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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

The Mansfield (La.) Times says
at the recent session Of the District
Court in DeSoto, the juries were
composed entirely of white men,
owing to the fact that the Sheriff
could not find the whereabouts of
the colored "men and brothers."
whose names were drawn on the
venire.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

WATERY POTAToES.-Put into
the pot piece of lime as large as
hens egg; and how watery soever
the potatoes may have been, when
the water is poured off, the pota-
toes will be found dry and mealy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

Gen. Rawlings recently dined
with a man who partook Of wine
rather freely, and became talka-
tive. Finally, the latter said,
speaking of somebody: "Oh, that
mine enemy would write a book ]"
"Your enemy" said Rawlings
pointing to the bottle, "dOn't write
books"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

A Philadelphia surgeon, who
was on his way to perform an ope-
ration on a patient, had his car
riage robbed and lost his surgical
instruments while making a tenn.
pOrary stop, whereby" adds the
"the operation was pre-
vented and the patients life saved" !"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

The Women's Cooperative I'm
ion, in California, six months old,
has already cleared $1,000, hav-
ing about SIS, 900 stock on hand
It provides one hundred and sixty
women with sewing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08
Before the war there was no

Before the war there was not
a single steamer running from any
Southern port to Europe. Now
there are steam lines from every
Southern port of Importance, Ell
ther in active operation or pro-
jected.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

"Did l understand you to say
that l was lousy, sir p. "Oh, no !
l merely told my friend that when
it rained lice in Egypt, I Thought
you must have been walking about
there without hat or UMBRELLA
that's all"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

A colored Methodist congrega-
ton in Macon, Georgia, split into
two factions, calling themselves
Northern and Southern. The
Sheriff awarded the keys of the
church in dispute to the latter,
and the same night the edifce
was destroyed by fire.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

Singapore has boa-constrictor
that has swallowed young lady,
who wore at the time a $4,000
diamond necklace. The young
lady is of no value now, but the
necklace is-so about thirty thou
sand natives are diligently search
ing for the snake.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

Baron Anderson, a British judge,
on being asked to give his opinion
as to the proper length of a SER
mon, replied, "Twenty minutes,
with a aleaning to the side of mer.
CIV"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

Somebody thinks that there are
a great many facts worth me'a-shaIn-
ing, and we aglee with that indi-
yidual.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

A widower in Tazewell county,
Va, married a widow on Tuesday
and sent her away on Monday.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

A man who has a scoIding wife
being asked what he did for liv-
ing, replied that he kept a hot
house.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-04-08

Clark county, Miss, has not
been able to rebuild the court
house which was burnt by Sher-
mans bummers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
CHINEsE ron LABORERS

The Chinese labor importation
meeting at Memphis on the 3Oth
ult., adjourned to July ID. All
cities, towns and counties in Ten
nessee and adjoining States are in
vited TO send delegates to the
meeting on that day, ct which
koopmas Choap, the agent of the
six companies at San Francisco,
will be present. 1t might be well
for this portion of the State to be
represented at the adjourned meet
ing. The subject of importing
Cinnamon to supply the demand for
labor, the lack of which is so seri-
ously felt in the South, is receiving
great attention, and the bringing Of
them here may result in our people
obtaining laborers who will not be
changing places all the time, and
that may be depended upon to per-
form their duties. The great want
Of the South is steady, reliable la
borers. The negro supplied this
demand before the war, but has ut
terly failed to do so since.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07

We learn that the OomptrolIef
OF the Treasury returned yesterday
from his financial visit to New York
city, and that he reports a better
state of feeling and a higher degree
Of confidence in Tennessee securi-
ties% Our infornants stated chat the
Comptrollerreceived the impression
IN the monetary emporium that the
prospective election of q State
administration which promised
peace on the basis of suffrage to
the taxpayers, was the cause Of
this increased confidence. In other
words, the "solid men, as Mr..
Webster would say, of New York
city, have got sense enough to know
that the early enfranchisement Of
the people of Tennessee, as repre-.
sented by the Senter and suffrage
policy, will conduce to their mate
rial prosperity, and consequently to
their tax'paying ability. The
financial credit Of the State rises in
the same degree.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07

The first cotton of this years
growth was brought to Brownsville,
Texas in thesesd 4 on the 18th of
jane, and sold at four cents per
pound in specie. A bale of this
cotton is now on its way to New
York. The Brownsville Sentinel
say this setaes the question of the
capacity of the soil not immedi.
ately in the neighborhood of the
Rio Grande to produce cotton. II
fixes the fact that cotton can BIZ
gotten into market earlier from thai
section than any other in the United
States. The picking season abou
Brownsville lasts from June t.
January.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
CURE OF SCROFULA-A DESPERATE
CASE TESTIMONY OF ONE OF
NASHVILLE'S OLDEST AND BEST
KNOWN MERCHANTS.

