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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
KU-KLUx AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


A Negro Prisoner Taken from the Jail.
Between the hours oil and IL o'clock on
Wednesday night last, parry Of Ku- Klux,
or men dressed in the garb of the ghostly
Khan rode into Murfreesboro, and pro-
ceeded at once to the residence of J. F.
jackson, the jailor of the county, Knocked
at the door, which summons was answered
by james Nicely, who was sleeping at Mr..
Jacksou's house. They learned from Mr..
Nicely, that jackson was al the Jail, where
upon they grabbed Nicely, and made him
accompany them. Upon arriving at the
Jail, the Ku-Klux compelled Mr.. Nicely to
knock at the jail door, and required him to
say to jackson that that there was pris-
oner waiting TO come in" Mr.. jackson
Immediately opened the door, when he
was taken in charge by the leader Of the
gang, who peremptorily demanded the
keys of the cell in which negro named
Copeland was lodged. Mr.. jackson told
him that the keys were in his wife's trunk
at his house.
A guard was then placed over the jailor,
and Mr.. Nicely required to go to the house
and procure the keys. In passing from
the jail to Jackson's house, which was only
a short distance, three of the disguised
men accompanied him, and upon handing
the supposed leader of the party the keys,
Mr.. Nicely begged to be released, which
request was granted,
The party then proceeded TO the jail, I'M
locked the door and took from the cell the
negro mentioned above. When brought
out, he had rope around his neck, and
was dragged hurriedly away. The circum-
stances which we have related transpired
within shorter space of time than it has
taken US to record the details. When our
informant left Murfreesboro, the fate Of
the negro was unknown, but we afterwards
heard it reported that he had been hung.
Copeland had been confined in Jail for
horse stealing. Sometime previous, q
young man from Memphis had hired from
the livery stable of Ewing & Allen horse
to ride short distance into the country to
the residence of Col. King, and that night
the livery stable horse and one belonging
to Col. King were stolen. Copeland was
afterwards apprehended at Huntsville py
the police, and brought back to Murfrees-
boro, the evidence being satisfactory that
he had stolen the horses. Col. Kings
horse was recovered, but the one hired
from the livery stable was not to be heard
from. An effort was made to persuade
Copeland TO tell what had become of the
missing animal, but he said he would die
first.
In connection with The affair, we will
mention the fact that it has recently been
rumored that Copeland had promised to
turn States evidence, and implicate other
parties in the crime. If this be true, it is
possible that some OF bis own gang, acces-
series in the theft, may have made way
with him. This is the age of mysterious
transactions, and there is no accounting
for things. We are not sure, but hear it
also stated that Copeland was one Of
Brownlow's pets, having been pardoned
out Of the penitentiary some year or more
age.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
UNUSUAL.
A Dissatisfied Thief Restores Stolen
Property.

A Dissatisfied Thief Restores Stolen
Property.
A gentleman who was, last Sunday night
30 unfortunate as to have fine overcoat
stolen from the hall Of his residence, on
High street, while himself and family were
at tea, was yesterday 80 fortunate as to
have the stolen property restored to him
in as good order and condition IS when
taken. 1t was contained in a neatly done
up bundle, and delivered at the residence
of the gentleman by small boy, who said
a man on the street told him 10 leave il
there. The coat had pinned to it piece
Of paper upon which was written in a neat,
plain hand, the following words:
NASHVILLE, Jan. IA, lS69.-Respected
Sir-Prompted by an evil spirit l took
your coat-prompted by q better one, |
return it. 1t would not fit me and l offered
it for sale. ] could not get half its Value,
and therefore would not sacrifice it. 1t is
as good now as ever, and will do you good
service in this and perhaps future winters.
Be careful in time to come, hang it not in
the hall, and seek TO know no more Of one
who could bag half the oVercoats in town
if he could make it pay. Remain quiet
and virtuous, and you will continue to be
as happy as now. / shall not trouble you
AGAIN.
The gentleman is graIifed TO regain bis
overcoat, and will certainly heed that part
of the advice in the note relating 10 the
better care Of his property.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
Emily for East Tcnuessce.

The very judicious reduction Of freight
on East Tennessee produce, says the Nor.
ristown Gasette, over the line of roads
leading TO Georgia and South Carolina
which went into effect on the 9Th
instant, will impart an impetus to the
shipments of corn, the like Of which We
have not seen since 1867. The indications
are that the business in produce for the
year 1869, will be vastly greater than any
previous year. Georgia, that looked 10 uf
for supplies Of grain, -four and provisions
almost exclusively before the war, haa,
until recently, been sending West for every.
thing she wanted, owing to the better ar.
rangements for freights in that direction.
This will soon all change, and East Ten
nessee will again become the great store
house for the Empire State Of the South.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
From Il, A. COLLINS. ESQ,
OF Milan. Tenn.

