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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-20

AN ACT 10 set the curbstonee and pave the footway
and cutters on the west side Of 81 cond street be-
tween Virginia avenue and ii street southwest
BE eRdofed BY the Board Of AIdsrmea and Board
o. Common Cotses! aC Iae Guy Of Wass iastos That
the Mayer be, and he 10 hereby, auth.rized and re-
footways and cutters paved on the west side OF
Second street southwest, between Virginia ave-
tracted for and executed in the manner and under
esuperfntendence provided by Law; and to defray
equal to the cost thereof is hereby imposed and
levied on all lots parts of lots bordering ON the
line Of the improy ement the said tax to be
and collected In conformity with the proyisiops OF
the act approved October IL, 1856 "
Approytd NAV H. 1870
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-20

A oTTO-First-c class Goods. Reasonable Pres
vi ct OAK HALL, s25 7th street, ~
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coz A DAY MADE AT HOME! 40 entirely new
p-o articles for Agents. Samples sent free.
Address Il. &. SHAW Alfred, Me. marl-dGw3m
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rrore Troublcseme ssoo.s.


For the convenience and comfort they
afford mankind there are few things which
GET men into so many scrapes as boots,
and hardly anything which now and then
gives interested parties so much serious
trouble. For instance they, the boots, are
sometimes too tight for comfort, and again
too loose for beauty. Again, they cost too
much for the interest of the purchaser
or too little for the remunera-
ton of the merchant. Other boots
run down too soon or last too
long. Another class of boots make them
selves unnecessarily conspicuous attheatres
until the boys in the pit call them down.
But the most troublesome boots of all are
those which hang up SO temptingly in shop
windows as to unduly excite the admira-
ton of wanting public, and induce in
dividuals not overly honest to re-
sort to dishonest means of obtaining. Not
longer ago than yesterday a case of the
latter sort transpired at the boot-shop Of
our neighbor, Mr.. Samuel Sharples, on
Church street. A stylish young man, with
more fondness for stylish boots than money
to pay for them, wanted a pair of the
Sharples make. Accordingly few days
since he visited the shop aforesaid and left
his order and measure for pair of the
fashionable sort, worth $1S. The boots
were finished yesterday, and the stylish
youth, whose name was given as Charlie
Jones, but is really something else, called
at the shop to get them. But slight diff
Guilty was in the way. He did not have the
$1S with him. His genius was, however,
equal to the occasion. Mr.. Sharples could
1at tha arra0d how 90 with him home
carry the boots and bring back the money.
The two started off together, but when be-
yond the sight and hearing of Mr.. SharpleS
the stylish youth induced the unsuspecting
boy to let him have the boots and take bach
to the boss little note saying it would ''be
all right in the morning" But it is not al
right, and the police are this morning in
an A1pas-length of the gay youth, whose
love of style exceeds his opinion that ''hon
esty is the best policy"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
Assays OF Gold,

The London Times, in its city article. of
March 10, has the following relative to the
change in the method of stating ASSAYS at
the Bank of England: "a e q
The change in the method of stating
assays of gold bars at the Bank of England
is of Importance. Hitherto, it appears,
they were stated at 1-76Sth & carat erainj
fine, and the importer ran the risk of losing
Il in every e768, while on the average the
loss actually amounted to Ct in every
FL, $50. The new system states the fine
ness to millieme, giving a risk of 81 in
g, 900, or an actual average loss of Ct in
&c, 600 The differences between these
averages is O493 pence Odd, equivalent
on standard gold to los. Cd. for every e.
600. An experienced writer on the subject
points out that, small as the difference
seems, it nevertheless raises the actual pars
of Exchange between England and other
countries by per mile in our favor The
true par of exchange results from the re-
spectiye fine gold contents Of the coins; the
actual par depends upon the terms upon
which gold bullion can be converted into
such coin. In perfecting these terms, not
only does the importer of gold receive
more soyereigns for bullion, but on all ex-
change transactions now current, whether
in the shape of bills or contracts of all
kinds foreign investments in State debts,
etc, included), an average of Is. per cent
acrues to the country considerable item
when calculated on the many millions in
volved. The change is of still greater i'm
portance for the future. 1t is tantamount
to relieving the importation of bullion of
tax of ID per ounce, and to doing away
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07

This very superior company drew another
crowded house last night, and the enter
tainment passed off most agreeably to all
who had the good fortune to be in attend
ance. The ballad by j. H. Murphy was
very fine, and he was loudly encored. Ho-
gan and Hughes, in their double song and
dance, took the house by storm, and the
audience made desperate effort to keep
them on the stage for the remainder of the
evening. One of the features of the enter
tainment is the clog dance of Johnny Rice,
and G. Swaine Buckley, in his songs and
dances, is combination of excellencies.
The burlesque opera of II Trovatore was
exquisitely rendered, Medora Becker, as
prima donna, making decided hit. She
would pass as frst-class opera singer in
our best troupes This is the last night OF
the Buckleys, when they will give another
attractive BILL
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Nashville Grocery Market.

