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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-24

the Jalted S1a1es commonly known
a- Uu-tad States notes H moved
the previous question, which was op-
posed By Garfield and Blaine. and re-
fused 0y the House. The resolution
was then rsterrei 90 the C5mmir-es
on Ways and Means. the House re-
tuslng 20 order the yeas aud nays
there9n 1sr..fa.
o. motion Of Snzazs. the Secre tary
OF the Treasury was called on for
reasons for the rem0va. Of james B.
Steadman, Collector of Internal Rev-
enue for the First DIS of Louis
iaua
Washburne, Of Indiana, reproduced
the joint resolution for the payment
of add tiOnal compensation to tie en-
ployees at the departments n Wash
lngton, which, under a point of order
raised By Ross, was referred to the
Committee on the Whole.
The House having received the
message from the Senate, resolved it.
self into a Committee Of the Whole,
and proceeded to the Senate Cham
Der, TO attend the impeachment trial.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-24
ST. LOUIS.

agislatlVe PFOCeedings-M Merchants
exchange Endorse the st. h8ulS,
Xandalia & TeFrs Haute Railroad
Suits In the U. S. CiFoHlt Court
Democratic Primary Meetings.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-24

same beneit from his answer il the
premises, as if the same were here
again repeated at length.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-24
in EW A kE. w4F vaN
Nix Crooks, JUGS, Jars, &e. TmhPdtg u
Stallion Prince. -. .....,. T Z

GSIRED ny HERCUIsEs. OCT or
- Dam COPPER BOTTOM, 80 years old.
IL hands hig0. Waf ran ted perfectly sound
~ applied for aoon, Will. l.1e sold for mtlea
less tEan his value. ..E+ s. s-I
aat IS. E tBiTLBERT& & co.
feb22 Ira ID Is No. 81 EoFtlF First street .
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Pine Lu1nb G1es

100000 FEET. .s.- - y
wye DESIRE To iCALL TaaR ES
w PEC1AL attention Of AL those In
tending to buIld 10 the lact shat we have
on hand large supply Of choicss seasoned
yellow pine fOoring, which Re VIII posi-
lively sell at lower figures than IL can be
bought for anywhere else IN the city.
When Il is preferred, we will furnish the
dressed flooring at merti ~ the additional
expe Sc incidental 10 dressing iG. aHa tHa
jan2itf J.. G. DUSOUCHET & CO. Va
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-24
r rELEGR AP Il.

'oT Commercial aud RiUsr DEsoatehss SEE
Ftuh Page
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
Cnrnnrnfinn Checks-

There has been some uneasiness in the
last few days among dealers and specula-
tors in corporation checks, in regard to
those issued to COMMITTEES" and depart
ments, ";iinstead being Issued to the parties
BY whom the services are rendered. In
the opinion of many, the payment of such
checks can be estopped as they are merely
what is known as accommodation paper"
and that they were discounted at usurioua
rates. At any rate several parties who
have been investing in checks for the pur-
pose of bringing suit, yesterday notified
their brokers not to buy such checks, but to
buy only those issued to the parties by
whom the services were rendered. Bro
kers are now making distinction between
them. 1t is proper for us TO cay that either
description of these checks are taken in
payment Of taxes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
Tobacco.

The receipts OF tobacco at this place dur
ing the present season have been slim, and
that received has been Immediately shipped
TO New York. Before the war Nashville
was beginning to have some reputation as
a tobacco market, and we believe now that
if our commercial men would interest
themselves in the great product, that
lively trade in this department would
spring up. Induce tobacco planters to
send in their hogsheads to this market, and
buyers can as readily be found here as
elsewhere. This is speculative age, and
there is no reason why there should not be
as much animation and activity in tobacco
as in cotton. The Speculation PURCHASES
cotton to ship to other ports, and will he
not also become spirited bidder at to-
bscco sale, even if he has to ship 10 Hol'
land +? We had decided fondness for the
tobacco sales of old, and hope for the return
and revival of this branch Of business. An
honest rivalry existed before the war be-
tween Rutherford, Williamson and Other
adjoining counties, as to which could send
to market the best shipping leaf and tn
planters preferred to ship here, becaus
they had confidence in those who HANDLED
their products. Will an effort again b
made in this direction? We hope so.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
4 Fatal Jump.

