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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-29

TOtol specie shipments thus far.-...S6 ,606. 252
So far in July the amount of specie
shipped is only $6,6O6,2 This amount
which is small considering the enormous
balance Of foreign Indebtedness standing
against the country, arises from the bank
ers having postponed shipping specie by
stretching their credit in Europe, az far as
prudence permitted, by drawing bills with
out covering. The incre lsed specie ship
ments Of this week show the diminished
line of credit the bankers Can use in
Europe.
The currency revenue of government
exceeds that of last year to such an extent
that the Secretary will not require 10 sell
gold in order to obtain currency. The re-
ceipts to date from internal revenue are
81, 300, 900 more than for the CORES pond
ing period Of last year. The following are
the precise figures
Currency receipts from July to date $40 ll2 7l9
Currehcy receipts same time last year ll;5Sg,2b2
Curey receipts for all the III tn Jy '6S To- $50 6i9
The New York Times Of the Goth inst.
says:
The general trade Of the week al New
York was active in the export movements
of both produce and specie, the two sggre-
eating $7,75000O. The import entries
continue On liberal scale, and the foreign
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.ssanI1 Win Inten1to XIII

Detective VIM. Funston was arrested
yesterday on a charge of assault with in
tent 10 kill Frank Long, and taken before
Justice Brien. Long was also arrested on
the same charge Their cases were con-
tinued until to-day. The affair seems to
have grown out of the arrest of some men
who had been obtaining goods under false
pretenses from Long. Funston was arrest
ed on a charge of assault and battery on
Long, which occurred after the parties had
left the magistrates office.
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Cincinnati marheta

C1NCINEATI, July 2s.-Flour S6@6 rs.
Germ GOO. Oats 77@79c. Whisky 81 OS
al 10. Pork s33 25@33 so. Bulk
meats 133@16fc. Bacon Is, Is, and
Isle. Lard 191c. Wheat 81 20@1 As.
Rye 81. Butter 25@S0c. Eggs 13@14c.
Louisville Markets.
LOUISVILLE, July 2S.-Flour, 81 so
grain unchanged; sales of III hhdg. tobacco
IS 5O@l3 rs; bacon, Isl, 19@19f; hams,
%; lard, 19i; whisky 81.
Memphis Markets.
MEMPHIS, July 2S.-Cotton dull, low
niddling Sic; receipts II bales; ex-
ports none. Flour medium fairly active
from So SOFAS so. Wheat in demand al
81 so. Corn 97@S1. Oats S24c. Hay
market bare. Bran 221, in store, anC
dull. Corn meal, 81 25@4 so. Porl
$34 50@35. Lard, 2Oc@2l4. Bacon stiff
shoulders 154; sides 1913.
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Receiver Bass issued orders TO John
Bentley, chief of the fire department, yes
terday, 10 turn over the whole department
to VIM. Stocked Mr.. Stocked, having in
slructions to take possession Of the depart
menl, proceeded TO Bentley and handed
him the order, when Bentley said that he
would do nothing without an order from
Chancellor East Mr.. Stocked will proba-
bly, take charge of the department to-day.
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sneaLinc LAST Night,

E. s. Williams, member of the House
OF Representatives from Smith county at
the last session, and J. w. Paramore, adj
dressed crowd Of citizens at the south
end of the Market-house last night. II
was announced that the Hon. Horace IL.
Harrison would deliver a speech, but The
crowd was disappointed, as that gentleman
did not make his appearance. The re-
marks of the gentlemen referred Princi-
pally to the adoption of the fifteenth
amendment and the extension oG the
elective franchise to the disfrsnchised ele-
ment
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EDGEFIELD.
Meeting OF the Board OF Mayor ana
AIderfnefR.


