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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

A snake was killed near Knoxville lust
after Christmas, that had been egg-nogging
it. At least the "sdypint had a penchant
for the egg part of that beverage He had
swallowed an artificial egg, made of porce-
lain or china, such as children have for
toys 1t was a hard morsel. But his
snakeship swallowed it. The egg didn't
digest then, nor did the snake die Just then,
but was killed shortly afterward. The
snake was near six feet long, from the ac-
count given of the taking off his mortal
coil
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Too Much Married.

Ernest Pohl, who has been administering
justice on Cherry street for some years
past as Tuetonic Magistrate, it appears,
has been too much married during his
time. He came from Indiana here, but
left a wife it seems among the ''hoosiers. -
Forgetful of the girl he left behind him, he
married German widow here of some
property, and Immediately commenced
melting out justice to each unfortunate son
of Ham requiring his services. A few days
since Mrs. Pohl No. l arrived and has
brought action against her delinquent Hege
for divorce and alimony. We do not know
how the matter will terminate, nor which
of the Mistresses Pohl may feel herself most
agrieved in the premises.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
New AdyertIsements.

The superiority of the coal oil sold by
w. d. Kline is acknowledged by all who
have tested it. There is none to compare
with it in the city. No. So Church street.
The old and reliable mattress maker,
Geo. Leascher, and the young responsible
gentleman, E. H Miller, have formed
co-partnership and opened new mattress
store at No IL, North College street,
where they propose to manufacture mat
tresses of all classes and grades and give
perfect satisfaction to all who deal with
them, and sell as cheap both at wholesale
and retail, as any other house in the city.
Mr.. Leascher in his work supplying the
Maxwell House with all the mattresses
they have, has given perfect satisfaction
and made for him name as mattress
maker. that will live for many days to
come. He will not close his old place OF
business. but will continue it and would be
pleased to see his old friends at any time,
and as many new ones as may think 1T to
be TO their interest TO buy from him.
They have bought the patent of new
kind of spring bed, to which they desire to
call the special attention of the public al
large.
See Clerk and Masters advertisement Of
sale of land.
The old and reliable Etna Insurance
Company publish their statement in thi,
issue of the UNION AND AMERICAN.
Go to Patterson's Exchange to get sweet
cider.
Don't be troubled with corns any more
but read city notice.
The Tyrone is to leave on Monday.
Bring home that watch seal and get you
reward.
Ship your freight by the Ella Hughes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
ToII-Tax-A Difference.

A typographical error which occurred
yesterday in the published communication
of J. c. Wands, Esq, makes consider
able difference in the amount of the pro-
posed toll-tax on railroad travel from that
intended 10y the writer. The proposition
intended was that railroads within the State
should be required to collect six cents per
mile for travel instead of five, and pay
monthly into the State Treasury the ag-
gregate Of the added percentage, and not
to collect five or six cents per mile for rail
road travel, as enormously printed. The
difference between the two is considerable,
and we regret that the error occurred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Moral and Religious Instruction for
COIOrcd People.

Rev. Daniel Watkins, colored minis
ter Of zeal, and one who feels much inter
est il the welfare of his race, has issued
circular appealing to those who favor the
moral and religious instruction of the col
ored people. Speaking of their condition,
he says in the circular that there are more
colored people in this and other cities than
can find remunerative employment, and
that the principal reason they give for not
going into the country where they can find
better situations is that they would be de-
prived of the facilities of instruction. He,
Watkins, has been appealed TO, TO look
after their interests in this regard, and he
is devoting himself to the work. The main
field of labors is embraced in the counties
of Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Ruther-
ford and Sumner He desires aid in this
work of evangelization, and many citizens
are responding quite literally in subscrib-
ing to the laudable purpose.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
In he ErInnhnh

