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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-27
HAPPY FAMILY REUNION,
A Handsome Christmas Tree-COmpli-
naeni TO IndIana's Fair Daughters.

A Handsome Christmas Tree-C0mplI-
meni 10 IndIana's Fair Daughters.
Christmas has come and gone, yes gone
with all its pleasant memories-gone with
our happy childhood, into the great and
mighty past. How many joyous recollec-
tions fit across our hearts, as we stand be.
meath the branches Of the Christmas Tree,
and remember the days when we were
happy children, longing for the festivities
Of that good old day..
With what anxiety is the soft, gentle
hand of woman applied to its decoration,
modestly stretching its tender limbs in the
arrangement of the treasured gifts to be
deposited thereon. 1t is beautiful Gus
tom, thus to adorn the evergreen with
treasures for our loved Ones, and long may
we observe it, though our land may not
claim its origin.
On Christmas evening We were invited
to visit the palatial mansion of our es-
teemed fellow-citizen, NJ. A. Parrish. In
the sitting room stood the "Queen of
Christmas Trees" groaning under the
weight of the many tokens of affection
which loving hands had deposited there.
There were loVe.tokens for " the lassies,"
and gifts of friendship for the little ones,
while even the old and middle aged were
remembered with the same fond care. As
We stood and looked upon it, We imagined
that we could see the good, beni6cent
fairy, as she dispensed her rich
blessings around and about her. It's
ornaments disdaiued the appearance of
misery hand. They were rich, rare, and
beautifu full.
The occasion was one Of reunion of a
large family connection, and was intended
az a compliment TO Miss Mary Miller,
sister of Capt Miller of the steamer Fanny
Brandeis, and Miss Clara Scott, both Of
Evansville, Indiana, who are at present on
a visit to this city, and the guests of the
generous hearted Mike Parrish.
The tree, although hurriedly Gifted up"
was one Of the most magnificent we have
ever seen, and illuminated as it was on
the evening mentioned, presented most
beautiful appearance, much to the credit
Of Mrs. Parrish, the hostess, assisted by
VIM. X. Clancy, Joel Horn, Miss Ann
Doughty, aud Misses Miller and Scott,
who were entrusted with the decoration
department.
May each one Of that happy circle wit
ness many return of Christmas night,
aud may they ever meet with grateful
hearts to reward them for their kind and
generous hospitality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-27
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate
were recorded at the County Court Clerks
office, during the week ending yesterday
Jacob Mayo to Joel Row, land in Da.
wilson county, 18th District, $500.
w. II. Neal to Jasper Jones, house and
lot in Holy Springs Mississippi, 5000.
Walter Keen to Jack Murray, lot in
18th District, 5000.
w. B. Binkley, commissioner, to Fred.
erick M. Binkley, 40 acres of land in Da.
wilson county, $3.50.
Samuel Watkins to Samuel L. Davidson,
lot No. IA and part Of No. Is.
S. r. Anderson, trustee, and others 10
K. G. McNairy, lots Nos. ZIG and 217, ia
Boyd's addition to West Nashville. $500
S. W. Martin to Thos Martin, interest
in Abraham Martins estate, in Sumner
county, $475.
7. +. Dodson to Phillip Earhart, land
in county, $500.
Thomas Caldwell TO VIM. Ii. Sneed,
house and lot in Edgeield, 81, 600.
Morton b. Howell, Clerk and Master,
and John d. Horton and w. d. Horton to
Joseph w. Horton, lands in county,
$l,750.
VIM. II. HANDLER to Virginia Ellis, land
in 18th district, $1,000.
VIM. II. Atkinson to EIeanora Atkinson
and others, undivided interest in house
lot belonging to. the estate of Charlotte At
kinson, $3.50
Adam q. Adams TO Hiram Z. Baker,
land in Dickson county, S206.
Adam G. Adams to Hiram B. Baker,
land in Dickson county, 5000.
E. II. Overton, Z. S. Caleote, T. D. Over
ton, A. W. Overton and Samuella RUSSELL
to Henry Nelson, land in county, $l75.
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Sunday school Christmas.

