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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
THE ORIGIN OF TOUCHING GLASSES
BEFORE DRISKING.

Surely the custom among men of touch
ing their glasses before drinking the
health OF a friend (or on other occasions
merely for ceremOny's sake,) merits
some attention in regard to its ancient
origin. Possessing fondness for an
tique researches, it affords an infinite
pleasure to communicate .he why and
wherefore of the aforementioned prac.
tice.
Several years anterior to the time of
Socrates, it was given out that any crimi>
nal condemned to die the death (by hav-
ing poisonous drink administered was
ut liberty to consider his life insured, if
he could succeed in prevailing upon his
friends to share the potion with him,
even in such small quantities as might
prove innOcuous to all; and in order to
ascertain precisely the exactness Of each
one allowance, they had recourse to the
everyday custom Of touching glass with
glass, measuring in this manner their re-
spective portions, pledging the health and
happiness Of the thus liberated convict,
and rejoicing that they had been made
the medium through which his life was
saved
! may safely venture to assert that no
two men cut of thousand, if questioned,
will be found familiar with this brief
episode, notwithstanding the oft-repeated
times they resort to its practice in their
daily patronage of cOfee-hOuses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
MEXICO.

When Gen. Rosecrans forwarded his
dispatches relative to his negotiations for
the cession of Mexican territory, it APP
pears that he was not aware that his sues
cessor had been appointed, for he says
he hopes that the government will re"
tain him as Minister to Mexico for
a short time in order that he may per-
feet the transfer TO the United
States Of Sonora and Sinaloa, so as to
secure the fine harbor of Guaymas, the
center of the Gulf of California. He
dwells upon the Importance of these nee
gotiatiOns, the great advantage which the
United States will have if they result
successfully, and alludes to the domestic
disturbances and pecuniary embarrass-
ments which prevent national and social
improvements in Mexico. By taking
q mortgage on some of its terri
t1ry aud loaning the credit Of the
United States, or by absolute purchase,
he thinks this country can make great
bargain. 1t is understood that the matt
ter will be ccnsid cred at the first cabinet
meeting this week, and the conclusions
on the same communicated to our now
Minister to Mexico, Mr.. Nelson, who is
expected to sail May q for Mexico.
The best impression, however, in and
out of administrative quarters, is that
this government will not extend any aid
to the Juarez government. The objec>
ton is based on financial grounds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

We were invited 10 attend an exhibition
Of Professor and Mr.. Weber's pupils in
Edgefeld on Monday evening, and having
avsiIed ourselves of the compliment were
well repaid.
The school room was crowded at an
early hour, quite a large number Of besuti-
full and well-dressed children grouped
around the piano, aud rising when tie
Maestro took his seat. Their sweet
strains quite charmed US, together with the
large assemblage of parents and friends
who occupied the seats in the room.
The exercises consisted of vocal and 10
strunental music, with recitslions. Too
much praise cannot be given the Professor
as we'll as his gifted and accomplished lady
for the care they must have taken with the
pupils entrusted to their charge.
Several ofMrs. FryerS pupils performed
pieces on the piano, and exhibited much
proficiency. The exhibition was quite a
success
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
EIra nj Atlanta.

The Atlanta Constitution of the 81 CON
tains the following
Between two and three o'clock this
morning, one corner of the Tennessee
House, on Broad street, was discovered 10
be on fire. Around il was large number
of wooden buildings, and a large wooden
stable. The Tennessee House was kept as
a boarding house by Mr.. Albert Hope. The
fire spread with great rapidly, and Mr.
Hope lost every thing, even TO his gold
watch, and boots, besides large amount
of money His family failed 10 save even
their clothing. The stable adjoining the
Tennessee House, belonging To Messrs
Hope & Dyer, was also destroyed, but the
horses and vehicles were saved. b.
tween the Tennessee House and the corner
of Broad and Walton streels, WAS a num-
Der of wooden buildings occupied by
various parties, as harness shops, bar
rooms, groceries, etc. Some Of them sue
ceeded in saving portion of their effects.
The ground belonged TO Col. l. Z. Grant
and the Williams estate. Col. Grant
owned the Tennessee House and a number
of the buildings, and several were owned
by the parties who leased the grounds We
understand that there was no insurance on
any Of the buildings or goods. Mr.. Hope
is perhaps the heaviest loser--losing about
81 900 or 5000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
oRthe TraeE.

