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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
4tnion and american.
AGREAT WESTERN IDEA.

From the y. Y. Times.
novel and gigantic idea is generating
itself in tha Western head-whether practi-
cable or not, remains 10 be seen. 1t is 10
attempt to render the vast Trans Missouri
Plains tit for the settlement and residence
of man by planting their surface with trees.
In what may now be called the Middle
States of the Union, Illinois, Iowa, &c, nine
tenths Of the soil is treeless; while the travel
or who Journeys one hundred and fifty miles
west of the Missouri River enters upon the
region marked on the Oldest maps as the
Great American Desert" now called the
Pdias-a region with passable soil, growing
an abundance of grass, and supporting count
less herds of buffalo and elk, but ABSOLUTELY
frcciess. The Plains extend from the British
Possessions on the north Of Texas, a distance
Of fifteen hundred miles; they are about
four hundred miles wide at the southern
limit, widening 10 the nOrtward 10 perhaps
double this distance. These vast regions
are valueless 10 man without trees. With
trees they may be made habitable, their
climate modified, their neurological condi-
tions altered, their destructive winds and
storms abated, and new and brighter crea-
ton may be made 10 take the place Of the
old and thus would be furnished homes Tor
millions Of settlers from abroad, or from
among the unsuccessful tOilers Of our over
crowded cities. The question as to what
trees TO grow, and how precisely TO set about
the work Of growing them, must yet be de-
termined by extensive experiments; but the
main thing itself has been pronounced with
in the limits of the feasible by the most
intelligent authorities upon such subjects in
this country.
The success Of this scheme, or even the
proving of its feasibility, would incredibly
increase the value of the public domain or
the landed poperty of the Government; and
besides its benefit 10 an unnumbered popu-
lation, would produce revenues beyond COM
putation for generations to come. We should
like if some Of the Western men who have
conceived the idea would devise plan
whereby the matter can be tested on con-
siderable scale.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
THE ARABIAN HORSE.
Paris letter writer says:

4 Paris letter writer says:
prince Hahn, of Egypt, recently bet 50,
600 with Mr. Ross an English banker, at
Alexandria, who staked $500, that in ga
zelle hunt with grayhounds and falcons, and
which would last several days, an Arabian
horse would prove to possess more bottom
than an English thorough bred horse. The
wager has been settled. The English mare
fell foundered the second day out and died
on the spot. The Arabian continued the
chase for three days longer without giving
signs OF distress. A second bet of $1,000 10
$500 was made that an Arabian horse could
run the ninety miles Of desert between
Cairo and Suez, without stopping TO rest
which no English thorough bred could ac-
complish. The horses started at IL: 80
4. NJ. The Arabian reached destination at
3:s j. NJ. The English horse fell foundered
and died on the spot, at a mile and three
quarters from the destination. Il is prob
able The. Arabian had been under training
for long period Of time, and the English
horse was not sufficiently trained, neverthe-
less these events show the extraordinary
bottom Of the Arabian breed, 10 much neg
lecied at present by cur horse breeders.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
PAPER WAREHOUSE,
InsoIyenf Notice.

WE. g. L. NELSON AND q. W. BROWN.
w Administrators Of the Estate Of JnO. ID.
Woodward. deceased. having suggested 70 the
Clerk Of the C0uty Court Of said county, the IN
solvency Of the Estate Of the said Jn0. d. Wood
ward. deceased, do therefore. notify ali persons
having claims against the Estate Of the said de-
ceased TO file the with the Clerk Of the CSuR-
~ Court Of said county. on before the first day
Of September next. duly authenticated rs prs
scribed ~ law, for pro rofa distribution, thcy
will be forever barred.
g. L, NELSON. I Aa,,ir;.,r.,o-.
q. w. BROWN u A''''-
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
louisville directory.

