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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-04
THE ORPHANS, FAIR.
Another brilliant Attendance.

Last evening witnessed another large at
tendance at the Orphans Fair, and chances
were taken in everything offered. In fact,
the success has been brilliant and grand
thus far, with prospects of even larger
| crowds for the remaining nights.
THE sUNDAY-sCHooL TABLE.
We regret to state that, by some mishap,
the paragraph written in regard to this table
was accidentally omitted. Since Monday
the ladies have received several and beau
tiful additions to their already choice stock,
among which we may mention a very
large and handsome doll, richly and
deliberately dressed, the gift of Mrs.
Schmidt, in compliment to whom and
her interesting daughter, the ladies at once
named Maggie. Mrs. DR.. Bailey presented
this table with a pincushion and watch
case, deliberately and elegantly worked; D.
M. Neylan, Esq, pair of picture, excellent
likeness of Gen. R. E. Lea and Stonewall
Jackson; Mrs. Collins and Miss Kate
Dougherty, each sent beautiful pincush-
ion; and DR.. Joseph j. Hall a variety of
useful articles, some Of them well calcu-
lated to brighten the ideas of the reporters
Of the press, and add materially to their
comforts, but better yet, and more of it,
Mrs. Thos. Pagan, Of Alabama, sent to this
table donation of $65, the generous contri-
buttons of herself and friends in that region.
The names OF the following ladies were
omitted from the list already published,
Misses Agnes Warner, Mollie Seaman, Jen-
ME Wrenne, Theresa and Lizzie McKeon.
Mary and Hannah Naughton.
The twenty dollar gold pin on this table
was won by William Doherty.
The West Nashville table disposed of
only two articles last night-an album, won
by Katie Prendergast, and clock by Mrs.
T. Rudy.
The toilet set on the Edgefel6 table was
won by Mrs. Annie Walsh, and a fan on
the Sunday-school table was won by Miss
Hannah Hussey.
The shooting gallery did a splendid bust
ness last night, and excellent shots were
made. The silver cup was won by Gov.
Harris, after a sharp contest. Another cup
will be shot for tonight, and no doubt will
be hotly contested. Experience thus far
has proved the guns TO be of the very best
quality, and also that they are in good
hands.
Mrs. Samuel Medary, of the "Give and
Take Table," return thanks to Galtin's
nursery for contributions of flowers; to
Winstead Bros, No. 10 Public Square, for
line of shoes, etc; to Mr.. j. II. Collins
for an iron rocking chair.
The following card explains itself:
"Compliments OF Mrs. Geo. W. Fall
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BOSTON.

The n. Y. CustOmhOuse Duplicated.
The Corruption of Years Coming TO
Light,
BOSTON, April 3. Evidence is being col
lected to show that for years past prominent
importing firms have been systematic allies
in defrauding the revenue in completely
With CustOmhouse subordinateS.
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THE TURF.

New ORLEANS, April 8.--Heavy rain
Ills NJ rning. Races postponed.
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Mrs. Sam. A. Medary.

For the Orphans Fair.
Polk Place, Tuesday, April 2, 1872"
This card accompanied a magnificent iced
cake. The design being a worked-basket
of flowers, red and white, with gold leaves.
The artistic work on the cake was most
superb, displaying taste commendable as
the kindness of the donor.
Mrs. Marian Dougherty and Mrs. George
Kinney return thanks to Mrs. Archer
Cheatham, Mrs. Herbert and Mrs. John
Lumsden for handsome cakes donated to
the refreshment table. Mr.. p. ]. Sexton,
who is now in Chicago, was kind enough to
send a liberal donation in money to Mrs.
Dougherty's table. Though far away from
Nashville, his former home, Mr.. Sexton still
cherishes remembrance of his friends and
the little orphans bere. Would that all re-
tanned recollections like this of absent ones
requiring the assistance Of those who have
sufficient to give.
THE POLLS,
under clerkship of Mrs. j. g. Barry, were
well patronised last evening, and several
societies becoming imbued with the spirit
of success, are about TO orally for the ban
ner," which is, in its artistic finish, one of
much richness and true elegance. Votes
have been poIled for the Red Men, Temper
ance Society, Total Abstinence, and Hiber-
mans. Much interest is being manifested
as to who will win this banner, and the
voting tonight VIII doubtless be large and
the electioneering enthusiastic.
The only things needed to render this
contest equal to that of Presidential cam
paign are few cups of inspiration, ginger
cakes and cider, the first of which can soon
be felt by conversing with the many beauti-
full and vivacious ladies in attendance, while
the latter may be had for little small
change at Mrs. DOugherty's refreshment
table. Mrs. Renwick has presented Mrs.
Barry's stand with a handsome lamp mat
and two pairs of gentlemen's slippers, rich
ly embroidered, for which due acknowledge
ment is here made.
The Edge6eld table is adorned by gilt
framed painting of Gen. Robert Z. Lee,
presented by Prof. Drury, and also picture
from Mollengraft.
The West Nashville table is under obi
cations to Mr.. Fulcher, Mclaughlin and
Mrs. Barney Hines and Mrs. Napier for
fine cakes.
Mrs. Mccormack expresses thanks to
Messrs. James NJ. Mccormack and Castle
man for donations, and also to DR.. Min
chin.
Mrs. F. Cannigan returns her thanks to
J. Cronin for picture, and to Miss Katy
Breen for pair Of mats.
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WOOL!


