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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-26
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CoURT.-All of the day in
this court was spent in trying the case Of
William Smith, who is accused of mslci-
ously shooting Officer Samuel Starkey,
few months ago. 1t appeared upon the
trial that Smith is disreputable character,
having served term in the PeDitentiary.
There are now Bin indictments agsist him,
all of which have been found by the Grand
Jury. He went down to the house Of
woman named Mollie Brown, and while he
was there Officer Starkey came in to sub
pena some witnesses in case of larceny.
While there he observed Smith, and told
him that he wanted him to come
along to the stationhouse, as he was
a suspicious character. Smith objected
very strenousIy, at the same time using
vulgar aud abusive language, to the officer
who seized hold of him, and assured him
that he had no club, but said he must ar
rest him, (Smith). When Starkey attempt
ed TO take him by force, Smith drew re-
volver and fired the charge, taking effect in
the neck of the officer who fell to the floor
Immediately, whilst the accused fled through
the back door. Nearly all the witnesses in
the case were women who have fallen from
grace, and their testimony was very corrob-
orative. The prisoner is cross between
a Frenchman and an Italian, of medium
height, with black hair, black moustache,
and dizzily restless black eyes, and is ap-
parently about 80 years old.
The jury in the case Of Stewart the al
legged murderer, came despondingly into
the courtroom yesterday, and told Judge
Frazier that it was mental impossibility
for them to agree, who accordingly dis.
missed them.
LAW CoURr-The case of NJ. Hamil-
ton VS.. E. W. Jones, was continued in this
court yesterday. The decision will be
given to-day.
COUNTY CoURT.-Judse Ferris has au-
new elections for constables in
the 10th and 25th districts, as those who
were recently elected have failed to give
bonds for the performance OF their dulles
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More Racers Arrived.

From all indications the meeting of the
Blood Horse Association, which commences
on Monday next, will be the most interest
ing ever held in Tennessee. 4 large num-
Der Of horses are now at the track, and
more are arriving daily. Among the aITi-
walls yesterday evening were Cadwslader's
stable Of six, consisting of Talaria, Double
out, Fanny NJ, sorrel FLY, Fiorriene, by
Lexington, q two year old By Vandal, and
Pat, bay FLY by Vsndal. Gen. Buford's
stable, which has also arrived, includes
Hollywood, Bombshell, Malta and Zadoc.
John Paul has Lamp, Mephistolo and
Williamsburg. Mr.. Tisdale has Dipper, a
sOrrel FLY, by War Dance. All of the acove
arrived by train from Kentucky. More are
expected to-day.
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The Nathan Murderer.

a st. Louis detective who has been on
the trail of Billy Forester for near two
years, tells the following:
"Early in March, 1871, Cummings and
Dago Frank slipped away from New York,
and Joined Forester in Nashville, where
they made desperate attempt to rob the
Second National Bank. The building was
about block away from the police station,
and was the only bank in the city that was
not guarded by private Waterman. Two
of the marty stationed themselves in an ad-
ijoing building while the third entered the
bank building through the roof. A rope
was stretched between the two buildings,
in order 70 keep up communication, but
the burglars happened to let it hang down
so low that pedestrian who was passing
along kicked it, and seeing that something
was wrong gave the alarm. The party all
escaped, but it was found that they had al
most reached the vaults when the discov-
cry was made" ...-.
A Memphis appeal reporter interviewed
the wife Of Forresier, the supposed N athan
murderer, the other day. Mrs. T. alleges that
her husband was with her in New Orleans
on the night Of the murder, but this state
ment is cOntrsdicted by some of her other
statements. She is a blonde, the reporter
says, and "a little above the medium height
of woman" Her home is at present in
Memphis.
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COUNTY CONVENTION.

A convention to nominate candidates to
represent Davidson county in the next
General Assembly, and to appoint delegates
to represent Davidson county In the Con-
gressional Convention at Gallatin on the
10th of October, is hereby called TO meet
at the Courthouse, at IL O'Clock, on Satur-
day, Oct. 5, 1872.
All voters in the several wards and dis
tricts, who support the Cincinnati and Bal
timOre ticket, are requested to attend at
their respective voting places and select two
delegates to represent their respective
wards and districts in said Convention.
1t is recommended that the primary
meetings to select delegates in the several
wards, be held at q O'Clock, p. NJ, on
Wednesday, October the I'd, and in the
several districts, on the same day. The
sub committees will name the hour for the
meetings in their respective districts.
All voters embraced in this call are earn
estly requested to attend the primary meet
ings, and assist in selecting good men to
represent them in the Convention.
By order of the County Executive Com
mittee. 10. G. HAMBLEN, Chm.
W. II. DILLARD, Sec'y.
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NeuAdHerfisements.

