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dency to rise. W. S. KAUFMAN, observer.
The river has risen some ten inches at
| this point since our last report, and was
still rising very slowly up to dark last even
ing.
The John Lumsden arrived from Cairo,
having a cargo Of 5,033 sacks corn, 100
casks wine, 100 bbls. flour, together with a
| lot of iron and some sundries.
The West Wind arrived from Evansville
| with 1000 sacks corn.
The Lumsden had TO put in an appearance
at the lower leYee, because being unable
20 get under the bridge in consequence Of
tn high stage Of water. She departed
AGAIN last evening on packet time.
The a vrOne is due to-day, and is the
regular pach'et for Cairo Wednesday at 1
P. n.
expected.
Of Local Inspectors in ths case OF Z. E.
Spillers, we tried to say impartial inyestiga-
ton instead of partial"
Capt. Dick WetsOn, ofLentOn, R.Ss pas
senger on the Lumsden yesterday. BIZ him
we send our complimentary greetings to
Col. Mat Nc Kinney, requesting him (Dick)
W ptsL HIS Niger pn I'M \ aute} AlAA AlaoLA
him.
Tobacco is being shipped up the Cum
berland river to GAINESVILLE at ten dollars
per hOgshead.
Capt. Rymau, Of the Eddyville, appeared
on the ''bUllyvards" yesterday with bran
new suit Of Ritter's gray.
Mike HUFFMAN and 10 Wolf, two Of our
oldest engineers, had a lengthy discussiOh
about steanboating before safety valves eC
id omne genus were invented, one Of them
taking the ground that there were less eL-
plOsiOns then than now.
STEAMBOAT DIsAsTER-THE EMMA
FLOYD SUNK.-Sunday evening, as the
steamer Emma Floyd, Of the Cincinnati
and Nashville White Collar Line, was
rounding to opposite Cumberland City, p
miles below GAINESVILLE and 90 miles below
this point, she struck a log on the starboard
side which, piercing the hold, caused her 10
fill with water and sink in a few minutes.
At the time Of the disaster she was swinging
around TO land, and although laden with
considerable iron ore, fOated to the bank
before settling. No lives were lost, and it
is thought the boat may be raised.-thOugh
the freight cannot be recovered. She lays
in a careened condition, close 70 the bank.
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The EIecfricLiR

1t is not generally known that the streets
in the vicinity of the exposition building
will be all ablaze by means of an electric
light, such, however, is true. Yesterday
morning at 1920 a trial on a small scale
was made of the light which was brilliant
and beautiful beyond description. The ap-
paratus used was quite small, being one for
Illustrating to classes in school the mode of
producing this light. The experiment was
made at the Office of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, College street, with
thirty-five cups and was satisfactory to the
committee from the Board of Managers.
The committee having this in charge will
endeavor to secure one hundred cups, and
to see the light will be well worth visit
from a distance TO the Exposition.
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4 First Class Collector.

Mr.. John f. Hide, chief scribe in the
Comptroller's office, says that Mr.. D. S.
Skiliern, revenue collector of Wayne coun-
ty, is the best collector in this State. He
thinks so because among other reasons,
Mr.. Skillern yesterday paid his tax account
in full for the year 1871, being the first col
lectOr who has done so, further he was the
first to settle last year, and has been equal
ly as prompt upon former years. The
whole amount charged against Mr.. Skillern
was SIS, 1875, all the delnquencies, short
cOmings and over taxations remaining I'M
paid amount only to Sl5l.90, which is said
by Mr.. Hide to be the nearest to the whole
amount Of assessment of any county in the
State of Tennessee. We hope others viii
learn what is meant by the injunction, $50
thou and do likewise
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Railroad Freights to the soath

The Louisville Commercial has this to
say about Southern freight charges by rail
roads:
"The Cincinnatians are again Boosting
that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company have given them an immense adj
vantage in Southern freights over Louisville
merchants. This is doubtless true, as our
merchants have made no effort to secure a
reduction of the freight tariff. If they did
so they could get it. The time has arrived
when the merchants are beginning to look
into these matters and rebel against unjust
iInpOsitiOns. One of the best things which
the Board of Trade can do, at once, is to
move energetically in the matter of reduc-
ing the freight tariff. 1t will pay, gentle
men, beyond peradventure. Your prompt
action can stop the taunts and filings of
jealous Gineinnatians."
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MUNICIPAL AFFAIHs.
Adjourned Meeting of the Common
COunciI-Tenth Ward Taxes-Pefi-
tiOns. Bills. etc.

