davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
The War-Brendstuffs and Trade in
England.


The London correspondent of the New
York Commercial and Financial Chronicle
writes under date of July % as follows:
A week of remarkable harvest weather
has only served to prevent the rise in the
price of cereals from being more important
that it has been. The total advance es-
tablished in wheat on the declaration of
war amounts to between 6s and SIS per
quarter, which brings the quotation to
about the point at which it stood previous
ly to the recent fall. The trade on Monday
was very excited, but this was partly owing
to the rumor which Tas current that Russia
had joined Prussia, and had offered her as
sistance IN the coming struggle for superb
Ority in Europe. As soon as this rumOr
was circulated, it was entirely discredited;
but, at the same time, much use was made
of it to influence prices, not only in the
corn trade, but also in other branches of
commerce. On the other hand, the i'm
preston here is that France and Prussia
will fight single handed, and that not until
there seems to be a prospect of the map of
Europe being seriously altered, is there
any expectation that the powers, at present
neutral, will be inclined to give material
assistance to either side. 1t is, indeed, de-
sired that the war will be short and sharp;
but the fear is that that wish is not likely
to be realized. Forty millions against for
ty millions of people, with armies equal in
number, and armed as no such armies in
the world were ever armed before, may
not only cause anxiety in France and Prus-
STA, but also among the allies of both
countries. The destruction of life and
property will be beyond parallel, and all
civilized beings dread to hear of the car
mage in the approaching battle of five
hundred thousand men. There are many
conjectures about the probable duration
OF the war; but conjectures Just now are
not worth much, and 1 fear that
there will be no peace until exhaustion has
overcome the foes. There is, perhaps, an
impression among some that Prussia has
been as provocative of the war as France
has been; but to me it seems certain that
the latter power might have avoided the
conflict altogether had her language been
more conciliatory at first. 1t is no argu-
ment to assert that there was deadly |
hatred between France and Prussia, and |
that some day or other fight they must |
Time, improved communications, increas- |
cd trade, and many other circumstances, |
mollity the asperities of nations, and
change foes into friends. War and blood
shed, pillage and other atrocities, cannot |
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
Nashville GROCERY markea,

SUGAR-New Orleans 12@14o; Deme-
rara lac; standard hards 153@I54c; A
coffee 144@144c; B do. 14@144c; @ do. 132
Ollie.
CoFFEE-Market very firm with an ad-
vancing tendency. We quote Rio, COM
mon to choice, at 21@23kc; Laguyra 23c;
Java 32@33c.
MoLAssEs AND SBUPs-We quote strip
50@75c; golden strip 75c.
RIoE-We quote best Carolina 1O4911c.
SAIT-Iiverpools sack S2.75; seven bush
ell barrels by the car load, 1892; five and
half do. $2.67.
TEAs-Imperial S1.4O@2; Young Tyson
S2.25; Black $1@1 so; Gunpowder 81. 65
@S2.
-Mackerel-Nos. 2 and 3, SIS and
| SIS 3 barrel; in kits, Nos. 1, 2 and 3
1926, $3.50 and $500.
OHEEsE-We quote factory st I7g Eng
ish dairy, none.
MASSIVE quote at $3.50 for 1Od's.,
and 25c additional for diminishing grades.
CASDLEs-Star, light weight, 134@144c.
PowDER-Dupont S.. 70; Hazards IS. rs
blasting S4.75; fuse, per 100 feet, 75c.
SHoT-Pstent $3.50; buck 1915.
LIQUoRs-COmmon rectiied whisky 2
gallon, S1.14; Robertson County $1.759
S2.75; Bourbon S1.25@5.5O; Lincoln
County $1.75@2.25; Highwines $1.O7.
SUNDRIEs-BlackinA 3 doz, 4O@75c,
Washboards $2.75 2 doz; Buckets, 3 doz.
S2.50@2.75. Tubs $3.50 . nest. Starch
&c. Candy-assorted stick $50 Q
pound; fancy assorted 2Oc 2 pound
Snuff S7.75 3 box for CARROTS packed.
Matches $3.50 per case. Pepper $50.
Spice zoe. Ginger 2Oc. Oysters $3.50 2
case for one pound cans; $3.50 3 case for
two pound cans. Canned peaches two
pound cans, S2.75 ? doz Soda 6497c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
OLD papers, for wrapping, in quantities to
suit, can be had at this Office, tt
New AdrerIIscncnts.


