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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
The Railroad Commissioner at
Lebanon,

We stated sometime since, that the Da-
wilson County Railroad Commissioners
would visit Lebanon to consult with the
Wilson county proxies in regard to certain
railroad matters to come up at the meet
ing of the Directors of the Tennessee and
Pacific Railroad on the 2Sth instant. Yes
terday morning, at six o'clock, the David
son County Commissioners left this city
for Lebanan, ON the Tennessee and Pacific
Railroad. At Lebanon they were received
by the Wilson proxies, and private con-
sultation or caucus was had. According
to our present information, which we deem
reliable, no ticket was determined upon.
The commissioners held that it would be
best to wait until the election came Off, and
that their duty to the stockholders of Da-
wilson county made it expedient for them
to obtain all the information in theirpowel
before the 2Sth; aud not attempt now the
selection of ticket which might hereafter
prove too hasty sn action. In this, it is
probable they acted for the best, but fu'
ture events will determine.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
Meeting of Turnpike directors.

A meeting of the Board of Directors Of
the Cumberland and Stones River Turn
pike Company was held at Murfreesboro
on the 18th inst. At the meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Col. w. s.
Higgins, President; DR.. G.. s. Pierce,
Vice President; W. D. Hancock, Secretary;
B. F. Wade, Treasurer, and Simpson Har-
ris, Superintendent The good people
along the line Of this very important thor
oughfare are much elated at the prospect
of having it once more restored to Its
vonted usefulness and prosperity, as they
are assured it will be under the present
efficient and energetic management.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
GERMAN Y.
The Peace commissioners

BERLIN, March 14.-Baron Won Arnim
ard Herr De Balou, the latter German
Minister to Belgium, have been appointed
to participate in the peace convention at
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
GREAT BRITAIN.
Pence mt ANY Price.

LONDON, March 14.-The Times con
graduates Europe upon the results of the
Black Sea conference. The final session
of the conference will be held to. day.
A Step Toward Democracy.
In the House of Commons last night,
Sir John Packington attacked in the
strongest terms, the abolition of the sys-
TEN of the purchase of commissions in
the army, as a step toward democracy
which would entail vast expense upon
the country and disgust the army. At
the urgent request of LORI Gladstone,
whose health is still delicate, the debat G
was adjourned until Thursday.
Ugly Words about our EenIan
Guests
Mr.. Roebuck in an address at Sheffield
tonight, denounced the liberation of the
Fenian convicts as a dastardly act, snt
their reception in America as disgracefu
to the country, and another proof that she
sEpgland's bitter enemy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
d. SAN DOMINGO.
A Night with the Dusky Dam,

A Night with the Dusky DANES.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, March A
Grand Ball was given on board the Ten
nessee last night, attended by the nobili-
es of the Island. The commissioners
to-day are vi iling the country at the in
vitation of the authorities, and cores,
pondents are Tusticating in every direc-
ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15

Last Sunday, as Robert Reeves, who Is
about eight years Of age, and the son OF
Widow Reeves living on South Maple
street, was going to the newspaper offices
to get papers to sell, he attempted to climb
no behind hack His foot slipped and
be fell, breaking his right leg just above
the ankle. His wounds were dressed, and
though suffering great deal with pain, he
is thought to be in fair way to recover.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
SAN FRANCISCO.
A Great BOre-GOing 200 Miles fO
Water

A Great BOre-GOing 200 Miles for
Water.
SAN Francisco, March 1.-THE Lake
Soho Water Company propose to tunnel
the Sierra Nevada five miles and bring
water 200 miles to San Francisco; to de-
liver the city 100000 gallons daily for
fifty years, in return for 5000, 900 six
per cent thirty year bonds, to be delivered
on the completion of the wolk-no pay
ment before. The Board of Supervisors
have passed resolution of acceptance.
Col. A. w. Won Schmidt is at the head
of the work, which may be expected to
be completed within four wears.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15

RUSSIA.