Adjourned Meeting of the Common
COunciI-Tenth Ward Taxes-Pefi-
tiOns, Bills, etc.
The Common Council met last night
pursuant to adjournment, President Morton
B. Howell presiding.
FROM TILE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Bill to extend for thirty days the time al
lowed taxpayers in the Tenth Ward,
amended so as to except taxes on stocks,
passed its third reading.
Bill authorizing the Mayor to offer re-
wards for the arrest of criminals in certain
cases, pass its third leading.
Petition from the Managers Of the Nash
vile Industrial Exposition, touching the
improvement Of grounds, was granted.
The petition of II. Lettering was granted.
The petition of VIM. Warner to establish
an eating house at the southern end Of the
Markethouse was referred to the Market
house Committee.
The petition of Abraham Price for a re-
duction of stall rent, was granted.
The petition of member of J. Steifel 81
Co., for a reduction of tax assessment, was
referred to the Finance Committee.
A number of petitions for the privilege of
erecting frame houses, were referred to the
Committee on the Fire Department.
COUNTY LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Mr.. Cotton offered resolution authoriz-
ing the appointment of a committee on the
part of the Common Council to confer with
similar committee from the County Court
to meet next Thursday to consider the feas-
Utility of establishing an asylum for the care
of the INDECENT insane of the county, which
was adopted, and COuncilnfen Cotton,
Reed, Smith, Mayor Morris and President
Howell appointed said committee.
MARKET HOUSE HOURS.
A bill offered by Councilman Cotton to
extend the time for closing the Market
House hours from 10 to IL o'clock, a. M;
passed its third reading.
TO OBTAIN EVIDENCE.
A resolution by Councilman Duling to
authorize the Captain of Police to detail a
policeman to assist the City Attorney to OBJ
tain evidence in certain cases, was adopted.
TO THE MEMORY OF MORSE.
A resolution of respect to the memory of
Prof. Morse, of Geographic memory, was
adopted.
Adjourned until next meeting.
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The PianO-The Watch, and other Mat
ters Connected with the Late Or
DhauS' Fair,

The Secretary of St. Mary's Orphan As
ISOLATION requests MS to say that the plano,
the gold watch, and all other articles re-
manning on hand at the close Of the Fair,
will be rallied for on Thursday next, at 3 P.
NJ, at the SchOolhouse on Vine street, OPP
posite the Capitol. All persons interested
are invited TO be present.
The following list of articles won was
overlooked in consequence of the IateneSs
Of the hour at which the Fair closed on
Wednesday night:
West Nashville Table-Box of soap, by
T. J.Baker; picture by Katie Hussey; child's
bonnet, by Mrs. Barney Hines; case of birds,
Gov. Harris; China set, Maria Kinney; lace
shawl, Alphonse Jonnard; bird cage,
Mrs Dan. Dougheny; silver tea set, Hem
ry Bastard; lamp, Thos. LoOney; quilt, p.
Cleary; hearth-rug, Mrs. Carlin; large quilt,
Martin Walsh; fancy cake, Mrs. Gilmore;
picture, Miss Katie McGabrick.
Mrs. Medary's Table-Fancy doll, by Miss
E. Medary.
Sunday School Table-Stratford gallery,
by Miss Mary Fitzwilliams; fancy basket,
by Miss Eliza Fitzwilliams.
Mrs Flanigan's Table-Picture of Plus
TX, by Harry Sheetz; silver set, William
Collins; toilet set, W. w. Page; picture,
Miss Mollie Mccarthy.
Mesdames McCormack's Table-Silver
set, by George Lord; the bride, DR.. j j..
Hall; pair silver salts, o. j. PaFkes.
Edgefeld Tabe-Silk quilt, by Mrs. Ran
ney; silver coffee urn, Mary O'Keefe; hair
bracelet, J. j. Mclaughlin.
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Excitement ON Union Street.

