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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
THE COURTS.

Z THE CRIMINAL COURT-The same te-
dious routine of legal lsbors is still occupy
ing the time in this court, nothing of prom
inence having occurred since its opening.
Over one hundred cases of alleged misde-
meanor were disposed of yesterday; next
Tuesday the case of the people against
Samuel Watson, who keeps powder mag
azine in the northern suburbs OF the city,
which is considered PUBLIC danger, viii
be brought up for trial. The case is one
that is awakening considerable interest
among the citizens in that locality, and it is
expected that the protestations will be Bit
ter and numerous.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-In the case of Vaulx,
agent, VS. Morley, wherein the latter is ac-
cused of tearing down a government shanty
belonging to the former, the jury rendered
a verdict in favor Of the plaintiff, giving
him 500 damages. The case of S. G..
Bradley VS. the Mayor and City Council, is
still pending
LAW CoURT.-The case of Thomas T..
Smiley VS. Adelecia Cheatham and husband,
was being heard before a special jury yes
terday, but not yet concluded.
PROBATE CoURT.-Johu Murray's last
will and testament was yesterday admitted
to probate, and d. L. Lapsley was appoint
ed and qualified as executor of the estate.
COUNTY CoURT.-Several constables'
bonds were partly made out in this Court
yesterday and will be finished to-day.
THE JUSTICES COURTS. ADeaderick
street, the locality where justice in its mild
er forms is dispensed, was perfectly quiet
all of yesterday, and the colored people
who usually appear that the 'Squires MAJ
6 list unto their tale of VICE." did not even
put in an appearance. Probably many of
them who we're so badly scared in the
young riot which took place at the Court
house the night before last are still running.
THE RECORDERS CoURT.-A. ID. Ottar-
son, the postoffice clerk who was arrested
for drawing pistol whilst in the excited
crowd who listened TO Judge Houk,s speech
on Wednesday night, was brought before
Recorder Halle yesterday morning, and
honorably discharged, on the grounds that
on such an occasion where words and
blows ran high he was liable, if he had a
pistol in his possession to instinctively
draw it in self-defence.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
GOT ANY Ginger Cakes?

One day last week two young gentlemen
of this city agreed to visit young lady
living near Brentwood, few miles from
this city. The young lady was disappOint-
ed that night, the fore part of which she
spent in peering through the window out
into the darkness. No sound of horses, no
soft tones of their voice broke the stiffness
of the night, for they did not go, despite
the neatly written card bearing the custom
ary compliments" etc. The reason was
this: When the young mon started of, the
buggy horse acted not wisely but unwell,
upset the vehicle, and spilled the expected
visitors into mud-hole. Two 81. G. hats,
three tightly fitting gloves, sprained ankle,
two palpitating hearts, a shattered buggy
and flown horse. told the tale of wrecked
expectations. With determined, spirit,
the twain, Wednesday afternoon, thought
it would be pleasant TO make call, take
tea, (but another and modest title for
huge supper,) pass the hours in converse
sweet. They accordingly hired an Ethio-
plan youth, and mounting him on lazy
steed, started him with their compliments,
knowing that the young lady if forwarned
would be forearmed.
After the messenger had gone the young
men started in buggy, and when mile
from the young lady's residence overlooked
their card bearer. They ordered him to
ride faster, and after receiving an answer to
meet them at "the lane"
The negro, however, lost his way
and the young men after waiting long
enough for his return, moved on the village
of Brentwood. 1t was late, they were hun
cry and the inhabitants were startled by
The eager and oft repeated question by one
of the youths "Got any ginger cakes here ?"
He went to every store and asked this ques-
ton, which was answered no. Several citi-
zens thought them peddlers; others deemed
them chiropodists. They arrived at the
young lady's residence about lime o'clock,
their delay being due to a balky horse.
Supper was over, the dishes washed and
the young men remained only an hour.
One had the nervous headache.
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south Nashville Military Company

The young men living south of and on
Broad street have gone to work earnestly
in the matter of organizing military COM
pany. Forty-three members have joined,
and tonight at their meeting in Willard S
Hall, No. 80 Broad street, more are eX-
pected to be enrolled on the mastlal list and
the officers elected. An old Confederate
soldier has been employed as Drill Master
and the Finance Committee in their pere-
grinations yesterday received liberal pecu-
mary donations.
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Prolific wheat.

j. NJ. B. Wilson of the It'll district of
Williamson county, showed us yesterday
fifty odd stalks, raised from one grain of
wheat. Each stalk wss full headed, and
averaged upwards of sixty grains to the
head. His crop generally was very fine,
the heads being unusually large, and con-
tanning so to 100 grains to the head, in
some instances with eight grains to the
mash. He planted Tappahannoek seed.
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OHIO.
serious Railway Collision.


