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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
Divoreea in New Yorle

New YORK, Nov. 16.-The DEGREES of di-
vorce since Monday, make an aggregate Of
seventeen absolute divorces on the ground
of infdelity, and four judgments of separa-
ton from bed and board on account of cru
city, inhuman treatment, neglect, etc, on
the part of husbands. The number of SINH
lar cases pending insthe different courts Of
this city at the present time is between seven
and eight hundred
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
President JOhnsOn-Peter FOrseIPs Ii
brnrY.

New YORK, Nov 16.-President John
son yesterday remarked to prominent citi-
zen of Washington that he was not disposed
to make further removals from office on ac-
count of political opinions.
Col. Peter FOrsell has determined to sell
his large library. The Librarian of Con-
gress is examining the collection with a
view of its purchase for the congressional
library
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
BY the Atlantic cable

BERLIN, Nov. 16.-The Admiralty of
Prussia is engaged in thecreatior of strong
fleet, and recruiting has been ordered to
commence in the Duchies.
VIENNA, Nov. 16.-The Journal to-day,
in an editorial, says thecustoms negotiations
have commenced between Austria and Prus-
STA. The proposals arc calculated to pacify
Enrope.
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I.nst - rinnI -.

Last ana Final ApPeaI.-To all persons
indebted to the estate Of w. greenfield, unless
they call and see me by next Saturday. Oath inst,
and make some satisfactory arrangement about
their claims, shall be forced. as Administrator,
10 put them in suit. Can be found at all times.
either at Judge WHITEoRTHs Office. on Cherry
street. or at GREESTrELDs store. IS College street
nOv1T-lH GEO. A. ALLEN, Admir-.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
billiard Tnurnament

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. 16-At the bill
lard tournament to-day, four games were
played. 1t is impossible to say, at the
present time, who will take the golden
cue. Michael Phelan and John McDevitt,
of New York, are present. and other cele-
brated players are expected tomorrow.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
From New York.

HIGHIAND FALLS, n. Y, Nov. 16.-
While the furious storrh was prevailing last
night, the upper and lower mill-dam be-
longing 70 JAS Connolly, in this place, with
a large amount of property belonging to
other individuals, and both bridges spanning
the river we're swept away. alany dwellings
were much damaged.
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WANTED---AGENTS.

= TX TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
y Z - per Month. Agents wanted 70 sell the
celebrated Common Sense Family
Sewing MRehines.' PRICE. SIS The
" achine viii stitch. hem. fell tuck bind, braid
and embroider. The cloth cannot be pulled apart
even after every third stitch Is cut Eyery Ma
chine warranted for three year,. Services 81 dis
abled Confederafes especially desired These
Machines sell well IN connection with Books, but
pay much larger per cent For terms address
"a AZ Franklin, Simpson couuty. Kentucky.
S. NJ. TOLffER CO.,
0en'l Agents for the Soath.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
Sale of Railroads.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16-The Iron Mountain
railroad has been sold to A. J. McKoy and
others, representing Eastern and st. Louis
capitalists, for S550,000.
The Cairo and Fulton railroad has also
been sold to same parties for S350,000. The
sales are yet to be ratified by Gov. Fletcher.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
nniIrnnh Ancillnnt

GULPH, Iowa, Nov. 16.-The day express
train, going west to-day, was thrown off the
track near Gulph, by broken rail. The
Express Messenger, named Werks, was
killed on the spot. Several passengers were
injured, but none fatally.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
From Boston.

BosroN, Nov. 16.-Yesterday evening a
Young man called at the store Of + & M.
Faxon, leather dealers in Pearl street, and
under the pretence Of getting bill changed
managed 70 steal money notes and securities
TO the amount Of $4,000, with which he
eScaped.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

For Rent-Building No. 43, Union street. be-
tween College and Cherry. now occupied as a shoe
store by F. D. FULLER & Co. Possessession given
Immediately. For terms. apply to F. D. FULLER
d Co, No. AZ Union street. lnoyl6-tf
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

A Sure Pile Cure.-DR. G1LBERT's. PILE
lSsTRUMEST positively cures the worst eases Of
piles. Sent by mail or receipt Of g. Circulars
free. Sold BY Druggists. Agents wanted every
where. Address J. B. RoHAISE. Manager, No.
SIS Broadway New York Inovl7-3m
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

NEW YORK, Nov. IA terrible storm
prevailed along the western coast on the
18th, doing much damage to shipping.
Many vessels have put into Fort Monroe for
a harhor.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

Come and Examine our fine stock Of fall
and winter dress goods. shawls. cloaks, blankets,
boots and shoes. etc. etc. which is compelled to
be sold BY the first Of January. account Of dis
solution Of the firm. q. RICE q Co.,
oct3O-Im College street.
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THO AInhnn,n Claims.

