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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
Ohio River Improvement Commits.
gfanRra

The commission appointed by the Gov
errors of the several States bordering on
the Ohio l'ver and its tributaries, me. at
C..GCCsa fow DAYS ago.
AZ the 6sfsl1g i. q, adams, ESQ, COM
missioner from yr',r.. 6 p, read sn abstract
o. q report UI ,Ol. =. g.. 49,, -7l H.
' ciueer, which was 10 The following effect :
fhe first object 10 be attained is the i'm
rOvemsnt Of the channel - the Cumber-
\ ID river, which Is six hundred = lies ~
Y rth. In some places locks aid dams
N Vt stone viii he necessary. These,
wiN he other works, VIII cost about y5,-
O00A \ and this will give six feet Of wa Ger
for "A rstion at least nine months in the
wear he value Of the trade Of the Cum
he-jsp,N yer amounts to 100000. Coal,
iron. cost I, tobacco, corn, wheat, lumber,
hoes. csfa horses, and mules, are the
nTiIIcinal : orls. The report was referred
10 the ExeA I've Committee.
Mr.. AL aid That Gov. Brown had al
so rsouastedf n TO cal The attention oflhe
connission a he canal around the Muscle
Sbnsis yghicn 4 len completed, will remove
ne ,,,f.et s.-ioS obstacles 20 C1nImunics
H., a. wee, z waters Of the UPPe: Ten
80 a,,r;tta l. .rss cf he mlG> and ops n
-. s-.. on ~ IeHii5ss>5 - &a5CVi'ii=
rs s,,rSestic5 OF Mr.. Adams VIII we
l,o,- ,,caiya 80 u.aEti5l 20 the hands
II tie members Oh i-s---' l.a e.7-.' re-
.,,Iti,,g- T., ,,ar,,on - -. .gyrs -s.'.-
-. No. iT,,rrovo,'s IS. ]. IS q question
- go ,ocI3aHtto T. people this State,
and cannot be too strtS ~ u III
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

The American Art Union have Just is
sued life size steel engraved portrait of
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, engraved by A.
B Walter, which Is certainly one of the
most clear and unmistakable lIkenesses that
modern art has given 20 the country. 1t
has the unqualified testi mony to its faith
fitness, Of Gov. John c. Brown, Gen.
Bate, Gen. Kirby Smith, and Gen. B. R.
johnson in this city. Tie general South
ern agent, Mr.. j. Frank Dye, is now In the
city, taking names of subscribers to this ei-
egant picture. 1t is companion 70 the one
Of Gen. Lee, published 10y the Art Union,
and is worthy Of The companionship.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
How O. Fina .ae pistnnce 90 I.ebnnon

! 5stPTcfY SfteTnOOD = well dressed YCgug
man whose eye twinilSt hKa the evening
star, and whose cheeks were the carmiue
purity Of urhauic raising, was introduced 10
The "Grand Ddke" at the Chattanooga de-
not, This youth halls from = distant city,
SItG wdi.e his egUtjsIC nas made him con-
slider TenResseeans rather below the e5hi-
oPean order Of intellect, his gushing heart
might still preserve (snd does doubtless
EDEJ some sympathy, if not respect, for
thgS supposed absence Of educational en-
,,sils-nment ard prevailing stupidity among
our people. IL seems that he WIS
putting dead heads on several rS,lrGsC-. am
among them the Tennessee and P8c,La pa-
ing en- route Cor Lebanon. lie accordingly
add 10 DaXs, i,gw Tar il ives D. Lsp..
HsrS Ftn crzSsc .S7ss tri,ly-r'eo -r.''lS,
rastegr 81 ersufl tlis dial que, i1s-5ilcst
81 ihs youth remarking, "l'l be- yOl the
cigars psrIg u ,,rIiy IN y-,sss; ss.,--
OPP take The bet.o
Youth-"See here n this sable Of dis
;alcas Cdispiaying little ho7k), Il is only
.huty-ons miles, have YOU
D.--'I went take tina. document; it may
no. be sound"
Youtn-'Wa-s, tbzn. nov must ] de-
dide the distance
D-"Tske peek, k,ok along with you
ana measure the rsrnNaS task from re
20 Lebanon; IL has . l5s fL'S.g- one miles
not an inch more o. s.. i. =
Y-(Alitlla confused by the laughter Of
lie bysJanGeFs, causing ths lily to suaplant
the rose on his cheeks)-"Do you think
I'd do that for two cigars, siy?"
D-"I dom. know what TO think abo ut
you, 4 comparative stranger, making such
4 Proposition. Some Of as have y little
sense ii Tennessee, and when you try 90
laugh at our ignorausa by showing year
wisdom and bsing smart, you'll lud THAI
we can hold hand at that, too.n
A '.'cnG Of tho temoral'zed youth here
saii TO him: "You owe o',e cigars" 10
which TIE Grand Duke added aHeno," and
keno tEe stranger did, who with sn awk-
ward ci:.E i5h court9-sigh babe cood even
ing, &-d took the train, being assured If he
measured the trarl;. his word 81 10 the dis
tsuca 1alG be tofen, ald no tabe-book
needed TO corroborate the statements.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
Ellen +. Patterson, Adu'x, w. y. L.
kaIns and others.

