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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
Masonic Theater.

Johnny Thompson in his great sensation
al play, -'On Hand" drew a good house at
Masonic Hall last night,an his varied talent
rendered him quite clever in the different
characters so well perSOnated. "OnHand'
is of such heterogeneous combination as to
enlist the feelings and win the enthusiasm
of all lovers of the stage, especially when
presented by an actor like Mr.. Thompson,
of such true merit. The play embraces
every element, and displays in its thrill ing
plot every phase of the drama-fOr you be-
hold in its kaleidoscope quality the gr-ve
aud the light, the ludicrous and the pathetic,
to say nothing of the twelve natural char
acters presented by Johnny. Miss Kate
Estelle rendered her part last night with
marked effect, and we think in better style,
As to gesture, attitudes and emphasis of the
voice, than on the previous evening john
ny Thompson will be on hand tonight, and
many will be present to extend an appreci-
alive grasp.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

Agan have we had the pleasure of hear
ing the opera. 1t might be regarded as in
sulting to speak of the plot of this Opera
of Martha, but for those who do not know
it, we will give synopsis: A lady in the
court is oppressed with envy and her at
tendant, hearing the simple song, or chorus
of the peasant on their way to the Fair of
Richmond, suggested the idea of attending
the fair in the guise of peasants Happy
idea, but not so happily terminated.
The ladies go to the fair in the dress of
peasants, presented themselves as servants
to be hired out for the year. Presenting an
agreeable appearance, young Phinket, who
wishes to employ help, hired one, and his
friend hired the other. They were both
beautiful, mistress and maid, and the sim
pie farmers who hired them had ultimately
to succUmb to their grace and beauty.
With this simple sketch Of the plot, we
will now proceed to the consideration of
the impression we have OF the opera. In
doing so, cannot think there was an undi-
vided opinion, for all was well executed;
whether in singing or acting, it becomes a
difficult matter to discriminate.
Lady Harriet, represented by Madame
Marriott, sang like nightingale and looked
like a queen just left fairy land, and we
cannot blame our young friend Lionel for
getting fascinated with her, and sing to her
in such delicious strains. Signor Baccei
performed the Role of Lionel, and did it
with so much effect that the best and the
Oldest musicians of our city all agree that
he is, if not the best, one of the best tenors
we have ever had here. His voice is pure
and clear. 1t is sometimes like the whis-
pering winds, and again like the approach
of thunder storm. His acting can be
placed in the same category as his voice.
If any grace can be found in man, he GER
tainly has shown fair portion of it in the
part he played tonight.
As to Signor Reina, as Plunket, he GER
tainly deserves his need of praise, and not
only in this character, but as Figaro, in the
"Barbiera" he has sustained his well mer-
tied reputation.
But in the Barbiero and other positions,
what must we say of Madame Coriani.
In all roles we have seen her, she is at
home, whether as a fine singer or a fine
actress; and, in fact, we have derived so
much pleasure from the advent of the COM
pany that we wish they would stay longer
with us.
We understand that II Trovatore will
be given Saturday evening, and we look
forward with pleasure to the Sacred Con-
cert pronounced for Sunday.
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THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT.-Eggers & Co. vs.. A
j. Warren, judgment for $685.. W. II
Perry s. Co. VS.. Otis E. Mason ct al, judg-
ment for S494SS. Kaufman ct al. VS.
Peoples Bank, and j. ]. Leashy vs.. same
jury respited.
This morning the docket will be called
from the commencement to the close.
Lawyers having cases before the court are
required to be present to continue them il
they desire to do so, or to take them up
without delay. The object of this order is
to lessen the expenses of the court to the
county.
MAGISTRATES CoURTs.-In Justice
Wilkinson's Court, James Franklin, COLOR
ed) charged with larceny, was bound over
in the sum of 81, 900 to appear for trial at
the next term of the Criminal Court. In
default of bail, he was remanded to prison.
The case having been brought from Edge
field, Justices B. Wallace and Harvey
Campbell were invited to the bench by
Justice Wilkinson.
Caleb Jones was brought before Justice
Everett, charged with burglary and larceny.
In default of $500 bail he was remanded to
prison.
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RIVER News.

