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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30
RIVER NEWS.


There are at present seven and half feet wa
ter on the shoals. The river ut this point is
about on stand.
ARRIVALS Tyrone. Cairo; Ne,cs Boy Burks-
willie.
DEPARTUREs-Normdn,S st. Louis.
The fine Louisville steamer bermuda. Capt.
John Bateman, will leave for Louisville to-day,
at o'clock. p. NJ. This steamer is highly spoken
Of by the travelling public as No. l. Boat, as to
speed, and all the comforts of the inner man. "
The steamer Tyrone. came in yesterday from
Cairo with a very large cargo. She leaves on her
return trip tomorrow. at u o'clock. Corbett &
Boyd agents.
The Louisville Courier Of yesterday says:
The river was falling fast yesterday with eleven
feet six inches water in the canal in the evening,
by the mark Du mag the previous t,-e. -four
hours il had fallen fifteen inches at tAg lad OF
the falls and fully three feet at Portland - very
rapid decline. The weather was rainy in the
morning and clear in the evening, with the Their
mometer at As. A very heavy rain fell during the
night previous
On the falls last evening there were scant nine
feet steamboat water, over the rocks in the In
diana chute, and about nine and half feet in the
pass For descending boats there were about
eight feet water in the middle shute.
The river at Pittsburg was falling steadily. with
a little over six feet water in the channel Tues
day. and the departure of the Nora for Saint
Louis.
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From Rev. J. Newton Brown, ID. D.. editor Of
the Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge and
Christian 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-
fcient reasons why man may not testify to the
benefit he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute to The benefit of others.
/ do this the more readily in regard TO HOof-
lands German Bitters, prepared by DR.. G. M.
Sackson, of this city, because / was prejudiced
against them for many years, under the impress
sion that they were chiefly an alcoholic mixture.
/ am indebted TO my friend, Robert Shoemaker,
Esq, for the removal of this prejudice by proper
tests and for encouragement to try them when suf-
fering from great and long continued debility.
The of three bottles of these Bitters at the
beginning of the present year, was followed by
evident relief and restoraian TO n degree of bod
lily and mental vigc- which had not felt for six
months before and had almost despaired Of re-
ginning therefore thank God any my friend for
directing me to the use of them.
J. NEWTON BROWN, Philadelphia.
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Ayers Sarsaparilla.

"A TSA CONCENTRATED Elk
:. ]. 4.
EA Il TRACT of the choice root.
M - so combined with other substan-
~< ces of still greater alternative
E So powers as TO afford effeetual
~ VA antidOte for diseases Sarsaparilla
is reputed TO cure. Such a rem
edy issurely wanted by those who
suffer from Strumous complaints. and that one
which will accomplish their cure must prove. as
this has. of immense service TO this large class OF
compound will do il has been proven by expert
ment on many Of the worst cases to be found in
the following complaints:
Scrofula, Scrofulous Swelings and Sores. Skin
Diseases, Pimples. Pustuies. BlOtches, Eruptions,
st. AnthOny's Fire, Rose OF Erysipelas, letter or
Salt Rheum. Scald Head Ringworm. &c.
Syphilis or Henerial Disease is expelled from
the system by the prolonged use Of this SARSA-
PARILLA, and the patient is left in comparative
health.
Female Diseases are caused by Scrofula in the
blood and are eftsn soon cured BY this EXTRACT
Do not discard this Invaluable medicine, because
you have been imposed upon BY something pre-
you have used AYER'S-theu, and not till then,
will you know the virtues Of Sarsaparilla. For
minute particulars Of the diseases it cures. We
refer you to Ayers American Almanac. which the
agent below named will furnish gratis 70 all who
AYERS cATHARTIc PILLS. for the cure Of
Dyssntery. Foul stomach. Headache. Piles, Raeu,
matism, Heartburn arising from Disordered Stom-
sch Pain. or Morbid Inaction Of the Bowels. Fiat
ulency Loss Of Appetite. LiFer Complaint. Dropsy,
Worms, Gout, Neuralgia, and for Dinner Pill.
They are sugar coated. 80 that the most sensi-
tive can take them pleasantly, and they are the
best Aperent in the world for all the purposes Of
Prepared BY J. q. AVER a CO.,
Lowell, Massachusetts,, and sold By
Druggists and dealers every where at wholesale
and retail; in Nashville by
BERRY. DEMoYILLB& WHARTON.
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From Rev. w. D. Seigfried, Pastor Of Twelfth
Baptist Church, Philadelphia:
Gentlemen;-I have recently been labor
ing under the distressing effects ofindigeston, ae-
companied by prostration of the nervous sys-
TEN. Numerous remedies were commended by
friends and some of them tested, out without re-
lief Your Hoohand's German Bitters were re-
commended by persons who had tried them. and
me to try them. / must confess that Ihad an aver
sion to Patent Medicines from the thousand and
one" quack Bitters whose only aim seem to
be to palm off sweetened and drugged liquor upon
the community in a sly way. and the tendency OF
which. / fear, is to make many confirmed drunk
ard. Upon learning that yours was really med
icinal preparation took it with happy effect. Its
action, not only upon the stomach, but upon the
nervous system, was prompt and gratifying. |
feel that | have derived great and permanent
benefit from the use of few bottles. Very res
spectfully yours,
w. d. SEIGFRIED. No. 25i ShackamaxOn st.
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Roller ExpIOsiOn.

