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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
RIVER AND WEATHER.

The river was declining very slowly yes
terday, with 5 feet scant on the shoals.
Weather cloudy, with sprinkles Of rain.
The Lewellen arrived from Evansville in
the morning, and departed again In the
afternoon. Her cargo consisted of so
bales of hay, which were put ashore, but
taken aboard again and carried of as
freight. | F
The Talisman cleared for Cairo with a
good trip of passengers and freight.
Old Dick Western, who has had charge
Of the throttle valve on the Tyrone since
the day she came out, arrived In the city
yesterday, and was mixing with his old
friends His appearance here means bust
ness, without reference to that card which
was inclosed to him in an envelope
The huntsville has her bills up for Cairo
Monday, at P NJ. She is a bran new
craft, and her accommodations are first
class.
The Emma Floyd, we learn from Capt.
PEBBLES, left Cincinnati for this port Friday
evening. She will be here Tuesday, and
depart for Cincinnati Wednesday. We
shall hail her with pleasure as the pioneer
of the white collar line this season,
and congratulate our friend of the white
vest upon the opening of the Cincinnati
and Nashville trade. Have your freights
ready; she can't tarry.
One OF the most extraordinary passages
ever undertaken and performed, has re-
Gently been accomplished by the steamer
Helen Brooks. On the 9th day of August,
1863, the steamer Helen Brooks left Balti-
more, Md, for Bayou Teche, La. She left
Baltimore by way Of the Chesapeake Bay.
and passed through the State of Delaware
by canal; up Delaware river to Trenton,
n. j.; through the State of New Jersey
by canal down Raritan river to New York
city up Hudson river to Troy; through
the State of New York by the Erie Canal
to Buffalo; thence by way Of Lake Erie to
Chicago; down through the Illinois Canal
| to the Illinois river; and thence down the
Mississippi river, arriving at this port on
Thursday morning, Oct. 18th, 1869, after a
circuitOus journey of over 1000 miles.
The Cincinnati Gazette of the 26th inst.
says:
Business was moderately active on the
landing. Nashville freight moved with
more activity, but it was generally of LIGHT
weight. The effect of the railroad block.
ade south is being felt by all Southern
bound steamers, to their benefit
by Telegraph
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 27.-River rising with
five feet in the canal
PITIsBURG, Nov. 27.-River four feet and
one inch in the channel and rising.
ST. LOU Nov 27.-River falline
steadily.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 27.-Departed-Emms
Floyd for Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Louisiana Sugar crop,

The following items in regard to the Louisiana
sugar crop we Gull from our exchanges:
In Assumption the best cane is giving about a
hogshead to the acre.
The ThibodauX Sentinel says:
"Rolling Is now progressing rapidly, nearly all
the sugar houses being in motion. The yield is
tolerably gOod-some planters not being satisfied,
while others do not see cause to complain
The MeachOcebe, of st. John Baptist, has the fol-
lowing:
''Sugar planters are grinding as best they can.
Labor is altogether insufficient, and hands paid
from $45 to $50 month. From the information
that We have, we do not think that the canes viii
yield over one hogshead to the acre on an average.
The st. Martinsville Courier Of Nov. Is says:
Most of our sugar planters have now fairly set
to grinding their cane. The yield, considering the
late drought, is pretty fair, averaging about one
to one and a half hogshesds per acre The quality
Of the sugar made is quite superior
The following is from the Opelousas JoJanl, Of
same date
1.-THE planters continue to have fine season for
picking cotton, and the work goes bravely on.
The freedmen are doing wei, and employers have
no reason to complain. Our sugar planters are
busy. The Yield of the cane is not so heavy as last
year. but the quality of sugar is better. The spec-
mems we have seen are remarkably fine
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Additional Concerning the DOxeY
Trial.

