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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-30
Business in Congress.


Business in Congress.
Since the commencement of the present ses
sion of Congress the President has approved
thirty-thrce bills which originated in the Sen
ate, and one hundred and twenty from the
House. Several bills Of a private character
were vetoed. One thousand and forty-fve bills
have been introduced in the Senate, and two
thousand FIVE hundred aud sixty nine in the
House, since the commencement OF the present
Congress together with one hundred and forty
Joint resoi utions. The number of bills passed
by the House, and pow awaiting action of the
Senate is three hundred and sixty nine; and
the number of Senate bills, awaiting action Of
the House, is one hundred and thirty-two.
ninety of W hich are on the Speakers table.
Among bills pending in the Senate arc Sun
ncr's civil rights; Robertson's amnesty, with
certain exceptions, and House bill on the same
subject; to facilitate commerce between the
United States and China Japan, and the coun.
tries of Asia to promote construction OF Gu
cinnati and Southern railway; Blair 5 joint res
olution in favor of the purchase of Cuba; adj
justment aud satisfaction of French spollatlon
claims; providing for the sale Of United States
lands containing coal for the relief of certain
contractors for the construction OF vessels ot.War
and steam machinery; to prevent stock CANT
ling by public officers; authorizing the estab-
lshment of ocean mail steamship service be-
tween the United States and Mexico for fur
Their endowment Of agricultural colleges repeal
ing duties on tea and coffee; to promote the
ship building and commercial interests Of the
United States; to connect the telegraph with
the postal service to authorize compound in
terest notes as substitute for legal teuders; III
addition to many railroad and other bills on nu-
merous subjects, together with resolutions un-
acted upon.
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("SAREpTA CLOTHING HALL.")

we take pleasure in ANNOUNCING that we have
now on hand the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14

hallow her grave with our tears After
passing through the hands of the Intelligent
Compositor, those beautiful lines read:
ave will harrow her grave with our steers
Although the poor poet, in this case, hung
himself with his own hand, the Intelligent
Compositor is the real murderer, and the
day is coming when he will have to answer
for that mans life. And that is not Pm:
He is bringing the raven-black locks of our
own poet-our musical critic, in sorrow to
the grave. Language is not able to express
the deep and acute anguish which that tai
ented youth suffers when he attempts to
read his carefully prepared articles after
they have been wrestled with by the
genius of the composing room. He always
smiles, and says, as he passes one thin hand
across his expansive brow, 80 IT'S no matter
--'tis nothing at ALL" but those who love
him best are able to penetrate this thin dis
guise of assumed indifference, and, as they
look upon bis attenuated form, and see the
hectic flush upon his sunken cheek, they
turn aside and whisper, 'Alas alasi and he,
too, must CO."
As for the rest of us, as we are not of
such sensitive tempermeDts, we don't care
much about it. We are satisfied that on
many occasions our pen scratches would
have been as abominable in our own sight
as in that of our readers, if the Intelligent
Compositor had not altered, amended and
substituted words which were necessary to
make our illusions both readable and intel
ligible, and as we would be forgiven, so we
forgive.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
CHOW To READ THEM
Gnnd PreYenfiNas.

considering the fact that the smallpox
has been prevailing TO an alarming extent
in Louisville and Memphis, and thai several
cases have made their appearance in Edge
field, brought to that place by persons who
had been on visit TO Louisville, We give
the following suggestions, copied from al
exchange:
When smallpox is prevailing as an cpl
demic, tbs use Of cgrbolic acid on aud
about the person would prove as effect
ual preventative as vaccination, and the
continued use of it would prevent any
serious consequences following an attack
of the disease. This is simply an opin-
ion of our own, based on the suppose
ton that the disease depends on a par
asitie cause. The best practical demon
strati0n we have in disinfectants, We get
fsom the intelligent housekeeper when
cleaning her beds Cf bed-bugs. This is
treating her beds with our best disin-
fectants, and the treatment she gives the
bed is a good treatment for any or our En-
demic or epidemic diseases. Her disiniect-
auts are coal oil, turpentine, carbOlic acid,
and Of the preparations OF mercury, qui-
nine, iodine, sulphur, lime, and all the pre-
parations Of Materi2 Medica having the rep
utation of general remedies. Any medi-
cine that is disiDftctaut is remedy in
zymotic diseases, and 10 medicine is either
a remedy OF 4 disinf5ctans that will not de-
sIroy bed-bug. We Of course don't in
clude that large class Of remedies which
"humors the patient while nstare performs
the cure"
The London Lancet also publishes an
account, by DR.. Watson, of several cases of
smallpox and scarlet fever, in which the
external application of car0olic acid met
with marked success. Ia the case of one
patient with smallpox, whom he saw at the
period when papula appeared, he or
dered gu enema, and then had the
patient girl OF eleven years
sponged all over with c2rbolic acid soap
suds. The next day a severe attack of
continent smallpox was threatened, bat the
child was sponged as before, and then Eer
whole body was painted with the carbolic-
acid glyceriue Of the British pharnacopgia.
Five grains Of Dover's powder were eiven
to allay irritsbility, and the patient Silent
quietly for several hours, when she was
sponged again, No vescicles formed. and
the patient was oonvalescent in a few DAYS,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
New Advertisements.

