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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
Post norton Examination.

At the special request Of Col. G. c. Tor
bett, previous to his death, his physician,
DR.. Hughes, in the presence Of Drs. Madden
and Compton, yesterday made post NOR
TEN examination of the body. The result
of the examination showed that his death
was caused by disease of the liver and kid
neys. Very few persons are willing to have
their body, when dead ex lmined, and in
making this unusual request Col. TCrbett
has but displayed higher and more con-
siderate desire TO promote the good Of his
feilow-beings and to advance the cause of
science than is generally witnessed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
New Advertisements.

Boensch & Sloan have in to days adver-
tisements, a card announcing that they
have sub-leased the entire boot and shoe
department of the Penitentiary and are pre-
pared to fill all orders.
Notice by J. D. Murphree, Clerk, Hick-
man County Court.
Auction sale Of business property, corner
High and Broad streets, by n. J. DOlin, to-
morrow at 12T
Horse strayed or stolen from Gennett *
Co., 63 and 65 South Market street.
Oats and clover seed on consignment at
G. r. Parsons & Co. Z and Q Broad street.
Supreme Court sale in Davidson and
Wilson counties
BensOn's Battle House hat.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
Home EuterDIse,

We are glad to notice that our handsome
young friend Frank BOensch has, in partner
ship with Jas. A, Sloan, of Winchester,
subleased the entire boot and shoe depart
ment of the Penitentiary. The Old-t.me
reputation of this class of work is we'll
known, and it is the intention of our enter
prising young friends to meet all demands
both in quantity and quality, as well as the
cheapness that their unusual facilities afford.
1t may be worthy of note to the initiated
that all their work is hand-made-no ma
chinery whatever-and they keep one man
whiting pegs all the while. Mr.. Sloan is
an expert crispin, and will guarantee fits
tight as wax, while in the coarser grades
they are ready to shoe all the cotton-pickers
in the Mississippi Valley, as in the Gays of
wore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
A Well known Citizen Shot in DeKaIb
Comfy.

Information reached this city yesterday
that Douglass B. Davis, son of the late
Capt. A. L. Davis, was shot and badly
wounded at Sligo, DeKalb county, on the
morning of the 18th inst. From what is
stated nthe letter summoning his mother
home, it appears that he had captured a
horse-thief, and the latter in order to make
his escape, shot Mr.. Davis who had him in
custody. The ball took effect in the abdo-
men, and came out in the back, and his
friends here are fearful that the wound is
of dangerous and probably fatal char
acter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
GRInING THE GOAT,

The Norwalk Gazette tells the following
humorous incident, which will be appre-
ciated by the craft:
"Quite a novel event tTanspired as our
Odd Fellow brothers were retiring from
their hall last week, after their election of
officers. An advance guard on coming out
espied on the walk, in front ofOur office en-
trance, huge goat, "as black as the steeds
of night" 1t was purely natural impulse
to seize him, and under pretence that the
animal was the one chronicled as belonging
to the lodge, the poor brute was carried up
stairs and securely shut in the entry hall.
As the brothers poured out en- ndSSe, they
were confronted by the veritable goat, who,
with head erect, stood braced ready to re-
pei any further indignity to his person, and
even to dispute the passage of the hall.
Here was a dilemma Several of those who
had, without flinching, ridden the tabled
beast blind-folded, over platforms, tables,
desks and chairs, in their initiation, fairly
quailed at the prospect of these open hOstil-
tiles. A grand flank movement was essay
ed, with a view of getting the door open at
the animals rear. But this ANONYMOUSLY
failed, as be would swing his horned batter
ing face around as rapidly as if hung on a
swivel. The movements of our late double
ender war ships bore no comparison to the
sable beasts celebrity in reversing his piece.
At length, Vice Grand elect Hill was
who, having just succeeded in
the election up stairs, it was supposed
would be equal to the emergency ofrouting
this new adversary. Hill having served
with distinguished bravery in the Commits
Sdry Department during the war, and hay-
ing his native strategic inspirations fred by
recent victory, soon succeeded in relieving
his imprisoned brothers from their vexatiOus
blockade. Decorating himself with collars,
aprons, tinsels, etc, appropriate to his new
Office, he appeared before the bewildered
and perplexed goat While the attention Of
the animal was riyeted to brother Hills gay,
gorgeous and picturesque decorations, a
nimble brother darted to the rear and open
ed the door, when the Vice Grand shook
his flaming regalias, and lifting up his voice
to its most sonorous pitch, shouted
AvAUNTl With one leap and bound the
affrighted beast made for the street, and as
he has not been seen or heard of since, the
is that the poor creature is still
large"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
The Last Warning.