T HEREBY CERTIFY, THAT IN FEBRUA-
i ~, 1860, Mrs. Armstrong, of Indiana,
brought her child, then four years old, to Nash
vile to have it examined by the Professors Of
the Nashville Medical College. then in session.
Its disease was scrOtula, and 1t was covered
with sores from the crown of its head to its feet.
1t was completely blind, and had never been
able to stand alone. The doctors told her there
was no cure for IL, and IL was useless even to
try to give it relief Having seen the child.
and being acquainted with its mother, advised
her TO call in DR.. Westervelt, and let him see
II, which she did. He told her at once that he
could cure it, and would warrant a cure if she
would take his medicine home with her. and
give il to the child according to his directions
which she agreed to do In three months from
that time she wrote 70 me, stating that the
child was entirely well. There was not a sore
about it, its sight was restored, and It could run
about as smart as any child OF its age. bis
cure was performed over nine years ago IkrOW
the child is still living, and has had no return
of the disease; also know that DR.; Westervelt
has since cured other members OF the family OF
the same disease. give this statement as
above with pleasure, hoping others may be
benefited byit. ROBERT SMITH,
Dry Goods Merchant, No. 90 Broad St.
Nashville, Tenn, April y, 1869.
ERYSIPELAS, SALTRHEUM, SCALD
HEAD, GUITRE, TUM0RS. WHITES W ELI
INGS, PRIMARY and SECONDARY SlPH-
Ills, and, in short, all scOrbutic and scrotulOus
affections and diseases of the Blood, whether
constitutional, hereditary, or acquired, Will
warrant to cure with my magnetic remedies, as
they have never been known TO fail. as hun
dreIs can testify. They are pleasant TO take.
and can be taken at home without interfering
with The habits occupation, or diet Of he pa
tieut and no other effects are felt from them
than a gradual disappearance Of the disease,
and return to health.
an other chronic diseases successfully treated
atmy Electric Water Cure, as per ADVERTISE
meut in another column.
p. A. WESTERVRLT, NJ. D.,
Electric Water Cure, No. IS Mulberry St,
ans cod Bun nashville Tenn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
WILL THE srOKss ORGAN an

SWEPT
1t is hard TO smoke tbe Stokes OF
oap ont on the negro Office holding
and jury question. The other day
that lively journal declared that
the franchise law possesses ali The /
vitality of the constitution ITSELF"
andthat "no subsequent act of the
Legislature can alter, change or re-
peal it, 1t SO happens that the
sixteenth section of the franchise
law declares that act "shall not be
SO construed as TO allow The colored
man to hold Office or sit on juries.p
That clause still stands unrepealed,
yet negroes hold offices and sit on
juriesin thisState. We havepressed
the State Journal for an opinion as
to the legality of negroes holding
office or sitting on juries, but it is
as silent as the grave. Why not
vouchsafe an opinion? Has it found
that in its persistent effort to estab-
lish the fact that the Governor has
no power to remove registrars, it
has involved itself in a most ridicu-
lous inconsistency? If the Gov
ernor has no authority to remove
registrars, then has the negro
no authority to hold Office or sit
on juries, for it was the same
Legislature which authorised the
Governor to appoint registrars
that passed the act Of Jan
81, 1868, which declares "that
from and after the passage of thii
act, there shall be no disqualified.
ton for holding Office or sitting OF
Juries, on account of race or COLOR
If it was competent for the Legisla
ture Of 1868 to give the negro
these rights, in the face Of an ex
press prohibition in the franchise
law, declared by the Supreme Cour
to be part of the constitution, i
, must have been equally competen
to authorize the Governor to re
| move registrars, about whose tern
of Office the franchise law is silent
Will the Stokes organ enlighteI
the people upon these knotty ques
! tons ? Let there be no lodging
Let our contemporary give fai
and square answer to the question
Had the Legislature the authOrit.
; to "alter, change or repeal tn
franchise law, so as to allow the ne
2 gro to hold Office, and yet was no
!, competent to authorize the Govern
l or to remove an incompetent o
corrupt registrar ? ..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
TEE BACON POSFOFFICE TROU
BLES.

