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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
In the Political Interests of
the People

THE UNION AND AMERICAN viii take the Con-
stitution and laws for its guide. adhering to the
teachings of the founders of our government. It
will guard with vigilance and hrmness the
rights Of all the people, urging upon all. modera-
ton. forbearance and steady adherence to
and order. thereby enabling the people to
develop the resources and advance all the mate
nal and other interests Of our State and com
mon country. Feeling that these are endan-
gered by the revolutionary schemes Of the Rsdi-
cal politicians. who now hold the legislative
power of the government, we shall abats moth
ing Of our past.opposition to theirmeasures
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

In answer to inquiry from Cincinnati
the City Engineer Of st. Louis has been
collating the statistics connected with
the public parks of the Mound City. His
condensed statement shows that st. Loais
has fifteen parks, with an aggregate area
of 1896 acres. The largest is Tower
Grove Park, containing 276 acres. Their
average distance from the center of the
city is less than two miles. The amount
expended on them so far is Sl2l ,497.
Appropriation unexpended S454, 145.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

A little girl laid her doll to sleep;
covered her open eyes from sight;
MY dear dolly must very quiet sleep.
she SAID m playing that it's n-Sht-
Then close to her rnsthc SIDE she eame,
Saving, with plead lg voice and ioos'
Tell me story, Won tyou., p.easea
A stsry that isn't nP1y BOOB
The mother smiIel, and ler nee &c drew
Slower a moment: Let me soei- -r.
Then, backward and forwf d, through an
The needle Glanced; What shall it be?"
''Ob. LET il be anything. mother dear
Something very pretty and nice;
Something j never have heard before;
Sometime short: you can tell it twice."
The mother shook her head, and the smile
Broke in merry laugh, You ask
For anything, yet il seems" she said,
'you really set me quite a task
Gid you ever hear Of the char med lake?
The frozen duck, and the frozen drake?
The frozen trees that grew by its side?
The frozen king and the waiting bride?
The little boy who was living alone
In little hut of dull gray stone,
Strolled into the woods one summer day,
And met with a merry woodland fay,
Who all in laughing whisper. spake
The hidden charm of the frozen lake?
How the little boy. with courage true,
Did whatsoever there WIS to do:
Killed great giant, ION slew;
Twice seventeen riddles guess or knew:
Long sought fountain tlat rippled far;
Stole stray beem from fall n star.
Mounted q ladder that reach the sky;
Seized an eagle, that. huri ying by
Carried him close to the burning sun, l.
Where finding, at last, his lRbors dene,
He dropped at once with the burning key
Before the king on his Bonded knee?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

To such Of our patrons and friends as
need job-work in any department of print
ing, we would stale that we are thoroughly
prepared to execute all orders at the short
est notice, in the best style of the art, and
that too on the most reasonable terms. We
have three splendid job Offices consolidated
in one, and we allow no other Office to sur
pass ours in the style or cheapness of job
printing. Send in your orders and we
guarantee entire satisfaction. 1t is our
higheet ambition to please our patrons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

Messrs. Cambreling & Pyno, on Wall
street, had $4,000 in bonds and cur
rency stolen from them during the inter-
val between New Years eve and Satur-
day night. They were taken in two tin
boxes from safe, and as no injury to the
safe is noticeable, suspicion falls upon
young clerk of hitherto unblemished
character, who hiss been absent since
New Years, and whose whereabouts at
present is unknown to the detectives.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
LARGE and Valuable Property
FOR SALEi
0NE-HALF THE PROPERTY
OF TEE
TENN NE ~ - IL
Coal and Railroad Comply
FOR SALEi
FOR SALEi


TNHIS PROPERTY CONSISTS OF A COAL
Il Mine, which, as now developed, has no
equal in the Southern States. 1t has been PEN
etrated until there is AZ miles of track mostly
laid with ironl under the ground. The coal il,
crate coal; and for making iron. burning In
shops, making steam, and especially in its free
dom from impurities, as shown in the preserva-
ton of engines using it, it has no equal in the
Southern States. and no superior anywhere. In
addition to the mine, the company owns, lying
around the mines, about 1S.O00 acres of land
from 800 acres to 5000 Of which is coal land !;
q miles Ofrailroad. now in good order, with two
fIst-rate engines. and about 100 cars also, a
iIst-rat saw and grist mill, several good dwell
ing houses and about 80 miners houses, lbs
miners cars and miners tools.
The permanent additions and improvements
made to this property, in the purchase of addi-
tiOnal coal lands. building cars, miners houses,
mills, rebuilding the railroad, etc, amounts
since the war TO about $l5o,0OO.
6,00O bushels of coal per day. with permanent
contract for freight for ten years. and with con-
tracts for the sale of coal at Nashville, Atlanta
and Huntsville for five years.
To good business man. or TO number of gem
temen who wish TO make 40 investment, and
who will put forward good business man. a
bargain sill be given in the sale of one half this
property, which as a certainty in the speedy
return of profits. and in the daily increasing
value of the property cannot be elsewhere found
in Tennessee.
The undersigned is fully authorized to con-
summate this trado, and communications adj
dressed to him at Nashville. will be answered
and all the information given which may be
desired.
The mercantile business Connected with this
enterprise amounts to more than 100000 per
annum. and the real estate belonging to the
company is rapidly growing in value. The prop
erty is free from litigation and the titles clear.
This is not an investment upon future pros
poets and contingencies, but any one wishing to
make the purchase can go to the mines. see all
the property, examine the charter. which is a
liberal one, see exactly what the daily business
is, and determine upon facts, and not specula-
ton. what will be the character of the invest
ment.
The undersigned feels assured this investment
ought to be made by men in Tennessee. as there
is capital and enterprise here as well as else
where. | H
Believing that no such offer has been made
for an investment in Tennessee property since
the war. the undersigned asks that men of en-
terprise at once confer with him as to further
particulars, price. etc.
A. S. C0LYAR, President
ianl I'm Tennessee Coal and Railroad Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

