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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

A negro named Adridge has been elected
Justice of the Peace in Jersey City.
Evansville, Ind, boasts of having Rad
ical City Council.
Rev. Maxwell p. Gaddis, OF Cincinnati,
died in Kansas Wednesday.
A man was blown by the wind iuto the
ri yer at Pittsburg yesterday and drowned.
Chicago tipplers have organized ''Per-
sOnal Liberty League, against the new
liquor law.
The freshet i'll New Hampshire is made
very destructive by floating ice. Among
the bridges swept away were two Of over
400 feet 10 length.
Judge Mexican, of Utah, will appear, be-
fore the House Committee on Judiciary to-
day.
4 New York counterfeiter has been par
doned by the President for "good be-
haviOr.'
One hundred quarters of unhealthy veal
were seized in a single New York market
yesterday.
JAY Gould has turned the tables on his
prosecutors and caused the arrest OF one OF
the new Erie Directors.
The Constitutional Convention in Ohio
is likely to be postponed until April, 1873.
Secretary Boutwell, gave equivOcal testi-
mony before the Senate Arms Committee
Yesterday. Col. Squires said Ingalls,
5000 Remington stock was an Over-lssue;
otherwise it would have been worth three
times its face value. Queer, isn't it ?
Gen. Sickles is at Council Bulls, settling
the Union Pacific war, in favor of Iowa aP-
parenlly.
FOREIGN.
War has been declared by Gautamala
AGAINST Honduras and San Salvador.
There has been a large fire at Valparaiso
ACCOMPANIED with loss of life.
John Bright has resumed his seat in Par
lament.
A fourth Atlantic cable has been contract
ed for, and fifth is projected from Wales
to Rye Beach, n. II.
The Pope will preconise Italian and Pol
ish bishops on the 29th.
Hon. VIM McDougsl opposes the Cana
dian tactic Railroad swindle. He also
tells the Canadians that they cannot be an
Independent nation and part OF the British
Empire at the same time; therefore they
must ratify the fishery clauses Of the Alaba-
ma treaty.
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RIVER NEWS.

The river was rising very slowly yester-
| day, and We find only few inches change
| since our last report. The weather was
again cloudy last night with indications Of
rain. With another heavy fall Of rain Just
now the river would overflow its banks.
The only arrival up to dark was the EN-
ma Floyd, from Cincinnati, with a large
miscellaneous cargo.
The huntsville cleared for the head Of
the river.
The Tyrone got off for Cairo yesterday
morning.
The r. w. Ski1inger was hourly looked
for last night, and viii no doubt be found in
port this morning.
Capt. Bob Wise, Of the Emma Floyd, has
authorized his agents to give notice that the
Cincinnati ard Nashville Packet Company
steamers viii transport passengers and
freight 10 our Exposition at half fare rates.
The Talisman viii arrive this morning,
and is the regular packet for Cairo at 4 p.
", Capt. Wiley Sims commanding and
John Harper and Maj. BazzOon in the
office.
The Emma Floyd, a popular craft in
charge Of the genial Bob Wise, departs for
Louisville and Cincinnati this morning at
10 O'Clock.
The r. ". Skillinger, in command Of
Capt. ChenOWeth, leaves for Cincinnati
this evening.
The Memphis AralGnche Of Wednesday
says:
River - feet above extreme low water
mark and rapidly rising. Heavy rains have
tilledall Southern rivers, creeks aud branches,
washed railroad bridges away and disturbed
train movements. a large rise is coming
down the upper Ohio, ard another coal 1eet
is preparing 10 start South. An abundance
Of water is reported in all directions. Tai
lahatchie is over its banks. Red river Is
booming high both above and below the
raft, and any amount Of the aqueous ele-
ment is on hand in all directions. After
the heaviest rainfall known here in years,
the skies cleared away yesterday, stiff
strong wind blew from the westward, and
the weather appeared settled.
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His Last Legs" tonight.
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting of the Common Council
Broad street Sewer-Free Territory
Prospect of II ! aWsult, etc.


