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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-31
PAPER WAREHOUSE,
InsoIYenf Notice.

WE, G. L. NELSON AND G. ". BROWN.
w Administrators Of the Estate Of Jno. ID.
Woodward. deeeaeed. having suggested 70 the
Clerk Of the Couty Court Of said county, the in
solvency Of the Estate Of the said JnO. u. Wood
ward, deceased. do therefore, notify all persons
having claims against the Estate Of the said de-
ceased 10 file the same with the Clerk Of the Coun-
~ Court OF said county. on before the irst day
Of September next. duly authenticated a. pre-
seribsd BY law foF PRO rata distribution, or they
will be forever barred.
g. u. Brown BRoSN. Administrators.
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LAW NOTICE.
A. S. C0LYAR,
of Winchester. Tenn.

HAS OPENED AN OFFICE IL NASHVILLE,
III on Cherry street. COIoEnade building,
Room % where he will constantly be found. an
less absent At some Court lie has associated With
hun Colonel A. S. Marks at Winchester Mr. Jas
w. Newman at Fayetteville Mr.. James Fitzpat-
rick 1T McMinnville. and Mr.. Stone at Manchester.
Mr.. COlysr expects TO attend the Courts at these
places. and will at his Office receive and transmit
Claims for collection. giving assurance that they
viii be promptly attended to. and be viii faith
fully intend to such business as may be intrnstec
20 him in Nashville. janl9~6ms
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TO POLITICIANs.

NJ HANEALARGEN OF IKo1ss A.
w TIVE UNION AND AMERICANS, bound in Book
form. eontaining the fall reports Of the proceed
ings and speeches for sessions Of 1850 and co.
Apply a. this Office. ianl-
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AN EXTRAORDINARY DOMESTIC
TRADITION.

The following extraordinary domestic ira
dltion is extracted from a new book which is
much talked Of in Europe:
The Duke Of AHA, the brother-in-law Of
Napoleon III, is a short little man, who has
something icy about his manner. Small and
weak, his face displays an alahaSter hue.
which gives him a ghost-like aspect. In
Spais the story is current that the duke was
buried before he was born. When his moth
er was enoeiaie with him she was taken so
desperately IN that all the attempts to re
store remained fruitless. The Duchess died
far from Madrid. at a oh0fcdu which had al
WAYS been her fayorite residence. She was
buried in the family vault; and, and as il is
the custom Of the Spanish nobility, several
valuables among, Others her rings were put
into the coffin. The treasures which had
been left 20 Oblivion with the Duchess
aroused the cupidity Of some rufhans; they
broke into the vault the night following the
funeral, robbed the dead woman, and would
not leave the the coffin till they had plnolSed
- flashing diamond from the finger of the
+ k,rpae. The diamond was ON the little fin
and would not come of. This gave the
snatchers the truly cannihal idea of
the finger The pain aroused the
Atly dead woman; she came 90 her
up in the coffin, and, by her I'M
Aakening, pui the robbers TO flight
zA departed they forgot 20 close
A1he Duchess found sufficient
= her coffin and return to the
\ was at first taken for
was called 70 exercise IL,
e 10 Danish the spectre
A5caH qradullv began 20
Apral existence. The
6 S A,dly parlor which
4 9Th him NdpO-
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THE STAY-LAW.

The opinion extensively prevails even among
members of the Legislature, that the amend
ment which was designed to limit the applca-
ton of the present temporary Stay-Law, to
liabilities contracted prior to the second of April
last, failed adoption. This was the general i'm
preston at the time the two Houses entered
upon their late recess, and has not been pub
licly corrected.
The act as passed December 10th last, was
universal stay, irrespective of dates The
following is the amendment that duly passed
both Houses on the next day:
BE it enacted by the General Assembly
that the second section of the act entitled An
act staying the collection of debts for limited
period, passed December 10th, 1865, be amen
ded and re-enacted 50 as to read as follows
Sec. 2. If any execution shall have been
levied before the passage of this act, the pro-
perty levied on shall be restored to the defen-
dant, but shall remain subject to the lien of
the execution aforesaid; but nothing in this act
co'.~inad shall 10 sofrstrned to Apply to any
case of debt or contract arising subsequent to
the second day of April, eighteen hundred and
sXty-fve"
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THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.

