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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-12

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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-12
MISCELLANEOUS;
NEW MAP OF sOUTHwEsTERN
TO b a Y z L a NJ % III,
John G. FLEMING
.AA epnuAres SfrAes.

IA Poydras Strces.
u,s roy on hand the largest, finest and best ga
,ected assortment of CHANDELIERS ana JAS
FIXTURES of every observation-disclosures ana
domestic-that can be found this side OF Fni.a-
nelpbis and which he offers for sale at lowest
prices that thoy can be bought in New York at retail
He also keeps constantly on hand. large suppy OF
Iron Gas and Steam Pipe and Fittings, Wnlch ne
will sell al the lowest market prices
He is also agent for the celebrated eFhiNU
FIELD GAS MACHINE, which he recommends
uo'"s. WITHOUT doubt, the best auromatlc Gas
Machine now in use, ana ne IS now prepared to put
them up plantations. at factories hotels and
dwelling houses, wherever = cheap, brilliant and
reliable light is required.
For further assurance to the public OF the merit
of these Machines he refers to the annexed certl
hcate of Mr. Bradish johnson, who's Sugar house
on his Woodland Plantation is lighted b. one
Mr.. Fleming is also prepared to do Gas and
Steam Fittings promptly and on the most reason
able terms Those wanting suck work done, would
do we'll to givs him cali beors contracting else
where.
/ hereby certify that the SPRINGFIELD GAS
MACHINE, for which Dir. John Fleming IS agent IN
this state, and of which We, put I'D on my
Woodland Plantation last fall. has worked well and
given entire satisfaction.
BRADISH JOHNSON,
Woodland Plantation. Parish of PlaouemInes-
faS7 On
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
Our POStOffice.

The following communication from
Postmaster Hopkins in part explains it.
self. There have been, as we presume
there have been with all postofhces, some
complaints of Irregularities as to the de-
livery Of Letters, ETC., through the City
Postoffce. A few days since we received
a communication from Mr.. D. c. Slaughter,
of Covington, Tennessee, containing a
specific complaint in this regard that let
ters which he should have received here
had been returned to Covington. Yester-
day we called Maj or Hopkins attention to
the matter. The Postmaster says in the
premises that Mr.. S. gave orders for his
letters to be returned to Covington, and
that he is clearly of the opinion that all
letters SO returned were received after the
order had been given. 1t is evident that
the attaches of the Office could have had
no motive in returning letters to Coving-
ton which should have been delivered
here. We have always found the Post
master and his clerks efficient and court
eous, and we have no doubt but that if Mr.
Slaughter, who is a worthy Senator in the
Legislature, would confer with MIR. Hop
kins, the irregularity complained of would
be satisfactorily explained. We subioin
the communication referred to which in
dicates all that could be desired OF the pub
lie from an official:
To the Editors of the Union and American:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ny at
tention, and yours, is frequently called to
some real or supposed grievances by the
patrons of this Office, and many people
seem to suppose, that 1 ought to be able
to explain everything connected with the
postal service, at once, and, if there is
anything wrong, have it made right i'm
mediately. If people would reflect a
moment, they would see that it is impos-
sible for us to keep record, and know the
history of the millions of letters and papers
that pass through this Office every year.
While am satisfied that delays, incon,
yeniences and losses are many times incur
red through the carelessness of those that
handle the mails, and we are continually
finding irregularities and abuses which we
are striving to correct-the large list OF
unavailable letters which we publish in
your widely circulated paper every week,
and the revelations of the Dead Letter
Office, goes to show that much of the cause
of complaint is the carelessness of the
people themselves. We always respect
fully request the patrons of the Office TO
report promptly any delinquencies and
grievances connected with the mails, and
we will do our best to set them right
Very respectfully, ENos HOPKINS,
Postmaster.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
Circus and Uenagerie.

