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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Last night will long be remembered will
feelings of pleasure by many Of our citizen:
who were present at the Skating Rink and
Concordia Hail. where music and dancing
constituted delightful evening.
CONCORDIA HALL
was cleaning with beauty and grace, and
under the brilliant lights and enlivening
music the hours sped joyously on. The
Hibernian Society seems to have taken IN
usual means to render the two balls last
night pleasant, orderly and enjoyable to the
large numbers in attendance. After spend
ING pleasant hour at COncOrdia, we re-
paired to
THE SKATING RINK,
which was so densely thonged that it was
difficult to find dancing room. Being a
much larger hall than COncOrdia, larger
number of persons was attracted there than
went to the latter place.
The consequence was that while Concor-
dia had as many as was desirable, the Rink
had most too large an attendance for the
occasion. The many beautiful forms and
elegant toilettes, moving with ease and
grace in the mazeS Of tbs dance, made the
scene one ofdazzling fascination and charm
full delight. All seemed to be in a spirit for
enjoyment, and notwithstanding the great
crowd, the occasion was productive Of more
than ordinary enjoyment. Tosay the hops
by the Hibernian Society last night were a
magnificent success would but poorly tell of
their grand character. More may have
been, on former occasions within the Rink
more never danced there than last night.
The committee, as well as the Society,
who have so satisfactorily inaugurated and
conducted these hops last night, deserve
credit. st. Patrick's Day has been duly
commemOrated by our Irish citizens, both
in the grand procession yesterday and the
delightful balls last night. When reports
of this occasion come in from other cities,
we will have no cause to feel unproud Of
the tribute offered by those Of Erin's chill
dren whose home is Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

al. Noses, who was recently arrested on
a charge of numbering one Taylor near
Memphis, has made a rather improbable
statement that ClayweI, the keeper Of the
grocery where the murder was perpetrated,
committed the deed. After killing Taylor,
ClayweI gave Moses the dead mans mule
and threatened to shoot him (Moses) if he
would not declare himself to be the muir
darnr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Henderson county has a venerable old
citizen, now in his 9lst year, who is living
with his old spouse, to whom he was wed
ded more than half century ago. His
name is Elias Stuart. He is the father OF
six children, seventy-six grand children, and
ninety-one great grand children, and one
great great grand child. This venerable old
patriarch is a link between the future and
the past; he was born in South Carolina,
and removed to Tennessee probably 60
years ago.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Touuaasee and Pacific Railroad.
Two Daily Trains Sunday exeeptedl
no. Leaves Nashville at. .5;g0 p M
Arrives at Lebanon at. 500 P. NJ
Leaves Lebanon at.... $500 A. N.
Arrives at Nashville at..9:45 A. N.
40. Leaves Lebanon at; SEQ p NJ
Arrives at Nashville at-.6:3O P. M.
Leaves Nashville at. ..I:00 A. n.
Arrives at Lebanon st. .S5O A. M.
ro-,F~vfTIe and Nashville Railroad
Leave Staten on North College street, at o'4o
A n and 2.30 p. N.
Ar2ives at s:15 A. N. and 4:50 P. N.
The 9.sn p n. train does not stop at any point
between Nashville and Gallatn, except hd9e-
seid Junction, and does not run on Sun0sy'
SsaIIafIn Accommodation, Daily
Leaves Nashville. = n
Arrives at Gallatin- DAD r n
NASHVILLE and Decatur Railroad
Ne SouTH-Hashville and Decatur trains
Iaava tations on South Cherry street at . A. NJ
aDd7rM No train Sunday morning.
Accommodation at $3.50 P. N (goes 70 GoluIn-
bal Trains arrive at $50 A. NJ ana sou T. NJ
Accommodation st 9:55 4. N.
az. I,Ouls, Memphis, Nashville and
ChatfauOORa Great Central
Through Line.
Chattanooga train leaves S45 M and S sVS NJ
nemphis train leaves. 500 A. NJ
I" arrives. ...o:O0 P. M
St. Louis train leaves. 800 A. NJ
90 arrives. 300 p. NJ
SheIbyvine train leaves. $3.50 P N.
90 arrives. 9:45 A. N.
The s:45 A. N. train does not run on sundays
The 800 A. N. and 500 P. NJ trains run DAILY
Evansville, Henderson and Nashville
Railroad.
St Louis Express leaves Nashville. ..-.6:lo An
Memphis and Hopkinsvile Express
leaves Nashville. l;25 Pm
Et Louis Express arrives at nashville. .l:UO AN
NemDhis and Hopkinsville Express ar
rive at Nashville. .....................I :9g Am
IOufsVilIe and Cincinnati short Line
Railroad.
Trains leave and arrive at Louisville as toIlows}
LEAVE. kRRIvE.
sunday '.-...,.,,. 1850 A. N. sos P. N.
Cincinnati Express, daily. 3:5S P. L. ESQ P NJ
Cincinnati Night Express,
except Saturday. ..... .1O:40 P. N. $500 A. Il.
Lexington Mail, except
Sunday. 6:OO A. N. GOO P NJ
Lexington Express, except
Sunday. z.oO p NJ 500 z T.
Frankfort Accommodation,
except Sunday. 400 P. NJ 1883 A. n
=
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
nrnan-ac HAIL

