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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

TUESDAY, March 12.-The House was
called to order at u N. by Speaker Richard
son, who said:
Gentlemen of the House of Representa-
tives: Ha ring been requested to convene in
extraordinary session by proclamation Of
his Excellency the Governor of Tennessee,
to legisIate upon certain matters deemed
by him of importance to our State, | con-
graduate each Of you upon our assembling
again within this hall, where only a short
time since We parted with feelings of re-
gret at the separation then about to take
place. Under the provision Of the New
Constitution, whether wise or unwiSe in
its character, we cannot expect to stay in
session longer than twenty days. 1t,
therefore, behoOves us to go immedi-
ately to work, and to labor earnestly
in the discharge Of the business
demanding our consideration, and devote as
little of our time to debate as is consistent
with our convictions Of duty. Our session,
though necessarily a short one, is to be of
no inconsiderable importance. Political
matters of cons quence to our entire people
will be acted upon, the financial condition
of the State, besides other questions of more
or less magnitude will command our atten-
ton, and in arriving at our conclusions and
determining what motive shall govern us in
our deliberations upon all these subjects, al
low me to urge that mere partisan spirit,
qualification Of political prejudices, desire
for personal advancement and the prone
ton of selfish ends will, in no manner what
ever, be allowed to conflict with the higher
duties we owe to those who have honOred us
by sending us here as their representatives.
We should consult the interest and cOnve-
nience of the whole people in all our legis-
lation, and not look to the advancement
and promotion of office-holders, and others
who have in view simply the accomplish
ment of certain personal aims and objects.
Impressed and actuated by feelings Of this
kind, our session will be successful one;
our legislation will command respect, and
our course will be approved by our con-
stituents.
PRAYER was offered by Rev. DR.. Kelley,
who briefly invoked the Divine blessings
upon the deliberations of the House, as fol-
lows:
rive have received no copy Of DR.. KEEL
ley's prayer, the publication Of which was
specially requested by many members on
account of its touching beauty.]
The roll was then called, and the follow
ing members answered to their named:
Messrs. Allen of Cooke, Allison of Smith,
Allison of Williamson, Anderson, Blevins,
Buford, Carr, Chambers, Cheatham, Ches-
ter, Gift, Coiquett, Cottrell, Crews, Cross,
Dick, Doss, Eckel, Enloe, Ellis, Farmer,
Ferguson, Fields, Freeman, FriersOn, Civ
ems, Gore, Gordon, Guild, Harris, Hinkle,
Houston, Jones, Lumpkin, Leach, Lewis,
Linn, Magin, Martin, McCamp6ell, McCoi-
lum, McGaughey, McGil, McGlothlin, Nc
New, Odom, Padgett. Parker, Pearson,
Pryor, Rosson, Samsen, Sheppard, Snipes,
Spears, Talley, Taylor, TillmaD, Thomas,
Trousdale, Vaughn, Walters, Wilson and
Speaker Richardson-64.
-Messrs. Allen of Meigs, Polk and
McMinn, Bean, Mccall, McGhee, Nowlin,
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TORNADO IN LINCOLN COUNTY.
Leapfng Movements OF the Wind.

In the issue of the UNION AND AMERI-
CAN of the 9th inst, we gave an account of
a terrible storm that passed through Gen.
Harding's park on the afternoon of the 9Th,
leveling fences and destroying everything
in its course. We are informed that on
the same evening, about sunset, a similar
one passed through a portion Of Lincoln
county, with which some singular pbe-
nOmena were connected. 1t begun in the
neighborhood Of Boonyille, on West Null
berry, crossing East Mulberry two miles
below Lynchburg, and disappearing on the
ridge between East Mulberry and Coffee's
creek. Its general course was from west
to east, and in width was not over one hun
bred yards. 1t was accompanied by some
thunder and lightning, and the noise which
it made in its progress was like the roaring
of an angry ocean. The cloud which over
hung the earth at the time was of a sea-
green color and terrible to behold. The
wind revolved spirally about a vertical axis,
having both a rotary and a progressive
movement. The end of this axis, so to
speak, touched the earth at intervals
scraping it with fury for half a mile, then
rising, would move above it for the same
distance, making in this way a succession
of leaps for nearly or quite six miles. When
ever it came in contact with the earth it
swept it as with the bosom of destruction,
prostrating trees, demolishing houses and
fences, turning over huge boulders that
would require the strength of six or eight
men to move, and even scOOped out the
earth in places. The force of the wind was
so powerful that scarcely anything was
found to resist it.
The principal sufferers in the county
were Isaac Rutledge, Samuel Rutledge and
Polk Ellis. The first two had the roofs
torn from all their outhouses and a part
from their dwellings. A portion of Mr..
Ellis dwelling was leveled to the ground
and the remainder to the second floor.
Strange and incredible as it may appear
but one person, Miss Brown, a relative
living with Mr.. Ellis, was injured, and she
not fatally. How so few casualties could
have happened in such a mixture of flying
timbers, brick, tree tops, etc, is inexplicable.
A singular phenomenon occurred just as
the storm reached the vicinity of Mr.. Ellis
residence. Had it continue in the general
direction of its course it would have missed
the house of Mr.. Ellis, but just as it reached
point Immediately south of the house it
turned at right angles to its course, went
north and like minister of fury worked
the destruction we have mentioned. After
passing the house some hundred yards it
resumed its original direction.
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central Teacbers' ASSOCIATION.