We are glad to learn that this important
work, will be open for business about the first
of March.
If the managers Of the two Canals connect
ing the harbor of Norfolk with North Carroll
ma, are wise, they will put their tolls at such
a figure as will enable Norfolk to command
the entire trade of that important section
We are informed that at this time Newbern,
is filled with products of various kinds await
ing shipment to the North. If they must go
to the North, they should be carried from
Newbern via. Norfolk, to New Nork, as cheap
as by any other route The great desidera-
tum is to get this produce once in our harbor
and then if we have not pluck enough to buy
it, why, let it go North We shall at least be
able to employ many people in handling it,
and thus build up our population
But we have no fears as to any consider
able amount Of these articles passing through
Norfolk without buyers.
Our population is increasing and will con-
tinue to grow, and already many enterprising
men from the North have settled, and intend
to remain in Norfolk. And so soon as mat
tiers, political, quiet down, heavy emmigra-
ton from the North will set in upon all parts
of the South, and the proverbial sagacity Of
the Northern man, will be exemplifed by
thousands of them making our city their
home.
Give us but a few more active, stirring bust
ness men and some considerable increase in
the Banking Capital of the city, and our word
for it the Lines of Steamers now projected
from this port to Europe will go ladened with
those products which now find their way to
New York, and fill her harbor with ships to
transport them across the seas
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General News.

The steamer Wyandotte of the Metropoli-
tan line which left Boston for New York on
Wednesday last, sprang aleak when off Cape
Cod, and the Captain was obliged to anchor
near Garnet light. All efforts to stop the
leak and keep the vessel aaoat having proved
unavailing, she was abandoned on Friday af-
ternoon, and in short time she was driven
ashore and went to pieces. All on board
reached the shore in safety. The steamer was
valued at sixtysix thousand dollars
The town of Niagara at the Falls has been
mulcted in the sum of five thousand dollars
damages for the burning of house of i'll
fame by mob last Fall.
The Nebraska Legislature is talking about
the matter of State organization. There is
also proposition that the Legislature shall
make State Constitution itself, and submit it
to the people.
Last week John O. Harrison, very ex-
tensive produce dealer at North Prairie, Wau-
kesha county, Wisconsin, took his wife to Mil
waukee, and there conveyed to different
friends bis real astate-went to Waukeesha
the same evening and put four or five deeds
on record and then-sloped to parts unknown.
1t is said that he has carried off some thirty
or forty thousand dollars belonging to the
farmers of that neigbborhood.
A. B. Wells, late private secretary to Chief
Detective General Baker, has been arrested in
Chicago on the charge of stealing an overcoat
and its contents.
Forty-one flowing oil wells are now in
operation in Barren county, Kentucky.
The commander of the French naval forces
at the mouth of the Rio Grande has entered
his protest against the late affair at Bagdad,
and the transmission thither of United States
troops after its capture to preserve order. 1t is
said that General Sheridan has ordered troops
from Galveston to the Rio Grande. Advices
via San Francisco from the Western States of
Mexico, give Guaymas dates to the 10Th inst,
which announce the capture by the Republi-
cans of the town of Alar os, in the rich silver
mining region of Sonora, and the defeat of the
Impelaists by General Morales at Matarphe.
Morales, however, it is added, was subsequently
| badly defeated by an Imperial force.
George Francis Train is doing a lively bust
ness in Chicago. He went there to lecture on
Chicago and Omaha, followed it up with an
address on Protection" and is now an
nounced for speech before the Fenians. He
is also expected to spout on Temperance,
appear at McVicker's, preach at Trinity
Church, play champion game of billiards,
and found an Insane Asylum.
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BIG FARMS.

