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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
Lost.

We learn that an up-towa drug clerk
and young friend Of his attended 3 pic
mic on Thursday last, several miles south
of the city, and after dancing during the
day, and partaking Of large portion Of
the good things prepared for the occasion,
(uot least among which was some very
fine mutton,) our young heroes left the
ground near night and endesvored to
make their way to the Nolensville pike.
Night overtAking them, they lost their
way, and before reaching the end of their
journey, they reported that they had
passed through twelve toll gates on Their
route; and the report became current
among their friends that the mutton Oh
something else had gone TO their heads
The effects of the mutton, however, aftei
time passed of, and they finally got OF
the right road, and arrived in the city
about twelve o'clock, complaining Of Sc
we're headache from loss of sleep or othel
cause.
The next day an examination OF th'
situation on the night previous was made
and to the surprise of the parties, the,
found that in passing through woods 10
for short cut, they went through gat
and struck the same road which they ha'
left, then taking the wrong end OF tn
road, they arrived at the first gate again
and made six complete rounds, passinl
around the road and through the sam
gate. How much was expended in tn
way of toll money, we have not learned
as the young men have been disposed t
keep their picnic trip profound secret.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
The charter OAR y aaLr,

Certain Radical journals in the North
are making desperate efforts to martyrise
the fellow who was not long since engaged
in writing slanderous letters about The
people of Tennessee over the signature of
''Charter Oak" and who was subsequently
90 unfortunate as to notwithstanding to
his own story-a mild castigation at the
hands of a party of indiscreet youthP. The
Cincinnati Chronicle puts the case in this
way:
il. Barbour, of Connecticut, correspon-
dent Of the Hartford Post, was abducted
from his hotel in Nashville, on Sunday
night, beaten with bludgeons, and stabbed
several times by a rufianly gang, who pro-
posed to punish him for writing faithful
account of the doings Of the Rebel Der
mocracy during the late canvass in Ten '
nessee. He thinks the intention was to
throw him from the suspension bridge into
the Cumberland river, but party of gen.
tlemen came along, and the rufhans let go
their hold on him, 30 that he fortunately
escaped.
The bludgeon and stabbing features Of
the story are entirely new, and of course
entirely false. 1t now begins TO be pretty
strongly doubted whether "Charter Oak"
was at all molested while in this city.
Many persons are disposed to believe he
invented this cunning device "Out of the
whole cloth" for the purpose of working
upon the monetary sympathies of his Radi-
cal friends. Oak wanted TO leaue, and
probably chartered this lie as his only
means of "raising the wind" The trick
was successfully played.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14

L. Z. Winstead & Co. calls the atten'
ton Of the ladies and gentlemen through
our city notices to-day to their new sup
ply Of fancy boots and shoes, and also TO
their hats, trunks, etc.
Sd. Slime states in the city item column
of this issue of the UNION AND AMERICAN
that he can make it to the advantage CT
the people 10 buy groceries, wines, etc,
from him, as he sells at such low prices.
McKoin & Co. have on hand large lot
of fancy and good furniture, mattresses,
etc, which he expects to sell at such prices
as To build up lsrge trade. See his ad
Yertisement in the city item column.
John Ramage & Son are still at their
old stand on College street, where they
desire to see their old friends and the pub.
lie generally, as they are now supplied
with large and elegant stock Of boots
shoes, trunks, etc. See advertisement.
The best and most stylish gents collar
that we have seen is kept and sold by
Messrs. Kircher & Atiener, the old es-
tablished clothing house on South Market
street.
Morton B. Howell, Clerk and Master is
prepared to pay to the creditors of several
estates large percentage. See advertise.
ment.
The members of O'Keefe's Brigade will
meet at their hall tonight, on business OF
Importance.
The National Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, are doing a
regular banking business; they receive
deposits and all on interest thereon they
buy and sell Government bonds on the
best terms; they keep on hand for sale
State and corporation bonds; and they at
all times pay the highest rates for gold,
silver, uncurrent money, land warrants, etc.
Geo. F. Akers, Sewanee Block, College
street, is in receipt of shipment Of Nat
ural Bridge and May Flower chewing to-
bacco, besides his other choice brands from
the most noted Virginia manufactures.
He also has fresh lot of the Pride Of
Virginia smoking tobacco, and The cele-
brated Palmetto cigars. He sells al manu-
facturer's prices TO the trade. Give him
a call.
The attention of our readers is directed
to the advertisement Of Sample, Ordway
q Co., successors to Bailey, Ordway q Co.,
cotton factors and commission merchants,
Nos. u, IA and 16 Broad street. The
firm is composed Of prompt and reliable
business men, who will faithfully repre-
sent the interests of the planting public,
and will advance on cotton in store or
shipped to their friends in New Orleans,
Cincinnati, New York or Boston. We
commend them to the good wishes of
planters.
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AlaemnietI murder al Murfresbor.

