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Mysterious.

About the hour of twelve O'Clock last
night, party, consisting Of some eighteen
persons, headed by tall individual with q
coal black mOustache, might have been seen
issuing from ths old Adelphi theater, and
vending its way towards the LOUISVILLE de.
pot, each member of the party bore in his
or her right hand, bundles, varying in size
and Of mysterious shape. A belated pc
destriaD, coming upon the party suddenly,
would have been tempted to take to his
heels at once under the impression that he
had met gang of entry thieves returning
TO their den after an unusually successful
haul. As the party wandered along
but little conversation passed between the
members thereof, but the remarks which
were overheard, although brief and concise,
were of q very emphatic character, being
confined chiefly to 'D-n the epizoo," with
variations, interlarded with occasional ex-
Carnations of "'My kingdom for horse
and wagon"
1t was the Bowers theatrical troupe, and
they had been allowed their choice between
being conveyed to the night train by means
of lightning express, propelled by OK pow
or, and going afoot. They chose the latter,
with the explanatory remark that life is too
short to be spent in riding behind oxen.
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THE EPIZOOTY.
The Plague Gradually Extending.
Lebanon and memphis Have sicIS
Horses.
OK Teams I'm Great Demand.

Since our last report the epizooty has
spread all over the city and the greater
number of equines here are sick, The
mules have not escaped the disease, and as
a consequence oxen are used by all who can
get them. These animals now pail coal
carts, wagons, etc, and to-day will pull the
buses and hacks. Good OK teams COM
mand high prices and cannot be supplied as
fast as they are wanted. The
appearance of these awkward beasts on our
streets still creates fun for the young and
causes comment among the older persons.
Tie disease has generally assumed a mil 4
tyre, though we have heard of two or more
deaths resulting, and some animals being
quite sick. Two horses at the South
Sp-Uce Street Railway stables were suffer
ng very much yesterday evening, and they
may succumb TO the disease. Both of these
horses were worked after attacked and this
may account for the severity they
are now experiencing. The dis
ease, we feel assured, cannot be
arrested and must take its course.
But we DO not think people should become
alarmed at The inevitable approach Of the
eplzooty, which makes no apology for its
flsllS, buJ VIII YET NC I6IneLuDoItu ElOsL Uu-
kindly wherever it goes. Let horses be
placed in comfortable quarters and due at
tention shown them and there is not
danger in the disease. The dropai-
esl relapse usually ensues when the
afflicted animal has worked toe hard,
and exposed to the cold and wet after its
recovery. Naturally this produces torpidity
Of the liver, the inaction Of which is fol-
loved By dropsical disease.
The following note vas received yester-
day from Lebanon:
The epizooty has made its appearance
here to day. About six horses are sick in
tho livery stable of Swindell IL Neal. Our
fsl mers are considerably alarmed at the ap-
pearance Of the plague.
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Back numbers-Those she wears.
The epizootie--heHce these steers.
tina Horn' is a correspondent, of a
Michigan paper. 800
-lmpudent boys besiege our miIkmen
for "a piece of chelk.s
Never marry a woman I'LL you know
where her dress ends.
While Washington pastors pray, thieves
steal their gold spectaeles.
Iowa having taken the census of her
hogs finds ], 250, 900 of them.
indianapolis Hassassinates" about 100.
600 hogs every three months.
"A suicide died by his own hand In Den
yer, so we are told by the Tribune of that
city.
= Georgia editors are exchanging photo
graphs, with all the simplicity Of perfect
confidence.
Louisville street bsggsrs are able to give
charge back for ten dollar bills, keeping oui
five cents.
"A Chicago girl wears sixty three buttons
on her gloves. The last two fasten around
the neck.
An amateur journalist of Indianapoli:
has made a fortune by his pen; his father
in-lsw died of grief after reading oneDf his
leaders, and lefG him Sl30000.
1t is stated by some Of the profession
that there are less than sixty really compe
tent short hand writers in the United
| States.
-''Gail Hamilton" (Abigail Dodge get
her pseudonym from the last syllable of he
true prenom added to the town where SD,
resides. She has issued eleven books.
The La Crosse pavements were made
of sawdust, but a Wisconsin breeze cam,
into town one day and she 'saw" her pave
ments "dust," holly pursued by zephyr
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New Advertisements.

