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Probst Makes a full Concession.
HE KILLED THE EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE
t. . DEARIEG FAMILY.
PHILADELHIA, May, z. 1865

Anthon Probst has confessed. Yester.
day afternoon, in the presence Of his spir.
itual adviser, the pastor Of st. Alphonsus
Catholic Church, Mr.. Perkins, the SUPER
intendent of the prison, Anton Probst made
free, voluntary and open confession
such a confession as stamps him to be the
most bloodthirsty wretch known in the an
mails of history. He killed all the men,
bers of the Dearing family.
Probst, after the lapse Of few minutes,
proceeded to make the following statement
by way Of o
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

New YORK, March % P. M.-Flour-Less active
and prices without decided change. with sales Mt
S7.l5a7 s. for extraState SOFAS 60for common e
good shipping round-hoop Ohio, and So 65al1 0C
for trade brands, market closing quiet
Whisky-Steady at 81 26l4 for State, and 81 q
for Western-l00 barrels State in bond, at 81 "a.
Corn7finneri but not very active. at 69a73e for
unsound. and 4l4a77c for sound mixed Western,
both in store and delivered small lots choice do al
7Sc.
Groceries-CoHee dull. Sugar steady; Cuba
Museavado lO19all94c. Molasses dull; Porto Rico
Provisions-Pork firm and in good demand at
S26a3 ., for new mess, closing at S26 p regular
way, S24 50a25 fer old do and 81 25a22 for prime;
also 1880 bbls new mess for April, May and June
sellers option, at S26a26 so.
Cheese-Dull at 16a22c.
Money-Easy at per cent. Sterling exchange
duh and nominal at lOlal075s. Gold is shade
opening at 1881 and closing at 1271Z
Government stocks firm.
There is increased activity in the dry goods
trade and Jobbers are doing large business with
the interior. Buyers from the South continue TO
purchase TO a fair extent while Western mer-
chants are now buying more freely than at any
time since the season opened, Among domestic
fabrics we may notice that Bleached Goods als
firm and Brown CottOns generally steady, Stand
ard Shcetings being.quoted at 24a25c. Prints have
fallen of about lc per yard, but steady ut the de-
cline. Desirable styles of French dress goods
bring fair and remunerative prices, but common
goods of English and Continental manufacture
still sell at sacrifices.
Wooden IS extremely dull, and the decline late
ly has been quite heavy.
Domestic goods active. The trade doing in
carpets and sacks is still very light Manufac-
lures are sold up and working on orders. There
Is no change to notice in prices.
There Is fair business doing in boots and
shoes, and prices have not undergone any very
important change.
American hardware is not likely to experience
any marked decline for the present, owing to the
strong combinations of many of the manufactu-
rcrs. Raw materials now on hand were general
ly bought at high prices and this is great incen-
tive for them to keep up quotations.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
lHE DISPATCHES OF THE ASSOCIATED PRES
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March s0.-The reward for the
capture of Booth. Harold and Atzerot, amount
ing to $4,000, viii i.e paid to-day.
A delegation is in Washingtea from Richmond
to induce the President to forbid negroes eelebra
ting the Sd Of April. the anniversary of the sur
render of Lees army.
lWAsHINGToN. March 30.-0n inquiry to-day at
the Treasury Department. it was ascertained that
there was no authority for recently published
statement that the Secretary would pay May in
terest due ON EOS bonds early in April. There
has been no such determination on the subject.
Yesterday evening there was another explosion
on the Washington Arsenal-a shell burst while
two Of the laborers were engaged in unloading it.
one Of them viii probably lose several IF his fin
gers by amputation. the other sustained only a
slight abrasion OF the forehead by a fragment of
the she'll
Since the explosion at the same place, several
months ago. by which ten persons were killed.
this work has been carried on in sheds widely Sc
painted. so an explosion in one cannot commune
cate to the other ON the grounds. Very much Of
this kind of war material has been recently
brought to arsenals.
Thaddeus Scott. country merchant. choked to
death this evening at Taylor's saloen. while eat
ing beef-steak. He was from Napierville, H..
siia came to buy goods. 1t Is understood he ar
rived to-day
The q. S. ganboats Deato and Don, which re-
Gently left this port for the West Indies, have re-
turned to New York. 1t is supposed they will
form part of a squadron destined for the eastern
coast. The alleged reason for this change is that
the flying squadron for the protection of our fish
ing interests is required for immediate service.
while we have six vessels cruising among the
West Indies already. The reinforcement for that
squadron can be delayed for time.
The bone boiling nuisances Of Brooklyn are to
be removed by the Sanitary Commission.
The Post states that the American schooner
Alma was attacked and captured in the China sea
by three piratical junks..
The Captain, Mate and part Of the crew saved
themselves by taking to the boats, after CALAMITY
defending the vessel as long as possible.
A witness in the steamer Meteor case, to-day,
testified that there were five boxes of Parrot shot
on board, and that the Captain stated that some
Parrot guns had been sent to the Pierpont
Stones case was adjourned until Monday.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31