In noticing the Doxey trial on last Friday
morning we desire to mention one or two
additional facts, as to the evidence, per re-
quest of counsel on both sides. Col.
Withers said on going home the night previ-
GUS to the difficulty, THAT the Doxeys had
tried to insult his family during the war,
and with little imprudence there would
be bloodshed at the depot next morning &"
Further there was conflict of testimony
as to where Col Withers right hand was
when the difficulty occurred. Some of the
witnesses seemed TO think he was trying to
draw a weapon. Further, when Col. W.
fell, and said he was unarmed, Sam Doxey
replied Il thought you were armed, or /
would not have shot, and then burst into
tears
These facts are mentioned out of Justice
10 both parties. Both the deceased, Col.
w. and the Doxeys, we're proved to be men
Of the purest character, and were on init
mate terms heretofore.
The eminent abilities of the counsel on
both sides and the publicity attaching to
the transaction, gave to the trial great i'm
portance, while the acquittal of the Messrs.
Doxeys, as well as their former antecedents.
show that they stood high as citizens in tho
community in which the trial was had
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Another Meeting of the Young Wen.

We publish elsewhere a call upon the
young men of Davidson County to meet at
the Capitol on Tuesday evening next for
the purpose of further organization, and of
considering what measures are necessary
to protect themselves and the people of
the county from incompetent place
hunters, who are seeking through the in
strumentality of scantily attended primary
meetings to foist themselves upon the
county as the choice of the people The
young men who held the meeting last week
desire to place themselves right before the
public, inasmuch as the impression prevails
that they had arrayed themselves against
the old men. As we understand the OBJ
jects of the meeting, they simply desire the
nomination of active, working men, with
ont respect to age, and TO this end will
their influence extend.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Recorders Court.

The following cases were adjndicated
ia Recorder Halle court yesterday:
Henry johnson, shooting pistol in the
corporation, So and costs.
Henry Sullivan, (colored. } stealing geese,
s. and costs
Fila Harris, drunkenness, discharged
Jennie Smith, same offense, discharged.
James McLemore, (colored,) regrating
IN the market, s. and costs.
John McDunnou, drunkenness, dis
charged
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
LARGE receipts Of GROCERIES this week a

LARGE receipts Of groceries this week at
W. w. Totten q Bros. New Louisiana
sugar and molasses, prime coffee, at great
ly reduced prices, corresponding with the
decline in gold; new Carolina rice, fresh
fruits and vegetables of every variety, in
cans, at greatly reduced prices; new buck
wheat -four, honey and white drip syrup,
and many other choice eatables too nu-
merous to mention. Call and examine
their stock before buying elsewhere.
nov % If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
New Theater.

Miss Jean Hosmer, having volunteered
for the benefit of the Memorial Association,
which takes place Tuesday evening, will ap-
appear Monday as Ion, the Devoted Youth,
in the grand classic play in five acts of that
name. She will be supported by Messrs.
Wallace Britton, (frst appearance since his
Illness A. h. Hastings, W. Butler, E. X.
Dalton, Mary Stevens, and other members
of the company. A favorite farce will be
also presented, in which WIFI. Virgins and
Miss Virginia Richmond will appear.
Tuesday evening the benefit rendered to
the Ladies' Memorial Association for
re-interring the Confederate dead, takes
place. Let every one attend
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Suspension OF the House of 4. a..
and G. Robinson

The Louisville Courier-J0ura11 SAYS
that considerable excitement was created
in financial and commercial circles Friday
by the announcement that the firm of A.
J.. i q. Robinson, wholesale tobacco
dealers, Main street, between Fourth and
Fifth, had suspended payment. The an
nouneement created general feeling of re-
gret, as the firm Is composed OF young
men Of energy and enterprise and fair bust
ness qualifications. They have been doing
a large business during thepast season, but,
owing to the stringency of the money mar
let and their failure TO make collections,
they became involved and were compelled
10 suspend. Their liabilities amount to
about Sl75, 600, and the available assets
will probably amount to more than the
above sum. 1t is thought that the sus-
pension is only temporary, and that they
will be able to fully satisfy their creditors
and resume business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
THE MARCH ELECTION.
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce VIM. c. Shaw
candidate for Sheriff of Davidson county at the
ensuing March election, 1870.
We are authorized to announce 8. G. Bradley a.
q candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing March cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce James z. Davis
8 q candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing March
election.
wesre authorized to announce Elijah E Patterson
q candidate for Sheriff of Davidson county at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce F. NJ. Woodall as
candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing March cleo
ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
For the Convention.