LIST. A Tract in the sth Civil District OF David
son county, Tenn, beginning at stake and
pointers, being the southeast corner OF Lot No
i in the lands of John Cowrin, deed; theme
-iih .tf original Hr0 ees. luj Fclss 20 = stone,
with a sugar tree, ash and ronWO0d pointers;
thence cGSth I54k poles 70 6 sJcne, with cedar
pointers, thence west, passing the corner OF lot
No at % poles with It's line west, in all los poles
to a stone, ssvGi,e- L9laeE " t0t No z, shvnCS
with Its line south, passing its corner at I5H
poles, containing leo acres
I'd Another Tract in said county, beginning
at q stake in the centre OF the NOlensvIlle turn
pike road; IN = with the centre Of said road
s. l3 deg. e. 4. poles to q stake; thence 5. deg.
E. 43 poles TO a stake, the corner IN the censre OF
said road; thence S. S6S deg. W. poles to
stake; thence ), 10 poles " a stake, dchanan's
court; thence-N. 81 y deg. ". 126 poles 70 an oak
stump; thence ". deg. = 100 poles to stake;
thence e. 40 poles 20 the beginning, containing
81 IL 100 acres
TERMS OF SALE.-S-sdits OF 6, IL and Is
months. Notes required with approved security
snG lien retained.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
Tho EpizOoelc.

From al We can gather 10 regard to the
horse disease, it is safe 10 sag That it is still
spreading, and in both city and country
Ing attacked. With the exception of 2 very
fow cases, the disease is mild in It's eharac.
lei, and most of the animals in the city are
thought to be improving, Taking advantage
ef-tte fine weather yesterday, the horses
belonging TO the Fire Department were
taken, and walked aroasd for exercise, as
were many other horses. We have hesrd
Of few deaths, but tllss1 Is every reason
TO believe that : great nisjaTity ofthe horsas
now sick and unit for service viii re cover.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
Attempt to Rob a LoussvilIian.

The residence of Mr.. Edward Peynado,
Louisville, was entered by burglars on
Thursday night. BE rose aud opened the
door Of his room, pistol in hand, as quietly
as possible, but the rascals heard him and
made their exit through 4 window, follow
ed by a shot from Mr.. Peynado, which IN
fortunately failed TO bring down The flying
game, and the burglars made their escape
Determination it was found that they had
been rummaging among the silver, bending
aud breaking it to try its quality, but had
succeeded in carrying off nothing Of much
value.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Says TIE Dyershurg Progress, Nov. 81:
Tuesday evening last the forses attached
~ ~ AS Eel 32ss,ii's Sstien back whan near
Friendship, and on their way TO this place.
becsme frightened and ran away with the
hack, breaking it all to pieces, besides
breaking the arm Of the. driver, and very
seiioasly, if not fatally, wounding Mrs.
Squire st. Clair, Of Friendship. Prof
Bsyley had some boxes Of goods In the
back, one Of which was broken open and
the contents split ali along the road. The
driver was boy too small to manage the
horses."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

