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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
FATAL AFFRAY.
Man KILLED in Columbia.

An affray, which terminated fatally, re-
sulting in the depriving man of his life,
and an afflicted family of husband and
father, occurred in Columbia on the
evening of the 25th. The names of the
parties engaged in the unfortunate difficult
tv were w. J. Pearson and Erastus d.
White. 1t appears that the difficulty grew
out Of a lawsuit in which the parties had
been involved. Mr.. Pearson had sold Mr..
White a sewing machine, and the transac-
ton produced the litigation. After the
suit the parties met, when angry words
passed, and they finally came to blows.
White. as we learn, charged Pearson with
cowardice, or insinuated something to
that effect, when the former struck the
latter, inficting the first blow. This
occurred near the Masonic Hall, and several
blows passed. A pistol was then drawn,
and a scuffie ensued for the possession of
the weapon. Mr. Pearson finally succeeded
in drawing the pistol, and pulling trigger,
fred, the ball striking White and entering
the pit of the stomach, inflicted mortal
wound. The wounded man fought on with
desperation till he fell from sheer exhaus-
ton. In a dying condition he was then
carried to his home, where he soon after
expired. The scene at his house was heart
rending, the afflicted wife and family being
tom with agony. The bereaved wife Of
Mr.. White is the daughter of Henry Nor
man, a highly respectable citizen of the
place. Mr.. Pearson gave himself up to the
proper authorities, and is confined in jail
awaiting his trial. The affair is a very
melancholy one and has cast gloom over
the community.
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Rugby Smash up.

A horse with buggy attached becam
frightened on College street, yesterday
morning, and ran at fearful speed. The
boy who was driving tried in vain to check
his speed Continuing up the street to
near Union, the buggy collided with an
other vehicle which was badly torn to
pieces, the separate parts being scattered
in the street, wheel here, an axle there,
and parts of the body everywhere. Those
runaways are getting to be quite frequent
Of late, and great caution should be OBJ
served in driving, and less carelessness
shown in leaving teams unattended upon
the streets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
NEW POSTOFFTCE
Its Removal.

The removal of the Postoffice from its
present site to Concordia Hall, will take
place on or near the first of January This
will form an event in these eventful times
1t Will be the removal of the uses of an old
land mark and central one too, that have
been thus enjoyed through peaceful days
as we'll as through the storm and shock OF
war. Through its boxes have PASSED
missiles of love as well as of hate, messages
of mercy and threats of vengeance. The
building to which tits goingto be removed,
though the location is nothing like so con-
veniens as the present, is being fitted up in
excellent style and taste, and will be well
adapted to the purposes for which it is de-
signed The main entrance will be from
Cedar street, with the mailing rooms back.
The doors, windows and facings, etc, are
made new and will be newly painted. The
boxes prepared are excellent. They en-
brace 900 glass boxes and 100 lock boxes
The lock boxes are provided with the Yole
patent lock, and the key of no one box can
be used in another, as the application
would De impossible. The vestibule of the
Office, after the removal, will be kept open
till after o'clock at night for the conven-
fence of those having lock boxes. We hope
the new arrangement will prove every way
satisfactory
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a PIenS0nt RennI0n.

The members of Deluge Fire Company,
No. 3, stationed OF South Cherry street,
were last night invited to partake of mag
nifcent supper at the residence of John
Tanksley. The tables were bountifully
supplied with all the luxuries of the season +;
and the delicacies and substantials were
discussed with a gusto. Capt. William
Stocken, the Chief of the Department, was
one of the invited guests; and the reunion
was one of pleasure, and one long to be
remembered by that heroic band of fire.
fighters who partook of the Inequalities
rendered by Mr.. Tanksley, the old volun-
faar
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EDGEFIELD.


