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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
A Fish.Duck Story.

We are about to relate 9 story which, al
though it bears the name, partakes of none
of the principles commonly understood to
be implied by the phrase, ''fsh-story. A
few days since a man on board hatboat
coming down the river. when a few
miles above this city, shot very fine pair
of ducks. They were of the species known
as the shell-bill duck-a male and female.
Being very fine, large pair, the gentle
man resolved to present them to friend
of his in Edgefeld, and by the way, a
friend of ours, slso,-thst he might enjoy
a regular wild duck dinner. The gentle
man receiving them weighed the drake
and found that he pulled down" four and
a halt pounds, and measured ten inches in
length, exactly. They were then handed
over to the colored cook, who first dress d
the female, after which she commenced on
the drake by picking off the feathers and
cutting of the head; up to this time moth
ing unusual had attracted her attention,
but upon emitting open the body, she foHnd
inside the duck, fish, known as the drum
fish, which measured ttcelce inches IN length,
and big in proportion. OF course 10 extra
ordinary a circumstance created q sensa-
ton thereabout, and a number of the
prominent citizens of Edgefeld we've called
in to see it. They all agreed that the fish,
besides being two inches longer than the
duck, by actual measurement, must have
weighed at least one and half pounds at
the time it was swallowed by the duck. 1t
had evidently been in the crop of the duck
several days, as it was considerably shrunk
up. As we before said this is slough"
story, to be true story, but we have so
much respect for the character of our in
formation that we are perfectly willing to
stake the reputation of two or three of our
friends on its being literally true.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
Teachers, Meeting.

The corps of teachers connected with
the city public schools held a very inter-
esting meeting at the Hume Building Mon
day evening The Superintendent ad-
dressed the teachers, giving general direc-
tons and making such suggestions as he
deemed necessary for thesprOper running
of the schools. -.-- .. .
Prof Baldwin, as acting editor of the
Teachers Journal, read some very ably
written and appropriate editorial articles
on several important topics. The one on
''Our Profession" evinced clear insight
into the Importance of every teachers
arousing up all energy and tact to make
him or herself eminent and successful as
an educator, realizing the high RESPONSE
bilities and solemn duties of the position
The next was.a hit at ''Imitators" in teach
ing and other high vocations, pungent and
convincing; while the article on "Busi-
ness" was far-seeing and to the point,
showing what business tact is, and what it
demands. "Much Needed Schools" was
well handled, indicating the great neces-
sity there is for thorough training with
reference to qualifying our people for all
the social and domestic, as well as the
public duties Of life, winding up with sta
ting that the comfort and happiness of the
family greatly depends on a neatly ar
ranged home with well appointed kitchen
attached
The communication on Marriage" was
8 well-timed thrust at bachelors, showing
the necessity and happiness of the mar
ried state, illustrating by references aud
hints understood by all present. 1.-THE
Freedom of the Teacher" a selected article
was powerful argument in favor of each
teacher working for descision of character
and distinction in the profession, instead
of going through life in the grooves made
by others.
The discussion of the topic Should
pupils be required to make daily reports
on department" elected some excellent
thoughts from Professor Brown, Hubbard,
Baldwin, and several others. 1t affords
the teacher an excellent chance to impress
| the pupils with the moral obligation of re-
| porting truthfully and of forming charsc-
| ter for frankness in acknowledging our
shortcomings and faults, and that they
take note of such traits in each other
every day.
Taken altogether it proved very inter-
esting and instructive occasion; and We
| hope to see their efforts continually in
| creasing to make those meetings still
more to the advancement of all engaged
IL the honorable and responsible business
| of education
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
The sophie WorreII Troupe

