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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
"TuE CROCK OF GOLD."

A gentleman who had the pleasure of a
long conversation with Martin Farquar
Upper, after making some remarks on
his writings, drew IRON him the follow
ing history:
at is, of course, very flatteIing 10 me
that you have read my works; and as you
are pleased with them, it may, perhaps,
be interesting to know under what circum-
stances they were written. purchased a
house at Brighton. and, in the improve
ments which made in the grounds about
it, l had occasion to have ditch dug.
Standing one day by the ditch, said to a
workman who was digging, My friend,
wouldn't you like TO dig up crock of
gold p Yes, sir, said he pausing in his
work, & would like it very much Then,
after rejecting a few minutes, he looked
up at the me seriously, and said, 4 think,
sir, ii would not be well for me to find a
crock of gold. There is something it
would better to have than that And
what is that?' said l. Good health and
plenty of work, he answered. was so
struck with the excellence of the senti-
ment, coming from man in
his situation, and wiihe the
honest manner in which he
expressed it, that could not forget it. l
went into the house, and the words of the
laborer were still ringing in my ears ::
Good health and plenty of work = At
length took a sheet of paper, and wrote
on it in large characters, The Crock of
Gold; a Tale of CovetousneSs. l looked
at it for some time, and it struck me that
l could make something out of it, SO ! SAT
at once and wrote, and did not stop writ
ing until my fingers were so cramped that
the pen fell from my hand. In three
weeks the story was published. P"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
A FEmTNTNE SrIsATEGIsT.

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune states that there is a
petition before Congress from Gamma
Ella Carroll, of Maryland" who wants
compensation commensurate with her
services" for teaching the generals of The
Federal army grand strategy. According
to the correspondent the petitioner dur
Shg the war F'devoted all her energies
wholly to the cause of the Union, and
wrote continuously important facts and
81 -osiions to those who were officially
changed with the maintenance of the
government. She made a tour in 1861
over the West consulted the river pilots,
and became satisfied after careful Obser-
walton that the expedition then preparing
to descend the Mississippi could not sue,
coed, and was convinced that the only
way 'to penetrate the yitals of the rebel
liunn was by the Tennessee river. This
was subsequently done, and the petitionel
claims the credit and pecuniary con
sideration consistent with the great ser.
vice rendered.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
THE PENALTY OF PRIDE.
Chemical Analyses of Hair Dyes,
Cosmetics and EnamcIs.


From the New York World.
In response to the resolution of the
Board of Health, directing ''the chemist
to examine the various hair tOnics, wash
es, cosmetics, and other toilet prepare
tions now in use, and to report what iu-
gradients, if any, they contain of char
acter injurious or dangerous to those who
use them," Dr. Chandler, the chemist to
the Board, has prepared long and inter-
esting report of the results Of analyses of
most of the various hair tOnics, washes
and restOratives, lotions for the skin, en-
amels and white powders, now sold for
the purpose of renovating the complexion
or repairing the ravages of time. He sums
up the case, at the conclusion of his re-
port, in the following paragraphs:
1t appears from the foregoing:
l. With very few exceptions, the hair
tones, washes and restoratives contain
lead in considerable quantities, that they
owe their action to this metal, and that
they are highly dangerous to the health of
persons using them.
q With a single exception, the lotions
for tie skin are free from lead and other
injurious metals.
8. That the cnamels are composed eth
or of carbonate of lime, oxide of zinc,
or carbonate of lead, suspended in water.
| The first two classes of enamels are COM
paratively harmless, as harmless as any
other white dirt when plastered over the
skin TO close the pores and prevent its
healthy action. On the other hand, the
enamels composed of carbonate of lead
arc highly dangerous, and their use is very
certain to produce disastrous results TO
those who patrOnize them.
8. The white powders for the skin are
harmless, except in as far as theirapplica
ton may interfere with the healthy action
| of the skin.
Respectfully submitted,
C. F. CHANDLER, Phi. D.,
Chemist to the Metropolitan Board o
| Health
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
THE UNION AND AMERICAN


