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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
AVisit TO GAINESVILLE.

On recent visit to Clarksvllle, our sister
city-and a city it is in the intelligence
and enterprise Of its iphabitants-we were
impressed with the progress it has made
since the close of the war, and the spirit of
activity which il exhibits. Situated in
one Of the most fertile and salnbrious re-
gions Of this State, its position on the Cum
berIand river at point to which il is nav
gable nearly all the year, has always com.
manded for il fine trade. In one Of the
staple products-tobacco-it has been
for years, one of the best markets in the
West, receiving and shipping, as it does,
the crop of large portion of Tennessee
and Southern Kentucky. The railroad
connection with this city, via the Edgefeld
aud Kentucky road, and the crossing OF
she Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville
road, has afforded it an impetus which just
ly'entitles ii to rank as city, destined TO
attain larger size and importance Ii has
a wharf unsurpassed on the river and
number of commodions warehouses. Its
railroad depots are large and well located.
Its streets are being improved, and quite
a number of new buildings are in course
Of leTeclion. OF these we observed parti-
cularly the new Baptist Church edi6ce
opposite the Female Seminary-a struc-
lure that would ornament any city. In
deed, the churches Of Clarksville gener-
ally are superior 10 those seen in other
places of its size and do that community
great credit. "
The GAINESVILLE Female Seminary under
the Presidency of Prof J. B. West is one Of
the first institutions of the kind in the
whole country, and receives a large and
increasing patronage. 1t has fine corps
Of accomplished teachers, and the repuia-
lion of President West is known over the
entire Southwest. 1850
We were pleased to mole the refitting
the Southern Hotel, under the proprietor
ship Of Jno. O'Brien. Ii is one Of the best
in every requisite we have ever visited,
and in the thoroughness Of its appoint
ments, surpasses many establishments in
cities Of larger pretensions.
In this notice of the thriving town OF
O4rksville, we would not do justice with
out calling attention to our friends, Turn
ley & Woodbridge, tobacco factors. They
haye an extensive ware-room for the recep-
tion of tabacco, with an auction-room for
public saIes, and private ssles-room in
another quarter of the town, and are trans-
acting large business. They are men OF
fine capacity in their business, and deserve
the success they have attained,
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severe storm at murfreesboro

The Murfreesboro Monitor gives the
particulars of severe storm at that place
on Thursday evening last, as follows
The courthouse was struck by the tor
nado on its northwest corner, tearing off
the tin roofing and cornice as though
they had been SO much chat, and sending
huge masses of them across the Public
Square. The grocery store fJrmeFly oc.
cupied by Mr.. n. C. Collier, which had
been partially destroyed by the late fire,
was blown down. A new frame house on
Main street, belonging to Mr.. Albert
Tompkins, and. which was rapidly APP
preaching completion, was blown to
pieces and ia now total wreck.
Besides the above, trees were blown
down in various parts of the city, signs
and window blinds torn of, glass knocked
out, and other damage done which il ia
now out of our power to refer to in detail.
In Elliott Town, situated in the south
east portion of the corporate limits, two
negro cabins were blown to the ground.
We have not heard of any loss Of life. 81.
The corner of Messrs. Leiper & Meni-
fees business house, near the Chattanooga
Railroad Depot, was struck violently by
the storm and damaged considerably.
We fear the damage in the couairy must
have been considerable, but we are without
any particulars at this writing. b.
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miscellaneous.

CoTToN YARNs.-We quote at Is, Is,
20, and 22c for 700. 600, 500 and 400. =. 81. /,
sEEDs.-We quote timothy at 81; blue
grass (cleaned) So; herds grass ST. or.
chard grass 81; Hungarian 50 ), Millet
81 German Millet s.; Missouri Millet 50.
H1DEs-Dry flint (country) 2O@22c;
dry salt lS@2Oc; green salt lie; green
hides 1Oc. .s'-fsleE = til,'-1sli. "H e.
lkoN.-Tennessee, common bar, 74e per
sib; Kentucky, do, 4ic per ID; Tennessee
band, SC; Kentucky do, &C. -su 2 e.
: SoAP.-CommOn bar, 5t91Oc per ID;
per fancy box $2@4 so.
5 LAND PLAsTERs--We quote at SOS per
ton in bags e'Y4i+t5 ..frG % 4ltirFf
RAGS Have a dseling tendency. We
quote at 4Ic. go --- ''~-i ~ --
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

