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THE ORIGIN OF PETROLEUM.

The recent development of the reproduc-
tive power of the petroleum wells that had
been for some years abandoned because
they were believed to be exhausted, (ssys
the Petroleum M0ntbLy,) is not alone
matter of value to the owners of the terri
tory that was until lately presumed to be
incapable of further production, but it at
fords more trustworthy basis than any
the world has hitherto been able to obtain
for forming an approximately correct Opin-
ion concerning the chemical process where
by petroleum is generated. Until within
short time, popular opinion prevailed
that petroleum, IN spite of its name, was
the product of coal; and so nearly was this
idea general among majority of people,
that many foreign receivers Of petroleum
are still accustomed to order it as ''coal
OIL" The belief, however, that the terrene
oil of Pennsylvania and Canada is exclu-
sivelY product of bituminous coal may
now safely be pronounced to be an error.
There is certainly no evidence that coal is
not one of the substances from which pc
troleum is distilled; but, at the same time it
is a somewhat strange fact, allowing prop
er degree of credit to the belief that coal
does enter into the composition of petro
leUIU, II6b III COdl-DCuS oUoOCPsAOlC VI OC-
ing worked are known to exist within fifty
miles of the oil producing territory. Again,
it is a manifest and recognized fact that
carbon does predominant as an integral
a..-~re Of petroleum; and the other fact
tb.4 tho o,,., .-a-ritOry of Pennsyyania is sur
rounded by beds or - LUMINOUS c1al, Ien-
ders it eminently reasonable :, O0i1eSe enas
coal enters Iargely-if not, indeed, nioie
largely than any other substance-into tn
process Of distfllation whereby petroleum
Is produced. Petroleum is certsinly min
eral oil. But whatever may be the num-
Der and chemical variety of the minerals
from which it is formed, the distillation OF
it is more intimately associated with lime
stone than with any other mineral. Sand
stone is also found in boring oil-wells, but
it is from the pores of limestone that, in
the chemical process of extracting oil from
the minerals found in connection with its
production, the greatest quantity Of petro-
leum is taken. 1t is singular that, il bor-
ing for oil, no coal has ever been found,
even in the smallest quantities, while sand,
sandstone. and limestone abound. The in
ference, therefore can not be escaped that
petroleum is the product of the distilation
of at least two, and pro6a ly Of more than
three, distinct mineral properties.-Scten-
tYic American.
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railroad conductor, d. q. Eppsrson, ran a
special train OF eleven coaches, each Of
which was SO packed and jammed that this
clever gentleman bad bis hands full. Still,
with his accustomed urbanity, he never
once lost his polite bearing in contendiDg
with the many difiicultie which beset a
conductor. From Clarksville there was q
special train Of several cars conducted by
Mr.. Voltz. Aniot1s The passengers was the
celebrated Pete j.
THE CAMP BY MOONLIGHT
Calm, clear and beautiful, the moon shone
forth at midnight, its bear.iful and silvery
sheen rejecting the ghost-like shadows Of
the trees upon the now pndisturbed ground
Around the tents the pale and upturHed
faces of the devotees to the holy shrine OF
religion, who were unable to obtain sleep
ing accommodations within the tents.
might be seen, the moonlight falling upon
them with death-like paliOr. The worldly
minded man cannot walk thiDkingly upon
such night IS this was without inwardly
saying to himself,
The night-the beautiful night L love,
With the stars-the sweet, bright stars above,
And staJ ~ eyes with their soft light,
love all these-Oh, l love the night
| love to gaze ON the starry dome
To gaze and think it's the angels home;
And then in the pale OF the dim twilight,
love to walk-Oh, love the night!
All was activity in the morning, and at
six o'clock we departed for Nashville, leav-
ing behind us many fond friends and re-
membranes.
DRU s. SALT.Us-MoHEGAN.
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number fifteen, who are active in their du-
ties, the result Of which will be of much
good in awakening deep spirit of religion
Their words are too powerful, their efforts
too earnest and their faith too strong TO
end in nothing. If human ministry, allied
to beautiful and graceful faith in Christ.
can accomplish good, the efforts of these
will be rewarded by sublime fruition in
the cause of religion. Among the visiting
members is Rev. Mr.. Alexander, of Louis
lana, who unites with bis fellow-servants in
bringing others unto the fcld. The meetinp
will continue until Thursday, and probably
TO the end Of the week. People are arriy-
Ing every day. Sunday, however,, was
the greatest day. On the Evans
vile, Henderson and Nashville
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The river is receding at this point with
2 feet scant on Harpeth shoals. Weather
oppressively warm, yesterday and the day
before being the hottest Of the season.
No movements of steamers.
TENNESSEE RIVER IMPROVEMENTS
The Knoxville Press and Herald of Aug.
% says:
Mai. Mcfarland, of the government serv-
ice, is at Florence, Alabama, arranging TO
carry out improvements on Colbert Shoals,
which were begun last year. After COM
pleting that job Muscle Shoals viii be dug
out, and then the upper Tennessee people
think they will be able to run Steamboat
from the mountains of East Tennessee
clear through without stopping to Paducah.
KY, a distance of 100 miles, The Flor
ence, Ala, paper man talks this way about
IL:
ave expect within the next five years TO
make the trip by steamboat from Paducah
to Knoxville. What grand river the Ten
nessee will be when navigation is unOb-
structed from its mouth at Paducah, KY,
to- its head waters above Knoxville. More
than 100 miles of river flowing through the
rich and fertile valleys of East Tennessee
and North Alabama, washing the base OF
the mountains of coal and iron, and gliding
betT cen magnificent bluffs and picturesque
scenery. the most beautiful In all the land,
which here and there rise in solemn gran
deur and inviting loneliness all along It's
course
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STATE OF THE wRATHKR.
wAR DEPARTHzNT,

