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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
An Outrageous Case.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Smith, living
at No. IA South Cherry street, sent her
little girl, about nine years of age, to buy
some bread on Union Street. The child
had ten cents, and while on her way, met a
negro woman, who having ascertained her
business and that she had ten cents in her
pocket, decoyed her into an unfrequented
alley, where she choked the child almost TO
death and then robbed her of the money.
If this is not an act Of negro Ku-Kluxism
there never was one of any Kind committed.
Such brutal Outrages merit the punishment
due the fiendish motives that prompted its
committal. The police have been notified,
and are now engaged in hunting for the
negro, who, is about eighteen years of age
and unknown to the child.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Death of an Old and Well Known
Citizen.

We are called upon this morning to
chronicle the death of W. III. Lucus, an
old and well known citizen, who died at his
residence in Edgefeld yesterday at l
o'clock, after lingering disease, which he
bore with patience and fortitude. Mr..
Lucus was native of Summer county in
this State, but when comparatively young
man removed to Nashville and embarked
in commercial pursuits. He was for many
years member of the firm of Trabue &
Lucus, wholesale dry goods and auction
and commission merchants. In all his
business relations, he exhibited a wonder
full degree of enterprise, and yet with
all his fine business qualifications, he often
met with reyerses, which by his great
energy of character, he would as often over
come. The war ruined a flourishing bust
ness, and since that time he has struggled
hard to regain lost fortunes, and in his
efforts, health failed him, and for several
months past, he has been more or less con-
fined to his room. Two weeks ago his
disease assumed a violent form. and death
at last relieved him from his suffering.
The funeral of Mr.. Lucus takes place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from Tulip Street
Church, Edgeield.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26

err the Subject of school Text Books.
AT the meeting yesterday, at the County
Court room, OF the subcommittee of the
County Board Of Education, appointed to
consider and report upon text books for use
in the school books, Vice President Buch-
anan presided, and Superintendent Donel-
son acted as secretary.
Mr.. Buchanan stated that the meeting
was for the purpose of hearing and consid-
erine the claims of the several publishing
houses whose representatives were present.
The following named publishing houses
were represented: j. p. Morton & Co.,
Louisville, by Mr.. Davis; Henkle, Wilson
q Co., by Mr.. Ruse; Harper Brothers, by
DIR. Stout; Appleton & Co., by Mr.. Soaper;
Butler q Co., by Mr.. Brown; Barnes & Co.,
by Mr.. Smith; Lippincott & Co., by Mr..
Calvin; University Company, by DR.. Elliott.
The chairman stated that it was desirable
that the investigation and discussion to be
had on this occasion should be conducted in
cool and dispassionate manner. After
elaborate discussion as to the merits of the
various text books of the publishing houses
represented, each representative setting
forth the claims of the publications Of his
house, the meeting of the subcommittee
adjourned until Saturday next, at which
time they will determine as to the text
books to be recommended by them to the
County Board of Education at their meet
ing to be held on the third Thursday in Be
cember.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
MitcheII.s PhysicaI Geography.

A. G. Brown of Atlanta, Ga, formerly
Professor of the University of North Caro-
lima has left on our table copy Of MitchelPs
new Physical Geography, which is one of
the best school books of this character that
has come under our observation. In addi-
ton to the elegant style of composition,
and the completeness Of the various de-
partments of which it treats, it is most
handsomely illustrated with copper plate
maps, showing the distribution of volca-
noes, the temperature of the Ocean and
the tidal waves, the Ocean currents, winds
and hurricanes, showing their distribution
over the Globe, amount Of rain in the
Zones, ETC., etc. 1t is valuable book not
only for schools but for private and public
libraries.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
The Temperance Movement.

Pursuant TO call from the Grand Lodge
of Temperance Orders of the State of Ten
nessee, delegates of the various Temperance
Orders of all the Southern States, met in
Convention in Chattanooga on the 22d inst.
The Convention having been called to order
by j. S. Allen, of Tennessee, j. A. Jeffer-
son, of Virginia, was unanimously elected
President, j. j. Hickman, of Kentucky, and
s. NJ. Angel, of Louisiana, Presidents,
and w. E. FL. Searcy, of Georgia, Secretary.
committee was appointed to draft resolu-
tons for the consideration of the body. We
haven't sufficient space to give the report Of
the committee, but the most important fea-
ture of the whole, was the forming ofthe
convention into body, to be called the
Temperance Council of the Southern States.
This is an entirely new organization, and
its object is to establish harmony between
and secure the cooperation of all Temper
ance orders in the common cause. Each
separate order is vested with sovereign
power, and can either reject or ratify any
action of the Council of Temperance. The
Convention adjourned to meet on Lookout
Mountain, Tennessee, ON the Fourth of
july, 1872,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
GrumbIers Mt Newspapers.