We are authorized to announce Judge 10.
C. Guild as candidate for delegate to the
Constitutional Convention, from Davidson
county. Election third Saturday in De-
eembeT. nOylS-te
We are authorized to announce VIM. G.
Brien, Esq, a candidate for delegate to
the Constitutional Convention, from David
son county, at the approaching election for
that purpose. nov15-te.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
EInnIc MnnfhIN

The November issue of this excellent
Magazine. edited 10y A. b. Stark and prin-
ted q, the Methodist Publishing House OF
This city, is upon our table. The table Of
coatonts presents matter upon a variety Of
subjects and spreads an attractive literary
banquet; Chapter eight, Of Edwin Hun
Ter. by Mrs Caroline Hentz Branch ap-
pears, and those who have read the pre-
ceding parts viii read this with increased
interest The Conflict of Mind. 10y Rev.
r. H. Rivers. u. D., Is one Of those elab-
crate and carefully prepared articles that
lew minds conceive and few pens execute.
The monthly is published at 80 per year
and we don't see how, with its attractions,
II could be published for less. As the
present year Is closing, now is a good time
10 subscribe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28

PENDING the new year, and change in
the household affairs of great many per-
sons we would sincerely say that it will be
decidedly to the interest of all who may
wish 10 supply any deficiency they may
find in their furniture, carpets, window
blinds, mattresses, or anything in their
line, to call on McKoin & Co, No. SO Col
iege street, Nashville, where they will find
one of the largest and most varied assert
ments in the State, and at as low prices as
any house Mattresses of all kinds, both
wholesale and retail, a specially. Give
them a call nov27-2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28

Monroe county, last week, which resulted
IN the killing Of a man named Hicks, and
the serious woUnding of two others. The
Athens Post says that there are no particu-
lars further than that the difficulty origina-
ted in the attempt of an officer to arrest a
party charged with horse stealing. Hicks,
who was aiding the officer. IS said to have
been killed 10y the Hunts, father and son,
both Of whom were shot and wounded
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
More Li,tgalion-Another BOND.

Not very long since Gibson Merritt pro-
cured Judgment in the courts for the sum
Of 81, 900, for wood cut from his land du-
ring the war and while the city was occu-
pied by troops For the value Of this wood
Mr.. Merritt holds the city responsible, and
brought action for the same, securing the
Judgment. The city, alleging that the
claim is unjust, in resistance of payment,
has appealed to the higher courts. As the
case will be adjudicated in the Supreme
Court, the Mayor and his sureties gave
bond at the Capitol yesterday for So, 900,
staying of the Judgment until such final
adjudication be had. The amount of liti-
CATION in whichthe city is involved, is truly
complicated and enormous.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
LECTURE Tor the Renefit OF the Poor

Rev Joseph Hennessy delivered learned
lecture and one which was replete with
research. at the Cathedral last Thursday
night, the proceeds of which go to the
poor and to the afflicted of Nashville. AL
though there was no notice given of the
object and design of the discourse more
than the mere announcement of the fact
that it would take place. the proceeds were
S202 -. The oflicers of the st. Vincent
lie Paul Society are the custodians Of the
funds, which Is a sufficient guarantee OF
their proper and discriminate appropria-
ton and distribution
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Commemorative

Mr.. NJ Burns was among the first to sign
the bond of 100000, yesterday, relieving
the present litigant pressure upon the city
property; and Mr. Cole, of the Chattanoo-
ga road, has done an act equally commend
able in the circumstances, in declining to
contest with Mr.. B. the privileges by lease
OF otherwise of the Nashville and North
western road
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
State Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce John
Hereford of Davidson county, as a can
diate for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
We are authorized to announce r. s.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer sep tide.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
For COMPTROLLER.

We are authorized to announce W. P.
Morris of Camden, candidate for Comp
troller of the Treasury of the State, at the
insuing Legislature, pledging himself to
satisfy all the members of his financial
skill and qualifications for the position.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
By john LELLTETr, Attorney. ~
SURETIES.