The next monthly meeting of this Asso-
citation occurs on the Both inst, in the high
school room on third floor of the Hume
building. The officers desire attention to
the following extracts from the constitu-
ton:
Article L. This Association shall be COM
posed of all persons actually engaged in the
profession of teaching, or whose usual bu-
siness is teaching, in the Middle District of
Tennessee.
Art. 2. The objects Of this Association
shall be the general promotion Of the cause
of education, and the elevation of the pro-
fession of teaching; and especially the pro-
lection of our profession by proper legisla
ton, and by creating wholesome public
opinion concerning our mission and work
in modern civilization.
Art. 8. There shall be two general meet
ings held in each year, one during the first
week in August, the other during the last
week in December; there shall also be a
regular meeting held in Nashville on the
last Saturday of each month by the officers,
standing and special committees, and such
other members as may be able to attend.
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The Mariotti Italian opera.

This famous Opera Troupe open at the
Opera House (Old Theatre) on Saturday
night. The sale Of reserved seats will
commence this morning at 9 o'clock at
McClure's music store. Persons can secure
their seats for any one night or for the
season of four nights. We find in the
Louisville COurier-J Journal the following
complimentary notice of this company:
Masonic Temple exhibited a large au-
dience last night, and therefore more credi-
table to the musical taste of Louisville, than
greeted the first appearance of this troupe
on the night previous. After Nilsson
and all the opera stars who preceded
her, those who essay that line in
this city must be prepared to face a critical
Judgment from the general audience, not
to speak of the large circle of musical people
among us, most of whom generally attend
such performances. It Is almost needless,
after last nights performance, to say that
the Marriott troupe has passed triumphantly
through this ordeal; and their triumph is
greatly enhanced by the fact that they
PLAYED under disadvantages which have not
hampered and restricted other companies.
In the absence Of both chorus and orches-
ira, they present us the cream of the grand
operas in a style and with an effect that are
so surprising as to be little short Of wonder
full. The singing Of Mesdames Marriott,
and Corani, and Signor Baccei, arGS won
derful, and Mons. Reina is one of the best
baritones we ever heard. They are excel
lent actors as well, and present the crea-
tons of the great masters Of dramatic
music with an originality of con-
ception and 4 fidelity of execution
that at once impresses the audience
with their powers, study and cultivation.
This is no idle puff. 1t is simple justice
to a most excellent performance 10y a COM
pany possessed of far superior talents to
many who are more prententiOus in the Op
cratic field. The leading piece last night was
LuCretia BOrgia, and the afterpiece the
fourth act of Ernani. The applause through
out was frequent and enthusiastic, and it is
but fair 10 say that at the close there was
general expression of surprise at the splen
did characlerofthep performance. We heard
a number of professionals pronounce the
company better than NilssOn'S, and more
than one declared that it was the best that
ever visited Louisville. Without dispar-
aging any 9th leading opera companies
that have banqueted our people on music,
we can say conscientiOUsly that the Marriott
Company, in our opinion, and in the Opin-
ion Of the great majority Of those who have
heard the Performance, is at the very least
the equal Of any opera company that we
have ever heard-barring, of course, the alb
sence of orchestra and chorus. Signor Nj
colaO does as we'll with the piano as any
body could, but no one could make it equal
an orchestra. The singing and acting are
50 fine, however, that the absence of these
aids is forgotten in the pleasure oflstenmg
aud looking.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
A Harmless Duel.