! Our Farms that are for sale must be divi-
ded up into small tracts, or otherwise we drive
off thousands of purchasers.
A farmer at the North reading an adver-
tisement Of farms for sale, containing from
400 to 1000 acres, would be frightened at the
idea of having so much land to take care of
and pay taxes on, even if offered at low
figure
Let our Land Agents look to this point, and
state distinctly in the notices which they send
North, that the tracts can be subdivided.
We noticed paragraph in the Intelligencer
few days ago. which on this subject is quite
appropriate.
| 1t says thatin "the immense State of n York
there are two hundred farms of as many as
five hundred acres in the State of Pennsylva-
MIA but sixty one, and in the new and flourish
ing State ofMinnesota there are but two, whilst
in the State of Virginia and West Virginia
there are more than three thousand farms
containing over five hundred acres, and six
hundred and forty-one, containing over one
| thousand acres" The new system of labor
which has been adopted and the evidence
that is so plain 1T cannot be set a aside, that
small holdings, with free labor, and the vigor,
the intelligence, the industry and the enter
prise which that system brings with it, are
the proper stimulants for progressive develop
ment have convinced the people of Virginia
| that their true interests lay in inviting actual
settlers to come in and establish their fortunes
in the Old Dominion Pursuant to this idea
many large estates have been and are being
subdivided. Lands, fertile in soil, beautiful for
situation, rich in mineral resources lands for
tillage, for manufacturing purposes, for min
ing, lands with water privileges and lands
without, may be obtained there at excellent
bargains. / have heard that some of the Yer
mont herdsmen, who now house their cattle
and winter-feed their flocks during so large
a portion of the year, are looking to Virginia
| lands and advantages with the intention of
transferring their flocks and herds thither
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Secretary SeWard,s Trim.

A dispatch from Washington, dated January
2Sth, says:
The United States steamer De Soto, Captain
Walker, arrived at Washington, about 4
o'clock P. M, yesterday direct from Havana,
and landed Secretary Seward, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick A. Seward and Miss Wharton, Mrs.
Stewards sister, at the navy yard. The party
first visited st. Thomas, where they were re-
ceived by the Governor. Secretary Seward
held levee on the De Sofa, receiving all the
captains of the vessels in port and the princi-
pal officials The De Sofa next stopped at
Santa Cruz, where the party were honored with
special dinner by the Governor. She then
visited San Domingo, where they were re-
ccived by the President of the Dominican Re-
public. They then proceeded to Port-au-
Prince, where President Geffrard paid them
every possible mark of distinction. On arri-
wing at Havana, the Captain General rendered
them the use of his palace outside of the city,
which was courteousy declined on account of
the short time allowed to stop. The Captain
General provided magnificent banquet, after
which the party were serenaded at their hotel
Secretary Seward held levee at the hotel
receiving all the officials and numerous cti-
zeDs, including about five hundred students
and the professors of the Havana University,
also the French officers in port They left
Havana on the 23d instant, and returned
much improved in health, having greatly en-
loved the whole VOYAGE
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COTTON CROP OF THE SOUTH.

