaks up.
The preliminary social recognition being over, a
regular. old fashioned bran dance was announced,
and Wilson. the amateur touched his lutte so di-
vinely sweet. that | fancied Timotheus had re-
turned from the shalowy land Of the musical
world.
And when music arose with It's voluptu0us swell,
soft eyes looked love TO eyes which spake again,
And all moved ncrrily a marriage bell =
Yes, it was a feast Of the mind-a pure banquet
Of the heart. Asperities were hushed-cares were
lblieus anu upon tue EfOduus lattlg Nht sCNhS VI
carnage and blood. the banner Of peace unfolded
her beautiful pilions; and youth, and age, and
beauty, and intelligence, all combined in chasing
the glowing hours with flying feet"
II was an occasion for forgetting the past, or
at least, for divesting> its painful memories and
anticipate, through the horoscope o. our future.
some source Of pleasurable emotions-light over
the wreck Of our hopes-oases in its dreary
deserts
A luxurious dinner contributed its share to the
enjoyment. and reflected back upon the highly
esteemed managers the highest degree Of credit.
If much was needed and expected Of them, they
executed that expectation, aud prepared ban
quot that would have been equal to the ambrosia
Of the Gods. The neghborhood layished its
yiands in prodigal prOfusion to its common
stock. and all who were present felt that they
were tenants in common Of that stock"
Under such auspices. Mr.. Editor. would you not
gladly have forsaken the "sanctum" and ex-
changed. for the time civil revelry for rural
mirth? tbs past, but never will be its memories
they will ever be green in hundreds of hearts,
and will form rainbow CLEANS over the tempest
clouds Of their hves-time cannot efface Them nor
Oblivion engulph them.
60 wing thy fight from world
To luminous world afar
As the universe throws its flaming wall.
Take all the pleasures of all the spheres
Multiply each through endless years,
One moment like THIS IS ioOrth them ALL"
Yours. H.
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MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL.


sESATE-WAsHIxGroX. May ls.-The Senate
receded from its amendmentto bill to fix the time
and change the place of holding the United States
Circuit Courts-the bill was passed and an amend
ment to strike out the provision authorizing Chief
Justice Chase to call extra session of the court
referred.
Tn special order of the day, which was in con-
sideration Of the bills from a Pension Commit
tee. was taken up.
HoUsE.-Mr. Denelly offered the following re-
solution, which was agreed to:
Resolped, That in view OF the absence of woods
and forests in the interior regions of the continent
and of their paramount Importance in the settle
ment and occupancy of the country, the Commit
tee on Public Lands be directed to INQUIRE. why
a system cannot be devised, whereby the planting
of woods and forests may be encouraged. in re-
gions destitute of timber. by liberal donations of
public lands in alternate sections, to individuals
or corporations. and the reservation of adjoining
sections by the Government, at an increased
price, as in the case of railroad grants the lands
so granted or appropriated to be planted with
trees adapted to the climate and needs of the
community
Mr. Burleigh introduced a bill providing for the
better protection of the frontiers of the United
States, which was read twice and returned to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa. from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported back Senate bill. passed 18th
February. to prevent and punish kidnapping,
which was considered and passed.
The bill to establish reform school in the Dis
trict of Columbia, came up, and after some dis
cussion the bill was passed.
Mr.. Walker reported bill to amend the 3ith
section Of the Declaration of Rights of the State
of Maryland. far it applied to the District of
Columbia, so that devises or gifts may be made
to religious societies or corporations. The bill
was passed.
Mr.. Ingersoll reported Senate bill. passed April
Sd, to incorporate the National Safe Deposit
Company of Washington.
After debate. the bill was referred to Committee
on Banking and Currency.
Mr.. Schenck, from the Military Committee, re-
ported bill to equalize bOunties, and said he
would ask action on itnext week.
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CARrEs DE NIsIrE.-Lades can have visiting
cards executed almost equal TO copperplate print
ing. and at one half the the cost by sending their
orders to the Office Of the UNION AND AMERICAN.
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TENNESSEE
Bank of Tennessee, oil
he Union "...par
nv est Ienn.m...AO
SOUTH CAROLINA.



