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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
The markethouse question To-day.

No Markethouse under municipal au-
thority, or new MarkethouSe in place of the
old structure so long owned and managed
by the city government, is one Of the ques-
tons on which the people OF Nashville are
to-day called upon to make final decision at
the ballot-box. During the past few days
the question has been extensively discussed
among those of our. citizens interested in
questions of local Importance, and various
reasons given for and against either side of
the proposition. 1t is noted by careful
observer that as far as he has heard an ex-
preston of opinion on the subject, citizens
resident north of Church street are almost
unanimous in favor of new Markethouse
in place of the present one, while those resi-
dent south of Church street are divided be-
tween carelessnesS on the subject and dis
position to see the Market system extended
towards the southern extremity of the city.
The vote will be very close, and none of the
betting as to the result, so far as we know,
admits of more than $50 majority for and
about the same strength against the contin-
uation Of the market system by the city.
A few hours more and the matter will be
finally and irrevocahly determined.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
West Tennessee Notes.

A friend now sojourning in West Ten
nessee sends us gratifying tidings from some
of the villages and towns embraced in his
visit. He says that Gardeners Station is
doing a thriving business in dry goods,groc-
cries, and cotton. The people are obliging
and intelligent, and deserve to be success
ful in their enterprises. Dresden is wide
awake and doing thriving business. The
merchants generally are getting in heavy
stocks. Buck McNish has been here and
Mckenzie for the past ten days,and has sue
ceeded in purchasing 80 bales Of cotton.
The young men of Dresden will give a
grand ball at the Court House on the night
of the 18th inst. The Dresden Hotel is
crowded with strangers and others, and all
seem pleased with the accommodations
furnished them. The proprietor of the ho-
tel, Mr.. D. G. Shaver, is the right man in
the right place, and so is Mr.. Williams, his
obliging clerk"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
New Advertisements.

Ladies' and gentlemen's shoes and slip
pers in great variety and cheap at Winstead
d Brothers, 81 \. College. These goods
are marked down very low, in order to clear
out their stock before moving to No. 10
Public Square on the LIST of January, 1872.
Read their advertisement.
Hugh McGavock has at bis lumber yard
and office, corner of Front and Jefferson
streets, large stock of cedar fencing posts,
both sawed and hewn, and cedar timber and
lumber of all descriptions, which is being
sold at cost. Orders solicited and promptly
filed.
Demoville & Co. have fresh vaccine mat
fer on hand.
Mr.. Forrest at Masonic Hall tonight as
Hamlet.
The Nashville Opera House, G.. S. Grey,
Lessee and Manager, will be re-Opened next
Monday, Christmas day, with new attrac-
tions and new people.
AT Barnes, Spitz & Co.'s to-day auction
sale of China and wax dolls.
Golladay's next drawing Christmas night,
at Bowling Green, Ky.
John Ramage & Son, 80 College street,
have calf boots and CATERS in all styles, and
everything in their line, Of faultless make
and quality.
Call on Atkinson & Alstead, Cherry
street, for beautiful Christmas gifts in the
jewelry line. ...
Lande & Bro, makers of dress furs, 81
Public Square, are Offering fine furs at re-
duced prices.
Christmas presents and bargains in fine
jewelry to be had of E. Wiggers, Cherry
street. His stock is very attractive.
In the way Of Christmas presents, John
Holahan, of the Eagle Shoe Store, has a
beautiful assortment of Gents fancy slipper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
The Mard Necessity of Economy.

The generous custom common in distant
western cities of having lunch and refresh
ment saloons attached to the offices of their
Mayors and other high municipal authori-
ties, to which visitors,and especially strang-
ers, are invited and beautifully feasted, free
of charge, at the city's expense, has never
been initiated in this locality to any very
considerable extent. The proposition to
establish a refreshment saloon in connec-
ton with the Mayors rooms at the City
Hall, has not yet been formally made in
council, although if any such change is con-
templated, as matter Of convenience it
would be well to make it now, while the
municipal headquarters are undergoing
needed repairs. We do not know that
Mayor Morris would favor this addition to
the elegance and expense of his office, but
from knowledge of his well known eco
nomical policy, and his earnest desire to re-
duce rather than increase the city's indebt-
edness, it is probable that he will, for the
present, at least, refuse his official sanction
to any such new pressure upon the city's
financial resources. The Mayors well
known hospitality will hardly, in this mat
ter, prove second to his sense of public
duty, and it may almost be taken for grant
ed that he would oppose to the extent of
his official power the movement in favor Of
establishing free lunch saloon at the citys
expense.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
A COIOred Sharner.