the great circus and menagerie of Col
Ames, which visits this city the present
week, is among the best in the country,
and Bill Stevens, the agent, who is now
in this city, may be put down as the very
best man in that line that the country at.
fordS. The New Orleans Picdyune
compliments the entertainment in this
wise:
In concluding our remarks, we must say
everything was so chasto and elegant that
it is by no means an easy matter to desig-
nate individual acts in the arena. How
ever, we do not hesitate to apply the title
Of prima donna of the arena to Mile Lu-
ellie Watson. She is young and beautiful,
an artistic, and is certainly one Of the most
daring female riders that we have ever
seen. Mr.. Lawton, the gentlemanly
clown, we desire also to thank in behalf OF
a discriminating public, for his wit and
freedom from grossness. Nor should we
fail to mention the usual display of daring
on the part of Signorita Ella Eugenia with
her wild beasts. This lady's courage is
famous, and is equalled only by her beauty.
Col Ames exhibition is a fixed fact, and
an individual affair, stamped with enter
prise, unsurpassed and prominent in all its
parts,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
THos. 3. JOHNSON,
JOIN OvERToS,
w. Il. ELLIsToN,
T. V. AIooRI
Tennessee horticultural society.

4 meeting of this society was held yes
terday, being its last before the semi-an-
nual exhibition of next week. The most
remarkable plant which has been on exbi-
bition was exhibited by Mr.. French. 1t is
a drop dragon (AntirrhenuHa) completely
doubled, and striking not only on account
of its singularity but of its variety. 1t is
the only specimen of the plant in the
world except its brothers and sisters, which
are in Mr.. French's possession, and is, in
consequence, of great value. Arrange
ments were finally made for the exhibition,
which begins on Wednesday next. It is to
be the grsndest floral affair ever seen in the
South. Amateurs and practical gardeners
from all parts of the State have promised
their assistance, and they viii combine in
providing a collection of flowers which
will delight and charm every one. On the
last day of the exhibition a floral ball,
promenade and concert will take place
The alley between the concert room of the
Masonic Temple and the Maxwell House
will be bridged over, and the public rooms
of the palatial hotel thrown open. There
will be ball under the floor management
of Mr.. DIAMOND, a concert led By Mr.. Blitz,
Of st. Louis, and supper by the caterers
of the Maxwell House. 1t will be the most
brilliant and aristocratic display of the
season, and the magnificent halls lighted
up by Chinese lanterns, decked with the
most exquisite flowers, ornamented with
garlandS. and enlivened with the play of
two fountains, will form an enchanting
scene of Oriental magnificence and beauty.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
A Pleasant Evening.

The pupils of Mr.. Wards school were
regaled with some choice music last even
ing. performed by some of the Nashville
amateurs, assisted by Signor Blitz, whose
violin playing is unrivaled in this city. NJ
merous friends of the scholars we're present
and seemed to enjoy the entertainment.
The piano playing of Miss Reese upon the
magnificent Ohickering Square Grand was
really excellent. We must call attention
to the beautiful pot poly7f, from Lucrezia
Borgia, played by Miss Reese, piano, and
Signor Bhtz, violin; it was really treat
The ease and artistic expression Of the per-
formers impressed all who listened with the
fact that it was rendered by artists who
fully come up to the requirements of the
music. Classic music, with readings by
Dr. Blsckie and Miss Hudson, rendered
the impromptu entertainment complete
success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15

There is to be a mass meeting of tn,
women of New York next Tuesday morn
ing to protest against the Mcfarland YER
dict. No men are to be admitted, and
Mrs. Stanton is 20 be the principal orator,
1t is said that canvass has revealed the
fact that some of the foremost women OF
the city are anxious to express their indig'
nation at the jury and their sympathy FOL
Mrs. Mcfarland Richardson. Ex-Surgeon-
General Hammond having made a public
announcement that Mcfarland was dam
gerous person from the peculiar character
Of his lunGcy to be at large, some of his
wifes friends are seeking legal advice, to
see if he cannot be put in confinement.
Mcfarland spends his time in the neWspa-
per offices In Printing! house square. He
will print in to-morrow's papers selections
from his wife's love letters, written to him
years since. They are gushing and loving
in tone.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
Ne,v AdYertIsemcnts.