OAe Of the most interesting of the cele-
brations Of Christmas day, was that held
by the Sunday school Of the First Baptist
Church. The officers and members of the
school, with large number Of friends, as
sembled in the church at 10 A. M. where a
tall Christmas tree had been placed, loaded
with a profusion of Christmas fruit Gifts
of every considerable kind-about three
hundred and fifty in number-were dis
tributed among the scholars.
A somewhat novel feature in celebra-
tons of this kind, gives additional interest.
Two miniature ships, fully rugged in the
style Of first class clippers, were exhibited.
Not 30 very little either, for they measured
about four feet on deck, and were very
completely equipped with life-boats -four
each, anchors, chain cables, compasses,
bells, etc and armed each with a battery
of seven guns.
The ships were built and rugged By the
Pastor Of the church, Rev. T. +. Skinner,
D. ID. and by him presented TO the Sunday
school. Officers and crews we're repTesen-
ted by pupils of the school, dressed in full
sailor rig. The two captains met, ex-
changed greetings, compared notes of their
voyages, n salute was fred from the bat
terry of one ship, returned by the other,
and three cheers were given by the crews.
One of the ships, named the ROBE RI
RAIKFs was designed 10 receive eontribu-
tons IN aid Of the Sunday Schools The
other, the MACEDONIA was built for mis-
sionary woTE-PrincipalIy to aid schools
10 ether localities. Liberal contributions
in money and merchandise, shoes, clothing,
etc, have been made, the amount 10 cash
reaching nearly two hundred dollars. One
Of the ships was also purchased by few
liberal friends, while the distribution of
gifts was in progress, for one hundred and
FIVE dollars, and again presented to the
Sunday School.
The celebration commenced with some
excellent mG.ic fIOm the choir Of the
Church, and singing by the school Of
Christmas and Sunday School songs, was
interpreted, giving variety 10 the exer-
cises. Everything passed Of quietly, Civ
ing apparently to all present unbOuuded
qualification.
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CoRS-SaIes to-day of 800 bushels from
wagons at SIC; 900 sacked delivered in
depot at &c; 600 do at 65c.
CHEsrNUrs-Sales from wagon to day at
So 50 per bushel.
HAY-We heard of the sale Of Is tons
at S25 per ton.
DRIED FRUIT-Sales of 1000 lbs apples
at 7ci 1000 lbs quarter peaches at Z &c.
FLoUR-'Sales to-day of 1000 barrels on
private terms, and 800 bbls at $40 so.
BULK MEATs-Clear sides, 15I hams,
153 shoulders, lie.
BAcON-Nev hams, LIZ old clear sides,
l7A; shoulders, 134c.
LARD-We quote in tierce, Is; eanp,
1S4 eaddies, Isle.
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FRosz e, A. COLLINS. ESQ


VI MILAN. chr
Messrs, Rgue, Mraier C Hull, Nashrillc,
Tenn,
GENTLEMEN: DR. LIGHTILL expects to
visit your city soop, and for the benefit of
the suffering l wish to say, through you,
to your very extensive acquaintance in
this and other Southern States that DIR.
Lighthill can do all for the suffering that
can be afforded by skill, science and a
comprehensive experience.
Indeed, DR.. Lighthill performs some
almost miraculous cures. One case for in
stance. Iplaced under his treatment, over
two years since, my niece, Miss Eliza
MitcEum, of McLemoresville, Tenn. She
had been suffering from a child with
rising in the head, which had for years
emitted through the ear a very ugly and
offensive corruption. Her case had been
treated by the best physicians of the coun-
try and had baffled the skill of all. DR..
Lighthill kept her under his Immediate
charge for ten days and then sent her home
with remedies. She used the remedies as
directed and in three months was entirely
well and still continues in excellent health.
1t may be proper to state that when Miss
Mitchum went under DR.. LighthilPs treat.
ment she was unable to walk and, as her
friends thought, was rapidly approaching
death.
II you have any friends among your ex.
tensiye acquaintance suffering with any
chronic disease you may safely recommend
them to DR.. LighthilI.
Yours, very respectfully,
f. A. COLLINS.
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In BnnkruDteY.

The following persons filed petitions fol
discharges in bankruptcy during the week
ending December 26 Thomas o. Bager
ly, r. V. Brennan, James A. HarSood
Samuel c. Flag, ]. r. Darden, E. C. Asa,
of Davidson county. G.. G. McEwen, J.
II. Henry and Emanuel Roth, of Maury
county. W. B. Carr, J. r. Sullivan and
Charles Stone, of WilsOn county. John
Amet, John Bell, Jr., John w. Irby, Of
Rutherford county. II. Framble and
David Hickerson, of Bedford county. Il.
M.IGillespie and John w. Blake, Of Lin
coin county. George Ii. Whitehead and
W. K. Pope, of Robertson comfy. Thos-
Lester, of Cheatham county, and /" l..
Farmer, Of Montgomery county.
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Gagged.
Arrest aud Constituent Of House
Breakers.