X J. Morris, John Wilson,
James A. Steele, A j. Smith,
John Currin, James NJ. Reid,
W. II. Perry, Bradford Nichol,
John Doyle, r. s. Patterson,
JOS Ambrose, John Hereford,
J. NJ. Hinton, Daniel F. Garter,
I. D. Fite c. G. Cabler,
VIM. Ltterer. VIM. Dews,
A. III. Hurley, James Gennett.
A. A. Hite, Hugh Carol,
c. B. Knowles, q. W. Sweeney.
l. H. Buddeke, b. T. Manlove,
Christian Kreig. VIM. Simmons
John Holloran, George Moore.
A. Tyler John Lellyett,
G. w. HenderShOtt, r. c. McNairy.
L. H. Lanier, John Kirkman
ThOs T. Shelton, D. Weaver,
c. L. Woodruff. H. Campbell.
Joseph Richards, James Hickman,
Samuel Hodges, A. G. Adams,
n &. Cotton. l.. Whorley,
A. Nelson, J. W. Allen,
w. w. Berry J. II. Beasley,
J. L. Demoville W. r. Elliston.
w. II. Evans, u. G. Torbett
A. H. Hicks, f. Wolfe,
F. r. CheathAm, l.. L. Burke,
r. II. Gardner, 81 Burns,
J. W. Morton a. Co, Rufus Henry,
W. E. Wand. Ihos. ChadW ell,
p. W. Maxey, John L. Gleavea,
Fred II. French, George ". Smith
Vim. Strong, VIM. Stockell,
Ihos. Sloan, James Wyatt,
NJ. G. l. Claiborne. Samuel Watkins,
Edgar Jones, Jas A McAlister,
o. Ewing, Sr., T. o. Morris,
S d. Morgan, II. B. Castleman,
L. W. Morgan, and many others
The five thousand dollar bond in which
Hugh 7. McGavock, Elizabeth Plummer, J.
G. Ogden, Julius Sax and others are lie
PENDANTS was signed also by the Mayor
and City Council, and over fifty other of
our most prominent and responsible citi-
Zens
Thus by the untiring energy of the
Mayor and Council, and the response of
the citizens, our city is saved the morti-
flying humiliation Of seeing the public
property sold for debt, until all Irrigated
points are settled anduntil the treasury can
replenish its present depleted financial con-
dition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce Gen. r. F. Cheat
ham as a candidate for County Court Clerk at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce Mai. J. Richard
Mccain as q candidate for County Court Clerk, ct
the ensuing March election.
Charles II. Eastman lie a candidate for the office
of Clerk of the County Court of Davidson county,
at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce James T. Bell
a candidate for County Court Clerk 1T the ensuing
March election.
We are authorized to announce Capt. W. @. Ew1a
a candidate for the office of County Court Clerk
for Davidson county, at the ensuing March election.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
nneneh m OHFtcr-

Justice Buskette, who has been associated
with Squire Wilkinson since induction
into office, has removed to No. 10 Deade-
rick street, where he viii engage in all
kinds of legal business We hope to see
the clever 'Squires Office crowded every
dav, and that he will have more than a
basket full of business to attend to.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
HNnenIfal.

Our young friend p Il. Winkler, OF
Edgefield fame, was married on the Path
inst to Miss Carrie 4. Lassiter, OF Sumner
county, and has returned 10 the city with
his bride. We congratulate him upon this
new era in his life, and wish him all the
haDpiurSs that Heaven can hest0w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
InfOrmation WanIed.

We find the following paragraph in the
Knoxville Wig of Friday:
Information wanted of the whereabouts
Of D. T. Smith, formerly of Nashville, a
cigar-maker 10y trade. The last heard Of
him he WAS in Nashville An old mother
Impatiently awaits intelligence of his
where bouts. Address !. Joseph, Knox
villa Irnn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28

The enormous profits which are derived from its
culture are certainly calculated to make this q
staple product.
A planter in the parish of st. James, last year,
received net returns from his commission mer-
chants Of $4,000, from the yield of Ito acres Of
rice. One hundred and twelve barrels clean to the
hand is not above the average, which, at six cents
per pound, would give nearly 81 400 per year. The
labor in cultvating it is tring since it Is grown in
water, and requiring only to be sown, cut and
thrashed, the attention Of a single boy being
sufficient to guard several acres from the depreda-
ton of the rice bird
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Attcmptto Commit Murder.

