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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
County Lunatic Asylum.

A conference of the committees appoint
ed by the County Court and Common
Council, for establishing County Lunatic
Asylum, was held yesterday at the Chancery
Court room, Judge Smiley presiding. The
meeting was primary and informal in char
acter, being the first yet had to consider the
purposes in view. The members of the
committee expressed their opinions fully as
TO the necessity and importance of estab-
fishing such an asylum as is proposed, all
agreeing as to the material points embraced
in the proposition. Mayor Morris and DR..
Calender were present, and each made
suggestions as to the requirements and
character Of the proposed institution. 1t
is hoped that at the next conference of the
committees some practicable plan may be
presented for consideration.
Justice MaXey offered the following reSo-
buttons, which were adopted:
Resolved, That the Judge of this Court
be, and is hereby requested to ask the SUI
parintenGeut of the State Lunatic Asylum
to retain the pauper patients now in his
Charge for four weeks longer, or until the
county authorities can make the necessary
arrangements for their reception by the
county.
Resolved farther, That this committee,
appointed by the County Court, will exam
inc, and procure a suitable place for the re-
ception of the paupers over and above our
quota in the State Asylum.
A communication was read from DR..
John II. Calender, Superintendent of the
State Asylum for the Insane, in answer to a
request to that effect, embracing some sug-
gestions relative to the matter under con-
sideration.
On motion, the committees adjourned
until Thursday mex.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

day, with two barges of coal and ona Of
lumber. li7 anu ''He "a
Twenty coal boats from III, ,,-,.- -,;,,,-
were safely landed YESTERDAY = '-''''e'
The Eddyville cleared last svo-;,,.. a..
uppeI Oui m with the best triD of DE
o SGaSo ll- Sne was loaded down with freight,
the coal and raft brigade. ,
The clerk of The Ada He;lr,s7 -. A.
~ ~ 10, LoIu from canton, KY, that the cause
~. ~ ms steamers delay was occasioned by
i ile oitoaAig OF her doctor few miles be-
iGw ma = point. They had to send to Pa
1871 III lePauS. In addition to the list of
S1- - y sreAiy published, the Heilman
l leS- oIo SACKS corn for r. j. Woods, Mont
sGoneLy, IoO sacks corn for E. Banard e
20 60, OOiI u Ca; 155 DO for Perry
SPENCER, columbus, Ca; Cpl do for Tsrrass
q aroTougn, OF Nashville; 80 bales hay
loI L'eus; NJ: V. Richards, Of this city;
S.0 C am anu HoiioWWare for Philips, Buttorff
q Co; 100 bbls -four for Noel 4 PlafeT ana
furniture for McKoin & o..
The high-headed Talisunsn ia the rsgnIar
t paGAes e Ior Calro to-day at P. M.-Capt.
Per and Maj. Bazzoon In fbe ofIica
-'-5,-A@2 s5ocf % Oeula and AL
intermediate ports, leavins. this evening Al q
O'Clock, Capt Mcclure COMMANDING. and
w. >. Bowman in the Office.
The Burksville, Capt. Carroll. leaves for
the head OF the river tomorrow evening
w. Il. Byers in the Office.
The b. II. Hurt, under the management
OF NEW MAN, viii load direct from Wa
bash river to Nashville, one of our per-
chants having loaded her with corn. UpOn
her arrival here she viii be introduced into
the Hurry county trade, as an independent
packet, so says the Evansville Courier of
yesterday.
Our old friend "Cot," sometimes for
short, called Cottingham, who erniprated
to Texas, last fan, is reported to be dead
bis numerous friends here, and elsewhere
are unwilling to believe that this genial.
good-hearte1 fellow has handed in his
checks.
Harvey Holland, old Aliquiupa. was A
passenger on the Eddyville LAST evening, for
Hurry county.
Bill DeBuke is still rubicund aud happy.
Capt. John Tripplett, Of the Morning
Star, has recently committed matrimony.
Capt. I. survived the explosion Of the i'll
lated David White, but he must row pre-
pare himself for frequent blowing ups.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Factory and stIls Burned.

