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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
TE7E COLUNBEl TRAGEDY.
Trial OF the Party.

1t viii be remembered that fatal affray
occurred in the town of Columbia on
Christmas eve between W. ]. Pearson and
Erastus D. White, growing out Of a law
suit in regard to the price of a sewing ma
chine, resulting in the killing of White by
Pearson. As published in our issue Of
December the 2Sth, Mr.. Pearson was ar
rested and sent to jail for trial Last Mon
day was the regular term of the Circuit
Court for the county of Giles, and the case
was called for trial Gen. Thomas Smiley
Of this city, attorney for Mr.. Pearson,
went to Columbia to be thsTe on the day
of trial. On consultation with his client,
the other attorneys and parties interested
in the trial, the case was, on motion, post
poned till the next term of the Giles Cir
cult Court. Mr.. Pearson was remanded
to prison, where he will remain until Mon
day next, when he will be brought into
court upon motion for bail, he being, as
we understand, prepared to give any bond
the court may require for his prompt APP
pearance at the next term of the court.
The case creates great deal of interest
in Columbia, and possesses considerable
here, both parties TO the unfortunate trans
action being well known, having many
friends and enjoying unblemished reputa-
tons both in their social status and in a
business point of view.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
NASHVILLE, TENN.
NOW AdYcrtisenlenTs-

We take pleasure in calling the attention
Of the public to the removal of our enter
prising young friend, L. Z. Freeman, from
over John Hill & Cos. to his more COM
modious apartment at No. 9 North College
street, where his friends and the public
will at all times find him, ready to- show
his large and varied stock, and to furnish
all goods in his line at the lowest cash
prices, and manufactured in a style that
reflects much credit upon his taste in his
speciality.
Iron & Thompson, dealers in prize can
dies, 25B Deaderick street, promise in
every box a prize worth double the amount
of cost. They employ about an hundred
hands in the manufacture OF their candies
tosupply the demand for them.
Read the notice of the meeting Of the
10 Blood Horse Association.
Doyle & Warder have, by mutual con-
sent, dissolved partnership.
n. Martin and Il. Nassauer have proven
themselves TO not be as Rosenthal repre-
scented.
See notice in bankruptcy.
Yeatman. Shields & Co. have large sale
Of boots, shoes, ETC., this morning. If
you wish bargains, go early and bid fast, as
they have too much to sell to dwell on
bids long.
J. J. Giliece, rectifer and wholesale
dealer in liquors, has procured the agency
of a very fine brand Of gin.
Bring home that dog and get $40.
The old and reliable firm of Phillips,
Buttorff & Co., have removed to No. 10
North College street, where they will be
glad to see their old friends and as many
new ones as viii come, feeling satisfied
that if they buy from them once, they viii
find it to their advantage to call again.
They are well prepared to do all kinds Of
work in the timers line, and with dis
patch.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
with a View ofLocatfnn

There have been, and are now in our
midst and scattered through various por-
tons of the State, number of gentlemen
of means and influence, and high social
standing, who have come from the West
ern, the Northern and the Middle States
to prospect and investigate the unbounded
resources of Tennessee with a view to a
permanent investment and location among
US. The results of their investigations, in
so far as we have been able to learn, have
been most satisfactory. To all such per-
sons we can say, without exaggeration,
that there is no more inviting field for
profitable investment, than is offered to-
day in Tennessee, and that whether for
prospecting or for locating, they viii meet
with cordial and generous welcome from
our hospitable and high-souled people
everywhere throughout the stake.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