EVERY Mormon (or Saint in Salt
Lake City who keeps store is required,
by order of Brigham Young, to have a
sign which other MormOns may recog-
nize. This sign is an arch over an ''allo
seeing" eye, with the words Holiness to
the Lord" All Mormons are command
ed to trade at such stores only, but many
of them prefer to save money by trading
with outsiders. These stores are known
among the irreverent Gentiles as bulls,
,hcD, -
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Bulls Worm DESTROYER.
TO MY UNITED STATES AND WORD
WIDE READERS.

have received many testimonials from pro-
fesslonal and medical men, as my almanacs
and various publications have shown all OF
which are genuine. The following letter
nom highly edneated and popular physician
IN Georgia, Is certainly one of the most sensi-
bic communications have ever received Dr.,
Clement known exactly what he speaks OF and
MS testimony deserves 70 be written in words
on gold. Hear what the Doctor says OF Bulls
WORN DESTROYER:
VALLASov, WALKRR COUNTY. GAL
June %, 1896
DR. JOHN BULL-DcAr Sir. 1 have recentl,
given your "WO DESTROYER several triaiS
and find it wonderfully efacaeiOus. 1t has nCi
failed In single instance to have the wished
for effect / am doing q pretty large eOun
try practice, and have daily use for some ar
ticle OF the kind l am free 10 confess thatI
know OF no remedy recommended by the
ablest authors that is so certain and speedy
Ii its effects, On the contrary they are I'M
certain in the extreme. My object In writing
you Is to md out upon what terms can get
the medicine directly from you, II can get
u upon easy terms, shall use 3 great deal OF
it. i am aware that tie 6sS OF sueh articles
Is contrary to the teachings and practice OF
2 great majority o. the REGULAR line OF
M. DIS, butt see no Just eanse or good sense
In dlscarging remedy which we know TO be
efficient, simply because we may be Ignorant
of denomination. For my part. shall make
IL IBletO use all and any means to alleviate
suAe n humanity which / may be able u
eommand-not hesitating because some one
more ingenious than self may have learn
ed its effects first, anu secured the sole right
to secure that knowledge. However, am by
no means an advocate or supporter OF the
thousands worthless nostrums that nOodthe
country, that purpOrt to cure ali manner Oi
disease TO which human flesh is hsir Please
reply soon, and inform me OF your best terms
am, sir, most respectfully,
JULIUS p. p CLEMENT. NJ y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

The burning of the forests in Eastern
Oregon, this season, caused the death of
many thousand sheep. Hundreds of
them in passing over the charred dis
triets had their feet so burned the
drivers were obliged to shoot them. The
bears and wolves feasted on mutton.
Deer and elk collected along the noun.
tain streams in surprising numbers, and
were at the mercy of panthers, wolves
and hunters. The rains have now ex-
tinguished the fire
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

Two prize fighters recently fought six
teen rounds in saloon at Bryan, Ne
braska. Music preceded and followed
the fight, at the close of which there was
a dance. The ladies of the corps de bal
let attached to the saloon occupied seats
on the music stand during the fight and
enioVed the entertainment exceedingly.
Civilization advances
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

TIE aggregate loss by fire in the Uni
ted States during the year 1868, in all
cases where the damage was 500, 900 and
upward, was $34, 757, 600, which is less
Than that of any year since 1865. The
total loss by fire in this country during
the last thirteen years is placed at $685.
6O5 600
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly her
people to be 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 will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversih-
cation of Southern industries and the develop
ment of Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
Bulls Sarsparilla
A GOOD REASON FOR THE Cal
TAIN'S FAITH.
READ THE CAPTAINS LETTER AND
THE LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER
Benton Barracks, Mo-. April .

