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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CoURT.-In the case of Geo.
Bingham and Ben. Stevens, charged with
burglary and larceny, the jury brought in a
verdict of guilty. Bingham was sentenced
to q years and Stevens to 10 years i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary. The case
of E. Fleming, charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses was taken up;
jury respited. In the case Of Peter Joston
alias Uston, charged with the murder of
Mrs. Hamblin, the Judge sustained the
motion for change of venue, but has not
designated the county to which the case
shall be removed.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Cumming vs.. Trigg
ct al, judgment by agreement for $745.
Vaughn, Administrator, vs.. Eckelkamp,
case given to the jury. Bayne, use, etc,
vs.. Haggard; judgment for $299.69. Lark,
next friend vs. Kline; jury respited.
LAW CoURT.-In the case of r. G. An
derson, surviving partner, VS. George Moore,
judgment was rendered for defendant.
The case of r. II. ManlOve vs.. D. R. Burch
is still pending.
MAGISTRATES CoURTs-The hog case
was brought before Justice Wilkinson yes
terday. The evidence was taken and the
arguments were heard. The case was ad-
journed till tomorrow morning.
SUPREME COURT.-The Marshal Equity
docket was taken up by one section of the
Court yesterday. Hon. Edwin II. Ewing
consumed the day in concluding his argu-
ment-of only seven or eight hours dura-
tion-commenced in the Ward g. Briggs
case last Saturday. John G. GaUt, jr., in
behalf Of the State, will conclude the case
to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

DELICATE CREATUREs.-This is the
phrase applied by His Blackness, the Moor
of Venice, to the fair ladies' of Italy. 1t
was the lovely complexion of Desdemona,
such radiant contrast to his own, that
won his heart; and soothto say, every man
OF discernment considers fair skin, like a
sweet voice, ian excellent thing in
woman" Now this is a charm which can
be acquired. There isl healthfui and oder
ferrous toilet article, known everywhere as
HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM, which literal
ly transfgures a cloudy or sallow skin, suf-
fusing the discolOred face, neck, arms and
bosom with soft, pearly tinge, and i'm
parting to the surface a smOothness and a
gloss like that of polished marble. Instead
Of clogging the pores, like the sticky enam-
els, or contracting them, and thus obstruct-
ing perspiration, like the astringent cos
metics, it cleanses the skin from all impuri-
ties and wonderfully improves its texture.
This popularity is particularly appreciated
by our rural bellies, who find that the
coarseness and roughness, which country
air is apt to engender, are speedily removed
from their faces, hands and arms, by this
delightful preparation. feb6 deOd1w&w1t
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EnIaa RanOrfs.

We understand that reports are preva.
lent throughout the adjoining counties that
smallpox prevails here to an alarming ex-
tent, and that many persons have been pre-
vented from coming here on business on
account Of these reports. How such ru-
mors got into circulation, we of course don't
know, but this we do know, that there is no
truth whatever in such reports. 1t is posi-
BILE that there may be at the present time a
case OF two of this disease in the city or at
the pest house, but if this be so, our citi-
zens generally know nothing about it. With
the exception of short period during the
war, when our city was flied with soldiers,
Nashville has been freer from this disease
than any place of its size in the country.
Again, we say there is no cause for the least
alarm, and we caution our country readers
TO beware Of rumOrs which are gotten ND
and circulated for some selfish motiFe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06
Personal BEAUTY.

There is nothing more unfavorable to fe-
male beauty than late hours. Women who,
either from necessity or choice, spend most
of the day in bed, and the night at work or
in dissipation, have always a pale, faded
complexion and darkly-rimmed and wearied
eyes. Too nauch sleep is almost as hurtful
as too little, and is sure to blOat the person
with paIlid and unwholesome fat. The
diet also has a marked influences upon
personal beauty. Generous living is favor
able to good looks, as it tends to fill out and
give color and sickness to the skin. A gross
and excessive indulgence, however, in eating
and drinking is fatal to female charms, espe-
cially where there is great tendency to
"make flesh" Regularity of time in the daily
repasts and scientific cooking are the best
means of securing not only good health, but
good looks. The appetite should never be
wasted duringthe intervals between meals on
pastry, confectionery, or any other ticker Of
the appetite which gratiies the taste, but
does not support the system. Exercise is,
of course, essential to female beauty. 1t
animates the whole physical life, quickens
the circulation of the blood, heightens the
color, develops the growth and perfects the
form of each limb and the entire body. 1t
also gives elasticity and grace to every move
ment,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

