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New Cheap Dry Goods Store.
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DRY GOODS! DHsY GOODS!
ROOFS AND HOES.
Atans below New York Cost.
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NOW is YOUR TINE FOR BARGAINs-GREAT
REDUCTION III PRICES
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Ja1s ~
C. II. BURNSIDE,
Watch Maker and JeWeler,
No. Is Texas Street, Shreveport,
~a~ Has just received fine supply of Fine
JEWELRY, Consisting of
Carbunce, Coral and Pearl Sets and Half Sets
Fine Gold Watches for Ladies;
Gold Vest and Guard Chains;
Revolving Miniature Pins
Finger Rings;
Gold, Steel and
Plated Spectacles
Eye Glasses;
Gold Pens-al kinds
Gold and Silver Thmbles
Coral Necklaces;
French, German and American
Clocks and Time Pieces;
India Rubber Vest and
Guard Chains
Children Rings, of all sizes.
Ladies' and Gents
Fine Collar.
Cuff and Bosom But
tons-fne supply.
81 Every article sold by me is fully warranted Pure
Gold, as keep other kind.
am receiving new styles of fine goods by every
rival.
Watches and Jewelry Repaired at short notice
G. II. BURNSIDE,
IS Texas street
December 8, 1868. [ly
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"JrBGEs GaR1ASD-This distinguished gentleman
who diversfes his time by scrbbling slandefous art
eles for the jefferson Radical and dispassionately
learnedly discharging the duties Of Judge, ii thn
spoken of by the GAINESVILLE Standard:
We are told that loyal league is being organised
and that the representative organiser travels with the
Court, and probably acts with the adyssment Of the
Gourt-ex oficio. We do not know nor do We care
the day of all these ephemera is brief
The Judge we earn, was attended here by guard
as no Judge ever was before and there no
sity for this one coming. From here think Lieut.
Davidson intends ntrusting the precious person Of
ahis honor to the of the county police. He will
be perfectly safe. a gentleman from Bowie tells us
that he was proered the attendance Of half dozen
more of the best citizens who would have guaranteed
bis safety but this would not have answered the pur
pose to be subserved by procuring formal guard o
United States soldiers. All right stand the
aspersion cast, il will fall harmless No Judge before
this has ever lacked the moral courage TO face this
community. In this community no Judge has ever
been threatened or been for one moment in danger.
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they would now be enjoying the good things of tt
world as well as those two doughty heroes Pic.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

The Herald and Tribune of Jonesboro
furnishes us with the late operations Of
sharper at that place as folows:
Our town has been favored lately With a
rare specimen Of the genus hGmbug A
complscent, smooth-tOngued rascal, calling
himself Boiling, made his debut in this
place few weeks ago, with the intention,
as the denouement shows, Of praCticing
upon the credulity of our cillzeGs; how far
he succeeded, the following statement will
show: The first we remember TO have
heard of him was in connection with the
purchase of valuable farm belonging 10
L2ndon C. Hoss, Esq., of Knox vile, said
farm being situated in the neighborhood of
Johnson's Depot, in this county. The
farm was purchased by Boiling, but it seems
he did not pay for it instead, he deposited
with Mr. Hoss, at Knoxville, mahogany
box OF great beauty, representing it to con-
tain money and valusbles 10 the amount of
fifteen thousand dollars. The box was
carefully placed in a burglar proof safe,
and every precautiOn taken to secure Its
valuable contents in safety. Meantime,
the gentleman with his wife-who from all
accounts is too good for such a scamp to
possess-came on TO JOnesboro, and put up
at one of our trst-class hotels The
landlord treated them with all the po-
Likeness he could summon, and he
has no lack of it, especially when
there is lady or money in the case. In
the present instance, it is said he surpassed
even Lord Chesterfield, in the polished
elegance of his manners, and the
refinement and courtesies he displayed in
ministeriug 10 the wants of his guests.
His attentions were received in a manner
that indicated an acquaintance with the
customs of refined society in general, and
of life in first class hotel, in particular.
The gentleman rode the best horses our
town could afford and obsequious grooms
held the stirrup while he mounted 10 ride
forth on business or pleasure, and our citi =
zens generally deported themselves in such
a manner as showed their appreciation Of
both the man and his money.
Business finally called him away and be
left for North Carolina, to be absent but a
short time. But he did not return accOrd-
ing to promise, and his prolonged absence
| finally aroused the suspicious of some of
the citizens who had loaned him small
sums of money. Mr.. H., of Knoxville, was
consulted, and that gentleman concluded to
examine the box deposited in his care, and
learn the true state Of affairs With due
consideration he brought the box to Jone
boro, and proceeded to open it the pres
ence Of Boling's wife, who still remained
at the hotel. The lid was raised, and 8
huge specimen of North Carolina brick
presented itself 10 the astonished gaze Of
the persons assembled to witness the re-
suit of the investigation. A careful ex,
animation by learned geologist, who was
interested 10 the amount of small medir
cal bill, developed nothing more. 1t wa,
brick-nothiDg but brick.
And this is the brick that Boiling boxed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

