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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23
st. Bernard's Academy-Semi-Ann
Examination and Exhibition.

According to custom, the Christmas ex-
animation of the pupils of st. Demands
Academy took place on Thursday, occupy
ing the entire day, and the children acquit-
ted themselves to the entire satisfaction Of
the Bishop, the clergy and to the parents
and friends present, and to the great credit
of the good Sisters who have toiled so con-
stantly and untiringly for the welfare. Of
those committed to their care.
Yesterday evening the exhibition took
place, and the hall was crowded with visi-
tors. The programme consisted of we'll
selected pieces-amusing, instructive, and
edifying. The opening address by Miss
Alice Murphy was well conceived and ear
nestly delivered. The representation Of
Columbia and all her States and Terri
tories was a very interesting les
son in geography and history. In
this piece, Miss Annie PrendergaSt person.
ated the part of Columbia, Charlie Murphy
that of Uncle Sam, Lawrence Olwin that of
Brother Jonathan, and Miss Julia Farrell
the District Of Columbia, the States and Ter
ritories being represented by correspond
ing number of girls, who brought to Column
bia specimens of the products of their sew
eral homes.
A very interesting dialogue and song by
the boys, in the Temperance cause, followed.
Next came the Auctioneer, personated by
Matte Carney, the bidders being represent
ed by little boys interspersed through the
audience; the children were finally 'knocked
down. to Jimmy Dalton, who bid high and
gave good security for faithful performance
of his contract.
A Christmas piece, in which Miss Julia
taI hn oh
was exceedingly instructive and pleasing.
The tableau of the Four Seasons was a
beautiful representation of lovely scene.
The Crib of Bethlehem, with Our Savior
lying in the manger, the Virgin watching
over him, St. Joseph, the Shepherds, and
the Wise Men being in the stable, was
really a beautiful scene.
Vocal AID instrumental music Of an ex-
cellent character, filled up the space between
the above. 1t would be unjust in us to at
tempt 10 name particular ones as excelling
the others-all did well; all proved that they
were worthy of the toll and trouble, and
expense bestowed upon them, and the
smiling counteHances of their preceptresses
spoke palmer than words the satisfaction
they felt.
The closing scene was very affecting
one, all eyes being drowned in tears on the
delivery of the Farewell Address of Annie
Prendergast, who retires from the Academy
to take her place in the busy world.
The address was very short, but full of
feeling, and, better still, it came fresh from
a pure heart, and touched the hearts of all
present. In response, her associates sang
the parting farewell, their lips quiyering and
tears rolling down their cheeks. The Bish-
op then presented Miss Annie with beau
tiful and very costly gold medal, thanked
the audience for their attendance, pointed
out the benefits of an education founded
upon religion, and closed by wishing all a
happy Christmas wish we most heartily
repeat, and pray they may erioy all bless
ings.
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THE HOST COMPLETE IN THE SOUTH.
A Brilliant Wedding.

To the Editors Of the Union and American.
ATHENS, ALA, Dec. 21.-As YOU are
always glad 20 hear of good things. allow
Inc to say that one of the most pleasing
and brilliant hymeneal occasions has lust
come off here. Il was the marriage Of Mr..
VIM. s. PEBBLES, young merchant, to Miss
Memory, daughter of Hon. Luke Pryor.
one Of the most distinguished lawyers Of
Alabama. Athens is a quiet town, but
noted for the cultivation Of its citizens.
The fine mansion and yard were decorated
with gay lights aud transparencies Of al
colOTs. An immense railroad headlight
stood at the front gate, surmOunted by the
branching antlers Of a noble stag. Within
were crowds Of people Of all ages and all
happy. Many members of the bar were
there, and judges with their wives
and daughters, for an occasion 30
grand was not 10 be seen every day. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. DR..
w. Z. Ward, Of Nashville, the bride heinga
graduate Of his Seminary, Of the class Of
1859. After this We were all led to the
great feast, Col. Pryor taking the lead, and
showing that broad hospitality so character
istic of him. There was everything-whole
pigs roasted, venisOn, turkeys, pyramid Of
partridges, ham, salads, and everything in
that line. After RECALLING all this, you as
cended to the second floor, where was a
table thirty feet long, loaded with eonfec-
tons. The parlOrs were brilliant, and the
festive bowers of evergreen, decked with
fair flowers, hung in the courts. Music OF
the piano, most skillfully rendered, pealed
forth and mingled with gay voices till late
hour, when, after blessings showered on the
happy pair, all lingeringly retired, and with
them your CORRESPONDENT
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23
INTERESTING EVENT AT GALLATIN.