In our notice yesterday morning OF the
lecture to be delivered tonight a. the
Masonic Hall for the benefit of the Robert
son Association. We anticipated an lHtt-
l6rtual treat. aai are more than happy to
state that our expectations have been more
than realized. DR.. Kelly although labor
ing under a very severe cold, and the
chronic disorder Of q slim audienCe) gave
his appreciative listeners one OF the most
interesting and instructive lectures it has
been our pleasure to hear for long time.
It is refreshing to listen to an unembar-
raised and accomplished speaker at all
times and upon all occasions; but partlcu-
larlv upon a subject with which we are so
little acduainted and that is 80 ineZhaustl-
bic.
The speaker for he was more as a
familiar freside friend than an eloquent
orator on the oceasiOn). enlisted the atten-
ton of the little listeners, as well as the
profound attention of sage men. This is
about the highest compliment that we
know how to bestow. He gave us very
perfect idea of social life in China, inter
spersed with many humorous illusions and
witticisms of mirth-provoking character,
SO that we forgot the size Of the audience
while we travelled with the gifted lecturer
over the vastly deep and through the realms
Of Celestial bliss. q
We hope at no distant day to hear DIR.
Kelly again on this entertaining subject.
We. however. cannot refrain from ex-
pressing our regret that these lectures are
50 very badly patronised. and trust that the
weather Will be more favorable in future,
when We hope to see the hall crowded to
repletiOn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
NashvilIe Provision r,arke,,

We note an active business in bulk
meats during the week at a decline in
prices, the market closing firm ct our quo
tations. Bacon is still neglected with
merely nominal stocks. Choice lard is in
good request for local supplies and is
unchanged in prices. Messrs. Hart q
Hensleys fancy sugar cured C. C. C. hams
(guaranteed) have been in good demand
during the week, both for home and South
ern account, and they have now become
standard of superiority with the trade in all
sections of the country. This excellent
ham is peculiarly a home institution, and
we feel pretty proud of it. We quote
BULK MEArs-Clear sides 15Ic; clear rib
sides 143c; shoulders 114c@1lac, packed.
BAcoN-Stock nominal Clear sides
164c; shoulders 134@14e. No country
hams in the market
CHOICE HAMs-Hart & Hensleys sugar
cured C. C. C. zoe; plain hams 19c.
LARD-Choice in tierces 17tc; cans Isle;
caddies 194c; No 3 in fierce 1910.
DRIED EF-Sugar-cured 1S5c.
BEEF ToNaUEs-Per doz. Sc.
RUMP PoRK-Full weight per barrel $25.
Nashville Grocery Market.
The business of the week has been fair
and satisfactory, and prices rule steady.
We quote:
SUGAR-New Orleans 12t@143e; Deme-
rara 143@15c; standard hards 1919; A
coffee 152c; B do. 154c; do. 154c.
CoFFEE-Rio, common to choice, 1924
Laguyra 25c; Java 36@37e.
MoLAssEs AND SIRUPs-We quote strip
10000; golden sirup soc; New Orleans
SOC.
RICE-We quote best Carolina &c.
SALT-Liverpools sack So. so; seven bush
ell barrels by the car load, 1857; five and
q half do. So
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TooNoruDED FROM FIRST PAGE. J


are paid in coin or National currency, was
called up. Some discussion followed.
Mr.. Tucker offered an amendment that
Tennessee money so received shall be sold
st the highest market price.
Mr.. Thomas offered bill in lieu, pro-
viding for the payment of the notes Of the
Bank of Tennessee. The bill provides
that bonds of the State shall be issued to
special fiscal agent for the payment of said
notes. The whole matter was referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
SENATE BILLS on FIRST READING.
Senate bin to prevent the publication of
slanderous articles in newspapers. Passed.
TIE PENTTENTIARY.
The various bills to make the Penitenti-
airy self-sustaining, being the special order,
was taken up.
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, moved to post
pone further consideration Of the bills until
tomorrow week.
Mr.. Steele moved to lay the motion to
postpone on the table. Carried-ayes 81 ;
noes, 80.
The Senate bill providing that the Peni-
Tertiary shall be managed as provided II
the Code, from section 3, 1876 to ., 5J9 IN
elusive, was taken up first,
Mr. White moved to amend the first sec
ton so as TO bring down in the aggregate
the salaries there referred to from SO, Dol
to S., $50. Adopted.
a Mr.. Rhea offered bin in lieu to all aitel
the second section. Ii provides that inc
Inspector appointed by the second section
shall at once take possession Of the Penn
tentiarv. with all its appurtenances, taking
care to so manage the labor and manufac-
turing as TO come as little as possible Il
conflict with the private manufacturers L
the State
Mr.. Rosson moved to lay Mr.. Rheas bll
b Cd the table. Carried-ayes, 81; noes, -
MIR. Dillin offered an amendment pro
viding for a Chaplain, whose salary shai
be $780, Adopted
Mr.. Thomas offered an amendment pro
viding for a deduction of the time OF I'm
prisopment In the case of convicts Wit
SHALL demean themselves upnghuy
Adopted.
Mr.. Everett offered an amendment tina
in case Of litigation the State shall be en-
titled to possession Of the shops and prs
oners. Adopted.
Mr.. Townsend offered an amendmen
that the lessees shall be liable for tn
amount of the hire of convicts employe
by them. in the event of the escape of sal
conyicts through the negligence or CONN
vance of the lessees. Adopted.
Mr.. James. of Hamilton, offered q
amendment that the lessees shall pay fC
the Transportation of convicts, and sha
insure in good and solvent insurance con
panies the property belonging to the Stat
at the cost Of said lsssees. After some di
cussion, Mr.. James asked leave to will
draw his amendment, but before any a.
ton was had the House adjourned unit
$50 o'clock tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
Mnrn Gnnl

