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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

THE various rings seem to
have got such control of Congress.
that they can carry almost any
measure that will afford plumber
the Washington correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Gazette telegraphs
on the I'd inst. that the sub-commit-
tee of three in the Senate Railroad
Committee had substantially agreed
on a grand scheme for substituting
railroads. Finding both branches
Of Congress against any more bond
subsidies, the railway men now
take a new departure, and ask that
the government shall guarantee
the interest on bonds issued by the
respective roads to be benefited.
This subcommittee have tavorably
considered consolidation which
covers five thousand miles Of line,
with government guarantee of
interest for forty years on thirty
thousand dollars per mile. No
lands are given, and roads are TO
return the interest from their re
ceipts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

Mr.. SHELLABARGER reports to
the Committee on elections, and the
committee viii so report to the
House of Representatives, that
the constitution prohibits Con
gress granting Mr.. Hamilton seat
as an extra member from this State
Poor old man Rodgers, after
having his heart set on being re
cognised as " the gentleman from
Tennessee" is to be disappointed
too. The poor old man will learn
that this dry crust was thrown him
that others might enjoy the fat Of
fees while he was gnawing at it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
PROFESSIONAL CARD.

DR.PAULF EvEI
having returned to the city offers his services
in SURGERY and general consultation
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

THE Clarksville Patriot (Radi-
cab learns that the members of the
Legislature "arc portioning out all
the offices under Gen. Grant among
themselves, signing each others
petitions" The Patriot regards
this as decidedly cool and refresh
ing" Our Radical contemporary
should not be astonished at this ex-
hibition of patriotism" Mem
bers of the Legislature have shown
a great willingness to serve the
State, as witness the "schOol fund
Developments.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

THE citizens of Hawkins county
held a meeting on the 29th ult., to
demand that the constitutional pro
vision for an elective Judiciary by
the qualified voters shall be COM
piled with. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Judge Gillenwaters,
(RadicaD of the Criminal Court,
and participated in by Judge Swan,
of the Circuit Court 1t is a re
markable feature in the history of
our State that the Judges have to
descend from the bench TO demand
that the chief executive officer of
the State shall do what his oath re-
quires him to do. ~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
Our Financial and CONNER
ciaI Column.

Every department Of business has an imms-
date interest in the markets of the country. and
in its financial fluctuations and condition. The
man VINO fails to keep himself properly ad-
vised as to the rise and fall Of the markets. as
controlled by the laws of demand and supply
and the relative condition Of the currency. Is
exposed TO constant lOss. and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and enterprising
neighbors. In order to mako our paper valuable
as well as interesting. We shall make this a
SPECIAL FEATURE. Our Daily Market Reports.
domestic and foreign. by telegraph. and our
City Reports. gotten up ct heavy expense. shall
challenge the commentator of our best bust
ness men; while our current Financial Reports
from all the leading money centers Of the eoun-
try shall be fuller than have ever been pub
lished by any other iourna! in Tennessee
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

got hold of SO as to break us. =
These two letters make very
bad showing for Mr.. Eaton.
Having brought this much to
light, the Legislature would stultify
itself if it permitted this man 10 90
"unwhipt of Justice He had as
sumed the position of guardian
for the children of the State, and
here was sacred fund.- set apart
by enactment of the Legislature
Tor their benefit, and the testimony
shows that he made himself party
to the work of placing this fund
where he ought to have known,
from the means resorted to to Sc.
cure it, that it would likely never
return to benefit the children,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

If the editor of the Fayetteville
Observer will read what Gen.
Cooper said to the delegation from
Madison county, he will certainly
appreciate the business of what we
said on the 9th ult. We do not
doubt that the gentlemen who came
from the several counties with the
hope of " averting the curse of a
militia garrison" were sincerely
honest in what they did, but Gen.
Cooper's response to the Madison
delegation shows that theirs was
a mistaken zeal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
A CARD.