WAR DBRARTEzNT,
OY1IOz or TIE CHIKP SIGNAL OFYTCBR.
WAsHTEsToH, ID. c., Aug. &c. 1871
PrObGbilities.-C weather viii gem
orally continue Tuesday over the Southern
States east of Mississippi. Areas of cloud
and rain for the Middle States, especially
ever the northern portion during tonight,
followed by winds veering to westerly and
northwesLerly and clearing weather on
Tuesday. Southeasterly to southwesterly
winds, cloudy weather and areas of rain
for New England. Winds veering to
westerly with clearing weather will proba-
bly, prevail during Tuesday. Rising barom-
eter and winds veering to westerly and
northerly northwest of the Ohio Valley on
Tuesday afternoon. Telegraphic reports
from upper Michigan to Dakota have not
been received.
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SLOAN.-In this city Monday morning, the
26th inst, at hslf-past two O'Clock, BENNIR
SLOAN, infant son of j. e. and Sophia II. Sloan
aged months.
The friends and acquaintances are invited to
attend the funeral this morning, at ~ O'Clock,
from the residence of the parents, 81 Paine
street, Rev. DIR. Young officiating.
''Once we had fragrant blossom,
Full of sweetness, full CT love,
And the angels came and plucked 1t,
For the beauteous realms above.
Little Bonnie was our darling,
Pride of all the hearts at home,
But the breezes floating lightly
Came and whispered Bonnie, come"
MOORMAN.-MRs. ANNA EWING. wife OF
Madison b. Moorman, died in Christian triumph
at the residence Of her father, William 3. Ew-
ing, on Whites Greek. ct 1870 A. NJ. Sunday,
Aug. 25, aged 30 years, months snd days.
Their friends and aoQuaintaDces tender sin
cere sympathy and coincidence to the beTeaTed
families IN this hour OF deep grief.
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Cumberland Association.

The Baptist Cumberland Association, or
ganized in Sept. 1871, at Springfield, Tenn,
Try representation of fifteen churches, will
hold Its second annual session with Red
River Baptist Church, Robertson county,
commencing or Saturday morning next,
3lst inst, at 10 O'Clock. Red River church
is at Adams station on Edgefeld and Ken
lucky Railroad, and delegates from this
city and Edgefeld can leave on the o'clock
morning train and reach the Association in
time to hear the opening sermon which
viii be preached by Rev. w. a. Nelson Or
Rev. @. w. Feather stOn.
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THE COURTS.

DRU s. SALT.Us-MoHEGAN.
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The Catholic World.