SUGAR-New Orleans I1J@14c; Deme
rara 1880; standard hards 141c; a eoffet
1886; b do. 49, G do lac,
CoFFEE-Rio, common to choice, 185td
235c; Laguyra 24c; Java 32@33c.
MoLAssEs AND SIRUPs-We quote sirur
5O@75e; golden sirup SIC; New Orleans
RIoE-We quote best Carolina SIC.
SALT-Liverpool sack 81. IS; seven bush
ell barrels by the car load, 1892 five and
half do. $2.67.
TEAs-ImperiaI $14O@2; Young Hysou
$2.25; Black $1@1 so; Gunpowder 81 So
@S2. .-l. -- -
ORANGEs-We quote o box $50.
FIsH-Mackerel have advanced, as fol-
lows: Nos. 2 and 8, $18 and S15 Q barrel :;
in kits, Nos. l, and 3 1926, $3.50 and
So 25. - 80 -
CHEEsE-We quote factory at 19c;
English dairy zoe.
MASSIVE quote at S4.75 for 1Od's,
and 25c additional for diminishing grades.
CANDLES light weight, II k@145c.
PowDER-Dupont$6. IS; HazardsS6. f5;
blasting 81. IS fuse, per 100 feet, JT5c.
SHoT-Patent 81. rs; buck SO.
LIQUoRs-Common reetiied whisky q
gallon, $1.1O; Robertson County 81. 759
SAB; Bourbon $L25@5.5O; Lincoln
County 81. 1902 Highwines $1.O2.
SUNDREs Backing, . doz, 4O@75e.
Wsshboards $2.75 . doz; Buckets, Q doz.
So. 1908. Tubs $3.50 q nest Starch
&c. Candy 19c for assorted . pound.
Snuff S7.75 p box for CARROTS packed.
Matches $3.50 per case. Pepper SEC.
Spice 32c Ginger 23c, OYSTERS 81 20 q
case for one pound cans; $3.50 . case for
two pound cans. Canned peaches two
pound cans, $2.75 y doz. Soda &c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
New AdversIsements.

Attention is called to the advertisement
of hslf-fare arrangements, headed Maj.
Gen. Thomas ~.
The public are notified of the removal Of
DR.. d. DuPre's Office to the corner Of
Church and Vine street. See city notice.
The fine passenger steamers Armada and
Talisman, are up for Friday at 10 A. NJ and
4 P. n. respectively.
See city notice of sale of fine oil paint
ings at Yeatman, Shields d Co. sales
room.
In calling attention to the advertiseme Mt
of S. Horowitz, in the city notices, we take
pleasure in stating that we have examined
his goods and find he has ladies double
case gold watches for twenty-five dollars,
and other goods in his line at as low prices.
You might do well by calling and examin-
ing his goods when you wish anything IN
his line.
Messrs. Soule, Thomas * Winsor, Law
Booksellers of ST. Louis, advertise a re-
publication of Tennessee Reports made
under the supervision Of Judge VIM. F.
Cooper, of this city. Judge Cooper was
one of the compilers of the Code, and
stands in the foremost rank of Tennessee
lawyers. His edition of Tennessee Re
ports will justly commend the highest ap
probation of the Tennessee bar.
Terry H. Cahal, Esq, is announced fol
Attorney General of the Davidson county
Judicial Circuit.
Dolin, Crawford & Co., have an exten
sive furniture sale this morning
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
Suiphur SPRINGS

As is well known, we have here one
of the finest and most exhaustless Sulphur
Springs, the waterOf which is acknowledged
to possess the finest of medicinal properties.
These springs are situated near North Cher
~ street, not far from the Public Square,
and bubble ont as pure, liquid sulphur
water as is to be found anywhere. As the
summer season Is approaching can they not
be fixed up and put in such condition that
our people could go from the heat and cen
ter of the city and enjoy the breezy shade
of the trees and the cooling draughts as
they gush fresh from the fountain Of Ma
ture? But little expense and labor would
SO improve them that they would bea favor
lite place of resort instead of a loafng place
for the riif-raif, idlers and negroes q the
the place, as they have been during some
summers heretofore. We hope those most
interested viii give this subject their atten-
ton and make the Sulphur Springs approx
innate to at least something like what they
should be
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
AInkI Indeed!