FEDERAL CoURT.-The next regular sit
ting Of this Court will be on the third Mon
day in May next. We are informed that
the docket was crowded at its last sitting,
and that but few cases were dispensed with.
Judging from the almost daily arraignments
and committals TO Jail, the ensuing term
promises to be one Of much interest to the
city and surrounding country. Hopes are
entertained that such severe measures viii
be adopted by the Court, that, in melting
cut 10 offenders CT the law the rewards Of
their transgressions, they shall check the
rapid growth Of crime. The leniency of
municipal laws are such as 20 give encour-
agement 10 crime. The officers who pre-
side over these municipal courts are not re-
sponsible for this leniency. The error arises
with the law-making power. II is there we
find the "Pandora's box" Of the multiplied
crimes that darken the criminal record Of
our city In this we need reformation and
judicial Legislation as the only means by
which 10 attain such a contamination. We
hope that our municipal laws viii undergo
a thorough revision during the next sitting
Of the Legislature, and that such penalties
will be attached 10 crimes as shall command
respect for law.
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stephens. the FenInn.

NEW YORK, March 30.-A morning paper says,
James Stephens, Head Center of the Fenian
Brotherhood. has certainly escaped from Ireland
1t was disputed at first, but is now conceded.
To-day being Good Friday all the courts. ex-
ceptng the United STATES Circuit Court. where
the Meteor case is continued, will be closed. The
usual preparations have been made in the Cath
ole and Episcopal churches for the commemora-
tion of the day.
The gold room and stock board will be closed
to-day.
New YORK. March 3O.-The meeting aboard the
ship Consolidation, bound to Liverpool in harbor
yesterday was suppressed by an armed force
from the Revenue Cutter. The vessel remained
under the guns of the Cutter all night and sailed
this morning.
Yates. was sentenced to twenty years in State
prison for numbering Policeman Curran of Brook
Ign.
The fire at Duncan Shennous 4 Co., originated
il the heating apparatus. The building is fire
proof and unchanged. No reliable books or pa
pers burned.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

BEFORE esquire MEAcHAM.-A man by
the name Of James Decosey, an Irishman,
living on Front street was arraigned before
Esquire Meacham yesterday, charged with
shooting his wife, and in default of bail, Of
the sum Of $4,000, was sent TO Jail. From
the fact the act was committed on Tuesday
evening last and was kept profound secret,
even from his next door neighbors, until the
wound, which had not been dressed until
yesterday evening, assumed such a malig-
nant type as force him 10 call in physician,
it is evident that the most villainous motives
prompted the committal Of the deed. He
claims to have done il accidentally but took
care TO let no one know of the serious acct
dent until the great suferings of his wife
forced her 10 send for physician. Hence
those living near them were satisfied as to
his murderous intentions and had him ar
rested. DIR. Conwell, who was the physician
called in, thinks that there is hope for her
recovery, If she is properly cared for.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

CoUKTERFEITERs BEFORE u. S. COMBns-
sIoNERs YEsTERDAY.--We made mention
in our last issue that the counterfeiters who
were arrested through the vigilance Of our
detective police, had been taken charge Of
by the United States Marshal Yesterday
they were brought before the U. S. Commits
sioners and the case of Felix Fabra was
called. II. II. Harrison, District Attorney,
appeared for the prosecution; John A. Will
liams and Will q. Brien for the defense.
Evidence produced testified that Fabra, when
arrested had on his person two dollars in
counterfeit currency and some two hundred
dollars in good bills 1t was further proven
that il was by mere accident that he was in
possession Of the bogus currency, as he was
not able to detect the imposition. The cause
Of his arrest was the finding of counterfeit
money in the house which he occupied.
Commissioner r. McP Smith decided that
Fabra was innocent, there being no proof TO
justify his imprisonment, and accordingly
discharged him. The other two, who were
committed TO Jail with him, will be put on
trial to-day at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
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RIVER NEWS.