QUEENSTOWN, Nov. l5.-The London
Daily Telegraph denies the report that q
commission is about to be formed to settle
the Alabama claims.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

Important and ReIiabIs.-Writing Pa
pers. Envelopes. Blank Books. and all kinds Of Sta
tioaory; the largest stock in the city. and prices
lower than any old stock at cost
WIZ. GAMBLE & CO.,
noyl7-d &c Cherry street.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

For Choice Groceries, Preserves, Jellies,
Fresh Fruits, canned and bottled, Wines, Brandies,
and indeed any Of the delicacies offered in tho
New York market, can be found at ToTrEN's'
Nos. p and q College street. Nashville.
orfgl-ff
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Yellow Pine Flooring, at low prices. cor
ncr Of Crawford and North Summer SITS. If
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

WInesi;- From the LoxGwoRrH Whey ard
and Wine Houoe, Cincinnati.
W.P. & F. P. ANDERSON,
Proprietors.
Golden wedding, Sparkling CataWba,
Dry CataWba. Isabella, etc.-These Wines
are furnished at much lower rates than imported
goods. aud for purity and boquet are excelled by
none-eitber native or foreign.
Sold by
ARCHER CHEATHAM Co.
KLINE & SHERMAN.
r. B. CHEATHAM & Co.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

DROPOsES TO RENT. OR LFAsE. HER
Il Finely Improved Cotton Piantation' con
tanning Twelve Hundred Acres Of Lana
taiusted 10 four miles Of Pulaski For particulars,
apply 10 DR.. ATCHIS0N, Nashville.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

Go TO FaFnswOrth a. CIarIK's to get your
Cotton Gins insured Office. corner Of Union and
Cherry streets. tnov16-lW
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

Selling Out I-On account Of the dissolution
of copartnership, the entire stock Of goods at re-
duced prices. ut G. RICE q Co.'S,
oct.D-lm 50 College street.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
Dishonest Insurance Brokers and
Agents

New YORK, Nov. 16.-Evidence has been
acc1mulating against some Of the leading
insurance brokers and agents in this city,
and is now in the possession of Superin-
tendant Barnes, which duplicates them very
seriously in illegal transactions.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

building Lumber Of all kinds, corner Of
Crawford and North Summer streets. If
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Seasoned Popular Lumber. corner Of
CrRWfsrd and North Summer streets If
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Go 10 FarnswOrth q CIarlz's to get your
Cotton Gins insured. Office, corner Of Union and
Cherry streets (novl6-lw
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

RECORDEa's OFFICE, Nov.s. 1866.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PER-
~ sons who have neglected 10 renew their IL
censes and also to those who have failed 70 secure
themselves that privilege before going into BUSH
ness, that the law must be complied with In such
before the 18th inst. otherwise il will have
10 be enforced This warning Il given In obedience
h Instructions from the proper quarters. The
financial condition Of the Corporation at this
time requires all the means IL can command In
that way 70 meet engagements that are pressing
hourly upon IL. The demand, although unpleas-
ant, is nevertheless imperative. and Il is hoped
will prevent the aecruing OF cost BY the continued
neglect Of delinquents.
Every merchant when applying for yearly IL
eense u required BY law % execute q bond IN the
penal sum Of one thousand dollars conditioned
that he will render 10 the Recorder AZ the expira-
ton Of bis license aiacnenf If he inraicr
c0st If al NE goods brought iHfO his esfbtshHenf
either from home abroad FOR sale tcfhi he said
floetUc H0nfhs, and pay a tax upon the surplus at
the rate Of two mills on the dollar after deduct
ing the amount paid in advance This statement
sworn 10 becomes part Of report made
monthly b the City Council. to enable them in
the assessment Of taxes, % either diminish or in
crease the same a. the wants Of the Corporation
may require. The owners Of taxable vehicles Of
every description are also requested not % delay
any longer their duty in this matter. This invita-
ton Il intended 70 be general. and Il Is hoped
that any other differing from this will not have
70 be given. X. G. FOSTER. 81,
nov 9-til nOv2j. Recorder
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Cedar Posts and Fencing Lumber, cor
ner OF Crawford and North Summer streets. If
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THE ST. LOUIS HOTEL,
New Orleans. La.

