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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
QUEEN ELIZABETH.

In Paul Heintzner's Travels" 1888, is
the following description: 'She was said to
be fifty-fye years old. Her face was rather
long, white and somewhat wrinkled; her
eyes small, black, and gracious; her nose
somewhat bent, her lips oppressed; her
teeth black (from eating too much sugar).
She had earrings of pearls, red hair (but
artificiaD, and wore a small crown. Her
breast was uncovered Gas in the case with
all unmarried ladies in England), and
round her neck was a chain with precious
gems. Her hands were graceful, her fing-
ers long. She was of middle size, but
stepped on majestically. She was gracious,
and kind in her address. The dress she
wore was of white silk,
with pearls as large as beans. Her
cloak was of black silk, with silver
face, and long train was carried by a
marchioness. She spoke English, French,
and italian; but she knew also Greek and
Latin, and understood Spanish, Scotch, and
Dutch. Wherever she turned her eyes
people fell on their knees. When she can Q
to the door of the chapel, books were
handed to her, and the people called out,
God save the Queen Elizabeth ? where
upon the Queen answered, 4 thanke you,
myn good peuple.'
"Among the spirited repartees and i'm
promptus of the Queen which have de-
scended TO our time is her ingenious evasion
of direct answer to theological question
respecting the sacrament of the Lords
supper. On being asked by Popish priest
whether she allowed the real presence, she
replied:
" Christ was the word that spake it;
He took the bread and brake it;
And what the word did make il
That believe, and take it,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
A STORY ABOUT gENERAL .lAsS-

Colonel Forney writes: John GUY bore a
striking resemblance to Gen. Lewis Cass,
and while he was proprietor of the National
Hotel, in Washington, the Michigan Senator
was among his fayorite guests. Guy dressed
like Cas-, and although not as portly, his
face, including the wart, was strangely sim
liar. One day Western friend of the
house came in after a long ride, dusty and
tired, and walking up to the office, eneoun-
tered Gen. Cass, who was quietly fstand-
ing. Mistaking him for Guy, he slapped
him on the shoulder and exclaimed: ''Well,
old fellow, here am, the last time | hung
my hat up in your shanty one of your clerks
sent me to the fourth story; but now have
got hold of you, insist on having a lower
ROOM"
The General, most dignified parsonage,
taken aback by this startling salute, coldly
replied: You have made a mistake, sir.
am not Mr.. Guy; am Gen. Cass, of Mich
gan" and angrily tunred away. The West
ern man was shocked at the unconscious
outrage he had committed; but before he
had recovered from his modification, Gen.
Cass, who had passed around the Office,
confronted him again. when, second time
mistaking him for Guy, he faced him and
said; ''Here you are at last. | have Just
made devil of mistake; l met old Cass
and mistOok him for you, and / am afraid
the old Michigander has gone off mad
What Gen. Cas- would have said may well
be imagined, if the real Guy had not ap-
preached and rescued the innocent offender
from the twice assailed and twice angered
statesman.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

Last night was indeed beautiful. The
evening stars peeped out from the twilight
like white blossoms from the blue fields of
Heaven, and sparkled after nightfall with
all the .efft1lgent radiance belonging to the
jewelry of the skies. Not cloud or vapor
obscured the gorgeousness of the upper
world, and all nature seemed serenity
pure and passionless, as though
lulled into the sleep of in
fancy. II was indeed beautiful, with moth
ing to disturb the harmony of the spheres
save the Stree lecture" delivered in open air
at the witching time,
"when coal yards yawn, and he'll itselfbreathes
Contagion to this world
On such night, when the city was pro-
foundry at peace with ali the world and the
rest of mankind, it was a pity that the
breezes, soft and vernal as the breath OF
poesy, and gentle as the unfolding leaves
of young flowers, should be thus agitated.
Nothing like theisudden outburst has occur
red since Senator Bayne's memorable lee
ture ON the subject of charity, except, per
haps, when John Cockrill and other kindred
spirits were endorsing and applauding to the
echo Grant and his administration. Let us
have peace.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
THE COURTS.