VINcENNEs. IND. March 29.-The boiler of
Davis steam saw mill, six miles west of Mitchell,
Ind, on the 0. e NJ. r. R.. exploded at about
a. NJ, with terrible effect totally demOshing the
mill, and killing two men. and severely scalding
several others. Everything near the mill is in a
state of ruin. The owner of the mill thinks the
accident was caused by negligence of the engi-
neer, who is one of the killed
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Coon ArPLEs.-One of the ucry best is
Henry Apple, formerly Of this city, now OF
the firm Of II. Apple, 4 Co, wholesale deal
ers in boots, shoes and brogans Cinein--
natl, Ohio. He understands his business and
makes il his pleasure to attend to il; and we
take pleasure in saying to our readers
throughout the country, that they can find no
cleyerer firm TO deal with, or better stock to
select from. Harry is proverbial for his
generous hearted dealing, and we wish him
the success due to the labor of a hundred
wears active business.
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VIM. j.. PORTER, formerly one of our
most enterprising and energetic young mer-
chants, has formed partnership with Mr.
Hanks, in Cincinnati, in the wholesale and
commission grocery business and it is with
much pleasure we call special attention to
their card N to-day's paper. No better firm
need he locked dor by the trade in visiting
the Queen City.
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The HUMBUGs OF THE WORLD, by p.
T. BARNUM.-No man living is SO we'll
qualified TO write upon the subject of "hum-
bugs" as =. T. Banum, and he has given
quite an interesting expose Of some of the
leading humbugs and deceptions Of the
present and past times. Murphy, at the
Metropolitan Gift Book Store, has the work
for sale, together with all the standard and
current literature of the day.
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Our old friend and former fellow-towns-
man, Jesse w. Page has formed a partner
ship with Messrs. WATSON & Talbutt, in Gin
cinnati, in the commission and wholesale
grocery buiness and we commend the firm
to the trade everywhere, assuring them that
the longer they know our friend Page and
his partners, the better they will like to deal
with then. See their card and call on them
at their Headquarters.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30

