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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
New Advertisements

The National Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, are doing reg
ular exchange and banking business; they
receive deposits and allow interest thereon
they furnish drafts on London, Dublin, Ed
inburg and all parts of Germany; they buy
and sell exchange on New York, Cincin-
natl and New Orleans; they keep for sac
Government, State, county and city bonds
and they at all times pay the highest rate
for gold, silver and uncurrent money.
The stockholders of tie Second'National
Bank meet Jan. 9 to elect Directors.
The shareholders of the Fourth National
Bank meet on the 9th prox. to elect Direc-
tors.
The stockholders and Directors of the
Nolensville Turnpike Company meet at N.
Vaughn's office on the Sta Of January.
Our enterprisiHg young friend VIM. Iron
has resumed the manufacture and whole
sale vending of prize candy. His present
location is No. IL Deaderick street, up
stairs, where he is at all times ready to fill
orders in his line of business. Travelling
agents may find II to their interest to call
aud see him.
A stated meeting and election of officers
for Corinthian Lodge takes place tonight.
See advertisement giving the change Of
schedule shortly TO be made on the Evans
vile, Henderson and Nashville and the
Edgefield and Kentucky Railroads.
The steamer Belle st. Louis leaves Mem
phis at 10 o'clock tomorrow for New Or
leans.
The Maxwell House Bathing Saloon is
fitted up in elegant style, and prepared TO
furnish any form of baths.
p. L.. Nichol, 1l3 Church street, has Lam
eth's-early garden seed.
r. A. Cox, Clerk and Master of the
Chancery Court at GainsbOro, through his
Deputy, A. B. Bolts, makes notification of
Importance to the several parties mentioned.
Repped black silks and Ottoman shawls
at q. Rice & Cos.
Just out-The Maxwell House hat, at c.
d. Benson's.
Fine furs at No. % North Cherry.
Beautiful balmorals, new patterns, at
Thompson Bros. & Kelly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Past Driving.

Yesterday morning country gentleman
brought load of apples to town in a one
horse express wagon, and becoming flushed
with the proceeds Of his six barrels, jolliied
his bibulous propensities with an excessive
dose Of jig juice, which induced him to try
the speed of his nag. Commencing on
South Spruce he rushed his horse down
Church against mule team, thence at 2:40
up Vine down Union, coming to halt
near Cherry where be counted bis money,
jumped from the vehicle. After several vain
endeavors to climb in again, rested on the
side Of the wagon until the chilling winds
of evening Gained his spirits into reasons
quietude. By chance friend came strolling
by and kindly carried him home. Fast
driving is becoming quite fashionable OF
late and when engaged in by intoxicated
persons is attended with much danger.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
BY MAIL
DELIvERED By CARRIERS N THE cITl
AND EpeEF1ELD.
PRINTING OFFICE DELIVERY.

Single copies cents; to dealers at 81
cents per copy.
This is an advance over the rates of 1871,
to which we have been driven by an imper-
alive necessity, 1t having been demonstrated
in our experience that the price heretofore
charged is altogether inadequate to the out
lay and expense incurred in the publication
of such papers as we have been issuing from
the city of Nashville. Assuming that we
win not, In justice, be expected to publish
paper at clear loss to ourselves, and also
assuming that only a very small proportion
of the public have even the most re-
mote conception of what our ex-
penses really are, as compared with
what they were before the war, 1t will be
appropriate TO explain that every item for
material and labor Is enhanced from one to
two hundred per cent, while some OF them
are increased eight and ten times beyond
what they were in 1850 and 80. Then
the Nashville publisher paid out per week
less than five hundred dollars, which in
Guided all his expenses, while now the week
ly expense Of publishing the UNION AND
AMERICAN and Republican Banner, each,
will average two thousand dollars, and it is
all cash. The werkmen must be paid as
soon as the work is done.
Since the year 1871 began, we have, by
doubling our telegraph expenses, increased
the volume of telegraphic report to ten
thousand words daily-that is, by mourning
this additional outlay, we have been ad-
mitted as members of the Western Asso-
ciated Press, 50 that now the people of
Nashville, who read our papers, get the
same telegaphic news received by New
York, Cincinnati, St, Louis, Chicago and
all the leading cities of the United States.
We feel assured that our patrons will
justify US in advancing the rates Of subscrip-
ton as above given, since it is absolutely
necessary to sustain the expense of publ
cation. j. o. GRIFFITH & Co.,
Union and american,
ROBERTS 6 PURvIs,
Republican Banner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
TrIbute 10 the MANLY Art.

