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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

The river continues to recede at this
point, with eight and half feet on Harpeth
Shoals. Weather warm and cloudy.
The Petrol No. 2 and j. r. Gilmore ar
rived yesterday with large tows of salt from
the Kanawha river
The Armada arrived at an esrly hour,
and departed again for Paducah on time.
The Talisman cleared for Cairo on packet
time She carried out number Of horses
for Memphis.
The Emma Floyd departed for Cincin-
natl, with prospects of good trip before
getting out the river.
Competition on the lower Cumberland
IS now decidedly lively. Tobacco is being
freighted at one dollar and fifty cents per
hid, and the boats pay back a rebate to
shipper of fifty cents, and carry the owner
for nothing.
Capt. Bob Woods of Paducah has pur-
chased the Milbrey at three thousand dol
lars, One-third cash, balance at sixty and
| ninety days.
The Idlewild has two hundred and fifty
bales of hay for reshipment to Nashville.
Tho Armada will gobble that at Paducah.
Capt. Pres. A. Byrne has sold his famous
Imperial saloon at GAINESVILLE, and proposes
now to enter into a different business.
Long may he and Gyp wave
1t was rumored on the wharf yesterday
| that the steamers lobe Hurt, Lewellyn and
| Milbrey, of the McCracken navy, we're fit
ting out for Hurry county raid.
1t is also reported that the Sam Orr is
coming this way.
Arch Overton and Dick Harmon are pros
pecting for another boat
Bill DeBake is on the Mallie Rsgon.
Bill Craddock, an old steamboat mate,
turned up yesterday as master of the Ar
mada's forecastle.
The new and really elegant passengel
steamer Mallie>Ragon, will depart for Ev
ansville this evening at o'clock. Capt.
Josh U. A. Wee has been connected with
i~the navigation of the Cumberland rivel
ever since it was a spring branch, and his
name Is familiar household word along
its banks We hope she will leave with a
good trip as she brought.
The fine steamer Camelia, clears fol
Pittsburg direct this morning at 4 o'clock.
r. G. Mason is in command, with W
Braitwaith in the Office.
LOUISVILLE, April 15.-River falling slow
ly with s feet inches of water In tht
canal and 6 feet 5 inches in the chute
Weather warm and alternately clear, CLOUDY
| and rainy
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The Tax Exemption Bill.

As was seen yesterday by the published
proceedings of the Common Council,
Mayor Morris returned to that body the
bill lately passed, exempting from taxation
for corporation purposes, all houses erected
in the city during the ensuing three years,
accompanied by a message noting his OBJ
ioctions to the present form of the pro-
posed ordinance. As the case stands at
present the bill is vetoed, having failed to
receive the signature of the Mayor. The
friends of the measure hope it will be so
amended rs to obviate the objections point
ed out by Mayor Morris andfinally adopted.
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Provisions Elsewhere.

