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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
A Rare Volume,

The State Library has been presented
with rare volume, it being an original
work or copy of Coke on Littleton, bearing
date 1892. The history of the book au
chemically transmitted is: That Thomas
Jefferson brought it from Europe and gave
it to Hon. VIM. G.. Rives, of Albemarle,
Va, who presented it to Thomas w. Gil
mer, Ex-Governor of Virginia, and it was
afterwards given by him to John l.. Martin,
lawyer of some note, who gave it, in 1889,
TO r. W. Thomas, editor of the GAINESVILLE
(Tenn.) Chronicle, but formerly of Abe
marie county, Va, together with the above
account of its transmission to the present
day. Mr.. Thomas gave the book TO his SON
in-law, Gen. James NJ. Quarles, ex-Con-
gresham from this Congressional District
in $50 and go, who presented it yesterday
to the State Library. The book is curious
in many respects, being printed in three
columns, containing English, with Latin
and French and Norman French annota-
tons, while on other pages it is vice versa.
The black letter type and old English is
used to much extent. On the preface the
caption reads: lie Reading del mon
Seignor Coke "a Eliz AMMO
1892, sur re estature de 81 Z /. Appelle
rEstature . -Es.. fa US
DE FINIBUS LEVATIS.
immediately preceding the "Lectures"
Is found the following explanatory caption:
Le ITlmer Lectur a del MON SEIGIOR
CO SIS1G sur PEstature DE FINIBUS. fat
ANN 4, L. The book has over 800
paSes' ana presents many other curious
features for bibliophilists. The State I,ibra-
rian has also procured copy of the Jr1oe-
rial Gazette, Pekin, the only daiIv naper
that has been published in that Empire con-
tanning 4l4,0OO,000 inhabitants. it claims
to be one thousand years Of age, and has
been published every day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
New Advertisements.

For oysters, fish, game, etc, call on
John J. S. Hook, 100 Church street, and
buy at Louisville prices. He receives fresh
shipments daily, and makes it point to
always give entire satisfaction.
John S. Bransford, General Agent of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, gives
notice that shipments North over that road
will hereafter be received on dray tickets,
containing information usually embraced in
bills of lading.
See notice in bankruptcy.
A partnership in a wholesale house is
wanted. Address L. at this Office.
Dress makers wanted at North High
street.
A gold bracelet is lost.
Arlington, Farrar g. Weakley have dwell
ings. stores and offices for rent.
Shawls, ftIrs and dress goods, ETC., at the
store Of John Gilgan & Co., Public Square.
Thompson Bros. & Kelly have Ronbaix
Poplins very cheap.
jungerman & Cos is the place to get the
dollar reward soap.
The United Hotel at Louisville is newly
and elegantly furnished.
Sozodont makes teeth beautiful and en-
during.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
ATTEMPTED ARSON.
A DiabOIicaI Plot to Burn the Jack.
SON Mills.

On Monday night last bold attempt was
made to burn the Reservoir Mills, which
luckily, however, was thwarted by mel e
accident, and through the agency of Mr..
O'Keith, cooper living in the neighbor-
hood. This gentleman had been in the
habit of visiting the mills nightly to see that
the boiling cloths were put in order, and
entering the building about half past 7 on
the evening above mentioned he discovered
the plot, and lost no time in communicating
with the Waterman who was on the outside
of the mills. Mr.. O'Keith then came to the
city and informed VIM. Neal and Hugh
Douglas of his discovery. These gentlemen
proceeded at once to the mills, and upon an
examination found rolls Of cotton at differ
ent points saturated with OF, and the floor also
insome places containing pools of the inflam-
mable fluid. A door and window was found
open, and the supposition is that the build
ing had been entered during the early part
of the evening, and thus prepared for the
torch. The mill, as previously noticed, had
suspended operations, and the proprietor
had a regular Waterman employed who
came on duty shortly after dark, but who
made his rounds on the outside of the
building, and not knowing that door was
open, the work of firing the building, in its
prepared state, could have been easily ac-
complished. What could have been the
object in the attempt at the destruction of
this building is not known. Mr.. Douglas,
the owner, has no enemies that he is aware
of, and it could not have been from malice.
The discovery of this diabolical plot should
put our citizens on their guard, for similar
attempts may be made in other directions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
Nashville Opern House.