CuURcH OF THE ADVENT" As il began
TO dawn toward the first day Of the week,
came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
10 see the sepulchre. Mdtthar, xviii. l.
Holy communion will be administered
go all such as shall be deyoutly and re-
ligiously disposed, at the Church of the
Advent. Vine street. between Church and
Broad streets, on Easter morning, at 6 o'clock.
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WE call the attention of the trade gener-
ally, and Of his Tennessee friends especially,
to the care of DIR. 1. f. Davis, wholesale
druggist, No. 30 West Second street, Gin
cinnati, Ohio. Being a native Tennessean,
and also familiar with the business of the
Queen City, he is prepared to appreciate the
orders of the trade, and warrants satisfac-
ton, at his new and ample establishment
just opening. Give him a call and orders.
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WE ARE OFFERING GREAT INDUCE
w MENTS to the Trade in Tennessee and other
Southern States; and we invite special attention,
10 our Departmental Goods. manufactured by US,
especially suited 10 that section of country.
We invite the,Trade 10 give us a call.
Rs- j. r. Briggs. late Of Nashville. Tennessee. is
with shis House.
mar29-dlm
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REcoRDIsR's CoURT.-For drunkenness
there were seven arrests, fined $27, two of
whom were sent TO the workhouse.
Disordery conduct and disturbing the
public quiet i've arrests, fined SIC.
Committing a nuisance, one arraignment,
fined SO.
Obstruct,ng side walk, one arrest fined
$500.
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED IN TRUST
ID executed TO me by c. +. II. Martin. l will sell
to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in
the city of Nashville, Tennessee. on the s0th
DAY OF APRIL. A. D.. 1856, for One-third
Cash, the balance on one and two years credit
unless in the meantime SOLD privately, the follow
ing real estate A tract Of Land situated "a
miles from the city Of Nashville. on the Louis
willie and Nashville railroad, containing p acres
and Iot poles: House and Lot on Harding's Hill,
l62 feet By leo House and Lot on Gay street 3llz
feet front, running back ga feet; Lot on Ash
street. BloOd's Addition, 80 feet by ITO; Three
Houses and Lots on Martin street, between Melee
more street and Tresselwork, lZ315 feet by 40;
House and Lot, IS feet by lS5 on Martin streets
Ice House and Lot on Front street. 1854. running
back 10 the river; House and Lot on Cherry street
No. I22 81 feet front. by ls0 back TO a % f. alley
Twelve Lots in Sigler's Addition. 50 feet BY 20
each One Lot in Edgeheld, 37Is feet 'front.' run
ming back l70 te 9p alley on Woodland street.
Parties wishing to purchase the shove property
at private sale. can apply 20 the undersigned. az
his OFF, No. tFCIth Cherry street, or TO q. r..
II. Natl. FuOne square, No. Is. o. Ewing x Co.'S
5. W. CHILDRESS, Trustee.
NssLSue, Tenn. March q. lS5G.-td
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COAL. CO1m
The sewanee Coal Mines

IN FUTURE WILL BE WORKED BY THE
L Tennessee Coal Company. The litigation
lttle value 20 the public has been settled, and
the. parties interested now confidently expect
70 supply Nashville and the other towns in Mid
necessary for this coal to be tried 10 be generally
used. For manufacturing purposes and Tor En-
gines this coal Is believed to be superior 70 any
desire that BIaeksmithS and all who work in iron.
should Try this coal. The Company working these
Mines feel authorized 70 say that the people q
Nashville may rely upon them for 3 CERTAIN
supply Of Coal az al times. and they hope, By
being literally latronized to reduce the price OF
Coal a. EQLlAEt 1888,
mar9o--tf CHARLES A. PROCTOR.
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CIncInnati Market

CScINNATI, March 29.-FLoUR-Dull. and un-
changed. ga
WHEAT-Unsettled and excited: choice should
bring 81 1902 IS.
CORN-Firm, and in good demand at Sass for
shelled in bulk and elevator.
OATs--40G4ic.
WHIsEY-DulI. g Z3@2 a.
PRovIsIoNs-Mess pork is in good demand at
S25a25 2 closing with buyerG at the later rate and
no sellers. Bulk meats dull at 93zc for shoulders
and l3c for sides. Lard saleable at lSc.
CLOVER SEED-S5a5 ..
GoLD-llosed at l27.
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OUR STitEETs.-Too much praise cannot
be bestowed on the superintendenIs in charge
of the Nicholson pavement and the differ
ent streets Of the city. We latter ourselves
that our streets shall soon rival those of any
city for neltness and durability in construc-
ton. And Judging from the rapid progress
made since the work commenced, we antici-
pate an early realization Of our conclusions.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, March 29.-SENATE.-After read
ing of the journal, Mr.. Sumner rose and said
Mr.. President, move that the Secretary of the
Senate be directed to communicate to the Gov
ernor of New Jersey copy Of the resolution of
the Senate in reference to the seat of Mr.. Stock
ton.
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DIFFICULTY ON South HIGH STREET
Officer Hill Of thenight police whilst passing
on South High street yesterday evening OBJ
served negro soldier beating negro
woman. As was his duty he ordered him
10 desist, when Infatuated Sambo loosed his
grasp on the woman and made for Mr.. Hill
who drew his pistol TO shoot him but had to
knock him down, as the negro had by this
time "closed in ON him" Getting him to
terra frma" he cudgled him, good, and
would have doubtless finished him bat for
the sudden appearance of forty other ne
groes with their bayonets. Mr. Hill was not
hurt
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j. r. Briggs, formerlyo OF Nashville, Tenn,
takes pleasure in stating 10 his friends that
he is now with A. & j. TroustIae Il Co,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and we commend him and
the firm the Tennessee and other Southern
trade. They are prepared TO ofier great in
ducements 10 purchasers. Their establish
ment is well appointed and one Of the most
ample Of that city.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30

