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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
A ost idiot.

Yesterday morning an unknown man en-
tered the Battle House office and remained
there an hour or more without saying a
word, his face all the while wearing very
sad look. One of the hotel gentlemen ven
tured to converse with this silently sad
stranger, whom he found destitute Of MEM
DRY. He had forgotten where he lived, did
not recollect the way he came, and could
not remember his own name because ofhis
confusion in seeing so many people and
houses. lie says he is certain he was born,
has a father somewhere, but more than this
he does not remember. He has dim re-
collection of having gone to college and
stated that his memory was lost. He was
not drunk, and several who heard his con-
versation thought him an idiot. He was
not asked to register his name.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

A bill offered by Alderman Kerchiyal
making it lnisdemeanor to incite dog
fighting in the city, passed its third reading.
The Board adjourned until next Tuesday
night,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
A PLEASANT LITTLE STORY.

A few months ago an aged widow in the
East received a telegram that her only son
was dying at Lawrence, Kansas. Notwith-
standing her extreme age and feeble health,
she must see her son. She undertook the
journey. The train was DELAYED. When
she arrived at Utica she was taken Violent
ly ill, young physician assisting her to a
hotel, and doing everything he could for
her comfort. Her detention by sickness
and moderate means would not have al
% we'd her to pursue her journey, but for the
kindness of the attending stranger.
he paid her bill, assisted her
to the cars, and accompanied
her to BuffAlo. At parting, she requested
his address. The other day this stranger
was seated in his office at Albany. A
stranger entered, and after some converse
ton, presented the doctor with a govern
ment bond for five hundred dollars, as a
reward for his kindness to the old lady,
saying: ''She was my mother. She died a
few days after reaching me, and 1 recover
ed. Had it not been for your kindness, she
would have died on the road. [ am her
son who was sick. l am a banker; but
money can never repay the debt owe you
for your generous kindness to my dear,
good mother. God bless you sir"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Goods! Goods!
Prices that Defy Competition.
We are now offering at greatly reduced prices
our entire Stock OF
STEALING .MuINA,s,, mETRE1

Our readers will remember the pretty little
poem recited at st. Ceccilia's Exhibition by the
sweet little lady Miss Bell Guest, of Columbia,
and written by Miss Pattie Brown, a former pu-
nil and graduate of that institution. The fact of
the latter young Iady's authorship having been
proven, some person accused her of plagiarizing
'rMoina's" metre. Here is Miss Patties reply:
Your letter, dear Annie, has just come to hand,
And the contents have filled me with fearful
surprise.
Before Nashvile's dread critics in terror stand,
While plagiarism deep on my forehead they brand.
MoINA's own metre A." shouts one OF the band;
" His style!" says another, and thus sOlemnly
I am banished forever from Poesy's land,
While the bark which she gave me lies wrecked
on the strand.
Now, tell the bright saudnts that I'll compro-
mise;
They must coin some new metre, to meet my
demand,
If they-don't oh horror how they'll roll up
their eyes
When, to humor the muse, again plagiari re
But, truly, the honor these gallant sirs'' pay
disclaim, though it is a great honor l know
Moina's bright gems often CLEAN in my way,
And gladly my heart ever yields TO the sway
OF the magical beauty enshrined in each ray;
1 love them, and fain would L WOO them to stay,
But I'd never compel one dear CLEAN to obey.
Iney are ClllOIen u Heaven, anu never can lliCy
Be allied to my tempest-tossed waif here be-
low.
Could the "critics" understand what his poems
do say,
These would tell them in language of soft rip
ping flow
That they are not akin to my own Long Ago.
Pray tell them, my friend, that it caused me nc
pain,
That it dyed not my forehead with one rosy
.- flush,
For know alma mater no mark would retain;
On her fair name no stigma can ever remain.
And OH tell them their labor is useless and vain
When her honor-decked brow through me they
would stain.
Before closing my letter, dear Annie, I'd fain
Thank the paper that kindly did parry the cam
Which was ignobly raised my wee bawble tC
] crush.
They'd have sent it adrift, but it's flown home
again,
SoI'n pardon each Judge" in this ewes holy
hush,
And forget in the mornings bright opaline
blush.
EWig dein, P. B.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
A Grape Growers Success Fruit ExS.i-
bitiOn i'm Giles.

