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The New York herald., 1872-11-21

signing tne CnalrmanSn1p OF the C0mm1ttee OF
Seventy, has taken occasion to advise
the Committee not to disband, but to lend
him its active cooperation in the difficult task
of securing a harmonious and well balanced
city government wholly Independent of party
politics. In his letter the Mayor elect recog-
nizes the public opinion which the Committee
represents as the basis of his election, and,
hence, gives in his adhesion to the cause of
reform instead of to the republican party.
In this action he evinces proper sense of the
popular sentiment, and wisely follows in the
footsteps of General Grant. The latter has
already given unmistakable evidence of
his intention to cut loose from the
politicians and to conduct the next
four years Of his administration in
the interests Of the people and not of
political cliques and factions. Mayor Have
meyer cannot take to himself better model,
and if he remains firm in his resolve to raise
the municipal government above partisan in
trigues, to give us public officers who will
study the welfare Of the city before the welfare
of party, to hold the ''peace, security and
comfort Of the whole people" above all politi-
cal consideration, he will establish for himself
o reputation as enviable as that which will be
enjoyed by President Grant himself on his
final retirement from Office. The Mayor
elect has the situation in his own hands, and
according 10 all accounts, he has the courage
and stamina necessary to retain its mastership
Governor Dix is democrat Of his own school,
Comptroller Green is of the same sturdy
honest stripe Of political opinion. In this re-
spect they are all in sympathy with President
Grant, and hence the task Of defeating the
schemes of the republican Ring at Albany
may be, after all, comparatively easy
The men who desire to unite the
city patronage in one magnificent combina-
tion with the Federal and State patronage may
find themselves without power either at Wash
in0t0n or Albany. At all eYepta the duty
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Grand FIsh Ensertainmeut.

Our genial friend Hemphi!l was sur
rounded by host Of friends last night at
his famous restaurant, summoned there to
partake of sumptuous fish supper prepar-'
ed in elegant style. The fish too were all
foreign to these parts, and were sample Of
what he is daily furnishing his guests. OF
the species served up were halibut, salmon,
smelt, lobster, ct I'd oBlne genus. After
partaking Of the many good things with
which the table was filled, wit, song and
sentiment followed, and several hours were
most pleasantly spent.
Hemphill's restaurant is a decided institu-
ton. The neatness and cleanliness of the
house,the politeness of the attaches,a and the
attentive walters employed, are sufficient
reasons why the establishment is so univer-
sally popular, to say nothing about the ex-
cellent manner in which the many substan-
tials and delicacies are served up. Hemp
hill is gO-a-head, enterprising man in any
thing he undertakes. But few years ago
be started in a small business, but by indus
try and close attention to business. he has
built up trade in his line which is equal
to the best. May he live long and prosper,
and continue, as at present, at the head of
one of the best restaurants in the country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Masonic Hail Theatre.

TIE Ticket of Leave Man, at the Mason
! ic Hall last night, attracted a fair attend
ance from those of our citizens who can
! relish true dramatic merit. While we have
admired Mr.. Dominick hurry for his mex
haustible humor, and jolly smiles in COM
| ic characters, we did also last night find in
his PRESERVATION of Bob Briefly, a depth of
feeling, and an impressive excellence not
even to be met with in others Of the
! stage profession, who have won testimOni-
ais from the public, and received the most
hattering encOmia of the press.
The Ticket-OfLeave Man has too often
received merited analysis commencing the
moral conveyed and applauding the means
used for its installation to require that
notice, which to more fully exhibit the
particular superiority of Dominick Murray s
Bob Briefly, deserves from those whose
duty it is to Judge, as it has been their
pleasing opportunity of being charmed by
mastery effort. The attitude, express
sion, the pause of utterance, the fear de-
picted and the lock of hope so quick to
come and yet to leave, were all cOnsum-
mated by Mr.. Murray in an Unexception-
able manner. nthe fourth act the tableau
between Bob Briefly and HG1CbShd,0 (Kent)
was so well presented that it had to
be reproduced again, and S. w. Ashley as
Meter Moss preserved the identity ard sus-
tanned his part in unique manner, elicitiDg
frequent applause. Miss Kate Estelle's May
Edl0drdS had all the penetrating pathos and
graceful naturalness which characterizes
the efforts of this charming and popular ac-
tress. Miss Willmore as Sam Willoughby
was both clever and evenly contrasted with
the other characters. Caulfeld, Johnston,
Mrs. Seaman and others made favorable
impressions. Mr.. Murray appears this and
tomorrow evening in the same character,
and those of our citizens who have not seen
him in this, his faithful and excellent role,
should not lose this opportunity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Terrors Of the Pistol.

