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dIItl HIaly OCntTS.
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large numberof citizens that have placed confidence
in him anu purchased these Pianos from year year.
enables Mr.. Gorham to feel that he is not stranger
here, and that all those who may in the future en-
trust him in the selection of Piano Forte will in no
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Another California widow is to claim the
sympathy of Pacific jurymen on account of
five grains of strychnine found in her dead
husbands stomach.
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1t took Boston miss, with school books
in her lap, to remark in hose car the other
morning that she liked George Eliot's style,
especially where ''he'' asks in the second
chapter of ''Middlemarch, HAS any one
ever pinched into its pilulous smalness the
cobweb Of pre-matrimonial acquaintance
ship?"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
Sunday school Festival.

The soiree musicale and ice cream festi-
val at West End NJ. Z. Sunday-school last
Monday evening, proved TO be a most de-
lightful affair. The grounds were brilliant
ly Illuminated with Chinese lanterns, which
were taken advantage of by the young la
dies and gentlemen as an. opportunity for
promenading. The music, both vocal and
instrumental, was finely rendered, especial
ly, the piece "Driven from Home" by Mr..
and Mrs. Taines, Misses Annie Cavert, Ten
ME Cotton, Libbie Douglass, Messrs. w. T.
Cassetty and Doc Abbott. They were
heartily encored by an appreciative audi
ence. After the rendering of this beauti-
full ballad, refreshments were announced by
the master of ceremonies, when the audi
ence were invited to repair to the hall
above, where they found tables loaded with
choice viandS and q bountiful supply of
Charlie Martins best ice cream. Thanks
were voted by the school to the ladies and
gentlemen who kindly volunteered their
musical services for the evening, and also
to Messrs. Dorman d Co. for the use of
their fine ChickeTing piano.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
New Advertisements.

For cheap dry goods, go to Chas. Rich.
heimer & Co.'s, 46 College street.
Fine new harp for sale or exchange for
real or personal property by Miss Mary
Niles, p. o. Box %.
firm Of w. 81. Simmonds & Co., and ". G.
Bright has been admitted in this excellent
house, the style of which will remain the
same and the business be conducted in that
manner which has been characterised The
dealings of these gentlemen.
@. Rice a. Co., advertise corsets, white
goods, embroidery, hosiery, ETC., at low
figures. r,
Olwill Bros. will tomorrow open the
"Orleans Store at No. Union street,
where the stock OF goods rescued from the
recent fire will be sold at greatly reduced
prices.
d. Loveman s. Co, 13 Summer street,
continue their damaged goods and all others
at damaged prices, before removing to their
new store.
The afflicted Should read the card of DR..
G. Wesley Foster, from Central America,
whose Office is 25a Deaderick street. Con-
sultation free. ...
Dry goods of ali descriptions, at greatly
reduced prices, regardless of cost by Chas.
Richheimer & Co., 40 College street.
Trotting races at the Nashville Driving
Park this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Valuable real estate advertised for sale by
j. n. Allen, Clerk and Master of the Chan
Gerry Court at Ashland City, Cheatham
county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
THE COURTS.

JUSTICE CAssETTY's COURT. Mary
Buchanan was brought before Justice Cas-
setty yesterday afternoon, on complaint of
Tenny Washington, who charged her with
assault and battery. As the defendant was
apparently ve=y penitent and promised to
be peaceable hereafter, the case was dis
missed with costs.
JUSTICE WHERBf's COURT. - Florence
Morgan, an intense brunette, just in her
teens, was arraigned before Justice Wher-
ry yesterday afternoon on the charge of as
sault and battery with intent to kill. Mrs.
Charles I'll. G. Selle, a German woman, was
the complainant, who testified that her little
boy went out to the well to get some water
and while there he was met by Florence,
who assailed him for some unknown cause.
Mrs. Selle, seeing the difficulty, went out to
the rescue of her child, when she was
struck in the head with large piece of
rock thrown at her by Florence, which
inflicted a deep scalp wound, and
came very near proving fatal. Justice
Wherry examined her very rigidly, but as
her evidence was straightforward and cor
roborative, she was told to depart and her
assailant would be taken charge of. Flor
ence was next examined, and evinced such
an indisposition to throw any light upon
the affair, that her testimony was very I'M
satisfactory. After she had been severely
reprimanded by the Justice, she was dis
charged on payment of costs.
JUSTICE BAsKETTE's CoURr.-This
court was crowded about five O'Clock YES
terday afternoon by citizens of both colors,
the occasion being the examination of Har-
ry Jones, colored, who was charged with
having run over with horse and carriage,
and severely injured Mrs. J. P. Samuel, an
old lady. On investigating the case, it ap-
peared that Jones, who is a hostler for
MIR. Purvis, was driving down Church
street at quite rapid rate, and
with very fiery horse on Saturday after
noon, when Mrs. Samuel Undertook to cross
the street just as the horse had arrived at
nearly opposite TO where she was standing.
Jones, on seeing that she was in danger did
all in bis power TO stop the horse, but be-
fore he could do so the lady was Knocked
down in the gutter. just as this occurred
some one shouted "shoot the damned mig
ger" whereupon Jones became so Tighten
ed that he drove off quite rapidly. Mr..
Samuel, son Of the injured lady was in the
court room and announced that although
his mother had been very severely injured
he thought there was no doubt but that she
would recover. AS it was shown that the
occurrence was purely accidental Jones was
discharged. ..---.-
JUSTICE WLKNsoN,s CoRF-Neal and
Maria johnson, both colored, were brought
before Justice Wilkinson yesterday after
noon charged with assault and battery.
The complainants were Samuel Rawlinson
and Mr.. Cook, but as neither Neal or Maria
showed any disposition to continue hoslili-
ties, the case was dismissed. Several other
cases for minor offences were tried, but they
We're of no very great public interest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
Another Death Well