Gave their second entertainment at the
Masonic Hall last night, presenting ''Cin-
derella," with Miss Sophie Worrell as
Prince Pretty Pet; Julia Sheldon as Dam
dir, Miss E. Long as Cinderella, and 81.
81. Wood as Olorinda. 1t has not been
very long since this same play was given
by another troupe, but the acting last
night was an improvement upon the Gin
derella presented month or so ago. Miss
Worrell gave life, vivscity and attractive
ness to her character, and was frequently
cheered and encored. H II. Wood, as
Clorinda, excited the disabilities of the
audience, and was a great success as q bur-
lesque delineator of the girl of the period.
And last, though by no means least, was
Miss E. Long as Cinderella, who charmed
all by the naturalness of her acting, and
the quiet ease with which she adapted her.
self to the various scenes of the play.
These principal characters were well sup
ported by the other members of the COM
pany.
Hernandez and the Leon brothers, Sig.
Verde and W. J. Baily, in their specialties
of Imperial Japs, bell-ringers, ETC., ETC.,
were by no means the least entertaining
personages who contributed to the amuse-
meut of the audience, being several times
encored. Indeed, this portion of the play
was well performed, and is intrinsically
unique and good.
Tie last thing was Hernandez panto-
mine. entitled g0I-Gu-gent, was a very
Imaginable piece of gesticulation, and was
well received,
The play for tonight is ''The Field of the
Cloth of Gold" with Miss Worren as Earl
DarnleY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01

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= For the benefit of William Equals,
Tax Collector of Sumner county. Re
Jected.l adi sInt-d slfmsst a. sf4e. ,.
= To authorize clerks to issue flats. Re
Jected- sat .bsis4La.y r4f s,a v,.l
To amend the act to preserve the peace.
Rejected. o8 s1s iss .s~gg-l -.a.f
-sl = Z 1'e THE PKNIrRNTIARY. -r.rtr.,. l..
House bill for the improvement and
extension of the penitentiary. Passed
second reading. 10 R1 l5asr9 aaf .-.,
Adjourned until o'clock. ~ a4 60
~ Night Session. r.s- 60 -,.
House met pursuant to adjournment, at
Z o'clock. -.'" caa'
?. Senate bill to establish the second
Chancery Court of Nashville, passed sec
ond reading, on BE call of the yeas and
nays-49 to 14-with the proyiso that
the salary of the. Chancellor should be
taxed and paid by the people of David
son county, and not out of the State
Treasury, as other Chaneellors are paid
throughout the State; and with the fur
ther proviso, that it should be paid for
the entire time for which he is elected
(six years
After the passage of a few unimportant
bills on second reading, the House ad-
journed until $3.50 o'clock Tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
APITIABLE SPECTACLE.
Arkansas Travellers Afoot.

We saw yesterday, about o'clock, one
Of the most object and pitiable spectacles
we remember to have ever seen in Nash
vile, many as have been the scenes o
squalid wretchedness coming under our
observation during our somewhat varied
experiences in the city. At near that hour
there was an entire family, apparently,
consisting of dilspidated old crone, and
her woe-begone iege lord, with four or
five children, whose rags and tstters would
have compared with the worst of the sans
cltlottes as graphically described by some of
the best descriptive French writers. They
were really the worst OF caricatures upon the
human race. The woman was hard and
oony, her angular features, sallow face,
putty-colored complexion, and wild eyes
betokening long continued suffering and
privatioo. The man looked no better.
his clothes, if they could be called such,
were so rneager and tattered as scarce TO
conceal his shriveled form from the public
gaze or protect it from the rain and the at
mosphere.
The children were about the worst look
ing specimens We remember to have ever
looked upon. One of them especially re-
minded us of the living walking skeleton
Edison. They were ragged and dirty, with
pitiable visages, and unkempt hair. They
had evidently been dwarfed by want, de-
formed by privation, and pinched by hun
ger, till they scarce resembled human
forms, originating in the model of Divin-
ity. Thsre they were huddled together,
IN their rags and filth, with some baskets
and bundles and little trumpery that
composed their entire earthly possessions.
To complete the picture there were three
learn, gaunt, NANCY dogs that looked as
though two of them would have to bark at
once to make decent noise, or stand side
BY side to make discernable shadow on a
bright day, and yet these dogs formed
the best looking part of the group. Take
1t all together, it was the most mendicant
looking crowd we have seen fer years. A
number Of persons gave them aims,
which they received with about as much
stoical indifference as gratitude. On ques-
tonlng the party as to whence they came
and whittier they we're bound, we at first
received no answer. By little persist emit
effort, however, we finally learned that
they were from Arkansas, and that they
had walked all the way from thar and
Drung these ere things on our Ks, and
the dogs too, and that's So" We had no
right to dispute this earnest asseveration,
and passed on. Later in the afternoon we
saw them in different locality presenting
about the same appearance. They formed
pitisble spectacle, and confirmed our
conviction that half the world does not
know the material of which the other half
is made, or how that other half lives and
has its being.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
THE INDIANS.