~ MARY Il AAtAAN1CNs
looked when the moon was shining bright,
From my own sweet bower on the river;
I watched, in the soft snd siiyery light,
The glittering birch leaves culver,
Above me, far in the heavenly plain,
The stars were family shining,
Like the golden links OF the endless chain
That my fancy had been twiEing.
The river glidea into sight,
Forth from the tangled wildwood,
As indistinct in the duck of night
As the memories Of my childhood.
And the present time seemed imaged there
Where the moons soft light was brightest,
Where the ripples lii with the beam so fair,
And the shadows fell the lightest.
Then darkly the current fastened on,
For the waters Hnger never,
Til the last bright CLEAN in the shade was gone,
And the forest hid the river
Twas like the future, all underlined,
All dim and vague, uncertain,
Till the light of the present hath on it shined,
When time hath removed the curtain.
We cannot ten by what path the stream
May seek the ocean billow:
Whether it flows through peaceful scene,
O'erhung by Che elm snd willow,
Where the shepherd comes to water his flock,
Through summer blossoms roaming;
Or whether it dashes against the rock,
All white with its angry fJaming.
But we know at last to the surging sea
Flows on that moonlit river,
As time flows into eternity
And loses itself forever.
We know that each day is bearing us on
More near TO that boundless ocean;
And oh, may we, when our time IS gone,
Find the home OF our hearts devotion!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
For Attorney General.

WE are authorized to announce Andrew
J. Caldwell as candidate for Attorney
General for the county Of Davidson at the
August election. apr10td
WE are authorized to announce 7. w.
Haley as a candidate for Attorney General
for the Criminal District of Davidson
county. aprl0td
We are authorized to announce Terry III.
Cahal as candidate for Attorney General
of the Davidson County Judicial Circuit at
the ensuing August election. apr7 If
We are authorized to announce Maj.
WILLIAM CLARE as candidate for Attorney
General for the county of Davidson, at the
next election. APPS tide
We are authorized to announce RoBT. L
CARRUHEEs, JE., as a candidate for Attor-
ney General for this Judicial Circuit.
apr2-tde
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
eOr Magistrate.

We are authorized to announce ]. Al.
TARDHF a candidate for re election as
Magistrate in the LIST (Nashville) District
of Davidson county, at the August election.
apr17-tde
We are authorized to announce W. A.
MATHEWS, a candidate for reelection as
Justice of the Peace for the LIST (Nashyille)
District of Davidson county, at the ensu-
ing August election. april tde*&
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
EarGnnlnrral,er

We are authorized to announce W. z,
Morris of Camden, 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, 1870-04-17

We are authorized 10 announce John
Hereford of Davidson county, as can
date for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
WE are authorized to announce Il. s.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer. sept tde.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce the Hon.
JOHN HUGH SMITH as candidate for re-
election as Judge of the Criminal Court,
for the counties of Davidson and Ruther-
ford. apr13 tide
We are authorized to announce Thomas
N. Frazier as a candidate for Judge of the
Criminal Court for the counties of David
son and Rutherford at the ensuing August
election, 1870. aprl0 tide
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

WITH IODLDE Of POI1SIL.
This is the pure and genuine extract Of the root
and will on trial, be found to effect certain and
perfect cure of the following complaints and dis
eases:
Affections Of the Bones, Habitual Costiveness,
Debility Diseases of the Kidneys, Dyspepsia, Fry
sipelas, Female Irregularities, Fistula, all SKIN
Diseases, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, Piles Pull
monary diseases, ScrOfula Kings Evil, Syphilis,
and all Impurities of the Blood,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
SECRETARY of state.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
RoBr. NJ BUeG, of Giles county, candi-
date for Secretary of State, before the
present Legislature. ap14 I'd
We are authorized to announce ROBERT
G. FOSTER, Sd, candidate for Secretary of
State before the General Assembly.
fab27tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

We arc authorized by the friends of Maj.
w. FL. Williamson, throughout the Judicial
District, to announce him as candidate
for Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit,
composed of the counties of Bedford,
Rutherford, Cannon and Wilson. aps to
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
For Register.