OF Milan. Tenn.
Messrs Pgas, Manier d Hall, NashUilIc,
Tenn:
GENTLEMEN: DR.. LIGHTHILL expects to
visit your city soon, and for the benefit Of
the suffering l wish to say, through you,
to your very extensive acquaintance in
this and other Southern States that DR..
Lighthill can do all for the suffering that
can be afforded by skill, science and a
comprehensive experience.
Indeed, DIR. Lighthill performs some
almost miraculous cures. One case for in
stance Iplaced under his treatment, over
two years since, my niece, Miss Eliza
Mitchum, of McLemoresville, Tenn. She
had been suffering from child with a
rising in the head, which had for years
emitted through the ear a very ugly and
offensive corruption. Her case had been
treated by the best physicians of the coun-
try and had baffied the skill of all. DR..
Lighthill kept her under his immediate
charge for ten days and then sent her home
with remedies. She used the remedies as
directed and in three months was entirely
we'll and still continues in excellent health
1t may be proper 10 state that when Miss
Mitchum went under DR.. Lighthill's treat
ment she was unable to walk and, as her
friends thought, was rapidly approaching
death.
If you have any friends among your ex-
tensive acquaintance suffering with any
chronic disease you may safely recommend
them to DR.. Lighthill.
Yours, very respectfully,
E. A. COLLIEs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

ARRIVED.
Mollie Gratz, Upper Cumberland.
DEPARTED.
Nashville, Cairo.
Emma Floyd, Cincinnati.

The Cumberland at this point was sta-
tionary last evening, with seventeen feet on
Harpeth Shoals. Rain commenced to fall
about four o'clock last evening, and up to
this hour, twelve o'clock, it continued to
pour down bountifully. From indications
at this time of writing, the signs are favor
able for a rising river before the paper is
issued.
The Mollie Gratz had several hogsheads
of tobacco for GAINESVILLE, and lot of
dried fruit and other produce.
The Emma Floyd had, with o!hlr
freight, upwards Of two hundred bales Of
cotton.
Capt. Ben. F. Egan departed yesterday
on the Nashville on a prospecting trip.
Pres Byrne and his dog Gyp" have re-
turned to GAINESVILLE,
Capt. Tom Lee returned to PAducah
yesterday, having, We believe, failed to
make any disposition of the White and
Milbrey.
Billy Wood succeeds Capt. Egan in the
Office of the Talisman. Braro!
The Nashville and Cairo Packet Com
pany was, We were informed, reOrganized
yesterday for the coming season. The
superintendent will issue his circular
! through advertisement in few days.
The Talisman is the next packet for
Cairo, leaving on Saturday at AIM.
The Mollie Graft returns to the upper
Cumberland on Saturday. Capt. Henry
Lowell commanding, and Jim Patton
clerk.
by Telegraph
LOUISVILLE, Jan. I4.-Weather very
wet. River rising, with nine feet ten
inches in the canal by the pier mark.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 14.-Arrived-The
Havana, from Nashville. DeParted-The
Robert Moore.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE clerk,
pilot and mate, of the steamer Glide, have
died of i INJURIES received by the explosion
Of the . teamer's boiler. Several other
deaths have occurred among the wounded.
NEWS FROM OTHER PORTS.
Two steamboat accidents are chrOnicled
in the following dispatch:
New ORLEANS, Jan. 13.-The stern
wheel steamer Glide, hence on Tuesday
evening for Red river, explOdad her port
boiler about fifty miles above the ely, and
subsequently taking fire, was totally de-
stroyed. The number Of lives thus far re-
ported lost is ten, and about twenty-five
others were scalded so dangerously
that most will die. The Glide was bailt
in Piltsburg six years since. The captain,
two clerks, and first engineer were all badly
injured. The second engineer is missing.
Maj. MarstoD, of the First Infantry, one of
passengers, narrowly escaped death.
The loss of the steamsr Idaho, on the
Ouachita, is also reported.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
CITY NOTICES.
EdGeGPIl.