a Territorial Government Recon-
mended-Message from the Presi-
dent. ..r -... .-r
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The President
sent to Congress to-day the following mes
sage:
TO the Senate and House Of Represent atives:
transmit herewith an official copy of
the proceedings of council of Indian
tribes, held at Ocmulgee, in December
last, which resulted in the adoption of q
declaration Of rights and constitution
for their government, together with copy
of the report of the Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, and the views of the Sscre-
tary of the Interior thereon. 1t would
seem highly desirable that the civilized
Indians of the country should be encour-
aged in establishing for themselves form
of territorial government compatible with
the Constitution of the United States and
with the previous custom toward commu
mites lying outside of State limits.
Iconcur in the views expressed by the
Secretary of the Interior, that it would
not be advisable to receive the new Ter
ritory with the Constitution as now
framed. So long as a territorial form
of government is prescribed, Congress
should hold the power of approving or
Disappearing all Legislative action of the
Territory, and the Executive should,
with the advice and consent of the Sen
ate, have power to appoint the Governor
and judicial officers, and possibly some
others of the Territory. Of.
This is the first indication of aborigines
desiring to adopt our form of govern
ment, and it is highly desirable that they
become self sustaining, self-relying,
christianized and civilized. If success
full in this their first attempt at territorial
government we may hope for gradual
concentration of other Indians in the new
territory. l therefore recommend as
close an adherence to their wishes as is
consistent with safety. 1t might be well
to limit the appointment of all territorial
officers appointed by the Executive to ma
tive citizens of the territory. If any ex-
ception is made to this rule l would re-
commend that it should be limited to the
judiciary.
1t is confidently hoped that the policy
now being pursued toward the Indians
will fit them for self-goVernment and
make them DESTROYS of settling among
people of our own race, where they can
enjoy the full privileges of civil and en-
Gghtened government. U. S. GRANT.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
Terms Reasonable,
FARMERS, CLUBS.

J. Ii. KiIIebrew, Agricultural Editor
of the Union and American, TO Ad-
dress the Farmers of Robertson
County.
1t is an old saying, though as true as
Old, that Sin union there is strength. 4"
Among no class of men does this apply
with greater force than among farmers.
While their individual efforts may often
fail of success, their united ind collective
efforts frequently produce great results.
Among the various expedients resOrted
to of bringing agricultural men together,
the institution commonly known as the
Farmers Club, " has proved of great
service As our readers are aware, a
Farmers Club was established several
years since in New York city, and it has al
ready become power in the land. On:ys
few weeks since, about a dozen gentlemen
met in Nashville, to form the
Davidson County Farmers Club,
and that body has already proved
success, being composed of live
and energetic men, who meet and COM
municate to others the results of their
varied experience. In these societies it
is only necessary that the usual form of
constitution adapted for the govern
nent OF corporate bodies should be
framed, namely, setting forth the OBJ
iects of the organization, the number of
officers and the manner of their election,
the conditions of membership, and ouch
rules as may be needed to direct thei
deliberations.
In conclusion, we append the following
paragraph, taken from the Springfield
Record of Jan. %:
"We notice from our exchanges that
Famer's Clubs are becoming quite pOpu-
lar throughout our State-seversl counties
having already organized such society,
while others are in contemplation We
are unacquainted with the rules of gov
eminent for such a body, but, from what
we can gather, the fundamental principles
as well as the sole object in view is the
advancement of agricultural interest
and general interchange of opinions and
plans. As an advocate of the citizens of
Robertson county, the Record most ear
/ nesily appeals to her farmers to meet
Prof. J. B. Killebrew-the champion of
these institutions, at the Courthouse in
this place on the 9th day of February
next-it being County Court, and then
and there organize 5 Farmers Club.
Prof. Kinebrew proposes to address the
people of this county as above, and we
hope everybody will turn out and hear
him -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
NEW YORK.
Four Persons suffocated with Gas.

