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A NEGRO BIGAsIEsT.

| a Negro Man Turns Brigham Young
Lewis Menees, formerly, we believe, a
slave of DR.. Menees, not satisfied with the
latitude of freedom that the laws and the
proclamation gave him, concluded that he
would practically illustrate the principles
of Mormonism, and turn the haliwick in
which he lived into sort of Salt Lake
City. Lewis had married while in a state
OF slavery a woman who was also slave
Things went on smoothly enough until by
the " logic of events" the two negroes be-
came free. Then the fat was all in the
fire at once. Among negroes liberty and
laziness go together. Lewis not being
compelled to work became dissolute, and
peace went out at the same cracks of the
cabin through which famine came in.
Lewis also became smitten with another
negro damsel, and laid siege to her. He
was successful, and surprising that the
same process that freed him from his mas
ter also freed him from his wife, he pros
cured license and was married to the new
charmer. For this offense he was arrested
on the charge of bigamy, tried before
Justice Wilkinson, found guilty and sent
TO Jail to await his trial before the Criminal
Court
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RIVER AND WEATHER..
ARRIVED.
Alpha, from louisville.
DEPARTED
Tyrone, for Cairo.

Tyrone, for Cairo.
The river is rising fast and has now about
eight feet on the Shoals Il is confidently
believed that in few days there will be a
feet Of coal boats from the Up Cumber-
land.
The ArgOnaut No. . Is advertised to
leave Louisville for Nashville Thursday.
White river is rising with eight and
half feet in the channel.
Arkansas is swelling, with three feet eight
inches in the channel.
The Louisville Journal oi yesterday says
"The river continues to swell here from
three to i've inches every twenty -four hours
1t has risen fully three Inches at the head
of the falls since our Lass report, making
nine feet nine inches water in the canal yes
terday evening by the mark, seven feet and
nine inches of water in the Indians chute,
aud about six feet water in the middle
chute. There was a good deal Of life on
the wharf yesterday, matters in steamboat
circles having decidedly improved The
weather yesterday was cold, clogdy, and
gloomy looking, with strong indications
for snow
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A SAD ACCIDENT.-About one o'clock
yesterday Mr.. Charles Holdeman, an en-
ploye in the wholesale hardware house OF
Hamilton & Cunningham, College street,
while attempting to ascend the hatchway
to the upper story by means of the ropes
used in elevating, fell from the third story
to the floor of the first, breaking one OF
his legs badly and receiving several Sc
we're Commissions on other portions of his
body. The accident was caused by the
rope to which he was swinging becoming
detached from its fastenings.
Mr.. Holdeman is a man of family re-
siding in North Nashville. He was re.
moved to his home and is receiving surgi-
cal attention,
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An Army Follower Marrles a Nash.
willie Lady-SWindIes His Father-fn-
law and Slopes

An Army Follower Marries a Nash,
willie Lady-sWindIes His Father-fn.
law and slopes
Another case of base turpitude, COM
pared to the enormity Of which the stealthy
cunning of the assassin sinks into insignif-
canoe, has just been developed, which
should be a warning to all young ladies, if
farther warning were needed, not TO trust
wolves in sheeps' clothing. The case Is an
aggravated one, and has left a wife cast
down, a babe worse than orphaned, and a
smiling home desolate. We heard the
fathers story Of the miserable Christmas
he had passed, and are panied to know that
too many similar sad tales are told through
out the South since the Union savers came
and swarmed like locusts throughout the
land. We state the facts as they are, with-
holding the names of the parties, at the re-
quest of the old gentleman, who is a re-
spected citizen of Nashville, and for the
sake of his family whose feelings we would
not willingly wound. With the Federal
soldiers there came 10 this city one Of those
sneaking, trucking, traficking army fol-
lowers, who, like hungry ours, came from
the North to prey upon the yitals and
plumber the homes of our people. Mean,
mercenary, low and cunning, some tried TO
better their fortunes by selling counterfeit
money, forging vouchers, and cheating and
stealing in whatever way presented ITSELF
Others by hiding their black hearts and
cloaking themselves in hypocritical CARDS
not transparent enough 10 be penetrated
by unsaspecting honesty, essayed to marry
few hundred dollars. Could scorn itself
beleveled to motives so little, base and vile?
