Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-23


The weather continues bright aud pleas
ant The patriotic wish that it may re-
main 50 I'LL more rain is needed IS general /
ly prevalent
number of ladies' and gentlemen are
making preparations for steamboat ex-
cursion to Cincinnati, to leave next Thurs
day Members Of the Cant Getaway So
ciety are already expressing regret that
pleasure cannot sometimes take precedence
of business
Country hams lately retailing here at
sixteen cents, are now held IN higher est
mate. Demand for hog meat at the in
creased price is not correspondence extern
siFe, and it is hoped will not be While
money retains its present value.
Capt Peoples has SO far got the better of
his late indisposition as to be able to take
outdoor exercise without noticeable incon-
venience, beyond slight touch of the Al
exander limp. 1t is hoped that he will
soon be able to make kindling wood of his
crutches.
-Four horses connected with the Fire De-
partment were yesterday weighed at the
Markethouse scales. The heaviest notched
1,550 pounds, and the hghtest 1,400
pounds.
| Buck beer arrived in the city several
days ago, and has been cordially greeted by
a host of old and young friends.
The Railroad Investigating Committee
| which has been in session at Knoxville for
the past two weeks. concluded their labors
at that place last Wednesday, and have re-
turned to Nashville.
The Recorder said $40 and costs to the
rash marksman from Lebanon, and the re-
quest was promptly complied with.
A cross-eyed gentleman in a green pea
jacket, apparently stranger in the city,
was last night busily engaged directing
public attention to the fact that he had just
arrived here for the purpose of backing
his Judgment" on Woodfn's entry in the
trotting race next Monday. His enthusi-
asm was not even abated by the ,informa-
ton that Widner's father was also speedy
trotter, and would be on hand to contest the
honors with Woodfn's entry. He went TO
sleep betting on the latter.
The exposition of the Wooden Manu-
facturers' Association of the West and
South will be held at Indianapolis, begin
ming on the I'd of August next.
The peace of the city was well kept yes
terday, no serious disturbance of any kind
having occurred up to a late hour last night.
But two arrests were made, neither Of
which was about any killing matter, unless
an extravagant absorption of alcoholic
fluid may be SO considered.
At u o'clock last night the champion
walker of the period was still on his pins
and moving them at a lively rate. Beyond
looking a little sleepy, there was no sign o.
his falling to make the trip. His friends
promise him profound and protracted
nap tomorrow.
A man in South Nashville yesterday shot
thrice at himself, but without effect. Il
seems that either the intention or the aim
was not very deliberate.
The furnishing of the new Chancery
Courtroom, in the second story of the
Courthouse, will be completed to-day, and
the room ready for occupancy next Mon.
day. In thus getting up stairs, the learned
Chancellor furnishes practical illustration
of East rising, that does not occur day
too soon.
The trotting match at the Race Course,
set for Tuesday, will take place on Monday,
the time having been changed by consent
of parties