BLES.
The Macon Journal and Messen
ger says postal matters were deci-
dedly mixed in that city on the I'd
inst. That paper says:
"Such weary rounds and tramps some
letters had to find their owners 1t was
a general delivery indeed. The most gen.
eral, if the word means everything very
nearly wrong, ever seen in this city. Re-
ally this business is most aggrayating. 1t
is farce, but a farce with very dlsa-
greeable side to it At the rate the
present regime is working, and without
assistance, it Will be months before there
is the required order and system. The
business of Macon must suffer from 1t
Such result is unavoidable"
The telegraph brings advices that
matters at Macon have taken a new
if not an unexpected turn. Grant
would not withhold the appointment
when earnestly solicited by his po-
litical friends. 1t now turns out
that the negro postmaster has been
concerned in very heavy robbery
of the national treasury, and is now
held prisoner. Rather heavy on
Grant, when he so persistently re-
fused to turn out this negro apN
nointee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
M8rSIlaIsS sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Fl. IA, TO
ID me directed, from the Circuit Court Of the
United States for the Middle District OF
Tennessee, l will, on TU kSDAY. the 9th
Day Of July, 1863. at the auction store of Yeat-
man, SHIELDS 4 Co.. sell to the highest bidder
for cash. u lot of millinery goods. consisting Of
BOnnets. Hats, Ribbons, Laces, Trimmings,
Showcases, etc, levied on as the property Of
Thomas and Sarah q. Frame, and sold to satis y
an execution in my hands in favor of William
H. Thayer & Co. Sale within the hours pre-
scribed by law. 4. k. GLASCOCh,
July 4, 1869 WIT U. S. Marshal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
pREHIUM ron COTTOs

\ number Of the wide-awake,
enterprising merchants Of st. Louis
have raised a purse of one thousand
dollars which they propose to dis
tribute in premiums for cotton at
the coming fair at St. Louis. The
st. Louis Republican says: We
understand that these premiums will
be awarded as follows: For the
best bale Of upland or short staple
cotton $500. For the best bale Of
New Orleans, or long staple cotton
$500. The St. Louis Fair Associa-
ton have added to this third pre-
MUM Of $3.50 for the best bale Of
cotton raised in Missouri. The cotton
entered must be of the growth Of
1869, and the bales must not weigh
less than $50 pounds each. Sea
Island and Peeler cotton are exclu-
ded from competition. These pres
miums are, we believe, by far the
largest ever offered anywhere for
the great staple, being not less
than 81 90 per pound. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY expected that our Southern
friends especially will so interest
themselves in the matter as to
develop a lively contest among the
cotton growers of that section"
----y
TIsE CONVENTION AND THE FRAN
CHIsE.
Nj. J. 3. Bingham, of Memphis,
who was a member of the conven-
ton which recognised the State
government in 1865, publishes a
communication in the Memphis
Ledger, in which he denounces the
ninth section as "the fruitful source
Of all the trouble in Tennessee.
He says:
"Thatsection Of the schedule gave the
Legislature first assembling under the
amended constitution authority to legis-
late on the subject of franchise, and in
stead Of acting in the liberal spirit ''in-
augurated" by the convention, while war
was still waging, it took an entirely dit
foreut course and even after peace had
been secured, it undertook 10 deprive
froemen of their rights of citizenship
The first franchise act, passed by the
Legislature in 1868, reached this city on
Saturday morning, and on the next day
/ published and denounced it as uncOn-
s,itutional and subyersive Of liberty, and
from that day to this | have not ceased
10 war upon 1t, as well as upon the party
which enacted it.
Mr.. Bingham is not the only man
who was a member Of that cOnven-
ton who has denounced the usur-
patton of the Legislature in de-
lrivibg freemen Of their rights Of |
citizenship, without even the sem
blanco Of authority to do so. 1t
was never contemplated by the hon
est men in that convention that the
Legislature ahould enact a disfran-
chising lawso sweeping in its char
acter as they did in the successive
laws enacted. If the members of
the contention could have foreseen
The base uses to which the authors
of ali the trouble in Tennessee"
would put the authority conferred
upon them, these men would have
fixed the question of suffrage them
selves so as to "have forever pre-
vented the Legislature OF Tennes-
see from depriving freemen of rights
as they did under the imqultous
franchise law, as Mr.. Bingham as
seTts. .-rrr. ....r .s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
MarshaI's Sale.