CANNON d BYERS. Wholesale Dealers in
y Bonnets, Ribbons. and Millinery Goods. l9l
Main street, between 5th and 9th, North side.
CHAMBERS. HENRY d CO.. Wholesale
- Druggists Main street, between 9Th and It'll,
nearly opposite Louisville Hotel.
nUVALL, KEECHUM a. CO., Wholesale
IL and Retail Dealers in Carpets. Floor Oil
Cloths Rugs, Mats, Window Trimmings, &G., 81
4th, between Market and Main streets.
ELLIOTT. a. CO., Wholesale Grocers and
IL Commission Merchants, and Cotton and Pro-
duce Storage. No. 81 Main street, between 18th
and Sth
GARDNER a. CO.. Wholesale tirocers 525
" Main street r. A. Shapard with this house.
HOGAN d. DUTEII.. Wholesale and Retail
i i Manufacturers of Wigs, Braids. Curls, and
other kind of hair work. &c, s. 9Th, between Main
and Mark ct streets.
/ OUISVILLE HOTEL, NJ. Kean 4 Co.,
/ i Pr0prietors, Main Strain, nearly centrally
located for steamboats, and all trains.
DITkIN. WIZARD a. Co. Wholesale Dealers
i in Seeds Agricultural Implements, Machn-
cry, &c, SO Main street. Louisville.
ID OGERS, A. q. a. son. House Furnishing
IL Emporium, Refrigerators, Filters, &c, Il East
Side 4th street near Main.
ID CRIMSON. j. VI. d co., Wholesale Deal
II ers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, No
TONS etc, No. lS5 West Main street, between 5th
and 9th.
CLEVIN. n. a. IL. ID. AZ CAIN, Importers
- and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domes-
tic Dry Goods No. 2l7 told No. 900 Main street,
nearly opposite Louisville Hotel.
TINRIPP. LOUIS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer
l in Piano Fortes, Organs. Melodeons. Music,
&c., Nos. % and 81 Jefferson st.
WILSON. PETER Il CO.. Wholesale Drug
w giss and Importers of Foreign Drugs and
Chemicals, Paints. Oils Window Glass, and Glass
ware &c., and PrOprietorS of Louisville Chemical
Works and sell the great SapOnifer. Corner of
Main and 5th streets.
ISTILDER, ED. Al co, Wholesale Druggists
w and Dealers in Tobaccos Cigars. Dycstufis,
Periumery and Glassware; North Side of Main
street. nearly opposite Louisville Hotel.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
KIRBY MACHINE"
REAPER AND MOWER.

Also, the KIRBY CLIPPER MOWER, the lielg
est, cheapest. strongest and best Single Mower in
the world-good on either rough OF smooth ground.
Purchasers are requested 20 call and examine
these Machines and see testimonials. All war
rAnted TO perform represented. Agent also for
Cider Mills Saw Mills and the reiterated Hand
Loom McROBERTS X Balm.
r,a,sa--om
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

IL YOU wish 10 appear agreeable in so
ciety," says Talleyrand, "you must consent
10 be taught many things which you know
already"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

A NEGRO was hung at owensboro', KY
on Monday last for attempting to outrage
the person Of respectable young lady of
that county.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

Gov. Murphy, Of Arkansas, IN recent
letter 10 the Secretary Of the American
Union Commission, thus sketches the desti-
tuition which prevails in that State:
The desolations Of war in oir sts.e are
beyond description. Suffering and poverty
are, perhaps, mere general ia this than the
other rebel States, from the fact that during
the entire war an internal and bloody strife
existed between the Union element md
their rebel neighbors resulting in the
exile OF nearly all the loyal families
who could escape, stripped Of all their
property, and thrown helpless on the
charity Of the benevolent. A great
many Of these families have returned. others
are striving 70 get back 10 their old and
once hsppy homes, ignorant or regardless OF
the destruction that will meet them there.
Besides the utter deaolation that marked
the track Of war and battle, guerrilla bands
and scouting parties have pillaged almost
every neigkborhood North Of the Arkansas
river; also, in the counties South Of the
eclying near the Indian boundary. Ii
would be safe 20 saw that tive, thirds OF The
counties in the State are in destitute circum-
stances, and many viii suffer for food and
clothing this winter and spring. unless re-
lieved by the noble kindness Of the people OF
the Northern States. BY next harvest, with
the blessing OF God, / trust oar people will
be able 70 spare the first fruits Tor thanks
offering, and bless the hands reached out 10
help them.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

