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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-19
MEETING OF THE BAR AT
WAVERLEY.

At meeting of the members of the
bar, in attendance at the Circuit Court of
Humphreys county, Tenn, July IL, 1870,
Hon. E Rice presiding.
On motion, Robert McNeily was called
to the chair, and Ii G LOckhart was
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was ex-
planned, and, on motion, Thomas Nc
Nelly, D r Owen, II NJ McAdoo and T
L Lanier, were appointed committee to
prepare and present suitable resolutions
for the action of the meeting.
During the meeting, brief, eloquent and
appropriate speeches were made by II M
McAdoo, Thomas McNeilly, Robert Nc
Nelly, V S Allen, NJ D Cardwel, Alexan-
der Barrett and Leech.
The committee reported the following,
which was unanimously adopted, to-wit !:
Whereas, Hon. Lucien L. Hawkins,
who has presided as our Judge of the
Circuit and Criminal Courts at Waverley
since the late war, and Gen. John P. Dun
lap, who has been associated with US as
Attorney General for some time, and
Hon. James w. Doherty, who has for
two years presided as Chancellor at Wa
verley, have been, by the new district and
circuit lines, separated from us, and are
not asking q reelection to the respective
positions heretofore held by them as our
judicial officers, but are retiring from
said positions.
And whereas, They have faithfully,
impartially and honorably discharged
their several duties, with promptness and
fidelity and without manifesting partisan
prejudices, but to the general good, and
general satisfaction of the people. There
fore,
Resolved, That our thanks are due,
and are hereby rendered to the Hon.
Lucien L Hawkins, Gen. John p Dunlap
and Hon. James w Doherty, for the
efficient and acceptable manner, in which
they have discharged their several official
duties, and for their uniform courtesy TO
the bar, and that we have pleasure in
according to them, this testimonial of our
high appreciation of their official acts;
and, this tribute of respect to them, as
retiring judicial officers, and in rendering
to them our thanks for the past, and our
kindest wishes for their welfare in the
future.
Resolved, That the Secretary of this
meeting present copy Of these proceed
ings to, and request that they be entered
on the minutes of the Circuit and Chan
Gerry Courts at Waverley, and, that the
proceedings be published in the RelOubtj-
can Banner and the UNION AND AMKRT-
CAN at Nashville, the Tennessee Repttb-
Licap and Huntingdon Courier, Hunt
ingdon, and the Paris LnteLLigencer.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine
die. ROBERT MoNEnLY, Chm.
II. G. LoCKHART, Secretary.
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EDGEFIELD.
Proceedings of Board of Mayor and
Aldermen.

Proceedings of Board of Mayor and
Aldermen
A regular meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held last night.
Present: Mayor White and Aldermen
Lesseur, Burns, Poston, Barthell, Joseph,
Jenkins, Glenn and Buttorff.
Aid. Jenkins submitted report from the
Recorder, showing collections of $50 from
fines and licences. Received and fled.
AID. Jenkins also presented the report of
]. I. Crowds, Revenue Collector, showing
collections of $644.66. Received and
fled.
Aid. Joseph, from the School Committee.
reported that the Cummings property,
which the committee had recommended
should be purchased for school purposes,
had, upon investigation, proved to be un-
safe, and it would cost q considerable
amount to have the building placed in good
repair, and the Board Of Education had re-
fused to carry out the contract, and were
looking out for another building. The re-
port was, on motion, received
Aid. LesseUr, from the Committee on
Improvements and Expenditures, sub nit
ted report from ]. B. Clements, CITY
Engineer, giving the estimated cost OF
draining pond on the east side of Fillmore
street. Report received and laid on the
table.
The ''dog law" introduced by Aid. Les
sour at previous meeting was called up,
| and read by sections.
Aid Poston moved to amend first Sec
ton by allowing each person to keep one
dog free from taxation, and if more than
one dog, a tax of 81 per annum. The
amendment was carried, and the first sec
| ton adopted
The second and third sections were
| rejected. The fourth section was adopted,
wheE the bill as a whole was rejected.
Aid. Jenkins, from the Finance Commit.
tee, submitted a report of settlement
made with w Z Demonbreun, Revenue
Collector, which show q balance due the
corporation of $125 50. Report received
and adopted.
P McMurry and Henry Cheney asked
the Board the privilege of such privileges
as they may possess to wharf privileges in
Edgeield, stating that they desired to es-
tablish ferry landing at the foot of Old
ham street, and another opposite Father
land street.
On motion, the subject was referred to
the Street Committee, with power to act.
The Board then adjourn ed.
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LINCOLN COUNTY.