The Phillips, belonging to the Poplar
Mountain Coal Company, steamed up to
the wharf along with the rise on Monday,
having several barges in tow containing
twenty-five thousand bushels of coal, which
is the first instalment of the big rise. We
regret to learn that shortly after starting
or about the time they were starting, one
barge, containing seven thousand bushels,
sunk. 1t will not be total loss, however,
as most of the coal and probably the barge
will be saved when the present high water
subsidies. A large lot of Cumberland coal
is expected very soon, and we are assured
that during the present rise there will be
suficiency of coal secured to prevent the
slightest anxiety on this score, be the winter
never so long or sO severe
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
RemoyaI OF the Arcniyex

The city papers and archives were re-
moved yesterday from the vaults of the
Bank of the Union, which institution has
long been their custodian, by action of the
Council, to the City Buildings on the Pub
lie Square The bank has heretofore
kept these documentary papers for the
stipulated price of 5000 per year. Upon
considerations of economy, the Finance
Committee decided to remove them to the
City Building, which viii be their reposi-
tory until vault can be prepared or some
other arrangement made for their perma-
nent and safe keeping.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
Drugs. oils, Paints, CSC.

DEUGs-Opium 14.OO@15; quinine 3 80;
indigo, best, 1.6O; madder zoe; salts &c;
blue stone 17@1Se; alum &c; cochinesl
l. 50@1. Go; iodide potash 600; magnesia,
carb., $4,000; foursulphur Sc; roll do &c;
camphor L15@1.25; copperas 2t@3c; as
safstida 65@75c.
Ons-Linseed, raw, 1.15@1. 20; Hnseed,
boiled, 1901. 80; coal oil 3S@4Oc; lard,
No. I, extra, 1851. IS; sweet oil 2.OO@
250; tanners 1.OO@1.25; lubricating 400
l. 10; benzine 3OtG35c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
Nashville Flour and Grain Market.
Nashville Dry Goods Market.

Market quiet. We quote "a brown
sheeting7 114@124c; 7-8 do 13@144c; A
do 14t@16c; 81 bleached shirtings 8@1Oc;
7-8do 11@13tc; A do 13t@25c; brown
drills 17@2Oc; bleached do 18@2Oc; osna-
burgs 2O@224; A do 234@25c; plaid cot
tons 15@25c.
PRINTS Wamsutta &c; Arnold lie;
American 124c; Dunnels 12tc; Spragues
12Bc; Spragues pink 13c; Allen 125c;
Amoskeag 124c; Manchester 121c; Glen
dale 1O4c; Wauregan 123c; London m ourn-
ing 1870.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
The McrcI,nnfs, rnN.