The September number ie at hand from
the publishers, through d. n. Eeylsn, Pub.
lie Square. The articles on Intellectual
Centres, The SpsniSrds at Home, The Use
and Aouss Of The Stage, and Philosophy as
the Basis Of EduestiOn, will well repay
perussl. Aix-la-ChsPelle, A Legend Of
Augsburg, The Misty Mountain, and Or
leans and its Clergy are interesting sketches.
or serial stories we note Fleurangc and
Gha IrosressionislS, besides able reviews
Il current literature and editorial briefs,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
To the Voters of the 9Th Congressional
Dis1 rfP0

Some time since ] was induced to an
nounce myself . candidate to represent this
district in Congress, but, after being con-
fined TO my home for nun Der of days,
now find that the condition Of my health
forbids the hope that | will be able to take
part in an active canvass for several weeks
to come. Under these circumstances have
no choice but TO withdraw from the con-
test, which now respectfully do. To my
many friends throughout the district, whose
cordial support left in my own mind 10
doubt of success had been able to pursue
the canvass, return my sincere thanks, and
can only add that hope and believe they
sill be able WITHOUT difficulty to and bet
ter man than myself TO fll the position TO
which | sspired. j. Z. THOMPSON.
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Trolling faces To.OaY---

w. G. Woodruff, Proprietor of the Nash.
vile Driving Park, offers S2l0 TO the fast
trotteIs to-day. There will be two
races. The first will be for horses that
never made better than $40, In which
there will be six starters. The second for
horses that never beat 2:50-tWO starters.
Tie purse in the first is SO, In the second
Sl6O. Among the horses that trot are
Rschel Horton, Gypsy Maid, StOnewan,
Billy, etc. This races will be warmly con-
tested and the sport VIII be first-cl2ss.
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The tarand Jubilee.

Tonight witnesses the inaugural by the
Sunday schools Of South Nashville of The
grandest vocal concert our citizens have
ever enjoyed. Much care has been taken
10 insure brilliant triumph for this occa-
cannot be too highly esteemed and cher
ished by the many delighted persons at
tending. Over twelve hundred singers par
ticipate, many Of the number being first
class vocaIists. Mr.. John Campbell, w.o
superintends the affair, has evineed Sn in
terest that is admirable, and displayed an
energy that is most commendable, to render
the Occss ion one worthy our people.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
WHERE THE BABY'S MOTHER
WAS

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
A gentleman who came up the Hudson
on the St. John yesterday tells this story:
81 noticed" he said, "a serious looking
man, who looked as if he might have been
a clerk or a book keeper. The msu seem
ed TO be caring for crying baby, and was
doing every thing he could to still its sobs.
As the child became restless in its berth,
the gentleman took it in his arms, and car
ried it to and fro in the cabin. The sobs
of the child irritated rich man, who was
trying to read, uHtil he blurted out loud
enough for the father to hear:
whist does he want to disturb the
whole cabin with that id bsby for?"
The man only nestled the baby more
quietly in his arms without saying word.
Then the baby sObbed again.
"Where is the COMPOUNDED mother, that
she don't stop its noise?" continued the
profane gambler.
eAt this the father came up to the man
and said: Il am sorry to disturb, you, sir,
but my dear baby's mother is in her coffin
down in the baggage room. I'm taking her
back TO Albany where we used to live
"The hard-he2rted man." says my friend,
"buried his face in shame, but in mo-
ment, wilted by the terrible rebuke, he was
by the side OF the griefstricken father.
They were both tending the baby"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
The Folly Of Litigation.

The ''liule pig case" in Memphis, inyoly-
ing an expense of $3.50, for al animal
worth no.. more than Sl.00 has been far
surpassei:by law suit now pending in the
Circuit Court of Lawrence county.
Thirteen years ago a'Ieplevin suit involving
the right OF ownership TO yoke Of COM
mon oxen was begun in the above court.
The case has already visited the Supreme
Court snd will probably receive its action
again. So far the costs amount to thirteen
hundred dollars with the Supreme Court to
hear from.
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-anss-~
NLRd Dogs in East Tennessee