Nashville Cracksmen AbrOad-They
Get into Store and also Get into
Jail.
Two Nashville youths named Peter Kline
and Alfred Mace, the first of whom is well
known to the police as a confirmed thief,
who goes one eye ON every thing in sight,
and the second as white barber, who, hav-
ing grown tired of cutting and shaving, now
seeks to cut for bigger trumps and shave
people who do not desire his professional
services, were last Thursday night on visit to
the town of Galatin. On the same night the
drygoods store OF Messrs. Crutcher & Wright
at that place was feloniously entered through
back door, and a portion of their stock,
such as gloves, handkerchief, and other
light articles, carried off. The door was
opened with skeleton key, as shown by
traces of its use on the key of the door.
Somehow or other the occurrence of the
burglary and the presence in the town of
Kline and Mace were so connected as to ex-
cite "slight suspicion" thai the first cir
cumstance was almost or directly attribut-
able to the other, or more directly speaking,
that Kline and Mace were the burglars. But
early yesterday morning, before any ar
rangement could be made for the
retention in Gallatin of the suspected
parties, the Louisville train coming this way
passed Gallatin, and Kline and Mace got
aboard, as did also Col. Lyke Stewart, of
this city, and Mr.. Charles Alexander, of
Sumner. These gentlemen had heard of
the burglary before leaving the place, and
of the suspicious as to the guilty parties.'
This information caused Messrs. Stewart
and Alexander to be watchful of the pas
sengers who got aboard at Gallatin, and be-
fore reaching Edgefield Junction they were
satisfied that Kline and Mace were
in the same car with themselves. AS
the train neared the junction, the suspected
men made movements as if to get off when
the cars stopped, which circumstance as
sured Messrs. Stewart and Alexander that
their conjectares were correct. Col. Stew
art told Kline he could not leave the train
until it reached Nashville. Both Kline and
Mace then alter pied to get out of the car,
one going towards the front
and the other towards the
rear door, but Col. Stewart seized
Kline, and Mr.. Alexander took charge of
Mace, and compelled them to remain in the
car until the train arrived IN Nashville,
when the two were turned over to the
police. A portion Of the stolen goods were
found on their persons, and Kline had with
him the skeleton key used at the store they
robbed. They were sent back to Gallatin
in the afternoon and placed in jail to await
trial on the charge of burglary.
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1. -
THE McMinnville Ne,c Ere pays de-
served tribute to It's Senator and Represen-
tative. Of Senator Hughes 1t says, awe
do not think we ever bad more faithful
and attentive Senator than Col. Hughes.
de was ever found at his post, and was UNI
oeasing in his watchfulness Of the interests
u his constituents as well As those sf tho
entire State -s..--
OF Cob Gift, the Representative from
Warren, the Ne;p Era speaks in fitting
terms. We have never known Legislature
/ In which there were so many men of high
promise as in that which has just closed its
session, and among the first of these Repre-
sentatives Col. Cliff took position. His
pleasant social qualities made him univer-
sally popular with his fellow-members, and
IS q foreiDle debater he was second to no
man in the House.
OF its Senator and Representative, the
MurfreesbOro Monitor speaks in terms
which we most cordillly endorse. 1t says:
Among the first upon The roll of honor, in
either house, have been the names Of our
own immediate representatives, DIR. J. A.
Ridley and Maj. j. d. Richardson. They
have done their duty well and have reflected
credit upon themselves and the county. To
both of them we extend ON behalf of their
constituencies, the welcome plaudit Of "Wen
done, good and faithful servants"
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Stealing from a Preacher.