We regret to learn that several Of oul
citizens catered heavy losses by the firt
last night. Among the number is our
worthy friend Capt. Robert Wright
a gentleman who Las struggled hard
1-ri1st the yicissi,Uies Of fortune,
a 2 vas on ths high rlsi OF proper
fly ~fen The relentless fire-dend
svep' way IL gUs moment all that homes.
. tel Ga- lnd4untel energy had acquired for
~ pas several years. Capt. Wright has
= symp Thy Of N ny friends, who viii not
Aaci,"a.d b. lead a helping hand in this
y Aevere lass.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

IT, in hupaieG yesrsA IN tbl, time, II
should happen that sonS lIiyidual o. an
investigating turn OF mindA shlng 10 know
the exact amount Of buSiA NGoDe by The
Nashville Police judge, on Z uT~ay, Nov.
., A. T., 1872, 2 careful x nination OF
that officials uCcEet, vii Ievek {" 'i.s 4. :
SioIssaid, the fact that he did n Try sim
Gle case, for the good and sufhA I reason
that there were 10 cases for LIN 10 Try.
Truly may it be said thst we are\ coming
al U9riahf and moral G0mmunity.\
To ths majority OF orr citizens, 'wil!
lie pleasing intelligence, hut from 4 7rto-
Tial stand pOiut, j, indic1.ss . fs4giG\ MA
uf etairs. If, from this uUs on, "
resident Ot iuIs CO. =. q. r',-, T. EglsJeN
self and herself shUnuiug invioOrsfirg \
ersgcs-avoidiag The cap which both cheA
end iDebgia.es and swears eff from indulA
Ing in disturbances Of the peace, where, DIN
where VIII material for filling up the local
Tzges Of oCr City papers he found?
Answers 90 this CouuDdIum viii be CRATE.
failrrecsivsd at any time during the Te-
Dainier Of this week.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
WAR DEPARTMENT,

OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHINeToN, D. c., Nov. %. 1872.
Pro5dbilities.-Int the Northwest and on
the upper lakes, southsriy to westerly
winds, falling barometer and partly cloudy
weather, extending to the Ohio valley. On
the lower lakes and in the Middle and East
ern States, clearing weather with prevailing
southwesterly winds. In the Gulf and
South Atlantic States the pressure will di-
minish with southerly to easterly wind aud
cloudy weather on tie Western Gulf with
possibly light rain, but elsewhere generally
clear weather till afternoon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
IFomiclde IN pyer Connsy.

The Dyersburg Progress, Nov. q, says:
ave learn that a difficulty occurred at
Friendship last Saturday, between Mr..
Tom Perry and negro man, resulting in
the death of the latter. The difficulty
originated in the settlement of an account
which the negro owed 10 Mr. Perry. a
quarrel arose between them, whereupon
Mr.. Perry knocked the negro down and
stamped him in she breast, from the effects
Of which be died almost instantly"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
New music.

rs in receipt Of The following budget
s.. SCuD'5new Temple Of Mpsi-;
n Hon Jis2, q classical piece OF rafe
"a ~n' "yyraI6ICu.t, by Lindsay
ga A-esm--2 Uenlifu, .allad by The
tr.s rs. y, wallace, words by George
rr
Nsat ~ ia We aiornilg,a roliiSkiug
49, ..f. BE- h l. AasneTs adapted ex-
90 klagE.
p. fy E@-er sill, a Say and
f~H,s..t.r al aiG SO. 10 merry Eng
~ a -. Pose.
-rlas No. lights, che Of the
Z -. $50 a. me ,-2,Iiar ,Iohana
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Arrangements are nov being perfected
By the Chaplain and other officers of The
K -rstI, Mil
ptlSOA ~ supply VEFO Pa ESS'11'sE.
each, and such other moral books as are
necessary to their aneloration. We stand
in need CT few te~caers, .nd viii be
pleased TO receive them from The various
churches Of The ely. Sunday-school opens
promptly ats p. NJ each Sabbath.
w. G. COOK, Chaplain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Yesterday, when the alarm of fire was
sounded, an epizootical dog that happened
to be in, concluded he must go to the Ere,
and as the door was closed, jumped through
the window and broke out q large glass.
But we kept on selling, at mighty small
profits, as usual.
1t ALEX. HOGAN, Union st.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
sl.rcliuE at Tank.