OF such was this latter character. Some
thing over a year ago he married the daugh-
ter of a respected citizen, though against the
parents desires. He started little estab-
lishment, the father-in-law hoping for the
best, assisting him to the amount of seven
or eight hundred dollars. Not long since
his cloven foot began to show. His wife
gave birth to a babe which event should
have bound the ties of affection as in bands
OF gold. The husband, the deceiver became
more restless and Indifferent, and deaf to
every appeal Of manhood and natural tie
Things at length reached a crisis. The day
before Christmas he sold out everything,
pocketed the proceeds and sloped, leaving
his wife and child and his father-in-law
minus the seven hundred dollars and a
desolated home.
He has left for parts unknown. There
is no spot on the earth or under the canopy
fit for such a william. Too british to be
scouraged through life with the unspair-
ing lash of guilty conscience, he and all
such should have the mark of Cain burned
upon the brow, and be Kissed out among
the human hyenas that prowl beyond the
outskirts of society, with nothing to beguile
bnt their own ferocious natures, and
nothing to prey upon while living but
their own hideous deformities, and nothing
to soothe them when dying but the howls of
their mad companions.
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GENERAL MARKETS.
Weekley Review Of the Nashville
Wholesale Markets.


The week ending this evening, embracing
as It did the Christmas holidays, has not
been one of much activity. The session
which opened rather auspiciously for both
producer and tractor, has been marked by
gradual decline in cotton and cotton and
WOODEN fabrics, while many of the necessa,
ries of life have gradually advanced. The
cotton planter who sowedin hopeh has reaped
in disappointment, not because a bounteous
Providence has mas not blessed his labOrs,
but TIE price of cotton has fallen below the
aetna, COST of production. Very few Of
our cotton planters in Tennessee we
believe they have been more successful
than those further South-have been able 70
realize from their sales the actual outlay in
producing and preparing their crops for
market. Many cotton planters made
desperate effort this year to retriEe their
shattered fortunes, but their hopes, like
Dead Sea fruits, have faded and they stand
on the Threshold Of the new year with ruin
and financial prostration staring them in
the face. Soon the pillow must be started
to prepare for another crop, but what
forlorn prospect rises up before the cotton
planter? 'The best government the world
ever saw instead Of throwing her ample
shield, like a fond mother, around her chill
dren, feeds like a vampire on their life
blood. The government is ST war with
cotton. 1t IS determined to teach the adj
mirers of that once acknowled king that he
is now croEnless and must pay tribute to
Cesar. The old Jewish Law required
1.-THE of one tenth, bnt orr government IN
its efforts to humiliate this former monarch,
DEGREES that his subjects shsll pay pre-
MUM of at least sixteen and two-thirds
per cent. To raise cotton is a special privi-
lege, just "a running adistillery. The direct
tax on the cotton brought to this city since
the first of Septe mber has not been less
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MRS. WINSLOW's
SOOTHING SYRUP.

FOR CHILDREN TEETHING,
Greatly facilitates the process of teething. by
sOftening the gums, reducing all Inflammation
will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodic action, and
is suTe 10 regulate the Bowels. Depend
upon it, mothers. it will give rest to yourselves
and Relief and Health 10 your Infants.
We have put up and sold this article for
years. and can say in confidence and truth Of it
what we have never been able to say of any
other medicine-NEvER Has 1T FAILED IN A SIN
LIE INSTANCE TO EFFECT A CURE. when timely
used. Never did we know an instance Of dissst-
isfaction by any one who used it. On the con-
trary, all are delighted with its operation. and
speak in terms Of commendstion Of its magical
effects and medical virtues. We speak in this
matter What WE DO KNOW" after years Of ex-
perience, and pledge our reputation for the full
fllment of what we here declare. In almost
every instance where the infant is suffering from
pain and exhaustion, relief viii be found in
fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is ad-
ministered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle
Be sure and call for "Mrs- WinsIOw's
Soothing syrup" having the fac smile of
CURTIS PERKINS" on the outside wrap
per. All others are base limitations. Sold by
Druggists throughout the world. Price only
Thirfy-flVe Cent? per Bottle.
OFFICES: AIS Fulton street, New
York; 2O5 High HOIbOrH, London,
England; 44I 81. Paul street, Mon
treaI, Canada.
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@ll2H; do. 50 f0sI<9IOsI<. do "a lo5l1a1msl
| Stocks opened heavy and lower, Rock Isianj
defining % $50. carrying all the market with II
/ A COMMITTEES OF the open board waited On tn.
I President Of tie Rock Island road. Mr.. Trscv.