AT CINCINNATI l.. Garrison, under
date of 10Th, writes as follows:
The market is very strong and still
moving upward Holders are not disposed
to offer stocks freely, and it is very difficult
to buy any article except at an advance
from purchase to purchase. Sales 800
bbls mess pork at $3.50, with no more to
be had under % 90, and not much at that.
Lard is to be had at a limited extent at
154c for country, and 16c for city. Moth
ing doing in steam. Bulk meats are not
to be had under lie for shoulders, 1876 for
rib sides, 49, for clear rib, and 15c for
clear, while there are buyers at &c less.
Hams sold at lie packed. Early, some
sales of bacon and shoulders were made at
11sc, but are now held at 12c. Some go
hhds of clear NIB and sides, sold at 15te,
but can't now be had below 152c; clear sold
at i644c, at which some can still be had,
but most holders ask 16sc. Sugar-cured
hams at 17t@1S4c Receipts-1OO ties
lard, 600 bbls pork, 2O7, 675 lbs OF butter.
Shipments-150 ties, II kegs of lard, 115
hhds, 100 ties, AZ bbls pork.
AT CHICAGo-Millward, under date of
18th, writes as follows:
The market is active aud firm at 5. $50
9.25, gross, for very light to choice. Pro-
ducts very firm Mess pork at 27.50@
27.75, cash; prime mess sold at 23.00; extra
prime and Pumps firm at 20.0O, 21.50@
% 90. Dry sailed meats very finn; shonl-
ders 10lc, cash; lie, asked, seller May;
rough sides nominal at 1870; clear nib sides
14@144c; short clear 148e. No English
meats offering. S. p. hams 1f@15lc, !
the latter for light average OF choice city.
Lard, very firm but quiet, holders asking
Ice, but the only sales were at l59 for 50
ties kettled rendered
81. Lnnis fnifIe Market.
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;, 9O7 and s,9OS
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO WRITS OF VENDITIONI
ID ExpOnas to me directed, and delivered from
the Honorable Circuit Court of Davidson county,
Tennessee, at its January term, 1870, will expose
to public sale, TO the highest bidder, for cash. at
the Courthouse door, in the city of Nashville on
saturday, the l4th day of May, 1870, all the right
title and interest that John K Sloan has in and to
the following described lands and tenements
to-wit:
A brick dwelling and lot of land, being No. So.
fro ating 80 feet on west side of North Market
street, Nashville, Tenn and running back $50 feet
to an alley; also another lot, No. :, fronting 80
feet ON west side Of said street and running back
$50 feet to an alley; also lot No. a. fronting 30 feet
ON west side of said street and running back $50
feet TO an alley also lot No. ILL., fronting 40 feet
on west side of said street and running back $50
feet to an alley; also lot No. > fronting la feet
on east side of said street and running back east
to Front street also lot No. =, corner Of Gay
and Front street in said city, fronting 50 feet on
Front street and running back ITO feet to Cimber-
land river and being levied on as the property of
John X Sloan, to satisfy two executions IN my
hands in favor Of VIM. T. WRIGHT and against John
K Sloan for so dollars and 66 dollars and 80 cents,
costs to be added. ---F rrE
Dated this 18th day of April, 1870.
G. NJ DONALDSON, Sheriff.
BY r. T. GAINES, Deputy. apfl6-laRA
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inst, contains the following review of tho
cattle market for the week:
CATTLE Thursday was a dav of cons;5
cradle activity, and sales where owners
were disposed to part with their stock were
readaiy eneeted, even at advanced prices.
In some instances, however, the arrivals
were OF extra quality, and owners held for
OUTSIDE prices. At the Pacific yards the
sales We're chiefly to butchers and retailers
at 100000. At the North Missouri
yarus an the sales on this day were to
Shippers at from 600 for an average of
LII IDS, TO 10 for two punches averag-
ing l,zoz lbs, and 1882 lbs, and one Of
Iieeen extra rat steers averaging LAS lbs,
at Z. 30. These three lots were from Iowa.
At the Broadway several small selections
were also taken for shipping at $50 to
6.25. Friday, receipts were fair and sales
large, being swelled from those left over.
and the market was quite active in ship
ping cattle, and in some instances at high
prices. At the Pacific yards the sales were
chiefly to shippers at range of $40 to
7.0O-the averages being from 1,076 to
l,3O5 lbs, at the latter quotations. At the
North Missouri nearly all the sales were to
shippers at 6.25, and by graduation to as
high as 1.75 for bunch of extra fat steers
and oxen, Iowa fed, averaging 1888 lbs.
Among those sold were 81 Texans, averag-
ing 200 lbs, at 6.25. The averages with
IN the range stated were from 1,136 to
l,63o lbs. The sales of shipping cattle at
the broadway were at 6. so to 1925. Butch
ers' quality, from $50 to 7.25. Saturday,
as usual, receipts and sales were very mea-
gre, and most of the latter of butchers
stock. At the North Missouri, 80 head
were sold for shipment at 6.5O-18 of them
being resold at an advance of 25c for the
! Nashville, Tenn, market Monday, re-
ceipts were rather light and sales moder-
ate. At the Pacific yards the transactions
were chiefly in shipping cattle, at $40 to
100 for averages of 1,102 to 1918 lbs.
Thirty-one head, averaging LII lbs we're
taken by retailer at 6.374 At the North
| Missouri only 81 head were sold, averaging
1,237 lbs, at 6.S7t. At the Broadway, only
butchers selections in retail numbers
were disposed of at 800 to 6.75. At
Aliens extra large fat steers, weighing
respectively 2,310 and 1886 lbs, brought
HOO z cwt., and do at Mccarthy, Hens
ley d Co.'S, averaging LIS lbs, 800. The
| balance of sales were at retail, and at rul-
ing retail rates.. Tuesday the market was
| quiet and sales moderate only, but prices
unchanged. AT the Pacific yards the sales
were Of butchers qualities at 600 to 6.25.
At the Broadway, 26head selections averag-
ing from 900 to 1850 lbs, were bought for
shipping at 600 to ZOO. The sales at the
other yards were exclusively at retail
Yesterday, receipts were ample but sales
only moderate-the total former being GAS
head-the latter only 1876. At the Pacific
yards, the main sales were in usual lots to
butchers and retailers, at 5.G2t to $50
excepting one extra fat steer of 2, $50 lbs at
$50 At the Broadway there were several
small selections taken for shipping at from
$40 to 7.12I.
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Nashville Grocery Market.