The Press md Herald gives the follow
ing account of shooting stfray which oc-
Cured in Knoxville last Saturday night:
Two Young men entered the Exchange
Restaurant, on Gay street, and ordered
oysters. Mr.. IttneT, who was in attend
ance. requested them to walk into the
room, where the tables were and passed in
with them. While he was giving the order
to the cook, a negro, one Of the young men,
Charles Nelson, suddenly drew pestol and
fired at the cook, missing him, however,
but causing a sudden disappearance of all
who were in the restaurant. Before the
police could arrive, the young men disap-
peared.
About three quarters Of an hour after
wards, Nelson fired off his pistol on the
corner Of Gay and Clinch streets. The
night was very dark, aud it took some time
for the police to find the offender. When
they did, he was sitting on the steps of the
First National Bank. Policeman Cliborne
told him to come along TO the calaboose,
when Nelson thrust his pistol toward his
/ face, but by a dextrous movement Cliborne
I caught It and pressed the muzzle down
/ wards, when it was discharged. a young
man, named Charles Crockett, was passing
/ along on the street, and the ball struck him
on the left knee-having passed between
/ Cliborne's legs.
The police, after considerable trouble,
managed 20 get Nelson to the calaboose
despite his struggles. Such is the police
mans version of the affair. Nelson was
intoxicated.
Young Crockett was removed to the
Press and Herald block, where the doctor;
made athorough examination of the wound
They found that the ball had passed through
The knee cap and entered the joint, inflicting
a very severe and dangerous wound, and il
the opinion of the physicians, threatening
the loss of limb or life.
Charles Crockett is about seventeen years
of age, is the son Of Joseph H. Crockett
and has been employed for several years il
the Press and Herald Office. The calamity
is a deplorable one.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
NeM Advertisements.

Attend the sale Of the lots on VauXhall
street on "Wednesday next, Feb. %, 1872.
Attend the clearing out sale by Geatman,
Shields g. Co. this morning.
We refer to the advertisement Of j. N.
Carsey, Son d Co., who, in addition TO the
cotton and general commission business,
have opened a tobacco warehouse, for the
sale of leaf tobacco. They are prepared to
make liberal advances at the rate Of ten per
cent. per annum, and guarantee satisfaction
in all sales, or no charge made. Their next
sale takes place on Thursday next, and the
business public who are interested in seeing
this trade revived, should be on hand to
give encouragement to the enterprise.
Dixon's cotton seed can be had Of J. NJ.
Carsey, Son & Co. Cotton from this seed
always commands cent per pound more.
Attention is directed to the advertisement
of Mrs. Ballard, that appears elsewhere.
This lady has the experience Of many years
in the electTpathc treatment Of chronic dis
eases, and refers to a number of our well
known citizens who have tested her treat
ment and been restored to health. No
shocks nor unpleasant sensations attend the
applicatiOn of electricity in its various forms.
So perfectly constructed is the instrument
used that the current is entirely under the
control of the operator, aud by this means
e0ualizes the circulation of the blood, pro-
notes healthy action Of the absorbcnts,
gives tone to the nervous system, removes
torpidity, and gives vigor to the sluggish Or
gans.
Among our new advertisements this
morning will be found a statement of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, Of New
York, spoken of as the mammoth corpora
ton of theWorld. Among tie assets OF this
company, we notice the item OF
loans on bonds and mortgage, first
lien, which is put down as $780,
4SO, 2S5. 80, and the total assets foot
up S5I, ST., 1897 90, while the total liabilities
only amount to S635, $500, the most of
which is for losses adjusted and not due.
This reliable company is represented by
Messrs. Ross, Gale & Thomas, No. Max
well House.
Receivers sale this morning at 10 O'Clock
by Barnes & Co, auctioneers.
II. Bastard, baker, 247 South Cherry
street, has an advertisement in tO-day's pa
per.
Auction to-day by T. w. Sexton, corner
Vine and Cedar streets.
Meeting ofNashville Commandery No l,
this evening.
HOSUeLJ6rS DUOLlaCn DUETS, ustu 70 Cul6
and prevent aggravated Indigestion, liver
complaint, chills and fever. Read the ad-
vertisement and see the credentials Of this
great restorer.
Steamer Lumsden for Cairo tomorrow
at 4 p. m.
Steamer Ella Hughes for upper Cumber
land at p. m. to-day.
Oysters, etc, for IS cents al Live and Let
Live Saloon.
Mexican Mustang Eminent, extensively
used aud highly recommended is advertised
in this days issue.
Persons afflicted with Catarrh should read
The advertisement of DR.. Sage's cataTh
remedy, the proprietor of which offers $500
reward for a case of catarrh which he can
not cure.
Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup for twenty-five
cents.
Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia.
United States Hotel, Louisville.
Browns Bronchial TrOChes for throat
affections and hoarspnpss.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
The Methodist Book Concern,