A writer in the Baltimore Gazette makes
an estimate of next years Cotton crop, and
we think his figures will prove to be correct.
The amount of old Cotton in the South at
the close of the war, added to what was rails
ed last season, makes quite respectable
show, if regarded az crop, but if the ac-
tual number of bales raised last sea,a,, COULD
be ascertained, it would appear that the great
bulk of abe Cotton now going to market, was
raised before the war ended
The writer alluded to says
put myself to great trouble to investigate
the prospect for cotton crop next year, and
am con WINGED there can be nothing like half
a crop raised /; 100000 bales, l think, is
nearest the mark.
Notwithstanding the accounts you get from
the South, through newspaper correspondents
and the Freedman's Bureau, agriculture
there is in most languishing condition.
The state of feeling between white and
blacks is bad-almost hostile. The planter
does not believe the free negro will work. The
latter will not trust the former to pay him.
Hence the breadth of land in cultivation will
be enormously reduced. Besides, the most
fertile landslide Sea Islands of South Caro-
lima and Georgia, and the lands on the Missis-
sippi Valley-are being abandoned to the ne
gro. Then the actual amount of agricultural
labor is reduced, | believe, over fifty per
cent.
The actual loss by war, disease and emigra-
ton IS great. A large per cent, has aban-
doned the country and congregate around the
towns and villages, seeking other employment
or desiring none at all. Agricultural labor is
not desirable with any laboring class, and the
negro is no exception. No man works in the
field for wages, from years end to years end,
if he can earn subsistence elsewhere. | be-
heve that to be generally true, and more APP
plicable to the recently freed negro than any
other class. Of this class, then, which | as
sumo to be not over fifty per cent, of the
available labor before the War, when the crop
was 100000 bales, which will be supported
by agricultural labor, which will live on plan
tations and live on wages, full fifty per cent
will not work.
Women and children were as valuable in
the cotton culture as men. They picked cot
ton, and were useful generally. The former will
now stay at home and mind their houses, and
the latter will go to school.
If these views are correct, and can see no
error in them, the cotton crop cannot exceed
thirty-three per cent. of The former product,
that is, one million five hundred thousand bales,
which makes allowance for the additional value
of free labor over slave.
These results will not appear until after
April LIST. By that time the crop will be in,
and information will reach Europe as to the
probable yield. Then prices must go up.
Nothing in the world can prevent it, and they
must rule in the neighborhood of 24d in Liv-
erpool. This is about the lowest margin of
prices there, in cotton famines.
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General Assembly of Virginia.
RICHMOND, Jan. 90.
SENATE

RICHMOND, Jan. 90.
SENATE.
CONFIRMING Acts OF COURTS.
House bill to confirm the acts of courts held
at proper places in certain cases. and House
bill to amend and re-enact section IL, chapter
1872 of the Code, was read and referred
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Joint resolution, sent up from the House.
appointing Tuesday, the Both instant, the day
upon which to proceed jointly with the SEN
ate to elect a superintendent and general agent
and store keeper of the Penitentiary and I'd
Auditor, was then taken up.
Mr. Keen moved to amend by making
Thursday next, the LIST February, the day Of
election, which was agreed to, and the joint
resolution, as amended, was then passed.
= HEIRS OF WILKINS WATSON.
House Amendments Co Senate bill for the re-
llsf of the heirs of Wilkins Watson vas adop-
ted.
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA.
The house bill to incorporate this company
was passed.
BILLS PASSED
House bill incorporating the town of Port
Republic, in the county of Rockingham, and
House bill authorizing the county court of
Norfolk county borrow money and for
other purposes.
VIRGINIA IMMIGRATION SOCIETY.
House bill to incorporate this company was
taken up,
Mr.. Robinson moved to amend by striking
out zone hundred thousand acres" and insert
ing twenty-five thousand acres"
Mr. Gray said that it was expected that
ten thousand emigrants a month might be
brought in, and that the quantity of land ask
ed for in che bill would not provide for even
half that number.
Mr.. Robinson replied, and said that if the
estimates of the Senator from Rockingham
were fulfilled in five years Virginia would be
the greatest State of the Union. He was an
emigration man, but was not so sanguine in
his expectations as the previous speaker ap-
peared to be-
Mr. McRae supported the original provision
of the bill, but, upon division, the amendment
was adopted.
Some further amendments were also agreed
to, and upon motion, the bill was laid upon
the table.
The Senate then adjourned.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at the usual hour.


FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
The Committee on Finance reported adj
verse to legislating on the petition asking an
appropriation for the support of Hugh Nelson
Page, late captain in the U. S. navy, and la
ter of the Virginia navy. Agreed to.
Also, that they do not deem it expedient,
at this time, to legslate on the subject of linn
iting the amount of taxation that may be
levied in any city of this State upon real es-
tate within its jurisdiction, SC. Agreed to-
Also, that it is inexpedient to legislate at
this time, upon the subject contained in the
resolution relative to the " mode of collecting
taxes" Agreed to.
COMMITTEE ON BANKS.
This committee reported back the bill re-
referred to them, requiring the banks of this
State to go into liquidation, with the recon-
mendation that it do not pass. Agreed to.
Assessment of taxes on licenses was taken
up at o'clock, and considered until o'clock,
when,
On motion of Mr.. Jones, of King and Queen,
the House adjourned.
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GENERAL GRANT AND THE RADICALS
A correspondent of Northern paper says
General Grant has lost cast with the radicals
since his report on the state of affairs of the
South. Of course he has, but has gained
much in favor with honest and right-thinking
people of the whole country. The prejudices
of many of the radicals are stronger than
their love of justice, and they seem to legis
late to crafty their prejudices rather than tC
do what is right.
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LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH
FOR THE DAY BOOK.
important From Mexico.

