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cry respectfully,
JOSEPH CARTER,
AGENT and Onnratnr
T,taI of James KiIcoin.

The youth James KilCoin, who on Mon
day night shot and killed a negro man
named Joe. Haley, the circumstances of
whiclroCcuTTence we published YESTERDAY
morning, was arranged before Justice Cas-
setty and Paul at noon yesterday, for trial,
Gen. Bate appearing on the part of the de-
fence. Jesse Thomas, the ColOred man
who witnessed the killing, testified as before
the Jury of inquest, with the only exception
of adding that after the shooting Haley ex-
claimed, snow, Jimmy, see what you have
done by your fOOlishness." Robert
Winston, another negro, testified as
did Thomas, saying that he thought
KilcOin and Haley were only funning, as he
heard no angry words said, and had before
frequently seen them "skylarking'' in the
same way. DR.. Henry, who examined the
wounded man, and Mr.. Stevens testified
that when they arrived at the place young
KilcOin was evidently in great anguish,
CRYING aloud, and eXclaiming that he did
not 60 to do l.. The boy asked Mr.. Ste
phens to take charge of the place, saying he
wished to give himself up to the authori-
ties, which he did. When the testimony
was concluded, Gen. Bate stated that he
was disposed to submit the case without
argument, ana Jne JUSTICES, alUef Drl6I
cor sultation, rendered their Opin-
ion, acquitting the accused.
The opinion was delivered by
Justice Paul, in the course of which he ad-
monished young KIcoin against the folly of
using firearms in a spirit of fun, and per-
suaded him to let this be a salutary lesson
against all such folly The moral lecture
seemed deeply to impress the unhappy
youth, and was doubtless not without good
effect upon the crowd in the court room,
among whom were many boys or youths of
about the age Of him who had just passed
through trying ordeal, the recollection of
which viii endure through a lifetime.
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For the twenty-four hours ending last
evening, the river at this point had risen "a
inches, and was still rising up to dark last
night. We report % feet on the shoals,
Weather clear and warm.
The West Wind arrived Yesterday from
Evansville. Her cargo consisted of $3.50
sacks corn, 100 bbls. flour, and a lot of
stoves.
The Ella Hughes arrived from the upper
Cumberland with 1876 hhds. tobacco, lis of
which 60 to New Orleans, l to Louisville,
and 10 for this port. She also ha6 1000
bags corn and the usual amount of barter.
The gay Ella made the trip to Celina and
back in 3 days and II hours.
The Tyrone arrived from Cairo with
2,790 sacks corn, 1914 bags oats, II bales
hay and 1862 bbls. flour.
p TE'The Aid, from the Caney FOrke, brought
own 5000 sacks corn.
. The departures were the Aid, Caney
FOrke, West Wind, Evansville, and Law
renee, Cincinnati.
The Eddyville, from the upper Cumber-
land, Commercial, from Evansville, and
Brill, from Pittsburg, are expected.
The Tyrone has been chartered to-day
for the excursion by the st. Georges So
ciety to Priestly Springs, but will return in
the evening aed depart on packet time 9for
Cairo.
DEATH OF A VETERAN BOATMAN.-
Our steamboat community will regret to
hear of the death Of Capt. Jack Smith, the
Oldest bOatman in this part of the country.
He died at his residence in North Nashville,
yesterday in the SD year of his age. The
deceased was native Of the Isle Of Man,
and during his early years, served in both
the British and American navies. Many
years ago he was a prominent pilot and
captain in the trade between this city and
New Orleans, and was well known to the
boatmen generally of the olden time. He
was quiet. upright citizen, and after buff
feting the storms of this life for a longer
period than that allotted to the most Of
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MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting of the Board of Aldermen
Reports of DePartments-Petit