Thursday of last week Martin Turney
was suffocated by choke damp while
cleaning out Dan DuITitt's well three miles
north of Springfield, Robertson county. The
previous day Turney made two OF three
blasts in the well, and after taking out
quantity OF water he was compelled to come
out because of the accommodating of car
bOnic gas. Thursday he again descended
aud in a few minutes Mr.. Durritt, who
was at the mouth of the well heard Turney
struggling, and realizing what fearful fate
was his, Immediately summoned a neigh
Dor or two to his aid. By means of an
ice hook which was reached down, and
caught in the instep of Martins boot, which
had been split for comfort, the body was
drawn up. But il was too late; so great
was the accumulation of the carbonic acid
gas that Martin lived only few minutes
after reaching the dreadful bottom Of the
well. Some time ago another man, while
working in a well only a few yards from
this one, was in like manner suifDcated by
choke damp. Martin, about five years
ago, came from New Albany, Indiana, to
Robertson county, where he has been living
since then. He was an unmarried man
and about forty years Of age. Coroner
Perry Payne summoned jury of inquest,
whose verdict was that death resulted from
sulfOcation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
BUTT.CUF KAYLOR.
A True Sorry.

About thirty-three and third years ago
there dwelt, in one of the rural districts OF
Georgia. an old codger by the name OF
Butt-Cut KdytOr, who had formerly en-
joyed the honors and emoluments pertain
ing to the Office Of Justice of the Peace,
the duties of which once he discharged
with acknowledged liability" and dig
nifty; and so far as bis neighbors
were capable of judging, be appeared
to be very honest man. He had, how
ever, acquired the habit of ''trumping up
accounts against the estates of those of his
neighbors who were so unfortunate as to
"shuffle off their mortal coils" within the
bounds of his bailiwick. He had carried
this practice on to such an extent as TO
arouse a suspicion in the minds of some of
his meddlesome DeighbOrs that there might
be something dead" somewhere in "the
seat of his"- financial operations. Bob
CrOgan, who lived in the neighbor-
hood, and ''runn the postoffice
at the crossroads, being something of
wag, and having an idea that the Squire's
honesty should be quoted below par, coll
Guided, with the connivance and assistance
of few comrades, to "unearth the sly old
fox" and expose his rascalities. According
ingly, Bob pretended to die, was regularly
shrouded and laid out on the cooling board
in the most approved fashion, and sorrow
ing friends proceeded to spread the news of
bis demise, which soon reached the ears of
old Butt-Cut. He lost no time in re-
pairing to the house of mourning, car
rying with him "full and complete assort-
ment" of first-class coincidence and sympa-
thy for gratuitous distribution among the
members of the bereaved family, and the
many sorrowing friends of the supposed de-
ceased, who were present when he arrived.
After he had relieved his heart of its burden
of healing words, and had sue -eeded in a
tolerable effort at crying, and was about to
leave the scene, he tenderly spoke as fol-
lows:
"Ah, poor Bob; / am sorry he died; he
was a good Teller, and l allus liked him.
When him and me went to the races at
Augusta-now nigh onto two years ago-I
loaned him a hundred dollars TO bet onto
bay mar, and be lost and has never paid me
a cent of that money from that day to
this. Poor felIer, he forgot it, 1 reckon, but
it's an honest debt, of course | can git it
out of his estate, and -"
Butt-Cut didn't finish the sentence, for
lust at this point Bob, the corpse, slowly
raised up in his shroud, and, stretching out
his arms toward the old rogue, as if to
clutch him, yelled:
"You are an internal old liar, and if"
The din and roar drowned, the rest. Old
Butt Cut didn't wait to see or hear any
thing more, but with the hurried exelama-
ton, "Goddlemity!' he shot through the
door, hurried to his home, "packed his
traps" and not only left the neighborhood,
but the State of Georgia forever.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14