Broad Street Sewer-Free Territory
Prospect of II ! aWsult, etc.
The Common Council met last night
President Howell in the chair.
REPORTS.
The reports of departments, a synopsis oil
which was published Wednesday, were
read and ordered TO be filed.
PETITIONS.
Several petitions were refe med TO appro.
pirate committees.
BROAD STREET SEWER.
The question as to whether property
holders should assist in the construction of
the sewer now being made across Broad
street at Market, was referred to a special
committee aud the Committee on Expendi-
lures and Public Property, with instruc-
tons to act Immediately.
FREE TERRITORY.
A written opinion by City Attorney Mar
tin relative to the territory in the sixth and
tenth wards, exempt from taxation was
read and received. 1t holds that the terri
tory hitherto exempt from taxation could
be legally taxed, and recommends that such
property should be assessed as other proper
Iy in the city. A bill directing the City
Assessor to assess the property in the ex-
empted territory passed second reading,
and the Council refused to suspend the
rule.
GERMAN LANG UAGE IN THE SCHOOLS.
The bill to authorize the Board of Edu-
cation to employ teachers liz the sixth and
seventh grades of the public schools passed
its second reading by vote of IL to 9.
Council adjourned until y O'Clock next
Monday night.
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The Warden is also in piques, but the
pattern is quite small. The grenadine Var
dens are really very handsome and of great
variety. The quality is also good. Some
Of them are on black ground and others
on white. Those in the poplins are in
some instances literally Pike "a big sun
flower"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

Man Condemned TO Die Does Not
Seem Greatly Troubled at the Pros
peet.
John PresswoOd, who is to be executed
at Smithville on the 2Gth of this month, as
the penalty for the murder Of woman,
still remains in the Nashville Jail, but will
be sent to Smithville next week. The con-
demned man hardly seems to realize the
terrible situation in which he is placed, and
does not seem to be making any religious
nreparation for his early departure from
this life. lie continues to assert his limo
cence of the crime alleged against him, and
saws he has no hope whatever OF pardon or
rasn;te at the hands of the Governor. Is
there a man in the world who would put
himgelf in Presswood's placer
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est barometer, now probably central over
Eastern Iowa and northward, win probably
move eastward into Canada and as a severe
storm over the lakes and the Ohio Valley
and extending over the Middle and New
England States on Friday afternoon and
night. The iris ing barometer with brisk
nOrthwesterly winds and clearing weather
will prevail over the Northwest by Friday
morning, to Michigan and the Ohio and
Mississippi Valleys by Friday evening,
CautiOnary signals continue at Milwaukee,
Chicago, Grand Haven, Detroit, Toledo,
Cleveland and Buffalo.
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The department of the city government
ha, ing charge of the sanitary condition.
are making every possible effort to have
the city thoroughly cleansed before the ap-
prOach of warm weather. Sergeant Cullum,
OF the police force, and now on duty in the
sanitary department, is working vigorously
in behalf of publication. He promptly
serves the official notifications placed in his
hands, aud always in such courteous and
polite manner as TO gain the favorable con-
sideration of the citizens upon whom it is
his duty TO call.
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No extra charge for reserved seats.


The old Nashville Inn Livery Stable, on
North Market street; in which for several
years past our clever friend Capt. S. T.
Widener has had his livery and sale bust
ness, is to be torn down tO make room for q
new and larger building. The work of de-
mOlitiOn will begin tomorrow. Capt. Wide
ner has removed TO the large stable on Front
street, formerly occupied ny the Hammer
Bros, at which place he is now prepared to
serve the public in all matters relating to
his line OF business.
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Right Thing.

The Nashville Library will not be closed
hereafter between six and seven O'Clock
p. NJ, as has formerly been the custom.
This arrangement viii be a great accom-
mediation TO bankers and others, who have
no chance during the day to avail them
selves of the privileges of the reading
room. We are glad to see the managers of
the Association adapting themselves to the
necessities of the public, and hope their
efforts will be rewarded by substantial ap-
probation.
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FdeeGeId street Railroad.

