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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
The NashriIIe Trnct SocieIr-

The first annual meeting of the Nash
vile Tract Society was held in the base
ment Of McKendree Church, on Monday
night, Jan. 10. The Corresponding Sec
rotary reports that the Society had re-
ceived during the past twelve months, 327,
4SO pages printed tracts, and 60, $50 pages
small books, the larger proportion of which
had been distributed in the city and vicini
ty, and to countrymen of this and from
surrounding States. The Treasurer re-
ported that since the organization of the
Society, the amount collected was $3.50. 90,
that expended for tracts and other religious
reading matter S19742, leaving a residue
of seas. The work of tract distribution
had gone on briskly during the past year,
and tracts had been left in almost every
household in the city. The following are
the names Of the officers elected for the
ensuing year: II. H. McAlister, President;
A. G. Turner, Corresponding Secretary:
Frank P. Hume, Recording Secretary: J.
II. Ruggles, Treasurer. The Society now
numbers about fifty working and contribut-
ing members.
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valuable Book inProSpec,ivo

Our young and active friend, Charles E.
Robert, who has been connected with the
city press for some years past, has been
employed for a month or more past in col
lecting valuable statistics in regard to the
commercial and manufacturing interests of
the city, together with interesting data
connected with our public buildings, in
cluding information that will be valuable
to our business generally. The manuscript
for the forthcoming book embraces about
three hundred pages, and will be put to
press Immediately. Mr.. Robert will call
upon our business men tomorrow to So
hcit advertisements for his book. As the
work will have a large circulation, this me-
dunn will be found of benefit to those who
wish to make their business known.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Death of w. ID. SNYDER.

In our paper Of Thursday last, we gave
the particulars connected with the robbery
and attempted assassination of W. D. Sny-
der, a well known railroad conductor After
being robbed, it will be remembered he
was thrown from the street above the rail
road tunnel to the track below, by which
his thigh was broken, and his body and
limbs badly bruised. This occurred on
Tuesday night, and he fingered until ten
minutes after 8 o'clock last night, when he
died from his injuries. He was an old and
well known citizen, and highly esteemed by
all who knew him. His funeral takes place
this evening at o'clock, and will be at
tended by the Order of Pale Faces.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Sudden Death.

We learn that on Thursday last Mr. VIM
Puckett, a highly esteemed citizen re-
siding some four miles from Murfreesboro,
while going to or returning from town,
(our informant could not tell which, was
taken i'll suddenly, fell from his horse and
died instantly. 1t was surmised that it was
an attack of apoplexy or heart disease. He
was man Of exemplary habits, generous
neighbor, good citizen, and was without
reproach. We condole with the family
and friends on their sudden and great af-
fiction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
NIuniCinal Elections.

The municipal electionin Winchester last
week resulted as follows:
DR.. Lewis Metcalfe, Mayor Madison
Porter and J. G. McCutchen, Aldermen of
list ward; W. Ransom and W. L. Buckley,
I'd ward; c. G. Garner and j. B. Fitzpat-
rick, Sd ward; Geo. Lefeber and T. J.
Jackson, 4th ward, and VIM. Vaughan
Town Constable.
IL Cleveland, the municipal election re-
suited as follows:
Joseph H. Davis, Mayor; W. L. Sharp,
Recorder; W. S. Montgomery, Treasurer;
Ed. Burgess, Marshal Aldermen-1st
ward, Frank Kelly; I'd ward, James S.
Robertson; Sd ward, Preston Rutherford /;
4th ward, Joel A. Jones; 9Th ward, John
81. Craigmiles; 9Th ward, Green Henry.
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Ludicrous Mistakes.

