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Nashville Grocery Market.

SUdAR-New Orleans prime new crop
1O@l2c; Defnerara 1910; standard hards
l+4@145e; A oofee 14ci B do. 1870; @ do.
l3so.
MoIAssEs AND SmUPs-We quote New
Orleans new crop 75c; sirups 6)@75c;
golden strip Toe.
OoFFK-We quote as follows; Rio, CON-
mon to choice, at 20@22c; Laguyra &c;
Java 3l@32c.
RIoE-We quote best Carolina 9G9ic.
SALT-Iiverpool sack 53; seven bush
81 barrels by the car load, 1856; Eve and
half do. 2.75.
TEAs-Lmperial 140G2; Young Hyson
2.25; Black 1.O0G1 50; Gunpowder LIS
600
H-Mackerel-Eos and 2. 1900 and
14.OO 2 barrel; in kits, Nos l, 2 and
500, 200 and LIS. Sardines $500 2
case.
CHEEsz-we quote factory at I64' =; Eng
fish dairy, none.
NAusEWe quote at AIS for 1Gd's.
and ESQ additional for diminishing grades.
UAEDLEs-Star, Light weight, l3c.
PowDEB-Dupont 6.75; Hszard's $40;
blasting /. Is; fuse, per 100 feet, 75c.
SHoT-Petent $50; buck 2.75.
LIoUoBs-Common Tectified whisky =
gallon, liz; Robertson County 1.759
2.75; Bourbon l. 2595.5O; lincoln County
I.75@2. 25; Highwines 10Y.
BAGGNG-.We quote Dundee at 26c
hemp 32c; fax 33c.
RoPE-We quote at lie.
COTTON TIEs-We quote at 5000.
BBooMs-We quote at 2.25@3.50 e doz.
SUNDRrEs-Blacking, 8 doz, 40@?5c,
Waahboards 2. Is 3 doz; Buckets, 2 doz.,
2.5G@2.75. Tubs 45O , nest. Starch
&c. Candy-assoTted stick 1Sc 2
pound; fancy assorted zoo 2 pound.
Snuff IT'S = box for CARROTS packed
Matches S25 per case. Pepper 33995c.
Spice Doc. Ginger 20c. Oysters 3.75 .
case for one pound cans; 5.75 2 case for
two pound cans. Canned peaches, two
pound cans, 275 Y doz. Soda 6497c-
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The weather and the Cotton Crop

The weather and the Cotton Crop
From the New Orleans Price Current.
The weather has been clear and pleasant
and highly favorable to cotton picking
OF course the chances for an increase over
last years crop in proportion to the wider
acreage are improving daily. The weather
however auspic Gus, is not more so than
last year, and if it be protracted to the
same extent as then, there will be nothing
to prevent an increase of 10 per eent-the
outside estimate OF the Agricultural Bu-
reeu for increased acreage - except the
greater inefficiency of the laborer, which
is generally admitted This, however, may
be partly Offset by an increased number of
hands from the border States nd from
abroad, and to tie crop itself in many To-
calities, being more abundant to the acre
than last year, Even under favorable aus
pices, however, we do not see how more
than $500, 600 bales, which is over Il per
cent in excess of last year, can be figured,
subject to the continge ncies of the rest Of
the season
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John r.. Hatcher.

We lind in late number of the Mobile
REGISTER the following complimentary men
ton Of a gentleman for many years con
nected with the Tennessee press. We
fully endorse what is said of the gifted
Hatcher by our Alabama contemporary:
Mr.. John i. Hatcher, one of the most
genial and charming writers connected
with the press, is wintering in Aiken, S G.
There is a quaintness about everything he
writes that suggests the humor of Charles
Lamb. His wit is as clear and as whole
some as spring water, as exhilarating as
good burgundy, and as kindly and hearty
as an old Virginia welcome. The profes-
sion Of journalism would be all the better
if there were more Hatchers-men whose
courage, geRtleDess, modesty and talent,
20 to make mp noble and loveable charsc-
farg
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ussnv,lle Proy,sior, Nmrk az.

The market was very active to-day, re-
sulting in large shipments of bulk meats
and lard to different points South. We
quote as follows:
BULK MEATs-Shoulders 7!c; clear rio
sides l05c; clear sides lie.
LARD-Hart & Hensley's pastry Qancy)
in tierces, 13@134c; prime leaf in tierces,
12Je; pastry, in half barrels, 139@14c;
pastry, in kegs, 14l@15e; choice pastry in
buckets Ice; 1O-b caddies 16tc; 5-lb cad
dies 1633; BIB caddies 17c-in cases Of 60
caddies each.
RUMp PoRK-We quote in barrels $l5
AJe
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Robbery.