IL. Scruggs was arrested yesterday on
the charge Of assault with intent to COM
init murder. lie was taken before Squire
bricn at the instance Of n man named
Willis. The case was continueduntil Mon
tiay
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
nirectnrs, NIeefinr.

a called meeting of the Directors of the
Edgehold and Kentucky Railroad company
viii be held at the general Office Of the
road, on the Public Square over Berry's
book store, tomorrow, Monday, Nov 39.
Il l o'clock. a. m.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
improvement ON Cedar Street.

The old brick house. Nos. Z. 9 and II.
Cedar street, near the Public Square, is
being remodeled with the view of convert
ing the premises into a tirst-class business
house. Verify, the spirit Of improvement
is abroad in the CITY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28

Adyices from the rice growing sections represent
the crop as all harvested. The weather has been
exceedingly favorable, and very fun yield for the
acreage has been obtained, and previous estimates
Confirmed The total crop last season was 6S,915
hoSsheads clean, that is 1S,IsS.0o0 pounds. This
year it viii be about % 0O0, 600 pounds The quality
mas greatly improved within the past two seasons,
as more pains have been taken in the selection Of
seed, and in the process of thrashing and cleaning
Our prime and choice grades will compare favor
ably with the best Carolina and in fact have sup
planted it in this market
The rapid manner in which the cultivation of
this article has increased viii be seen from the fol-
lowing table; u
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
The Wool Interest.

According TO statistics collected, the wool grown
in this country IL 1860 ssh ,343 pounds, while
in 1868 il had risen to about III 900 600 and during
the same tine the increase of domestic wooden
manufactures from sos, 600 to $175 600 900
This ratio far outstrips the ratio Of the cOnsump-
ton of this kind Of goods, aud unless the importa-
lions Of wool and woUens are greater under the
present high tariff than they were under that OF
1860 it would seem pretty clear that the low price
of wool must partly ct least be ascTbed to the fact
that wool growing is overdOne.
Another fact that may help TO account for the
slow sale Of wooden goods is, that large amounts Of
government goods are still in the market The sales
Of these goods in this city alone have amounted to
millions of dollars during the last two years, and
vast piles of them still in the hands OF retailer
here and all over the country, and more or less OF
the army blue and other styles Of army goods, are
worn everywhere. These goods represent the sur
plus thrown upon the market under the unnatural
stimulus givea to manufacturing by the war, and
not TIL this suiplns b worked of will the wool and
wooden business dssune normal and healthy con-
dftion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
HmnIinr thenl Un.

Our new police are already winning
golden opinions by their efficiency and
attention to their duties Within the past
few days they have been waking up the
thieves, and bringing them to justice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
Revenue Collector,

We are authorized to announce D. @. Clark as a
candidate for Revenue Collector Of Davidson coun-
ty, at the ensuing March election. sel9 tde'
By the solicitation Of many friends, I hereby an
nounce my name 3 candidate for Revenue Col
lector of Davidson county, at the March election,
1870 GEoaGE GREER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We IRE authorized to announce the name
of Enoch Cunningham, Esq, of Davidson
county, as candidate for the Constitu-
tional Convention, subject to the County
Convention. no25te+
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-28
CrinIinnICnuIfIIerk.

Marsh Pinkard Is a candidate for Criminal Court
Clerk at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized TO announce Charles E Dig
gnns a candidate for reelection as Clerk of the
Criminal Court Of Davidson county, at the March
election, 1870. I'd
Hugh ". Frizzell Is a candidate for Clerk of tn
Criminal Court, at the ensuing March election
ocl6 If
We are authorized to announce J. T. Higgins as
candidate for Criminal Court Clerk, at the ensu-
ing March election.
We are authorized to announce ". NJ. Stephens
as candidate for Criminal Court Clerk, at the
suing March ele4tiOu