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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
Ihe Horse Disease.

Some fears are entertained that that
dreadful disease which has Frustrated the
equine members of the Northern and East
rrn cities may visit Nashville. The South
ern aud Adams Express Companies OF this
city inform us that if they cease to call for
freight and passengers where orders are
iafs Thar it will only be that the epizootic is
ia cur midst. The Transfer Company and
others owning horses have made arrange
.aa nts to send their stables to the country
upJn tie first appearance of the disease,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
Mayline WeakIey vs.. w. +. topper,
Trustee, and others.

A certain piece or parcel of land lying and be-
ing in the county of Davidson, State OF Tonnes
see, on the north side of the Cumberland river,
and adjacent to the town Of Edgeheld, being
part Of his tract of land OF one huDdrs d and
eighty-fve acres and sIxty-eight poles, as ascer-
tanned by survey OF Henri Eichbaum, made on
the 3Ist DAY of March, 1882 the boundaries Of the
part conveyed being more particularly as FOL,
lows: Beginning at the southeast corner OF sala
tract, according to said survey, on the bank Of
Cumberland river; thence with the meander ol
said river south TX west $500 poles 70 stase,
thence north deg. east 60 poles; thence nOl Ia
10K deg. west rs poles; thence west o9-e0 pOasS
to the corner of Mrs. Wheeler's land; tns .a9
north l deg. 20 min. west and " IN tne g1 eS
boundary line Of said tract o. $50 ceres anu -; o
poles TO a point from which " ga tract
drawn to the east boundary line OF salI ses
and thence to the beginning corner "Oulu III
clude one hundred acres ,,;,.t ir., t0.,
The above tracts will be suDdlIl-- ih'O IO'S'
and a plat produced on the Gay OF - :. L..
TERMSEOne-ffth cash, and the residue on
.rsdit- Of I. 2, 8, and years, with interest.
49, -eapi5ed with approved security and lien
retained ,.;
SSie AA0S NATHANIEL BAXT i.R, JR.,
CLERK md Master.
oc9O At oc2OtSnOv2,s,o
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
Mrs. ID. u. Bowers.

The sale of reserved seats to the Opera
House during the three nights of the en-
gagement of Mrs. Bowers will commence
to-day at McClure's Temple of Music. Our
citizens will thus have the opportunity of
patronizing one of the first artistes in the
country. In fact she is pronounced the
greatest tragedienne of the age, and her en-
gagements in all tie principal cities of the
country has been as brilliant as ever accor-
ded the renowned artistes of other days.
We hope to see every seat engaged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
W. r. Cornelius VS.. a. B. SbankIand.
ENen r. Patterson, Adm'x, vs.. T. Il.
kains aud others.

LIST. A Tract in the sth Civil District CT David
son county, Tenn, beginning at a stake and
pointers, being the southeast corner Of Lot No.
in the lands of John COwrin, decd; thence
with the original line east 103 poles TO a stone,
with a sugar tree, ash and rOuwOOd pointers;
thence north I54H poles to a stone, with cedar
pointers; thence west, passing the corner Of lot
No. at 70 poles with its line west In ali los poles
10 q stone, another corner Of lot No. 3; thence
with its line south, passing its corner at T5K
poles, containing leo acres
I'd Another Tract in said county, beginning
at a stake in the centre OF the NOlensvIlle tarn-
pike road; thence with the centre of said road
s. ID deg. E. A poles to a stake; thence S. deg.
e. 43 poles to stake, the corner in the centre OF
said road; thence S. sex deg. W. poles to 3
stake; thence s. Is poles 10 a stake, Buehan8n's
court; thence N. 81 X deg. W. 126 poles TO an oak
stump; thence n. deg. z 100 poles to a stake;
thence z. 40 poles 10 the beginning, containing
90 IL 100 acres.
TERMS OF SALE.-Credits of s, u and Is
months. Notes required with approved security
and lien retained.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
Personal.

