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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14

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tered, upon leaving certified copies of the
papers SO withdrawn, without expense to
the State.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That all
laws and parts of laws, creating the Office
of General Claim Commissioner for the
State Of Tennessee, be and the same are
hereby repealed, and that this act take
effect from and after its passage.
Passed Dec. 4, 1869.
W. ON. PERKINS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
D. B. THOMAS,
Speaker of the Senate.
A true copy Of the original, now on file
in my Office. A. j. FLETCHER,
Secretary of State.
bill to abolish the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Of
the State of Tennessee.
Section l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Tennessee, That
sections one and two Of an act passed Nov.
20, 1865, entitled San act TO establish the
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and for other
purposes, be and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec. .. Be il further enacted, That the
counties composing said Circuit shall fall
back. each to the circuit it belonged to be-
fore the passage of the act establishing the
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit; and belt fur
Their enacted, that the times for holding the
courts in the several counties composing
the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit shall be at
the times and places provided by law before
the passage of the act establishing the
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Sec 3. Be it further enacted, That should
no judge appear at any time and place as
now appointed, The Clerks and Sheriffs
shall proceed to open the courts, take and
renew recognizances, and perform other
duties, as now required by law.
Passed Dec 3, 1869.
w. ON. PERKINS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
d. b. THOMAS,
Speaker of the Senate.
A true copy of the original, now ON flein
my Office A. J. FLETCHER,
Secretary of State
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COpartnGrShip Notice.

ON JANUARY l, 1870, +. P. MWIIIRTER,
~ Jas. A Jennings and Ed. Gillian, Jr., viii be
admitted as partners in our business.
FURMAN & co.
Nov. %, 1869. till jan1 70
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-14

An act 20 authorize the Trustee of the Bank Of
Tennessee TO burn the notes Of said bank and
branches.
Section l. Be it enacted 10y the General
Assembly of the State of Tennessee, That
the Trustee of the Bank of Tennessee is
hereby authorized and directed to burn all
the notes of said bank and branchesnow in
his hands, in the presence of the Governor
of the State. the Board of Directors and
the Clerk of the ChanceTy Court at Nash
vile. a correct list of the denomination Of
each note having been made and filed with
the papers of said bank, and copy of the
same taken by the Clerk of the Chancery
Court.
Sec. ,. Be it further provided, That two
(2) members on the part Of the House, and
one Cd on the part Of the Senate be APP
pointed to assist in the counting and bum
ing of said bank bills, and that the COM
mittee report their action to this General
Assembly.
Passed Dec. :, 1869.
w. ON. PERKINS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
d. B. THOMAS,
Speaker of the Senate.
4 true copy Of the original, now on file
IN nay Office. A. J. FLETCHER,
Secretary Of State.
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An act to protect the citizens Of the State Of Ten
nes7ee from being compelled by law again TO pay
debts heretofore due and owing the Bank Of
Tennessee.
Section !. Be 1t enacted by the General
Assembly Of the State of Tennessee, That
Samuel Watson, as Trustee of the Bank of
Tennessee. shall dismiss or cause to be dis
missed al suits instituted in his name or
in the name Of the Bank Of Tennessee now
pending in any Of the courts Of law or
equity in the State, against any Of the
former debtors Of said Bank of Tennessee,
where it appears from the entries on the
books Of said bank that the amount former
" due from the debtor or debtors has been
collected by the former officers Of the bank
or by the persons lawfully acting as such
officers, and having control of the assets Of
said bank. without regard TO the kind Of
money or funds in which payment was
made or where the evidence of indebted
ness. whether by bill bond, OF promissory
note has been delivered up, and are not IN
his possession or under his control, and
We're not delivered over to him a. such
trustee or as President of said bank.
Sec. -. BE it further enacted, That every
pavmcnt so made shall be deemed good
and valid in law, and when properly plead
and proven shall be in favor of any action
now pending or which may be hereafter
brought in any Of the courts of this State
for the recovery and collection again OF
the amount 50 paid and collected: Pro
vided, that in any case where it may ap-
pear that such payments as are described
in this act shall have been made by col
fusion with anyageut, officer, or attorney OF
other person with a view Of defrauding the
State, the provisions Of this act shall not
apply.
Passed Dec 3. 1869.
w. ON PERKINS.
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
ID. b. THOMAS,
Speaker of the Senate
A true copy Of the original, now on file
| in my Office A. J. FLETCHER,
Secretary Of State.
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An act to repeal the act TO secure to the loyal ct
zoUs Of Tennessee reCompense from the United
States Government for losses incurred hy the
rebellion passed 10Th Of February, 1868
Section !. BE it enacted hy the General
Assembly Of the State of Tennessee. That
an act to secure TO the loyal citizens of
Tennessee recompense from the United
States Government for losses incurred by
the rebellion, passed Feb. 70, 1868. he and
the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. >. BE it enacted, That the General
Claim Commissioner for the State of Ten
nessee shall deliver all the books and
papers of his Office tothe Secretary of State.
to be filed 10y him in his Office among the
archives of the State.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That all
persons who have claims filed in said Com
missioner's Office are hereby authorized to
withdraw the same from the archives of
the State, upon receipting to the Secretary
OF the State for the same upon the book, or
books, wherein said claims have been regis
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CraWleI Up.