A few days ago well behaved negro man
approached a gentleman on the Chatta-
nooga train, while standing in the depot,
and asked him to change bill for him
While making the proper change, the negro
managed to get some of the bills in his own
hand, and divertihg the owners attention
by speaking of the curious stamps and pic
lures, succeeded in stealing SIS or $50. The
gentleman did not discover the larceny I'M
I'll he reached home. Three other gentle
men have been deceived in the same way by
this negro, whose color and humble APP
pearance cause none to suspect his object.
One gentleman lost SIS in this way last
Friday, and the day after another party lost
$3.50. Travellers should be on their guard,
as the negro seems to be at least a success
full if not professional sharper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

Notwithstanding the unfsvorable state OF
the weather, Masonic Hall Was filed last
evening with an audience worthy the repu-
tation of the great actor, and we venture to
say that never has Mr.. Forrest appeared to
better advantage in the representation of
the old statesman, Cardinal Richelieu.
The broad effects of the character
come easily within reach of an actor
SO richly endowed with q voice as Mr..
Forrest. In all that distinguishes greatness
out from among the modern representa-
tons of the stage. With extended expert
ence he combines profund scholarship in all
that pertains to his art. 1t is not alone in
one particular scene that he commands
wrapt attention. 1t is not alone in this
or that particular soliloquy or the
touches of dramatic portraiture that he ex-
ce.s, but his rendition throughout is pow
erful and mastery. The eagle glance, the
indomitable will, the patriotic devotion of
Richelieu were presented with lifelike fidel-
ity, and the audience were thrilled with
bursts of passionate eloquence whenever the
plot Of the drama deepened in intensity.
The power Of the master appeared from the
opening scene to the closing tableau,. and
held the audience spell bound with its
magic influence.
We would be guilty of an act of injustice
did we not in behalf of that very apprecia-
tive audience last night, bestow praise upon
the company that rendered such admirable
support. Mrs. McCauley's Julie was finely
rendered, and McCaulsy's Baradas was a
finished piece of acting. In short, the
characters one and all, were personated
with stirt, and added much to the beauty
of Bulwer's great conception.
The success of the entertainment last
night argues well for continued liberal
patronage, for the majority of those who
were present will, no doubt, be the most
anxious to secure seats in good time for to-
night. We have heard it asserted that a
Nashville audience could not appreciate the
legitimate drama, but better proof of the
injustice of such an assertion could not be
desired than the large and intelligent audi
ence that bonored Mr.. Forests genius by
their presence in Masonic Hall last night
He will appear as Hamlet this evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
THE woRKINGMAN's FRIEND.
ssNew Market" or "NO Market That
ID the On esliOrr

is the Question.
To the Editors Of the Union and American:
The public Market House has always
been the poor mans friend, giving him
equal chance with the richest.
II brings all the produce of the country
together for us to select just what we wish.
1t has paid for itself twenty times over.
Its revenue of twenty thousand dollars a
year has ightened taxes and rents.
1t has saved taxpayers thousands Of dol
lars for City Halls, Courts, offices, etc.
New Market means Plenty. No market
means Perjury.
New Market means heaping measures.
Private concerns mean scant weights.
New Market means competition, the life
of trade. No Market means speculation on
our necessities.
New Market means low prices. No
Market means high prices-no choice steak
for the laborer-prices too high.
New Market favors the buyer. No Mar
ket, favors the seller.
New Market means cleanliness under re-
sponsible public servants. No Market
means stencil holes under irresponsible
management.
New Market means a chance for pro-
ducers. No Market means-producer and
consumer at the mercy of heartless buck
sters.
New Market means a standard to regu-
late prices throughout the city. No Mar
ket means free field of skinflints.
Which can sell cheaper, a butcher paying
$3.50 stall-rent, or one paying $1,000 store
rent? And who will have to foot the diff
ference-the butcher or the buyer?
A word to our labOring citizens: The
Public Marked, by its competition. keeps
your hucksters from fleeing you alive.
A New Market viii cost the city nothing.
You have only to appropriate next years
rents to rebuild it.
A New Market will save the city thou
sands of dollars for rents of halls, courts;
and offices.
Vote for the New Market if you favor
free trade.
Vote for the New Market if you favor
the workingman.
Vote for the New Market if you favor
the mechanic.
Vote for the New Market if you favor
immigration.
Let the rich man look to his interest,
and let the POOR man also look to his in
tereSt.
Come up and vote for the Market, every
soul of you, white and black.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Checks in the Cnancery Court.