Denies Secret Alliance with Prussia.
ST.. PETERSBURG, March 14.-An official
denial is given to-day to the recent report
that a secret treaty exists between Rus
STA and Prussia, which was to have been
put into active operation in certain event
ualities during the late war.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
MEMPHIS.
Fatal Family Feud.

MEMPHIS, March 14.-There was a
family quarrel tonight in saloon on JEFF
ferson street between two Italians, Rich
ard Bucanauni and Lippi. The former
shot, instantly killing the latter and then
snrrendered.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
William Visits Nancy.

LONDON March 14.-The Emperor VIII
liam and party have arrived at the city of
Nancy, where they were enthusiastically
received by the German troops. They go
to Metz tomorrow, and after an inspec-
ton of the city and fortress, will con-
tinue their journey to Berlin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
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tennessee Patent.

Among the list Of patents granted to
Southern inventors for the week ending
March IL, we find that there is one to W.
D. Robertson, of Knoxville, for a sad and
fiutiug iron, for which superior merits are
| claimed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15

Tennessee Section No L, Cadets of Tenn
perance, will please meet at their hall at
I o'clock precisely this evening. By re-
anest of. F, Il. PETwAY, W. Aechon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
DEsERUCTEVE FIRE LAsTNGGHT
Entire stock OF G Gods Destroy ID.

Entire stock or Goods Destroy ID.
At near one o'clock last night the people
of the city were reused from their slambers
by the ominous elang of the fire bells, and
soon the steam engines were rafting
through the street to the scene Of what bid
fair to be adisastrous confagrhtion- Dense
volumes of smoke were seen issuing from
the dry goods store of Messrs Hirsch &
Co., No. 16, on the north side OF Union
street between College and Market, and
the interior of the building was discover
ed to be seething and glowing mass Of
pent mp smoke and fame. II TIE engines
were promptly on hand and streams o
! water were soon playing upon the flames.
The fire had caught IN the lower story and
had evidently been burning for some time
before it was discovered. The flames
extended upward and soon the
entire interior of the three story
building, including the stock of gods
was enyeloped. The flames burst through
the front doors and windows with violei. &c;
the hremen remained at their posts and
poured continuous streams into the burr
ing building. Meantime goods we're car
ried from the adjoining stores and placed
on the opposite sidewalk The fire, how
ever, was confined to the building, and
was prevented from bursting through the
roof. The interior of the building was lit
orally Quilted and the stock of goods was
almost a total loss. At half
past one, the fire was pretty well subdued.
We did not ascertain how the fire ongin-
sted, the extent of the loss, or how much
was the insurance, if any. Mr. Franklins
store, No. Is, was considerably damaged
by emptying his goods into the street and
by water. The prompt energy of the Fire
Department and the stiffness Of the night
prevented what might otherwise have been
conhsgration of fearful consequences.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
The Davidson County sunday
school Association.