Desirably located rooms, furnished or
unfurnished, for rent. Call at this office.
Pine tar for sale, by Corder Bros & CO.,
40 Market street.
j. II. Holmes offers a reward for bay
horse male, fifteen hands high, and tail lit
tie crooked, said mule having estrayed from
COcpertOTn, Robertson county.
w. ON. Perkins, of Williamson county,is
a candidate for Secretary Of State, before the
ensuing General Assembly Of the State of
Tennessee.
Z. +. Witty gives notice of his being
appointed ard qualified administrator Of
lhe estate Of Noah Crane, deceased, and
publishes a notice 10 debtors and creditors
Of said estate.
C0ustY Cont sale notice by w. G. Ewin,
Clerk Of the Davidson County Court.
Yeatman, Shields & Co. announce a
large dry goods sale of fresh staple and
fancy winter dry goods, to commence this
morning Al 81 O'Clock.
K ights # Nashville COmmandTy meet
tonight at 7:30 O'Clock.
knights Of Pgthias. Eigeheld Lodge,
meet 10 Ugh: at I O'Clock, sharp.
Called meeting of Claiborne Lodge, No.
293, T and A. NJ, tonight.
John Rsmsge 81 Son, Is College street,
advertise jeans, lace, button CATERS, etc.
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STATE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
Delinquent Purchasers are Dftched.

Yesterday afternoon the State Railroad
Commissioners met at the Maxwell House.
Governor John G. Brown, Comptroller
Pennebaker, Secretary of State Z. ID. But
Ter, Judge r. A. Mckinney and Francis b.
Fogg, Esquire, present.
The commissioners declared forfeiture
on the iustallments due from the purchas-
ers of the Winchester and Alabama, and
McMinnviIle and Manchester railroads, and
ordered them sold within forty days.
Messrs. Steers and Patterson, who
March 20, 1872 parchased for the
stipulated sum Of $l05,0O0 the
Knoxville and Charleston Railroad, making
the cash payment, but never having exc
cuted bonds for the credit payments, asked
of the commissioners an extension of ninety
days in which to give security, agreeing to
forfeit all they have paid (about $S3, OOO)
and surrender all Of their rights, etc., on
failure to comply Herewith. The petition
was granted. 1t will be rememb red that
the purchasers of the two roads first men
toned, owe for each the sum Of $4,000 to
the State of Tennessee. The commission
ers adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock this
morning.
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Fare On railroads.

Among the results Of the recent meeting
Of railroad ticket agents IN this city is The
following agreement between the st. Louis
and Southeastern Railway, consoidat ed
IL uisville and Nashville and South and
North Alabama Railroad, St. Louis, Mem
phis, Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Lire:
The rate on tickets good for passage IN
I'll used, between st. Louis and Nashville
viz the ST. Louis aud Southeastern Rail
way (coDsolidated), ard via the s.. Louis,
Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga Rail
road Line, is S1l,O0; and by agreement be-
tv cen the lines naHed above, commencing
DEC. ], 1872, the rate on tickets between
ii same points via Louisville, good until
used, will be $1,000.
Tickets from st. Louis to Nashville, and
from Nashville to St. Louis, good for passage
70 three days from date of sale via Louis
vile, will be sold at S11.00.
''TV. H. KING, G. ?. and 7. A.
w. 3 DAVENPORT, g. T. a.
w. /. DANLEY, q. P. and T. A"
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THE COURTS