RfcsD J terrain cADD<AtA SCHOOL.
The Christmas festivities by the children
of the Edgefeld Presbyterian Sunday
School, were Of most pleasant character
On Saturday night, notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather, the church was
crowded with the children, and their
parents and friends. A tastefully deco
rated Christmas tree, Respondent
with burning candles flashing from
its boughs, and filed with va
riety of gifts, was stationed in front of
the pulpit. The exercises of the evening
opened with Christmas carol, followed
with prayer, and then beautiful hymn.
A short and appropriate address to the
Sunday School scholars was delivered by
Col. Baxter Smith, and after singing
another hymn, w. H. Simmonds, the Su-
perintendent, distributed the gifts. The
occasion was one of pleasure to the child
rem and interesting to all who witnessed
the festivities.
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Rrcnrder,sCOHrf.

Thos. Allen, colored, assault and battery,
S25 and costs. Louis Erlish, disOrderly
conduct, So and costs; Albert Isaacs, col
ored. assault and battery, $15 and costs;
A. Willis, same offense, SO and costs Lee
Bryant, same offense, $50 and costs; Jack
Wray, assault and battery, $40 and costs;
Peter Allen, same offense, $15 and costs;
Cora Rockwell and Fanny Collins, street
walking, S. and costs; Nancy Duke and
Eliza Moore, same offense, $40 and costs /;
Joseph Kirchbaum, assault and battery, So
and costs; Mike Donavon, drunk, costs;
A. Mayes, indecent exposure, SO and
costs: Carrie Keetes, disorderly conduct,
$40 and costs; Alex. Ell1ins and Isaac
Stratton, assault and battery, $50 and
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Fire Yesterday.

A fire broke out in Mrs. Barry millinery
store on College street yesterday morning
about ten o'clock. 1t caught from a fue
running through the ceiling and chimney.
The fire department was promptly on hand,
and totheir valuable efforts was awarded the
prompt extinguishment of the fire. The
loss to the building is about $50, and the
stock was damaged to an amount not ex.
ceeding $4,000. Mrs, Barry was insured
for 5000. The stock was mostly damaged
by water.
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Coal Arrival.

The I. N. Phillips, belonging to the in
defatigable Poplar Mountain Coal Com
pany, steamed up to the wharf yesterday
evening at 6 O'Clock, with eight barges, con-
tanning $4,000 bushels of coal. Large
quantities of coal are being hoated down,
and several additional barges are expected
to-day. This arrival is most opportune, as
the city supply was almost entirely ex-
hausted. The agents of the Poplar Noun
tain Company, to their credit be it said,
notwithstanding the scarcity, have adhered
to their original price, not advancing one
cent on the bushel
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Carthage RnhIr smashed.

On Saturday afternoon an empty carriage
with two horses attached, came tearing
down Church street at fearful speed. The
firing of crackers and the noise of the
''ChristmaserS" on the street heightened
their speed, and when nearly opposite Ma
sonic Hall the vehicle turned entirely bot
tom side up, smashing it nearly all to
pieces. We did not learn to whom it be-
lOnped
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CnIumhin FesIiviues.

Christmas was celebrated in Columbia
with appropriate honors. Aside from the
General ratification the Methodist, Cumber-
land Presbyterian, and Episcopal Churches
had Sabbath School festivities that afforded
tbe most delightful entertainment. The
Christmas trees were gorgeously and taste
fully decorated and the occasion passed on
in the most pleasing manner. The Old
School Presbyterian Church had fairy
table laden with presents. The occasion
passed off with eclat and high degree OF
interest, and will long be remembered by
all who participated. The children gave
.'Uncle Tommy" the "Old Reliable, q
number of handsome presents, which were
bighly appreciated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
THE MARCH ELECTI
For Sheriff,

We are authorized to announce VIM G. Shaw a
candidate for Sheriff of Davidson county at the
ensuing March election, 1870.
We are authorized 10 announce 8. G. Bradley as
a candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing March cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce James r. Davis
as a candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing March
election.
We ARE authorized to announce Elijah f. Patterson
candidate for sheriff of Davidson county, at the
ensuing March election
We are authorized to announce F. NJ. WOOdau as
a candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing March cleo
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Snnntinr Nffnir.