Mr.. Sheets, of Decatur, Ala, one of the
Radical members of Congress elect from
the State at large, was in the city yes.er-
day.
G. W. Opdyke and bride, New York, W.
B. Davenport and lady, Geo. B. E. Tain
tor, Philadelphia, are registered at the Max
wei House. Mr.. Davenport is the General
Ticket agent of the st. Louis and South
eastern Railroad, his visit to Nashville be-
ing for the purpose of attending meeting
of ticket agents of Southern lines who
convene in this city to-day.
Col. Thomas Steers, of Columbia, South
Carolina, egistered at the Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Some of our dray horses were looking
rather weak yesterday, showing symptoms
of the epizootic. Its coming, and owners
of horses would do well to keep sharp
look out. A little medicine in time may
prevent serious results. There will doubt
less be demand upon drug establishments
for asafetida to be used in stables and
tronghs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
Contemplated Improvement.

The frame building, South Market street,
on the lot between the Spring Block and
the storehouse of Rhea, Smith & Co., has
been torn down, and preparations are being
made by Judge Whitworth TO erect a three
story business house, which in architectural
design will compare with other improve
ments in that locality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
AccidenIalIx KfIIed.

Wednesday last, at Harper's saw mill,
seven miles west of Gallatin, Sumner
county, gentleman named j. Hardin was
instantly killed bya large saw-log rolling
over bis person. The log was being drawn
by rope up hill, when the weight prov
ing too great the rope was snapped and the
unfortunate man crushed to death.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
EniZOOsV,

Owing to the dem0ralized condition o.
the horses in Cincinnati, the Louisville ard
Nashville Railroad has been compelled to
make known the fact that no frelghts for
that point viii be received for the present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
big Stealing

Two bales of cotton put out yesterday in
front of the house of Morris & Stratton
were feloniously removed from the pave
ment, and by whom deponeth saith not
Moral Nashville viii certainly lose her rep
utati0n if it has come to such point that
a man can't put out his bale of cotton at
the door without having it stolen. P-r-o-d-i-
pi-o-u.s
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6no.her Lecture I'm Prospect

We are glad to hear that it is probable
that DR.. Harrison will favor US with an
other lecture before be returns to Atlanta.
An effort looking TO this end is being made,
aud we hope the Doctor will be induced
TO c0mnlY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

A MAN was arrested lst night for per-
sisting in crying "Ephraim Bsrnum"
through Main street. On Icing arrested it
transpired thai what he meant to imply
was " E Pluribus Unum," which being an
eminently patriotic sentiment, the unf0r-
tunate man was MISUNDERSTANDING
NelpS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
MAERIED,

MoALISTER-DORTCH the afternoon
of Nov. Il, inst, by Elder Philip s. FALL at the
residence Of the brides father, W. B. Dortch.
WILLIAM <. MoALIsTER, Jr., and Miss LAURA
B. DoRTCH. -
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kuOre.ue court.

The Supreme Court for the Middle hi
vision of this State convenes in this city
the first Monday in December. At the
present writing the docket contains !, 1913
cases, with the records of several courts to
vet hear fEOm.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

A Tract of Land on tie HiIlsboro turnpike,
commencing 1t a point in the centre Of said
pike; thence running with the centre OF said
Us 9-l0 feet in line with the property of Mrs.
W. H. Gordon; thence along the line OF the
property of the heirs of D. b. Hayes TO = point
In the line of proposed street 80 feet wide, and
thence north ssx west 3S7 feet inches to the
beginning.
4 plan Of this property viii be produced at the
sale, and can be inspected in the meantime at
the office of the Clerk and Master at Nashville.
. TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent cash, and
the residue on credits Of 6, IL, Is and a months,
with interest frJn day Of sale. Notes required
with approved security and lien retained
Sale free from redemption.
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
nov12 q Sdec4 Clerk and Master.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

RI WeaSiey, agent for Wiley Wood
ard, Of Robertson county, shipped direct
to Liverpool the other day barrel of his
celebrated whisky and seven barrels of
Bermuda potatoes. Tennessee whisky in
Liverpool will be something novel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Notice to the Ladies.-Mr. Jos. E.
Lolseau having just returned from New
York with all the LATEST STYLES and
NOVELTIES in HAIR and FANCY GOODS,
respectfully invites the ladies to call and
examine them at 81 North Cherry street,
opposite Maxwell house. nov14 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
DIED.

