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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-18

DEG LEAVE To INFORM MY FRIENDS
ID ana the Public generally, that 1 havO on
hand land constantly receiviRgl one OF the
largest stocks Of goods In my line ever brought
10 this city, all Purchased for Cash, and am pre-
pared 70 sell al Lower figures than any house
In the city. To close cash buyers ] can offer SUI
pci0r Inducements. tall and examine my
Stock and Prices, and become satisfied. My
stock consists. In part Of the following articles
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-18

We fqily concur in the above, having ex-
amined the ingredients.
q. I. WILCOX, NJ. d.
X. +. BROWN, NJ. u.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-18

BE- Tie Eivhmopd Times says: 4 few
mornings since we noticed at the first
market two beautiful, well dressed fe-
males, young ia yaGIs, from fOwhatan
county, who had driven wagon from
home loaded with produce, which they
were offering for sale. These ladies
We're Of high respectability-and before
the war We're in at1lueDt circumstances.
Ths!r lfior,s - sam 9 Livelihood by their
own eXeriions should serve as an example
for many young gisls who are TOO proud
10 do any other work than that which is
of the most agreeable character.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

From the Bristol News
The Rev. Samuel Sawyer, of the New
School Presbyterian Church, North, writing
to the New York Evangelist, from Maryville,
Tennessee, makes some characteristic reye-
lations We quote the fourishing titles of
this letter, and the first paragraph of the
same:
HOW THE GOOD WORK GOES ON IN EAST
TENNESSEE.
"The good cause still goes on bravely in
East Tennessee. The rebel ministers are
nearly all leaving. A rebel Methodist, sent
out by the Confederate Holston Conference,
made an appointment few weeks since at
Athens, Tennessee; and being advised that
they had chosen their minister, and that his
services were not wanted, he nevertheless
persisted in filling his appointment topreach.
Some of the army boys who had been run
off with his help or that of his reasonable
fraternity, slipped rail under him, without
any saddle or stirrups to make his seat COM
Portable. This was 4 new way of "riding
circuit" and after being carried around for
awhile he begged like good fellow, and
promised if they would let him down he
would leave and trouble them no more. He
was then allowed to dismount, and went to a
more encouraging field"
The Methodist" referred to in the above
extract is the Rev. Jacob Brillheart-a
meek-spirited Christian minister, of unob-
trusive manners, deep piety and long expe-
rienca.Rlkiod That this venerable servant
of Chi'sI.sas rode on a rail because he was
not aafadieal abolitionist, is true, but that
he promised to leave or that he went to
more encouraging field, is not true. He is
still laboring on the Athens circuit-never
left it-and souls are being converted and
brought into the church as seals to his min
istry.
4 writer in the Christian Observer, of last
week, in deploring the state of affairs in
East Tennessee, remarks: an two rather
small congregations, with which the writer
is acquainted, one most exemplary man and
orderly citizen has been brutally murdered,
four elders whipped, fourteen, nearly all of
whom were members, also whipped, and of
whom three were ladies. Other congrega-
tons have likewise suffered"
These diabolical outrages are not pushed
sufficiently far to satisfy the fendish wishes
of this fellow, Sawyer, and similar spirits,
hence their malignant desires must be false
ly recorded as historical facts.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

PROSPERITY OF MEMPHIs.-The Bulletin
says: alt Is estimated that not less than
IRE thousand ner houses have been erected in
Memphis during the past year Every day
adds to the number Still there is no abate-
ment in the demand. On the contrary, there
is as great a wall now as at any previous
period for all sorts Of houses for business pur-
poses as well as private residences. But
what is most needed is small houses for
small families No city can long prosper
without ample accommodation for the fami-
lies of merchants, laborers, and small dealers.
Many Of this class of houses are needed
They are in fact the present existing great
great want Of our city. Who viii supply it ?
Those who have capital to invest win be
sure to make il pay if they invest it in this
way. p"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