THIS ELEGANT FAMILY HOTEL HAS
i been completely furnished throughout. and
will be open for guests on MONDAY, the 18th OF
November. II will be conducted on both the
European and American plans, and will be under
the charge Of Mr.. JNO. o. ZAKBELs.
o. T. HALL. Proprietor.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
GREAT CHANCERY SALE
n the premises. that
Splendid Residence
NOTICE.
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EyF-
~ Gated 70 ne By J.. v Hays on The lst day Of
september, 1870. recorded Ia book No 81 pare 81
81 the Registers Office o. Davidson county NJ, ~
purposes therein specified. viii expose 10 pabi;,.
sale on the premises, on
Tuesday, November "a, 1853
That desirable and very valuable tract of lana IN
which J, days noE resides.coutailiing 90 acre.
II Dtstrie5 >. o. said county, on MAI Creek.
FOR boundanss see records.
Ihis = one d the most desirable places IN Da-
wilson county, About 70 acres cleared. The bai-
anee fnely timbered. Che dwelling. 4 ane W.
story brick house. containing seven rooms ser
wants rooms. kitchen. smoke house. (aii brirk
good barn. ice house. apple and peach orchnrIs
plsnty Of stock water. and a never falling sprinE
unsurDased ~ aay. add an excellent spring
house. A. the sale under the deed % trust = for
the benefit Of All crediiers en- are respectfully in-
yited 10 attend the sale. The premises sre 5ifn
otsd % the Nashville aud ChattauooEa RAILROAD
a Aatloeh Station nine miles from the city al
Nashville,
Terms cAsH-and 70 b. sold Tree ron The
J. q. ROBERTS.
noY.o-tds' frustee,
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To RENT.

SUITABLE RESIDENCE FOR A NAN
"A doing business in Nashville. near OFeftgn
Station Dwelling with Eve rooms, and IRON i, ~
10 40 acres Of cleared land desired; an eAeeie1
JN0. 0NEkiOA.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
REDUCED PRICES
Tennessee Orphan Asylum
GAINESVILLE, Tennessee.

U1HIS INSTITUTION BEING NOW IN
i operation. those who desire the admissi0a Of
Orphans may correspond with Mrs. A. @. Nun
FOD. Corresponding Secretary. who viii furnish
blank forms Of application. AID all other irfor-
nation. Guardians, ETC., are earnestly requested
not to send children TO Clarksvile, prior 10 such
correspondence, a. the officers Of the Institution
will be responsible for the care Of no children
whose case has not been previously considered BY
them. MARION HENRY. President.
Papers throughout the State who desire 10 aid
a charity most urgently demanded. will copy the
aboye fn0ve-lra
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
IMPoRTANr DECISION:

AS we go to press, we are gratiRed to he
able to announce, from private letter re-
'ceived here, that the Court of Appeals of
West Virginia, sitting at Wheeling, has just
decided, that the only oaths that can be le-
gally required of Attorneys proposing to
practice in the Courts of that State, are the
oaths of Office, and to support the Consttu-
ton of the United States and of West Vir-
ginia: and that the odious retrospective test
oath cannot properly be required of them
We have no time for continent in our pre-
sent issue, and will only add, all honor to the
enlightened sehse ofjustice and independence
of that honorable court !! Let the Delegates
from this county act upon the same high
principles and Notwithstanding all that has
passed their action will not be unapprecia-
ted in this community.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
"Measure sOuthEard..