Meeting of the Board OF Mayor and
Aldermen.
The regular meeting of the Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen Of Edgefield was
held last night.
Present Mayor Glenn and Aldermen
Guild. Hopkins, Woodford and Sharp. I
The Mayor stated that the proposition
TO purchase the island had been closed,
and the notes would be passed tomorrow.
Alderman Hopkins submitted the re-
port of the Revenue Collector, showing
collections since last meeting of $3.50. lie
also presented the report Of the Treasurer,
which shows balance on hand Of ST.
735 90 Decidedly healthy for the new
city.
| Alderman Woodford, from Street Com
l mittee, submitted report showing the
| expenses of grading streets from July II
| TO July "a, amounts to $3.50 rs. He also
reported that the contract for building cul.
yeris had been awarded 10 Ben. East, the
lowest bidder.
The petition from citizens Of North
Edgefield in regard 10 the building of a
street between The Gsllaiin pike and the
track Of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road, was again presented with large
number of signatures.
In regard TO the widening and building
of this street, B Clements, City Engin-
eer, reported that the distance between the
pike and the track was l,400 feet, the
!, width of the street on the top of the EN-.
bankment as it now is, averages II feet,
and to make an additional fill of 8 feet, SC
as to make the street 20 feet wide on The
top, requires 16, 462 cubic yards. The en-
gineer further states that he ia unable Il
. | estimate the cost of the work at present
as he does not know where the earth iC
. | make the fill is to be had, and the cost viii
! depend mainly upon the distance th,
Q earth will have to be hauled. The repor
a was upon motion received.
Rev. DIR. J. B. McFerrin was grante
. permission to make some remarks on th
{ contemplated Improvement, and made a
r earnest appeal in favor of building th
n said street.
), After further discussion by Aid. Gull
end Aid. Hopkins,
r Alderman Woodford moved that th
g engineer have further time to make SUI
q yey, and report cost Of same, which motto
| was carried.
Alderman Woodford called up the resC
It luton authorizing the Mayor 10 appoiI
d some suitable person 10 take charge of tt
a. island, and to sell gravel and SAN
:, Adopted.
IL Alderman Guild offered the followir
e resolution, which was adopted:
10 Resolved, That the Chairman OF Il
=. Street Committee advertise for proposal
gravel Tulip street and Woodland sire
10 from Fillmore to Barrow street, the gray
3. to be furnished from the island lately pu
ne chased.
r. Alderman Woodford moved that q
a sum of $40 be appropriated to Mrs. Graz
III for attending to pauper. Adopted.
N The Mayor offered resolution appropl
ne ating $50 to the City Marshal, for ext
of compensation. Adopted.
The Board then adjourned.
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Cheap Casa New Source Of supply.

Cheap Casa New Source of supply.
The Tennessee Oil Refining Company Of
this city have succeeded in utilizing that
part of the crude petroleum which has
heretofore been thrown away in the process
Of refining the natural product for illumi-
mating purposes, and in doing 80 are able
to furnish an illumination superior to the
refined oil. This refuse is turned into
heated receiver aud converted into gas Of
a superior quality. The gas thus produced
can be afforded at third less than that
produced from coal in the ordinary way,
and furnishes light, in the opinion OF all
who have seen it, greatly superior to
that of the common gas. A jet OF
this new gas, it is confidently affirmed,
will afford one third more light than that
in common use, through the same burner.
Capt. Ysryau, a member Of the company,
has introduced it into his residence, ont
side of the city, thus giving it the crucial
test at home before offering it TO others.
We have seen it burn, and have no hesit-
ancy in testifying to its admirable and
superior Illuminating qualities. The
machinery is the same as in common use,
greatly simplifed. The company has the
ability to supply the city, and it may be
well for the city authorities and the PEG.
pie to look into its cheapness and adj
Vantages.
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Neu MIIIfnrY CnmnnnY-

A military company, to be called the
Nashville Rifles, is about being organized
under the charter Of the Nashville Shoot
ing Association, which has been in exis-
tence some five or six years. 1t is in cou-
temptation, We hear, to have the company
armed, uniformed and drilled, 30 as 10
take part in the celebration here Of the
18th of September-Humboldfs birthday.
The Rifles will make their fast dress
narsde on that day.
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Fresh as "a MsIden's Blush,

Is the pure peachy Complexion which follows
the use Of Hagan's Magnolia Balm. 1t is the
True Secret of Beauty. Fashionable Ladies in
Society understand this,
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic Coun-
try Girl into a City Belle more rapidly than any
other thing.
Redness. Sunburn, Tan. Freckles. BlOtches
and all effects of the Summer Sun disappear
where it is used. and genial, cultivated. fresh
expression is obtained which rivals the Bloom
of Youth. Beauty is possible to all who will
invest IS cents at airy. respectable store and in
sist on getting the Magnolia Balm.
Use nothing but Lyons KathairOn to Dress
the Hair. jy6 ed Odkw
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Malicious Mischief.

