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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
The NEerchants, F,nnouet.

At a meeting of the various committees
of the Merchants Banquet, the Finance
Committee reported surplus of cash on
hand after paying all the expenses of the
banquet, and it was resolved that this sur
plus be appropriated to charitable purposes
unless there should be objections upon the
part of the contributors Any one object
ing to this disposition of the surplus will
call upon the Chairman of the Finance
Committee, Mr.. john W. Terrass, by the
18th instant and receive his pro rata.
RoBT. H GARDNER,
Chm of Executive Committee.
JAS. NJ HAMILTON,
Chm of Com. of Arrangements
JOHN W TERRAss,
Chm of Finance Committee.
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A DIVIDEND OF ~ EIGHT PER
CENT. THIS DAY DECLARED.
PAYABLE ON DEMAND IN CASH
TO STOCKHOLDEES
Also. An Interest Dividend Of 90 SIX per cent
on outstanding Scrip, payable first Of April In
Cash.
Also, Scrip Dividend Of go FIFTY per cent
on the earned premiums Of Policies entitled to par
tcipate IN the profits for the year ending 3lst jan
uary, 1870. The Scrip viii b. ready Tor delivery
on and after the first Of April next.
HE remaining l50l FIFTY per cent. Of the Scrip
OF 1858 viii be redeemed on the first Of April next
from which date interest thereon viii cease.
GEO. G. SATTERIEE. President.
AENSh WESTON. Vice President
w ". 4. EAEHFEOP. Secretary.
WV. A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary.
y. II. PECK, & CO. Agents.
fcb21t4hp 80 TEi1u street Nashville
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Isichiug,, GRAND E5ugiish opera.

The celebrated RicAiDg7' English Opera
Troupe open at Masonic Hall on tomorrow
evening, in the popular opera Of the Bo-
lemian Girl, with the following cast ::
Count Arnheim, Henry Drayton; Thadde-
as, Brockhouso Bowler; Devilshoof, Horny
C. Peakes; Florestine, James G. Peakes;
Captain of the Guard, j. Murphy; Airline.
Miss Emma Howson; Queen Of the Gipsies.
Anna Mischka; Buda. Miss Massen. This
Is Il flvorite opera, Astounding in sweet yet
simple melodies, and grand choruses.
That the house will be crowded, We doubt
NOT
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
WHY lie CouIdn,t rake the Oath.

Some time since in the performance Of
certain legal functions enjoined, became
necessary for an acquaintance of ours to
take the oath to support the Govern
meRt. The party looked quite serious
for few moments, when demurely shak-
ing his head. he said Il cant do it, I cant
DO it, - why sir, you must do so, or you
cannot enter upon the duty, he was told
II cant do it was the memorable response.
But my friend. why cant you do it, he
was asked.
u do not like to tell, why l cant do IL
was the answer. But sir, we insist upon
knowing the reason why you cannot swear
to support the Government" said the
Official.
"Wel replied our acquaintance IF I
must tell, must: the reason is l have a
wife and twelve children to support, aud
that's as much as I can do without under
taking to support the Government.
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Tennessee Very Lovely.

A Tennesseean now serving the National
Government ont a term of Office retirement
as Consular Agent or something else, at
one Of the Coolest and furtherest places in
the habitable part Of the globe, writes TO a
political friend in Tennessee that he
wants to como home He modestly
hints that it won't pay to stay where he is,
and can't be made to pay. It Is too cold,
too far. and the rations are too thin. He
also says that when he does return, he
wishes to settle in Nashville and live here
the remainder of his virtuous days. Heavy
joke on Nashville, but she viii try and
stand Il
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
New York Dry Goods market.

New York Dry Goods Market.
NEW YoRK, Feb. 19.-BEt little ANNA
ton exists in the general market. In cot
ton goods, for all standard brands, prices
are finn with good inquiry. The print
market is somewhat nervous, yet fair
trade the coming week viii remove any de-
preston that is present.
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NInshingtnn,s Esirfl, nnr

Our well known friend Chris. Vaupel.
proprietor of Turner Hall, proposes giving
ball on Tuesday evening next in honor Of
the birthday Of Washington. The tickets
have been put down to only fifty cents, in
order that no one can refuse to attend on
the ground Of expense. Let Vaupers many
friends turn out and I'll Turner Hall to its
utmost capacity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

The well-Enown Stacey House hasunder-
gone perfect transmogriication. Extcr-
nally and internally it has been entirely
rem0delcd It now presents one Of the
handsomest fronts. freshly painted by the
skillful brush of that prince Of painters
bEr. 0. G. Bell, there is now in the city.
The interior Of the department is painted,
vanished and papered in the most tasteful
and elaborate manner. Such improve
meuts are gratifying and show unmistak-
ably the sturdy progress Of our city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