Reward for return OF a lost pocket-book
to Western Union Telegraph Office.
COrinthisn Lodge No. IA, F. & A. NJ
meets at seven o'clock tonight.
Annual meeting of the shareholders OF
the Second National Bank, January IA
1873.
Annual meeting of the shareholders of
the Fourth National Bank January IA, 1873.
Read attachment notice, by Albtrt Akers.
Clerk of the Circuit Court br Davidson
county.
Barnes & Co, Auction and Commission
merchants, No. 20 North College street, an
nounce an auction sale Of houshshold fur
niture, wares, pianos, toys, groceries, etc,
this morning.
Book auction at 76 Church street.
Stereoscopes, ETC., at Setlif7s.
G. D. Benson, Furnishing House, %
North Cherry street.
Thompson Bros. 81 Kelly, Summer st.,
offer additional bargains in dry goods and
Roman shawls.
Atkinson 81 Alsted, 81 Cherry street, have
a great variety of jewelry and Christmas
presents.
A large collection of novel Chinese.
Japanese and East India curiosities, for
use, ornament and instruction, has just
been opened for sale at the Shell Store, 81
Union street.
Chas. B. Hail, At College street, adver-
tses five bundled pairs Of ladies', misses
and chndren's plain testing kid foxed and
lasting pebble foxed CATERS at cost for cash,
and other goods at reduced prices.
Our readers should not forget 10 read the
notice of the peoples ball, TO be given at
st. Mary's schoolhouse, Vine street, Tues
day evening, Dec. Il. The tickets are only
one dollar, admitting gentleman and la.
dies, and as the proceeds will be devoted to
q lauoable purpose, it is hoped there will
be large attendance at this ball, which
viii be pleasant entertainment and de-
lightful to all.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
A COwhfding Affair.

Mss Sumner Douglas and John Allen.
both colored, were going down Summer
street yesterday morning, when they met
directly opposite the hook and ladder build
ing colored lad known as lobe, over
whose kindly head some seventeen sum-
mers, aud about the same number of win
tiers have gently glided. The moment the
parties met, Miss Douglas produced a ser
V;ceable cOwbide aud proceeded to lay it
about the head and shoulders of lobe in q
very lively manner, notwithstanding the
shrieks and howls Of the astonished Tobias,
who was prevented from runDing away by
Allen, who seemed to enjoy the little affair
much better than lobe did. 1t is said that
the castigatiOn was brought about by GER
tain scandalous stories derogatory TO the
fair fame OF Miss Douglass, which have
thrown fashionable circles, In colored So
ciety, into ferment, anu which Tobias is
accused Of circulating. Allen aud Douglass
were arrested by Seret. Packet, and they
will be interviewed by Judge Duling this
morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
Police Pickiugs.