WYE WILL BE PREPARED TO PUR-
w chase all the WOOL that may be offered
us during the coming season, and to pay notonly
the highest price in Cash, but to pay as much as
can be realized in any market when expenses OF
shipping are deducted.
VIII be glad to furnish quotations when Spring
shParinC commences.
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BOLIVAR H. GOOKE & SO.

Has been removed to the South East corner of the Public
Square the Suspension Bridge Nashville Ohere they
moa0 exhibiting their Mammoth Stock of Mems and
Boys Clothing, to a0hich they ipvte tie careful IN
spection Of Buyers and their Customers that ~
addition to Largely Increased Stock they
a0iU find their Goods Relatively Very Low as
compared a0i prices Of Wool and WooIen Fabrics,
Goods having been bought on the basis Of So cents for tie
former aOich today readily commands 80 cents to $l00
IN NeaO York.
u,..o,,n.., B. HI. COOKE & 90.
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For perfect confidence stands like the oak,
The storms may threaten and the whirlwinds
blast
May hurl its harmless fury 'gainst its might,
But like the rock of ages, it stands fast.
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LONDON, April 3.-The number of emil
grants which left the British Isles during
March exceeded that of February by seven
Thousand,
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WASHINGTON.
HnIhnr,,,s Resirnnfion Accented

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The resignation
Il. r. Hulburd as Comptroller OF Currency
was to-day accepted by the Secretary of
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-03-28
AN rP1ncMIC ne CRIME


There are those who believe that owing 10
certain conditions of the atmosphere, or to a
subtle and mysterious influence of the moon
upon the affairs of our globe, murder some
times becomes epidemic. Such persons will,
no doubt, have their faith abundantly forth
fed by reading the Geographic columns Of
the newspapers published during the last few
weeks. What carnival Of blood We have
had, lately; you can't take up paper, from
any section Of the country, without finding
an account of at least one horrible murder,
and = copy of New York city paper, of
last Sunday, now before US, contains in its
dispatches, accounts OF no less than ssrentsen,
in the United States! Those who hunger
and thirst for the horrible, ought to be COM
p.ratiyely happy lust now.
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A .AI6TAKE.

We notice that several strong ADMINISTERS
tive journals, with more zeal than discretion,
devote considerable space 10 abusing and
malGguing Senators Sumner, Schurz, Trum-
bull, and other prominent men in the
Liberal movement. We cannot help re-
sarding this as avery gseat mistake although
these men may be pursuing a policy which
We think is wrong, there is no doubt that
thsy consider themselves right, and for US to
attribute improper motives to them will only
react upon our own heads. It would he a
hopeless tax to undertake to, undertake to
make the American people believe that
Charles Sumner would do anything which
his convictions Of right did not approve Of,
and when We cry "rascar' Or corruption"
1t him We only butt our own heads against
the wall. And it is fair 10 presume that the
other Senators who are with him in TIC
movement are actuated by motives equally
pure. 1t won't do to couple Chicanex with
such names As Schurz and Trumbell, and
those over.1ealous friends who try to Eight the
AbsEal movement with such weapons, are
ding Prudent Grant vassly mors harm
sh.n GOOD. His cause is strong enough
vhaa judy presented, and thaee is no nesd
stesaas eaAaids Of The truth fsrJ asgansns
with which TO snlEain his admiuiaerutin and
P3 eovn hn enemies. Let % 6sht fairly
ct lnAb prudeutly.
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S0UIllERN PACIFIC,