As fellow citizen of the benevolent
order was passing along home from his
business Office late last night, he was struck
by the appearance of a terrestrial soiourn-
er dividing the perpendicular labors with a
lamp post. Anxious to lend helping
hand, if it was needed, he approached and
asked, whats the natter" He imme-
diately discovered that he was addressing
one of the numerous candidates for the
August defeat, who replied
"'Twas ever thus from childhood's hour
Thus, suppose, twill ever be;
never go for place OF power,
But some fellow goes for me!7
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
Cleaning.

The residents, house wives and the do
mestics throughout the city generally and
in the suburbs have been busily engaged
during the last few days with their spring
cleaning and securing. busting, securing,
sweeping, scraping, rubbing, scrubbing,
furnishing and brushing have been going
on lta lively rate. At the rate at which
this species Of exercise is at present pushed
il will not be long till every house in the
city and surroundings will be swept and
garllished.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
AFTERNOON SESSION.


The Society was called to order at
o'clock P. n. President Manlove in the
chair. The paper of Dr. Thompson read
in the forenoon was referred to the Com
mites on Publication.
DR.. G. c. Alternately, chairman of the
Giles county delegation in the name of his
society invited the Society to hold its next
annual meeting in Pulaski Accepted.
Dr. J. z. Manloye read very able and
interesting paper from Prof Paul F. Eve,
which was a eulogy upon Baron Dupuy-
tren. Referred to the Publication Com
mittea.
DR.. r. S. Anderson read an interesting
paper upon the differential diagnosis be-
tween paralysis and progressive lOc0m0t0r
atG9iI. Received and referred.
DR.. L. Thompson read paper upon the
powers of recuperation as due to the rela-
tive depth of the cerebellum. Referred.
Dr. j. W. Madden, had presented tape
worm hundred and twenty inches long,
the result of a prescription administered
on Monday night, the tape making its
appearance Tuesday. The ingredients of
the prescription were read before the So
cietyand created great interest. The name
of the patient is Miles Coleman, of this
city, aged 80.
The patient has passed, at times, sections
of tape worm for five years and had taken
large quantities of aRthelmintics. His
health was much broken. The medicine
was given at clock and 10 o'clock Mon
day night and the worm passed at 3 o'clock
Tuesday morning. The patient, it is
thought. will now fully recover his health.
The Business Committee reported the
following:
In order to make sure of interesting ma
terial for the session at Pulaski, the Bust
ness Committee would recommend that
the following members be appointed TO
read papers upon the following subject
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, DR.. Thomas
A. Davenport.
Intestinal DISTINCTIONS, DIR. ]. J. Aber-
nathy.
Relations Of Rheumatism to Chorea, Dr.
]. W Madden.
Uterine Displacements, DR.. Thos. L.
LipScomb.
Puerperal Commissions, DR.. j. W. Rich
ardson. ..-.-..
Bloodletting as Therapeutic Agent, DR..
r. G. ?. White.
History of Surgery in Tennessee, DR..
w. Il. Briggs.
History Of Obstetric Surgery, DIR. C. X.
Winston.
Ulcers, DR.. Daniel DuPre.
On motion of Dr. Lindsey, a Committee
on Neurology, consisting of five members,
was appointed.
The following standing committees were
announced:
On Necrology-Drs J Alternately, Frank
Ramsey, B w Avent and b 2 Clark.
On Puhlication-Drs Bowling, Plunkett
and L Madden.
On Essays-Drs DuPre, G X Winston
and II NJ Compton.
On Business-Drs B Lindsey, H II
Clayton and J W fowler.
On Arrangements-Drs 3 P Clark, G G
Alternately and o ! Brown.
Delegates to the American Medical As
sociation-Drs W T Briggs, S NJ Jamison,
K Winston, r Thompson ] B Lindsey,
C c Alternately of Giles, Alternately of
Franklin, Hughes, Clark, HARDWOOD of
Giles, DuPre. J Poyner, of Rutherford,
and D Plunkett.
On motion, a vote of thanks was ex-
tended for the use of the Supreme Court
room, and also to the several railroads for
couIrtesies.
The Society then adjourned to meet in
Pulaski on the first Tuesday in April, 1871.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
Movements OF Cotton.