Ii is thought that the Suspension Bridge
was somewhat more shaky than usual
yesterday morning. Ii is known fact
that iron rods, standing perPendicularly
for a long time, undergo a molecular
change, which results IN the erystaliza-
ton Of the metal from q ibrous condition,
upon which the strength mainly depends.
Some timely inspection occasionally may
prevent an accident-PresS and Times.
From the reading of the above, it would
be rather hard to tell which had the shakes
the worst--that editor or the bridge.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

Our sble State Geoloeist, DIR. James NJ.
Stafford, of Lebanon, has lately given to
the public the result of his long, laborious
and splendid researches IN the geology Of
Tennessee. The volume numbers $50
pages, and, for accuracy, deep and thorough
research, and invaluable information, it
stands among the first Of works of its kind,
and places its author in the front rank Of the
scientific men Of the nation. For ST. wears
DIR. Stafford was Geologist Of tie Stale, bu.
the labors embodied ia the work attended,
al intervals, over period of twenty years,
and involved not less than ten thousand
miles of travel. So that, by FAR the greater
portion of it may be considered as a mag
niicent and graiuilous contribution 10 the
Geology OF Tennessee. II is not simply
the student of geology who will be bene-
tited or interested BY this work There is
fine, large geological map Of the State
in the volume, which, also, is an agricul.
tnral one, In so far as the boundaries and
areas of the several classes of soils are
concerned. "Any one" says the author
desiring information az sowhere are lime
| stone soils, and stone and shale soils, car
| generally find il by studying this map ant
| the text which goes with H." The design
| and execution Of the work is eomprehen
sive. II lakes 10 the natural divisions o
the State, its geological structure ana
formations, its minerals and rocks 0
special Use, and ils soils and agriculture
features. There is a good index to tn
volume, without which no work of scien
ti6c or general character for reference o
study ia worlh-we had almost said-th
purchase money. Now that the State gov
eminent, home and foreign capitalists, AM
immigration societies, are all being arouse'
to the fact of the great material wealth Q
Tennessee, we may look for much aid t
its speedy and proper development from
this book. We commend its study to th
immigrant and capitalist. Among the in
teresting features of the work, is a fine en-
craving Of the beautiful falls Of Fall creek
near SmithviIle EftlsE ga
| DR.. Stafford, by this work, has reared
great monument to science and to his owl
name. Cumberland University may b
| proud to have such man for its Professo
| of Natural Science. q
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New Advertisements.

Harnessmakers will find good I" sit I"
at fair wages by reading advertisement of
Wanted" and calling as therein directed.
Any one having lost a small amount OF
"greenbacks" can find it by reading the
UNION AND AMERICAN to-day.
ID. B. Hicks notifies the city that he
sells ice cheaper than anybody else. See
his city notice.
In calling attention to the advertisement
of the Southern Hotel at GAINESVILLE we
take pleasure in stating to the public that
it has been thoroughly reftted, and now
stands in comparison with the frst-class
hotels Of our cities, and is we'll conducted
by our polite and energetic friend Jno.
O'Brien, who is always ready to provide
for the welfare of his guests.
The National Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, is doing a regu-
lar exchange and banking business; they
receive deposites and allow interest there
Cd; they furnish exchange on New York,
Cincinnati, Louisville, Memphis and New
Orleans, and they furnish drafts 10 amounts
to suit on London, Dublin, Paris and all
points Of Germany.
In the city items ia the advertisement of
the polite and energetic firm Of T. E. Win
stead & Co, who are in receipt Of many
nice shoes, boots, trunks, etc, which the
people generally might make it greatly to
their interest 10 call and examine.
John Ramsge & Son advertise many fine
trunks at low prices.
See advertisement of for rent or lease 10
another column. 10 y. H. ....
Tennessee Horticultural Society has a
meeting. See advertisement.
REMEMBER the extensive three days
sale by Yeatman, Shields & Co, on the
Sth, 9th and 10th June, 1869.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

Lizzie Frazier and Virginia Pettis were
srraigned before the Police Commissioner
yesterday for fighting. The former had
razor, aud attempted to Use it upon her
Antagonist, but waa prevented from doing
anything desperate. The latter was let of
with the Goals, and the case of the former
was continued until to. day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
An Item in Regard to the Nashville
POstORiee.

P0StOkheo.
We were yesterday informed through
channels conveying positive knowledge Of
the fact, that it was contemplated to APP
point Mrs. Hetty McEwen, Of this city, IS
PostmistreSs at this Office, and that her
commission was actually signed. OK -
Though the ineumbency of such posi-
ton by lady is 8 novelty, yet it has come
ia vogue quite extensively under the new
order of things. We can safely say that
the venerable lady referred to, had she re-
ceived the appointment and consented to
serve, would have been highly accept
able TO this community. Her virtues and
excellencies are universally appreciated,
and che is held in esteem by all who know
her. Ga the score of unsel6sh and gen.
uine loyalty, we hazard nothing in saying
she was unmatched by any aspirant. Her
roof in this city bore the flag of the Union
in its day of adversely as we'll as in pros
perity, and her honest and heroic attach
ment to her sentiments challenged at all
times the respect of those even who dif-
feted widely from her, ,,.....s,.a
We are informed, however, that she did
not have a single friend in the entire con-
gressional delegation from Tennessee, not
one of whom can boast record Of loyalty
sounsuIlied as she. This adverse infn-
ence, it is said, caused the Withholding of
the commission.
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s &C.. q: II s ti +: 49,
ap6 tA ~ trO Plate. @
R,rcuE,os,, sara DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
world; the only true aud perfect Dye; harm
less, reliable. instantaneous; no disappOint-
ment; no ridiculous tints remedies the ill eff
fscts of bad Dyes; invigOrstes and leaves the
hair soft and beautiful. BLACK or BRoWS. Sold
b. all Druggists and PeTfumers; and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory. No. Is
Bond IT.. N. Y. may23 Iy
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

10 the Editors Of the Union and American
While our citizens are sitting corpora
ton frauds, and hunting corporation
thieves, would il Lot be advisable ior the
Investigating COIsmiIlee TO pay It's re-
sPects to the City DisPenHary2 Let them
see whether or not 81 % per drachm has
been paid ios morphine while all our retail
druggists were selling it TO citizens at 81
per dTiChm. TAX PAYER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
UNION AND AMERICAN,
TERMS CASH IN ADVANCE

TEa NAsHVTLLE UNIoN AND DIsPArcH and the
NASHVILLE GAzETRR by consolidating the tive
papers. propose to make the UNION AND AMERI-
cASthebest and cheapest Journal ever published
N Tennessee, and We ask the united support and
lAyor ofthe patrons Of both the former papers,
" the new enterprise. pIedging ourselves that
N every particular our paper will compare IA
yorably with the best in thu entire country and
IN saying this, We only repeat the expressions Of
many of our patrons. who are most capable Of
.udgius in such matters. r.r
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
Correction.

1t having been publicly stated that o B
Young Esq, had left the city aud gone to
St Louis, when in fact such is not the
case, be desires us to say that he has not
left and will not leave until he gets ready,
of which all persons interested will be
dulv Notified
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
SertOus Charge.

AT the instance Of Josephine Wanie, a
young woman from abroad, Jas. T. Smith
WAS yesterday srrsigned before Esquire
Brien under the bastsrdy act After a
patient hearing Of the case, the Sqsire
thought proper to require security for
Smiths appearance al the Cont Of County
Commissioners. The accused had not
given bail al late hour last evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
Nashville Froar ana Grain maraet,

FLOUR-Market without change as fol.
lows; super6ne $500; double extra $40
8 family S. so; fancy 3d. ss5vs, 5s.Ft
CORN MEAL-We quote at 75cy per
bushel for loose unbolted, and IS SO per
barrel for city kiln-dried. r..,.-.
CoRN.-Sales to-day of 400 bushels loose
At Is and Csc; and sales and shipments Of
1000 bushels at SIC in1depOt. ~ , I
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Circuit Court.