! to-day. and learned from him that The re en-
issue Of stock was 81 90 900 to complete the r0aa
| from Desmoias to Omaha. Subsequently il was
ramoTed that the stocks we're to be repurcnased
and there was a general recovery IN PRICES. the
market closing strong The sub-treasufy. to-
dsy. paid out about 3500 900 of checks or ac-
count of the interest due January LIST.
Louisville Markets.
LOUISVILLE. Dec. s.-Ssles Of 40 bhds, tohqc-
co; light Tugs 70 mediem leSf s59l5 IS. Flour
new IN ear 70, sheIied se4ss. Oats s,.a66. Cot
ton ilS ~ Bacon, shy iders II sides ~.
ders 8 clear sides ll1<. River rising slowly
W1th lO1a feet in tie canal By the mark. Weather
cold and showing this evening.
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI. Dec 3l.-Flour and grain quiet
ana upenanged Gotten frmsr. closing 60 lac
ior miduiing. Nothing done in tobacco. Wits
~ ~ sc 10 bond hoss hrm, the few On TIE mar
Cattle unchanged and supply lighs.
New York Market.
NEW YORE. Dec. a.-FiOur closed at Sc bstfer
on common grades. with very moderate GanRnd
Wheat firm with very moderate inquiry. Oats
dull s3S49S4c in store for Western. Corn err
"
and 81 Sa9l 4l52 in store and shoat for Old
mixed Western. Pork rlther easier st 81 95
Cut meats dull. Bacon frmer with a fair de-
mand. Lard steady at l25s9l3c, fair to prime.
New YOeS Dry Goods GarEef.
NEw YORK. Dec. S1.-The trade ere all o.
cupied taking stock. Prices are without visible
alteration Tomorrow will be observed as
q holiday.
ST. LOuis Market.
, ST. LOUIS. Dec. 31.-Business very dull. aud
scarcely enough done on change to establish
prices. Tobacco quiet aud unchanged. Cotton
.olerably firm at la5<GlSc for middling Flour
tul and unchanged-superdae s6d7 y; Ky
81 5O9l0 So XXX 70 fancy Sl2 58lS. Wheot
tuli and lOwer-prima to choice tall 50 5062 60
Corn in no demand and prices nominal Oats
1ull and dropping at 70@7ic. Rye very unset
lied, ranging from 81 75Gl s.. Provisions dull
aud business very small-retsil sales of pork al
81. Baeon-shoulders l0c clear sides l9c, dry
salt shoulders Sc. Lard nominal-ch0ice tisrcs
l2e. Whisky nominal at 81 10. HOGS dull AZ
1865 Receipts-AOur 400 sacks, wEsaf l2uU
,orn ll0d. oats 400, barley rs hogs 80 head
Weather milder light snow falling
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Persons Of sedentary habits, troubled
with weakness, lassitnde, palpiiadou Of the
heart, lack Of appetite, distress after eating,
torpid liver, constipation, DC, deserve 10
suffer if they will not try the celebrated
PLANTATION BITTERS, which are now
recommended By the highest medical
authorities, and warranted 20 produce an
immediate beneficial effect. They are ex-
ceedingly agreeable, perfectly pure, aud
must supersede all other tOnics Whsre q
healthy, gentle stimulant is required.
They purify, strengthen and inyigoFate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change Of water
and diet.
They strengthen the system aud enliyen
the mind.
They prevent miasmatic aud intermi,-
tent feyers.
They purify the breath and acidity Of
the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Liver Complaintaad Nervous
Headache.
They make the weak strong, the laBguid
brilliant, and are exhausted natures great
restorer. They are composed Of the cele-
brated Calisaya bark, wintergreen, sassafras,
roots and herbs, all preserved in perfectly
pure st. CToi1 rum. For particulars, SEE
circulars and testimonials around esch
bottle.
Beware Of impOstors. Exaiaine every
bottle. See that il has our private o. y.
stamp unmutilsted over the cork, with
plantation scene, and our signature on a
hne steel-plaie side label. See that our
bottle is not reflled with spurious aud
deleterious stuff. Any person pretending
to sell Plantation Bitters by the gallon or
in bulk, il an imPoster Any person imi-
tating this bottle, or selling any other
material therein, whether calls,! Plantation
Bitters or not, is criminal under the u.
8. Law, and will be 50 prosecuted b. o..
The demand for brakes Plantation Bitters.
from ladies, clergymen, merchants, &c, is
incredible. The simple trial Of a bottle
Is the evidence we present Of their worth
and superiority. They are sold BY all re-
spectabls aruggists, grocers, physi cans,
hotels, s4loOns, steamboats, sad country
stores. p. Ii. DRAKE & co.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all
Druggists.