On Friday evening last, Peter Reynolds,
NlO has d saw mil a. Tank, in this county.
.aSS attacked by thfse drunken negroes,
Wien be dew pistol and fred, wouuding
si7le 81 the psssy named Spicer. AN old
gentleman named EnOcs rowa then in
skgS31ed, and prevented further difficulty.
The wounded man Is lot in u dangerous
condition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
undoIIxered dispatches.

Tne following kilograms remained at the
Western Union Office Saturday night:
Office hours Sunday, from to 10 A. NJ,
and from TO p. NJ.
Mr. Rushing, 81 Co; Mrs c G Msrable;
Mira A Cheatham; James L Williamson
(CouIt House)' Mrs NJ w Lewis; JnO J s
Hook; James Peabody; A K Runyan;
Coakford i1;;.o..;; 6 w Edwards, (2); Mrs IL
August; Col Sam K Scherenk; Sample, " IA
liams Il Co; McAister & Wheless; Ttos
Parkes & Co; Redfeld & Co; j M Csrsey,
Son s. Co; Hart & Hensley; McCrea, Muir
ry q Co; B Lanier; Csrrick, Hollins Il Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

EpizOOtic.-The following letter ex-
plains itself:
NASHVILLE, Nov. %, IS72.-MEssRs.
BERRY, DEMovILLE 81 Co.-Gents: Hav-
ing used DR.. Hunts R0nglua boot LtIai-
ment in the EpizOotic or prevailing horse
disease, we cheerfuIly testify that as a
counter irritant il is the best agent zoe hare
tried, and confidently believe tsst if az
piled to the threat, breast, face and spine of
the afflicted animal, it will prove beneficial
in every case.
We take much pleasure IN recommen nd
ing this liniment to our friends and the
puDlic generally as valuable remedy in
this disease. S. A. BoLTEN,
WATSON Bros,
p. w. SHRADER,
Z. w. BOLTON,
Livery Stable Keepers.
VIM. SToCKELL,
Chief Nashville Fire Department.
VIM. II. HAsLAM,
Street Overseer.
n. j. DoDsON & Co.,
S. L. MCLENDON,
Street Sprinklers.
For sale by Druggists generally.
BERRY, DEMOvILLE & Co,
Wholesale Druggists,
nov23tf Sole Proprietors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Our aim is TO please and insure satisfac-
ton in our Dreas-making Department. Our
prices are moderate. Our work compares
with the best. Silk Vslve. Sacques. Vel
veteen Suits, Waterproof Cloaks made to
order. Material furnished if desired. Please
examine our work and prices.
uov24 q d. LovENAN & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Chapped hands, face, rough skin, PIN
pies, rfngworms, salt-rheum, and other
cutaneous affections cured, and the skin
made soft aI.d smooth by rls:pg the Juniper
Tar Soap, made by Caswell, Hazard &
Co., New York.
uar31 sunikthIrs ~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

At the meeting held last night at the hal
OF Fire Company No. 2, OF College street
to organize q volunteer Fire Company, there
we're l21 names enrolled. Tbs company
organized by electing James KILLER Captain
z. freshman Assistant Captain, and Ike a
Mitchell Secretary. There will be another
meeting a. the had on Monday night at
o'clock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
III. A Il Douglass w. Isaac LtsS5z
Adm'n, and ethers-

A Tract Of Land ON tie HiIlsb0rO IurupIks,
commencing az a point in the centre Of said
pike; thence running with the centre Of said
pike PAS feet 20 a point; thence at right angles
275 9-lO feet ir zine with the property OF Mrs.
W. II. Jr0sh, thence along rue line OF the
property " the hei-s Of D. g Hayes TO point
10 the Ia o proposed sire Z - rest wide, and
beginnin.
A plan on tbs PIC ,erry - liz " prodGcsd at the
sale, and can lie Inspected in the meantime at
the Office OF the Clerk ant Master - Nashville.
TERMS CT SALE-Tsn per cent cash, and
the residue on credits Of s, Il, rs and "a months,
with interest from day of sale. SOtcs required
with approved security and lien retained
sale free from redemption.
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
novf2 gTlSfIec4 CLERK sud Master
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Unfortunate Accident.