The Southern, or Texas, Pacific Railroad,
under its new officers, is rapidly assuming a
business shape, and it is said, will be ready
in a short time TO let the contracts for the
construction of the whole line, clear through
TO the Pacific. A Pennsylvania paper says,
in speaking of the enterprise, ''Col. Scott
viii have an opportunity, in carrying out
this great work, fer the display of all his
rare energies, and i. may safely be predicted
that it will be accomplished in les. than that
required for any previous undertaking of a
similar magnitude in this country or any
other. At least Col. Scott is reported to
have said 30, and he Is not addicted to boast
ing" BY the time this line reaches tie
Pacific coast the Southern branch of the
Kansas Pacific will, in all probability, he
completed to Albuquerque, and will.thenibe
a section of the main line. The principal
business OF the new Pacific road will ;come
from Chicago over the Chicago & South
western, and take the Kansas Pacific by the
way of Leavenworfh.
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THE MEXICAN PROBLEM.

tits a very significant fact, and one which
ought by no means to be lost sight Of or ig-
norsd, that Mr.. Brooks resolution TO in
quire into "the hes, course for the United
States 10 pursue to stop the constant revolu.
tions and bloodshed in Mexico" received
seventy Two OH; Of ninety votes. An omin-
ously large minority-how long will it be be.
fore this minority becomes a majority? And
then, what's. Louis Republican. i
Seventy-two out Of ninety votes, is uery
large minority" but whether minority or
majority, the idea of the Repubiicun 10 cor
rect, that the feeling in the United States to-
ward Mexico is "ominous;" the conviction
that it is simply right for tho United States
Government TO interfere to put an end TO the
reign of anarchy and confusion in that I'm.
fortunate country, is being Strengthened in
the public mind every day, and We do not
believe that = stronger plank could be found
for any national platform, in the coming
Presidential campaign, than one in favor Of
the annexation of Mexico. Such ''battle
cry would be worth host Of votes.
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THE ANNEyATIOS OF MEXICO.
t,yr IN TIE PLATFORM