Carolina-................l6
Commercial Bank. .l6
Exchange Bank. 10
Farmers and Exchange
Bank............... ....'....O0
Merchants Bank.........l5
Peoples Bank-.....43
Planters Bank of Fair
field ..............-........ nib
Planters and Mechan-
les Bank...-.............l6
State Bank................0
Southwestern 4. RIB
Union Bank."...........0
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Cincinnati Market.
TBy Telegraph.1


CINCINNATI, May 1S.-FLOUR-Dull, but prices
nominaly unchanged.
WHEAT-Is dull, prices nominal, No. l new
red head at 10 for extra SPRING best concessions Of
10 to Is would be necessary in order to effect sales
CoRN-Unchanged and steady,
0ATs-Unchangcd.
WHIsKY-Dull, at % on duty paid and % in
bond.
PROyIsIoNs--MOre active; mess PORK $50 so /;
bulk meats 12J4@I5H for shoulders and clear sides
and class sides packed.
LARD-Dull at q. =
HANs-In good demand at 81 for plain and 22l!
@25H for sugar cured.
CoTToN-Is offered at 80 to IS for middling ac-
cording to quality.
BUTTER-Dull at 2S@30.
EGGs-1S.
GoID-l29i&
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FEATS.

l. The Feats to begin with the riding at rings"
The rings to be placed on hooks, and be three
inches in diameter, and ten in number-lance
used to be eight feet in length-the speed of the
horse to be twenty seconds to the round. The
successful knight to have awarded him a Crown.
which which to crown a Queen of Love and
Beauty"
. A ring for the most elegant and graceful rid
ing; Costume at the will of the rider.) Premium
A splendid Riding Whip.
3. A SERIES OF TILrING-In this gentle
and joyous amusement the Knight, desiring TO
enter the same, shall give the challenge by throw
ing the gauntlet 3D. by challenging through the
Herald any designated Knight; Sd. by placing
himself, or themselves, lin case the challenging
party consent to more than One,) and challenging
all corners and gOers."
4. SABRE EXERCISE.-Each Knight will be
provided with Sabre, cavalry, if pOssible) with
which, at thirty seconds to the round. he shall de-
eapitate manikin; ID, cleave the head; Sd. take
a suspended ring; 4th, pierce and take of head
from near the ground. Premium Silver Cup.
5. RING FOR B0YS.-Premium: fine Saddle
6. SECOND FOR RINGS.-Regulation and
premium same as frst-the victor in the first ring
to be excluded. -
LADIES RING. FOR GRACEFUL RIDING.
In mask or not, at option Of rider. Each lady to
have an escort OF Knight attendant Premium
A splendid Saddle. Bride and Martngale.
s. JOCKEY RING. Premium Silver Spurs.
There will be other impromptu lists, buTlesques
&c, as may be suggested or concluded on by the
committee.
The premiums will be awarded as soon az won
The Crown. as soon as awarded shall be given 10
the knight victor. who shall ride around the ring
the others drawn up in line.) until he selects his
Queen Of " Love and Beauty when he shall
present it, on point Of his lance. to the "ladie
fair with or without words Of compliment a he
be placed upon her brow by himielf, or such per-
son he may designate.
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CHRnNIC CASES

with satisfaction Rheumatism. Affections Of the
Lungs, Diseases Of the Throat, Ewelled joint,
Gravel, Diseases of the Heart and Liver. Iniiam-
matisn Of the Stomach. Neuralgia, Kings Evil
or ScTofula, Deafness, Diseases Of the Eyes, De-
bilitated Systems. Dyspepsia or Indigestion, and
COnsumptiOn-t0gether with all Private Diseases
and Diseases Of the Urinary Organs. All Syphi-
istc Diseases treated at any distance, and a cure
anfa
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LUERICATING 0Ms.-Evcry machnist, railroad
man and cotton manufacturer knows how all i'm
portant to the successful moving of machinery is
good article Of lubrcating oil. Messrs. Metcalfe
Brothers Co.. at No. % Broad street, are pro-
pared to furnish, in any quantities and at tho
lowest figures, the very best qualities Of oils suit
able fer all kinds Of machinery, which will COM
pare fayorably with any article OF the same kind
manufactured in any part Of the United States,
and which they warrant TO give satisfaction. They
are furnishing great many Of the railroads South
with all the oil they use, and have given all who
deal with them entire satisfaction. They are also
dealers in sheetings and cotton yarns from the
Franklin and Gallatin factories and Eagle (Ga)
Mills.
sACcIDENT oN COLLEGE STREET RAILROAD
Yesterday morning as ear No was coming down
the grade near Parrishs warehouse. a team that
was hitehed to a wagon near the road took fright
and drew the wagon directly across the track.
The horses attached 20 the on coming in con-
tact with the wagon were thrown to one side. Off
the track, drawing the car after them There
were several passengers in the car, none Of whom
were injured. neither was the car.
The team dashed of up the street with the wag
on, breaking il 10 atoms
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VACANT LOTS.