Meeting of the Board of Aldermen
Reports of DePartments-PetIt
etc.
The Board Of Aldermen met in regular
term last night, President Wilkinson pre-
siding.
REPORTS.
The report Of John L. Glenn, Water Tax
Collector, shows collections for April
amounting to 81, 1852.
The report of B. W. Mccain, Revenue
Collector, shows collections from the 9th to
the 10th Of April amounting to 1925.
PETITIONS.
a number of petitions for privilege to
construct frame houses beyond the fire dis
trict were allowed, and others referred to
the committee on the Fire Department.
Several petitions asking for reduction OF
tax assessments were referred to the FL
nance Committee.
SALE OF COAL.
The act requiring coal dealers to sell by
weight in all cases where so required by
the purchaser, passed its second reading.
COMPENSATION OF THE RECORDER.
The act to add $500 to the salary of the
Recorder for 1869 and 1870 for extra serVi-
ces, passed its second reading.
MARKET HOUSE HOURS.
The Common Council bill to so change
markethOuse hours as to keep the market
open until IL o'clock A. NJ, and all the time
on Saturdays, passed its third reading.
To OBTAIN EVIDENCE.
The resolution to give the City Attorney
the service of policeman whenever neces-
sary to assist him in the preparation of ev-
idence, was adopted.
TO INCREASE THE POLICE FORCE.
Act offered by Alderman billiard to au-
thorize the Police Commissioners to employ
ten additional policemen passed first read
ing.
ROCK SHOOTING.
Act to prohibit the use of sling shots
offered by Alderman Wilkin, passed its
third reading, after being so amended as to
embrace bows and arrows.
PUBLIC SQUARE GRADE.
A note from City Engineer Foster, show
ing that it was important to establish a
grade for the eastern side of the Public
Square, accompanied by map showing the
grade proposed, was referred to the Street
Committee and Mayor with power to act.
WINCHESTER AND ALABAMA RAILROAD.
Resolution by Alderman billiard to au-
thorize the sale of the city's interest in the
Winchester and Alabama Railroad was
adopted.
HOUSE OF REFUGE.
Act offered by Alderman Wilkin to pro-
vide for the establishment of house for
children without parents and guardians,
passed its first reading.
Board adjourned until next regular meet
ing.
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DIED.

SMITH.-In this city, on the sd inst, Capt
JOHN SMITH, III the I'D year of his age.
His friends are invited to attend his funeral
from his late residence, West Nashville, this
morning, at 10 O'Clock.
Enthusiastically morning, the I'D inst,
NELLIE, daughter of Barney and Nora Hynes,
aged years, months and 2 days.
1t is sad to see the tiny fiOweret gathered and
borne away from earth; but oh! what a blessed
sOlace to the crushed hearts of the mourning pa
rents to know that loved hand plucked only to
transplant it in the fields of light around the
throne on high.
"Gone home! gone home! the door through which
she vanished,
Closed with jar, and left us here alone;
We stand without in tears, forlOrn and banished,
Longing to follow where our loved has gOnr."
The friends and acquaintance of the parents
are invited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence, West Cedar street, this afternoon, at half
past 2 O'Clock.
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Decision of a Union BANK Case.

Referring to the decision by the Supreme
Court last Saturday in the case OF the Union
Bank Of Tennessee against Charles Jones
and others, the Memphis Avalanche says:
"The point in the case was the liability
Of endorsers on notes held by the bank,
but which We're not protested for non-pay-
meut until after the close of the war. The
notes matured during the existence Of hos
tility, and were protested when peace was
restored. The Supreme Court held that the
endorsers, for want Of legal notice, were not
liable. 1t is said the amount involved is at
least quarter Of a million dollars.n
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Rncnrderss Cnurf.

Jacob Averhart, in a state Of intOXCa-
ton. as it is alleged, from an overdose OF
"buck beer" attempted to buck down the
door ofthe Sulphur Spring house, on Mon
day night. He was admOnished not to dc
it, aud came near being shot. Fined.
James A. Coe, fortoo freely using pis-
tol intimidatingly, fined.
Henry Burns, for cunning a hack with
ont lights, fined.
Reilly Williams, using profanity in the
street, fined $40, and committed in default
of paVment.
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MASONIC.

The members of Edgefeld Lodge No. 254, F. g.
A. NJ, are summoned to appear at their Lodge
Room promptly at l O'Clock P. NJ to-day for the
purpose of attending the funeral of our late
brother, HUGH W. FRIZZKLL.
The members of Beulah Lodge No 426 are re-
quested to meet at the same time and place and
participate in the ceremony.
MasOns of the city of Nashville and all visiting
brethren in good standing are invited to meet at
Cumberland Lodge Room, in Masonic Temple,
Church street, promptly at 100 O'Clock and Join
Edgefeld Lodge in the procession as it passes
that point.
By order Of j. ?. BARTHELL, W. NJ.
GEO. w. JENKINS, Sec'y.
ADril 24 1879.
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An Exceedingly Enjoyable Entertain
meut,