In regard TO a murderous attack in that
place upon Mr.. Thayer, the Murfresboro
News of yesterday says:
On Monday a gentleman by the name
of Thayer, living at Smyrna, was here,
and desiring to go home as early as posi-
BILE, he started to the depot to meet the IL
O'Clock train that night when he was met
on the road by some parties, and before ne
could recognize them he was struck on the
back of the head and at the same time
grabbed by the throat and struck
in the face, rendering him
unconscious. What was done
afler this he has no recollection Of
but when he came too, he found himself
living in the creek, with his shirt torn IN
shreds and his clothes cut to pieces. ID
was unable TO see next morning, both hi
eyes being swollen and bruised, and hi
lips were cut and bruised, rendering hi
speech hardly Ineligible. What coule
have induced any one TO make this attacf
upon his life is unknown to himself.
Every person with whom we have CON
yersed condemns the deed in the stronges
terms. and we have heard no one attemp
a justification of it.
The citizens of Smyrna, who are &C
quainted with Mr.. Thayer, speak of hin
as being quiet, inofensive citizen, and II
no wise disposed to be quarrelsome; polit'
towards every one, and enjoys the friend
ship of all who are acquainted with him
An intelligent friend from Rutherford
with whom we talked about the affair
gives it as the generally received opinion
of those acquainted with the cir
cumstancea that the attack upol
Mr.. Thayer grew out of animositie
engendered in the canvass betweea two Re
| publican candidates for the Legislature
and made, most probably, by the Republi
can friends of the candidate against whom
Mr.. Thayer voted. He says further that b.
some persons it is thought the outrage ha'
no connection whatever with politics
affairs, but was committed by thieves VIII
designed to rob their victim.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14

The corn crop in some portions of Bed
ford, Marshall and Lincoln, says the Shell
byville American Rescue, is almost fail
ure for want of rain. As general thing
the crop in this county is fine one. The
cotton crop is not large, but we understand
that it is fine.
The Murfreesboro News says that the
drouth has greatly affected the growing
corn, and not more than half crop viii
be raised on an average in that section
Cotton is very backward, and at least thres
weeks behind. A very late fall may make
all the difference in yield.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
KnIIrOnh Accident.

An accident occurred to the train going
north on the East Tennessee and Georgia
railroad on Thursday, near London. 1t
was caused by the giving way of the trucks
under the baggage car. The baggage car
and the express coach were thrown from
the track and almost completely demol.
ished. The express messenger was slightly
injured. We heard of no other persons
being injured. The accident caused de-
Law of the train for several hours.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
OmcIaI ChnDge Rumored.

Il is whispered about town in vague
sort of way, that Jealous supporter of the
late VIM. L. Stokes has received or is
about to receive appointment BY the fed
eral government TO an important Office in
this city. The change, it is understood
will be made in a few days. The present
incumbent did not promptly come up TO
the help of Gen. Stokes in the recent gu
bernatorisl experiment of that gentle
man, and consequently incurred the dis.
pleasure of Williams friends at Washing.
on. Hence the "thusness" which rumor
indicates.
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respectfully Declines.

A we'll known colOred man was yester~
day solicited to allow himself to be elected
by the present City Council TO fill one Of
the vacancies in that august body. He
positively but respectfully declined the
proposed honor, saying that sense Of self
respect alone prompted him to do so. His
character, he says, is worth a good deal
more 10 him than what little real estate he
possesses, and he has no idea of bartering
it off for aldermanic honors of a very
Fashionable sort Like Caar Jones, he is
content to stay out of the City Council, and
move along on his good behavior"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
THE ELECTION.
OaicIal vote az Robertsou.