PROBATE COURT.-Mrs. Susan Hawkins
was yesterday appointed and qualified as
administrators Of +. S. Hawkins, deceased.
LAW CoURT.-Testimony and argument
were concluded in the suit of T. S. Rebb
and others, and the jury reSpited. The
juries trying the cases of Gordon vs.. Barnes,
and of Pullman VS.. Corley, have not yet
rendered judgments.
CRIMINAL COURT.-A protracted argu-
ment was yesterday made on the plea in
behalf of Patrick Moore, indicted for MUIR
der, that having been once tried therefor,
his life cannot legally be put in jeopardy for
the same crime. Messrs. Guild, Ouarles
and Bate are the attorneys for the defend
ant, and NJ. NJ. Brien, Jr ESQ.,, assists At
torney-General Coldwell in the prosecution.
The argument was commenced by Judge
Guild, who made in behalf of the defendant
an ingenious and earnest appeal. Then
came the speech of NJ. NJ. Brien, Jr., on the
side of the prosecution, which was an elo-
quent and mastery effort, showing close
study of the case and thorough under
standing of the law points involved. Mr..
Brien's argument was replied to by Gen.
James Quarles, whose effort on this ocsa-
sion was highly creditable, and in keeping
with Gen. Quarles' distinguished reputation
as a lawyer. Attorney-Ge Coldwell
commenced his argument, but had not pro-
ceeded far when the hour of adjournment
arrived. He viii finish this morning, and
the concluding argument on this branch of
the case will he made by Gen. Bate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

THE Baltimore Sun of Oct. Is says
"The Concordia Opera House was crowded
last evening to hear the Grafton of Gen.
Wade Hampton of South Carolina, on the
Life and Character of the late Gen. Robert
E. Lee. A great many ladies were present.
The stage was occupied by number OF
prominent citizens, among them Mr.. Jeffer-
son Davis, now permanently located in this
city. The occas on was the first annivers-
airy of the death of the late Confederate
chieftain, which was thus celebrated by the
Association of Officers and Soldiers of the
late Confederate Army and Navy. Gen.
Hampton spoke at great length, and was
frequently interrupted by applause. He
gave a succinct and very interesting history
of his former commander, as well as his
English ancestors
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
THE COTTON Markets.

Selma, Oct. I7.-Sales to-day 600 bales.
Middlings 1sXc; low middiings 1sc. Demand
good The market closes easy at Quotations.
Augusta, Oct. 17.-Cotton-To-day' mar
ket opened with q good demand at 1801SKc for
middling and ruled steady until the reception Of
declining accounts from New York, in response
to which prices here have gradually given way,
until at the close middng Is net seleabie at over
IKE. Sales ,664 bales; receipts I. IA bales.
Macon, Ga, Oct. H7.-Recsipts to-day SIS
bales Sales 464 bales. Shipped 54s bales. The
market closed nominal this eTening a. nKc for
Liverpool middlings.
C0iumbus, Ga, Oct. 7.-COtton-Mark
opened at i8c for middling, but closed dall si
Ike under unfavorable advices. During the
day New York declined &c. Sales % bRiee- Re
cefpts 1893 bales. Shipments 212 bales
Atlantis, Ga, Oct. 17s-Market closed
weak tonight at Il &C on the street, and 17Hc In
warehouse for New York middiings.
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 17--Cotton u
quoted at 18c IN the Montgomery market for low
middling.
Philadelphia, Oct. Iz.-COtten dull and
quiet; middlings 2Oc.
Boston, Oct. 1z.-COtton dull. Mlddlings
20Kc. Net receipts li8 bales; gross 500 bales;
sales %; stock 5000 bales.
Baltimore, Oct I7.-COttOn quiet Rnd
weak. MiddliHg f9Kc. Net receipts 90 bales;
gross 535 bales; exports coastEise 1872 bales; sales
AS bales; stock 155 bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

We were glad to. see another large
audience at the Opera House last night.
The Inauguration of the dramatic season
so far has been very successful, and We hope
may be continued as it has commenced.
The performance last night opened with the
thrilling drama Of e The Corsican Brothers"
with Mr.. Grey in the greal duel cha
racters Of Fabian and Louis Del
Franchi, which he sustained most credita-
bly,, receiving throughout rapturous APP
plause. The characters generally were well
enacted, and Miss Bette Grey as Emily de
L'Espare was highly eomplimented for the
fautless manner in which her part was rem
dered.
The laughable farce of etHandy Andy"
concluded the entertainment, and Mr. Mar
tin as Handy Andy kept the house in a
roar from first to last. He is one of the
best comedians we have had since the days
of Bernard, and his delineation of the Irish
character is really excellent.
Tonight we have the drama of "The
Colleen Bawn," with full caste.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

