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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
Nashville grocery Market.

SUGAR-New Orleans 15616c. Demarara l9h
@IGc; standard hards 17H(6lSc. coffee lis
IKE; do. 16s{@17c;, and c do. 16&9164c.
COFFEE-RiO, common to choice, l9S2ohe.
Laguyra 26@26[c.; Java 3S940c.
MOIASSES AND SIRUPS-Sirup 5Oc-GSli gold
en- strip 81 no New Orleans in the market.
SALT-IiverpOOl sack 81 3 seven bushel barrels
by the car load, s. co; five and half do. 81
RICE-We quote best Carolina lOc.
TEAS-Imperial 81 40C9$2; Young Hyson g .
Black S1d1 go; Gunpowder 81 65sS2
ORANGES-We quote new Louisiana at - 6
barrel
FISH-Mackerel, Nos. l, 2 and 3, per barrel, 81,
$40 and SI5; in kits, Nos. I, and 3, y p; y =
and g.
CHEEsE-we quote factory at l9c.; English
dairy zoe.
NAILS-We quote at 81 7jas5 for 1O'd., and &c.
additional for diminishing grades.
CANDLES-Star, light weight, l7c.
POWDER-Dupont s6 70; Hazards So i5i blast
| ing 81 70; fuse, per 100 feet, 7jc.
| SHOT-Patent 50 %; buck 8 80.
| IIQUORS-CO Common rectihed whisky, per gallon
| 81 2SI; Robertson County 81 1902 IS; Bourbon
| 81 2565 so; Lincoln County 81 1922 .; High
| wines 81 2OL.
BALE ROPE-Mo. lO61OKc.; Green Leaf LOG
| 1OE; Iron Ties &c.
| BAGGING-Ky. Py. 29c. J. IL fax SOC.
| MISUNDERSTANDING, g doZ., 4O(S75c. Wash
boards 81 70 z dOz. Buckets, y dOZ., 81 I59st
| Tubs a 75G$5 = nest Starch 7Kc. Candy Z2c
| for assorted per pound. Snuff 81 20 per box ioi
| CARROTS packed. Matches s. so per case Pepper
| SIC. Spice 32c. Ginger 25c. oysters 50 40 pei
| case for one pound cans; s. 40 per case for two
| pound cans. Canned peaches two pound cans
| 81 . per doz- Soda 7E@Sc.
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Not Expected 10 Live.

Mrs. Dyer, the lady who received sucl
severe treatment at the hands of her hus
band yesterday morning, the particulars o
which are given in another column, We arc
informed, is not expected to live. In add
ton to the wounds received by the instru
ment used by the perpetrator Of the deed,
we learn that she sustained serious internal
injurious from kick IL the side given al
the same time. She was, as We learn,
scarcely able to speak Yesterday afternoon.
The refusal Of Justice Cassitty to take the
bond offered, and the coumittal OF the
prisoner to jail in such aggravated circum-
stances Of the case, on preliminary trial
were certainly justified by all the facts il
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
THE MARCH ELECTION.
For Sheriff