Owing to the extensive and magnificent
scenic improvements which have been in
progress for over week at this place of
amusement, MIR. Johnnie Thompson did
not, as previously announced, appear last
night in bis great play "On Hand" We are
clad to state that Mr.. Thompson certainly
appears tonight in this fayoTite, though to
our citizens novel piece, "On Hand"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The court was occu-
pied most of yesterday in hearing the argu-
ment in the case of Benjamin F. Bridge
man VS.. David Beatey; judgment for
S77S.75 for plaintiff. Bank of Tennessee,
use, etc, VS.. II. II. Haynes; non suit taken.
Bank of Tennessee VS.. +. j. Robertson ct
ais; Judgment for So, 3O052 for plaintiff.
Several cases continued by consent. To
day the docket will be called from 143 TO
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Caleb and John;Jones, both colOred, were
arrested yesterday, one for burglary, and
the other for assault and battery upon Lena
Willburn living or Shankland street. They
are said to have taken lot Of clothing and
articles, some of which were found in their
possession. They were sent to Jail and will
have a hearing this morning before Justice
Everett.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

As the procession was moving up Col
lege below Church street yesterday a
negro boy about twelve years Of age was
thrown from horse and falling upon the
curbing of the pavement received a severe
cut on his head. He was placed on the
pavement and had his wound bathed i'll
water, which restored him to consciousness;
having been rendered insensible by the
fall
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
Very Dark.

Alex Stewart, colOred, was arrested last
night for running hack No. % without
lights. A couple of policemen took Alex
under charge and lending him the light of
their ceuntenance, showed his dGrkeyship
to the stationhouse, where be was paroled
and viii have a chance te be enlightened
by the Recorder to-day. This makes the
eighteenth arrest made by the police up to
one O'Clock this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
PeuiteutIary.

On Sunday morning last, DR.. w. G. Cook,
the newly elected Chaplain to the Peniten-
tiary, preached his first discourse to the
prisoners, who manifested the most marked
attention and good order. The effort was
highly complimented on all sides. AT the
Sunday-school in the afternoon the same
good behavior was apparent. There were
four professions and three baptisns attend
ed 10 by the Doctor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
WAR DEPARTMENT,

: OF TIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFBlOEk.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March lo' 49,
r. bdbiIities-The lowest barometer over
nP .rtbern lake Michigan viii move east
Z Wardly into Canada with diminishing pres
sure and rising temperature tnence SCUM SCUM,
wsrd r. tbe Atlantic coast. Increased
cloudiness win prevail over the Middle and
Nav FnoIand States tonight, with threat
enino weather or snow along the lower lake
region. which viii possibly extend to the
Middle and Eastern coast. By and on Tues
dav nnorning pleasant weathsr viii prevail
Tuesday over the Southern States with
southwest winds gradually veering to north
westerly with rising barometer. North
westerly winds and clearing weather viii
prevail over the upper lake region by Tues
day morning and extend over the Ohio Val
lev and lower lake region by Tuesday eVena
ing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

There is an old lady iivingon one Of the
streams in Wayne county, who was visited
by a lightning rod man last summer. He
asked her if She would buy some lightning
rods. She answered that she was not afraid
of lightning, but awfully afraid Of thunder,
and if he had any thunder rods she would
buy some Of them. He scratched his head
a moment. then told her that he had hem.
She had them put up.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
Fire.