The Right Worthy Grand Lodge l. o. o.
+. of Tennessee convened in annual COM
munication at Chattanooga on Wednesday
morning last, with the following Grand of
ficers present TO wit: James Rogers, NJ.
W. G. NJ; a. o. II. p. Sehorn. r. w. D.
G. NJ; J. L. farrell, r. w. G.. w.; r. H.
Barry, r. w. G. Sec'y; Robert Thompson,
r. W. G. Treas; r. d. Blaak, r. W. G.
Chaplain; B. Bingham, R. w. G. Marshal;
n. w. Newman, r. w. G. Con-; George
Seiferle, r. w. G. Guardian; Geo. Wilson,
r. w. G. Herald.
Representatives were in attendance from
the various Lodges commencing at No. l
and running up to No. Isl, besides large
number of Past Grands from this and other
places.
The reports of the Grand Master, Grand
Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Grand Rep
reSentatiye, were submitted and received,
and all matters demanding action were re-
ferTed to appropriate committees for action
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
Another Thief.

Day before yesterday Mr.. ". J. Byrd,
residing beyond the Penitentiary, between
Church and Broad streets, had $50 or $40
worth of clothing and lot of provisions
stolen by negro woman who had been
employed by his wife to do their washing.
The woman is black, little above the medi-
size, has large bump on her neck, about
thirty years of age, and goes by the name
of Martha. At the time the clothes were
stolen they had been taken out by herto be
washed, but not being returnedatthe custom
airy time, Mr.. Byrd went to where she said
her abode was-in front of the Penitentiary
but finding no trace of her in that vicini-
ty, he spent day looking about, and after
all has obtained no clue either as to her res
idence or name.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
The Tnhaeen Crnn

The Clarksville Tobacco Leaf of the 18th says
The tobacco crop in Kentucky in Christian
Trigg, CALDWELL Crittenden is generally esti-
mated at about twO-thirds OF crop. In Critten-
den il Is said to be about half crop in quality
Elsewhere the crop is said TO be of good quality
Our reports from all quarters give the crop al
about two-thirdS of a crop in quantity.
OF that market, the same paper remarks:
We have no sales to 1dpOrt By our warehouses,
our market remains IN strong position, and
orders are lying here ready TO take any tobacco
that may be offered. Our buyers generally have
their decks clear for action and are ready to buy
the next crop at fair prices as soon as planters
can prepare it for market. So far only three
hOgsheads of new crop have been on our breaks.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
THE WESTERN CATTLE-BLIND.


A singular disease of the eyes, resulting
in blindness, is prevailing among cattle in
Western Missouri. In the early stage of
the disease the eyes commence swelling, at
the same time running water. The swell
ing lasts from five to fourteen days, and
when the discharge of water ceases firm
white film covers the eyes, completely des-
troying sight. The disease is said not to
impair the general health of the animal
The Kansas City Times states that this
epidemic" is spreading rapidly through
Jackson county and along the line of the
Memphis and Kansas City Railroad. In
Independence county thirty to forty cattle,
some of them very fine animals, are com
pletely blind, and in Kansas City there are
two hundred blind cows, some of the diaries
having had fifteen blind mixers at one
time
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
Apotber Trtumph for DeCastro

TO say that DeCastro had crowded
house at the Masonic Hall last night, would
not fully convey an idea of the immense at
tendance on the occasion. The Hall was
in fact crowded to its utmost capacity, and
the people seemed highly pleased with the
entertainment offered them. The perform
anee of the wonderful magician was
throughout easy and graceful, and such as
to avoid the rigid scrutiny of his audience.
The bill up for performance tonight is the
most interesting of the series, and material
" different from any yet presented. A
large list of valuable prizes is also to be
drawn for, giving all holders of tickets an
equal chance to profit by the investment
made. The occasion affords chance to
be interested and profted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
Freight Items.

The Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
is doing an unusually large freight business
Shipments south continue heavy one
hundred and fifty car loads passed over the
road yesterday, among which were five cars
containing horses, about three loads had to
remain over because of no cars to be had
We understand that there are five hundred
car loads of freight at Louisville awaiting
shipment south over the Nashville and
Chattanooga road, which is now crowded
day and night, with cotton shipped by the
Charleston line to New York. 1t is thought
limit will have to be put on the cotton
shipments of the line, which are greater
now than at any time during the season, SO
as to allow the transportation of the inn
mense quantities of freight eongregating at
Louisville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
Nashville GROCER Market.


