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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
a SCOUNDREL.
A VagabOnd Deserts his Wife and Five
Children and Marries Agafn.

CnlIdren anu Marr1eS ASatN.
The Jonesboro CTenn.) Union Flag tells
the following "o'er true tale:"
"In 1852 man named Robert W. Hop
per, stone mason by trade, came to this
county, and was employed in building stone
culVerts on the East Tennessee and Vir-
ginia railroad, then being graded. He be-
came acquainted with the family of Mr..
John Hice, who resides some four miles east
of JOnesboro, and having secured the af-
fectiOns of his daughter, Miss Mary E. Hice,
elOped with her and got married. During
the war he belonged to the rampant class,
and did a good deal of mischief
against peaceabe and law-abiding cit
zens. In 1862, in company with party
Of other ''roughs," he went to the residence
of an old man named Cassady-an invalid
and neighbor-and whipped him most un-
mercifully. He also struck him on the
head with his gun, causing terrible wound.
At the close OF the war, Mr.. Cassady's son
looked after Hopper, for the abuse Of his
invalid father, and found him in his secret
hiding place. Whilst attempting to escape,
young Cassidy shot him in the arm, which
was afterwards amputated. Ali this time
HOpper's wife stuck to him with a true
wites love and devOtion-never forsaking
him in any of his troubles, political or 9TH
erwise. In short while times became quiet
and peGceable, and Hopper began farming
operatiOns-and for four or five years sue
ceeded very well, raising excellent crops
and making comfortable living.
''About twelve mouths ago, be took pc
culiar notion to peddle tobacco, procuring |
the same from Mr.. Chichester, of johnson |
City, on credit, and with bis only two hors- |
es and wagon, left for Greene county-and |
leaving his wife and children almost desti- |
tute. His Oldest son, about fifteec years of |
age, accompanied him portion of the way, |
but from ill-treatment, (purposely rendered |
no dOubt,) the boy left him and returned |
to his mother.
"No more was heard from Hopper until |
recently, a letter was received by Mrs. Hop |
per from a lady in South Carolina, whose |
name we purposely omit, asking for |
Information l. regard to Hopper, and |
saying that he was her husband;
but that she had her suspicious |
aroused by his sending box to Miss Hop
per, at Johnson City, and calling her MS
daughter! 1t appears he bad gotten round
to South Carolina on his peddliDg expedi-
ton, bad made the acquaintance of a we'll
TODD widow lady, represented himself as a
and married her. Soon after
their marriage he took occasion to Sc nd
home to his deserted wife a few old tricks
which he had robbed her of, and represent
ed to his wife No. 2 that she was his daugh-
ter. By this time she has been apprised of
the character of the villain who has made
her the dupe of his rascality-and there
will also be measures taken by the friends
of the forsaken wife and children which
will bring him to justice before a great
while-a thing much to be hoped for by all
good and honest people,"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Now AdVerttsements.

Yeatman, Shields & Co. make one OF
their most attractive auction sales this
morning.
A.C. IA B. Beech, 60 North College ST.,
have marked down their stock of summer
goods to prices that defy competition,
Dress Goods. Linens, Casimeres, and indeed
everything in the line have been reduced IN
prices that place first class goods within the
reach of all.
First class foundry-man wanted by Cherry
& O'Conner, at the Penitentiary.
Pocket-book with money found.
Remember the Odd Fellows picnic at
Demoss' Mill tomorrow. See card.
Hostetter's celebrated stomach bltters
for stimulating the tagging appetite and
accelerating digestion, are advertised
F. c. DunniDgton advertises Supreme
Court sale August 6, 1872.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Sunday Scboo, Celebration.

The children and teachers connected with
the Sabbath schools at Ashland City, For
rest City, and other schools in Cheatham
county had a pleasant re union and pic
mic last Saturday al Harris Sulphur Spring.
Several hundred happy Sunday school
children were present, and their parents
and friends were there in large numbers to
participate in the joyous festivities of the
day. No ardent spirits were allowed to be
sold or used on the ground; as conse-
quence nothing occurred to mar the pleas
ure Of the children and their friends. The
teachers, marshals, and others having the
celebration in charge, performed their du-
ties most admirably, and made it point TO
have everything properly conducted, and
the tables boutifully supplied.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Doubling Iosenhs.,

Enulated by desire TO initiate the ex-
ample of Capt. Vim. Stocked, who lately
caught Cat fish at the Upper wharf of 2155
pounds in weight, two gentlemen not I'M
known to piscatorial fame have ever since,
especially at night, been very industriously
fishing at that point. As yet they nave
caught nothing above ten pounds in weight,
and as a consequence begin to express
doubt as to the precise weight of Capt.
Stockell's- big cat fish--unless indeed he
had been first caught at Big Harpeth and
placed in the Cumberland to fatten. The
doubts they express result rather from their
disappointment than from want of faith
IN what Capt. s. may have done as an
angler in the Cumberland.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Death of a Soldier.

