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4 New stock Exchange Charter.

A New York dispatch under date of May
sd, to the st. Louis Republican says:
The grandest coup yet made by Fisk and
Gould will ere long astonish not only Wall
street but the entire financial world. 1t
will be remembered that during the ses-
sion of the Legislature the stock exchange
applied for a charter in Albany. When it
passed out Of the hands OF the committee,
it was found that the names of the incor-
porator had all been changed, and the
Wall street brokers would have nothing to
do with it. In that shape still the charter
passed both houses, and it is now reported
in well informed circles that Gov. Hoffman
will sign the bill as passed, constituting
the gentlemen whose names are inserted in
the list after it left Wall street, incorpora-
tors of the New York stock exchange, thus
making that institution the only legal in
stitution for the sale and purchase of stocks
in New York city, as the present stock ex-
change has no charter. Behind the names
thus quietly inserted against the wishes of
Wall street, loom mp in grand proportion
the names of Jay Gould and James Fisk,
ir.; and the moment their new institution
has legally been called into existence by
the Governors signing of the new stock
exchange charter, they become the legal
arbiters of all stock transactions, and can
disregard and override the contracts now
enteredanto among parties on the regular
stock exchange when Erie is not called.
By the aid of the courts the Erie magnates
will then be able to override all financial
arrangements III the old or present board,
as their new exchange will then be the on
ly legalized and chartered institution of the
kind in the State.
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ITEMS IN nRIEF.

The weather continues warm and cloudy.
as if advertising the near approach of more
dampness- This part of the country is not
in condition to object
Col Matt Martin, a member Of the late
Constitutional Convention, was among the
visitors at the capitol yesterday, looking as
well as ever and evidently in good humor
with himself and the rest of mankind. lie
has some idea of an early trip to Washing
ton in representative capacity
Tho Recorder asked witness what he
knew of the character Of a certain defend
ant, and was astonished at the reply that
the reputation of the accused was ''un-
bleached and unbleachable." The witness
subsequently explained his meaning by
saying that he used the language in a
Johnsonian sense, and meant to convey
the idea that the man was not impeachable.
A gang of suspicious characters have
lately made their appearance in the city,
ave or six of whom have already worked
themselves within the boundaries of the
jail
DR.. Jacob Bodine, Of New York, was on
Thursday, the 18th, married in that city to
Miss Mary Bankhead, daughter of James
Bankhead, Esq, formerly o citizen Of
Nashville.
The trotting match fixed for yesterday
between Widener's ''Tattler" and Woodfin &
''Sam. Black, was deferred, on account Of
inclement weather, until next Friday after
noon.
The Common Council meets in regular
session at o'clock this afternoon.
vile House of Refuge, who are coming to
assist in the concert to be given here next
"Wednesday night for the benefit of the
Confederate Orphans Home, will arrive in
Nashville on Wednesday morning by the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, ovel
Which route, going and coming, they are
| furnished transportation free of charge
Among these children is band of twelve
members, and the party coming embrace:
some children of extraordinary musica
1 skill
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card from y. ID. Lyons.

MBssRs EDrroRs An article published in
your paper Of yesterday, headed :. Official
Embroglio," accuses me of an attempt to de-
privc Col Blackburn, United States Mar
shal for this district, of the position he
now occupies; and furthar alleges, that !
have forwarded to the authorities at Wash
ing slot" Of afidavits that are, as he as
seTts, peruries. 1 am here as Agent OF
the Quartermaster's Department for the
United States Government. am no poll
tician, and never interfere with outside
duties. and if Col Blackburn feels agrieved
at any slot" of afidavits forwarded by me,
the offense, if any, was done in the dis
charge of my official duties, which time,
and the proper authorities will vindicate.
More anon. E. ID. LYONS,
Adj. @. II. Dept.
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CITY NOTICES.
still They Come.

T. E. winstead & Co., Maxwell House
Shoe Store, have received another superb
assortment of Ladies', Misses, Children's
and Gentlemen's Shoes, embracingthe new
and elegant Croquet slipper, fancy shoes,
gold ano silver; gentlemen's summer SER
vice and fancy boots and shoes-al of
which are of the very latest styles, and the
best material and make. In addition to
their complete stock of shoes, they are in
receipt Of line of ladies' Saratoga trunks,
travelling bags, etc., that for elegance and
cheapness defy competition in this market,
MAYBE 81
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The Great Prize Concert.