The train on the EdgeGeld and Ken
tucky Railroad, due here at 9 o'clock yes
tsrday morning, did not arrive until l:3O
P M. The delay was caused by the train
running off the track a short dis anee this
side Of HOpkinsville, including the engine,
baggage car and truck. Recovering from
this accident the train proceeded until
reaching Greenbrier, when an axle under
the tender broke, and they had to chain it
up, and run very slow all the way to this
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
TIE EXODUS OF FASHION.
Result Of ENOrbIIant Charges at the
Watering PlRces-The Economical
World Of Fashion Going TO Europe,

World Of Fashion Going TO Europe.
The exorbitant charges at the various
summer resorts Of this country last sea-
son have led large number Of wealthy
citizens to make preparations to visit the
principal cities in Europe this summer,
because tour in the latter will involve
less expense than a few trips TO our local
springs and watering places. 1t is esti-
mated that the cost of brief tour in Eu-
rope, from New York, will be about five
or six hundred dollars, while the amount
necessary to enjoy life in the cool retreats
Of this and other States would be neces-
sarily greater. The gambling fraternity,
too have become the bane Of some of
the principal summer resorts Of this
country, All these damaging circum-
stances have had precisely the effect
which might have been anticipated, for
the numerous class who were swindled
last year by poker, hops, and hotel bills,
and robbed by ubiquitous piekpockets,
are now procuring passports to be used
in Europe, for which they will sail in
May and June. The number Of pass
ports already issued in Mr.. Willmarth's
office, and by other agents, is over one
thousand and the APPLICANTS are bc~
coming more numerous daily
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

CALIFoKNIA.-The demand for agri-
cultural land continues undated. As
The Pacific Railroad is within two or
three weeks Of completion and it is GER
tain that thousands Of laborerS will soon
he 1T work on the various roads under
way or projected in California, districts
before neglected are ceming into favor,
new towns are laid out and new indus
tries started. Considerable money is
flowing from the metropolis TO interior
enterprises contributing, with the de-
probation in wheat exports, TO a tempo
iary striDgency. The fever for mining
st, OK investments is less general than
il threatened to be. Legitimate invest
ments and industries are more valued
than ever before in the history Of the
StSte.-,SaR Francisco Bulletin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
NEW SERIES, NO. 2l2
An Im pendIng PabIlc erIsr

The trials and fluctuations, and slips
between the cup and the lip, bssetting The
almost incumbent Of the .Assessorship Of
this District, is exciting the profound
COMMUNICATION of this entire community.
II by some inscruiabls decree, he should
go to the wall, the city bells will be tolled
for the space of one hour, on public an
nouncement Of the fact the flag Of the G.
A. Z. will remain at haiEmsss until fur
Their notice; and the lefs of the pair of
Boots that were woEs to stride these thor
oughfares in Pomp and circumstance will
wear Grape for the space of thirty days,
and be publicly exposed at the doors of
the Loyal League Hall.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
Board of County CommIssIsness.

The Board of County Commissioners
met yesterday.
JR Davis was elected constable for the
81 district, and A l. Watson for the 9Th
district.
Richard II Talley was granted the pri-
ViIege to hawk and peddle, under secs. 548,
1919, and 1912 Of the code.
John @. Flynn, an inmate Of the county
poor house, petitioned the Board TO APP
piopriate a sum anficient to convey him
to st. Louis. Received, and SIS appro-
priated for that purpose.
The bond of VIM. Austin, as Railroad
Tax Collector, in the sum Of $3.50, 900, was
read and approved. ft-
W P Ray was appointed overseer on The
road from Ewing's Chapel to White Creek
turnpike. i4.
The tax on property belonging to John
from $4,000 TO $1,000, and that of the
estate of John Adams, in the same dis
trict, from 81, 900 to $1,000.
The sum of $40 was appropriated to d.
K. Campbell d Co. for ice for the courts.
The account of Geo. w. Norvell, COro-
ner, from 1st of March to LIST Of May,
amounting to SSS 80, was allowed.
The following accounts were also al
lowed:
For Jail-Abrsm Smith, jAilor, $202;
X. Z. jenkins, medicines, etc, for Jail,
$l23 80; Henderson Bros, SIS "a
Court-house- knight Bros. for coal,
IS 90, W. Freeman & Co, window shades,
SOL.
I Poor- bo,,sa--AIf Man;Esa sunnl;a,
S467 4S; Black & Argo, $43 "A; Gardner,
Buckner & Co, sos so; Geo. Leascher,
S43; G. Rice & Co, $48 %; Nashville
Commercial Insurance Company, $50;
Richard Mormon, 81 IS; G. Lewis, So 40;
A. Menifee, SIS so.
Pest.house--W. Ii. Leickhardt, SAT 81;
r: Knaffi, $3.50; II. N. Cramer, keeper,
$3.50 25.
Pauper AcCounIs-Elizabeth Smith,
$40; Peter Jefferson, colored, SIS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