PY VIRTUE OF WRIT VEN. EXP0NAS
ID TO me directed from the Circuit Court Of
the United States for the Middle District of
Tennessee will on Monday. the 10Th day of
bidder for cash, at the Courthouse door in the
city of Nashville, all the right, title claim, in
terest and estate which N. W. Taylor and W
piece or parcel of ground situated in the city of
Nashville, bounded as follows, TO wit: Begin
ming Is feet from the corner of Cedar and Nc
Bemore streets. running up Cedar 40 feet TO a
10 the corner lot, thence south TO the beginning
it being part of lot No. ISL, in the city of Nash
vile, with two brick houses or double tene-
ments thereon; for a more particular descrip-
ton whereof reference is hereby made to deed
recorded in lthe Registers Office, of Davidson
county, Tennessee. in book SO, pages 554 and
555, and sold to satisfy an execution in favor of
7. W. Morton. Sale within the hours pre-
scribed by law. Err. GLASCOCK,
jy I 4tW. Marshal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
FREE TERRITORY.
I'VE HAVE FOR SALE IN FREE TERRI
In Ed@efcld:

Two beautiful brick residences at S., 900; one
at $500; one at 81 000; one at s. 800; one at
So o.; one al $500; one at $500; two at
S., 600; two at S., 500: two at IS. 600.
Also. one beautiful frame residence At S2O. 600;
one at $4,000; one at $1,000; one at Sl2 600; two
at $3.50; one at $500; five at 81 co.; two at
s},50J three at 5000; five at $3.50; four at
$1,000; three at $500; one at $1,000; all with
beautiful shade trees and green grassy va Dis,
and in good neighborhoOds.
Also, large number of vacant lots all over
the town of Edgefeld. at prices to suit the most
fastidiOus. -.... lila.
Also, large amount Of COUNTRY PROP
ERTY. at almost any price any one could de-
sire,
ARLINGTON, FARRAR & WEAKLEY,
iy3 cod till janl 79 Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
Bankruut Sale.
T WILL SELL PUBLICLY TO THE HIGH
/ EST bidde at the Courthouse door on
SATTTPnAV INV Of 1890

SATURDAY. JULY q. 1869,
At II o'clock the following piece of property,
belonging to the estate of J. J. Gentner bank
rupt. lot No. IS and part Of lot No. "a in H. W
McGaYOcA's addition TO Nashville, fronting 232
feet on Coleman street, and running back to
low water mark on Cumberland River. Said
lot is situated in the Ninth Ward OF the city of
Nashville, and has on il a splendid soap and
candle factory, containing No. steam engine
and boiler and all other machinery necessary
for running the same, besides a neat frame
dwelling with three rooms. Terms made known
on day of sale.
ARTHUR U. WINSTON, Assignee.
Office, corner Union and Cherry streets, Bank
of Tennessee Building) jy4 I'd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07

MOT HAVING IN COURSE OF ERECTION
IN a Tailoring Esta blishment. land no prospect
of anvil and having 40 goods to dispose OF AZ a
small advance on eostl To gentlemen furnish
ing these goods would say tnat WI ~ tDsLa
hard times
NothSving the mesns % procure fuselSL talent.
and beng vain enough 70 oeiisve thar Caring
N, ,,osf successfully tor Mr. sam PritchiLt for
ovsr ten years. have native talent Of my own,
nd viii devote my best energies 20 SUIT AL who
nav favor ms Win heir patronage
nrofesgiOual RenOvatOr OF clothes, lthe best in
he country and can guarantee satisfaction IN
hat line. DAN. !. SCANLANs
81 College 81. ISam Pritehiu's old stanGl
oetl4 If cp sta1rs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
NASHVILLE. 1869.