Horace Greedy hits the nail on the head
when he says: 1t is strange how closely
men read the papers. We never say any
thing that anybody don't like, but we soon
hear of it, and everybody tells us about it.
say good thing, we never hear of that
nobody seems to notice that. We may pay
some man hundred compliments and give
him dozen puffS, and he takes it as a trib-
ute to his greatness, and never thinks of it
never thinks it does him any good. But
if we happen to say anything this man don't
like, or something that he imagines is a re-
Election on him or his character, see how
quick he flares up and gets mad about it.
All our evils are duly charged to us, but we
never, apparently, get any credit for what
good we do.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
New AdHertisements.

Chancery sale of lands on Dec. %.
Dry goods at auction at Yeatman,
Shields & Co.'S Tuesday morning.
Chas. Z. Griffith has removed to the cor
her of Church and Summer.
The administrator of the late Jesse B.
Ferguson gives the customary legal notice.
Stylish hats and shirts to order at Ely &
WhiteSide's.
Storehouse on South Market for rent.
The new stores adjoining the Maxwell on
Cherry are for rent or lease; also other
property, by r. B. Cheatham.
F. X. Ward, at the Franklin House,
wants $500 and a smart young man. Look
TO your interest.
MerinO suits at 35 Union street.
Apply at Riverside Mills, Edgeeeld if
YOU want tc buy first class building lots.
Complimentary benefit to G. T. Hollis
ter, Of the Opera House, Tuesday night.
Fresh cigars at PeynadO's cigar stand in
the Maxwell.
Go TO the Trade Palace.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Theaters and Business.

The Gallatin Examiner is clearly of opin-
ion, and correctly too, that permanently es-
tablished and properly conducted places of
amusement are great auxiliaries to the bus
mess interests of the city. On this subject
the Examiner talks as follows: "The Ope-
IA House, at Nashville, under the manage
ment of Mr.. q. S. Grey, is decided i'm
prOvement over the various attempts in late
years in the dramatic line, and we hope
that the Nashville theater-going public will
sustain him in his efforts. His companv is
much superior to any since the DAYS of old
John Greene (of famous memory and de-
serves support. Ifthe merchants of Nashville
were more long-headed than they are, they
would realize the fact that a prosperous
theatre, at least during the business season,
would indirectly put money in their pockets
as well as the managers, and they could
cheaply pay bonns to keep it up. One
weakness of their country cousins is the
theatre, and they are apt to steer clear of
cities that are not able to afford them a
nights entertainment, and buy their goods
somewhere else. Put this in your pine,
business men Of Nashville, and smoke it."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26

Single copies 5 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, it 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
viii not, in justice, be expected to publish a
paper at clear loss to ourselves, and also
assuming that only 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, it 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 1889 and go. 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 workmen 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 Geographic 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, so that now the people of
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 g. Co.,
Union and american.
ROBERTS & PURvIs,
Republican Banner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Railroad Map.

The Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
have had printed in this city a new map
showing the great r.iIroad through line
connecting St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville
and Chattanooga with southern points.
We believe these are the first railroad
maps ever printed in Nashville, and speak
well for the energy and successful enterprise
Of our citizens, and also shows liberal
spirit in the railroad officials to encourage
and promote the efforts of Nashville citizens
in accomplishing what has been done in
other cities.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
EnnrAuaQ EOnRf

This Court will convene in our city on
the first Monday in December. We are
authorized to state that the Court will sit
in sections and that one section will COM
menee with the docket of the 10th Circuit
composed of Robertson, Montgomery, Stew
art, Cheatham, Dixon, Humphreys and
Sumner. The other section will commence
at the same time with the business of the
9th Circuit composed of the counties of
Williamson, Marshall, Maury, Giles and
Lawrence. The business of Hickman,
Perry and Wayne viii be taken up with
that of the 9th Circuit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
DIED.

LUCUS.-In Edgeield yesterday, after a lin
gering disease, w II. LUCUs, in the 54th year OF
his age
The friends and acquaintance of the deceased
are invited to attend his funeral from Tulip Street
Church, Edgeheld, this evening, at O'Clock.
Services BY Bishop McTyeire, DR.. T. U. Sum.
mers, and Rev. r. X. Brown.
PHILLIPS.-Att the residence of VIM. Dews,
on yesterday, at 1OK O'Clock, little WILLIE DEws,
son of j. Il. and Nellie Phillips, age one year
and eleven days.
The friends and acquaintance are respectful
" invited to attend the funeral at 2 O'Clock to-
day at the residence of VIM. Dews, 1853 South
Front street.
Services by Drs. W. d. F. Sawrie and r. A.
Young ...--...--
The Lord giveth and the Lsrd taketh away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
NAsHVILLR. Tenn, Nov. 26, 1Hl
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
THE COURTS.