In order to settle some points of dispute
or avenge some real or supposed injury, two
gentlemen of the Germanic kind and jOurn-
alistic profession, on Sunday last repaired to
Fort Negley for the purpose Of fighting a
duel, or, in other words, quietly shooting
each other out of existence. Several harm
less shots were exchanged, friends intehered
to prevent a further useless waste Of ammu-
nitior, and the belligerents, each accompanied
by his second and physician, quit the hostile
field in exalted disgust with the uncertainty
ofall modernized means Of physical EXTERN
ination. There being some reason to appre-
bend repetition of the Fort Negley expe-
.riment, the principals were yesterday ar
rested by Sergeant PICKET, and required to
furnish security to keep the peace. Their
word of honor was taken as sufficient bond,
and the ruthed front Of erim-visaged war
gave place to peaceful reeognitons and
Hearty congratulations,
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New Advertisements.

Go to Cantrelrs new block, No 13 North
Summer, and have new set of teeth made
or have your old ones made new, at tri-
fling cost.
The celebrated Mariotti Italian Oper a
Troupe give four entertainments at tn e
Opera House, commencing Saturday night.
The Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
viii receive no mere through freights until
further notice.
Buggy and carriage for sale at Foole's
Gallery.
E. A. Mathes, of the Goodletsville dis
trict, is a candidate for County Trustee.
A lady wishes rooms and board in quiet
and central locality.
See notice in bankruptcy.
The attention of dealers and consumers
is invited to the large stock Of staple and
fancy groceries, domestic and foreign liqu-
Ors, cigars, tobacco, etc, at the store of
Moorman & HightOwer, Public Square.
Dramatic entertainment at the Opera
House by the Agatheridon Society on the
22d inst.
Ball of the St. Joseph T. A. Society at
the Skating Rink tomorrow night.
New and beautiful printed percales at tie
store of Thompson, Bros. & Kelley.
For fine trunks, call at the store of John
Ramage & Son IS College street.
Corsets of every quality at the store Of
G.. Ri-e & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
HymeneaIs

Mr.. r. G. Nicholson, the well known
manager of Dun, Wyman q Cos gmerean-
tile agency at this point, was united to his
better half in Edgefield last evening.
Though Mr.. Nicholson has been but COM
paratively short time in our midst, he has
won the confidence and esteem of the mer-
chantile community by his upright and hon
Orable course in his difficult position. He
has chosen for his bride Miss Susie Terry
whose loneliness is only Tivalled by her am
liability and pleasing manners. Mr.. Niehol-
son was attended on the happy occasion by
Mr.. w. e. Matthews, the genial and enter
prising manager of the Memphis branch,
and Mr.. A. B. Wigly, the popular manager
of the Louisville branch of Dun & Co.'S
mercantile sgency. The bridesmaids, Miss
Lizzie Early and Miss Ida Weeds, were f.
ting companions to the charming bride. We
wish the happy couples prosperous voyage
on the squaly sea Of matrimony.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
A GOOD WORD from Bos1on.

The first specimens of NASHVILLE Drill
ings," turned out by the Tennessee Manu-
featuring Company, reached Boston last
week. Hear what the Commercial Bulle-
ti1t Of that city says Of these goods:
"The Tennessee Manufacturing Com
pany's cotton mill at Nashville, Tenn, is
now working on full time. Equipped as it
is with the best of machinery from the
machine shops of Lowell and Saco, with
the raw material at its doors, bituminous coal
at s. per ton on the premises, labor al a
third less cost than here at the North, this
company can undoubtedly turn out goods
al less cost than it is possible for them to be
done here. Their Nashville dr:llings' are
remarkably fine goods, an examination of
which would insure for them a ready sale
in any market. The Nashville folks are
loud in their praise of this great enterprise,
which, if protected and encouraged, will
undoubtedly rise as a monument of South
ern enterprise and industry. a most liberal
policy has been hitherto extended to the
company on all sides, and its success is al
ready established, when after so short a
time they are enabled to turn out goods
which are fully equal to those made in our
Eastern mills"
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RIVER News.