j. F. Shanklin, proprietor of the Rome,
GA, Daily and Weekly Commercial is in
the city.
Andrew ]. Duncan, our well known
former citizen, but now of the extensive
dry goods house Of Dodd, Brown & Co,
st. Louis, was in the city yesterday.
Sam Pritchett, President of the Suspen-
sion Bridge Co., leaves for Put-in-Bay to-
morrow.
Hon. George W. Jones is 10 the city.
Yesterday, Addison Temple, Esq, of
Estill's Springs, Franklin county, called in
to see us. Though s9venty-four years of
age, Mr.. Temple is active and buoyant. For
thirty years he has bean prompt subscri-
Der to the UNION AND AMERICAN, and
yesterday paid up to March, 1874. May
this old gentleman thrive long and visit us
often.
Mr.. Geo. P. Mott, representing the house
of Francis j. Ruth, dealer in oysters, Bal
timore, is at present on business visit to
Nashville. He was last night the guest of
our clever friend, Hemphill, on Church
street, where in the genial society Of new
and old acquaintance several hours were
most pleasantly put in.
III. v. Redfeld, Southern correspondent
of the Cincinnati Commercial, and the joy.
GUS biographer of the Louisville Courier
Journals SGncttul inhabitants, is registered
at the Maxwell House, where he is most
sgreeably entertained by Joe La Prade.
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tial election in the fall. The party is now
throwing itself away, by accepting the Lib
eral Republican candidate and platform.
lis hard for me to see this party die be-
fore my very eyes, for it was the pride of my
sarly years, the shrine of my young man
hood, and now It's still The love Of my
heart: My reason for baing so devoted to
it is because it has always vindi-
Gated the constitution with unfinching
ardOur. But as Mr.. Greeley is the nominee
for the Presidency On the Democratic tick
ct shall vote for him, though l do it not
from a like of the man, but because / want
to assist in overthrowing Grant. Some
over Jealous advocate of Grantism, in
a speech few days ago, spoke of him
as a second Washington; in fact, have
heard this done several times. To COM
pare Grant to Washington would be absurd.
1t is equal TO comparing the most insignif-
can't planet, in splendor, to the blaze of
the midday sun. 1 am strongly reminded of
Plato and his teachings when hear this
absured Comparison. Plato had a class
whom he used to teach astronomy, and
among other things he taught the n that
man was nothing more than a bird with
the Fathers plucked off Diogenes
was also a teacher and was very
sarcastic man withal, and he also was a
tea her in the same mystic art. Wishing
TO bring PlatO's views into ridicule, as they
were entirely adverse to Lis own, be pro-
cured goose, and plucbiDg all its feathers
of, placed It in full view of the class, with
the inscription underneath, "This is
Piato's man." Now | think it
would be equally ridiculous to call
Grant a second Gen. Washington, for be
has 10 more of the requisite qualifications
for Washington than the goose had for a
man, Laughter and loud applause
In closing let me say that 1 have now,
have had, and always will have an undying
love for the Constitution of the United
States and the glorious stars and stripes
which are symboIical of its purity. l would
place them upon an altar together,
and would, if necessary, lay out
nv last drop of blood as a libation. Gen
tlemen, l thank you for this unexpected
compliment, and hope that L have not de-
tanned you too long. l have spoken twice
as long as l intended to, and perhaps
may have dweit with more than my
wOnted fervor upon the principles of De-
mocracy, but l feel it all, and more. Again,
gentleman, thank you, and wish you all
good night.
Owing to the length of Mr.. Johnson's
speech, and the lateness of the hour at
which It was delivered, it is impossible to
give it in full. After the serenade was
over, (about ii o'clock the crowd wendell
their hOmeward way to the tune of "HOme,
Sweet Home"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14

