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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

Mr.. Stokes, distinguished as a lstter
writer according to a statement made BY
a gentleman named Duncan, designs max
ing few public remarks here tomorrow.
Bills announcing the fact have been
printcd and posted up about the city and
country. Thomas Hodge, cOIored man,
is unkiDaly disposed towards the claims Of
Mr.. Stokes and is charged with ruthlessly
tearing down some Of the aforesaid bills,
contrary to the law made and pro-
vided for the protection of things
Of that sort. Thomas did wrong
in thus allowing his enthusiasm TO get the
upper hand Of his Judgment, and mus
abide the consequences. Hewas arraigned
before w, A. Mathews, Esq., on the charge
Of malicious mischief. lie was required
to give bond in the sun, Of $3.50 for his
appearance at the Criminal Court, which
he was fortunate enough to do.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
GOOD Joke ON the Coroner.

Information was yesterday cOmmuni
Gated to Coroner EoEvell that man was
lying dead In the bottom near the raw mill
in Edgefeld. The Coroner summoned a
jury, and made all possible haste to reach
the spot. He drew on his spectacles, called
the roll of his jury, caused them to surround
the body of welI.dressed person, and, in
order to ascertain if the deceased had any
marks of violence upon his body, endesv-
ored to turn him over, when the dead man
opened his eyes and said, 81 say, old fell
low, what in the hi are you aboul?''
The individual, when he discovered the
mistake that WAS about TO be made, al
though somewhat "fstigued," seemed to
enjoy the joke hugely, and remarked that
he reckoned he had better join the Sons OF
TEMPERANCE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

hestatisties Of divorce in Connections
are startling. During last year the di-
vorces numbered AIS, or more than one
tenth of the number Of marriages. All
the marriages celebrated in the State
during the year are included in the total
of4734. The Norwich Batletsa says
"a large proportion Of these are mars
riages between foreigners, communicates
of the Roman Catholic Church, who, ex I
cent in very rare cases. never trouble the
courts. The twenty unhappy cou-
niles, whose names adorn the Superior
Court docket for this county sat its last
term. are. without exception, native citi7
Gems. Add to this the number who are
practically divorced, but who from family
| or other considerations neglect to obtain
a legal separation, and the extent OF the
| evil will be apparent"
The new Governor Of Connecticut has
| recommended to the Legislature q modl-
ficatien Of the existing divorce laws, the
provisions of which are Sc lax that there
is hardly any application for divorce
| which the Judges could legally refuse
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
LEAVING THIS DAY. Z
ROMEO....-................ Evansville, II A, N.

hOmEO.'''-'-'.'-.- .-'--.--- kyansYllles III A, n.
The river commenced declining again
yesterday, with three feet large on Harpeih
Shoals. Weather cloudy and raining.
Thermometer at three o'clock 9Oo After
the rain late in the afternoon it became
much cooler. r,I
Geo. c. Allen & Co., yesterday shipped
on the Lumsden ten hhds tobacco via the
Blue line, Tor New York. 1t is placed in
the cars at Cairo, and does not break bulk
all the way through. st..4 sa
Capt. Boyd had engaged for the New
York one hundred tons iron and sixty
bales cotton, which che failed TO get by
turning back from Clarksville.
The tickets for the grand excursion TO
the Hermitage on the steamer Nashville
Saturday are being sold rapidly. Engag-
ing Wilson's String Band for the occasion
means business The boat will comfort
ably carry six hundred, and probably that
number will embark on the trip. Every
body is expected to have basket well
filed.
The puuclusl packet Romeo clears for
Evansville to-day at IL o'clock. Capt. J.
'. Throop Is ia command Sufficient EVIL
dence that passengers will be well provided
for. ....t
The Talisman aud the straw hat brigade
will arrive to-day. Saturday at P. NJ. is
the time for departure. ..... .s
The Umpire brought up from ClarksviIle
the entire cargo Of the New York, thai
boat having returned from that place.
Capt. Ed. Murray, formerly connected
with the marine ways, and the building
of steamboat hulls at Paducab, has started
shipyard at Evansville, and will likely
inhusnce and control much of his old
business. The Alpha has Just been re-
paired by him. Capt. j. V. ThrOop haa
contracted with him for the building of a
new boat for the Romeo. XII.
LintOn-not Capt. Dick Wilson's town
at the head OF Line Island, but Billy Gra-
cey's hindwheeler went out of the river
with 143 bids tobacco.
Ciementine Beauthena's Red Revenger
OF the Cumberland main will, probably,
be found at the wharf this morning.
The Jno. Lumsden had ten casks Sc
vance coal for Austin, Texas f@
The lobe Hurt has the upper Cumber.
land entirely and exclusively TO herself
Admiral Lee has, however, not yet gotten
undisputed possession of the lower trade.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
New YorI. Honey pIarlset.

