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For Granville Louisville and Gin
For Cairo, 81. Louis, Memphis and
REGULAR PACKET

From Nashville TO Evansville and
all intermediate Ports on the
Cumberland and Chic Rivers
THE STAUNCH PASSENGER AND
L Freight Steamer ALPHA, will ensEts!ss
ply IA above during the season, making 49, -
weekly trips, leaving Nashville every TUESDAY
EVENING, at 4 o'clock.
The travelling public ard shippers are assured OF
prompt time, safety and comfort.
For freight or passage apply nboard-
jaR4tf T. G. RYkAN, Master.
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Awifc-Beater Done for.

James Mullens was arrested yesterday
on the charge of assault and battery on
his wife. A day or two since he kicked
her out of the house, and has been treat
ing her in very inhuman mannerfor some
time He was taken before Justice
Mathews and fined So and costs. She also
swore out peace warrant against him, in
order to prevent further violence from
being perpetrated upon her by Mullens.
He was bound over to keep the peace, and
promising that he would not repeat his i'll
treatment towards her, he was released.
We understand that Mrs. Mullens has filed
q bill for divorce in the Circuit Court.
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SchOOIOpenings.

The popular and well-conducted female
seminary of Mr.. W. E. Ward will reopen
tomorrow, under the most encouraging
and suspicious prospects. This is one Of
the best regulated and conducted schOolsin
the entire country, and has richly earned
its deserving popularity.
The Montgomery Bell Academy of the
University of Nashville, also popular in
stituton of learning, commences itssecond
half Of the academical session in the morn
ing, with deservedly fattering prospects,
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Stabbinr AffraY.

A bloody rencontre took place in Mary
vile last Tuesday JAS Donaldson, who
resides near Ellyjoy, Blount county, &C
Tenn, of stealing hogs. After an ARRAY
between them, in which neither was hurt,
Donaldson again attacked jenkins, and, it
is alleged, stabbed him in the side. The
wound, it is feared, will prove mortal.
An indictment was presented yesterday
by the grand jury Of Blount county to the
Circuit Court, now in session, charging
Donaldson with intent to kill
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ParIor Entertainment.

One of the most agreeable entertain
ments Of the season, was that which took
place at Mrs. Weber's Female Seminary in
Edgefeld, on Friday evening last. The
entertainment opened with a number of
tableaux, in which the pupils of the school
took part. after which the children were
allowed the privilege of tripping the light
fantastic, the affair closing with magnih-
cent supper prepared for the little folks.
A large number of invited guests were
present, and it was real enjoyment to see
the uualloyed pleasure experienced by the
children. The bright and smiling faces of
innocent youth was an index of the happy
hearts of that assembled throng. The next
session of this excellent school commences
tO-nOrrOw
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A lecture, with an address on orstory,
eloquence and elocution Of delivery,
founded on the principles and laws OF
physiology, was delivered yesterday in the
Senate by Protector Cronin. The address
was received with appreciation and with
deep attention by the Senators and a num-
Der of the members of the House of Repre-
sentatives. This address was preliminary
to a course to be deliveries by Mr.. Cronin,
to a select class of legislators at an early
period.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

The Rev. DR.. J. B. McFerrin, Of this
city, we see from the Texas papers, as well
as from his highly interesting correspond
ence, is still on his travels and sojournings
with and among the people of Texas. He
Is warmly welcomed everywhere by the
hospitable people of the Lone Star State.
The last mention we saw of him he was in
the fourishing and beautiful town of Vic
toria, where he was well and enjoying
himself admirably well.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

The argument in the case of Robinson,
Of Huntsville, VS.. Gen. Hickman, in the
cotton conversion case, was postponed
yesterday until tomorrow. They will be
opened on Monday. Mr. Williams will
make the first speech. and viii be followed
by Judge Gaut and Mr.. Stokes, when the
arguments viii be closed by Mr. Spurlock.
The speeches will consume the day to-
morrow, and probably a part of Tuesday
1t will be several days before a decision
will be rendered.
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CALLING OF A sCAEFoED.
Wonderful Escape from Death.