a negro man, whose name We were
unable TO learn, was found within few
miles of the city yesterday morn ing on
the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
living near the track with his neckbroken
and his body greatly injured Upon en-
quiry we found that he lived not far from
the place where he was found and that
on Saturday night he jumped from the
train. He told the baggage master that
he wanted to get off there and he was res
ferred to the conductor but before he
could see the conductor the train had
reached the place where he wanted to
stop, SO stepping out upon the platform he
gave a spring and probably struck his
head against the ground breaking his neck
and causing instant death. He was cons
veyed to his home yesterday and properly
cared for
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
CONFISCATION.
Suit to. Recover Goods C0nlscated
During the War.


During the War.
The New York World reports the follow |
ing case, tried before the United States |
District Court in that city.
The United States u.s. twenty bales of cot
ton. This was an action to prevent the re-
covery by John 3. Roberts, late of the frm
of Magruder, Taylor & Roberts, Baltimore,
Maryland, Of twenty bales of cotton, which
were seized at Anderson Courthouse by
DC. Callicott, and transferred to the
United States Marshal in this city, who
sold the goods under direction of the courts
The time Of seizure was the year 1868,
when the country was engaged in civil
war, and the cause of seizure was the al
legged disloyalty of the owners. The gov
eminent claims that at the time the cotton
was seizad the owners were aiders and
abettors of the rebellion; that some of them
had been members of the Confederate
| Congress, commissioners and agents for
the Confederacy, and that they purchased
the cotton with view to aiding persons
engaged in the rebellion; and that they
had given much money to Confederate SOL
diers and induced many soldiers to enlist.
10 answer to these charges the present
claimant AYERS that at no time did any Of
the firm of which he is member hold any
Office under the Confederate overnment
induce soldiers to enlist, take oath of ale
glance to the Confederate States, or buy
their bonds. He admitted that during the
war he travelled through the South,
and purchased cotton from planters, and
that he frequently gave money to needy
soldiers. ....
The counsel for the government claimed
that according to the act of Congress
passed in 1861, forbidding all persons from
going into the South for the purpose o.
commercial intercourse with the Rebels
the simple act of Mr.. Roberts going South
and purchasing cotton made him disloya
: and rendered the cotton subject to contis
, | cation. .r.- r.s --- g1s - +.
Judge Blatchford, in charging the jury
stated that in rendering a verdict they
were to leave out entirely all the charge
against the claimant except two, namely
, that the claimant violated a law Of Con
!. gress By going into the South at that tim
for the purpose Of commercial intercourse
!. and that Roberts and Taylor had giver
e funds to aid and comfort the rebellion
, The court also charged the jury that tn
case was very complicated, and they wer'
10 consider il as sensible men, and deter
K mine how much Of the charges OF tn
e plaintiff had been sustained.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
commissioners Court.

Joseph Green, larceny of shirt valued
at 81 25, discharged.
James Craighead, assault and battery
discharged. tts u
Gilbert Marshall, drunk and lying on
street, discharged. setE0s
George GilIem, larceny of clothing, dis
charged.
James Perkins, assault and battery
with stones, discharged. laEsss.
]. A. Meyers, using abusive language,
So and costs.
John Burnett, assault and battery, dis
charged.
Emma Battle, drunk and making loud
noise on the street, fined SIS and costs.
Ann Cunningham, drunk and lying on
the street, sent down fora term ofseventeen
days in the Workhouse.
Austin Hammer, walking with prosti'
tute, discharged.
John Blood, assault and battery, dis
charged.
Ed Mankin, drunkenness aud throwing
stones, fined 81 and costa,
Sam. Craighead, assault and battery
discharged.
Paul Boon, assault and battery, fined,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
.DGEEIELD.