The National Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, are doing reg
ular exchange and banking business. They
receive deposits and allow interest thereon;
they furnish drafts on London, Dublin, and
all parts of Germany; they buy ard sell ex-
change on New York, Cincinnati, and New
Orleans, and they at all times pay the high
est rates for gold, silver and current
money.
Hon. Samuel F. House, of Williamson,
is announced as a candidate for Congress
in the Fifth District.
See announcement of c. J. Spurlock for
Attorney General in the Eighth Judicial
. District
z Charles G. Smith is a candidate for
4 Chancellor in the Seventh District.
The United States Hotel is the place to
ri stop in Louisville.
Jaundice and costiveness, the bane of
those who lead sedentary lives, are cured
by Brazier's Liver Medicine. See notice.
The Arnica Liniment cures charbOne
and erysipelas IN horses. Try it.
The Louisiana Creole Hair Restorer is
the very thing tor preserving the hair, and
for toilet purposes.
Thompson Brothers & Kelly are opening
their May purchases of fashionable goods
on Summer street.
Pongee parosols at Rice & Co. s; cheap
est of fine grenadines at the same place.
w. a. Benson & Co. has a splendid sup
ply of carpets and matdngs. Go and see
them.
There will be an auction sale by Dolin
Z & Crawford commencing on the 18th, OF
fancy dry goods, etc.
Every one will read the extended adver-
e fl,5-
bition of the Horticultural Fair TO be held
on the 18th, 18th and goth of May. All
arrangements are completed to have il the
most successful fair of the kind ever held
in Nashville.
Don't fail to read the great public sale Of
lots on the 25th of May Excellent bar
gains will be offered on liberal terms.
To enjoy the blessings of life We must
have good health, which is always secured
by using Mishler's Herb Bitters, a life
giving preparation in universal use. See
advertisement
J. W Campbell, assignee, gives notice
of bankrupt sale.
w. Z Wards seminary for young Ia
dies is advertised to-day. This seminary
is in its fifth year, and is one of the largest
and best conducted institutions il the
country.
Yeatman & Shields advertise another OF
their large and popular sales at 8 o'clock
Tuesday morning in the Porter Block.
See the notice of bankruptcy By z Il
Campbell, Clerk United States Court
in Sperry & Co. are the sole agents for
the celebrated Gallatin Mills flour.
Try the ice cool beer at the Klimay.
johnson & Smith win sell to the high
est bidder number of choice lots az the
Fair Grounds, on the 18th inst.
n L Greenfield advertiScs one Of the
largest and best selected stocks of fUrni-
ture ever brought to this market.
The Mallie Ragon leaves to-day for
Evansville.
The famous Tyrone goes down the river
tomorrow.
At the drug store Of John W. Morton 4
Co., on the Square, celebrated mineral
waters are Just received.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
PRIMARY Meetings.

Meetings of citizens to send delegates to
the County Convention to nominate a can
didate for Attorney General, not published
yesterday, made the following selections
Tenth District-W NJ Page and W H
Allen.
Eighteenth District-P W Maxey, E II
Childress, DIN Weakley, James Wade and
VIM Martin.
Thirteenth District-H G Scales, d
Hynes, Lewis Mullins, DR.. Parrish an
Squire Gray
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign Markets.


LONDON, May I4.-Consols for money
94J; on account 94S. American securities
quiet and steady, 62s, S9t; Sos, $50; 67s,
905; 1O-40's, $50. Stocks steady.
LIVERPOOL, May 14-Cotton quiet and
steady. AIiddling uplands 119d; Orleans
I1S@l15d. Sales 10000 bales Wheat
red Western No. IS 3d@Ss I'd. West
ern flour 20s Corn-No 2 mixed Sos.
Pork loss. Beef Ills. Lard Cos. Cheese
75s. Bacon-5Ss for Cumberland cut; G3s
Cd for short rib mindless Tallow As Sd.
FRANKFoBT, May 14.-Bonds finn at 954
New York Money Market.
New YORK, May 14.-Money easy at 4@5
q cent on call, with exceptions at q
cent. Sub-treasury receipts 256,391 for
customs, and discussed 225, 321 in coin in
terest. Sterling quiet at 1O9s@1O9kc.
Gold steady; opened at 114S; touched
114l; closed at 1l4t@1144. Carrying rates
55@3 per cent. Clearances $1,000, 900.
Exports to-day $50, S76, and for week SOL
127. Governments strong State bonds
firm; old Tennessee 592c; new 564c. In
ports for the weekday goods II, 334. rs;
general merchandise 47,6SS.17. Sub
treasury balance-gold rs, AS, O53; currency
32S, ACT; general balance 50, O54, 407.
FAVORABLE BANK STATEMENT.
The bank statement favors the banks
The banks hold oversee, 900, 600 above the
laOal raserva
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
UNION AND AMERICAN,
Nashville, Tenn
10 Aspiran,s and their Friends