DEC0ACE1s
Messrs. Gray 4 Noble, whose store on
Cherry street was robbed few nights ago,
having some curiosity 10 find out the per-
pe.rators, secured the services of Captain
Barmore, the detective policeman, who
succeeded SO far in working up" the case,
asto warrant the arrest of Mel. Zachary
and Rolly Banks. They were captured
yesterday charged with the preparation Of
the robbery above mentioned, and in de-
fault Of $4,000 bail each for appearance at
the Criminal Court, committed to Jail.
Mel. Zachary already has some reputation
as house-bfeaker, having been several
times tried for offenses of that sort. His
last experience of the kind was trial
and conviction for robbing a milli-
merry store of everything but the coun-
ter and shelves. For this crime he was
imprisoned in the Penitentiary, but was
shortly afterwards psrdoned out by Gov.
Brownlow and furnished with certificate
to vote. We have not before heard of
Rolly Banks in the role Of Robber but do
not know that this is the first time suspi-
cion has been directed towards him as a
house-breaker. 1t seems that he is now
charged as an accessory to the crime. He
is a blacksmith by trade, and it is alleged
that be made the Jimmy" and wedge used
ia the robbery referred to. We would not
of course pronounce either Zachry or
Banks guilty, before trial, of the Offense
charged against them, but it can be easily
conceived how a skilful and interruptions
blacksmith OouId make himselfa danger
GUS auxiliary to a daring and seemingly
irrepressible house breaker.
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NASHVILLE. TENN.
a1IN01Y- DECEMBER ~. IsOs.


Notices 0fNeW A0VerthsenAentss
The Peoples Bank, it will be seen by
reference 10 our new advertisements, is
nov receiving deposits in currency or. coin
subject to check the same SIS with the City
National Banks. The special attention of
both city and country depositors is called
to the banking hours, s A. NJ. to P. NJ,
offering greater facilities for the transac.
ton Of business than any other Bank in the
city.
To person desiring'a country residence
and farm, no better can be found than that
of Ms, e. L. Oven, near Brentwood in
Williamson cornty, which will be rented
on the premises, January l. At the same
time she will sell household and kitchen
furniture, horses, COWS, hogs, hay, corn pork
farming implements and everything ne
cessary to carry on the business.
O'Connell & Co., have just received bulk
oysters for everybody, SO that all may
have them at low prices.
Calender & Garrett have a desirable
residence for rent, adjoining the Cumber-
land Church on Summer street, containing
six or seven rooms, for the low price OF
s
The Pale Faces will attend the interment
of John A. Fisher to-day,
Murphy and Bradshaw will sell valuable
government horses on the Public Square,
Thursday, Slst inst.
William Dews is in receipt of a superb
or lot of Pittsburgh coal, which he is sell
ling low.
Crunk, Dodson & Co. offer one of their
most attractive auction sales on Tuesday
morning.
Albert & Seeman resume their mammoth
auction sales on the three last days of the
year. See their announcement.
Jacob THEM will sell. tomorrow, large
consignment of goods TO the trade. AT 2
o'clock in the afternoon, he will offer to
the public a stock Of jewelry, st auction,
which will be warranted as represented,
and embraces the finest articles in that
line.
Crouch & Elder have just received a
superior lot of mares and mules, TO which
the attention Of farmers is invited.
Miss Leo. Hudson, at the New Theatre
is the great attraction in the city. Go
aud see her and her highly trained horse,
Black Bess.
Rev. Michael Mesgher will deliver a
lecture at the Catholic Church of the As
sumption this evening at Z o'clock, Vine
street North Nashville.
Movers will be interested in the propo-
Gals of f. Rossiter & Co., UshOlsterers &c 4,
No. z, South Cherry street.
Remember the auction sale OF Furniture
at the City Hotel Monday Morning at s4
O'Clock. Don't fail to attend as good goods
will be offered. No by-bidders allowed.
w. D. Kline, Druggist, Masonic Tenn
pie, has received number Of fancy articles
suitable for New Year presents, as we'll as
a general line of goods in the drug line,
which he is selling at reduced prices.
The Katie Morrison goes up the river On
Monday at Pm.
The Tyrone goes down the Cumberland
on Tuesday at 4 P. ii.
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TIE Christian Church Sunday school.
Among other interesting incidents con-
nected with Christmas, and how it was OBJ
served, the festival BY the Sabbath school
of the Christian Church, deserves pas
sing notice. The children attached to this
school assembled at o'clock in the even
ing, together with the congregation at
large, and a large number of invited
guests belonging to other denominations.
All the seats on the lower floor were occu-
pied, and both galleries crowded.
Immediately in front of the pulpit, was
a large Christmas tree, profusely filled
with gifts, and lit up with various colored
candles. Behind the tree was locomo-
tive reflector, which answered the purpose
for which it was intended, that of lighting
up the Church and brilliantly Illuminating
the tree and its handsome decorations.
The tree was large Norway pine, with
its head towering above the galleries. 1t
was capped with large and really beau
tifal star, and above which in large letters
were the words GLORY to God in the
highest" Stretched from one side of the
building to the other in semi-circle shape
were also to be seen the words Welcome,
Friends.
The exercises commenced with the Anni-
versary song:
GLORY to God in the highest!"
Then followed prayer by Elder P. s.
Fall, the pastor of the Church.
After which a Christmas carol, by the
children ofthe school:
"Hark harkl the sweet, sweet Ginning,
0fmerry Christmas bells p
Then came the "Song of the Angels"
repeated in a most exquisite manner by
little Daisy Pratt.
The hymn "Out on the Ocean" was af-
forwards sweetly suugey the children.
The Superintendent Of the School, A. D.
Wharton, then recited the story of the three
little Silver Trouts, the moral of which is
to be contented with whatever we have.
Then followed The distribution of gifts
given according to merit. The presents
consisted of vases, cologne bottles, toilet
sets, knives, clothing, aprons books, bibles,
hymn books, and various articles Of SUBJ
stantial value. The names of the scholars
were called out, and each went forward to
receive the reward.
Another anthem by the sweet singing
voices that composed the choir of juve-
niles, a benediction, and the exercises
were over.
Mr.. Wharton, the Superintendent, and
those who assisted him are entitled 10 no
little credit for the really interesting festi-
val of the occasion. May years to come
find an unbroken link in that joyous circle
which convened on Christmas night at the
Christian Church.
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POSTMASTER-
The Question of a Successor 10 ihe
Present Incumbent.