Francis Moore, who has served the past
five years as an enlisted man in the Seventh
Cavalry, died at Ash Barracks last Sunday
after a brief illness. His term Of service
having expired last Saturday, he was dis
charged, the sickness which caused his
death commencing the same day. The de-
ceased was good soldier, and enjoyed the
respect and confidence of the officers and
soldiers of the command TO which he had
been so long attached. The funeral SER
vices occurred yesterday afternoon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Change for the Refter.

According to the law relating to pauper
lunatics, such persons are now confined in
the county jail until they can be sent to the
State Asylum for the Insane, or some other
arrangement made for Their proper custody.
The jail is by no means a suitable place for
keeping these unfortunate creatures, and
humanity will suggest to the County Court
the urgent importance of an early change
in this respect. Lourena Archer, crazy
woman, who has been confined in the jail
during the past few days, was yesterday
taken out to the Asy lum for the Insane.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Timely Relief.

A stranger who arrived in the city last
Sunday from New Orleans, and was for the
time unable TO find the friends be expected,
and in a condition to require immediate
medical assistance, went to the Workhouse
and asked the hospitality of the humane
officers in charge. He was kindly taken in
and properly cared for, the physician and
prescriptionist of the prison using every
possible effort for his relief. The unfortu
nate stranger was yesterday in much
more comfortable condition, and will long
indulge pleasant recollectiOns of the coed
Samaritans be found here.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
EXCITEMENT!
LATEST Markets By TELEGRAPn.

CHARLESTON, July 8.-Cotton dull;
middling 24c; net receipts 20 bales; gross
q bales; exports coastwise 500 bales; stock
$500.
SAVANNAH, July S.-Cotton fiat; mid
ding 2S3c; net receipts 80 bales; ex-
port coastwise 35 bales; exports to Great
Britain 295 bales; sales 80 bales; stock 1853.
MOBILE, July S.-Cotton dull; middungs
234c; net receipts % bales; stock 2,O49.
GALVESTON, July S.-Cotton nominal;
midclings 204c; sales Is bales; stock TIT.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Saved by n Dog.

The Memphis appeal Of July says:
Last week, at jackson, in this State, a
drunken person experienced the effects Of a
dogs benevolent sagacity in a matter that
ought to call forth his gratitude to that ami
NAL forever. The man got tight, and in
that condition went to the railway depot
and laid down to sleep under a car. The
dog, in running around, discovered him,
ran and reused bis master, and by his eX-
element and yelping attracted him to the
spot where the imperled inebriate snoozed.
The train was to start in about five minutes,
so that without the interference ofthat dog,
the poor fellow would inevitably have been
crushed to death. II was during the night,
and no one, most likely, would have seen
him
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
True Grit and Energy.

The Trenton Ne1US says: "There is a
man living in Giles county by the name of
Adams with only one arm, left arm at that,
who does as much work as any other man.
He has cleared six acres of land this spring
and cut and split nearly 5000 rails, and put
them up; builds his own houses and stables;
has a large crop Of corn and cotton; can
chop as much cotton in day as any man,
1t is truly said, that where there is will
there is a way"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
The Danger of Suspicion.

A dog who now misbehaves in the slight
est degree is at once exposed 70 the sus-
picion that be is afflicted with hydrophobia.
A country dog of high degree, while trudg-
ing along North Cherry street yesterday
evening, was unduiy exposed to this unfair
suspicion, and paid with his life the price of
a moments folly. Dogs and their owners
should at present be careful to avoid such
fatal mistakes,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
THE C0URTS.

PROBATE CoURr.-James Hickman was
yesterday qualified as guardian of Robert
M. Porter. J. B. Richmond was qualified
as administrator upon the estate of w. A.
Simmons, deceased.
CEANCERY CoURT.--No business OF
public importance was transacted yesterday,
and Court adjourned until Monday, the
10Th inst. Chancellor East viii leave to-
day for New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Fell from the ohio Fats Bridge.

quarreled with the foreman of the Ohio
river bridge depot The foreman to avoid
him went out on the bridge, Hennessy fol-
lowed, the foreman returned on the Oppo-
site side when Hennessy attempting 10
cross on the ties between the track, fell
through, falling distance of seventy feet
to the beach below. He was instantly
killed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Crowded street Cars.

