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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14

Gen. Frank Cheatham never was known
to fail in anything but retreat. In that
he is by no means so willingly an Jdit. He
has always been ready to pursue, and I'M
willing to fall back In war the great
trouble of the enemy was to keep their
rear behind when Frank Cheatham pursued
The Generals bugle blast is worth thous-
and men as was that of ubiquitous
Rhoderick Dhu, when ten thousand are
to be met, driven or captured; but one fell
low is not up to his ideas Of pursuit. In
one of the Magistrates courts yesterday
a number Of persons were arraigned for
malicious shooting with intent to kill Their
names were respectfully R. Thomas, VIM.
Tallison and Frank Hartlinger. On the
trial Thomas gave bond, and Tallison was
committed to jail. Hartlinger was re-
quired to give bond, which be proposed to
do if some of the officers would go with
him to a friends in the suburbs. This WIS
agreed to, and Constable Raridan yolun-
teered for that duty Hartlinger is regu-
lar Dick Turpin. After meanderlng about
for some time, he stated that he had no
bond to give. and he be id if he gave
any, He then drew a pistol and dehed
further attempts at his molestatlon. Mr..
Raridan then summoned posse Of citizens
to capture the desperate. In the
posse was Gen. Frank Cheatham.
On the alert for duty he obeyed with as
much alacrity as he did the mandates OF
Braxton Bragg when he gave them little
more cold lead among the shattered cedars
of Stones river Of went Hartlinger and
on went Cheatham and the posse. Crack
went Hartlinger's pistol, and halt rang
the voices of the pursuers. But there was
nary halt. Goldsmiths John Glpin ride
through London town was not patching
to this race. Rapid movements were IN
vain, detours were in vain, and flank move
ments were in vain. Turpin was ahead
FLYING past some houses in the escapade he
exclaimed that he had just as soon the
devil would be after him as Frank
Cheatham, and that he knew one
or the other was sure to get him.
Just as the pursuerS thought that they had
him. he mounted a horse and dashed on
| like a Mameluke. On dashed the posse.
On reaching Hyde's Ferry, point on the
| Cumberland five miles below here, he dis
mounted, and springing into canoe, dart,
| ed like the veriest Indian across the rlver
Reaching the opposite shore, he bowed
adieu to his pursuers and disappeared. The
| posse returned to the city in good order
| This is, we believe, Frank Cheatham's firs
| pursuit without prisoner.
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ruuE cusromEoUss.
Le,tcr rr0la Business Men.

ketScE tEGklf n0SlAANSN HANh'
To the Editors Of the Union and American:
Gentlemen: Inasmuch as the erection
of q customhouse has become q topic OF
general public interest, will you permit
some Of your business men to venture
few practical suggestions? Near hffeen
years ago.the selection of site for The cree
ton of customhouse by the government
agents was had in the city. The citizens
told them that they could have as much
ground as they desired, and the agents
with the architect said that one hundred
feet. fronting on each Church and Cherry
streets. would be as much as they wanted
or needed in the premises.
This was regarded as amply large then.
But now larger site is demanded before
a building is commenced, and several
places have been mentioned-among
others the Public Square. The Custom
house and Postofice should be as near the
centre of the business portion of the city
as possible, and with this fact in view We
venture to make suggestion.
Mai. r. G. McNairy has III 10y 175 feet,
the present site of the Postoffice building,
on the corner Of Church and Cherry
streets. This corner is right in the heart
of the city, centrally located, elevat d and
convenientof access to everybody. There ls
no doubt, we apprehend, but that this
property could be procured for the cree
ton of the proposed new Customhouse
upon the most advantageous terms. We
feel quite sure that the lot owned by the
government on the opposite corner, can be
| exchanged for the Postofhce corner at
| fair valuation-such as disinterested real
estate men would fix upon each. If the
Postofice corner is not large enough,
suficiency can be procured on Cherry
street on very reasonable terms. Now if
| it is desired by those having charge of the
matter to locate this building convenient
to the business portion of the city, let
them signify that desire, and there need
be no longer any trouble as to site.
Certainly nothing would more dis
appoint public expectation than the
location of this long and much
spoken of structure in an out-of-the-way
part of the city, and withal in that
part of it now occupied by the Market
house.
The Customhouse of a metropolitan city
is great focal point, and as such should
have the most eligible, attractive and CEN
/ trail point that can be procured. This
point as regards Nashville is where the
| Postofice now is. Asregards convenience
and centrally it had better be located at
any point even on Broad street, between
College and High, than on the Square.
This is subject of deep public concern,
and we take the occasion to speak of it as
such, not designing or daring to subserve
| the interests Of any one.
We cannotdo without public square, OF
some general market place for the sale Of
wood, produce, etc. Do away with
the present one, even if we were
able to- buy, where could another
be procured. We regard the location OF
| the Customhouse as a matter Of the high
est importance. This subject, we trust,
will receive that earnest attention to which
we think it is entitled BUSINESS MEG.
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RudenesS OF BOYS.