SUGARs-we continue to quote q very 6rm
market, as follows: Demerara TX @l3c; Porto
Rico I16s123c by the hogsheads, half cent add
tiOnal by the barrel standard hards f4kc; New
Orleans clarified white, lie; do. yellow f3c; A
coffee 13Kc; do. 13zc; G do. 13c. No New
Orleans in the market
MoLAssRs AND SIRUPs-We quote sirups at 50
@sOc; golden strip 75e. No New Orleans In the
market
CoFPFE-Market still excited, and a further
advance in the Eastern markets. We quote Rio,
common to choice, 22@25c; Laguayra &c; Java
25@29c
TEAs-Market steady a. follows: Imperial
si91-5O; Young Hyson sl159l50; Black S0e@
S1.25; Gunpowder s19t.75.
FIsH-We quote Nos. 2 and 8, s11.509i2 and
SlO@lO.5O 2 barrel; half barrels Nos. I, and .,
$3.50, $3.50 and 1915; in kits, Nos. I, 2 and 8,
$3.50, S1.75 and Sl.60. ~
CHEEsE-Fsctory advanced to 1sc; Nutmeg
19ke; Young America &c.
NAILs-We quote at s475 for i0ds and sc adj
CANDLEs-Ws quote star, II o., 15c; 1e o.,
1sc.
PowDER-An qualities declined. We quote
Dupont $3.50; Hazards ESQ; blasting s5-50;
fuse, p 100 feet, 75c; Sycamore Mills $50.
SHoT-We quote patent S2Tc; buck g.
LIQUORs-We quote common rectthed whisky
? gallon, 81; Robertson County S1.7563; Bour-
bon 81. 25@4.5O; Lincoln County s17592.25 High
wines 81.
BAeGING-we quote d hemp &c; fax 2Yn,
25c.
COTTON TIBs-We quote at &c.
BRooMs-We quote at S2.2599.50 2 dog.
SOAP-We quote at 6@Sc y D, or S394.50
box.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

1T is not much to the credit of wealthy
London, with its millions of churchmen
that Sir Christopher Wren's great work still
remains unfinished. A committee was APP
pointed some time ago to raise fund fol
the completion of St. PaurS Cathedral, but
the subscriptions came in in such driblets
that it began TO be thought hopeless task
to attempt to raise a sufficient sum. An
ANONYMOUS contribution of the magnificent
sum of three shillings has now suggested to
the committee the advisability of inviting
the poorer classes to subscribe, and penny
subscription has been proposed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
Personal.

Hon. w. C. Whitthorne, of Columbia,
member of Congress, passed through the
city yesterday, on his way to Clarksville.
Hon. Jonathan Morris, ex-senator from
Wayne, favored us with a call yesterday.
We are pleased to note the return of our
friend G. II. Scruggs, from a flying trip
through North Alabama. He reports the
peoples Paper in fair demand, and that
law and order. peace and plenty, abound.
We were pleased to see our friend Capt.
McCauley, of Montgomery, in the city yes
terday, and hope he will call often.
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RIVER News.

The Cumberland at this point eontizaes to re-
cede, with only - inches on Hsrpeth Shoals.
Weather clear and pleasant.
An attempt was made to burn the steamer
George W. Check at the Memphis wharf a few
days ago BY Anderson Coleman, a negro deck
hand, employed on the boat, who set FIRE % q bale
and In default OF q, 900 bail was eOm1aitted 70
Jail
leans Ttuss, under date OF the 10th inst. reports
heavy rains At that place and above, with riss
Of 10 inches in the river. This information VIII
be cheering to those who have their boats in Red
river up about Grand Eoore, Grand Bay0n and
other bad places. The rise il is thought viii let
cut those packets caught above the Falls.
The New Orleans TfMes Of Tuesday, the nth,
says:
The weather since our last report was Of q
ehangeable nature. The day closed on Sunday
with cloudy sky and close temperature, ami SO
midnight OF the same day fog commenced, and
from that hour up 70 A. n yesterday IL prevail
tice we have given far this season, Of Of fog,
and as the inauguration has taken place dOubtless
several more may make their appearances dEring
the present week. ..r-
Business on the landing yesterday was quits
active for the first day Of the week. We noticed
very favorable trips on the departures, willis TIE
arrivals also brought in better trips than We ex-
The following is clipped from the Memphis
Daily Press Of the i7th inst:
Capt. Houston, Of the celsbrated steamboat
Court for $50 900 damages against Col. james
Coleman, j. j. DuBOse, Luke F. Wright, Jsmes
o. Duff, Jesse Forrest, Gen. n. B. Forrest, Vim.
II. Carroll, DR.. John H. Erskine, John l. n
Taylor, and Alex G. Ferguson, for the alleged
destruction Of three thousand stands Of muskets
which were being transported on his boas and
designed for Clayton's militia in Arkansas. Capt
Houston alleges that the Hesper was bearded BY
masked men sometime during the summer Of
1859, when the boat was tied up at the bank some
80 miles below Memphis, and the guas taken
from her hold by them and hurled into the river.
He holds the above named gentlemen, who are
among our very best and most law abiding citi-
zens, responsible for the act which he says msss-
ed Outlaws committed The case Is set for the
fourth Monday In November next
The Louisville Commercial says:
The river Is very low at this point. Adore the
bridge man can walk fresa the Kentucky 20 the
indiana shore, without getting his knees wet.
The authorities should put a stop 20 the people
watering their stock in the river. Tho water
can't Be spared. n7s .r.'
STATE OF THE WEATHER.
-.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