This Association met according to ad-
journment at q last evening, at the Cher
~ Street Baptist Church. The exercises
commenced with singing, reading the
scriptures, and prayer. The minutes of
last meeting were read and approved
Then followed the discussion Of the follow
ing question: ''What is the best method
to make the session of the Sabbath-schOOl
entertaining and instructive ?" The dis
cussion was participated IN by Msssrs. A.
D. Wharton, Douglass Cross, Hugh Car
roll, j. o. Griffith, T. Fl. CahaI, Esq.
Pau, and Rev. Mr.. Braden-
MIR. Wharton said that edrnestness and
sincerity on the part of officers and teach
ers was prerequisite, and that if these two
elements were carried out to their legiti-
mate sequence, the Sabbath-school would
certainly be instructive and entertaining.
|. Mr.. Braden urged that the vital point
was to concert the children; if tnis was
done everything else would follow.
Mr.. Carroll mada the point, that there
should be q general interest melted and
kept up and to do this, the parents should
be interested, the responsibility placed on
them and they made to feel the same.
Mr.. Cross said that officers and teachers
should be brought to realize the response
bility of their position; each should feel
that the school could not succeed without
their individual effort. He suggested
weekly teachers meetings IS a means to
incite this interest.
Mr.. Griffith said that to0rk summed up
the matter. There was work for al; for
superintendent, teachers, scholars and
church members, hence they should work
continually, energetically, with zeal.
Mr. Cshal argued that earnestness and
sincerity crowned every effort with sue
cess, it would do the same in the Sunday
school. A high standard Of excellence
should be the aim OF every thing Per-
sonal piety was the point to which all eff
fort should tend. Teachers were the ex-
emplars to their scholars, and they should
be sure not ''to feed them out Of an empty
spoon" With good and competent teach
ers the exercises were bound to be enter
tanning and instructive.
After the transaction of other important
business, the Association adjourned to
meet the I'd Tuesday night in April at the
Union Methodist Church.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30
ORMSBY HOUSE,
Corner of Carson and Second Streets,
GEO D. FRYER. --- Proprietor

'I,HE ABOVE NAMED PROPRIETOR HAVING
| leased the Orm by House would inf7rm his
friends and the travelling public that tEis House
has been thoroughly rttitted throughout aud put
in complete order fus the comfort and pleasure Of
all who 'Pay please to give hun Il call.
The TABLE Will. at all times, be supplied with
all the SdbsgantialS as well as t:e iuxuries that
the market affords No pains will he spared to
please -. tIi .E''- It ',I vii b. puid to
their respective wants at all times
The BAR is well stocked with Fine Liquors,
Wine, &c.
Attached te the House is BILLIARD ROOM
containing Three Tables Of the latest improved
styles with good cue. balls and fine light
Also GrN EKAL STAGE OF, &c + for the Stages
connec ing with all the diderEt lines Of Stages
and railroads ruunng through this state and
aud any information in relation TO the
: tine wIl I've cheeriuly given at all times
En- PArticulit attention paid to booking Pas
seugers, calling them, &C. Nov. Bot
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

ONE OF THE RINGS OF Saturn
LOST. = Professor Struve, the dis
tinguished astronomer of Pultowa,
has been for some years watching
the rings of Saturn: and the inner
one of the three rings-an obscure
partly transparent mass of what ap-
peared to be vapor-has been seen
to approach the body of the planet.
and to widen its distance from the
other rings. which seemed to be
fluid in character. or perhaps made
up of small bodies. moving together
like streams of meteors, which sup
ply the periodical showers. But
during several months past this
inner ring has fallen more rapidly,
and finally the attraction of Saturn
entirely overcame the centrifugal
force, and it closed upon the body
OF the planet, forming a belt, which
was gradually diffused over its sur
face. SO that there is now no trace
whatever of the ring left. Is this to
be the fate also Of the other rings,
or will they ultimately gather into
as has more commonly
been supposed?
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

OUTSTANDING THE PENNIES. There
are but few excuses for an impecu
nious old age in this country, where
labor is so we'll renumerated, and
where the avenues of employment
are so numerous. However moder-
ate it may be. there is no one who
does not receive a sufficient income
to lay aside a few pennies daily; and
if an individual begins to save only
four and a half cents day at twenty
one. the amount SO saved, including
interest, will foot up to fifty eight
hundred dollars when he is three
score and ten. If instead of spend
ing twelve cents day for a cigar,
he lays them aside, he will have
nearly fourteen thousand dollars at
the end of the same time. How few
people there are who could not save
tifty-tive cents day without discom-
mOding themselves in the least, and
yet this sum would amount at the
end of the time specified to fifty
eight thousand dollars. There are
thousands of men who daily throw
away double and treble this sum
over the seven thousand bars of
New York city. There but few who
suddenly acquire wealth, but look
around and select those who have
secured a competence, and it will be
found that they have done SO by
outstanding the pennies which
others carelessly let slip through
their fingers.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

oFFICE-Rail's Brick Building, Second
street, opposite the Capitol.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30
I II : ss :, r:
e. T.. HASTINGS d CO., Bankers.