LAW CouRT.-Trial In the suit of Widen
er vs. Westmoreland, is not yet completed,
No other business transacted.
PROBATE CoURr.-C. d. Berry was ap-
pointed and qualified as administrator Of
the estate Of r. T. kirkpatrick, deceased.
CHANcERY CoURT.-Argument was yes
terday finished before Chancellor East, on
the motion of B. ]. Hill and others to dis
solve the injunction granted w. S. Higgins
and others, restraining the b. ]. Hill party
from leasing the MeMinnYille and Manches-
ter Railroad to Wicks & Donnigan. Chan
cellor East takes the motion under advise
ment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
CRY NoTICES.

Since Mr.. G.. T. HOlIister has been
connected with the Opera House, the finan-
clal affairs Of the institution have been so
admirably managed as to inspire confidence
amongst our business men that the theatre
VIII be permanent and attractive estab-
lishment. Mr.. G. S. Grey, in view of these
facts, has rendered this gentleman a com
plimentary benefit for Tuesday, Nov. Is.
lS7l. A most attractive programme will
De presented. nOv262t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Destruction of the Manchester Mills

The mills of W. S. Higgins, near Man
chester, Tenn, were totally destroyed by
IRE last Thursday afternoon. The Coffee
county Democrat Gays the fire was undoubt-
eddy the work of an incendiary, as it caught
in the carding department, where there had
been no fire for some days, and caught at a
point far removed from the stove which was
in the room. The Touring mill contained
about 1900 worth of wheat and corn, be-
sides the machinery, and flour, feed, meal,
etc. The total loss was about $4,000, and
the mill was insured in the Phoenix Com
pany for $1,000, leaving Mr.. Higgins the
loser of $4,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
The college medical society

The regular meeting was held last night.
The essay by A. ]. Cavert on "The Pulse
was fine production, and more than usu-
ally well delivered. The society may be
proud Of so promising a member as its
author.
The question, "Is There typho-ma arial
fever?" was decided in the affirmative. after
an animated discussion by Messrs. White,
Matlock, Long, Barksdale, Haley, Brewer,
Ellis, and Jones, on the affirmative, and
Messrs. Miner, King, Limbaugh, Head,
Smith and Cousins on the negative.
Mr.. G. c. Head viii read an essay next
SATURDAY. night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Magistrate for the CItv Dis,rict.

In the balloting to be done on the 10th
of December, to determine whether or not
the action of the County Court in disposing
of the county's interest in the Edgefield and
Kentucky railroad shall be ratified, the peo-
pie in several districts are called upon to
fill official vacancies which have occurred
since the last election. In the City Dis
trict Magistrate is to be elected to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Justice Pat
McTigue. We hear the names of several
white citizens and one colOred citizen men,
toned as candidates for the office. The
latter is well known and popular among the
people of his race, and will be hard to beat
in sweepstake race of the kind antici-
pated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Ton Wet for Rusiness.

Our worthy market master, George Nor
veil, is great advocate of water in prefer
ence to something stronger, but in bust
ness point of view, he had to back out for
one time yesterday. During the heavy
rain in the morning. he attempted to col
lect some stall rents from some Of his
friends in the Markethouse, but the water
poured down in such sluice from the
rotton roof, that Norvell concluded to go
out doors for dry spot to transact bust
ness.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
More Tnrnina.

Our friend, Greenbery Cate, who knows
more about good farming than Horace
Greeley and Col. Killebrew both together,
sends in a bushel of turnips, large enough
to take premium in any county.-AthenS
Post.
If Mr.. Gates turnips weigh over twenty
one pounds, you may brag on them if not,
not. That is something of what Col. Kille-
brew "knows about farming"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
AHEAD OF THE HOUNDS,
What an Enterprising Journal Can Do.


From the Chattanooga Times, Nov. "a.
We have always given the Nashville Ban.
ner credit for being an enterprising paper,
but we never thought it capable of perpe-
trating such mOnstrous atrocity as pub
fishing a speech before it was delivered. In
yesterdays issue, under the head of Especial
to the Banner" this paper has two col
umns of matter purporting to be the
speech delivered in this city, by Col. A.
). Colyar, on last Wednesday night.
We respectfully inform the Banner that
no such speech was ever made in Chatta-
nooga, and how it can receive a speech by
telegraph that was not, and never will be
delivered, is mystery to us. Surely the
Banner is blessed with the spirit of pro-
phecy. This is good joke on somebody.
Evidently, either Col. Colyar is editing the
Banner, or the Bdnner. is writing the
worthy gentleman's speeches for him.
2. S.-When Col. Colyar is advertised to
make another speech, those who are anxious
to know what he is going to say, can obtain
the same by applying to the Banner at any
reasonable time beforehand.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
INTERRUPTED.