It was amusing yesterday to see the hun
dreds who, for the moment, forgot the
Postoffice had been removed, going to the
old accustomed place. One extensive bust
ness man, with wonted H0HciGldnce. went
to the money order office, but found no one
at home. Another was ready to apply his
key to his box, but even the keyhole was
gone. A third peeped toward his glassbox,
turned on his heel and left. A dainty little
hand, with dainty little letter, tripped
lightly to the door, but found no admit
lance for the love of a little letter: the
aperture was closed. These mistakes viii
not occur again, for the location of no place
II so quickly found and SO universally visit
ed as the POstoffice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Rutherford County Criminal Court.

Judge Smith has been at Murfreesboro
for the last week or SO presiding over the
Criminal Court of Rutherford county. He
informed us that four negroes were found
guilty yesterday morning of larceny in
stealing some cotton-seed from Mrs.
Lytle's barn, and their time of imprison-
ment in the Penitentiary fixed at three
years each. Final sentence has not yet
been passed. He will return tomorrow
and finish the business connected with the
Court.
The Criminal Court of Davidson county
convenes on the 9th inst.
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At It's New Base.

cessfully accomplished through the drench-
ing rain storms of Friday night. Yester-
day morning found the institution syste-
matically opened, and transacting the usual
amount of business at its new base, in Con-
cordia Hall building, corner of Cedar and
Cherry. 1t is now but stones throw
from where it was twenty years ago, orpo-
site the old Verandah now the Commercial
Hotel
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

The old postofice building looked lonely
enough yesterday. With one gigantic stride
Uncle Sam shook the mud from his feet on
Friday night and stepped down to Cedar
street. where he appeared yesterday. But
in the old building the harp is silent that
hung on Tara's walls. The huge old struct-
ure Is sad and silent In passing her by,
for we have little business with her now,
We feel Ike one who tresds alone
Some banquet hall deserted
Whose lights are fed,
Whose garlands dead,
And all but us departed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
NmEOP MRRIInr

This distinguished gentleman, formerly
Judge of the United States District Court
for Minnesota, where he still resides is at
the Stacey House. We understand that It
is the intention of the Judge to become a
permanent citizen of our State, and that he
will make his residence in our midst. He
will receive a cordial welcome from our
generous and high-souled people
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

The Freedmen's Saving Bank has been
removed from its former location on Cedar
street, opposite the Catholic church, to the
Colonnade Building on Cherry street, where
all business of the Bank will in future be
transacted. The institution, we are as
sured, is in a lourishing condition, and is
conducted strictly upon honorable and
legitimate principles
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GOOdleItSViIle.

We saw several friends from the flourish
ing town of Goodlettsville yesterday, and
was pleased to learn from them that the
people are healthful and prosperous, and
that the town is growing with considerable
rapidity. We are gratifed at their pros
perity, for no people are more deserving of
it than the gererous and heightened Good
lettsyillians
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peRrth of Amusement.

We have now, with the single exception
of the brilliant attractions offered nightly
at the Academy Of Music no amusements
in the city of any sort. The New Theater
is silent the Old Theater is a thing of the
past, and Masonic Hall is as dumb as tho
grave. When are We to have a revival in
this regard ?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

sPEINa SEssIoN.-W. E. Wards Semi
nary opens Jan. 81. The regular classif-
cation ranges from children seven wears
old to the highest collegiate class.
Inc Art Department is furnished with
ne" studies, busts, models and paintings,
Just from New York. Miss Spear who has
devoted her life to this great work, pre-
sides in this department.
Attention of parents is called to the
general advantages of the Seminary.
ianl6 9t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

For the past few days Capt. F. S. Sow
ers, Government Claim Agent, has been in
the city, mixing business with the pleasure
of visiting his numerous friends in this
localit-. For the past two years Capt
Sewers has been residing in Washington
City, engaged in the prosecution of claims
against the government, and has been
quite successful in getting claims allowed.
We are glad to see him looking quite well
and as lively as ever.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

Cora Rockwell, whose appearance in the
different Courts Of the city has been
quite frequently Of late, was again ar
rested yesterday. She was accused of a
fraudulent breach of trust in falsely Oh
tanning a dress and pair Of shoes from Jane
Barnes. She was taken before Squire
Matthews, who released her. the case hay
ing been compromised.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
DIED.,