Gen. Butler made speech in Washing
ton the other night, IN which he said that
Union soldiers had fought, bled, aud died in
vain, if Gen. Lee was permitted to continue
his occupation as teacher! What stuff.
Butler represents the Radical clement. Not
only docs he call for the blood of Davis,
Lee, and others, but for the lands of the
South. Hear him:
''Thcrc was fund out of which the boun
ties could be paid, not only without impov-
crlshng the country, but even with positive
advantage to our revenues He alluded to
the public lands. Land Warrants should be
issued, to each soldier to u sufficient amount
to make his bounty equal to those paid in
the latter part Of the war. If it should be
objected that public domain would not afford
land enough for this purpose, his answer was !:
Gloss the Potomac; commence ut Arlington
and measure southwark" [Such storm Of
applause as greeted this uttcrancc has rarely
been heard in public assembly, Who, he
would ask, has better right to occupy this
land than the men who fought for it!'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
USURPATISN-

There, can be no clearer proposition. in
our estimation, than that the State of West
Virginia has no lsgal tight whatever to exer-
else jurisdiction of any kind in this county !;
in other words, the dc .facto government it is
now holiing in our county is directly against
the provisions of the Federal, Constitutions
1t IS true that foreign power, at war with
the United States, could acquire a de fdcto
government in any part ct our country by
right of conquest, and that our government,
after the expiration of such foreign de f;tcto
government, would recognize its acts, to a
certain extent. But with West Virginia the
case is entirely different Over that State.
as all others, the Constitution is the supreme
law of the land-one to which State Consti-
tutlons and State laws must give way Now,
If this county can be taken away from Vir-
ginia and annexed to West Virginia, it can
only be so transferred by virtue of provisions
of the supreme law-the Constitution. This
supreme law declares that no State shall en-
ter into any compact or agreement without
the consent of Congress. Grant for the sake
OF the argument, that the two States, Virginia
and West Virginia, have agreed that JEFF
ferson county shall become part of the lat
ter State; that argument, by no means, trans
ters the county; gives no right of iurisdic-
ton to West Virginia and takes none away
from Virginia. Before the jurisdiction Of
the old State ceases, and that of the new
State begins, the agreement between them
must be sanctioned by Congress. If it was
otherwise the jurisdiction did pass from
the one to the other by reason Of the agree
ment between them, the provisions of the
Constitution would be defeated there would
be no necessity for the consent of Congress
to be obtained. 1t cannot, therefore, be l.
complete transfer till sanctioned by Con-
gress; and the exercise Of jurisdiction BY
West Virginia has no legal authority, and is
not binding upon the people of the county.
the word
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
WADE HAMPTON.

Next TTeek we intend to publish biograph-
icaI sketch ofthis famous Confederate Cavalry
General, written Tor the new York Iyoud,
by John Esten Cook, of Virginia. 1t will
be read with interest by all persons, North
and South, who estceH. Mauly honor and
courage, but it will be especially gratifying
to those gallant men who fought under the
lead of the brave South Carolinian, and who
loved him much for his noble virtues as
for his soldierly qualities.
Mr.. Cooke has contributed, during the fall
and winter. to the World and Nc1cs, s,nilar
sketches Of other famous Southern Generals,
Lee, Jackson, Stewart. &c, which have Gle
!ted much commentator wherever read
aud will, doubtless, go through the role Of
the great men who figured So conspicuously
in the armies OF Northern Virginia, and the
Shenandoah.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
GEN. TERRY AM TnE LEGISLATURE.

The action of Gen. Terry, says the Fred
fieksburg Herald. in multiplying an act of the
Virginia Legislature, known as tho Vagrant
Law, has excited not only FAST amount Of
discussion, but it has at the same time told
US rhost forcibly, in a way that cannot. be
misunderstood, that Yirginians are not equal
before the law, Cor the Military e:ther,)
with citizens OF other States.
That part Of the law to which Gen. T.
objects is copied from the Penusy lvania sta
tute on the same subject-vagraucy.
Following this action of Gen Terry, is
an article in the Richmond Republic of
Friday-the par excellence Union journal of
that city-that is well calculated to excite
misgivings as to the future-for we take it
that no Journal would utter such language
unadvisedly. The Republic says:
eve make no idle or groundless declaration
when we say that it is not improbable that
the entire provisional government of the
state. from the Legislature down, will, within
the next thirty days. be abolished as irregular,
illegal and competent only for mischief"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
ALL FOR THE DARKEY,