10 the great freshet which occurred at
Chattanooga in 1857, lot of groceries
and other goods belonging to number of
merchants, and at the time in the keeping
of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Company, were destroyed. The owners OF
these destroyed goods, M. A. Delaney, A
r. Sesgo, Ewin A. Rector, Davis Bros.
and B. w. Herd, now bring suit against
The Railroad Company for damages The
frialof the cause was commenced yesterday
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
Nasnvilie produce asarket

BUTTER-We qnote at l21@l5c per ID.
from wagon.
EeGs-We heard Of sales at 131c.
WooL.-We quote bury at 15@2Oc;
pnwashed without burs 25@26c, washed
without burs S5937c. Receipts heavy.
ATHERs-Command from 6S@70c.
G1SesENa-Commands zoe, and in de-
hand.
BEEswAx.-In demand at 33@34.
/ HAY.-Shipments of two car loads TO-
day at $27 and $2S per ton in store. O.
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Criminal COurt.

Most of the time yesterday was con-
sumed in the trial of Henry Ward, accused
Of stealing a watch. The Attorney Gen
ersl will make the closing speech this
morning, after which the case will be
given to the jury.
A nolle pros. was entered in the case Of
David Jones, boy, charged with larceny
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

d HAILsToNEs the size Of mans head
are said by the Columbus index, to
have fallen in Noxubee county, Miss,
not long since. The same paper says:
Wherever the tornado of frozen missiles
touched field, universal ruin followed
Quite number OF hats have been for,
Warded to the editor, r---t--.l ~ .-T-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

london advices of yesterday quote Uni
ted States 5 2Os at 81, lTb.Ig
Tennessee bonds were lower in New York
yesterday. The old being quoted at &c
and the new at 64fc. #IE iHIu 4
There Is nothing doing in corporation
checks. They may be quoted nominalIy
at 6Oc buying, and Csc selling.
The sales OF Southern State bonds at the
New York Stock Exchange, on the lst
inst, were as follows:
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Preparing for Ihe FIOur Season


Operations st Dirkey's mill have been
suspended for the present, and active pre-
paraions are being made for the intro
duction into his mill of the necessary ma,
chinery for making -four. Mr.. Dickey has
been engaged in making meal exclusively
since the destruction by fire of bis old
mill, on the corner of Line and Cherry
streets, but it was his intention from the
first, Ia the erection of his new mill, to
provide for the. grinding of -four, and
now that the new wheat season is about to
open, the -four department is receiving his
attention. He expects to be able to raise
steam again by the latter part Of next
week.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

The city authorities yesterday took APP
peals to The Circuit Court from the judy
ments rendered the day before by W. Ii.
Wilkinson, on corporation checks, in favor
of Matthew Mclaughlin, amounting 10
something over eight thousand dollars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
Our Manufacturing and Do
I nestle Interests. u

We shall constantly admouish the Southern
people to be self-rsIiAnt. and shall do What ws
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufActOriss in our midst lor our home prO-
dncs. TO this end We will pay special attention
% the cosr and sTArIsTI0s Of manufacturing
and exert ourselves 10 encourage the divsrsis-
cation Of Southern industries and the dsgsIop-
ment OF Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

A Dispatch received here yesterday
states that the distinguished musicians,
Miss Generse, Leo. Wheat and Henry
Farmer, will visit Nashville in 4 few
days for the purpose Of giving series of
musical enterialnments.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
DireeiOIs, Meeting.

Az adjourned meeting of the Bosrd of
Directors of the Edgefeld and Kentucky
railroad will be held at the Office Of the
Receiver at II o'clock to-day. The Di-
rectors on the part of the State are specially
requested to attend.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
LEAVING THIS DAY.

4 R0ME0...........-..... Evansville.
LEAVING THIS DAY.
TALISMAN. Pm.
NASH ILL INSTRUMENTATION itage, 5 A. n.
The river at this point has risen alto
gether about Is inches, and we report four
feeton Harpeth Shoals. Weather showery
Thermometer zee Wind from the West.
The Talisman arrived from Cairo with a
dim trip. Es8iEsA hAfE
The Nashville starts for the Hermitage
positively at o'clock, rain or shiae. Let
every body be on board in time, IL the
weather is unfavorable, there is plenty OF
room on the boat tor dancing. Old Beck
has been engaged to transport passengers
from the tiver to the Hermitage.
Passengers are advised that the 6ne
steamer Talisma0, in command of Capt.
Strong, departs for Cairo to-day at P. N.
Billy Wood has charge of the office.
The Romeo departed for Evansville, We
are sorry TO state, without a pound of
freight or single passenger.
Thy LleWellin turned back from Clarks-
vile, having reshipped on the Romeo, her
tip consisting of FIVE tons iron, and two
negro women. (sTEB HEHmsFs
Chef. W Bradley selegraphs Lord Palm
Terstor that the Robert Moore left Louis
vile for this place yesterday evening.
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GOrbam Manufacturing Company,
I ssss b. Providence, Z. l., .....
STERLING SILVER WARE
me ELECTRO-PLATEp WARE.