The trial of S. A. Doran, charged with
the murder of Capt. Whitfield at Menu
phis, yesterday resulted in verdict If
scquittal. IL the history of the crime ss
published in the Memphis papers at the
time Of lis occurrence was anything like
correct, this is most extraordinary
verdict. 1t will be remembered that
Doran with scarcely pretext of provcc-
alton entered the room Of Capt. Whitfield
and shot him to death. Human life would
not be worth much if society contained
many such innocent men as the acquitted
DOran,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
MALVERN nILL.
The Confederate Desd-Twenty Acres
of Human Bones. -

Of Human Bones.
A correspondent thus writes OIL
the Confederate burial place at NAL
vern Hill, Va:
1.-THE cemetery keeper offered to
act as our guide, and, after showing
us the fort and its adjacent rife.
pits, he escorted US to a large field
on the northwest side of the fort,
and there most terrible scene pre-
scented ITSELF Thousands of Con-
federate soldiers who had fallen in
their desperate and persistent at
tempt to take Fort Harrison, were
buried by the Confedeiates where
they fell. Twenty acres or more
have just been plowed up by the
owner of the field, and the ploW-
share turned to the surface all
these skeletons. Over the whole
tract the bones are strewn in profu.
sion, and grinning skulls stare the
visitor in the face on every hand.
"When the fal mer was questioned
he said the land was now the richest
piece he had, and in justification Of
his sscrilegious act, stated that 'he
didn't put 'em there, no how We
learned afterWard that the bones
had been taken away by the cart
load and sold to fertilizing mills in
Richmond. Two humane men, too
poor to do any thing else, came
one day we were there, and attempt
ed to burn some of the bones to
prevent the wretches from carting
them of. But long job they will
have if they attempt to burn them |
all.
"Yet these are not the only fields |
Of Confederate bones we have seen,
nor the first instance of disrespect |
'or their dead that we have wit
lessed. Perhaps they are too poor, |
Is they plead, to bury them. Then,
n the name Of humanity, why do |
hey rear a stone monument, forty |
i've feet square at the base and |
ninety feet high, at Richmond, to
he memory of the Confederate |
lead in the cemetery, and leave
heir bones to bleach in the fields ?"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
Attempted burglary.

On Monday night last, a negro named
Wm. Glenn, was discovered looking
around the premises of Or. Jamison, and
in the act of breaking into the house. He
was arrested BY City Marshal Crowds,
and taken before Esq. Garfield yesterday
and bound over in the sum of $3.50 to sp-
pear before the next term of the Criminal
Court, and in default Of bail, was COM
mitted to Jail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

Some twenty-five or thirty Irish servant
girls left yesterday for California, to which
point they are attracted upon information
that they can easily make $50 per month,
payable in gold. Some of those who de-
parted have had good situations here for
years, and those having them employed
regretted very much 10 give them up.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

MIsCEGENATIoN.-R has reached
the city that white man living in Beau
fort, s. c., was married on Sunday last
to negro woman, by colored preacher.
G. P. Wood is given as the name of the
groom, and Susan Ulmer the name of the
blushing bride. Anna Dickinson and
the warm hearted females of the land Of
wooden nutmegs will hail this as sign
Of reconstruction in the South. 1t is the
third marriage of the kind that has taken
place in the State = Charleston COuS
Tier, ApTH 30.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
Printers, strike al Louisville

The Nashville Typographical Union
yesterday, received despatch from Louis.
vile, stating that printers' strike had
occurred 10 that city. The dispatch does
not state whether the strike is general in
its character or confined to particular
establishments, neither does it give in
formation as to the cause of the trouble.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT.