Two colored women named Cresie Crock
ed and Ann johnson were arranged before
Justice LipsIey yesterday, on charge OF
entering Charles Myers house and taking
therefrom lounge. They assert that the
lounge was sold to him some time since by
them, and that he has never paid for it.
This was not, however, proven and they
were each taxed with the costs.
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SOLD.
How n Dead Beat Swindled n Tavern
Keeper out Of his Board.

HOW n DeAQ b6ab SWtuuteO u IateEn |
Keeper out Of his Board.
We learned yesterday Of laughable
episode which occurred at country tav.
ern in the western portion of the State
Owing to the proprietor's being 30 nicely |
sold, and 10 the gratuity with which he
handed the wine around to The few that
were aware of the joke, We refrain from
publishing the name of mine host"
The facts are as follows A few weeks ago
young man of 6ns appearance brilliant
in conversation and genteel in dress, sought
and obtained board at the hotel, regis
tering his name as Robert johnson oil
Atlanta, Ga, remarking at the time that
/ if the climate of that portion Of the State
aud the customs Of the people were equiv
| alent TO the climate and customs OF his ma
tive city. he would remain through the
summer "The tavern is in B fine and
healthy portion of the country, and is ac'
cessible to the railroad" remarked the pro-
prietor. "Then," said the stranger, II will
stay,~ After an half hours social talk
with "mine host he wended his way to
the room assigned him for the night.
Many were the opinions Of those lounging
around the hotel, as 10 whom the
man wac That he was rich and 3
gentleman, was visible to any naked eye,
as far as the wearing of fine clothes wai
concerned. The proprietor was delighted
that the stranger was stopping at hi
house, and considered it high honor
II was noticed that when the porter carrieC
his trunk to his room, it was of no NOR
than ordinary weight; but, in two or thre'
weeks, the porter in cleaning up the room
undertook to remove the Saratoga" bu
his strength failed him. The strange
!. lodged at the place for some weeks whel
t the proprietor began to "smell a mouse,
s and one day he approached the strange
: and asked him for the two month
: board bill which was due him. Tn
IS stranger said oh yes that just as soon q
d he could go out and get some change ths
e he would pay him. The proprietor waite
several hours for him but he did not n
e turn. He opened his eyes in amazemer
v and began TO inquire throughout th
u townin regard to the whereabouts of Ii
d man and learned that he left on the ever
Ie ingt rain for his Southern home. II
proprietor then went to the distint
. . uished gents room in company with Il
clerks and porter to move the heavy trun
W down into the Office, but they cou
3. not move it. The lock was broke
and upon an examination of IL
:. trunk it contained one shirt, one pair
/. dirty socks and an old csrpet-bag, in r
m sembIance to that of Alden's, and in Il
J" bottom was found about dozen screws,
" by which the trunk was tightly fastened
:; the floor. The trio were amazed, and r
e solved amongst themselves never to di
y close the joke. But by some means
E, other it slipped out and was pretty we
circulated throughout the town and count
s. "Mine host" considering the joke in
!, cheerful way, broke several bottles of vii
:; and treated number Of his friends.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-29

London advices of yesterday quote Uni
ted States 20s at 82g.
Tennessee bonds were quoted in New
York yesterday at 63 for the old and 5G3
for the new.
The statement of the associated banks
of New York city for the week ending
Saturday last, July "a, compares as follows
with the corresponding week last year-to
which we add the specie and currency
balances in the New York Office of the
United States Treasury at these dates, re-
1nacfiuaIv.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-29

There is 4 decline in gold. The fol-
lowing are yesterdays New York quota
ions Opened at 1864; was 1863 at 1880;
1865 at IL: 1863 at 1l:3O; 1868 at
noon; 1864 at 100; 1861 at 800; and
closed at 1355at 4: P. NJ. Dealers here
pay 135 and sell at 1861.
Exchange on New York ID taken by
the banks at par, and sold by them at
premium.
Government securities are a ehade low
err The following are yesterdays New
York nnoiatinns.
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MARKETS BY TELEGKAPH.
Foreign Markets.