Lewis M. Nancy. near Murfreesboro, on Tues
day morning, IN the SD year OF his age, III
JAMES MAEEY, for ffty-seyen years pess WE .s.
ly known and universally loved cftseh Vi saa'
town.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

A. Setliff, 10s Church street, has for
sale Clock Struck One, by Rev. Samuel
Watson. A full line of new Church Books,
and Swedenborg's Works. Ariel on the
Negro, second edition; and the largest col
lection of Theological and Religious Books
1.-THE South. Call and examine, l05 Church
street, nOVl5 At
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent fevers, the
''Ferro-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.
mig Paw friHtues 1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Yesterday Geor.e Smith, colored citi-
zen of Greene county, was placed in the
psni entiary to serve an Imprisonment of
six years duration for robbery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

A Card.-NAsHvILLE, Nov. 9, 1S7s.-
We, the undersigned, authorize DR.. n. A.
Moses to refer persons to US as reference to
substantiate bis art of curing stammering
as being what he represents, as we have
been under bis treatment.
GEO. w. BUCK, % N. Market st.
f. NJ. BUCK, 81 n. Market st.
nov13 6k
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Halls Vegetable Slcilian Hair Remover
prevents the hair from falling off. Use it.
nOv5 I'm tues, Wed&fri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
Recovering.

Mr.. Robert Miller, whose leg was broken
last Monday by a piece of timber falling
from NJ Ell. Miller's house, Carroll street,
where he was working, is fast recovering,
aud will soon be out.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Tennessee and Pacific Railroad.
40. Leaves Lebanon st. .7:20 Al
Arrives at Nashville at-.9:30 A. II.
Leaves Nashville at. AGO P. NJ
Arrives at Lebanon at. $40 P. Il.
Prices Stage leave Lebanon at O'Clock p. N.
on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays. Arrive
at Lebanon at O'Clock A. II. on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays.
st. louis, Memphis, Nashville and
Chattanooga Great Central
Through Line.
Chattanooga train leaves s45 A. N. and $50 P. n.
arrives.5:05 Pm. and l2:45 A. II.
Memphis train leaves. las A. N. and 2:15 Pm.
." arrives. ...5:0O A. n. and z:45 p 4.
st. Louis train leaves. 200 A.
+" arrives. 800 P. Il.
Tullahoma train leaves. $50 Pm.
4" arrives 1000 AN.
The %45 A. 4. train does not run on SUNDAYS.
The $50 A. N. and 2:l5 P. N. and l:45P N. trains
ran daily.
louisville and Nashville and Great
southern Railroad.
Leave Staten On North College street at $50
N, 2:l5 P. n. and Ice AN.
Arrives az 8 90 A. NJ, and 4:45 P. n.
The 2:l5 P. Y. train does not stop at any point
between Nashville and Gallarin, except Edge
field Junction.
GaIIatia Accommodation, Daily.
Leaves Nashville. .....................33 $50 P. n.
louisville and Nashville and Great
Southern atIrOad.---NashVfIle and
Decatur Division.
Leave L. & n. depot. North College street,
going SoUth-S:15 AN; ass P NJ.
Arrive NOrth-5O5 AM; l:50 Pm.
THROUGH rains arrive and depart from Louis
viii and Nashvil Depot, North College street
Passengers car take trains at Louisville and
Nashville Depot or Nashville and Chattanooga
DepOt.
COLUMBIA ACCOMMoDATIoN-Leav 3:15 P,
NJ, arrives 10 AN, from L. & n. Depot, North
College street.
st. Louis. Evansville Henderson and
Nashville Rail- Ry.
St. Louis Mail leaves Nasty ........6.30 Az
Acco7un Al on leaves Nashville. ...... L IS -
st. LOUIS Mail arrives At Nashville. 1855 FIX
Accommodation arrives AT Nashville .. I 40 = Z
E0utsvssIs and CIsciPuasi Short Line
Rats rOsG.
Trains ieSve snC arrive at Louisville 50 elbows:
LEAVE. ARRIVE,
Southern Essl Lire, except
Sunday. S.S, 4, n. 1850 P. u.
New York Express daily. S:S5 ?, n. $50 A. =.
New York ~. Git Express,
daly......7 ............ Hoo P. NJ. 1905 N.
Lex ugtCr NAL, except
sunday. 800 4. n. $50 P, 4.
Lexington Express, except
Sauday................ G5a r. n. HOO A. N.
La ge Accommodate
EXCEPT Su-dsv......... 5:Osp.s. sos A. n
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InsOlVent Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN y r THE
IN insolvency Of the estate IF Il 90 FsOn,
decd, has been suggested in the Jair curt
of Davidson county. Creditors -leir
claims as the law directs.
noS1av3t ALEX- A. HA -,,n'r,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
MUNICIPAL,
hoard Of Aldermen.

The Board of Aldermen held a special
meeting last night for the purpose of con-
sideriDg message from the Mayor, in joint
convention with the Board of Common
Council.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Of the above patients Is are males and
l3 females, rs are white and two are col
ored persons. In addition to the above
number there have been a few pay patients
admitted. The cases treated during Octo-
Der were more than usually serious in char
acter, yet the number discharged was
greater. The cost incurred by the care and
treatment, etc, of the patients reported,
was S513. rs,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

& Vermont paper congratulates the peo-
pie of that State upon the fact that a ma
jority of the members of the present Legis-
lature are temperance men.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

NOtice.-We have this day appointed
Messrs. CRAIGHEAD, BREAST & GIBSON
Sole Agents for the sale of our Fire Proof
Safes in this city. Sample Safes will be
found in their house at prices as low as
those at the Factory
HALLS SAFE AND LOCK Co.
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. IA, 1872.
oa1Q I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Elegant assortment of FINE PKRFUM-
ERIEs from Lubin, Atkinson, Low, Cou-
drsy and Demarson's, at Jos. E. Loisesu &
Co.'S. noyl4 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Pearl, Blonde
and Fifth Avenue Powders at Jos. E. Loi-
seau & Cos Hair Store, No. 21 North
Cherry street, noyl5 2t
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Shetland-WOOl Undershirts and Draw
ers at Ely & Whiteside's. nov15 eodf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

The Latest Style HEAD BANDS, in
steel, jet, tortoise shell, pearl, coral, gilt
and glass at Jos. E. Loisesu & Cos.
noY14 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Take Ayers Cherry Pectoral to stop
your colds, coughs and bronchial affections
before they run into consumption that you
cannot stop. nov5 I'm tues, wed&fri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

A superior and large stock Of all kinds
of Boots, Shoes and Caters, all sizes, at
very low prices for cash.
J. RAMAGE & Son,
oc22 If 48 College Street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
WAR DEPARTMENT.,

OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. IA, 1872.
Rehabilitation the lower lakes and
thence over the Middle States, clearing,
clear and cold weather with northwesterly
winds will prevail and extend by tomorrow
to New England From the Ohio river
southwark, over the gulf and South Atlantic
States, clearing and clear weather with
frosts and northwesterly winds extending
to Texas. In the Northwest and thence to
the Ohio valley and Michigan, northerly to
westerly winds, occasional snow and rain,
cloudy but clearing weather. Warning sig
nails remain at Buffalo, Rochester and Os-
wego.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
CHANCERY SALES
Wednesday, December 4th, 1872.

IN PURSUANCE OF DEGREES RENDER
i ed by the Chancery Court at Nashville in the
respective causes, L will sell at public sale, 70
the highest bidder,
AT THE COURT HOUSE AT NASHVILLE,
ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1872,
at IL O'Clock NJ, the following described proper
ty, viz:
w r. Cornelius VS.. A. B. SbankIsnd.
Lot No. A in the 10th Civil Distric of Davidson
county, Tenn, fronting 60 feet on Hays street,
and also II feet front OF this lot adjoining, being
No. 4S, and being in Boyd's addition. See plan,
Registers office. book q, page 80
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash $50, and the resi-
due on credits OF 6 and II months. Notes re-
quired with approved security and lien retained.
Sale free from redemption.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Russian Snow Flake and Toilet Glyc-
crime at Jos. E. Loisesu & Cos, No. p
North Cherry street. nov15 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Latest Style Belts, Satchels, Travelling
Bags and Cases at Jos. E. Loiseau & Cos.
nOu11 Or
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
oc22 If

Another reduction in Dry Goods and
Furs. Call soon and secure bargains.
nOv10 Ivy JOE FARMLAND IL Co.
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White and red Flannel Shirts and
Drawers at Jno. NJ. Mckee & Bros.
novI5 3t
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Shaker-fannel Undershirts and Draw
ers at Ely Il Whiteside's. nov15 eodtf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Hair Jewelry Of the latest and hand
soonest patterns, manufactured in the city
only by Jos. Z. Loiseau & Co. novl4 2t
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Heavy red-ribbed UDdershirts aud Draw
ers at Ely & Whiteside's. nov15 eodtf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

Music Albums, Music Boxes, Work
Boxes, Toilet Sets and Toilet Articles at
Jos. E. Loiseau & Co.'S. nov14 q
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SeOtch-wOOl Undershirts and Drawers
at Ely & Whiteside's. nOv15 eodtf
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CITY NoTICES.