Mr.. A. Cox, the LongWorth of Tennes.
see, passed through the city yesterday EN-
route for Louisville and Cincinnati, where
he intends making arrangements to dis
pose of a portion of his immense crop of
grapes which will be ready for market in
about ten days. The yield of Mr.. Cox's
vineyard is this season immense. About
twelve acres are bearing, though still young
and by no means as productive as they will
hereafter be. Several experienced crane
culturiSts have been to Pulaski within the
past few days, for the purpose of examin-
ing for themselves the prospects of success
full grape growing as shown by this vine
yard. They estimate the crop now upon
the vines at fourteen thousand pounds to
the acre and the entire yield at more than
one hundred and sixty thousand pounds.
Only portion of this will be sold by Mr..
Cox. The remainder will be IN de into
wine and stored in ample wine cellars to
grow rich and mellow year afteryea Il
Mr.. COX's grapes will of course reach the
Northern market several weeks in advance
of those raised north of the Ohio, and it is
hoped and confidently expected will prove
source of immense profit to him.
We learn from him that the people of Pu-
laskl, and OF the Whole county of Giles, are
with their usual industry and de-
for the grandest display of
fruits and vegetable and field products that
has ever been witnessed in Tennessee. .EX-
tensive buildings are being erected for the
display of specimens, and grounds are being
prepared for gardens for the display of
flowers. The good people of the county of |
Giles, first to inaugurate the idea of fruit |
expositions, are fully aroused and deter |
mined now, while their lands are smiling |
with the abundance of fruitful season, to |
make such an exhibition in August as will |
demonstrate the infinite variety and rich |
ness of their soil and climate. The citizens !
Of Nashville would do well to visit this ex- |
position and we know they will not be dis |
appointed. A series Of tableaux, concerts |
and other entertainments will be kept I'D |
Turing the entire exposition,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Candidates for Constable.

Aspirants for the Office Of Constable in
the city district are not exactly as numerous
as blackberries, but still plentiful enough to
leave no reasonable room for complaint.
For the single vacancy soon to occur we
hear of eight white and two colored candi-
dates. The former, as far as we know, have
avowed thei- willingness to submit their
claims to any fair test their friends may de-
visa convention or a primary election by
the people. Either mode would doubtless
result in the election Of an intelligent and
efficient man to fill the position mentioned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

The heat of the weather, although so ex-
cessive as to become a matter of general re-
mark and unavailing complaint, has not yet
been so intense as to interfere materially
with house building and other outdoor en-
Payments. Throughout the day brick
masons, carpenters, painters, etc, busily ply
their several avocatiOns, hardly ceasing fer
an hours rest in the shade even at high
noon, when the sun beats down in fiercest
fury. Considerable house building and re-
pairing being at present done in the city
and vicinity, workmen in that line seem to
realize fully the Importance of all possible
haste in accomplishing what is expo cted at
their hands.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

Members C the Board Of Aldermen who
would deny the liberty of the city to the
swine creation, last igItt stole march on
Aldermen Joe Ambrose and ". b. Wilkin-
son, and succeeded in passing a bill with
provisions similar to the original ordinance
on the same subject, which resulted in a
lawsuit between the city and Alderman
Ambrose, the latter being the successful
Iitigant. The new ordinance will have to
be passed by the Common Council and re-
ceive the sanction of Mayor Morris before
the proposed determination can be officially
inaugurated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Adtournmen, of tine County Court

The County Court of Davidson, after a
laborious session OF five hot days, in which
considerable public business was transact
ed and much interesting talking done,
yesterday adjourned until the 9Th of Au-
gust. Reference 10 the published proceed
ings of the term will show that the mem
bers have on this occasion been actuated
by desire to avoid as much as possible any
increase of county taxation, which the peo-
pie will doubtless endorse as commenda-
Bile, especially in view of the heavy bur
thens at present existing in this respect.
The appropriations and allowances made
were mainly such as could not be very we'll
deferred or avoided.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
VinOus Litigation.