YEATNIAN, Shields & Co. make an attrac
tive sale this morning at Reid, Chadbournt
& Co. s warehouse.
We ask particular attention to the state
ment of the condition of the Home Insu.
rance Company of New Haven, Connect,
cut, as returned in compliance with the
law to the Comptroller of the State of Ten.
nessee, and which appears in another col
umn. II will be seen that their assets are
81, 324, POS Il, while their total Liabilities
are but S202, 47319. The company is in a
safe and sound condition, ard is managed
by the very best business tact and admin
istratiYe ability in the country. Those
sterling gentlemen, P. P. Peck d Co., 80
Union street, are the Nashville representa-
tives Of the company.
See the attachment notice Of A. V. Rut-
land VS. NJ Walsh.
The Mississippi Diarrhea Cordial is an
infallible specific, and is unriyaled in the
cure of aux, dysentery, cholera morbus,
etc.
The United States Hotel is one of the
best in Louisville.
The Louisiana Creole Hair Restorer is
the great favorite with the ladies.
The Magic Arnica Liniment cures paines
in five minutes.
Special reference is made TO the adver-
tisement of the Wheel and Handle Com
pany In another column. Ii is one of the
most extensive and complete manufacturing
establishments in the South, and the pro-
prietorS are enabled to offer work at prices
that defy competition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.

J. G. Frazier, Clerk of the Supreme
Court, is at present in the rural districts
The picnic for the Cathedral schools, an
nounced for the 18th, has been postponed
to the 25th inst.
There is to be Sunday School concert
at Elm Street Church on Sunday evening
next at o'clock.
Aleck Gleavas, for obtaining money IN
der false pretenses from Mary Small, col
ored, was bound over by Justice Wilkin-
son, yesterday, for his further appearance
before the Criminal Court.
An individual was arraigned before JUS
tice Brien yesterday, charged with obtain
ing $40 under fraudulent pretenses, from
Haywood Lee, cOlored. The defendant
was discharged and the prosecutor mulcted
in the costs.
Policeman Read, while arresting four
darkies who were fighting, on the Franklin
pike yesterday, was attacked by the
s'amendmenters" who showed resistance.
Quite tussel ensued, in which MIR. Read
pluckily held his own. He arrested the
negroes and brought them to the lookup.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12

make friends and it is to be feared that
whatever may be the result of the present
war, France and Prussia will hate
each other more than thew did
hfty-five years ago. Ii is to be feared
that tie present war will be a great
drawback to commerce and civilization for
many years to come. Confidence, after
the serious financial crisis in this country
IN 1866, was returning, and, it might be
said, had returned. A healthy trade has
been carried on during the present year,
and our commercial relations with the
whole world were improving. There we're
noscalls on the shareholders of defunct
public companies; money was abundant,
and consequently cheap; bread was at a
very moderate price, and the prospect with
regard to cotton was more favorable than
at any period since 1869. 1t has been
very unfortunate circumstance that, With
increasing trade, war should have so sud
denly broke out. Three weeks ago no one
dreampt of war; now there gre already
seven hundred thousand men face to face,
about to tight-some would say the grand
est-but certainly the most destructive
battle yet known; and perhaps Others
equally fatal are to follow. The bills of
many Of the leading merchants in England,
France and Prussia, which three weeks
since were an unsupported security, are
not now negotiable, and this alone is suf-
fcient to account for paralyzed trade The
difficulties of the trading communities in
three countries are considerable, and it is
feared that many failures will take place.
But to return to the corn trade. have
said that the advance established is 6s to
IS per quarter, but 1 do not think that,
with such glorious weather for the harvest,
and with favorable accounts respecting the
crop, combined with the circumstance that
there is not at present any fear of the war
extending, there is any justification of
further rise. That the advance will be
beneficial to the consumer l have no rea-
son to doubt, for it will bring large supplies
here, and Will augment, at an early cate,
the stocks in reserve. But France and
Prussia have ceased to be large wheat ex
porting countries, and 60 long as they
keep their quarrel to themselves there
need be no fear Of dear bread. Of the total
supplies Of wheat imported into the United
Kingdom In the first five months of this
year only one-tenth was from France and
Prussia, the bulk being from the United
States and Russia. There is, it must be
admitted, much waste in war. France
may import, and thus enhance the price of
wheat by buying in Che United States;
while Prussia may be compelled to pur-
chase in the Austrian, Danubian aud Rus
sian provinces. But do not think that
this will be carried on to an extent which
will have any very serious effect upon
prices. 1t is desirable, however, that our
quotations should be kept up so as to draw
the requisite supplies before the winter sets
in. The following statement, showing the
imports of wheat and flour into the United
Kingdom in the first five months of the
present and last two years, will prove Of
interest at the present moment:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12