A MAGNIFICENT AFFAIR.-The readers
of this department will pardon US for neg
Letting to refer heretofore to the msgnih-
cent supper given few evenings since at
the Male Academy of George D. Hughes,
for the benefit of Hobson's Chapel. The
building was crowded to its utmost capacl-
ty, and never was a company more agree
ably entertained. The young ladies who
had charge of the affair did themselves in
finite credit, and received the unanimous
assurance that their efforts were duly APP
preciated. The tables were boun tifully
supplied with the luxuries and dellcacles
of the season, and the supper was gotten
up in just such style as might have been
expected of the committee of arrange
ments.
CoNcERT.-The young ladies Of the
Russell street Seminary propose giving a
vocal and instrumental concert at theiI
school building, on Friday evening next
On that occasion, the youth and beauty o
Edgefeld will turn out nmldsse.
SERIOUSLY ILL.-We regret TO hear tina
DIR. ]. P. Matthews, worthy and enter
prising citizen Of Edgefeld, is dangerousl!
i'll, and but little hopes entertained Of hi
recovery.
FIRE ENGINE FOR EDGEFIELD.-Th
magnificent engine, built for Deluge Fir
Company No. 8, of Nashville, was yestei
day transferred to Edge6eld. A comPan
3 has been organized, and the boys expect
make the machine do good service yet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24

BAcoN-Demsnd limited. We quote
clear sides 171@lSc shoulders 14c; coun-
try hams 163@17c.
CANvAsED HAMs.-Fancy sugar cured
19Ic; choice plain 163@17c.
LARD-Choice leaf in tierce IS down to
Ice; in kegs and cans lie.
BUCKwHEAT FLOUR = Declined to
S11 so per Dbl, sacks included. Each
barrel contains a sufficient number of the
labeled sacks for the retail dealer.
CHEsTNUTs We heard of the sale of so
bushels to-day at s. per bushel.
BEANs-White command So per bushel.
AFPLEs-Green apples are in demand at
/ 81 1901 % per bushel, Or So per Dbl.
HoMNY-We quote at S. 50@6 per Dbl.
FLOUR - Market active. We quote
superfns So; extra superfne S797 SO;
single extra SS@S so; double extra 500
9 so; treble extra $1,000 so; family
$40 5O@S11; extra family S11@11 so;
fancy S12@12 so.
SALT-The pork packing season having
commenced, salt is moving off briskly at
old quotations 81 for seven bushel barrels
by the car load S. 20 for FIVE bushsl
SUGAR-We quote Demarara 154@15i;
Porto Rico 13@144c; Cuba 134 stand
ard hards 174c; A Coffee 16Ic; B do. Ice !;
G extra do. 153c.
MoLAssEs AND SRUPs-Have declined
fraction. We quote for common to
choice 5O@$1.
CoFFEE-Rio, common to strictly choice
21@25lc; Java S8@4Oc; Laguyra &c.
FIsH-We quote mackerel as follows
No. per half bbl. Sill No. 2 do 50 75@
10. Ne. do s. so; No. l in kits So; No
2 do g rs; No. do 81 so.
RIcE.-For best Carolina. we quote a
lie.
CANDLEs.-Market firm at the following
quotations; Star, light weight 1Sc per ID.
summer mould Sc per box.
CHEEsE-Market we'll supplied ",
quote Westerd Reserve 1Sc per ID; factor!
Zoe.
sARDINEs.-We quote for quarter bo1s
zoe per box by the case.
NAus.-We quote for 10d's s. % pc
, keg, and 25c for each diminishing grade.
HrDEs.-We quote dry flint at Zoe; DR.,
salt 15c; green salt lie; green l0c
WooL-Washed &c; unwashed zoe.
0 BROOMs-No. per dozen So so; No.
0 81 rs; No. 5, 81 so.
RoPE-We quote at 12l@13c.
0 BAGGING-Keutucky Hemp 24c doz
0 Ward 23c; Green Leaf 25c; Flax 25926C
sHor.-Patent per bag 50 25; Bue
: 50 so.
o IRoS.-Tennesseec common bar SIC; ker
y lucky do sic; Tennessee band 10SlG4C
Kentucky do 7973c.
BEEswAx-We continue 10 quote at So
e GINsENG-We quote at SOC.
8 COTTON YARNs-We continue 10 quot
j 5O0s at 2Oc, 600, at IS, zoos at 16c.
Z RAGs.-Whiteman Bros are paying 81
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24

The New Orleans Times of the 2Oth
says of the approaching meeting over the
Metairie Course
Five more stables have arrived within
the past few days to take part IN the COM !;
ing races over the Metairie, and are all
in prime order. The work upon the
track is progressing finely, and arrange~
ments being completed for the proper
accommodation of the large crowd 1t Is
expected will be in daily attendance: A
day or two ago we had a sight OF the !,
badges provided, which are beautiful
both in design and execution, having been
ordered from Paris expressly for the oc'
casion. In few days the city will COM
mence filling up with the hundreds who
are now on the way from all sections to
attend the meeting We therefore look
for a great increase in thd general busl'
ness Of the city, and trust that the wealth
er may prove as propitinus as the other
attending signs, in which case success
will be insured.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
Ineffective Hose.