A considerable crowd was gathered yes
terday afternoon on Union, between Col
lege and Market streets, in consequence of
the fact that the horses attached to public
carriage had prepared a declaration ofinde-
pendence on their own account and carried
the principles thereOfinto practical effect by
letting their driver know that he could not
control them. They therefore proceede to
run away with the carriage, turning it over,
and spilling the driver out on the sidewalk.
No other very serious damage resulted
from the occurrence.
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Everything is being carried forward
speedily and goods for exhibition are expec-
ted from all sections of Tennessee and
other States. Capt. Thatcher yesterday
received a large number of flags from the
East, and also a number of large crystal
stars and an arch. The decorations will be
commenced as soon as the whitewashing
of the interior is finished, which will be to-
morrow or next day at farthest. Applica-
tons for space are being constantly received
and every thing indicates that there will be
a large exhibition of articles and more visi-
tors in Nashville than ever on any previous
occasion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16

&c. M. D.''-Don't stand aghast with
awe and fear, eyes wide open, hair on end,
and fingers tightly clenched, with the idea
that these mysterious symbols are cabalistic
signs and represent some secret organiza-
ton of masked demons, who carry terror
and dismay with their midnight prOwlings,
and disperse on the dawn of morning. No!
They are only the initials of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, that pleasant
medicine which has acquired a national
reputation and proven so eficaciOus in
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consumption
and kindred diseases. For these COM
plants it has no equal. Sold by all drug
fists. ap16 deod1w&W1t
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Church RernOvaI.

The Elm-street (Second) G. P. Church is
to be removed to Edgefeld. The church
property on Elm street will be sold, and
the proceeds applied to the purchase of an
eligible site, which has not been yet decided
on, in Edgefeld. There are about forty
members of this Church residents of Edge
field, and hardly as many in South>Nash-
vile. 1t is thought this change will be
productive Of good TO the Church, and in
sure larger congregation than at present
in attendance regularly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16

VIM. A. McCrea, w. K. Mccall, and
Jack COnley, well-known young men OF
this city, started off yesterday on a four
months tramp through Tennessee, Vir-
ginia, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. They
were provided with full outfit, such as
tents, fishing tackle, guns, etc, aud had
also a pack mule loaded down with their
accoutrements. They expect to walk the
entire distance, and viii furnish their own
board on'the way by fishing and hunting.
They will proceed to White Sulphur
Springs, in Virginia, and from thence come
back through Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky
1t is a novel trip, and they anticipate de-
lightful time of it.
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sunday.schooI Anniversary.

The second anniversary celebration of
the Baptist Sunday school at Shelbyville,
Tenn, took place last Sunday, there being
on the occasion a good attendance and
many pleasant and interesting incidents.
Addresses were made by Rev. VIM. A.
Nelson, of Edgefeld, Attorney-General Nc
knight, and others. The Superintendent,
DR.. Sandusky, read an elaborate and inter
esting report, showing the school to be in a
healthy and prosperous condition.
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$--
Personal.

Col. Burch, of the UNION AND AMERI-
CAN, returned yesterday from a visit to
New York and Washington.
Mr.. Steers, of South Carolina, the Vice
President of the Blue Ridge Railroad Com
pany, is at the Maxwell. He visits Nash
vile for the purpose of making payment to
the State for the Knoxville and Charleston
Railroad, of which his company was the
purchaser
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16

This is the title of new paper printed
and published at Waverly. Its objects will
be to promote the material and social inter
est Of Humphreys aud the adjoining coun-
ties, and to furnish some medium for the
publication oflocsl and general news. 1t is
a sprightly sheet and we wish it abundant
success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16
APardOn Procured.