A disorderly dance under the auspices Of
the 18th amendments, properly certified as
to color and exemplified as to character OF
an unenviable nature, was interrupted by
the police last night, and the original mo-
tions tabled. This house is situated on
North Cherry street, and being in close
proximity to dwellings and business houses
of respectable persons, is calculated to be-
come a Nuisance
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
UndeIiveretI DisDatehes.

The following kilograms remained at the
Western Union Telegraph Office Saturday
night.
Office hours Sunday, to 10 A. NJ. and
3 to P. NJ:
W. L. Blanton, James A. Mabry, Col.
RObt. f. LOoney, Dickey & Smith, James
Todd, ". B. McMan, Chas. Nelson, S. W.
Edwards, G. W. Anderson, Holding, Wilkes
q Hancock, j. NJ. Carsey, Son & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. Is, 1871.
PrObd6iIities:-The barometer viii prob
ably continue to rise until Sunday morning
in New England, with pleasant weather and
falling temperature, but falling barometer
and increasing cloudiness will prevail from
New York to the Southern States, and
Westward. An area of low barometer win
develop West Of Wisconsin, advancing to
the Southeast, with rain, and possibly snow
tonight, and extending by Sunday noon to
Lake Huron and Arkansas, with increasing
but not dangerous Southeasterly winds to-
night on the Upper Lakes. =
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
At the Howard school.

Our old friend, Col. S. P. Ament, visited
the Howard School Friday and lectured to
the pupils there. He was delighted with
the progress made by the boys and girls in
the school,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26

For Christmas Presents.-If you want
something elegant in the line of. fine Jew
elry, Solid Silver and Silver Plated Ware, ETC.,
call at No. Is North Cherry street, where
you will find such articles of the best quail
ity, and cheaper than anywhere else.
/. NJ. SOBEL & Co.,
nOv25 lw Opposite the Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
To Reduce Expenses.

In accordance with a measure adopted at
the last meeting Of the County Court, with
a view to memOrializing the General Assem-
bly for reduction Of court expenses, a
petition is now being circulated among our
citizens for signatures. 1t will probably be
presented TO the Legislature within the
next few days.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
The Choral

The above society meets at the Cathedral
tomorrow night for rehearsal, and it is
hoped there will be full attendance of the
members.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Fresh Arrival og Cioare

Fresh Arrival Of Cigars.-E. Peynado
q Co., of the Maxwell House Cigar Stand,
are constantly receiving and have always on
hand the finest brands Of Havana Cigars,
comprising the following: Partagas, Figaro,
lntimidad, Ingennudad, Perfection, Excep-
ton, Upman, Plantation and Cabarga. 1t
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OF the Track.

Ia turning the corner of Church and
Cherry streets yesterday, a street car
jumped the track and staggered like a
drunken man across the streets, threaten
ing the array Of hacks that were standing
opposite the Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Nobody Killed.

The hanging matter so generally talked
of yesterday among our citizens did not
refer TO anything more serious than the
hanging of the new bell at the Markethouse.
Nobody hurt, notwithstanding the narrow
risk incurred in the process of hanging.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
TnInnnRERnnA.

\ temperance meeting viii be held in
Liberty Hall, in the new bank building on
Cedar street, this afternoon at O'Clock.
Good speaking and good singing. All are
invited TO attend
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
PAYMENT byaRatIroad.

Yesterday the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad paid into the Comptroller's office
S11, 800 in coupons as interest due the State
of Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26

Great Reduction In Dry Goods
Figured Plaid Delaines at Is cents; GOOD
Prints, fast colOrs, at 10 cents; best Tycoon
Reps at 25 cents; and all other Dry Goods
in like proportion, at G.. Rice & Co.'S, 81
College street. moves 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Freight Items.

Yesterday one hundred cars were shipped
south over the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad, and on Friday eighty car loads of
freight were shipped.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Taken Rack for Trial.

Henry Browning, arrested here last Fri
day by detective Ryan for cOunterfeiting at
Bowling Green, Ky, was yesterday evening
taken back to that place by an officer sent
here for that purpose.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Seriously III I'm Florida.

Capt. John S. Dashiel received tele-
graphic dispatch yesterday from his son
Walker, at Gainesville, Fla, stating that his
health was very bad and he was too weak
to come home. Capt. Dashiel will leave
to-day to bring him home.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-26
Taking Sfock at che Penitentiarr.

The work of taking an inventory of the
stock at the penitentiary will be commenced
tomorrow, preparatory to the property of
that institution passing into the possession
of Messrs. OConnor & Looney, to whom
it has been leased.