The LOU sville people seem 10 be
very much interested in the future of the
Methodist Publishing House of this city.
The Louisville Ledger of Saturday last, ev-
identity speaking in the interest of somebody
who has all eye to business remarks:
The Nashville people have been to work
with might and main ever since the Pub
fishing House was destroyed to secure fifty
thousand dollars required to rebuild it, and
up to this date, notwithstanding the efforts
made, but nineteen thousand six hundred
and ninety-seven dellars have been snb-
scribed for the purpose-nOt half the sum
required to put up the building and replace
the property destroyed. If the rate at
which subscriptions are now being received
at Nashville continues, and the enthusiasm
keeps up, the fifty thousand will be forth
coming there, possibly, by the time of the
meeting of the next General Conference.
Now, suppose the Methodists of Louis
vile make a two or three days trial Of what
they can do toward raising the fifty thOus-
and dollars. We think the sum could be
raised here, by united effort, in three days.
We would not rob our neighboring city of
her Publishing House; but there is pretty
general opinion prevalent in the church that
Louisville is the proper location for the Pub
fishing House, and the majority of the MEM
bers and preachers would doubtless be glad
to see it located in this city. Let the effort
to secure the change in the location be made
by the Methodists of Louisville.
We don't want to see our Louisville
friends disappointed, but if they expect a
removal Of the Publishing House to that
city, they certainly will be. The fifty thou
sand dollars will certainly be raised, and
magnificent building will be erected.
By the way, we may here remark that
the subscription is being rapidly enlarged.
Yesterday a gentleman offered DR.. RedfOrd
a lot worth 1000 if be would remove the
concern from the Square, and build on his
lot, which is in an eligible portion Of the
city. This proposition has not yet been &C
cepted. We might intimate however, that
the Square folks had better look to their
laurels.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
THE COURTS.

COUNTY CoURT.-R. J. Hows was ap
pointed and qualified as guardian of Ana
c. Hows, a minor orphan. Morton B
Howell was appointed aud qualified as ad.
ministrator of the estate of Mrs. NJ. A
NJ. Howell, deceased.
CIRCUIT COURT-The Court was occu.
pied all day with the case of Bellew vs.
Matthews. A part of the evidence was
heard.
SUPREME COURT.-Ono section Of the
court is engaged on the Maury equity
docket, and the other section has under
consideration the merchants tax question
Hon. Jas. Phelan, for the Memphis mer
chants, concluded yesterday his argument
which was able and exhaustive, and well
received
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27

SYMPTOMS OF Observation-Disclosures
to exercise, difficulty of thinking or reason
ing, or concentrating the mind upon any
subject, lassitude, lack of ambition or ener-
gy, discharge falling into throat, sometimes
profuse, watery, acrid, thick and tenacious
mucous, purulent, offensive, etc. In others
a dryness, dry, watery, weak or infamed
ewes, ringing in ears, deafness, hawking and
coughing to clear throat, alterations, death
and decay of bones, scabs from ulcers, con-
slant desire to clear nose and throat, voice
altered, nasal twang, offensive breath, i'm
paired or total deprivation Of sense Of smell
and taste, dizziness, mental depression, loss
of appetite, indigestion, dyspepsia, enlarged
tonsils, tickling cough, difficulty in speak
ing plainly, general debility, idiOcy and in
sanity.
All the above symptoms are common to
tue disease in some Of its stages or compli-
cations, vet thousands of cases annually ter
inmate in consumption or insanity, anc end
in the grave, without ever having manifest
ed one third of the symptoms above enum-
Grated.
No disease is more common or less IN
derstood by physicians. The Proprietor of
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy will pay $500
reward for a case Of catarrh which he can
not cure. Sold by druggists, or send sixty
cents to Il. Y. Pierce, Md, 1873 Seneca
street, Buffalo, N. Y, for it.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27