BosTON, May frank F. Cheney,
aged fifteen years aud son of highly res
pectable parents in North Andover, shot
him elf and died yesterday morning. His
father had required him 10 apologize to
his school teacher for truancy, which Ia
supposed 10 have induced the rash act.
INV HoRK, May A fire at G. Pearl
street last night burned the premises OF
Allen q Co, q. Il. Latham, produce
dealer, Smith, Miner d Blossoms, hop
warehouse. Loss $4,000. Insured
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
OUR SUCCESS.

We have treated all classes and aIl kinds NJ
diseases with success Many Of our patiepfs
have been restored 10 health 7'
All ACHES AND PAINS from any ard
every cause. soon relieved, not only tempora-
riiy, but permaE emily.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

A SLIGHT BUT AWKWARD MISTAKE IN
A NAME.-Gen. Quinby, the newly ap
pointed United States Marshal, has met
with difficulty in consequence of a mis-
take in spelling his name at Washington.
The name is spelled Quimby, and the
Judge of the United States Court refused
to sign the papers, though it was clear
as to the intention Of the President and
Senate. The Senate has adjourned, and
can not confirm his appointment by hia
right name. The President may, it is
supposed, appoint Gen. Qninby TO hold
during tho recess of the Senate, and
await confirmation when that body shall
convene next winter-ROckeSter Union,
April q. ....
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
Rouud over a. the Criminal Conrt.


The case of Mel Zichery, charged with
the robbery Of Hailey's drug store ia South
Nashville, came up for investigation in
the police court yesterday, and created
eoneiderable interest. Some letters written
by the notorious Mel we're produced in
court, aud compared with the manuscript
left Oh the counter the night Of the rob-
berry. Several penmen were examined as
vitnesses, who gave it as their opinion
that it was MePs handwriting. This and
other strong circumstsnlial evidence WAS
deemed sufficient cause 10 convict, and The
defendant was bound over 10 the cum of
$1,000 to appear before the Criminal
Court. lie succeeded in giving the bond
and il again at large, .r. ...
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
WEST TENNESSEE.

MEMPHIS, May Ben Campbell, a no,
torieus horse thief, who has figured around
Hickman, Kentucky, since the war, was
arrested last night, At Huntingdon, Tenn.
After a preliminary trial, in which be was
found guilty, be was taken from the
f6cers, by the Ku-Klux, and taken to the
woods and hung.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
He.ierni Cnnrf. MAY 4.

McFerran & Son We. VIM. Simonton;
continued on affidavit G: plaintiff, on
payment Of costa,
William Cook Vs. Swan & Singleton;
sci. td ordered. ..- l. .r 81
Raine & Hewett vs.. Nashville and Chat
tanooga Railroad Company; gone to
jury.
United States vs.. Jesse 3. Clements and
others. in progreas ..-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

When will Union street cease to be a
nuisance? That portion between Cherry
and Summer has been constantly over
hauled for the last six months. This
work might have been done 10 thirty days,
instead of that prolonged tinkering which
has been constant annoyance to the
nifizana
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
A Curious Charge.

warrant was Issued by E'quire Will
kinson yesterday for the arrest Of citizen
engaged in''mercantils pursuits, charging
him with receiving goods knowing the
same TO be frsndulently in the possession
of the party from whom they were received.
The gentleman hearing Of the complaint
against him promptly surrendered himself
10 the officers of The law, thus obViating
the necessity Of arrest. The case will be
Investigated by Esquire Wilkinson to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
CINCINNATI,
The Southern Railroad Enterprise,

The S0"thern kaIIr0ad EnfeFprise,
CECINNLTI, May 4-The Committee
from Charleston, S. C., Knoxville, Tennes-
see, snd Danville. KY, will be here this
week, TO confer with a committee in this
city, with reference to Southern railroads.
One cannty on its line has proposed to
Contribute 400 600 dollars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
NEW YORK.

departure of n Cuban Expedition
Another 10 Leave.
NEW YORK, May 4-The Express says
United States Marshal Barlow has re.
ceivod reliable information that a steamer
let this port last night for Cuba, with 800
men, each provided with rifle and uniform.
The Express adds Another expedition
is preparing, and the Marshal is invesli-
eating the matter"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
VIRGINIA.