reer of the ofice-seeker. The candidacy for
Congress in this district has been repeatedly
offered him by his party when nomination was
tantamount to election, but he uniformly de-
public exigency did not demand his services.
Several times during his residence amt ngst US,
Colonel Stokes yielded to the wishes of the peO-
pie OF this county, and to his sense ofduiy and
served with signal ability and efficiency in both
branches OF the Legislature. Once, ifnOt oftener
ne served as presidential elector. canvassing his
own district and other portions of the State
making high reputation as adebater. He has
ever Deen IN full accord with the ma ority of
people on all p litical questions. save that
which eliminated in the late unhappy war.
A hrm, consistent Union man during the war;
at, its close he, with the lamented Camp
bell and Others, formed the Conserya-
tive party, and wi h it he has been in full accord
down to the present hour. In intellect the
peer OF any man in the State. profound thinker,
an enlightened statesman, deeply versed in the
pOiltlcal history of the country, a powerful de-
Dater; distinguished jurist and advocate, his
morals without blot or blemish, an exemplary
CHRISTIAN gentleman, what objection can any
States Senate?
We do not know what are Col. Stokes feelings
and wishes in reference to the senatorial ques-
tLlon, but presume, from our knowledge of his
history, that he would not decline the position
II rendered him by the Legislature.
FOR the craftsmanship and patriotism of all
the distinguished gentlemen who have been
mentioned IN connection with the s natorship
we have the highest respect and if the Legis-
latuEe shall select either one of them there need
be no apprehension that the State will not be
ably represented. II, in their wisdom, the mem
bers of the Legislature should settle down on
Col. Stokes as their .cheice, the American SEN
ate viii contain at least one member who will
nave the nerve to rise above party and devote
MS energies TO the promotion of peace and the
country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
TELEGRAPHIC,
WASHIN TON.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
The Mission TO China.
Grant and Ills Travels.
Trace Of the Franklin gXpeH-
ton.
Health of the French Emperor.
Ills AbdICatlOn Again RumOred.
Health of the French Emperor.
Ills AbdIcatIOn Again RumOrCd.
WASHINGTON.
Policy of the Government In Regard
10 Settlement of the Alabama
ClaIms-1h he Chinn Mission. Etc.

PO'icy of the Government In Regard
10 Settlement of the AlabRms
CIaIms-Ihe China Mission, Etc.
WASHINGTON, Sep. IA. - AdTt Gen
Townsend has left the city on thirty
days leave. His duties will be per.
formed by Gen. ROb't Williams.
Secretary Cox has appointed a colored
man on the examining corps of the
Patent Office.
Gov. Hoffman, of New York, has
transmitted to the Secretary of State
his official certificate of the ratification OF
the fifteenth amendment.
There is reason to believe that the
President has rendered ex-senator Fres
linghuysen, of New Jersey, the mission
TO China. 1t is decided not TO appoint
George Wilkes.
The State Department has no official
advices from Minister Motley showing
that he has taken any new steps regarding
negotiations for the settlement of the Ala.
bama claims. 1t is not positively known,
bnt il is believed that it is mutually
agreed between the two governments TO
wait until the temper ofthe British people
has fully quoted down, when the ministry
can approach the matter more uninflu.
euCed by the prejudice Of English senti-
ment. 1t is regarded as very doubtful
whether any new negotiation will progress
far enough TO warrant any favorable report
by the President in his annual message to
Congress. A member of the cabinet at
tributes the delay to an intention TO wait
and see if this government does not con-
cede the British govern ment's position on
the Alabama question by recognizing the
belligerency of Cuba.
Senator Cole, of Californis, who lately
returned from ST Domingo, had long in
ierview with Secretary Fish to-day.
VIM. A. Taylor, of Texas, has been ape
pointed by the Postmaster General special
agent of the department for the Sixth dis
trict, of the Sixth Division, comprising
Louisiana and Texas, vice Angler NJ.
Hobbs. removed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
LEGESLATIVE SPEAKERS AND u. q
SENATOR