The Financial Chronicle reports the
movements of cotton for the week ending
April l and for the season since Sept. i,
1869, as follows; --.--- -,
The total receipts for the seven DAYS
have reached 4G,581 bales against 50, 1863
bales last week, "A $50 bales the previous
week, and 66, 726 bales three weeks sinoel,
making the aggregate since Sept. I, 1869,
up to this date, 2,40G,346 bales, against
1874, 400 bales for the same period in
1869, being an increase this season over
last season of SCI, S56 bales.
The exports for the week ending this
evening reach a total of y, 525 bales, of
which A, O72 were to Great Britain and
%, 453 bales to the Continent, while the
stocks at all tho ports, as made up this eve
ming, are now 49,, 296 bales. Compared
with the corresponding week OF last season,
there is an increase in the exports this
week of s, 433 bales, while the stocks to-
night are sc, 7O7 bales more than they were
at this time wear ago.
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Jerry Beech and His FondIing.

1t will be remembered that some months
since a baby not more than a week old was
found in the street at night, and given in
charge of Jerry Beech and his wife, to be
taken care of 1t will also be remembered
that at the time of the occurrence the pa
pers Of the city had something POLITICALLY
handsome to say about the pretty little
waif, its dress, probable history, etc, all
which was well enough, circumstances con-
sidered but in connection with the fate of
the miniature specimen of humanity which
came with the snow flakes on a visit to the
earth, circumstance yesterday transpired
in the Quarterly Court which looks like
commencing life in a regular business
way. Shortly after being left with Jerry
Beech and his wife, who, however, rich in
kindness of heart, are poor in the possess
sion Of this worlds goods, the baby was
taken sick, and has since SO remained, re-
qlyiring the utmost attention and careful
medical treatment In view of this circum-
stance, Jerry yesterday asked the court for
an appropriation of $40 to pay charges
necessarily incurred in taking care of the
public's sick baby. On motion of Justice
Brien the amount was allowed, and $25
appropriated for the benefit of the found
ling child. This action was unanimously
sanctioned by the court, and was in truth
entirely commeudable
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
CoUNTy BUSINESS.
Proceedings of the Quarterly Term
. bass OF the County Court


Proceedings of the Quarterly Term
bass OF the County Court
4 The County Court met at 10 O'Clock yes
terday morning. on the third day Of its quar-
terry term. Judge W. A. Glenn in the
chair, and quorum present
, The resolution of Justice Briento pay 50
to each of the Judges Clerks and Receivers
of the recent election of county officers,
was amended on motion OF Justice Camp
bell. 10 ,Dav them fifty cents for every 400
votes, or fractional part OF 100 votes
spolled Justice Meacham moved to amend
by making the pay 81 to all such officers OF
the election After protracted discussion,
in which Justices Campbell, Walsh, Meach-
am, Matthews, Maxey and Dolin took part,
the whole matter was, on motion of Justice
Carrigan, indefinitely postponed.
Justice Maxey presented petition from
James Lindsey, Esq, Commissioner Of
Registration, asking the allowance of print
ing bills incurred by the late election, and
pay of an Office clerk for service rendered
on that occasion, which was received and
the amounts allowed.
Justice Maxey offered petition from
George Hamlet, referring to pay for official
services, which was referred to the Chair
man of the Court for settlement.
Justice Baskette offered resolution au-
thorizing the appointment Of committee
of Eve members of the court to inquire in .
TO the expediency of establishing an asy-
lum for INDECENT persons, and report at the
July term, which was adopted, and the fol-
lowing Justices appointed said committee :
Baskette, Ewing, Haynie, Wyatt and
Carrigan. --.tr
Justice Walsh introduced a resolution pro-
hibitng charges by the Sealer of Weights
and Measures not authorized by law, which
was amended on motion of Justice Mea-
cham SO as to provide for the. appointment
of committee of .three TO inquire into
the official conduct Of the County Sealer
of Weights and Measures, and report at
the next term Of the Court, and adopted.
Justices Meacham, Maxey and Dolin were
appointed said committee.
Justice Mathews presented a petition
from William Gray, Esq, asking pay fol
services rendered as clerk to the late
| County Commissioners, amounting to
| $500, which was rejected.
Judge Glenn presented a petition from
John H Roberts, asking the privilege Of
boring an artesian well near the Court
house, which was granted. SLY
On motion, Jerry Beech was allowed
$4i for the care of founding child somt
time since left in his charge. "a
| Accounts of the Criminal Court Clerk
4 Asylum for the Insane, and County Jailo,
were presented, and on motion were re
ferred to the Judge of the Court for adjust
| ment.
On motion of Justice Campbell Cour
adjourned until 2 o'clock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07

