Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-09
Edgcfsld and Kentucky Railroad.

Arrive AT AusnNlll
Leaves Springfield 600
Arrives at 700 =
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Board OF ALDERNEN.-The regular meeting o
the Board Of Aldermen was held yesterday even
ing. at o'clock.
la the absence Of Mr.. Chcatham, Alderman
Chrcighton was called to the chair. The follow
ing reports were then received:
Mr.. A. u. ShanklaHd, City Revenue Collector
reports collections since April 9th, Sl2OGS 10.
Mr.. Rufus Henry, City Treasurer, reports re-
ceipts since lst of April. $iO,SS} 9i; dsbur-e
mcnts. SGO.l33 y.
Mr.. J. L. Glenn, Water Tax Collector, report,
collections since the last semi monthly report
leo 20.
Mr.. W. II. Wilkinson, City Recorder report,
receipts for the same length Of time, S5.iGG.
Mr. J. t. Tucker. Wharf Master. reports collcc-
tious for wharfage $lOjs r.
NJ J.. ". Gorby Chief Of Fire Department, re-
ports FIVE Gfcs and two alarms during the month
Of April; losses by FIRE Sl7.GO0 insurance s., 800
lie reports total expenses Of the department for
the month Of April S2,lig q.
The physician 10 the small pox Hospital, Dr. A.
A. Hatcher. reports that during the month OF
April six white patients, three Of them males
and three females were received in that institu-
ton; and p colored patients, II Of whom were
males. and T. females; death. white male;
five colorcd malcs, and one colored female.
Mr.. =. NJ. Martins. City Sexton, reports the in-
tormcut Of - whites. aud 40 colorcd persons dur
ing the month Of April.
The bill providing for numbering houses was
taken up and laid over until the next regular
meeting.
4 bill to create House Of Refuge took the same
course.
A communication from John z. Campbell was
read asking the city authorities to take into con-
sideraiion the proprcty of purchasing tho St.
Cloud hill a. a site for Reservoir Observatory
and Pleasure Ground which wa received and
laid on the table.
Resolution to appoint joint committee Of the
City Council to report at the next meeting, as TO
the propricty of widening Wharf avenue, from the
Lebanon pike to Front street. Adopted. Alder
men Chiffon and Nolan were appointed ON the
part Of the Board of Aldermen.
Resolution to grade Centre street; laid over -
al next meeting.
Resolution to repair Washington sh 7
Adopted.
Resolution to MacAdnmize spruce street to
Jefferson. Adopted.
Adjourned till next regular meeting.
A COMPLEMENTARY BlHY.-Bctweon nine and
ten o'clock, yesterday. our friend NJ. c. Cotton.
residing on South College street on returning
with his wife from up town." found lying on his
front door-stcps \ bundle of infautle clothing
Upon examination the bundle was found to con-
tain female infant about four months Of age. A
note was attached. in the hand wrtin. Of q lady.
A. follows:
sTlis habr's mama II & pfrpT
Now my precious babe farewell: May kind and
loving angels guard and watch over you and your
new mother. = the prayer of unhappy
Mr. Cotton desires TO trace the maternity Of
Thu tender exotic. and will thank any one forany
fact or circumstance that will assist him in 50
doing.
Nrw YouE May s.-Thc health officers report
shows three new cases and three deaths from
cholera since last return Thirty five conyaleScent
patients had been transferred from the hospital
ship o. the ship Saratoga, leaving only forty sew
en- in hospital, total number of deaths by cholera,
Gny. Bari, Wcuthrop from Portland sunk at sea
ON the "a, from effects Of heavy gale. Capt Hill
and crew were picked up by shooncr Walter Ra.
leigh and brought to this port.
TuE donation party given at the Gayoso House.
at Memphis few evenings ago, in aid Of the
Ladies' Benevolent Association, realized the sum
of $1,000 clear Of all expenses.
The tablcauN at Columbia, on Friday night, for
the same object. Melted about So.
The ladies at Franklin gavca similar entertain
mcnt last night. which will bc repeated tonight.
THr CHATTANOOGA U>IuN.-Wc are cratiGcd to
see that our friend sam. p. Twins, ESD, is again
in Che editorial chair, having taken that depart
mcut of the above paper. lie conducted the
Athens Post. (Tcuu) which was one Of the most
popular papers in the State, with marked ability
for :aore than fifteen years. We anticipate fr
him great success in his new enterprise.
F,rn ACclprNr-Au Express messenger by
the name of l.. l.. Broiic. was instantly killed at
the first station this side Of Cave City, Kentucky.
The train was passing the water tank when he
attempted TO look back in the direction in which
the train came. when his head was caught by the
tank AMI crushed lis remains were brought
back to bowling Green. lie was from PcnnsyI- (
yauia.
Az IMPORTANT TWaI-At one o'clock this
evening, the decision of the adjourned court,
composed of E-quircs Mcachrm. llasan aud Cole
man. in the case Of Nolcn and Mcdaniel touching
the right of negro testimony being admitted in
court will bo decided. 1, is one of considerable
moment. cspcciall, in ihs ease under con,idcra-
ton.
PUoclhvNuoN ~ TIN GOVERNOR or AL,U,Nh.
The Governor of Alabama has issued proclu-
nation for the observance Of Thursday. the 18th
inst. as a day Of prayer aud humiliation. in view
Of the probable approach of the A.ia'ic Cholera.
lie urge, in his proclamation the adm OF the
most stringent sanitary measures.
FrnrR,l CoyUr The only ease of any impor-
lance decided yesterday in this court, WAS that
81 Wins rs. Woodl,ll. Damages 20 the amount
Of 81. ia&55Ucrc granted To the plaintiff. Several
small cases. such as dcht, etc, were disposed Of
ia the usual manner.
Rr,oupru's Corur-G But slim attendance be
fore the Recorder yesterday. some half dozen
cases of drunkenness. and three Tor dsordcrly
conduct aud other minor oilcnsgs. were tho repre-
sgutativcs. who were find from 81 TO sll each and
discharged.
Tar latest and most popular standard works.
both Of religious aud political history, well as
"a, most celebrated works of fiction. call at the
Metropolitan tin Book Store ON North Cherry
Street. between Church and Union Streets.
TusE AL,Ru-Thc alarm of Ere, yesterday
evening was occI>ioncd by a chimney being on
fire. %. Cherry street. beyond the Capitol The
frc engines were promptly on the ground but had
. considerable tIip for nothing.
UuRcutcrpri,ug friend, 4. l.. T,gBoN BRo.
have moved their Gold Pea Depot from Cherry 20
No. 90 Union street. where they have fitted up
vet, attractive store. See their advertisement; in
another column.
BLroEF EsQuIUr ME,cuAN.-A man by tho
name Of Jack Murray lcolJ was before Esquire
Mcacham yesterday aud in default Of bail was
held for trial n the next session Of the Criminal
Court.
MARRIED.
MORruN-DONA LSON.-On the first day Of
May, al the residence of NJ. J. Dolin, Nashville.
Tennessee. by the Rev. Il. I. bunting. Colonel
GroRGr II. MoRroN. Of White Bud. Tennessee.
and MiS DoRA DoSALsoN, Of Nashville
Oh yes. It's past. the solemn vow Is sealed,
Ia heart and hand they re bound IN welded love
That solemn vow By death alone repealed
May thcy be one In that bright home ABOVE