The Fayetteville, (Tenn.) Observer of the
18th inst says: "On Wednesday night of
last week the most destructive fire known
to this county visited Lynchburg. The
cotton factory and mills of Womack, Dance
d Co, were entirely destroyed, together
with about 500 bushels of corn, and 1000
bushels of wheat. 1t is thought to have
been the work of an incendiary. The loss
is estimated at $4,000, and no insurance.
We are told that before the fire that con-
sumed the building was extinguished,
workmen We're engaged in removing the
rubbish, preparatory to rebuilding the
mills. The factory viii not be replaced at
present. While the loss bears heavily pc
cuniarily upon few individuals, it is also
a public calamity, and we can but hope
that the public spirit and energy that is
prominently characteristic Of Lynchburg
viii speedily remedyth the misfortune, by the
erection of another factory and mills that
will reflect credit upon their enterprise, and
which will be amply insured"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
The Weather Yesterday.

The wind yesterday made furious blast
on the pleasant face Of April, raising vol
umes of dust in the streets, blowing of
Eats, disaITansing Dolly Nardcns, stealing
wells and doing general mischief TO pedeS-
TRANS, though by no means preventing
ladies from taking evening walks. at tie
Capitol the wind was very strong, and it
was with difficulty the ladies moved up the
bill thereabouts. More than one sought
protection by the wall, and manly aid could
not be offered. Persons from Louisville re-
port a severe rain and wind storm at and
in the vicinity of Rowlette's Station near
Green river, Kentucky. Much damage it is
thought was done to buildings and fences.
The wind was very strong, but did
not last long. The country along the line
of the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad,
from Wartrace to Normandy, siXty-four
miles from here, was visited by one Of the
most terrific hail storms ever seen IN Ten
nessee. The stones were on an average as
large as hens egg, and the fall lasted eight
or ten minutes during which time the
ground was so thickly covered with hail as
to have the appearance of a deep snow.
Some rain with heavy thunder, lightning and
wind accompanied the hail storm. So thick
did 1t fall, and so large the balls that the
sou I'd made when striking against the train
resembled the report Of rifles fired in quick
succession.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Avn owl ON a Church steepIe.

There was quite an excitement on Church
street about six O'Clock yesterday morn
ing in consequence of a large owl perching
iiselfon the steeple of the McKendre church,
opposite the Battle House, having come
there to get chickens, which are said to be
scarce in the country, Gen. Battle having
exhausted the spring stock to supply his
guests Not liking the lesden ballslwhizzing
near his head, the owl flew to one of the
towers on the First Presbyterian
church and thence to Christ
Church. a gentleman who saw the
bird when he made his first appearance
says it made swoop against the window
in front of the Battle House fountain to
seize the stuffed crane and two fox SPUR
rels which are on the basin rim. Being
disappointed by the glass window and
little stunned by the fall, the wl'picked
himself up andsalighted on the church
steeple.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Non AtIYertisements.

At the boot and shoe store of J. Ramage
& Son, College street, will be found boots,
CATERS, shoes, trunks, ETC., Of late aud pop
ular styles.
Re-distilling apparatus for sale. Address
r. II. W., lock box, Cincinnati.
Insolvency of an estate in Dickson
county.
The diamond spectacles of J. E. Spence
& Co, New York, and for which +. L.
Davies 81 Bro. are agents here, preserve
c"-sight, and are most highly recommen-
ded.
Beautiful oil paintings tor sale at auction
by Barnes & Co.
Morrison & Moss, surviving partners,
will sell on the LIST of May, at 1870 South
Spruce street, a lot Of carpenters tools and
material.
Reward at this Office for return Of gold
spectacles.
VIM. J. Wade, Esq, Of the fourth dis
trict, is announced as a candidate for sher-
if Of Davidson county.
Cash is wanted for a new buggy and
family carriage at Poole's Gallery.
a situation with view to copartnership is
wanted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Emigrnnts forUtah.