Five vacant lots on Carol street, near Mar
ket.
Two vacant lots on South High street, near the
Indian Doctors Office.
t.
Five vacant lots on Broad street, near the Rail-
road crossing, These lots we will sell very cheap,
Upon one of them there are five tenement houses
for which no charge viii be made VIII rent for
$50 90 per month.
A magnificent lot near the terminus of the
street Railway, and the Trimble High School,
100 feet front, and lS5 deep. win be sold at low
figures.
A vacant lot 80 feet front. on South Market
street, near Franklin.
A splendid lot on the corner Of Church and
Knowles street, fronting on Church l5s feet and
running back on Knowles street l40.
Three lots on Charlotte Pike, opposite Bloom
STEMS store, each 50 feet front.
A -acant lot on South College street, oppOsit
Horns paint shop, 2S112 feet front.
And many other desirable lots in the city an
suburbs, and in Edgefeld.
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NEw CmcutT JupGE.-Judge Lee having resign
ed his position as Circuit Judge NJ. VI. Brien.
Esq. has been appointed by the Governor to ill
the vacancy,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

LIsTof Marriage Licenses issued during the
week ending Friday, May Is, 1866:
William Saunders 10 Susan Scrivenor.
Horace A Ross to IIannie Cantroll.
q W Hannah to Agnes Mays.
Charles l. Anns to Mary A NJ Dabbs.
John Hendricks TO Mary Gordon
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Ayers Sarsaparilla.


Is A CONCENTRATED EX-
Il !. { !. .. ].
4 TRACT Of the choice root
so combined with other substsn-
NJ Of still greater alternative
powers AZ to afford an efeetual
- ~ antidOte for diseases Sarsaparilla
IS reputod 70 cure. Such a rem
edy ssuroiy wanted b. those who
suffer from StrumOui complaints. and that one
which will accomplish their cure must prove a.
this has OF immense service 10 this large class Of
our afflicted telow-cirizens. How completely this
compound will do il las been proven by expert
ment on many Of the worst cases TO be found Ia
the following complaints;
Scrofula, Scrofllous Swellings and Sores, Skin
Diseases. Pimples, Pustules, BlOtches, EruptiOns.
81. Anth0ny's Fire, Rose or Erysipelas, letter or
Salt Rbeum. Seald Head, Ringwerm. &c.
Syphilis or VeHcriai Disease is expelled from
PARiLLA, and the patient Is Left in comparative
health.
FeD,ale Diseases are caused BY scrofula in the
blood, and are oiten soon cured By this EXTRACT
Do not discard this invaluable medicine. beeause
you have been imposed upon By something pre-
tending TO be Sarnsaparilla. while u was not When
you have used AYERS-then. and not till then.
will you know the virtues Of sarsaparilla. For
minute particulars Of the diseases Il cures, We
refer you To Ayers American Almanac, which tho
agent below named will furnish gratis 70 all who
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS. for the cure Of
COstiyeness, Jaundice. Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
Dysentery, Foul stomach. Hesdaehe Piles, Rheu-
matism, Heartburn arising from DisOrdsTed StOm-
aeh Pain. or Morbid Inaction Of the Bowels. Flat
ulency Loss Or Appetite, ii ser Complaint DrOpsy,
Worms. Gout. Neuralgia and for Dinner Pill.
They sugar coated, 50 that the most senst
tive can take them pleasantly. and they are the
best APerient in the world for all the purposes Of
Prepared BY !. a. AVER a CO.,
Lowell. Massachusetts, and sold BY
Druggists and dealers every whore al Wholesale
and retail in Nashville by
BERRY. DEMOYILLE & WHARTON.
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NEw AND FAsHoNABLE.-In addition the al
ready large and varied assortment Of materials
with which the job Rooms Of the UNION AND
AMERICAN office are supplied, we are now
receiving large additions comprising the very
latest and most fashionable styles of type. Dor
ders. cuts. ornaments, Ac., which renders this
establishment the most complete in the South.
Our facilities for executing work are 50 complete
as 60 enable to furnish everything in the print
ing line at prices as favorable as such work can
be done anywhere. We are de termined TO leave
our rsoplc without single excuse for sending
their printing out of the city. Allw ask is iair
trial and a comparison of work and prices with
those of amy other like establishment elsewhere.
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Head Centre stephens.