FAMILY PAPER,
with solid and instructive matter for the advan-
tage of the rising generation, and for the enter
tainment and comfort of those more advanced in
life. The proprietors Of the USroS AND AMERI-
CAN" have lived and been engaged in the
newspaper business long enough to obtain knowl-
edge of the true wants of great, honest and vir.
tuous people. .who though unfortunate. are striving
to transmit to their descendants. in culture and
nurture. the highest and most noble qualities.
industry. selfreliance, and dignity of character.
Patty sppreciating the power and benefeence OF
woman. they will endeavor to make this paper
acceptable companion to the mothers and daugh-
ters of the country. wherefrom they may derive
both profit and pleasure. fG
public their business. we may say that our circuIa
ton by mail. reaching every Post Office which has
been re-opened in the State. besides an extensive
circulation in adjoining States. gives our advertis
ing columns superior advantages.
The advance in the priceset every article which
enters into the production Of newspapers is such
that the terms upon which they are furnished
must necessarily correspond. In common with
our city contemporaries. we have adopted the
following AZ the
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14
Gen. Lees Opinion OF Cen. Early.
The Lynchburg VirgiHias publishes the

HEADouARrEI.s c. S. ARxIEs.
March 30th, 1855. !
Lieutenant General J. A. Early, Franklin C. H..
Virginia: r-rrFrFFr rfaFfg
DEAR SIR: My Telegram win have in
formed you that deem change of COM
manders in your department necessary, but
it il due to your jealous and patriotic SER
vices that | should explain the reasons that
prompted my action. The situation of af-
fairs is such that we can neglect no means
calculated 10 develop the resources we pos
sess to the greatest extent, and make them
az efficient as possible. To this end, it is
essential that we should have the cheerful
and hearty support Of the people and the
full confidence Of the soldiers, without which
our efforts would be embarrassed, and our
means of resistance weakened. / have re-
luctantly arrived at the conclusion that you
cannot command the united and willing CO.
operation which Is so ssental TO success.
Your reyerses in the Valley, of which the
public and the army judge chiefly by the
results, have, | learn, impaired your infu-
ence both with the people and the soldiers,
and would add greatly TO the difficulties
which will, under any circumstances, attend
our military operations in Southwestern
virginia w uiic my OMu 'SOhAutHcc III
your ability, zeal and devotion to the cause
is unimpaired, have nevertheless felt that
/ could not oppose what seems 10 be the cur
rent of opinion, without injustice. 70 your
reputation and injury to the service.
therefore felt constrained to endeavor TO find
a commander who would be more likely to
develop the strength and RESOURCES Of the
country and inspire the soldiers with con-
fdence, and, to accomplish this purpose,
thought it proper TO yield my own opinion,
and defer TO that Of those to whom alone we
can look for@support. ] am sure that you
will understand and appreciate my motives,
and that no one will be more ready than
yourself to acquiesce in any MEASURES which
the interests of the country may seem to re-
quire regardless of all personal eonsidera-
tons. Thanking you for the fidelity and
energy with which you have always sup
ported my efforts, and for the courage and
devotion you have ever manifested in the
service Of the country.
am, very respectfully and truly,
Your obedient servant
r. E. LEE General
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14
gen. Grnnf.s LOSES.

From the Richmond Times.
The terrible butchers bill" for six
months" of the war in Virginia, in 1864. il
at last in. 1t is an official statement Of the
loss sustained by the Army Of the POto-
mac" in the many engagements which oc-
CURED from the first Of May TO the first Of
October, 1864. Ii is statement Of the Fed
eral loss, and Is confined 10 the army Of
which General Grant was in Immediate com
mand.
In this report we learn that the Federal
loss in killed, wounded and missing, during
the battles in the Wilderness, from the 5th
to the 18th Of May, was q $40, officers and
men. In the battles Of Spottsylvania, from
the 18th TO the Dist Of May, the aggregate Of
Federal loss was Il. .38l. ia The battles Of
the North Anna, from May 21st TO May 3lst,
the loss was 2,007. In ths battles Of Cold
HarbOr, from June lst to 10th, the Federal
loss was 3,153. In the battles Of Petersburg,
from June 10Th TO June Goth, the loss was
9G0S, from 10Th TO Both June, 1916. Bat
tie of Petersburg, July 30th, zoos
In the battle Of the Trenches, August I 10
18-aggregate S63.
In The battle Of Weldon railroad, August
10 to 2l-4,543.
In the battle of Ream's station, August 25
-2,432.
In the battle Of Peebies' farm, September
10 10 October 1-2,6S5.
In the battle Of the trenches, August Is to
30-2,417.
In the battle of Boydton Plank Road, Oc-
tober q to 28-1 ,902.
The total are 796 officers and 9,796 men
killed 1886 officers and 81 ,16l men wound
ed and US officers and 23,6S5 men mis-
ing. Total aggregate 8s,7S7.
All this in one campaign of six months
The loss in killed and wounded In this time
over 63,000- is supposed TO be equal 10
about one-third Of the total force under
General Grants command when it left Gull
pepper and when reinforcements had been
sent TO it.
This statement which we abridge from an
article in the New York Express, does not
embrace the items Of the bloody account
from the lst Of November, 1864, until the
surrender Of General Lee, at Appomattox
Courthouse. During the last four and half
months Of the war in Virginia, there we're
frequent and bloody engagements, which
would probably make the aggregate Of this
fearful bill at least I29, 600, showing that dn-
ring the last twelve months of the war; the
loss sustained by General Grant was much
more than twice a. great a. the actual
strength of the Confederate armies under
General Lee
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