Col. E. W. Cole, President of the Nash
vile and Chattanooga Railroad, was in Au.
gusta on Monday last.
Col John'R. Hart, one of the editors OF
the Atlanta GA Constitution, arrived in
the city yesterday, and will remain several
days in the interest of his paper, during
which time he desires to confer with our
business men upon the subject of adver-
Using. Col. Hart, it will be remembered,
is the gentleman who, during Hoods raid,
and while in command of a regiment in
Wheeler's cavalry, challenged Gen. jim
Brownlow to a regimental duel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07

As usual, there was another large and
delighted crowd at the Academy last night
The programmes nightly presented are irres-
istible, and hence the popularity Of the ex-
hibitions are continually on the increase.
The managers, too, devote their proceeds
to the Improvement of the Academy and
to procuring new attractions. They are q
fixture with US and merit the liberal patron
age extended.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
New York General Markets.

New YORK, April Cotton lower;
sales of 1000 bales; middling uplands 23c.
Flour firm at 4.00@5.O0. Wheat active;
winter red and amber western l. 23@1. 26L.
Corn 1.07491.10. Rice dull. Coffee dull.
Sugar firm; Cuba &c. Molasses quiet.
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Cotton-Receipts PIG bales; exports to
New York IS bales; to New Orleans 9 bales;
sales 800 bales; stock 81, 241 bales; market
firm, and demand moderate; middIings q
M2I3c p
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
Probate Court.

Thomas NJ. Steger was yesterday quail
fed as administrator of the estate of Thorn
as Connolly, deceased, giving bond in the
sum of 81, 400.
The following Constables elect gave the
requisite bonds and were qualified J. Bell
Reddick, of the 18th district; w. n. Nc
Cool, of the 23d district w. II. 7. Morgan,
of the 18th district; and w. II, Crossway,
of the 2Oth district
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
wearing tho Green.

On ali sides are unmistalable indications
of the joyous and howery season Of spring.
The wild and tameless winds Of March
have Gained into soft, sweet south-zephyTs,
and the merry chirp of the wild-bird is
heard among the branches but a short
time since sheeted with armor of ice. The
grass is growing green upon the undulatiDg
plains, and streamlets go ripping along
with a silveTy laugh. The buds are burst
ing, and tender leaflets are unfolding
themselves to genial kisses of the morning
sfn. The forests, with their openings,
like long-drawn "aisles of some mighty
cathedral, will soon be clothed in erner-
aid. and the tall oak viii wear his "cor-
onal of green leaves more loftily than doth
any proud old monarch across the deep
wear his crown" Spring! thou art ever
welcome with thy floral car, as IN
" Their bright rounds the Seasons come and 60"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
Another Revival.

Protracted religious services are again
being held at the Union Methodist Church.
Morning prayer meetings take place be
tween and o'clock every day, and the
usual revival exercises each evening. This
is the second occasion of the kind, at this
church, that we have had the pleasure Of
recording within the last SIX weeks.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07

USED UP-EssAYs For You've MEE.-The enor
waited and used up;who have lost their youthful
energy, ambition and bodily vigor, in the pursuit
Of social pleasure-with words of cheer, aud sani-
tsry aid for the seemingly hopeless. Sent Free in
scaled envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION
Box P Philadelphia, Pa jsn90 3nd&w
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Stock on hand

The following are the cotton quotations
received at the National Savings Company,
corner Union and College streets, where
cotton, gold, bond and stock quotations
are received hourly, and are always Access
sible to the public:
LIVERPOOL, 11:15-Market steady; up
lands 118@114d; Orleans 11s@114d
LIVERPOOL, 1:20-Market unchanged.
NEW YORK, 10:25-Market quiet but firm
New York, 12:10-Marketd dull and prices
nominal and dropping.
New YORK, 1:O5-Market irregular and
lower to sell. Demand fair on time con-
tracts, but at lower rates; April 215; May
and June 219c. -
LIVERPOOL, 1:40-Market quiet but
steady. Sales l., 900 bales on the spot
New YORK, 3-Market dull and heavy,
but holders to effect sales seem unwilling
to make concessions; ordinary 1Ss@19c;
good ordinary 20s @2O3e; low middling 22c;
upland 23@234c; good middling 24t @244fc;
Mobile 23iie; Orleans 23t@233c. Sales for
export 80 bales; for spinning coo blIes.