On Saturday night last the residence OF
Mrs. Weiner, North Summer street, was
burgIariously entered, and the premises
robbed of So in money The burglar or
burglars effected an entrance by taking
out pane of glass in Mrs WIS bedroom.
Attemp pts were made to break into other
houses on North Vine street, but the bur
glars were not successful.
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Besides this the way freight to
and from here to Lebanon amounts
to from five to seven car loads
daily. Eight new freight cars were put on
the road on the 18th, and on Sunday next
a new passenger coach from the Ohio
Falls Work will be put on the road for the
accommodation of passengers between our
city and lebanon.
To show the necessity of these add
tional freight cars, we need only say, that
on last Friday alone tweuty-four cars,
heavily laden, went both ways between
Lebanon and this point, One other
remark we will make in regard to
this road With that clear dis
elimination that has characterized all its
management, seeing that cheap rates is the
tendency of transportation, and that all
successful railroads must eventually and
inevitably come TO it, they have taken time
by the forelOck and put the shipment of
freights 25 per cent lower than any road
coming into Nashville.
We have been thus careful to note the
progress of one of Tennessee's and the
publics favorite enterprises, and close with
hearty good wishes to the Tennessee and
Pacific Railroad
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PERSONAL

Bishop Feeban is in Memphis. He was
TO have dedicated st. Bridgets Church IN
that city on last Sunday, but for some rea-
son unexplained. the dedication WAS post
poned until next Sunday.
DR.. r. l. G White, Of the Lebanon
Herald is in tie city. and will he in at
tendance on the sessions of the Tennessee
Press Association.
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The most favorable opportunity to pur-
chase property by the foot or acre, suit
able for residences or garden purposes,
will be offered in Hobsons addition to
Edgefeld on Wednesday the 14th inst
Omnibuses will be on the front of Johnson
a. Smiths Office at 10 o'clock A. Ii.
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Temncs,ec Press Association.

In accordance with call published some
time since by the President, the Tennes
see Press Association will hold meeting
IN this city to-day, and full attendance Is
desired. as it II expected that business Of
innorteuce will bs transacted. During the
session an Grafton v i'll be delivered 10y
CIA.J. Kela of the Memphis ACa-
IqneLs and q poem 10y Dr. r. l.. O. White,
Of the Lebanon Ueyoid.
The NEE ting takes place in the Federal
Court Room at the Capitol this morning,
At 10 O'Clock, aud every perstn belonging
TO the press, whether members Of the Asso-
cation or not, are invited to be present.
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We have on sale 9 few copies Of the
Laws of Tennessee enacted by the Legisls-
cur Of 1S69-70. Retail price $3.50 per
COPY. A liberal discount viii be made to
the Trade. Address
Union 4 American,
"a Nashville, Tenn.
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In this city. at her residence on the evening
of the 18th inst, Mrs. A. E., wife Of P. A. Cart
wright, of this city.
The friends OF the family are invited to at
tend her funeral from McKendree Church at
II O'Clock this, Tuesday morning.
Divine service by Rev. DIR. Kelly.
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Fresh Buckwheat Flour, fine Crystal
Syrup, Cranberries, Shaker Preserves, ETC.,
received at Armistead & Co. S, No. so
Public Square. nov24 If
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SOUTHERN PRODUCE MARK ETs
e,nnr,eston, $. C.,Dec. Q.

Charleston, 8. &c, Dec. 8.
BAcoN-Prime meats is in light supply,
some new now coming to hand. The de-
mand is very light and prices easier. Prime
smoked shoulders may be quoted at l4@14 J
z Il; prime smoked clear nib sides at 1910
17c; sailed shoulders at 10@11c; sailed
sides at l3@131c z 10.
FIoUR-There is well assorted stock of
this article in the hands Of dealers, with
moderate demand, which is met at about
the following quotations: Northern and
Western fine may be quoted at S.. rs 3 Dbl;
super at $5.5O@6.O0 per Dbl; extra at
Sc 25@6. so q Dbl, family at SO. 75@7.5O y
Dbl Southern descriptions are in good sup
ply, and super. may be quoted at
at S.. 5O@6 9 Dbl; extra Sc. 25@6.75 3 Dbl;
family S7@7.75 2 Dbl; and extra and fancy
brands at 5000 so . Dbl.
HAY-Some 1,2O0 bales Of North River
descriptions were received during the
wosk. Transactions in this quality took
place for about 300 bales, at S1.G5@l.70 Q
cwt.
CORN-Ihe receipts areRow restricted to
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ueyiyoI at WcKcndrcc,

