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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
ruE COMMERCIAL DEPRESSION.

THE COMMERCEAL DEPRESSION.
From all parts of the country we are
receiving reports Of commercial depres-
sion, amounting almost to paralysis. We
hare arrived at the end of business sea-
son which has not fulfilled the expecta-
tons INDUCED in at its commencement
The New York Shipping Last states that
for some time past it has been almost inn
possible to sell goods in any quantity be-
yond the present exigencies of consumers,
except at a heavy sacrifice. This general
reluctance on the part Of mercantile dis
tributors to create fresh pecuniary obliga-
tious results from a widespread con-
yiction that prices are destined to shrink
until a solid foundation is reached. On
the other hand, manufacturers agents,
importers and others, who are carrying
large stocks of goods at a heavy expense,
are anxious to realize, in the fear of a
heavy decline, and yet they are reluctant,
in most cases, to grant the concessions ne
cessary to tempt buyers. The extent of
the pressure upon the less fortunate of
those devoted to mercantile pursuits is
only imperfectly realized by those outside
of that circle Here is fact which
may help to convey to the general
reader some idea of the amount of enforced
idleness among that class, for whose mis-
fortunes there seems to be no chance of
immediate remedy. The Boston Journal
states that recently firm in that city adj
vertised for clerk to fill subordinate
but laborious position at salary so low
that none other than single man of the
most frugal habits could possibly subsist
on it, and yet they received over three
hundred applications for the place, some
of them from parties bringing the highest
testimonials as to character, capacity
and long mercantile experience.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
COTTON NOTICE.

OFFICE: 20. 3 s8nTHFTELD STREET,
noy13-tf Pittsburg, Pa.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

The Radicals are good at creating
offices for themselves. A bill is soon to
be reported to the United States House of
Representatives, providing for the crea-
ton of new department. TO be called the
Department of Home Affairs. The plan
is to give it control Of the Indians, freed
mems education, agriculture, and super
vision of immigration.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer says Congress will
undoubtedly vote for general amnesty
under the fourteenth amendment. Even
Ben. Butler declared Monday, as chair
man of the Reconstruction Committee.
that they would bring in a general pardon
ing bin just as soon as more important
matters pending in the committee were
disposed of. Senator Ferry says his bill
for repeating the test oaths and providing
amnesty will go through the Senate with
ont material objection.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

IT was telcgraphed over the country a
few days ago that Judge Grier, of the
United States Supreme Court, had pre-
pared his resignation and would send it to
the President The next day. But nothing
has been heard Of the resignation, and it
is supposed the first dispatch was sent out
for the purpose Of manufacturing public
sentiment, TO be brought to bear upon the
Judge. The Radicals are very anxious
10 get his nlace-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

Col. Thomas J. FREEMAN announced
himself some time ago a candidate for
delegate to the Constitutional Convention
from Haywood county, but since then two
other anti-Radical candidates have pre-
sented themselves. This would insure the
election of a Radical, and Col. Freeman
has Withdrawn from the contest
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

WHILE Col. J. X. Clingan was in com
mand of the 'loyal militia at Humboldt
last spring, he maltreated q citizen most
8hamefully. That citizen brought suit
against him in the civil courts, and the
Humboldt Hcadtght Of the 18th inst.
stGtes that he has been awarded damages
to the amount of $25;OOO Clingan viii
find playing the tyrant rather an cxpcn-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

A NEW illustrated weekly, after the
manner Of Har2)cr'8 Weekly, but to be
conducted in the interest of the Demo
cratic party, and to be called The State
is expected to appear before very long in
New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
Strictly Pure White Lead.