We were glad to see a large audience at
the Opera House last night. The building
was better filed than any night since the
opening week, and the dress circle contained
many ladies. The programme opened with
the French dramatic romance of "Camille"
or the fate of a coquette, which is one of
the most affecting of modern dramas, and
withal, piece of absorbing interest. The
character of Camille requires considerable
study to render it even passably well, and
but very few of the many who have at
tempted its rendition have succeeded in
making it acceptable. We don't know
when we have been better pleased than with
the PRESERVATION of the character last
night by Mrs. Bette Grey. From the very
commencement she entered into the piece
with spirit, and as it progressed, showed a
familiarity with the true meaning of the
author that could only be reached by close
application, and satisfying all present that
she had given the play studiOus, thought
full and reflective attention. Whether in
the Establishments practiced by the CO.
quette, the life of gayety which she led, the
love which was unhidden, and the love
that was concealed, the anguish of separa7
ton, the stern realities of approaching
death, and finally death Itself, all alike
were faithfully portrayed and most
excellently rendered. To the excellent sup
port by given Mr.. Grey as Armand Duval, was
the audience indebted for the interesting
scenes between the lovers. He enacted the
character with vim, and was better than
usual. Mr.. Kent rendered CASTOR in his
accustomed creditable manner. Mrs. Da-
wilson sustained Mile Olympic faultlessly,
Mrs. Seaman made a good Madame Pru-
dence, and in the main the piece was well
cast and went off with eclat.
Bulwer's play of the Lady of Lyons will
be produced tonight, which is always &C
ceptable, and we look for another large
audience.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
Writ Of Habeas COrpus.

A few days since young man, named j.
r. Byers, was arrested here on the strength
Of a Geographic dispatch from Gin
cinnati, alleging that he had obtained
goods from a mercantile firm in that city
by false representations. Since his arrest
Mr.. Byers has been held in custody await
ing answers to letters and dispatches to the
Cincinnati firm, and to the friends of the
accused, His trial before Justice w. H.
Wilkinson, on the charge of obtaining goods
under false pretenses, yesterday re-
suited in his being committed to
Jail to await a requisition from the
Governor of Ohio. At the instance of the
attorneys of the accused, Messrs. Dodd and
Robertson, he was last evening brought be-
fore Judge Guild on a writ of habeas cor
pus, and the case heard on its merits, Gen.
Stubbletield appearing in behalf of the pros
ecution. After patient hearing of the ap-
plication, embracing the reading Of consid-
cradle law and skillful argument by the at
torneys on both sides, Judge Guild ordered
the release of the prisoner, it appearing to
the satisfaction of the Court that the pre-
text of the prosecution was too fiimsy and
uncertain. Mr.. Byers was accordingly set
at liberty.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08

Yesterday we erdeavored to note the
return of Mr.. Phil. Judge, of the firm of
NJ. Kean & CO., proprietors Of the Maxwell
House and Louisville Hotels, to see to the
comforts of the patrons of the Maxwell,
while Mr.. Kean performed the same service
for the patrons Of the Louisville Hotel. The
endeavor was considerably marred by the
types making us give Mr.. Judge name
similar to that of one of the Japanese troupe
and speakingof Mr.Kean with blunt famil-
iarity not appropriate to one of so much
courtesy and kindness as Mr.. Kean. We
are consoled, however, by the reflection
that, whatever pranks the types may play,
the Maxwell and the Louisville are too well
established in popular favor to be injured by
such errors.
Gen. Wilder, who commanded the cele-
brated Lightning Brigade of the Federal
Army, during the late war, is in the city. The
General is now one of the most energetic
and highly esteemed citizens of Tennessee,
and is doing as much or more than any
man in the State to develop our iron and
coal resources.
NJ. A. Parrish, one of our distinguished
cotton factors, was registered at the New
York Cotton Exchange On the Sd inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
Last Nieht,s Concert.