The Grand Division Sons of Temperance
of the State of Tennessee, held an Adjourned
session at Mckenzie, Carroll county, COM
mencing on Thursday morning, 22d inst,
and osing on Friday evening.
Nearly hundred Representatives were
present from the subordinate divisions in
various parts of the State, and large
amount Of business was transacted looking
to the further extension and firmer estab-
lishment of the order.
The Grand Scribe reported the almost
unanimous adoption by the subordinate
divisions of the resolutions which had been
previously submitted to them for action,and
the action of the subordinate divisions was
afterwards unanimously ratified by the
grand division, by the adoption of series
of resolutions recommended by the EXecu-
tive ommittee, copy of which resOlu-
tions viii be furnished us for publication in
a few days.
The necessary changes in the laws gov
erning the Grand and subordinate Divisions
were made, as suggested by the Executive
Committee. 1t was decided to hold the
annual session of the Grand Division in
Nashville, hereafter, on the Thursday near
est to the 22d of February; and a semi-an-
nual session will be held this year at Hum
boldt, on the third Thursday in August.
The following officers of the Grand Divi-
sion for the present year were elected and
installed:
WI. Mcfarland, of Madison county, G.
w. P.
Atha Thomas, of Williamson county, G.
w. A.
DR.. John H. Currey, of Davidson coun-
ty, g. S.
E. W. Adams, of Davidson county, G. T.
Rev. J. H. Witt, of Carroll county, G..
Chaplain.
A. E. Scott, of Weakley county, G. SEN
tinel.
Representatives were elected to the Con
ventiOn of tn e Order in the Southern States,
which is proposed to be held at Chattanoo-
ga, on July 2.
On Thursday night a procession of men,
bers of the Order, to the number of about
four hundred was formed at the College
and marched through the principal avenues
of the village to the Hall where able ad-
dresses were delivered by T H Haley, Esq,
of this city, Hon. Atha Thomas, of Viii
hanson county, and Col. Pitman, of Fay
cite county. AS the result of these adj
dresses, thirty-nine members were added
to the subordinate Division at Mckenzie.
Another public meeting was held on Friday
night, at which able and stirring addresses
we're delivered by w. S. Mcfarland, ESQ.,,
the newly elected P. w. p. and - Jer-
rold, Esq, of Trenton. Altogether, the oc-
casion was one long to be remembered by
all who were present, and we are especially
requested by the Nashville delegation to
say that they cannot soon forget the warm
hearted hospitality Of the good people of
Mckenzie, who did so much to make their
visit pleasant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Mysterious Disappearance.

Last Friday night week youth, about
10 years of age, named Joseph Mcknight,
disappeared from his fathers house, on
Cherry street, South Nashville, and has net
since been heard of. An impression pre-
walls that tie young man has either met
with an accidental death, or what is more
painful to his distressed and aged father,
has committed suicide. Though diligent
search has been instituted no trace had, up
TO yesterday, been discovered, other than
the fact of his having been seen the night OF
leaving, in the vicinity of the reservoir,
which gives ground for the above stated
painful apprehension as to the fate that
NAV have befalen him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27

The WORLD does not contain medi-
cinal preparation which has obtained a
more widespread and deserved popularity
than the Mexican Mustang Liniment. Since
its Introduction to public notice more than
twenty years ago, it has been constantly
used for every kind of disease or Injury to
man or beast which can be affected by a
local application, and so far as its proprie-
tors are aware, it has not failed in a single
instance. After so long and successful a
term of probation, who viii have the hardi-
hood to deny its pre-eminent claims to
popular esteem. feb27 d1W&w1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Sharp Practice.

Saturday night a soldier entered the shoe
store of Winstead Bios, Cherry street, and
passed off fifty dollar counterfeit green
back bill. He purchased a two dollar pair
of shoes from one of the clerks, and gave
him the spurious bill TO change, stating it
was the smallest amount he had. The
character of the note was not discovered
until yesterday morning. The young man
who received the bill went to the barracks
but could not find the party who paid it to
him. Several Of the soldiers admit the fact
of the bill having been in possession of
the soldiers. II is also stated that the
soldier having the bill lost it in his pocket
book which was stolen by some unknown
person. One Of two persons who, having
either been discharged or furloughed left
here Sunday morning on the Louisville
train, is supposed to be the party that gave
the bill to the clerk.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Cheering Work.