Argument is now being heard by Chan
eellor East in the case of Sax check holders
against the Mayor and City Council of
Nashville, Judges Guild and Brien repre-
senting the check holders and VIM. A.
Cooper and John Lellyett, Esqs. appearing
on the part Of the corporation. 1t is claim
ed in behalf Of the persons now owning
checks at first issued to or purchased by
Mr.. Sax, that they are honest holders, hav-
ing bought the checks in good faith, and
with reliance upon the responsibility of the
corporation. The argument will be contin-
ned TODAY,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Bingham, the BuraIarist.

George Bingham, charged with burglar
iously entering the residence Of Mai. Jas.
D. Nancy last Tuesday morning, and max
ing violent assault upon the person of that
gentleman, was yesterday brought out from
the workhouse and taken before Justice
Everett for committing trial. Major
Nancy was present, although still very
feeble from loss of blood and evidently suf-
fering some pains from his wounds. In con-
sequence of this fact, the hearing was de-
ferred until O'Clock this afternoon ard the
accused sent to Jail. Bingham continues
to assert his innocence, and says he will be
able to prove that he was at another house
when the crime was committed. The tes-
timony against him, however, continues to
accumulate, and since the moment of his
arrest has been almost too conclusive to adj
NIT ofany other conviction than that he was
the guilty man. His chances Of escape from
the punishment he so justly deserves now
look exceedingly precarious.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Fire Alarm.

At IL A. NJ. yesterday, the kitchen
chimney in Mr.. j. E. Woolwine's residence,
No. So S. Summer street, caught fire from a
quantity of SCOT which had collected imme-
diately back of the cooking stove. When
first discovered, the fire presented rather
formidable appearance, the flames bursting
forth in several places, and the sheet-iron
protecting the wood work having been
heated red hot. An alarm was at once given,
the fire bells were rung, and the colored
men'shook and ladder carriage was promptly
turned out. The fire was extinguished,
however, without any difficulty, the only
damage resulting from it being the fright it
caused the inmates of the house.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Observation-Disclosures ASSOCIATION
Its objects, Designs and Regulations

To the Editors of the Union and American:
l am astonished every day to find so
many persons unacquainted with the de-
sign and regulations of the Nashville Ii
brary Association. Permit me to say a few
words in reference to the institution. Its
object is simply to supply reading matter,
of every description, to all who will become
members, and to furnish visitors to our city
with place where they may pass the time
pleasantly while with us. To this end the
reading-room is handsomely and comfort
ably furnished, and supplied with maya
zines and daily and weekly newspapers from
every section of the United States and some
from England. The library, which con-
tains over 1000 volumes, many of which
are late works, is decidedly circulating
library. This is the point l would impress.
Many persons are Of the impression that
these books are to be read in the room and
not carried away. The rules governing the
drawing of books are that the members
must present their tickets and have the
books charged. They are then allowed to
retain the volumes two weeks, to be re-
neWed at the end of that time if desired.
Unless returned or renewed within the two
weeks, the member will be fined two cents
per day for each day the book is kept out
over the time. 1t viii be seen from this,
that persons residing outside the city may
be accommodated. We have already sew
eral members who live in other counties,
and one who lives outside the State. The
subscription price is quite low-only Sc per
year. Only think for moment, reader,
what you get in return for so small amount
of money. We would be glad to have the
public call and investigate our claims upon
their patronage.
Suggestion: A ticket of membership
would be a splendid Christmas or New
Years gift, LIBRARIAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Premium Corn,