For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce s. q. Bradley as
a candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing March cleo
ton.
We are authorized TO announce James r. Davis
as a candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing March
election.
Weare authorize to announce Elijah f. Patterson
as candidate for Sheriff Of Davidson county, at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce +. NJ WOodal as
a candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing March cleo
~ Revenue Collector.
w. are authorized to announce d. q. Clark as
candidate for Revenue Collector of Davidson cOun-
ty at the ensuing March election. sel9 tide
By the solicitation Of many friends, hereby an
nounce nv name a. a candidate for Revenue Col
lector of Davidson county, at the March election,
1870. GEORGE GREER.
FOrJaiIOr.
To tie VOters Of DdUidsOn County,
l respectfully announce myself as candidate
for Jailer at the ensuing March election. win be
Obliged for vour votes, and, if elected, will dis
charge the duties of the ONCE laihiully.
to ALT. II. DOUGLAS.
We are authorized to announce NJ. Dennison as
candidate for Jailor at the ensuing March election
We are requested to announce William II. Moore
as a candidate for Jailor OF this county, at the
March election, 1870.
We are requested to announce John 1. smith as
a candidate for County Jailor at the ensuing March
election, 1870.
Circuit Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce David G. Love as
candidate for reelection to the Office Of Circuit
Court Clerk for Davidson county, at the ensuing
March election.
We are authorized to announce Isaac Little as a
candidate for Circuit Court Clerk, at the ensuing
March election.
Criminal Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Charles +. Dig
CONS a candidate for reelection as Clerk of the
Criminal Court of Davidson county, at the March
election, 1870. I'd !
Hugh w FriZzell is a candidate for Clerk of the
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 W. NJ. stephens
as candidate for Criminal Court Clerk, at the en-
suing March election.
County Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Gen. B. 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 a candidate for County Court Clerk, at
the ensuing March election.
Charles H Eastman is candidate for the Ofi0e
of Clerk of the County Court o. Davidson county,
AZ the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce James I. Bell as
candidate for County Court Clerk, at the ensuing
March election.
We are authorized to announce Capt. W. G.. Ewln
as a candidate for the Office of County Court Clerk
for Davidson county, the ensuing March election
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
Quiet Sabbath.

The Sabbath day was very quiet one,
in striking contrast with the jam and the
crowds Of the several days previous The
day was cool and calm, though the sun
shone brightly from a cloudless sky from
morning till night. The Sabbath schools
and churches were well attended, and a
general disposition prevailed to observe it
as a day Of rest and votion, after the
excitement incident to the stirring events
Of the preceding ten DAYS
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InuisYiue Markets.
RIVER AND WEATHER.

The river at this point has risen IA inches
since our last report and was stationary
last evening with 80 inches on the shoals.
Weather clear and cold
The Ella Hughes has been telegraphed
for. and will arrive to-day.
The Burksville is running between
Evansville and Cairo in place Of the John
Lumsden.
The Ella Hughes is announced to leave
this port for Paducah and Cairo on We'd
nesday at P NJ, with Capt. Dix in COM
mand
The Tyrone is being thoroughly overhauled
fOrtbe winter season. Wood i Simpson are
now buildingfor thispopular craft a bran new
set of boilers to be made of Tennessee
iron, and Barthell q Joseph are engaged IN
painting the boat from stem to stern.
Among other improvements too, we notice
that She has received a new boiler deck.
The bully Tyrone will come in winter attire
as good as new.
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KNOXVILLE AND KENTUCKY
All AZ . \ ID.
ANNUAL ETIEG
OF
STOCK HOLDE r s.

THE KNOXVILLE PRESS AND HERALD OF
L Tuesday says:
At the meeting OF the Stockholders IN the Knox
Vile and Kentucky Railroad, held yesterday,
NIessrs VIM HeiskeIl, r, d. Wheeler, c. J. saw
yer. D. K. Young, F. J. Sanford, c. NJ. McGhee
and I. H Galloway were chosen Directors on the
part of the Stockholders.
The following preaml. and resolutions we're
adopted:
In view of the Importance OF extending the
Knoxville and Kentucky Railroad at the earliest
possible period to the Kentucky line, the Stock
holders in said road, IN their annual meeting as
sembled declare their desire and intention TO use
all honorable efforts 10 sufficient aid TO IL
sure the completion Of the work, and it is by them
Resolved That the President Of the company
be- and he is hereby authorized and empowered to
negotiate loan, If practicable, by leasing the road
or pledging its earnings for term OF years.
Resolved That any action which the Legislature
may take Tor the accomplishment Of the object
herein indicated is, on the part Of the Stockholders
fully ratified and confirmed
The meeting directed that the name Of the new
station be changed from "Careyyille- to 'Wheolers
station
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to have
five hundred copies Of the reports Of the President
and Secretary and Treasurer printed for distrl-
button among the Stockholders.
We understand that, in pursuance Of the resOlu-
lions of the Stockholders President MabTy will leave
the city TODAY or tomorrow with view Of negOta
ting. if possible, a sufficient loan to enable the
company TO prosecute the work on the road to COM
pletiOn. Oc2b
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Grand Lodge L. o. o. f.