Rev. Jas. A. Orman, agent for the Ten
nessee Conference Ministerial Educational
Aid, preached to a fine audience in Mcken-
dree Church on Sunday last. His sermon
on "Giving" was not only of peculiar inter-
est, but also appropriate to the occasion.
At the conclusion Of the sermon a collection
from those present was taken up, in which
the sum of about $4,000 in subscriptions
and $50 in cash was realized. Mr.. 0rman
reports great success in his enterprise, and
will remain this week in the city, visiting
those friendly to and disposed to aid the
cause of ministerial education.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
Horse Notes.

Mai. T. G. Bacon, writing TO the Turf
Field and Farm, from Mobile, states that
Bacon & Holland won the following races
last year; Corsican, eight races, $4,000;
Mozart, nine, S2,S35; Mamie Douglas,
four, 5000; Frank Hampton, four, $525,
and Girl of My Heart, two, $500; total,
twenty seven races, $3.50. Many Of these
aces were won at country meetings that
never found their way in the sporting pa
pers. Mozart, Maj. Bacon says, was never
touched in any race, and won the best race
ever run in Savannah, Ca, three in five, in
1:48a, 1:52, 1881, beating Village Black
smith. Maj. Bacon has Mozart, Mamie
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
ALarge Payment.

The State Treasurer yesterday received
from the Tax Collector of Shelby county
the sum of S24,OS2.00 in warrants, one Of
the largest payments that has been made
for some time. Accompanying the warrants
is a note from the collector, stating that he
has deposited in the Union and Planters
Bank at Memphis, to the Treasurer's credit
$72,475 of Tennessee notes, and 81 ,929.S6
in United States currency.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
E,ouisvIIIo HoteI PrODerty.

A Louisville dispatch says that this prop
erty was yesterday sold to the old mana
gers for $4,000 and it is to be r,fitted.
Mr.. Kean, OF the Maxwell, is one of the
old owners, aud it is likely that the Louis
vile Hotel will continue to be one Of the
popular institutions of the Falls City.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
DIED.

CONNOR.-In West Nashville, at noon, Feb.
26, 1872, MARY X, daughter OF Thomas and
Abina Common, IN the third year Of her age.
Funeral from residence, corner " est End Ave
nue. and William street, this Tuesday ?. N. at *
O'Clock, TO which friends arc respectfully in
vited.
MAGEE-Of consumption, at PittstOn, Penn
sylyania, after years sickness, on the 22d Feb
ruary, 1872 MATTE LEATH, formerly Of this
CITY, wife of D. W. Magee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-27
RIVER News.

We continue to report falling river, with
AZ feet on Harpeth Shoals. Weather warm
and cloudy last evening.
The West Wind arrived en- Sunday from
LOUISVILLE. Her cargo comprised 500 bbls
flour, 1914 sack grain, 146 Oales hay, and
$40 bbl5 potatoes.
The John Lumsden arrived from Cairo,
bringing $500 sacks corn, 5000 shingles,
so bbls potatoes, so bales hay, and 100 bags
oats.
The Burksville arrived from the Upper
Cumberland last night with IS hhds tObac-
co, for Louisville, u for New York, and
the remainder for New Orleans, besides
1000 sacks corn, and the usual amour. Of
barter, including LOO dozen eggs, and an
old gobbler for T. E. P. Hughes.
The West Wind and John Lunisden de-
parted.
The Ella Hughes, Capt. Mcclure, departs
for the Upper Cumberland this evening at (
o'clock.
The Tyrone is due to-day, and is the reg
ular packet for Cairo tomorrow at 4 P. n.
BY Telegraph.
CAIRO, Feb. 26.-Departed, Talisman
for Nashville at p. m. Weather clear.
Thermometer 81.
PITTsBURG, Feb. 2e.-The Monongahela
river IS falling WITH 4 feet in the channel.
Weather clear ard cold.
CINCINNATI, Feb 2G.-The river has
fallen c inches; IA feet 10 inches IN the
channel Weather clear; white frost last
night.