The Jonesboro Tribune speaking Of the
recent robbery ofRev. J.W. Cunningham, Of
Napiersville, H., while returning home from
a visit to East Tennessee, says: 'sWhen
passing over the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad, he got out at station for some
refreshments. At the same time three sus-
picious characters got off, two in front OF
Mr.. Cunningham, and one behind. The one
behind gave Mr.. Cunningham push, and
being lame and almost helpless, he fell upon
the platform, and the two thieves in front
rushed to his assistance and in helping him
TO bis feet, stole his pocket book containing
all his money and through tickets. Kind
friends at Nashville and other places 10
lieved his necessities and be was thus en-
abled to reach his home"
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INDIANA.
A FrightfuI Railroad Accident.
Three Men Killed and Fifteen I'm.
jured.

Three Men Killed and Fifteen In.
jured.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dee. ga terribls ac-
cident occurred on the Cincinnati and In
dianapolis Junction Railway about noon
to-day, four miles east of Morristown, Ind.
The train leaving Cincinnati at seven o'clock
this morning, was thrown from the track by
a broken rail. Conductor Flenner and En-
gineer Hamilton were instantly killed.
The fireman and twelve or fifteen passen-
gers are reported seriously injured. Full
particulars have not been received.
LATER.-The engine and train ran some
20 or 80 yards after leaving the track, until
1t struck bridge, when the engine and
train was hurled over the bridge, the engine
falling on one side and the cars on the other,
distance of 10 or u feet, instantly killing
the engineer, Jas. Hamilton, M. B. Flenner,
conductor, and Pat Klkery, the foreman of
that section where the accident occurred,
and breaking the arm Of baggage master L.
Golden. The conductor was in the bag
gage car at the time of the accident, and was
killed by the express safe falling on him.
He only lived FIVE or ten minutes after be-
ing taken from the train. The section fore
man was also in the baggage car at the
time, and was killed by the stove falling on
bin. Several OF the passengers were in
jured, bct none seriously. The remains of
Mr.. Flenner were brought to Indianapolis
and properly cared for. The remains of
MIR. Hamilton, the engineer, were taken in
charge by his brother. The track i. clear
and trains will be run as usual tomorrow.
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a. ID.

NIAGARA FALLS, Dec. 22.-The Grand
Duke Alexis arrived at Clifton, Canada,
this afternoon, and was received by the
civil and military authorities. The party
crossed the new suspension bridge, and
took quarters at the Spencer House. The
Grand Duke will remain until morning,
when, after viewing the scenery on the
American side Of the Fall, will leave for
Buffalo.
CHICAGO, Dec. PA dispatch received
from the Grand Duke Alexis to-day says he
will arrive here on Saturday, the Both, and
will remain until Tuesday morning, pro-
ceeding hence to Milwaukee.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. PA dispatch from
Catacazy, in reply to one from Mayor
Brown, says the Grand Duke Alexis will
arrive here Friday, Jan. 5.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23
COL. NATHAN BRANDON

from tne Sprlngnelu RECORD
The people of this Senatorial district may
be proud Of the service rendered by the
Hon. Nathan Brandon. He carries with
him 10 his home upon the classic banks of
the beautiful Cumberland, the confidence
and respect Of his entire constituency.
Calm, collected and dignifed, he soon won
the esteem Of every Senator, and whether
in debate or in the social circle he COM
manded the respect of all with whom he
came in contact. When he rose from his
seat to address the Speaker, he was the OBJ
served Of all, and his clear, musical voice,
full of pathos and eloquence, convinced
those who even differed with him that he
was honest in what he advocated, and true
Is steel to any cause he espoused. He was
one of the Representatives of a people re-
Gently enfranchised, and one Of the gallant
champions of State but short time
ago in shackle.s Col. Brandon feared not
danger, Lut loved duty and few men have
won more esteem and are entitled to more
honor than the Senator from Robertson,
Montgomery and Stewart. BE was the friend
and advocate of honest state policy, and the
finn denunciator of political corruptionists.
He has made his mark-the people will
honor him-he rests from his labors and
viii not soon be forgotten.
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CINCINNATI.
The southern Rond.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 22.-Resolutions call
ing for the repeal of the law authorizing
Cincinnati to issue bonds to the amount of
100000 to build the Southern Railroad
and directing the City Solicitor to sue out
an INDUCTION to prevent the issue of the
same pending, were introduced to-day in
the Board OF Aldermen by II. L. Bessell
and referred to the Committee on Claims.
1t is apparent that those who are opposed
to the city making the expenditure propos-
ed will make an effort at this juncture to
prevent the city from entering upon this
work, as kindred resolutions have been in
troduced in the Chamber of Commerce.
More Checks.
Since the publication of the raised check
swindle on the Third National Bank this
morning, it has become known that a check
and certificate of deposit, both for small
amount on the Second National Bank, have
been procured by persons from the interior,
under similar circumstances. 1t is probable
they have been procured by the same par
ties or their confederates.
COnvaIescent.
President Grants father is much improved
to-day, and it is believed he will be out next
week.
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SALT LAKE.