Jim Mace and Joe Coburn, England and
Americas best men," were in Memphis last
Wednesday, on their return East. Bust
ness was very generally suspended in honor
of the occasion, and the exchange Of con-
gratulations between the people and the
bruisers was very cordial. To Nashville
man who happened to be present, Messrs.
Mace and COburn expressed their regrets
that it was not at present convenient for
them to come up this way, and the hope
that they would be able to do 80 at some
early day. Their coming will be awaited in
the utmost painful anxiety.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
The Right Sort of Talk.
The Pulaski Cnize11 saws:

The Pulaski Citizen says:
Nashville has two of the best daily papers
in the South, or in the North either, if we
except a few metropolitan dailies, and we
hope the people Of Tennessee and of the
South will sustain them literally and not fly
off at the handle because they have advanc-
ed their rates to SO per annUm. They are
worth every cent Of it, and could not sur
vive on less at their present rate of expend-
lures.
THE Nashville daily papers have wisely
concluded to raise their subscription price
to $40 per annum after 1st of January,
1872. Either of the papers is well worth
the money asked for them, and the advance
asked next year is but a trife above cost.
We are glad to see a disposition among the
Nashville publishers to abolish the cut-throat
system of low prices just to gain picayune
notoriety.-MurtreeSbOro NeacS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
RIVER News.

The river was declining at this point yes
terday with % inches on Harpeth Shoals.
Weather cloudy, with sprinkles Of rain and
hail during the day.
The BurksYille had not arrived up to
dark, and no intelligence received Of her
whereabouts.
The Ella Hughes and Umpire are still in
port.
Capt. Ben F. Egan has returned to the
city from Evansville.
A telegram published elsewhere gives the
particulars of the sinking of the steamer
Fanny Brandies at Island No. 40. She left
Memphis on Thursday night for Cairo, with
600 bales of cotton and other freight. Boat
and cargo a total loss. The Brandies was
formerly owned in this trade.
The fine steamer Belle st. Louis leaves
Memphis Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock for
New Orleans. Parties can secure state
rooms by telegraphingtO Il. W. Lightburne,
agent.
We copy from the Louisville Ledger OF
yesterday as follows: There was 5 feet by
the canal marks last evening, with 3 feet
scant on the falls down the Indiana chute,
There were considerable floating ice in the
river yesterday, but net sufficient to inter,
fere with navigation. Telegraphic adyices
from Pittsburg state that the river is clear.
The weather has moderated considerably,
with good prospect that there win be little
or no difficulty from ice. Business at the
city and Portland wharyes is moderately
a.tive, and The regular packets are doing 8
fair business.
Owing to the cold weather the Cunber-
land river Improvements at Harpeth Shoals
have been somewhat retarded. Between
sixteen and seventeen hundred feet Of work
has been finished, and if the weather prove
favorable the rest viii be put through by
the first Of January next. When completed
there will be 5000 feet of dam work. The
surveying party proceed down the river
from Harpeth, at which place Mr.. Ed. Mead
is at present inspecting the work already
constructed. Though the survey for the
improvement of the upper Cumberland ha;
been made no work viii be attempted until
some additional appropriation is secured
from the Government.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Arrival and Departure OF Judge VII.

A crazy negro styling himself Judge
Wilson and saying that he had just arrived
from Sumner county, was yesterday arrest
ed in the Ninth Ward, and kindly furnished
with transportation back home by Walkers
line. He said that having learned there
were several vacant judgeships in Nashville
he had come here to administer
the law in sits purity. The Judge
was greatly astonished when
informed that there was no pressing occa-
sion for his presence in the city, and said be
would come again whenever notified that
he was needed for the purpose of expound-
ing the law, or calling sinners to repent
ance. When about to leave, Judge Wilson
playfully remarked that he was perfectly
satisfied with his brief sojourn in the great
but wicked metropolis.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
ATTEMPTED Burglary.