There is Just now a good deal Of anxious
inquiry on the part of interested parties as
TO when the Edgeield Street Railroad will
lay down their track across the suspension
bridge. The delay in the work is only at
tribntable 10 the fact that the iron railing 10
be put down on the bridge has to be differ
ent in form from that used on other parts
of the road, and is now being manufactured
at Chattanooga, and will be ready for use
next week.
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REAL fun tonight at the Masonic Hail.
Penitemtiary warrants Redeemed

FenIIehuaFy WHFFHhLs AeuttIheU'
by Hrture of a resolution of the last
Legislature of this State, whereby the
Comptroller was authorized TO borrow $751;
600 and redeem certain warrants on the
treasury, issued in March, 1871, in aid of
the State prison, Col. Ed r. Pennebaker
yesterday took up the said warrants
amounting to S90,709. He borrowed only
$4,000, and by redeeming the warrants,
which were held by party in Indiana, the
Comptroller has saved about $4,000 TO the
State, the amount paid being about $780,
900.
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The Orphans Bali Last Night.

The orphans ball at the Vine street
school house was in every respect a mag
nifcent success. The attendance was I'M
usually large for such an occasion, and the
dancing which was kept up until late hour
quite spirited. Mrs. Kinney and DOugher-
ty had charge of the iining-rOOm and bad
everything managed liz proper style. The
tables were ornamented with two of the
pyramaid cakes which were 1T the Masonic
Hall during the fair, one Of them that pre-
scented by Gen. Battle, and which was
drawn by Master Spain Mackenzie. These
ladies return thanks 10 MessTs. Spire Il
Duff for the loan Of table ware, and to II.
w. ButtOrti for stove, and also Mr.. L..
Goldsmith, of Pollock N Co, New York,
for a fine meerschaum pipe donated to the
Fair, and which will be rallied as soon as a
sufficient number of chances are taken.
Altogether the ball was most pleasant, and
very much enjoyed by those present, one
of the most agreeable features being an
"Old Virginia Reel in which there were
fifty or sixty couples engaged.
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RnfISien Fatality.

The body of Mr.. John Abbay, who died
an the 3Oth ult. at his home near Com
merce. Mississippi, after few days illness,
1,-os bronght here for interment. The rela-
ives of Br. G. w. Sutherman, whose farm
adioins Mr.. Abbay's, were yesterday pain
fniIv startled by a Geographic dispatch to
,In ,J afTact that he died suddenly on Wednes-
day last. The body Of Mr.. sutherman will
also be brought TO Nashville, inc funeral
and interment taking place tomorrow
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

Judge Smiley, of the County Court, and
the committee recently appointed by that
body to visit the Asylum for the Insane, for
the purpose of inquiring into the condition
Of the inmates of that institution on the
charity account of Davidson county, last
ey pning performed the duty assigned them.
DR.. Calender received the committee with
the utmost courtesy and kindness, and gave
them every possible facility for gaining in
formation touching their melancholy mis-
sion. They found the condition Of the I'M
fortunate people as comfortable as possible
under the circumstances, and gained the
information which was the object of their
visit, which they will report officially at the
next meeting Of the County Court.
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New Advertisements.

Subscribers TO "THe Great Republic will
find notice of interest elsewhere.
ST. Widener's livery stable has been re-
moved to the stand formerly occupied by
Hammer Brothers.
Geo. w. Norvell, Assistant Marshal, will
rent stalls embraced in the recent addition
to the markethouse, on Monday next.
Two brick cottages, in free territory, for
sale by Arlington, Farrar & Weakley.
Valuable cotton factory at Shelbyville for
sale at public auction Oh the 30th day Of
May.
The Emma Floyd for Cincinnati to-day.
T. G. Turner & r. S. DOdd have a
handsome saloon on Main street, Edgetield.
Saratoga and zinc trunks, etc, etc, at
low prices at John Ramage & Sons.
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DON'T fail to witness 'Box and Box. ;


Some financial thief a few days ago stole
two Tennessee State bonds Of 81 GOO de-
nomination from /. 3. Settle Of Lebanon.
These bonds are Of the old issue, with
july, 1863, coupons attached, are numbered
respectively 7G9 aud 1856, and were issued
under the General improvement Act OF
1872. Upon receiving the above infor-
nation the Comptroller ordered payment
TO be stopped.
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A,1ou,nredI.arcenY.