The river was falling yesterday with s
feet on Harpeth Shoals. Weather cold and
clustering.
The Lawrence came in from Cincinnati
yesterday morning, discharged her cargo,
and departed again for the Queen city. She
was but partially loaded up stream, and
went out perfectly light.
The Ella Hughes arrived from the Upper
Cumberland with 20 hhds tobacco for New
Orleans, SO for Louisville, % for Nashville
and for Paducah, in all 1873 hhds. In adj
clifton to which she had 1000 sacks grain,
aud the usual qUanty Of eggs, bacon, pOul-
try and barter generally. Having some
thing in sight, the gay Ella discharged her
freight rapidly, and silently stole away for
the Upper Cumberland again.
The Tyrone cleared for Cairo with
good packet trip.
The Burksville departed for the Upper
Cumberland with one Of the best trips Of
the season.
Bill De Bake, well known master Of
hind-wheel boats fOrecastles, Is preparing
to leave the river and 60 farming.
The Emma Floyd was expected at Louis
vile yesterday, on her way to this point.
Sam Harrison, United States Inspector,
returned yesterday from Paducah, on the
steamer Tyrone.
Adam Wool, Surveyor Of Customs, leaves
to day for Kingston, East Tennessee, to in
spect a new steamboat at that place.
SaL.bels have been fled in the United
States District Court at New Orleans
against the steamboats, Indiana and Andes,
in which it is alleged that the said steam
boats have violated the navigation laws, IN
having carried quantities Of petroleum. at
two different times, for which actions the
said steamboats, have each become liable to
the United States for 81 900 penalties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

Intelligence of a dreadful homicide near
Rome, Smith county, reached US late yes.
terday, and the facts, as related, are sub,
stantially as follows A gentleman named
Bradley had a difficulty some time ago
with man named Garrett, and last Mon
day, as he was riding by the latter's house,
near Rome, he was asked in, or went in the
house for the purpose Of taking dinner. A
man named Anderson, one of CARROTS
friends, was present, and drawing out pis-
tOl, placed it on the table. From some
unknown cause difficulty arose between
the parties, in which Anderson is reported
to have cut Bradley seven times in the re-
gion of the hip and thigh, beside being
struck with weight on the head by Carrot,
it is thought, producing death in ten min
utes. Garrett and Anderson were arrested,
and were to have been tried yesterday, the
result Of which we have not heard. The
above are the facts, as related to us, and
we make no comment as to the cause of the
unfortunate difficulty and the innocence or
guilt of the accused.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
New Advertisements.

Hamilton & Cunningham have card il
to-day's paper, telling the public that they
viii be ready to purchase all the wool thai
may be offered during the season, paying
cash for the same. Read their card.
Nonresident notice by Nathaniel Bax.
ter, Clerk and Master, ChaEcery Court at
Nashville.
COnclave of the knights of Nashville
Commandery No. 1 tonight.
Peremptory sale of spring dry goods
hats, boots, cutlery, notions, trimmings, va
rieties, etc, to-day, by Yeatman, Shields &
Co.--dealers will consult their interest by
reading their card.
Remember the tobacco sale at IL O'Clock
this morning, by j. NJ. Carsey, Son & Co.
Bankrupt notice by VIM. Spence, q. S.
Marshal Messenger.
Read invitation of Sons of Temperance
TO the 25th anniversary exercises Of Ten
nessee Division No. 80, March %.
By special request, the Marriott Opera
Troupe present II TrovatOre Saturday night
at the Opera House.
Dramatic entertainment by Agatheridan
Literary Society at the Opera House Fri
day, March y.
Pair gold speetacles lost; leave same, if
found, at this Office.
Smith & Wesson pistol lost; leave at this
Office.
White and red spotted cow strayed or
stolen from L. Calhoun, Battle House Bar
Der Shop.
Steamer Talisman for Cairo at P. NJ.
Friday. c. II. Arthur & Co. and Harrison
& Son, Agents.
Read the recommendation of d.. Robt.
II. HyslOp. the great Occulist.
Sale Of houses and lots by 81. G. Scovel,
agent, at the Real Estate Mart, No. 20 Ce-
car street, at II O'Clock Saturday, 23d inst
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EIRte.