Nashville and Northwestern Railroad,
bushels of prime white corn, bagged in the
best style. Messrs. Rhea, Smith d Co.,
who had previously purchased the corn,
were SO delighted with the superior quality
of the article and the admirable manner in
which it had been handled, that they re-
membered honest Pat with a becoming
Chris mas present, and he left for home
well pleased with his visit. Uurrah for
Pat Burns and his premium corn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
AI,iV9 TFunk.

Mr.. Haight, of the Empire City Circus,
arrived here yesterday from Louisville with
an elephant, which with lions, tigers and
other animals he recently purchased in
Cincinnati. The elephant was brought
through as baggage, his trunk being check
ed for Troy, Alabama. We understand
that the Empire City Circus have purchased
most of the wild beasts belonging to the
late Mr.. Ames.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
COnVfcts.

Sheriff David II. Parson, Of Giles county,
brought the two convicts here yesterday and
turned them over to the Warden of the
Penitentiary for Imprisonment. Their
names are VIM. Leath, sentenced for grand
larceny to three years and six months, and
VIM. Whitfield, colored, to the same period
of confinement and for like ofiense. Phil
Naples, colored, convicted by the Circuit
Court Of Giles county of poisoning and SEN
fenced to three years Imprisonment, Green
Turner, colored, sentenced to be hung on
the 18th of November for mule stealing and
Lewis Taylor, colored, sentenced to three
years Imprisonment for grand larceny, are
in jail awaiting trial before the Supreme
Court
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Malicious ATTEMPT,

West Tennessee seems infested with rob-
bers and thieves, two of which class were
seen by the engineer on passenger train
placing crossties on the track of the Mem
phis and Louisville railroad Monday night,
near Humboldt. The speed of the train
fortunately slackened sufficient to prevent
an accident, only the fore trucks of the en-
CINE being injured. 1t is thought the par
ties aimed to throw the train off of the
track for the purpose of robbery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

Mrs. Freeman Is about % years old, Of heavy
build, fair compilation and very dark eyss and 4,
fine health; has but little to say Was aressed when
she left in black, black has and black ard white
plaid shawl She also had with her dress pattern
Of black delaine. She leaves = husband and one
child, boy about IA years OF age. Any inforua-
ton in regard 70 her win be thankfully recsivsd
BY Josiah Freeman and large circle Of heart
broken relatives. Address Josiah Freeman. y .
Z. s. II. r. Z. Once, Nashville. decls z
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
MAR DKPARTMKNT,
OPyICg OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. 70, 1N1

ProbdbilitieS:-The disturbance on the
Pacific coast will probably pass northeast
ward into Montana, and falling barometer
and rising temperature will prevail Wednes-
dav in the Rocky Mountain regions. High
barometer north of Missouri will move east
ward with diminished pressure, and cold
northwest winds will prevail west of the
Appalachian range. Cloudy weather with
westerly winds will prevail very generally
Wednesday along the Atlantic coast with
break-winds from North Carolina to Mary
land, navigation being closed upon the
lakes. The display of cautionary signals
will be suspended at Lake ports during the
winter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Quiet Temnerance Lecture.

Two festive gentlemen from the county
of Williamson, becoming too noisy and dls-
orderly at a place of public amusement,
were elected by Peter Vaughn, special po-
liceman, by whom one of them was dis
armed of pistol, and both turned over for
opportunities Of reflection. They paid SO
each for their rashness. and expressed their
determination to abstain in all future time
from such expensive follies.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

Christmas Presents, Christmas Pres
ents.-Call and see what one dollar will buy
at the great Dollar Store. Something new
every day.
Oil Paintings, Oil Cromos, Work Boxes
furnished) Necessaries, Meershaum Pipes,
Walking Canes, Ladies' Toilet Sets, Walnut
Writing Desks, and an endless variety Of
other useful and ornamental articles, to sup
ply the wholesale as well as the retail trade,
at one dollar each. dec1O eodtf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

NOtiee.-On or before the first of jan
uary next the wholesale wine department
viii be removed to the corner Of Public
Square and Deaderick street, and the Wine
Room (retaiD to No. II Cedar street, two
doors below the present one, Of viii h due
notice win be given. p. a. DEsoR-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
CITY NOTICEs.