SUGAR-New Orleans 11J@13Bc; Deme
rara 13@134; standard hards Al; A coffet
134c; B do. 134c; do. 13c.
CoFFEE-Rio, common to choice, 100
23c; Laguyra Csc; Java 30@33c.
MoLAssEs AND SIRUPs-We quote siruI
5O@75c; golden sirup 75c; New Orleans
70@75c.
RIoE-We quote best Carolina SIC.
SALT-Liverpools sack So. IS; seven bush
el barrels by the car load, 1892; five and
a half do. S2.67.
TEAs-Imperial $1.4O@2; Young Hysou
$2.25; Black $1@1 so; Gunpowder ST. .65
@$2.
ORANGEs-We quote o box 4.5O.
FIsH-Mackerel have advanced, as fol-
lows: Nos. 2 and 8, $18 and SIS 2 barrel /;
in kits, Nos. 1, 2 and $3.50, $2.75 and
$3.50.
CHEEsE-We quote factory at 19c;
English dairy zoe.
NAns-We quote at $3.50 for 10d's.,
and 25c additional for diminishing grades.
CANDLES Star, light weight, 144@142o.
PowDER-Dupont 1913; Hazard Sc. rs; ;
blasting, $4.75; fuse, per 100 feet, 75c.
SHoT-Patent s.. rs; buck 50.
LQUoRs-Common rectifed whisky q
gallon, $1.15; Robertson County $l.75@
$2.75; Bourbon $I.25@5.5O; Lincoln
County 81. 1902. 25; Highwines $1.O5.
SUNDRIEs-B Backing, . doz, 4O@75c,
Washboards $27 . doz; Buckets, . doz
So. 1903. Tubs $3.50 q nest. Starch
&c. Candy 18c for assorted . pound.
Snuff S7.75 . box for CARROTS packed.
Matches $3.50 per case. Pepper 36c.
Spice 32c. Ginger 23c. Oysters $3.50 .
case for one pound cans; $3.50 2 case for
two pound cans. Canned peaches two
pound cans, 81. 70 y doz. Soda 70.
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~
The weather yesterday was mild and
pleasant, with sunshine andclouds 50 inter-
mingled as to make it difficult 20 dstermine
which of the two would finally triumph. At
night the promise Of more rain was good
cool transacton-the robbery of an
iron safe last Thursday night at the Cherry
street ice house by means Of cold chisel
That Honesty is the best policy" gets
fresh proof from the fact that the Demo-
cratic Mayor and Aldermen of Memphis,
who we're lately indicted into Office, have
taken up SI62.391 of the floating debt Of
the city, besides paying all current ex-
penses.
In some of the more Southern States
Chinese grass is being cultivated, to be
used as substitute for silk. A machine
and process for the preparation have al
ready been patented.
Work on the Owensboro end Of the
Greensboro, Russelville and Nashville Rail-
road is progressing, with fair prospect of
train running on the first twenty miles
early in the summer
Gen. Forrest has written to Col. Hunt,
that he will be able, through influential
parties, to negotiate the first mortgage
bonds Of the Memphis and Selma Railroad
for eighty-fiye cents on the dollar, or n.y.
pothecate them for eighty cents.
Slzer, who killed Chief Of Police Tuck,
in jackson, Miss, week or SO ago, has
been admitted to bail in the sum Of $780,
O00.- e
The Franklin ReoiesC says that w. T.
Smith, who lives four miles north of that
place, caught and killed nine foxes in one
day this week.
The funeral Ct Rev. Father Brown, who
died at Chattanooga last Thursday night,
takes place at the Cathedral in this city at
10 o'clock this morning. 1-.
II is by some persons supposed that the
parties who robbed the ice company's safe
Thursday night, are regular professionals
who came here three or four weeks ago to
do bigger Job. Il ascertain that they are
not noVices in The business of nabbing
monetary deposits
An unfortunate difficulty occurred yes
terday between an old man and his son-in-
law. The affair is to undergo judicial in
vestigation, and we therefore refrain from
mentioning details
Postmaster Hopkins is at present absent
on trip to Cincinnati
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aCooc Dcmocrntic REGION.