MANSFIELD, Sept. ga collision occur
red about o'clock this evening near indie
pendence, Ohio, on the Lake Erie division
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, be-
tween an excursion train returning from
the State fair at Mansfield, and the regular
north bound express, resulting in the death
of five persons and wounding % others.
We notice among the latter four persons
from Louisville, KY.
Two Cars TeleScOped.
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-A special to the 1rt-
bune from Mansfield, Ohio, says a report
was received there of terrible accident on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, near In
depence Station, by the collision
of an excursion train of thirteen
cars filed with people with the express train
going north. As there is no telegraph sta
ton at independence it was impossible to
obtain particulars, but it is reported that
two cars were telescoped and five or six
persons killed outright.
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SnirifnaI nEOIrOInania.

John Ryan's wife, of New Market, JEFF
ferson county, is affected in strange man
ner. She persists in the belief that her
legs are paralyzed, and being doomed to an
endless punishment. No agency, either
human or divine, can avert the horrid fate.
Mrs. Ryan suffers intense pain from her af-
f1ictions, and has no indication of being I'M
sound in mind, except as regards the above
belief of punishment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
WAR DHPARTMHNT,
ORYEcH OF TIE CHEZ SIGNAL OYYIcER

MAA OaEAhIA4NTs
OPPTcE OF TEE OEIzI SIGNAL OYYIc1R.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 8, 1874
bd6ilities.-Winds veering to south
erly and westerly with clearing weather
over the Middle States during the night.
Generally cloudy weather, areas of rain and
southeasterly to southwesterly winds for
New England on Friday. Partly cloudy
weather for the South Atlantic States with
probably areas of rain over the northern
portion. Partly cloudy weather from the
gulf to Kentucky with southerly winds.
The barometer will continue falling from
upper Mississippi to the Atlantic coast.
Increased cloudiness, threatening weather
and proba' ly areas of rain northwest of the
Ohio valley. Very brisk southerly winds
for Lake Michigan tonight, Lakes Erie and
Huron by Friday morning, and for Lake
Ontario during Friday. An area of very
low barometer is now apparently advancing
eastward towards Iowa and northern Mis-
souri,.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

THEY know q thing or two in Arkansas
about building railroads. This is the way
they do ii: The President of a railway
company gets on good terms with the
estate House Ring" and Hobbies through
the Legislature grant of $4,000 a mile,
with the proviso that the bonds are to be
issued at the completion of each ten miles
of track. The President borrows enough
iron to lay ten miles, puts it down, draws
his Sl5, 900; takes up the iron, relays it on
the next ten miles, draws the second $751;
600; and repeats this process until the
whole l20 miles are built. Then the bor-
rowed iron is returned, the road is left in
precisely the condition it was at first, and
the President decamps to New York and
sells his bonds,
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AHomeless Randerer.

Last night about ten o'clock policeman
found little boy about nine years of age
on the street who seemed to be lost. Upon
enquiry it was ascertained that the
boy was an orphan and came with
with view of getting work to this city
from Henderson, KY, where he formerly
lived with a man too poor to retain him
longer. He was given a place to sleep at
the station-house, and food was given him
by the police. He is in destitute condl-
ton and knows no one in the city.
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Personal.

DIR. ThoS. r. Jennings arrived in New
York on the Sd inst. in the steamer Oceanic
from Liverpool.
j. G. Andrews, travelling passenger agent
of the Blue Mountain route, has been in
the city for several days.
Hon. Geo. Z. Spencer, United States
Senator from Alabama; Gen. j. E. Garner,
Robertson county; Gen. Luke Wright aud
family, Memphis, are registered at the Max
we'll House.
II. NJ. Doak, of the GAINESVILLE Tobacco
Leaf, and Gen. w. A. Quarles, of Mont
gomery, are spending few days in this
CITY,
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Killed By His wife,

st. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-Henry Gaskes, a
prominent citizen Of Hillsboro, jefferson
county, Missouri, was found murdered in
his bed Monday morning, his head having
been split open with sn axe. The deed is
supposed to have been committed by his
wife, who has been arrested.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent feyers, the
"Ferro-P hOsphorated Elixir of Calisaya,"
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 2aw fri&tues "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
INDIANA.
A Whole Village in FIRmes-I he
Work of PetrOIeurs

A Whole Village in FIRmes-Ihe
Work of PetrOleurs.
MisHAwAUKA, IND, Sept. Sat 81
o'clock this evening fire broke out in a
barn, near the business portion of the
town and rapidly spread, burning at this
hour, $50, nearly twenty buildings, with
much Of their contents, though the people
are bravely at work, saving all they can
possibly. No cause is yet assigned, though
some early at the Ore plainly smelled burn
ing kerosene. The wind is blowing strong.
ly from the Southwest. Among buildings
burned is the Presbyterian Church. In
surance is light on what is already burned.
The fire is now sweeping to the river, and
it is feared that some ofthe larger manufac-
ing establishments on the river will have to
go. Help from South Bend and Elkhart
have been telegraphed for, and steamers are
momentarily expected.
[As we go to press they are blowing up
houses to stay the fre.]
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
In Emil RIaSf.