TINE was when the United States Senate
was regarded in this country as were the
conscript fathers in the days of the Roman
Republic. When the most respondent pa
triot looked to the Senate he saw body Of
wise and eminent patriots raised above
the smoke and stir of the smaller passions,
and capable of serving and saving the State.
But that body has sadly degenerated from
the days Of WEBSTER, CLAY, CALHOUN,
BENTON, WRIeHT, MASeUM, BELL. DoUo-
LAS, CRTTrENDEN, and their great compeers.
The occasion of this remark is an item
in the kilograms of yesterday, stating that
Mr.. HOWE Of Wisconsin, had risen in the
Senate, with newspaper in his hand, for
the purpose of denying the statement Of some
New York correspondent to the effect that
he, HowE, had been demolished in debate
by his colleage, Mr.. DooLrTTLE. What
insuferable littleness And what better
proof than this exhibition, that the 6emoli
ton Of such Senator is an easy task. Mr..
WEBSTER once said ON the floor of that
chamber, that il was not an arena for The
exhibition of champions, but hall for
mutual consultation and debate, and it
would be better for the country IL the men
there now would 30 consider IT,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

The Legislature of the New York has
passed bill TO confer certain powers upon
the Five Points House of Industry in the
city of New York The bill gives the in
stitution the power to place children in their
care at suitable employments to cause them
TO he instructed in suitable branches Of use
full knowledge; to bind them out, at discre-
ton, as apprentices or servants, during mi
nority or any less period, to such persons,
and at such places, as they shall judge most
conducive to the future benefit and advan-
tage Of such children.
This is the main feature of the law. I'm
der it, the managers Of the institution can
send children down TO the swamps Of Flori-
da, or the rice fields of South Carolina, to
labor, and can stock any Southern settlers
Southern plantation with good young hands.
We hear just now good deal Of Republican
talk about the injustice and oppression of
apprenticeship laws in the South, and are
told that they are only return to negro
slavery under another name. But, then,
this Republican apprenticeship law is for
white children and not for negroes and
hence, no hardship or injustice is found in it.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
PUBLIc MEETING I'm MARSHALL
COUNTY

LEw1sBURo, MARSHALL Co., March S. ls66.-At
public meeting of theeitizens Of Marshall coun-
ty, held in Lewisburg. the following proceedings
were had after an appropriate and interesting adj
dress from eur Senator. J. d. johnson.
On motion. W. A. Houston was called to the
chair. and ]. ]. Murray appointed secretary,
The Chairman in few brief words made known
the object of the meeting.
On motion the Chairman appointed the follow
ing committee TO draft resolutions the occasion,
to wit: R. g. Mcclure, Moses C. West, Hampton
Leggett, Col John R. Hill and D. NJ. Logan.
After short interview the committee reported
a series of resolutions, which were objected to;
whereupon w. l.. Mcclellan offered the following
in lieu which were unanimously adopted:
Resol1ed, That we regret the division in. and
disruption of our State Legislature, but al the
same time we depreeate the unwise action of the
ruling majority of the Legislature in their efforts
TO pass unconstitutional laws. But as the constl-
tueney of DIR. j. ID. johnson, our Senator, A. A.
Steele, our Representative, and I. II. Biedsoe
our ElOater, heartily approve and endorse their
course as our representatives.
ResOtred, That we recommend A. A. Steele. and
members of the House of Representatives. to the
people of Marshall county for reelection at the
present term.
On motion of J. F. Moore, it was ordered that
the proceedings of this meeting be published in
the Nashville papers.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned sine de.
W. HoUsToN, Chairman.
J. MrRRAY Secretary
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
LETTERS or A CRAZY MAN.