The counties of Robertson and Stewart
are in one respect different from any other
counties in the State. During the event
full Radical rule, when every other locality
in the State was represented by the men of
the period, these counties sent Conserva-
tives to the Legislature, and notwithstand-
ing the fact that both have large negro
population, the offices have always been
filled by home folks. One noticeable fact
in this connection is this, that there never
has been a disturbance of political nature
in either of these counties, but on the con-
trary, ''peace and good will among all
men" What effect the genuine Robertson
county fluid had in that quarter is left to
coniecture
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Below we give summary of the trans
Nashville Provision Market.

Our provision dealers are considerably
behind their orders, and there is not
enough bacon coming in to supply the de-
mand. We quote the market firm and un-
changed as follows:
BAooN-Clear sides 163@17c; shoulders
124@13c; country hams 16s@17c.
BULK MEATs-Clesr sides 1544c; shoul-
ders 11@114c.
CHOICE HAMs-Hart d Hensley's sugar
cured G. G. c., guaranteed, 19c; plain G.
@. c., hams, 18c, canvased.
LARD-Choice, tierces, 16I@162c; kegs,
18c; 10 pound caddies Isle, ald pound
caddies, 19c.
MISS PoRK-F barrel 26. so.
DRIED BEEF-Sugar cured 1910.
BEEF ToNGUEs-Sugar cured $50 2 doz.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
Murder in Polk County.

The Athens Post learns that man
named Blackwell, living near the Hiwassee
Gap in Polk county, was shot and killed
last week, by an unknown person, while
sitting at the table eating supper. The ball
passed through his breast and lungs, and
he died instantly. The wife of the muir
dered man fed to a neighbours for assist
ance, and during her absence the murderer
entered the house and robbed it of what
money he could find, pair of boots, and
some firearms. Suspicion is strong against
a notorious character in the neighborhood,
though no facts had been developed that
would Justify his arrest,
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Z Z Z 9 I . 9 g 1

ITO THE WORKING CHASING are now pre-
l. pared to furnish all classes with constant en-
ployInent at home, the whole Of the time, or for
the spare moments. business new, light and profit
able. Persons Of either sex easily earn from soc.
10 IS per evening, and proportional sum by de-
voting their whole time to the business. Boys and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who
see this notice may send their address, and test the
business we make this unparalleled offer: To such
not well satisfied, win send 81 to psy for
the trouble Of writing. Full particulars, a valua-
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permanent profitable work, address e O. ALLEN
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Annfhcr Railroad.

Chief Engineer Merriwether, of the
Mempbis and Charleston Railroad, expects
to start a corps Of engineers about the
10th OF May, on preliminary survey Of a
route for the contemplated gailroad from
Guntersyille to a point on the Alabama and
Tennessee boundary line, near New Mar
Let. Ala. to connect, probably, with toe
Winchester and Alabama Railroad, the
road bed of which was completed before
the war, to a point at or near the Alabama
line
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LAND PnAsrEn-We quote At 25. 90 . ton


land PIAsTER-we quote at $500 Q ton
in bags.
LEATHER-Oak sole 42@46c; Hemlock,
do, 32@34c; Harness 40@42c; Bride q
dozen 10000; Upper 2 dozen Sc. O0@4s. 90,
French calf skins Q dozen 4S0O@96. 90;
American calf doz SO. 0O@60.OO.
BAERE1.s-In demand at 52Ic by the
quantity.
CEDAEwARE-We quoteiron bound buck
cts $4-50@6 % q doz; brass bound $40
II; cans $12@15 y doz; Keelers 81. 500
10 . doz; tubs $14@1s Q doz; churns, iron
bound $12@1s; brass bound $15@24 2
dozen.
FURs AND SKINs-We quote coon skins
lO@25c a piece; gray fox 2O@30c; wild cat
ZoCe25c; muskrat 1O@15c; red fox 75c@
LOO; mink, dark, well handled. 81. 500
Lib; otter 2.OO@a. 90.
blossoms CorToN SEED-Sold by the
agents at 400 per busheI.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

The late decision of Commissioner De-
lano in the premises virtually interdicts
the publication of the Annual of Assessors
and Collectors, and will fourstaI the furn-
ishing to the public through the newspa-
pers this part of official information in
regard to Revenue Assessments and Col
lectiOOc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
RurrIaries i'm FrankIin.