The advantages and conveniences Of a
street railroad are being felt in Edgefeld,
if we may Judge from the many improve
ments now being made and under contract.
There are more buildings now going up in
Edgefeld than there have been for four
years past, and one contractor told us yes
terday that in addition TO what he was now
doing, he had contracted ahead for six more
houses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
Edaefield Raptist Church.

The work on the Baptist Church of
Edgefeld, located on the corner of Father
land and Tulip streets, is progressing IA
vorably, and it is calculated that the base
ment can be used for worship by the close
of the year. 1t will be very handsome
building, and will cost when finished up
wards of ST., 1000. The contractor is J. B.
Paften
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Pensions.

Since Tuesday one hundred and five
pensions have been paid at the agency in
this city. The only female pensioner of
the revolution is Cynthia Williamson, liv-
ing in this county. This old lady yester
day received her pension and is so aged
that she knows not how many years she
has lived.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
The EdRe6eId Schools.

The different schools of Edgefeld which
have entered upon their fall term, are one
and all in fourishing condition. The
public schools are more largely attended
than at any former period. Mrs. Weber's
Female Seminary opened with full classes,
and the Male Academy of Hughes & Minis
has the same liberal patronage bestowed
upon it that it had at the beginning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
Cbeatbam i'm Summer County,

We are informed that Major Frank NJ.
Duffy has removed the Huntsville Vjdette
to Gallatin, Sumner county, where it is to
be issued in future, placing on high the
name of Frank Cheatham.
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ArrivaI of Noted Racers.

Capt. T. G. Moore's stable, comprising
London and Foster, arrived yesterday from
Saratoga, and have taken up quarters on
our Course. There are now about fifty
horses in training, and among the number
some of the best in the country. The ap-
preaching meeting promises to be very
successful one.
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DIED..

STOCKELL.-Last night, at the residence of
o. II. Hight, Edge6eld, Mas. JAM SToCKELL,
aged rs years.
The friends and acquaintance of Capt. VIM.
StOckell, ID. G. Love and o. H. Hight, are re-
spectfully invited to attend her funeral from the
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
o'clock this evening.
Divine service by the Revs. DR.. Sawrie and
or
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VIII there be any prosecution?

The act of the Legislature giving the di-
rectors Of our State Fair the privilege Of
selling season tickets with chance in the
liberal premiums offered, has been con-
strued by many as unconstitutional, and
therefore the vendors and purchasers Of
such tickets are guilty of a violation of the
law, and limitations thrown out that prose-
cutions will follow. The following opinion,
in answer to an inquiry on the subject, from
Judges David Campbell and Jesse Wallace,
is clear and explicit, and from their known
legal ability, will be taken as 'settler" OF
the question. These gentlemen say:
FRANKLIN, Tenn, Sept. 3, lS72.-Pre-
permitting an expression of any opinion in
regard to the coustitutionality or unconsti-
tutionality of the law authorizing you in
the sale of prize tickets for your association,
because, in the view we take of the matter,
unnecessary to be decided, we think the
State of Tennessee is estopped to prosecute
and punish any one for the ac:s which she
herself has authorized and directed him to
do, and, being so, could not successfully
sustain any Indictment against the assO-
citation or any of its officers or agents, or
any one else for their action under the law.
The question of the constitulionality of
the law might, however, arise if there wer,
any attempt to enforce contract made
under it, either by the Association or
against it; but no such question arises for
the present. Respectfully,
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D. CAMPBELL,

We understand that Chief Justice Mich
olson, when approached by parties holding
these tickets at Columbia, gave in sub
stance the same opinion. We can see no
reason to apprehend any danger in the
premises. Most certainly the creating
power could not prosecute and punish for
the acts it has authorized, and if the con-
stilutionality OF The law is to be tested, it
becomes aquestion between the legislative
and judicial deuartments of our State gov
prDnput
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Radical Oratorz

Gen. James S. Negley, of Pennsylvania,
has written to the Radical Club in this
city stating that he will endeavor to speak
here during the latter part of the present
month. John Langston, colored, speaks at
the colored fair grounds near this city, the
18th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
RAILROAD Payment.

Messrs. Winslow and Wilson, purchasers,
yesterday paid into the State Treasury the
sum of $225, 900 in State bonds, the same
being the second of four installments to the
above amount due the State of Tennessee
for its interest in the Edgefeld and Ken
ucky Railroad.
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Smashed.

On the corner of College and Broad
streets yesterday afternoon, horse attach
ed to buggy broke loose from the post
where he was hitched, and darting up the
last named thoroughfare upset the vehicle,
which was smashed to pieces by being drag
ged square or so.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

Gray hair may be made to take on its
youthful color and beauty by the use of
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover,
the best preparation for the hair known to
the science of medicine and chemistry.
sep3 eod1pn tues, wed&fri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
DeaIh by Lightning.

Last week while standing in front Of his
fathers yard gate, Joseph Wallace, of War
rem county, was struck and instantly death
bastedIby thunderbolt. In his left pock
were several keys and knife. The left
thigh skin was broken only in one small
place, the left boot torn off and the body
looked like it had passed through fire.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
The Religions Historian.

The August number of this religious pc
riodical, edited by T. flaming, and pub
lishei at the Ben Franklin office, is upon
our Ia bic.
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Nashville Journal Of Medicine and
Surgery.

We acknowledge the receipt Of the Sep
TENDER number of this excellent journal,
published in this city by Drs. w. X. Bowl
ing and W. L. Nichol, editors and proprie-
tors. with Drs. Paul F. Eve and w. T.
Briggs, asso ciate editors. II contains
number of interesting original communi-
cations, and the usual variety of extracts
from home and foreign journals.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

Physicians and others of the city have
been asked why they got DR.. Clopton to
operate on them. A short note from DR..
A. K. Taylor fully explains this matter:
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 10, 1867.-Dr.
Maddox: DR.. Clopton is a fine operator for
PILES; BETTER than any one of my &C
quaintance. wish you would get him to
examine your case. He ia now at the
Gsyoso. Your friend,
A. K. TAYLOR.
DR.. G. is now here to operate on friends
of his old patients, and may be consulted
for few days at the BATTLE House.
Cured WITHOUT the knife. sep3 tt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

At the Franklin Fair Grounds, Simpson
county, KY, Wednesday last, young man
while hosting a balloon was struck on the
head by one of the poles attached to the
bag and received injuries which are thought
win terminate fatally. 4aANE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

A sure remedy for chills and fever
Ayers Ague Cure never fails.
sep3 e0d2m tues, wed&fri
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So,,h Nasv,IIe Street Railroad.

At the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of this road on the 4lh inst, the old
Board of Directors were re- elected, and the
Directors have re- elected Thos. Chadwell
President, and Z. A. Barnes Superintend
emit
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I. %. d. r.

There is TO be an Odd Fellows celebra-
lion at Eaglevile, Rutherford county, on
the 18th inst. There will be speaking and
a barbecue.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
Change Of Time.

The Robertson county Fair, which was
announced to commence on the Sth Of Oc-
tober, will not De held until the 10th, when
it will continue five days.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
Additional Facilities.

The proprietors Of the Dixie Mills are
now receiving the timbers and in the course
of ten days will have all the machinery,
etc. necessary for four additional oil presses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
SUbSidPN.

The excitement over the failure Of the
Peoples Bank had some hat subsidized yes
terday, and depositors generally, Micawber
like, are waiting for something TO turn up.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

Trunk ManufactOry.-Dunstead,a at 81
North College street, between Union aud
Church, is sell ng Trunks and Satchels at
prices that def / competition. Trunks re-
paired, wi If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

Marriage Guide.-Interesting work,
numerous engraviDgS, 224 pages. Price SO
cents. Address DR.. Butts Dispensary, II
North Eighth street, st. Louis, Mo. See
advertisement. sepl4 d&w1y
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Died OF his Injuries.

Peterson B. Tanner, who was struck by
a locomotive on the Nashville & Decatur
Railroad, at Athens, Ala, on Monday last,
died yesterday at 1880 O'Clock a. m.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06

Cheapest and BeSt-Mrs. Whitcomb's
Syrup for children is sold by druggists for
% cents bottle, and is an admirable prep
arstiOn for infantile disorders. sep3 Nv
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CITY NOTICES.

The Maury County Fair will COM
mence on Tuesday, Sept. II, and continue
during the week. Half fare rates on Nash
vile and Decatur Railroad. No entry fee
charged for any article exhibited.
sep6 I'd JOSH G. BAILEY, Sec'y.
School Books at the lowest rates, 10s
Church street.
( SCHOOL Books exchanged on reasonable
terms, 108 Church street. I
SCHOOL BooKs-a large supply received
to-day, 108 Church street. aug2s If
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New Goods! New GOOds!-Manlove,
Richards & Meadors are daily receiving new
goods for the fall trade-No. So College
street. sepl Iw