New York, June s.-Mouey active al
per cent on call loans. Commercial paper
dull ;79Sc. Sterling dull 9@9Ic. Gold
quiet and lower opened at 1881, advanced
@ 1854 and closed at 1871. Carrying rates
otgIcs showing an abundance of cash
gold. The government sold $1,000, 900 at
l3S 26 100@138 325 100. The proper
tl0nal amounted 10 6i millions. Exports
$2S8,7l5. Clearances $76, GOO, 900. Gov
ernments steady, but quiet. Tennessee
bonds lower; new, 64i@643c; old, &c.
3 New York Dry Goods Markets. / (
NEW YORK, June 3.-LincoIn bleeched
muslins lie; Hopes 144c; Auburn Ice;
Other grades unchanged.
New York Markets.
New YoRK, June 3.-Cotton firm: sales
5000 bales Uplands al SOC. Wheat ST AZ
@l 422. Flour SIS 1906 40. Whisky
81 OF. Corn SO9S7c. Rice dull; Caro-
lima 1909 Coffee qniet and steady. Su
gar quiet; Cuba n4@l2tc. MolasseI
quiet and steady.
New Orleans markets.
| NEW ORLEANS, June Cotton steady
middling 2s4@2S4c; sales 8, $50 bales; re
ceipts 3275 exports 6S7. Oats 73c. Cor
95c. Bran 81 IS. Hay, prime. SIS
Pork 1872 IS. Bacon i4f, T746172t
Lard-tierce l9c; KEY. zoe. Sugar-936
l02e; prime 1910. Molasses-
623c. Whisky 81. Coffee unchanged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Our Financial and CONNER
cial Column.

Every department Of business has an iHms-
date interest in the markets Of the eoantry. aud
in its financial fluctuations and condition.. Tbs
man who fslls 10 keep himself properly S1-
vissd as to the rise and fall Of the markets. as
controlled By the laws OF demand and supply
and the relative condition OF the currency. d
exposed to constant loss. and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and euterprisinE
nsighbors- In order 20 make our paper valuable
As well As interesting. We shall make this a
SPECIAL FEATURE. Our Daily Market reports
domestic and foreign, By telegraph. ana oar
City Reports. gotten up at heavy expense. shall
challenge the commendatiOn Of our best basi-
ness meu; while our current Financial Reports
from all the leading money eonters oftho eOun-
try shall be fuller than have ever been pub
hsEed By any other journal in Tehnssses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
a PARK for EdgeaeId.

A movement is on foot by a number OF
prominent moneyed citizens of Edgefeld TO
purchase ninety-fve acres of ground just
beyond the corporation limits of Edgefeld,
and denate the same TO the young city for
park purposes. The land in question is
bounded by the Vaughn and Porter pixies
aud Weaklsy street, and is on level with
the State Capitol grounds, and withal is
one of the most beautiful spots in the
county. II is pretty certain that the gin
will be made, and in advance, and in be-
half Of the city fragrant with the scents Of
honey suckle and wOodbine and jessamine
bowers, and free from corporation rings
we thus publicly make acknowledgements
that such is to be.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

Some days ago Constables Tucker and
Lanier levied upon twelve corpOrs'
ton mules, to satisfy judgment in favor
of Anthony Owen for $703. Five of the
mules we're sold at public Outcry on the
Square yesterday, and brought SIG. They
were purchased by Emery, the Street
Overseer, who, since he was refused adj
mission to Lakes circus, probably con-
templates starting show Of his own.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
EIne SfrnMherries.