SALT LAKE, Dec. 21.-Mrs. Robinson,
widow of the murdered DR.. Robinson, is
expected here tomorrow from San Francis
co to testify in the examination OF the al
legged assassins of her husband.
Robert n. Baskin, late acting U. S. Dis
trict Attorney, has been employed by the
U. S. Attorney General to assist in the
prosecutions against Brigham Young, Wells,
Stout and others,
Heavy storms are prevailing all over the
country-hail, rain and snow. The Nor
mons say it is the severest weather expert
enced in MANY years.
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SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19.-The Com.
mercial Insurance Company of London
has assumed the outstanding risks OF the
Accidental Insurance Company of this city
The latter retires from business.
The Democratic legislative caucus nomi.
mated Judge w. L. Wallace for United
States Senrtor. Sargent will be elected to.
day.
A rain storm has reigned furiously since
Sunday evening. The fall of rain for thir-
ty-six hours was 5.67 inches.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-A. A. Sar-
gent was elected United States Senator, by
the Joint Convention at Sacramento TO-DAY
by strict party vote. Sargent 172; Wal
lace, (Democrat) 40.
Rain continues.
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Horse Thieves Arrested.

About o'clock yesterday morning, in
the It'll ward, Policemen Mansfield and
Corbett arrested two negroes named Buck
Reese and John johnson, suspicious look
ing individuals, who had just arrived in the
city, having in their possession roam mare
and bay horse. Soon after being arrested,
the negroes acknowledged that they had
stolen the property from gentleman living
near Franklin. The thieves were impris-
oned, and intelligence sent to the supposed
owner of the horses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

About two weeks ago an enterprising
colored man, bearing the name of Frank
Shute, became feloniously disposed, and as
an antidote for his feelings, stole several
dollars worth of coal checks from K. H.
Groomes, on Cherry street. Yesterday
Frank, who is polite negro, conceived the
happy idea of so far seducing the credulity
of gentleman as to induce him to cash the
checks. The result proved Unexpectedly
serious to Frank, who was arrested by Off
ers Corbett and Mansfield and lodged in
the WorkhOuse last night.
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Died.
The Life Association of America.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. PA short time ago
man named Boogher brought suit in Equity
against the managers of the Life Association
of America, charging them with various
irregularities and fraud and using money of
the association for their own benefit. As
answer to this the officers of the association
requested the State Superintendent of In
surance to make thorough examination of
the affairs of the company, which he has
done, and bis report is published. The re-
port is full statement of the condition of
the association, and gives its surplus assets
over liabilities as $365, 500, and is COM
plete refutation of Boogher'S charges and
full vindication Of the officers and managers
of the association. As mention Of this suit
was made in these dispatches when it was
brought, and created uneasiness among
policy holders in various parts of the coua-
try it is deemed but justice that this state
ment should be made, - =. ~. ~ -. ii.
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SPAIN.
let MS Have Peace.