We understand now, since the transfer
OF the Spruce Street Railroad to the Presi-
dent of the South Nashville Road, that
immediate steps will be taken, Just as
soon as the weather will permit, to extend
the former road, with a number of i'm
provements, through West Nashville and
out to the fair grounds. This will be not
only great private convenience to persons
living in those vicinities, but it will be a
public benefit, as bringing the city and the
fair grounds into immediate communica-
ton by means of the street cars. This ex-
tension will be made during the present
season, as we are assured.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
nnrrrinr nnd G:iring in rIarrinee

We learn from friends and acquaintance
visiting the city from various sections Of
the State, as well as from announcements
in our country exchanges, there is quite a
matrimonial revival going on among our
younger people. A number of weddings
have recently been had in the vicinities of
franklin. Columbia and Pulaski, and in all
counties in Middle Tennessee. Long life
and happiness 10 all concerned il these fe-
Eni4in-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
KANT CoIak NoIhen,

The tribulations of the following letter
from one who kant colak nothen, which
we find in the Evansville papers, will be
duly appreciated by those who find it diff
cult tomake collections in this locality:
''MIssEK Comfy, Ill, Jan. ,, 187O.-Mr.
-- Der Sol; noiy let you no tibet l
kan not fell mi Prommas, dar les no mona
her len des contre. Your mona is du no
it, but I kan not get it, for you, plesh wat
on me. l cant colak nothen; the formars
has noten for sail onlas thar tobako Koms
len morket, and it les not len case yot.
plese gefe mic tonne. hav not for sekan
you yat. AT 70 wont ientras on it, let me
no, & you chal hay it on al at par. JB
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Thomas Martin, Esd.

This distinguished gentlemen departed
this life at his residence in Pulaski on the
18th inst, after a long and painful illness.
The event will cause profound regret
throughout wide circle of friends and ac-
quaintances. He was man of the highest
order of abilities, of great purity of char
acter and of remarkable energy; and for
more than forty years was actively and sue
cessfully engaged in business. From small
beginnings he accumulated large fortune,
and throughout his career was distinguished
for his iberality and public spirit. He was
a stern advocate of good morals and re-
Igion, and entitled himself to the esteem
and confidence of allwho knew him. Many
men are known who owe to his timely aid
and assistance their start in life and bust
ness, and who experience a heartfelt pang
at the news of his death.
Mr. Martin was a man who would have
distinguished himself in any department of
life, and his example may well be held up
for the imitation of all. We shall see his
genial face no moro, but his memory is en-
shrined in the hearts of the best men of his
generation. His death is a public loss
Few will view it unmoved. The writer of
this has cause to say that he has lost his
best friend. "**
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Cen. Gideon J. Pillow.

1t will be gratifying to the many friends
of this distinguished gentleman, who has
for some time been quite i'll of pneumonia
at Memphis, that he is much better and
considered out of danger We were shown
the following telegram which was received
by Maj. Sanders at o'clock yesterday
evening, as to his condition:
MEMPHIS, Jan. Ito J. L. Sanders,
Nashville Gen. Pillow is very much bet
ter. think he is out of danger.
ISHAM G. HARRIS"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Row i'm "A Dance House.

A row at a dance house in Ellsworth,
Kansas, night before last resulted in the
killing of Samuel Weeks. After the occu-
pants of the house had retired for the night
some unknown -earties entered and shot
Fanny Collins nFeftally, and Elite Baldwin
seriously, and also George Gardner fatally,
while in their rooms.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


We are authorized to announce John
Hereford of Davidson county, as a can
date for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
We are authorized to announce r. S.
Woodland Of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer. SEPT tide.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
lecisIntiro Cran,,,,ar

MONTGOMERY, ALA. Jan. 1.-THE Legis-
lature have been engaged entirely on local
bills. In House, several members ex-
pressed indignation at Introduction of
resolution, authorizing the appointment
OF a clerk to put in legible and sensible
shape bills for engrossing. The member
who introduced it, stated that the Gov
ernor had often to approve bills that were
disgraceful spelling and worse grammar.
The resolution was defeated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Theft of Lumber,

George Wallace, colored, was arraigned
before Squire Tardiff yesterday, charged
with stealing lumber from Jacob Shute.
Persons have been fOrsome time visiting Mr..
Shute's premises and tearing down portions
Of his fence. In order to prevent this,
he employed a negro man TO watch the
premises. Thursday night Wallace made
his appearance, took away his usual load,
aad was followed by the other negro. As
soon as he Found where he lived, be went
after an officer. and had Wallace arrested.
He was fined SO and costs after pleading
guilty, and in default Of the payment OF
the fine, he was sent to jail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Exhibition at Masonic HAN.