CRIMINAL CoURT.-State VS.. William
Brown, colored, larceny, in stealing cows,
jury returned a verdict of guilty, fixing his
term of imprisonment at four years in the
penitentiary.
State VS.. WIN. Brown, colored, a similar
charge to the above. Case given to the
jury, who had not returned a verdict.
State VS.. Rufus Petty, colored, larceny.
Case given to jury, who had not agreed at
the hour Of adjournment.
JUSTICES COURT.-Before Justice Cas-
city yesterday, Mrs. G. Stymer and Frank,
Charley and VIM Singers we're held in bonds
in the sum CT $500 each, to keep the peace
towards Abram Hyde fer II months.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
Yesterday the jury In tire case Of the
United States vs.. Turner Downs ct ais.
charged with Ku-Kluxing, returned ver-
dict of not guilty, and the accused were
DISCHARGED.
A decree was also rendered In the case Of
Fellows vs.. DOrtch.
After calling the docket and receiving no
response the court continued number OF
cases and adjourned to meet this morn
ing.
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Too Thin.

The Radicals Of Chattanooga recently
held q convention and nominated as their
candidate for Mayor j. G. Stanton, who at
the time was sick at his home in Massa-
chusetts. Mr.. Stanton, with discretion
that Is IS commendable as his modesty Is
unusual, declines the nomination, which is
now rendered DR.. Wight, who accepts
thereof. Mr.. Stanton publishes this card in
q Chattanooga paper:
"BosToN, Nov. II, 1872.-T. ]. Garlic
and Others-Gentlemen: l am in receipt of
your telegram informing me of the unani-
nous action of the Convention nominating
me for the Office Of Mayor Of the city Of
Chattanooga.
Sickness has prevented the acknowledge
ment Of your dispatch sooner. In reply, |
tender the Convention, through you, my
thanks for the honor conferred upon me,
but am compelled to decline the nOmina-
ton, from the fact that the duties devolyiDg
upon me, as General Manager of the Ala
bsma and Chattanooga Railroad, prevent
me from devoting sufficient attention to the
duties of Mayor, as would in my opinion
be required for wise and efficient admin
istration Of your city government.
Thanking you again, gentlemen,
am very truly yours, etc,
J. c. STANTON"
DR.. Wight is citizen, We believe, Of
Chattanooga.
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FURNISHING GOODS
sHIKTs MADE TO ORDER.
Amxsterx Unraveled.

The Memphis Appeal, Nov. 10, says:
"As was stated in yesterdays paper, the
mystery of the fire department, known as
Tncog,' will be cleared up. There is a
curious little story connected with it which
Is worth relating. These Incog' letters,
It will be remembered, were received two
weeks ago. Sam Barinds, the clerk Of the
Recorder end Chief Of Police, made
particular note Of the style of
writing when the Chief of the Fire De-
partment showed the letters to him.
The day after the disappearance Of Cox,
little man, with incipient mustache,
and small, black, beady eyes, walked into
the ofice of the Chief of Police with the
the letter IN his hands directed to Chief
Anderson Of the Fire Department. Mr..
Barinds saw the superscTiption on the note,
and at once became convinced that the
writing was the same as that Of the 'In-
cog" letters. Sunday morning this little
man named P. s. Larkin, and another Of
the name Of Mike Gallagher, were arrested
and put in the stationhouse on the charge
of forgery. Gallagher had been getting
Larkin to write petitions and applications
for him With view of getting on the fire de-
partment. Larkin confessed to the writing
of those notes, but denied that he wrote
the '1ncog' notes. He did it as friendly
offer for Gallagher, who wanted place on
the Fire Department. The writing of those
applications and calligraphy Of the "Incog"
are so much alike that the department are
convinced both were done by the same
hand; aud what Civ color and consistency
TO this theory is the fact that letter was
written to Alderman Burke, signed by "Ben
Henderson," in the same writing as the
other notes, asking the Alderman to inter-
est himself in procuring place on the Fire
Department for Mike Gallagher. Here is
the note:
MEMPHIS, November 10, 1s72.-To
Alderman Burke: Sir-Mr. Michael
Gallagher wishes to get on the Fire De-
partment. By seeing Chief Anderson this
evening in regard to the vacancy which is
at present, you will do q favor to your
friend, BEN HENDERSON,
Memphis, Tenn.
Ben swore before the Recorder yesterday
morning that he never wrote it, never
authorized any one to wsite it, and never
knew anything about it. Larkin says he
wrote it for bis friend Mike. The Re-
corder continued the case, requiring that
each man furnish two thousand dollars
security, or go to Jail. Each man went TO
Jail. Though the gentlemen Of the Fire
Department do not rejoice in seeing any
poor fellows go TO the penitentiary, or even
to the poor house, they feel, nevertheless,
considerable pleasure at the clearing up Of
the mystery.
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Pork PACKING At CIarksxiIIe.