W. o. Driver 6 Co. have removed two
doors above the old stand, to corner Of
Mimic street and GalIalin pike. Their
stock embraces all articles kept in a first
class Grocery House, which they offer at
low rates. They call attention to a large
stock of HAY, CORN, OATS, BRAN, etc,
for sale, at less prices, delivered, than
can be bought in Edge6eld or Nashville.
Thankful for past liberal patronage, they
ask a continuance. st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
THE NAsHVILLE
UNION AND AMERICAN.
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE!
DON'T Delay YOssr Subscriptions.

Best and cape = { !
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
CHEST AND THROAT.
Testimonials.
FROM GEO. ID. PRENTICE. ESQ,
EhkfAr nf fIsa U0ufaudIla Uarn rmaI

AAOua UGOs he = KILN EloNf.,
Editor OF the Louisville Journal.
DR.. LIGHTHILL Dear SIR: l am sorry
TO learn that you contemplate leaving
Louisville at the end of the present week.
l earnestly wish that your engagements
elsewhere might permit you to remain
here for time longer.
Your sojourn among US, DR.. Lighthill,
will be long remembered by our people
1t has been blessing to many. You have
treated me and female member of my
family with great success. You seem to
understand, as by intuition, the character
of malady and its best remedy. You
have a multitude of patients in this city,
and l have not seen or heard of one to
whom you have held out the promise of
relief without rendering it. Your entire
practice among us has been brilliant sue
cess, and l cheerfully recommend you to my
many friends South and the public at
large, as a physician deserving the utmost
confidence.
Hoping that you may live long TO be a
blessing TO additional thousands of the
afflicted, am,
Very truly, yours,
GEO. d. PRENTICE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

The Knoxville Press and Herald FayS
that the up freight train on the East Ten
Iessee and Virginia railroad ran off the
track on Tuesday last, a short distance
above the depot in that place, damaging
the road for about one hundred yards and
Gripping two or three of the cars. The
accident was caused by spreading Of the
track.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

Loveman Bro, manufacturers Of hoop
skirts and dealers ia white goods, having
removed TO their new store, No. l6 south
side Public Square, are now ready to wait
upon their numerous customers and the
public in general. We offer BIesched Do
mestics, Sheelings, Irish Linen and white
goods generally, at greatly reduced prices
ianl3 st LovEMAH Bro.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
The second National Bank

The following gentlemen were elected
Directors of the Second National Bank, on
Tuesday, for the ensuing twelve months :
Morton B. Howell, w. H. Chadbourne,
Hugh McCrea, Sam. Scott, Archer Cheat
ham, James Mclaughlin, John Lunsden,
Il. II. Patton. The Board of Directors Sc
Iected the following officers:
James Mclaughlin, President.
Hugh McCrea, Vice President
John Lumsden, Cashier.
w. Z. Dortch, Assistant Cashier.
+, A. Gaines, Teller.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
Else MurFreesborO Pike alias the gOr-
pOrRtiOn

To the Editors of the Union and American:
saw in your paper a day or two ago
that petition has been sent 10 the City
Council of Nashville to have a portion of
the Murfreesboro pike repaired. There
is question arising out of this matter as
10 whose duty it is TO make the. repairs
mentioned II it is the duty of the city OF
Nashville to do work upon any portion of
chartered road, then i insist that il is the
duty of the City Council of Nashville to
apply to the General Assembly to have the
toll gates placed back in accordance with
the original intention and meaning of the
charter, TO have all the toll gates placed
two miles from the corporation line. We
find in going out upon some Of the roads
that the gates are very near the city. If
it il the duty of the city of Nashville TO
make these roads do not think they
should be taxed for travelling upon their
own roads. Persons driving out in the
suburbs and passing from one road to an
other and not being more than one mile
from the corporation line find that they
are outside of a toll gate and have to pay
toll TO get back 10 their homes. Will the
City Council instructive City Attorney to
look into this matter and see that the citi-
z.ns Of Nashville have JUSTICE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

London adVices of yesterday quote Uni
fed States 5-20's at IS.
Exchange on New York was taken by
the banks yesterday at / discount, and
sold by them at par.
Nashville corporation checks are in but
little demand, and they may be quoted as
dull as Soc.
Tennessee bonds we're quoted in New
York yesterday at 6S4 for the old and
6Si for the new.
The sales of Southern State bonds at th
New York Stock Exchange on the 11th
inst. were az follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
The weather.