Once upon time gentleman found in his
hen-roost simple minded soul of the vicini
ty, who lived without visible means Of sup
port.
What are you doing here, you rascal
stealing my chickens?"
"No, sir" was the response; amt
thought of dom nuthiu' Of the sort"
It unfortunately happened that the simple
minded individual wore high straw hat, Of
the dimensions Of beehive, and the crown
thereof was dilapidated to a serious extent.
Just as he had put in his denial, the head OF
halfgrown pullet was seen to portrude from
the aperture.
Sec there, said the gentleman; how did
that chicken get lin your hatw =.
Swell !" exclaimed the simple minded in
diyidual, with an air of honest surprise and
embarrassment, that is the strangest thing
that ever happened to me. I supposed the
darned critter must have crawled up my trows-
ers legw
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The End Of Four Great Men.

Alexander, after having climbed the dizzy
heights of his ambition, with his temples
bound with chaplets dipped in the blood Of
mi lions, looked down upon conquered world
und wept that there was not another world
for him to conquer, set city on lire, and
died in a scene Of debauch
Hannibal, after having to the establishment
and CONSERVATION of Rome, passed the Alps,
and having put to fight the armies of the
mistress of the world, and stripped 'thrce
bushels of gold rings from the fingers f
slaughtered knights" and made her founda-
ton quake, fed from his country, being hated
by those who once exultingIy united his name
to that of their god and called him llani-
Baal, and died at last by poison administered
with his own hand, unlamcnted and unwept,
ina foreign land.
Caesar, after having conquered eight hun
bred cities, and dyed his garment in the
blood Of one million of his foes, and after
having pursued t, death the only rival he
had on earth. was miserably assassinated by
those he considered his nearest friends, and in
t very place the attainment of which had
been his greatest ambition
Bonapare whose mandates kings and
popes obeycd, after having filed the earth
with tn: terror of his name, after having del
uged Europe with tears and blood, and cloth
cd the world in sackcloth, closed his days in
lonely baaishment, almost literally cxiled
from the world. yet where he could some
times see his country's banner waving over
the deep: but which did not aud could not
bring him aid.
Thus these four great men who seemed to
stand the representatives of all those whom
the world calls great-thcse four men, who
each in turn made the earth tlemble to its
very centre by their simple tread scverally
died, one by intoxication, or as was supposed
by poison mingled with his wine; enc sui
eide, one murdered by his friends, and one a
lonely exile How wretched is the end OF
all such earthly greatness
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

TIE BEST in Principle! The Best in Ma
terial The Best in Finish The Best in Sim
plicity! The Best in Workmanship and the
most Durable!
We Challenge the Manufacturers of any GRAIN
Seed and Fertlizing Drills in the Country, on the
following points:
l. AS Wheat Oats Barley, Rye, or Seed
Sewer. 2. For sowing all kinds of Fertilizers. or
anything that will pass down the tubes. 8. For
drilling and working all kinds of ground with
OUT breakage or in terruption. 4. AS com
pact, lght-draught, durable, well-built and we'll
finished Machine. 5. On any other points
claimed by any other Machine out, for doing the
same work claimed by the Keller Drill.
Don't fail to see and examine the Improved
| KELLER DRILL for 1869, before you purchase.
| For complete Machine at the Works, $140-
| For Machine (Wthout Grass Sower,) $135.
| Inferior Drills have changed their Co'ors of
| Paint to initiate our Drill. Beware and look out
| for them, SO as not to be deceived s,s-
| p 3. HOGE & BRO, Agents,
| iulv 30 If -e Staunton, Va.
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Washington Cards.
Established in 1882. ai5 aaa
The Great Piano and Music House
OF WASHINGTON CITY.