The Question of a Successor 10 Ghe
Present Incumbent.
Among the present questions Of local
interest is the inquiry relative 10 the Nash
vile postmastership under the admins
tration of President Grant. We do no:
know that the present Postmaster expects
or desires 10 retain the position. 1t is not
probable, however, that he does either.
We hear the names of Ben. F. Weller,
ST., Enos Hopkins, Esq, and DR.. F. W.
Sparkling mentioned in connection with the
successorship, 1t is understood that each
of the gentlemen named has influential
friends at work, but it cannot be said into
whose hands the coveted prize is most apt
10 fall.
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All orders must be accompanied by the money
or check for the amount. StPmps will be sent
by mail or express. as directed.
LAND WARRANTS.
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J. Edwards, drunkenness and indecent
exposure of person, paid IS and costs. II,
P. Seevey, drawing pistol and threatening
10 shoot, So and costs. ]. Z. Patrick,
assault and battery, SO and costs. VIM.
Concorad, drunkenness, 50 and costs. Polk
Brown, assault with stick, continued. VIM.
Patton, drunkenness, S. and costs. VIM.
Edwards, same offense, So and costs. Laura
KOons, drunkenness and obstreperous
conduct, $40 and costs. Pat McCarty,
drunkenness, discharged. Alice Hayes,
drunk and making loud noise on street,
discharged. Joe Palmer, drunkenness
and living on street. discharged,
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FROM GEO. ID. PRENTICE, ESQ O..
EdtfOr 0f the I0uteVflIa IOUrnal

DR.. LIaHTHILL Dear Sir: | an sorry
TO learn that you contemplate leaving
Louisville at the end Of the present week.
| earnestly wish that your engagements
elsewhere might permit you to remain
here for time longer.
Your sojourn among US, DR.. Lighthill
will be long remembered by our people
1t has been blessing to many. You have
treated me and a female membe- Of my
family with great success. You seem to
understand, as ,by intuition, the character
of msladys and its best remedy. You
have multitude of patients in this city,
and | have not seen or heard Of one to
whom you have held out the promise Of
relief without rendering it. Your entire
practice among US has been brilliant sue
cess, and cheerfulIy recommend yos to my
many friends South and the public at
large, as physician deserving the utmost
confidence.
Hoping that you may live long TO be
blessing TO additional thousands of the
afflicted, l am,
Very truly, yours,
GEO. ID. PRENTICE.
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Rock CITY serenaders.

The proposed concert by this band Of
amateurs, which is announced for next
Tuesday evening, for the benefit Of the
Catholic and Protestant Orphan Asylums,
promises to be literally patronised. Ma
sonic Hall has been procured for the ocaa.
sion, snd from the way the tickets are being
sold, will be well filled. Only fifty cents
admittance, and no extra price for reserved
seas
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A Gang Of RoMdies.