James A. Steele has withdrawn his name
as q candidate for Alderman from the first
ward, and announces himself as a candi-
date for Councilman from the same ward.
John Gilgan q Co., Of the Trade Palace,
are now having grand closing out sale of
their entire stock Of elegant dry goods which
they offer at cost. Persons wishing to
make purchases in this line would do well
to visit the Trade Palace before the closing
out sale is concluded.
Hannah l.. Dibbrel, Clerk and Master
and Commissioner, adveTtises q number Of
valuable lots in White county for sale in
accordance with decree Of the ChaHcery
Court at Sparta.
Yeatman, Shields II Co., announce a
Iarge peremptOry trade sale of well assorted
staple and dry goods this morning, CON-
mencing at $3.50 O'Clock. .....
Arlington, Farrar & Weakley, agents at
81 North College street, advertise for sale
that desirable property, the Greenfield resi-
dence on the NolensVille pike, with land
attached, improvements, etc.
First National Bank stock for sale by
Thomas 5. Mari
\ suit of rooms on the first floor or a
small house wanted by gentleman.
Michael Mahoney, OF the First ward, is a
candidate for Councilman.
Thompson Bros Il Kelly, advertise
among other first class goods, heavy eleven
quarter bleached Huguenot shee;ings, SUI
perior Ballarchvale and Shaker fannels,
extra white flannels, etc, which are recon-
mended. Their stock of Shaker Aannels in
white, scarlet and grey for invalids is unex-
celled.
Alex. Hogan. Union street, advertises
red and white twilled fannels.
John Gilgan & Co., advertise good Kid
gloves for 7jc and 81 pair.
Read Governors Proclamation.
Read list Of appointments for the Guber-
nstOrial canvass.
we refer our readers to the card of
James Hickman returning thanks to G. II.
St0ckell, agent, for the very valuable servi-
ceS rendered by the Gardner Fire Extin-
guisher' at the fire on South Summer
street yesterday morning. This testimo-
NAL to the loss prevented by the Gardner
Fire Extinguisher does much to satisfy the
public of the efficiency Of these machines in
extinguishing fires in their incipient stage.
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Exchanging Positions Instead of
Swapping Horses.

1t will be remembered that policeman
Sam j. Starkey was sometime ago shot at
on College street, by Bill Smith; the latter
in his effort to escape ran through to Market
street, where he encountered on horseback
Jordan MCGOWAN, the well known colored
musician and teacher Of poetic motion to
juvenile feet. Smith desired that Meow.
an should dismount in order that he might
the more swiftly get out of town. The
solitary horseman at first declined the invi-
tation, and did not yield except to the per-
suaslve force Of historical explosion of
powder and lead. The force of the explo-
sion threw the rider from bis saddle, when
Smith mounted and rapidly rode beyond
the northern limits of the city. In the trial
of Bill Smith for attempting to kill officer
Starkey, now going on in the Criminal Court,
Jordan McIIoWan yesterday testified as to
the circumstances of his sudden dismount-
ing. An attorney for the prosecution asked
MCGOWAN if he and Smith snapped horses.
''No, sir" replied the witness, 1--WE merely
snapped positions-thst is, | got down,
and be got up" The witness further said
there were two good reasons why he didn't
swap horses with the prisoner; because
Smith had 10 horse to swap and 'sno time
for swapping horses" Throughout his ex-
animation Jordan's answers were distinct
and satisfactory. His reply TO the question
on The swapping point, beside being truth
iu, exhibited the good humor aud quick
wit, which together with his excellence as
fiddler, long since made him famous.
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FIFTH DISTRICT.
Convention Called at GaIlafIn, Oct.
10, to Nominate Candidates for Com
Rressman and EIectOr.