New YoRK, Dec. 22.-In conversation
with the Times reporter, this evening, Gen.
Sickles stated that bis visit had no political
significance. The relations between the
American Government and Spain were of a
cordial character, and no possibility of a
rupture existed. The war for the suppress
sion of the Cuban rebellion was exceedingly
popular with the Spanish people.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

For some time our Nashville contempora-
ries, the Banner and UNION AND AMERI-
CAN, have been furnishing their daily edi-
lions at the ruinous rates of eight dollars
per annum. From and after the first of
January, 1872, they propose to charge ten
dollars for them-which we consider the
most sensible move they ever made. We
hope all who a-e subscribers to them in old
Robertson viii still continue so, and thrice
the number may be added. First subscribe
for the Record-and they viii say the same
then take one or both of your State pa
pers.-Springtield Record a
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Church Dsstribution ofPresent.,

The annual distribution of Christmas
presents to the children of the German
Lutheran church wili take place next Mon
day night at the church on North Market
street. The children win declaim and also
give an exhibition Of what they have learn
ed during the past year. The occasion is,
we believe, a time honored custom Of the
German Lutheran church, and the public
are Invited to attend,
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FOREIGN.
Spanish Outrage ON American
Seanlen.


ST. THOMAS, Dec. 16.-The American
steamer Florida, after having detached her
screw, started under sail for New York on
the 14th inst. The Spanish man-of-war
Vesconde Nunez Immediately followed the
Florida, fred blank cartridge, overhauled
her and examined her papers, which were
found to be correct, and the Florida pro-
ceeded on her voyage. -
The United States steamer Hester, with
Prof. Agassiz on board, has arrived from
Boston, eaH - az Z A. s-a-.- 81 s--
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A young man who had become smitien
with a southwestern beauty who was the
daughter Of a blooming widow, after . pro
tracted courtship, plucked up sufficient
courage to propose, when the damsei r.
piled: Il should be glad to accommodate you
were not already engaged but ma wish
es to marry, and think she is just now with
out an engagement" The young man lefs
for lis childhood's home.
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MISSISSIPPI.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 22.-The Aualanche
Grenada, Mississippi, special says Frank
Mays, colored, was hanged there to-day for
the murde" of his wife with rat poison last
April. He had been respited twice by Gen.
Alcorn. He refused to confess the murder
to the last, and was so overcome by fright
that he had to be carried TO the scaffold.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

The recent dispatch from Bismarck to
Baron Won Arnim excites the French press
to renewed bitterness against Germany.
The tone of the journals generally, is well
expressed by the following extract from one
of them which SAYS:
"The silence ofthe vanquished is the only
fit reply to the insults of victors. Ariver of
blood has divided US. We learn to suffer
and to wait"
1t is stated that Gen. Chauzey will sue
coed Gen. Cissy as Minister of War, and
that the latter will be sent to Washington
as French Minister.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

BENZ. HARRIS, a gentleman who lived on
Holston river, several miles north of Morris
town, committed suicide by shooting him
self in the head with an old musket, on
Wednesday last. Pecuaiary embarrassment
is supposed to have been the cause of the
rash act. He leaves a wife and three chill
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

The Initiative Committee of the Assembly
has rejected the proposition for a return to
Paris. The Assembly to-day commenced
to debate the report of the committee favor
ing imposition of tax ON incomes except
those arising from rents and land-the
members of the Left support the tax, while
these of the Right and Theirs himself OPP
rnsa II
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N-~~$-
Larceny.

Officers Corbet and Mansfield overhauIed
a female darkey named Sarah McGavock,
last night, who became 50 unmindful of the
command "Thou shalt not STEAL" as to
take unto her possession the personal
chattels Of colored woman named Maria
Conn.,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

Benj. Harris, gentleman who lived on
HolstOn river, several miles north of Nor
ristown, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head with an old musket, on
Wednesday last. Pecuniary embarraSs-
ment is supposed TO have been the cause of
the rash act. He leaves a wife and three
abildran
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

JUDGE HEIsKELI, of the First Circuit
Court, at Memphis, fined four prominent
attorneys ten dollars each for not being on
time when an important case was called.
The attorneys put in pleas that they needed
the money to purchase Christmas presents,
but the plea was oYerruled by the court as
irrelevant,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-23

AT Paris last Monday evening, Charlie
Porter. son of Judge j. D. Porter, had his
right hand shockingly mutillated by the ac-
cidental discharge Of his gun, while attempt
ing to load it, necessitating the amputation
of the whole hand.