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SENT TO JAN FOR STEALING MONEY.
--Eiizs Wilson, negro girl employed as
a servant in the family Of MIR. Dryer,
whose loss of money was mentioned some
time since, vas arrested on yesterday
charged with the theft. She was tried be-
fore Justice Mathews, and the proof being
conclusive that she had stolen some two
hundred dollars, she was required to
give bonds in the sum Of $500 for her ap-
pearance before the next term OF the
Criminal Court, in default Of which she
was committed to Jail. Verify the negroes
are in a bad way since the advent Of their
saviors
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GUETRATH q SCHIFF,
? A RTE IT " - IT q X r

No. 10 Cherry st.. two doors above Union.
Have now in store and offer for sale one of the
largest and best rejected stocks of Goods. con-
sisting in part of tive following articles:
Trimmings and Buttons, latest styles;
Fancy Goods. Bogwood, Steel and Jet Sets, ETC.;
Knitting Yarns and Zephyr Worsted, all shades;
Willow Ware, Baskets. Chairs etc.
Lace Goods, Notions and Hosiery, of every de-
scriptiOn;
COrsets, ali sizes and styles;
Ribbons, Star Braids ETC.;
TOY S. DOLLS, Wooden Ware, and Children's
Buggies;
The best assortment ever brought to Nashville.
All our Goods will be sold at prices which defy
competition. GUNTRATH i SCHIFP,
Octl9 tiljanl SO Cherry street.
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A Word To REETERs-To-da huns
dreds of families leave their warm COM
Portable houses, to go into other tenements,
it being the time for general change. 1t
would certainly be far better if the owners
would enter into an arrangement this year,
to have their leases expire at the first of
November. Many persons who occupy
suburban residences, having small gardens,
would thus have time to gather in their
fruits and vegetables for the winter, and
all would find it a more convenient and far
pleasanter season for moving. In New
York city, the first of May is the time, and
more suitable for that climate In New
Orleans, the first OF November, and this
latter would be the best and most appro-
pirate in every respect, for our city.
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WINTER SPORTS Notwithstanding the
heavy fall Of snow, and the dark, lowering
clouds that hung above us, yesterday was
lively day among those who wished to
enjoy the rare sports presented by the I'M
usual weather Parties were sleighing
through the streets of the city, the tinkling
bells keeping time 10 the tread Of the
horses. BOYS and urchins were OFT in force
with their "alides and boards, pulling
zap the hills and rapidly gliding down
thus illustrating their future iiie-time his
tories, except that the downward slides
will be more disagreeable then than now.
Young men were snow-balling through
out the city, clerks and statesmen particle
pating In the exhilirating amusement With
much animation and gusto. We saw sew
eral engaged in this exercise who were
literally covered with snow, and snow
balls heaped upon them.
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The New York Post says it is expected
this disbursement will stimulate specula-
ton on the Stock Exchange, and impart an
upward impetus to government securities.
The latter are very strong, and there is a
brisk investment demand for fve-twenties.
The issue of 1862 and 1865 are especially
active, and the "short" interest in both is
so large that deliveries are made irregular.
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PoLIoE COURT Business was slim in
thls court on yesterday morning, the
weather being too cold for offenders to be
ont.
Sallie Jones, drunkenness, SO and cost.
Geo. W. Martin, drunkenness, SO and
cost.
T. II. Richards, drunk and disorderly,
Sl0 and cost
Same, attempting to shoot officer Hurtel,
SO and cost
Samuel Bird, Alex. Morton and John
Trinpear assault and battery, discharged.
j. Reynolds aud Mr.. Penticost, dis
charged
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For a Christmas Present, go or send to
the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
Agency and get Wheeler & Wilson Ma.
chine, which took the highest premium
and only gold medal at the Paris Exposi-
ton in 1867 and in 1861; at the Worlds
Fair, London, in 1862; and at International
and national State and county fairs and
mechanics institutes iHnumerable.
sc North Cherry, Nashville, Tenn.
dec0o / W
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LOOK OUT, PEDEsTRIANs.-The vast
amount of snow which has accumulated
upon the roofs Of dwellings and business
houses during the last few days, as it melts
away, slides from the housetops to the
ground with a tremendous crash. We saw
several persons on yesterday who barely
escaped being caught in these miniature
avaianches, these "tumbling masses OF
snow and ice. Pedestrians should be care
FIJI of them.
