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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20

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Dropped Dead.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning a
eolored woman named Rachel Hall, aged
tfty-fve, while sweeping the door steps of
Mrs. N. w. Alexander's house on Lincoln
Alley between Summer and Cherry, was
seized with fit Of apoplexy and dropped
on the floor dying in less than a minute.
DR.. Raney, who saw her fall fastened to his
office near by to get some medicine for her
relief, buSfound her beyond the possibility
Of resuscitatiOn when he returned. Justice
Cassetty held an inquest on the body Of
the deceased and the Coroner's jury amer
hearing the evidence of DR.. Raney, Geo.
Holmes and Mrs. Alexander, returned a
verdict in accordance with the above facts
as to the cause Of her death. Last Wednes-
day the deceased who was a servant in Mrs.
Alexander's employ complained of being III
and went to her house on Broad street,
where she remained until yesterday, when,
thinking herself well she returned to Mrs.
Alexanders. She appeared cheerful and
apparently well only few minutes before
dying.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
THE COURTS.

COUNTY CoURT.-Edward Kelly was ap
pointed and qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Thomas McDoolin, deceased.
CRIMINAL COURT.-In the case of Allan
Robinson, accused of horse stealing, the ey-
idence was heard. Jury -espited.
CIRCUIT COURT.-In the case of John
F. Corbitt VS.. w. F. Lowell ct al, the testi-
mony was completed and arguments W ere
heard. Jury respited.
MAGISTRATES COURT.-In Justice Bas-
kettles Court, Mary McManus was required
to give bond to keep the peace for twelve
months. Frank Long was arrested for re-
sisting an officer of the law. The case will
be examined to-day.
SUPREME CoURT.-The Court yesterday
commenced on the Maury law docket.
The other section is still on the Sumner
equity docket, which will be finished to-
day, after which the unlitigated docket OF
the Middle Division will be called. To-
morr wv is opinion day.
FEDERAL COURT.-The adjourned term
of the Federal Court convenes here Mon
day, the 4th of March. The civil docket
sill be taken up, but not the criminal
docket, which is the first before the court
at its next regular term, the first Monday in
April. The adjourned term may hold till
then.
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DIR WEEKLY EXCHANGES.

Some Of our weekly exchanges have
forwarded US complaints that they do
not receive our daily issue. Hereto
fore it has been our custom, to a
most liberal extent, TO furnish our daily
issue to our weekly cOntreres. But
the number of the latter is so great
that we find it impossible longer to
comply with this rule.
We are willing to exchange with the
Tennessee Press a weekly for a weekly,
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Forfnnnte niacoxerr.

Last Saturday Officer Ellison, by virtue
of a search warrant, went to the house of
Edward Anderson, colored, for the purpose
of hunting up silver watch supposed to
be there. In making the search Ellison did
not find silver watch, but came across a
gold watch, which the negro claimed to have
found four or five weeks ago and was only
waiting TO see an advertisement in order to
restore 1t to the owner and re-
ceive a reward. OF course the watch
was taken by the officer, who placed it
in possession Of Capt. Yater, Chief Of the
Police. Yesterday the negro brought suit
before Squire Csssetty to recover the watch
which he alleged he was entitled to. He
was not allowed to have it, however, for
Rev. DR.. Redman being introduced as a
witness, believed that it was his wife's
watch, No. 1.453, which she lost about five
weeks ago. Having described the watch
beyond any doubt as to its ownership, it
was accordingly turned over to him, and
Anderson taxed with costs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
New Advertisements.