OF WASHINGTON CITY.
j Ohm #. e ELIS,s AsY
BOG Pennsylvania Avenue, near cor. Of 10th st.
~ xtensve assortment Of new and second hand
90 Pianos, Parlor Organs, Melodeons. j. -
Prices of new ones, $3.50 and upwards. sse.
Prices Of second hand ones, $50 and upwards.
Sole agent for seven Of the best makers of Pi-
amos, also Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Accordeons.
and every article in the music business. Music,
music books, strings and small articles can be
sent by mail, ia stamina JOHN F. ELLIS, ka3
II Il sra aC6 Penn. Ave, Washington, D. G. !,
june $50 ly 8 Ia ~ ss.iss
carriages, Carriages always on hand
~ Of my own make a large assortment oil
first class Carriages which will be sold at
able rates. All work sold warranted.s Always
on hand secondhand Buggies, Rockaways, &C.,
SC. Repairing promptly attended to- u aasf
ROBT. H. GRAHAM,
Repository cor. 9th and Streets.
Shop Al, 9Th ST., near D., Washington, D. G.
june $3.50 ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

INrANTILE MARRIAGE.-The Ladoga,
Indiana, HeraM is responsible for the fol
lowing item of news A few days ago a
young runaway pair, who reside in the Vi
entity Of Charlottesville, got on the Louis
vile, New Albany and Chicago Railway at
Whitcville and came to Greencastle, where
they changed cars for Charleston, Illinois.
The young man or rather boy, was six
teen years Of age and the girl fourteen,
and they were clipping beyond the reach of
obdurate parents for the purpose of matri
mony. Our informant says they returned
home the day following, having secured
the Balm in Gilead' of the authorities at
Charleston. That couple will do to travel,
but we are not positively certain that
they did not deserve a good spanking when
they returned. 1t is fair to presume the
cold woman" was willing to give it to
them. -,-ss es.E-E.t3s sfs9
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"A clerk in~on of the departments at
Washington received a promotion a few
days since by a clever little trick, which
has probably not before been attempted.
He had been in Office for couple OF years,
and failing to secure the coveted advance
of salary, owing to the refusal Of the chief
clerk to recommend his promotion, two or
three months since he engaged room and
board with the aforesaid chief. At the end
Of the month only part Of the bill was
paid And the result was the same at the
end Of the next month. An explanation
was had whereupon the clerk stated that
his salary was too small, and until it was
i: creased he saw no prospect of being able
to !iquidate his Indebtedness. 1t was sud
denly discovered that his services were
more valuable to the government than had
been supposed, and d promotion has fol-
lowed the discovery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

Eres your Police Gazette Another Of
them things from Harriet Beecher Stowe " : =
is me of the last lodges Of the. New York
uews-boys. .6g
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OLD DOMINION
Cider and Wine Mill.


THE. OLD DOMINION was the most popula \
Mill sold in 1867 and 1868, we having sold over
two hundred ourselves. It's made with two tubs
for pressing so that the Mill and Press can both
be kept constantly at work. ~ - ,A%1
Instead of the old fashioned graters we have
adopted the crushing rollers, which all admit to
be the best mode of extracting the juice from
the apple. This Mill can be run by hand or horse
power, and is the favorite wherever used-pro-
ducing larger quantity of cider than any other
Portable Mill. .s3J-1q s48JH8s
At the Augusta County Fair and Rock bridge
Agricultural Fair, the Old Dominion took the
First Premium, over the American, !" g Huchin-
SON. and "Scully." These facts speak for them
Selves as the committees in both instances were
gentlemen of thoroughly practical knowledge and
large experience. g
Our new descriptive and illustrated Catalogue
is now ready for free distribution. and we wish
to put copy in the hands of every Farmer in
the Valley. Send us your address. .s,7
H. NJ SMITH & CO.,
''t 's a@tA Manufacturers,
aug 26-6m ans ,f05 x Box 8, Richmond, Va.
o
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