The exhibition Of the Sabbath School
children Of the First Baptist Church last
night, in response to the request of the
members Of the Legislature, was another
brilliant success. Though the rain poured
in torrents, thecrowd was large, there being
between four and five hundred persons
present The exhibition was all that we
have said of it on previous occasions, and
every one was delighted
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
The Tobacco Trade OF Baltimore.

The stock of leaf tobacco in the State
warehouses on the LIST of January, 1869,
was $3.50 hhds. Inspections for the year
were A, 54s hhds., making a total of 3d.
207 hhds., from which, dedGcting the de-
iveries, 10, 1874 hhds., left the stock in
warehouses on the LIST instant 4, O23 hhds.,
being the smallest stock for many years,
and, as near as can be estimated, consist
ing as follows In first hands, AS hhds.
Maryland, 100 hhds. Ohio, 124 hhds.
and Kentucky, III hhds. Virginia leaf
and stems; in hands of shippers, 1880
hhds., and the residue l, 15S hhds., held by
spectators and others.
There were also received, exclusive of
the boveinspections, 5,597 hhds., Virginia
and Kentucky, and 1900 do, stems, by
water and rail, in transit, which receipts
are not required to be inspected here.
These, added to the Maryland and Ohio,
would make the aggregate shipments of
leaf from this port 81. g2I hhds
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Another EdgefleId NIanufactorr.

A company Of gentlemen from Kentucky
have in course of erection, a short distance
abovethe Edgefeld bucket factory, a build
ing for the extensive manufacture of sad
dle-trees. This will, when put in opera
ton, be the only mandatory of the kind
in this section of the State. 1t will I'M
doubtedly be a success.-Bdaner.
Slightly mistaken, neighbor, about the
only mandatory of the kind in this sec
ton of the State, George Steel is now
carrying on the business successfully in
Edgefeld, with upwards of twenty-five
hands employed. This mandatory was
established by Duncan, Steel & Macy in
1865, and has been in operation ever since,
and is known as the Southern Saddle-Tree
Mandatory.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

Houston Galbreath, coloreI, charged
with numbering Henry Allen, colored, was
again brought before 'Squires Brien & Hin
ton, yesterday. After a careful examina-
ton of all the facts involved in the case,
they found him guilty, and held him to an
swer az the next term of the Criminal
Court His bail was fixed at 81. 600 and
falling TO give bond. he was remandcd to
Jail
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

Mr.. O. E. Francis, the clever and genial
conductor on the Nashville and Chat
tanooga Railroad, after spending his
honeymoon on Lookout Mountain, re-
turned to the city yesterday, accompanied
by his beautiful bride, who, by the way,
has only been from the Gould Country
but short time. He has located himself
in West Nashville.
We were pleased to meet in the CITY. last
evening, Mr.. Thomas Sharp. of the Sc
vance tanning and Manufacturing Com
pany, oil winchester, in this State, and are
glad to ind him in good health, and the
company IN an active and prosperous con-
ditinn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were is
sued from the Clerks Office for the week
ending Friday, Jan. II, 1870:
J. F. Brewer and Panalle johnson.
George Maxwell and Mary Dennison.
A. d. Allen and olivia Parham.
Philip Mason and Catharine TAFT
James Merritt and Matte Waller.
James L. Greer and Delilah Virginia
Dillahunty.
John W. Lindsey and Matte A. White
Oscar A. Frances and Mary Dean.
julius Prousnitzer and Sarah Goldburg.
James Durham and Mary Nekers.
Isaac Ferbey and Charlotte Watkins.
And nine colored.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