THE Memphis APpeoi, of the 4th pub
fishes private letter from Gen. Joe Shelby,
written at Corjoya, Mexico. The following
extract will be found Of interest:
This Is the best country ! ever saw. The
finest climate / was ever in. 1 am satisfied
the climate here would entirely restore your
health, besides / know the land would suit
you Everything under the sun grows here
TO perfection. ! have seen cotton, sugar,
coffee and tobacco, corn, rice, and every
kind of vegetables you have in Missouri
growing TO perfection; fruit Of every variety
that can be found on earth, Is TO be found
here; oranges, lemons, pineapples, in fact
so many varieties that this sheet Of paper
would not centain half their names.
The land lies as pretty as in Lafayette
or Saline. The Government Is very lib
eral; II offers to foreign eolonists six
hundred and forty acres near here to
each man of family, at one dollar per acre,
on FIVE years time. The lands are not more
than Eve or ten miles from the railroad,
which will be completed in twelve months
to this place. / am fully satisfied that any
good farmer can make a fortune here in six
or ten years. If our people emigrate at all,
this Is the place for them, and not Brazil
They make two crops Of corn year here
The seasons are regular and fine, abundance
of rain, and, unlike the most Of Mexico,
there is no irrigation here; corn grows beau
tifully, plenty eftimber and fine water. II
is never colder here than in September in
Missouri, and never warmer than your May
weather. We have ice here, and never out
Of sight Of snow. You will ask, how is thisg
l viii answer, that the mountains ten miles
OF afford ice, and their tops are always COW
cred with snow. II our people had this
country, il would be paradise. A farmer
ten miles from here, a German, told me he
sold his coffee crop last year, the proceeds Of
sixty acres, for sixteen thousand dollars. He
only worked ten hands, except while gath
ering, and then double that number. Labor
here Is from twenty-five to fifty cents per
day; they board themselves, ard only get
paid for the days they work.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

SINGULAR DEATH.--A young man named
Vincent Helmbold, was In drinking house
in Philadelphia, on Thursday afternoon, in
Seventh street, above Chesnut He wagered
twenty dollars that he could liz. By his teeth
a certain man, including the chair in which
and stepped in at store, corner Of Decatur
and jayne streets, where he was acquainted.
He reclined upon table, and in few mo-
ments, when il was time to close the store,
he was found 70 be dead lie died without
an audible demonstration, bat his features
were found to be distorted, ard his limbs
contracted His hands were cltssly clench-
ed. The coroner held an inquest, and the
jury rendered verdict Of death from natural
causes. ~
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

And will allow the highest market prices.
dec30-3m s tAti
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

The Jews, both in this country and in
Europe, have for several years past, been
making great efforts to raise subscriptions
for the rebuilding Of the Temple of jerusa-
lem, permission having been given to them
by the Turkish Government. There is
sublimity Of purpose about the movement
which mast claim the respect and sympathy
Of Chriztendom. -
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14

THE authorities of a t,.-sn IN swsizsrland
recently pardoned > .snurderer ON eentsision
that he would sssigraie to the United states.
The lawles-aess now 50 prevalent IN al parts
Of the country may have probably suggested
this as an appropriate Botany Bay for Eu-
ropean criminals.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-14
PRESCRIPTIONS
Accurately filed at all hours of the day and night.
Spices. Dye Stuffs, Paints,
ETC. ETC.

Allspice. Pepper. Cinnamon. Cloves, Nutmegs,
Mace, Mustard, Aromatic Seeds, Madder, Span
riate Of Tin, Cudbear, etc. Window Glass. Sxl0
to 40x60-superior quality. White Lead, Mixed
Paints, ready for use; Linseed Oil, Turpentine
Coal Oil Lamps of every variety, and large sup
ply, at low rates,
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TO PHYSICIANS.