We are authorized to announce e. w.
HICKMAN, JR., as a candidate for County
Register, at the ensuing August election.
april tds
To the Editors of the Union and American:
The very complimentary vote received
in the late election, on a canvass of six
days, encourages me to ''try, try again, y
and hereby authorize you to announce
that 1 am candidate for Register of David
son county, at The ensuing August election,
subject to the action of convention.
Respectfully, B. T. BrNKLEY.
NASHVILLE, April s, 1870. APPS te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

To James Ruddle Co., Louisville Kentucky:
Gentlemen-This is to certify that have been for
years a sufferer, and tried all the tOnics 1 ever
heard of or seen advertised with little or no relief
from any of them. I heard your Hurley Bltters
highly spoken of, and tried bottle, with little
faith in It before L commenced, and to my sur
prise and joy, before finished one bottle, felt
great deal better, and firmly believe that ON one or
two occasions it was the means of saving and pro-
longing my life. ! cQpscientiopsly recommend
them to all sufferers as the best btters known and
advise them to always ask for DR.. I. A. Hurley's,
and have no other You can use this as you think
proper, if it will benefit others.
Yours, truly, etc, JOHN w. DIXON
Louisville, KY, Dec. 10, 1863.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
COTTON'S
SOUTHERN STAR
STOMACH BITTERS.

THESE BITTERs ARE OFFERED TO THE
Public not as a beverage bat as a hrst-class medi-
cine for the cure of Dyspepsia, Liver Gem
piaint, Hnternittent Fever, Endigcs-
ton, Fever and Ague. Costiveness,
and all periodical Diseases; an active REcUPERASr,
a good TONIC, and mild PURaATIvE They have
been tested for several years. aud the following
a few Of the many certificates Of their virtue and
eil...icy, coming from wel-knowa citizens in our
midst
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
READ THE TESTIMoNH:

NASHVILLE, Feb. ], 1870 m. q. Cotton--Sir: In
running az Engineer the Nashville and Decatur
Road. and IN the South during the late war, ] was
muen exposed to malaria, and my health became
very bad. About eighteen months ago had to stop
work commenced taking your "Southerl, Star
Stomach Bitters, from which found ALMOST inn
mediate relief. resumed work. continuds to take
your Bitters and have been in perfect hctslth for
more than twelve months, while many Of the EN-
ployees have lost time from having chiIls and fe-
YER | recommend these Filters as preventive
OF fever aud asse, and the best stomach prepare
ton have ever used S. J. BRACKEN,
Engineer \. 4 d. l. 4,
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Hurlcy's Aguo Tonic.
NO ARSENIC. NO MERCURY 7,

PERFECTLY RELIABLE.
The only remedy for Chills and Fever, or Ague
and Fever that is can be depended uponls HUR-
LEY'S AGUE TONIC. There have been thous-
ands cured by using it who have tried the usual
remedies without benefit.
The following certificate from reliable citizen
of Mississippi, speaks for itself:
MERIDIAN, MISS. Oct. Is, 196a--Mr. r. y X
Chadwick-Dear Sir o: This Is to certify that L
bought from you, by your recommendation, Dot-
tie Of Hurleys Ague Tonic, and it cured two cases
of fever and ague of fifteen months standing. 1
cheerfully recommend Hurley's Tonic to the pub
lie generally. Respectfully yours, -
JOHN Z. WRIGHT.
DIR. SeabrOOk's Infant Soothing Sy-
fup.
DIR. SeabrOOk,S Elixir Bark and Iron
JAMES RUDOLF l. CO., Proprietors.
Laboratory, Al Bullitt street,
Louisville, Kentucky.
EW1N, PENDLETON h CO., Agents,
iano 70 Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

EAsHymLs, Jan. %, 1S70-I have used "Cot-
tons Southern Star Stomach Dittcrs, and have no
hestaney in saying that it is the best Tonic ever
used. My business is such that am exposed a
great deal. and have tired various bitters, tonics
ener 1 have ever found and to my friends and
the public generally, / most cheerfully recon-
mend the use of this preparation, honestly be-
ewing they viii be greatly benefited thereby.
j. II, HAMMERLY,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
'Iurley'S Stomach Bitters.
For Debility, Loss of Appetite, Weak.
ness, Indigestion or Dyspepsia,
Want of Action of Liver, or
Dirnrdnrnd Ctnnnanh