We have heard of several complaints
recently in regard to the rudeness of boys
and fast yOunsters on the streets toward
little misses and school girls, and really we
have seen some exhibitions of this kind
ourselves. A few nights since, as some
young misses were returning from an en-
tertainment, two boys, old enough to know
better, and large enough to do better, but
ungallant and unmanly enough to dis
regard the very highest courtesies of civil
lied life, forced themselves between them,
and despite their protestations to the con-
trary, made themselves unwilling escorts.
We know the names of these youngsters,
but withhold them for the present, hoping
for better manners in the future. As
lilies are the first sweet infants in the lap
Of spring, sweet, chaste and rosy young
girls are the lilies Of lifetime. Youths
should protect, not crush them.
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New Advertisements.

We call special attention to the old Pet
way place on the Lebanon pike, part IN
and part out Of the corporation, now on
cred for sale on most liberal terms as adj
yertised by Willie and Thomas Woodland,
who refer persons who desire to examine
to certain real estate agents. 1t Is one oil
themost desirable places offered for sale for
wears, and will do for fine home, mar
ket garden, or a No. dairy farm. Here
is a chance for frst-rate bargain.
The splendid sale of lots advertised Tor
Thursday in the vicinity of the new cotton
factory, will not fail to attract attention
from all who wish to purchase lots for
building there, or for an investment.
Don't fail to be on hand, and go out with
Browns & Cheatham, agents.
In another column is the advertisement
of Doty's washer. We do not know that
we can say any more in its behalf than has
been said, as it is so well known In this VI
cinity that it speaks for itself
Yeatman, Shields & Go. have one OF their
most attractive sales this morning.
Murphy & Co. will sell at public auction
on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, all
the furniture, carpets, bedding, etc, IN
private residence at No. 81 South Cherry
street. This Will be one of the most at
tractive sales made in the city in the way
of fine furniture for some time. Remem-
her the place, Cherry street, below the
Postofice. Sale positive. 1t
Ladies are especially requested to read
the advertisement of Badoux' hair and
jewelry store, as he has just received a
new and elegant stock of goods, and is pre-
pared to do all kinds of hair work to order
and guarantee satisfaction.
J. r. Harwen has house for rent, see
advertisement.
See notice of o. H. P Harris, Clerk.
There is to be an entertainment at the
Masonic Hall, Dec. 16, for the benefit OF
the Confederate Memorial Association.
Albert & Seeman continue to have large
sales Of dry goods, boots, shoes, etc. Mer-
chants can get bargains by attending their
sales, as they are positive and without re-
serve.
Inc steamer Ollie Sullivan is to leave on
Tuesday the l4th inst
Go to Huntington's to buy your clothing
and fancy gentlemen's goods.
The steamer John Lumsden will leave on
Wednesday, the 18th inst.
NJ. T. Graham, jeweler, formerly OF
Church street, has removed to No. %
Cedar street.
Dr. Banning is still at the Maxwell
House, and prepared to relieve the af-
hicted.
Fairbanks standard scales are world re-
nowned, and meet with ready sale in all
parts of the civilized world. A. w. Cady
is the manufacturers agent in this city.
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determinations in Trade.