Through private letter received from
Washington we hear that pardon has
been procured from the War Department
for Sterling Harper, son of Samuel Harper,
through the intercession of our immediate
Representative, Hon. Ed. l. Golladay. The
pardOned young man was suffering in Fort
Pulaski by sentence of a United States
courtmartial. His release will be gratefully
hailed by bis numerous friends in this CITY.
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The Wind Yesterday.

The wind yesterday was quite fierce,
and often times rude. One of the capitol
windows was blown out, and falling on the
floor shivered TO atoms. Several, that is to
say, about one hundred, more or less, were
blown along the streets. Dolly Vardens
were ont in force and braved the weather
right well, sailing gracefully before the
breeze, with an occasional heave to the lar
hoard
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, a preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent fevers, the
.sFerro-P hosphorated Elixir Of Calisaya,'
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co, New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the best
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
sickness. 1t has no equal.
rnI,DQ Qavv fr; .S-tues "
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
The Work of Burglar and Incen-
diary.

At five minutes past three o'clock yester-
day morning fire originated in the front
part of Anthony Aliens frame grocery build
ing, Sl4 Broad street. entirely consuming
that building and his two story frame resi-
denca in the rear. Geo. II. Beasley's frame
building, corner of Broad and McNairy
streets, occupied as a retail drugstore by
Geo. p. Henry and also burning Oat the
two-story frame residence situated back of
the drugstore, belonging to 81. G. Comp
ton and rented to J. n. Watson and family.
The origin Of the fire is somewhat peculiar.
II seems that q burglar had entered the
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Memorial NICOTINE To.ntght.

Mayor Morris has rendered his Office to
the gentlemen of the Telegraphic Associa-
ton in this city, this evening at 6 o'clock.
The admirers of the late Samuel F. r.
Morse, generally, are expected to join them
in a memorial meeting, which is held stimuli.
taneously with meetings of the same kind
In all the cities of the United States, and
with a great national memorial meeting in
the hall oil the House Of Representatives al
the National Capital.
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Death of a Well known Citizen of
Lincoln County.

Cornelius Allen, of Lincoln county, well
known in this community, died at his resi-
dence near Fayetteville, on Sunday last the
18th inst, at a. p. NJ. He was the famous
manufacturer foE long time Of what was
known as Lincoln county log-distilled wills
1-,r
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Federal Court,

The regular term of this court, with his
Honor Judge Trigg, convened yesterday
morning at the Capitol, whereupon the jury
and witnesses were discharged to appear on
the third Monday in May next, until which
time the court, which is held open one OF
two days for the transaction Of bankrupt
business, renewal of bonds, etc, will adj
inIlrrl
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The public are respectfully mott So d OF
the fact that l have recently ENL -" ED,
REMODELED AND THOROUGHLY kEF Oh
NIsHED my Gallery, and that | am now
prepared to execute with dispatch any ana
all kinds of Photographic Portraiture IN
superior style and finish, and at prices
which defy competition.
Z. F. SALESMAN,
Gallery corner Union and College.
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OPFIUR OF THE CHIKB SIGNAL OPBIOBR-
WASHINGTON, d. c., April Is, 1877

ProbGbaities-The rising barometer with
northerly to westerly winds and clearing
weather will extend eastward to the Mid
die States BIZ Tuesday morning, and all
New England during Tuesday. Clear
weather will continue from the lakes to the
South Atlantic and gulf coasts. Dangerous
winds are not anticipated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16

ROYAL Havana LOttery.-!s33O,OGO In
cold drawn every seventeen days. Prizes
cashed and information furnished: The
highest rates paid for doublOons, all kinds OF
cold and silver, Spanish bank bills, Govern
ment securities, etc. Taylor q Co, Bang
ers, No. Is Wall street, New York
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CITY Notices.