The Candidates for judicial OFF,
NichOIsOn-.-Suits by the Bank of
Tennessee---CrOps,E Etc.
To the Editors of the Union and Anerican:
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn, July 16, 1870.
Thinking it would perhaps be of interest
to your readers, to know what the people
think of the nominees of the Judicial
Convention, l write you line on that
and local subjects. As matter of course,
we the masses, know little of the qualifi-
cations of the nominees from the Eastern
and Western divisions of the State, but
Turney and Nicholson will receive hearty
support for the high offices for which they
have been nominated.
Col Turney is personally known to
many of our people, and his chivalric ma
ture, as well as his legal ability, will COM
nand unanimous vote.
The race for Chancellor in this division
win be close between Col. Marks, of
Winchester, and Gen. J NJ Bright of Fay
etteville. Both are good lawyers-either
would make an upright judge, who would
preserve the judicial ermine, unspotted
from the stain of political or personal
Partially or prejudice.
Judge HickersOn, the candidate for
Circuit Judge, has no opposition, and
ought not to have any, for we have never
known man more ready and willing and
able to dispose of the business of his
court. He never adjourns his court until
his trial docket is cleared of every case
ready for trial.
The constitutiouality of the act of the
Legislature, directing the Trustees of the
Bank of Tennessee to dismiss all suits
commenced against parties who had paid
their Indebtedness to the bank in Confed-
crate money, came up for argument, and
was very ably argued in behalf of the
defendants in these suits by Col. ]. B.
Lamb and Gen. John M. Bright, and on
behalf of the bank by Mr.. Wisener and
Capt. Warder, of Shelbyville.
Judge Hickerson held that the assets of
the bank belonged exclusively to the
State and that the act was constitutional
and binding upon the courts.
The crop of small grain is good; the
corn crop is very promising, and the cot
ton is very grassy and unpromisipg.
1t rains nearly every day.
'IINCOLN.n
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NEW YORK.
Effect of the war on DrygOOds.

New YORK, July lin an interview
with members of the firms Of A. L. Stewart
and Clafiin & Co., regarding the effects OF
the European war on imported goods, the
representatives of the former firm stated
that it was impossible to tell the effects.
There has, been no precedent by which to
Judge and that it is mere chance. 1t Is
understood, however, in some quarters
that Stewart desires TO retain his French
and German goods, anticipating heavy
rise. Clahin states that German goods
will undoubtedly be greatly detained, but
that trade generally will not be much et-
fected
The French West Indies Squadron.
No orders have been received at army
headquarters here, and none are expected.
The navy-yard authorities have put more
men to work, and vessels now here are re-
ceiving thorough overhauling.
1t is stated by well informed persons
here, that the French government some
time since placed her squadron stationed in
the West Indies and the fishing banks In
active service for protecting her merchant
marine; particularly French vessels plying
betweeIf this port and Havre. Thus
French vessels will not suffer much, while
German steamship lines will probably be
compelled to suspend operations.
American Germans ON the War.
The Herald translates from the Men
Yorker. its editorial as indicating the
tone Of the German press on the war
question. That journal says: 1.-The de-
claration of war by France has, after all,
found no better pretext than an alleged
insult inflicted upon the French ambassa-
dor by the King of Prussia. The truth is
that not the ambassador, but the King,
was insulted. since the former had the in
science TO annoy the King at the springs at
Ems with his diplomatic demand. There
upon His Majesty refused to receive the
impudent fellow. 1t is plain that on the
French side provocatiOn was intended, and
the pretence is SO bad that one need waste
no words about it. The sympathies OF
Germans in the United States are with the
exception Of a few who entertain other
opinions through religious reasons, on the
side of Prussia, as a German power, and
they unanimously condemn the reckless
conduct of France in kindling an European
war on 50 Insignificant a pretext. We do
not for an instant doubt that there are
hundreds of thousands of Germans in the
United States who are ready to hasten TO
arms to aid the land of their birth, were
WAYS and means to do so open to them.
In another article under the head, ''Who
will be victorious that journal says /:
Let us hope that right will win. It is a
gratifying symptom that in this country,
also, there is a condemnation of French
arrogance, and a conviction that Germany
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THE CUBA HORROR
Return OF Sheriff Wright-Arrest OF
the Alleged Murderers.