An interesting lawsuit, involving questions
touching the written and unwritten law as
applicable to the condition in which import
ed wines should be delivered, and to which
the Adams Express Company and p. A.
Desor, dealer in imported wines, are the
parties litigant, has for the past two days
been on trial before Justices Wilkinson and
Hooper. Each side is represented by gen.
tlemen of distinguished legal ability, by
whom the issue involved has been very
thoroughly argued. Judgment has not yet
b en- rendered.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Dcath of a Chattauooga fitiz,n.

Mr.. Henry Deutsch, prominent bust
ness man Of Chattanooga, died in that city
last Monday morning. Mr.. Qeutsch Wss
one Of the most prominent leaders of the
Republican party, and had been delegate
TO the recent National Convention of his
party at Philadelphia. Speaking of the de-
ceased the Chattanooga Herald of yester-
day says: -.....=-
''SOcially, he was known as an upright and
most honorable gentleman, warm of heart,
impulsive, yet close-reasOning in nature, and
as devoted TO his friends as his patriotic ma
ture forced him to be to his faith and prin-
ciples."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Mafrim OniaI.

A joyous marriage ceremony took place
yesterday at Tluip street church, the happy
pair being Hon. E. II. English, of Arkan-
sas, and Mrs. Sue Wheeless, of Edgefeld.
Another hymeneal event Of yesterday was
the marriage of A. j. GoOdbar, Esq, to
Miss Mary A. White, Elder E. G.. Sewell
officiating. The happy couples and their
attendants left on the afternoon train for
Louisville, it being their intention to make
a bridal tour North.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Freedom from LawIessness.

The court and jail reports for the past
few days indicate that violations of the law
in the city and the surrounding country are
not very numerous or atrociOus. During
the period indicated but few arrests have
been made and no startling crimes COM
mitted. 1t is pleasant to think, if for a
brief time only, that a wholesome dread of
the law Or the gentle influences of religion
and morals are restraining the passions of
the vicious and persusding evil dcers to
turn from the wickedness of their ways.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
4 Rerreshinr Yisifntinn.

4 plenteous shower of rain commenced
falling at uoon yesterday, the good effect OF
which could readily be seen in the modera-
ton instilled into an Overheated atmosphere.
The good effects of the welcome visitation
viii even 90 further than this, exerting a
happy influence upon the growing crops of
corn, potatoes, cabbage, and such things.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Street BIOckades.

The trains of the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad occasion frequent blockades
where that road crosses Front, Market and
College streets, Notwithstanding the efforts
made by the officers of the railroad to re-
move or obviate this cause of complaint.
1t seems that some more efficient means
mighe be devised for preventing these an
noying blockades by railroad trains. Who
can suggest the desired remedy?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
MARRTED.

GoODBAR-WHITE.-A the residence o.
DIR. Lightfoot, on the 9th July, 1872, by Rev. DR.
SewelI, Maj. A. j. GOoDBAR, OF the firm OF Jen-
nings GOOdbar & Co., to Miss MARY A. WHITE,
of this city.
ENGLISH-WHELESS. the 9th inst, at
the Tulip Street Church, Edgefeld, by the Rev.
DIR. Hammer, Hon. E. H. ENGLIsH, of Little
Rock, Ark, to Mrs. s. A. WIRELESS, of Edge
field No cards.
Little Rock papers please copy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Thrown from his Horse.