Atwood Undershirts and Drawers at
JnO. NJ Mckee & Bros. noy15 st
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STATE OF THE WEATHER..

sIeorcpkic Report from Signal Service Corps o.
Il l. nf Ohfsrnnfior1. az 8. Sc o,cLock 2. "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15
RIVER NEWS.

Stage Of Rivers, Nov. IA, 1sT2.-HeieM Of DdtsY
above los water marx at 800 r. M
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-15

NJ. Du Chaillu will return from his
Norwegian trip next month.
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ST. ytncent,s HOspitaI.

From DR.. R. A. Vaughn, resident physi
clan of St. Vincent's Hospital, we obtain
the following report of that institution for
the month of October, 1872:
No. patients treated ia October.
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#ReloW high water mark of I'D.

Blank G } indicates no report; cipher (O) sta
tionary; minus q tendency to fail plus W ten-
dency to rise. W. s. KAUBMAN, observer.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-06-09
DRUGGIST.

DRUGGIST,
Has removed to his large and commodous store,
Corner of Claiborne and Gasquet streets,
where the public will find large and wsll-assorted
stock of DRUGS and MEDICINES, together with all
the regulates which constitute n F1ratclAss Drug
The PERSECUTION DEPARTMENT carefully as-
tended to at all houTs.
N. Il. Modern and Oriental languages Spoken
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-06-09

Fort SMITH, May 81, 1879.
Editor Morning Star and Catholic Messenger.
When the glory of the Church shines,
Who should herald it sooner than the
MORNING STAR, that processes to bring
forth unto its readers news concerning our
Holy Mother Church and all her works !;
therefore, it becomes all your readers 70
concern their interest. With this beg
leave to add my item of Information to
what others strove to send you, TO encour-
age all in the service which they nave
cheerfuiiy undertaken.
We, here in western Arkansas, have
been much pleased with visit from our
Right Rev. Bishop, Edward Fitzgerald, OF
Little Rock. He arrived on the 18th inst.
and determined to carry ont the work OF
Him whom he serves, he gave the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation to about fifty persons
on the 10th inst, good portion OF whom
were converts from Professionalism.
This work, so auspicionsly begun, was
with the assistance of the Rev. Fathers L.
and NJ. Smythe, he dedicated st. MicbaePe
Church. at Van Buren,, celebrated the Pom
tifical High Mass, and delivered sermon
| of q character suitable to strike with force
the minds of the many Protestants who
listened to him on the occasion.
St. Michael's Church, at Van Buren,, was
designed by your old correspondent, Mr.
W. s., and cost about $4,000, greater por
ton Of it was contributed by Mr.. Michae
Lynch, of that place, and the Rev. Fathe
Nj. Smythe is expected to attend the want
of the congregation at that point.
The Bishop, previous to bis leaving
will deliver lecture before the Cathoii
Literary and Library Association, Of thi
city. His theme will be the "Early Chris
tian Missions in America" Such theme
brought before our people will eventual!
omen their eyes to the truth of history wit
regard to the influence of Holy Mothe
) Church, not only in the welfare of her ow
children, but in that of the whole worlt
That such NAV be ever attributed to bel
is the sincere prayer of yours in truth,
".WALLACE."
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-06-09

A miniature Dead Sea has been discover,
ed in Nevada. 1t lies in an oval basin, $50
feet below the surface of the plain, the
banks shelving down with as much sym
metry as if fashioned by art. The water
of this like is impregnated with soluble
substances, mostly borax, soda aud salt, to
a degree that renders it almost ropy with
slime, and SO dense that person can float
on it without effsrt. This lake has NO visible
outlet or inlet, but being of great depth lie
probably fed by springs far down in the
earth,