The sale of tickets for the grand prize
concert to be given at the Masonic Hall
on the LIST of June, for the benefit of the
Confederate Orphans, is proceeding at a
lively rate, and the utmost iberality dis
played by citizens in the contributions of
articles to be entered on the premium list.
Mr.. A G Morrow, the enterprising Agent
of the Home, has lately returned from
Louisville, were he went to complete ar
rangements necessary in connection with
the assistance kindly offered by home
amateurs, to make the concert a magnif-
cent SUCCESS.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign Elarkets.


LONDON, May %, evening-Consols for
money 94i; on account . l1i@9is. Ameri-
can securities quiet, '62s. 80; Cos, old, $50;
t7s, 9G3; 10-4O's, Sc. Erie ISL. Illinois
Central ilO4.
FRANKFoRT, May 25.-U. S. Bonds closed
flat AT 95t.
LIVERPOOL, May 25.--Cotton irregular;
middiing uplands 1O5; Orleans l1t@l1ad;
sales 10000 bales Wheat, red Western
No. IS Cd. Western -four 20s Sd
HAvRE, May 95.-Cotton heavy; on the
spot l29f
New York Money Market.
NEW York, May 25.-Money easy at 3@5
z cent on call. Sterling frmer at 109l@
1907. Gold quiet; opened at 114l, touched
1145 and closed at I14l. Carrying rates 2
90 per cent. Clearances S45, 600, 600.
The Government sold 81, 900, coo at 144.38-
100. Exports S334, 64l. Governments
strong. State bonds strong; old Tennes-
sees Gle; new do sole. Sub Treasury bal
ance-gold &c, 500, 4l9; currency 4, S37, BOP;
general balance S2,097, 331.
New York General Markets.
New YoEX, May 25.-CottOn dull and
lower; sales of 9, 500 bales; middling up
lands at 234c. Flour irregular, unsettled
and closing dull; superfine State and West
ern at 4 60@4.S0. Whisky 1.074. Wheat
quiet; winter red and amber Western LIS
@1.30. Corn opened better and closed
dull at the advance lost; new mixed West
ern 1.07@1.12. Rice frmer at 7@Ste.
Coffee frmer and quiet. Molasses dull.
Sugar less active; sales of 720 hhds Cube
at 9@93c.
New Orleans Market
New ORLEANS, May 25.-Cotton quiet
and steady; middlings 224c; sales $3.50
bales; receipts S77 bales; exports 1853
bales; stock on hand ia, 0G5 bales.
NJ. lOmis Markets.
ST.. LOUIS, May 25.-Flour, fan super
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Cincinnati Live sock Market.

CINCINNATI, May 23.-Beef Cattle-The
receipts are better, and the market closed
quiet at decline in prices. The pens were
pretty well cleared at the close. We quote
inferior to common selling at 5.OO@6 so;
prime butchers stock at G.75@7. so; and
shipping cattle at 7.5O@7.75 per GENITAL live
weight.
SHEEP-The supply is fully up to the de-
mand, and the market closed quiet at pre-
yious prices. We quote wool sheep selling
at 10000. 80; sheared do at 4.50@G. 90, and
spring lambs at 6.50@7.5O per GENITAL
gross.
Hoas-The supply is fully up to the do
nand, and the market closed quiet, with
out any left over in the pens unsold We
quote light to heavy averages selling at
e.5O@9.1 ID; still-slop hogs at 8.25@s. 70.
Stock hogs are in good demand at S.15@
e.75, and extra smooth butchers hogs at
9.25 per cwt gross.
MULEs-The market for mules is steady,
and prices are unchanged.
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The Soiree Tonight.

The friends of the Protestant Orphan
Asylum should not forget the Soiree to-
night and tomorrow night at Masonic Hall,
for the benefit of that institution. The
managers of the Asylum are very moderate
in their appeals, and but seldom call upon
the community for assistance, and when
they do they are badly in need of money
for The support of the little ones under their
charge. Let the friends of the orphan be
present in force tonight, so that the insti-
tuition may reap substantial benefit.
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Liked the Samples.