THE FOLLOWING BRAND or WHITE LEAD
Il is controlled exclusively by
w. ID. KILN Il,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,
Masonic Hall.
This Lead CANNOT be eIccIled in quality. A
beautiful PEARL WHITE, and possessing a body
seldom found in any brand.
Every key Of White Lead bears the following
warrant, and we guarantee q degree OF fneness
and whiteness unsurpassed:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

Z The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial says the Tennes-
see Congressional delegation will, during
the week, ask for committee of inves-
tigation of the late elections in their State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

The negroes in Washington started a
movement in 1866 to raise money to build
a memorial school in that city in honor of
President Lincoln. But they have sue
ceeded in raising only $1,000. The pro-
fessed friends of the negro do not shell
out freely.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
RESIGNATION OFJTOCE CuV,

1t has been asserted and contradicted
that Justice Grier has resigned. The
fact is that his resignation was sent to the
President on Monday, to take effect on
Feb. 20. This leaves two vacancies
on the Supreme bench, one of which will
certainly be filed by the appointment of
Attorney General Hoar, by the first week
in January. Leading Radicals say that
E. NJ Stanton will fill Grier's place by
Executive appointment
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
FROM WASHINGTON.

Col. Sherrod, NJ. C. from the
CORTLAND district, North Alabama, was
in the city yesterday en- route from
Washington. He informs us that when
he was called to the Clerks desk 10 be
sworn in, Judge Kelly, of Pennsylvania,
objected. There were also objections
to a few others, but the committee to
whom the subject was referred promptly
reported the next morning in favor Of
their taking their seats, and they were
Immediately sworn in, being required
to take only the old 0ntc-JetlUn1 oath.
Col. Sherrod speaks very cncouragingly
of the feeling Of the Northern members
of Congress toward the South. He docs
not think Stokes, Maynard & Co. will he
able TO reconstruct Tennessee, without
hasty, ill-adyised action on the part of
our people.
The following extract from a Washing
ton letter, Dec. II, to the New York
World gives the same encouraging view
of the situation:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
THE DEBATE N TIE uoUSn.R

The very able discussion of the merits
and dement's Of the Cincinnati and Chat
tanooga Railroad bin was continued at
considerable length yesterday in the
House by Mcssrs. James, of Hamilton,
and Hombergcr, for the bill, and Mr.
Speaker Perkins and Mr.. Fleming against
4 final vote was not reached, but proba-
bly, viii I've to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

THERE is a doubt as 10 who was nomi-
mated by Grant for Judge of the Circuit in
which Maryland is located, 50 obscure is
he. The latest report is that his name is
Pearre Cor Perrie), and not Pearcc. He
Is from Cumberland, or Whereabouts, and
doubts are expressed as to his having the
requisite qualifications for 50 exalted a
position. There are other parties who
want the Office, and strong efforts are
being made to have this obscure citizen
withdrawn OF defeated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
FOR RENT FOR 1870,

A TwO-sTORY BRICK DWELLING, SOUTH
n Spruce street, near Demumbranc, seven or
eight rooms price, 5000
two-stOry brick dwelling, South High, near
Broad street, seven or eight rooms; price. $3.50
A two-story brick dwelling, corner Summer and
Deaderick streets; price, $500.
twO-stOry brick dwelling, North Market street
near the Public Square. eight rooms price, $3.50
twO-story brick dwelling, Demumbrane street,
between Vine and Spruce, five rooms; price, $3.50
4 two-story frame house, North Market street !;
price, $3.50.
A a-hslf-story brick house, South Sum
Iner street; price, $3.50
Two store houses, Broad street prices, respoc-
lively, 500 and 81 ,3Oh
Apply to CALENDER & GARRETT,
Real Estate Agents,
deCl2-3t No. 80 North Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

PRIVATE adyiccs received in New York
from Rome state that there exists a great
possibility of Archbishops McClosky and
Spaulding being elevated to the Cardinal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
GENERAL AMNEsTY.


On the whole, there is an apparent
change in the temper Of Congress this
winter-an abatement of passion. There
is a good deal of talk of a general am
nesty. Some think all will be relieved
en- HNS8e, except those who were in Con
gress or the army and navy, and went
South in 1861. This will release nearly
100000 persons now disqualified from
office. A Congressman elect from Viz
ginia says there are over 5000 disquali-
fed in his district.
Georgia seems to be an exception to this
sentiment; and, although some Demo
cratic members have discTedited the idea
that the State government will be over
thrown, it appears that the Senate Judi
ciary Committee have yielded to the sug-
gestions Of Bullock, the general express
superintendent to the jeff Davis govern
ment, and will report bill next week TO
CARRY out Grants recommendation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

THE Frankfort, KY, correspondent of
the Cincinnati gazette says:
"Thc senatorial fight goes braycly on.
Golliday and Wintersmith, having their
headquarters at the Capitol Hotel, are
ubiquitous in clcctionecring, while Ste
venson does his in a dignifed manner at
the gubematorial mansion and through
his most ardent supporters. McCrecry is
expected here about the 18th inst
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
ALARGECLATT AGAINST MEXICO

The Tehuantepec Ship Canal and
Mexican and Pacific Railroad Company,
through its attorney, has presented a
claim of 1922, 9OZ 519 against Mexico
before the Mexican Commission
now sittingin Washington. The items are
SIPS, IA, 666 for what are known as the
Woodhouse bonds $500 600 for supplies
furnished Jaurcz; $500, 600 for lands con-
tractcd 10 them; s3l, 900, 900 for mines,
and other amounts for the railroad and
telegraph franchise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

IT is computed that the number of ne
groes in Louisiana is one-third less at the
present time than prior to the war This
Is startling decrease.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY

I'VE HAVE FOR SIZE,
w the cheapest residence il Edgeflcfd, q two
story frame house with six rooms kitchen, cistern
and stables-al in the very best order, and not far
from the bridge. Price $1,000 cash.
Also, large number Of residences in Edgeheld,
at prices and terms 10 suit all parties.
En the City we have small tgo-st0ry brick,
with four rooms at 5000, on long time situated
near the corner OF Summer AID Ash streets.
Also, two small frames near the Nashville and De-
cafUr Depot at 81 800 each
Also, a small frame with two roOTns IN good con-
ditiou, IN North Nashville at 500.
Also. beautiful brick. No. % south High straat
with six rooms, at 5000.
Also, a three-stOry brick, on Bread between Col
lege and Cherry Streets At $1,000.
Also, store and residence new and IN perfect
order, on Broad, bet. summer and Cherry at 5000
Also, store and residence, No. Il south College
street, IN perfect order, at 5000
Also, twO-story brick, on DcadcricE opposite
Banner Office, at $4,000.
Also, a three-stOry brick store. No. % Union
street, at Sl3,OOO-rents for q $40 per annum.
Also, three-stOry brick store, No Is South aIar-
ket street at 5000
Also, tvO-st0ry frame residence, No. "A Line
street, at g., 800.
Also, two-stOry brick vita eight rooms, 10. DDS
Gay street, at $500.
Also large number Of houses and lots al over
the city, including a large number Of SUBURBAN
RESIDENCES, for sale, for lease and for rent on
easy terms. Also, farms Of every description and
price Give us a call and examine our list. We viii
sell as low as the lowest
ARLINGTON, FARRAR & WEAELEY,
nOyIl-u 10. 81 North College street
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

LET every voter go to the polls on
Saturday and vote "For Convention" as
well as for good and reliable men for
DELEGATES.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

TIREE FROM DUST AND DIRT ARISING FROM
Il ashes. The largest Oven of any Coal Stove in
the market Perfect baking ilsured-satisfacti0n
guaranteed. All sizes and all prices The " Ac-
tives now being successfully operated for
the small sum Of 10 cents per day. If you wish to
save money, time and labor, buy the "Active
Coal Cooking Stove. We have also the great Wood
Cooking Stove, LADY Cay well and Familiarity
known in this market. Call and see our stoves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
MOORE, COLLINS & CO.,
No 81 North Market, Opposite Union ST. Nash
Vile Tenn nOy24tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
Important Notice to Delinquent Cor
pOration Taxpayers
20 Pe- Cent and Costs saved by Pay
nrcnt Before 2Oah December.

LNTNAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
IL the reduction on taxes due the Corporation Of
Nashville for CASH vii positively cease on the 20th
December 1863, after which distress warrants viii
be issued and collections mtJie by law, without
abatement, with costs and interest added. u il
important that those who have not paid, should do
50 at once, stop interest," and save heavy EXPENSE
Ry order: ANSON NELSON,
nov % I'm Clliector, City Han, Market House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

LET every voter go to the polls on
Saturday and vote " For Convention, " as
well as for good and reliable men for
delegates.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
GRAND SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
On Tuesday, December 2I, 1869,

WE WILL SELL, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON
w the premises, all that valuable property on
the Southeast corner of Union and Summer streets,
on which situated the old John NichOl residence
Thayer's provision store, Daley's store, Ourrey's
undertaking establishment, etc. This eligible and
very desirable real estate must be Sold for diyi-
sion, and will be divided into ten lots five fronting
on Summer and five on Union.
Plats will be exhibited on day Of sale.
Sold by authority Of the Honorable County Court
Of Davidson county.
Terms-One-third cash, balance on one and two
years, with interest and lien retained
ANSON NELSON, Commissioner
BROWNS & CHEATHAM,
nov2s 3wd Agents, Al Union street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15


Real Estate for Sale,
TWO BRICK HOUSES on LINE STREET
one with four rooms and kitchen. ana the
other with eight rooms and kitchen. both in
No. / condition.
as feet Of ground on Gay street. opposite the
capital.
IS feet Of ground on Water street. small
shanty on it.
size not remembered.
A. feet on High street. South Nashville.
All the above property Is in the corporation Of
Nashville.
4 700 feet of lots in West Nashville. cut Of
the corporation.
80 feet on Bass street, Edgcfeld.
10 acres on MurtreesbOTo pike. on Nashville
side Of Mil creek, very desirable for a residence
for a Nashville business man
lots 10 BrOoKlin, each containing from to
y acres; a stone house On one and new frame
on another, the balance vacant
300 acres on Whites Greek and the Ridge.
II includes the Piper Mil properly and all i'm
PToyements thereon.
All the above property is clear Of all incum-
brances except this years taxes, as the records
will show. The money for i Is badly wanted
for improvements and business at Manchester,
Tenn All or any portion o. it will be sold at
gTCat sacrifice
| also offer for sale = steam engine. 20 inch
double fuo boilers. a inches IS feet long; FIRE
fronts. crate bars ard all complete.
Also one snail engine. S-igeh, q inch stroke.
Said engine al complete, but 90 boiler.
said engines usef at the paper mill on Whites
creek. and believe The machinisfs of Nash
vile know I always used the best Of machinery.
For examination, etc , OF any Of the above
property, call on a q. Shiteman, at White
man Bros paper store Nashville, Tenn
,ctl4 Uanl ". =. " kEirE nan.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer says: "The move
ment on the part of some of the Tonnes
see Congressman to have Congress take
measures to reconstruct that State has not
met with favor generally in the Radical
party, none of the leaders of the House
favoring the scheme. <They say that just
as all of this reconstruction business is
about to end it would be a suicidal policy
for the party to undertake to interfere in
the affairs of State fully represented in
Congress. No doubt, however, the at
tempt viii be made as foreshadowed in the
resolution offered on Saturday by one of
the members from that State
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
FOR SAIELRE NT-FXCHANGF

A LARGE AND COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE,
- near the st. Cloud Hotel, if not sold soon
will be rented to a good tenant for 1870.
Also, for exchange for improved Edgefeld or city
property, 20 acres fine rich land-achOice building
site-one and one-half miles from the city, on a
good pike. Enquire at THIS OFFICE.
nOyl6-Im
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15

The resolution which passed the House
yesterday complimentary of Judge Tligg,
was appropriate and well deserved.
Judge Trigg went on the bench as Judge
of the United States District Court for
Tennessee by appointment of Mr. Lin
coin, when the war was raging, when all
the passions and prejudices of the people
of the North and the South were aroused
to the highest pitch. He was an ardent
and consistent Union man from the be-
ginning, who abandoned his home in East
Tennessee to find more congenial political
associates within the Federal lines. He
may have felt that he had cause of per
sonal offence for the treatment which he
received from the COnfederates.
But when he went upon the
bench he laid aside all personal
grievances, if he had any; he disre-
garded all political prejudices and sympa-
thies, and became the just Judge From
the moment the war ceased, he used all
his influence to prevent political persecu-
tons. His practical policy was, from the
day Of the surrender of the Confederate
armies, the theory announced by Gen.
Grant so much later: "Let us have
peace" As a Judge he has been digni-
fled, courteous, impartial and able As
such, it was the desire of the bar and the
people of Tennessee that hcshould receive
the appointment of Circuit Judge. Fail
ing in this, it is their desire that heshOuld
receive from the Legislature the cOmpli-
ment which the House of Representatives
has so gracefully and justly paid him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
THE COTTON FACTORY
A CERTAINTY
= REAT SALE OF LOTS IN NORTH NASH
II vile in its vicinity,
ON THURSDAY, DEC. 1G, 1869,

At II O'Clock \. NJ, on the premises, we viii sci
to the highest bidder, number Of most Desirable
BUILDING Lots in North Nashville belonging to
fhe estate Of d. T. McGavock, deceased and to the
North Nashville Real Estate Company All those
to enhance in value are invited to attend this sale
These lots are on near the street railroad, and
near the large Cotton Factory soon to be erected
and put IN operation. They are well adapted for
residences and many Of them are suitable for bust
ness houses.
TERMs-Ten per cent cash; balance on l, and
3years time, with interest and no security required
Sale to begin on the corner of High and Monroe
streets. Seats on the cars free. Good collation..
BROWNS x CHEATHAM, Agents.
NJ W. WETMORE, Agent for the Real Estate Co.
T. W. BARNES, Auctioneer del4 st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
L Nolensyille Turnpike Company, will be held
at the office Of NJ. Vaughn, ia Nashville, Tenn,
MONDAY, January 10. 1870. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to
elect Directors for the year.
The Board Of Directors viii meet at the same
time and place. ". G.. BLACKlIAN, Sec.
decj-T
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
PARADISE.

Admission 50 cents: Children Is cents: Reserved
seats IS cents. Doors open n. Commence at &.
Reserved seats obtained at Mr.. r. Dorman's
Music Store during the day dec14 1w
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r. HUELLEBRAND

Is NOW MANUFACTURING JEWELRY OF ALL
Il kinds setting diamonds and precious stonos
He will make any style and quality to order Call
and examine his work, at No. 81 Union street.
decl2-2W
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-15
RenI Estafa for Sale.

KEGS, Of all sizes and descriptions. Also,
TANKS, Of all kinds and sizes. built on short
notice either N the city or country. All work
well done, and al reaeOna bic prices. seq tljal
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-06-18

A NEW REDUCTION PRoCEss.-The
Inland Empire of the 18th inst, refers
as follows TO newly invented process
for the reduction of ores.
Yesterday we called at the assay
office of Leopold Balbach, on Main
street, in this city, in order TO learn
something Of new process be is about
TO introduce for the working ofores from
the Base Metal Range. As yet Mr..
Balbach has not got his furnaces cree
ted, but We saw plates which fully
show the system by which the metal
is reduced. 1t consists of two furn-
aces-in one the ore is placed and
heated until all the metal is extracted,
leaving oLly the Stag. The metal 10
run into bricks or pigs. This is placed
in another furnace and again melted :
this time the metal runs into large
kettle where there is a certain am cunt Of
zinc already in molten state. This
kettle is placed in a furnace and kept
very hot. The lead and zinc are stirred
we'll, when it is again moulded and
the bricks again placed in the same
furnace and gradually heated, the zinc
acts as quicksilver and gathers all the
PARTICLES of silver, and being harder
TO melt than the lead the lead runs
away leaving the zinc and silver in the
furnace, while all the lead runs into
the large kettle, whence il is run into
,;,s The 7inc and silver are placed
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-06-18

BULLION. -Yesterday Wells, Fargo
/ Co. shipped Overland for the First
National Bank, FIVE bars of bullion,
weighing 397 pounds, and valued at
1887 Is and to San Francisco, for
the Bank of California, four bars,
weighing 395 pounds, and valued at
S7,377 40; total, 1872 pounds, valued
at Sl4,714 So. This will do pretty
we'll for an infant district, not more
than eight months old. Before . month
rolls away we will make +" Rome howl. "
Inland Empire, 18th.