Gen. Dabney H. Maury, of MObi lie
Almost Killed by n Conductor on
the Memphis and Charleston Rail-
road
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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

By our present mode of direction,
each one of our subscribers can tell
the time to which be has paid for the
UNION AND AMERICAN: for instance,
"a. B., Jan. IL, '72," shows that A.
B. has paid to Jan. II, 1872. Our
terms are invariably cash in ad-
vance. Hitherto we have not been
able to make this rule invariable. Hence
forth each subscriber will know for him
self when his time expires. If be wishes
the paper renewed, we viii take it as a
favor to have it continued. To save
trouble and postage to him and to us,
we announce that we will consider
those who do not renew their subscrip-
ton as desiring to have the paper dis
continued. We shall certainly regret
this, and sincerely hope that our sub
scribers may each and every one renew
their subscription, and still continue to
patronize that cold reliable" the Peoples
Paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

A NATURAL curiosity exists in this city,
in the shape of dog that never barked in
his life, but instead Of indulging in the vo-
cal exercise common to the canine family,
he each morning initiates the Growing of a
rooster. His owner accounts fore this
strange popularity by stating that the dog
was born and bred in the country, and
from his earliest puphoOd was separated
from all other ours, enjoying emily the COM
panionship of barnyard fowls. Hearing no
other sounds SO frequently as the
Growing of the cocks, and doubtless never
knowing that his species enjoyed
the sole ownership Of another and different
sort of music, he began to initiate the matu-
final exercises of his feathered companions,
in which he at last acquired a proficiency
which surprises and charms every one who
has had the felicity of listening to his per-
formances. This canine prodigy is the
property Of Mr.. Henry Shepherd, who re-
sides on West Eldorado street, which To-
cality each morning resounds with the
music of the self-tanght, but highly accom-
plished amateur. Where is Darwin?-De-
oatsr (Hl.) Republican.
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ABUNDANTLY PROTECTED.

1t was one evening last summer when a
lady who belong on the editorial staff of one
of the leading dailies of New York had been
detained by office duties until rather a late
hour. Living on the Heights, in Brooklyn,
but a short distance from Fulton Ferry, it
was not much of a venture to go home
without an escort, and so she started. On
the boat, standing outside enjoying the
breeze after the days toll, she perceived a
gentleman in rather close proximity to
where she was leaning over the guards but
said nothing. care you alone" said he, as
the boat neared the slip.
''No, sir" said the lady, and without
further interruption, when the boat touched
she stepped off.
81 thought you were not Alone" said the
fellow stepping to her side again.
81 am not, replied the lady.
"Why, L don't see any one who is with
your"
"God Almighty and the angels; Pm nev-
er alone!"
"You keep too good company for me,
madam; good night" and he shot for Full
ton Avenue car, then nearly block away.
The heroic woman was permitted to "keep
to the right as the law directs" and enjoy
that full measure of quiet satisfaction one
always feels from keeping good company.
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A few days ago the UNION AND AMER
IcAN sold its Nashville, EdgefeId and
suburban subscription lists TO Mr.. A. E.
Sneed, gentleman long connected with
the subscription department of this Of
Gee. he will conduct the delivery o.
papers and receive subscriptions for the
same. He will devote his entire time
to the BUSINESS, and requests us to say
that he win guarantee the regular and
prompt delivery of the Daily papers to
all subscribers on his routes. He will
keep a registry of complaints at our
Counting Room, and desires that every
neglect or failure of carriers shall be
reported to him at this Office. he will
receive subscriptions by the week, month,
quarter, half-year or year, at the pub
lished rates for papers delivered -25
cents per week, 81 per month, s. per
quarter, or S12 per year.
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The Proposed Mefhodist university.