The sacred concert given last evening at
the Baptist Church, drew alarge and appre-
ciative audience, as was to be expected; and
may be fairly counted a success. A pro-
gramme of unusual richness, graced with
such names, could not, under the most dis
advantageous circumstances, be anything
else.
Prominent among the pieces were quar-
tette by Spohr, GAS Pants the Heart" and
another by Owen, "Hear Us, Oh Father"
sung with great delicacy andtaste by Mrs
Rinsa, Miss Cotton, Mr. jackson and Mr..
Anderson. A Duet, "Flow Gently, Deva,"
sung by Messrs. Stewart and Jackson, was
simply beautiful. 20
A solo from the Messiah, by Mr.. Stewart,
aIn Native WORTH" was admirably given,
and gained the fist and well-n,erited en-
core. Also, solo, 'Salve Regina, +" sung by
Mr. Moulton, a member of the choir. Mr.
NJ. has very pleasing baritone voice, and
thoroughly understands how to govern it.
A soprano solo, from Stradella, sung by
Miss Lumsden, was beautifully rendered,
and very deservedly encored.
Place of honor on the programme was
given to Mrs. Burns, one OF Nashville's
most highly priced musical possessions.
The peculiar and distinguishing charm of
this lady's exquisite voice is, that the often
er it is heard the more it wins upon the soul
of the listener. Each occasion seems to
reveal new beauty, or add a fresh grace.
Her selection last night was the beautiful
and touching language Of Ruth, "Entreat
me not to leave the" As the last strain
died away, the plaudits came like tempest;
a temperance was insisted upon, and the
singer gave Handel's ever-charming CANCELS
ever bright and fair"
Cornerstone Anderson's massive bass was
the support of most Of the quartettes, and
a solid foundation in all the choruses-giv-
ing to both singers and listeners comfort
able sense of firmness and stability.
A feature in the bill of last night was the
large proportion of music by an American
composer of rising renown, Dudley Buck,
a prominent organist and music director of
Chicago. Mr.. Moulton's solo, quartette
and three choruses, by this author. were on
the bills-all good music, and well rem
dered.
Mrs. Ashford presided at both organ and
piano with her accustomed skill. The real
labor of the concert preparations fell upon
the shoulders of this lady, who fills the pc
sition of organist and music director in the
choir Of the churnh.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
NEW RAILROAD BILL.
To Enable Railroad Companies to Buy
and Control other Roads, and to Is
suR ROnda- etc.

the following Senate bill came up in the
House yesterday on its third reading, and
elected quite a long discussion. Before
final action was reached the House adjourn
ed for the day:
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Tennessee, that
any railroad company heretofore incorpOra-
ted, or hereafter to be Incorporated by the
laws of this State, shall have the right and
power to purchase the road-bed, right of
way, depOts, rolling stock, franchises and
other property belonging to any other
railroad company or railroad companies
heretofore incorporated, or hereafter to
be incorporated by the laws of this State,
the said railroad company thus making
the purchase being invested with au-
thOrity over the road or roads wheth-
er wholly or partially finished and
equipped, their property and franchises
bought as aforesaid, in as full and ample
manner as if the roads thus purchased had
constituted part of the original property
of the purchasing company under its cor
porate organization and the legal amend
ments thereto, the name and style of which
purchasing company is thereafter to be used
in all suits, contracts and other business
growing out of the purchase and consolida-
ton as aforesaid, but no purchase, sale or
consolidation, under this act shall interfere
with, or divest any rights or liens held by
any person or corporations on or against
any road so purchased, sold or consolidated
as aforesaid.
SEC 2. Be it further enacted, that in
case the railroad company whose corporate
powers have heen transferred by a sale, as
aforesaid, has brought suits in law or equity,
or holds any claims or rights of action, ex-
cepted and reserved by the terms of said
sale, the corporations may have a contin-
uance sufficiently long for the purpose of
collecting said claims and paying to, or di-
viding the same among the stockholders, or
the parties entitled thereto.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That the
company making the purchase or purchas es
as aforesaid, shall have the power and author
ity to issue bonds for the purpose of finish
ing, equiping, paying for or repairing said
road, purchased as aforesaid, and for the pay
ment of principal and interest of said bonds,
the said road, the road-bed, rolling-stOck,
depots and other stock thus purchased,
all or part, as may be agreed ON by the
contracting parties, may be mOrtgaged
therefor, and in addition to the security af-
forded by said mortgage, the other property
of said company is of course to be generally
liable for the payment of the same; provid-
ed, that this act shall in no way impair any
lien or mortgage or priOrities of lien that
the State of Tennessee has upon any of
the said railroad companies, or upon the
property of said companies.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, That the
public welfare requires that this act shall
take effect Immediately on its passage.
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mUiNIIc0IfAL ArrrXmns.