GLASCoCK.-Friday night, Jan. Il, THOMAS
HUME, second son of E. R. Glascock, Esq, in the
DIST year of his age.
The funeral will take place at 10Y o'sipck, this
Sunday morning, at the family residence, No.
SEQ South Summer street. Divine service by Rev.
W. E Ward Frie>ls and acquaintance of the
family respectfully invited to attend.
Jan. 10, 1870.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SfRte TrenSnrer

We are authorized to announce John
HEREFORD of Davidson county, as can
date for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
We are authorized to announce r. S.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer. SEPT tide.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
PERSONAL.

Mr.. NJ. S. Judah, of the Globe Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of New York,
reached the city last night, with view of
establishing an agency in this city. Gen.
S. B. Buckner, connected with the same
Company, will arrived to-day, and the
''Globe" will in few days have regular
Office in Nashville,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
BATCHELOR,S HATR DYF,

This splendid hair Dye is the best in the world :;
the only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable
instantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous
tints; remedies the Ill effects Of bad Dyes; invigo-
rates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful BLACK
or BRowE. Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers;
and properly spilled at Bachelors Wig Factory
No. 10 Bond street, New York. mv2s-1y
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Religious Notices.

There will be religious exercises at most
of the churches to-day at the usual hour,
under the ministration of the regular
pastors. They will all be well attended,
and the congregations will be ennobled in
feeling, elevated in sentiment, purified in
heart and instructed in mind, for nowhere
is city blessed with ministry more fully
able to do all these than is Nashville.
Elder ]. B. Stephens will preach at the
Primitive Baptist Church, south College
street, this morning at IL o'clock and to-
night at o'clock. So.
Divine service will be held at Christ
Church at II o'clock and at Z tonight.
Rev. Mr.. Ellis, the regular pastor, will
officiate.
Divine services to-day at II A. NJ. and
P. NJ, in the Associate Reformed Presbyte-
rian Church, Corner of College and Ash
streets, South Nashville by Rev. c. B.
Belts.
Rev. W G. Inman, will preach in the
Cherry Street Baptist Church to-day. Ser
vices at II A n. and P. Ii.
The usual Divine services will be held at
the other churches by the regular Pastors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Perjury.

Joseph Rosenthal was arrested yesterday
on the charge Of having sworn falsely. and
was taken before Squire Brien at the in
stance Of n. Martin and H. Nassauer. The
parties not being ready for trial, the JUS
tice continued the case until Wednesday
ot 10 n'cInck
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

The Grand Lodge Of Independent Order
of Bne Braith meets in this city this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, and grand ball will be
given tomorrow night. From the ar.
rangements already made, the affair will
doubtless be pleasant and enjoyable to all
those who attend
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

The most perfect mudhole TO be found
anywhere about the city, is in front of the
office at this end Of the suspension bridge.
If the rainy spell should have continued
much longer, pedestrians who had to cross
the bridge would have been compelled to
carry their ferryboats with them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Probable FreSher,

1t is thought by many that if the very
heavy rains of the present week extended
above in the same vast quantities as in this
vicinity freshet in the Cumberland may
be confidently looked for. The river was
rising rapidly yesterday afternoon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Wand Ward

A new wood yards on convenient scale.
where wood is sawed aud split ready for
the stove, has been started at the foot of
Church street, near the wharf, by an in
dustrious citizen Of Edgefeld
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For COnlnIrnncr.

We are authorized to announce W. P.
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, 1870-01-16
Garden Seeds.