Our dispatches announced few days since
the committal Of a man for trial in New
York, upon whose person had been found
certain papers proposing the assassination Of
the President The fellow was supposed to
be insane, and has, we suppos, been lodged
in the asylum. The following are the let
tiers.
The first Is addressed to Sir Frederick
Bruce, British Minister, Washington, D. c., -
and read, as follows
MONSIEUR rHE MTSIsrEr: I am subject Of
Her Britanic Majesty. but brought up in France
Enclosed are my papers, references aud passports.
Since cane here have been constantly perse-
cuted by the members Of the Government Of Mr.
Andrew johnson. Being sick and in Bellevue
Hospital since January last. an employee from
Washington came here, by order Of the Minister
Of France. 10 question and 10 torture me.
Will sou. Monsieur the Minister interest yOnr-
self in my misionunes and my sad position, as
desire TO return 10 Europe2 lOu have also. Mon
fieuT the Minister. been tradnced BY the Ameri-
can orator during the past three weeks
God save the Queen and the British people.
| am. Monsieur tho Minister, with the most
profound respect your devoted and most obedient
servant,
NJ: l55 East Thirty eight ST.. New York City.
MARCH l. 1850.
The second was addressed to "R. NJ.
Blatchford, ESQ., No. West or East Four
teenth street:
MONSIEUR I had the honor during the com
mcncemcnt Of January. 10 address letters to the
following porsonages: His Excellency the
President Of the United States; Hon.
Mr.. Seward, Secretary Of State; Hon.
Mr.. Foster President Of the Senate Hon. Mr..
Sumner. United States Senator; Hon. Mr.. FentOn,
Governor Of the State Of New York; Hon. Mr..
Mr.. Acton. President OF the Board Of Police Com
mssioners, informing them that i am invested
with celestial mission 10 assassinate President
johnson. His late message was dlspleasing TO
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Have the goodness, Sir, 10 inform the President
Of this fact, that he may prepare for death. An e
drew johnson may act the Cesar, but viii act
the Brutus. Vor popah cor Del. Centuries after
centuries have passed away. As the evening Of
of those long days which are Gods days was
closing in, as my soul was wrapped in deepest
meditations, voice from Heaven said to me,
Son of Liberty, what seest thou 2 And as |
answered not, the voice continued Thou seest
in Washington n traitor and usurper; take up
thy wehpOns and let him die for the good of man
kind, and for Union and liberty. Amen"
Meantime, Sir. awaiting your reply. remain.
with the deepest respect your devoted and un-
fortunate servant. E.B.MADDES.
No. 1876. East Thirty Eighth ST., New York City.
March /, 1866.
Madden is understood to be a native of
Ireland but educated and reared in France.
He has been in the employ of several of our
leading citizens as major-domo and waiter.
He is about 81 years of age, and man of
superior education.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

AMONG the items of news brought by the
Asia, arrived at Halifax, is report that
the Emperor of Austria has signifed his
willingness 70 furnish Macmillan with any
troops he might require, provided they were
incorporated into the Mexican army, and
their expenses paid. This, taken in conneo-
ton with the recent speech of Marshal
Forey, delivered before the French Senate,
does not indicate an intention on the part of
the principal powers OF Continental Europe
to abandon the Emperor of Mexico.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

From Rev j. Newton Brown, d. D., Editor Of the
Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge and Chris
tian Chronicle. Philadelphia.
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines in general. through distrust of
their ingredients and effects yet know of no suf-
hcient reason why a man may not testify 70 tbs
benefits he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute to the benefit of others.
lido this the more readily in regard to Hollands
German Bitters prepared by DIR. G. NJ. jackson,
Of this city. because | prejudiced against them
for many years under the impression that they
were chiefly an alcoholic mixture. am indebted
20 my friend Robert Shoemaker. Esq. for the
moval of this prejudice by proper tests and for
cOuragemeut to try them when suffering from
greht and long continued debility. The use of
three bottles Of these Biters at the beginning of
the present year. was followed by evident relief
and restoration to degree Of bodily .and mental
vigor which had not felt for six months before.
and had almost despaired Of regaining. l there
fore thank God and my friend for directing me 10
the use of them. J. NEWTON BROWN,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

RATIFIcATIoN.-There was a ratification
meeting held by the citizens of Knox coun-
ty at Knoxville, on Thursday, at which the
policy of the President and the preamble
and resolutions adopted at Nashville on the
sided. After the appointment ola committee
to draft resolutions for the action of the meet
ing, (Col. Baxter temporarily in the chair,
Gen. Cooper addressed the meeting, explain
ing to them the part he took i'll the Nash
vile Convention, and in the course of his
remarks took occasion to say he did not con-
slider Sumner, Stevens & Co., any more than
Davis, Harris & Co. He heartily Endorsed
the resolutions of the Convention, and
opposed, at considerable length, the en-
reimbursement Of the black and the Freed
mems Bureau BILL Chattanooga Gazette.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
q
From A; n spsnsier, editor of the cul'r,i.t, No.