Yesterday afternoon, a boy whose name
we withhold, entered the meat store OF n.
II. Corbitt, No. 200 S. Cherry street, and
thinking no one was in the house, COM
menced opening the cash drawer for the
purpose of appropriating its contents. Mr.
Corbitt, who was sitting in the back room
saw the youth, and confronted him in the
theft.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

Three dwelling houses were destroyed by
fire at Memphis last Tuesday night Just be
cause a playful cat turned over coal oil
lamp. The loss will amount to $4,000,
more than half of which will have to come
out of insurance companies. Playful pusS,
sad to relate, went through the fiery odeal
without being singed.
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WITHERS.-At her residence in Hadley's
Bend, Davidson county, at O'Clock A. N. April
10, Mrs. CANDAOE WITHERs, age II years.
Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late
Mai Benz. Clements, and sister OF Gen. j. b.
Clements, of Edgeheld. Having lived an ex-
Cmplary life, she passed away at her allotted
time, mOurned by friends on earth, but reaping
the rewards OF Heaven above.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

The police yesterday arrested John Mac
gregor and Alfred Carmicle for assault and
battery on each other. They will have TO
account with the Recorder for iiStic iTregu-
larity alleged against them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

Yesterday mornings horse ran away with
a barouche ON Jefferson street, tearing it all
10 pieces and badly bruising two boys who
were in the vehicle. Upon reaching the
corner of College street the baronche was
upset and the boys thrown into the street.
Naughty beast, that.
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Pheasant Gathering.

\ very agreeable reunion was that which
occurred at the residence Of Mrs. George
Greig, on Union street, last night. The
occasion was 4 complimentary party given
to r. c. Nicholson, MangeT Of Dun's Mer-
camille Agency, and his fair young bride. A
goodly number of ladies aud gentlemen
were present, and with good music from
Jordan McGOwan's string-band, the dane
ing was entered into with spirit, and con-
tinJed until late hour. Mrs. Greig, as
on all such occasions, displayed her well
known hospitality, and her guests were
most agreeably entertained. During the
evening they We're invited to a table bOun-
tifuIly filled with choice viands, and tie
good things Were discussed with relish.
THE girls will all 60 to see the Agather-
ftllng
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Sent Back 70 Manchester.

Ed Maxwell, convicted in Coffee county
for larceny, and granted new trial by the
Supreme Court, was yesterday sent back to
Manchester.
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HAYTI.

wholesale Massacre of Insurgents.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 1O.-A reyo-
luton has broken out in st. Marie, Hayti.
The troops were massacreing insurgents by
wholesale. Citizens of the United States
were protected by the French consul.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

A little child fell in the spring near Fort
Negley yesterday afternoon late, and, it is
said, was drowned before assistance could
be rendered. Whether it be true or not,
we are unable to state with certainty. We
trust the rumor may be unfOunded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12
Glassware Compliments.

Alexander Gentry and Anderson Webster,
fast gentlemen of fast cOlors, last night had
an animated discussion with glass tumblers
on Coon alley, and in the confusion of
business tumbled into the hands Of the pO-
lice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12
Sudden Departure of a Barge.

4 large barge, containing a considerable
quantity of wood, was yesterday swept
away from its mOorings at the upper wharf
and foated rapidly off on the bosom of the
swelling tide. Men were making efforts TO
stop the truant craft, and she was probably
secured before passing the island.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12
In a New Suit

The Memphis Apped appears in new
and elegant dress, giving evidence Of the
good typographical taste of its enterprising
DrOnrietOrs.
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PubIIshImg House Book store.

The book store of the Methodist Publish
ing House is about being removed to the
Smith Block, corner Of Church and Vine
streets, where it will remain until the
completion of the new building.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12
Kansas and nILssouri Bridge

TIE completion and opening of the iron rail
way and highway bridge across the Mis-
souri, river at LeavenwOrth, Kansas, will be
celebrated on Thursday, April Is. We ac-
knowledge an invitation 10 be present as
one of the special guests Of the city.
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Particular Notice.