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OFFICERS ELECTED OF EDGEFKLD
DIVISION No. u, Sons OF TENPERAECE.-
The following officers of .Edgefeld Divi-
sion No. II, Sons of Temperance, were
elected December 3lst, 1867:
5, NJ. Jamison, W. p; f. II. Hill,
W. a.; A. NJ. Green, +. 5; Il. III. New
som, A. r. s.; Win. Randle, +. s; J. +.
Crowds, Treasurer f. c. Trimble, Chap
lain g. P. Gibson, c.; F. W. Hill, a. c.
K. L. Mckinney, /. s.; John Mckinney,
o. s.; james Thompson, P. w. P.
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Heimstreet's inimitable hair Coloring j.
not dye. All instantaneous dyes are
composed Of lunar e11lstie, and more or less
destroy the vitality and beauty Ct the hair.
This is the original Hair Cciori5g, and has
been growing in favor over twenty years.
IL restores gray hair 70 its original color
By gradual absorption, IN a most remsrka
bic manner Ii is also beautiful hair
dressing Sold In two sizas-53 cents and
Shy all dealers.
c. HEIMSTREET, Chemist.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all
Druggists.
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The New York Post of The afternoon OF
the 18th ult. says "The money market is
is easy at six per cent. with exceptional
transactions at five and seven. First class
commercial paper is discounted by the
bank for customers with moderate freedom
at the legal rate, and on the street it is
rated at 7@8 per cent"
The disbursement of the Treasury On
account Of bonds and interest falling due
January LIST, 1868, amount to $50, 956, ASS,
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A COUaH, A COLD, Oh A sORE

A COUGH, A COLD, OR A SORE
THROAT requires immediate attention, and
should be checked. If allowed to continue,
Irritation of the Lungs, a permanent
Throat Disease, or Consumption is
often the result.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
Having a a direct influence to the parts, give
immediate relief. For Bronchitis, Asth.
ma. Catarrh, COnsumptive and Throat
Diseases, Troehes are used with always good
success. Singers and Public Speakers
use them to clear and strengthen the voice.
Obtain only Browns Bronchial Troches," and
do not take any of the worthless limitations that
may be offered. Sold everywhere.
Oct27 4meOd
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smiles We are as much deprived of meet
ing them as though We were in the frozen
wilds of Alaska. A speedy thaw will fol~
low with probably food in the Cumber-
land. Our people will not soon forget the
great snow fall that came with the de-
parting year of 1867.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF TENNESSEE
DIVISION Sous OF TENPEEAECE.-At a
regular meeting Of Tennessee Division, No.
80, Sons of Temperance, held on Friday
evening, December 9th, the following
officers were elected
w. J. Beach, W p; L. s. Heston, w.
A.; l.. r. Eastman, r. S. w. J. Stovall +,
A. r. s.; w. b. Manly, f. s. w. A.
Wherry, T.; J. H. Carney, ST., Chaplain;
J. /. Cooper, c. Henry Randall, A. C.. /;
X. Grady, I. S. NJ. Brantley, o. s.. Geo.
s. Blackie, z. w. p.
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Aqua DE MAGNOLIA.

A toilet delight. Superior to any Co
logne used to battle the face and person, to
render the skin soft and fresh, 10 zllay
inflammation, to perfume clotaiag, for
head ache, SC. 1t is manufactured from
the rich Southern Magnolis, and is OBTAIN
ing q patronage quite unprecedented. Il
is a favOrite With actresses and opera sing
ers. 1t is sold BY all dealers at 800 in
large bottles, and by Demas Bafles & Co.,
New York, Wholesale Agents
Saratoga Spring Water, add by all
Druggists.
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SLIPPERY FALLS-We saw several per-
sons on yesterday walking on the str -
and sidewalks, who were brought to sudden
halls by their feet slipping mp and their
bodies coming down. II is very hard 10
gain firm footing, when the snow and
ICE and sleet cover every sidewalk and
bank against every street. While the rapid
thsw that is taking place will make walk
ing more safe, the slush will make il none
the less disagreeable.
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FINED s. AND Coscs.-Morris Lansden
or Landress, who so severely beat James
Kneal, at the Shamrock Saloo ma few days
since, was tried before Justice Cassety on
yesterday, and fined s. and cost for
he bad behavior. Kneal was let off free,
the court thinking that he had been suf-
ficiently punished for his spree at the
Shamrock.