Wonderful Escape rom DeaAh'
Three painters in the employ of VIM.
Anten, were yesterday engaged In painting
the cornice on the new block of buildings
corner of Broad and Cherry streets. They
had scafold suspended from the very top
of the building, which is three-stories high,
which suddenly gave way. Two OF the
men made their escape by leaping through
the window into the building, while the
third fell to the ground with the scafOld-
ing. and strange to say, was but slightly
injured. At the time OF this accident,
Willie, little son of DR.. Baird, Pastor Of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, WIS
passing along the sidewalk, and was struck
with the scaffolding, and felled to the
ground His thigh was badly bruised, and
he was somewhat injured ia the chest, but
we are happy to state that his injuries are
not of a serious character.
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CITY NOTICES.
Garden seeds.

tEslkutH Steuss.
| have just received large and COM
plete stock of
sLANDRETHS FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
of every description, in papers and bulk,
to be sold cheap as the cheapest, and re-
specially ask that market and amateur
gardeners of Edgefeld and vicinity would
call and examine my stock before buying
elsewhere. Also well assorted stock Of
pure, fresh and select drugs, medicines,
and everything appertaining to the genera
drug business. 5. B. MATHEWS,
Edgefeid Drug Store,
Odd Fellows Hall,
1t Woodland street.
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MARKETS. BY TELEGRAPH.


LONDON, Jan 29-Eye. -Consols CLOSED
at 92t. United States securities quiet;
5:2Os of 1862, 87A; 1865, old issue, 81;
1868, Sc.
PARIS, Jan. 29.--Bourss quiet; rentsa
74f &C.
FRAyKFoRr, Jan. 20.-Uuited States
bonds fiat at 914@91f.
/ LIVERPOOL, Jan. 29-Eye-The receipts
of cotton at this port for the last few days
! to-day was dull; uplands 115@I12d; Or
leans IT'D; sales 10000 bales. Bread
stufs unchanged.
HAvEE, Jan. 29.-Cotton quiet and
steady.
New York Money Market.
New YORK, Jan. 29.-Money easy at
| Coz e cent for call loans Sterling nomi-
nal at 8599 Gold steady opening at 1914.
advanced to 1919, closed at 12I46121A.
CIearanees 49,, 200, 900. Exports for the
week $13G, go. overnment bonds firm.
State securities are frmer; Tennessee & 3
cents, old, 534; do, new, 464.
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
The bank statement is very favorable,
showing another large gain in legal re-
serve.
Loans S2CO 1874, 27i o.. Increase s. T2IsT5
Specie. . 40,475, IA. Increase OH III
Circulation. 33, ~, 2S2. Decrease a. 4Sq
DepOsits...... 9O,150,9I3. Increase. 2671, 600
Legal tenders Sc, 49,, 7SS Increase. 2162,725
New York Dry Goods Market.
New YORK, Jan. 29.-The dry goods
market remains quiet. 1t is difficult to
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Reraer Family.

This famous family Of bell-ringers closed
their performances of four nights at Ma
sonic Hall last night. They have given us
a series of chaste, elegant and attractive
entertainments, and We are glad to say that
their sojouFn among US has been pleasant
and pecuniarily profitable to themselves
This is one of the most popular, as well as
the most deserving, troupes now travelling.
They will meet with success wherever they
NAV 90
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RELIGIOUS NntIces.

Rev DR.. Skinner viii preach at the First
Baptist Church at II A. NJ. and P II. to,
day
Rev Mr. Ellis viii preach at Christ
Church at the usual hours to-day.
Divine service at McKendree Church by
the regular pastor.
Rev Dr. Moore will hold Divine service
at the First Presbyterian Church to-day at
10 A. N. and P. NJ.
Services at Elm Street Church to-day at
II A. NJ. and o'clock P. n, by the Rev.
DR. Hammer.
Elder E. G. Seweu viii preach to-day
Sunday at II o'clock A. N. and P. N.
at the Mulberry Street Church, corner OF
Mulberry and South College streets.
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shoe, Fly! Don't BOdder Me!--Ih'
Sorr and Its Auth Orships