Destructive Fire af RichmOnd-ReGurn
of Gen. Lee.
RICHMOND, Va, May 4-The tobacco
factory Of E T PilkingtOn & Co. burned
this morning. Loss $4,000. Insured
$4,000.
ALEXANDRIA, May 4-Gen. Robert E.
Lee arrived here to-day, enrouie to his
home, Lexington, Va. Large numbers of
citizens called on him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
Piles, Piles. Piles

hk. ME5TERYELT'S MAGNETIC PRE-
~ pArations are a Specific Remedy and
Never fs1liHE Cure feF Piles. He has
prescribed them for the last twenty-five year,.
and has never known them 70 fail Of Curing.
oven IN the worst cases Of Ten and Fifteen
years standing. They give immediate relief.
and effect perfect cure 10 n shorter time than
any other remedy. They CONTAIN NO MAR
GOTHIC, MBRCUkIAL or POISONOUS Drugs.
and may be used with perfect safety by eithsT
Ladies or Gentlemen under any and all eireum-
stances, or in any condition Of health They
can be sent by Mail b any part Of the
United States. To any psrsDn sending me- S.
teen dollars. / viii send the remedy, post paid.
by return Of mail. that gill warrant 40
cure the worst case of Piles within enc
month. and If in case the disease should re-
turn at any time within hvs years, after using
these remedies strictly according to my diree-
tons. 1 will bind myself to REFUND EVERY
DOLLAR PAID NE BY the patient; and IN or
der to convince the most skerLicai stranger that
this is no humbug. l will give RELIABLE So
CUklFY, If desired. for the full and faithful
performances Of the contract Address Dr.. T.
A. WESTEhVELT. Electric Water Cure No.
ID Mulberry ST.. Nashville. Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
Our Manufacturing and Do
( mestic Interests.

We shall constantly admoniah the Southern
people to be self reliant. and shall do what We
may be able to induce the establishment
mAnufaotOries in our midst for 0ur home pro-
ducts. To this eud We will pay special attention
TO the OOsT and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage the diyersif-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
ment Of Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
CORRESPONDENTS.

Persons writing to US for further information.
expecting an answer By letter, must enelOss
One Dollar, with their name and PSstOfhee ad-
dress plainly written, and they will receive in
mediate attention and answer by retarn OF
mail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
DistIuguished YIsIaOrs

Forney and his friends, "All daily"
arrived in Knoxville yesterday, and of
course called to see their worshipful mae
ter, Senator BroWnloW.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
War Of the Crau ford street Roses.

A treaty Of peace was completed at the
Office of E4quire Cassstly yesterday, as be-
tween two Wild spirits from Crawford
street on the first part. and the gentle Anna
Dimmous. from the same locality, on the
second part, as mentioned yesterday. The
main stipulation in the treaty required
Anna to find security in the sum of 5000
for the mildest kind of department for the
ensuing elk months. Peace reigns Sc
Penely in Crawford street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
FOREIGN.

PARIS Msy 4-The Geographical So
cieiy have voted q gold medal TO DIR.
Hays Of the United States, for his en-
inent services in the work Of Arctic ex-
plorations and discoveries.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05

A Memphis dispatch states that Ben.
Campbell, a notorious borse.thief, was
night before last hung by mob at Hunt
ingdon, West Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
MEMPHIS.
AcauiffnI ON Murderer.

MEMPHIS, May As A. Doran was
acquitted to-day, in the criminal court, on
charge of numbering Capt. Whitfield
some months since.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-05
KNOXVILLE.

FOrney and Suite on a Pilgrimage TO
Their Political Idol
KNOXVILLE, May 4.-Col. Forney and
friends arrived to-day, and were kindly
entertained 10y the people. They also
visited Gov. Brownlow.