Regular Meeting OF the Board Of Al
dermen-OnsciaI Reports CITY AT.
torney Blll Passed-MOre Gas Posts
Change Of Market Hoars-Petisions,
I etc. 50 7' ~ ~ 80 =. 81,
The Board Of Aldermen met last night,
President w. II. Wilkinson in the chair.
I sI REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS. -.
The report of ThomasJ j. Halle, Recorder,
shows the collection since the 10Th of 0c-
tober, $45,592.
The report Of Ansorf Nelson, Treasurer,
shows the expenditure, during the month
of October of $39, 56S. ~. zoe 20 +
lo iiug .l1i NOT GRANTED. y
The Markethouse Committee reported
adversely to the petition of II. Lettering,
asking reduction of rent for a saloon In the
Markethouse, and the report was sustained.
PETITIONS.
A number Of petitions asking reduction
of tax assessments on real estate were re-
ferred to the Finance Committee. The
petition of party to have money refunded
which had been paid as license on saloon
which did not continue open, was also
referred to the same committee,
A petition for the use Of the
street gas lamps as advertising mediums
was referred to the Gas Committee. Several
petitions for the privilege of erecting frame
houses were allowed. The petition Of John
Browne in reference to sewerage from prop
erty on Summer street, near Union, was re-
ferred to the Street Committee. The petit
ton of Richard H. Tally for the gatuitous
use Of coffee stand in the markethouse was
granted. The petition of Hammer & Co.
q. IL, -
the rear of their new livery stable on Front
street, was granted.
sa..s NIGHT SCHOOL.
A bill providing for the establishment
and government of night schools in the
city, under the control of the Board of Ed.
ucation, passed its second reading, and was
referred to the School Committee.
PUBLIC GAS POSTS.
The Gas Committee reported favorably
upon the bill authorizing the erection Of
gas posts along all streets as far as main gas
pipes extend, and the bill passed its third
reading. ...4.
-l- THE MARKETHoUSE.
The bill authorizing the demolition Of
the Markethouse, and the abandonment Of
the present market system was read a Sc
cond time, and its author, Alderman Wilkiu
was given permission to withdraw the bill
for amendment. In this connection, Al,
derman Wilkin read petition in favor Of
the proposition, signed by large number
of citizens engaged in business on the Pub.
lie Square. @
CITY ATTORNEY.
The Common Council bill providing for
the election, in November of each year, Of
City Attorney to whom salary of s., 500
shall be paid, passed, under a suspension Of
the rule, its third reading by unanimous
vote. - .-..-.. -
... PLANK SIDEWALKS.
The Common Council resolution to au-
thorize the removal of side plank walks, as
rapidly as expedient, was concurred in.
MARKET HOURS. -...
An act to so change the market hours as
to commence at and close at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, and Saturday from A. NJ. to 4 P. NJ,
passed its third reading. -g
INDEMNITY.
An act appropriating $500 to indemnify
Sweeney & Eel for loss to property on ac-
count of imperfect sewerage, was rejected
on its third reading.
Board adjourned until Thursday night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
TENNESSEE NEWS.