There is quite an interesting revival
meeting going on at McKendree Church,
under charge of Rev. DIR. Kelly and others
Several persons have already professed,
and large numbers Of seekers are going
TO the mourners bench at each service,
embracing old and young.
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CATTLE Receipts of "A head, which
were sold at prices ranging from 2@4!c
HOGS - Receipts to day of 3SS head,
which changed hands at S. 5O@6.25, ac-
cording to weight.
SHEEP-In demand at good prices. Re
ceipts and sales of 81 head to-day at So
"a -
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

IN STOCK AND FOR SALT,
By RICHARD B. WRIGHT, Lumber Yard, corner
High and Vine streets, 600 White Pine Doors
all sizes; 1000 White Pine Sash, al sizes /;
100000 Cypress Shingles tshAved); 100, 900
White Pine Shingles Isawed).
Terms-Cash. does tlmylT'Tl
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HE last sale, probably, Of the season of
desirable suburban property will take place
in Hobsons addition to Edgefeld on Wed
nesiay the 18th inst, when all purchasers
may be Accommodated in buying either by
the foot or acre. A large attendance Is
expected and desired.
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Nothing Serious.

The report OF an accident On the Nash
vile aud Northwestern Railroad, prevalent
Yesterday evening, grew out of a passen-
cer train, as we learn from Mr.. Wrenns
Office at the depot, running of the track at
Newsoms Station, seventeen miles from
the city.
Passenger tr.in NJ. Gas passing that
p,iut near ; o'clock in the morning, west
bound. when it jumped the tack from
some unknown cause. The car was bran
new and is only slightly damaged They
arrived on time. and we are glad TO know
that no ono is hurt
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Dress goods, silk finished black alpacas,
shawls, furs, hosiery and gloves, blankets
and hannels, at the lowest prices, at the
Trade Palace, IA Public Square.
decS If JOHN GILGAN & Co.
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New Type and Job Presses, just re-
Office. deco If
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In consequence of repairs at this build
ing not being completed, there was no
school on yesterday. L opens, however,
As usual this morning.
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IF you want dry goods a. less price than
in any other house, go to G. Rice i Co.,
where you also get chance, free Of charge,
to draw fine broche shawl, set of furni-
tHre, or piano. nov2O tt
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To use is Mansfield & Higbee's celebrated
Magic Arnica Imminent it equalizes the
circulation, subdues sweltings and scatters
pain, of which all who have used it can
bear testimony. Its penetrating influence,
$50 prompt and certain in its action, has
verified the saying almost into proyefb,
THAT pain cannot exist where this remedy
is applied" 1t
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,nnnr,nn,tN Dol Purchase ine LIND

The sale of the De Grafenreid farm in
Williamson county, which takes place on
the ID day of January should not be for
c,otteD This is one of the finest farms In
he State, and the sale should attract the
attention of purchasers.
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BANKING HOUSE
Maternal Savings Company

sNDeposits received, and interest allowed
heTeon, loans negotiated, collections made, and
General Banking business transacted. ool5 II
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SoshvflIo EtOur zuG tvrBts: HHTF Cls
FLoUB-Shipments to-day Of 800 bbls.
We quote the market steady as follows /;
Superfne SIS; extra $3.50; Xxx S. IS;
family $3.50; fancy $3.50.
WHEAT-The receipts were light to-day,
with sales at 9O@Sl.15 according to grade.
We dote shipments of 800 bushels.
CORN MEAL-We note shipments of a
car load to Memphis to-day. The market
is unchanged as follows; loose unbolted
G5@7Oc; bolted 75c; kiln dried S3@3.25 2
bbl.
CoRN-We quote ear from wagon 55c;
and zoe sacked and delivered in depot.
OATs-We quote at 45@5Oc, buying from
wagon
RrE-Demand good at G0@G5c. But
little offering.
BARLEY-heceipts light. We quote at
50C975c, according to quality.
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Country merchants, teachers, parentsand
pupils will find the best and cheapest stock
of School Books used in city, country and
other schools throughout the State at W.
O. Collier & Co.'S, A Union street, Nash
vile Tenn ~
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FOR BILL Heads, Letter . IL eads,
Bills Lading, Business Cards, and
all kinds Of Mercantile Printing, go
TO the Union and American, If
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Nov your Time to RuI

For Posters, Hand Bills. Pro-
grRmmes, Dodgers. Tickets, etc.. go
TO the Union and Americana If
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THE BEST.