We endorse the proposition that compe-
tition is the life of trade, but wedo not feel
inclined to unfair Determinations in any
kinds of business whatever. AS long as a
business is licensed and the proprietors pay
the license thereon, they are entitled to all
the privileges thus guaranteed without fear
from, or favor to any one in so far as the
privileges Of trade are concerned. There
is a city law requiring that the saloons be
closed on Sundays. This law is enfOrc d
with rigidity as regards some of the saloons,
and some, too Of the Oldest and best-con-
Quoted in the city, while others are wide
open to the ingress and egress of customers.
We will not discuss the merits or the de-
merits of the Sunday law. But there
should evidently be no determinations OF
licensed privileges in trade of any kind
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14

The great original Miltonian Tableaux
will be exhibited at Masonic Hall in this
city for three nights, commencing Monday
night, goth inst. The Atlanta Mem Era
thus speaks of them;
Again, and for the last time, were the
Tableaux Of Millions Paradise Lost exhib-
tied at the Theater last night. The audi
ence was respectable in numbers and ap-
peared delighted with the gorgeous scenes
depicted upon the moving canvas. We
have written before of the beauties exhib-
tied in these Tableaux, and more words
upon the subject would seem superfuous,
but we cannot omit to direct the attention
of the press and people wherever they may
be hereafter exhibited, to their great merit.
The artists skill appears to have beer
| taxed to the utmost in their conception
and execution, and works of living beauty
are the result
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The OIden Time.

On the 10th inst, at Atlanta, Ca, Me,
chanic Fire Company, No. -, celebra-
ted their thirteenth anniversary by sup
per and social reunion at their hall. The
following toastsproposed on that occasion
and selected from large number, viii re-
vive pleasant recollections of the glorious
times enjoyed on anniversary days by our
volunteer boys in the long ago:
THE 10Th DAY OF DECEMBER-May it
always be a gala day with Mechanic Fire
Company No. ,.
ATLANTA, FIRECoMPANY No. Daddy
as he is, may his offspIings always prove
worthy of their sire.
TALLULAH No. 3-The Queen Of the
Fire Department-may her laurels never
fade.
Hook AND LADDER-Pioneer Of the
Fire Department.
OUR GUESTS AND ALL PREsENT-May
they all assemble here on the 10th of De
cember, 1870.
Hands off the brass, boys. and paint
her any color so she's red 4.
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The Orange Orchards of Florida.

Florida exchange has the following:
The golden crops of the Florida orange
growers are already gathered. Two car
loads Of oranges, about 1000, passed
through Fernandina few days ago for the
Savannah market, and the winter planters
will soon send their crops forward, accord
ing to the demand of the market Such as
remain on the trees are well preserved up
to the approach of spring, unless touched
by untlmely frosts. The groves on the St.
John river are always accessible. On the
east side of the stream there are sixty large
groves, ranging between Federal Point and
Dunn's Lake, distance of about twenty
miles, all of which are in fine condition,
and further up beyond Lake Harvey, in
the Indian river country, are the largest in
the State. The best time to sniff theiI
fragrance is signalized by the bleak north.
ern winds that herald the spring.
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Nashville Grocery Market.

SUGAR-New Orleans 1Aa15%c: Demarars
15A@1574c.; standard hards 1Ic.; A coffee l6c
B do. 15[c; do 15Hc.
COFFEE-Rio, common to choice, 19S2Sc.
Laguyra 259255Ec.; Java 359i0c.
MOLASSES AND SIRUPS-Sirup Soc GeSl ; gold
en- strip 81; New Orleans S0GS5c.
SALT-Liverpool sack $3.50; seven bUshel barrels
by the car load, 1851; five and half do. s..
RICE-We quote best Carolina 9E6IOc.
TEAS-Imperial S1.406S2; Young Hys0n e. Is
Black s16L50; GunpOwder 81. 65aS2
ORANGES-We quote new Louisiana ct f561O
e barrel, according to quality.
FISH-Mackerel have advanced, as follows
Nos. and SIS and SIS q barrel; in kits, Nos l,
and 8, 1926; $3.50 and S2.25.
CHEESE-We quote factory at 2O92OIc. Eng
fish dairy 20c.
NAILS-we quote at 81. 1905 for IO'd., and 25c.
additional for diminishing grades.
CANDLES-Star, light weight, 1870.
POWDER-Dupont 1915; Hazards g. Is; blast
ing S4.75; fuse, per 100 feet, 75c.
SHOT-Patent 50; buck 1925.
LIQUORS-COmmOn rectihed whisky, per gallon,
S1.l6; Robertson County 81. 75G2.75; Bourbon
81. 2595.5O;. Lincoln County S1.759225; High
wines Sl.0S.
BALE ROPE--Afo. 1OS1OEc.; Green Leaf lG9
IOE; Iron Ties &c.
BAGGING-Ky. Py 29c. 4; J. H. fax SOC.
SUNDRIES-Blacking, p doz., 4G,G75c. Wash
boards S2.75 q doz.; Buckets, . doz., 81 1903
Tubs 81. 1895 q nest. Starch TIC. Candy DC.
for assorted per pound. Snuff s7.75 per box for
CARROTS packed. Matches $3.50 per case Pepper
SIC. Spice sc. Ginger sc, Oysters g. Is per
case for one pound cans; S5.75 per case for two
pound cans Canned peaches two pound cans,
b. % per dOZ. Soda 7L68c.
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yoar,viIIc Darkcv Elevated