A party Of twenty-five persons, emf
grants from Virginia and North Carolina
to the distant territory of Utah, passed
through the city yesterday. Conversation
with lhese people while they were waiting
at the depot of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, discloses some interesting facts
and curious speculatiOns as to their opin-
ions aud purposes. One Of the families
among these emigrants consists Of father,
mother and eight daughters, and strange to
say, the parents OF this family express the
opinion that it is their religious duty to
seek homes in the matrimonial Fl Dorado
of Brigham Young. They appear intelli-
gent and very hopeful of their prospects in
a territory where marital regulations are
not very much restricted. Another
family in the party is a man, wife and
sweetheart, to the latter Of whom he is to
be married upon their arrival in Utah-and
strange to say, with the unqualified consent
Of the wife. Another family embraces
man, wife and three young children-go-
ing to Utah because land is cheap in that
country. There appears TO be in this party
of emigrants more intelligence than could
reasonably be expected from such source,
but there is little room to doubt that they
have been made the victims Of cunning and
designing men seeking proselytes to the doc
trines of Brigham Young and his followers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

The arrivals at the Battle House were:
W. T. Bell, Knoxville, Tenn; John D.
Bangert, Philadelphia; Chas. w. Dudley,
New York; Robert Edmondson, Gadsden,
Ala; VIM. Mason and lady, Lavergne,
Tenn, Ed NJ. Burton, Granville, Tenn;
w. j. Slater, Winchester, Tenn; G. NJ.
Brooks, MurfreesborO, Tenn; Thomas
Walker, McMinnvile, Tenn; S. S. Will
liams, Montgomery county, Pa; James
Gregory, Canton, Miss; John Spear, Skih
& Gaylord's Minstrels; S. 4. Foote, Louis
vile, KY; S. n. Jones, Humboldt, Tenn.
Among the arrivals at the Maxwell last
evening, were the following: Horace Cooper
and sister Shelbyville; j. A. Worley, Mem
phis; j. Butterworth and bride, Winchester;
j. NJ. Avent, Murfreesboro; Col. Jno. L.
House, J. P. Love, Franklin; Thos. H.
Hastings, Jno. NJ. Wells, Louisville; w.
Collins and wife, Cleveland, o.; D. w.
Bradley, Mrs. Heron, Cincinnati, o.; B.
Dnnhsm, Montgomery, Ala; T. G. Bar
rett Augusta, and w. u. Clarke, Columbus,
Ga; and NJ. Leopold, j. Hirschfeldt, l.. Fl.
Day, A. Islin, Jr., and wife, r. Il. Meade,
S. L. higgins, New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Agreeable Surprise-ReJuVenes
Warranted.

While contemplating that great spangle
in the heavens, Venus, there has been
amazement that it was probably as old as
the Democratic party itself. But that SEN
sation is eclipsed now. There is another
(colored) us-Sharpe-only two and a
half miles from the UNION AND AMERICAN
office. She was discovered by DR.. w. j.
McMurray while attending one Of his pa
tents on the Foster estate, Murfreesb6ro
pike.
"Where were you born?" he inquired.
'In North Carolina" she replied.
"When?"
"About fourteen years before the COM
mencement of the revolutionary war"
"Did you ever see George Washington
"NO."
GExtraOrdinary!-an so old, too. You
ought to have seen him. You are not up,
in this respect, with the other young people
of your age. Can you see well?"
"Perfectly well. l have just got my Sc
cOnd sight"
s'Hear well?"
eyes"
''How about your teetb?"
81 am cutting q ne,g set"
1t was so; the Doctor examined for him
self.
Sand am getting ne,o hair" she con-
tinued. The old wool gray had all disap-
peared, and in in its stead was a regular
and soft new crop, evidently inclined to be-
come as abundant as though Horace Gree
ley had himself planted the seed. 1t was
such a novelty that DR.. McMurray commu-
nicated the fact confdentially, yesterday, to
a reporter of the UNION AND AMERICAN
who, you see, has kept the secret. 1t is to
be hoped that nobody will so persistently
interview this Venus, now that she is per-
haps in the tenderest part of her second in
fancy, as to cause her early demise. We
have lately lost quite a number of our
young people of her age simply by the ex-
element Occasioned by too many visitors.
Nobody has suggested that she ought to be
invited to attend the Exposition, but prob
ably some one will.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Condition of Bib smith-He is Par
TALLY ParaIyzed.

DIR. w. j. McMurray visited the Jail
about ten o'clock yesterday morning and
redressed the wounds of the desperate
Smith. They seemed to be all in healthy
condition, and the indications were that
they would not prove fatal. He denies all
knowledge of or connection with any other
crime than the shooting of policeman Star
KEY, and says if Starkey lives ne wants to
live, but if Starkey died he would not care
to live. He has been kept free from the an
l oyance of visitors, with only one or two
exceptions, because the buckshot wounds
are so near the spinal column it is feared
that if he became excited paralysis would
ensue. Heis already partially paralyzed on
the right side. He was not suffering as much
yesterday as he had the day before.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
skia and GayIord's MinstreIs.