COMMITTED TO JAIL.-The men who
were arrested on the 9th inst, charged with
counterfeiiing, and who were lodged in the
workhouss for safe-keeping, were taken
charge of by U. S. Marshal yesterday and
placed in Jail. They will be tried shortly
before the Federal Court, when il is hoped
that they will have the reward Of their
crimes meled out to them.
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In passing along one of our public
thoroughfares, yesterday morning about 10
O'Clock, we saw a merchant lin a small way
just opening his doors. Said we to hiIl,
"Why, my friend, you open your door. late
this morning." He replied, What's the
use for opening, me do nothin."
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OIL Refinery Rurued-

NEWARK, n. j., March 29.-The oil refinery of
Beddill. Lyon & Co., on Railroad Avenue, in this
city, was consumed by fire this morning. Mr..
Lyon was burned to death. His body was taken
from the ruins completely charred. Miss Bron-
derth, passer-by. was badly injured by the ex-
MI
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Tornado I'm uIiuois-Suow,

The vicinity Of Sullivan Moultrie county, Hi
nois. was visited by terrific tornado on the 10Th
inst causing great destruction of property.
Twenty houses were entirely demolished, and
several persons injured.
Four inches snow fell at Chicago on Tuesday
night.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30

Our readers will not fail to notice the
card of VIM. Cleanay & Sons, Commission
Merchants, of Cincinnati, Ohio, in our paper
to-day. This house is prepared to offer in
ducements in their line Of trade, and we
commend them to the trade of Tennessee
and the South.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30

PERsoNAL.-Amongt the passengers yes
terday by the steamer Tyrone, we were happy
to meet our distinguished fellow-eitizen, the
Hon. John T. House, of GAINESVILLE, who
visits our city on business. He will remain
a few days.
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SPLENDID LOTS FOR SALE.

JHOR SALE Fronting Spruce. near Broad
Il street. 100 feet. running back 70 ally l75 f..
said alley divides it from james Woods property:
the lot is in free territory II is situated in one Of
the best neighborhOods in Nashville.
Also Two EOts in Edgefsld. Nos. a and
IS situated on the corner Of Woodland and Foster
streets one of the most beautiful situations for n
private residence near the city. being only a few
minutes walk from the Square, Call on
JOHN CONNER heal Estate Agent,
Knowles street, West Nasyllle,
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PERsoNAL-We had the pleasure ofmeet-
ing Revs. Father Ryan and Bergrath in our
sanctum yesterday evening. The former is
the author of the celebrated poem, "The
Conquered Banner He is finished schol-
ar and divine of much distinction, for his
age, in the Catholic church.
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SUMMARY:
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Time: 1.5lM-1::hOlI.

The gray colt of T.G. Moore that run the
first race is entered forthe Cumberland stake
No. l, which is to be run for the LIST of May,
near this city. The Maiden is also entered
for the Sewanee stakes, No. 2, at the same
time and place. These horses have won
many laurels on several strongly contested
fields
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DRI.C. DENTON.

uAvTNe RETURNED TO, AND PERMA-
III nentiy located in the city. offers his profes-
siOnsl services TO the citizens Of Naekville and
v;sinity once. No. IS Ia North Cherry
street. where he can DO found at all hours, night
or day. unless professionally engaged.
marl6-lm
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THE CITY.