While riding through Deaderick street
yesterday, Capt. James Wyatt, Superintend-
ent of the Waterworks, came suddenly and
somewhat violently in contact with the
Nicholson pavement, owing to an unex-
pected stumble made by his usually trusty
steed. The occurrence, we are glad to say,
resulted in no injury to the Captain or his
horse.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
The Pending County Election

The near approach of the first of Au-
gust, which is to be devoted to the election
of county officers, is suggesting to the nu-
merOus candidates for these positions the
urgent Importance of active campaigning.
They and their particular friends seem now
fully disposed to turn every available point
to the best possible advantage. The time is
short, and the necessity for good talk and
active work correspondingly great.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Renaira Needed.

The repairs lately made at the City Mar
kethouse left the inside pavements of
that institution in worse condition than
they were before the improvements were
commenced. These pavements are in some
places torn up and in others worn out and
uneven. 1t is to be hoped that some prac
ticable remedy will soon be suggested and
applied,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
STATE OF TIE wEATHKR.


y" = p WAsHINeroN, ID. O., July 9, I6IA
, Probabilities. - Increasing Easterly with
rain andwill probably continue without ma
terial change from New Jersey to the Gulf
States. Serious disturbance is apparently
in progress in the Gull, Southwest of Flo
rida. Rising barometer and clearing wea-
Their prevail in the Northwest. Falling ha-
rometer and increasing cloudiness with
Southerly wind and local storms prevail
over the lower lakes,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Handsome Amount.

The report to the County Court of Justice
E. II. Childress, Secretary and Treasurer
of the County Railroad Commissioners,
shows that the amount due the county
from the sale ofthe Edgeield and Kentucky
Railroad to Messrs. Winslow & Wilson was
$143, 929.90, and the amount due the CO.
purchasers is S., 6S5 so. .-.f..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
NOT for Nashville.

Banum's BIG show, containing many ex-
tiaordinary people and wonderful animals,
is billed for an early appearance at Louis
vile. Nashville does not appear in the list
of places embraced in Barnums present
campaign. The omission looks like the
great Snowman had for once at least over
innl,nA his hand
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

This is to be day ofpleasant recreation
to the members of Smiley Lodge, L o. o.
F., and the friends who go with them on a
fishing picnicking excursion to DeMoss' Mills
out on the Northwestern Railroad. Those
who participate will fully realize in that
pleasant retreat from the busy and crowded
town the poetic truth that God made the
country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

Physicians and others informed on the
subject tell US that the health of the
the city is at present unusually good. The
sickness existing proceeds mainly from
prostrstion consequently upon the exces-
sively hot weather and over indulgence in
unripe fruits and early vegetables, and as
general thing yields readily to medical treat
ment
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
DEmoCRATIC sraTE co INVENTION,

NASHVILLE, June 10, 1S72.-In accord
ance with resolution of the Democratic
State Executive Committee this day adopted,
a convention of the Democracy of the State
is hereby called to meet at the Capitol in
this city on Wednesday, the 2lst of August
next at IL O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose Of
nominating a candidate for Congress for
the State at large, and to nominate an ad-
ditional candidate for Presidential Elector
for the State at large. -
JOHN G. BURCH, Chairman.
W. II. DILLARD, Secretary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

The Purest and sweetest Cod Liver Oil
in the world is Hazard & CaswelPs, made
on the sea shore, from fresh selected livers,
by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. 1t
is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.
For sale by all druggists.
mr30 2aw satG&Wed 1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

Announcements 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 win be charged 20 cents line, likewise
payable in advance. If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

LOngfellOW Triumphant.-The Long
fellow Cigars, like the horse of the name,
are the best known. Though not quite so
fast, they are quite as satisfactory to those
who use them. To be had only of Ryan ~
Ryan, 40 South Market, at wholesale.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
The EXpOsiIiOn.