The Cumberland is falling slowly with seven
feet scant on the Shoals.
ARRIvAL-PhoSfon. Evansville.
EPARTURE--Ar0osd, Wabash river
The fine steamer Rernud0, Capt. J. L. Bate
man, was unavoidably detained yesterday, not
having completed her load. and will positively
leave for Louisville this morning, at 10 o'clock.
Capt. B. authorizes us to say. that all who intend
to travel or ship with him must be aboard Mt 10
O'Clock, precisely.
Vrhe bully Tyrone, Capt. Tom. Harmon, will de-
Bart for Cairo this day Mt 10 o'clock This is
spoken Of as a very pleasant boat to travel on ;
she has neat cabin. good eating. and above
all, of the cleverest set of officers to be found
on any floating craft. Here's to you, Wash.
Weaver.
The steamers HdUaaa, from Cincinnati. and the
Anna Waite viii be in port to-day.
The steamer Neies Boy, heretofore an up-river
packet, was sold yesterday at private sale by her
owner, Capt. Lowell. to the Evansville and Hen
derson Packet Company, for the sum of $s,5OO.
We clip the following from the Louisville Demo-
erut Of yesterday:
The river was falling fast yesterday with eleve en-
feet in the canal nine feet in the chute and three
feet over the rocks. Business was spirited on the
levee. We had a snow shower in the forenoon.
In the afternoon 1t was cool and cloudy.
No MORE Boar RAcING-The most prominent
packet companies upon the Mississippi river are
issuing stringent orders against racing. Any Cap
ment upon any passenger boat upon the Western
waters.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

OUR STREET CARs.-An immense throng
and Church streets yesterday evening to
witress the trial trips Of the street cars.
The test was a complete success, and elici-
ted no little enthusiasm. Notwithstanding
the roughness Of the railing and the weight
Of the car, the pair Of horses attached made
fine speed without any seeming fatigue.
The car is one of magnificent workmanship,
and is quite compliment to the fine taste
exhibited by the company in its selection.
The interest manifested in this scheme
Of street railroads, speaks much for the en-
terprise of our citizens, and will contribute
much TO the character Of their city abroad.
Aud We feel confident that in short time
other streets will be likewise favored with
this commodious medium of travelling.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31
THAT THIS BITTERS is NOT
ALCOHOLIC.
CONTAINS, NO RUM OR WHISKY, AND
CANNOT MAKE DRUNKARDS.

CANNOT MAKE DRUNKARDS.
READ WHO SAYS so.
From the Rev. Levi G. Beck, Pastor of the Bap-
fist Church, Pemberton, N. j., formerly of the
North Baptist Church, Philadelphia, at present
Pastor of III Baptist Church, Chester. Pa,
/ have known Hoohand's German Bitters favor
ably for a number of years. have used them in
my own family and have been so pleased with
their effects, that ] was induced to recommend
them to many others, and know that they have
operated in a strikingly beneficial manner take
great pleasure in thus publicly proelaiming this
fact and calling the attention of those afflicted
with the diseases for which they are recommended,
to these Bitters, knowing from experience thatmy
recommendation will be sustained. l do this more
cheerfully as Hoohand's Btters is intended to ben
eft the afflicted, and is not q rum drink"
Yours, truly, LEVI G. BECK.
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MONETARY AND coMMERCIAL.
oFEIcE OF THE UMos AND AMERICAN. !

CAIDhDAfs AhaIth oks1ooo.
MoSgrAR1.-We have no report Of the opening
rate Of gold yesterday. 1t closed. however. at
lZ7s<. which is a shade higher than the closing
rate Of Thursday.
There is no change in uncurrcnt money.
Bank Of Tennessee Is taken at 80 cents, with
bat little doing
Union Bank is weak at 20, while Planters is
firm at s.
Southern money continues dull with no de-
mand. except for a few fayorite banks.
COTroN.-The market opened yesterday about
rs the day previous. and few sales we're effected
at Boo, but owing to unfayorable New York ad
vices in the evening. quoting middling nominal
at at 40c, it became more depressed and buyers
virtually withdrew.
GROCERIES are without change in price. though
more active. The business at the Merchants
Exchange on yesterday was more active than the
day previous. We are gTatiGed to note this in
creasing interest, it argues well for the future
prosperity Of our trade. the following are the
sales of the evening.
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From EurnnP.