We are requested by several gentlemen
living on South Vine street to state that
the boys who amuse themselves by ringing
doOr-bells, will be arrested and severely
dealt with if the practice is not discon-
tinued. One gentlemen was aroused from
his bed four times a few nights since, and
was very much annoyed by these young
sters, who broke the bell, and thereby cost
the owner the sum of $3.50 to have it re-
paired. These boys are known, and if they
consider their own good, will take warning
in time to save themselves from exposure
and arrest. One yOungster recently went
to a dwelling on Summer street, and
when a servant answered his
ring" be asked if Mrs. Tackham-
mer was in. Being told no lady
of that name received there the youthful
embodiment of graceful impertinence, said
he must be mistaken in the street. Leav-
ing here he visited several other houses,
amusing himself in the same way, until
gentleman happened to answer his sum-
mons. The unexpected appearance of the
proprietor so confused this youngster that
he could only stammer out "tak-tak."
Having experienced a similar visit, but by
different boy, on former occasion, the
proprietor boxed the ringers cheeks, turn
ing their pale and energetic effrontery into
roSeate blushes-beautiful, yet we trust far
more beneficial than the colors of the aurora
Lorealis.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

The lessees of the State Prision have paid
to the State altogether the sum of S53,5S2.
The first payment was $4,000, the next
for 81 ,OS2 .32, and the third ST, 000, together
with S17,5OO in drafts, which payment was
not due until the 1st of March, 1872. This
includes all the debt for goods, tools, etc,
except seven OF eight thousand dollars Of
goods and wares on consignment, belonging
70 the Penitentiary. These goods will be
paid for as soon as their invoiced value is
ascertained. The money thus paid in ad-
vance has been deposited In bank to meet
all expenses arising from the Penitentiary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
The EED0si1iOu,

The Building Committee Of the Board of
Managers of the Nashville Industrial Ex-
position meet at o'clock this evening in
DObson & Williamson's office to receive
bids and let out contracts. Their action
will be reported for continuation or reiec-
ton to the Board Of Managers at its meet
ing tonight, at which time all the commit
tees are expected to report. Final action as
to the buildings will be taken by the Board
tO-nipht.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

An inquest was held by Squire Cassetty
on the body of a male colored infant yes
terday. 1t was found tied up in a cotton
sack, lying on the edge of drain which
runs into the Lick Branch. The locality is
a small alley near the trestle work of the
bridge. The sack was identified by a negro
who deposed to having seen it in the pos
session of a bright mulatto girl, whose
name and residence he did not know. The
Jury found that the child was still born.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

A Western paper tells Of a story about
two couples who stood up to be married
before Misunderstanding clergyman, who per-
formed the ceremony for one pair sUppos
ing the other man and women were the
grOOmsman and bridesmaid. The reveren-
ed gentleman was ''nabbergasted," to say
the least,when he discovered that the latter
had gone off on their wedding tour.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
Meeting Of the State Railroad Com
n1fSsfOnars

The Railroad Commissioners for the
State met at the Capitol yesterday, and
postponed final action on the Tennessee
and Pacific Railroad until after the twenty
first OF this month, at which time the stock
holders of this road meet TO consider the
purchase, by the company, of the States
interest. The commissioners declined to
lease the Knoxville and Charleston Rail
road, and determined to sell it, and also the
Rogersville and Jefferson Railroad, on the
20th day of March next at the Court house
door in Knoxville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

A Lowell, Massachusetts, woman fell
asleep during the progress Of prayer meet
ing last Thursday evening. and wbenssbe
awoke the NEE ing and the doors were
closed and she found herself prisoner.
She was confined in the sanctuary till noon
the next day, when the sexton arrived Just
as she had succeeded in crawling through
one of the cellar windows.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
wAE DETARTl1EzT,