The Cagksville Tobacco Leaf November
20, says:
There is much talk of active operations
here this season and 10 doubt, fIom what
We learn, the market viii open in a few
das. Messrs. bIcFerrin, Armstrong &
CO, of Louisville, are negotiating terms
with Mr.. Stewart for the Pork Factory, and
should the trade be consummated, as is be-
lie7ed it will be, they will doubtless do a
lar re business. The company, we under
sta nd, represents a cash capital of 100000,
wi lie as individuals they represr mt a capital
of 100000. They also bear the reputation
of liberal dealers, gentlemsnly in all their
tr8 nsactions i'll the farmers. The price
is not yet indicated, we suppose about the
same as Louisville quotations. from $3.50
for light TO 81 10, gross, for good heavy hogs.
Ills arrangement will be much more con-
venieDt to the farmers of this and sur
rounding counties, than shipping to Louis
vile, and we hope 10 see Large number Of
hos slaughtered.o
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A Trial Of 80 Years

The New York Observer has passed
through the ordeal, and starts anew on the
second fifty years with larger list of read
ers and more numerous friends than ever.
Such a steady course of prosperity is I'M
exampled, and inspires confidence. We
heartily rejoice in the great success of a
paper which has always advocated those
sound principles that underlie the founda-
tons Of society and good government. Or.
thodox in the truest sense, both in Church
and State, its influence is always good.
We see its publishers propose to give every
subscriber for 1873 an appropriately embel-
lished Jubilee Yearbook. Those who
subscribe will have no cause to regret the
step, S. year, Sidney e. Morse & Co.,
81 Park Row, New York.
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ADelightfuI surprise.-BAdies who

ADelightfal Surprise.-Ladies whose
faces are ciouded by superficial discOlora-
tiOns, and who have resolved to try Ha-
gan's Magnolia Balm as a remedy, have no
idea of the welcome surprise they will re-
ceive from their mirrors after few applies
tions of that heslthfui purifier of the COM
plexion. If at all excitable, they vilseream
with rapture on behOlding the change;
whether the blemish it is desired to remove
be saIIowness, blotches, pimples, freckles,
roughness, or an unnatural pallor, it is
bound to disappear under the tonic opera
ton of this wonderful agent. To say that
the blemish disappears does not, however,
convey any idea Of the effect produced by
this celebrated beautider. The unsightly
tinge, whether diffused over the whole
countenance or In spots, or patches, is re-
placed by uniform, pesrly bloom, to which
no description can do justice.
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CoLUmBIA.
Frank Riddle Sentenced for the Mur-
der of samuel Friedman.


Special to the Union and American.
COLUMBIA, TENN, Nov. 20, 1s72.-To-
day the jury brought in their verdict in the
Frank Riddle case, charged with the muir
der of Samuel Friedman OF your city.
This makes the third trial Of Riddle. He
was sentenced to be hung by a jury twelve
months ago. He then took an appeal to
the Supreme Court, when he was granted
a new trial. Riddle has been in jail near
three years. The jury to-day found him
guilty as charged in the Indictment with
mitigating circumstances and recommend
ed Riddla to the mercy of the court. BE
was sent to the penitentiary for life.
TON THUMB, Jr.
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DIED.