At the close of the week trade has be-
come dull This is owing to the fine har-
vest weather and to the certainty that large
supplies Of new homegrown wheat will be
at market at an early date Harvest work
will be general in the South next week,
and, in consequence of the dry weather, it
will be Immediately ready for market.
As regards the United States, it is
thought here that should the war only last
three months, the effect will be beneficial.
In that case her breadstuffs would sell at a
remunerative price, while at this late
period the effect upon the sale of cotton
would not be 50 serious as at an earlier
period of the season but should the war
last, America must suffer commercially,
more especially with regard to her cotton
interests. It is probable that the sale of
American securities will continue to be
pressed; but SO far as Government bonds
are concerned, there are numerous small
investors in the market, and when it is the
opinion that the lowest point has been
reached, there is no doubt that large in
vestments will be made
Trade is quite paralyzad, and prices
have been materially affected by the war
Cotton has declined Id per h; wool, I'D
per 10; grocery produce is much lower,
while saltpetre and lead are dearer. There
is also pause in the iron trade, and buy
ers are not quite so ready to ship to Russia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
THE RAILROAD EXCURSION.
BARBECUE AND bran DANCE.
Three Thousand Persons iu Attend
ance.

The grand railroad excursion, barbecue
and bran dance at Carter's creek, yester
day was the event Of the season, and alto
get er one Of the most enjoyable affairs
thai bas ever taken place in this country
The train, chartered for the occasion by
a committee from Smiley Lodge l. o. o.
F., left the depot few minutes after seven
o'clock, and every car was packed to its
utmost capacity. Ia addition to the i'm
mense delegation from this city, there were
large crowds from Williamson and Maury
counties, and the number of persons pre-
sent was estimated at fully three thousand.
We have never seen anything like IT since
the political gatherings of former years,
and for bran dance, it beat anything that
has occurred for years. Everybody and his
sweetheart appeared to be on hand, and
the day was passed in the most agreeable
manner to all concerned.
The Odd Fellows band accompanied the
delegation from this city, as also Daniels
fine string band, and the music was plenti-
ful and of the right kind.
The barbecue was given by the citizens
in the neighborhood of Carriers creek, as a
continuation of the magnificent picnic IN
der the auspices of Smiley Lodge, at the
same place, several weeks ago, and too
much praise cannot be given to the COM
mittee of arrangements for the admirable
manner in which the whole affair
was conducted The whole-souled peo-
pie of Maury contributed beautifully
for the occasion, and Notwithstanding
the very large attendance, the Committee
on the barbecue had a sufficient number of
carcasses served up TO accommodate all.
Who it was that superintendent the barbe-
cuing we do not know, but there is one
thing we do know, that better prepared
meat in seasoning and cooking was never
laid before hungry crowd. The Commit
tee of Arrangements were also active in
attending to the wants and comfort of their
guests, and did all that could be done to
make the grand social reunion one that
will long be remembered.
The day was most pleasantly spent in
dancing and social conversation, and every
body felt that it was good to be there.
This act Of genuine hospitality and cordial
welcome extended by the citizens Of Maury
to our good people, is fully appreciated,
and it is to be hoped that the opportunity
will present itself, when those who were SO
agreeably entertained can at least make an
attempt to repay the many kindnesses
shown.
The train going and coming was in
charge of experienced and courteous con-
ductors who delivered their precious car go
in good condition to the creek, and re-
turned them safely home at a seasonable
hour. May many similar excursions occur,
and may the same merry participants ex-
perience in days tocome as much general
enjoyment as was their lot on yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12

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 a tax and con-
sumo so much of our space, that we are
compelled to 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 4 Co.,
Union and American.
RoBERTs & PURvIs,
Republican Banner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
THE UNION AND AMERICAN FOR
THE CAMPAIGN.