The festival by the ladies of the Central
Baptist Church, corner of South Cherry
and Elm streets, (Rev. W. G. Inman, pas
tori, that commenced last evening and will
be continued again this evening, if not
longer, promises to prove a great success.
1t is for the benefit of the church in that
a part of the building is still incomplete,
and this is the method adopted to raise the
necessary funds to do that work. The
sanctuary is handsomely decorated with eV-
ergreen. The following are the committees
as specified:
On Refreshments-Mrs. Mary Shaub,
Mrs. Martha Leascher and Mrs. Maria Hill.
Fancy Articles-Mrs. Callie French; Miss
Mary Hollopeter and Miss Fannie Duna-
want.
Ice Cream and Confectionery-Mrs. II.
]. Hite, Miss Matte Deans, Miss Ella
Hite and Miss Jennie Pool.
Flowers-Miss Susie Corbitt and Lizzie
Williams.
Postofice-Miss Mary Lumsden.
The principal managers are Jacob o. and
Daniel S. Wright. Mr.. A. 3. Shankland
was present and among the Jealous labor
ers in forwarding the enterprise yesterday
afternoon.
The church congregation numbers $50,
and the members Of the Sunday-school 266.
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Critical Condition,

Mr.. Williams, proprietor of the Magnolia
saloon, North College street, who was night
before last struck in the head with rock
by Thomas Bryant, and badly hurt, is in a
more critical condition than was at first sup
posed. Examination discloses the fact that
The skull was very badly fractured, but the
attending physician is not yet able to de-
termine what will be the probable result.
It is supposed that Bryant made his way out
of the city, as all efforts to arrest him have
this far been without avail.
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INTERCEPTED DISPATCHES.

The Operator DenOunces the State
ments of a Government Officer as
False.
The following communication speaks for
itself:
To the Editors of the Union and American:
GENTLEMEN-Iny your issue of Yesterday
see a statement in which you say you
were informed by a Government officer
"that messages of instruction for officers to
arrest and make seizure of illicit whisky,
ETC., were intercepted at Decherd and other
points, and the parties accused informed of
the fact"
The statement does me great injustice,
and l denounce it as false so far as the
station at Decherd is concerned. Knowing
nothing of any such messages whatever,
and as it is calculated to affect my character
in business, l hereby demand your author,
or the name of the Government officer who
gave you the information.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH CARTER,
Agent and Operator.
The information which gave publicity to
the paragraph referred to, was obtained
from Capt. w. a. Gavett, Assistant Revenue
Supervisor. Mr.. Carer makes a fiat de-
NAL, and it now remains for the revenue
officer to ''rise and explain"
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The THEOLOGICAL Seminary,

The committees are still al work gather
ing funds TO secure the location of this no
bic institution at this point. Every friend
of Nashville and its prosperity should sub
scribe literally for this object. Nothing has
ever been offered to Nashville that would
so directly promote it's interests. If the
people were convinced of its Importance
they would secure it at any sacrifice. We
hope hundreds will respond to the call and
not wait to be called upon, but make their
subscriptions voluntarily, by calling at
Messrs. Gates 81 Pohlman's, Demoville &
Co.'s or at the Office of H. G.. Scovel.
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Crushed by a Train.

Nine O'Clock Monday night, while a
young man named Hop Moffatt, caboose
brakeman on freight train, was coupling
cars at Bellbuckle station, on the Chatta-
nOoga road, be was caught between two
cars and crushed so badly that but little
hopes of his recovery are entertained.
Moffatt, who is from Franklin, was taken
to the residence of Mr.. Norvell, where he
now lies in a critical condition. Two cars
were thrown from the track at the time OF
the accident, which was caused by the
train separating and then colhding, one
part going at the rate Of fifteen miles per
bOur
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An Angry Ethiopian.