EWING On the 18th inst, at Pulassi, Tenn,
ALEX AMBER g. EwTEG, son Of the late Randall
NJ. Ewing, Of this city.
The deceased has for years suffered intensely
from the effects Of bullet wound received while
defending his life. Exposure in service during
the late war greatly aggravated his su ermgs, 70
relieve which he became addicted To the use Of
opium-an overdose OF which cause his death
He was q young man OF fine talcns and OF
more than ordinary intellig' nee, ard his kind
heart and genial disposition won frieRss for him
wherever he went. He leaves two &, soted sis-
tiers, q fond mother, With many relatives and
friends 10 mourn his loss.
His burial Will take place this NOR ~ ng, At 10
O'Clock, rom the residence Of Mrs. d A. Rhar-
ton, No. II South Summer street
Nov. n, 1872
R0BB.-Died, at his farm in SUM- ~,
Nov. 20, JOSEPH j. ROBE.
Friends Of the family are invited h liz
funeral At 10 A. n. this day at tue 49, rss-
byterian Church. Service By Rsy. DR. Hoyts.
NASHVILLE, Nor. n, liza
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Police Pickin@s.

Fannie Thomas, Mary Ross and Maria
Davis, three weak sisters, were before the
Court yesterday, the two former charged
with assault and battery, and the latter
with being drunk on the street. Thomas
and Ross were fined S. each, and Miss Da-
Wis was discharged.
William Gorvin, for disorderly conduct,
was fined $25.
An individual was sent to the Workhouse
for forty days, because Of bis chronic weak
ness with reference to spirituous and malt
liquors.
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The Dover Record, speaking Of Col.
Nathan L. BlandOn's reelection, says:
alt is truly au endorsement which indeed
must be gratifying to him. We feel conf
dent in asserting That it will be the effort of
his life 90 continue to receive their endorse
ment Of his official course
Ell. Ewing, Murfreesborc; Judge r. j.
Mckinney, Samuel Mckinney, Knoxville;
Hrs White, Mrs. Bufaid, Mis- Irene Blu
.7ra. Miss Lucy B. White, Miss Lucy Bu-
tar., Master Frank Buford, and Master
Wax Wai'e. Of Pulaski, are registered at
tie Maxwell House.
Tom Crank, the largest officer on the
Nashville police force, left this morning for
suoig VisJ to his fathers residence among
the mountains
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RAILROAD TIAIK TABLE.