The almanac makers have been right in
their predictions about the weather for
January. So far the institution" has COZ
responded with the almaaacs, and as the
books say that there will be a continuation
Of the present spell until the 9th, we
suppose it IL all 30. So look out for more
weather
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
FROM &. Z. SANDERS, Esq,
295 West Magazine street.

For the past two years my hearing has
been very much impaired, 80 that appre-
hended total deafness would eventually be
the result. Iapplied to DIR. Lighthill for
elief, and am happy to state that he re-
stored me to perfect hearing, 30 that am
now able TO hear az good az ever. shall
be forever grateful to the Doctor for the
benefit derived from his great skill, and
consider him fully worthy of public con-
fdence. CO. c. F. SANDERS.
Louisville, Sept. %, 1866,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
LouisyiIle Markets..

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 14.-Sales 80 hhds. to-
bacco $5(9l4 so. Cotton 2Sc. Flour Super
tine So 100000. Wheat 81 S0@1 go. Oats
6Oc: Corn $4,000. Rye 81 40. Mess
pork $50. Lard l91c. Bulk meats
shoulders l2f@l24c; clear rib sides 154@
16c; clear sides 16l@l6Ac packed. Bacon
shoulders 14@l4fc; clear rib sides II
@l7fc; clear sides l7i@1Sc. Whisky,
raw free 81 90.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
Fire nj Howard Female Institute.

A few days ago, the mantle-piece in the
private room of Prof. Todd at Howard
Female Institute, GalIatin, caught fire and
was in fair way to burn the entire build
ing, but fortunately was discovered by
Prof. Todd, who succeeded in extinguish-
ing the flames. The damage except to the
mantle, carpet and wall paper, was slight,
and the loss fully covered by insurance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

Hd~ One friend, by little effort, has
frequently sent us upwards of One Hun
bred Subscribers. Let each one try and
send us one more. Address
J.-O. GRIFFITH az CO.,
Nashville. Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

The ladies coach on the passenger train
Of the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
was destroyed by fire at Chattanooga on
Wednesday night last about midnight.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from the stove. II was the train due here
Yesterday morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
The New York World says in
article of Monday evening:

The New Ork World says In ITS money
article of Monday evening:
"The results from the prosperity Of the
South, for which the readers of the World
were prepared on several occasions in De-
cember in this column, are becoming
prominent features in our markets here.
Our calculations in December were based
on cotton at 23e per pound, and since that
time there has been continued rise, until
it is now 2SAc. We trust that the planters
and holders of cotton are selling and re-
alizing while they can get fair prices, and
that they are not committing the mistake,
80 common with American producers, of
waiting 10 sell until the market has
touched its highest point. 1t is quite Ger
tain that the highest prices cannot be real
lied by every one, and that the most
money is generally made by those who
are willing to take fair market price at
the beginning, instead of waiting for
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

Deash Of aB cid Soldier under Jackson
The Gallatin Ecuaiaer chronicles the
death in Sumner county recently OF
Samuel King, one of the defenders of New
Orleans in 1915. He was in his ninety
hind wear.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

M. NJ. Mullen, drunk and lying on the
street, fined s. and costs.
Alexander Wharton, drunk and using
abusive language, discharged.
Darcy Spillers, drunkenness and using
vulgar language on street.
w. NJ. Blankenship, drunkenness on
street, discharged.
c. Powers, regrating, fined 50 and costs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

An alteration ensued between two young
men yeeIerday, on Cherry street, which
resulted in one of them receiving ALLOW on
the head with stick and the other one a
few scratches on the face. No arrest was
made
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

The statement of the associated banks of
New York city, for the week ending Sat
urdsy last, Jan. 9, compares as follows with
the corresponding week in 1867 and 1868;
10 which we add the specie and currency
balances in the New York office of theI
United States Treasury at these dates, re-
spectively:
Jan..7. '67. Jan. II. .'68. Jan. g, CO.
Natl cap'-S74. 007.7 200 $73, 507 100 s74 O67, 200
Local capI.-. 9,262,5O0 9,9625OO 9.662. 500
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
UEOURREET MONEY
NASHVILLE QUOTATIONS.

All orders must be accompanied by the money
or check for the amount. Stamps will be sent
By mail or express. as directed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
FROM l.. W. HALL, ESQ.