About 4 o'clock yesterday morning one
of the guests at the National Hotel heard
some one open the door to the room where
he was sleeping, as if to reconnoitre before
entering. Taking pistol from under the
head of the bed, he awaited further devel-
opments, and in a few moments the door
was again opened, and the form of a man
seen approaching the bed. The occupant of
the room Immediately fired, the pistol bull
let entering the door facing and causing the
unknown fntruder to make precipitous
retreat. 1t is thought the burglar was an
inmate of the house, since the Waterman,
who was below, saw no one come out when
the shot was fired.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

Hon. Richard P. Brooks. member of the
late Constitutional Convention, Geo. II.
Morgan, Attorney General, J. B. Anderson
and VIM. NJ. Pickett, of Gainesboro, Tenn,
are IN the city, all registered at the St.
Charles hotel except Capt. Morgan who is
the guest OF the Secretary of State. In
these gentlemen Jackson county Is ably
and favorably represented.
A. H. Lusk, who has just returned from
New York, made us visit yesterday.
Polk G. johnson, OF GAINESVILLE, is regis
tered at the Maxwell Heuse.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
WORD to Our Merchants.

Advertising is an art, and is the mother
of the art of money-making. Successful
advertisers unhesitatingly and gratefully
declare that they eve the beginning of their
prosperity and the foundation of their
wealth to the liberal and judicious use Of
printers ink. 1t is paradoxical, but not
singular, that printers ink, by blackening a
mans reputation, actually benefits him.
The ingenuity displayed by some accom-
plished advertisers makes advertising al
most a fine art
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Nashville Opera House.

We were pleased to notice another good
audience at this place of amusement last
night. Miss Jenny Willmore is winning
golden opinions, and since our people have
commenced turning out, her excellence as
pleasing little actress is duly appreciated.
At the conclusion Of the Kings Secret,
which was brought out last night in place of
the Mad Boy, the popular Duet, "The APP
pie of My Eye" was most charmingly rem
dered by Miss Willmore and Mrs. Grey,
who received an enthusiastic encore. This
is the last night of the engagement of Miss
Willmore, and we hope to see the house
crowded
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Assault and Rafferx.

Police attention was yesterday called to
several instances of assault and battery, but
to no instance in which deadly weapons were
used. Several parties, who do not wish to
see their names in print on this particular
occasion, were arrested and required to
furnish assurance for their appearance this
morning. Fighting, like dancing or any
other luxury in the line of oalithenics, must
be naid for.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Three Engines for One Train,

The mechanism of locomotives, as well
as of men, sometimes becomes deranged.
The Edgefeld and Kentucky passenger
train, due here at 6:1O Thursday evening,
experienced this fact, for when at Guthrie
the locomotive refused to work, and it had
to be hitched to another, which also ceased
its usefulness, because Of the pumps refus-
ing to work, by the time it reached Red
river. Here third engine was borrowed
from a freight train, and by its aid the train
arrived here at S:15,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
For ImbIbina on Sunday.

From movements just now being made by
certain Davidson county officers, it begins
to be strongly suspected that the Grand
Jury of the last Criminal Court succeeded
in finding true bills against considerable
number of gentlemen who occasionally i'm
bibe on Sunday various quantities of spir-
itous and malt liquors-the law prohibiting
Sunday tippling including those who drink
fluids. A goodly number Of citizens were
yesterday officially notified to find security
in the SUM Of $3.50 for their appearance at
the next term of the Criminal Court to
answer as to their guilt or innocence of the
soft impeachments above indicated. In
every instance the required bond was given,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

One of Beatty's scouts Shot IA Ills
Own House.

own House,
Lewis Hill, one Of Beatty's independent
scouts, was brutality murdered in Fentress
county 4 few days since. He was shot In
the head, in his own house, after night, and
left lying near the hotise The assassins
set the house on fire, which was burned
down. Hill was found so pear the burning
house that his clothing was scGrehed. Will
liam Smith, James Stepp and Riley Hull
were arrested, tried and convicted OF mnr-
der in the first degree, by q Justice Of the
Peace, and are now in the jamestown jail
awaiting their trial before che Circuit Court
of Fentfess county. The alleged murderer
were also members Of Tinker David Beatty'l
scouts-aIls Radicals, and protested hater'
Of Ku-Klux.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

A number of Germans, lately arrived
here, have purchased lands in the neighbor-
hood of Paradise Hill, in the northwestern
part of Davidson county, with a view to
forming colony Of their countrymen in
that locality. The farms purchased vary in
extent from so to 1875 acres, and being stu
ated in healthy and fine fruit growing re-
gion, will no doubt abundantly repay the
investments now made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
HOgSfsh Transactions.