Tennessee and Pacific RaiIrOsd.
no. Leaves Lebanon g.. 1870 An
Arrives at Nashville st..e:s0 A. N.
Leaves Nashville st. AGO P. n.
Arrives st Lebanon At. .6:10 P. n.
Prices Stage leave Lebanon at O'Clock P. NJ.
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Arrive
at Lebanon at O'Clock A. II. on Mondays, We'd
nesdsys and Fridays.
Sd, louis, Memphis, Nashville and
Chattanooga Great Central
Through Line.
Chattanooga train leaves s45 A. N. and $50 P. Il.
arIlVes.5;05 Pm. and 12:45 A. Il.
Memphis train leaves. las A. N. and 2:i5 Pm.
90 arrives. ...5:00 A. N. and 4:45 P. II.
st. Louis train leaves. zoo A. n.
q arrives. Zoo P. N.
TullahOma trsin leaves. $50 P. n.
t" arrives 1000 Ak.
TIE Is A. II. train does not run on Sundays.
The $50 A. Z. and 2l5 P. X. and las P. N. trains
IN daily.
E.oussvFIFe e1d Nashville and Great
Southern Railroad.
Leave Stztisn On North College street at $50
X, 2:I5 P. H. and Loo AN.
Arrives at 500 A. H., ana A:45 P. n.
The 2:i5 ?. II. train does not stop at any point
between Nashville and Gsllatin, except Edge
field Junction.
GsaIIaftB Accommodation, Daily.
Leaves Nashville. $3.50 P. II.
Louisville and Nashville and Great
Southern NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
Decatur Division.
going SOUth-S15 Am; 4:s5 Pm.
Arrive NOTth-5:05 An; 1:50 Pm.
Through trains arrive and depart from Louis
VILE and Nashville Depot, North College street.
Passengers car take trains at Louisville and
Nashville Depot or Nashville and Chattanooga
Depot.
COLUMBIA Recommendations 3:15 P,
H., arrives 10 AN. from l.. & n. Depot, North
College street.
St. Louis. Evansville, Henderson and
Nashville Railway.
st. Louis Mail leaves Nashville. ....... $50 An
Accommodation leaves Nashville. ..... .1:45 Pm
st. Louis Mail arrives at Nashville -. .11:55 Pm
Accommodation arrives at Nashville. $40 An
Louisville and Cincinnati Short line
Railroad.
Trains lsave and arrive ct Louisville as toDOTs:
LHAvR. ARRIVE.
Southern z sst Lire, except
Sunday............... S35 A. II. T:5o P. Il.
New York Express, daily. S:t5 P. n. $50 A. 4.
New York Night Express,
daiiy....s.-.. .......s... u;V0P. n. l2:0O IL
Lexington Nail, except
Sunday. eco =. H. $50 y. II.
Lexington Express, except
y 1n02y. SsoJ =. H. llsOO A. Il
Lagrange Accommodate
except suaday......... sos r. X. sos AM
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nov165 st

Chapped hands, face, rough skin, PIN
pies, ringwSrms, salt-rheum, and other
cutaneous affections cured, and the skin
made soft and smooth by using the Juniper
Tar Soap, made by Caswell, Hazard &
Co., New York.
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CRY Nor1cRs.

1 So insidious are the first approaches OF
consumption that thousands remain uncon-
sciow Of its presence until it has brought
them to the verge Of the grave. An inme-
date resort to DIR. ID. Jsyne's Expectorant
upon the first appearances Of cough, pain or
soreness Of the throat or chest, would very
generally preclude fatal result, or, in case
the symptoms indicate the presence Of Lat
ent Consumption, would tend to subdue
the violence Of the disease, and thus mate
rally assist in prolonging the life Of the pa
tient. Use the Expeetorsnt, therefore,
when you take cold, and by so doing pre-
vent the necessity for its use in more can
gerous complaints. Sold everywhere.
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Uuised States Internal Revenue Re-
cefpts.

There was c Elected during the month OF
Os5,ger, by the United States Internal Rev
emo Collsetor Of the Sixth District of
K.u.uckv, Headquarters at Covington, the
sum of Sl42,260 IS, and by the Collector
of the Ninth District Of the same State,
Headquarters at Maysville, the sum Of Sl2,
2lT0I.
Yesterday the sum of 49, 74.25 was paid
into the United States Internal Revenue
Office in this city.
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me NashyIlIe Library Association.

is d,sir0us Of securing on the part of
the ladies Of our city, more interest
in the literary and reading room, and
10 this end, MIR. d. IL. Rains, the Librarian,
will H. few days cal on the ladies' at their
homes, and present the claims ofthis praise
worthy institution, We bespeak for Mr..
Rains = clreful hearing, and trust the la =
dies WI give the enterprise their hearty
cooperation.
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Ashanti and RafferH.

Henry Abrsm and S. Frienburc, two men
dong business on Broad street, became in
VOWED in a little difficulty last night, during
which AUram was roughly handled. His
wife was also slightly injured. Both par
lies were taken under arrest by Officer
Reed.