The river continues swelling at this point,
with 81 feet on the shoals. Weather clear
and pleasant.
The Burksyille arrived from the Upper
Cumberland. Her cargo consisted Of 80
hhds tobacco, for New Orleans, s for Pad
ucah and Il for Nashville, ], 900 sacks corn,
together with bacon and np-riVer produce.
The Ella Hughes also arrived from the
Upper Cumberland with 20 bids tobacco,
Is for Louisville and Sc for New Orleans,
1000 sacks corn, and a lot Of produce.
The Petrol No. arrived with two barges
of salt, and returned for other barges.
The Tyrone arrived at IL o'clock last
night, heavily loaded with corn.
The Lawrence, from Cincinnati, IS ex-
pected to-day.
The EddyVille, from Louisville, is due.
The BuFksville left again for the Upper
Cumberland last night.
The popular Tyrone, Capt. Tom Harmon,
is the regular packet for Cairo ibis evening
at 4 o'clock. The Hard brothers are in
the Office.
The Ella Hughes, Capt. Mcclure, leaves
for the head of the river this evening at 4
O'Clock. W. S. Bowman is in The Office.
By Telegraph.
CAIRO, March 12.-The river has risen
inches. Wheather clear. Thermometer
1-'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13

We learn that Joseph w. Baugh, ST.,
6ied yesterday morning at 5 O'Clock at bis
residence one mile from Franklin, William
son county. He had been in feeble health
for several years, and his death will not oc-
casion so much surprise as regret among
his friends, whose number were the same
as his acquaintance. He was a gentleman
Of ample fortune, a large part of which
was invested in public enterprises. Though
never holding Office either in public affairs,
or in enterprises in which be placed his
money. be was regarded by those who
knew lin, as unusually safe in judgment
in everything. He was eccentric in some
Tespects-One of which was extreme pune
quality and honesty. He never had a law
suit of his own in his life. He never said a
thing be did not believe. He never con-
Fracted a debt he did not pay, and though,
for years merchant, never sold an article
which was not worth the money
received for it. To his friends
his home was always sunshine. The ge
NAL warmth of his heart was always radi-
ent in his family, and no one who ever Wis.
tied his house can forget the pleasant manner
and hearty welcome that greeted him on
entering, the pleasure of his stay, and the
hospiiable invitation to return.
MIR. Baugh possessed remarkable firmness.
No. hing could swerve him from his pur-
pose. An illustration is in his politics. He
believed in the creed of the founders of the
Republic. When the late war broke out,
and Federal armies took possession of
Tennessee, he retired to his premises, and
was never outside of them till Gov. Senter
was elected in l869-not actuated by fear,
but by adherence to principle. Too old to
be a soldier, he kept his retreat, and, though
his property was swept by the storm, he
was unmoved. Peace to his ashes, and
consolation, in his virtues, TO his family.
His funeral viii take place this, Wednes-
day, afternoon, at O'Clock, from his resi-
denCe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13

WESSEL-Tuesday, Marsk n, about II
O'Clock in the morning, at the residences OF q. H
Vessel ST., No. 155 North Summer street, after
prOtTacted suffering from consumption. his son,
JOSH FREDERIC WEssKL, aged p years, 3
months and days, leaving dearly beloved
wife, and two little OF the respective ages OF
4 and 2K years.
The funeral procession VII start fr0m said
residence tomorrow Thursday morning, at
O'Clock, and proceed to the Church Of the As
sumption in North Nashville, where a solemn
Requiem High Mass viii be celebrated. kela-
tives, friends and acquaintances are Invited to
attend
Memphis, Louisville and Cincinnati papers,
please cOpV.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13

A HIGHLY scrupulous Christian is re-
ported in Maine. He was Justice of the
Peace before be experienced religion, but
after that event he felt convinced Gas he
says in a letter to the Secretary Of State)
fthat he could no longer cOnsCientiously per
form the duties of his office or act up to
his official oath" Wherefore he resigns
his commissions and retires to private piety.
There are more than five hundred reasons;
most Of them good ones, why a man valuing
comfort and happiness might not wish to
be Justice of the Peace, but when We
seek a religious reason, We confess that We
are COMPOUNDED. The duties are such as
any good citizen should be willing to per-
form, while the dignity seems TO US to be
quite consistent with Christian humility.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
The Pressure Being Removed.