DEElO5 " TEE OHlkB 5laaAL O83IOBBs
WAsHINsTON, d. O., Feb. 10, 1GIA
.PrObGbilitieS.-The barometer win prob
ably remain the highest on Friday in the
South Atlantic States, with pleasant
weather. The area OF low barometer will
move nOrtheastward over Missouri, and
southerly winds increase, with threatening
weather, by Friday morning west Of Missis-
sippi. Rising barometer and partially
cloudy or clearing weather, with cold north
west winds, viii probably continue in
Pennsylvania and New England. South
west winds and rising temperature viii
prevail on the lower lakes. Dangerous
winds are not anticipated for Thursday
night, unless possibly on the Western Gulf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

The following is a statement Of fish cured
In the district Of Castine, Maine, for the
year 1871, returned at the Castine Custom
House Goldfish, 2j,2jS cWt., value
S97,032; herring, 13,144 cwt., value
S26,2S8 mackerel, and other fish, Il, 935
cwt., value So, 1923, making a sum total Of
57,935 cwt. of fish, at a valuation Of S21S,
S4S
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

WILMINGTON, VIII county, has abearded
lady. of whom the Joliet Republican says:
She is twenty-seven years old, born in the
State of Maine, has shaved for eighteen
years, and weighs $50 pounds. She is short
in stature, and is married toa Mr.. Jaekman.
She wears beautiful moustachs and chin
vhiskers, black as q coal. Mrs. Jackman
is very intelligent woman, and is not at all
ashamed of her whisksrs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
Meeting of the Rar.

There will be a meeting Of the Nashville
Bar in the Circuit Court Room to-day at u
O'Clock to-day to take action in regard TO
the death ofCol. G. c. Torbett.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
Probably stolen.

A dark brown horse and a black mare
poney belong to the Gennett Brothers were
probably stolen, from the stable of James
Gennett on Lindsey Avenue, South Nash
vile, on Wednesday night last. At any rate,
they were missing yesterday morning, and
there is no reason TO believe that they stray
al off
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

PREwITT, SPURR & Co. beg to inform
their friends and the public that their Saw
Mil in Edgefeld is again in operation, and
are prepared to furnish all kinds Of Lumber
at the lO1oeSt prices.
Give US a call before placing yeur orders.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

A very careful bridegroom in Cleveland,
kept the wedding ring in bis mouth during
the first part of the ceremony, so that he
could find it when the right time arrived.
He mumbled the response all right till the
minister winked at him as a hint to produce
the ring, when in his nervousness he swal-
lowed it, and was stood on his head by
three groomsmen TO facilitate its recovery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
Educational.

The Executive Committee Of the David
son County Board of Education viii meet
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The ex-
animation of the school in the thirteenth
district will take place to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

A project is under discussion to take a
hundred Of the New York public school
gi.ls on tour to Europe next summer.
The passage from New York to Liverpool
and return will not be more than fifty dol
lars apiece, and the Continent can be seen
for another hundred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

Royal Havana LOttery.-s330,O0 eco ~
gold drawn every seventeen days. Prizes
cashed aud information furnished. The
highest rates paid for doubloOns, al kinds Of
gold and silver, Spanish bank bills, Govern
ment securities, etc. Taylor & Co., Bank
ers, No. Is Wall street, New YORK.
w1v1R G.Rru-ff
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Tho Lecture TO.NiRht.

The lecture of Capt. Brain tonight at
Masonic Hall will, I'VE are assured be highly
interesting, as it will be more Of a nara
tive of his experience on the high seas dur
ing the lac war. He entered the service at
Montgomery, Alabama, April, 1861, as
mastery was promoted to lieutenant in 1863,
and again promoted to a commander in
February 1865, for the capture of the ROa-
noke of the Island of Cuba in September,
1864. The rank Of Commander is
equal TO that of Brigadier
General in the army. The captain
is a modest, unassuming gentleman, who
has sufficiently shown his faith by his deeds.
He comes amongst us a stranger, not for
the purpose Of perpetuating strife, but de-
sirous of casting oil upon the troubled
waters, at the same time narrating the
thrilling incidents that occurred while he
made an imperishable name for himself as
a gallant seaman, and in fact who has been
more sinned against than found SHINING.
Let the friends Of this gallant gentleman
turn out, and give him a full house. His
lecture is empbatically in his own interest,
as by bis crippled condition, he is unfit just
now for any other service.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

A young female vaccinator of Boston has
taken away much of the custom of the
male medicals. The bloods of Beacon
street submit their Pilgrim fatherly arms
with extreme JUNCTION to the manipulation
of the charming smallpox pre7enter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16
STEAMBOATS,.