LONDON, July 2S.-ConsOls 94g; 20
bonds firm S2s.
FRANKFORT, July 2S.-U. S. bonds
S74. .
LIVERPOOL, July 2S.-Cotton market
steady; middling uplands l2sd; Orleans
I2Ed. Sales 1000 bales. Bread stufls
quiet steady. California white wheat
los I'd. Red western &c 1d@9s %.
Western flour 235 Cd Corn No. 2 mixed
go; old 295. New oats 50 Cd. Peas 40s
New York Money Market.
New YORK. July %. = The money
market remains easy, and the demand on
call freely met at TO per cent, with
some exceptions at per cent. Prime
discounts to 10 per cent. Sterling rather
more active and firm at l09s 0llO5. Gold
heavy and lower; opened at 1864, adj
vanced to 1863, fell to 1851, and closed at
l353G9l36. Carrying rates 597 per cent.
Clearances $lO,300,O00; estimated ship
ments tomorrow vary between S6OO,OOO
and 100000 Governments dull but
steady. The government bought =, OOO,
900 of different issues at l2O III lOO9
l2O 23.1OO. State bonds dull. Old Ten
nessees 634, new 500.
New YOrk General MARK ets.
NEW YORK, July 2S.-COtton rather
more active, without decided change IN
prices, l, 800 bales uplands at SIC. Flour 50
85@6 IS, closing 10 cents lower. Wheat
81 32@i SO. Corn 95@$l 10. Rice
steady, Carolina sI@Sb. Coffee quiet.
sugar 10 fair request, Cuba ll3G9llic;
Porto Rico l2@lI4. Molasses dull.
SO. LOuIs Markets.
ST. LOUIS, July 2S.-Flour 50 50.
Wheat DO spring Offering. Corn u O9(g
l I3c. Oats G7@674c. Rye 81 LOG
| zoe. Whisky 81 079l Us; sugar
I2I6I4}c. Molasses 70@SOc. Pork $34
034i. Bulk shoulders l5c; hams 500
25c. Lard lS4 and l9c.
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO, July 2S.-Flour 80 1907.
Wheat ST 33461 "a. Corn 9Oe. Oats
G3G65c. Rye ST 05, Barley nominal.
H;Sbwines ST O4. Groceries unchanged.
PoIk s33 5O@33 IS. Lard Isle. Bulk |
shoulders I3l@l3ic.
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Raid thief, ola Horse and Wagon

Yesterday horse and wagon standing
in front of a grocery on College street were
stolen by two men, who got into the wagon
as if they were the true owners Of the We
hicle. They drove few squares of and
then left the wagon, which was returned
to the proper owner. They were slightly
iutnxicaied
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DIED.

COSBY-On yesterday morning. at half past
o'clock. Reuben Ford. infant son of Theodore
and Eugenia Cosby, aged 2mOnths and weeks.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral from
tho residence of Mrs. Lucy A. Ford. No. Is
McGavocI street this morning. at o'clock.
Sarvica hv Raw DR. SaWrie
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-29

We are authorized TO announce A. b.
Ayres, of Dickson county, as candidate
for the State Senate from the 18th sena-
torial district, composed of Maury, Hick-
man, Dickson and Stewart counties, on the
Senter platform.
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CITY NOTICES.

KINGSTON SPRINGS is the place for
young men to go and relieve the monotony
of business. Parties Of eight or more can
get tickets at half fare.
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The Convention To-day.