W. L. Stewart was shot by Britton
BIcWhirter. Saturday night, just above the
nipple on the left breast. The shooting
occurred in North Nashville Stewart is
now living in a very precarious condition
and If is thought that he will not recover.
McWhirter was taken before Squire Casset-
ty yesterday, and in default Of bail, was
sent TO jail TO await trial on Thursday
James Woods, charged with aiding and
abetting in the difficulty, was also COM
mitted to jail to await a hearing on the
same day.
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Negro Killed.

A negro man was killed at ball IN West
Nashville, last Friday night, by another
negro. We did not learn the cause OF the
disturbance, but were informed that the
dancing was continued over the remains OF
the dead body until late hour. His re-
mains were not removed from the house
until about IL o'clock Saturday morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE HEALING POOL.

Essays for Young Men, who have fallen into
vicious habits, and now desire higher life, and
better MANHOOD, with certain means of relief for
the afflicted. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free
of charge. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box
P, Philadelphia, Pa. sep2S-dAw3m
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Present Your Bills.

All those who may have any claims
against the Stacey House since it passed
under the exclusive control of W. Matt.
Brown, will please present them between
this and the 1st Of January, prox., and they
will be paid. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28

The Emporium of AIcKoin & Co. is
drawing large crowds these Christmas holt
days, buying their Furniture, Carpets, Oil
Cloths Mattress, etc. The people are
learning where to find GOOD Goods, and at
ow prices. We advise all of our friends
to call there before they purchase their
goods. 1t will pay you well. Go to 56
College street. decZ'-N
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Train DELAYED.

The cause of the train on the Nashville
and Northwestern Railroad being delayed
on Sunday and Saturday nights was the
running off the track of couple of cars at
Sneedville the night before. One of the
cars was considerably damaged, and debris
on the track produced the detention men
toned
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Hal NFasQuc.

There is TO be given grand masquerade
ball at Congress Hall Thursday night next,
under the supervision Of w. A. Mathews,
the clever justice of the peace. This Is the
first ball that tine Squire has given for two
years. and those who have attended them
in former days will surely be on hand.
There will doubtless be large crowd
urespnt
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ADJUSTMENTS.
The NeWCOnlbs.


This celebrated minstrel troupe made its
first appearance this season at Masonic
Hall last night to a large and appreciative
audience. This is one of the most popular
troupes of the kind now travelling, and is
deservedly so. The entertainment last
night consisted in conversations and music,
and the highly interesting performances of
the man of many instruments, Harry Rob-
inson. The comical scene Of the visi-
BILE and the invisible, and the match
less bone solo of Dave Wilson, and
the ghost scene in the Haunted Chamber
brought down the house with rOars of
laughter. The performance throughout
was interesting to the highest degree. To-
night is their last appearance, and we ven
ture that every seat in the room will be
occupied. Reserved seats can be secured
at Dormans music store on Church street
Academy OF Music.
This place of amusement continues to
draw full and delighted houses, and seems
to be steadily increasing in public favor.
The ArIingtOus.
This inimitsble minstrel trOUp will ap-
pear on Saturday night.
Board OF Education.
The Board met last evening
The Committee on Text Books submitted
a report recommending the rejection of the
Union Saunders Readers from the public
schools of the city, on the score of section
al sent ments therein contained
The Committee also reported in favor of
adopting and introducing into the public
schools the Goodrich Series of Readers, on
the terms proposed by the publishers, to
90 into effect on the first of February next.
The report was unanimously adopted by
the Board.
1t WIS voted that the Committee on the
Organization of the Schools proceed in the
discharge of their duty, and report their
action to this Board as soon as practicable.
1t was voted to invite the Finance Com
mittee of the City Council to a conference
with this Board at its meeting on Thursday
evening next.
1t WIS voted to instruct the Secretary to
make up his quarterly report together
with statement of reductions proposed in
the plan for recognizing the schools, and
that be submit the same to the City Council.
Q The Board then adjourned to meetne1t
Thursday evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
RIVER AND WEATHER.