Etna coal and coke for sale by j. Il
Eaton, agent, 3S7 Church street.
Meeting of Nashville Council No. R
and S. NJ.
Agents wanted by Fireside Friend, Chi
eago, III.
The annual fair for the benefit of ST.
Mary's Orphan Asylum will open at Ma
sonic Hall on Monday, the 1st Of April, and
continue during the week.
We invite especial attention of bushes
men to the card of J. NJ. Carsey, Son & Co.
who advertise a tobacco sale in their ware
house at II O'Clock this morning. This
will be the first tobacco made in Nashville
since the war and the effort deserves en-
couragement.
Handsome far cape lost-Eetun it to this
Office.
Money to loan by Arlington, Farrar &
Weakley, 80 North College street.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, invigorate,
regulate and purify the systematic great
vegetable tonic and universal remedy Of the
age. Read the card in tO-day's advertise
menta.
Tyrone for Cairo Wednesday, at P. NJ.
Read G. P. Norvel's card, No. Is Union
street.
Dollar Reward Soap at Jungerman &
Co.'S, 81 Public Square.
Browns Bronchial Troches for coughs.
Hagan's Magnolia Balm for identifying
the complexion, the greatest invention of
the age. Ladies should read the advertise
ment.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medic Discovery.
Mrs. Whitcomb's Soothing Syrup arrests
evil.
Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia.
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LATEST markets BY TELEGRAPH
New Orleans Markets.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 19.-Flour scarce;
superfine 81; double S7,6067 COZ; treble
S81d8.25. Corn, ingoOd Eupplyiat 75c. Oats
60663. Bran scarce at $1.S5. Hay quiet
prime gle; choice 34c. Pork scarce; mess
S16.5O. Bacon easy at Z, 9610c; sugar.
cured hams 123dlc2c. Lard quiet; kegs
103c; tierce 93c. Sugar quiet; inferior Ga
u; common SC; fair 8!6S4c; good fair to
fully fair S3693c; prime 9s610c. Molasses
firmer; common 35d45c; centrifugal SIC;
Prime 58c; cistern bottom 50655c. Whisky
dull at S1.025. Coffee unchanged at 206
22c. Sterling zoe; sight sat discount.
Gold 10.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 19.-Cdston active
and frmer; sales 1900 bales; good ordinary
pic; low middlings 2lsc; middlings 224c;
receipts SIPS bales; exports to Liverpool
1922 bales; Amsterdam 1O1 bales; New
2,192 bales, stock 221, 561 bales.
GALVESTON, Feb. Steady with fair
demand. Good ordinary 206204c. Net
receipts l ,O83 bales; exports coastWise II;
sales 200; stock $3.50.
SAyANEAHs Feb .-CottOn-Active
and firm. AIiddlings 226225c. Net re-
ceipts 2,017 bales; exports coastwise 1,254;
sales $500; stock "a, 0S3.
MOBILE, Feb 19.-Cotton firm; mid
dlings 22c. Net receipts 2,O28 bales; sales
600; stock 69,365.
CHARLESTON, Feb. -COtton-Mid-
dlings 22c. Net receipts 900 bales; ex-
ports to Great Britain Ito bales; coastwise
l;140 bales; sales 200 bales; stock 26,O66
bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
Raid ON an MIicit DIstIIIsrn.

Pursuant to instructions Of Supervisor
Emery, a party Of revenue officers and
soldiers left here on the evening of the 18th
instant for Sumner county, for the purpose
of suppresSing the distillery of Daniel
Garrett and David and James Cartwright,
in Summer county. The party arrived there
before daylight the next morning and sue
ceeded in taking the distillery, but not the
parties connected with it who had made
good their retreat in time enough to avoid
the acquaintance of their unWelcome visit
ors. The party seized between four and
six thousand gallons of beer fit for distil-
lation. This they gave to the hogs, many
of which got drunk and rolled about in
promiscOus groups.
Three fine stills, with caps and worms,
altogether valued at 81 200, were found
where they had been concealed near by.
These were brought to the city and will be
sold by the marshal. This distillery,@hich
has a capacity to produce between three
and four barrels of whisky per week, is said
to have been in Illicit operation for two
years. No license has been issued to the
persons connected with it. They are
the same party who defed and
successfully resisted Deputy Mar
shall Saunders and Deputy Collector
Dunn, about year ago. Deputy Collector
Marshal and Assistant Assessor Pfister on
their return captured three barrels of whis-
ky partly full, at Goodlettsville. Nothing
of interest occurred during the raid, except
a horse running away with one of the rev.
enue officials. The same gentleman, it
seems, was quite unfortunate, also receiving
a severe kick in the pit of the stomach,
causing his back to assume the black crook
shape.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20