TO AsVITaLEIIs stIAlL NuCIN II ANOHHNoa
We find that opening our columns to all
aspirants for Office, and their friends, who
wish to bring their claims before the pub-
lie. Will be so burdensome tax and con-
sumo so much of our space, that We are
compelled 10 charge for all such matter.
The price for all cards and communications
in relation to actual or prospective candi-
dacies will be thirty cents per line in Our
respective papers from this date.
j. o. GRIFFITH d Co.,
Union and American.
ROBERTS & PURvIs,
Republican Banner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
Poppy Cultivation.

The article contributed by DR. John w
Morton, jr., a week or so ago to this paper,
in relation to the home production o.
opium by the cultivation of the poppy, has
created much interest in this and adjoining
States. He has received many letters
upon the subject, and is giving every ia.
cility in his power to secure fair expert.
ment. DR.. Pitts, in Edgefeld, cultivated
it last year with marked success-a fact
that establishes the possibility of its be-
coming one of our staples.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
The Ladies, Pearl.

The Pearl is, in literature what an H.
tellectual, refined, pure-hearted woman is
in the home and social circle. 1t carries
with it a halo of interest, and an atmos-
phere of purity seldom met with in month
ly magazines, and we rise from its perusal
feeling that it not only entertains but i'm
proves us.
We can pay the June number no higher
encomium than to say it is in all respects a
worthy successor to those which have pre-
ceeded it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
a Straw WnlF

The Louisville Commercial of yesterday
contains the following:
A gentleman, at one time a resident of
Nashville, yesterday applied at the ticket
Office, corner of Fourth and Main, in a
very excited manner, for ticket to New
York. He presented $50 bill; and before
his ticket could be given him an officer
stepped in and took him to the hospital.
A friend in town went to him, and, know
ing that he had large sum of money the
evening previous, searched him, aud found
scattered through his clothing over six
hundred dollars At one time he was
worth large amount of money, but re-
verses came and his fortune melted away,
and left him ruined.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
What a NIatrOn Says of s'yyOman's
Rights.''


A sensible and worthy matron furnishes
| the following views of the Woman's suffrage
question. She talks practically and to the
point:
81 Just don't believe in these new-women
notions. 1 have raised six boys; four of
them vote now, and the others will soon
be old enough. Then will have six votes.
Now, these good-for-nothing women who
have fooled their time away and never
raised single boy, come around and want
every woman to vote for herself don't
believe in such nonsense. l have raised
my six boys and am going TO have every
one vote for me. These women who go
lecturing around the country, instesd Of
raising boys, have no business to vote auy-
how. And when they say they are Just as
good as / am, and have right to vote
themselves, if they have no boys to do so
for them, it is not true If they are as
smart as am, why did they not raise some
boys to vote for them? tell you, do
not intend to be cheated out of my six
votes by any such good for-nothing folks.
guess the world would come TO a pretty
pass in mighty short time if the women
all took to going around lecturing on wo-
mems rights instead of raising boys.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
THE FAIR.
Preparations for the Spring Exhibit
ton of the Tennessee Agricultural
and Mechanical Association.