A few minutes before five O'Clock yes.er-
day afternoon the caves Of the Nashville
and Chattanooga depot were seen to be on
FIRE. An engine ran up to the spot and
buckets of water from the tank were thrown
on it by some of the employees Of the road
and the fire extinguished before any dam
age was done.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Royal Havana LOttry.-s33O,OOO IL
gold drawn every seVeni cen days. Prize:
cashed and Information. furnished. Thu
highest rates pad for doubloOns, all kinds o.
gold and silver, Spanish bank b lis, Govern
ment securities, etc. Taylor & Co., Bank
ers, No. 16 Wall street, New York.
my16 diSWtf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
A Mnristrnte Knocked Down,

Yesterday afternoon Justice Cassetty was
knocked down and severely cut in the cheek
by a man named John Newton, who was
drunk at the time. The difficulty occurred
on Deaderick street, and Newton was ar
rested and placed in the workhouse. We
regret to hear of Squire Cassetty's misfor-
nne and hope to see him out soon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
Mr.. PorterfieId's PrOposItion.

The proposition Of John POrterfield, Esq,
that gentlemen of this city who are Teceiv-
ing salaries contribute one days salary
toward the rebuilding the Southern Metho-
dist Publishing House, has had several re
sponses. Any others who wish to respond
TO it will please call at Fourth National
Rank
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
A Severe FnII.

A lady fell from the second story porch
Of a residence on High street, near Monroe,
last Sunday, and it is feared received severe
internal injuries. Strange to say none Of
her limbs were broken by the fall.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
The Great Hair PRODUCE ;r.-Hair

The Great Hair PRODUCE ;r.-Hair Oils,
POmatums and POmades baT had their day.
They belong to the must past. Nobody
that understands the chez nistrv of the hair
and the philosophy Of its growth thinks Of
using them. Instead d ciOgging the pores
Of the scalp with thick onguents, and thus
Obstructing the IL sensible perspiratiOn
which is essential to che health Of the fbers,
we now tone the ST .rfacs of the head with
an invigorating application which pene-
trates To The r0 It's of the hair and stimu-
lates them in the same way that the ferti-
lizing agents pread over the meadows
stimulate The grass roots and cause the
hlades 70 sprn e up in myriads, coating the
eartb with We rdure. The invigorant best
adapted to tb is purpose is LYON KATHAI-
RON. 1t ms well be called the fertilizer Of
the head. 'fothe barren scalp it communt-
Gates vegets tive power. If the hair is drop
ping out or becoming dry and withered, it
arrests the process Of dilapidatiOn or blight.
The hair thickens and becomes glossy and
flexible under its genial operation, and as
dressing it is unapprosched by any prepare.
ton that has yet been laid on the toilet OF
fashion. mhl9 deOd1W6W1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
CrueI Treatment.

A man named James A. Mullen was ar
rested yesterday for whipping his wife aud
arraigned before Justice Baskette. Mullen
was REQUIRED to keep the peace, but owing
to his failure to give bond Of $500 was
sent to Jail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

The Lawrence, Kansas, Republican Jour
nal states that the State Bank has been Or
gained with'a capital of $4,000, and at a
meeting of the directors, r. G. JamisOn,
formerly of the First National Bank Of this
CITY, was elected cashier.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
RIVER News.

The river was again swelling slowly yes
terday, with six feet on Harp eth Shoals
Weather clear, cool and pleasan :.
The arrivals since our last report havt
been the West Wind and g. W. ThOma
from Evansville, and John Luz msden from
Cairo, all Of which departe1 yesterday
They were heavily loaded vii b grain-th
John Lumsden alone having 1900 sacks.
The Empire cleared for the Upper Cum
berland, heavily loaded with merchandise
and big trip Of passengers.
The Tyrone win arrive to-day, and
the regular packet for Cairo Wednesday a
at 4 D. 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Marriage Guide. - Interesting work,
numerous engrayings, Rsi pages. Price 81
cents. Address Dr. Butts Dispenssry, IL
North Eighth street, St. Louis, No. Sea
advertisement. sepl4 dSEWlY
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

An effort will be made by the directory
Of the Masonic temple of Memphis to Sc
cure the presence of Bro. John @. Breclin-
ridge, Of Kentucky, to deliver an address
at the laying of the cornerstone Of {the
temple.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