The river at this point last evening was
falling fast with IA feet on the Shoals. 1t
was cloudy and rainy in the morning, but
about noon cleared up and was bright and
pleasant
The Tyrone arrived on Sunday and de-
parted last evening with fair trip.
The Umpire, loaded with hay, coal and
corn, arrived from Louisville on Sunday.
The 1. N Phillips, the Poplar Mountain
Co. s steamer, arrived late last evening,
with eight barges of coal in tow, embracing
about %, 600 bushels. She returns again
to-day for other barges already filed.
A feet of boats from the upper Cumber-
land mines are expected to arrive to-day.
The Wild Cat, with tow of barges laden
with coal, is expected TO arrive to-day.
The Robert Moore, from Cincinnati, is
expected this morning.
The John Lumsden is due to-day, and is
the regular packet fol. Cairo on Wednesday,
at 4PM.
by Telegraph
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 27.-River falling, with
twelve feet SIX inches in the canal
P1TTsBUSa, Dec. 27.-River falling, with
eight feet in the channel
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-Navigation will
soon reopen.
LOUISVILLE, Dec 27.-The Emma Floyd
and Camela passed up to-day.
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shot in the Neck.

A negro woman was shot in the neck by
an intoxicated boy on Christmas day on
Church street, below the Chattanooga
depot. The gun was loaded with small
shot and a number of them entered her
neck. The wound, although painful, is not
considered dangerous.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
Memorandum Book Stolen.

Mr.. John A. Petty had his memorandum
book stolen from his coat pocket, Sunday
morning, at the barber-shop corner Market
and Church streets. After being rifled OF
its contents, 1885, it was thrown over the
railing and left lying at the door of this
office
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urcnch Of TrnSf

Mollie Searles yesterday swore out q
warrant for the arrest of a negress named
Caroline Lewis She was arrested 10y
Constable Riordan on the charge of fraudu-
lent breach Of trust in the Misrepresentation
Of a dress. She was taken before Squire
Matthews who continued the case until to-
dav
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The Municipal Canvass.

The various candidates for Aldermen adj
dressed the people of North Edgefeld at
Cowan's Hall last night, and tonight they
will address the people of North Edgefeld
at the City Hall. AS there is considerable
interest manifested in the approaching
election, there viii doubtless be large
turn out of the peonIe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28

United States Senator Joseph S. Fowler
arrived from Washington city on Saturday,
and will spend the congressional holidays
at home. He was on the street yesterday,
and received the greetings of friends.
w. Ivie Westbrook, editor of the Browns
vile Bee was among the visitors to the city
yesterday
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The third story of the Courthouse, under
the supervision of Clay Roberts, who has
been appointed for the purpose, is being
thoroughly fitted up for the deliberations
of the Convention. Messrs. Calhoun &
Co. have rendered gratuitously, the use of
an elegant chronometer clock for the body,
during its deliberatiOns
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For BniIOr.