We learn from the Western Methodist
of the Sd that the following gentlemen have
been elected officers Of Board of Trust to
secure a charter of incorporation for the
proposed Methodist University and to make
necessary arrangements for the collection of
funds: President, Hon. Z. 81. East; Secre-
tary, D. c. Kelley; Treasurer, DR.. A. L. P.
Green.
An Executive Committee was appointed,
consisting of the President, Secretary and
Treasurer, and the following gentlemen:
Hon. R. j. Morgan, Col. Jordan Stokes,
Major David 7. Reynolds and DR.. r. A.
Young.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
Executive Committee to procure charter
of incorporation, and to publish it in pamph-
let form, with the proceedings of the con-
ventiOn, and an address in behalf of the
University, in which shall be embodied in
formation as to the various proposed de-
partments, etc.
A resolution was also adopted directing
the Executive Committee to prepare by
laws and report at the next meeting Of the
Board.
There was long and close consultation on
matters of the deepest interest: but it was
deemed advisable to await the next meet
ing Of the Board before deciding upon va
riOus subjects closely connected with the
University. 1t was understood that. the
Treasurer would be expected to lead in the
important work of obtaining the funds
needed for the enterprise, and he will do so
with such assistants as may be necessary to
compass the object in view.
The Board adjourned to meet May s, in
Nashville, at which time and place the
Bishops will be present and cooperate with
the Board in arranging plan of operations.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

Yeatman, Shields & Co. close out a full
line Of staple and fancy dry goods this
morning.
We elsewhere print a card of Messrs. A.
&. & T. &. Womrath, proprietors Of the
large Philadelphia Fur House, to which we
invite the special attention of the trade.
As will be seen they are soliciting and pay
ing the highest prices for all kinds of raw
skins.
Masonic Board of Relief meets tonight.
Steamer Tyrone leaves at 4 P. NJ. to-day.
Gray & Mobiles hat store Cherry street.
Your health and life. Those of enfee-
bled constitutions, nervous debility and
disordered liver would do well to read the
the advertisement Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which have many virtues and medi-
cinal qualities not always possessed by
other remedys.
Browns Bronchial Trochts for pulmon-
ary and astimatic disorders.
The new Colonnade Hotel Philadelphia.
Dollar Reward soap at Jungerman &
Co.'S 81 Public Square.
Mrs. Whitcomb's syrup for children, prics
% cents.
DR.. Pierce's golden medical discovery for
the lungs.
Hagan's magnolia Balm gives a soft
pearly tiRge and graceful smoothness to the
complexion, removes freckles, blotches, etc,
ladies' try it.
The attention of our citizens is called to
the card of the Finance Committee of the
Nashville Industrial Exposition.
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COOKING nv GAS.

There is process we venture to think
not generally understood, but none the less
worthy of the serious attention of all classes
of the community. Its great recommends
ton is economy and the absence of waste.
When a kettle has to be boiled, or chop to
be cooked in the ordinary way, fire has to
be lighted, and to burn up to certain point
of heat before the kettle can be put on to
boil, or the fire is sufficiently clear for the
chop to be cooked; and here is at once a
large element of waste, as the fuel consum-
ed in getting the requisite amount of heat
developed for the purpose required is all so
much loss. When gas is used in cooking
the case is different; the gas has.only to be
turned on lighted-there is no fire to burn
up; the requisite cooking temperature is i'm
mediately available-time and money are
both saved CGSselPs Technical EducGor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

Miss Nilsson and company, seventeen in
number, have again taken rooms at the
Louisville Hotel.
Mr.. Robert Gates, of the West Tennes-
see Whig and Tribune, is in the city.
Hon. Dorsay B. Thomas, of Johnson
vile, Judge A. S. Marks, Of Winchester
Col. I. B. Murray, Of McMinnville, and w.
K. Handy, of the Union City Courier, were
registered at the Battle House yesterday.
Olive Logan will arrive in Nashville this
evening, and take rest of few days at the
Maxwell House, before proceeding to Mem
phis. She viii only lecture here one night
Friday.
c. II. Handy and wife, Rhode Island;
Mrs. Gen. John. H. Morgan, Miss Ellen
Ready, Murfreesboro; w. T. Garrett, Judge
B. NJ. Tillman, Manchester; Thomas J.
Roane, James 81. Neil, Shelbyville; Writ
Skies, New York; j. G. Gates, Louisville;
j. w. Sloss, Athens, Ala; A. B. ScheIl, j.
P. Thompson, Louisville; Geo. T. Atkins,
New York, are registered at the Maxwell
House,
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Our COMING Exposition.

The Finance Committee Of the Nashville
Industrial Exposition have been directed by
the Board Of Managers to carry out the plan
adopted for raising the means necessary to
complete the building and other preparations
for the Exposition in May, 1872.
This plan contemplates that individuals,
firms, and corporations shall execute notes
for such amounts as they choose, which
notes will be deposited with the banks by
whom the funds are advanced, as collateral
security for the loans. The net proceeds of
the Exposition, as fast as realized, will be
applied to the payment of such loans, and
when the Exposition has been closed, the
makers of the notes will only be called upon
to make up by pro rata payments such a
sum as will cover the deficit.
The experience of the last year justifies
the committee in the confidence that no part
of the notes will be required to be paid. The
success of the present effort will depend upon
the energy and spirit with which our citizens
begin and prosecute the undertaking, and
we can not doubt that the Exposition will
be worthy of Tennesseeans and of the city
of Nashville. The committee will wait upon
our citizens and receive their notes, and
takes this means of making the fact gener-
ally known. They hope that they may be
met in a general and liberal manner, and
that nothing may be wanting to render the
Exposition of May, 1872, brilliant success.
81. KRAN, chairman.
MORTON B. HOWELL,
J. L. WEAKLEY,
w. D. KELLY,
THOS. PARKES.
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Railroad Accident.

Sunday night as a freight train on the
Nashville aud Chattanooga road was going
down RaccOon mountain, one hundred and
thirty-three miles from here, it was thrown
from ths track, smashing several cars, and
severely wounding Billy Martin, brakes
man. The accident was caused by a
sprung rail, over which the engine and five
or six cars had passed when the other part
of the train was ditched. Martins thigh
was shattered, and bis chest also received
injuries. He resided in this city, and at
the time of the accident was making a trip
as brakesman for another person who had
been injured about two weeks previous.
1t is most probable be is dead by this time.
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Death at Lebanon.

Intelligence reached this city yesterday Of
the death, at Lebanon, on Sunday morning
last, of D. Cook, jr., prominent citizen Of
that place, and who was formerly Secretary
and Treasurer of the Tennessee and Pacific
Railroad. His death is greatly regretted by
a host of friends who held him in high es-
TEEN.
The funeral of the late Mr.. Cook will
take place Wednesday morning at II O'Clock
from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services by Rev. w. II. Darnell, assisted by
Rev. DR.. Baird, of this city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

Mr.. Dan. Cunningham, respected and
esteemed citizen Of Chattanooga, while en-
gagged at some work in the rolling mills at
that place, last Saturday, was suddenly ia
ken i'll, and died in about five minutes.
Apoplexy or heart disease was the cause OF
his death. His remains will be inferred by
the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a
member, at 2:30 this afternoon. Mr.. Cum
ningham was formerly engineer of the
Water Works at this place, and also, for a
long period, a well known steamboat engi-
neer. His death will be greatly regretted
by his numerous friends here.
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On Sunday night last, two stores in North
Edge6eld were burglariousiy entered and
robbed. The midnight providers effected an
entrance into John Brannon's store by Dor
ing through the boards, thus enabling them
to remove the iron bar from the window,
and by this means the access was easy.
The money drawer was robbed of $14, and
pair Of shoes and some other articles re-
moved from the counter. On one Of the
shelves was glass jar containing $26 in
nickles which escaped the attention of the
burglars. They made their exit by the
front door, carrying the key with them
The store Of A. j. Lee was the other place
which they turned their attention. Here
they obtained So and box of cigars. The
operations of the burglars were skiIlfuIly
performed, and future visitations may be
looked for. Storekeepers would do well tC
be on their guard.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06
NAPOLEON.
EuEenIe Defends the EmperOr-NeIfh-
er Fear nor Ambition ever Entered
his Heart.

EuEenIe Defends the EmperOr-NeIfh
er Fear nor Ambition ever Entered
his Heart.
The Empress has lately addressed a let
ter to friend in Switzerland from which
these extracts are taken:
/ have challenged public attention so Of
ten Of late by the letters from me which
have been published, it seems to me the
public must be tired of seeing
them. Moreover, l confess to you
there are accusations against which l
have extreme repugnance to raise my
voice, and the light which will one day
be thrown on the subject will exhibit the
sole sentiment which could have connected
me with the 4th of September. Detection
had made it impossible for me to defend
myself, and being unable to conquer, re-
fused to divide when the enemy might at
any moment enter through the breach our
intestine discussions opened to it. IObeyed
a feeling of personal unselfishness by leaving
to others the honor of the defense, the in
slant twas proved to me that was alone
and unable to negotiate peace. This must
be known, and if it is not, neither can
nor wish to tell it. OF all my suf
ferings none hasS been more painful
than to see that after such a career as
the Emperor's, public opinion has been so
widely led astray as to require not political
or stragetic explanation, which | could have
understood, from Sedan, but detailed mar
rative of the EmperOr's personal conduct.
What can be credited after such wildness?
/ have an absolute confidence in the power
of truth. The sole motive of the Emperor
and Of me has been the grandeur and pros
perity of France. We may have made mis-
takes, but neither fear nor ambition ever
entered our hearts a single instant. can
not now say disgust has never entered there;
therefore will not defend myself, and can
not bring myself to pass through this addi-
tional calumny. EUGENE.
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RIVER News.

The river was stationary at this point
yesterday, with 2 feet scant on Harpeth
Shoals. Weather warm and cloudy, with
indications Of rain last night.
The John Lumsden departed for Cairo.
This was the only steamboat movement.
The Talisman is still in port, and water
permitting will depart on Friday
The Burksville from Cairo is looked Tor
tonight.
Capt. James Montgomery, vel known
commander and pilot, died suddenly Of
heart disease at New Albany SATURDAY
morning, aged y years The deceased
commenced steamboating from Cincinnati
in 1927 as a mate; built thu steamer New
Albany in 1886, and commanded her several
years; also commanded the American Eagle,
Glencoe and other boats with sRccssss In ne
trade hence to New Orleans. He Vas as
one time President of the Lousglle and
Cincinnati United States Mail Line.
The Louisville Ledger Of yesterday sayE
The situation is unchanged in every ~
spect. The weather, however, has moder-
ated, and general thaw is in prospect
Should il come without general rain, boats
along shore viii fare much better than II
heavy rains should suddenly swell the riEerp
when the heavy ice would be likely 10
spread wrecks all along its pathway.
STATE OF THE WEATHEK.
Tsesraphse Report from Signal Services O6yls, U
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LATEST Markets RY TELEGRAPH,

CHARLESTON, Feb. 5.-Cottsn firm;
middlings 214622c; net receipts LIB bales;
sales 500 bales; tcck 29,012 bales.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 5.-Cotton fair;
middling 22c; net receipts 1899 bales;
exports 20 Great Britain 1854 bales; coast
wise 1854 bales; sales 1900 bales; stock
71,737 bales.
MOBILE, Feb. Cotton firm; middling
PC. Net receipts 1,172 bales; exports
coastwise 1926 bAles; sales 700; stock o.
9O2.
GALVESTON, Feb. Cotton strong;
good ordinary 2O.c; net receipts 1895
bales; exports coastwise 10; sales 1,4OO;
stock 1852.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06

IT appears quite a colony of English
sparrows has recently appeared in Rockland,
Me. They are believed to have emigrated
from Boston Common, where they were
driven off by the butcher birds and sparrow
hawks. How these little creatures got to
Rockland is somewhat Of mystery, as that
town is $50 miles from Boston. They may
have followed along the coast, or have
taken passage on some of the steamboats, or
sailing packets which ply on the coast.
There are examples of such emigration on
record.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-06
From the Lone Star state,

In business letter from Pilot Point,
Denton county, Texas, a former Tennes-
sean writes as follows:
Your weekly paper comes to me regular
ly. 1 could not get along without it. l
was born and raised in Tennessee, and am
always glad to get the Tennessee news.
The Weekly UNION AND AMERICAN is
just what the people of the clone STAR
want. l am now raising a club and will
soon send you a handsome lis.. enclose
in this letter the ear Of buck rabbit, some
thing never seen in Tennessee l suppose.