MANY persons who are not in the habit
Of frequenting negro minstrel shows have
expressed a desire to know what are the
words of song to which reference IS SO
often made in the newspapers, and the
chorus of which salutes the ear IN every
nublic Mace. 1t is a nonsensical melody
without rhyme or reason, but is legltl-
mate successor of such airs as Captain
Jinks," and up in Balloon. ana Is
therefore immensely popular with the
masses. When well sung, with the bur-
lesdue ''Can-Can" accompaniment, IL never
fails to create enthusiasm IN theater.
These are the words:
think hear de angels sing,
think hear de angels sing,
think hear de angels sing
De angels now on de wing.
feel, feel feel
OATS what my mudder said
De angels pouring 'lasses down
Upon dis nigger's head.
CHonUs-shoo, fly! don't bodder me
Shoe, ayl don't bodder me!
Shoe, fly! don't bodder me.
belong to company q.
1 feel, I feel, feel,
/ feel like morning star
Ifsel, 1 feel, feel,
feel like morning star;
feel, 1 feel, / feel,
Ifeel like morning star;
1 feel, feel, feel,
feel like morning star.
! If sleep in de sun, dis niger knows,
| If sleep in de sun, dis Niger knows,
| If sleep in de sun, dis Niger knows,
A fly come sting me on de nosS
feel, feel feel
OATS what my mudder said
| Wheneber dis Niger goes to sleep
| He must cobsr up his head.
CHoRUs-Shoo fly don't boddsr me! etc.
Strange as it may appear, says the Rich
mond Dispatch, there is considerable dis
cussion in the papers as to its authorship.
A claim for Petersburg was first put in by
the Norfolk Journal, which stated that the
song was originally composed and sung by
a crazy man named Baker Crowder, but
now we see that Lynchburg claims 1t, and
then again the Wilmington Journal says Its
dulcet notes first broke upon the ear at
Nassau. n. P, during the blockade, and
was first imported into Wilmington by some
Of the blockade runners.
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DEE.

MOORMAN-In this city, at IL o'clock thi
morning, at the residence of J. o. Griffith, Mis-
SALLIE, Ee1t to the youngest daughter Of @. W
Norman, Esq, of this county.
The friends and acquaintance Of the family are
respectfully requested to attend the funeral serv-
ices ST the family residence, on Whites Greek, to
morrow (Mondsy) at III a. u, Rev Drs. Meier
rim and Green officiating.
Carriages will leave No. &c South High street at
10 O'Clock.
January %, 1870.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

DR.. b. F. Bearden, a highly esteemed
citizen Of Petersburg, Lincoln county, died
on the oath inst after a short but painful
illness. The deceased, says the Lincoln
county As,Cs, was physician of great skill
and ability, gentleman of the rarest ac-
complishments and virtues, and a citizen
universally esteemed by al who knew him.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
RatcheIor,s Hair Dive,

The best in the world-dOes not contain lead
no vitriol poisOns to paralyze the system or pro-
duce death. 1t is perfectly harmless-reliable-
instantaneous. Avoid the vauntcd and delusive
preparations boasting virtues they do not possess
if you would escape the danger. The genuine W.
A. Bachelors hair dye has thirty years reputa-
ton to uphold its integrity. Sold by druggists
Applied at 1e Bond street, New York
Jan3O tmay23
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Editorial Excursionists AZ Macon

The Macon Telegraph and Messenger,
in speaking of the editors accompanying
the Trade Excursion to Savannah says:
We had the pleasure of calls yesterday
from several gentlemen Of the ''Green
Line" Excursion, among them Nessrs. W.
T. Perkins, of the Cincinnati C5r0nicle'
L. O'Shaughnessy, of the Cincinnati En-
guirer; Mckee, of the Nashville UNION
AND AMERICAN; J. T. Whitman, of the
Dalton Citizen; A B. Mosely, of the Rome
Daly; Albert Roberts, of the Nashville
Banner; and J. H. Logan, of the Griffin
Star
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Elder E. G.. Sewell will preach in the
church corner Of College and Mulberry
streets, South Nashville, to-day at IL
o'clock, and this evening at Z o'clock.
Divine services to-day at II A. NJ and :
p. NJ. in the Associate Reformed Presblte-
rian church, corner of College and Ash
streets, South Nashville, by Rev. c. r.
Belts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

The several railroads leading to and
from the city have been doing lively and
increasing business. both in freight and
passage Of late. In fact this important
feature uf commerce., trade and travel,
seem, go have received a fresh impetus
daring Che past and present seasons. 1t
Embrace species Of public and private
enter rise. in which the means and sner-
gies Of the best and most extensive
energies Of the country are actively
engaged
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Water-Tax Collector.