They are having house openings in
Franklin. The Recie10 says that three
houses were entered last week. Mrs. d.
NJ Briggs smoke house was robbed Satur-
day night of fifteen or sixteen pieces of
meat. Trimmings grocery was broken
open on the same night and robbed of the
drawer change and few bottles of whisky.
Ewing's grocery was broken into Friday
night, by the same band, doubtless, and
relieved him of q considerable amount of
groceries. The latter two establishments
were owned by colored men.
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Timber and Lumber.

We have been shown a number of letters
recently from various persons in the North
and Northwest making inquiries concern
ing timber and numbering facilities of our
State. Tennessee is prolific in all kinds of
the very best of timber, and the facilities
for saving and converting the same into
lumber, are surpassed by no country in the
world There is no country that offers
such inducements to timber and lumber
more as does Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
New ROOk.

"Old Fashioned Girl" by Louisa NJ Al
colt We are indebted to the publishers,
Roberts Brothers, of Boston, for a copy of
this new publication. 1t is handsome
ornament for the library and decidedly one
of the most readable Books which has re-
Gently appeared Its moral viii be found
particularly interesting and instructive to
our lady readers. 1t is for sale by W. T.
Berry & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
Cotton and WOODEN Factory ut De-

The Decatur, Alabama, Times has call
for mass meeting at Decatur to-day, (the
10th, to consult about the establishing of
a cotton and wooden mandatory it that
city Judge Wood, of Florence, and other
gentlemen are expected to address the
meeting 1t is thought that the meeting
will be well attended, and that vigorous
means will be adopted to carry out the
proposed measure. From all parts of the
recuperative Southern States we receive
the most cheering accounts of large and
extensive manufactures, either already
going up, or in contemplation These are
among the most gratifying indications of
permanent prosperity that could be de
sired, and they should receive every posi-
bic announcement
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

WHENEVER you wish furniture at low
price and of the best quality, go to McKoin
& Co., No. sc College street, as they have
on hand very elegant and new stock of
furniture and carpets, of the richest styles,
which they propose to sell at as low prices
as can be sold in the market Call and see
them before buying elsewhere. apl6 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
A Novel Party.

The young folks of Franklin are making
preparations for novel reunion. The
Franklin Regie1C says that the gentlemen
will be compelled to wear their business
suits, with boots unblacked, heads IN
combed, and faces unshaved. The ladies
will be compelled to wear calico dresses,
and will be precluded from the use of cos
metics. The party will take place early in
May. The object-to find out who are the
real beauties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

The affable gentleman, Mr.. Geo. Hart,
corner of Broad and Cherry streets, keeps
constantly on hand the best liquors to be
found in the city; beer of superior quail
ity at five cents a glass. That prince of
good fellows, Andy Dixon, oficiates at the
bar. Mixing liquors is Andy's fort. An
excellent lunch is spread from 8 to 10 A NJ,
free for all. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The many friends of Father Brown, of Chatta-
nooga, will receive with deep sorrow, the painful
announcement of his death, which occurred on
Thursday evening last His remains have been
brought to Nashville for interment. The funeral
will take place this Saturday morning, at 10
o'clock at the Cathedral
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
Cathedral

The services at the Cathedral yesterday
on the occasion of Good Friday, were
deeply solemn and impressive. Very
large numbers attended; candles were
burned, aud the cruciix was draped in
black. The ceremonials peculiar to the
day were performed with due solemnity and
effect
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
Beef.

Beef cattle Of good quality are becoming
very scarce in this market, and good steak
is going up to almost uncomfortable prices.
Can't some erterprising drover bring US a
sunnlv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

The several railroads have magnani-
mously agreed TO reduce the fare to one
half for all clerical and lay delegates attend
ing the General Conference at Memphis on
the 4th of May. Delegates holding tickets
as such will be furnished passes free on
their return to their several homes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

In Europe, where it is of vital impor-
lance to millions of human beings to OBJ
tain the largest possible quantity of whole
some sustenance for given sum, the
Food Question has long engaged the earn
est attention of political economists and
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

There having been no meeting of the
Gold and Stock Boards in New York yes
terday, we are without our financial and
commercial kilograms.
Here business was very dull and we have
no change to note in quotations of gold,
bonds or cotton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16
GroYring weather.

We are having fine growing weather just
now. The alternating sunshine and show
ers, with balmy South winds, is having a
visible effect upon vegetation, which is
springing up and growing luxuriantly, and
with unprecedented rapidity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-16

Mr.. Peabody informed us yesterday that
no response had yet been received from
Washington to the recent report of the
Commissioners in regard to the Custom
house, though they are daily expecting
renlv