The Market street Squire, who is a
very portly gentleman, was completely
hid yesterday behind a bunch of six straw
berries, which were raised in the garden
of Mrs. Leman, South Nashville. The
smallest of the number measured g Inches
in circumference, a pretty good sized
strsSyherrv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
In the Political Interests of
the People

stitution and laws for its guide. adhering 70 the
teachings Of the founders Of our government Il
viii guard with vigilance and hrmnsss the
rights Of all the people. urging upoa all. modern
ton. forbearance and steady Aihsrsnee to
and order. thereby enabling the peIpIs to
develop the resources and advance all the mate
rial and other interests OF cur State and CON
mon country. Feeling that these are sndan-
gered By the revolutionary schemes Of the Radi-
cal politicians. who now hold the legislative
power Of the government. we shall abats moth
ing of our psst.opposition TO theirmsasarss-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
MARKETS BY TELEGKAPH
Foreign Markets

LONDON, June 3-Evening.- Consols
925@923. United States Bonds 804
FRANKFORT, June 3-Uni.ed States
Bonds S6!@86s. n
LlyERPooL, June 3 - Cotton a shade
frmer; uPlands ll4d; OrlesHs, sd.
Sales $4,000 bales. rs
F. LONDON, June. 5.-Specie in the Bank
Of England increased E440 in the week.
Specie in the Bank of France Increased
lie 600, 000f in the week.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

The New York Evening Commonwealth
is responsible for the following;
Laura Keene ID ffty-six, but looks and
acts like a girl of twenty. Mrs. John
Drew is over sixty, but is sensible. Mrs,
Bowers is forty-fve. Maggie Mitchell is
forty-one and a blushing bride. Charlotte
Thompson ia thirty-fonr. Ellie Germen Ii
forty. Mrs. Barrow is over fifty. Kate
Reynolds is forty-three. Lolita is twenty.
six. Olive Logan is thirty-seven. Char
lotte Cuzhman is nearly seventy, and a
maiden. MIR. Davenport is fifty. Lydia
Thompson will never see thirty again, and
Miss Marriott has arrived at the years Of
discretion
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
uOrld; the only true and perfect Dye; harm
less, reliable. instantaneous; no dsappolnt-
ment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the Ill ct
feets Of bad Dyes; invigOrates and leaves the
hair soft and beautiful. BLACK or BROWN. Sold
by all Druggists and Perlumers and properly
applied at Batche lOI's Wig Factory. No. 10
Bond St NY. .. maya 1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Criminal Court.

Alfred Young, colored, was convicted Of
horse-stealing, and his term in the Peni-
Tertiary fixed al ten years.
Fountain A. Pitts, colored, was tried on
the charge of larceny and found guilty,
His punishment was fixed at one years
confinement in the Penitentiary.
w. W. Mitchell, white complexioned
colOred man, was tried for larceny. The
jury thought him guilty and assessed his
term in the Penilentiary at three years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

The New Theater Was crowded to Wit
ness the last appearance, during the pres
ent engagement, of the gentle, gifted and
lovely Lottie Estelle and the genial Harry
Mccarthy, the wit, author composer and
humorist. Their cheering presence was
like bright sunbeam in our midst. We
regret TO part with them, and hope that
they may soon and often visit our city
again to delight and charm Us with their
admirable delineations of character, spark
ling wit, rare and racy humOr and spien'
did yocalism.
They leave Immediately to fill An en-
gagement in Louisville. We congratulate
our friends there upon the rich treat that
is in stole for thom. Mr.. Mccarthy not
only possesses extraordinary versatility, but
excels in every thing he undertakes. lie
could afford TO make a speciality OF any
one Of the elements that enter into the
wonderful combination Of his characters.
His voice is naturally good and cul-
tivated to the highest degree, and
he controls it with the ease of master.
His action and gesticulation are the
perfection of grace. The movements
Of his body, his hands, his feet, every at
titude is all that the most rigid criticism
could suggest. His face is perfect mir
ror Tor Hther dissolving view, so readily
do ils expressions change) OF the feelings
aud emotions which he wishes TO present.
la his varied personations 80 complete is
his Identification with the character before
your eyes, 70 entirely lost ali traces Of his
individuality, that memory becomes skep-
tic as TO whether he had appeared in any
other.
So quickly does the serious follow the
humorous, the pathetic the comic, that
the smile has scarcely rested upon your
cheek before the tear trembles in your eye.
His entire in the frat scene however, is
somewhat too hasty, and bis speech rather
rapid, but taken all in all, Eve shall not
look upon his like again"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Subscription Price Reduced
Lower.
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UNION AND AMERICAN
TERMS CASH IN ADVANCE