The bill reducing the tax on merchants
passed its final reading in the Senate yes
terday, and has now become a law. One
of the founders of this proposition is the
venerable Senator Jonathan Morris, from
Wayne comfy. He has been struggling
for number of years to have the heavy
burdens imposed on the merchants in some
manner lessened; and to accomplish this
end he introduced in the Senate the first
proposition looking to a reduction of the
enormous tax. His proposition was de-
feated in the House of Representatives.
He has been found always voting for the
benefit of his constituents, and the tax
nnYerS in neneral
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
..rhc Nrnr Era,


Some merchants Of the old fOggy style,
Who, In former years, made their pile,
And have not vet found out
That old fOgyism is played out,
Are losing what they baye made,
While G. Rice & Co do the trade;
Because, truth being mightier than fiction,
Has brought TO people the conviction,
From afar and near by,
That Rices is the place to buy;
And whoever thinks il isn't so,
Should inspect our attractive show,
Where he can see with bis own eyes,
What every body knows who tries,
That GOOD GOODS, at low prices,
Can only be had at @. Rice's,
On College street, No. sixty-tWO.
Where everything, as represented. is true:
Where you viii find men Of energy and enteri
Who strictly adhere to Zone price,
And are determined, and viii
Undersell everybody In Nashville.
Remember the place, 81 College street,
Where quick sales are made with small pr0it.
jan16-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

TIE new and beautifully finished wagon
of J. J. Gilliece, No 40 South Market street,
was seen going through the streets yester-
day. Mr. G. has adopted the metropolitan
plan of delivering goods to any and all
parts of the city free of charge. This is a
feature Of enterprise that should commend
itself to all our business men as being con-
venient to purchasers, and to the customer
especially where packages or purchases Of
any considerable size or weight are in
volved in the transaction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

Disbursements to the Board of Educa-
ton and their Treasurer:
For the scholastic year, from
Sept. l, 1865, to Sept. l,
1886. $3S,3 46 81
For the scholastic year, from
Sept l, 1866, to Sept. l, 1867 6S,827 Il
For the scholastic year, from
Sept l, 1867, to Sept. l, 1868. 1864 50
For the scholastic year, from
Sept l. 1865, to May 1, 1869. 6G,275 81
Paid by John NJ Bass to Oct. l,
1890 % COG 06
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19


The river for the twenty-four hours end
ing last evening had risen two feet, and
was still rising slowly at dark. Capt.
Lowell, of the Burksville, who arrived yes
terday, reports heavy rains above-and the
opinion prevails among our river men that
a further rise may be expected, notwith-
standing indications here were favorable to
an early decline.
The Alpha arrived in the morning from
Evansville, and departed againin the even
ing.
The Burksville from the Upper Cumber-
land had hhds tobacco, and l, 900 bushels
of corn.
The John Lumsden as usual, arrived
ahead of time. She is the regular packet
for Cairo this evening at o'clock Capt
0. w. Davis commanding, and Geo.
ThroOp at the desk
The following is from the Coarier-JoHT-
nal of yesterday:
The rain promises to be more disastrous
in the city than the wind and hail com
bined. The effect upon all the creeks and
rivers is something bordering on the mi
| raculOus-utterly unprecedented. Salt
| river was pouring out such a food as to
| drive boats to the Indiana shore, notwith-
standing the Ohio was also rising with
great rapidity. Kentucky river is said to
be higher than ever known, and is run
| ming entirely across the Ohio. Licking
and the Big Miami are pouring out perfect
| torrents; while the rspidity of the rise in
the Ohio at this point is entirely unprece-
dented at the present stage of water. The
river all day rose at the rate of
six inches per hour. Such a rise,
! it is said, was never known before.
At dark last night the sidewalks from
Fifth, nearly the entire distance to the
west side of Fourth, were under water.
! All of the cellars for some distance up
| Fourth street and all along the levee were
filed with water, forcing the occupants to
leave. Between Sixth and Eighth streets on
the levee the water had entered the houses.
All along Water street the residents were
some of them moving up stairs and others
leaving for higher ground. The wharf space
was gradually circumscribed and steamers
were compelled in some instances to de-
post freight in the cross streets The
stevedores were busy all Sunday night and
yesterday in removing freights beyond the
reach of the encroaching waters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
ChnttanOOGa,

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
zctte writing from Chattanooga, says:
Il think there is not another point the
like of this in the whole United States; a
point whereat a man standing under one
roof can, in a single half hour, see an as
semblage of trains just starting out along
ways going toward every quarter of the
heavens, direct to every place of import
ance on ocean, lake, or river.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

CATTLE-Good cattle are scarce, and in
demand We quote choice butchering and
shipping 4!@5c; ordinary 3@49c; scala
wags 293c.
Hostile market is well supplied, and
there is very little inquiry We quote at
S@SJc; shoats are slow of sale at 5974c.
SHEEP-In good demand at $2@S5 per
head, the latter figure being freely paid for
a choice article
HORSES AND MULEs-The receipts have
been heavy during the week, and the stock
yard of Nilsson & Co. has been entirely de-
voted to this line of stock Most of tie
stock received at this yard was re-shipped
South.
The sales at Morses stock yard during
the week was as follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
FINANCE AND TRADE.