Senter 1861; Stokes $50. Senter's msjori
ty 1875. For Superintendent, Upton 636
Mcdowell p. Tipton's majority 6l5
For State Senate. Stark 1854; Hart 12l'
Stark's msjority 1888. For Representative
Ssdler 1884; Holman 407S Villines 6Sl
Sadler's majority over both 696. Fol
Floater, Cheatham 1852; Jordan 20; Viii
liams Isl; Cheathsm's msjority over boil
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
Thepronossd CouventIon

The disposition of the Conservative
candidates for Mayor to submit their
claims to convention of their political
friends. is conceived in a proper kind Of
spirit and will receive the commentator
of the people. The plan they propose
will leave but one candidate of their party
for the office and render his election GER
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A Gard

To the Editors of the Union and American:
The telegraph dispatch abiding TO s.
A. Bowel, Esq, late of the Tennessee State
Journal, is certainly erroneous, as Capt.
Bowel was an inmate Of my house up to
the time of his leaving for Nicholsonville,
Kentucky, on short visit, and any such
notice would most likely have been known
to me.
Irrespective Of party, Capt. Bovell has
ever expressed his satisfaction Of universal
kindness extended to him By citizens Of
Nashville. Yours truly,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
RArCHELOR,., HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
orld; the only true and perfect Dye; harm
less, reliable. instantaneous; no disappoint-
ment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the i'll eff
fects of bad Dyes; invigOrates and leaves the
hair soft and beautiful, BLACK or BROWN. Sold
by all Druggists and Perfumers; and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory. No. IL
Bond st., NY. may23 ~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
Released.

VIM Philcher who broke open the safe
in the Methodist Publishing house, and
stole SI55, was arraigned before the acting
Police Commissioner yesterday, and after
receiving good lecture,w was released upon
paying the costs, and refunding the entire
ann, of money
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
horticultural Society.

There will be another meeting OF the
Horticultural Society this evening at half
past 2 o'clock, TO conclude the arrange
ments for the forthcoming exhibition.
The meeting takes place in the Porter
Block, Cedar street.
At the next exhibition, large contribu-
lions Of fruit from this and the adjoining
counties is expected, and after the award
of premiums, il is the intention of the di'
rectors to forward the best specimens TO
the National Pathological Exhibition at
phila1eInhia
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
Ral,er. Meeting tonight.

There will be meeting of the bakers
and confectioners TO night, at half-past
seven o'clock, at Turner Hall on Market
street, for the purpose of organizing a
Bakers and Coniectioners' Union. This is
an important move and a large attendance
IL eNnecied
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
In Bankruptcy,

The following persons received their
discharges in bankruptcy during the week
ending yesterday.
JIG ThomassoD, of Sumner county.
Joseph B Loften, Marshall county.
A George, Lincoln county.
81 Adam and NJ V Wilson, Of Cannon
county.
J B Sneed and James II Haley, OF
Rutherford county.
Edley Paul, White county.
JK Willis, Van Buren, county,
William and Joshua Floyd, DeKalb
county.
James II Gatlin, Of Stewart county.
Solomon b Rozell, of Williamson
county
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
AUGUST Is, 1869.
Peace Warrant.

James Lawrence was taken before jus
tice Lapsley to-day on a peace warrant,
sworn against him by Mrs. McManus,
who lives on the corner of Cedar and
Knowles streets. He was discharged and
the prosecutrix had to pay the costs.
She was arrested on similar warrant
sworn out by Lawrence, and gave bail for
her appearance on Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
A. H. GRESHAM.
Real Estate Transfers.