We should like to see the Philadelphia
Convention put a plank in the next National
Republican Platform favoring the annexa-
ton of Mexico. The condition Of that I'M
fortunate Republic u stigma upon the CIV
ilization of the age; is a standing and potent
argument in the hands of monarchists
against republican institutions; and there is
not the remoiest prospect OF it= condition
ever becoming any better. Quite long enough
have We becn passive observers OF the con-
dition of bloody anarchy which there exists.
The time has come when We should interfere
to restore order; for the sake Of good govern
ment among men-in the name Of humanity
the great American Republic should inter-
pose her strong arm, TO guaranty peace and
euiet TO her weaker sister. Such policy
would be conducive 10 CTR own best Interests;
would be intellectually benefcial 10 Mexico,
ami would receive the unqualified approba
ton of the civilized world. Let "The an
nexation OF Mexico" be plank in the new
,.1,.Sn-,,
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GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, March 22-In the House OF
Lords tnis evening, Earl Derby, in accord
ance with the nature given on Tuesday night,
proposed his question as to the course the
government proposed to take with regard to
the Treaty Of Washington. He hoped that
the Minister Of Foreign Affairs would be
able to state that Her Majesty Government
was prepared to maintain the ground taken
at the beginning Of the session, and decline
TO admit claims for indirect damages, made
BY the American Government bsfore the Ge
neva tribunal. All knew that the public
anxiety was great; it was an ominous thing
that while all knew that the people were dis
custing this question, Parliament should be
forbidden from debating it; he warned tie
Government against the doctrine that they
had already sacrificed much for peace and
had better give more than fail, was dan
gerous.
He askad further, if Grea, Britain would
appear before the Geneva Board under the
circumstances
Earl Granville replied that Gladstone and
he, himself, had already given answers to
these questions, and to which nothing could
be added al present; to complete the publicity
at this juncture was impossible
Earl Malmsbury objected 10 the continued
silence of Parliament. Ii the Treaty Of
Washington had been discussed last year
the presen, difficulties would have been
averted.
LHd wes;bury spoke in condemnation CT
the conduct of the American Government.
II had been directly proved that indirect
damages would not b pressed, and it would
be contrary to England's honor to admit
them after such mutual understand
ing. Granville's intended treaty has been
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From the Paducah Kentuckian, March 8.
At the breaking out of the recent war be-
tween the North and South, q patriotic
Southerner, native of Galloway county,
whom We shall call Brown--enlis:ed in the
Confederate army and fought valiantly for
the cause. He left q wife and family at
home, with whom he had been in regular
correspondents up to the battle of Pea
Ridge, at which place he was taken prisoner,
and sent to Northern prison, where he re-
manned several years, without exchange,
suffering greatly from disease. IN order to
get ont OF prison he accepted a proposition
to enlist in the Federal army and 60 out to
fight the Indians. Before getting to the
frontier be deserted, was caught, tried and
sentenced to be shot, but his sentence was
commu,ed to some othe. punishment, and
he proceeded to the frontier, where, In the
course of events he was captured BY the In
dams, and has been prisoner in their hands
ever since, until he made his escape two
months ago.
During all this time tsome seven or eight
years. he had no opportunity for correspond
ing with his wife, and she hearing no tidinss
of him, supposed that he was dead. About
six weeks ago she married q very worthy
man, who lives in the region OF Cro1eland,
but the honeymoon was hardly over when
the "orieinap husband turns up in the
Like good, clever fellow,
he sent his wife word that he did not wish in
any way to disturb her new married rela-
tons, but rs she had seen proper to marry
again, he wanted his children.
She refused to give up the children, but
upon advising with her friends, Who told her
that he could recover possession Of the child
rem by Law, she told him if he took the child
rem he'd have 10 take her. This he agreed to,
and in txinklirg the matter was arranged;
he became posaessor of his own family, and
is now far off in California, enjoying his
second honeymoon. The husband Of few
weeks is under the impression that
sswomen are all q heeting show,
For mans delusion giveu.'
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which was Constructed upon rr.c military
principles, and was model Of worth and
excellence
Itrequired two weeks and the labor of six
teen men to complete this work
Whitman and his family had been living
IN their house for a week. All the families
had moved into their homes save the Hebers,
BOT Gay With petty tyranny had not al
lowed Marx to cross the threshold Of his
house since he had finished il.
Nov, when Mark unyoked his oxen, turn
ing them loose in his own ward. and drew
his wagon under a great cotton-vood In his
beck garden, Gay called to him with hight
s.ile. saying that he might enter the house
with her.
BE came pleased and smiling. but paused
upon the Threshold in mute ams.ement.
Was this the room With ,our ron.h Ioe
walls which he had given into her hands?
Was this sunny little home log house on
the plains?
1t seemed incredible.
For little clever. viifed Gay, with her deli.
cate, skillful fingers, had fashioned lovely
home ont of her barren materials, such an
one q would delight the eye to rest upon,
and her sole helps had been two kindly boys
Of fifteen yean Who had worked under her
directions. tf-... .......-t.
ITS the prettiest room ever saw" cried
Mark, with enthusiasm. There Init .
house in town like it. Won't the people
open their eyes7 It's lust lovelyw cried
Mark. delishtedly. "You are q regular
home fairy, Gay. You were meant for the
frontier, and you are the fairest flower on all
the plains! Ny precious little sister. ~ %
He drew her to him and kissed her tender.
ly. But Gay, most unacDun.ably, broke
from him blushinS Ikea rose.
9Th call Whitman in to see the house"
exclaimed Mark, not noticing Gays confu.
sion. 1--WE shall set up for the aristocrats
of the town." ALI. IN
He dashed out in ,boyish e1uberance and
called in the entire population Of the vii.
lage.
They all came in, and there was genera
request that Gay shonld christen the settle
ment.
Gays eyes frightened, even while sh,
shrank from the honor thus put upon her.
Il can't" she said. ''Mr. Whitman is III.
Oldest ofus all, and is our Mayor. Let hin
name the village.
Then I'll call it Heber, in honor of ouI
little Gay" cried Mr.. Whitman. "Wha
do you all say, my friends?'
"Heber it isw cried dozen voices, in &C.
claim.
At that moment boy who had been play
ing upon platform inside the s,ockade CANE
in gasping the words:
"Indians" The above We publish as 8
specimen chapter; but the continuation o
this story will be found in the New Yorl
Ledger Ask for the number dated March
80, which can be had at any news Office OIL
book store. If you are not within reach o.
news office, you can have the Ledger
mailed TO you for one year BY sending three
dollars to Robert Bonner, publisher, New
York.
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LET Us HAVE PEACE.