New YORK, March 3O.-The London Post de-
elares that England has almost come to tie conclu
sion that there ought to be restrictions on deep
sea fishing and warns the provincials that in case
they seek to inforce too stringently their supposed
rights against American fishermen, England is
not likely to make great sacrifices to support
1900 miles away. a right that has been virtually
abandoned at home.
In the House of Lords. in the course of debate
on the condition of ireland, Earl Russell said the
Fenian movement arose out of the American war;
just as previous rising had been brought about
by the revolution. He added that robBing seems
to be the main object Of the brotherhood.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

TIE WAY TO SELECT FLoUR.-An ex-
change says: In selecting lopr, first look to
the color. If it is white, with yellowish
straw coored tint, buy il. If it is white,
with blush cast, or with white specks in
il, refuse il. Second, examine It's adhesive
ncss-wet and knead little of it between
your fingers il il works soft end sticky it is
poor Third, throw little lump of dried
flour against a smoothe surface, if it falls
like powder, Il is bad. Fourth, squeeze
some Of the -four tightly in your hand il it
retains the shape given by the pressure,
that, too, is a good sign. Ii is safe to buy
-four that will stand all these tests. These
modes are given by old flour dealers, and
they pertain 10 a matter that concerns every
body--the staff of life.
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= IWWANW IT. Las
NASHVILLE, March 20. 1866.
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The FIRST OF THE SEAsoN.-Our friend
J. A. j, Rose, south side Of the Square, no
ti6es the public through our columns this
morning, that he is in receipt Of his spring
and summer stock Of READY-MADE CLOTH
ING. We saw yesterday on his counters
some superb suits ct clothing, of the latest
fashions Give Jack a call and we guaran-
tee You will come away a much better man
I'm looks) than when you went in--provided
you deposit captain Greenback as secu-
rity. If yod do not see Jack, ask for Mr.
Stephens, the polite salesman.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

DEATu or NJ. c. BRucE, EsQ.-Mr. Ly-
ons, Of this vicinity, father-in-law Of NJ. C.
Bruce, Esq, received a Geographic dispatch
yesterday morning TO the effect that Mr.. b,
jumped out Of fourth story window and
killed himself, ON Wednesday morning last,
Al Nicksburg Miss. Mr.. Bruce, for a num-
Der Of years previous 70 the war, had an
auction store on Cedur street, in this city.
We venture TO say there was not a man in
Middle Tennessee who did not know "Bruce
the auctioneer."
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

LOUISIANA .....-Ni
New Qrlesns. 50
Canal Bank........-...s.--..s
Citizens BSnk-...,...-.9o
Crescent CITY Banl .-.4o
Louisiana State Bank 40
Mechanics and Traders
hank~.~.......-.. e. ISL
Merchants Bank ....--S0
Southern 3 nk--,-..par
Union Bank. ....--'5l
New Orleans Scrif......s0
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Cincinnati Market.
[By telegraph