Mr.. Brooks has left us two specimens of
fine looking slate taken from one of the
spurs Of the highland rim that shoots out
into Williamson county. These specimens
have the appearance of having undergone
some exposure, and yet does not show the
degree of disintegration usually observable
in our Tennessee slate. The presence of
pyrites in our slate units it for any practi-
cal uses. Exposure to moisture and air
changes the sulphur and iron into coperas
and alum, and leaves the slate nothing but
a CrUmbling mass. DR.. Stafford, in his &C.
ology Of the State, speaks Of the worthless
ness of this rock as building
material, and instances the cottages that
were erected a number of years ago at
Blount Springs, Ala, of the same material.
In 1866, the slate cottages were dissolved
into heaps Of shady stuff ready for the
alum maker.
We should not advise any one to invest
money in this slate business. 1t looks fair
to the eye, but it will prove totally value
less for any building purposes.
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New Publications.

Paul & Tavel have laid on our table the
Rural Accountant, a complete and simple
system Of keeping plantation and farm &C
counts, for the use of the practical farmer,
prepared by Walker, Evans & Cogswell,
Charleston, South Carolina. The design
of the publication is to supply printed blanks
to facilitate the keeping of the farm expens-
es, and to show farm profits from year to
year. A blank is first given for taking an
inventory of everything on the farm, stock,
tools, provisions, etc; then a monthly
time roll, giving columns for every day in
the month, extra time worked, rate of pay,
amount of wages, lost time, amount adj
vanced, etc. The keeping of gestative
account is also facilitated by having place
for name of dam, give time served, when
dropped, etc. Forms are also given for
keeping accounts with the various fields.
We heartily commend the work to our
farmers. 1t will with little trouble enable
them to see where their profits lie anG
where their losses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
DR.. McCInin RecOyered.

We called out a few days since to see our
valued friend, DR.. ]. S. McClain, of Smith
county, who has been kindly and hospita-
bly, cared for at the residence of W. B. Ew-
ing, Esq, in this vicinity, while undergoing
and suffering from the removal of a large
tumor from near his spine, which operation
was very skilfully performed some two
weeks ago by DR.. Thos. L. Maddin, of this
city, assisted by Drs. Menees, BUST, Crock
EFT and Covert. DR.. McClain has improved
very rapidly, and will soon be himself
again, ready to enter upon his regular prac-
tice like a new man. He leaves this morn
ing for his new home, feeling under many
and lasting obligations to his surgeon and
medical friends, not only for skilful treat
ment, but also for their marked courtesy
and kindness extended to him while here;
and we doubt not he tenders his grateful
acknowledgements to his professional breth-
rem and his many friends for many kind
nesses shown him while among us.
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LATEST MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
New orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS, March 20.-Flour-gOod
treble and choice in demand; other grades
dull; superfne S6.75, Xxx $7.75; low xxx
So .0Oa8.25. Corn easier; mixed &c, white
csc. Oats firm at 5Sa60c. Bran SLIGO.
Hay, prime S38.00a40.00. Pork firmer,
mess held at $3.50. Bacon frmer at SIC,
7saSc. Sugar-cured hams 10kaI1tc Lard
firmer; tierce 9sa93c, keg lO4c. Sugar,
common 7a7sc, fair to fully fair 8a93c, prime
IOc. Molasses unchanged. Whisky, no
choice here, common 85a87lc. Coffee I'M
changed. Sterling 20s; sight Sc discount.
Gold 1103.
NEW ORLEANS, March 2O-COtton
dull and weak; sales 1000 bales; quotation
nominal; ordinary21c; low middliDgs p C;
middlings 223c; receipts 1892 bales; exports
to Liverpool, 1850 bales; to the Continent,
1000 bales, stock 178, 1850 bales.
GALVESTON, March 2O.-Cotton quiet;
good ordinary zoe; net receipts 254 bales;
exports coastwise 90 bales; sales 300 bales;
stock $685. bales.
SAVANNAH, March Cottona quiet
but firm: middlings 21s6212c; net receipts
500 bales; exports to Great Britain 1900
bales; coastWfse 1919 bales; sales 500 bales;
stock 81, S35 bales.
MOBILE, March 20.-Cotton dull and
easier; middlings 215c; net receipts 229
bales; gross receipts 232 bales; sales 600
bales; stock 1901 bales.
CHARLESTON, March 20.-Cotton quiet;
middlings 22c; net receipts 397 bales; ex-
ports coastwise 1877 bales; sales 100 bales;
stock p, 429 bales.
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1t being decided that Tichborne
Undoubtedly never was rich born,
They tuck him in jail,
And all of us hail
The end OF the trial of Tichborne.