Firm OF Pigue. Manner d Co., Nash.
VILE. Tenn.
TO THE PUBLIC.-DR. BUNFORD- LIGHT
HILL being introduced TO us by letter
from a well known friend (E. A. Collins,
Esq, of Milan,) we would state that we
fully indorse any thing Mr.. Collins would
say.
Learning that DR.. Lighthill contem-
plates visiting Nashville professionally, we
tender our name as a reference.
...- L. w. HALL.
Nashville, Dec. %, 1868.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

Ed. Hathaway, charged with stealing
clothing valued at fifty-fye dollars from
Ed. CroelI, was discharged by Justice
Mathews yesterday and the prosecutor
taxed with the costs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
Academy Of sIuHIo.

The only place of amusement open in
the city is the Academy Of Music and the
management are presenting an entertain
ment deserving Of patronage. The white
Fawn" is still the leading attraction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
FROM CAPTAIN sILAs F. MILLER,
Of Louisville, Ky, Proprietor of the
Burnet House, Cincinnati.

u HsOuIbFIIIts N.Y. TFOpfIbtOf OF InS
Burnet House, Cincinnati.
TO My Friends and the Public:
1t affords me great satisfaction to be
able TO testify to the success of DIR. Light
hill in the treatment of deafness, and ex-
press my sense of obligation 10 him.
My hearing had been impaired for
number Of years, at times to such an exten
as to embarrass me seriously. DIR. Light
hill, under whose care placed myself has
removed the difficulty completely, and re-
stored me 10 perfect hearing.
SILAs F. MILLER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15


CoRN-Market stiff. The transactions
to-day amounted to 1000 bushels at 5O@
SOC buying, and 67@7Oc selling, sacked
/ and delivered in depot.
OATS Sales of 600 bushels to-day al
zoe sacked and delivered in depot.
BULK MEATs-Market brisk. We quote
clear sides, 16f@162c; clear rib sides,
152c; shoulders, 124c.
BACoN-Clear sides IS; shoulders 14l
country hams 17@173; "Hart s. Hen
sley's country curedp 1001S4c.
LARD-We quote in fierce 19c; in kegs
and cans zoe.
BEANS White Beans are in demand a!
$3.50 per bushel.
FEATHERs.-Prime commands from 60
to 65c.
SUGAR-We quote as fellows: New
Orleans 1lf@134 Demerara 144@15f ;
Porto Rico 12i@1SI; Cuba 1S3 f; Stand
ard hards II Coffee, A 16i B do 16; c
do l54.
CANDLEs.-Star, light weight have adj
vanced to 17@174.
CoFFEE-We quote Rio, common to
choice, 20@244; Lsguyra 2G; Java 3s
@40.
MoLAssEs AND SYRUPs-New Orleans
per Dbl 6O@75; Syrup 10000; Golden
syrup 80.
FLoUR-super6ne Sc; extra super6ne
$7@7 so; single extra $8@S so; double
extra So 5000; family SO; extra family
$40 5O@11; fancy S11@12. Market very
firm.
SALT.-Liverpool sack So 25; seven
bushel barrels by the car load 81 five and
half do So 20.
Consolidating 1S@I9c, Factory
zoe, Eoglish Dairy 10000, Pineapple
2Sc Young America 28c.
RIcE-We quote best Carolina 1O4c.
TEAs.-Imperial 81 65@2 %; Young
Hyson s. 25; Black 81 25@2; Gunpow.
der So.
FIsH.-Mackerel, Nos. 1, 2 and 8, per
Dbl, $2l, S19, SIS; in kits Nos. l, 2 and 8,
S., 81 70, $40.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15

We have one or two good job presses for
sale, which can be had at at bargain, by
application at the Office Of the UNION AND
AMERICAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-15
FARMERS OF TENNESSEE !
Jenkins Stomach BItters /!
notice TO INVALIDs.

All persons suffering from Dyspspsia. Indi-
gestion. Sick Headache. COstiTeness all the
effects Of Fever. Chills. Ague. or aey dsrange-
Inent Of the system, will find in
JENKINS STOMACH BITfEks
a certain and most efectual TONIC and IN
VIGORATOR. II is confidently recommended
BY some Of the best physicians. a. the BEST
SPECIFIC known for all the disorders Of the
Stomach. and q most sfectuaI preventive Tor
all MIASMATICAL influences.
II Is composed Of pure and fresh HERBS and
Banks, and compounded on the most scien-
tifc principles Of medical skill.
The Proprietor holds certificates from several
persons. who have experienced the benefit
this powerful REGENERATOR and RENOVA-
ATOR of the human system
For sale by all respectable Druggists. and by
r. P. JENKINS,
Wholesale Druggist and Importer.
No. 81 North Market street.
Opposite Union.
nOyl56m Nashville. TENT