ROBERT p. JENKINS, Preicriptionist and
and Pharmacist, at the Old Stand of H. S. Thatch-
er, now of the firm of R. P. ]. 4 Co., would in
form the Physicians of Nashville, and surround
ing country, that il is our aim to supply every
want of the Practitioner, in the line Of his pro-
fesson. and will spare pains to accomplish that
end satisfactorily. He will be much pleased tosee
any of the Faculty who will honor our establish
ment with visit.
He hopes by constant attention to business to
merit share of patronage, assuring them that
their fayors will be prepared with fidelity of the
purest materials and by himself personally, or an
accomplished Prescriptionist.
Our Stock embraces the greatest variety, and
everything coming within the Drug Business
Give us n call and we will guarantee satisfac-
tion,
All orders entrusted to our care filed with
promptness and accuracy.
R. II. JENKINS. g. CO.,
81 Market st., opposite Union,
NASHVILLE. TENN.
SIGN OF THE MAN AND MORTAR.
jan3-2w
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-23

Too MUCH FOR RAsoALs.-Time was when
a destitute Local, painting foT. an item as e
stag pants for the water brooks, might find
something to his desire at the union passen-
ger depot. But now under the austere
regime of Messrs. Van Husan and Clark
Warren, neither robbers, thieves, pickpoek-
cts, confidence men nor garroters dare ply
their trade on or near those premises. These
vigilant, hawk eyed and iron-handed of
icers have scared away all of that feather,
and the consequence is the furnishing Local
gets little news there. The daily report is,
"Alrs quiet on the Potomac" Now this is
a fine state of things, nc doubt, for the trav-
cling public, and a state which it vastly
enjoys, but for your Local, who worships a
man who will give him creamy, reliable
items, it is not so well. These officers are
o. Z. in their role, but couldn't they strain
a point once in a while, give a victim rope
now and then, as a cat plays with a mouse
let one slide occasionally, and SO help a poor
"literaryp scavenger exc out with items
those blank, staring columns which must
somehow get flled1 But, no; he Will not
plead selfishly in the interest of the press,
for even an occasional let-up, by the police,
in their efforts to repress the community Of
knsvesi He will grub, and gum it, and
even starve, before he will offer a bride of
the lowest grade, eYen a suck of cider
through a rye straw, to any set of policemen
to depart from their Official rectitude!
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-23
Railroad Intelligence

-
PAINEsvILIE AND HUDSON RAILRoAD.-The
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in this
company will be held at the Office in Paines-
vile, on Tuesday, February 18th, 1866, for
the election of seven Directors. It is hoped
that such action will be had as to-revive at
once the work on this roadj SO important to
the country along its route, and especially
to gainesville and Lake county.
The Telegraph states that the litigation in
which the company has been involved for
many years, has been decided by the. su-
preme Court in favor of the company, in
every particular, and united action on the
part of the citizens along the line, would
now revive the work with the certainty Of
securing the completion of the road. The
A. d G. W. R. R. offers one route to Cincin-
natl. The reorganization during the past
year of the Cincinnati & GAINESVILLE Railroad
Company will soon offer another route by
Akron & Millersburg; and the project of a
Coal Road by way of Chardon and CARROTS
vile to Trumbull and Mahoning counties, is
a third important consideration for urging
the revival of the work at once, while the
country is full of money.
A large amount of work has been done al
ready between gainesville and Chardon, and
800, 900 would now secure the completion
of the road to Chardon during the summer
of 1866, if steps be taken at once to revive
the work.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-23
REITC & GAECKLEY.

This firm have an esta blishment for the
manufacture of steam engines and machin-
cry, at No. % Canal street. They were for
merlY located on Columbus street, where
they were burned out, and on the LIST of Jan
1865, their present shop was destroyed by
fire. 1t was shortly rebuilt, however, and
they are now driving a good business. The
building is S4xsO feet, of brick, and three
stories high. They make 8 or 9 steam en-
gines, portable and stationary, from 5 to so
horsepower, in the curse of a year. Last
year they manufactured a tug engine for
Lake Superior, and sent several portable
engines to the oil regions of Pennsylvania.
The balance Of their work has been done for
parties living in surrounding towns in
Northern Ohio. They employ from IA to 20
hands.