Preparations for the Spring Exhfbi.
ton of the Tennessee Agricultural
and Mechanical Association.
Il Is gratifying to observe that extensive
preparations are being made by the gentle
men of the Tennessee and Mechanical As
ISOLATION for their spring exhibition, COM
meucing on the 18th inst. The trotting
track, stables and booths, are already in
good condition. The programme shows
that each day is to be devoted to different
attractions, and such precautions taken as
to preclude the possibility of confusion or
lack of interest AS the city and country
are interested in the success of the coming
exhibition, it is hoped the weather will be
favorable and the attendance large. 1t is
important that all articles intended for ex-
hibition should be sent to the grounds on
Monday, as the superintendent of the
various departments will be there for the
purpose of receiving and classifying them.
As will be seen by the subjoined cores
pondence, the opening day of the Fair will
be solemnized with religious services by
Rev. DR.. Moore of the First Presbyterian
Church:
NASHVILLE, May II, 1S70-Rev. 7. v.
Moore, D. D.-Dear Sir: The Spring fair
of the Tennessee Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Association opens on Tuesday morning
next at ten o'clock, and your services as
chaplain on the occasion are respectfully So
licited: And we shall be most happy to
learn from you that it will suit your views
and convenience to be present,
Very respectfully,
THos. 3. JOHNSON,
JOIN OvERToS,
W. Il. ELLIsToN,
Committee.
NASHVILLE, May II, 1S7O.-Gentlemen:
Your note of to-day, requesting me to Of
iciate at the opening of your coming fair,
has Just been received, and in reply
would say that unless the weather should
be such as to make it unsafe for NE to ven.
ture out, it will give me great pleasure to
comply with your request.
am, very respectfully,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15

London advices of yesterday quote 5-2Os
of 1862 at 69t 1865 at $50; 1S67's at
9O5, and 1O-4Os at $50.
Tennessee bonds are quoted in New
York at 59& for the old, and 561 for the
new.
The following are the quotations of the
New York stock market: Central and
Hudson 1O1; Scrip 965; Erie 23t; Reading
1881; Southern 982; Cleveland and Pitts
burg 106; Northwestern Common 109. Pre-
ferred S93; Fort Wayne 94l; Rock Island
1193; Western Union Telegraph 33t.
There is very little doing in Tennessee
money. Dealers buy at Zoe and sell at 72c
on the dollar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15

RIVER AND WEATHER.
ARRIVED.
None. a-o
DEPARTED.
Camelia, Pittsburg.
LEAVING THIS DAY.
Mallie Ragon, Evansville, 10 A. N

The river at this point yesterday was sta
tionary, with four feet on Harpeth Shoals.
Weather clear and warm. -
The Malie Ragon had not arrived up to
late hour, bat viii be found in port early
this morning. She departs for Evansville
at 10 o'clock this morning, with Capt. J.
V. Throop IN command and Capt. Ben f.
Egan in the Office. She has superior ac-
commodations, and is in every respect a
tip-top craft.
The Camelia cleared for Pittsburgh yes
terday with cargo consisting of 30 tons
of old railroad iron, 20 hhds of tobacco
and sHndries.
The Tyrone, Capt Tom Hartman, is the
regular packet for Cairo on Monday at 4
P. NJ Capt. Wash Weaver is in the Office
| IBy Telegraph
OAIRo, May 14.-Lumsden, Nashville
packet, 3 A. II. River fell s inches
Mercury rs. Weather clear.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15

we find the following going the rounds.
It is appropriate for the season, and we
call especial attention Of our readers to 1t:
Don't ask an editor to buy tickets for a
fair OF festival, or anything OF that sort,
for the bentit of your church, or any other
object, unless you first pay the cash for the
announcement Of the same which appeared
in his paper"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
Maya Arrivals,

Thompson Bros, q Kelly, Central SUM
mer street, are just opening their May
purchase of fashionable and cheap dress
goods, lace points, parasols, rich lace goods,
ETC.. etc may15 Ct
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-15
NashvilIs provision sEarkss.

Market quiet to-day bat firm, as follows,
BULK MEATs-Clear sides 164c; clear
rib 1G4c; shoulders lls@l2c.
BAcoN-Clear sides 17Ac; shoulders 13c
country hams 1G2@17c. t..si y.
CEoIcE HAMs-Hart & Hensleys sugar
cured Q. G. O., canvased, 19@199c; plair
@. O. c., hams, 1S4@l9c, canvased.
LARD-Choiee, tierces, I74@l71c; kegs
1Ss@19c; 10 pound caddies 19c, 8 and
pound caddies, 194c.
DRIED BEEF-Sugar cured 19c.
BEEF ToNGUEs-Sugar cured $50 . doz