The Nashville Christian Aduocate SAYS
''The unexpected transfer of DR.. Young to
Trinity Church, Baltimore, is deeply re-
GREETED by his congregation at Elm Street,
and by the citizens of Nashville generally.
They grieve to lose the Doctor and his es-
Unable wife. But their loss will be the
gain Of others; and the transfer would not
have been made by Bishop Paine without
such reasons for it as not only justified it in
his judgment, but also in that of Bishop
Doggett, who was present at the session of
the Baltimore Conference, and of Bishop
Pierce, by whom DR.. Young was stationed
at Elm Street, and who was consulted as to
the change. All the Presiding Elders re-
quested Bishop Paine to transfer minister
for Trinity Station. Under these circum-
stances our Elm-Street friends will, however
sorrowfully, acquiesce Loyalty in the mea-
sure"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

In pursuance of a resolution passed by
the BARRIERS Association" there is to be a
convention of the BARRIERS of the State held
in this city on the 10Th inst, to take into
consideration vari Ius subjects, and more
especially to make suitable provisions for
the support and protection of widows and
orphans of deceased members. a large
delegation is expected, and the city BARRIERS
are making preparation to entertain their
guests.
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STATE OF THE wEATHER.
WAR DBPARTlERNT,

WAR DEPARTEBNT,
OFPIOR OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OBFIOKR.
WASHINGTON, d. Co. March 20, 1872.
Pro5G6iLities-The barometer will con-
tinue rising generally on Thursday east of
Mississippi with westerly to northerly winds
and continued clear and cold weather. 1t
will fall over the northwest with winds
backing to southerly, and gradually extend
to the Ohio Valley and over the upper
lakes. The brisk winds and high north
westerly winds over New England and the
Middle States will probably diminish in
force on Thursday. Dangerous winds are
not anticipated for the gulf and Atlantic
coasts, excepting brisk and high northwest
erly winds from Cape Hatteras northwest
ward
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Blind Tom.

This great musical prodigy viii give two
concerts in this city next week, Monday
and Tuesday evenings, at Masonic Had.
Everybody, of course, viii want to see and
hear Blind Tom. He is one Of the won
ders of the age,and wherever he goes never
fails to attract large crowds. He gives a
concert in Murfreesboro tonight, will be at
Pulaski Friday night, Columbia Saturday
night, and then comes to this city,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

Nat. Baxter, Jr., Clerk and Master of
the Chancery Court in this city, returned
yesterday from Memphis, where he had
been called by the mortal illness of his
father-in-law, Col, j. B. Sharp, who, We
regret to say, died on Monday last.
From private letter received in this city,
We learn that ex-Presideut johnson was
expected to leave Greeueville yesterday for
this city. If so, he viii arrive this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
Narrow Escape.

As Mr.. Gerson Castleberg was driving an
express wagon over the Chattanooga Rail
road track, Ewing's avenue, yesterday
morning about O'Clock, the engine of the
outbound passenger train ran against the
vehicle, smashed the hind part in splinters,
throwing Mr.. Castleberg out and severely
bruising him. He was carried TO his home
on Broad street, and the attending physl-
clan, DR.. Cook, was fearful that Mr.. Cas-
tleberg's hip and back were badly injured.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
TOBACCO sale Tn.nnv-

The regular weekly sale of tobacco at the
warehouse Of j. Nj. Carsey, Son & Co.
takes place to- day at II O'Clock, when up
wards of forty hogsheads will be sold. The
samples have been inspected, and pro
nouncsd A No. /. Amongst the receipts
this week are several hogsheads sent here
from Kentucky to Hollins, Wright & Co.
Cur merchants should be on hand to-day,
and see that the prices are fully sustained.
Keep the ball moving.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
ANOTHER RAILROAD SOLD.

The Knoxville and Charleston Dis
posed of.
The following special telegram gives the
result of the action of the State Commits
sioners at Knoxville yesterday:
Special to the Union and American.
KNOXVILLE, March 20.-The Knoxville
and Charleston Railroad has just been sold
to Steers & Patterson, of South Carolina,
for Sl05,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
CITY NOTICES.

Sore Eyes.-Editors Union and Ameri-
can: We, the undersigned, members OF
the General Assembly Of Tennessee, take
this method Of introducing to the citizens
of Nashville and vicinity DR.. RoBT. II.
HYs1.oP, of Chattanooga, the successful oc-
ulist of East Tennessee. Those afflicted
with sore eyes, incipient or chronic, viii be
very fortunate in securing his services.
John Blevins, A. L. Spears, Y. G. Allen, l.
G.. Thomas, L. a. Pope.
Nashville, March 20, 1872. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
Important q. s. Internal Revenue
Law.