A number Of delegates from various parts
of the State TO the convention Of colored
men to be held tomorrow. arrived In the
city last evening. This Convention Is
called for the purpose of considering and
acting upon the land proposition Of Com
gressInea Julian and Sumner in behalf Of
the colored race Il is probable That tho
subject of education and other matters di-
recty relating to the welfare of c,lo1ri
people in Tennessee will be introduced and
discussed at this Convention, which meets
At II o'clock tomorrow morning at Clark's
Chapel on College Hill. H viii no doubt
he an event of considerable interest 90 the
colorel folks
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

The young man, A. S. Adler arrested
and imprisoned last Friday. becauseof I'M
fortunate connection with a horse hiring
transaction, was released 10y W. H. Wilzin-
son, Esq, on giving good and sufficient
bond for his appearance next Tuesday
morning, at which time the charges against
the defendant will be fully investigated
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

The best cigar in the city for the money.
Ask for ''KhRe's Success" Masonic Tenn
pie. This cigar is made throughout from
choice tobacco, and cannot fail to please
W. d. KLINE,
feblj-lw So Church st.
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Large Fire

Broke out at O'Clock this morning as
we are going to press. The old Kossuth
House Is gone beyond REDEMPTION, although
the fire department is already on the
ground and sanguine Of preventing the
fire from spreading to the surrounding
valuable blocks Of buildings.
Several inmates Of the Kossuth have bad
narrow escapes, jumping from the upper
windows, and terrible rumor prevails that
our little Italian street fiddler has been
burned to death.
II is also rumorcd that a sick man has
been smOthcrcd.
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Circuit Court.

The time Of the court yesterday was
chilly devoted 20 the hearing of motions
for new trial. most Of which were deferred
for further hearing Among these was a
motion for new trial in the case of SOrrels
VS.. the Planters Insurance Company, ter
minated the day before by verdict il
favor Of Mr. Sorreis.
Robert Ewing, EsI., was qualified as a
practicing attorney.
The call Of the docket Monday com
mcnCes at No. IGl.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

London adyices of yesterday quote 5.2Os
Of 1862 at SS3; 1868 old, at 8S59 1SG7s at
87E3, and l0-40's 84{.
Tennessee bonds are quoted in New
York yesterday at 5G4 forthe old and 495 for
the new.
Bank Of Tennessee notes may be quoted
as dull at nc buying and 70 selling.
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a NEW FEATURE.
Good News for the Eadies

Good News for the Eadies.
We are now prepared to make to order
any style of Ladies' Shoes and VIC keep a
full supply of the very best Eastern Gus
tom made shoes of every style, for ladies /;
and also the very best of our own manufac-
ture. We guarantee perfect fit and salts
faction in every particular.
WNsTEAD BROs,
tebl6tf 81 Sewanee Block.
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IEuiIe F,hiIocomc.

This is the poetical name of a new spe-
cies Of hair oil Just introduced to the at
teution of an appreciativo public, at Lii
lands Pharmacy. The demand for the ar
ticle yesterday was 50 great as to require
the constant service Of l. A. Golfer, and
other handsome and obliging statesmen en-
ployed at that establishment.
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MAR REED.

at 10 O'Clock, in st. Johns Episcopal Church, Ha-
gerstown, Nd, by the Rev Henry Edwards, Mr..
JOHN sEIvELY, Of Nashville, late Of Shepherds
town, Va, and Miss CLARISE SMITH, of Hagers-
town, Nd, sister of C. W. smith, druggist, Of
Nashville
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
: rTroubIcsome VruDI,.

4 cOlored man named Green McCutchen,
purchased a trunk at the store of J. Solo
mon, but before he sot the property fully
in his possession, the purchaser conceived
the idea that there had been change of
deals and that be was not really getting
the article bargained for. The disputed
point has been referred to Justice Cassetty,
who will tomorrow give it the required in
visitation in bis inlicial canacitv.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

Wishing to close out a large and assorted
stock of Champagne, Sherry, Port, Ma
deira and Claret Wines, we will sell them at
very low prices. Call and examine.
ARMIsTEAD & Co.
JanlS-d No. so West Side Square
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

Saturday is ordinarily busy day at the
offices of Magistrates in the city, being de-
voted usually to the consideration Of civil
transactions. This was especially the case
yesterday, and as a consequence, there Is
nothing Of a very exciting charcter to re-
port from the Offices mentioned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

During the last two or three days a tall
red pole has been seen erected near the
Postoilice. This shows with the wires
leading from it into the building that a
telegraph Office has been opened adjoining
the Postflice.
There are now q number of telegraph
Offices in the city and no place in the couu-
try is blessed with better communication
facilities than is Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
A!rnost 10 80 Nccident.