City Marshal Lloyd Of Edgeheld, about
four years of age, was playing in the lot
adjoining the new Catholic church, when a
heavy piece of timber fell on his ankle,
crushing 1t severely. The bonewas broken
in several places.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
zine Turnins.

Messrs. Hsrwood & Holmes, on the Muir
fFeesboro road, near the city, has left with
as samples of tie purple top, strap leaf tur-
UPS, grown by them; also the yellow Nal
ta, new variety in this country, and most
beautiful in shape. These were soWn in
SeDte,ncsr. aad for table use are certainly
very suEeEit.r.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Ladies will find, at the Maxwell House
Shoe Store, full line OF the latest styles OF
Shoes, and OF best make. Also Misses and
Chii,,reG's Shoes, "llici VII 81 GOD Il our
usual low prices regardless OF the Boston
fire. Remember, I. Z. Wiusbad q Co.,
No. Cherry st. nova "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

For few days past, our city has been
Ioaored with the presence Of a musical
Tar Y, evidently consisting of father, son
sad three daughters, who have been wand
e-isg about the streets discoursing nusic Of
NOR or less sweetness, by means Of two
1ioliHs, . guitar, harp, clarionet and flute.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

; Cases newest styles Of Prints received
to-day, very handsome and cheap. No cpl
zootic, but all as sound ga new dollar.
nov2e st @. RICE & Co.
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COLUMBIA.

The Ne. city COG-eiI-EIection Of
Recorder and Police.
Special to the Onion and American.
COLUMBIA, TENN, Nov. 23-The new
city council met to -night. James L. Guest
was elected city Judge. John Latta, James
Friel, Thomas Guest, and James Dowell
were elected policemen.
Tom. THUMB, JR.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
q X. Ham vs.. j. *. Ham aad others.

A. v. s. LIndsley ct sis -. w. BARROW
ct ais.
Lots Nos. and in the subdiy sion Of the
Sledge lot, each fronting % feet On Line street
OF Watkins avenue.
TERMS on SALE-CRah.
Sale free from redemption.
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR-t
noyl7 30 HdsCI Clerk and " aeter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Fresh Arrivals at Low Prices.-Re-
ceived to-day, Several pieces q elegant
Cloaking Velvets, the cheapest in ths city.
ncY22 st G. RICE & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24
Confederate Ce1sres-rx SO Murrrees.

W. q. Price, tha "Bind Book Agent" Al
South College ST. ct, has been appointed
agent for the sale { tickets iE the drawing
for tns beoefit OF tls Confederate Cemetery
s. Murfreesboro, which takes MICE on the
SJsh December.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

The IaDOring imam Eau tn. q ne ,laE
well House Shoe Store, heavy and durable
Boots and Shoes. Call at No. Cnerry
street and examine for yourselves
Doy24 2k
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

One Case of Chlntz Calico received to-
day, very handsome styles, at
nov22 St G.. RICE s. Cos.
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CHANCERY SALES
FOR
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18Th, 1872.