INSURE WITH THE ANDES,
Capital paid up In cash ONE MILLION.
Fire, Marine and Inland Risks
JOSEPH NASH, Agent,
oct7-tf-sp oHice 50 College street, Eashvin
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nov29 Wv

Just received a large assortment of the
BEST GOLD PENS made, and oil sty es of
rubber holders. Call and see them.
PAUL & TAvEL,
uoy29 Wv 4S Union street.
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BATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best in the world,
the only true and perfect Dye H&rmless-Relis-
bie-InstantAneous-So disappointment-Ho RI
diculous tints-"DoEs NOT CONTAIN LEAD MOB ANY
VrrAL.IC Poison TO INJURB THE HAZE Oh SYSTEM.
Invfgorates the HAIR and leAvesit soft and besuti
full; black or brown. Sold by all druggists and
dealers. Applied at the Factory, l6 Bond street,
New York. sep27-1y
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Hon II. S. FooTE will lecture at Fisk
rrnivereity this, Tuesday evening. Sub
~. .sFducation. All are invited to
otIa,d Seats free.
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A No. l Steward-must come well recon-
mended. Apply at once at the Stacey
House. decl3-3t
Creole Hair Restorer makes the old
heads young again. 1t
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JOSEPH EMMETT. plain ard ornamental
Plasterer Repairing, coloring and calci-
ming neatly executed Orders will receive
prompt attention. Apply at No. $50 South
Vine street. dec7-lw
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ST. CHARLES HOTEL

Market street, near the Square, Nashville,
Tenn. N. B. HAMILTON, Proprietor.
Single meals, 80 cts. Boarding and lodg-
ng, per day, 81, nov1 d&wtf
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London adVleeS OF yesterday quote 5-2Os
of go at esq; '65 at $50; 81 at 90, and
10-40s at 81.
Tennessee Bonds are quoted in New
York at 81 for the old and 60 for the
new.
Bank of Tennessee notes and State war
rants are bought at 66c in the dollar.
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Gold opened in New York yesterday at
11OB, declined to 1IO!, and closed at 11O..
Dealers Eere were paying 1899, and were
holding at 11O4, with but little doing
Exchange on New York il taken by the
banks at / discount and is sold by them
at mar
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AFimo Thing for the Teeth.

EThe fragrant sozodont has taken a very promi-
nent place among the most approved dentifrces
Of the dav. 1t is very popular article for the
toilet. highly recommends by all who have Us
it, as besutiher and presslver of the teeth, re
freshiBg the mouth, sweetening the breath, and
arresting the progress Of decay. ceclOdeOd1v
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Third BRRG
HUNG school.

Some items Of local interest will To-
found on our third page.
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The Ladies' will find every style of
shoes for winter wear, with red flannel hin
ings, at Winstead's in the Sewanee Build
ing. noVZf II
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WEATHER BULLETIN.

War DEPARTMENT - Signal Service United States
ArBty-Diuision Of TeleqraHls and Reports for The
BENEFIT Of Commerce.
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD, DEC. II, 1870.
1885 O'Clock p. NJ.
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If mothers would give Mrs whitcomb's Syrup
to their children when sick, mortality would be
less among them. II costs only IS cents
declOdIWEvlt
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Paper Flour Bags.

We are making to order all sizes paper
-four bags at the lowest prices. Whitemsn
Bros, No. 4 Market street, Nashville,
Tenn. jy17 If
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For Cheap Job and Book Printing,
go 10 the Union aud Americao Of
flee. dec? If
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EnrRcnffnr Ihe Wear ISL.

Two store houses on Union street, Nos.
A and 40. Apply to DR.. Thos. Menees,
No. IS Church street. nov27 If
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GENERAL MARKETS
MONDAY, Dec. y, 1870.