In the act Of driving past the corner Of
Front street and the Public Square, yes
terdly evening, the horse and buggy Of
Sam Black came in violent collision with
a large corner guard stone, throwing AIr.
Black with great forcs ont ofthe vehicle.
He was not much hurt. though perceptibly
stunned by the fall The buggy was badly
wrecked
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
DIED.

CoLE2IGS-On Saturday morning. Feb. 70, 1870,
THOMAS c. COLEMAN. in the SD year of his age
His funeral viii take place at o'clock this after
noon from the residence Of his mother-in-law, Mrs
Ellen D. Hough No. IS North High street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
AlcsxipharnancOn.

The great preventive of venereaI diseases
having stood the test of rigid experiment,
is now offered for sale by all druggists.
febl-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

q The alarm Of fire at 7o'cIock yesterday
evening was occasioned by the partial
burning of the roof Of a house on Park
street The roof caught from the burning
Of chimney, but the flames We're ex-
tingIished without any material damage
having been sustained
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
Gentlemen, Beware!

Now is the time TO get fine winter or
dress boot made to order, out of the best
material and in best style, warranted to fit
and please ALL WNsTEAD Bros,
febl6 If 81 Sewanee Block.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
New York General Married

NEW York, Feb. 19.-Cotton steady;
sales of 1, 700 bales uplands, at 24ac. Flour
dull at l. 7505. 90. Whisky unchanged:
9o@98te. COrn-mixed, S0@9Oc. Rice
dull Coffee firm. Sugar quiet; Cuba 10
@lO4c. Molasses dull. Copper dali and
dropping at 21@214c for Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

Gold opened in New York yester-
day at 1l93, and closed at I19. Dealers
here were paying 11S4t and holding at 100.
Exchange on New York is taken by the
banks at par and sold by them at pre-
MUM.
Government securities were quoted in
New York yesterday as follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

Preaching in the Second Presbyterian
Church, North College street, by Rev H
s. Bennett. at II A "
Preaching to-day in the Associate Re
formed Presbyterian Church, corner Col
lege and Ash streets, South Nashville. at
II A. n. and P. NJ, by Rev c. B. Belts.
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p. ID RECH

p. II. PECK.
r United STATES CIRCUIT COURT
q o NJ NJ I = SION Err
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,
-, For the several States,
NO. 80 Union Street, at the Bank Of Nashville
JAnio-5m sp NASHVILLE. TENN.
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GENERAL MARKETS.

SATURDAY, Feb. 10, 1870.
Nashville Cotton Market.
CorToN-The market ruled dul and
hteaVy to-day, and at the close low mid
dllngs were not saleable at over 22@92lc
We quote: -
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Another NOW Stnfn.

AIr. Slmp introduced a resolution in the
House of Representatives on Friday asking
consent Of the General Assembly for the
establishment Of new State out of Esst
Tennessee.
Mr.. HinBle offered the following resoIu-
ton in lieu. Both resolutions were lad
upon the table:
Resolved, That the consent If the Gen
eral Assembly be given to Carter, johnson
and Blount counties TO constitute them
selves a separate and Independent State,
to be known as the "AIountain State.
ProcidcG they go in peace and sin no more,
and go at once, and establish 'loyal-Re-
publican form Of Government where every
man-even Methodist preachers may enjoy
their own political opinions
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
Heavy Guests IA "a big Dinner

Wa hington letters, describing the State
dinner given by President Grant on the
10Th inst, say that Hon. 3. z. Butler, Of
Massachusetts,, and Gen. VIVA. B Stokes,
Of Tennessee, were prominent among the
distinguished guests at present. In the
''eternal fitness Of things to come hereaf-
ter, it is wisely decreed that the lion and
the lamb shall quietly sleep beside each
other and the fact that Stokes could viii
Hngly consent to dine with Ben Butler
looks like premonitory symptom of the
good time coming. The heroes of Fort
Fisher and Calf Killing creek quietly
dining together at the same table may be
safely reckoned as an event of ominous in
telost just think of it, reader, aud weep
h--anse Won were not tLera To SO
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Ladies' Fine shoes.

We are in receipt of some very beautiful
shoes for ladies and misses, elegant in style,
good and cheap. JOHN RAMAGE & Son,
febl9-2t IS College street.
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IBy Telegraph
CAPITAL.
100000

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 19.-Biver rising steadi-
"
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Sacred Concert.