In the vicinity Of Fountain Head, East
Tennessee, there is some excitement about
hydrophObia. A few days ago George w.
Viewers SOD, saw In the barn yard a hog
that seemed to be mad. After some trouble
he succeeded in driving The hog out side,
and Ills father shot Il. Sunday morning
another rabid hog was found near the place
and il has been ascertaned that a negro
mans hogs In that neIghborhood had been
bitten by u FaUid dog few days pRYieus.
How far III. hydIophobia has extended IL is
net known
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Beauty's Best Auxiliary.-Ask the
belle of the season what appointment Of her
toilet-tabIe holds the highest place in her
esteem, and she will reply, without a mo-
ment's reflection, HAGAN's MAGNOLIA
BALM. Nothing, she is thoroughly aware,
contributes 50 powerfully to enhance her
charms and render her irresistible IS that
most delightful and healthy auxiliary Of
beauty. By using It ladies' are enabled,
long after they have passed The meridian OF
life, to preserve the youthful bloom and
purity of their eomplexiols, and wheEs Ma
ture has denied that superlative attlacticui
the Balm fully compensates for her def
cieneies. aug27 deod1w&w1t
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Sudden Death.

Justice Cassetty was summoned at 3
O'Clock yesterday evening to hold an III
quest over the body of Emily Relay, who
died very suddenly. It appears that Mrs.
Rebay has been in poor health for upward
Of seven years, suffering severely flcm
nervous prostraiion, for which she used
opium. She died very suddenly, but as
she passed away without much struggling,
the Coroner's Jury decided that her death
was caused by an overdose Of opium, taken
10 relieve pain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
For DysDansia. INDIGESTION. Depress

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, a preventive against fever
and ague and other i,.termittent fevers, the
"Ferro-P hosphorated Elixir of Calisaya,"
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the best
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
sickness. 1t has no equal.
mig 2aW fri IStuss "
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For Alderman and COuncfImen-Firsl

To Editors Union and Americans
The undersigned, after due consideration of
the call of "M3ny Voters" published in the
Union and American OF the 21st inst, to become
candidates at the ensuing Municipal Election,
hereby authorize you to announce Hugh Doug
las Tor Alderman, and W. II. Perry and n. b.
Hamilton for Councilmen, from the First Ward
Should our many friends see proper TO endorse
orr course in the last Board by our cleo
ton, we shall to the best of our ability endeavor
TO merit the continuance of their confidence.
HUGH DOUGLAS.
W. H. PERRY,
n. b. HAMILTON.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Thursday afternoon last in Burgers
store, Maryville, cOlored woman named
Bowerman, was Frustrated by the heat to
the floor, and despite the application OF
proper medical remedies died four hours
afterwards. With the exception of cattle
falling dead from heat this Is said to be the
first case Of sunstroke East Tennessee has
had for several years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
Suicide.

A few days ago George Tilson, residing in
the Flag Pond district of Loudon county,
remained away from home an unusual
time, which alarming bis wife, She sent their
little son In search Of the missing father,
who vas found dead suspended with rope
TO tree. We have not learned the cause
inducing this act on the part of the deceased,
who was about fOIty-thTee years Of age and
leaves q wife and flve chifraen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
Far from Home. SICK and weary

Friday last AL unknown man, decently
dressed and suffering very much with fever
or intoxication, was seen lying unattended,
on the depot platform at Huntington. His
fOrlorn condition aroused the sympathics
of kind citizens, who had the sufferer re.
msved to the hotel, where physician, upon
examination, found that the stranger pa
tient had bilious typhus fever. His name
is JnO. 81. Flem, of Louisiana.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
H0rrid Accident,

Yesterday morning, while painting the
exterior of the Cathedral wall, swinging
platform gave way and precipitated Geo. W
Waddle ten or fifteen feet below to an iron
railing, two spi kes of which pierced his left
bullock, producing very serious though
not necessarily fatal wound. The injured
man was taken to his residence, No. IS
Claiborne street. where bis injuries we're
dressed by DR.. J. D. Piunkett.
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u. S. Internal Revenue seizure.

Since our last report official Information
bas been received TO the effect that Jno. L
Foster, collector of United States internal
revenue for the first district of Alabama
has seized from David Z. Mosley one still
cap and worm valued at 500. Grounds d
seizure, Illicit dEstlling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
ACnrious asrnnfh.