Tor Cairo, st. Louis,
L Memphis and New -,Ji{S1sI7AA,
Orieans.-The fine passen-
steamer TRIisman, Wiley Si1ams, Master,
John Harper, Clerk, viii leave as above FRIDAY
EVENING, the 18th inst, at o'clock For
freight or passage, apply on hoard or 60 Q. H
ARTHUR & CO., or HARRISON & SON.
Agents. febi6-2t
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Marriage Guide. - Interesting work,
numerous engTavings, pa pages. Prics 80
cents. Address DIR. Butts Dispensary, II
North Eighth street, st. Louis, No. See
advertisement. sep14 dSsW1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

IF you want the best Cook Stove in use,
go to Mcclure. Buck s, Co. and buy the
"Fashion" Stove. Over $4,000 in use; every
stove warranted to give satisfaction.
feb13 I'LL iulyI3 deOw6m
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INFANTs.-The most irritable and rest
less Of these tender little household buds,
are charmed as It were into quiet and sweet
repose by using Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup.
feb13 d1W&WIt
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THE new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia,
Pa, is on Chestnut street and Fifteenth.
fpbI9 Ivv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

A town in North Carolina has a $1,000
heaIse, but no one has yet been induced to
ride twice in it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

THE DAILY MEMPHIS APPEAL will
hereafter be on sale at the News Stand Of
G. NJ. ThOrnberg, at the corner of Church
and Cherry streets, opposite the Maxwell
House. febl3 If
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CITY Notices.

The BATTLE HOUSE HAT is the latest
thing out. Can be had only at BENsoN's,
No. 20 Cherry street. feb16 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-16

TRUNKS! TRUNxsI! -Wm. Dunstead,
81 College street, south Of Union, is manu-
featuring and selling all varieties Of Trunks,
Valises and Satchels at New York prices.
ian21 IF
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Tennessee and Pacific Railroad.
Two Daily Trains Sunday excepted.)
No. Leaves Nashville at. 400 P. NJ.
Arrives at Lebanon at. 500 P. NJ
Leaves Lebanon at. -. 200 A. NJ.
Arrives at Nashville at.S;45 A. NJ
No. Leaves Lebanon at. 400 P. N.
Arrives at Nashville at..6:S0 P. II.
Leaves Nashville at.....7:00 A. n.
Arrives at Lebanon at. $3.50 A. NJ.
IouFSVfIFe and Nashville Railroad.
Leave Staten on North College street, at $40
An, and 2:30 P. n.
ATra- sR4t s:15 A. N. and 4:5O P. N.
The 23O >. Il. train does not stop at any point
between Nsshgille and Gallatin, except Edge-
held JHnctioL, and does not run on Sunday.
GaIIntin Accommodation, Daily.
Leaves Nashville. $40 P. NJ
Arrives st Gallatin- .6;45 P NJ
Nashville and Decatur Railroad.
GONG SoUTH.-Nashville and Decatur trains
leave stations on South Cherry street at A. NJ.
and7 P. N. No train Sunday morning
Accommodation at $3.50 P. NJ. (gOes to Column
bia) Trains arrive AT $3.50 A. NJ ana 4:5O P M
Accommodation at $3.50 a. N.
Sc, Louis, Memphis, Nashville and
Chattanooga Great Central
Through Line.
CHATTANOOGA train leaves. SIS A. NJ and 700 P. N.
arrives.2:15 P. N. and 315 A. NJ.
Memphis train leaves 80 go A. NJ and 2$0 P. NJ
St Louis train leaves. - A NJ and z5O P NJ
arrives. 800 A. NJ. and 500 p. n.
Shelbyvine train leaves. $3.50 P. n.
81 4" arrives. 9:45 A. N.
A.
Sundays.
The 800 A. NJ and 700 P. NJ trains run daily.
Evansville, Henderson and Nashville
Railroad.
81. Louis Express leaves Nashville. Glib AN
Memphis and HopkiRsville Express
st. Louis Express arrives at Nashville. 100 AN
Memphis and HopkiDsville Express ar
rive at Nashville. $3.50 AN
ufSVfIIe and Cincinnati ShOF Line
Railroad.
Trains leave and arrive at Louisville as follows
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
L. Q. & L. junction. $1,000. 500 A. II.
Cincinnati Mail, except
Sunday. 9:25 T. y.
Southern Fast Linz Except
SUNDAY. 6:15 A. II. $40 P. N.
Cincinnati Express, daily. 3:55 P. N. 1910 P.
Cincinnati Night Express,
except Sunday. 1900. le:45 P. Il. 5:25 A. Il.
Lexington Mail, except
Sunday. 600 A. N. $40 P. NJ
Lexington Express, except
SUNDAY. $50 P. N. lilo P. n.
LAGRANGE Accommodation,
except Sunday......... 300 P. n. 800 A. n.
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Burnett's Cooking Extracts are the
)est. ap7 1awIy ri
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STEAMERS