A grand Sacred Concert takes place at
Turner Hall tonight, commencing precise
ly at = clock. The programme consists
of rare musical selections and a number Of
amateurs have volunteered for the occa-
ggSnv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

4 few boarders can be accommodated
with board at corner Hickory and Wood
land streets, Edgefeld feb1S3t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

The appointment by The Governor Ct
John Overton, N Barns and James ID.
Nancy as a Board Of Inspectors for the
Penitentisry was yesterday confirmed by
the Senate
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
ALAT nnIE

CHERRY PICTORIAL TROCHEs, superior taa
others for Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Bronchitis
and Hoarseness.
None so pleasant. None cure SO quick.
Manufactured By RUSHTON CO., Astor Houss
New York.
No more Of those horrible tasted, nauseatin
Brown Cubeb things. feb2dEwa2g
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

But little doing to-day.
BARLET-Shipments Of /, 100 bushels on
consignment.
RTE-Sales and shipments of GOO bushels
on private terms.
DRIED FRUIT-IIarket dull Wequote at
j4GGc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20

All ladies in want of trimmings and fan
cy goods can get them for half price at
Bohme's, No. 1879 Church street. If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign Markets.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Consols closed at 925
for money and 923 on account; American
securities quiet; Cos, ISL; 'G2's, $50; 10
4Os S45.
FRANKFORT, Feb 19.-BOnds firm at g34
PARIS, Feb. I9.-Bourse dull at 73f 55c.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 19.-Cotton dull; mid
ding uplaDds 113d; Orleans II8G113d.
Sales 10000 bales. California wheat IS:
red western Is jd@7s Cd; winter SIS 5d0Ss
Cd. Western flour 19s ID COrn-No. 2.
mixed, 26s Sd. Oats 2s sd. Peas Sos.
HAvRE, Feb. 19.-COtton quiet; 1881 on
spot; 1873 afoat.
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The general city
trade Is increasing. Custom receipts large;
for the week SO, 9O7, 5O2. Money easy at (
G6 per cent on call, with exceptional trans
actions as low as 3 per cent. Sterling
exchange nominal at 1083@1O0. Gold
weak; opened at 1874 and closed at 1IS}.
Some heavy purchases were made by some
merchants who can sell goods on basis of
gold at I2j. Carrying rates 3G6 per cent.
Clearances $50, 600 600. Exports to-day
1901, 1873; for the week 500, 4i6. In
ports per steamer Maine CO, 400. Govern
ments lower in sympathy with gold. State
firm; old TeHnessees $50; new 493.
UNAVOIDABLE BANK STATEMENT.
The weekly bank statement is unfavor- |
able, but better than was expected. There |
IS a net loss of So, 600, 600 in the legal re-
serve, but the banks still hold S3I, 900, 600 !
lbove the legal reserve.
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Come, Gentle Spring, Ethereal Mild
ness, Come.

ness, Come.
Thomson.
Old winter with his hoary locks,
Is lingering with us yet awhile,
And at the door with gentle knocks,
Spring waits 70 enter with smile:
She then our hearts win oft beguile,
As strolling DER the dewy mead,
Or looking at the newest style
OF Hats, By Fashion now decrsed.
Come, gentle spring, and gid our way
With radiant sunbeams, fragrant flowers,
And let the brightness Of each ray
Shine on this latest style Of ours:
Let shoo-iiies buzz in summer showers.
And dry their wings as best they can.
As Paddy says, ''Te, by the powers.
Intend to PLACE yez, livery man
SPRING STYLES SILK HATS lust reeeivsd
WAN & WALKER,
PREMIUM HATTERs,
ienl9-ti!thP No. q Public squsrs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

batchefor'S Hair Dye
This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
Harmless, reliable, instantaneous does not contain
lead, nor any ritalic poison to produce PARALYSIS OF
DEATH Avoid the Wanted and deIusive prepara-
tioEs ooasting virtues they do not possess. me
genuine W. A Bachelors Hair Dye has had thirty
years untarnished reputation to uphold its intssr-
to as the only perfect Hair Dye-black or brown.
Sold by all Druggists. Applied at No. Is Bond
ssreet, N \ jan30 tmay3S
USED UP-EssAR5 FoR YoUSG MES.--The ener
waited and used up, who have lost their youthful
energy, ambition and bodily vtgor, in the pursuit
Of social pleasure-with words Of cheer, and sani-
tary aid for the seemingly hopeless Sent free, in
sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD Association.
Box P, Philadelphia, Pa janSO 3mdAw
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Boots and shoes Made.

All persons wishing shop made boots and
shoes, can be suited and fitted by calling at
NJ. Morganstern's, No. GO Church street,
opposite Maxwell House. Best stock and
best style. feb13-tf
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CITY NOTICES.

TBosE who over-tax the voice in singing
or public speaking viii find Browns
Bronchial Troches" exceedingly useful, en-
abling them to endure more than ordinary
exertion with comparative ease, while they
render articulation clear For throat dis
eases and coughs the Troches are of SEW
ice. fsb2O-1t
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What ~ EIl

HALF of an elegant store to rent. En-
quire at No. los Church ST. feb13-H
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GENTS sole-lelther trunks. valises and
leather bags just received at Ramage's, As
College street, feb19-2t
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-04
FOURTH WARD Caucus.

II. c. CURTIS, Sec'y.