The transfers in real estate for the week
ending yesterday were as follows:
NJ Curtis TO Eliza Jane Curtis,
land in county, $1,000 90
county, 1000 90
''C Gary, H lot in ND EdgeGslG, A 400 60
J ID Foster TO Sarah Millison,
lot in 9TH ward, city, 1850 90
Nancy f Miller to James Mil
Ter, lot in North Nashville, 600 90
Joel and Virginia Sullivan to
Board of Education 10Th dis
trict, deed of gift TO land in
10th district,
Jesse Warren to Charles A Il
Thompson, land in Boyd's ad-
dition, 5000 w
Thomas w Jones by Neil Il
Jones, attorney in fact, 10
Litterer & Cabler, land in
county DO is
Georgiana Hill TO Romulus San
ders, land in county, 500 90
j ohm q FuIghum 10 NJ Shesron
and Thomas S Gaunt, admins
istrator Of Lewis Gaunt decd,
lot in Shelbyville, l,245 90
G NJ Donaldson Sheriff, and NJ
Gurnard to Thomas Caldwell,
lot on Market street, 600 w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
Notice.

The members of O'Keefs's Brigade are
requested to meet at their Hall, on Church
street, on this (saturday) evening, at s
o'clock. As business of importance is to be
transacted, all are requested to be present.
By order of CART. BERNARD.
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Roassiu~enr Thief

A negro, named John Brumfeid, was
taken into custody yesterday and arraigned
before Justice Brien on the charge of steal
ing some roastingears from John Mathew
In default of bond for his appearance at
the next term of the Criminal Court, he
was provided with lodging in the county
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
NatIonaI ReDutatIOu.

We noticed yesterday on bill of fare oil
the Maltby House, New York, that Hart
& Hensley's Tennessee Canvased Hams
was mentioned as specially. We con
graduate this enterprising firm upon the
popularity of their extra cured hams
They are now being sent TO all parts of the
cnnntrv
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Nashville GROCERY Market.

SUGAR-New Orleans 12@15. Deme-
rara, 154@16; standard hards, 17@l74; A
Coffee 164c, B do Ice and G do 15i.
CoFFE-Rio, common to choice, 100
253c; Laguayra, 2G@26fc; Java, 3S@4Oc
MoLAssE AND SYRUPs.-New Orleans
per Dbl, 10000; syrup, 5Oc@$I: golden
syrup, 81.
SALT.-Liverpool sack So 25; seven
bushel barrels, by the car load, s. 10; five
and half do, 81 40.
RIcE.-We quote best Carolina 1910
lie.
TEAs.-Imperial 81 1902 90; Young
Hyson g 25; Black $l@1 so; Gunpow.
der$l 6592.
FIsH-Mackerel, Nos, l, 2 and 8, per
barrel, 81, S19 and Sis; In kits, Nos. l,
and 8, 50 25, So and 81 rs.
CANDLE.-Star, light weight, Ice.
PowDER.-Dupont, 81 so; Hazards. 81
so; blasting, SIS SO; fuse per 100 feet, 75c.
SHoT.-Patent So Is; buck So so.
LIoUoRs-Common recti6ed whisky per
gallon, ST 25@1 so; Robertson County
81 1902 rs; Bourbon, 81 25@5 so.
Lincoln county 81 1902 Is. High
wines 81 Is.
BALE RoPE-Mo SIC; Green Leaf 90
94c; Iron Ties &c.
BAGGNG-Z. Ward 23c; Ky Ps 233@
24c; J. n. Flax 254c.
misunderstanding per dOz. 40@75c.
Washboaras 81 rs per doz. Buckets per
doz 81 7503. Tubs 81 1895 per nest.
Starch 74c. Candy &c for assorted
per pound. Snuff 81 75@S per box for
CARROTS packed. Matches So 80 per case.
Pepper &c. Spice SIC. Ginger Csc. Oys-
tiers So 25 per case for pound cans; IS 25
per case for pound cans. Canned peaches
2 pound cans, 81 25 per doz. Soda 71@Sc.
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Criminal Court.

Jno. o. Fehr, malicious mischief, not
guilty, and prosecutors taxed with the
costs.
Reese Davis, obtaining money under
false pretences, nolle pros.
II. III. Hammer, using false receipts in
delivering hay to the wOrkhouse, case not
c,nclu1aH
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
SerIOusIy III.

We regret to hesr that the sickness of
our well-known townsmsn, AS. Thurneck,
Eco, who has suffered intensely for the
past few days, has assumed a very threat
ening character. Last evening the attend
ing physicians entertained very little hope
of his recovery.
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Continued.