There are no bitters that compare with these in
removing these distressing complaints For sale
or can be had at any drug store in the United
States JAMES PUDDLE & co., Proprietors,
Louisville, Kentucky.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17
HurIev,s Popular Worm Candy

As this is really specific for Worms, and the
best and most palatabe form to give to children, it
is moi surprising that it is fast taking the place of
all other preparations for worms-it being per-
fectly tasteless, and any child will take it.
Messrs. James Ruddle Il Co: Gentlemen - II
give me great pleasure to say after using all the
other worm remedies known to me, with but par
tal relief to my children, was advised to try Dr..
A. T. Hurley's, and since using it, my children
wonld eat it ali the time, it is so pleasant if we
would let them. 1 believe it is one Of the best and
safest remedies known, and as such, recommend 1t
to one and all. JAMES w. TRAVIS.
Louisville, Jan. 3, 1868.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

NASHVILLE, Feb. 2, 1870.-I certify that have
used various stomach and tonic bitters, but none
have given so sure aud speedy relief as " Cottons
Southern Star Stomach Bitters.n As tonic aud
gentle pufgative nothing ever gave me SO much
relief in so short a time The bitters cured me Of
very violent cold in twenty-foEr hours
w, z MCAIJSTER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

Is EnIECS StlOrGGr tIssh q VIA ECCaattIF 10
Memphis.
fYore than 100 miles shorter than via
Louisville TO 81. Louis,
Close connections at Humboldt for Jackson,
Tenn, jackson, Miss, YicksbUrg, New Orleans and
the Southwest. Passengers have the choice Of
routes TO all principal points in the Southwest via
Memphis or Jackson, Tenn.
Connection is made at Union City with trains OF
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for all principal
points West and Northwest; at Hickman with
FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS for all points in the
Mississippi Valley
For THROUGH TICKETS apply at City Transfer
Office, Maxwell House. and Nashville and Chatta-
nooga Passenger Depot, Church street.
]. W. THOMAS,
W. L. DANLEY, Gen1 Suppl.
GenI p and 7. Agent. jams II
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Nashville and Chattanooga
r A I Il r . A 7
pASSENGER TisA4Ns.

.
mot on Sunday.l
Arrives at Nashville. rs A. n
Leaves NASHVILLE. .-....-...--- 3:jO p M
Night Passenger trains daily. Day Passenger
trains daily, except Sunday Both trains connect
at Chattanooga for Rome, Atlanta and principal
Southern Cities.
Passengers for Washington City, Bal
timOre. Philadelphia, New York and
BOstOn, as well as all points in East Tennessee
and Virginia, make direct connections through by
taking the G 40 P. NJ. train out of Nashville.
THIS IS TE4E SEsOpT 8OTTTE g AK ,
and the only dieect route to the South and South
east
Passengers for the McMinnville and Manchester,
Winchester and Alabama or Jasper Branch Rail-
roads, take the Day Train out of Nashville.
For THROUGH TICKETS and further informa-
ton, apply al City Transfer Office Maxwell House,
and at the Nashville and Chattanooga Depot,
Church street. ]. W. THOMAS,
W. L. DANLEY, Genl Supt.
Gen1 p and I. Agent. jan23 If
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EDGEFIELD AND KENTUCKY
essZ.+c-e~s~aSas
SsAf. Assg .,ren rrzsfg5 +s-z;zss,s'
lzsszSs e II ID = - sts

10 - n II . y d
IAN AND AFTER MONDAY, DEC. 6, 1853,
~ Trains Doth freight and passengerj viii run
through between Nashville and Hopkinsyiie. Mail
train leaves Nashville daily at 2:55 ?. NJ, and
riyes at Hopkinsyile at TAO r. NJ. Returning
leaves Hopkinsville at 5: 80 A. NJ, and arrives at
Nashville at o 80 A. NJ.
This train makes close connection at Guthrie with
Memphis, Olarksville and Louisville Railroad both
night and morning. for GAINESVILLE and Southern
points.
Tickets for sale at Transfer Office, under Max
well House, and at Depot Louisville and Nashville
and Edgefe.d and Kentucky Railroads.
E. A. FORT,
dec18 tt President and Receiver.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