At the fire in Market street Saturday
night it was very plainly demonstrated
that the hose now in use by the Fire
Department is in very leaky condition.
and portion OF it altogether untrust-
worthy in cases Of great emergency. The
deficiency in this particular was a serious
hindrance to the Department, and we
hope before the next big fire to see them
better supplied with material for effec-
tive work, and in order that it may not
be neglected now call the attention Of
the City Council, insurance companies
and other interested citizens to the I'M
portance of having for the Fire Depart,
ment hose that will not waste more
water than is used.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
IA Le PntIu OperatIOn.

Trainor's extensive whisky distillery,
located on the Nashville and Northwest
ern Railroad, one mile this side of Kings
ton Springs, will be put in operation to-
day. 1t is one of the most extensive
distilleries in the State, put up at cost
of something like $4,000, aud will he
able to turn out quantity of the afore-
said.
The distillery located in Wilson county
belonging to the same gentleman, will be
started about the 10th of December,
when it is contemplated to commence
the manufacture of a superior article OF
sour mash whisky, on the old NeWsOm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
The Proposed Fair Grounds.

We have already referred to the lOca-
ton of the Fair Grounds by the Directory
of the Davidson County Agricultural and
Mechanical Association In order to i'm
prove the grounds, and inaugurate the fair
next spring, the Directory must have
money. Ii therefore behooves our mer-
chants, mechanics and farmers, and the
public generally, TO interest themselves in
the enterprise. The stock will be divided
into shares Of S25 each, with call of %
per cent. Those who are not able to sub
scribe fifty shares, can put down their
names for smaller amount, but all should
become interested.
The grounds are just beyound and adj
Joining Melrose, and if at any time It is
deemed proper to combine Park and Fair
Grounds, what a delightful spot is here
presented. rs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24

London advices of yesterday quote
United States 5.20s at Tag.
Exchange on New York was taken by
the banks yesterday at ic discount and sold
by them at par.
Tennessee bonds we're quoted in New
York yesterday at 69lc for the old,
and 684c for the new.
Nashville corporation checks are dull
in but little demand. Dealers are buying
those Issued for services at 75@76c, and
those issued TO committees and depart
ments at 65C.
The sales of Southern State bonds at the
New York Stock Exchange at the second
board on the 18th inst. were IS follows:
5 1000 North Carolina O.
10000 Tennessee 6s. 65'4
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
The FenIan Congres.

A general CONGRESS Of the Fen'an
Brotherhood convenes at Philadelphia To-
dav, at the call Of Gen. O'Neill, President
Of the organization.
Il il expected that the different circles
in the United States, Canada, Ireland
Mexico, Auslralis, and Brazil will be rep
resented BY about six hundred delegates,
making it the largest and most effective
Fenian Congress ever held in America.
Gen. O'Neil, in his circular, advises
that al the circles send delegates 10 this
Congress.
The most important part Of this circular
in the private inslrsciioDs 10 delegate,
that thew shall come 10 the Congress fur
nisL,d with statement, signed by the
officer. Of his circle, specifying the foil
amount of money that may he 10 poser
sion OF his circle for transportation 20 the
frontier, or whatever other purpose, the
arms and war material on hand, and what
such circle can raise for future contingent
cie.. in the event of call upon them in a
given time
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
NObIy Done.

We are much pleased to notice that
Mrs. E. w. Hickman, of Edgefeld, has
collected and paid into the hands of Mr.
H. B. Buckuer, Treasurer of the Memorial
Association of Tennessee, for re-interring
the Confederate dead, the Gum of one hun
dred and ninety $3.50 dollars and we
cheerfully make this announcement, her
name not having been published in the
former notice of contributions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
RIVER AND WEATHER.
ARRIVED.
Tyrone, Cairo.
DEPARTED.