Four Persons SuffOcated with Gas.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-A large and ex-
cited crowd has been collected all day
near a building, on Third Avenue, in
which four persons were suffocated by
the escape of gas. The coroner's jury
censured the owner of the building for not
seeing caps put on the gas pipes in the
room of the deceased persons.
FRrraguL
The Farragut Monument Association
held their first regular meeting for organ
ization this afternoon. Gen. Dix in the
chair. The object of the Association is
to raise fund of hundred thousand
dollars for the erection of a monument
in this city to Admiral Farragut.
The Hamburg Steamers.
The conclusion of the armistice at
Paris enables the German steamers to re-
sumo their trips, via English ports, to
Hamburg.
The North German Consul-Genersl at
this port has published an appeal to the
Germans of this country for renewed
subscriptions to the German patriotic
fund He states that the war nearing its
latter period has caused Germany more
sacrifices than during its former. The
severe winter has also increased suffer.
ing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
THD CITY.
SELECT mUsICAL souREE.

SELECT MUSICAL SOHREE.
A Charming social Entertainment.
We had the good pleasure of attending
select musical soiree, given at the resi-
dence of the Hon. Judge J. G. Gsut, on
High street, last night. 1t was one of the
most pleasing and enjoyable gatherings of
the kind we have attended for q long
while. The elegant and hospitable par
Tors of the Judge were thrown open on
the occasion to as select, cultivated and
refined an assemblage as can be gathered
anywhere. Learning and experience, tai
ent and genius, beauty and wit, mirth and
song, and youth and age, representing the
elite Of the city, made up the brilliant
coterie. We regret that want of space
prevents Us from doing the occasion that
justice it SO richly merits After some
pleasing and charming socialties, the music
commenced, and such music, too
GAS falls as soft as snow on the sea
And mslts in the heart as instantly,
And passi mate strains that deeply going
Refines the bosom 1t trembles through
The Duet by Mrs. M. and Mrs. G. was
excellent, as was also the solo BY
Mrs. NJ. The waltzes by Mrs. g.
and Miss A. L. were pronounced
excelsior. The vocal and the instrumental
music of the ladies defed criticism. Mrs.
M, Mrs. g., Miss A. L., Mrs. B., Miss W.
and Miss R g., displayed natural gifts and
cultivated powers, of the very highest or
der. Little Emily" was sung by Miss
r. G., in manner rich and melodious,
and that made us Involuntary exclaim-
''what bird in beauty, flight or song,
Can with this biz compare,
Who sang ~ sweet and soar'd "a strong
Asever child Of air" ...
Regretting that we cannot moro fully
particularizs, we must mention Home,
Sweet Home, as sung by Mrs. Nellie d.
She has one of the richest, pusest and
most perfectly modulated and cultivated
voices to which we ever listened. As she
warbled that ''Sweet Home" last night,
with her tuneful voice of melody, each
one felt Tint
she would live amongst high thoughts and
gmfles, -
As beautiful as love; with grasping hands
And heart that hutters with diEiner life
Whene'er his step is heard"
This song closed the music, and those
present returned to their several homes,
heartily wishing that many such reunions
might be had.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Portugal is involved in cabinet troubles.
The city of st. Louis proposes to absorb
the whole county and abolish county OH
Gals.
A bill providing for constitutional con:
vention was introduced in the Missouri
Legislature yesterday.
The Irish of st. Louis propose to raise
funds for bringing to this country the fam
lilies of the Fenian exiles.
Ohio proposes to regulate fares on sleep
inc cars. and also that the sentence OF
death shall not be executed till twelve
months after Judgment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01

case. This report of contingent
expenses is the documents which furnish
so much capital every year to Democratic
strmp-speakers. From it can be learned,
with little cipbering, just how many
brushes, combs, towels and cakes of soap
are used in the House, and the average
cost of keeping member properly comb
ed, brushed and washed can be ascertal n.
ed to nicely. The number of boxes OF
matches used TO light Congressionaali
cigars, the number of pounds OF snuff
that 90 up Congressional noses, the guam
tity of lemons and sugar consumed du-
ring the heated term, and great number
of like interesting bits of information are
given with great explicltness and exact
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
Another EIOPement.