The Grand Lodge L o. o. F. was Sat
urday engaged mainly in receiving and dis,
posing Of the reports Of committees, AMI
official statements in regard to the condi-
ton of the order in the State These latter
indicate the gratifying fact that the frater-
nifty is rapidly increasing in numbers, and
steadily growing in its capacity for useful
ness. Having accepted the invitation OF
the Directors of the Agricultural and Me
chanical Association, the Grand Lodge
visited the Fair at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and were quite pleasantly enter
tanned. The installation of officers of the
Grand Lodge for the ensuing term takes
place to-day.
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Committed 90 yaiI.

Samuel Young was committed to Jail
yesterday ON a charge Of larceny. lie was
convicted of stealing $3.50 from Messrs.
Pulliam & McCullock, an account Of which
We published last week Sill Of the money
was found in the culprit's possession,
identified and recovered, hence the trial
and commitment The prisoner will await
his trial till the action Of the Criminal
Court in the premises.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

A party Of gentlemen was side by side
down Cherry street yesterday, taking
up the entire sidewalk. One Of them re
marked that they ought not to so four
abreast TO the annoyance Of those coming
the other way. The suggestion was a good
one, and a little regard paid to it would be
Of much advantage when our sidewalks are
throngcd with pedestrians
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The AAionrned Races.

Il viii be remembered that on account Of
the extreme inclemency of the weather,
and muddy state Of the track, the last day 5
racing Of the Nashville Blood Horse Asso-
citation was postponed from Saturday last
to Wednesday next The race will be the
most interesting of the meeting of 1869
The first race viii be for an Association
purse of $500, three mile heats, in which
some of the best racers in the country Will
he entered. the number and names of which
will be announced tomorrow. The second
race will he a Consolidation purse OF
$3.50 for beaten horses during the week, the
second horse to get 800, the third $50
The weather promises to be fine, and We
have no doubt there viii be by all odds the
LARGEST attendance Of the season.
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,rhc Susrcnsion nrthr..

The Suspension Bridge spanning the
Cumberland like some tasteful air structure.
formed the ayanue of caravans OF person.
and vehicles passing to and from our city
during the last week. We understand that
more persons crossed it than ever before
during the same length Of time since it.
second construction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

We are informed that the water viii be
turned off by the collector from the prem
ises Of all those who shall have been in ar.
rears for water tax on the first of the en-.
suing November
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I.ihcrnI contribution.

The sum Of 81. GOO was contributed at
collection taken for missionary purposes,
at the Nckeudrec church on Sunday This
speaks well for the Christian energy Of our
church members, whose hberality on all
occasions requiring its exhibition has never
been surpassed by church denominations
anywhere
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have advanced &c; low middlings 265zc; uplands
26Ac; good middings 267sc; Mobile 1850; Orleans
26@sc.
LIVERPOOL, 11:15-Cotton steady. Sales 10000
bales at 129l2zd.
NEW YORK, 2:O5.-Narket quiet but Arm; sales
2100 bales at 26Ac sales 1000 bales for future de-
livery, October, 253{@26c; November, 25c; De-
eember, 2jAc; January, 25Hc; February and
March, 2Gc.
New YORK, S-Market quiet, but prices steady
sales 800 bales for export; $40 for shipping; 24I
for speculation; low middling 26c; upland 26ac
good middhng $3.50; Mobile 2655c; Orleans 261{e-
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Correction.

In our report of the premiums awarded
on the Dist at our late fair, the premium
for embroidered chair cover, it should have
been stated was given to Miss Fannie Y.
Allen, of Smith county, instead of Miss
Fannie G.. Allen, ofDavitlson. Regrethng
the error, we take pleasure in making the
correction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
Cnndition OF ste,ynrt.