On the principle that it is an i'll wind that
blows nobody good, the present heated
term may be reckOned a fortunate circUm-
stance for gentlemen interested in the pc
cuniary success Of street cars. When the
heat is so intense as to allow such little diff
ference between the shady and sunny side
of the street, the street cars become a well
come medium between the two, and make
their accustomed rounds crowded with
sWeltering mortality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

The ACCOMMODATIONS are good. The
food, substantial and nourishing, is well
cooked and the keen appetites of the inva-
lids after day or two finds nothing to
complain of. We write this from a sense
of duty to thousands who are now suffer-
ing and dying for these waters. The
springs are comparatively but little known
and the -proprietors, Messrs. Miller &
Brothers, strange to say, relying upon their
patients to spread the fame and virtues of
the water, have given but little attention TO
the grand lever ofthe age--advertising. They
are now erecting some new buildings and
will be prepared in short time to enter
tain some two hundred persons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Odd Fellows Picnic To.morrow.

Every needed preparation is being made
to render the picnic and fishing frolc at
DeMoss' Mills to morrow, by the members
Of Smiley Lodge, L. o. o. F., most pleas
ant and brilliant affair. Good music, sub
stantial eating and mirthful sentiment will
be among the Distinguishing features of
the occasion. Advertisement shows time
as TO departure Of trains, etc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Remnants Of Former Greatness

The timber and blocks of wood now be-
ing removed from the sides of the Nichol-
son pavement on Cherry street, to make
room for stone culverts, are carried to the
workhouse and other institutions Of the
city. These timbers are thoroughly sat-
urated with pitch, and viii therefore make
very apt kndliDg wood whenever occasion
requires hastily made fires.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depress

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, a preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent feyers, the
Zero Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya,"
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the best
tonic for patients recovering from feveror
sickness. 1t has no equal.
rnbOQ 0avu Fri 2Sfr1as ~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Opposed TO Excessive Taxat,on

Free bridges and county asylums do not
at present seem very popular institutions
with our worshipful County Court. How
ever necessary may be the institutions
mentioned. desire to avoid excessive tax
alton upon the people at the present time
is especially commendable, and will, no
doubt, be SO regarded by the tax.paying
people of Davidson county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
In search of Pheasant Places.

Railroad trains were yester iav running
through on regular time, and if any acct
dent occurred we failed to hear of it. The
passenger trains were pretty well crowded,
their occupants for the most part seeming
bent on the shady hooks and health giving
waters of summer resorts in this part of
the country. May all their blissful antici-
pations be fully realized.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
The difference.

Homemade watermelons begin to sp-
pear, but are held at prices above the capa-
city of ordinary mortality. Striped water
MELONS from Georgia sell for much less
and are almost as good, aside from the
idea than home industry and the import
ance of encouraging it should outweigh all
other considerations.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
STATE OF THE WEATHER.
WAR DKPARTHErF,
OVBIOE OF THE CHIP SIGNAL OFFICER.
MAaHIRlrOlI IL q .Iulv & lHI

Probabilities. Cloud and rain with
Easterly winds will probably continue
Tuesday from the Gulf coast. Florida to
Virginia rising barometer, and South East
erly winds with increasing clOudiness pre-
vail in Middle and Eastern States. Easter
ly winds and rising temperature prevail
from the Ohio Valley North and West,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
ORVTUARV


OUR DARLING LITTLE WILLIE
Infant son of E. c. Mcknight, who died witt
the first song Of the birds, Saturday morning
July 6,1s72. The spoiler hath set his seal upOI
his marble brow, but in the dreamy stiffness o.
the morning there came bright angel from
heaven above, and Whispered softly in our littl;
Darling Willie's ear, Peace be still. All 4
Weep not, it was a Fathers hand
That plucked your lovely flower,
He saw it was fair and took it hence,
To grace the heavenly bower.
The brightest star has left your sky,
Yet be not 50 cast down;
The Saviour wanted it above
To sparkle in his crown.
Your home is dark and cherries now
And desOla te yOnr heart;
But know that heaven is brighter made
BY what you have lost on earth.
Father, mother, be comforted for God is good;
And when this life is DER,
Where death and sorrow is unknown
Your darling Willie he'll restore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
ar,o,,ce,,e,,s TO- o,,.,

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, 1872-07-09
Municipal Affairs.

The Board of Aldermen will assemble to-
night in regular term. Among the impor-
iant matters to be considered will be ques-
tions touching the proposed widening of
Church street, and the right OF way neces-
sary to the establishment of Union De-
pot between the Louisville and Nashville
and Nashville and Chattanooga railroads.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Ii you want the best Cook Stove in use,
go to Mcclure, Buck Il Co. and buy the
'Fashion" Stove. Over $4,000 in use; every
stove warranted to give satisfaction.
feb13 till july13 deoW6m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
The Warnest Day.