the Alleged Wurderers.
From the Memphis Appeal, July IT.
As we announced yesterday morning,
Gen. Marcus ]. Wright, our efficient and
fearless Sheriff, left the city Saturday
morning for the scene of the late horror
near Cuba station, and up to midnight
had not returned.
He arrived back yesterday morning at
o'clock, having travelled all night, and
bringing with him three prisoners, named
respectively Samuel Poston, Henry Wise
ner and Frank Graves, all of whom he
lodged in the county jail as soon as he ar
rived
Gen. Wright informs US in note that
ne was accompanied by but one man
Mr.. Robert Taggart. The arrest of the
three named parties was effected about 4
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. Subp9nas
were issued for the witnesses, and served
upon them, notifying them to appear in
Memphis, before Judge Flippin, in the
Criminal Court room to-day (AIonday) at
2 O'Clock, and give testimony in the case.
The arrest of r. T. Shivers, g: Raleigh,
as detailed by US yesterday morning, now
leaves hgt one more of the accused, viz:
McCodden, yet to be arrested.
The full name of the unfortunate youth
whose career was SO suddenly, awfully
and brutally terminated by these parties
las alleged, was John w. Schofeld, and
he-was about nineteen years old. he has
no relatives or friends in this part of the
country, and with the exception of oc-
casionally spreeing little, he was gener-
ally liked. No one ever accused him of
dishonesty before, and it seems incredible
that he should have committed the alleged
theft in the manner detailed by Shivers.
One thing only is more incredible-that
five men in civilized country, and claim
ing to be human beings should have de-
hberately and diabolically murdered him
for so triflIng an offense.
We earnestly hope that the matter will
be probed to the very bottom, and that
Judge Flippin, Cor whoever may here
after try the case) will allow no considera-
ton to influence him in melting out the
extreme measure OF the law on the parties
found guilty of 80 atrocious a deed.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Fifteen cases of sunstroke are reported
at Baltimore-fiye fatal.
Three cases of sunstroke at Louisville
yesterday-one fatal.
Senator Morton opened the Republican
canvass at Terre Haute yesterday.
The Memphis Ku-Kluxers were indicted
yesterday for murder In the first degree
and committed to jail
Suit has been instituted in the Superior
Court by the State of Maryland against the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to recover
$3.50, 900, one-ffth Of the receipts from
passenger travel on the Washington branch,
from Jan, l, to July 1, 1870.
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Companies have arranged to send their
foreign business via lines outside of
France.
A New Batch Of RumOrs-
PARIS, July 1S.-The GGUl0is says that
Sweden, according to dispatches received
here yesterday, is ready to join Denmark
and France, if the fleet operates in the
North and Baltic Seas. 1t is reasonably
certain that Russia viii be strictly neutral.
No Blood Shed-sE Let us Have
Peace.t
PARIS, July Is, P. M.-News received
direct from the seat Of war up to o'clock
this afternoon states there has been no
blood shed.
The Project of Police has issued q procla-
nation requesting the citizens of Paris to
make no more war demonstrations.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

Capt Kirk on a High ITOrse-Law-
less Arrests Injunction Forbid
ding the Treasurer TO Pay Troops.
RALEIGH, n. c., July 1S.-Commander
Kirk, of the State militia, arrested on Fri
day several citizens of Alamance county,
and on Saturday writ of habeas corpus
in behalf of the prisoners was served on
Kirk. He, however, refused TO obey, say
ing that sort of thing is played out. The
charges against the persons under arrest
have not been made known. There were
no warrants issued and sworn out against
them. They are among the first citizens
of the county. Trouble is anticipated.
An injunction will be sued out to-day
forbidding the Treasurer to pay money
from the Treasury for State troops. There
is no instruction or resistance to civil law
in tle State.
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PITTSBURG.
The Female RcgaIta-LOttic McAlicC
Wins.