ARRIVED.
Tyrone, Cairo.
DEPARTED.
None.
LEAVING THIS DAY.
Ella Hughes, Evansville, 1OA.M NJ.
Tyrone, Cairo, P. N.
The river was rising again yesterday,
with five feet on Harpeth Shoals. Weather
clear and pleasant.
The only arrival yesterday was the
Tyrone from Cairo, with no departures
Business on the wharf dull.
The Ella Hughes, Capt. Wm. Dix, de-
parts to-day at 10 o'clock for Smithland
and Evansville. Let her go out with
rousiDg trip.
The popular Tyrone, in command Of the
still more popular Capt Tom Harmon, Is
the regular packet this evening at O'Clock
for Cairo. Capt. Wash Weaver, the rsli-
able clerk, will sign bills of lading to all
points on the Ohio and Mississippi river
and also issue bills of lading for cotton pia
the Blue Line At 81 20 per hundred to
New York.
The Havana Is the next steamer due
from Cincinnati She will arrive here
about Wednesday.
NEWS FROM OTHER PORTS.
| The Missouri river was closed by ice on
Saturday last.
The Arkansas Is the name Of new
steamer just completed at Pittsburg for
Capt. A. H. Shaw, late of the Mamie aGd
formerly of the NJ s Mepham. She Is
designed for the Arkansas river trade, and
ia 185 feet 10 length, sc feet beam, 5 feet
hold, and 4 inch bottom. The cylinders
are Is inches in diameter, 81 feet stroke
She has . boilers 80 inches in diameter and
25 feet long.
| The New Orleans Tine, of the 10th
says:
| The weather Yesterday, like that Of the
mast two DAYS. was fine aud pleasant with
mild temperature.
Business on the landing yesterday was
more animated than We have witnessed Tor
many days past. The steamers at either
landing appeared TO be receiving freight
with rash, while the diseharging from
the numerous arrivals created an unusual
stir.
The st. Louis Democrat of Saturday
Gays:
River falling slowly last evening. twill
commence a downward gsllOp this morn
inc. Eight feet on Hat Island bar By last
boat up. Upper rivers are a. previously
reported. Boats still run between s.. Psnl
and Dubuque, finding an abundance OF
, water and doing heavy business Ton
paga for the South abundant, and freight
comparatively scarce. Rates firm Flour
. SOC per b5I etc Il ia melancholy TO state
that nearly all cur mills will cease work
next week, owing to the high price OF
wheat. One large miller says he has lost
on every shipment he hiss made to New
: Orleans for some weeks past. This Ia bad
intelligence indeed, and ia more serious m
view Of the proximity Of the close Of
E; navigation, until which We had hoped that
freights would be more abundant south
ward. But for two or three boats m the
a Missouri it might be emPhaticlliy asserted
!, that tina. rivers business is ended. Weather
fine and moderately cold.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24
NewcOmB's Ministries.

The ar.fsmed Newcomb Ministries
after an unparalleled success OF eighteen
consecutive months at their Opera House
Cincinnati, have started out on tour
through the country, and will Welt Nash
Vile on next Monday night, appearing Tor
FIVE nights at Masonic Hall. This COM
panv is well-known to our ciIizens as one
If The verv best in the country, and during
their stay here, We predict for them
crowded houses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24

10 case tried last week at Columbus,
Ca, in which suit was brought against
Capt J. j. Grant to recover the value of
some cotton destroyed in the burning Of
the Planters Warehouse, the Court in sub
stance, gave the following decision: Ii
at the time of storing cotton, the planter
requests the warehOuseman TO insure it,
and he fails to do so, the warehOuseman is
liable for any loss that may occur bu! if
such an agreement be made after the stor-
age and without additional consideration,
the warehouseman is not bound TO insure,
nor is he liable for any loss that may
happen by fire.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-24

John Kings suit against the Paschall
House Association creates quite commo-
ton at ST. Louis. Many Of the paper
refuse to publish the details, for the reason
that the association is yet owing them
largely for advertising.
The Knoxville Branch Of the Louis.
vile and Nashville Railroad haI been CON-
pleted to Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle county,
thirteen miles from Crab Orchard, and
one hundred and twenty-eight miles from
Louisville. The first train ran to that
point on w ednesday.