Convention Called at GaIIafIn, Oct.
10, to Nominate Candidates for Com
gresham and EIectOr.
At q meeting Of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of the Fifth Congressional
District, in Nashville, Sept. 5, 1872, the fol-
lowing address was adopted:
To the People of the 9Th Congressional District
NASHVILLE, TENN, Sept. 5, 1s72.-The
Executive COMMITTEES for your Congress
sional district, after mature deliberation,
have deemed it best, in view Of the multi
plicity of candidates, and the danger other
wise of the election of Radical Republi-
can, to call a Convention at Gallstin.,
Tenn, on Thursday, the 10th day Of Oc-
tober, 1872, for the purpose Of nominating
Democratic candidates for Congress and
District Elector. Let steps be Immediately
taken by the County Committees in all the
counties to send full, fair and honest re-
presentation of the sentiment of all who
will support the regular Democratic nomi-
nees for National, State and District Offices.
The indications are that this Convention
will be Of serious Importance, and we
therefore ask you to send your very best,
most honest and most fair-minded men to
represent you.
The Convention viii meet In the court
house at Gallstin, at IL O'Clock, A. n, on
Thursday, Oct. 10, 1872
@. K. WINSTON, Chairman.
JAS. w. BLACKMoRE, Secretary.
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in Knox County.

Saturday last, at House Mountain, in
Knox County, az officer named Louis
Starr, proceeded with posse to arrest
Henderson Fielding, (colored) charged with
abandoned mis- wife that resided at Mary
vile. When the party reached his cabin,
Fielding escaped by tearing up plank in
the floor and going out under the building,
Procuring q nusket he returned to his
cabin and fired upon the party, wounding
one of their number named Nick Booker,
VINO promptly returned the shot with re-
volver, the ball striking the negro in the
back as he turned to fee, and producing
death almost instantly. The coroner's Jury
held All inquest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-26
A Marvel of Beauty.

1t is wonderful to what perfection and
beauty the Swiss have brought the art of
making automaton musical objects. Among
the choicest specimens of this genius is a
bird sitting in bouquet of flowers, which
ner by simply winding up the machinery
inside of the vase within which the flowers
are placed. The bird twitters and works
its body in a maryelously life-like way, and
pauses and looks about him at intervals.
One of these musical ornaments was re-
ceived in this city yesterday.
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Brilliant success of the Gardner Fire
Extinguisher-Letterf from Gen. Hickman.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. %, 1872.
q. Il. Stocked, Agent Gardner Fire Ex-
tinguisher:
Dear Sir-Permit me TO return my sin
cere thanks for the very valuable services
rendered by the 'Gardner Fire Extin-
guisher" at the fire last night.
The fire was burning fercely il the rear
portion of the house adjoining, and only a
few feet from my residence, when was
made aware of it. The wind was blowing
a gale, driving the flames towards the lattice
on my porch and threatening to involve
that in ruin. when the Extinguishers were
put in operation by the Hook and Ladder
Company of the City Fire Department, and
the flames were subdued before the arrival
of the steam engines. 1t is wonderful
machine.
Wishing you the success this invaluable
machine deserves, / am, very respectfully,
IL JAMES HICKMAN.
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Grateful for timely AID.

Justice George J. Hooper, whose resi-
dence on Summer street was Tuesday night
threatened with destruction by fire because
of an accidental Irritation between some hot
ashes and dry shingles, is grateful to the
members Of the hook and ladder force, and
other friends who gave him prompt and
effective assistance on that perilous occa-
sion. To their efforts and well directed
stream from Gardner Fire Extinguisher,
applied before the flames gained much head
way, is due the fact that more disas-
troRs FIRE did not happen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-26