~ Tailoring Establishment. land no prospect
of any, and having no goods to dispose Of ct
small advance on cost To gentlemen furnish
ing these goods would say. that will O. them
hard times
Not having the means TO procure foreign talent.
and being vain enough TO believe that (baging
cut most successfully tor Mr. Sam Pntchitt for
over ten yeass,l i have native talent Of my own,
and will devote my best energies to SUIT all Ehe
may favor me with their patronage.
By-the-by. [ have secured the services Of
professional RenOvator of clothes. (tbe best in
the cOuntTy) and can guarantee satisfaction il
that line. DAN. J.. SCANLAN.
81 College st. (Sam Pritchitt's old stand,l
oct FItf Up stairs.
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worsted

Mr.. eagle, of Dickson, said In
the House of Representatives a few
DAYS ago that "weak-kneed, kind
hearted members of the Horace
Greeley stripe sheuld be sifted out"
of the Radical party. The Clarks-
vile Patriot (RadicaD protests
against Mr.. Greeley being Judged
by the narrow, bigoted and jaun-
diced standard of Tennessee poll.
tics and Tennessee Legislature.
Well said.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
EL0GU TIC NJ
GRANDE NOUVELLESI

THE FRENCH EMPRESS HAS COME
Il down to Nashville, at p. GravflIe's
Hair store, where everybody can see her
with the best assortment Of Hair Braids, Curls.
Chignons and Wigs, better made and cheaper
than in any other establishment in the city.
Also. Hair Jewelry. Perfdmeries, Combs
Brushes, Soap, ETC., ETC.
Come and See Ter Yourselves.
p. S-PriVate Room for Ladies' Hair-dress
ing and Children's Hair-eutting
Gents Wigs made to order cheaper than in
New York city.
P. GRANVILLE,
IS North Cherry St. cor. Bank Alley.
ion10 I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly admOnish the Southern
people to DO self-reliant, and shall do what We
may be able to induce the establishment
manufactures IN our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To this end we viii pay special attention
TO the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing,
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversif-
cation of Southern industries and the develop
ment of Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

A BILL was introduced il the
Senate yesterdaytopay Buck Lewis,
a "colored individual" $500 for
services in 1861 and 1862 as porter
to the@ Rebel Senate. s.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

The Representative from Clai-
borne made a very silly attempt
yesterday 70 have the reporter for
the Banner expelled. The cause
for this was wordy "bout" he had
withsthe reporter in which he got
,,-,,.s4ad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
REMOVAL.
W. e, TELEGRAPH COMPAS

w U, TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
NASHVILLE. Jan. e, 1863.
THE CITIZENS OF NASHVILLE AND vi
= entity are respectfully Informed that Our
principal Office has been removed from Church
street 10 Ne. % College street. SeEanee Block
Will keep Branch Office at our old location,
81 Church street.
The line of this Company extends 10 nearly
all principal points North. East. South snd
West We are ia direct communication with
the Atlantic and Cuba Telegraph Cables.
Our Commercial News Department receives
daily Domestic and Foreign Market uOtatiOus.
We are determined 20 do all il our power 20
give our customers entire satisfaction. and a.
sure them that our rates shall be as reasonable
as those Of any competing line.
jan9-2t Z. G. BOYLE, Manager.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT, ON
i the LIST day of February, A. D. 1863. a war
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the es-
tate Of Edward S. Jones, of Nashville, in
the county of Davidson. and State of
Tennessee. who has been adjudged a
the payment Of any debts and delivery of any
property belonging to such Bankrupt, to him, or
for his use, ard the transfer of any property BY
him are forbidden by law That meeting Ofthe
creditors of the said bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more assignees Of has
estate, viii be held at a Court of Bankruptcy,
to be holden on the 18th day Of July. A. D.
1862 at O'Clock, P. n at the office Of the Re-
gister in Bankruptcy, No. 7S15 Cherry ST.,
Nashville. before Alexander S. Bradley, Esq,
Register.
Err GLASC0CK,
febi2t u. S. Marshal Messenger.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