Avery says: few days ago country
man stopped at the Maxwell House, in
this city, for dinner. The waiter inquired
what he would have, and was told by the
country man to bring something of
what he had. The waiter brought him
a regular dinner, upon small dishes, as is
the usual form, and set them around his
plate. The country man surveyed them
carefully for moment and then broke
out, 'Well, l like your samples; now
bring me my dinner"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

Contrary accounts of the California wheat
crop are of the tenor of tho following;
The San Francisco Market RsrieB OF a
late date says:
The weather during the week past has
been propitious for the crops. Crackers,
however, still abound; and though we adj
mt that the growing grain in some dis
tricts is past redemption, yet we are in
clined to the belief that the aggregate crop
of cereals will be fully equal to that of the
past year, giving us a large surplus of ex-
port.
The Chicago Republican, says:
The following dispatch was circulated on
change to-day
SAN Francisco, May 19-North winds
for past few days have damaged wheat
greatly. Prospects indicate about one
third of crop in this State. Market fol
wheat strong. T. w. MORSE,
Manager G. N. d.
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Summer Strcet-Mnrch OF Improve
nent.

summer Strcet-AArCn Oh Improve
Summer street, between Union and
Church is destined to be, ere long, the
grand business centre. The Thompson
Brothers took the initiatory some time
ago, and erected palatial business house.
John Browne followed suit, and commenced
operations on the other end of the line,
and reared an elegant stone-front house
for his own business. Thompson & Car
ter then commenced work on the st. Cloud
building, which has been converted into
fine business houses. Browne was deter
mined not to be out-done, and Immediate
IL commenced the erection of another
stone-front adjoining his establishment.
While this revival was going on, in comes
other competitors on the corner opposite
the St. Cloud, where the foundation for q
magnificent block has been commenced.
Determined to see Browne out on his end
of the line, other parties, we understand
will shortly commenced operations oppo-
site him on the old Nichol corner, where
another fine block of business houses will
be erected. Verify, the spirit of improve
meat is abroad on Summer street, and in
few years at most it will be the principal
business thoroughfare
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

Is not to be found in Louisiana Creole
Hair Restorer, although it will restore gray
hair, in every case, to its natural color. 1t
does not dye the hair. Most hair dyes, if
not all, contain nitrate of silver, or lunar
caustic, which not only blackens the skin
and clothing, but destroys the hair. Louis
lana Creole Hair Restorer, on the contrary,
acts naturally, by curing the disease which
stops the normal action of the hair bulbs
or roots of the hair. They being restored,
and their functions renewed, life is of
course given to the hair, which at once be-
gins to show itself cured. Louisiana Creole
Hair restorer is elegantly perfumed, and is
one of the best dressings for the hair to be
found. 1t is very nice article for even
the most fastidious to use. For sale by all
druggists. Mansfield & Rigbee, Memphis,
Sole Proprietors. 1t
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Dangcmous PrncGicc.

We have noticed during the last few days
that number of very small boys are in
the habit Of playing about the wharves and
along the margin of the river, some of
them even venturing into the water. This
is very dangerous practice, and if not
stopped, parents aud guardians need not
be surprised at the most painful conse-
duenceS. q,
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The supply of Beef Cattle.

The New Orleans Price Current is of
the opinion that the stocks of cattle inTex-
as have been largely reduced, and that
Western farmers would do well to pay more
attention to that class of stock. It cites
the fact that hereto fore the droves driven
from Texas were composed almost wholly
Of steers, but that now COWS and calves are
also taken. This policy, if continued, will
be likely to deplete the State in two fold
manner. The Bolton (Texas) Iltelligenccr
thinks that about 100, 900 head of cattle
have passed through that town this season
for Northern markets. large proportion
of them were cows and calves. and one
drove was made up of yearlings. The
Gonzalez Inquirer reports the number of
beef cattle driven out of that county from
Jan. to March 81, 1870, of 81, 40 head;
and the number tor the month of April at
3,474, making 80, 914 head that have left
Gonzales county this year.
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Advertising Light Needed.

immense fields of spledid coal in Hopkins
county, Ky, through whic the Henderson
and n ..shville Railroad passes, and at other
points along the same road, are thinking
Of introducing their property to the atten-
ton of the public through the medium of
the newspapers. BY SO doing, they may
be able to sell at good prices or, if more
desirable, secure the investment of capital
necessary to mining purposes.
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Rev. Father Ryan.