johnson Reed, whose first name is pre-
faced with q ReU., one of the colored per-
suasion, is elected Clerk of the District
Court for the county of Galveston, Texas.
Rev. johnson Reed was formerly from this
city. 1t was unfortunate that they should
have had triangular race there. Capt r.
L. Fulton, as true man and as noble a
man as ever lived, represented the party
there known as the White Camelia or the
white mans party. Royal Wheeler repre-
scented the independent party and Reed
represented the conglomerated admixture
Of all the odds and ends Of all
the parties that ever we're thought,
dreamed or heard of When Reed was
first known, he was a slave, and not the
best of slaves at that. The position of
District Clerk is worth, with its perqui-
sites, near $50, 600 per annum. Whenever
the heavens can be dotted with coal-lamps,
and they be called stars, then such chaps
as Reed can be entrusted with the records
of courts. 1t is not certain whether Reed
has been there long enough to be a resi-
dent. We shall see, and then our Texas
friends can ask, ''Why goest thou forth to
see Reed shaken by the winds !? p"
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,qe No. of bales No. Of bales

From this it would appear that the con-
sumption of cotton in Europe had increased
in ten years two hundred and thirty-one
thousand bales; this, notwithstanding the
great falling off of million and a half of
bales of the American supply. This fact
would appear to encourage the hopes of
those who have looked to stimulation and
increase of the production of other coun-
tries equal TO the decline in this country.
But, when it is remembered that the price
of cotton now is three times what it was in
1860, and that for the ten years preceding
that date the consumption doubled, it
looks as if Europe was as far off as ever from
that independence of our production which
she has SO long striven to attain, and that
the foreign sources of supply have not
come up to the expectations of those who
have expended so much money to develop
and invigorate them.
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Interesting Debate.

The debate in the House of Representa-
tives yesterday, upon the subject of the
Cincinnati and Chattanooga Railroad, was
very animated and interesting. The men,
bers participated with a decorous and inter
ested animation worthy the emulation and
fervor Of the knights of chivalry They
stepped upon the boards of high debate
with eagle eyes and ''Stentor voice, and
the mental tilt was really a sparring of in
tellectual gladiators, the arena being one
of the mind instead of the muscle. The
interest felt in the road by its advocates
and its opponents is very deep and warm,
but there are no personal asperities enter
inc into the discussion
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CoIOred Theology.

''Say, Mr.. Junis, is dnr any place in the
Bible whar a cullur'd pusson is men
tioned?" said old Caesar to his friend?
well, dar is, an if you been to meet'n
Sunday ye'd heard the preacher read how
Niger Demus wanted to be born again.
''Wh'. VIII! what he wanted to be born
agin for p
4 dunno; spec he fought he might be
born white man next time; an dar's a
good many niggers aibe now jes like old
Demus, but deyll alters be niggers any
how
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4 Niruinin Compliment.

Geo. F. Akers, the well-known tobac-
conist of this city, has been for many years
the recipient annually of a well-cooked
fat Virginia posum from a near female rel
alive. who understands how to fix them up
a Ia mode. This dish is accompanied by a
full supply of wine, cake, pickles, jellies,
etc, etc, making altogether rich feast.
Asusual. the annual box reached here on
Saturday last, and few friends being pres
ent, it was openedand the contents disposed
with great gusto. The venerable hands
that prepared the feast were not forgotten,
and her skill was toasted, and health and
long life to her were drank in honest
bumpers
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14
Malicious Smashing un.