South Nashville furnished the last elope-
ment. written up, but North Nashville,
bound not to be outdone, furnished sim
liar incident on Monday night. A cab
drove up to Squire Castetty's office after
night fail, and a young couple stepped
into the presence of his Honor, produced
the lawful documents, and requested that
the knot be tied quickly and tightly, which
was done. The bridegroom said it was a
plain case of wife-stealing, but as the con
sent of her papa and ma ma could not be
gained by any fair means, the object OF his
directions had to be possessed In the next
best way. They returned to the house Of
his parents where they spent Monday
night and were handsomely serenaded BY
their many friends, and at last accounts
her parents were mellowing up to the SIT
nation very rspidly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
GREAT BRITAIN.
The shenandoah.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-The Times to-day
has an account of race in the hsrbor
of Havrs, between the cutter of the
limited States war steamers Shenandoah,
and the British war steamer Helicon.
The race was won by the American crew
in the fastest time on record for contests
of that description.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01

The Bristol Ne1OS of the 9th has the
following notice in regard to late eccen-
trio negro living in that town: We omit
ted to mention the death of Lewis Witten,
colored, in our last. He was the well
known vender of snacks, who made his
daily visits to the merchants calling out
'eany chicknsl" Lewis had gained for
himself the name of ''Strings" from the
fact that he tied his pants about his knees
with long strings. A short time before
his death we asked him how he was and
he replied: sim not very well, I'm
suffrin wild hemridge oh de libberl" The
other morning he was about starting with
his snack basket for the train when he
fell dead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
s,orm Party at the Battle House.


There was a regular old-fashioned storm
party at the Battle House last night, and 8
yery enjoyable reunion it was, TOO. The
large dining room of the house was filed,
and by the aid of fine band of music, the
dance went merrily on, commencing at an
early hour and continuing to the wee sms
hours. Conspicuous among the large
crowd was s'mine host" the noble old vet
eran, in person attending to the wants of
his guests, and doing all in his power to
make them spend an agreeable evening.
He looked Just as if he would ike to be
stormed every night in the week. Moth
ing pIeases him better than to be sur
rounded by his friends, and we are salts
fad that he will not get IN bad humor if
the surprise is repeated. Long may the
Battle House wave, and may many more
such reunions occur.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01
ROME.
ILaIy's Guarantees.

FLORENCE, Jan. 31.-The debate in the
Parliament on the Papal guarantees has
closed. An explanation was made by the
Government that the responsibilities it
proposed to assume toward the Pope we're
virtually the same as those adopted by the
advice of Cavour, with relation to the lib
critics of the Church; and the practical eff
feet of this policy would he to exempt the
Pope from subsection to any temporal
authority.
Emperor william to the Pope.
ROME Jan. 31.-Herr Won Arnim, the
German Ambassador to Rome, has pre-
scented to the Pope an autograph letter
from the Emperor William, thanking His
Holiness for his peace counsels and ex-
pressing conciliatory views. No reference
was made to the temporal power.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-01

Fearful CatastrOPhe-A Lady ana
Four Children Perish in a Burn
ing Hotel.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31.-A fire occurred
in the Halliday house at Kenosha, Wis,
this morning. The guests were reused as
quick as possible but the fire spread so
fast that it was impossible to visit all the
rooms. Mrs Merrill and four children,
occupying q front room on the second
floor, were cut off from the stairs by the
flames and persisted before assistance
could reach them. OsmoDd Capron and
S. Fuller were rescued badly burned.
Their recovery is very doubtful FL.
Chase was badly injured by jumping
from a third story window. Several
guests received slight wounds and burns.
The charred remains of Mrs. Merrill and
children were taken from the ruins this
evening. A cook of the hotel named
Edward Walter is missing. 1t is feared
he was burned 10 death. The origin of
the fire is unknown.