Benton Barracks, Mo-. April 30, rs.
Dr. JOHN BULL Dear Sir: knowing IN
eAcienev of your Sarsaparilla, and the heal
ing and beneficial qualities il possesses, 1 send
you the following statement % my case:
was wounded about two wears agO-was
taken prisoner and eonHned for sixteen
months Being moved SO often, my wounds
have not healed yet. have not sat up mo-
ment since was wounded. i am shot through
the hips. My general health is impaired, and
need something 10 assist nature 1 have
more faith in your Sarsaparilla than anything
else lWish that that was genuine. Please
express me bali q dozen bottles. and oblige
CAPT. T.. P. JOHNSON,
Louis No,
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Subscription Price Reduced Still
Lower.
TERMS CASH I'M ADVANCE

THE IsaVILLE USIOS AND DISPATCH and the
NASHVILLE GAZETTE by consolidating the two
papers, propose to make the UNION AND AMERI-
ASthe best and cheapest Journal ever published
in Tennessee. and we ask the united support and
favor of the patrons Of both the former papers.
lie 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
.udging in such matters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

THE Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of St Paups Methodist Episcopal
Church, Wilmington, Delaware, have
been debating the question, Should the
whipping-post be abolished2' ard have
decided it should not.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13

The news from st. Domingo is unla~
vorable to the government party. Gen.
Adon had crossed the frontier from Hayti,
and joined the rebel General Ogando's
forces, and the position Of President Baez
was becoming critical.
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EASILY DONEi

If every one who now receivesit will
send us one more name, the list
will be doubled at once
Can'no You. friend, send us one more
name? Speak to that neighbor who don't
take it. and to that young man who
greatly needs something Democratic TO
read. just try if you fail, try again {!
We feel confident that nearly every one of
our present subscribers could send Us one
more name, il he would only try. 1t
would be a small item to each one, but the
aggregate would be of great importance 10
us. One more will you try3
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10 orr Friends and Patrons.


To OEr Friends and Patrons.
The generous interest of our friends in
extending the circulation of the UNION
AED AMERICAN is such as to call for the
warmest possible expression of ourlthanks.
We feel that the best return we can make
is to pledge increased exertions to mske the
paper worthy, not only of the patronage Of
present list, but of place in every
counting-rOom, professional Office and fire.
side in the State. This, we are striving 10
do. The more readers we have the better
paper we can make and the more good We
can accomplish. We want TO double the
circulation of the UNION AND AMERICAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
Our Financial and CONNER
cial Column.

Every department Of business has an imme-
date interest in the markets Of the country. and
in its financial fluctuations and condition. The
man who 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. ia
exposed to constant loss. and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and enterprising
neighbors. In order to make our paper valuable
as we'll a. interesting. we shall make this a
SPECIAL FEATURE. Our Daily Market Reports,
domestic and foreign. by telegraph. and our
City Reports. gotten up at heavy expense. shall
challenge the Communication Of our best bust
ness men; while our current Financial Reports
from all the leading money centers of the coun-
try shall be fuller than have ever been pub
lished By any other journal in Tennessee.
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BESTFAMILYPAPF in TENNESSEE
DAILY. sEMI-wEEKY AND WEEKLY

Tri-Weekly and other subscribers. having
prepaid for the UNION AND DIsTArcH will be
supplied with either of the other editions Of the
UNION AND AMERICAN at the reduced rates. If
hey will notify US Of their choice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
Schools and Education,

E We will take especial pains to ascertain the
true situation Of all our school and educa-
tiOnal interests. so as to keep our readers fully
posted in regs.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, 1869-01-13
HAINES BROTHERS
PIANO FORTES.
Full Iron Frame with
OVersfruIlg Bass.
Warehouse No. a. Fourteenth street,
NEW YORK.

HAVE BEEN PRONOUNCED BY THR
IL profession to be among the best instru-
ments made. First class premiums taken
wherever exhibited. Being one of the largest
manufactures in America. (having made and
sold y72 Pianos in 1861 we are enabled to sell
at prices which defy competition. Send for
circulars and price lists.
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nENTAT.

mr. DIXON HAS RETURNED TO THE
IL city, and is prepared to wait upon all wish
ing his services. at prices to suit the times. All
Dental operations warranted.
Office No. %. Cherry street. next to Maxwell
House. nov l-2m
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DIR. BULL-Dear Sir: My husband, Dr. e. s.
johnson, was skillfnl surgeon and physician
in Central New York, where he died, leaving
the above G. p. johnson 10 my care. At thir-
teen years Of age he had chronic diarrnea
and scrOfula, for which gave him your 3arsa-
rarslia- IT CURED HIN. j have for ten years
recommended 10 to many inlNew York, Ohio
and Iowa, for scrofula, fever Sores and gen.
eral debility. Perfect success has attended
IL. The cures effected In some cases Of scrO-
fula and fever sores were almost miraculous,
am very anxious for my son TO again have
recourse to your SarsapartllB- He is fearful
of getting q spurious article, hence his WV
ting to you for it. His wounds were terrible
but Believe he will recover.
Respectfully,
JENNIE JOHNSON.
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To the Friends Of the Old Union and
American, and others,