Thomas Donohue was arraigned before
Justice Matthews yesterday, charged with
malciously smashing to pieces an express
wagon belonging to Isaac Powers, a man
# the colored persuasion. He whacked
away spitefully enough for a time, till there
was scarce a spot left in the wheel Con-
GLIDING that he had better wait for the
wagon. the Justice taxed him with the
costs etc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14
Infornatiou Wunted

The parents of Mrs, Maria Read are in
the city anxiously looking for their daugh-
ter. who left her home in jackson county
near four years ago. She wrote them a
letter last September, saying that she was
in this city Her father and mother will
remain here one week. Any information
concerning her will be thankfully received,
if addressed to Capt. Everett, of the Police,
or to J. G. Campbell, through the city
PoStonice
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10000

Comparatively this is bad sample owing
to the sand, yet by summing up the frac-
ton parts we find that even this is superior
to the best s.Sicilian by ) 2O-1OO per cent,
and with little care can easily rival Viz
giniap.
All this testimony with that of my own
eyes, having lately passed through Mary
land, etc., goes to prove, that it is an
anomaly Of trade, that with this useful and
inexhaustible product at their beck and
call, the Americans should import a bag,
and not export tens of thousands. 1t is
not like cotton or wool, where staple goes
with necessity; but sumae is entirely one
of tannin and freedom from sand. This
done there is a certain remuneration for it
in England if unappreciated in the United
States; for our dyers and not our tanners
| are the chief consumers Of this article, who,
| at the present moment, are paying 1925
per ton of 2,24O pounds, for Sicilian as
above. Surely American must sooner or
later successfully compete.
ALEX S. MACRAE.
LIvERPooI, Eng, Nov. ..
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Paid OF

All the hands. attaches and employees Of
the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
were paid off yesterday in full for the
months service rendered, promptly and IN
greenbacks. This well-managed road Is
one Of the most prompt in the country IN
the liquidation Of claims either Of private
employees or of a public character. It's
prosperous condition Is source Of pride TO
those interested and the public generally.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14
EorHoIiday Presents.

We invite attention to our new line OF
superb dress silks in the most elegant
shades; also, beautiful Valencienne lace
collars and handkerchiefs, at greatly re-
duced prices; a new style of evening caps
for ladies'; also, latest styles of French
corsets. ladies' rufled cuffs and collars,
kids and sashes. E. 81 NoRTHMAN,
dec12-tf No. 20 Public Square.
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MARRIED..

CROZIER- the 18th inst. at the
residence of W. Bakers, W. H CRozIER, Conductor
of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to Miss
NELLY NELSON, OF this city.
The bridal party with few friends, embarked
on the evening train, and wendell their way to the
Queen City. May peace and prosperity attend
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Nashville Produce Market.

DRIED FRUIT-Ihe receipts to-day were very
large, amounting to over $4,000 lbs, with sales Of
$500 lbs apples at 7@TJ[c, and shipments of d.
900 lbs One lot Of apples, including 25 900 Bs was
put on the market and &c refused, and 7.65 was
offered for another lot Of $1,000 rs. which was re-
fused.
CHESTNUTS-We quote at "a Z bushcL
HAY-Sales and shipments OF two car loads to-
day, at S27 e ton in depot.
BUTTER-We report sales at Sc from wagon.
EGGS-NIarket stiff at 33c 3 dozen.
BEESWAX-We heard of sales at SIC.
IRISH POTATOES-NOTthern are quoted at s. 80
q Dbl
GREEN APPLES Tennessee 81 30 Bb5l; North
ern 81 . Dbl
COTTON SEED-Receipts liberal, and sales at
zoe 2 bushel Of 80 > pounds.
GINSENG-We quote nOninally at Toe.
SUBSTITUTING quote at S24 per ton.
BRAN-We quote at S24 q ton.
MIDDLINGS-We quote at $40 3 ton.
RAGS-Command 4Lc.
WOOL-We quote bury at I5S2OC.; unWashed
without hurs 25926c; washed without burs $50
BIC
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Nnn,c Inconvenience

The discrepancies between the railroad
schedule time and the city time on some Of
the roads often cause an inconvenience.
Persons are often left designing to 60 on
the train by this, and others remaining over
70 yet letters and papers 10y the city time,
till too late by the schedule time. Can't
tLiy no ragreiial
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Slnte Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce John
Hereford of Davidson county, as a can
diate for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
We are authorized to announce r. s.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer. sept tide.
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Vacancies FILLED.

A. meeting Of the Board of Directors
of tine Nashville and Northwestern railroad
John 4 Gardner Of Welkley county, was
elected President, vice NJ Burns resigned,
and r. c. McNairy Of this city, Vice Pres
ident The vacancy in the Board Of Direc-
tors, caused by the resignation Of AIr
Burns, was filed by the election of r. II.
EArlner