CINCINNATI, March 3O.-FLouR-Unchanged.
WHEAT-Quiet at 81 so for No. / spring, and
81 70 for winter.
CoRN-Less active at Sass for mixed in eleva-
tor, and 633ia64c in sacks.
0ATs-Dull and &c lower. NJ. 2, CSC, and No.
42943e.
WHIsKY-Dull at 50 q.
PRovIsIoNs-Quiet Mess pork $25a25 25 best
held higher at close. although it was offered at
the former price. Bulk meats dull at TO- 10 and
1i1lc. Bacon dull at 1212al24c forishoulders, and
153z@l6c for clear sides. Lard 1S14c
CLOVER SEED-In demand at SIS Is.
GoLD-1261E9127.
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From Rev. J. Newton Brown, D. 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
ficient 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 H0Of-
lands German Bitters, prepared by DR.. c. M.
Sackson, of this city, because l 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 frbm great and long continued debility.
The use of three bottles of these Bitters at the
beginning of the present year. was followed by
evident relief and restOratian to degree of bod
lily and mental vigor which | had not felt for six
months before and had almost despaired of re-
gaining. therefore thank God any my friend for
directing me to the use of them.
j. NEWTON BROWN, Philadelphia.
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SALE DE REAL ESTATE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED IN TRUST
ID executed 10 me by C. Z. ii. Martin. | will sell
to the highest bidder At the courthouse door in
the city of Nashville, Tennessee. on the Goth
DAY OF APRIL, A. D.. 1896. for 0ne-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 %
miles from the city of Nashville. on the Louis
willie and Nashville railroad, containing "a acres
and lGt poles: House and Lot on HardIng's Hill.
1852 feet by 100 House and Lot on Gay street 20l2
feet front ru1niny back 621S feet; Lot on Ash
street, Hoods Addition, so feet by ITO; Three
Houses and Lots on Martin street., between McLe-
more street aud Tresselwork. l231{ feet by no.
House and Lot. . feet by l35 on Martin street,
Ice House and Lot on Front street, l0s1z. running
back to the river; House and Lot on Cherry street.
No. ID 50 feet 'front.' by la0 back to % fl. alley
Twelve Lots in Sigler's Addition. 80 feet by 10
each One Lot in Edgeheld, 371@ feet front, rum
ming back 10 to % sliey. on Woodland street.
Parties wishing to purchase the above property
at private sale. can apply to the undersigned. At
his ofj>P No CFCith Cherry street. or to G. +.
II. Mat l.. Fuouc Square, No. Is. o. Ewing Co.'S
Hardware Store
NhsLVne. Tenn. March q. 1S56.-td
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AteAAtNAr sssaTss.. ssss-ssfss a.
Northwestern Bank--.50
Southwestern Bank.~.@
Traders' Bank.-,...-.....@
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The U. $. and Brazil Mail $. $. Compan,

The u. =. and Brazil Mail :. =. Company.
WASHINGTON. March 30.-The United States
and Brazil Mail Steamship Company have me-
mortal before the House Committee on Postofices
and Post roads, asking for an extension of the
route from Rio Janeiro to Monteyideo and Buenos
Ayres. -
The new line of mail steamships between New
York and the ports Of Laguira, Puerto and Ca
bello, in Venezuela touching at St. Johns, win
make their first trip from New York on the 5th Of
April The company have subsidy from the
Venezuelan Government for carrying its mails,
and have now made application to the PostoficO
Department for similar servive.
The letting of contracts for the postal service in
the Western States will. it is supposed. show
large reduction Of rates. Orders have been
received at the navy yard to fix up the steamships
Sagho and Marblehead, as apprentice school
ships by the LIST of May, one to go 20 Norfolk and
the other to Annapolis.
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THE CITY.

Job Printing.-Having thoroughly refitted
our extensive Book and Job Printing Office, we
are prepared 10 execute any work in this line Of
our business that may be offered. Particular at
tcntion viii be paid 70 Mercantile. Railroad and
Steamboat Printing We respectfully solicit q
share Of public patronage Satisfaction guaran-
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

MAYORS OFFICE, NASHVILLE, March 26. 1885,
Owing TO the great dissatisfaction existing in the
payment Of certain corporation taxes, levied for
the past three four ears. and in cases the
ability Of the corporal on to collect such taxes,
having been questioned. the opinion Herewith has
been ELECTED and obtained from three able attor-
neys, with view 10 tue satisfaction Of all who
may be interested.
Very RESPECTFULLY,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-31

1t is the desire fthe members Of the Eoard that
all who may wish to make purchases Of them be
in attendance promptly at ] O'Clock, as they are
not in session for but short time and after their
doors are closed all sales cease.
OF the Louisville market, the Courier says:
The tone Of the market was more buoyant to-
day, though unsettled by the continual huctua-
lions Of currency. Breadstuffs are somewhat de-
pressed, though not lower, with demand confined
almost exclusively TO the local trade for bakers
and retailers. Cotton has assumed an upward
tendency, with sales at slightly improved rates.
Grain is rather dull, though oats are held at
higher rates in unison with the advance North
p DIVISIONS steadily maintained, some holders
anticipating an advance.