We will furnish the UNION AND AMERICAS
TO CLUBS, from now until after the Novem,
Der elections, including the returns of the
same, at thefollowing reduced rates:
DAILY.
To clubs of 10 or more, each, $500
To clubs of 20 or more, each, l.SO b.
sEM1-wEEKLY.
To clubs of 10 or more, each, LOO
To clubs of 20 or more, each, 80
WEEKLY.
To clubs of 10 or more, each, so
To clubs of 20 OF more, each, As
To clubs of so or more, each, 40
By small effort our friends in the
several divisions of the State, and the
friends of free government, could swell oul
list by many thousands under these terms.
The rates are as low as were ever offered, and
no voter should be without the UNION AMI
AMERICAN during the important period OF
our political campaign which is to follow
the judicial elections. Subscribers viii
have complete returns of both elections,
and all information necessary to enable him
to vote Understandings upon the issues
that may be presented,
Every friend and reader of the paper is
constituted special agent to get up clubs
for this campaign.
The money should be transmitted by
express, ,postofice order, or registered
letter. j. 0. GRIFFITH d 20.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
The Cotton Movement.

The receipts of cotton at all the port.
| during the week ending Friday evening
Aug. ), were $40 bales, (against
| 6,6l2 for the week ending July %, 7,474
for the week ending July %, and 9, 474 fol
the week ending July Is, making the ag-
gregate since Sept. l, 1869, up to date,
2,S44 $50 bales against 2, 112, 547 bales for
the same period in 1868, being an increase
this season over last season of 742, 2S9 bales
The exports to foreign ports were $3.50
bales, against ), 237 for the corresponding
week last year. The stocks on hand at all
the ports amount to los, 27S bales, against
1915 bales at the corresponding period
last year. We extract from the New
York Commercial and Financial Chronicle
of Aug. 6 as follows:
Speculation for future delivery has been
dull, except a slight furry of Tuesday.
Crop views have not been seriously modi-
fed, but there are SO many conflicting in
fuences possible in the next four or five
months, that it is difficult to form a reason
able opinion, and many large operators re-
fuse to take so great a risk. If peace in
Europe be restored, so as to lead to an i'm
proved demand for cotton, for the manu-
facture of goods for the continent, it will
probably be accompanied with a decline
in gold; while q rise in gold, as the result
of a prolonged war would check the de-
mand for cotton for consumption and per-
haps break down our market for goods
The following are the closing prices on each
day for low middling uplands, to be deliv-
cred in any Of the next five months:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
ncntb of an Old Citizen.

Mr.. Alvin D. Garrett, Familiarity and
favorably known to a large portion of this
community from his long connection with
the old bridge, and for the past ten years
as an officer of the Tennessee Hospital for
tbe Insane. died at the latter institution on
yesterday, after an illness Of several weeks
His remains will be inferred at the family
cemetery, on Whites creek, this morning
at IL o'clock,
Though quiet and unassuming citizen,
Mr.. Garrett, by his kind and genial man
ners and his unyarying Uprightness, had
attached to him large circle of friends,
He was capable and faithful officer OF one
Of our important public institutions, and
his death is q severe loss.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12

The census report for the 18th district,
embracing Edgeield, shows the following
statistics
Number of dwellings, Gil; number Of
families, S2i white males, 1853; females,
,435; colored males, 72O; females, S25:
males of foreign birth, 40; females, 132 {;
number of blind, > insane, 3.
Total population, 4, 439.
Total value of real estate, ST, 4OS, 500.
Total value Of personal property, $685.,
COS.
Number Of persons who cannot read,
92G.
Number Of persons who cannot write,
$50.
Number of voters, $50.
Number of deaths during the year, II.
Manufacturing establishments, 10.
Number of hands they employ, $50.
Value of their products, S272 300.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
COLI AND SILYER.
REVENUE sTAlIPE

The National Savings Company have made a.
ren2ements to supply their customers with revenue
stamps at the following low rates. discount payable
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
ED.