This Company. having the most extensive
and complere SiIVer-W are Factory 10 the world
and employing the best talent in designing
modelling. and finishing. arc. with the aid Of
ingenious and labor saving machinery, enabled
to produce in large q1zntities.i and ct The ies-
passed in finish, the fneness Of which they
guarantee TO be of sterling purity us Mint
assay. certificate is issued with all articles
In silver for the purpose of protecting pufcha-
seTs from limitations of their designs
They also continue to manufacture their
Well-kneWn and unrivaled Nicksl-SilVer EIse-
tr0- Plated Ware, which will last twenty i've
years with fair every day usage - 20 -
Orders received from the trade only. but
tn ase goods may be obtained from responsible
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

A LADY called at the Spencer House,
Indianapolis, Tuesday evening, for room
and obtained one. Nothing more was
seen Of the lady, but on entering her
room next morning they found to their
surprise a little baby, apparently one
month old. Any one wishing to take
care of The child can call at the hotel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05
SELF. uELP roR FEE ERRISs

Words of Cheer for Young Men.
who having fallen victims to SOCIAL EVILS.
desire a better MANHOOD. Send in sealed
letter envelopes. free of charge. Address,
HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Box p. Philadel-
AHA. Pt, m2m dAEy23
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In the Political Interests Of
7mEd5 the People .''

rHE UrIoS ASD ANERrOAS win take the Con
stltutisn and laws for its guide. adberinE to the
teachinss 1.-THE founders Of cur government. Il
Eln' guard with vigilance and 6rmness the
pgnts OF all the people. urging upon all. nOdsra-
non. forbsarancs and = steady adhsrsnss TO
and order. thereby enabling the people to
develop the resources and advance all the mate
nal and other interests OF our Stat6 and CON
non country. Feeling that these are sndAn-
sered By the revolutionary schemes Of the Radi-
al politicians. who now held the Iegislativs
power Of the goyernment We sha;I abats moth
ing Of eur past.oppositio to theirmsssuras.
1 IL ..F.-rE.--.r -- ID. Be-. -r.4f4| I. f-r.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-05

Our last Cincinnati exchanges inform
Us that Charles M. Hays, r O., of this
city, on Tuesday last, entered suit in the
United States District Court, a. xinst the
United States Mail Line Company be.
tween Cincinnati and Louisville, for dam
ages to person and property sustained in
the terrible disaster on the 4th Of Decem-
her last, resulting in the sinking and
burning of the steamers America and
United States. Mr.. Hays, it will be
remembered, was passenger on the last
named steamer, and received severe barns
and injuries, barely escaping with bis life
81 the time, and being yet an invalid with
indie fOite prospects Of RECEIVERS. The claim
for damages to person is stated at SIS, 600,
snd 5000 for loss Of property. go
This is the first suit instituted against
this company for The destruction caused
by this affair, and will be test csse as 10
its responsibility TO the many surviving
sufferers. Ii will, in the range Of Il sti-
paony, elicit all the facts, and involve the
principles Of law which t1nderlie the lisbil
Ay Of common carriers for the security Of
those who intrusttheir persons and properly
to their care. and doubtless will attract the
special attention at all concerned, and ofthe
public also. Its just and proper that ho
means should be spared TO throw all the
light on this deplorSble Occurrences, and fix
the responsibility where it belongs. The
Law is strenuous in relation 10 this sub
ject, and il should be rigidly enforced
for The protection Of the public
Able counsel, Messrs. Moulton, Bsteman,
johnson, McGufey and Morrill,, Of Gin.
cinnad, have been employed, and
the rights of the plaintiff viii be exhaus.
lively presented. We. trust our fellow.
citizen will succeed in making an exam,
pie Of the incompetency and negligence
which was 80 giaringly apparent in tbs
production of this calamity. y,. go,
.