The Horse and His Rider.-It was a
happy day for horse and his rider when the
Mustang Liniment was introduced as a
cure for the external diseases and injuries
of both. In the stable, the barn and the
household this wonderful emollient is equal
ly useful. If horse is spawned, or foun-
dered, or harness-galled, or afflicted with
any other Of the many superficial ills that
equine flesh is beir 70, the Liniment effects
a speedy cure, and it is equally efficaeious
when applied to draught oxen or cows suf-
fering from outward swellings, strains or
hurts of any description. As an application
for bruises, cuts, burns, rheumatism, stiff
joints, sprains, neuralgia, earache and
toothache, it takes precedence for all other
topical remedies, and is therefore an article
of prime necessity in families.
sep24 deOd1WSsW1t
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WAKDHPARrlfRET,
O,p1ox or rHEOEIsY SIGHAL ORYIoHR.
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wAsHINGroE, D. O., Sept. Is, lda
ProbGb;Lities.-FOrN New England States
tonight southerly winds with cloudy wea-
Their and rain, the former veering to west
erly with clearing weather over the western
portion on Thursday evening, and over the
eastern portion Thursday night. For the
Middle States on Thursday westerly winds
with falling temperature and clear and
clearing weather. For the South Atlantic
States southerly to westerly winds and
cooler weather. For the Gulf States winds
veering to westerly from Tennessee to
Lake Erie and the upper lakes with north
westerly and westerly winds with clear and
cooler weather. The brisk and high winds
over the upper lake region will probably
diminish somewhat in force on Thursday.
Cautionary signals will continue at Milwau-
kee. Chicago, Grand Haven, Detroit, Tole-
do, Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester and Chi
cs9o. The majority Of the evening tele-
orsnh reports from the lower Missouri Val
lev to Lakes Michigan and Superior are
missing.
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NASHVILLE, Sept. "a, 1S72.-Messrs. A.
L. Demoss, John COltart, E. Il. East, John
kTkman, and others-Gentlemen re-
greet that cannot, consistently with my
own views and feelings, accept the invita-
tion you have done me the honor to extend,
in yours of the 23d inst, to become a can
ditate for the Legislature, or for any other
official position at this time.
1t is due 10 you, as well as 10 myself, that
l should give more definitely my reasons
for this determination. If agreeable to you,
l should prefer to present them-at greater
length than is possible within the limit OF
this brief note of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
with some personal observations Of the
political events of the recent past, in pub
lie speech, which propose to deliver next
Saturday evening, Sept. 70, from the corner
of Church and Cherry streets Central
Market.)
I entertain, in common with numbers Of
the yrunger members OF our community,
certain political opinions affecting the in
terests, as we believe, of this common
wealth aud section, and bearing upon the
present political situation-whieh, it they
be neither valuable or instructive, may be
interesting, as expressive in some degree,
of the sentiments and feelings of younger
generation of political thinkers.
I should feel both flattered and gratified
to have your attention at that time, and
that of such others of my fellow-citizens-
especially of my comrades-in-arms in the
late war-as may take interest in the dis
cussion Of the political questions Of the
hour. Very respectfully,
FRAME T. REID.
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STATE AT LARGE.

Messrs. johnson, Cheatham and May
nard have agreed upon the following ap-
pointments for public discussion:
Knoxville, Friday, Sept. q.
Loudon, Saturday, Sept. %.
Athens, Monday, Sept. 80.
Cleveland, Tuesday, Oct. /.
Winchester, Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Fayetteville, Thursday, Oct. 9.
McMinnville, Friday, Oct. 4.
Shelbyville, Saturday, Oct. 5.
Mufreesboro, Monday, Oct. Z.
Pulaski, Wednesday, Oct. o.
Appointments will be hereafter arranged
for Lebanon, Springfield, GAINESVILLE, Hum
bolt, Brownsville, Jackson and Bolivar.
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LEGISLATIVE.
CalI FT. Reid. Rsq.-He DecIin

Call ON f. q. Reid, Esq.-He Declines.
NASHVILLE, Tenn; Sept. %, 1S72.-
Frank T. Reid, Esq.-Sir: Having been OBJ
servant OF your course since the war, ex-
hibitiDg an unselfish purpose to fraternize
discordant elements, which others seem in
clined to foment and keep alive, we ask you
to become candidate for Representative
in the lower house of the State Legislature,
believing you can as well subserve the in
terest Of our county and carry out the
wishes Of the people as any one of whom
we have any knowledge. We have i'm
plicit confidence in your fidelity, and the
highest appreciation of your intellectual
qualifications.
An immediate respone is respectfully de-
- Al. l. lie
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Our Department of Fashion win b

Our Department OF Fashion VIII DC
opened on Tuesday, Sept. "A, under the
supervision of MRS. BROWN, an accom-
pIished and experienced manager.
We have made arrangements to receive
regularly from Paris the very latest Pat
terms and Fashion Plates. l. will be our
aim to execute all orders in the best style
and at moderate charges.
Elegant Dresses, Bridal Outfits, Walk
ing Suits, Velvet and Cloth Ctodks and
LADIES' Under7cear, promptly made to or
der in the latest fashions.
An ample stock of latest style Tim
mings will always be kept on hand. To
insure dispatch, ladies will please place
their orders early.
THOMPSON Bros. 81 KELLY,
sep24 lot Summer street.
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How pitiable it is to see human being
known as a man, ''drunk on the street"
of crime and screen from public sight oft
repeated acts of immortality. Last night
three persons were "found drunk on the
street." and more wretched condition
than presented by these caricatures of
manly responsibility is not often witnessed.
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Presbyterian Church at shelbyville.