THE NASHVILLE -USIoz ksO DIsPATcH and tbs
NAsHvnLz GAzKETR BY consolidating the two
papers. propose 10 make the UNTOS AND ANkRI-
AEthe bsst and cheapest journal ever published
in Tennessee. and We ask the united support and
favor Of the patrons Of both the former papers.
in the new enterprise, pledEing ourselves that
in every particular our paper will compare IA
vorably with the best IN the entire country: and
in saying this. We only repeat the expressions Of
many Of our patrons. who are most capable Of
Judging In such matters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

AT the instance of Sam Dennis, woman
named Mary Currin was arrested for OBJ
tanning money under false pIeienses. The
case Was tried by w. A. Mathews, Eco,
and the proof making the innocence OF the
woman apparent, che was honorably sc'
,.u.tIal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Personal.

Ex-PresideDt johnson and Col. John
Williams, of Knoxville, returned from
Clarksville to this city yesterday, and have
rooms al the St. Cloud.
Gen. w. C. Whitthorne was in the city
yesterday on his way TO Shelbyville. (
Col L. A. James, of Chattanooga, ar
rived from Cincinnati last evening, whert
he has been advocating the Cincinnati and
Chattanooga railroad.
Senator Fowler is at present in the city
Judge Hill, Of Franklin, paid Nashville
a brief visit yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
New AdvertIstments

Albert & See:nan have large Auction
sale this morning 10 The trade. +
You that have friends in the Vault at
Mt Oliyet see advertisement
The Romeo goes down the river to-day.
The Talisman going down the river TO
morrow.
Drafts on London, Dublin, Edinburgh
and all the principal cities of Europe, for
sale Of the National Saving Company,
corner Union and College streets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
A Law Set at Defiance

The Iast legislature passed law direct
ing that all fines, and penalties imposed by
the corporation of Nashville, for the nom
payment of taxes, should be paid into the
City Treasury and should not be cOnsid-
cred perquisite of Office. Yet in defiance
of this plain law, Sheridan pockets these
fees, nor has the City Attorney interfered,
as far SIS we can learn, to see that the law
is obeyed. OF course there is no division
of spoils here.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly admOnlsh the Soathern
people to be seIf-rsliant. and shah do zAai We
may be able to induss the sctsblishmsat Of
manufactures in our midst for cur home pro-
ducts. To this end We win pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversis-
cation Of Southern industries S1d the develop
ment Of Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

Gold was fraction lower in New York
yesterday. The following are the quota
tions: Opened at 1881, was 13S at 1928
1881 at 1850, 1881 at l1:25; 1881 at 11:45,
1888 at 2, 1888 at 3, 1881 at 1886, and
closed at 1881 at P. NJ. Dealers here
were paying 1874 and were holding at
1884. (
Exchange on New York ia dull The
banks are charging ic premium and buy
ing at ! discount. /
Government bonds are lower. There Is
very little doing in them here, and our
dealers will only buy at about &c under the
New York rale. The following are the
New York quotations OF yesterday: /
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

THE ring say the Chairman of the FL
nance Committee is incompetent, and the
people believe him dishonest; bat whether
knave or fool, we have had enough of his
management of the peoples money.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

Gov. SrEAGUE is at his summer resi-,
denee in Aiken, South Carolina, recruit
ing from the effects oil bis herculean
efforts in the Senate. lie will be Joined
in few days by Chief Justice Chase.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

TINE brings about changes. A few
months ago one of our most aged and re-
spected citizens filled the Office of City
Treasurer, and because the honest old man
would talk of the corrupiions he was daily
forced to witness, the then Chairman OF
the Finance Committee determined he
should be displaced and a plant tool ol
his own be substituted. 10 this be sue
ceeded but to-day Rufus Henry in the
quiet of his home has the respect of HE
neighbors, while Ogden has the execraiion
of every honest man in the community.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
yoke SHIRTS