Mr.. Stephens continues 10 receive large num-
bers Of visitors of the Roberts and Sweeney fac
ton over to his side. He receives messages from
circles all over the land endorsing his action,
among others one from San Francisco. urging the
union Of circles. Mr.. Stephens last uight for
warded n letter to circles in Washington. in
which he opens hostilities upon opposing factions
for the first time. He admits theyhaye power, but
II is power for evil TO the cause.
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Emissions CURED.

Young man, stop before you further 90. OF all
diseases subject 10 man, there is disease 90 hard
10 cure a. Night Emissions, and physicians are
scarce who understand treating 1t; and 10 yen
can say that have cured hundreds in this ct;. a.
well a. in dieTent States, who have spent dollar At
ter dollar. and are now well cured by me. am dali
~ receiving letters and sending medicine 70 all
parts Of the country In word. all that IRE diseas
ed in any way and will give call, will give salts
faction for all Of the diseases mentioned in this
advertisement. The best Of references given in
this city. All letters should be directed %
DIR. McGILL. box 749 Nashville, Tenn.
Office over John YOrks Book Store. Union
street, between College and Cherry streets.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

RAILROAD Disaster AT CLAUHsyILLE.-Spccial
dispatches 60 the BoHaer. from Clarksyillc, on
yesterday say that a train of ears. very heavily
loaded with wood, drawn by one of the heaviest
engines oil the road. In crossing the Cumberland
bridge la the morning broke through the west
span making a complete wreck. One white man
and two negroes were killed.
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stephens TO Make Tour of this COun-


Providence, r. l., May lS-Information has
been received here of the death Of the Right Rev.
George Burgess. d. D., Bishop of Maine. while
returning from the West Indies, whittier he had
been for his health. lie was native Of this State.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

The German lager beer brewers have applied to
the Excise Board TO allow the sale Of beer on Sun
day. as they have a large stock on hand. and it
will be a great loss if they not allowed to dis
pose Of il before next fall.
The sum Of 500. 500 has been received for Ii
cepees and 1900 licences granted.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

Thomas w. Jones is the duly authorized
Agent to receive and receipt for subscriptions TO
this paper. in the county Of Giles.
IOuis VI. williams il the duly authorized
agent for the UNIoN AND AMERICAN in the county
,r liver
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

TIr GENERAL CouEr MARITAL Captain Noris,
Judge Advocate of the court, having received or
der. from General StoucmaH 20 proceed at once
90 Wheeling Western Virginia for the purpose
ct taking dispositions in the case of lsham Hen
dcr.on. the court adjourned over until Monday,
tac 18Th inst. Captain Noris len ON last evening
train. for Wheeling. riu Louisville.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

TAELE,UN AND SUPPER.-There will be a grand
entertainment at the Mill Greek Baptist Church,
on next Wednesday night, for the benefit of that
church, when there will be a number Of tab
leauN, &c; also, a splendid repast will be served
up for those who may attend. Omnibuses will
leave the Post Office at seven o'clock, p. n.
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Stcnmer MeIsphis sunk.

CAIRO. May ls.-The steamer Memphis was
sunk at Island No. 20. Mississippi river on We'd
nesday night, the 10th inst. She is total loss.
Insured at Cincinnati for 81, 900.
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REGULATIONS.