This famous troop of minstrels appear at
the Masonic Theatre tonight. Low Gay
lord at one end, Dan Carney at the other,
andthe imposing Sam. Gardner in the cen
ire form trio seldom beaten, while Mares
burlesque Highland Fling, Willie Gaylord's
contortions, and the triple clog dance of
Primrose, Whiting and Goodyear were all
fine performances, The acrobatic feats of
Mile Zetella and the Morrel Brothers are
masterpieces of the kind. This company
have been travelling for seventeen years,and
have never disbanded. Reserved seats can
be secured at Dorman's music store.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

Some improvements are in progress fer
the purpose Of increasing the capacity of
the establishment of D. Giles & Co, iron
founders, 35 South College street. In Or
der to carry these improvements forward
toward completion it became necessary
yesterday to tear down part of the old
foundry. While this was in progress some
heavy beams, plank, etc, fell and Squire j.
II. Haynie, who was experimenting part
of the work, stepped back to get out of
harms way when he was struck by a
heavy piece of scantling and in falling over
caught his ankle in such a manner that it
was BROKEN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
RIVER NEWS.

The river is gradually declining. We re-
port about 20 feet on Harpeth Shoals.
Weather clustering and cloudy, with indi-
cations last night Of rain.
The Burksyille arrived yesterday from
the upper Cumberland. She had 122 bids.
tobacco, 400 sacks corn, 10000 lbs. bacon
and the usual amount of barter.
The 1. n. Phillips, the Poplar Mountain
Coal Company's steamer, arrived yester-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Larceny ON the Railroad.

Ed Wells, the conversational conductor
on one of the Decatur passenger trains,
is getting very unfortunate. Wednesday
morning a passenger stole Wells valise con-
tanning his clothing, two Derringer pistols,
and also, it is thought, several communica-
tons to the UNION AND AMERICAN. The
thief, with his plumber, got off the train at
Overton's Station, and yesterday morning
was arrested in Franklin, which fact was
telegraphed to Wells, who went to Franklin
afler him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

Reliable Patterns for the million,
comprising all the latest, useful and most
desirable styles for Ladies and Children's
Dress, accurate and full-sized, comprising
utility, beauty and fashionable ele-
gance. 2.700 patterns received at Mime.
DemOrest's Emporium of Fashions, 120
Church street, to-day, including the "Saidee,
Althea, Filina, Dean and Esmeralda PolOn-
aise," ''Verona, ImOgene and Euphemia
Basquine," etc, etc. Remember the place,
100 Church street. Orders promptly filed
by mail. aplI7 St
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Death OF a Prominent Citizen of
Evansville. Ind.


The Evansville Courier of the 10th Inst.
chronicles the death Of Capt. John j..
Chandler, one of the Oldest citizens of that
place. Mr.. Chandler was a resident of
Nashville from 1924 to 1887, and served an
apprenticeship to the printing business in
the old Republican Office Of this place. He
afterwards graduated at the University of
Nashville, and studied law in the office OF
DR., Philip Lindsey. In 1886 while resid-
ing here, be raised a company of volunteers,
and as IFS captain took a part
with the Tennessee troops in the
campaign against the Creeks
and Seminole Indians, known in history as
the Florida war. In 1910, Capt. Chandler
became one of the editors and proprietors
of the Evansville Journal, which, under his
able management, became one OF the lead
ing Wing papers of Southern Indiana. At
forwards, Mr. Chandler retired from the
newspaper business, and devoted mis- entire
time 10 the legal profession, aud ranked
with the first lawyers of that city, and at
the time of his death was the oldest MEM
Der of the Evansville bar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
A ConYerted Murderer.