TN PURSUANCE OF DEGREES REM
| tiered BY the Chancery Court at Nashville IN
the respective causes, win sell at public sale 70
the ighest bidder, at the Courthouse st Nash
willie On SATURDAY.. December 7, 1872, at Il
szllsssrirs Described urnlsartv- viz
y. X. Ham ". .. X. Ham aad others
1st tr.sH N esy acres king on OF near 70
Turkey Creek, in the 9Th Civil District OF Da-
wilson county, Tenn, being the same allotted %
Louisa =. Dabbs (being lot No. ~ by the report
OF the Commissioners and decree Of the Circuit
Court, entered on page 2s2 OF book Y, on the IN
vision OF the lands OF stephen H Ham, decd
"a. Another tract OF 263 acres, adjoining or
sshr the above tract, (be'ng lot No 80 allotted
~ hadiey ran N .aIu uis lsiOn SUOye q -vffoo
10
Reference Is had 20 said decree and report OF
commissioners, and plat attached thereto, for
particular desc iptiOn OF said lots.
TERMS OF SALE.-CrediE Of and II
months. Notes required with 4. Jrovedsecurify
AID lien retained
oaiS 49,, ss---ns -e'e~nDtiOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

A LARGE assortment of Canton Elan
neIs AM aIl-Eod. T.AcnelS luz feSesVe1.
nov22 81 u. RICE 3 Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Increase, ..,.-...........1, las tons.
81 course this does no. include the home
| consumption bat Is simply The shipments
from kcoT".L- over the East Tennessee
Virginia ali Georgia h.iEuad. 70 give
transportation 90 The Increased shipments
Of coal Cap. jacques, Superintendent Of the
rJaG, IS adding ',.sjrsissi cIai ShT1 a. f5tsis
rs possible Twelve cars were added on
/ Wfanesdaq, aud eyary cyertinn IS beng
mace IL ldve sufficient number Il cars
COR tho .1gl 4. L so that tie fsci,9,es for
Transports ion VIII fully eGgAi tie demand.
1t will be noticed trOu the statement
printed above that 862csr loads of coal, or
3 25S tons, were shipped, last month, to
Dalton and points bs'cH. ID course Of
time our coal miEers viii furnish the entire
SJu,, w.t't 80.
lesy..,.-,, i-si tho pleasure of meet
ing Mr. Levy, of the Gas Light Uoinutny
OF Columbia, s. 9. Heretofore the Gas
Company at Columbia has been using
suthrscas coal, brought all the wav from
Phil daip,3E Pa, aud laid down in Column
bis for the euo%moUs price Of $1,000 pei
tS1 Of 2,Z40 pouuCs, or 315 cauts per
bushal Of 80 pounds. Believing that our
semi-h luminous coal could b5 obtained
1T g le-g price and be Of greater advan-
iage In he manufacture of gas than the
authraC.so, Mr.. levy determined to satisfy
hiuse'f by personal observation. he in
spacted Tie gas manufacture Of Chattanoo-
"a, Lgg concluded thu grs was Of poor quail
10y. Coming TO Knoxville, he made an ex-
animation Of our gas aud satisfied himself
that 10 better gas could De made anywhere.
Going pvat 70 COsi creek, he made con-
tract With Gessrs. McEwen, Wiley & Co,
miners Il Coal creek coal, for : supply Of
30! - p YerT ISv rriea- arrange Trlss,;ss
were Ml-e 20 ship thirteen car loads 81
Ca.r lu the cars belonging 60 lie Coal Com
p8ag, ,hs c-Ta no De tak n through to Col
uUr.a, S.. &. Alf LeyY is satisfied that The
coal Is supaTlCr 10 UIIr nrIrisra vrUr, 'ul 3 90
dLd for fuel, aud Can be laid down IN Col
El..bja al much smaller cost than the
Philadelphia coal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

Wanted.-Everybody to call and see the
new style Hats just received to-day.
noy24 eOdtf ELY & WHITESIDE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-24

DURING ihe seige q Fails le hoItsi''y
vas more than thrice q ave - C .- oIleE
years, The death roll SID sus 40 , y" oL'y
eight weeks 4 total of7T,A '"nue Sns lu lil
annual mortality before an slncs As oeeu
less than 5000. These Nrlu lnuuSc'
damages ofwar were chiefly 20 70 ulse1se
of The respiratory and dig 1--WE ogAus;
arising fyom exposure and a 'sdol' an
TO smallpox, wtIeR numbered vs. 'icSHss
by thousands. :