The the following "Act to repeal the par
agraph &C. of the United States Internal
Revenue Acts, imposing taxes on canned
meats, fish and certain other articles" viii
be of important interest to the public: "Be
it enacted by the Senate and House ofRep-
resentatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That from and af-
ter the passage of this act, so much of
schedule &C. of the Internal Revenue acts
as imposed tax on any 'can, bottle, OF
other single package, containing meats, fish,
shell fish, fruits, vegetables, sauces, syrups,
prepared mustard, jams or jellies," be, and
the same is hereby repealed.
Approved March 5, 1872.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

Royal Havana LOttery.-S3S0,O00 In
gold drawn every seventeen days. Prizes
cashed and information furnished. The
highest rates paid for doubloons, all kinds Of
gold and silver, Spanish bank bills, Govern
ment securities, etc. Taylor q Co., Bank
ers, No. 16 Wall street, New York.
mv16 dthWtf
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Painful Accident.

While the convicts were raising a large
stone for adjustment on the Capitol
wall on Park street, it fell and crushed the
foot of a colored convict, Doc Richardson,
50 badly that amputation will most likely
be necessary. He was placed in a wagon
and taken to the Penitentiary Hospital,
where the physician attended to his injuries.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21
The Snnreme BENCH.

Hon. ROBERT MCFARLAND, Morristown
Tennessee-Sir: The undersigned, mem,
bers of the Bar of Middle Tennessee, hav-
ing had an opportunity to witness your
bearing on the Supreme Bench, and to form
an opinion of your fitness for that position
and eminent ability to discharge its respon-
sible duties, call upon you to become caD-
didate for election to the place which you
now hold by appointment of the Governor
Francis B. Fogg, John Lellyett,
Abram L. DemOss, Robt. L. Morris,
Thos. 81. Malone, John d. Brien,
w. F. Cooper, W. B. Reese,
r. L. Caruthers, Jr., Frank E. Williams,
NJ. NJ. Brien, Jr., E. Z. McClanahan,
J. o. Shackelford, Fl. Y. Riddle,
S. Watson, Jr., G. T. Brown,
R. II. Melvin, Jr., G. o. Nicholson,
A. S. McClain, Jordan Stokes,
G. J. Stubblefeld, r. S. Tuthill,
Overton Lea, G. d. Berry,
John Ruhm, lobe Turney,
w. K. McAlister, John Alex. Campbell
j. W. Ewing, L. d. Myers,
Josiah R. Hubbard, D. W. Holman,
H. S. Foote. II. W. Newman,
j. n. Barnett, John NJ. Gaut,
d. F. Wil5in, Morton B. Howell,
Jas. Chamberlin, W. 81. billiard,
Jas. b. Thomas, S. w. Childress,
John Lawrence, Howell Webb,
j. L. Fare, Alex. A. Hall.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

The Great Hair PrOdueer.-Halr Oils,
POmatums and POmades have had their day.
They belong to the musty past. Nobody
that understands the chemistry of the hair
and the philosophy of its growth thinks Of
using them. Instead of clogging the pores
of the scalp with thick Onguents, and thus
Obstructing the insensibe perspiratiOn
which is essential to the health of the fbers,
we now tone the surface of the head with
an invigOrating application which pene-
trates to the roots of the hair and stimu-
lates them in the same way that the ferti-
lizing agents spread over the meadows
stimulate the grass roots and cause the
blades to spring up in myriads, coating the
earth with verdure. The invigOrant best
adapted to this purpose is LYON KATHAI-
RON. 1t may well be called the fertilizer of
the head. To the barren scalp it commune
Gates vegetatiVe 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 a
dressing It is unspproached by any prepare
ton that has yet been laid on the toilet of
fashion. milo deOd1w&w1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-21

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 viii be charged 20 cents line, likewise
payable in advance. If
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Benefit Tonight.

A brilliant assemblage is looked for at
Masonic Theatre tonight on the occasion
Of the benefit rendered to Cumberland
Lodge No. 8. Johnny Thompson has kind
ly consented to appear in his great specially,
entitled "On Hand" The committee hav-
ing the matter in hand have been ac-
tive in distributing tickets, and large sum
viii no doubt be realized.