The Female Rcgatta-LOttic MCAIiCc
Wins.
PITTsBURG, July 16-The people of this
city enjoyed an unusual sensation in the
way of a female rowing match, at Glen
wood Grove, on the Monongahela, to-day.
The contestants, Lottie McAlice, Kate
Sheridan and Mary Whalen, started in
shells at 4:55. Miss McAlice took the
lead at the first stroke, and by steady pull
ing distanced her nearest competitor a
hundred and fifty yards at the end of a
mile, which she made in 1854. Quite a
number of applications were received from
girls by the clubs, under the auspices Of
which the girls rowed, and another regatta
of the same kind will probably soon be ar
ranged.
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The Big Horn Expedition has not yet
been heard from.
Large German war meeting in Chicago,
Sunday. $4,000 contributed One hun
dred have started for Fatherland to enter
the Prussian service.
A large cotton warehouse at Baltimore
was burning furiously at last accounts, not
withstanding the efforts of the entire fire
department.
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]. A. J. ROSE
WE PRESENT TO OUR PATRONS AND TIE
w public our
SPRING OPENING
r . H L . . O,

now complete in every department of the
trade. Our Goods will be found most
elegant and superb, unexceTed and un-
rivaIled in excellence, embracing Foreign
and Domestic Fabrics of the choicest and
test designs, being mostly handmade
and warranted in every instance to give
entire satisfaction. We earnestly invite
the attention of all who desire good goods
which are manufactured with q speciA
view to first-class retail trade.
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Spring Over Goats.

Spring Over Coats.
Glengary Spring Over Coats.
Melton Spring Over Coats.
Plaid CheviOt Suits.
Derby ChevfOt Suits.
English Plaid Suits.
French Plaid Suits.
Plain English Melton Suits.
French Piqua Suits.
Granite Cashmere Suits.
French Silk Mix Suits.
Light Color Cashmere Suits.
Elegant Street Goats in all col
Ors.
ID. b. Opera Coats.
Late Style in Plaid Pants, dark
and light color,
Fine Black Cloth Frock Goats
Fine Black DOeskin Pants.
Fine Black Silk Vests.
Y Ouths' Cashmere Suits.
Boys Suits for spring and sum
mer wear.
ChiIdrens' Fancy Suits.
Youths Dress Suits.
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bargaining.

l. Opi0n Rationale, Prince Napoleons
organs says: ''We learn from good authority
that Italy has rendered to France letters
with the option of either her friendly
neutrality or unconditional aid" 1t adds
Prussia has offered province to Austria
in exchange for an alliance"
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official.

A Secretary of the embassy will start to-
night for Berlin, to deliver to the Prussian
Government an official copy of the French
declaration of war.
The Moniteur opens the list for national
subscription to provide fund to aid the
Government in prosecuting the war. All
Paris journals send numerous special cor
respondents to points were military
operations are likely to be of interest.
Railways and Telegraph Destroyed
Last night, by order of the Prussian
authorities, railway and telegraphic COM
munication between France and Prussia
was destroyed.
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The BeIgic Question.
A Rumored engagement.

The Moniteur says England is much con-
cerned for the welfare of Belgium. France
desires that the neutrality of Belgium be
maintained, but will require that Prussia be
held to equal responsibility. The MoHiteur
thinks after all England is more uneasy re-
garding the attitude of Prussia than of
France in regard to Belgium neutrality.
The same journal uses friendly language
toward Spain. 1t intimates that France will
be willing to support the father of the King
of Portugal for the Spanish throne.
General Changarrier will be appointed
to the command of the French reserves,
and be named Marshal of France,
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LONDON, July 1S.-The Atlantic Gable
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LONDON, July 1S-9 A. M.-French ac-
counts report that an engagement occurred
near Thionville between the French and
Prussians in which the latter were repuls-
ed. The affair is said to have been q Skin
mish. The Grown Prince of Prussia has
taken the field and is in command of the
Prussian forces.
The French iron clad fleet is chasing the
Prussian squadron toward the Baltic.
Using and Abusing the Telegraph
NEW YORK, July 1S.-The 7zT5unes cor
respondent telegraphs Not one word of
Theirs remarkable speech allowed to reach
England by the telegraph. There has
been systematic scheme afoot to deceive
Europe about the public opinion in France
respecting the war, and to deceive France
about the opinions of Europe. kilograms
to English papers during the past week
have misrepresented the tone of the French
independent press and suppressed manifes-
tations against the war. The press CEN
sorship was never more active and unscru-
pulous.
English View of How the War was
Declared.
In spite of its first wavering the English
press now without exception charges
France with the responsibility for the
war. 1t appears that after the Govern
ment's declaration demand was made
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
The CITY Amusemenis.