Since the first of last month over six thou
sand hogs have been shipped to and through
this city by the Tennessee and Pacific Rail-
road. Of the above number five thousand
and forty were shipped from Lebanon, ard
the rest from intermediate points on the
road. Most of these hogs have gone to
Southern markets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIssAL OFFICE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 8, 1871.
ProbGbilities:-A rising barometer and
falling temperature viii probably prevail
Saturday on the middle and east Atlantic
Brisk northwesterIy winds for short time
only on the coast. West winds veering
southwest on the upper lakes. Southerly
winds, cloudy and threatening weather on
the Gulfcoa Cautionary signals continue
at Oswego, Rochester, Buffalo and Cleveland,
and one is ordered for this evening at New
York, Baltimore, Cape May and Norfolk.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Marriage Licenses.

During the week ending Friday, the Sth
inst, the Clerk of the County Court has
issued marriage licenses to the following
named persons:
c. II. Gambill to Annie F. Williamson.
R. R. Hightower to Louie Nichol.
Edwin c. Mackey to Henrietta w. Davis,
PHI. Wade to Matte j. Herd.
w. D. Summers to Amanda NJ. Brodie.
Vim. j. Espey to Mollie NJ. Creech.
Geo. w. Carney to Sarah j. Mays.
Robert David Waller to Ellen Sawyers.
Michael McGraw to Mary A. Nichols.
And six cOlOred cOuDles
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Maxwell House Grand HOB.

AT the grand hop which is to be given in
honor Of the Governor and the members of
the Legislature at the Maxwell on Tuesday,
the 18th, the ladies and gentlemen who
have cards of invitation will be received in
the ladies' drawing room by his ExceIlency
the Governor and lady, assisted by the
Speakers Of the two Houses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

The Maxwell House Hat-Just out,
and little ahead Of everything in that
line. Sold only by c. d. Benson, No. %
Cherry street, Dealer in Hats, Caps and
Mems Fine Furnishing Goods.
We have yet on hand 30 or 70 Sets Of
Ladies' and Children's FINE FURs, which
we shall close out at profit Of so cts. to
$1.00 per set. We HAVE NO OLD, LAST
YEARS MOTH EATEN Furs to sell at cost.
II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Narrow Escape.

Yesterday morning a young man of this
city, while writhing under a severe pain in
the throat, was induced TO try the healing
qualities Of patent medicines. The result,
a blistered tongue, infamed throat, red
eyes, serious thoughts and expected death.
The assistance of physician soon set him
up again, and after bis sore experience he
has concluded to let patents alone.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Burial and Memorial Association

NASHVILLE, Dec. 8, 1S71.-At regular
meeting of the Executive Committee Of the
Confederate Burial and Memorial Associa-
ton, A. G. Morrow was appointed General
Agent. All persons disposed to further the
objects of the Association are requested to
cooperate with and aid Mr.. Morrow in this
work. Z. KIRBY SMITH, Pres.
j. G. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Attorney General Of Knox county.

Gov. Brown yesterday in accordance with
the late bill, passed by the General Assemb-
ly, making criminal district for Knox
county, appointed John NJ. Fleming At
torney General for said district. Mr..
Fleming, who is about thirty-seven years of
age and represented Knox county in the
last General Assembly of this State, is said
to be eminently qualified for the duties of
the above office.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
An Ugly InsinuatfOn.