The legislature Of this State Virginia, late
~ enacted the vagrant Act, making some al
terations therein, and adapting it to the new
order of things. The following is the addi-
ton made:
The following described persons shall be
liable to the penalties imposed by law upon
Migrants:
l. Alpersons who shall unlawfuliy return
into any district whence they have been le-
gally removed without bringing a certificate
from the city or district to which they belong.
2. All persons vino, not having whcrewtth
to maintain themselves and their families.
live idly and without employment, and 3etuSc
to 1COrE fOr the USWYk an6 common scdqes ytv-
c4 other taJOrcrS IN the like ,co,k an tie
place .chcre they are.
3. All persons who shall refuse to perform
the work which shall be allotted to them bv
the overseers Of the poor as aforesaid
i. All persons going about from door to
door, or placing themselves in streets, high
ways or other roads to beg Or gather aims, and
all other persons wandering abroad and beg
ging.
.. All persons who shall come from any
place without this Commonwealth to any
place within it, aud shall be found lettering
and residing therein, and shall follow no la
Dor, trade, occupation or business, and have
no visible means Of subsistence. and can give
no reasonable account of themselves or their
business in such place.
To the second clause Gen. Terry, COM
mading the department of Virginia, objects,
and vetocs it so far as the freedmen arc con-
cerned-thus placing his military power
against the execution of just and necessary
enactment Of our civil laws This whole ad-
dItlon: including the obnoxious clause, is
copied rc' Ldfum from the Code of that super
loyal State, Pennsylvania ! This military in
tcrvention furnishes another proof of the ri
Giculous workings of the famous negro Blu
reau, of which he have already had enough
to condemn it in the eyes of the people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
a WORD TO THE LEGISLATURES,

We hope our legislature at Richmond will
not permit much more time Of this session to
pass by without action in reference to the
status of this County and Berkeley. 1t is
incumbent upon the Commonwealth, we
think, to institute proceedings that will take
our case to the Supreme Coart of the United
States, and to appropriate sufficient funds to
secure the services of the best loyal talent Of
the country-not only for the purpose of hay
ing our status settled definitely, but also to
restrain the West Virginia officials fropa OK
eTcising any further Jurisdiction over US
The Legislature ought to take this matter in
hand at once, and earnestly. There is no.
thing to be gained by delay ; and we are suf>
teriog in mind. body, and estate under the
degrading and CALLING laws of the new State
the government OF which is in the hands
OF miserable set of men whose highest am
bition seems to be to retain the flesh pots in
their unclean hands, aud to deprive us of
the commOuest rights Of men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

AN ELEGANT Dry GOODS HoUsE.-One
of the most extensive, and at the same time
most elegant, OF the Dry Goods Houses in
the city of Baltimore is that of STEPHEN l..
BIRD & Co, No. SO, North Howard street.
Their building which is a commodious one,
has been recently erected, in a style to at
tract attention, and to show off their superior
stock to the finest advantage. The first floor
is used us wholesale and retail Dry Goods
establishment, where they have constantly on
baud heavy stock of the finest and most in
viting grades. The second floor is II grand
emporium for Cloaks and MantilEas, where
these articles may be found in great variety
and of the latest aud richest styles. Our
friends from the Valley can do no better than
to visit this house when they go to Balti-
more.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
ATTACK ON THE PREs1DFNr.

Thad. Stevens made a terrific attack upon
the President, the other day, in the House
of Representatives. lie charged Mr.. John
son with being usurper and said that the
stand taken by him in the matter of the [" re-
construction oE' the Union" would have lost
him his head, had lie been king of Eng
land. This meaus that, as Mr.. johnson has
thought prcneF to perform his duties, as the
Executive officer of the government, accord
ing to the Constitution, and not according to
the "higher law; has chosen to regard the
seeded States as never having been out Of
the Union, and to proclaim the most of.tbcm
as fully restored to the Union, he should be
brought to condign punishment for his hei-
nous sins against the radicalism of the legis-
latiye branches. Stevens lost his Iron
Works by the acts of the Confedcrates-
BE might lose what is Of less general account,
but of more personal value, at the hands Of
the Federals, if he persist in his present
course Of disuniOI, aud general destruction of