Nashville Cotton Market.
CorroN-Our market to-day openedquiet,
with holders asking 1870, but on receipt of
Liverpool and New York dispatches, they
became fres sellers at 1896 At the close
buyers were only offering 13ic for the best
grades. We quote as follows:
Ordinary --..-....----.a' Let '''4l
Good ordinary ...-..s.-- 10
o.
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See advertisement of Dr.. Butts Dispen
saTy, headed Book for the Million-MAR
RAGE GUIDE-in another column. It
should be read by all. mays d&wly
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IF YOU WANT

II IOU W HNI
CTOvEs, CRATES,
MARBLEIzED or SLATE MASTLEs,
TIEWARE,
A House covered with Slate OK lin
COR ANYTHING ELSE"
go 10 the Live Tinware and stove
House, No. 10 College street,
PHILLIPS, BUT'TORFF q co.,
oct19-tf 4thp
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"spALD'Ne's GLUE is the stickiest thing ont.
decl0deodIw
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THIRD NATIONAL BANK,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

". W BERRY CHAS. Z. HILGMAN,
JOHN KIRKMAN, EDGAR JONES,
DANIEL y. GARTER.
TyNRANSACTS A GENERAL EXCHANGE BUSI-
l. NESS and deals in United states Bonds and
Gold. EDGAR JONES, Cashier.
WV. BERRY, President.
JNO. KIRKMAN, Vice President. sep1-iy
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Clear, Beautiful and Pleasant

Asthma, Influenza and diseases of the
bronchial tubes cured by Hungarian Bal:
sam of Life. 1t
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situation wanted.

An experienced book-keeper desires
situation in banking house, wholesale or
commission house. Apply to- johnson Il
Smith, College street. se25 tt
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Southern Bonds in New York.
The sales of Southern State bonds at the
New York Stock Exchange On the Sth
inst. were Us follows:
SECOND BOARD.
1900 North Carolina special ta1............. 1S[
5000 North Carolina six per cent old be-. .45E
1900 South Carolina six per cents, new, jan
uary and July. &C.. 1890. Coz,
300 st. L. & !. VI. r.. LIST m................gJ
The sales on the 9Th inst. are thus re-
ported:
FIRST BOARD.
800 Tennessee six per cents old $1,000. 50
10000 South Carolina six per cents, new
Jan and July ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .......6 9I.
10000 South Carolina six per cents, new, jan
uary and July b 3D.. .............-.... 692.
5000 South Carolina six per cents, new, jan
uRry and July. &C.. ........ .......... G93s
5000 South Carolina six per cents new, jan
uary and july. d. .............. ... GS
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FIFTEEN members Of the Legislature can
be comfortably accommodated at the
Franklin House, 1O5 North College street,
Opposite the Capitol at very reasonably
terms Call early. does tt
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Attempted Delivery at the Peniten-
tiary-Five COnViotS Escape from


Several Jail deliveries have of late been
recorded 10y our exchanges in various parts
Of the State, and last Friday night an at
tempttO escape from the penitentiary here
came near proving successful.
According TO our information, negro
nurse unbOlted the door of several cells,
and five prisoners escaped and went INTO
the colored hospital. On making his
rounds the turnkey reported TO the night
Waterman that quite a number Of the cells
had been unbOlted Search was at once
made. and it was discovered that five negro
convicts had left their cells and gone into
tue colored hospital, where they were
found at work with tools, endeavoriDg to
make an opening in the prison walls. They
had with them a cold-chisel, a screw-driyer
and cbisel that had been used in turning
heads for buckets: and had only succeed
ed in removing the plastering when they
we're discovered. The prisoners wore at
once secured and returned to their cells.
Land Purchased Tor "a Colony.
The G srman Homestead Association Of
Bridgeport, Ohio, have recently purchased
through their agent, John A. Eberly, the
well known farm known as the Garrett
place. on Whites Creek, about ten miles
from this city, for the purpose of locating
a colony Several persons, metnbe's of
the above Association have already settle
on this farm, and have gone 10 work
in good earnest, aud are highly pleased
with the soil and the climate. Ia the
course of the coming Spring, it is cOntem-
plated to settle upwards Of one hundred
| families in the neighbOrhoOd. Most Of the
| iand abouud5 In fine timber. and in this
slono will yield large revenue, while the
numerous orchards included in the pur-
chase are said to be among the finest in
the Slate. Mr.. Eberly, who has been in
the city for some time past, leaves for Ohio
to-day 10 report his transactions to the So
ciety, but will return again at an early day
| with some more settlers. In the meantime
| those who would correspond with him can
get all the necessary information from
| Theo. Seifried, Aurora House.