To the Editors of the Union and American:
Many suggestions have been made in
regard to the speakership for the next
House of Representatives, and many en-
inent names mentioned. | wish you to
permit me, through the columns of YOUR
highly popular journal, to suggest the
name of the Hon. w. ONeal Perkins for
that position. Mr.. Perkins is no novice
in the science Of legislation. He was
member of the Senate before the war,
and served to the entire satisfaction of
his constituents. His experience, manly
bearing and correct political principles
eminently fit him for the position, and his
election would give universal satisfaction
IN Old Williamson. 1t may not be amiss
to mention that the Hon. Dorsey b
Thomas is son of Old Williamson, and
has won honOrs and distinction
abroad, of which we are proud, and |
know that our people don't think better
selection could be made than this gentle-
man for the speakership of the Senate.
lie is as true as steel on all the issues of
the hour, and if selected would no
doubt preside with an ability and suc>
cess never surpassed by any incumbent
of that high and honorable position.
The excitement about the convention
and the senatorship is subsiding. The
convention is a fixed fact, and Andrew
Johnson will be elected to the Senate,
and consequently our people are salts
fed.
Our corn crop is almost failure.
EN.WuTc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT

ALTOONA, PA, Sept. 14.-President
Grant left here this morning for Pitts
burg.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IA Col. Say bent,
assassiDsted three days ago, died this morn
ing. All the other persons who were shot,
~,,eaien and stabbed within the last week
are yet alive.
Boston, Sept. 14.-Amos 2 Wood, an
officer ia the State prison, was severely
stabbed last evening, by a convict named
Daniel Burke, who is serving twenty years
for burglary.
MEMPHIS, Sept. l4.-Tke German pop
nlalion celebrated the Centennial Hum
boldt Anniversary day, by q procession,
picnic ard Grafton.
CHICAGO, Sept. II On Tuesday last
VIM. Kelly, son of r Kelly, superin-
tendent Of the schools, in Whiteside
county H., while out hunting was killed
by accidental discharge of his gun, his
body was not discovered until two days
after.
CHICAGO, Sept. l4.-The depot Of the
81. Paul and Sioux City railroad At Ottawa,
Mimi, was struck 10y lightning yesterday
and burned, together with the contents.
including several car load ofoats.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1.-THE grand Jury Of
Monroe county, Illinois, have found in.
dictments against McCoole, Gallagher, and
Allen for violation Of the State law il
fighting prize fight within that county
r. nd have issued warrants for their arrest
LOUISVILLE, Sept 1.-THE Humboldt
&c tennial was appropriately celebrated il
al ihe leading and Western cities.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
DAMAGEsUF $5OO,OOO CLAIMED
Suit Against COViBgtOn and CIneIn-
natl Bridge Compauy.

Suit Against COViDgtOn and CIncIn-
natl Bridge Company.
Suit has been entered in the Kenton
Circuit Court by the Kennedy heirs
against the Covington and Cincinnati
Bridge Company. Damages to the
amount of 100000 have been claimed
The plaintiffs in this case claim that they
were the equitable and legal owners of q
ferry right ferry franchises and ferry
privileges on the Kentucky side Of the
Ohio river, fronting the city of Covington,
and were duly licensed and authorized
by law to operate and run said ferry, and
that their rights and property therein
were perfect and exclusive to every part
Of said ground, and that the Covington
and Cincinnati Bridge Company had not,
and has not any right to put, place, erect
or maintain any permanent structure
where the rights and property of the
plaintiffs exist, which will impair or dim
inish said plaintiffs full and complete
rights, etc. The plaintiffs claim that
their property franchises, etc, were of
the value of 100000; that the bridge
was wrOngfully erected; and since its
completion has been aWrongful encroach4
ment on their rights, etc, and pray for a
Judgment against the bridge company for
100000, costs, etc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
NEW YORK,
COnkIiDg ReIeased-RumOrs of Ben
neIGs Illness Untrue, Etc

