davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
Our Financial and CONNER
cial Column.

Every department Of business has an imme
iiato interest in the markets Of the country. and
In its financial fluctuations and condition. The
man who fails TO keep himself properly ad-
visei n to the rise and fall Of the markets. as
controlled by the laws Of demand and supply
aud the relative COM tion Of the currency, is
exposed to constant loss. aud must necessarily
iall behind his more intelligent and onterprisinr
nsiehhors In order 10 make our paper valuable
as we'll as interesting. we shall continue to
make this SPECIAL FEAruRE. Our Daily
Market Reports, domestic and foreign, by tele
graph, aud our CITY Reports, gotten up at heavy
expense. have challenged the commendatiOn OF
our best business men; while our current finan.
risl Reports from all the leading aoney centre
Of the country are fuller than have ever
published by any other journal In Tennessee
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
THE BANKRUPT LAW-THE Fifty
PEN GENE EKIMITATION.

From the Memphis Bulletin. April II.
Thsre has been much discussion as TO
the time when the fifty per cent. limitation
clause Of the bankruptcy act goes into
operation. Those who have carefully
studied the wording of the law, have gene
rally been satisfied upon the point, bat
others hastily concluded that the clause
was susceptible of tao constructions. Hon.
T, J. Latham, Register in bankruptcy for
this district, has entertained no doubt upon
the subject, but 90 strengthen his Judgment
as expressed, be wrote to parties whose
positions ought 10 give their opinions on
the subject some weight La reply, two
letters have been received-the FIRST is from
Judge Lawrence, who is at the present
time Chairman Of the Congressional Judi
ciary Committee, before which various pro-
posed amendments Of the bankrupt act
are now pending. The second comes
from Hon. T. A. Jencks, the author Of the
bankrupt act, and who was among the most
active in securing its passage, aud who is
perhaps more familiar with its provisions
thau any other member OF Congress. The
following are the letters referred to
HoUsF OF REPRESENTATIVES., WASH
INGToH, ID. g., March %, lS6S.-HoR Il.
j. Latiaa-DEAR SIR; Nours Of the 18th
inst. just received. The hty per cent.
clause Of the bankrupt ACT takes effect June
lsi 1865. There is no doubt abont At.
Yours truly, w. LAWRENCE.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., March %, 1865
DEAR SIR; Your opinion that the ffly per
cent clause Of the bankrupt act takes effect
June la isin accordance with that OF every
member Of the committee of both House
Of Congress, having charge Of the subject Of
amendments 10 that law.
7. A. JEECKs.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
THREATENED CHANGE IN THE
MIssISSIPPI-FEARs FOR VICKs-


The Vicksburg papers have several times,
within the last two years, called attention
to the fact that there is danger of the river
opposite that city opening for itself new
channel, 50 as to leave Yicksburg a mile or
two back in the country, divested of its
river front and commercial advantages.
The Vicksburg Herald once more calls at
tentiou to this subject as follows:
/" The Mississippi river ia wearing away
the point opposite this place, and ia form.
ing a large sand bar on the Mississippi
shore, which is forci5ly throwing the cur
rent against the Louisiana side, aud that
in low water stages large masses Of the
point are cavlng away, and thus forming q
canal which may eventually change the
entire course of the river, If something is
not soon done 10 prevent il. The canal
liable to be cut through by tine natural ac-
ZION Of the current is not the one dug by
General Grant. The Grant canal has be-
come permanently blocked, and no appre-
tensions are entertained in that quarter;
bat the wearing away is occurring at
another point below, and if it succeeds,
"+AA fANNN AAAaf a. ANAAAAACHldl 10 the DtOo-
poets and interests of this city as would
permanent water route-to the exclusion
Of any other-through the Grant canal
The caving which is Occurring at the point
mentioned Is seriously alarming, and
should al once engage the attention of the
property owners in this place. The vast
importance and worth of this place, aud
the impoverished condition of our citizens,
should induce Congress 10 take this matter
in hand, and by immediate and judicious
action prevent the river from taking the
course feared. We DO not pretend 20 know
what would be the most efiectual method
TO accomplish this result, but we would
suggest that possibly if a few faiboats
loaded with stone we're sunk in the mouth
of this crevasse, or If it was blocked with
pihng driven an, the caving might be pre-
vented and the river forced into its proper
channel. II upnn examination It should
be found that these suggestions are not
practicable, the Mississippi might be di-
veried from its course ia the bend opposite
Psw-PAw Island, and brought down through
Old river, and from there into the original
channel through Willow bayou"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