From A. NJ. spansIer, editor of the Calft,ris,, No
. North Sixth street.
PHILADELPHIA, July Is. 1865.
Some eighteen months since YVES a severe suf-
ferer from Dyspepsia. / was not only unable 20
take plain food without suffering great distress,
but had become 50 debilitated as 10 be almost IN
fitted for active business of any kind.
After trying "A variety of sO-ealled remedies, ali
of which proved worthless | was induced. at the
suggestion of medical friend. to give HOOfland's
German BitterS a trial | accordingly purchased
six bottles. which were taken in accordance with
your directions.
The result was complete removal Of all distress
ing symptoms, after eating or drinking, and a full
restoration of strength, so that now eat all or,
binary kind Of food with impunity, and am able
TO attend to all the active duties Of large and
arduous business as well rs at any period Of my
life. The good effects Of the Bitters were mani
tested before had taken the first bottle.
have also used Il In my fsmily with the hap
piest results. and take great pleasure in adding
my testimony TO that Of the many others who have
been benefited by them. 1 find great benefit from
the use of bottle IN tbs spring and fall. They
do not create vigorous appette but give healthy
tone TO the slomaeh by strengthening its d.
gestye powers.
II the above testimony viii be the means Of in
ducing any who suffer from dyspepsia 10 give
your bitters n trial (when it, feel confident. will
give them relief. il il at your service.
Your. truly, A. NJ. SPANGLER,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
III

From the Rev. z. d. Fendali assisfaut editor
Christian Chronicle. Philadelphia.
| have derived decided benefit from the use Of
HoofaEd's German Btters. and feel il my privilege
to recommend them a most valuable tonic. 20
all who are suffering from general debility from
diseases arising from arrangement Of the liver.
Yours, truly. T.. d. FENDALL.
From Rev. ID. Merrige. Pastor Of the Passyunk
Bn ptist Church. Philadelphia.
From the many respectable recommendation
given to DR.. Ho0gand's German Bitters / was
induced to give them trial. After using several
bottles found them to be a good remedy for de-
bilty, ana m Ost excellent tonic for the ssomaeb.
D. MERRTGE
From Row. WIN. Smith. formerly Pastor Of the
Nigcentown and Millviie New Jersey Baptist
Churches Philadelphia.
Having used in my family a number Of bottles
Of your Ho0hand's German Bittera / have 70 say
that / REGARD them as an excellent medicine.
specially adapted to remove the diseases they are
recommended for. They strengthen AID invig0r
ate the system when debiliiated. and useful in
disorders of the liver loss Of appetite. &c. have
also recommended them 10 several Of my friends
who have tried them. and found them greatly ben
fetal in the restoration Of health.
Yours, truly, WILLIAM SMITH.
QG HufchifqOu etreet
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

CONGRESS AND THE CURRENCY QUEs-
TIoN.-Dispatches from Washington of the
9Th state that the House ON that day, by
very large majority, refused even to allow a
bill to be introduced which virtually pro-
posed to increase the national banking CAPT
tai, and thus increase the volume of bank
note circulation. 1t is one of the most deci-
ded as well as most significant votes of the
session, on financial matters
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
MAI. LEWIS AND THE FOR
REPRESENTATIVE.

The attention Of our readers need scarcely
be called to the address Of Maj. LEWIS to be
found elsewhere in our columns. The posi-
ton which this gentleman has assumed he
fore his constituents is one Of striking inter
est This brief address is pertinent, temper
ate, frm and dignifed, aud every way
worthy Of the man and the cause he repre-
sents. To doubt that he will be triumph
antly sustained is 10 doubt the capacity of
the people to appreciate good government,
or to think them unworthy to enjoy the
blessings of free institutions.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

THE men who are in favor Of restors-
ton of all the States to their constitutional
rights under the General Government, should
act in harmony, and with mutual confidence
and respect. However divergent may have
been their opinions and associations hereto
fore, the great necessity for union among all
who regard country above party, and who
desire TO see the peace Of the nation firmly
established, and itsprosperity secured, should
stand together as brothers in this crisis, sus-
tanning calmly and sternly the Presidents
policy.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
DEATH OF coz. wM. a. BROWNING.