The Chicago Tribune, which is one of the
stronge., advocates of the Liberal move
ment, pronouncss the Labor Party great
fraud" The Pittsburgh Commaciot thinks
this don't look very favorable for cordial
union Of the Labor and Liberal elements
upon Judge Davis. Some of the best informed
organs Of the Liberal party tell us that
Judge Davis will withdraw in case his NOM
nation is not ratified by the Cincinnati Con-
vention. We hope our friends will net allow
their opposition 10 Gen. Grant to become so
strong as to cause them TO make war among
Themselves simply because Grant is known
TO be for peace.
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c..x runu.s OK GIANT.

A recent number OF the Jacksonville
fFlorida) Sentinel contains ian interesting
letter written 10 the son Of the late President
Tyler, by Gen. Geo. II. Thomas, shortly be-
fore that distinguished officers death, in
which, referring 10 the proposition, at that
time already moo;ed in certain quarters, Of
presenting his name for The Presidential
nomination by the Republican party in 1872
after stating that under 10 circumstances
wonld he permi: his name to be used at that
cor any subsequent date, " ne suggested that it
was great deal to early TO begin 10 lock up
another Republican candidate, ard sid of
the President r -alEsusy ga
"Grantif siiil young: has not, as yet,
committed any serious mistake, and if he
continues ..eadfast to the principles euunci-
ated in hrs inaugural, will be entitled 10 the
second term, or at least to the nomination, as
an expression OF the appreciation OF the
party for his past services" l '-a
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What Sonc Wedding Presents are
Worth. ~ pr.

>,
A New York correspondent OF IN ''ie !, 'ica
Obserper writes thus: fe- .5rrq
lis said of weddings, that an ingenious
method of making bridal presents has been
discovered. and one lair bride, at least, has
been enlightened regarding ''the tricks and
The manners" OF wedding guests. A newly
made ma wife, having had : multiplicity Of
c,.;:,s S the privilege usually accorded The
,ec;r;ent Of snch favors- Of exchanging what
. ..aI d,,n,;c.,s, .be might possees for some.
ever u. s r"S;.h n. s,eod in greater need
inlns OF sn's' = 81. ~. r.ns;reJ 70 TIT.
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ST. LOUIS.


ST. LorIs, March 22.-The sale OF the
Missouri Democrat took place this afternoon
according to decree of the Circuit Court,
made some days ago. The sale was at auc-
ton, but only those directly interested were
allowed to bid, and besides the auctioneer
and a shorthand reporter, only the counsel
of the parties and three personal friends of
each member Of the firm we're present. The
bidding was started by Mr.. Fishback at
500, 900 and advanced rapidly to 1855, 600,
alter which the bid we're email. At the end
OF about two hours the paper Was knocked
down to Mr.. Fishback At S45G, 900. One
half thi. sunless Fishhack's one-third in
,erest-is to be paid tomorrow noon, and the
remainder in three and six months, With ap-
proved security, nj az per cent interest
There will Be no change in the politics OF
the paper, and Joseph B. Mccullough will
remain it, chief editor. 1t is understood
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VI. IEAysNwoRru

The Lawrence Journal thinks the Chicago
4 Southwestern should run sleeping car
over the Kansas Pacific track to Lawrence.
Patience, neishbor; as soon a, cur bridge
gets into working order, and our part Of
the Kansas Pacific road becomes the main
line, we shall offer 6rst-class ..cconmoda-
lions 70 eas,ern-tound passengers from all
parts of Kansas RIA Leavenwcr,h. All Of
these improvements will come in very
shor time, and this city will be then what it
ALWAYS should have bsen-,he gateway and
eu;repot of the State.
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SLOW hut 81 ns q.

That venerable and fossiIized institution,
the American Colonization Society, led Its
annual meeting in New York lew days
ago, aud ere it Termed for the first time
that American slavery was abolished, and
that tn. Fifteenth Amendment had been
adopted, and that colonization was no longer
popular with Southern ex-slaveholders.