with whom all moneys viii he DEPOSITED and By
whom ali disbursements VIII Le made.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

A. B. DRIE SBACH.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries. Provisions
Wines and Liquors..
Flour and Feed.
GrOckefy and 7inVVarc.
Hardware and Bolts.
Ii IaStl and sporting
Powder,
Safety Fuse.
Clothing. Boots and Shoes.
California Lime,
Plaster Paris.
Eastern ement.
Eastern Hair,
Whiting,
Window Glass,
Paints and oils,
Wall Paper.
Window Shades,
Picture Cords,
Patent Curtain Fixtures.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30
$4,000 GOLD COIN.
\ GRAND
CT 60 TT GER IT
WILL De GIVEN At TIE
Il L TROPO LETiN TEIEATER,
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA,
Monday, May l, ISL,

-TtV-LN@1IF, My 7, ~ T.
-ET The
Sacramento Pioneers and Sacramento
Library Associations.
For their joint benefit, and 10 pay their existing
indebtedness.
nURING TIE C0ECEhTl.3Ig GIFTS WILL
tt be distributed among the Ticketholiers-
amounting to 81 700 in GOLD COIN, as
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30
Tera,- OF sab bsCrtptiOn:
a VERY SINGULAR PLANT.

Have plants instinct. intelligence,
soul? One is inclined to entertain
the startling proposition when con
slderlng the curious manifestations
of choice, of purpose. of feeling, ex
hibited in their habits and capacity
for voluntary motion by some of tie
more highly organized species of the
vegetable kingdom.
There grows in the bOggv lands on
the Southern lake shore. not far
from our city, little obscure plant
which none but the bOtanist would
ever note or discover, but which pos
sesses most peculiar and surprising
characteristics. 1t co, sists of tuft
Of diminutive. Orbicular leaves. from
the center of which shoots up in
midsummer slender stem of incOn-
spicous flowers. But the leaves are
the distinguished feature of the
plant. They are covered with shin
ing, scarlet hairs, which secrete at
their tips drops of a clear, viscid
fluid resembling dew. These in
crease in size and number with the
fervor of the sun. while real dew is
speedily dried up by the heat of his
rays. 1t is from this circumstance
that the plant derives its name of
sun dew.
But the design of this novel Sc
cretiOn Is Vet more curious than the
fact of its elaboration. 1t attracts
by its sweetness tiny insects, gnats.
flies and midges. which no sooner
touch and taste the fatal liquid than
they are lost. its adhesive qualities
serving to hold them firmly fast
Then the delicate hairs move slowly
but surely upon their victim. and
IiX their little points like fangs into
the body, and suck the juices until
it is dry. This accomplished they
leisurely ; relax their grasp. return to
their natural positions. and await
the entanglemont Of fresh prey. In
credible as this statement seems. its
truth has been often proved by the
testimony of Trustworthy observers.
Moreover, II has been found i'm
possible to preserve these plants by
maintaining them in their natural !
soil, supplied with abundant mois- |
ture, but deprived Of the nourish- |
ment obtained from animal food. !
Shut up in a conservatory from |
which flies are excluded. they inyar- /,
ably die. But apply particles of
raw meat to the surfaces Of the |
leaves and the hairs viii close about
them, drain them OF their fluids, and !
leave them. in the end, white. ex-
hau5ted atoms. Touch these sensi-
tive, sentient hairs with the point of
4 straw or bit Of paper and they re
main motionless, impa,sive, Us if
entirely conscious that neither con
tains material adapted to their uses.
Whence comes this wonderful faculty
Of discrimination. and how shall we
designate it:
The singular habit Of capturing
insects is also common to the Venus
Fly-trap, a plant which is found in
the vicinity of Wilmington. North
Carolina. It's leaves are furnished
at the summit with an appondage
fringed with hairs. which is shaped
something like a steel trap, and op-
crates much like one. Woe to the
luckless fl that chances to brush
against one Of ats long bristles. The
trap instantly closes. and, generally |
catching the intruder, clasps it tight
until its struggles cease and it IS de
prived Of life Chicago Evening
Post.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