90 Christmas night, party Of drunken
men assembled Immediately in front of the
Baptist Church on South Cherry street,
and made night hideous with their yells
and loud-mouthed curseL If men will
get drunk, and use Objectionable language
on the streets, they should at least have
enough respect for those who are kneeling
before the altar in the house consecrated TO
the worship Of Almighty God.
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Shooting ARRAY.

About 2 o'clock on Friday morning last,
a difficulty occurred at the Halfway
House, a place of disreputable character,
located ON the corner of Jefferson and
Front street, between ice Jenkins, a
butcher, and Fl. Clay Singleton, the pro-
prietOr of livery stable on South Col
lege street, during which the latter received
a wound from pistol shot, the ball enter
log the right side of his head, and ranging
round tina skull. We heard two state
ments as to the origin of the affair, but as
the matter will be investigated, We forber
giving The different versions as circulated
by the friends of each party. 1t was re-
ported through the city on Christmas day
that the wound of Mr.. Singleton would
prove fatal, but we have understood that
his condition is not dangerous.
After the difficulty, Mr.. Jenkins gave
himself up into the hands of an officer, and
furnished security fer his future appear
an3e,
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mon Eece9sarles.
Cincinnati, Dee. "a.
he market is strong, with a Zig
and good demand from spinneI
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign Markets.


LONDON, Dec. 2G.-Bonds Tag.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 26.-Bonds weak at
7SB.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 26.-SaIes 10000
bales; middling uplands IOsd Orleans
105d.
New York Markets.
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Cotton-Sales
1900 bales; middling uplands 25c. Super
fine flour s. 95@6 %. Wheat 81 GO.
Whisky 81. Coffee quiet. Sngar-Cuba
1li@114c. Rice 9@94c.
New York Honey Market
New YORK, Dec. 26.-Gold 245@35.
Old Tennessee bonds 500 new do 6S4.
New York DrygOods Market.
NEW York, Dec. 2G.-Little doing 10
drygoods.
New Orleans Markets.
NEW ORLEANS Dec. Cotton-Re-
ceipts 1,59I bales; exports I0,907 sales
5000 bales. Stiff middlings pc. Gold
1851. Molasses active and firm at SAC for
common. Sugar 9@12ic. Whisky 81 III
al 20. Coffee I44@I44c.
st. Louis markets.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Nolhing doing in
tobacco. Superhne flour S6(90 70. Wheat
81 O062 20. Corn $4,000. Oats soc.
Rye 81 20@1 Is. Pork S27 so. Bulk
meats and lard dull, aud nothing doing in
whisky.
Cincinnati Markets.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 26--Flour unchanged;
family 81 5O@8 90. Wheat 81 Is. Corn
65@66. Rye 81 50. Oats SOC. Cotton
233c. Whisky 81 90. Mess pork 254c.
Bulk meats II, 134 and 14ic. Lard I73c
green meats 10, l2i and 14c. Butter 500
4Oc. Eggs 32@33c. Clover seed l5c.
Louisville Market
LOUISVILLE, December 26.-Cotton 23c.
Hogs 9@9lc. Mess pork 2Sc. Bacon
clear rib sides l74c. Bulk meats-shoul-
ders III; clear ribbed sides Is; clear sides
15!c. Fancy bacon hams Isle. Lard, in
tierces, 18c. Raw whisky 81. Superfne
flour s. 5000 90 Wheat 81 sO91 90
Oats $4,000. Corn 6Oc. Rye 81 40.
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SECOND BOARD,
The New York Times says in its m ney
article OF Wednesday evening:

The New Ork Times says IN It's M ney
article Of Wednesday evening:
"Bills on London, 60 days, are quoted at
1O9s@1O9s, this difference being made be-
tween what is called the asking rate at the
counters of the standard banking houses
and the sales of the same signatures, in
round amounts for cash, through the bill
brokers of the street. The, short,sight
rates on London are also easier ON actual
sales for ready money, owing to the advan-
tageous terms upon which the bankers can
lend their money either at call or over 10
the New Year. Money was generally in
sharp demand to-day, especially in the
forenoon, among the brokers. Many Of
the borrowers made an early start and
bought money on the best terms they could
make with lenders, and the result was that
later in the day there seemed TO be less diff
ficulty in making up bank accounts than
on Tuesday. A continuance Of this strin-
gent condition of the market is generally
looked for to the close of the old year, but
we are by no means sure that such will
prove to be the case. The large orders for
currency TO go West have already ceased,
and the orders for the South diminished,
10 which signs of relief to the banking
movement may be added the pre- payments
Of gold next week from the treasury fer
January interest"