The collections at the Internal Revenue
Office yesterday, amounted to $3,817.5O.
The greater part of it was collected from
Chas.- Nelson, on a large quantity Of
whisky.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of candidates for Office
must be paid in advance; State, County
and Judicial Offices ten dollars each. Cards
advocating claims of individuals to any of
fee viii be charged 20 cents line, likewise
payable in advance. tt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Many law suits are growing out of the
difficulty of landowners encounter in as
certaining the true limits of the boundary
between Shelby county, in this State, and
DeSoto county, Mississippi.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

FL. A. Osborne was arrested yesterday
evening for an alleged assault with pistol
upon a woman named Nancy Fletcher. He
was placed in the workhouse and will have
a chance to speak to Judge Halle this morn
inc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

TRUNKsI TRUNKslI-YVm.D unstead,
81 College street, south Of Union, is manu-
featuring and selling all " riesies Of Trunks,
Valises and Satchels at n ew York prices.
ian2I If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
By Telegraph.

CINCINNATI, March 1S.-The river ha
risen p inches; 20 feet inch ia the chan
mel. Weather clear and frost last night.
PITTsBURG, March 1S.--Fiye feet sil
inches in MOnOngahela river and falling
Weather clear and pleasant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Burnett's Cocaine, the be st hair-dress-
ne. ap4 1aw1y tues
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
NASHVILLE And CAIRO PACKET G.
STEAMERS

STEAMERS
TYRONE. John Lumsden and TalismaI
GNE OF THESE FINE STEAMERS VII
leave Nashville every
HTousia,v. wednesday and Friday at
O'Clock % m.s
connecting with boats at Cairo for Saint LOui
Mempbis' Napoleon, VicksbuFg, Red River an
NJ orleans. and also connecting with the III
nois Central Railroad at Cairo for Chicago an
All n,,iuts out I'm the Far West, taking first a1
secOnd-class passengers at very reduced rates
Ffrst-cIass Tickets TO the following point
including State Rooms, without meals:
To st. LOuis............-...... vi
Cairo. -.........s.--....s...s.'- wi
Memphis ....-.....s............... y "
New Orleans. .........s.......-..... Is ~
BeeOnd-czRss TteKSIs 70 the foloEu
points;
10 st. Louis. . W
CairO.............-.s.s... " ~
Memphis. -........s....s...'s.... q, y ~
New Orleaun6... ~ "
The JOHN LUMSDEN, Davis, Master, ieaF
n Mondays. at P. n.
y The TYRONE, Harman, Master, leaves 1
W, ,inesdays at 4 p, N. -,
" r he TALISMAN, simm5, Master, leaves
Fr IA IF ne above steamers are in hne Orde
a1d n ave Ene accommodations.
-, The Steamer Tyrone j. me same az - us
- IN every particular. She has new boiler
49, hull Is a new one, having been DILL
49, en- = Y this last fan at Paducah, ky. Ins
a. ~ ~ ~ nty water In Cumberland river
. To- frsi, hit or passagef app on board or u
al and AZ Front street.
..o.+s HARRISON 3 SON.
49,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

IfyOu desire rosy cheeks and 2 complex
ION laT anu ITee irOin plnlples anu Ct Soo;
purify your blood by the use Of DR.. Hierce'S
Golden Medical Discovery. 1t has no equal
for this purpose. milo deodlw&w Is
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Sawed Poplar Laths. = 100000 for
sale at reduced rates. N. Q. Goldberg 81
Sons Lsysas1sF Yard. mh1Otf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

The new COlOnnade Hotel on Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, Pa, is nearest to Fair
mount Park. Tnab191w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
STEAMBOATS,.


TlOr Cairo, st. Louis, 49,,
f Memphis and New sly-1l .siA =
OrIeRns--The fine Passen- -. sS4-.i.i
ger steamer sTYROEE," Tom HaTml
Master. Alex. Hard, Clerk, viii leave as abOyi
on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 2O5h inst
at 4 O'Clock. For freight OF passage apply Of
board or to G. H. ARTHUR y Co, or HAIR
RISON & son, Agents. mhi9 e
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

An Established RPlmedy.-HBrowns
Bronchial Troches" are. widely known as an
established remedy for Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, and other troubles
Of the Throat and Lungs.
milo eod1W
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

If you want strong, durable Spring to-
keep your gate or door shut or open, get
the Patent Coil Spring, for sale by all hard
ware dealers. General Agency, 20 Dead
eriCk street. mill st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

100000 Drawed Poplar Shingles for
sale by SPAIN q HAWKINS,
mhi6 eod2w No. 40 South high st.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Attention, Farmers!-PlOWsl PlOwsH
PlOws-l-Best Cincinnati Steel Plows at
$3.50 to close out.
mh12 1w HILLMAN, Bro & SONS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
Rags! Rags! Rags! Rags! Rags!
WHTTENTAN
TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWsPAPERs.