The collection of funds, fees, fines,
licenses, etc, by the revenue and treasury
has been quite satisfactory during the past
few weeks. Those in arrears to the city
have exhibited a commendable spirit of
prompimde in thepremises, whichis highly
appreciated by the officials whose financial
embarrassnonts have been greatly relieved
thereby.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

The remains of Gen. r. V. Richardson,
of Memphis, who was murdered on Mon
day last, at Clarkson, in Dunklin county,
Mo-, arrived on Monday, and were inferred
in the afternoon. The deceased was trav-
cling in the interest of projected railroad
He was staying for the night at tavern.
About 10 o'clock at night he remarked that
he wanted drink of water, and stepped
outside of the door to pail of water on
the porch, and was instantly shot and killed
by some one who fired shotgun loaded
with buck-shot, who was concealed behind
a wagon in the yard. No cause was or is
known for the diabolical deed. Gen. Rich
ardson was a lawyer by profession. Oar
ing the war he raised brigade and joined
Forests command.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

EaGs-Sales from wagon at 25e . dozen.
BEEswAx-Market dull at 33e.
HAY-We quote at $26@27 2 ton.
IRISH PoTAToEs-Northern are quoted at
81. so 2 Dbl.
GREEN APPLEs-Tennessee 81. so = Dbl
Northern 81 2 Dbl.
COTTON SEED-Reeeipts liberal, and sales
at zoe z bushel of 33i lbs.
GNsENd-We quote nominally at zoe.
SHIPsTUFF-We quote at S24 q ton.
BRAN-We quote at 1924 . ton.
MIDDLrNes-We quote at $40 2 ton.
RAas-Command 44c.
WooL-We quote bury at 1502Oc; IN
washed without burs 25@26c; washed
without burs 35@37c.
Nashville Flour and Grain Market.
FLoUR-Market active at "a. 1901 for
supers to fancy.
CoRN MEAL-We report sales at CSC 2
bushel Market steady.
CoRN-Shipments to-day of l, 800 bushels
at 9733c and 81 q bushel, sacked and de-
ivered in depot
OATs-We quote at zoe delivered in
depot
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
About Frog.

4 certain City official who is also vested
with maSisterial powers, was taken before
Squire McTgue, yesterday on the charge
of taking from Squire Mathews Office
frog" used 10y him as a paper weight.
The Magistrate gave his decision which
was discharge of the defendant, and the
imposition Of the costs on the prosecutor.
The costs were settled at Turner'S Saloon.
We understand that the testimony in the
.--,.. .-,r,-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
UorI,hoUse Improvement.

Decisive action was had by the Council,
at its meeting on Thursday night, looking
TO the improvement of the WcrkhOuse.
The institution Is to be forthwith provided
with a better cook range, and other re-
pairs are to be made, Of a necessary and
essential character
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

The hotels present quite a lively appear
ance since the meeting of the Convention
and the reassemblage of the Legislature.
These two bodies of able, decorous and
parliamentary gentlemen gathering at the
same time, gives to our city in reality
what she is in name, the tone of the capt
tai of a great State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

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 accessi-
bic to the public:
New YORK, 1O:3O-Cotton steady and de-
mand fair.
LIVERPOOL, 1I:1J-CottOn quiet; sales
10000 bales; uplands 11sd; Orleans 113d
NEW York, 2-COtton quiet but steady;
sales 1900 bales; sales on time, March,
25fC; June, 26c.
NEW YORK, 3-Demand moderate and
prices firm; low middling 245c; uplands
25lc; good middling 255c; Mobile 254c;
sales 1875 bales for export; 615 bales for
speculation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Rccnricr,s Court.

The following cases were tried IN this
Court yesterday morning:
Josephine Smith and Kate Scales, assault
and battery, SO and cost.
W. Danton, regrating the Market, s.
and cost.
D. Sweeney, disorderly conduct in dis
turbing the public peace, s. and cost.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Bus. OF john G. Breckinridge.