Yesterday morning "butcher' on the
Wayerly accommodation train, run by Sir
Francis, sold two boxes of prize candy to a
negro woman, who was six feet one way,
three feet the other, and weighed three
hundred pounds, minus little. Not draw
ing prize, she demanded her money, and
being refused, assaulted the newsSoy, who
was upset and roughly handled.
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NOtice.-The firm of Combs 81 Groomes,
Funeral Undertakes, No. 80 North Cherry
street, are not connected, directly or IN
directly, with R. II. GroOmes & Co., and
we will be accountable for our own acts.
We are not agents for anybody, and conse-
quently can offer greater Inducements than
any agent concern. Our Mr.. GroOmes is
Ben. f. Groomes. We have a full stock of
all the latest and best styles of Cases,
Caskets, Hearses, Carriages, and everything
necessary for frSt-class funerals, and will
furnish them lower than any other house
in the city. All we ask is a trial; and we
court competition from r. II. Groomes &
Co., or anybody else.
apl17 eodlm COMBS g. GRooMEs.
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EdgefieId street Railroad.

The work of constructing the track OF
fine Fdgefield Street Railroad on the avenue
this side of the bridge has been suspended
in consequence Of some disagreement be-
tween the Railroad Directors and the
Bridge President as to the manner OF ma
king the road. With the settlement Of this,
we suppose, immaterial difference OF opln-
ion, he track will be completed as far as the
corner of Front street and the Square.
How much further the road will be brought
into the Square, or in what direction it shall
run, will be settled as may be agreed upon
by the Street Railroad Directors and the
city authorities.
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THE RrspITE on THE cow

1 bAAes9 bnO b4A14C VI lllo CACCuLiOu UC ucldlCus
F. A. MASON,
L. j. ATWELL,
| VIM. TURNER.
THE RESPITE OF THE GOVERNOR.
| State of Tennessee-Whereas John Press
wood, Jr., of our county of DeKalb, was
| indicted and convicted in the Circuit Court
Of said county of the crime of murder in
the first degree, and sentenced to be exc
cuted, and upon appeal by him to the Su-
preme Court for the Middle Division of the
State of Tennessee at Nashville, the judg-
ment Of said Circuit Court, was, on the
9th day of March, 1872, by said Supreme
Court, affirmed, and the said John Press
wood, Jr., was therefore on the 18th day Of
March, 1872, sentenced to be hung by the
neck by the Sheriff of DeKaEb county, on
the 26th day of April, 1872, within one mile
Of the courthouse of said county, upon
gallows to be erected by said Sheriff, be-
tween the hours of - until he, the said
John Presswood, ST., was dead.
And whereas, the said John Presswood,
jr., has heretofore made application to have
the said sentence of death, committed to
Imprisonment for life in the State prison,
which was refused. And whereas, the said
John PresswOOd, jr., having confessed his
guilt, and made application in writing to
the Governor of Tennessee for a respite of
his sentence to enable him to prepare for
death.
Now, therefore, l, John e. Brown, Gov
ernOr of the State of Tennessee, under and
by virtue of the power and authority of the
Constitution Of the State of Tennessee, do
hereby reprieve the said John Presswood,
jr., until the oath day of May, 1872, and
direct that the execution of the
sentence of death aforesaid be sus-
pended until that day, when it will be execu-
ted in the manner and form at the
place and by the officer, as directed in the
judgment of the Supreme Court. And
the sheriff Of our county of DeKalb is
hereby commanded to conform to this Or
der Of reprieve, and to execute the order
of said court in conformity to its judgment,
subject only to the change of the day of
execution, as herein set forth.
In testimony whereof now herewith set
my hand and caused the great seal of State
to be affixed at the Executive Department
at Nashville, this the 23d day of April,
1872.
~ JNO. G. BROWN,
{ Seal Governor.
of T. II. BUTLER,
( State. Secretary of State.
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GsE mr. ID -

Myrtle Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias, is
called to meet at Pythian Hall at / O'Clock
P. NJ. to-day, to take part in funeral service of
Brother Knight HUGH W. FRIzzELL. The
knights will all attend dressed in black cloth
suit. Mourning badges and outfit will be found
at the Hall. COnveyances have been provided
for the Lodge, and will be in waiting at south
corner of Market and Broad. Every member Of
the Lodge is expected to attend.
By order of I. H. JONES, W. G. P. T.
W. H. CHADBoURN, r. s. c. S. 1t
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A squad of about thirty conyicts have
been engaged for some time past construct
ing a sewer under Gay street, at the inter-
section of Summer. When O'Clock came
last evening, it was found that one of the
colored convicts had escaped. Search was
instituted but without avail. One of the
theories as to his escape was that he had
secreted himself in the sewer that had just
been built, which has large aperture some
distance away from where the force had
been at work. Another theory was that
he had entered back yard and thence
some house.
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Magic of the Mouth

Magic of the MOuth-OdOriferou Soz-
odont renders the mouth enchanting. Com
posed of rare, antiseptic herbs, it imparts
whiteness to the teeth, a delicious flower
like aroma to the breath, and preserves in
tact, from youth to age, the teeth.
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HOuse of Refuge.