GARRETT-On yesterday, at the Hospital for
the Insane, ALVIN D. GARRETT, in the 59th year of
his age.
The funeral will take place at the family burying
ground Oh Whites Greek, at 10 O'Clock to day.
AUG. II. 1870.
PIERCE-In this city, on the 10th inst, after a
short Illness J. W. PIERCE, formerly of Harrison,
Ohio, and brother of D. C. Pierce, of this city,
aged 25 years.
interment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
Magnificent Fruit.

Our enterprising fellow citizen. Mr..
Thomas Garland, yesterday favored
number of his friends with specimens Of
peaches and grapes grown at his nursery
in this vicinity. MIR. Garland has no
superior as a cultivator of fruits, and the
specimens he brought with him into the
city yesterday fully sustain his well earned
reputation in this respect.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12

Prof. e. n. Hosfords Substitute for
Cream of Tartarand Yeast is acknowledged
by all chemists and physicians as the most
healthful ever been used.
W. w. Totten & Bro. are Agents for its
sale in Nashville, and offer sample pack
age gratis to all who wish to try it, with
full directions for its use. They are also
now receiving very largely of may other
choice goods in their line, and offering
them to their customers at greatly re-
duced prices, in consequence Of rates of
freight having been reduced nearly one
half from the East.
Call and examine their fine stock at both
wholesale and retail, No. % College street.
anp7 1W
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
Escape oTConNicts.

We learn that on Monday evening ten
conyicts from the PenitenGary who were
working on the Tennessee and Pacific
Railroad beyond Stone river, overcame
their guards and made their escape The
puards eYerted themselves theoretically to
prevent their escapade, even firing their
weapons, but Intellectually. Our informant
saws they had not been recaptured yester-
dav eYeninP.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
Anniversary supper.

The colored people gave big anniver-
sary supper at Congress Hall on North
College street last night. The anniversary
was commemorative of the fourth year Of
their benevolent and aid societies, the Off
GERS and members of which participated in
force.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12

AT the Female Suffrage Convention, in
Saratoga last week, Mrs. Lily Devereux
Blake gave a new definition of woman's
sphere, which she says, is "bounded
north by her husband, on the east by her
baby, on the south by her mother-in-law,
and on the west by maiden aunt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12

London advices of yesterday quote 5-2Os
of 1862 S6t; 1865 at Sc; 1S67's at IS, and
lO-4O's at &c.
Tennessee Bonds are quoted in New
York at 63!c for the old, and 62iic for the
new.
Bank of Tennessee notes are quiet at
zoe buying and 73c selling.
State Treasury warrants are bought by
dealears at about zoe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
Thc FiTtecnth Amendment Case.

Felix II. Smith was arraigned before U.
S. Commissioner Noah on q charge of vio-
lating section five of an act Of Congress
approved May 81, 1870, and entitled the
'tfifteenth amendment, said Smith con-
trolling the vote of negro named Banks.
The Commissioner listened to the evidence
and arguments of counsel, and reserved
his decision until to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
Aurusta On. August o.

CottOn-The market exhibited more ac-
tivity to-day, but transactions have been
limited in Consequence of the the frmness
of holders. We quote middings at TO
LIE, the market closing quiet; sales 100
bales; receipts 45 bales.
Montgomery, Ala, August 8.
Our cotton market is quiet; low mid
dings 153c.
Rome, Ga, August o.
Market dull and lower; middlings 15I@
1876.
Mobile, Ala. August %.
Cotton Market quiet; low middlings
lie; sales 100 bales; net receipts SO bales;
| stock Is, SIS bales.
Galveston, August 9.
Cotton-Holders holding their stocks in
anticipation of an advance; good ordinary
14tc; net receipts 80 bales; stock 6,S2S
bales.
Atlanta, ca, August ..
The market closed at 16c for middlings:
15c for low middlings; lie for good ordi
nary, and 13c for ordinary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-12
GENERAL aAREETS.

THURSDAY, Aug. IL, 1870.
nashville Cotton Market.
OnryrnN- Markat weak To dav and nom