The sports at Trenton are having fine
times killing wild pigeons.
The receipts Of cotton at Brownsville to
the 4th inst. are 1000 bales.
The citizens of Macon and vicinity have
subscribed $4,000 to the Memphis and
Knoxville narrow gauge.
Alexander Kenneday, a negro bigamist
in Memphis, has been sentenced to two
years imprisonment in the penitentiary by
the Criminal Court.
A movement is on foot and a petition in
circulation to obtain a new county to be
formed of portions of Bedford, Franklin,
Coffee and Lincoln counties.
An interesting revival of religion is in
progress at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church at GAINESVILLE, and some eighteen
professions have occurred.
The school tax was defeated in Dyer
county last Saturday by a big majority.
Occasional defeat to a good cause renders
its final triumph more complete.
W. NJ. Mullins, printer, was stabbed
and very severely wounded at Memphis last
Sunday evening. Frank Hall was arrested
on suspicion OF having committed the as
sault.
Samuel D. Powell, aged 1S, son of Co
luuuDuS IONell, al GOWeUS SJaJlOn, Last
Tennessee, was killed Saturday, Nov. 4, by
the accidental discharge of his gun while
hunting.
r. L. Lands, Esq, of Bedford county,
had his barn burned last week. He had a
large amount of corn, wheat, ETC., slowed
in the barn at the time, which was all de-
strOyed.
The Dyersburg Progress says: Acorns
and hickory-nuts are soplentiful this year
that many Of our farmers who have former
ly kept them under fence, now turn their
hogs out to fatten on the mast.
Since the Criminal Court at Memphis
commenced business a month ago, there
have been thirty-two convictions of crimi-
nails, ranging in the degrees of punishment
from the death sentence to one year in the
penitentiary.
The stock subscriptionStot the Valley Rail-
road, extending from a point ON the Vir-
ginia and Tennessee Railroad east of Bris-
tol and connecting with lines completed to
Baltimore, are already sufficient to secure
its early completion.
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PROBATE OOURr.---Jofn g. Ferris was
yesterday qualified as administrator upon
the estates Of Emily knight and Alb. Majors,
LAW COURT.-Second National Bank
vs. A. Riva, judgment for $1,201. James
l.. Faulkner IS. Nashville and Chattanooea
Railroad Company, Judgment for 81 500.
Suit of Games M. Mccullough VS.. Henry
w. Compton, not yet terminated. J. r.
Byers, in custody ON the charge of obtaining
goods from a Cincinnati firm by false pre-
lenses, made application for release under
writ of habeas corpus, and the prayer Of
the petitioner was granted. The call Of the
docket to-day will commence at case No.
III. -u't
FEDERAL CoURT.-United States VS..
First National Bank, nolle pros. Hooper,
Harris 81 Co., vs.. j. I. Ligon & Co., nolle
pros. In the involuntary bankruptcy case
of w. E. Paramore VS.. j. W. GRAND, a
motion in arrest of judgment in the nature
Of motion to dismiss was argued and the
court after expressing some views in relation
to the matter at issue, reserved its decision
until this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
RIVER News.

We continue TO report about u inches on
Harpeth Shoals, and river stationary. Weather
warm and fair.
Capt. H. H. Harrison, the delegate from the
Nashville BOatmen's Association, left last even
ing or the train for Louisville, to be present at
the Boatmen's Convention in that city to-day.
The convention promises 70 be largely at
tended, as there have been delegates appointed
from all the principal cities of the country Com
menting upon the objects of this convention, the
St Louis Republican of the 9Th inst. says:
awe have of late written several articles con-
corning the importance which must attach TO the
action taken by the SteambOatmen's Convention
to assemble in Louisville on Wednesday next II
the steambOatmen would carry their point and
fully accomplish all that they hope to do, they
must be prepared to act with unan' unity, with
vigOr-may we not say holiness? Too long al
ready have they slumbered; too long have they
been silent when their best interests have been
imperiled; too long have they depended upon
the sense of Justice inherent in Legislatures; too
long have they exercised the virtue of patience,
while the meshes of adverse influences were be-
ing woven around them The time has come
when river men can no longer be SILENT when the
demands of the law of self-preservatiOn must be
complied with; when steambOatmen must come
together as one man, and utter a protest that
will be heard all over the West, reach the halls
of Congress and instruct that body in the great
needs OF this great interest; teach them that the
whole West Is Interested in the opening up, and
fostering the facilities for transportation over the
great commercial highways fashioned by natures
God 1t is time for the representatives of so much
capital TO utter protest that viii be heard, one
that shows pluck, ability and determination on
the part of the steamboatmen to ask for justice,
and to be content with nothing less than their
equal rights with the most favored citizens Of
the Republic,
''we therefore address the convention at Louis
vile in the confidence that for once they will
take such action, and demand such recognition
from the General Government, that the Obnox-
ious laws will be abrogated; and this not only
but that Congress will see the necessity Of max
ing liberal appropriations for the improvement
of navigation on the rivers"
The Louisville Ledger Of yesterday says:
The river during the past twenty-four hours
has risen about eight inches, and there was, last
evening, three feet at the head Of the canal, by
the mark and twelve to fifteen inches on the
falls down the Indiana chute. At Cincinnati
Yesterday the river had risen six inches, with four
feet three inches Of water in the channel. At
Pittsburg the river was falling, with twenty-five
inches by the metal mark.
The Little Rock Gazette Of the Sd has the fol-
lowing; The levee was bOatless yesterday. The
river is rising rapidly, having come up thirty
nine inches in the "a hours ending at O'Clock
last evening.
by Telegraph
LITTLE Rock, Nov. Cloudy; indication OF
ain. River falling fast.