Garden Seeds.
have just received large and COM
plete stock of Landreth's fresh garden
seeds of every description, in papers and
bulk, to be sold cheap as the cheapest, and
respectfully ask that market and amateur
gardeners of Edgefeld and vicinity would
call and examine my stock before buying
elsewhere. Also a well assorted stock of
pure, fresh and select drugs, medicines,
and everything appertaining to the general
drug business. j. B. MATTHEWS,
Edgefeld Drug Store,
Odd Fellows Hall,
1t Woodland street.
WATCHES and Jewelry repaired, and war
ranted. Gold pens repointed for so cents.
E. L. TARBox & Bro,
jan16-eOwH No. 80 Union street.
IMMENSE bargains in dress goods, shawls,
furs and hosiery, at the Trade Palace, No.
IA Public Square.
jan16-h JOIN GILGAN & Co.
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Runaway.

An exciting runaway took place on Cedar
street yesterday A frightened horse, at
tached to an express wagon, ran away and
proceeded some distance before he was
stopped Fortunately for the driver. be
jumped out before he received any dam
age.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
ESCAPED Convict CaDt1red

Jas. A. Jones, the convict who escaped
from the Courthouse a week or so since,
was caught in Cleveland Monday night last,
in the act of robbing the store of Mr.. Alex.
Templeton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

The Public Square on the south side Of
the Courthouse was crowded almost
throughout the entire day yesterday. with
persons who had congregated there for the
purpose Of buying and bidding for horses.
mules, etc. The bidding was quite brisk
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

Tho members Of Orphan Camp No. 3.
Pale Faces, are requested to meet at their
hall this evening at half-past ! o'clock, for
the purpose Of attending the funeral of w.
ID. Snyder, a deceased brother. BY order
Of the President.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

A Specific for Throat Diseases.
"My communication with the world is
very much enlarged by the L0zengo which
1 now carry always in my pocket; that
trouble in my throat (for which the Tro-
ches are specific having made me often
a mere whisperer. n. P. WILLIS"
For cough, cold, an irritation or sore
ness of the throat, ''Br0loa'S Bronchial
1rOches will often give instant relief.
BUNIoNs, Corns and Nails cured by DR..
Lindoman, without pain or drawing blood.
If you have corns, don't fail to give him a
call. He cures the very worse cases of
corns, bunions and nails He will remain
only few days longer at the Maxwell
House, Room SO. Ladies attended at their
residences, without extra charge. jan15-4t
S. LIEBERMAN would inform his friends
and patrons that he is closing out the resi-
due of goods saved from the late fire, at
half price, No. s Union street, opposite his
old stand. jan11-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

AT Lillard's Pharmacy, Drug Store in
new postoffice building large and COM
piete assortment of pure drugs, chemicals.
me imported fancy goods, pe-fumery, etc.
Medicines promptly prepared at all hours.
day or night. II
Read 1.-THE New Era"
Be up to the times
And save YOUR dimes
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
The odd Fellows, Annie,

The January No of this excellent maya
zine published in this city by Copeland
d Ozanne, has been laid on our table, and
the table Of contents shows a variety of
matter that Will be highly acceptable to its
raolar-
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Notice TO Dressmakers.

All ladies in want of trimmings and fan
cy goods can get them for half price at
Bohme's, No I39 Church street. If
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Currency Skies

London advices of yesterday quote Dos
OF 1862 at 87s; 1865 old, at SCI; 1865 at
Sc; and 10-4Os at So.
Tennessee bonds are quoted in New
York at 81 for the old and 4s for the
new.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

Gold closed in New York yesterday at
1913. Dealers here were paying f2l and
holding at 122.
Exchange on New York is taken by the
banks at / discount, and is sold by them at
par.
Government securities were quoted in
New York yesterday as follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16
Fire Alarm.

The alarm of fire at O'Clock last NIGHT
was caused by the burning ont Of a chimney
on the corner of High and Cedar Streets.
No damage done
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

SPAsMs in children are most frequently
caused by worms B. A. Fahnestocks
Vermifuge will expel them Immediately.
Do not neglect slight cough, it may
end in consumption. C. F. Cations Cough
Balsam will relieve you. janI-eod1m
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Not in Session.