We have just received LARGE STOCK
of the above named popular make Of
Shirts made expressly for our trade. which
we are Offering at reduced prices. Also. Tn
der shirts, Drawers, Aa ndkerehtefs
seeks, Suspenders, GLOVES, Collars
CraVats, Rows, Ties. searfs, and every
thing pertaining to a gentlensn's toilet, at
r. H THOMPS0N'S,
mar2s If ...s-T. Al Cherry Street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Ne would remind the

We would remind the present Chair
man of the Finance Committee, in bis
promised report not to omit informing us
who Chas. Warren IS and for what services
he caused to be issued to him $4,000
10 one day. Set him refresh his memory
and remember be is on oath.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
NyhnI Ahont thAt MERCHANDISE

On the ID day Of June, as We are in
formed by correspondent, seven cases Of
merchandise, marked C. c. Wilcox, were
shipped from Knoxville 10 Akron, Ohio.
Tie matter is turned over to the Ifess and
H.rnM for Investigation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
SscurIIY Withdrawn.

Dr.. r. KnafIle, one Of the securities Of
NJ. Walsh, Revenue Collector for David
sou county. yesterday addressed the Col
lcctor a polite note Withdrawing from his
official bond. The doctor is about dis
posing of his real estate here, and gives
his as his reason for Withdrawing from
the bond Of Mr.. Walsh.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
Schools and Education.

We viii take especial pains to ascertain the
true situation Of all Jour school and eauca-
tional interests, so as TO keep Cur readers fully
posted in regsd to those important matters.
Too much consideration cannot be given TO the
educational interests Of our State
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

The awards were as follows:

The statement of The sssoeiated banks
of New York city for the week ending
Saturday last, May 20, compares as fol-
lows with the corresponding week last year;
TO which we add the specie and currency
balances in the New York Office of the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
TgIy business.

Three coIored men, charged with killing
a mare belonging to MIR. Boyd, were yea
terday arrested, and the hearing of the
clse set for to-day, Lefore W. H. Wilkin-
son, Esq.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

A STATUTE Of Massachusetts lorbids
the second marriage of any person from
whom divorce was obtained on the
ground Of adultery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

FLoUR-Market dull and declining.
We quote superfne at $500; double ex-
ira $7@S; family S. SO; fancy So.
CORN MEAL.-ShipmenLs to-day of 800
bushels, and sales good for local consump-
ton. We quote loose unbolted, at 75c per
bushel and city kiln dried at S. so per
barrel.
CoRN.-We heard of sales to-day Of 600
bushels loose at zoe, and shipments Of
1000 bushels at 50 and 822c sacked and
in depot.
WHEAT.-Sales of $50 bushels wheat in
store at 81 SO per bushel ls-
OATs.-Sales of 100 bushels oats de-
liyered In depot at SOC. t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

To the Editors of the Union and American:
l learn it is reported on the streets that
I yesterday paid my taxes due to the cor
poration. This report is not true, what
ever may appear on the books of the coli
lector. .-.-
I have not paid my taxes, nor have l
authorized any person to pay them for me ;
but on the contrary, L do not intend TO pay
them until there are time and opportunity
afforded to investigate the corporation aE
fairs. Yours respectfully, -f /
JAMES WENTWORTH .
Inna 1890
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

A quarry of maidstone is said to have
been discovered by Rev. L. T. Ritcher,
on his farm, few miles out of Indian
apolis 1t is inexhaustible in Quantity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

London advices Of yesterday quote Uni-
ted States 20s at 500:
Tennessee bonds were shade lower in
New York yesterday. The old being
quoted at G73c and the new at 643c.
There is nothing doing in corporation
checks. Dealers generally are selling at
Csc. 81. "a
The sales of Southern State bonds at the
New York Stock Exchange, on the 3lst
ult., were IS follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04
stealing clothing.

Martha A. Rodgers alias Watkins was
arrested yesterday upon the charge of
stealing clothing from w. If. Critcher,
valued al twelve dollars. She will be ar
raigned before the Police Commissioner
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

DOES any one believe that the stubborn
honesty Of K. C. Foster would have
Welded 10 tie unlawful dictation of the
chairman of any committee? His honesty
and backbone combined saved many a
dollar for the corporation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-04

THOSE who intend faking trip this
summer would do well 10 call at DEMO,
Vile & Co.'s, and get all the nice necessary
toilet articles for travellers. We have, ex-
pressly for such purposes combs, brushes
soars, ETC., e'o. t may 23-lOt