NASHVILLE, Jan. ., 1851 have used " Cot
toms Southern star Stomach Bittcrs," and as a
tonic and gentle purgative, have never found
anything better. w. r. DALE,
Can't. Fire Co. No z
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T. T. KIRKPATRICK S. 3. KIRKPATRICK.
SUMNER KIRKPATRICK.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

For sale by druggists generally.
Wholesale by EWIN, PENDLETON & CO., and
LITTERER 4 CABLER
Principal depot and mandatory, 292 South
Cherry street, Nashville, Tenn.
NJ. c. COTTON,
feb20eodf Sole Proprietor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

NASHVILLE, FEB. 2, 1s7O.-I had been suffer-
ing severely for about week, with painters
chOlic, when got bottle of " Cotton's Southern
Star Stomach Btters," which entirely relieved me.
unhesitatingy pronounce the bitters the best
medicine for the stomach and bowels that have
ever taken. WM T. AUTEN, Painter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-17

NASHVILLE, Feb. IS, 18TO.-Ne have used SCOT
toms Southern Star Stomach Bitters," and recon-
mend them to all afflicted with dyspepsia, heart
burn or indigestion, as q sure and speedy cure
and as a gentle purgative nothing we have ever
used is better. j. Ii. FERGUSON.
A. d. CREIGHTON,
Props south Nashville Planning Mills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-11
TIE MuLBERRY.sr. SUICIDE.

Coroner Keenan, yesterday held ~ lnque"
over the body Of Mary. alias Jenny williamson Who COZ"
mitted isucide by taking laudanum at No. g Mulberry
ST. Mary Whitaker with whom the deceased loirded tee
tned that Monday night Mary had fits. and the f'o"
ing morning she asked Burke TO aud buy Ter Ten
cents worth OF laudanum. Kate declined. and the os
ceased then went away saying she would pso'ue "er
self. she returned in about ten minut "i' 0fue'
saying, with an oath, 81 have got II, '"II -
stantiy drank the contents She afterwa'd uranH
a cup of tea, and then lay down on 'ns so
and fell asleep. As she eNmoil,u - ~ n,
lof bein nosonsl witness sent for Dr. Green OF NO ~
Parks but he Was not in, and the clerk On being ,1a
what had happened. called TO see te sieA r,ovei
o'clock o. M officer Curley OF the skth flSslncl ieAoNe.
the woman TO tho station House. where =,
Donor was soon in attendance and ortNftu hef sen "
Bellevue ospal She could give no reason Tor not nav
Ing sooner summoned assistance exeep, .hrvusa
ance az the condition of the woman Dcput! tosohof
Wooster Reach NJ d.. made n post+nortem examination
OF the body aud ascertained that death Resulted 'so"
po,ou deceased was a widow aDi leaNesono ehaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-11
DEFRAUDING sEAMEN.

The first case called in the Court of General
Sessions yesterday before Judge Bedford, that OF
John O"rOOle, charged with obtaining money under
false prcenses. The complainant. George Moenhon
testified that the 2st OF September, 1867 lac was serg
ing OIL board Russian merchani-yessel. and
in capacity entered this port that. owing to DIFF
between himself and the captain. the latter re-
fused pay hun his wages, amounting TO S5; that
OToole 10 HIM and represented that, being prac
ticng attorney lie could collect the that the com
plainant signed power of attorney, and that, TO his
knowledge OToOle received tho money but has failed to
pay il over.
The counsel for the defense claimed acquttal on the
ground that the plainants name was spelled dlnerent
in the examination before the magistrate ana the
of the Grand Jury; also that according TO the
OF false prctcnses should be tried within
years after the indictment Is found While more than
three years had elapsed in this
The Court regretted necessity to charge the jury TO
find a verdict guilty. the ground Of variance
between tho name the indictment and tie real name
OF complainant. O'TOOle discharged.