The Senate was not in session yesterday,
that body having adjourned over on Friday
until tomorrow.
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So thought 7, when I heard the foun
tain play.

So thought !, when I heard the foun
tain play.
49, Occasional
Twas beautiful to stand and watch
The fountains crystal turn to gems,
And from the sky such colors catch,
As If fwere raining diadems;
But this, with all its charming grace,
Cannot my shabby Hat replace.
Dear Is to me the little stream,
Whose untmprisoned waters run
Wild as the changes Of dream,
By rock and glen, through shade and sun
But dearer still than all the rest,
Is one Of VAIN and Walkers Best,
Flowers on its grassy margin spring,
Fish In its sddying circles play,
Birds midst the alder branches sfnz.
Flocks through the verdant meadows stray
And Maud locks up with sweetest smile
At my new Hattie latest styLk.
VAIN * WALKER,
HATTERS AND FURRIRRs,
oo'2-u "a Public Square
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CITY NOTICES.
1.-THE New Era"

Some merchants Of the old foggy style
Who in former years, made their pile,
And have not yet found out
That old fOgyism is played out,
Are losing what they bave made,
While G. Rice Il Co. do the trade;
Because, truth being mightier than fiction,
Has brought to people the conviction,
From afar and near by,
That Rice's is the place to buy;
And whoever thinks it isn't So
Should inspect our attractive show,
Where he can see with his own eyes,
What everybody knows who tries,
That GOOD GOODS, at low prices,
Can only be had at G.. Rice's,
On College street. No. sixty-two,
Where everything, as represented, is true:
Where you will ind men of energy and enterprise
Who strictly adhere to zone price,
And are determined, and will
Undersell everybody in Nashville
Remember the place, 60 College street,
Where quick sales are made with small profit.
jan16-tf
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Wood and Coal.

Hughes & Co., Office adjoining Pitts
Stable, Bridge Avenue, would respectfully
notify the citizens of Edgefeld that they
have large supply of wood and coal, which
they are selling cheaper than the same can
be delivered from Nashville. jan9-1w
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A specific for throat Diseases.

r. La oa - not right, and nevertheless no sin?
~ ieAd "The New Era, y and pass Rice's without
stepping in.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

The following are the cotton quotations
received at the National Savings Company,
corner Union and College streets, where
cotton, gold, bond and stock quotations
are received hourly, and are always accessi-
bic to the public:
LIVERPOOL, 11:15-Cotton buoyant; sales
$1,000 bales; uplands 11sd; Orleans 11Sd
CoRN-Shipments to-day of 8, 100 bushels
white at 81, and $50 mixed at 925c, all
sacked and delivered in depot.
DRIED Furnishes of 1000 lbs apples
at sc.
PRovIsIoHs-Market firm and no change
in quotations
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-16

FRENCH merinoes, Empress cloths, black
and colored alpacas, extraordinarily cheap,
at the Trade Palace, No IA Public Square.
ian16-tf JOHN GILGAN & Co.
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Great bargains.

Closing out our large stock of ladies' and
children's furs, winter dress goods, shawls,
and blankets, at great sacrifice.
Gas. RICHHEnIER 4 Co.,
jan11-tf No. 46 College street.
Doors, shoes and hats, damaged at the
late fire, going for half price, at No. 5
Union street. jan1I-tf
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THE COTTON MARKETS,

Selma, Ala, Jan. 10.
Offerings light; sales of about 100 bales
at 23tc for middlings.
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Southern Bonds In New York.

The sales of Southern bonds at the New
York Stock Exchange on the 18th inst. were
as follows:
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GENERAL MARKETS,


SATURDAY, Jan. u, 1870.
CoTToN-The market has been active
throughout the day, resulting in an advance
OF &c on the finer gades, while the low and
stained grades remain at former quotations,
and still difficult to sell. At the close the
market is firm. We quote: