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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
EDGEFIELD.
Nee. ing of the board of Mayor and
Aldermen.

Nee ing of the hoard of Mayor and
Aldermen.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen OF
Edgefield met in regular session last night.
Present: Mayor Marks, and Aldermen
| Hughes, Thompson, Morrow, Barthell,
Murray, jenkins, Hales and Woods.
Alderman Jenkins, from the Finance
Committee, submitted the reports of the
Revenue Collector, Recorder and Treasu-
rer, which were received and filed. He also
recommended the payment of sundry
claims, which were allowed.
! Aid. Thompson, from the Street Com
mittee, made a verbal report in regard to
work on the streets since last meeting, and
also submitted the engineers estimate of
the amount of metaling ne essary. He
recommended that the metaling of streets
for this year be abandoned, and that the
money to be expended in the future be ap-
piled to grading in portions of the town
| where no work has been done. The report
| has been received.
Aid. Barthell submitted a report in re-
gard to the renting of q school building,
which was received.
A petition was presented from numerous
citizens, asking that certain work be done
on Smiley street. Referred to Street Com
mittee.
Aid. Morrow offered resolution provid-
ing that the revenue collector be authorized
to remit one-half of the taxes on Miss
Hunters property, in consideration of the
fact thata portion of said property is used
for school purposes. Referred to COM
mirtee.
Aid. Jenkins from the finance committee
submitted statement, showing the indebt-
ness Of the corporation, and resources.
Received and filed.
Aid. Jenkins offered a resolution that the
proposition of A. j. Sanford for school
building be accepted and that committee
be appointed to act in conjunction with
similar committee from the Board of Edu-
cation to select suitable lot on which to
erect public school building, and report
to this Board.
Aid. Morrow moved to amend by Offering
Mr.. Sanford $3.50 per annum, which was
carried, and the resolution was amended,
adopted.
The Mayor appointed as a committee to
carry out the above resolution, Messrs.
Morrow, Barthell and Jenkins.
Aid. Morrow offered resolution proVid-
ing that the Street Committee be directed
to erect a fence at the south end of the
bridge across the railroad on Spring street,
so as to prevent accidents, and that the
Mayor be and IS hereby directed to bring
suit against the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad for damages sustained by the cor
poration of Eigefeld by the negligence of
said railroad in the construction of said
bridge and fill. Adopted.
Aid. Barthell offered resolution provid-
ing that the committee be authorized to
metal Foster and Barrow streets, and let
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This well known citizen died at the Plan
ters' Hotel in this city on Saturday night
last. He had been suffering for several
weeks past with fluX, which had greatly re-
dIced and Frustrated him, but he continued
10 keep up until Saturday, when he was
compelled to take bis bed. His death, how
ever, which was sudden and unexpectedwas
supposed to be from heart disease. Mr..
Wetmore was native of MiddleseX coun-
ty, Connecticut, and has been a resident of
Nashville for twenty-seven years past.
During his prosperous days there was no
man in the community more noted for his
enterprise. To him, probably, more than
any other man, the now prosperous Edge
field owes its growth. He took hold of the
place when it was a wilderness, and by con-
slant effort founded, as it were, the town
which is now so much admired for its beau
ty and thrift. After giving Edgefeld fair
start, he turned his attention to North
Nashville, which he brought into public no.
tce, and afterwards did much to make it
the flOurishing portion Of the city it now is.
In early days Mr.. Wetmore was a man of
generous impulses, an very much attached
to bis friends. In the winter ofhisdays, how
ever, he became his worst enemy, and by
imprudence On his part he found the for
tune which bis remarkable enterprise had
acquired, suddenly swept off. His funeral
occurred last evening at the hotel where he
died, Rev. Mr.. Ellis officiating.
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CAYCE's SPRING POWER.
Sewing Machines in Successful Ope.
ration.

The New York Trade Ledger of the Sd
inst. has the following in regard to this
well known Tennessee inventions:
Another national triumph, not of bloody
war or of angry contests, but one conso-
nant with the age; one of civilization and
universal service, one Of honest enterprise,
industry and fairness. Another, and most
important addition to the list of useful in
ventions which is favorably received by the
public, and assisted in rendering the nation
essentially independent, has recently
been made, which is distinguished above
all others, as to be eminently entitled to
notice at our hands, in order that its merits
may be speedily recognised and appreciated
by the public. We ailude to the successful
efforts of Mr.. John ". Cayce, of Franklin,
Tenn, in perfecting the invention of Com
biaatiOn Spring POl9er.
A day or two ago, while passing alon Q
Broadway, above the st. Nicholas Hotel,
the attention of one of the editorial staff of
this paper was drawn TO the salesroom of
the United States Combination Spring
Power Company, No. 54l Broadway, where
upon entering he found in successful opera.
ton the various makes Of Sewing Machines
run GyspTilg pO2geT, at a2y desired speed, %
bue opium VI lliC y dJOI1 anu dL LIlO same
time having the machine under control by
even single stitch! The power is Comb
nation Springs and is applicable to sewing
machines or every manufacture known,
churns, pumps, circular saws, and even
street ears. At the office of the Company,
SAL Broadway, as before stated, sewing ma
chimes are now in operation. Underneath
the machine are the springs, some eight in
number, taking up but little space. The
springs are wound up as one would clock,
which can be done in about five minutes
of time, thereby receiving motive power to
last more than one full hour. The speed
can in less than a second be regulated, as
well as be brought to full stop, by either
the foot or above the table. For sewing
machines especially this invention can not
be too highly approved of. At the present
day the treadle is much complained of, and
we hear of much official censure by Boards
of Health, especially the report of the Bos-
ton Board, Of January last, they report very
unfavsrable to the health Of our operatives.
This invention will thoroughly dispense
with this.
For the successful perfection of the Com
bination Spring Power, a company has been
formed with capital of 100000, placing
a. its head Mr.. Il. G. Gardner, as President,
a gentleman of good business qualities, in
whose hands the aff4irs of the Company will
be promoted to the entire satisfaction of all
concerned. The outlay of half million
dollars iii this enterprise, shows at once
how earnest the company are in putting on
The market this invention and we would
say this large outlay in almost any manu-
featuring undertaking could not fail in the
hands Of Mr.. Gardner, to establish it firmly
and produce the best results.
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When the dread alarm of the fire bell
smote the air yesterday morning at three
O'Clock, among the many whose fair slum-
bers were broken ard golden dreams in
terupted, was young gentleman who re-
joiced in the possession of a unique Horace
Greeley tile. Somewhat confused by the up
roar, he rushed to his window, against
the sill of which a fire ladder had been
placed SO as 10 allow him mode of escape.
As the flames in their brilliant fury spread
about the buildings and the smoke arose
upward, the young gentleman half-dressed,
was heard to say, 80, Heavens, save my
Greedy hat, /" and with that he Sided down
The ladder, never once thinking of his hand
some gold watch and elegant diamond pin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

On EVerybOdy's TOngue.-Eulogiums
ofthe great National Regeuerator of Health,
Plantation Bitters, are on everybody's
tongue. This gratuitous UiUa uOce adver-
Using is better than all the paid-for putting
to which the owners of bogus bitters are
obliged to resort. 1t has spontaneous
heartiness about it which carries conviction
to the mind of the auditor. But it is a we'll
known fact that the proprietors Of the Plan
tation Bitters have never relied upon news
paper bolstering to establish the success of
a preparation which owes its astonishing
popularity mainly to the oral testimony of
the thousands who have either experienced
or been the eyewitness of the immense
physical good it has wrought throughout
the length and breadth of the land.
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murder TriaI at winchester

The trial of Monroe Martin, indicted for
the murder of Elmore r. Horton, twelve
miles from Winchester, a year ago, which
has been going on in Winchester during the
past week, reached its termination yester-
day, the jury failing to agree upon verdict.
1t is understood that seven of the jurors
were for conviction. A mistrial was enter
ed and the prisoner sent back to Jail. Hop.
Martin, who was indicted Jointly with Mon
roe Martin, and gave bail, made his escape
from the country some months ago, since
which time nothing has been heard as to his
whereabouts,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

The firm of Argo q Williams having dis
posed of their business to Argo & Co., call
upon their debtors for settlement, and are
also ready to settle all claims against the
old firm.
Nonresident notices 10y Nathaniel Bax-
ter, Jr., Clerk d Master.
Read advertisement Of the celebrated
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a pure and
powerful tonic, with Alternative properties
for the cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, con-
stipation, nervousness aud the c0nsequeu-
tial damages.
Wanted, 10 rent the first floor Of a dwell,
ing house on High or Vine streets.
Read card Of DR.. Bell, Chiropodist, 10
Church street, wis cures warts, moles, etc.
II. E. Jones, Attorney, No. As Cherry
street, adVertises for sale beautiful brick
residence in Edgefeld, desirably located,
with necessary outbuildings, shade trees,
CisteTn, etc.
County Court sale, advertised by w. g.
Ewing, Clerk, in the cause of Nancy A.
jackson ct al. vs.. johnnie Carter and Van
deryille.
Mosquito bars at ca. Richheimer's.
Straw mating cheap at A. Winters.
Olwill Bros. aud J. A. j. Rose return
thanks for assistance at yesterdays fire.
Bargains will be had by attending the
special sale by Ieatman, Shields u Co.
this morning.
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Teachers of the Blind.

Mr.. j. Nj. Sturtevant, Superintendent Of
the Tennessee School for the Blind, left
yesterday on trip to the East. Before re-
turning be will attend the convention Of
teachers and superintendent of blind
schools, which convenes at Boston on the
23d inst. In this convention will be dele
gates from each State in the Union and the
British Provinces. Whether or not to adopt
the system of printing lately invented for
the use of the blind will be one of the
questions TO be determined by this conVen-
tion
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Watermelon Fair.

II is proposed by ALT. Douglass and sew.
eral other noted watermelon growers to gel
up fair at an early day, at which five pre-
miums shall be awarded, the first to be s.;
the second, "a; third, s.; fourth, 81; and
fifth 81. Entries to be Sl.00 each, and nc
contestant TO enter less than three melons;
the prizes to be awarded on best three.
Ten persons or more to enter the lists.
Next Saturday or Saturday week would be
good time for the proposed fair, and it
should be expressly stipulated that each
contestant should be required to keep his
melons on ice, so that when sampled, the
judgesand their friends will have a treat
worth enioYing.
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4 b b p .
One day last week, while gentleman
named Browder was going to New
Hope Church, few miles n,rth Of
Ripley, Lauderdale county, he was
attacked by five or six dogs. Mr..
Browder's own dog, which accompanied
him, deserted his master and took part with
the furious CANNES, which were driven off
AFTER desperate and manly defense on
the part of the gentleman, who used large
knife efficiently. In the encounter Mr..
Browder cut his own dogs nose of, whose
fierce yells as be ran away somewhat in
duced the others to do likewise. 1t is sell
dom the dog has proven unfaithful in its
friendship or abandoned its owner in the
moment of danger. Noble instances of a
devotion stronger than is often found
among men have made the dog foremost
among quadrupeds in respect and intelli-
gence.
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The river continues to recede at this
point with 80 inches on the shoals. The
weather was warm in the forenoon, with g
fine shower late in the evening.
The Ella Hughes arrived from Cairo,
bringing 800 bushels corn and a small
amount of iron.
The Umpire arrived from the shoals with
2,20l sacks Of corn, reshipped flom that
point per steamer j. E. Rankin. She de-
parted again to bring up the remainder,
some 1000 sacks.
The j. Z. Rankin returned to Evansville
from the shoals.
Willie Corbett, son Of Capt. L. n. Cor
bett, formerly clerk on the A. Baker, is
now running the postoffice at Frial's Point,
Miss. He is delighted with the country,
which abounds in all sorts of game, includ-
ing bear and deer, wild turkeys, etc.
We learn that upon the completion of the
North and South road, an effort will be
made to establish a. line of packets between
this city and St. Louis, and connecting at
this point with the Nashville and Decatur
Railroad.
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Matrimonial.

There was a happy bridal occasion last
Sunday at the residence Of 7. f. SALESMAN,
on South Summer street, being the mar
riage of Mr.. NJ. B. Nance to Miss Amanda
Cox. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Stevens, and witnessed by friends
of tie parties most interested, who just
happened to be present at the right time.
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out the same to the lowest responsible
bidder. --0''''
Aid Jenkins moved to amend by insert
ing Bass, Herman, Factory, and Minnick
streets.
Aid. Morrow moved to insert Watson.
which was accepted, and then the original
resolution was rejected.
The Board then adjourned.
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stealing az the Fire,

During the progress of the fire on the
square yesterday morning, two white men
named James Tate and David LAWS were
observed, it Is alleged, making off with
small boxes Of goods from the store Of
Loveman & Co, then burning. They were
arrested by the police and sent to the work
house, but subsequently arraigned before
Justice Wilkinson, by whom they were sent
to jail to await investigation to-day.
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W8rIfke Darkies.

The peace of society in the vicinity of the
Louisville and Nashville depot was some
what roughly disturbed Sunday afternoon,
by pugilistjc set-too between John Muir
rel, colored porter at the depot, and Sims
Igod, another colored individual not I'M
known to those entrusted with the high
duty Of preserving the public peace. Before
the fight was over, Ned Walton also took a
hand as against Murrell. The three fought
very vigorously, and it was with some
difficulty that Capt. Alexander and police
man finally induced a cessation of active
hostilities. The three warriors were yes
terday arraigned before the Recorder, and
fined in sums ranging from S. to SIS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

DR.. w. K. Bowling has presented the
State Library with six volumes of School
crafts History OF the Indian Tribes. These
books were presented originally by Hon
Charles E. Mix, acting commissioner Of
Indian affairs to Hon. A, V. Brown, and
by Mrs. Brown donated to DIR. Bowling
The books are handsomely bound in gilt
and abound with the finest steel engravings
of places in the far west, together with
scenes incident to Indian life and ilustra-
ton of their habits and customs.
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a Young Man Accidentally Shoots
Himself

Thursday morning last a young man
named David Pugh, residing in Carter
county ten miles from JonesbOro', met with
a fatal accident by the accidental discharge
of an old musket, while standing on a
stump in a corn field. The gun slipped
through his hands and the lock catching on
the stump caused it TO fire, the whole load
lodging in the stomach of the unfortunate
young man who staggered about few feet
and fell dead. The deceased leaves a wife
and two children, and bis death has brought
sadness not only to these, but to the COM
munity by whom he was so highly es-
teemed,
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DENOCR4TIC COUNTY CONVEX.
THAN

A Convention Of the Democracy Of Davidson
county, is hereby called to meet at the Court
House in Nashville on Saturday the 10th inst at
l2o'clock NJ. for the purpose selecting delegates
to represent the county in the State Convention
to be held on the Dist inst, for the purpose OF
nominating a candidate for elector for the State
at large and also candidate for Congressman
tor the State at large.
The Executive Committees of the wards and
districts, are requested to call meetings on the
same for the purpose Of selecting two delegates
each to represent them in said County Convention.
BY order Of the Executive Committee.
10. c. HAMBLIN, Chm'n.
W. II. DILLARD, Sec'y,
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STATE OF THE WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OSRIOs on TEE OEIKB SIGNAL OFFICER.

OgPIOB on TEE OEIEB SIGNAL OBYIo8R.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 5, 1914
observation-disclosures northeasterly
and southwesterly winds in the South At
lantic and Gulf States with continued rain
fall in the former on Tuesday and threaten
ing weather on the western gulf. Partly
cloudy weather with southerly to westerly
winds in the Middle and Eastern States.
Southwesterly winds from Michigan to
Lake Ontario aud southwark to the Ohio
and Mississippi Valleys. Clearing and
clear weather in the Northwest with north
westerly winds.
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For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, a preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent fevers, the
"Ferro-PhosphOrated Elixir Of Calisaya,' y
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the best
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
sickness. 1t has no equal.
mh29 2aT fritStues 1y
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Fourth Ward.