STEAMERS
Tyrone, John Lumsden and Talismans
ONE OF THESE FINE STEAMERS WILL
~ leave Nashville every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday az a
o'clock p. m.,
connecting with boats at Cairo for Saint Louis.
Memphis, Napoleon, Eichspurg, Red River and
New Orleans, and also COIiAecting with the ILL.,
nois Central Railroad at Cairo for Chicago and
all points out in the Far West, taking drst and
second-Class passengers at very reduced rates.
First-ciass Tickets 70 the following points,
including State Rooms, without meals:
10 St- LOUIS 90
OaHO.. -ss..ss-.-..s...s.-s....s. 90
prem - ..s-.....-.-..-.---......-. 90
new Oft6taLlsss.s- .-......s.......... is 90
SeeOnd-elRss TfekeIs 70 the following
points:
10 81. Louis. ..........................s 90
OaHo. -.-'s......--s--...-... %
at0uliis-- s-..-....s..s.....ss.... 70
-, 49, tlSesllils.. ~ 20
The JOHN LUMSDEN, Davis, Master, leaves
on Mondays. at 4 ?. N.
The TYRONE, Harman, Master, leaves OF
Wednesdays at 4 P, n.
The TALIShAh, Simns, Master, leaves on
Fridays at 4P.M.
Ali OF the above Steamers are in ars order,
and have hne accommodations.
~ The Steamer Tyrone is the same as new
boat in every particular. She has new boilers,
and her hull Is a new one, having been built en-
tirely new this last fail at Paducah, Ky. There
IL now plenty water in Cumberland river.
For freight or passage, apply on board or 70
O. III. ARTHUR. q CO.,
a and e Front strsst.
dee24 d HARRISON q SON.
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INSURANCE.

INSURANCE.
..o,,Ne>~~0>sNooseNS 0yNNS>eo0rN1NSN-0>
INSURANCE..
Nashville Commercial
INSURANCE COMPANY.
E@taI011shed In 1854.
once, No. SO North College Street,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
CASH CAPITAL, - 500, 900.
fakes Fire, River and Marine Risks az
Fair Rates; Writes Carefully
Adjusts Fairly, Pays
Promptly.
DIR Il CT oRSs
G. McNATRY, r. h. GARDNER
Ohm KTRKMAN, NJ. BURNS,
J. Z. HILsLMAN, j. II. EWlN,
W H. EVANS, L. H. LANlER,
JAMES WOODS, G. W. CUNNINGHAM,
s. n. MACY.
3. G. MoNAIRY, <. d. HICKS,
president. Secretary.
mara 1ysp
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STATE OF THE wEAFHER.

CAIRO, Feb. 15.-Weather clear and
Wind southeast.
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The river has been falling rapidly at this
point since our last report. We report 8
feet on Harpeth Shoals. Weather meder-
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81 Tie DOLtOl
appears this :
OIL - IL.

Slowly but sadly we turned away,
Not one of US feeling sorry;
But we wished him good luck on the coming
day,
And left him alone in his glory.
The Comptroller received four wolf scalps
yesterday from Dyer county.