We saw yesterday some busts in plaster
of John G. Breckenridge, of Kentucky.
They were being carried along Cherry
street, and we're for sale. The classic head
and profile of the courtly General were
brought out in attractive relief in the speci-
mana wa Saw
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Prompt Arrival

Notwithstanding the rain and gloom
mess OF the day, and.the consequent slip
perry conditions, of the several railroads,
all the trains reached the city on time,
without accident or incident Of note. 1t
was good day for the smashing of trains
and railroad accidents, but none occurred
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
For Comptroller.

We are authorized to announce W. 2.
Morris of Camden, a candidate for Comp
troller of the Treasury of the State, at the
insuing Legislature, pledgng himself to
satisfy all the members of his financial
skill and qualifications for the position.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

Last night near s o'clock as the rain fell,
ceaselessly drenching the streets and pour
ing from the roofs of the houses, quite
large drove of horses and mules were driven
along College street in the direction of the
Nashville and Decatur road, by which we
presume they viii be shipped South.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
So thought I, when heard the foun

So thought I, when I heard the foun
tain play.
Occasional
IT was beautiful to stand and watch
The fountain. crystal turn to gems,
And from thu sky such eolors catch,
As if I we're raining diadems;
But this, with all its charming grace,
Cannot my shabby Hat replace.
Dear is to me the little stream,
Whose UnimprisOned waters run
Wild Is the changes Of a dream,
By rock and glen, through shade aud sun
But dearer still than all the rest,
Is one of Vain and walkers Best.
FlOwets on its grassy margin spring,
Fish in its eddying circles play,
Birds midst the alder branches sing,
Flocks through the verdant meadows stray,
And Maud locks up with sweetest smile
Atmy new Hattie latest style.
VAIN & WALKER.
HATTERS AND FURRIERs,
oct26-tf "A Public Square
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
HUDSON.


HUDSON, N. Y, Jan. IA suit for SLAM
der instituted by Mrs. Mary Ann Rivers,
against her father, Henry G. Booker, Of
Livingston, which has been on trial before
Judge Hogeboom, was terminated to-day,
by the jury bringing in a verdict of S35,-
600 damages for plaintiff.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

Walter Page, colored, was arrested yes
terday on the charge of fraudulent breach
of trust, in the misrepresentation of PTS
tol belonging to Mary Hickman. He was
taken before Squire Baskette and the proof
not being sufficient to convict him, he was
released
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Nary Smith.

In looking over the list Of delegates to
the Convention, we find that the name of
Smith does not appear among those of that
honorable and dignifed body. 1t is the
first assemblage of so many gentlemen We
have ever seen gathered together where
Smith did not also come among them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
To-day.

This is the last day of grace to those who
have rented market stalls and failed to give
the proper bonds Those interested, we
presume, will see Mr.. Tardif, the Clerk of
the Market, and fix up the papers without
further warning or delay.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

Elder ]. B. Stephens, we are requested
to announce, will preach at the Primitive
Baptist Church, on South College street,
to-day at IL O'Clock, and both morning
and evening service tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
horticultural Society.

The Horticultural Society will meet at
half-past o'clock this evening. We under
stand that the Society will positively have
a schedule of the premiums for the spring
exhibition fixed up and ready for consider
alton. 1t is, at all events, desirable that
there be full attendance of the members
present
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15
Death of Mrs. Yergcr.

Mrs SaIlie NJ. Yerger, who died on the
Sth inst, at Vicksburg, was daughter Of
the late Hon. Edward Scott, of Tennessee,
and the widow of Geo. S. Yerger, formerly
of Nashville She was a lady without os-
tentation, but of unexampled liberality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-15

1t continued to rain necessarily through
out the day yesterday, and it fell in tor
rents until late at night. Never has there
been such season of rain and gloomy
weather in this latitude as the past.