This distinguished Catholic Divine and
pulpit orator preached his farewell sermon
to large congregation at the Catholic
Church in Augusta, Ca, On Sunday last.
Speaking of Father Ryan, the Chronicle
and Se,atjad of that city says:
1t is his intention, so we. are informed,
to visit Europe during the summer. He
leaves here next Saturday, carrying with
him the good wishes of those for whose
spiritual welfare he has zeGlously labored
for over two years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

This is Ascension Day, which, according
to the authorities, is festival of the
Roman Catholic and Episcopal Churches,
kept in CONTAMINATION of the ascension OF
Jesus, recorded by the Evangelists, to have
happened on the fortieth day after his
resurrection. It is kept on Thursday aud
the day is also called Holy Thursday. II
has heen observed at least since the year
GS and perhaps earlier. In the 9TH CEN
tury Namurtls, Bishop of Vienna, institu-
ted three days preparation for the festi-
val. They are the three days Immediately
preceding Holy Thursday and are called
Rogation Days.
The day will be eommemorated in this
city by the knights Templars, of the Nash
vile Commandary with appropriate cere-
monials and exercises and an address at
niyht
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London advices of yesterday quote 5-90s
of 1862 at 80 1868 at 88l; 1SG7's at
90a, and l0-40s at Sc.
Tennessee bonds are quoted in New
York at CT for the old, and 5GI for the
new.
The following are the quotations of the
New York stock market: Central and
Hudson 1O14; Scrip 96ss; Erie 299; Reading
1853; Southern 979 Cleveland and Pitts
burg 1883; Northwestern Common S244; Pre-
ferred 500; Fort Wayne 95; Rock Island
119l; Western Union Telegraph 33l.
Bank of Tennessee notes are rather
dull. Dealers buy at zoe, and sell at re
in the dollar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26
rIethodist General Conferences.

In the General Conference, NJ E. Church
South, yesterday. it was determined to To-
cate the Parent Board of Missions in this
city. DIR. A. BEDFORD was reelected Agent
of the Book Concern; DIR. T. o. Summers
Book Editor and Editor of the Christian
AdoocdtC; Rev. w. ]. Harrison Editor
monthly magazine; A. G. Haywood Sunday
School Secretary; j. B. McFerrin Secretary
Missionary Board. Louisville, Ky, was
selected as the place for holding the next
General Conference.
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Educational Meeting.

The meeting of the Executive Commit
tee and the friends of education, called by
tho State Educational Association TO meet
at the Office of the President. Neill s.
Brown, to morrow afternoon, will no doubt
be an important and an interesting one.
As the primary object of the meeting is TO
promote the cause of general education,
and to discuss and consider the means
whereby this may be best accomplished, it
is presumed that goodly number will be
present and participate in the delibera-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26
knights Telnplar.

Tonight the Knights Templar of Nash
vile Commandery are to commemorate
Ascension Day, by, services at the First
Baptist Church. An address will be de-
livcred on the history of the Knights Of
Malta, by DIR. George S. Blackje, the
knowledge of which will insure a full house.
The Church Choir will assist them in their
exercises, and good singing may also be ex-
-....aAn.a
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TO Aspirants and their Friends.

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 50 burdensome 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 cur
respective papers from this date.
j. o. GRIFFITH & Co.,
Union and American.
RoBERTs & PURvIs,
Repubiican Banner.
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A TricIkster i'm JaiI.

William Standhope, charged with obtain.
ing slaO from George Hart by false pr
lenses, had a hearing before Justice Brlen
Yesterday. William A. Brien, Esq, ap-
pearing on the part of the prosecution, and
John d. Brien, Esq.,, for the defense. The
testimony appeared strong enough to war,
rant the holding of the defendant for trial
in the Criminal Court. He was commits
ted to Jail in default of security in the sum
Of go ONO
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26
Circuit Court.