Job Prinfing.-Having thoroughly reftted
our extensive Book and Job Printing Office, We
are prepared to execute any work in this line OF
our busines. thai may be offered. Particular at
tention will be paid to Mercantile. Railroad and
Steamboat Printing. We respectfully solicit a
share OF public patronage. Satisfaction Fgaran-
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HO0FLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS,
will cure every case of
CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY,
DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS,
AND DISEASES ARISING FROM A DISOR-
DERED STOMACH.
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PAY ZIP.

rTsHE NOTES AND ACCOUNTS DUE DIR,
4 Thomas Wells have been leff with us for Col
lection. Those indebted to him win please come
forward and settle forthwith, or they viii be hand
ed 10 an officer for Collection.
" - CALENDER r GARRETT.
Il Il. anl
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Ms THOMAS MAksHAL,
Secretary.

Mayors OFFICE, NASHVILLE. March %, 1856.
Owing 70 tho great dissat sfactiOn existing in the
minds of many property holders relative to the
payment Of certain corporation taxes. levied for
the past three four years and in some cases the
ability OF the corporation to collect such taxes,
having been questioned. the opinion herewith has
been ELECTED and obtained from three able attor-
neys. with a view 10 the satisfaction Of all who
may be interested.
Very respectfully,
N Mr. nRatK-~ MoVor
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Secret Treaty between Napoleon and
MaximfIiau

New YORK, March 29.-The Herdlds Paris let
ter has the text of secret convention between
Napoleon and Macmillan. concluded at the City
of Mexico on the 18th of September last, fixing
the pay and position of French agents in Mexico,
the number CT whom is large, for five years from
the above date
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Dcnfh MN AIursIerer.

PHILADELPHIA. March 29.-Christian Bergen
the murderer of Miss Annse Watts. who was to
be executed on the Goth of April was found dead
in his cell this morning. His death is ascribed to
apbnleyv
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30

FIRE IN KSoxvILLE-Fromt the Mem,
phis Argus we learn that the splendid resi-
dence of the late Mr.. Geo. w. Churchwell,
so universally known throughout the South,
was burned down few days since.
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PalatiaI Residence for Sale.

TVHE FINEST COUNTRY OR CITY RESI-
Il DENCE in Middle Tennessee. lying within
one mile Of the city. just above Edge6eld, beau
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Rnnh EniInroa

PHILADELPHIA. March 29.-There Is futter
among the oil companies caused by the failure Of
several banks at Titusville. Oil City. and Frank
lin. where many Philadelphia companies have
their funds deposited.
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ror the monse OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

We are authorized TO announce Maj. William
u. Lewis as a candidate for the House of Rep
resentatives under the Governors Proclamation.
Election. March SlSt 1866.
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-=GIFT Book SroRE-Elegant family BIZ
bles, photograph albpms, prayer and hymn
books, at the Metropolitan Gin Store, Il
North Cherry street. A valuable gin &C
companies each book, varying in value from
fifty cents 20 one hundred dollars.
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"THE Benevolent Society of Tennessee, 2
viii meet on Saturday, March Slst, at III
O'Clock, in the McKendree Church. All la
dies who feel an interest in the object of the
Society are invited to be present.
Mrs. FELICIA c. PORTER,
President.
Mrs THOMAS MARSHAL,
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Administrator,s Notice

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING OBTAINED
| Letters Of Administration upon the Estate Of
the late Alexander NJ. Porter, all persons indebted
to the said Estate are requested to make payment,
and all creditors Of the same are notified 20 pre-
sent their claims within the time prescribed by
law, or they will be barred.
j. l. RICE. Administrator,
al
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30

PERSONS wishing 10 buy good gentle
buggy horse, a No. ] pacing saddle pony,
or fine young mare, would do well 10 in
quire soon Of ]. o. GRIFFITH.
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A PRETTY STREEr.-College street from
Union'to Broad presents, at present, beau
tiful appearance Our College street neigh
bors are Dragging hugely"