A young man named Barney Lubin,
whose reputation for honesty has not hith-
erto been called in question, was yesterday
arrested on the too common charge of lar
ceny. He was at first taken before negro
magistrate, but stating that he would rather
be tried by white man, the case was trans
ferred to the Office of Justices Cassetty and
Everett, where it will be disposed of to-day,
the accused being sent to Jail to await the
hearing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

Neglected Coughs and COlds.-Few
are aware Of the importance Of checking a
cough or common cold" in its first stage;
that which in the beginning would yield to
browns Bronchial Troches,"f neglected,
often works upon the lungs.
deco St tues, thur6sat
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

We are informed by gentleman of
GAINESVILLE that Mr.. John b. Tspscott,
Chief Engineer Of the above road, has made
arrangements for commencing the survey
the first of next week. This road will form
available outlet to GAINESVILLE, whose citi-
zens have evinced much interest for is
early completion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
FOR RENT.
COAL.
CHEAP CoALI

HAVING TAKEN AN INTEREST IN The
H spacious Coal Mines Of Kentucky, known -
the St. Bernard Mines, on the Evansville and
Henderson Railroad, and having cont Of the
disposition of said Coal all south o. Springfield.
Robertson county, Tenn, We are determined -
furnish Nashville, Edgeheld, and the surround
ing country and towns 90 cheap - to Put fires N
the reach OF the poor as well Is the rich
We can furnish superior article and Abund-
ant supply.
OFFICE-COrner Union and Cherry strestA.
Tvs MADISON BTRATTOM = Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

We invite our friends, AND ESPECIAL
LIZ THE LADIES, to call and examine our
stock Of fresh supplies Of Groceries, Notions,
corner Woodland and Tulip streets, Edge
field. j. II. DoDD & Co.
dec8 sgt, sun & tues till dec Is.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
For Trial IN the gupreme Court.

Sheriff ]. c. Read, of Montgomery
county, arrived here yesterday, having IN
charge three negro prisoners convicted in
the Criminal Court at GAINESVILLE, and APP
pealed to the Supreme Court. They were
placed in jail to await trial. Their names
are Sank Cross, robbery; and Tom Floyd
and Pleas Hunt, assault and battery with
intent to commit murder.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09

As yet no opinions have been delivered
by this Court, which is sitting in sections,
and engaged on the law docket of William
son and the equity docket of Robertson
counties. The Court meets at $50 this
morning, at which time opinions will prob
ably be delivered in the cases previously ar
gued aud submitted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Barn RnrnRd.

The barn, together with agricultural inn
plements and wagon of Mr.. Aldridge, liv-
ing ten miles from the city, ion the Muir
freesboro pike, was destroyed Wednesday
night by fire, supposed to be the work OF
some unknown incendi4ry. The neighbors
rendered all possible assistance, but were
not able to check the fire, by which Mr.. AL
bridge loses $500, ormore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
improvements.

The new brick pavement in front of the
cemetery, South Cherry street, will be COM
pleted by Mr.. w. H. Perry, to-day. This
pavement is LIT feet long, 9 feet wide,
with stone curbing 1t extends from the
cemetery gate to the Decatur depot.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
CRY NoTIcEs.

Received Te-day-Another InvoIcs Of
our well-known Repped Back silks At
$50, vel worth $3.50. Also, the hand
soonest Striped Ottoman Shawls we have
bad this seasoh. y. RICE & Co.
docQ o.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
nfSe0uPaRfnR.

A few days ago a yonng man tried his
fortune in selling newspapers on the Nash
vile and Chattanooga Railroad. During
one trip he made only nickel profit and
lost hat worth $3.50. Dear experience
for one so young and enthusiastic as he
seems to be.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
Freight Items.

One hundred and twenty car loads Of
freight, including eight Of stock, were ship
ped South yesterday over the Nashville and
Chattanooga road.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-09
F,-uitg FruitIi FrnitfI-We

FrnltI FRUIT II frnlt!!I-We are re-
ceiving regularly large lots Of choice Apples
direct from the great fruit regions of the
North, which we guarantee TO sell as low as
they can be laid down in the city by order
ing from Cincinnati or other Northern
towns. We also keep constantly on hand
and for sale, at wholesale only, Hominy,
Beans, Peas, Onions, Potatoes, Sour Krout,
Cranberries, etc, etc.
JAS. P. BABB & Co.,
dec5 1W 81 South Market street.