We understand that our citizens, not
withstanding the stringency of the times that
has for some time prevailed, have with gen.
eral promptness responded to the calls of the
collector Of the tax on water privileges.
Indeed all species of taxes have been paid
with commendable readiness, blythe people
which has tended greatly to relieve the city
authorities of the financial embarrassments
under which they have labored
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Japanese Curiositie-.

The grand sale of japanese and Chinese
goods, marine curiosities, ETC., will take
place this evening at o'clock at Messrs.
Mckee & Tony's, No. Cherry street, op-
posite Maxwell House, and will continue
Monday and Tuesday at the hours of IL
A. NJ and P. NJ. each day. The collection
is one of the most beautiful even offered in
Nashville.
Sale positive and without reserve.
DoLIN, CRAWFORD & Co.,
jsn39 st Auctioneers.
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7. O. B. VI.

The members of Tecumseh Tribe, l. o.
R. NJ, are requested to meet at their hall
this morning at half-past o'clock to at,
tend the funeral of their late brother,
Thomas Gardam. Members of other
Tribes are respectfully invited to join US
in paying the last sad tribute to his mem,
DRY.
By order Of L. N. Temple, Great Sa-
cham
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AInuIct Enverpne

From citizens who were in town from
that vicinity yesterday, we learn that all is
quiet in the vicinity Of Lavergne, and be-
yond. The citizens are peaceful quiet,
and orderly. and looking forward with
busy anticipations TO the coming planting
caugpp
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n. PERKINS. Secretary.

ON the 9TH inst. there was at Nantucket,
r. l., party of fiftsen lady friends whose
ages amounted to 1,25S years, being al,
average of SO 1916 years. The original
number invited to the gathering was TWEEN
ty, whose ages would have amounted to
1854 years, an average of 81 Is wears.
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Religious Service at the PenIten-

Just before the adjournment of the House
Of Representatives yesterday letter was
read from Rev. Dr.. Sawrie by the Speaker,
inviting the members to attend Divine
worship at the Penitentiary, at o'clock
this afternoon. These services are deeply
impressive, and we presume that number
of the members of the Legislature and
others will be present.
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Religious and SUnday-SchOOI Ex-
prCiSaS

There will be services this morning al
the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
at II o'clock by the pastor, DR.. Baird.
This evening, at o'clock, the Sunday
school Of the church will present some con
cert exercises OF a religious and interesting
character. to which all friends of the sun
day-school cause are cordially invited.
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The Suprenne Court.

The Judges presiding over, and the At
torneys in attendance upon the Supreme
Court at the Capitol, presents an array of
dignity, talent, learning and ability rarely
to be met with. They will compare favor
ably with the Supreme Court of the United
States when the shining lights are present
in its sittinCs and deliberations,
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Grand Closing out sale.

Gray and Noble, 81 and 30 North Cherry
street, have determined to reduce their i'm
mense stock of hats and gents furnishing,
in order to make room for the spring trade
They will sell for the next thirty days at
prices that will astonish all Our stock of
fars, winter gloves and underwear is laid
out to be sold, and must be closed out
ian2Seod2w
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VcpoIrtnxtnc Plank walk:

The extended and somewhat costly plank
walk on North Cherry street, which was so
badly damaged and partially destroyed
during the prevalence Of the late storm,
Will be repaired 81 an early day and put in
good condition as ever. The City Council
has already taken action in the matter, and
The work viii be speedily completed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

We understand that party of Northern
friends, with means and energy, tact and
integrity. viii come to the State early in
February, with a view to making perma-
nentinvestmeuts and establishing locations
in the inviting regions of Tennessee. We
bid vou welcome. gentlemen.
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If the 1Lormons resist the execution OF

II the doTmOns resist the EXECUTION Of
the act of Congress abolishing polygamy,
the question arises as to which side the
Mormon wives would take, for or against
their husbands; whether they desire eman-
cipatiOn, or whether, on the principle that
half loaf is better than no bread, they
prefer part of husband to none at all
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still RlOckadcd,

The Chattanooga Railroad is still block
AIDED with freights, and is crowded with
business to its utmost capacity. We learn,
however, that the deficiency Of engines,
which has been the chief cause of the
blockade of an unexpected run of freights,
Will be supplied in a short time, when all
shipments will be promptly and ezpedi-
tipuSlv mazda
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What the Farmers say.