The ordinance introduced in the Board OF
Aldermen last night by Mr.. Wilkin to pro-
vide for the establishment of House of
Refuge for the benefit of parentless and
friendless children passed its first reading.
An institution of the kind designed in this
instance ought to have been in existence
here long ago, and it is to be hoped that the
ordinance of Mr.. Wilkin or one similar in
character will be ultimately adopted.
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the Track.

Two freight cars of the Nashville and
Chattanooga Railroad were thrown from
the track between Wartrace and Bellbuckle
Monday night, resulting in damage to sew
eral cars. In consequence of the wreck
the Shelbyville accommodation train, due
here at 9:45 yesterday morning, did not ar
rive until 12;45 2. NJ.
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WAR DEPARTlLEuT,
OFsIOE on THE CHIP SIGNAL OFBFOER.
WAsHIHGTOH, ID. O., April q. 1872

WA15lNaLONl d % AlTII % I3IL.
PrObGbtltieS.-An area of quite low
barometer is advancing eastward towards
Minnesota and Iowa. The pressure viii
continue diminishing hence eastward Snd
southeastward to the Atlantic and gulf
coast, with sOutheasterly to southwesterly
winds. Cloudy and threatening weather.
and very probably rain, viii prevail on
Wednesday from the Ohio Valley to the
lakes and westward; partially cloudy wealth
er over the Southern States with threaten
ing weather and probably rain along the
South Atlantic; partially cloudy weather
over the East and Middle Atlantic SIAN.
Dangerous winds are not anticipated ey,-
cept possibly for the upper lakes tonight.
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Royal Havana LOttery.-S330,OOO in
gold drawn every seventeen days. Prizes
cashed and information furnished. The
highest rates paid for doubloOns, all kinds Of
gold and silver, Spanish bank bills, Govern
ment securities, etc. Taylor & Co., Bank
ers, No. IS Wall street, New York.
mVI6 d&wtf
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The Purest and sweetest Cod Liver Oil
in the world is Hazard & Caswell's, made
on the sea shore, from fresh selected livers,
by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. 1t
is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.
For sale by all druggists.
mr3g law satSWed ~
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Announcements of candidates for Office
must be paid in advance; State, County
and Judicial Offices ten dollars each. Cards
advocating claims of individuals to any Of
fee viii be charged 20 cents line, likewise
payable in advance. If
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Train Destrored by Fire.

A gentleman who came in over the De-
catur Road reports that a freight train
caught fire yesterday at Brentwood and
was destroyed. The wreck is still lying at
RrantMOnd.
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Good News for the Ladies.-Mr. Jos.
E: LOiseau has just returned from New
York with all the handsomest and latest
styles of Hair work and fancy ornaments
for the hair.
Also an elegant assortment of perfumery
and toilet articles. ap21 st
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Avert the EVil.-If mothers would give
Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup to their children
when sick, mortality would be less among
them. 1t costs only twenty-five cents.
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DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy is no
patent medicine humbug, gotten up to dupe
the ignorant and credulOus, but is a perfect
specific for Nasal Catarrh, "COld in the
Head" and kindred diseases.
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The surest sign that Spring is fairly
upon us, is the breaking up of the ice in
Lake Erie, and the first shipment Of the
celebrated KeIy's Island Catawba to Slime
& Birmingham, Sole Agents for Nashville.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance of HUGH W.
FRIzZELL are invited to attend his funeral at
McKendree Church at 2H O'Clock P. NJ to-day
Divine services by Rev. d. c. Kelley, D. D.,
assisted by Rev. 7. D. Summers, D. d. Masonic
burial service by Edgefeld Lodge No. 254.
Anril 24.a1S12.
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st. Cloud Hotel Still Open.-Persons
attending the Industrial Exposition will
find good fare and pleasant rooms.
Delightful front rooms for families.
Cheap day board for business men.
Do not regard the malicious reports Of
birelingS at the depot, who falsely assert
"There is no such Hotel" ap18-1m