The relatives Of the murderer Presswood,
consisting of his father, mother, brother
and sisters, gathered in the Jail yesterday
morning about 10 o'clock and zealously
prayed and sang assisted by Presswood
himself. 1t is said that Presswood is now
converted to Christianity, evident not
only in his conduct but also in. the express
sion of his countenance,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
LATEST MARKETS. By TELEGRAPH

CHARLESTON, April 1S.-Cotton quiet;
middling 224c; net receipts PAL; sales 200;
stock II, 459 bales.
GALVESTON, April 1S.-Cotton market
steady; good ordinary 2O!c; net re-
ceipts 2O9 bales; exports coastwise 1856
bales; sales 800 bales; stock 16, 1O5 bales.
MOBILE, April 1S.-Cotton steady, mid
dlings 223c; net receipts Isl bales; sales
800 bales; stock "A, 145 bales.
SAVANNAH, April 1S.-Cotton active
and strong; middlings 225c; net receipts
926 bales; exports coastwise 1872 bales; sales
1925 bales; stock 30,41S bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Our Industrial ExuosttIOn.

Since orr report of the transportation
lines agreeing to the reduced rates to the
Exposition, the following additional rail-
roads have been heard from, and cheerfully
come into the "e5cUrSiOn, or halt fare ar
gdngeReEt:"
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad.
Macon and Western Railroad.
Wilmington and Weldon and Whining
ton, Columbia and Augusta Railroad.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
NEGROES IN THE INDIAN TER
RITORY.


RITORY.
The negroes that were held as slaves by
the Indians in the Indian territory until
freed by the Thirteenth amendment, are be-
coming somewhat uneasy about their status
in the country in which they were born and
raised, Their position is an anomalous
one. They are not enumerated or claimed
as members of any tribe, and they are much
disturbed by rumors of the effect that they
will have to leave the territory. They have
determined, however, to pick out their land
and claim equal rights with the Indians in
tribal property, and appeal to the govern
ment to protect them in the enjoyment Of
the benefits of all treaties made with the
Indians. They form Large portion of the
population, and are said to be quiet, indus
ofthem possessing considerable
for the chances they have
had, pretty intelligent. 1t is said that if
they were allowed 20 vote they would turn
the scale in favor of the policy of opening
the territory at once.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Larceny of Money.

Yesterday morning a little negro boy,
about ten years of age, named Frank
Mathews stole a pocketbook containing 50
or $40, from the house in which he was liv-
ing as a servant. After taking the money
the boy made for the river and has not been
seen since. When he left the house he had
no hat, coat or shoes, and persons should be
on the look ont
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
STATE OF THE WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OBBIOK OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OPPICsR,
WASHINGTON, d, c.. Auril Il TSTG

a
WARRINGTON, d. c., April 10, 1872.
PTObdbilities-Lowest barometer is over
WestVirginia and win move eastwardly over
the Middle Atlantic States. The area Of
cloudy weather and rain will extend over
New England during tonight. Clear and
partially cloudy weather with easterly
winds will prevail very generally from the
lakes to the gulf and the south and middle
coasts on Friday, and viii extend
over New England during the day and
evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Behind Time.

The Decatur train due here at .4:3O yes
terday afternoon did not arrive until a
quarter of eleven, having been delayed by
the breaking of an axle under the tender.
1t first broke beyond Pulaski and the second
time two miles below Columbia where an
other locomotive and tender were OBJ
tainad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

A few days ago the plastering in Brant-
ley's saloon, Union street, gave way, and in
its fall tore four large framed pictures from
tie wall. A large picture Of "Dexter''
struck Billy Burns on the head taking off a
bunch Of hair in regular Indian scalping
style. Billy made q narrow escape.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
Disinterment and Inquest.

The body of an unknown child found
buried yesterday near the Pententiary was
disinterred, and the Coroner nosifisd to hold
an inquest. The inquisition disclosed no
fact as to the identity of the child or the
cause of its death, and the jury Of inquest
so reported.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19
For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depress

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, q preventive against fever
and ague and other Intermittent fevers, the
''Ferro- Phosphorated Elixir Of Calisaya, y
made by CasweI, Hazard & Co., New
York, and sold by al druggists, is the best
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
sickness. It has no equal.
mh29 2aw fri6stues "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

NOtice.-The firm of Combs & Groomes,
Funeral Undertakes, No. SO 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 full stock of
all the latest and best styles Of Cases,
Caskets, Hearses, Carriages, and everything
necessary for frst-class funerals, and viii
furnish them lower than any other house
in the city. All we ask is a trial; and we
court competition from Il. II. Groomes &
Co., or anybody else.
apl17 eod1m COMBS & GRooMEs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-19

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
pany's prices. ap14 tt