This table, for which we are indebted to
the Financial Chronicle, shows that, though
the price is now nearly double the price
four years ago, this great advance failed to
bring to market much more than half the
quantity marketed then. Nothing could
more impressively witness 10 the fact that
the supply is short in England. II is as
certained that, though Great Britain im-
ported over thirteen millions of quarters
Of wheat more in 1867 than 1865, when
she imported nearly tweDty-one millions,
the stocks at the close Of last year were
less than two years before In France, the
scarcity seems TO be quite as great, if not
greater the harvest last year was deficient,
both in qnality and amount In no coun-
try is a dearth of bread more TO be dreaded,
for political reasons, than in France and
every French government, in prospect Of
such a calamity, makes extraordinary exr
ertions to avert il. A leading agricultural
journal OF France estimates the deficiency
in the French crop at 34,000,O00 bushels, I
So anxious are the French authorities to
meet snch an eXigency that, as the World
informs us, wheat is purchased even in
England, and cargoes bound for England
are intercepted by French dealers, and, by
more tempting price, diverted to French
ports.
We know that there are certain parts of
the Old World scourged by famine. A i
large portion Of Scandinavia is suffering in
an unusual manner. So is Finland. Siarva-
tion broOds over all East Prussia. Gal
licia is a victim to it, and 40 are Tunis and
Algeria. Save Hungary aud some parts Of
Southern Russia, there is no portion Of
Europe where the last years crops Of
cereals can be pronounced good.
As some Offset to these gloomy state
ments, II may be remarked that the reports
of the growing crops in England and
Europe, and Of the characteristics of the
present spring season, are, so far, favor
able. The March accounts from England
speak Of prevalent fine weather fer pitch
ing the spring crops, and the stimulus of
high prices had extended the cultivated
area. Upon the whole, the promise was
never better and this remark appears TO
be one Of general application 10 all the
European grain regions.
But, no matter how abundant yield
may be realized this year, the exhaustion
by harvest time will be such that the stock
on hand then will not probably be raised
10 the standard reached some years ago.
More attention to wheat culture in Europe,
and a succession Of good harvests, are re
quisite to restore cheap bread to Euro
peans
In the United States the corn crop was
reported from the Agricultural Bureau to
have been last year deficient. Yet the
stock on hand is now quite large, and the
comparison Of last year with the present
shows an increase, as will appear from the
following table:
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
Nashville and Northwestern
II A I L II O a u

nN AND AFTER WEDNESDAY. MARCH
" the 10th, and until further notice TWO
DAILY PASS ENdER TRAINS will run be
tween Nashville, Tennessee. and Hickman
Kentucky
Leaving Nashville at 445'A. NJ. and 5.15 p.
Arriving Hickman at 1900 mdt. and $50 A. n
Leaving hickman at 1:3O A. NJ and 6.2O P. A.
Arriving Nashville at 2.3O. A. N. and G.4J A. az
Making close connections at Mex kcnzie with
Memphis and Louisville Railway for Humboldt
Memphis, Elcksburg, New Orleans and ali
points Southwest
At Union City with Mobile and Ohio and New
Orleans and Ohio Railways for Paducah Jack
son, Tenn, Mobile. Ala. Cairo, St Louis. Chi
cagO, aud all points South and Northwest
Al Hickman with Atlantic aud Mississippi
Steamship and Memphis and ST. Louis Packet
Companies hrst-class steamers, for ali points
on Upper and Lower Mississippi Rivers
At ashyllle with Nashville and Chattauoo-
ga, Louisville and Nashville. Edgefeld ana
kentuckp and Nashville and Decatur Railroads.
lO2 miles shortest route to st. Louis
40 miles shortest route 10 Memphis
AS miles shortest route to New Orleans
Palace Sleeping Cars ON all Nisht
Trains
Baggage check ed through 10 aII i'm
pOrtRnt points.
Fare as low Rs the lowest
Tickets for sale at the City Transfer Once
northwest corner Cherry aud Church streets.
esnd at the Nashville and Chattanooga Depot.
Nashville Tenn VIM. Y. TNNES
Jsnl5 Receiver aud Gen'i Sup't
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
NASHVILLE ...................................TENN
WOULD oALLTHE ATTENTION OF THE

"0ULD CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE
w sick and afflicted TO her new system o.
practice, which has gained considerable pOpu-
larity in this city. During the past two years
Mrs. Ballard has treated many persons suffering
from the various forms Of disease and in nearly
all relief or cure has been effected. All chronic
diseases as Neuralgia, Chronic or Acute
Rheumatism, Paralysis, Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Headache, Diseases of
the Liver md Urinary Organs, Female
Complaints. Also, Affections of the Eye
and Ear are treated successfully by the vari-
ous forms of Electricity. In future, some of the
above diseases will be treated by special guar
antee. No shocks or unpleasant sensation at
tending the application. Let none consider
their case hopeless. for many diseases beyond
the control of medicine are readily cured by
Electricity as used by Mrs. B. Patients can be
taught the use of Electricity iu their own case
thus obviating the necessity of remaining long
from home. A circular mailed free # charge.
Address as above. q -
References--Dr Thomas Care, Nashville,
Tenn. Mr.. w. I. Berry, Public Square. Nash
vile, Tenn. Mr.. John Ramags, No. SO Union
street. Nashville, Tenn. Mr.. r. I. Kirkpatrick,
No. So College St, Nashville, Tenn. Judge w.
X Turner, Nashville, Tenn.
Please send for circular. Address as above.
feb2g I'm
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
For the Family Circle,

And for the special pleasure and prof. Of the
Young. each week we win give general literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall ind
its way into our columns unfit for the perussl
.hs mothers and daughters Of the land. Depre-
eating the demoraliFing sensationalism Of many
contemporary journals, we shall eschew that
character; striving 70 give the reader substantial
matter. preforring 70 be useful rather than
ensational
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
Total bread
stntTs........ lO.64s. .24s 9.16O. 500

Total bread
stufIs........ lO69S. .29s 9,76O,5OO
To the above must be added the large
amount detained iR bdHSitu in the canals.
The increase in the stock of corn is remark
able. Last year the stock in Chicago was
s75,07l bushels, against same time this year
30l3,9O0 bushels.
The crop prospects for the present year
in the country are, upon the whole, quite
encouraging. The dcought Of last year did
not prevent the sowing down to wheat of
an increased area and the appearance at
this time Of the fall-sown wheat is very
good. The planting season this spring is
so far favorable. From the fact that the
last two crops Of corn have been below the
average, we have some reason 10 expect a
turn in the season which will give US a full
crop Of that grain the present year.
Hopes of abundant haryests. both at home
and abroad, may be indulged in, and may
be realized. But, even supposing there
shonld be no disappointment, we do not
imagine the price Of wheat will experience
any considerable fall. Corn aud some Of
the other grains will probably be lower,
but such ls the consumption of wheat. that
the demand NAV be expected to pres. hard
upon the heels Of any such supply as may
be reasonably ce!ruiaJed uf0a.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

BY A CONSOLIDATION or THE LASH
VILE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
support Of the UEIoS AND DrsPAToH by the
patrons Of both the former papers. the Proprie
tors are enabled to present Newspaper bithe.
70 unsurpassed in this city or State
IN FULLNEsS AND ACCURACY
NEWS. our papw win compare favorably ith
best in the entire country; and in sayin.
We only repeat the expressions Of many
patrons. who are most capable Of judging in
matters.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

A CoSyENuoN Of Unitarian clergy and
laity in Essex county, Massachusetts,, have
admitted women to the priesthood on an
equality with men. Women already act as
Universalist, Baptist and Congregational
diyines.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

Our Manufacturing and DO
meEtic Interets.