The testimony in the suit of L. Olwill
vs.. the Adams Express Company is not yet
concluded. The argument as to the merits
and dement's of the case has not, therefore,
been commenced, although the attornies
engaged are relieving the monotony of the
investigation by occasional eloquent and
earnest speeches on questions ofs evidence,
OF
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

The lecture of Dr. NJ Lilianthal, an
nounced to have been delivered at Douglas
Hall last night. did not come off, owing to
the non-arrival Of the lecturer Quite
number gathered at the hall, but went
away disappointed. We learn, however,
that he will be here soon, and due notice of
the arrival viii be given. We did not
learn the cause of the detention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

at St. Louis on Monday last. having been
sent to the secretary by Messrs. Hudson,
Kennedy q Co., of Selma. The heads Of
the wheat were Welt filed and indicated
such forwardness as to promise receipts Of
the new crop from that section In very
short time
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26
,HI,n En.fiVnI.

The Baptist festival, at the Churcbsin
South Nashville, was very successful last
night. The brilliant decorations of the
hall, the excellent music, and tne tempting
viands of the tables, ali combined to make
the evening one of rale enjoyment. The
ladies will continue the festival one night
longer Let all friends Of the cause rally
again tonight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26
Criminal Court.

reputable citizen, who was charged
with assault and battery, was requested to
settle Gne Of 81 aud costs.
Several gaming cases were called out,
and others tired.
Jack Lawrence was recognized IN the
sum of $3.50 for his appearance ut next
term. for assault and battery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

Though the weather was again threaten
ing and inclement, there was another falr
attendance at the festival of the CHEEKY
Street Baptist Church last night. They
had series of pleasant and agreeable en-
tertainments there notwithstanding the
weather has been unpropitious on each
night.
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THE COTTON MARKETS.
SELMA, AIN. May

selma, Ain, May 90.
Cotton-Demand very moderate at IN
changed rates-middlings 81 cents.
Columbus, Ca, Way %.
Our market dull, with little inquiry or
offerings, reports being adverse-middling
pole; low middlings 20c; sales AZ bales;
receipts al bales; shipments 24O bales
Macon, Ga, May 20.
Cotton receipts to-day ~ bales; sales Go
bales; shipped IS bales.
There appeared to be another agreement
between buyers and sellers to stand off to-
day, and hence the operations were light
The market closed quiet and dull this eve
ming at 204e for middlihgs-something
ancy PIC.
Montgomery, Ala, May %.
Our cotton market is quiet, holders ask
20{c for low middlings, with few sales.
Augusta, en-, May %.
Cotton-There has been a fair demand
to-day at Saturdays figures at 204c for
middling. The market closed quiet but
firm with exceedingly light offerings: sales
229 bales; receipts 70 aales.
savannah, Ga, May %.
Cotton quiet but firm; middlings 213c;
sales 240 bales; receipts !, 1872 bales; exports
coastwise 100 bales; stock "a, 172 bales.
Norfolk, May q.
Cotton-Dull ond nominal; low middling
2lc; receipts 44S bales; exports coast
wise 81 bales; stock 1853 bales.
Galveston, May %.
CottCn-Dull and nominal; good ordina-
ry 163c; receipts 504 bales; exports coast
wise II, 100 bales; stock S,091 bales.
Baltimore, May %.
Cotton-Quiet but firm; middlings 223c.
sales 100 bales; net receipts 81 bales;
stock 3, $50 bales.
Boston, May %.
Cotton-Dull and nominal; middlings
23lc; sales 100 bales; net receipts 81 bales
coastwise $40: bales-total Goa bales; stock
1000 bales.
Mobile, Ala, May 90.
Cotton-Quiet but firm. Middlings 2lie
TO 2lac; sales 300 bales; receipts 625
bales; exports to Great Britain 1881 bales,
to New Orleans bales; stock IS, $50 bales
Charleston, =. &c, May %.
Cotton-Easier; mi6dlings 214c; sales
100 bales; net receipts 1913 bales; exports
cDastwise 1909 bales; stock on hand 1915
bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-26

Hon. J. V. Wright and Messrs. Peter
Turney end Col. Marks, of Winchester, and
Col. Mat. Martin, of Cannon county, were
in the CITY yesterday evening.
Hon. Emerson Ethericge left the city
on Yesterday for his home in West Tennes-
see where be will remain for four or five