TRANSFORMING THE COMPLExION.-
The transformations produced by Hagan's
Magnolia Balm are quite as astonishing %
any scene on the stage of a theatre. That
famous beautiher transmutes salloW, peaky
looking complexion into one in which the
lily and the rose vie for admiration, and i'm
parts to a dry, harsh skin the softness of
perfect loveliness. Tan and freckles, which
country air and sunlight are pretty sure to
produce, in spite of parasOls and sundowns,
are completely Obliterated by it; while it has
perfectly magical effect in banishing IN
due redness, blOtches and pimples fDm the
skin. When the lady who has used It to
remedy her complexiOnal defects looks in
the mirror, she is equally astounded and
gratitied at the improvements in her appear
ance. Every blemish has disappeared; her
neck, arms and bosom now rival in white
ness the snowy collar which encircles her
throat, her cheek NANTES with a peach-like
bloom, and she is ready to invoke blessing
on the inventor of the article which has
wrought such delightful transformation.
feb20 eodlW&W1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
CIRrksYiIIa Itama.

Last Saturday a negro's head was SO
badly damaged by a stone, thrown by a
white man, that he is not expected to live.
The difficulty occurred on Madison Avenue
in front of the Female Academy.
The Montgomery County Court, on last
Saturday, elected Chas. II. Morrison, iailer,
to fill the vacancy caused by the recent
death of J. W. COoksey. Mr.. Morrison is
a worthy gentleman and will, as he did
years ago, discharge the duties Of jailer
with fidelity and satisfaction.
There was a very pleasant ''leap year"
party at Capt. Gracey's in Clarksville one
night last week. We are sorry to learn
that one Of the young ladies who went to
the house of the gentleman whose compa-
ny she had engaged, was attacked by a
huge mastiff and had handsome lavender
silk dress ruined by the animals teeth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
EsTinker'' Dave Beatty.

A reporter Of the Knoxville Press and
Herald interviewed the illustrious partner
of the "Bald Eagle" the other day. The
concluding part Of the report is as follows ::
tinker" stated that he paid Stokes
$500 for his services in getting the claims
through the varions departments and 'if
the cussed fool (Stokes9 had not been so
greedy, but had then stopped and not asked
for more there never would been any
trouble about it." thinker thought Stokes
was very smart man, but that he had
overreached his smartness in this case. He
did not 4hink Stokes would be punished
very severely. Grant "Was good, loyal,
high-minded man." We asked thinker"
if any steps had been taken to implicate
Maynard in regard to the payment
of his claims. He replied "No."
he said that Maynard did not
have anything to do with the claims, that
he knew of, except to get Congress to pass
an act to have them paid. After a few
minutes conversation on other subjects
thinker" stated that he 'sorter thought
Maynard and some others shared in the
spoils, for their services in having the act
passed by Congress" perhaps this ex-
plains why Stokes was such a "cussed fool'
as to claim so large share of the amount
paid, as his portion would be made smaller
if he divided it for other and necessary ser
vices rendered.) thinker" stated that if
the decision of Stokes case had been left
to him he would only have required Stokes
to refund the amount paid him, (S10,000,)
and turned him loose. thinker" seemed
to think that Grant was an honest and up
right man, and would be elected again.
In his personal appearance, tinker has
improved much since he has been living On
the money obtained through the exertions
of Stokes, and Maynard, but in his CONVEX
Sation ne still retains his original peculiari-
ties. His two sons look hale and hearty,
and doubtless would be glad to return to
their old trails. Several others of the party
looked chop-fallen and wearied of their first
visit to the city of Washington. The party
left this city on the Knoxville and Ohio
Railroad for Their respective homes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
EDGEFIELD.
Meeting Of the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen.