In our heavens there shOne a great star
whose beams shed knowledge over the val
leys of the land, and to the brow of the
hills circling distant States. For one month
a gorgeous vision was before the adnIiring
gaze of large numbers, whose vivid impress
ions then are lasting even now, and will be
fadeless. For one month our hotels were
overlooking till there was no sleeping room,
our streets thronged with people and our
merchants busy as ants at their toll. This
was all the Nashville Industrial Exposition
of May, 1872, and yet ere its farewell RAYS
and lingering light have paled from our
view, we perceive among our citizens a
laxity of interest not possible to have been
anticipated. Was the star wOFshipped only
while it shone? the vision admired only so
long as seen? The buildings remain with
an indebtedness of $4,000. Shall these
buildings, costing with their fixtures, ap-
purtenances, etc, $22, 800, be sold for this
paltry sum? If they are sold we
had as well tack our metro
politan banner to thunder cloud and let
Nashville's name as ''city'' be shivered by
the lighting blast. Louisville, Cincinnati
and Memphis, could not laugh at US, for
our want of energy, our enfeebled enter
prise and paralyzed character would render
our condition one calling for the sympathy
Of every respectable land where industry
has home, commerce a shrine, and pros
perity dwelling, 1t is possible Nashville,
the peerless social queen, aud envied city of
wealth, intelligence and refinement, is una
bic to raise $4,000, for the perpetuation of
an enterprise whose benefits are
so obvious that to discuss them now would
be an insult to our readers and mockery
of common sense? Can her merchants can
didly and without blushing tell the people
of this State that Nashville is able to sell
them goods as cheaply as Louisville, Gin
cinnati or Memphis, and yet cannot raise
$4,000 for the preservation of its EXPOSE |
ton? Let Sc, 900 be raised, and who will
make the move?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
old Robertson County Cornered.

W. T. Linck, proprietor of Linck's Ho-
tel at the Louisville Depot, and II. G.
Linck, of Union street, have purchased the
last handmade sour mash Robertson coun-
ty whisky, made by Stark & billiard in
December, 1859. Those who want pure
and fine article viii know where to find it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
New MAGISTRATES.

Three magistrates were commissioned
yesterday, viz: a. Z. DickersOn, third dis
iric;, Hamblin county; J. S. Keller, eleventh
district and j. f. Young, ninth district Of
Lauderdale county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
Plenty Of Vegetables.

The vegetable market is at present most
plentifuIly supplied, and in almost every
instance the prices asked are within the
bounds Of moderation. Green com, pota-
toes, cabbage, snaps, etc, are especially
abundant, and in most cases sold rather be-
low than above reasonable figures.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10
worthy OF Emulation.

Several owners of favorite dogs about the
city, have within the past few days sent
their property of this class to friends in the
country, TO make certain Of better security
from hydrophobia or other calamitous mis-
hap. The example is worthy Of universal
anproval and general imitation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-10

l HAVE found, within five years social
experience, that moral courage is required
for daring to be ndturdl-one's own self,
without atfectation or insincerity. | have
learned that to wear your own hair IN a
natural way is deemed "affectation;" re-
fusal to wear ear rings, called every odd
and unfeminine," although you are neither
heather nor the descendant of a savage !;
the absence of cosmetics and perfumes from
the toilet is sighed over as an indication of
total depravity in the fashionable sense :;
the wearing of your dresses, so you can
breathe naturally, considered "horribly uns
Stylish" the absence of a false hump on
your back deplored more than that
of backbone could be, although
you are known TO abhor monstrosities real
or assumed. Looking the matter well over,
am sometimes 'almost persuaded" that
It's easier to swim with the tide and be-
come complete fashionable fool, letting go
all mental and moral reservations, so long
doggedly adhered to on the ground of prin-
cipe. Telk Of moral herOism! | never
heard of any greater than that which sup
ports woman in rusty gown-and her
only one-when forced into company har-
moniouS in its display of silk and velvets
and jewels. 1t is feeling but few men
are capable of understanding. Any woman
who can rise superior to her raiment under
such circumstances, | nominate for a
leader in the matter of dress reform.
Where is she ?-Mint,oOod an Rurdt Ne,g
Yorker,
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Internal Revenue.

Yesterday the sum of s., 1920 was paid
into the United States Internal Revenue
office. The amount Of money due the
United States for store keepers salaries
from the proprietOrs of bonded warehouses
In this district is Sll 929.55.