| For Tailor.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM II. La
EIER, candidate for Tailor for Davidson county at
| ut the ensuing March election. dec q tide
| We are authorized TO announce W. D. ROBERT
SON as candidate for JailOr at the ensuing March
| election. dec2l If
We are authorized to announce Thos. T. Saun-
ders as candidate for Tailor of Davidson county,
at the ensuing election.
We are autl orized to announce W. H. HILL as a
candidate for Jailor at the ensuing March cleo
| TO the Voters Of DauidsOn County,
| I respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Jailer at the ensuing March election VIII be
obliged for your votes, and if elected, will dis
| charge the duties of the Office faithfully.
te ALT. Il DOUGLAS.
We are authorized to announce NJ. Dennison as
candidate for JalOr, at the ensuing March election
sel8 tide
We are requested to announce William H. Moore
as candidate for Jailor of this county, at the
| March election, 1870.
We are requested to announce John T. Smith as
candidate for County Tailor, at the ensuing March
election, 1870.
Circuit Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce David G. Love
candidate for reelection to the Office of Circuit
Court Clerk for Davidson county, at the ensuing
March election.
We are authorized to announce Isaac Iitson as
candidate for Circuit Court Clerk, at the ensuing
March election.
Criminal Court Clerk.
Marsh Pinkard is candidate for Criminal Court
Clerk at the ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce Charles z. Dig
gons a candidate for reelection Clerk of the
Criminal Court of Davidson county, at the March
election, 1870. I'd
Hugh W. FriZZel is candidate for Clerk Of tn
Criminal Court, at the ensuing March election
Oc16 If
We are authorized to announce J. 7. Higgins as
candidate for Criminal Court CLERK, at the ensu-
ing March election.
We are authorized to announce W. NJ Stephens
a candidate for Criminal Court Clerk, at the
suing March election.
County Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Gen. B. f. Cheat
ham a candidate for County Court Clerk, at the
ensuing March election.
We are authorized to announce Maj. J. Richard
Mccain a candidate for County Court Clerk at
the ensuing March election.
Charles H. Eastman is a candidate for the ofioe
of Clerk of the County Court of Davidson county,
at the ensuing March election.
We authorized to announce James T. Bell
a candidate for County Court Clerk, at the ensuing
March election.
We authorized to announce Capt. W. G. Ew1l
a candidate for the Office of County Court Clerk
for Davidson county, at the ensuing March election
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28

DR.. Banning may still be consulted at
Me Maxwell House until - o'clock on
Thursday, 3Oth instant, at which time he
leaves this section of the State. The good
effect of his Braces and Trusses in Spinal
Affections, Hernia, and Weakness Of the
Female System is great and immediate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
DRY Homes Dug up.

The bones and skeleton of a man were
dug up back Of the premises Of citizen
near i, AVERY a few evenings since. The
diggers first discovered an arm bone, Their
the ribs. and finally the entire skeleton
was exhumod. It is reported that the re
mains were those of a Federal soldier buried
there during the early part Of the war.
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Continued,

The case of Lucius Brown, colored,
charged with cutting Henry Dabney's hand,
on Christmas day, was continued by
Squire Wilkinson yesterday until to-day.
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For COMPTROLLER.

We are authorized to announce W. P.
Morris of Camden, candidate for Comp
troller of the Treasury of the State, at the
insuing Legislature, pledging himself to
satisfy all the members of his financial
skill and qualifications for the position.
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MARRIED.

WILSON-vINING.-O the 25th instant, at the
residence of the brides father, by Rev. W. j. Ellis
Mr.. F. E. WILSON, Of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mis-.
ELIZA VINING, born at Remes, France.
"Love was to their imprisoned soul,
Not, as with Others mere part
OF their existence but the whole
The very Ife-breath of their heart!"
Knoxville papers please copy.
LONG-KARR.-Att the residence of the brides
mother, in this city, on December Is, by Rev.
DR.. Young, Mr.. JAMES T. LONG, of Kentucky, to
Miss KITTIE KARR.
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Fire aInrm SATURDAY Night.

The ringing of the fire bells near seven
o'clock on Saturday night, was occasioned
by the burning of a tar barrel in honor OF
Christmas out on the Hardin pike, two
miles from the city.
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A Demand for Mnter.

There was such a demand for water on
Sunday last that the reservoir gave out,
and the engineer had to start his engine,
and commence pumping. The great de-
mand for water was occasioned by the i'm
mense amount of mean whisky destroyed
on Christmas day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-28
CONTRACT Awarded.

The contract for the earth and rock e1-
cavation for the Tennessee Manufacturing
Company, has been awarded to Patuck
Clearv. the well known and energetic con-
tractor
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ChrIstmns EroIiCs-

Christmas morning every gate for seven
miles on the Goodlettsville pike was IN
hinged and laid across the pike, besides oc-
casional pieces Of loose fencing. Where
the pike passes Cowan's store in lower
Edgefield it was blockaded entirely across
with boxes, hencoops, fencing, etc. 1t was
certainly no freak of Santa Claus.