Fanny Chapman, dusky maiden, con-
siders that she has some claims upon Hen
~ Sawyer, and when that frisky youth
! gave notice of his intention to HE him
away to ball held by the colored folks of
College street, Thursday night, Fanny re-
monstrated with him, urging bin, with all
the eloquence Of love, to remain with her.
Bot Henry couldn't see it in that illumina-
| ton. Downing bis best apparel, as the
! shades of night ensbrouded the earth, he
fastened away to the scene Of festivities,
where be attracted universal attention end
excited the admiration of the bellies present
| by the vigorous manner in which he
"hoed it down." to the inspiring music
Of a couple of violips. Thus pleasantly
engaged, the time passed swiftly by, so far
as Henry Sawyer was concerned. Mean
while, Fanny Campbell, in the quiet retire
ment of her own home within the qaiet
precincts of Criddle street, as nursing
her wrath TO keep it warm" coming TO the
conclusion, about ten o'clock in the evening,
to hasten to the ball room and expostulate
with Henry once more, and, if possible,
draw him by the cords of her love from
the demorslizing influences by which he
was surrounded. Presenting herself at the
door of the building in which the ball was
held, she sent request to Henry TO come
TO her for a single moment. The re-
quest was compiled with, and soon
Mr.. Sawyer, in all bis brave attire, stood
before the woman whose fond affection he
had so ruthlessly outraged. Fanny came
for the express purpose Of "expostulating,
and she proceeded to carry her design into
effect. Entangling her taper fingers in
Henry's wool, she astonished that light
hearted and light-heeled youth, by handing
him half dozen on the half shell in his
face. She then administered seven or eight
hearty kicks in order TO demonstrate the
fervor of her attachment for Sawyer, and
then started for home.
After fully considering all the facts in the
case, Judge D0ling said he thought Fanny
would have no objection to paying S. for
her fun.
The main trouble with Lem Rapp is that
he is not provided with any sort of manual
toll, and he is compelled to work off bis
exuberance of spirits, and tone down his
system as it were in some way, be chooses
70 preambulate around il the vicinity of
the n. and G. railroad grounds, keeping up
the practice after having been frequently
warned to keep away. The court consti-
tuted itself guardian, pro tenpOre, to
Lem, furnishing that idle youth with a job
Of stone breaking, which will serve to &C
cupy a week of bis leisure time. But what
he Is to do for employment after bis pres
ent contract expires, is what bothers Lem.
uel.
In view of the fact, that by reason of his
saloon, on.Criddle street, George Simpson
brings great deal of custom to the police
court, the judge was disposed to do the fair
thing towards him, and so let bin off with
ten dollar fine, his offence being that of
walking the streets with cisreputable char
acters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
Real Estate Transfers.

The transfers in real estate for the week
ending yesterday were as follows.
Nicholas Beckenbran to Lewis I.
White, lot in Shelby's addition. Sl70 90
Sarah @. Work, Julia f. Work
and Sam. D. Work to Saml Z.
Schwenk, land in Stewart Co.
E. R. Campbell, clerk to W. T.
Garrett and others, land in
Coffee Co. ................ S1S,365.2O
E. D. WhtwOrth, sheriffto Sam1
Hunt, lot on Fillmore street,. $50 90
land in 10Th dist. ............ 10000
son, land il 9TH district. ..... 800
Melville Williams to Michael Car
ney and wife, land in 9th dis
trict. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4oU w
lots in city. ................. 300 90
a. lot on Tulip street. ......... 5000 90
w. NJ. Cutcben to Rebecca Aun
district. ..................... $50 90
J. Il. Baker to d. Campbell
lots in Edgeield. ...........
Thompson Anderson, NJ. McClung
ana Rebecca G. Allison to Ann
county ...............:....:. 1900 90
Mississippi. .................. 2,25O 90
Neill S. Brown, trustee, to n. q
err. Co.-lOt5 in Boyd's Ad-
ditionr. .................... Sz2S21
G. NJ. Fogg, Jr., admin to II. u.
pIan........................ 800 90
lot in city. 5000 90
Evans, lot in county 80. 14O 90
James Nj. Harding to j. 81. Bur-
rus and Green Evans, lot in
Observation-Disclosures. ia 90
Burrus, lot in county......... 14O 90
G.. NJ. Fogg, jr., administrator, to
Norman Ambrose, lot in Nc
Gavock's addition. ........... 40 w
= Han, Il lot On Rolling n; Mn Hill. $50 90
n. Baxter, jr., Clerk and Master,
Boyd's addition. ............. 5000 90
P. A. Cartwright to a. II. Red
addition. ......s-........... GOO 90
A. V. S. Lindsey, Jr., to Nancy
Baltese, lot in Iindsiey's plan. $50 90
A. G. Sanford himself and attor-
ney for Virginia G. Sanford, to
field acknowledgements. 1000 90
G. w. Maupin and wife to T. R.
Overstreet, interest in land in
Kentucky.
A. G. Sanford to Emerliza
Nicholson, lot in Edgefeld.... 900 90
]. B. Jeup to Jacob Jingblut,
house and lot in LaWrenceburg 5000 90
J. S. Greer, John L. Greer and
Jas. L. Greer to Philip Brown,
land 10 14h district. $1,000. 200 90
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
Killed by a Train.