Cedar Lumber Of all kinds and dimen-
sion, for sale by SPAN d HAWKINS,
mhl6 eOd2w No. 40 South High st..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

Lumber for building purposes furnished
at short notice by
SPAIN & HAWKINS,
mhl6 eod2w No. 40 South High st.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
CITY Notices.

NEW GOODS NEW GOODS!!-
Spring Goods ut Thompson Bros. &
Kelly's. The New Styles at Thompson
Bros. & Kelly's. Spring Opening at
ThOmpSOns Bros. & kelly's. livery
thing New at Thompson Bros. & Kel-
ly's.
THOMPSON BROS. x KELLY,
mhl9 st Simmer Street.
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FACTS AND FANCIEs.

mh7tiIljan25 10 cod sp
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27
An ADDeaI 10 Reason.

Health would be much more carefully
guarded than 1t is at present, and the aver
age of human life heightened by many
years, IL common sense and the light OF ex.
perience were accepted by the universal
public as their medical monitor and guide.
The true philosophy of health is simple. 1t
consists in retaining from indulgences and
imprudences which impair the vital forces,
and in supplying any deficiency OF vital
power and constitutional vigor that may
exist, by invigorating and Alternative treat
ment. To reinforce and regulate 1eeDle
system, and to prevent a more vigorous
physique from yielding TO unhealthy ana
facilitating influences, Hostetters stomach
Bitters Is unquestionably the most potent
1t Is the purest ever administered In medical
practice; as q tonic and stomachic the most
infallible: as an anti bilious agent, the safest
and surest, and a. an aperient and reSuia-
ting medicine, mild and painless yet irresis-
tibe. 1t IL protection against disease OF
of every kind, and all seasons, and Is par
ticularly efficaclous as means OF forearm
ing the system against the ailments gener-
ated by raw, damp, ungenial atmosphere:
Hence its great value as winter tonic ana
invigorant. No one predisposed TO indlges-
ton, bilio Isness, constipation, rheumatism
or nervous headache, should ever be WI n
ont this Vital Elixir. As certain class OF
country dealers are very anxious 10 dose
their customers with "local bitters, OF a
worthless or pernicious character, when
they represent TO be equal or superior 10
the great national tonic, the public Is hereby
6oretpuTned against their "tricEs OF trade
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27
Death Of Hon. Thomas Bragg.

Hon. Thomas Bragg, ofNorth Caro-.
lima, died at his reside ice in that State
on the 2lst instant. He was a native
of that State, a younger brother or Hon.
John Bragg, Of Alabama, and General
Braxton Bragg, Of the Confederate
States army, who, as captain in the
United States army, won distinction at
the battle of Buena Vista. Hon.
Thomas Bragg was elected Governor Of
North Carolina in 1854, and again in
1856. In 1858 he was elected to the
United States Senate, and resigned bis
seat at the outbreak of the war. AT
the organization of the Confederate
government at Richmond, in February,
1862, Governor Bragg accepted the
position of Attorney General, in which
he was succeeded the following year by
Hon. George Davis, of Wilmington, N.
c.. At the time of his death Governor
Bragg was in his cd year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

AT the reception and sociable OF the
New York Association last Friday
evening, Hon. S. S. Cox delivered one
of his inimitable speeches, in thecourse
of which he paid his respects to civil
service reform. We quote from the
RepnJlieaH'sreport:
What a splendid illustration OF this
popular civil service reform was that,
when the fight began among the Dutch
as to this question propounded to can
didate for fish supervisor at Coney
Island: did the hook take the Goldfish
or the goldfish take the hook! Laugh
ter lie said promptly they did and
he was appointed. Laughter.
The young gentleman examined the
other day by the commission here did
not do better when he was asked:
What direction is the North Pole from
London?" Northwest" answered the
brave geographer and patriot. Laugh
ter. BY the way, what a chance at
the unsop histicated candidate tor cleri.
cal donors is the question propounded
in the debating society, in Longstreet 6
Georgia scenes: whether at public
elections should the votes for factions
predominate by internal suggestions or
the bias of jurisprudencey Laugh