. . . o % = o o . o .
Tennessee coupons, fundable. 6
Tennessee coupons, due July, 1869. .......... 6
City Nashville bonds, old ELECTROMAGNETIC.
City Nashville bonds, signed Brown, Mayor. 4
City Nashville bonds, signed Alden, Mayor. 4
Nashville corporation checks. 8
Nashville corporation coupons ...-...--..-.. Z
Davidson county bonds, issued TO Louisville
HOae- Q
Davidson county bonds, issued to other roads. 7
Davidson county coupons. ................... Q
Davidson county warrants. ............. see. 9
Montgomery county bonds. Observation-Disclosures. G
murlTteeDOFOCOupons-. {
Louisville and Nashville railroad stock. .......
Nashville and Chattanooga railroad stock.
East Tennessee and Georgia railroad stock
East Tennessee and Virginia railroad stock 70.
Memphis and Charleston railroad stock. ......
South Nashville Street railroad stock .........
North Nashville Street railroad stock. ........ .
Spruce Street railroad stock.
Suspension Bridge stock. ........--..--......1C
Planters Bank stock. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Union Ppr,l- atCclr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

BRIEN.-on Mon day evening, the 18th inst, at
O'Clock P. NJ, BENJAMIN SNEED BRIEE only child
of Jno D. and Annie E. Brien, in the 9th year of
his age.
Funeral services at the family residence, corner
of Russell and Foster streets, Edgefeld, this MORN
ing at 1OK o'clock, by the Rt Rev. Bishop Quin-
tard The friends of the family are invited to at
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

Henry Adams, the English Barrister, "
as he is commonly called, was arraigned
before Justice Matthews in his new office,
yesterday, on the charge of obtaining a
pair of boots from Clay Carter, colored,
under false representations. The evil
dence was not sufficient to prove Adams
guilty and he was discharged. Adams has
had Carter arrested for perjury.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

A white man and negro became en-
gagged in an alteration and tustle yester-
day afternoon near the landing, when the
negro bit piece of the ear Of the white
man and fed The white man, at last &C
counts, was in search Of a Prophylacteric
against hvdrOphobia
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
Improvement Of the st. Cloud Build


The St. Cloud Hotel building is under
going a thorough reftting. That portion
of the edifce fronting on Summer street,
especially the north wing, is being con-
verted into large and well-ftted business
apartments Under the energetic super
vision of the Messrs. Thompson, that
famed old corner viii before long be trans
formed into one of the finest and most at
tractive business blocks in the city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
ElRnIE IniMrnd

The residence of Lieut.. Alexander, of
the police force, on South College street,
was badly damaged by the storm of Sunday
night. Almost the entire roofing was lifted
and blown off, and rooms of the house were
drenched with rain. Mr.. A. having a sick
family at the time, the accident has put
him to great inconvenience.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

We learn from parties connected with the
institution that, although the interior por-
with water and considerable Of the roof was
blown away, from $500 to $500 viii cover
the entire damages sustained by the Aledi-
cal Department Of the University Of Nash
vile by the storm on Sunday night, aud
that the repairs viii be speedily made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.


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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
..Cn1ch fhnt Thief.,,

A negro stole pair of pants from Viii
sons tailor shop on Vine street, yesterday
afternoon, aDd ran through an adjoin-
ing room. He was pursued by the owner
of the pants, two negroes and dog. In
his hasty retreat he dropped the pants and
escaped. The clothing was only recovered
after a long chase.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

SPAsNs in children are most frequently
caused by worms. B. A. Fahnestock's
Yermifuge will expel them Immediately.
Do not neglect slight cough, it may
end in consumption. c. F. Cations Cough
Balsam will relieve you. jan1-eod1m