COnkIiDg ReIeased-RumOrs of Ben
netfs Illness Untrue, Etc.
New YORK, Sept. At appears from
the proceedings in the Supreme Court TO-
day that Chss. B Conkling, one of the
messengers of the Merchants Union ExS
press Company, has been under detention
by the Deputy Sheriff for nearly a month
on suspicion of having been privy to the
robbery Of the company on the llih ult.
on the New York Central Railroad. Un-
der a writ Of habeas corpus Conkling was
to day produced in court, and there being
no testimony against him, was ordered
discharged from custody.
Reports of the court proceedings state
the amount obtained by the robbers at
SS00,000
The rumors current of the serious i'll.
ness CT James Gordon Bennett are quite
unfounded. He was at the Herald office
for some hours to-day in good health.
A grand banquet WAS given at Delmoni-
cos this evening in honor of the Harvard
crew. They have accepted the hospitaIi-
ties of The CITY of Boston,
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NEW SERIES. NO. 80

either side, the banks were lined
nay, packed-with spectators
There were thousands upon thou
sands present, all eager, curious
and yet sympathetic. Avery an
peared as on the day before, still
hopeful, eating and drinking wha
was sent down to him, motionin.
with his hands and arms, and watch
ing all that was done on the bridg,
and the shore.
The crisis of the excitement ar
rived when, about the middle of the
second day, the second raft was
launched from the bridge upon the
hurrying food. Strong and willing
hands held the ropes, and it was
cautiously lowered until it almost
touched the spot where the casta-
way stood. With q bound he placed
himself erect on the raft; and then
arose such shout of rejoicing from
the lips of that multitude that it was
heard even above the roaring of the
waters.
1t was a short-lived joy. The
ropes were manned by all the
hands that could find place, and the
raft struggled up little way in the
teeth of the rapids, and then furi-
GUS volume Of water broke over and
upon it, washing it from end to end,
and hurting Avery bodily into the
rapids! One faint, desperate hope
remained to him as the irresistible
current hurried him down, he might,
by stout swimming, make the shore
of Chapin's island, some rods below,
and to the west of him. 1t was a
furious, terrible struggle for life;
and while the multitude held their
breath and looked on, it seemed at
first as though the man might still
save himself He almost reached
the shore of the little island, but be
never gained it. Some say that the
bush upon which he laid his hand
broke in his grasp, others thought
that his strength left him when a
few moro strokes would have saved
him. lie yielded himself to the
fury of the rapids, and an instant
later his body was hurled over the
fatal abyss amid the shudders and
yroans of the heart-sick spectators.
Those who were nearest the spot
where he went over were certain !
hat his dying shrek, full of the |
horror of despair, articulated the
lame Mary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
PITTSBURG.
The President sim Swinging Around
the Circle.

PITTsBURG, Sept. l4-President Grant
and party arrived at Altoona Monday
night, where they remained till this
morning at $50, when they left by special
train for Pittsburg, occupying the direc-
tors car Of the Pennsy lvania Railroad:
The Presidents party consisted Of the
President, wife and two child.
rep; Senator Scott, J. Cameron,
President Of the Northern Central road,
John Covode, and j. S. Barr, Mr.. Helm,
J. McCreiehion and John Riley, represents
ing the Pacific railroad. The train stopped
at Cresom Springs, Jamestown, Lockport,
Derry and Grsensburg, where immense
crowds Of people were gathered.
The President, while at JohnstowD, al.
luded to the fact that just three years ago
to-day he had passed through thSt place
with the then executive, and trusted that
10 catastrophe would befall the multitude,
as at that time.
The President and suit arrived here al
enc o'clock, and we're entertained at the
Monongahela House, after which the
President proceeded TO the great German
picnic held in honor Of the Won Humboldt
centennial, returning at o'clock. After
supper he was seren8ded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
FRANKLIN'SEXPEDITION,
A Trace of When and where IL Per-
fshed