A stout old gentleman and his
wife gaze at their children-a pair
of twins-wno are encircled in each
others arms IN the cradle. Wife
"Do look at them husband; amt
they precious pair of lambs ?"
Husband very innocentlyl-" If
they are pair of lambs, pray tell
me, love, what am l ?"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30
c $1,000 Tickets ys.n be Sold at S2.J
Coin, Each.


inns acC " ~ dI!!lT- INC UoafcE 90 C0lCeTt.
a9-TLe drawing Will take place and the Gifts
awarded in precisely similar manner as at the
Concert given in san Francisco, in aid of the
Mercantile Library, and under the joint super
vision of q CoGmrtec Of well known citizens Of
Sacramento, ant the Offices of said Associations
3J-Persors AT I distance can obtain Tickets by
sending Checks ON any of the Sacramento Banks
or Coin by Wells, Fargo q Co. Tea per cent
commission viii be allowed to persons sending for
Fifty or more Tickets, Commissions paid in
Tickets.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

It is a theological error to suppose
that Adam lost any thing by exchang-
ing the garden of Eden for the whole
wide world. He gained ground by
the operation.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-30

When a newspaper suspends in Ar
kansas they say it has woodbined."
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-10-20

rounded BY several officials. After complain
inc OF a loss Of appetite, Brigham secuted the
suggestion that there was any danger OF an
outbreak of popular violence, in view Of the
recent proceedings against him. For his part,
he had not felt the slightest uneasiness or ex-
element. He then commenced long denun-
claton of the United States officers who had
interfered with his placid repose. he thought
their object was merely to make reputation
for themselves. The Methodist Church came
in for q good share of his animadVer..
sion. The result of these "outragee,
he felt assured, would be the complete
discontinue of the men who this "sougnt
to injure his people, because OF their re-
liglous views" He proposed to hght IL OUT III
the courts, but proiessed determination 10
abide neaceably by their decision. 1t seemed
to the correspondent, however, that no great
faith can be placed in the Mormon promises
ofoniet submission to the law. In his opinion,
the real issue will come when an attempt is
made to inprison any leading Mormon. He does
not believe that Young will ever submitto In
generation. OF course 1t would be the veriest
insanity on the part of his followers to under.
take forcibe resistance. But the writer thinks
they would not stop to consider consequen-
ces Wien their beloved and trusted leaders
were threatened with bodily indignities.
Therefore, although all is peace and quietness
now, it Is by no means certain that this calm
does not portend storm.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-10-20
Martial Law In Marion.

The writ Of habeaS corpus is suspended in
Marion County by President Grant. But
the Radical Senator from Marion emphati-
cally denies, in the following letter, that any
Ku-Klux outrages have been committed in
the county:
OFFICE OF LAND COMMISSIONER.
COLUMBIA, S. c., October II, 1871.
Hon. D. T. CorDin, United States District At
torney, South Carolina:
DEAR Shiny attention has been called 10
the proclamation OF the President, calling on
the Ku.Klux, in certain counties, 10 surren-
der, &c. Among them the County of Marion
appears. This may be typographical error;
If not, desire that you have this changed, il
possible, as it is but just and fair to the people
of Marion, as no Ku-KluX oulrages have ever
been committed In the county.
Hoping that you will give the matter your
earnest and prompt attention,
am, respectfully, &C.,
H. E. HAYNE,
Senator from Marion County.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-10-20
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