/ Meeting OF the Board of Mayor anC
Aldermen.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen me
last evening.
Present: Mayor Marks, and Aldermen
Brooks, Hughes, Thompson, Hudnall, Bar
thell, Murray, jenkins, Hales, Coleman
and Lanier.
A message from Mayor Marks was pre-
| sented, stating that in order to allay any
local feeling that may exist respecting the
management of the public schools, he
| deemed it advisable to place member frOE
each ward on the School Committee, and
would therefore add to the present commit
tee Nessrs. Jenkins, Hales and Wilson.
Alderman jenkins, from the Finance
Committee, submitted the reports of the
Revenue Collector, Treasurer and Recor.
der, which were, on motion, received.
The Mayor gave notice that he had re-
ceived and approved the bond Of the Asses
sOr.
Alderman Thompson, from the Street
Committee, reported that the fill on Wood
land street had been commenced, the con-
tract being awarded to John Myers.
Aid. Thompson from the Free Bridge
Committee submitted a report in which
they stated that they had selected a num-
Der of gentlemen to act with them as a
Board of Commissioners for the further
organization and perfecting the plans, and
doing such other duties as may become
necessary to carry out to completion the
proposed bridge across the river to the city
of Nashville. The gentlemen named by
the committee are as follows: Thos.
ChadweH, w. F. Cooper, W. A. Glenn,
Neil S. Brown, John D. Brien, A. V. S.
Lindsey, DR.. Ordway, John c. Thomp-
son, W. B. A. Ramsey, Jackson B. White,
Robert Stewart, Jo. G. Guild, Geo. Sea-
right, NJ. Vaughn, J. c. Warner, Baxter
Smith, W. r. Demonbreun, G. j. Stubble-
field, A. E. Burr, VIM. B. Bate, W. l..
Price, VIM. G. Brien, Henry Cooper, and
John Frizzell.
The communication from the committee
was received, and the persons named above
approved and confirmed by the Board as
Commissioners.
Aid. Brooks offered a resolution to re-
scind the resolution offered at last meeting
in regard to establishing a postoffice in
Edgefield. Postponed until next meeting
as an act of courtesy to Aid. Morrow, the
mover of the former resolution, who was
absent.
Aid. Barthell moved that the Mayor and
Street Committee be authorized to adver-
tiSe for proposals to lease the island, and
have authority to act in the premises.
Carried.
Aid. Jenkins offered a resolution author
iZing the Street Committee to grade the
sidewalks on Main street from Spring to
Oak. Lost-ayeS, 4; noes, 6.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
MVEteFiOu9

Mr.. Adam Coe, the well known proprie-
tor Of the pork factory in North Nashville
was rather alarmed Sunday morning to find
while going through that building, a new
silk hat and black cloth coat lying on the
floor by the side of some lard barrels. The
hat had the trade mark Of Gray & Noble,
and had never been worn much. The coat
was also new, and the manner of its being
placed in the pork factory is a mystery not
as yet satisfactorily solved. Mr.. Coe keeps
several fierce guard dogs, and it seems
hardly probable any one could have entered
his premises without alarming these brutes.
As the garments are new, it may be that
some young man in attempting to run of
with somebody's girl accidently lost his up
per habiliments, and being confused at the
time, has no recollection Of the place where
left,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
A Handsome Book.

". J. Cleveland, formerly of Smith
county, but now of Edgefeld, has com
menced cahvassing for subscriptions to a
new book recently Issued from the press of
WoEthiDgton, Dustin & Co., Hartford,
Conn.,, entitled 'The Home of Gods PEG
pie" The work contains over five hundred
pages, and has upwards OF one hundred and
fifty illustrations. There are three different
bindings, one of which, in guilt, is exceed
ingly handsome. The author Of the work
is William L. Gage, DID,, who has devoted
every possible pains to make it acceptable
to the public. It is just the thing for the
family and the Sabbath school, and no doubt
will meet with ready sale.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
The Ornhans, Fair.