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people to he self-Teliant, and shall do what we
may he able 10 induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro
ducts 70 this end we will pay special attention
10 the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves TO encouraFe the diversif-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
nsnt Of Southern resources.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
Upon the Subject of Agriculture

And kindred topics. we shall also give an ex
teusive variety Of valuable ami interesting mat
ter-the best adapted 20 the farming classes o.
our state, which will, in great measure sup
ply the place Of a family agricultural paper
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
PHARMACEUTICAL
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
PECTORAL GUM DROPS.
For Cough, etc,

COMPOUND ELIXIR SOLIDIFIED GLYCE-
Of Calisaya Bark. rim Tablet.
Elixir of Calissys Bark COMPOUND CamphOr
and PyTOphOsphate Ice, with Giycerin.
of Iron. DR.. Whites Dentiue,
Elixir of Vaeriante of superior Tooth Pow
Ammonia. der.
Concentrated Essence Fragrant Eau LustraI.
of Jamaica Ginger. for the Hair
Wistsrs Cough Log Compound Arnica Lin
enges. ament.
DR.. Jackson's Pectoral Nerve and Bone Lima
LoZenges. ment.
Concentrated Extract Smiths Horse and Cat
Of Vanilla. Lemon tie Powders.
Peel, etc. RenOvatng Spirits FOR
Finest Distilled Rose, removing grease spots
Almond. and Orange Erasive Fluid for re-
Flower Waters moving stains, Iron
Bitter Wine Iron MOulds Ink etc.
Fresh Cold Cream Roses
Window Glass Putty, White Lead Oil. TUr-
pentine, Brushes. Box Colors ground in oil,
Nsrnsh, Garden and Flower Seeds, etc. etc.
The country trade will hndi t. their interest
to cali and examine Iay stock before purchasing
elsewhere dec2l 3m
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
Decisions Of the Supreme
Court.

In view The necessities OF the legal profess
sion, and the general public interest attaching
10 the many new questions coming before cur
uai,isl trAunals we will publish all the i'm
portaut decisions II the supreme Court IRON
oecisl sources, which may be relied upon a.
ntirsly Trustworthy.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
WINTER SCHEDULE, 1859.
COMMENCING MARCH sd. lass,
rains win run as follows

Trains viii run as follows:
Leave Nsshvills..,......4:3O 80 A. NJ. s.2OP N
Arrive at Louisville. Leo P. N. 400 A. nj.
Both Trains make direct connection at Louis
vile with the yefersOpville Railroad for St
more, Washinston, Philadelphia, and New \ ork
Morning Train from Nashville connects With
United States mail line steamers leaving Louis
VILE at 4OO P. NJ, connecting at Cincinnati with
from Nashville 10 St. Louis, Chicago, Cincin-
natl. and all principal Eastern cities
As- The $3.50 p. n. Train from Nashyil .
does not run on SUNDAY.
Gdllatin Accommodation Train leaves Gala
tin at 9i4S A. NJ. arriving at Nashville at
l2tIO z. Nj. Returning. leaves Nashville at
500 2. NJ, and arrives at Gallatin at 6G35 4. M
ALBERT FINR.
den1 Superintendent l.. & n RK
mars lv
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
UNION BANK NOTES.
MILLINERY, HATS. ETC

MRS. 9. @. HAWTHORNE. no. 100
w Ihurcb street, opposite 81. Cloud Hotel
selected stock 0f Millinery Goods, Eaees.
Aaas, Dress Trfmmtngs, etc. etc. and re
spectfully sohciis an examination Of he same
BY the ladies Of Nashville,
apr2 I'm
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
REDUCTION OF RATES

grati6od at beiug able to state that
very large increase in the number Of our
Daily and Tu-Woekly subscribers enables us to
reduce the price subscription 60 these editions
We do 50 the more cheerfully because the neces-
sites Of the people, in the impoverished oondi-
lion Of oar stricken section. requires such con
cessions a. can be reasonably mEde in their in
tsrests. From ana after the let January. there.
fore. our
ERMs or SUBSCRIPTION WILL BIZ
IN ADVANCE
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
SEALED PROPOSALS.
NASHVILLE, March 80. 1868.