Yesterday morning a brakeman named
John P. Ryan, who resided in Edgefeld, in
tempting to mount car of moving
freight train drawn by engine No. l Of the
Nashville and st. Louis and Chicago Rail.
road, at the Louisville depot, missed bis
footing and falling his body was almost sew
cred by the car wheels. He was instantly
killed, and jury of inquest held by JUS
tice Cassetty returned a verdict in
accordance with the above facts, stating
moreover that the ''said train was running
through this city at an unlawful rate of
speed, but said John P. Ryan being fore
warned not to Jump ON said train did so at
his own risk" The unfortunate young man
possessed many good traits Of character
endearing him to large number offriends
and scausintances who sincerely regret his
sad fate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
STATE OF TIE WEATREa.
WAR DEPARrAirNr-


OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 13, 1872.
Probabilities. the Northwest and
thence over the upper lakes and south
west to Missouri, Illinois ard Indiana,
southwesterly to northwesterly winds, in
creasing pressures, colder and warmer
weather, with occasional light snow. From
the Ohio river to the Gulf and South Allan
tic coast, southwesterly to southeasterly
winds, partly cloudy and warmer weather,
and high but decreasing pressures. On the
lower lakes and in Canads, south westerly
winds, threatening weather, increasing tenn
peratures and low barometers. In the Mid
die and Eastern States, low baTOmsters,
southwesterly winds, increasing temperas
lures and cloudy weather, followed by Occa-
sional snow. Warning signals continue at
Duluth, Milwaukee, chicago, Grand Ha-
ven, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo,
Rochester and OSwegO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
LOcOmtIve Building,

In our sketch of the Nashville and Chat
tanooga Railroad We omitted to mention the
fact that our well known citizen, T. NJ.
Brennan, proprietor of the foundry and
machine shop, was superintendent of the
Nashville Manufacturing Company, and
under whose direction the locomotives for
the above road were built. At that time
Mr.. JnO. B. johnson was President of the
company, whose interests were most judi
ciously advanced by Mr.. Brennan in the
manufacture of locomotives, demonstrating
the fact that Nashville should now have q
similar enterprise and turn out all kind of
machinery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
A $1,000 Christmas Present.

Mrs. Fanny Dormsn, wife Of Z. Dor
man, the well known music dealer, was
yesterday the recipient Of magnificent
square grant Z! octave piano from F. G..
Smith & Co., New York, manufacturers Of
the celebrated Bradbury instrument. 1t
is of fine tone, one Of the fastest style, and
the case and furniture richly carved, alto
gether being one of the handsomest finish
ed pianos ever brought to this city, being
sold at the mandatory for 81 600. TWAS
sent out with the compliments of the ma
nufacturers TO the lady above named as a
Christmas present. 1t is not necessary to
add that she highly appreciates the gift, and
will ever hold in grateful remembrance the
generosity of the firm who bestowed upon
her this handsome and costly gift.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
Railroad accident.

Ten O'Clock Thursday night the south
bound train on the Decatur division of the
Louisville and Nashville and Great Southern
Railroad was thrown Il ON the track at Pu-
laski, and several cars were completely
wrecked. Owing to the distractions caused
by the accident the Montgomery, Alabama,
train due here at A. M, and the one due
at l:40P. Nj. yesterday, did not arrive until
4:45 in the evening. Both of these through
passenger trains came in at the same time,
their respective delays being IL hours 45
minutes, and hours and minutes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
Library COnceFt.

The next attraction in our city is the
grand amateur vocal and instrumental. con-
cent to take place at Masonic Hall on Tues
day evening next, for the benefit of the
Nashville Library Association, under the
direction Of Prof. Henri Weber. Tickets
are on sale at all the jewelry, drug and book
stores, and we hope TO hear Of their free
disposal to-day and Monday. The ANA
teur musical talent of Nashville Is too we'll
known to require endorsement at our
hands, and it is only necessary to remind
our readers of the time and place of the
entertainment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
.Inuocent Gayety."

A social entertainment viii take place at
the CITY Hotel, Murfreesboro, on Thursday
evening Dec. 10, at 8 p. m. The Commit
tee of arrangement are G. L. Leatherman,
r r. Alexander and Fl. Goodwin. The Re-
ception Committee consists of Mesdames j..
A. Crockett, j. w. Burton, John Fl. Nor
gan. E. N. Daty, L. B. Dsrragh, W. X.
Butler, ]. B. Palmer, 5. II. Hodge, X.
Beard, John W. Chldress, jr. The Com
mittee of Invitation is composed OF w. L.
Butler, lafayette Burrus, W. G. Garrett,
s. w, McFadalep, G. S. Ridley, John Nc
Dernott, IT., l.. j. Pierce, w. b. Earth
man. Robert Stewart, W. III. Reed, I. G.
Deiarnett and W. s. Crichlow. ii. P.
Keeble, ir., Benz. B&tey, and 81. j. Nelson
are the music managers, and E. A. Keeble
AVID s. S. Butler The floor managers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
THE COUREa


CHANCERY -COURT.-In the Chancery
Court Judge Guild yesterday resumed the
bench as special chancellor in the Bank of
Tennessee case. Il viii be remembered
that about two months since the UNION
AND AMERICAN published the opinion Of
the special chancellor respecting The rela-
ton which the State sqstains towards the
bank and the creditors and depositors. The
case was then heard upon the demurrer to
the cross bill fled by the dspositors against
the trustee Of the bank, when Judge Guild
overruled the demurrer and allowed an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court. The case again
came up yesterday upon the application Of
Attorney-Gan. Heiskell aud Judge Cooper,
to set aside the decree and permit the de-
PENDANTS in the cross bill to proceed over
again with the case. The application was
resisted by Judge Humphreys, counsel
for depositbrs. Mr.. Reid also came
into the argument, which was carried on in
very spirited manner for some time. The
contest was adroitly conducted on both
sides, resulting in decision by the Chan
cellOr, Guild, that he saw no good reason
for altering bis former opinion, and there
fore he declined to set aside the decree pre-
viously entered. The counsel for the State
then moved for leave TO dismiss the bill
which was originally filed by the State.
This proposal commanded the greatest in
terest on the part of the bar, which seemed
to be in full attendance. The foundation
of the suit appears to rest in the original
bill, and ifthe State has the right TO dismiss
that bill, the remainder of the suit would
fall with it. The argument of this ques-
ton was continued until Tuesday next, I'M
til when there will be great interest felt as
to the result.
SUPREME CoURT.-One section of this
honorable body yesterday disposed of thir-
teen cases from the civil docket Of Giles and
Lawrence. The ether section is engaged
on the Davidson civil docket. a forfeiture
was taken in the case of Zachary vs.. the
State, because Of the accused not appear
ing. Opinions will be given to-day.
PROBATE CoURT.-The will of w. NJ.
Bryant, deceased, was admitted to probate
yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
Not Murdered.

Our telegraph dispatches, published yes
terday, mentioned the killing of man
named Chas. Wester6eld, in Louisville, and
its announcement caused much regret
among large number of those who knew
the murdered man. The painful anxiety
of friends, however, was ended by tele-
gram from Chas. r. Westerfeld stating that
he had not been killed. Chas. r. Wester-
field formerly lived with Pruett, Spur &
Co. in this city, and now is a merchant at
Louisville. The murdered man, though
bearing the same name, is not related to
him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14

The marriage licences issued By the Clerk
of the County Court for the week ending
yesterday were as follows:
John Craddoek and Martha Caps.
Alex. Green Morrow and Maggie E. Hen
derson.
John B. Bowers aad Martha E. Rice.
Thos. III. Dunn and Isabella E. Wilson.
James A. Russell and Emma Johnson.
Charles Fillmore and Theresa Hefty.
d. L. Bartholomew and Amanda Jones.
And eight colOred
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14
RIVER NEWS.

The river is still declining slowly with q
inches on the Shoals. Weather moderate
ing and much more pleasant yesterday.
Capt. Ben. F. Egsn yesterday sold one
third interest In the steamer Ella Hughes
to Capts. Cartwright and Austin for one
thousand dollars cash.
3 Capt. C. 81. Arthur will leave tomorrow
for Evansville. We commend him 10 the
kind attentions of the river editors of the
journal and Courier.
Capt. VIII II. PhiIls win this evening be
prepared TO give the guests Ofih3 Merchsnts'
Exchange warm meal. Fhe resfsurans,
however, will nOs'be regularly ~, until
Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-14

A grand musical soiree by the pupils Of
the Eigefield Female Seminary last night
attrac ed a large crowd, composed primo
pally of the patrons Of the school. 1t was
3 pleasant and very agreeable entertain =
ment, showing on the part of the pupil S
thorough training in both vocal and instru e.
mental music.