Ne,o York, Jan. SO.-The official cores
pondencc between Genls. Weitzel and Mea
in relation to the Bagdad affair, had been
published
Genl. Weitzel states that he sent three
hundred men to Bagdad at the request of
Genl. Escobedo, purely as an act Of humanity,
and not to perform military service for either
party
Mejia replies briefly, stating that he has noti-
fed his government of all occurrences that took
place at Bagdad.
The French Naval commander before his
departure to Vera Cruz to report the matter
officially, protested in a|sbort note against the
invasion of Mexico by American soldiers.
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Discovery ON BOARD THE SUSPECTED STEAM
Err METEoR.-lt is reported that Willie the
government officers were sounding out the coal
n the hold of I'll steamer Meteor, with lengthy
rods, one day tins week, they came upon a
piece Of solid meta-round and several feet
long. "Ah ha !" said they, "we've got you
nowr' A heavy gang was put on, the coal
cleared away, tackle rugged, and the huge
piece of shaft, put on board for use in case
the regular one gave out. The Boston agent
was on board. twas his turn to laugh. at
will make very good gun" said he, eff you
take it ashore and bore hole in it !"
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BsS@ The pistologram" is the latest for
eisn novelty in photography The picture is
taken by the magnesium light in about three
seconds. 1t is then enclosed between two
plates of glass, which are then subjected to
such heat that they become one piece and
the likeness is thus Theoretically sealed. In
the words of the inventor, it is to phono-
graphy what the revolver is to gunnery, and
bears the same relation to a 12-inch plate
camera as pocket pistol does to a l2-inch
mortar.
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CHARLES w. WILSON,
~ BOOKSELLER AND STA TONER

Is Agent for the following English Magazines,
which he invites the public to call and examine.
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Edited by Thomas Guthrie, D. D.
THE ARGORY,"
A Magazine for the Preside and the journey, in
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by Charles Reade; author of Never
Too Late to Mend, &c.
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MILITARY CoUNCIL-Lieut Gen Grant has
called the leading Generals of the army toWash-
ington for the purpose of holding council. In
of affairs in their several departments, it is
said the Lieutenant General is DESTROYS of con-
sulting them in reference to the different fea-
greSS
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New York Markets.

New York, Jan. 3O.-Cotton advanced 1c.
1900 bales at 49@5O; Wheat quiet; Corn adj
vanced 1c Pork and Lard heavy Whiskey
dull Coffee and Sugar firm, sold at 409.
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The ECLEcTIC MAGAzINE.-We are indelt-
ed to w. H. Bidwell, No. 5 Beekman Street
New York, for the February numter of this
excellent Journal. This number is filled with
choice articles, taken from the best sources of
Foreign Literature, and is really worthy the
attention of the reading public.
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GENERAL GRANT.

The National Intelligencer of the Doth,
says: 1t is currently reported among military
men high in rank, that Lieutenant General
Grant will visit Europe during the present
season, and will remain there several months.
The incessant toll, anxiety, and responsibility
that have rested upon this distinguished soldier
for the past five years, certainly entitle him to
a protracted leave of absence for purposes of
recreation and restoration amid new scenery
under European skies. True soldiers in foreign
lands will see in Lieutenant General Grant one
WHO'S endeared to the American people, not less
for qualities of the head than of tae heart
that, IN word, while a terror to an armed
foe, he utterly scorns and detests trampling
on PROSTATE and conquered people.