Citizens who pay close attention to the
weather insist that yesterday was ithe hot
test day Of the season, so far as heard from
in this part of the country. The opinion is
sustained by the fact that it was indeed al
most indescribably hot.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Getting Better.

Justice Isaac Paul, who has been quite
sick for the past few days, was yesterday
able to be present for short time in the
County Court. The indications are that he
will soon be entirely restored to his usual
health and buoYancY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Marriage Guide. - Interesting work
numerous engravings, 224 pages. Price 80
cents. Address DR.. Butts Dispensary, II
North Eighth street, st. Louis, Mo. See
advertisement. sep14 dSw1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

THE CHEAPEST, THE LIvELIEsr AND
THE BESTi
THE CHEAPEST, THE IIYELEsF AND
THE BEST
THE CHEAPEST, THE LIvELIEsT AND
THE BESTf
THE CHEAPEST, THE LTVELIEsF AND
THE BESTI
THE CHEAPEST, THE LIVELIEsT AND
THE BEsTI
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Pimples and brown spots on the face,
Eruptions, Biotches, Scrofulous Diseases,
and all sores arising from impure blood, are
cured by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coVery. jy9 deod1w&w1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
DIED,

LEA.-On the Sth inst, LUKE LEA, son of
Overton and Ella Lea, aged one year, one month
and eight days.
Funeral will take place this morning, at 10
O'Clock at the residence of John NJ. Lea six
miles south of Nashville on the Middle Franklin
turnpike.
Hacks will be in attendance at Currey & Bros,
Church street, at O'Clock, to take out friends
who may wish to attend.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Mr.. Edmund Sawyers has thirty acres in
corn, on the Winbourn place, on the Frank
lin Pike, which, good judges say, will yield
sixty bushels to the acre. ThaS is farming
ID some purpose.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
A "VarInint.''

A few nights ago, gentleman living in
the west part Of the city, heard a noise
about his premises, and upon examination
discovered a coon in the limbs of a tree
near the house. With the assistance of
policeman, old Zip was dispatched.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Trunk ManufactOry.-Dunstead,a at 81
North College street, between Union aud
Church, is selling Trunks and SatChels at
prices that defy competition. Trunks re-
paired. jy7 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Mr.. Burk, the Maxwell House Steward,
who was stabbed with knife by news
boy, the Fourth of July, is recovering, and
able to attend to his duties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

THE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERICAN
THE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERIoANI
THE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERICANI
THE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERICANI
THE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERICANI
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Federal Court.

The adjourned term of the Frderal Court
meets in this city tomorrow morning at III
o'clock. As the docket is quite large, the
court will doubtless be in session some
weeks.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

To Mothers and Nurses.-Mrs. Whit
combs Syrup for Diarrhea, ETC., in child
rem, whether induced by teething or other
causes, is the safest and best remedy.
jy9 1w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
Mad Dogs,

We have heard of several rabid CANNES
perambulating the streets Of this city within
the last few days. A mad dog in South
Nashville last week bit horse and snap
ped at several persons. Our citizens should
be careful and muzzle their dogs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

WE once more assure you that everything
aoM De sold to the highest bidder without
reserve. w. II. G. & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
LOngfeIlOM Triumphant.-The

LOngfeIIOW Triumphant.-Ihe 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, 1872-07-09
Arrests by the Police.

At a late hour last night the slate at the
police station indicated the fact that bust
ness in that line had not been very lively.
The arrests were few in number, and none
on account of very serious ofenses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

The new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia,
Pa, has no superior in the style of its ap-
pOintments. jy9 1w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

LADIES, be sure TO attend the extraVa-
CANT fascination at Crawford & Co.'s to-
day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

FINE DIAMONDS, Solid Silver and Silver
Plated Ware, at prices without parallel,
70 Church street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
CITY NOTICES.

Fresh Turnip Seed just received by
jy9 1w DEMovILLE & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

GREATEST sacrifice of the age, Diamonds,
Watches and fine Jewelry, at Crawford d
Co.'S,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

EVERYBODY is wild over the grand eX-
bibition at Crawford 81 Cos.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

PRECIOUS STONES, Jewelry and Fancy
Goods at auction, 70 Church street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09

Business Education with j. W. Dol
pear, los Church. jy7 st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-09
RIVER NEWS.

Stage Of Rivers, July s, 1s72-Height Of aCater
aboue LOlo loatsr nlark at 300 y. ".