Charles Stewart is still confined in the
city Jail He has considerably Gained
down from the turbulence Of feeling exhib-
ted on his first incarceration. Having
waved preliminary examination III the lower
courts places his case directly before the
grand jury of the Criminal Court. Whether
his trial viii be had the present or the en-
suing term we are not advised
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
IhcEdrrcnrcdIEnc..

The wonderful educated hog Zouave IS
under canvass at the corner of Broad and
Front streets This hog viii add, multi
ply, subtract or divide with figures, look at
the face OF "a watch and tell you the exact
time, do tricks with cards, etc. etc lie Is
"a knowing hog, and no mistake.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
SInIe TREASURED.

We are authorized to announce John
Herriford Of Davidson county, as can
date for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
WE are authorized to announce Il. S.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
Tor State Treasurer. sep tide.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

We notice that many of our business
houses and private residences are being
decorated with new coats of paint, which
impart to them a very cheerful appearance
This is particularly noticeable in the Vi
cinity of the Nashville and Decatur depot,
and on South Market, College, Cherry and
simmer streets
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uoigIerouS Conduct.

S. c. White mot the Constable) was
arrested by the police yesterday morning
charged with being intoxicated and crea-
ting disturbance at Mrs Byrd's boarding
house. He was sent to the station-house
and viii have hearing in the Recorders
Court this morDinu
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The Races.

The Saturdays races which were post
poned until Wednesday, bid fair to afford
fine sport. There will be two races: one.
three mile heats, with four good entries !;
the other, mile heats for beaten horses,
with six or eight entries.
Pools will be sold by r. H. Langforj. at
the Maxwell House tonight
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Unsafe Wall.

The front walls of the burnt building, on
the northeast corner of the public square
yet remain standing in a very rickety and
and totterng condition. Unless they be
removed, the probabilities are that they
viii tumble into the streets with crash
when life and limb may be endangered
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snmIh Irnn1 NtrccI.

This street is in an intolerable condition.
Unless some Improvement be made before
the winter SHOWS and rains set in, it viii be
in some places almost impossible either for
vemchels or pedestrians to pass. We com
mend it to the attention Of the Street Com
missioner
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cnrrnnic Rnffcrr-

Qmto a crowd of urchins, and men Of a
larger growth" were gathered around an
itinerant exhibitor of a galvanic battery
Several Of the crowd tested their nervous
tension by grasping the handle of the ma
chine, which was quickly dropped, each
one being satisfied with one trial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
For COMPTROLLER.

We are authorized to announce W. z.
Morris of Camden, a 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, 1869-10-26
InnLinr NJ RnlIoons.

The people ON Cherry street were quite
interested yesterday afternoon in watching
the ascent of numerous little red balloons
that were being sent up from near Union
street. They would ascend far above the
doome of the Capitol and then gracefully
float off westward till lost in the distance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

An unusual large number of mules were
passing through the city yesterday. We
saw one drove Of very superior stock being
driven along Cherry street to the Chatta-
uooga depot. They were designed, as We
learned. for the Southern market
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PnIicc sale

4 variety Of unclaimed articles, such as
knives, pistols and watches, remaining in
the hands Of the police and unclaimed will
be sold tomorrow at No. i, Cedar street.
They have been left by parties arrested
from time to time, and Will be sold under
provisions Of the law created for that pur-
nose
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
weakly County Fair.

The exhibition of stock took up nearly
all the fourth and last day of this fair, CIV
ing a small portion Of time to the trial OF
equestrians. The attendance was large
notwithstanding the cloudy, damp weather,
and among those present we noticed full
portion of fair ladies who had brooked every
obstacle to be present in all their beauty
and attractiveness, rendering the occasion
one of peculiar interest. The fair wound
up in the sunshine, and all went home
merry as a wedding party.
In the ladies equestrian ring Miss n.
Cansil took the premium, while John Casey
and J. Gibbs each took premium in the
ring for gentlemen.
On behalf of the representative of tho
UNION AND AMERICAN, We return our sin
cere Acknowledgements for courtesies ex
tended by the officers of the fair, to numer
Gus gentlemen and lady friends, and espe,
cially to our excellent host ID. L. Shaver
of the popular Dresden hotel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26
SteaIing Groceries.