AT TUE WALNUT Boucicaults drama of The
Fgyinq Sead has achieved a decided success.
The house has been well filled every evening
|since the opening by appreciatve audiences,
and the great racing scene in the second act has
been recei, ed with the utmost enthusiasm.
AT The ELEVENTH STREET OPERA House
the season has opened in brilliant style. The
COMPANY il large and efficient, and there is an
evident determination on the part of the
management 70 Eore than ever deserve the
approval OF the public. This evening the bur.
Iesques OF The School for Scandal, Quiet LOdg-
mas, aud other attractions will be presented.
AT DUPRHz & BENEDIcT's OPERA House the
ssappho" combination will appear this evening
In the burlesque of EndyBlion and Offeubach 5
operettG OF Hope and the Crocodile.
AT THE AMERICAN a variety entertainment
will he given this evening, in which the dancing
blondes will appear.
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ALPACA SACKS. a
Drap d'Bte Sacks.
Linen Busters.
White Duck Pants.
Fancy Linen Pants.
White Duck Pants.
White Mdrseiitee Pants.
All xmas Of Summer Clothing sold at prices
GUARANTEED LOWER THAN ELSRwHERK.
Holf-t0dy BENNETT a Co.,
Beticeen Fifth TOWER HALL,
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MIR. WILLIAM W. CASSIDY, the jeweller ct No. 8
Sooth Second street. has OF the largest and most
attractive stocks OF all kinds OF Jewelry and Silver
ware in the city. He has also hand fine assort-
ment OF fine American Western Watches. Those
who purchase at this store at the present time
certain to get the worth Of their money.
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THE MOTHER CAN RELY UPON MRS. wIEsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP to give rest and health to her
child. Itnot only relieves the child from pain but
regulates the stomach and bowels, wind collie
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation and will
carry the infant safely through the critical period of
teethinR,
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EouoArioNAL
EDUCATIONAL.
r UG BK A g. A ID r MY,
: FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,

X
= FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,
No. 14lb LOCUST Street.
EDWARD CLARENCE SMITH, A. M, Principal.
This Select School will. enter upon its sixth year
completely reoI IganIzed.
Rooms improved and rentted with handsome fur
nture
1. Pupils prepared for business life. Thorough
course In the English Branches and Mathematical.
2. Pupils prepared for high standing in College.
3. Special instructors in French, German Draw
ing, Penmanshp, Eocution, Bookkeeping Natural
Science.
4. A carefully organized Primary Department.
8. Special features-an unsurpassed locality
spacious and well-ventilated rooms, with high ce
iDgs, retired play ground.
Next session begins September IL. Circulars at
LBE WALKERS, No. 922 CHESNUT Street.
Testimonial from Hon. William Strong U. g. Su-
preme Court.
PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 1870.
During the last two years my son has been at
teDdant OF the school OF MIR. Edward Clarence Smith,
knewn as Rugby Academy. i can unguaiedly
commend Mr.. smith to those who have sons to be
educated, as superior instructor, devoted to his
work, kind and firm In his management OF his pupils
and in all respects qualified for success in his pro-
fession.
s1S w. STRONG.
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MAR RRIED.

FIsHER-THoRNE.-On the 18th instant, by the
Rev. L. S. Henson, ID. D., at the First Baptist
Church, H. CLAY FISHER to Miss HATTIE r. THoRNE,
all OF this city.
STINsoN-BKATTY.-On Thursday evening, August
23, by the Rev. Joseph 4. Cooper, ID. D., Mr.. Will
LIAM STINSoN to Miss RACHEL BEATTY, both OF this
city.
DIED.
DAvIs.-On the Esd instant Captain CHARLES
DAVIS
The relatives and friends, and the Captains So
ciety invited to attend his funeral from his late
residence, No. 20l S. Eleventh street, on Saturday
afternoon, the 21th instant, at O'Clock. nterment
at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
JACoBY.-on the 2sd instant JESSE JACoBY, aged
81 years.
The relatives and friends OF the family Mount ver-
Circle B. and S. Of H.. Franklin Lodge, s. I. of
L. Mohegan Tribe, i. o. r. NJ. and the Pennsylva-
mia Hose Company are respectfully invited to attend
his funeral, on Sunday afternoon at O'Clock from
his late residence, No. 91S Melon street.