Paul & TaveI, As Union street, have
received Goodbye Sweetheart, The Bandit,
True as Steel, Wild Ireland. Also new
supply of Mabel Lee, Wilfred Cumbermede,
My Wife and l, Dorothy Fox, and many
other new books. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-16

The surest sign that Spring is fairly
mon rs is the breaking up OF the ice In
Tpke Erie. and the FIRST shipment Of the
celebrated k,elly's Island Catawba to Slime
& Birmingham, Sole Agents for Nashville.
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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 win be charged 20 cents line, likewise
pavable in advance. tf
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Marriage Guide. -

Marriage Guide. = Interesting work,
numerous engravings, 224 pages. Price 80
cents. Address DIR. Butts Dispensary, IL
North Eighth street, St. Louis MO. see
aJvertisement. sep14 dSEW1y
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Penitentiarx Appointment.

Governor John G. Brown yesterday APP
pointed 10. J. Iyans Assistant Warden Of
the Penitentiary.
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Extraordinary bargains in Dry Goods
of all kinds are being sold daily at No. =
n. Summer street, CantreH Block. Can
soon and see for yourself.
ape If D. III. BOND q ~
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All saloon-keepers wishing cool and fine
Lager Beer can have it fresh every morning
from the well stocked ice cellars of Stitel q
PfaifFar,s Brewery. ap10 1W
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Come at Last-That celebrated kelly's
Island Catawba Wine, which the Agents,
Slime & Birmingham, Public Square, are
ready to supply to the trade at the com
paEY's prices. aPI4 VI
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For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pulmo-
nary Complaints "BROWN's BRONCHIAL
TROCHEs' manifest remarkable curative
properties. ap16 eOd1W
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CbiIIs! ChiIls!-Dr. Wintersmith's
Tonic Syrup or Improved Chill Cure never
fails to cure the most obstinate case of fever
and ague. aPIo 1luiny 10
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Ladies', Zinc and [, 1ather Covered Sara
togas, also Gents Sole Learner ia l G.I-A
cheap for cash at Dunstead r TInA 9'o ~
81 College st., bet. Union and Nu''leH s'S'
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OuJlCllCSs dp4O w
A Melancholy BreakdOWn.-There
are lively Oreak-downs that make an
audience laugh, and there are sad and sor-
rowful break-downs that make the kind
hearted grieve. To the latter class belongs
the enerVation of body and mind which is
usually called general debility" or "ner-
vous weakness" and which, when neglect
ed, too often terminates in atrOphy and
death. A wholesome medicated stimulant
is the one thing needed in cases of this de-
scription, and science and experience unite
in pointing to PLANTATION BITTERs as the
true specific. The fact that it combines the
properties of an invigorant with those of a
regulator and Alternative, in exactly the pro-
portions necessary to produce a radical
change in the tone of the system, and the
action of the digestive and secretive organs,
is an unanswerable argument in its favor
as a general restorative.
apl6 deOd1W&w1t
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VIM. o. Thomas is prepared to I a 51
kinds of Slate Roofing. Apply at =
Church street. apl4 u
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Rink Assemblies-Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday nights.
Admission 25 cts. Use of Skates % cts.
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A Card.-R. II. GroOmes & Co. con-
tinue to do business at their old stand, Nos.
AZ and A North Cherry street, and take
this method of informing the public that
they are in no way connected with or in
terested in the firm of Combs & GroOmes.
We have all of the latest style burial cases
and caskets which viii be supplied at the
smallest profits, and are prepared to furnish
the best carriages in the city. See card in
this paper. K. II. GROoMEs q Co.
apI6 3taw sun, tues&thurs I'm
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Twenty-Five Cents.-This amount viii
buy bottle of Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup, the
great soothing remedy for all diseases Incl
dent to infants and children. ap16 1W
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Sewing Machine Statisties.-We
give below the number of the various Sew
ing Machines which have been sold during
the year 1871. If the number sold Of any
one Machine be criterion offs merits, the
Singer carries off the palm: