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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-28
DARING FEAT OF A NEW HAVEN
WOMAN

Many of our readers remember Miss Le-
ona Dare, who resided In this city last fall
and winter. She performed in the Theater
Comique, and her skill on the trapeze was
the ONLY redeeming feature Of that concern.
She went away from here last spring, and
has been West since, and has been thrilling
people there with performances on trapezA
suspended to balloon which was rising.
The first trip was made a. indianapolis, a
few weeks ago. The balloon was inflated,
and at quarter to S was cut loose, and the
fine formed Leona, in circus clothes, dang
ling down from the trapeze bar, holding in
her teeth strap which eLcircled the waist
of Tommy Hall, companion for her first
voyage In the air, left terra frma.
Everything was still as death, and It was
observed that Hall weakened little, but
the plucky "Queen of Antilles Laona was
perfectly cool. Just as on as they had
left the earth Lleona commenced spinning
Hall around until it made us giddy. After
this performance, and when about three
hundred feet in the air they commenced
their highfalutin' performance and known
in show language as the double trapeze.
They performed all the difficult and
hazardous feats at an altitude of about
halt mile, with the same reckless daring
that characterizes their performances un-
der the pavilion, where, if they were TO
tumble, their fall Wonld not exceed thirty
feet. Up they went until they were scarce
" larger than persons hand, and when
looked at through glass provided for the
occasion it was seen that they had climbed
upon their trapeze car, and were apparent
ly enjoying tete-G tete while resting from
their exciting and perious labors.
The balloon descended very rapidly, and
landed about half mile from the starting
point, in an open field, and party rode up
in time to witness their alighting. Hall
was silent and sober, while Leona, laugh
ing said to Warner, "How was that for
high?"--Nelo HdUen Palladium.
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A Long and Lonely voyage.

The renowned water craft Dolly Warden
passed Memphis Thursday on board the
James Howard bound for New Orleans.
This boat was buils by special contract and
according to order last May by Waters,
Balch & Co, Of Troy, Y. Y, for Mr..
Julius Chambers, who, June 8, 1872,
launched the DoIly Warden in Lake Itasca,
and from there paddle his own canoe dis
lance Of 1, 5l9 IN les 10 st Lous, No., where
he arrived the l7Gh ms, aud thence en-
barked On the above named steamer for
New ORLEANS, where he ships for home.
The boats size, measurement, weight, etc,
is of 1-l0 tons burden; weight 68a; baggage
10 and galley - pounds; weight of crew
1881 pounds; the hull is ofpaper, with cedar
deck, feu teen fee, long, % inches breadth,
4 inches draught; she has deep shear,
rising from 10f inches at the stem and 175
inches at the stern post. She has ample
culinary and sleeping arrangements, and is
rigged to carry spread-sail, jib and mizzen.
Being the pioneer, cruising canoe of the
United States The Dolly Warden has made
the voyage from the head waters of tie
Mississippi to st. Louis,
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A Fine Stock Farm,

The Memphis Aratdnche of late date
thus alludes to noted farm in Gibson coun-
ty: l
Major George 7. Altman has, at Corners
vile, in this State, one of the
largest and best arranged stock farms in the
South. 1t is well laid out, finely improved,
and In perfect order. The Major carries his
preference for the improved breeds to the
sxtent that, fIom the high melted racer
down to the poultry about his barnyard, be
will have none but the purest strains. Be-
sides large racing stud, fashionably bred
and ofthe best running families, visitor to
the Majors farm will see wandering through
the green meadows, by the cool running
brooks, or browsing on the grass-covered
hills Of a thousand acres, fine trotting
horses, Shetland ponies, Durham and Al
derney cattle, Maltese jacks, Berkshire hogs,
Merino and Southdown sheep, Cashmere
goats; in word, The choic .st of all the do
nestle animals that minister to mans COM
fort and pleasure on the firm, in the fields
and upoL the turf. a
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Ne~ Advertlsernents.

Hughes & Anderson, dealers in hardware,
% Broad street, having dissolved copartner-
ship, offer to sell their stock at such reason
able terms as to make further inquiry of
them matter Of interest TO any one desir-
Jig to embark in that business.
Arlington, Fairar & Weakley are offering
for sale or exc aDge desirable residence
three miles from the city.
JONES & Baxter, Macon, Ga, are general
commission merchants and dealers in pro-
duce, groceries, etc. They are prompt and
reliable business men.
See the Cbancery Court advertisements
appearing to-day.
Yeatman, Shields & Co. make sale next
Tuesday of staple and fancy dry goods.
Hickman g. Porter have 81 900 to loan at
ten PER cent.
Lillard IL Co. want drug clerk.
Z. w. Brown has for sale Morris city
bonds and South Nashville Street Railroad
stock.
A. L. Crosthwait is announced as a can
didate for Constable inthe city district.
Concert at the National Garden this af-
teTnoOn.
Great reduction In attractive drygoods at
the Trade Palace. II .--
Go to Totteo & Bros. for soap that will
wash in cold water.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-28

Capt G. Minor Quarles and sister, Miss
Lucy, of GAINESVILLE, passed through the
city en- route for home, having made de-
lightfll visit 10 Lookout Mountain.
Capt. w. A. Gavett, Assistant Supervisor
United States internal Revenue, has recov-
cred from his recent illness, and left yester-
day for Memphis to examine into the
official matters of the seventh and eighth
districts. .-.
Lieut.. G. S. Smith, u. S. A, Inspector of
the Neurological Department, at present
on a tour of official inspection through the
South, arrived here yesterday. He finds
the office here all right.
Among the guests registered at the Com
mercial Hotel yesterday were James A.
Grant, Esq, San Francisco, Cal; Harry e.
Warren, Col. j. II. Green, Louisville, KY;
w. E. Richardson and family, St. Louis,
No.; Col. w. r. Sadler, Sadlersville, Tenn;
w. B. Hill, w. B. Collier, n. c. Ransom,
Murfreesboro, Tenn; Samuel HodgsoD,
ClarksyiIle, and Maj. S. 81. Mays, BroRt-
wood, Tenn.
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Central Teachers Assoctat,on.

The papers of the State will confer a IA
vor upon teachers and promote a worthy
object by making known through their
columns the conditions upon which half
fare rates may be secured by teachers at
tending the nesting of the above body
which takes place on the 9th and It'll proxi-
mo at MuIfreesboro. The Nashville aud
Chattanooga railroad has kindly agreed TO
return to their homes those who pay one
fare going, upon certificate to be furnish
ed them at the meeting. On the other
roads centering here, they must apply to the
agent ct the station from which they start,
fo- an excursion ticket, viii h is to be
endorsed by the officers presiding over the
a ISOLATION when assembled.
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Blank {. y indicates no report; cipher 10 sta
tionary; minus (-) tendency to fall plus a. ten
dency to rise. W. 8. KAUFMAN. q bserver.
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BOLD AFFEMPr Az BURGLARY.

A COaoFed Thief MOunts a step-Lad-
der-=He is Fired at and Tunlbles
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A young man named John Kiber, who
deals in wood and fights folks who seek to
insult him, yesterday, on North College
street, tapped negro fellow very violently
on the head with a billet of stove fuel, be-
cause the cOlOred individual had used to-
wards him about the most abusive epithet
known TO the English language. The blow
felled the negro to the ground, and for some
moments he remained in an insensible and
inactive condition, and bleeding profuse ely.
he was finally conveyed hNme, and late in
the afternoon was thought to be in dying
condition. Kiber Immediately got out tf
the way, and the police had not succeeded
in arresting him before night.
The name of the colored man hurt was
Ed or Abe Summer, and he lived on Pearl
street. He was still living at II O'Clock
last night. Nothing has been heard as to
e Whereabouts of Kibber.
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AN ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE.
The Assailant Killed by an old Lad

The Assailant Killed by an Old Lady
The Jackson Wing and Tribune, of July
says: "One day this week, in Carroll coun-
ty, an unknown man entered the residence
of MIR. w. A. Rogers, and attempted
pameless outrage on his invalid wife. While
the struggle was going on, the mother of
Mrs. Rogers and also of our gallant fellow
citizen. Capt. Jason Russell, an old lady,
ran up and beat the villain over the head
with smoothing iron, rescuing her daugh-
ter and forcing her assailant to fly. Mr..
Rogers on returning home raised compa-
nv, and soon arrested the would lie ravish.
er. He was found in a dying condition,
and on investigation it was ascertained that
be was crazy. 1t appears that he bad es-
capped from his brother few days before,
at Henry Station, while enroute to New
York, where he was to be placed under
medical treatment. His brother hearing of
the affair while searching for him, made his
appearance and confirmed the above facts.
The man is no doubt dead. Mrs. Rogers
is suffering greatly from bruises received in
the struggle. The conduct of the aged and
crippled mother deserves unbounded praise,
and to her is due the very life Of the
daughter"
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music at the Capitol.

Ike following is the programme of the
Rock City Band for the open air Concert
at the Capitol hon lay night, commencing
at half past s o'clock:
l. Passion Flower Quick Step.
g. Thou art so near apd yet so far-An-
dante
8. Frolic of the Frogs Waltz.
4. Uncle Toms Cabin-ARddnte.
5. Military Polka.
Z. Dolly Warden Waltz.
7. Night Ball Gallop.
It Is the intention of the Rock City Band
to play at the Capitol every alternate Mon
day evening, thus giving our citizens occa-
sional opportunity to hear fine instrumental
music, and themselves good facility for
practice. -
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dency TO rise W. .. kAUBMAH. observer.
The river continued to rise at this poin
yesterday with three feet scant on Harpeth
Shoals.
The Umpire departed for the upper Cum
berland with cargo of 200 bbls. salt.
The Ella Hughes passed Paducah yester-
day morning for this port. She will arrive
Monday and return again to Cairo Tuesday
evening at 4 o'clock.
From engineer Mead we learn the fol-
lowing relative TO Cumberland river: From
the north line of Broad street TO the head
of the Edgefeld island, a distance of one
and half miles, the fall of the river cur
rent along the channel is five and a half
inches; the width of the water sheet on an
average IS 400 feet, and between the banks
$50 feet. The fab in the island chute is
twelve inches. The length of the island
proper is between 600 and 700 feet, but the
bar runs below long distance.
The towboat w. II. Brown run into
Capt. Wilson's stave boat, lying near Cross
Creek, near Dover, few days ago, causing
her to sink. Sha was loaded with slaves at
the time, but has since been raised and the
damages repaired.
Capt. Peter Conrad, who purchased the
steamer p. w. Strader at st. Louis, de-
signs her for the st. Louis and Tennessee
river trade. Every other city but Nash
vile is making an effort to reach this Ten
nessee river trade. 1t is time our merchants
were Up and doing. Col. G. W. Anderson
will shortly have bis wharf boat at Johu-
sonVille, free 10 all freight sent ont or re
ceived on Nashville account.
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Republican Convention.

Capt. James C. Wheeler, of the United
States Internal Revenue Department, has
been appointed on the Radical Republican
Congressional Committee for the Seventh
District. This committee expect to have 4
black and tan love feast, shortly after the
August election, to nominate Congressional
candidates and two Electors. The place
selected for the meeting is Huntingdon, and
from information now obtained, the COM
mittee have not decided on any man. The
colored members of this party may have a
chance for the laurels.
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Not To be YOled Unna.

The official notification of Coroner James
Everett to the voters of Davidson county,
apprises them Of the fact that the order of
the Couny Court, submitting to them at
the ensuing election of county officers the
question whether or not tax should be
levied for the erection of free bridge, was
revoked by subsequent action of the Court,
and that, Tor this reason, the question indi-
Gated will not be Involved in the election of
next Thursday,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-28
A Decision Against Limestone County
Alabama

When the Nashville AMI Decatur Rail-
road was in course of construction, Lime
stone county, Ala, subscribed 100000 in
bonds to aid in the completion of the road,
which bonds were endorsed by the company
Some of these bonds were paid before the
war, but the county since the war refused
to pay the remainder, and the matter has
been in the courts for several years. A
dispatch was received at the Mechanics
Bank yesterday, stating that on Friday
last, a judgment against the county was
obtained in the Supreme Court.
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4neH cdIH0 gushing IN, the adorable and
adoring "Miggs," her sparkling eyes search
ing far and wide for her "Semmun the bold
prentice Boy" This amiable character
was most admirably personated by Miss
Annie Wy, of Texas. .
"Her eyes, her lips, her cheeks, her shape, her
features,
Seem to be drawn by loves own hand"
And tell it not in Gath, and more especi-
ally and particularly don't mention it to the
sold Miss" felt Slightually like would
just as soon step into "Semmun's" shoes as
not, SO far as the representative "Miss
Miggs" was concerned.
After Miggs came the "Marchioness,'
represented most faithfully by Miss Lula
W-n, Of Nashville. Many "Swivel-
lers" heart went pit-a-pat as be gazad into
those
"Eyes whose beams might shame night
OF starlight CLEANS, they we're so brigbt.
AND cheeks before whose bloom the rose
It's blushing treasure-hOuse might close. -
FLASHING III rainbow splendOr came Miss
Love W-n, Of Nashville, as "Lady
Gay" moving gracefully among the happy
dancers "a joy forever" with ''love darling
eyes and tresses like the morn"
Next in order was Miss Mary Cd. of
Nashville as Mother Hubbard. The dress
of We ancient Dame could not conceal tba
grace of her step or the CLEAN of
her eye, and she was indeed
"With all the wonders of external grace
A person finely turned, mould, face
Where union rare) expressions lovely force
With beauty's softest magic holds discourse"
Ard then Miss Annie A-g, of Arkansas
as 'La Rose," dressed in an elegant bn1
costume, she was the admired Of all adj
mirefs.
"a lovelier nymDh the pencil never drew.
For the fond Graces formed her easy mien
And heavens soft azure in her eye was seen. -"
And then came tripping in sen diamonds.
curls and rich brOcades," 'sFlora MscFlim.
sey, of Madison Square" personated sylen-
didly by Miss Liza W-n, Of NasbyilIa
Gorgeously attired as the '.girl of The re-
Rod" she moved the
''Glass of fashion and the mould of form
The observed of all Observers
Following the "Lady with nothing to
wear" came Miss Martha On, of Nash
vile, as the "Queen of hearts," dressed
most becomingly in an appropriate cos
tune.
"She was a form of life and light
That seen became part of sight"
And then Mrs. Jellyby, the untiring adj
Eocate of Boo-le-o-boo la-gha, with ink
stained fingers and thoughtful brow moved
slowly amid the throng, impressing upon
all her hearers the importance of"W0man's
mission" This character was exceedingly
well portrayed by Miss Annie FIR, of
Grundy county, who held the amirror up
to nature" most truthfully.
Behind the ''strong- came Mrs.
Al in the character of venerable relic
OF "Y olden time," attended by the omni-
present "Fopsey,p the kinky-headed. fever
ishiy fanciful creation of old aunt Harriet
Beecher's zoe. 'Topsey" was the star of
the evening, and often brousbt
down the house with rapturous an
piause. She was represented by
Mrs. -, well We amt going TO tell. for
we were certainly promised ii We did 40
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-28
Confirmation aad First Communion

This will be great day among the Cath
ole children of this city-it is the day set
apart for large number of them to receive
confirmation and Holy Communion, for
which they have been preparing themselves
during the past six weeks. The procession,
from the Convent of Our Lady of Mercy
to the church, corner of Summer and Ce-
dar streets, viii be beautiful one, and well
worth long walk TO witness. The child
ren will leave tire convent about half past
seven O'Clock in the morning Among
those about to receive confirmation are sew
eral adults, some of them converts TO the
church
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Not a Ghost After An.

The ghost at the corner of Summer and
Demonbreun streets has proved a failure.
1t yest' rday put in daytime appearance,
when resulted IN critical examination by
citizens who happened to be present. A wire
frame work, white sLe5t, strin,s ingenu-
ously arranged, aud mischievous boy at
each end Of the haunted lot, to supply the
sbostiy visitation with sufficient motive
power constituted the combination of un-
rlhly appearance which has dreadfully
I lShtened The dsrkies and interested the
supeistilious in that locality.
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Faipius to Abafe Nut.nnces.

Realizing the present importance of clean
illness to the continued good health of the
city, the department Of the municipal gov
eminent especially charged with this duty,
have during the past few days been very ac-
tive in its execution. Sergeant Tignor has
served official notice upon number of citi-
zens whose premises were not in proper
condition. Five persons were yesterday
arrested for falling to abate nuisances of the
character indicated.
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The Wrong Capt'n.

Among the recent episodes of belliger-
ent character agitating Memphis circles was
an expected duel between two of her citi-
zens, one of whom is named Capt. Rice.
Since the affair has commenced Capt. T.
w. Rice, Of "Rice's Battery OF war mem
DRY, has been asked seven hundred and
eleven times ''if be were the mau?" This
gentleman, we learn, has answered the
question three hundred and ninety-two
times, assuri G bis solcitous inquirers that
it is another Capt'n Rice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-28

A sensation of short duration was yes
terday afternoon created at the corner of
Cherry and Deaderick streets, by demon
stration of hostility between Ewing Million
AID Boss Haley. Million assaulted Haley,
striking him vigorous blow with his fist.
Boss drew his pistol and endeayoled to
shoot a few times at his assailant, but ow-
ing TO the crowded condition of the side
walks was unable 10 do so.
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Seventeen Ears of Corn i'm One,

Mrs. Blankenship, residing on the Char
lotte pike, raised an ear of corn, which we
have in our possession, having seventeen
shoots from one stem, all the shoots having
some corn on them. If anybody has corn
that beats this shooting send it along
CEdyksuiLe Chronicle, .,Jily 81.
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Thursday last was the hottest day of the
year, so far as beard from. Thursday next
win be the biggest day of the year SO far as
the election Of county officers may be con-
nected with the events Of that day. Genu-
inc philosophy suggests the importance of
keeping cool on hot days-the same sort Of
philosophy says dothe same thing on cleo
ton days. 3slle ih eH
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100 AbIe to be- Ont.

Capt. Sam j. Little, who returned TO the
city several days since, is still confined to
bis house, and continues III. We learn that
upon his arrival in Cincinnati at the time
of bis mysterious disappearance, he did
not know anything until reaching New
York, VIXEN be was Frustrated by fever.
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AInhn Tnn Omega.

The secret session of the Alpha Tau
Omega was terminated last eveding with
great eclat by banquet at the Maxwell
House. This fraternity bears most envi-
able reputation throughout the South, and
its badge is, an ''open sesame" to the most
select circles. Judging from the young
gentlemen now visiting the city, we feel
justified in predicting brilliant future to
the Abba Tau Omeca.
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en. nnn Prnit Cans-seIf I.ahellinr.

10000 Fruit Cans-Self Labelling.
Treppard & Go. are now Offering for sale
10000 tin and glass Fruit Cans Of all the
s rious kinds made.
They have the exclusive sale of the self
sealing, self-labefling can and they want
the ladies to call and examine this can.
Price the same as for the old style can.
ioQ-snr Ell nra-tf
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STATE OF THE WEATHER..
HAR DzpARrNsrr.

OYFICB OF THE QuXB SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., July q, 1872
ProbGbilitieS.-Clear weather with light
northerly winds from Lake Erie to Ten
nessee and eastward over the Middle and
Eastern States, the winds veering to north
easterly over Michi an and the,upper lakes
with partly cloudy weather thence TO the
Ohio Valley. Southerly to easterly winds
in the upper Mississippi Valley and toward
the Missouri Valley with falling barometer
and cloudy weather tonight. Southwest
winds continue on the gulf with threaten
ing weather and local rains, southeasterly
winds and cloudy weather on the SUlth
Atlantic.
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Madison Strsfton 6 Co. are determined
that she advent of cod weather shall not
End their coal supply short, on make il In
sufficient for any demand, no matter how
extensive. These enterprisiug dealers are
no 4 receiving from the St. Bernard Mines,
by the Edgefeld and Kentucky Railroad,
ten ear loads Of coal every day.
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BADLY Injured.

Friday week, Milton Barnes, Esq, living
eight miles west of Trenton, while on horse
back, was sew rely injured by the failing
limb OF tree. One of his thighs was
broken, and some of his jaw teeth knocked
out. The mare which Mr.. Barnes was rid
ing also received some injury.