A gent eman who was smitten with the Over
land Omaha Pacific Railroad California fever s
melted to describe in disgusiful poetry his I'M
preston of that Objectionable region.
Hast ever been in Omaha,
Where rolls the dark Missouri down
And four strong no ses scarce can draw
An empty wagon through the :own?
Where sand is blown from every mound,
To fill your eyes and ears and throat;
Where all the steamers are aground,
And all the shanlies are aHoat!
Where whiskey shops the livelong night
Are vending out their poison juice
Where men are often very tight,
And women deemed trihe loose?
Where taverns have an anxious guest
For every corner, shelf and crack;
With half the people going West,
And all the others going back?
Where theatres are all the run,
And bloody scalpers come to trades
Where everything is overdone,
And everybody underpaid?
If not, take heed to what I say;
You'll find it just as have found it;
And if it lies upon your way,
For Gods sake, reader, go around it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

Tt is said that if Governor Senter had call
ed together the cid Tennessee Legislature to
ratify the Fifteenth Amendment, the oppor-
tunity would have been seized to impeach him.
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@Papa, what is humbug p 1t is" re-
piled papa, "whcn mamma pretends to he
very fond Of me, and puts no buttons on my
shirt till reminded OF it a dozen. times
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

Il WHOLESALE GROCERS AND
LIQUOR DEALERS,
;sa IA 1912 Main Street.
have in store and for sale the following desirable
goods:
1875 sacks Of Rio and Laguayra Coffee,
5 hogsheads Porto Rico Sugar,
Is barrels of Brown Sugar,
100 boxes of Green and Black Teas,
200 boxes Soaps and Candles,
so boxes Cheese, prime cutting;
SO tubs Lard,
so barrels Nos. and 8 Mackerel
100 barrels Clipped and Gross Herrings,
800 sacks Liverpool Salt,
hogsheads Sides and Shoulder Bacon,
25 barrels Merchants Syrup,
Is barrels Golden Syrup,
Is cases Swift s Courtneys Matches,
SO doz Brooms, ditto. Buckets, 80 nests Tubs,
500 reams Wrapping Paper,
so dozen assorted Demijohns, Spices, Fancy
Soaps, Backing, Brushes, Cordage. Rlce'
Mustard, Essence of Coffee, Bluing, Starch
Twines, Bi Carb. and Sal. Sodas, &C.
Also 200 barrels Rye Whiskeys, including
Moore's Hangers, Overholt's, Robinson's, Mont
.gomery's, Byrne's, and other celebrated brands
IS barrels Bourbon wiiskey, rs barrels Kectlhed
whiskey, 25 barrels New England Rum, % bar
rels Domestic Gin and Brandy, pipes Pure llol,
land Gin Blackberry, Cherry, Ginger, Apple and
Peach Brandies; Port, Sherry, MADEIRA, Claret'
and Champagne Wines; to which we invite the
attention of the city and country trade.
Our supply of LIQUORS is complete, and can
not be surpassed by any house in the State
Give us call. l.. HARVEY 4" w. g
august 26-6m s-i'i :. ~ @ss4i u 9Eeiae sat7a -
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TEIE WATT PEOxN. 9
UtoVlRDS on TEN THOUSAND

Ii UTN AKD5 OF TIN -
NOW IN USE.
This pillow has acquired a reputation unprece-
denied in the history of inventions AS FAIL
Low. SUB Soil and CULTIyATINa Prov, it has no
rival. being adapted to every variety of SOIL and
to foul and clean lands, without choking For
blowing and wedding corn, tobacco, cotton and
Vegetables. without the hoe, nothing can compare
with it. 1t does the hoe and pillow work at one
operation.
TFrom C. W. Purcell Esq, Alton Park, near
Greenwood Depot, 1861 8
Messrs. Watt j. Knight: The bearer, David
Grantland, colorcd, visits your city, and is per-
has had in constant use since you sent it to me.
He will tell you all about it, and his opinion is
entitled to much confidence and weight.
C. w. PURCELL.
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David Grantland reported that Mr.. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Plows, but
found the Dixie would not do the work as he
wanted it done. and that three or four had bro
ken, one after the other, and had abandoned 1t,
and now had the WATT Pillow. which was all
he wanted. We refer to c. w. Purcell, himself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-10-07

The wav to gain good reputation is te
endeavor Il be what you desire to appear.
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CALDWELL. u!