About II o'clock NJ. yesterday, the east
ward bound freight train, No. 4 on the
Northwestern Railroad ran off the track
half a mile this side of McEwen Station,
Humphreys county, throwing the caboose
and five or six boxes filed with dressed
lumber and corn, down an embankment
thirty or forty feet. Mr.. VIM. Ragsdale,
conductor was severely cut above the eye,
and received several Commissions on the head
and body. At the time of the accident,
which was caused by fiange breaking I'M
der one of freight cars, Mr.. Ragsdale was in
the caboose, and several barrels, chains and
boxes fell on him. The caboose turned
over five or six times, and it is miraculous
how Mr.. Ragsdale escaped without receiv-
ing more serious injury. He came in on
the $50 p. NJ. passenger train and was car
ried 10 his home in the city, where the
wounds were dressed by physicians. The
$50 train was delayed an hour in conse
ouence Of the accident, hut came in all
right.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
state librarian.

The State Librarian Is to be elected by
the Legislature to-day, and we have no
doubt but that Mrs. Haskell, the present
efficient incumbent, will be allowed to re-
tain that position, the duties of which she
has so faithfully, gracefully and satisfactorily
discharged. No one in the State of Ten
nessee could be more assiduous or punctual
as Librarian than Mrs. Haskell, and her
election for the next term will be hailed
with pleasure by every one in our commu-
nity
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
0F
Ingenious.

Il is not known to many perhaps that
there are in the basement of the Capitol
building several cisterns, supplied by drain
age from the roof. The capacity of these
cisterns is great, and from them, by means
of six-inch pipes, the fountains to be placed
in the Capitol grounds win be furnished
with continual supply of water. From the
fountain basins the water will be conveyed
to the pools and miniature lakes that are
now being cut out at the base of the lower
terraces. The plan is economical and in
genious, and when the grounds are finished
the fountains and pools will not be the least
pleasing features.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20

The mattress mandatory of George
l,aascher is one of the most extensive of its
Kind in the Southern States, and the pro
prietor Is not only doing large business
here, bal shipping extensively 20 the ad-
Joining towns When Leaseber returned
from the war he was in a manner out OF
sorts. but BY close attention to business and
untiring industry, he is again right side up
with care. His contributions at the late
fair bore of the blue ribbon, and more sub
stantial or handsome work in the mattress
line was never exhibited. He has just
brought out new style spring mattress
which Is bound TO tallR,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-20
Nashville COmmandery No. knight,
TempIar.

At the Annual Conclave held last even
ing, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Sir Morton B. Howell, Eminent Commander.
John B. Morris, Generalissimo.
Geo. H. Wells, Captain General.
M. B. Pitcher, Prelate.
Nv. II. Atwell, Senior Warden.
&C. w. Peden, Junior Warden.
Thompson Anderson, Treasurer.
Robert II. Howell, Recorder.
VIM. Stewart, Standard Bearer.
"B. w. Randall, Sword Bearer.
Theodore Cooley, Warden.
George Seiferle, Sentinel.
{" A. Nelson,
Henry Sheffield, I 'nai'oo oolii'iii''oo'
We learn that the selection of Morton B.
Howell, Esq, as the presiding officer of the
Commandsry, last night, is for the third
time-an honor seldom conferred, and
shows an immense degree of confidence and
esteem.
After the election, the Eminent Com
mander appointed Sirs DR.. w. Ii. Morgan,
Joseph S. Carols and c. c. Giers, as Guards
for the ensuing year.