The farmers from various sections Of the
country We're in the city yesterday. They
were very much encouraged at the contin-
uance of the beautiful weather, and are
busily engaged In making preparations
for the ensuing crop season. From what
they say We infer that the farming and agri-
cultural interests of the State Will be
watched, fostered and prosecuted with Wig,
Orous energy during the approaching sea
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30
No Afternoon Session

There was no afternoon session of either
House Of the General Assembly yesterday,
both the Senate and the House adjourning
at noon, after the labors Of the week, until
tomorrow morning.
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WHISKY SUIT.
Confederate Money Involved

Confederate Money Involved.
There was an interesting suit growing
out of the sale OF lot of whisky during
the war, before the Supreme Court yester-
dav. involving, as we understand, the va
hdity of the full face of a note given when
Confederate money was the currency of the
times in this country. The transaction
was at Fayetteville, where Mr.. March
gave to Mr.. Cole his individual note for the
sum of 81, GOO for one hundred and thirty
gallons of whisky, the payment, it is pre-
sumed, being contemplated in Confederate
money The note remained unhquidated
till after the war, when Mr.aCole brought
suit in the Fayette Courtfor therecovery Of
the same. After hearing Of the case, the
Jury gave him a Judgment for the sum of
$40. Mr.. Cole appealed to the Supreme
Court from this decision, asking the pay
ment of the full face of the note, which de-
PENDANT resists, upon the plea that con-
sideration was not received. The case was
argued with ability on both sides, and sub
mitted to the court, which has not yet
rendered a decision. The case is one OF
considerable interest as affecting many
similar transactions, resulting from similar
circumstances and considerations In varl-
| GUS sections of the State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

The following are the cotton quotations
received at the National Savings Company,
corner Union and College streets, where
cotton, gold, bond and stock quotations
are received hourly, and are always acces-
sible to the public:
New York, 1O:3O-Cotton market dull
and prices low; ordinary 23gc; good ordi-
nary Pa; low 245c; uplands 254o; good
niddling 26c; Mobile 254e; Orleans 26c.
LIVERPOOL 11:15-CottOn quiet; sales
10000 bales; uplands lid; Orleans 11ss9
I'D.
LIVERPOOL, Market dnll; sales 10000
bales; 1000 bales to spectators; uplands
11s@113d; Orleans IT'D.
NEW YORK, 12-MIarket dull
New YORK, 2:3O-Cotton inactive and
prices dropping. Sales on time, January
24 5-16c, February 244c; March 25Bc;
April 25sc.
New YORK, 3--Market inactive and prices
dropping; sales 275 bales for export; 535
bales for spinning
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EisOu's Monthly.

This Is the name Of a new eclectic maya
zine Of literature, science and moral re-
form, the publication Of which has just
been commenced in this city 10y w. II. f.
Logon. The subscription price is only one
dollar per annuu, exceedingly cheap for p
monthly containing somuch choice reading.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30
Tbe CITY Yesterday,

Our city yesterday presented the appear
ance of regular gala day. The streets
were thronged throughout the day. Country
and town people were IN groups and in
crowds. Happy faces, rollicking youths,
brilliant and lovely ladies made up the
moving panorama of the streets from
morning till night
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30

There will be sale of Japanese curiosi-
ties at the store of Messrs. Mckee & Toney,
on Cherry street, tomorrow, consisting of
an endless variety of pearl work, precious
woods, Oriental specimens, etc. The arti-
cles are many of them unique, elegant and
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The Public Square,

This public thoroughfare was one of life,
animation and business activity during
Yesterday. More than the usual number
of persons from the country were there,
and quantities of horses, cattle and pro-
duce of various descriptions were sold at
satisfactory prices.