The Jonesboro Flag and 4drertiser,
Aug. %, says: Mr.. John M. Brown, OF
this county, has presented us with an II ish
potato, Of the "Snow- BALI variety, which
bangs anything we have ever yet seen in
the vegetable line. Its shape is that of a
puppy's head-ears. eyes, nose and mouth
perfectly distinct. IT'S the marvel Of all
who see i.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
We elip the following from the Troy,

IN. " Wig:
''Some thres months since DR.. r. V.
Pierce, of Buffalo, n. Y, commenced adj
vertising in the Wig an article called 'Dr.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy We believed at
that time it was one of the many catch
penny arrangements to swindle people out
Of their money, but during tho past few
weeks have become convinced to the con-
trary. We know Of several prominent citi-
zens n 10 have suffered from that leathsome
disease .CasS,-rh, and they pronounce DR..
Sage's Remedy NJ hurnbug, and in several
instances have been entirely cured. We
desire to give DR.. Pierce the Seneht Of the
same" aug27 deodi WcEWIe
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Trunk ManufactOry.-Dunstead, at 81
North College street, between Union aud
Church, is se'f ne Trunks and Satchels at
prices that DEF / competition. Trunks re-
paired. jy7 tt
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Shot AZ aud Hit.

A few days ago at London, two young
men had difficulty concerning the hire Ol
8 horse. One received slight pistol-shot
wound. and the other had head put on
himself with a stick. The one who shot
was arrested and bound over to the Cir
emit Court,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Marriage Guide.-Interesting work,
numerous engravings, 224 pages. Price 80
cents. Address DR.. Butts Dispensary, -
North Eighth street, st. Louis, Mo. See
advertisement. sep14 d&w1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Az lockwood, Roane couIAy, John
Cooper, Esq. has burned kiln of 100000
bricks. Another kiln 2I0 feet long, % feet
wide and 12 feet high, to contain 100000
bricks, viii be burned by Mr.. Cooper and
his associates in this business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Will sell all Summer Goods regardless
Of cost to make room for Fall Goods, at G..
Rice & Cos. 1t
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Larceny,

Friday night last from o. j. Bacon's
boarding house, Chattanooga, two young
men named Hampton, former inmates,
stole four repeating pistols and pair of
shoes FROM the boarders. The guilty ones
escaped by stealing boat from Landmarks
sawmill.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
Ont of Danger.

Judge N. N. Brien, no was reported so
seriously III at Alex lndria, is, we are glad
10 learn, pronounced out OF danger. His
SOD, n. 81. Brien, it,, vino was summoned
- haste to Alexandria on Saturday, has re-
iuYued
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FUNERAL EOrICE-

The funeral OF Mrs. ANNE V ALBNTIHE, wife
of Louis Valentine aud daughter of Mrs. Mary
Samuels, will be preached this P. M. at O'Clock,
at Church of the Advent, by Rev. DR.. Bradley
All friends and acquaintances are invited TO at
tend.
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Narrow Escape.

Friday last at Jackson, Capt. VIM. Brown,
when half way across the trIIstle work over
q street, saw the locomotive coming to meet
him. Thinking there was no policy in
shaking hands across the bloody chasm with
a railroad engine, he took beam and COON
ed it TO the ground.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

Sunday and yesterday were undoubtedly
the warmest days of the season. At some
points in the city We heard of the mercury
standing at 100 degrees between one and
TWO O'Clock. As far out as Lishey's garden,
the thermometer indicated 90 degrees.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
CITY NoTICES.

At the solicitation of many frienC' s, l
announce myself as candidate for Alder-
man in the 4th ward at the ensuing electionl
IT. d. n. NEYLAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
6eveufl, ward.

To the Citizens of the Seventh Ward: !
feel gra:itied to those who have expressed
their preference for me for their next AL
derman, but press of o,her business will
render it impossible for me to serve. s
- Ed. Il. PENNERAKER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27

THERE will be meeting of the County
Democratic Executive COMMITTEES on
ThArsday next, the 10th inst, at 10 A. NJ,
at No. 6iB Cherry street. Every member
is requested to be present.
BY order Of the Committee.
- 10. C. HAMBLIN, Chairman:
VII. DILLARD, Sec'y. 10