Judging from present indications it may
be inferred that the freight blockade for
some weeks past in existence on the Nash
vile and Chattanooga Railroad, is being
somewhat abated. Trains containing about
eighty freight cars for the South were yes
terday transferred to that road by the Lou
isville and Nashville Railroad, and sent on
their destination. For the benefit Of all
parties concerned it is hoped that all neces-
sity for the detention ~ freight at this and
all connecting points viii soon cease to ex-
isf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
The State Library,

A number OF new books has been added
TO the State Library. Exchanges have
been received from several libraries
throughout the country. The greatest in
crease has been made in the law depart
ment, where it was most needed. The last
Iot of law books from the firm of Soule.
Thomas & Windsor, Of St. Louis, was re-
ceived yesterday. 1t consists principally of
law reports of the various States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
Keeptng up wIth the PROCESSION.

A young gentleman who is not without
experience in gaufss Of uncertain eventual
tion has become disconsolate in consequence
of official interference with the privileges
Of bis profession, but is, however, assidu-
ously devoting himself to the interesting
study of Futures" declaring it as his in
teHtion to familiarize himself with all the
"corners" embraced in the high art Of max
ing money. The zeal and determination be
evinces can hardly fail in the final accom-
plishment of remunerati7e results.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13
Magistrates.

The following commissions were issued
for magistrates in Crockett county yester-
day:
George w. Bond, John C. Best, Henry
Buck, w. n. Beasley, Thomas Casey, j.
w. Cook, Louis w. Daniel, Jonathan Da-
Wis, John J. Faron, B. II. Harmon, Shady
Hopper, David FL. James, Isaac NJ. john
son, Isaac A. Num-, John E. Pearson, j. ii.
Perry, John Rosenau, j. f. Robertson, John
f. Sinclair, F. l. StulliDgs, Marion Thomp-
son, Denis TatOm, Samuel j. Watkins, Y:
P. Warren and Henry s. Wise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13

It becomes our sorrowfll duty to an
nounce the death Of our amiable young
fellow citizen, J. F. Vessel, of the we'll
known firm Of g. II. Vessel & Sons, which
occurred yesterday at the family residence
on North Summer street, after an illness of
several months duration. The deceased
was a gentleman of superior business quail
ifcations, gentle nature, courteous bearing,
and most kindly esteemed by all who knew
him. The death Of such man is an in
consolable bereavement to his family and a
serious loss to the community in which he
lived.
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Observation-Disclosures are sor

Observation-Disclosures are sorry to
inform the public that the Dramatic En-
tertainment of the Agatherdian Society an
nounced for the 10Th of March, at Masonic
Hall, has been postponed to the 22d. We
have been compelled to do this through a
misunderstanding with the lessees of the
Masonic Hall, who have acted in this mat
ter, to say the least of it, in a very ambigu-
Gus manner. The Opera House has been
engaged for Friday night, the I'D of March,
and the tickets already distributed will serve
for that occasion. mh12 81
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A gentleman of a slightly irritable tenn
per, calling out loudly for some hot water
from bis bedroom, was unanswered. Selling
a small bureau, he showed it before him to
the head of the stairs, and sent it whirling
end over end, to the hall below. The crash
was loud enough to bring out mother,
daughter, and all the servants. The head
Of the family was seated at the top Of the
stairs, elbows on knees, chin resting on
hands. 'Oh, father, what is the matter?"
asked the frightened daughter. "Matter,"
said the old man; "why; here 1 have been
a-callin' and calm for yer nigh on half an
hour, and now I've TELEGRAPHED for yer
that's ALL
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THE COUNTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT.-In the case of Rich
ardson 81 Bro. vs.. W. Mckee Fox and Sam
uel Hunt, jr., judgment was rendered for
$3.50. Richardson & Bro. vs.. Sam. Hunt,
ir, judgment for 1857. Etna Axle and
Spring Company vs.. w. S. Hunt, judgment
for 1918. Commencing to- day at the heel
of the docket, twenty cases viii be called
every day until the close of the term.
SUPREME COURT.-In the case of Pillow
vs.. Thomas, Of Maury county, argument
heretofore commenced, concluded. De-
cision reversed.
L. WE'LL, adjudged bankrupt.
BannOn VS.. Overton, dismissed.