The ladies of St. Mary's Orphan Associ.
alton have held their usual annual meeting,
and have resolved to commence operations
for the annual fair in Easter week, begin
ming on Monday the 1st of April. Yester-
day many of the ladies were out among
their friends soliciting contributions for their
"tables." The task is generally disagree
able one, but the iberality and courteous
bearing of the people of Nashville have
made it rather pleasant duty than other
wise. We bespeak for these good ladies a
kindly reception and generous reward for
their toll by all our friends, At the earnest
solicitation of number Of friends, the la
dies have purchased from Mr.. R. Dornan a
first class "Stan,ey 81 Sons piano, which
viii be ratified at the fair at one dollar a
chance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
Larceny,

An ingenious negro who had more con-
sheraton for his stomach than for bis
conscience, last Saturday night succeeding
in stealing a half quarter of fresh beef hang
ing under the shed in front Of Colo Bros
grocery store POP, South Spruce street cor
ner of South Union, Mr.. Cole saw negro
standing on the pavement infront of his
store and gong out the back way tO-get
some coal for a customer, found upon re-
turning his meat and the negrS had diSap-
peared.
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Wax DHF AHIMHHTT
OgBIOE OF THa CHIEF SIGNAL OPFICKH
WAaurnnrnm ID q Enh 10 IE

PTObGbilities.-The barometer will D
ably fall on Tuesday throughout the
sissippi Valley with increasing south
winds and threatening weather, the 10y
pressure moving east towards Illinois.
highest barometer VIII remain over
Middle and Eastern States with part
cloudy and pleasant weather. Low bAi
eter in Florida wiz mOve northeast, q
ing some distance off the South AZ
coast with increasing northeast vi
Easterly winds veering southwest,
pleasant weather, viii prevail Oh the '
ern gulf coast. Dangerous winds are
anticipated for Monday night, except p
bly, in Wisconsin and on lake Superior.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
Personal.

Hon. James Pbeland, formerly of Missis-
sippi, and member of the Confederate
Congress, now resident of Memphis, is at
the Maxwell. He comes TO represent the
merchants of Memphis in the merchants
tax question in the Supreme Court, which
viii probably be tried this week.
Maj. George NJ. Emack, of the Manches-
ter Democrat, has increased his editorial
connections by purchasing the Tullahoma
Times. We wish both papers successful
careers in all that is useful, brilliant and
profitable, both to the communities where
they are located and to Mr.. Emack, proprie-
for.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
RFnannic Thnnfrn

The opening of the dramatic season at
Masonic Temple last night was attended
with success. There was a large crowd
present, and the pieces produced showed
that the company was meritOrious. Mr..
Murray is an excellent delineator and was
enthusiastically Spplauded throughout the
performance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
stabbInR ARRAY

On Sunday afternoon a stabbing ARRAY
occurred on College street, near Linck's
Hotel A young man named Smiley Glenn
ems while passing by fruit stand kept by
an Italian named John MasOlini, picked up
an apple from the stand, The Italian used
some angry and rather insulting language
to Clemens, who replied in similar style.
The Italians passion became ungovernable,
and drawing knife, he. stabbed Clemens,
inflictlng a serious wound in the side. Mas
olini was arrested and lodged in the Work
-housa.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad yesterday
discharged its Indebtedness to the State of,
Tennessee by paying INTO the. treasury
81, z00,0 900 in bonds and coupons. Yester-
day the cancellation committee, assisted by
Dempsey Weaver, Esq, were busy in can
ceiling these bonds and coupons. Mr..
Weaver, who is indefatigable in his exer-
tons, has been of much assistance to the
committee in performing their arduous Ia
Dor Of cancellation. "a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20

CALL at Waterfeld Bros, New Hat
Furnishing Store, 43 UNION STREET,
are just in receipt Of all the Spring Styld
Soft, Silk and Fancy HIS, embracing
Leap Year, Luck Hit, Reform, MOuRl
eer, FenTick, Russian Grand Duke,
Also, a handsome assortment Of Boys
ChIdren's Hats and Caps. febl5 ed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-20
Death of Maj. whitthOrne.

The following Geographic dispatch an
nounces the death Of Maj. W. j. Whit
thorne, an old citizen of Bedford county:
To the Editors of the Union and American:
.SHELBYvILLE, Feb. 19.-Maj. W. j.
W6itthorne died to-day at l O'Clock p. m.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday
the 21st at 2 p. m. and he will be buried by
the MasOns.
Mai. Whitthorne was the father Of Col.
W. J. Whitthorne, the Congressman from
the Maury county district. He had been
in feeble health for sOmetims past