From the National lntellgencer, March 81
We, who have known Colonel Browning
fron boyheod, and seen with pleasure his
notable advancement in honorable position
in life, feel deeply poignant grief at hearing
of his carly decease. To his good natural
sense and strong mind were added the ad-
vantages of collegiate and professional
education but, naturally enough, from the
fact Of residence and contacts at the capital
Of the nation, his taste and inclination tended
to political life. Many years ago he became
attached TO the President, who in turn be-
slowed upon him that most signal mark of
his confdenee-that of establishing him in
his household as his Private Secretary. We
have observed hia course in this delicate po-
sition, and are enabled to say that he exer-
eised great Judgment and discreetness con-
corning the Presidents position and views
upon political issues. Besides the soothing
ministrations Of mother and father, and
other dear relatives during his sickness, the
frequent attendance Of the President at his
bedside served TO tighten those sorrows that
are the inseparable conccmitaats Of human
life, but which may, il is hoped, be trans
muted into rnslloyed bliss in the future
world.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

FoRNEY in his effort to convict the Presi-
dent of having betrayed the party who put
him in power, says;
Mr.. Hamlin. before the meeting Of the Balti-
more Convention, IN "A conversation with me, in
Dictated Andrew johnson rs his personal choice,
and predicted that he would be selected by the
Baltimore Convention
Not less anxious for Andrew Johnson nomina-
ton was the illustrious Lincoln. Aware of the
cheerful willingness Of Mr.. Hamlin 20 give way il
was not difficult for those who enjoyed the conf
denoe Of that upright. tranquil. and truly Chris
tian hero. TO discover his preference. and to see
how anxious he was that the choice of the Con
yention should fall upon the Military Governor of
Tennessee Among the Radicals N the Senate
who urged the nomination of Andrew johnson. |
may name such men rs the slandcred Benjamin
+. Wade, Of Ohio; Xachariah Chandler of Michi-
gan. and Henry Wilson, Of Massachusetts.
Surprising this to be true, there is no evil
dence that Andrew johnson committed him
self to any other policy than that avowed
by the Convention that nominated him,
which was unconditional restoration of the
Union" He stands by that policy.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

Mrs. Bowen, widow of the distinguished
General Bowen, who died in the Confed-
crate service, has settled permanently in
Mississippi, and established female school
st Raymond, in that State. Mrs. B. is lady
of refinement and high mental culture, and
She certainly has the qualifications to i'm
mart n finished education
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08

As an evidence that Texas is about to
assume her position as the great cotton factor
Of the world" the Galveston Bulletin says, a
company of Galveston and Houston capital
lists have already purchased twenty blocks
of ground and ten wharf privileges west Of
Beans wharf, Tor the sum of four hundred
thousand dollars specie, and paid one-fourth
Of that sum as the first instslment; the bal
ance in three, six and nine months. Build
ings are % be erected on the grounds.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-08
The Tennessee Delegates Not to be
Admitted.

Special to Cincinnati Commercial
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The only i'm
portant feature of Congress, to-day, was the
report of the Joint Committee on Recon-
struction, in the House, on the question of
the admission of Tennessee. The Commit
tee this morning held meeting and recon-
sidered their action of Saturday, and 40
amended the preamble and resolution as to
impose conditions up II the State as prece-
dent to her admission to representation in
Congress. On Saturday il was fully deter
mined that no conditions should be i'm
posed but to-day some of the members had
changed their minds, and the committee de-
termincd TO require Tennessee TO repudlaTe
the rebel debt, to prohibit any payment for
emancipated slaves, and to disfranchise, for
term Of years, all Of her citizens who have
been engaged in the rebellion. An attempt
to require the State to adopt negro suffrage
did not succeed. Such members of the
committee rs Boutwell,, Conkling, and
Washburne, of Illinois and others, do not
agree with the report made Z" the House
to-day, and il was, therefore, lu. considered
but lies over, pending a motion to recommit
il again to the committee. The preamble
and resolution have been submitted TO the
President by a member Of the Committee,
and il is understood that he does not APP
prove of them, on the ground that they
assume, virtually, that Tennessee is now out
of the Union