elected in May, 1870, under the constitution
held their Office from the time of their cleo
ton and qualification, but their terms
computed from the first of September 1870.
Brinkley VS. Bedford, No. 108.
JUDGMENTS, CORRECTION OF.
JUDGMENTS AND JURISDICTION TO Cor
RECT.-Jurisdiction to correct judgments
within twelve months after rendition must
be strictly pursued. Carney vs. Mcdonald,
No. Sc.
WHEN CORRECTION BY ENTRY VoTD.-
An entry, purporting to correct Judgment
without showing on what grounds, and
conducted by the record, is void. IdeDg.
JUDGEMENT AGAINST SURETY En-
TERED AFTER APPEAL.-A Judgment
against surety for cost omitted when the
original judgment YVES entered, and entered
at term subsequent To an appeal In the
cause, is nullity. Gallena vs.. Landhemer,
No. 90.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
To the Stockholders and Directors
of the Chattanooga Railroad Com

of the Chattanooga Railroad Com
psny.
To the Editor OF the Union and American:
The distance from Nashville to St. Louis
can be reduced, and the run Of ~ miles
upon an antagonistie road (the Mobile and
Ohio) avoided.
The Nashville and Northwestern Rail-
road terminates at Hickman, ITO miles
from Nashville, and the nearest point to
the Mississippi river. One mile east of
Hickman, at the mouth Of Bayou de Chen,
the best landing on the Kentucky and Mis-
souri, sides Of the river may be had, crossing
the Mississippi Immediately above Island
No. 9, point not interrupted by high or
low water or ice jams.
After crossing the river at this point, a
trestle for or q miles brings you to San
ders' Ridge-a natural grade from there to
Charleston, distance of II miles, or you
can intersect the road from Charleston TO
Belmont, 3 miles south of Charleston.
Compare the present run with the proposed
extension. From Nashville to Union City,
l55 miles; from Union City to Columbus,
Cover the Mobile and Ohio rOad) p miles;
from Columbus to Charleston, 10 miles;
Charleston to st. Louis, ITO miles; ia all,
$50 miles. The proposed run from Nash
vile to within one mile east of Hickman,
1859 miles; crossing the Mississippi here at
the mouth Of Bayou de Chen from the
landing on the Missouri side to the junction
g miles south Of Charleston) with the Iron
Mountain road, IA miles; from said junction
to St. Louis, 1872 miles; in all, 365 miles;
avoiding the hindrance of running p miles
over the Mobile and Ohio road, and further
more giving the Chattanooga road the ad-
vantage in the distance from Nashville to
st. Louis.
To extend the Northwestern road from
Hickman, KY, toward Charleston, Mo-, no
doubt material aid will be given by the city
Of Hickman, as also by the citizens Of
Mississippi county, Mo-, and the town of
Charleston, all of whom are alive to their
interest. Us.
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Declines Recomine a CaDd,da,a.

WHITES CREEK, Aug. IA, 1S72.-Messrs.
Richard White, w. Ii. Porch and others
Gentlemen: A few days past there appeared
in the UNION AND AMERICAN, over your
signatures, communication requesting the
use Of my name for one of the seats in the
next General Assembly of the State of Ten
nessee. Ihave considered its contents and
concluded not to be a candidate. Within
the course of month at farthest there will
oe convention, representing every voca-
ton of the people, that will present names
without doubt entirely satisfactory to both
you and myself. With many thanks for
your kind consideration, am very respect
fully your friend, JOHN G. WEBB.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
Homicide I'm Simmer County.

Yesterday morning rencontre occurred
at the Albert Franklin farm, near Gallatin,
between two negro men named Holcomb
and Bob, which resulted in the instant death
Of the latter, from a CHASTITY wound in the
back inflicted by knife in the hands Of
Holcomb. Bob was well-known as race
rider, and Holcomb as trainer. The diff
Guilty either originated in trouble between
their wives, or in jealousy on the part of
Holcomb towards Bob. Holcomb was
arrested aud imprisoned at Gallatiu to
await trial,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14
COuVicIS.

Yesterday Henry Lockwood alias Nit.
chell, colored, and Noah Davidson, were
brought here by the Sheriff of jefferson
county and placed in the Penitentisry, the
former for one year upon conviction of
larceny, and the latter for life upon convic-
ton of murder. Lockwood only a few
months ago was released from three years
term of imprisonment il the Penitentiary,
during which he escaped from the mines,
but being recaptured served out his term.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-14

Sunday afternoon the dead body of Mrs.
Annie Curtin was found near the Charles
ton Railroad tank at Memphis. The unfor-
tunate woman had for some time been very
incorporate, and Sunday morning was seen
under the influence of whisky, roaming
about the streets. The Coroner's jury gave
verdict of adeath from intemperance and
exposure"