Sir: This capacious, or as Mr.. Samuel d.
Morgan says, Grand Building is about COM
pleted. 3D..
We are in good readiness for Storage of all
articles of Merchandise and Pro luce sent in
packages whether for sale or shipment or to be
held here for account of the owner. -..- I'd. -
The very large Granary. q 600 square feet, Is
a success against the depredatiOns of rats and
of mice too, unless sent to us within sacks OF
grain. It is just the arrangement needed for
Wheat. Rye. Barley, Oats, Corn Meal and
Flour in sacks or paper bags.
Each owner can be furnished with q separate
apartment by promptly communicating the
quantity to be sent. We procure advances on
Produce and Merchandise sent to us, and cover
same with insurance unless ordered not to dc
so.
buildings in this country, and offer this COM
munity, as we think, better, cheaper and
safer accommodation than can be found any
where. EDWIN II. DOUGLAS,
~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
j. . H l. Y,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,

bb3 Church ST., opp. Maxwell House,
LAS JUST RECEIVED AN ELEGANT
II line Of GEETLEMEN'S DRESS GsODS,
which be will make up TO order, in the latest
and most h. ished style, at the lowest possible
prices
BUSINESS SUITE
BE is also IN receipt Of variety Of Fresh
Goods for ordinary wear. and offers 10 GENTLE
non in business suits of the latest pattsrns and
most durable material. Call ana inspect bis
goods At No. Is North Cherry street.
mart II H.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
PUMPS PUMPS! =!

(NTE INVITE ESPECIAL ATTEN lion TO
w our new assortment of
Pumps, Chandeliers. Gas Fixtures,
of every variety and description.
Bath Tubs and Wash Basins,
of every pattern and variety.
Water Closets, Urinals, Rubber Hose, Brass
Goods, for steam. water, ETC., Vitrifed Clay
we will sell at the LOWEST possible figures.
PUMPs-0ur stock of Pumps are very eX-
tensive and complete. placing this important
convenience within the reach eff every house,
holder, rich or poor. To be convinced of this
fact, it is only necessary to call and examine our
stock and prices.
HYDRANTS.-Now that the city is ex-
tending the water-pipes in localities which had
not before that privilege we would invite all
those contemplating taking the water into their
homes to give us call. where they can see ny
drants of every description and price. We also
run in connections at prices defyiDg competition
IRON PIPE-This age of manufacturing
enterprise has developed a demand for Iron pipe
never before experienced. and we are now fully
prepared to supply this demand.
We have completed arrangements by which
we are enabled to sell as CHEAP AS ANY
NORTHERN HOUSE. with the difference of
freight added.
Practical Plumbers. Gas and Steam Filters,
junl6 Il augl9 70 N. Cherry St. Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
Great Bargain Offered.
MISUNDERSTANDING MILLS
For sale or Lease.

NOR WANT OF CAPITAL TO BUY WHEAT
Il 1 offer the above mills for sale or lease. This
is a No. mill, of three run of stones, two for
wheat and one for corn, located four miles
south OF Spring Hill. Maury county. Tennessee,
one mile east of Carter Creek Depot, Nashville
and Decatur railroad. Rare inducements will
be offered tc purchaser or lessee.
For the quality of the mill l would refer you
to j. J. McCann. G. lsbester, and I. j. Var
brough, all of Nashville as well as Mr.. j. b.
Romans who was the builder Of the engine and
q large portion of the machinery. Call and see
the mill and decide fer yourself
A. LOLLAR.
NEAPoLrs, June T. 1869, junS-lm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-07
LEAF TOBACCO.

Just received from Richmond and Lynehburg
ten hhds. Fine Old Virginia Leaf Tobacco. For
sale low by J. i L. WH0RLEY,
mays IT AZ South Market st.
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Table and Dairy Salt.

GEO. C. ALLEN 4 co. HAVE JUST RE-
VI ceived and have tor sale a lot of hne
Ksnawha Table and Dairy salt, in barrels
apps If
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1869-09-10

The 'sFsrty.Two" Country. 1.-THE Newell
& Co. ditch from the left fork Of Race Track
into Prairie GulcI', was completed last Mon
day. and that vicinity Is looming up as fine
mining country. In Dry Gu'ch (Cncle
Bcn's) John w. Nelson & Co., Phi. Disonct
& Co.. Uncle Ben & Co.. Prince + Co.,
Lsuis Sullivan & Co., and C. A. Brett s
Co., are working with Two hours wxter-40
inches-per day. Brett's II paying to the
hand 90 per day; Prices and Bisonets's.
each, el5; Sullivan & Co. ore taking out
from 600 10 600 week, three men shovel.
ling. In Prairie gulch Frctlcrickson, New.
ell b Co., are working four men, getting
@i2 per day Lindsay & Co., three men, -
per day-wstcr two hours In Spring gulch
Smith + Co are working seven men, thirty
inches water, three hours per day. These
claims will yield $50 per day to the hand on
full water. Dacota 4 Co., on three hours
water, ore taking out IS to 90 TO the hand