OUR LIST OF NASHVILLE SUBSCRIBE
~ ers having been lost during confusion Of res
moving to Philadelphia, we request all our Nash
vile patrons who have subscribed 70 THE
GREAT REPUBLIC to send their names TO
this Office as soon as possible.
THE GREAT REP UBLIC,
Organ Of the Anti-Grant Party,
api2 81 72I SAMSON street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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At this Office, an Assistant Pressman, to
Tnom constant employment and fair wages
will be given, if suited. If
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For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms, a preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent fevers, the
"FerrO-P hosphorated Elixir Of Calisaya,'
made by Caswell, Hazard u Co.. New
York, and sold by all druggists, is theNbest
tcnic for patients recovering from fever or
sickness. 1t has no equal.
mh29 Paw fri&tues "
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Marriage Guide. - Interesting work,
numerous engravings, 224 pages. Price so
cents. Address DIR. Butts Dispensary, IL
North Eighth street, st. Louis, Mo. See
advertisement. sep14 dSsw1y
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STATE OF THE wEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
ORPIOR OF THE CONFESSIONAL OBBICBR.
WAsHINGToE, d. c., April II, 1sI2
PrObGbil ities-The pressure viii continue
diminishing from the upper lakes TO the At
lantie with increasing easterly to southeriy
winds and clOudiness and rain. The low
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CITY NOTICES.

The Saloon on Main street, Edgefeld,
opposite Minnick street, has been refur-
nished and refitted by F. G. Turner and
R. S. DOdd, and the Bar supplied with
choice Wines and Liquors. Cool Ale and
Beer on draught. The best brands Of CT
CARS and Tobacco always on hand. II
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ALLEGED Theft of Money.

John Welch and c. Ward were last night
arrested on the charge of stealing IS from
woman on North College street.
Go to see Dramatic Entertainment.
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Legal Tender Decision.

" The Bankers Magazine for April,
May, 1872, contains the decision of the
Supreme Court, United States, in the Legal
Tender Cases of 1871, with the opinions of
Justices Strong and Bradley; also the dis
senting opinions of Justices Chase, Clifford
and Field; to which are added notes of forty
important cases referred to or quoted in the
above opinions. No extra charge TO sub
scribers 10 the Bankers Magazine. The
above opinions are issued also in one octave
volume, price Two Dollars.
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STEAMBOATS,.

Regular White Collar Line Steamers.
For Louisville and Gin GTT
cinnati. The fine passen- sitiiIzz7,AA5
ger steamer Emma Floyd, -
Robert W. Wise, Master, Penn, Clerk, viii leave
as above on BRIDAY, the 18th inst, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. For freight or passage apply on
board, or to HARRISON & son, Agents, cor
ner Broad and Front streets. 1t
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The public are respectfully notified of
the fact that | have recently ENLARGED,
REMODELED AND THOROUGHLY REFUR
NIsHED my Gallery, and that l am now
prepared to execute with dispatch any and
all kinds of Photographic POrtTaitUTe in a
superior style and finish, and at prices
which defy competition.
T. +. SALESMAN,
Gallery corner Union and College.
apl0 Nv
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DOLLY WARDEN BULLEE1r.

The Interest In tlEe New Feature I'm.
creasing-varden Dress Goods, VAR
den SearFs, Warden Parasols. etc
Brief History of Pretty Dolly and
Other Warden Facts.
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Be sure you see "The Irish Tiger
The Reason why.

But little bus mess of public importance
was transacted hast night by the Common
Council, owing to the fact that considerable
time was g}ired to dispose of petitions
Council adjq,,rnaa mill next Monday
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

Ladies' Saratoga, Empress and Embassy,
and gentlemen's solid Sole Leather Trunks,
very cheap and excellent quality, at VIM.
Dunstead's, 81 College St., between Union
and Church. mr24 II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

If you want the best Cook Stove in use,
90 TO Mcclure, Buck & Co. and buy the
"FashiOn" Stove. Over $4,000 in use; every
stove warranted to give satisfaction.
feb13 till iuly13 deow6m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-12

A very large supply of Saratoga and
Zinc Trunks; Raised and Turkey Mo-,
Canvas and Grain Leather Bags in the very
latest styles, at very low prices for cash.
J. RANAGE & Son,
ap12 st AZ College street.