THE Republican Banner and
Press and Times deny the charges
Of the School Fund Investigation
Committee duplicating their editors
and proprietors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
BUY AT HOME

TaHE BNDERSIaNED. BEING fULL3
L prepared for mannfacturins esssi.
DOoFs, RIfnsts. inside and cut Pivot ant
Stationary Stats, Frames Of every description
Brackets, CorDiees, plain and oman ent1i.
Mantelpieces MOglaings Of all kiaag, Base
Boards, Flooring, Poplar and Pins Collins
Plank Weatherb0ariing. and Building Mate
rial generally. Also, Builders and Con traet0Ts.
All at as low rates As can be imported Of equal
duality. send orders Punctusli,y and dis
patch are our business ere ed. Ofico and fac-
tory adjoining Nashville and Chattasoosa Rail
road Locomotive Shsps. Cellar street, Nashville,
TUREIVILIE q FULCHEE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
HAINES BROTHERS
PIANO FORTES.
Full Iron Frame with
OVerstrung Bass.

Warehouse No. "A. Fourteenth street.
LII. .rn.r.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
Upon the Subject of Agri-
culture,

And kindred topics. we shall also give an OK
tsusive variety of valuable and interesting mat
ter-the best adapted to tho farming CLASSES Of
our State. which will. in a crest measure sup
ply the place Of a family AGRICULTURAL paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
Schools and Education.

We will take especial pains to ascertain the
true situation of all Jour school and educa-
tonal interests. so as to keep our readers fully
posted in rega.d to those important matters.
Too much consideration cannot be given to the
educational interests Of our State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05

The New York World, which has
been puzzIing over some of her MS,
complains that Mrs. Cady Stanton'S hand
writing is less clear than her convictions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
On the asd day Of Februarx, 1869.

at the hours Of 9, 81, 10. 101z, II, III A. ",
and u NJ. respectively, at the Office of W. N.
Doughty. Esq. Register in Fayetteville. Lin
itors who have proven their debts, and other
persons who are interested. may appear at the
said time and place, and show cause, if any
they have, why the prayers Of said petitions
should not be granted and that the second and
third meetings of creditors will be held at said
time and place.
E. R. CAMPBELL, Clerk,
st u. S, Dist. Court Mid. Dist. Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
In the Political Interests of
the People

Tue UNION AND AMERICAN will take the Con-
stitution and laws for its guide. adhering to the
teachings of the founders of our government. 1t
will guard with vigilance and firmness the
rights of all the people, urging upon all. modera-
ton. forbearance and a steady adherence to
and order. thereby enabling the people to
develop the resources and advance all the mate
rial and other interests of our State and com
mon country. Feeling that these are endan-
gered by the revolutionary schemes of the Radi-
cal politicians, who now hold the legislative
power of the government. we shall abate moth
ing of our past.OppositiOn to theirmeasures.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
In Every Thing.

News, Commerce. Finance. Manufactures. Ag-
rieulture and miscellaneous topics. together with
political matters, shall be the special object Of
attention in the columns of the UNION AND
ANERIoAS. so as to make it ahead of all other
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
On the 18TH Day of February, 1859.

at the hours Of 9, 90, 10, and IC15 A. NJ, re-
spectively, at the office of w. N. Doughty, Esq,
Register, in Lewisburg, Marshall County,
Tennessee. and that ali creditors who have
proven their debts. and other persons inter-
ested, may appear at such time and place,
and show cause, if any they have why the
prayers OF said petitions should not be grant
ed, and that the second and third meetings OF
the creditors shall be had az the same time and
place. L. X. CAMPBELL. Clerk
U. s. Dist Court Middle Dist. Tenn
ian29 Friat
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ADvERTIsEmENTs
AGA RID.

TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN INFORM
Il ing the Merchants on the Square. Market.
College and Union streets who were so Kind as
to sign an agreement with me TO sprinkle the
streets, that they need not make other arrange
ments. as 1 soon, viii be able TO comply with
the contract. l.. w. RAWLEY
fab 81
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,,,EU KsaEILlA q fULc''i
Nashville Broom Factory.
CHANGE OF OWNERS.

TUE UNDERSIGNED HAVING FUR
l. chased from w. J. EmTy. the Eashvil
Broom Factory, will make such additions An
improvements as will render il By far IN
largest and most complete esfablt sii
ment Of the Kind I'm the south. They
will, from this date, carry on the business keep-
ing constantly on hand BrOOsus. Brushes
and Broom Material, which they will sell
at the lowest living prices.
Orders promptly filed. The attention Of no
Trade is invited to our make and stock.
r. A. T0ON i CO.
No. 81 Broad street.
81 We viii pay the highest market prics Tor
broom Corn. janis lml T. A. I. J 20.
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] p. 'GUIRk- I, EZEI.L- J. Z HILL,
MCGUIRE. EZELL & HILL.

lotion and COMMISSION Merchants,
u Queensware. hats, Boots. Shoes, Ready
made Clothing. etc. Agents for the sale Of Az
Ticutusal implements. Virginia Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco. Always on hand, the best
brands Begging, Rope and Tics.
PULASKI, TENN., Jan. II. jsn14dkWtf
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Not,ee to show Cause-In Bankruptcy

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT j. IA.
DOwd, r. Z, Long, j. ID. Drumwright, and
q. A. Weaver, all of Marshall County, Tenn.
have fled in the Office of the Clerk of this Court
their petitions for discharge. and it was there
upon ordered by the Court that hearing be
had upon the same,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
Notice 10 show Cause-In Bankruptcy.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT NOR
! ris Leatherwood, A. D. Anderson, F. G.. A.
Troop, q. 3. Price, W. ]. Hulsey, F. J. Lyle and
J. j. Rhea. all of Lincoln county. Tennessee
have filed in the Office of the Clerk of this
Court their petitions for discharge. and it was
thereupon ordered by the Court that a hearing
be had upon the same.
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LOST

A COMBINATION PIN-CDD F0LLOs =
and Ma O,.ie- The pin has a goIi chain and
smsII pin attached. By leaving 81 st this olhe5
liberal reward viii be eiven. fn2ftf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
Notice to SHOW Cause-In bankruptcy

rrHIS Is To GIVE NOTICE THAT JAMES
4 b. Sneed. John b. Goodwin, r. X: Bethel,
C. 4, l.. Arbuckle, s. j. Rucker, j. A. Buchan-
I. A. Sn =, Z. B. Wade, c. II. jenkins, j. W
Hall, ]. F. Gilbert and W. A. Parsley,
all of Rutherford county. have filled in the
office of the Clerk o: this court their petitions
for discharge. and it was thereupon ordered by
the court that a hearing be had upon the same
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
On the eOlh day Of Febrnary, 1860,

at the hours of O. az. 10, IOI5, II. III A. NJ, II
NJ, l, III, 2, ~, 8. 81, 81 and p. N. respect
lively, at the office of W. n Doughty, ksa
Register, in MuTfreesboro, Rutherford county,
Tennessee, and that all creditors who have prov
en- their debts, and other persons interested,
may appear at said time and place and show
cause, if any they have. why the prayers of said
petitions should not be granted. and that the
second and third meetings Of creditors will be
held at said time and place.
L. Il. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
U. S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. of Tenn.
JAMS Fridays 81
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
On the I'd Day of March, 1869.