Rev. John III. Bryson, the beloved and
able pastor ofthe Presbyterian Church at
Shelbyville, well known throughout the
limits of the Nashville Presbytery, contem-
plates spending year of special study at the
University of Virginia, during which. time
he will supply the pulpit of the Presbyte-
rian church at Charlottesville by invitation.
While the reverend gentleman is thus af-
forded an opportunity TO eonsummate
long cherished plan, his flock at Shelby
vile and the Christian people Of that COM
munity will be occasioned the most sim
cere regret by his resignation of his pastor
ate at that place.
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The New Rnnarufsnr

The now Supervisor of United States In
ternal .Revenue for this district, who is
either Perry, Of North Carolina, or Cobb,
81 Texas, will arrive with Judge G. w.
Emery tomorrow or the day after. Judge
Emery will campaign Tennessee for Grant
ana not take charge Of the Deputy Col
' r.or's office in Washington until the Presi-
81 .liial election is held, that being the con-
"'.IHu Of his acceptance.
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{ sRRTOUN ACCInENT.
Buggy is Smashed and fts Occu.
f-r ra.--r- maufA TInaeAfed.

A Buggy is Smashed and fts Occu.
tr pants Unseated.
Yesterday afternoon as James Gleaves
and Bailey Armstrong were driving down
South Cherry street, the belly -band broke,
whereby the horse became frightened and
commenced running at fearful speed,
which was not checked despite the efforts
Of the driver. Near Broad street the We
hicle was upset, breaking one Of the hind
wheels to pieces and throwing the young
gentlemen quite unceremoniously into the
street, spraining the ankle Of one and cut
ting the wrist of the other. The horse con-
tinued his flight, tearing the buggy to
pieces, which were scattered along the thor
oughfare. Although the street was crowd
ed with vehicles of various kinds, the az
frighted beast made his way clear without
a collision to Lincoln alley, thence to Sum-
mer street and hack toward Broad. We
regret to hear of this accident to the young
gentlemen, who narrowly escaped sharing
the serious injury that befell the buggy.
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The Self.Actinr Borse.

After long continued absence from pub
hcview, the velocipede-the only horse that
runs away through the muscular persuasion
of Its rider-is again seen upon the streets,
especially, at night. The daring youths
who seek this rapid form of locomotion de-
serve praise for their industry, no matter
what may be said in condemnation of their
Judgment,
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A Lady DRAGGED by a street Car. 4

Yesterday morning q lady, in stepping
from 4 street car at the corner OF Market
aud Clay streets, had her dress caught on
the step, and the driver, corelessly starting
the car, dragged her in the mud nearly If
teen feet before her situation was discov-
cred by him. Her escape without injury
can not be ascribed to any efficiency OF the
driver.-LORSUHIe Journal.
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An Unnatural Mother at Knoxville
Kills Her Child and Throws the
Body I'm a Sink. 9 - -
! AT Knoxville Sunday Afternoon last, a
Women of i'll repllte naEssd Rebecca Hum
pbreys, aged thirty, was arrested upon sus-
piciou of bsying murdered a child to which
It wss believed she had given birth. A
search led 70 the discovery in sink hole Of
the lifeless body of a born infant, its head
and body wrapped in a cloth and a string
around the neck. An examination showed
that the infant, which was wei developed
and of good size had breathed after its de-
livery. The unfortunate woman has been jail
ed and by the coroner's iDques is charged with
murder. She is severely censured and but
few are there to speak kindly in her behalf.
When man sins, his crimes too often are
hidden meath the mantle of sympathy or
forgiven. But when woman errs her sins
are brought before the public sight, fear
fol warning to the weakness of her sex, and
'tis then there are none to pity, and to con-
denim all are prone.