New York, Sept. IA party who il
vouched for as reliable, writes from San
Buensventura, that document was found
on the beach at that place August 80. much
mutilated. 1t requested the frder to
forward it to the Secretary of Admiralty at
London or the British Consul in the near
est Port. The request is printed in six
commercial languages on the margin.
Every vacant portion is filled with writ
ing relating TO Sir John Franklin, and his
party. The document was evidently cast
into the water in the latitude GO degrees
81 minu'eI AZ seconds, longitude SO de-
grees minutes 5 seconds. 1t give an
account of the deser:ion of the ships Erebus
and Terror.
The party numbered at the time one
hundred and five, and at the time of des
sertion was under the command of +. r.
w. Crossier. They succeeded in reaching
the above latitude and longitude, where
they found relics of the late Sir John Ross.
1t states that the party wintered at Beecher
Island in 1916 and 1S47, aud Sir John
Franklin died on the 18th of June, lS47.
1t contains many interesting incidents con-
nected with the expedition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
AVON DALE,

Relief for she Sufferers - Probable
Csuse Of the Accident.
SCRANTON, Sept. 1.-The Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad give
$1,000 for the RELIEF Of the Avondale suf
ferers. The company do not believe the
fire in the mine was the work of an in.
cendiary, but the result Of the carelessness
of miner who descended the shaft with
a bundle of hay, which became ignited
from lamp carried in his hat. Adams
Express company have contributed 81 900
for the sufferers. Work at the mines is
going on quietly to day, except at Avon
dale, where S50,0-G and several months
time must be consumed in repairs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15
GEN. JOHN O. BROWN.


The Inquiry is frequently made of us, who
are You for for United States SENATOR" and
why don't You hoist at the head of your coll
umns the name of Neill S Brown for SENATOR"
OF that of Bale PaytOn, or Emerson Etheridge
or Andy johnson, or some one of the many who
are spoken of as suitable men for that position
Nov, as we intimated when we first assumed
this chair editorial. we desire to keen aloof
from politics as much as possible, believing as
We do, that we can make a more acceptable pa
pei out OF the Citizen by devOting our tine ex-
cluslvely to local, agricultural, and general
news matters. We certainly have individual
preference in the matter Of United States Sena-
tor, but we do not desire to express il through
the Citizen, and We do not intend to do so until
forced to it. Whenever Wa are compelled to
express our choice (mind yeu reader, We are not
going to take position unless forced to it, we in
tend TO come out honestly boldly, squarely, and
iearlessly, for Gen. John c Brown, of Giles
county. the hero, patriot, and statesman. Min
you, now, we hav'nt taken position, but are
only saying what we will do whenever our
friends force us to express Ourself.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

A WASHINGTON telegram says hat
correspondence Of a private character be
tween members Of Congress and parties
connected with the revenue service in
that city plaiHly indicates determines
tion on the part oil the former TO attempt
an increase Of the whisky tax
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

The growth and development OF At
lanta, Georgia, since its destruction in
1851, have been remarkable. Il claims
now population of 10000 or 40, 600, and
nearly 100 buildings are in course of
construction at the present time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

The wheat crop Of Ohio is estimated at
100000 bushels, about twONthirds
more than in 1868. The aggregate Of
money which it will produce is twenty
five per cent. more than last year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

Colonel C. S. Price, clerk at the Com
mercial Hotel in Memphis, and formerly
of Alexandria, Virginia, was accidentally
shot Sunday afternoon by one Of the
guests and MORALLY wounded. He leaves
a large family.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

Contracts have been let for the graz
ding, cutting and filling on the Shelby
branch Of the new Louisville, Cincin-
natl and Lexington railroad. The grade
maps will be completed on the Goth
inst
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-15

The crop prospects in Louisiana are
less favorable. The cane is backward,
and it is reported that the ca.erpillars
are damaging the cotton in several par.
iShes.