Andrew Walker walked off on Saturday
with groceries from an up town store that
did not belong to him. For this free hand
ling of other peoples goods Walker was
walked to the station-house, and was yerter-
day morning sent from the Recorders
Court to the workhouse, for 60 days.
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A.snnIt and Battery.

John Gray assaulted and pretty badly
bunged up another party, whose name we
did not learn on Sunday evening Twenty
five dollars towards replenishing the city
Golfers expiated Johns offense in the Re
cor,ler's Court Yesterday morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

The Circuit Chancery and Criminal
Courts were in session yesterday, but the
cases adjudicated We're not of a character
to which any considerable degree of in
+araSt attaches
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I'm Stain ono.

The Edgefeld and Kentucky Railroad diff
Guilty still remains unsettled. The COM
pany is receiving at present no freights for
shipment beyond Fort Station; though IN
two or three days, arrangements will have
been perfected with the Memphis and
GAINESVILLE road for the transmission OF
freight
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A smash Up.

The wheels of a large wagon, heavily
loaded with lumber, smashed in from
hub to tire yesterday on Cherry and Union
streets. The wagon and the plank dropped
into the street, and the driver unhitched
and took immediate steps toward recon
c+r,1ctiOy -
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ReassemibIed.

Both Houses of the Legislature reassem-
BILE yesterday after an adjournment since
Friday last The election of Senator being
disposed of and the members rejuvinated
by their relaxation, they will, we presume,
steadily push forward the important legis-
lation before ii for action.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

The streets of our city at the crossings
need numbering badly. There are few
streets in the city that are indicated and
known by the appropriate names, which
is an inconyenieut state Of case apparent
10 the most casual observer. The neces-
sity Of having them properly numbered
was clearly manifest during the large influx
of strangers in our midst last week Be
ING directed to a specific locality on GER
tain street persons would have to inquire
for the street and then inquire whether it
was the right one when reached
Persons at the hotels having acquaintan-
ceS whom they desired to see afterreferring
to the directory, and ascertaining the num-
Der and street. would next have to ascer-
tain by inquiry where the street was. The
proper numbering Of the street would be a
great convenience and would involve com
Darativelv trifiin0 cost.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

The ground was somewhat incrusJed with
ice in the damp places yesterday morning.
The air was very sharp The leaves aud
heritage, except the more hardy species,
were killed. and fell trembliuglv To the
round throughout the day
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-26

Z. &. j. NoRTHMAN,
No. 20 Public Square
Arabs! Arabs! Arabs!!
An elegant line of Arabs just received
by E. 4 J. NoRTHMAN.


Maxwell House Gents Furnishing
store.
GRAY It NOBLE have added another
feature to the Maxwell House by fitting up
No. IA, under the building, as a first class
Hat and Gents Furnishing Store in the
very best style. Their stock is all entirely
new, and will be sold at as low prices as
can be bought anywhere in the city.
Everybody go and see the new store.
Octl4 IF
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PhysioIogicaI 7Ions,roeity

The committee al the Fair last week. af
ter examining the tape worms. exhibited bv
DIR. W. NJ. WilcoXof New Albany. Ind. spoke
of the contribution as very fine. and re
commended the same as worthy Of a pre-
ILIIlTl-
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BRrAnnnl.

Ex-Gov W. L. Sharkey, of Mississippi,
is among the distinguished visitors to the
city He has rooms at the Maxwell House.
J. NJ. Heating, Esq, of the Memphis
Appeal is a visitor to the city, and is a
guest at the Stacy House.
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Federal Court.

United States rs Bud Carter, Rol,e pros.
United States rs 50 barrels hi ghwines,
motion made to dismiss the case.
United States rs James Darts. ilEcet dis
tilling, not guilty.
United States Cs Jno. Mills, con tinued
and security given