CALDWELL Texas, 1852
Messrs Vat g. Knyht-The Plows sent me have
been received, and have heard from allwho bought
them, and they all say they are the best Flows
they have ever used. Some say they would not
take $50 each for them. have challenged each
and every one in the State to produce Plow to
beat yours, as believe it the best in the whole
country. Very respectfully, J. ". SALE.
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We have all sizes of the Watt Plow, from one
to horses, right and left hand, with recent val
liable improvements and guarantee in every fair
trial results equal and superior to all Of the abore.
Exemption from choking in foul lands, Jour Geo.
Wau is the father of this principle in the Pillow,
thorough covering up of all vegetation, ease of
draft, no labor to the plowman, thorough pulyer-
zaton of the soil, steady level running, strength
and durability and adaptability to every kind Of
soil, and cultivation of crops of every sort, are
its leading features. WATT g. KNIGHT,
aug 26-ly 1852 Franklin street.
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MACKENZIE BROTHERS.
ey 7fffsl 223 Baltimore street.,
~ osg ss6r BALTIMORE,
IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERs OF
SADDLERY HARDWARE, CARRIAGE
GOODS, FLY NETTS, HOG SKINS, SHEEP
SKINS, STREAMING WEBS, LINEN
HORSE COVERS, SADDLE CLOTHS,
HORSE BRUSHES, CURRY
Ha COMBS s. CURRYING CARDS,
,,.s FINE AND COMMON RIDING 14s7
T BRIDES, (English,)
English, German and American GIRTH WEBS
Best quality Saddler's TACKs, HARNESS
MOUNTINGS. Of all kinds and
qualities, Patent steam bent Panel
Cor solid backl m aas
BUGGY SEATS.
These are the cheapest panel seat made, and
REQUIRE nc ironing.
Superior Quality
Spokes. Hubs, AxIes, Springs, and
VarlaisFnes.
sORAIDE AND SILVER LINED MOUNTINGS.'
sIIver-PIatesl & Wooden stirrups.
Mcclellan Saddle Trees, Sherman Saddle Trees,
Jenifer Buena Vista &C &C
Morgan ''~ GO Mexican
Utah 60 g. Ladies' T"
Hope t {" Somerset Z" &c
Spanish &C +" Aliens Plaln g
In fact, we keep every article in the line, and
in large quantities. We have, also, heapy stock
'($3o,ooo) of
Enameled Canvass, Dash, Patent and Collar and
Enamelled Leather, Springs, Axles, Bolts, Eel
loes, Hubs, Spokes, Shafts, Damasks, Varnishes,
Sc, &C., in fact everything in the line.
We give personal attention to our stock, and
attend upon our customers in person.
Our English and French Goods are of our OWE
direct importation. TO-
msg- Orders by Mail carefully filed.
MACKENZIE BROTHERS.
may 2O-69 1y BALTIMORE.
Charles Il. EZEaes IL Gc.s
O.s 143 west Pratt street,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Opposite Maltby House.
Railroad Supplies Nlller's Supplies
Gas Filters Supplies Machlnlsts supplies
AGENTS fer the New York Rubber Companys
Gum Betting, Hose and Packing.
AGENTS for the Eagles Company's celebrated
oak tanned and stretched Leather Betting
Wrought Iron Gas and Water Pipe, Lead Pipe,
&C., &C., constantly on hand.
may 20-6m
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AgricMltural Implements.

GEE THE BEST!
- Ii Drills all kinds of Grain, Seed and
Fertilizers in any quantity! from One to Ten
Pecks to the Acre! 1t Drills among Sumps,
Stones, Roots, Weeds, Clods. and on Rough, I'm
even Ground without breaking or interruption!
OUR IMPROVED KELLER DRILL FOR
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England can readily convert them
into tole reble paper stock again.
Some of the sums expressed in
these drafts were, no doubt, used to
pay for the Confederate cruiser Ala
bama. Laird does not figure by
name in this book, all the financial
transactions abroad being covered
by the names of Frazer, Trenholm
a. CO., who, first and last, paid out
several millions. One daft paya.
BILE to the order of this firm, dated
September IL, 1862, is for 350,000,-
900 francs; another, December 16,
of the same year and payable to the
same order, is for 300, 1000 francs.
Evidently these bankers were to pay
a French account against the Con-
federacy, probably for supplies, or
for an outfit for one or more Rebel
cruisers.
The book from which we have
drawn the foregoing data is a curl
osity in its way, and lets in a CLEAN
of light, here and there, upon the
history of those eyentful times.