The convention of delegates represent
ing the citizens of Davidson county, who
are devoted to the principle of restoring
republican government in Tennessee, which
is called to assemble in the court house at
noon to-day, marks an important period IN
the history of our local politics. While
there NAV not be the most desirable una
nimity on the part Of those friendly TO the
movement, as to the candidates to be NOM
mated for the Legislature, all agree in the
hope that spirit of Cancellation will per
wade the deliberations Of the convention
and that prudent regard for all the cir
cumsIances Of the situation may enable
the delegates to faithfully and truly repre-
cent the wishes and interests Of the people
who have honored them with their conf
dence. Whatever may be the action OF
the conyention-whether it is deemed best
to nominate a ticket to-day, or thought
most prudent to organize and adjourn for
few days, subject to the call Of the chair
man-we earnestly hope that there may
be such unanimity of purpose and deter
mination as to secure the beat of all pos
siblp results-suCcess
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The ..OId Reliable, Line.

Uncle Tommy Douglass, whose fame is
worldwide as the Oldest and the best
driver in or out of the Union, is still at
his post on the 'Old Reliable" line of
omnibuses at Columbia, ready day and
night 10 serve the people. "Just jump
into his wagon and all take a ride"
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larceny and Drunkenness.

james Green and Green Thomas, two
gentlemen of leisure" were arraigned be-
fore the Police Commissioner yesterday,
on charge of stealing SIT and drunken
ness. They were released on the first
charge, but we're fined S. and costs for the
latter
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Grand Reception.

A handbill announces that the friends Of
Gen. Stokes will give that individual q
grand reception in this city next Saturday
This is about all they will be able TO give
him. Solid rewards are reserved for better
men.
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RIVER AND WEATHER

No arrivals or departures.
The river at this point yesterday was
Stationary, with two feet on HsrPeih
Shoals. Weather cloudy. Thermometer
Sc.
No business whatever on the wharf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-29

AT a meeting of the members o
Rock City Lodge it was moved that,
owing to the great loss that had been sus
tanned by the late fire on Friday night,
we appoint five of our brethren to 60 for
ward and request the good citizens to assist
us in reftting our Lodge, and the follow
ing gentlemen have been appointed and
will call on the citizens: Nelson Walker,
w. A. Sumner, Nelson G. Merry, Thomas
Tolbert, Walker Lapsley. jy2S-2w
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BATCHELOR's HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
orld; the only true and perfect Dye; harm
less, reliable. instantaneous; no disappoint-
ment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the i'll eff
fects of bad Dyes; invigorates and leaves the
hair soft and beautiful. BLACK or BROWN. Sold
by all Druggists and Perfumers; and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory. No. l6
Bond st., NY. may23 ~
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NIn1h SEnrh CONSERVATIVES.

At meeting held last night, the citizens
of the Ninth Ward ratified the action Of
previous meeting which nominal ed
Chris. Kreig and Chss. Kircher as dele
gates TO The County Convention to-day,
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For Rent,

For the balance of the year 1869, 3 to 6
rooms in good order near the Howard
School, on a high good location, with a
splendid view of the city, river and the
country, Hydrant and well water at the
place. Enquire of John Vogel, Merchant
Tailor, No. sc North Cherry Street.
s.OT 90
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Three Well.known druggists were arrested
Yesterday on charge of keeping in store
Illuminating oil for sale. Their cases will
be investigated to-day.
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N.,son uo1se- CoIumh,a.

We were highly pleased to see the well
earned reputation of this popular hotel at
Columbia, fully sustained under the man
agement of the present courteous and
obliging proprietor, Mr.. Henry Edsall,
and we commend the Nelson House TO the
citizens and public generally.
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P0IiPR C0urt.

James Doyle, drunk and lying on street;
S. and costs. Fannie Winston, assault and
battery; SIS and costs. James Purcell aud
William johnson, drunk and asleep on
the street: S. and costs,
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Larceny.

Bob Raines aud Tenny Woodward, ne
negroes, we're arrested yesterday, for steal
ing money, they were sent to the Work
house to await trial this morning.