The case of Carolina Hall, colored, ar
rested on the charge of stealing some wear
ing apparels from w NJ Robinson, was
continued in the Commissioners Court
Yesterday until to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
DuITns Opuv nm MARRTAGE-A \
Removal,

In consequence of the late fire. Whiteman
Bros. have removed to No. e. North Market
street, next door to Burns Leather Store. south
of the Public Square. where they will be pleased
to see their customers. and pay cash for rage.
and all kinds of paper stock.
iv2S I'm b. Il p. L
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
CoekeC0uufy.

We learn that in one district in Cooke
county the election was held by judges ap-
pointed by the old registrar. The returns
from this district will of course be thrown
out, thus electing Taylor, the Conservative
candidate for Observation-Disclosures
Press and Herald, August u.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14

Emma Mitchell, using abusive language,
s. and costs; Mr. Brumberger, blockading
the sidewalk, costs; A J Hanberg and
Patrick Fitz, drunk and sleeping on side
walk, IS and costs each; Frank McGraw,
drunkenness, costs; Rose Porterfeld and
Curley Joe, keeping disOrderly house,
81 and Goals each,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
Release Of Pete Kline.

Pete Kline, who was arrested on the
charge of being an accomplice in the
Tucker rape case, was tried before Justice
Mathews yesterday and the evidence not
being strong enough to convict him, he
was DISCHARGED
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
eUarrfageItcenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued in this county for the week ending
yesterday:
Epaminondas Bibb and Susan Elizabeth
Adair.
V. S. Sloan, and Letitia A. Lowe.
John Bailey and Bugella Gulssellman'
James II. Hand and Sarah Corcoran,
WIN. McCrory and Elizabeth Ferguson.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14

There are now upwards of one thousand
men at work on the different sections of
the Tennessee and Pacific road between
this city and Lebanon. Three sections
will be completed by the end of the
month
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
An Important LaWsuIt-Heavy Dam
ages Claimed.

ages Claimed.
Capt. John Pearce, of this city, says the
Louisville Courier-Journal of yesterday,
has brought suit against the United States
Mail Company for the loss of his wife and
child. Mrs. Pearce and her son, aged
about eight years, were passengers on the
steamer United States, from Cincinnati to
Louisville, on the 4ih of December last,
and were both destroyed by the col"
lision of the States with the Ameri-
ca at Rahps Landing. The body of
Mrs. Pearce was recovered, but thst Of her
little boy was never found. The suit was
brought in the Court of Common Pleas, by
Messrs. Bramlette & Durrett, attorneys for
the plaintiff, and the damages laid at $40
600. This is the first suit that has been
brought in our city, says that paper, for
loss of life when the two steamers in ques.
fion collided
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
A Fast TrOIIer.

Mr.. Linck's horse, Little George, the
same which won race during the late
trottiDg season, made a race at the driving
park yesterday morning against time, and
came to the stand in 2:374. Considerable
money changed hands on the result.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14

A. Price, oolored, obtained warrant
from Justice Lepsley yesterday for the ar
rest Of an NJ. T., charging him with as-
sault and battery,
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Assault,

Mary Hinton was arrested yesterday Tor
assauIting Que Of her neighbours. Squire
Lapsley liaed her twenty-five dollars and
costs. and scnt her ON her way not re-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14
RIVER AND WEATHER

The river at this point is still declining
slowly, with thirteen inches on Harpeih
Shoals. Weather warm. Mercury al
noon SO. No arrivals or departures.
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Quiet,

Only three arrests were made up to mid
night yesterday, one for using abusive
Language, the other two for keeping dis
orderly houses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-14

]. RAMAGE s. Son, 4S College street are
in receipt of additional supplies of Gents
fine Calf Bismarck Caters, Sealskin Lace
Bslmorals, Lasting Caters, ETC., etc.
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0mnIai vafe of Hardin.

Senter 1850, Stokes 67O; Upton l,03S,
Mcdowell $50; Wigant N. A. ID. 1858,
Aldridge $50; Hinkle w. F. 1850, Har-
bert 696.