LADIES' RING: Splendid Prize to the most
Graceful Equestrienne.
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RrcoRpEEs CuUHr.-Jamos b. Collins was be
fore the Recorder yesterday morning On charge
of drunkenness; fined s.
Mrs Coulcy, DR.. llciss and four others were
also under arrest for being drunk fined $40 and
sent 10 the workhOusc.
Jno Woods, for disordcrly conduct, fined - and
sent 10 the workhousc. VIM. White for shooting
In the corporation. fined So
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STERILITY.

Young married ladies whose misfortune il has
been not 10 bring forth in due season, remember
God has said you should multiply and repienish.
II this is your desire, you can consult me either
By letter OF in person. No lady over thirty-hye
years oi age need make application. All commu-
nicntinns hv letter or per.on .trietly eonhdenta.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

TW KENrUCEY BhrrIsr.-Ths Is the title Of a
new religious paper just issued at Franklin, Ken
lucky For mechanical skiu its execution is
most excellent whilst the editorials and sclcc-
tions indicate ability aud good taste.
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DR.. L. L. COLEMAN

AMONGST the many complimentary no
tees given US by the press Of this city, we
know Of none which we deem az coming
with 20 much heartfelt sincerity, a. the fol-
owing from the NIshUiiIe Daily Union
AT period liks the present, when our city Il
filled - overlooking with transent pOpuia-
ton, and diseases prevail 10 an extent hitherto
undreamt of, IL u proper that the means Of ours
should be Of ready access, and that those imme-
diately interested sh0Hld have information which
will lead them % avail themselves OF competent
medical ndvics. Men who have been educated In
the best schools OF the profession Of medicine. and
been successful in a practice Of many years. are
surely worthy Of confidence; II they have given
their attention exclusively 20 one branch Of the
profession. and made themselves masters Of Il.
they have still more right q expect support, more
particularly il thcy have afforded proof Of their
ability 10 cure. To this latter class belongs DR.
l.. l.. COLEMAN, who. in his speciality, has been
a benesact0r 70 the afflicted, and may ever be re-
lied n safe and sure physician"
We respectfully inform our friends that
VIC may still be found at our office, reliev-
ing those afflicted with
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LOUISIANA.


Central Railroad Bank 9C
Georgia Railroad and
Banking Company...g
Bank of Middle Cas-
Marine Bank.......SC
Nashville and ChattanoC
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TIL E CIT Y !.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE
TRAINS.

Nashville and Decatur Railroad.
Huntsville and Larkinsvillo Mail-Daily, except
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reedmen's Bureau-RepOrt of Generals
Steedman and Fullerton.

The report of Generals Steedman and Fuller
ton, on the operations of the Freedmen's Bureau
in South Carolina, except the coast portion, has
been forwarded to the President. The same COM
plants that were made against the operation in
North Carolina and Virginia, are made concern
ing affairs in South Carolina. A prominent Off
cial states that Gen. Howard will shortly be re-
leved as Commissioner of Freedmens Affairs,
and some other officer detailed in his place, for
his defense of the North Carolina officers Of his
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

FEnERlL CoUEt.-rhis co Urt adjourned ycsier-
day until the third Monday in October next,
Judge Tnrg Icil for Knoxville on the evening
train. lie Will open the May term ofthi Cour; ~
that place on Monday next
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-19

Cashier Clark, Administrative Of Washington
Clark, deceased.
THE ADMINISTRATIVE, Esther Clark, hay-
i ing Suggested the insolvency Of said estate 70
me, William q. Cox, Clerk Of the County Court
Of Jackson county; it is therefore, ordered b. said
Clerk that said administering make publication
in the Nashville Union and American. a paper
published ia the city Of Nashville. Tennessee
notifying all the creditors Of said estate 10 ale
their claims with said clerk, proven a. the Law
directs, on or before the 18th day Of December.
barred. ESTHER CLARK,
fnayl5-Wlms
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NTSSFF pPBBV ToIT ;NNNTAIh u IT, IT,
ard, administrator Of the Estate of ". b. Harris,
deceas d, having suggested TO the Clerk of the
County Court Of Perry county. the insolvency of
therefore. notify all persons having claims against
the Estate Of the said deceased TO file same with
the Clerk Of the County Court Of said county, On
or before the first Monday in October next, duly
authenticated as prescribed BY law for pro rata
distribution, or they will be forever barred.
ap2-wI' Z. II. shepard, Adm'T.