NASHVILLE March 80, 1863
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED.
~ for ten days for the erection of a Fire En-
gtne House in the Ninth Ward. Speci6ca-
tons can be seen at the Office OF Major Wiilett,
City Engineer, COlOnnade Building, Cherry st.
{ Proposals to be lett at Major Willetts office,
and addressed to JAMES J. MCL0UGHLIN.
Chairman of the Committee on the Erection of
Engine House, marked Proposals for Engine
House"
Bidders will be required to give bonds for the
faithful fulhliment of the contracts.
. mar3l lot
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
The Most Reliable ROsts t0 mem
Phis, Humboldt, CairO, and All
Points West ard south.
Time as Quick as any other Ro

ON.AND AFTER FRIDAY. mABCH 80,
1850 p. NJ for Pembroke ksntucky. mai ine
direct connections al Memphls Junction WuI
Memphis and Louirviiie Railroad line for Mem
Phis, VioksbuTg, New Orleans. and all points
SOnthWe-t-
This train connects ~ Humboldt with tram
on the Mobile and OHIO Railroad for Cairo
81. Louis, Chicago, and at points Northwest
Passengers for Memphis Sill net be.
slBltged te change ears fn fIfe night
This line has been put Ia thorough repsir. ~
provided with elegant New Sleeping Cars, ant b.
prepared 10 transport passengers and Freight %
with reliability aud dispatch. .l
Passenger Fare and Freight Rates as low as
the lowest.
THOMAS HASSARD
Chief Engineer and superintendent
marl3 ti
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

Total.....3 $50 36i 2,7S5,3O9 1911 93i 7.O25. .l9l
Add grain
other than
wheat. ....7. 81 ,93i 7,025.lgl
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16
and Decatur
RAILWAY.

THE lOLD ESTABLISHED ALL RAIL
route to Huntsville, Memphis, New
Orleans, Mobile, Selma, and all Iuter-
mediate Points. TWO DAILY PASSEN-
GER TRAINS. commencing JAN. :, lsfs
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

And for horter periods Al the same rstos
ss- We earnestly sppeal 20 our friends 20 a.
n erte ding our circulation; and Ia thereby in
,ressinl cur means Of usefulness copy Of
,aper will be cent grstuitoush to any one
u ten subscribers 20 either Of the edition.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-16

. The $50 P. N. Train makes direct connections
at Decatur With Memphis and Charleston Rail
road for Memphis, Selma. Mobile. Jackson aud
Nicksburg Miss, New Orleans. La Huntsville.
aud all intermediate points.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-11-11
Supreme Judicial Court.

OCTOBER TERM.-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-The Court came in this morning for
the hearing of cases before jury. The trial jures
were empanneled as follows:
First Jury-Joshua Cover, Westbrook, Foreman ;
Frank Aborn, Portland; Rufus Blake, New Glou-
cester; John B. Bray, Brdgton; Stephen B. Chase,
POrtland Daniel d. Chenery, Portland; Joseph
Curtis, Freeport; Jason Fuller, Portland; Henry G.
Greenleaf Yarmouth; Amos Hawkes., Windham
Edward f. Hill, Cape Elizabeth; John Lamb Ma
pies.
Second Jmy-Elsha C. Raymond, Brunswick,
Foreman; Cyrus Libby, Pownai Jot n s. Moultoa,
;carboro; James Mains, Otisfed; Shubael Merry
man, Harpswel; Silas Russell, Cumberland Chas.
W. Smith, Portland Larkln d. Snow, Brunswick
Anse Stevens, Standsh; Henry Tenney, Raymond
Lorenzo S. Washburne, Falmouth: Caleb Willard,
Cape Elizabeth.
upernumerory-lssac Libby, Gray.
No. 4O4-Alexander Ewing VS.. Darwin Dwellsy,
Real action to obtain possession of parcel of land
in Brunswick. Opened to the first jury. With
drawn-plaintiff non-suit. Continued on report.
Haskell. Whitman.
No. 126-Lydia H. Dimond VS.. Chas. II. Pearson.
Action OF assumpsit account for services. Plain
tiff non-suit.
O'Donnell. Carleton.
Court adjourned to o'clock P. M. Wednesday, at
which time No. 163-Jacob Harris vs.. George W.
Parker-is assigned for trial.