Christmas Presents THE LADIES:
Now is the time to get pair of Broad
Bottom, Flannel-Lined Soft Shoes; Flannel
Lined Over Shoes, all lvery cheap; Ladies'
and Gents Ape Embroidered, Braided and
Quilted Slippers; Velvet Foxed, Side and
Front Laced Caters, all suitable for Christ
mas presents, very cheap for cash, as we
sell low to reduce stock, as we will remove
Jan. l, 1872, to No. 10 Public Square, Re-
member, WINsTEAD Bros,
deco 4tsp No. 81 College st.
Finest Goods in the City.-Calf Boots
and Caters, in many styles, at reduced
prices; long line of MISSES SHOES at
$3.50, old price So; SOLE LEATHER, SARA
ToGA and Toy TRUNKS, Bags and Satchels,
at low figures. Call and try us.
JOHN RAAAGE & Son,
deco At 4S College street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
WiZaFd-Iike.

One of our famous city vendors of all
sorts of things, was out in his buggy yester-
day, having the long hair of a wizard king
aud the ceaseless voice of a roaring lion.
Hating on Broad street he soon assembled
a motley crowd of anxiously curious buyers,
all believing that "The willy wizard must
be caughtn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

For the HOlidays.-H. C. Linck, No.
"a Union street, would inform the public
that he is prepared to furnish the finest
brands OF Foreign and Domestic Liquors at
the lowest prices, and would call special at
tention to his pure KELLY ISLAND WINE;
sold by the gallon or bottle.
dec17 tiJlianI'72
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
$50 Reward.

CTRAYED OR STOLEN, ON THE TTH
y September last, from the subscriber, living
on the Murfreesboro Pike, one mile south Of Lee
banon, a large BAY MARE, Is years old, mouth
worn by the bit; knot on her right knee; collar
marks. / viii give the above reward for the ap-
prehensiOn of the thief, or a liberal reward for
any information leading 70 the recovery Of the
marc. Address p. 3. LESTER,
Dec. 1, 1871. Lebanon Tenn.
aec2 SW6EWSw
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

Royal Havana LOttery-S330,OOO In
gold drawn every seventeen days. Prizes
cashed and information furnished. The
highest rates paid for doubloons, all kinds Of
gold and silver, Spanish bank bills, Govern
ment securities, etc. Taylor & Co., Bank
ers, No. Is Wall street, New York.
mY16 dSWtf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

Eight soldiers of the 4th Artillery, un-
der Brit Capt. j. S. McEwan, from Louis
vile, passed through the city yesterday en-
route for Charlotte, n. G.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Correction.

Weunderstand that the engineer in charge
of the Northwestern train which was thrown
from the track last Saturday near Weaverly,
has been exonerated from any blame as to
the cause of the accident and that the speed
of the train at the time of the accident was
only twelve miles per hour, and not as
heretofore stated. =
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Expense of Careless Driving.

The proprietor Of dray drove his horses
into collision with a South Nashville street
car, in such way as to badly damage the
latter, and make the occurrence look like the
result of gross carelessness on his part. The
Recorder fined the drayman SO, and re-
quired that he should defray half the ex-
penses of repairing the car.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20
Re- sure In eauif

Be sure to call if you want something ell
egant in the way Of Fine Jewelry, Silver and
Silver-plated Ware. Those articles you can
get cheap, ard good in quality, No. Is North
Cherry street, opposite the Maxwell House,
at /. N. Sobel & Co.'s. decl7 1w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-20

Boots and ShOes.-Ladies' and Gentle
mems fine eustom-made Boots, Shoes and
Caters, superior quality. just received and
for sale at low prices, at No. Al North Col
lege street, next door to Union, east side.
dee16 If CHAs. B. HAIL.