We ask the friends5oi the Old UNION AND
AMERICAN. and all supporters Of Constitutional
liberty without regard to past party affiliations,
to aid us in extending our circulation and BUSH
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Also. on hand Fongeras Compound Iodinised
Cod Liver Oil, best imported French Brandy
for medicinal purposes, Eau de ColOgnes of su-
periOr quality. r-...
Most particular attention paid TO tho Pre-
scription Department. under the direction of
Mr.. J. b. BURCHARTZ, an experienced APOth-
ecary and Chemist, graduated In Prussia.
noV28 3m III. w. HASL0CK.
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MEDICAL
DR.. JOHN BULLS
G re a t r Q m e die S.
Bulls CGdrrl BittGrS
AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT.
Ark Kansas Heard From
TESTIMONY OF MEDICAL MEN.

stoneT Point. White Co.. Ark, May 3, So
DE. JoHN BUILD ar Sir: Last February
was in Louisville purchasing drugs. aud
got some Of your Sarsapariila and Cedrun
Bitters.
My son-tn-law, who was with me in the
store, had been down with the rheumatism
Tor so. ne time, commenced on the bitters. and
soon e und his general health improved
Dr. Glst, who has Been in bad health. tried
them, end he also improved
Dr. z Onee, who has been in bad health Tor
several years-sT0AACH and LIVER edecto,l-
ne imp oyed very much by theuse of your Bit
tiers. II deed the CedrOn Bitters has given
you gret popularity in this settlement /
think y, u could sell great quantity Of your
medicinl this fall-eSpecially of your Ue-
dron Bit ers and Ss[saParilla. Ship me via
Memphis care Of Rickest 3 Heely,
Respectfully,
WIZ c. B. WALKER.
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REEVES BR0SIA
n HATR

n e e y = , "A Iu d n " Ola
r O R TIL e HAIR
IMPROVED!
II il an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
1t causes tho Hair to Curl beautifully.
1t keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
1t invigorates the Roots of tho Hair.
1t forces the Hair and Beard to grow luzuriantly.
1t Immediately stops Hair Falling Out.
Itkoeps the Hair from Changing Color from Age.
1t restores Grey Hair to its Original Color.
1t brings out Hair on heads that have been
for years.
It is composed entirely Of simple and purely
+ vegetable substances.
1t has received over six thousand voluntary
Testimonials fits excellence. many Of which
are from physicians in high standing.
II is sold In halfpound bottles (the name blowl
in the glass; by Druggists and Dealers in Fancy
Ge>5s everywhere. at One Dollar per Bottle;
sale by Demas Barnes & Co.. r. C. Wells
i Co.. SchleGeIin 4 Co.. New York.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The UNION AND AMERICAN as an advertising
medium shall not be surpassed By any paper in
the State. In enterprise and energy it shall be
second to none.
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from now till January, 1870, for TWO
DOLLARS, in clubs of five subscribers or
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-13
SMITHS Tonic syrup
FOR THE CURE OF
AGUE AND FEVER,
Oh
CHILLs AND FEVER,

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine
Justly claims for II q superiority over an rem
sdies ever offered to the public for the safe.
certain. speedy and permanent care of Ague
and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether of
short or long standing. He refers TO the entise
Western and Southwestern country to bear him
testimony to the truth Of the assertion, that in
no case whatever will il fail to cure, if the di-
rections are strictly followed and carried out
In great many cases a single dose has been
sufficient for cure. and whole families have
been cured BY a single bottle, with perfect
restoration Of general health. 1t is, however,
prudent, and in every case more certain TO cure
RI ais use Is continued in smaller doses for
week or two after the disease has been checked
more especially IN difficult and long standing
cases. Usually this medicine viii not require
any aid to keep the bowels in good order (;
should the patient. however. require 3 eathar
tic medicine, after having taken three or four
doses Of the Tonic. single dose Of Bulls Vege-
table Family Pills will be sufficient. q
DIR. JOHN BULLS Principal UmGe: Z
Nc. 20 FIfth, Crsss Stress.
Louisvills. Ky.
All the above remedies for sale By
Berry, DemoVilIe & Co.,
iAnIy Nashville. Tenn.
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In Every Thing.

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rieulture and miscellaneous topics. together with
political matters. shall be the special object of
attention in the columns of the UNION AND
ANGLICAN. so as to make it ahead Of all other
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DR.. JOHN BULL,

Manufacturer and vsuder of the ceiobrat'