The Democracy of the fourth ward are
requested to meet at Blacks stable on
Thursday night, the Sth inst, to select del
egates to attend the convention on the 10Th
inst, for the purpose of selecting delegates
to represent the county in the State con-
vention, to be held on the 21st inst. By
order of Dr. Roscoe, w. l.. Adams, and A.
B. Spain, committee.
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STEAMB

For Cairo, 50. Louis, I'm
Orleans-The fine light - 1871 :!
draught Steamer UMPIRE, John L. Bateman,
Master, W. II. Cunningham, Clerk, will leave
as above on TUESDAY, the 9Th inst, at 4
O'Clock Pm
For freight or passage apply on board or to
CAPT. VIM. DIX, Superintendent, As Front
street, aug42 q
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Eannrh WaraI

The Democratic voters OF the tenth ward
are requested To assemble at Garney Nc
Cabe'S, Church street, no LeXt Thursday
evening at O'Clock 7. NJ, for the purpose
of selecting two delegates 20 the County
Convention, called on the 10Th inst. BY or
der of the committee.
I. IL. MCROBERTs, Chm'n.
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Late yesterday evening just after getting
ont Of street car near her home in Edge
field, Mrs. Mary Ann Clements, an aged
lady, was so unfortunate as to have her leg
broken by falling down an emoankment.
She was taken to her residence, and Drs.
Eve and Maddin Immediately summoned
TO her assistance. ls
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Pool selling.

There was some pool selling at the Mer-
chants Exchange last night on trotting
race that is to take place to-day, tomorrow
or some other day, but of which we know
nothing. We have list of the pools sold,
but being in perfect ignorance of the time
or character Of the race, the information
would be of little interest to the reading
nuhlic
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Card OF Thanks.

tender my sincere thanks to Cap.
Stockeli and the fire department. for their
noble eXertions in saving my store from de-
struction by fire on the morning of Aug. 5.
Also TO the many kind friends who rend-
cred such timely assistance on this oc-
caSion. Respectfully, !. A. j. ROSE.
oTrnR I
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To the Voters of the Edgefeld District:
A short time since, having learned that
Wigfall, colored, had announced himself as
candidate for Constable in Edgefeld, l
withdrew my name, but now being assured
that Wigfan is not candidate, l am again
in the field, and respectfully solicit your
votes. +. G., CLEMONs,
iy30 ct tues&thurs
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Kindly Remembered.

At the fire yesterday morning Mrs.
Greig kindly sent to the Stocked Fire Com
pany a bountiful supply of refreshments,
which were paTtaken of with a relish. The
members Of the company desire US to re-
turn thanks for this remembrance.
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o 81 dIHUUuIU OF IIISUIdNC6 IZ,fUU.
Of the above amount we understand the
State had reinsured 81, ZOO in the Equitable.
The Equitable on thu same policies had re-
insured to the amount of $4,000, thus re-
ducing the losses of that company the sum
mentioned.
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CRY NoTIcEs.

Thanks! Thanks ITO our friends,
(and they are numerous,) for their kind
ness in assisting us in removing our goods.
Most respectfully, 1t OLwILL Bios.
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Don't hawk, hawk, spit, spit, blow,
blow, and disgust everybody with your ca
tarrh and its offensive odor, when DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy will speedily de-
stroy all odor, arrest the discharge and
cure you. ag5 Geod1wEw1t
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U. =. Internal Revenue .

The amount of United States Internal
Revenue collected by D. w. Peabody, col
iector for The Fifth district Of Tennessee
since May l, 1869 up TO Aug. /, 1872, is
~. 2Q6.3l9 80.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

EeOnOmy.-By using Mrs. Whitcomb's
Syrup for children, many doctors bill can
be saved, and much suffering averted.
Read the advertisement in another column.
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Omen Cotton Rolls.

We have received from Pat Dowdy and
Lewis Nelson, Lavergne, Rutherford coun-
ty, some very fine cotton bolls, fully opened
and ready for picking. These bolls indi-
cate the staple in fine condition in that To-
cality, and the quality strict low middling.