at the hours of9. 90 10. 1O18. II. 1lJz, MEN,
the Office OF w. N. Doughty, Esq, Register. in
Pulaski, Giles county, Tennessee, and that all
creditors who have proven their debts, and
other persons interested may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayers of said petitions. should not be
granted. and that the second and third meet
ings of creditors will be had at said time and
place.
Err. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
u S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. of Tenn.
lang fridays 81
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EFIELD.
CUMBERLAND COAL.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
u fully inform the citizens of Edgefeld, that
he Is delivering the best article of Cumberland
Coal at "a per load. This includes all charges.
and no collection of carriage extra, as is done at
other yards. Thisis so cents cheaper than the
same coal can be had in Nashville. with, also.
the saving Of bridge fees.
d. HUGHES & CO.
jan29 1w Adjoining Pitts Livery Stable,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-05
On the a5lh Day of February. 1859,

at the hours OFF, 91z, 10, 1913, Ii, 1l12 A N, and
II NJ. respectively at the office of W. n.
Doughty. Esq, Register, in Winchester, Frank
lin county, Tenn, and that all creditors who have
proven their debts, and other persons interested
may appear at such time and place. and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayers Of
the second and third meetings of creditors will
be had before the Register, at said time and
place, L. r. CAMPBELL, Clerk
U. S. Dist. Court Middle Dist. Tenn
ian % Fridays 81
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GTREET SPkISKILNG.-THE UN-
- dersigned would resp ectfully notify the cit
iZeLs of Nashville. that he has made arrange
ments 10 sprinkle the streets this season. lie
will have horses and carts enough to sprinkle
all the principal streets. and being an old citi-
zen of the place, would ask your patronage;
feb lW JOHN kILCOIN.
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HARLEST0N HOTEL
Charleston, South Carolina.

L charge of the above FIRST-CLASS HOTEL
has determined to spare no expense in making
it equal ifnot superior to any hotel in the coun-
try. The table will be supplied with the very
best the Charleston and the Northern markets
afford.
The STABLES are supplied with the finest
carriages and elegant horses on livery. Also
omnibuses and stages will always be found in
readiness to convey passengers to and from the
different railroad depots and steamship wharves.
The house is supplied with the celebrated
ARTESIAN WATER, famous for the cure
of dyspepsia Baths. either hot cold or shower,
can be furnished at moments notice.
N. B.-STEAMERS leave for SAVANNAH
and FLORIDA on Mondays. Tuesdays, Thurs
days, and Saturdays. RAILROAD cOmmunica-
ton with all parts Of the South and West
TWICE daily. Il. IL. JAG hS0N
feb5-eOd-lm
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FOR SALE OR RENT.
For sale nj n bargain.
STORE AND WAREHOUSE
MANUFACTORY FoR SALE.

NHE OFFER For SALE ONE OF THE
w best inducements ever offered to capital
variety of Machinery required in the business.
and capable Of manufacturing from $4,000 10
$4,000 worth per annum
BROWNS Il CHEATHAM,
. ,aao1f
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Subscription Price Reduced Still
Lower.
TERMS CASH IN ADVANCE

THE NAsHvILLE UNION AND DISPATCH and the
NASHVILLE GAzETTE by consolidating the two
papers. propose to make the UNION AND AMERI-
cANthe best and cheapest Journal ever published
in Tennessee, and We ask the united support and
favor ofthe patrons of both the former papers,
IN the new enterprise, pledging ourselves that
in every particular our paper will compare IA
Vorably with the best in the entire country; and
in saying this. we only repeat the expressions of
many of our patrons. who are most capable of
Judging in such matters.
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Omce Nashville Gas Light Co.,

= = - y AsHN LILLE, ttb. 7, ISU5. J
THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE NASH
vile Gas Light Co, are hereby notified that
the Annual Election Of Directors to manage
the affairs of said Company for the ensuing
twelve months, will be held at the office of the
Company on the 4th day Of March, 1853.
JAS. ii. KENDRICK, Sec'y.
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BEST FAMILYPAPFR In TENNESSEE
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prepaid for the UNION AND DIsTATCH viii be
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UNION AND AMERICAN at the reduced rates, if
hey will notify us of their choice.
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at prices which defy competition Send for
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