Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-21

"A LARGE number of RATS and raftsmen
arrived yesterday, some of which passed by
for points below. Those who sold out here
report many more coming.
"A trot is to take place at the Nashville
Trotting Park tomorrow.
All the city lodges viii unite with
Edgefield Lodge |. o. o. F., on next Friday
evening. the 26th inst, in commemorating
the anniversary of the Order in the United
States. There will be a night procession,
and afterwards an Grafton at McClure's
Hall by Hon. James M. Quarles, OF Mont
gomery county.
u. II. Cardwell, prominent citizen Of
Smith county, died a few days ago at his
residence near Carthage. At a Masonic
meeting, while assisting in the ceremonies
of initiation, he was stricken with paralysis
and died next day.
The !Miltonian Literary Society has
recently been organized in this city.
South Nashville is organizing a Dolly
Warden CrOquet Club.
Yesterday the sum of $725.60 was
paid into the United States Internal Reve-
nue. Office.
Three convicts arrived from McMinn
county yesterday.
The latest novelty in fashion has been
introduced by young gentleman of this
city. 1t is lavender colored Dolly Var
den button worn on the lapel of the vest,
and hidden by his coat.
There was yesterday no perceptible
change in the condition of Bill Smith, the
wounded prisoner at the Jail.
Mature positively requires a fitness in
things. As a general thing coal carts have
been withdrawn from business, and it is
already observed that ice wagons are be-
ginning their rounds through the streets.
John Pope, the ex-candidate for Mayor,
who is now running for Congress, desires it
understood that he adheres to Democratic
principles, but for personal considerations
will vote for Grant for a second term. He
desires it understood also that he is not
disposed to continue a candidate should a
convention of the people express prefer
ence for some more worthy aspirant for
Congressional honors.
"A pair of inflated balloons were yester-
day cut loose from their moorings at the
corner of Cherry and Union streets, and
m8jestically loated up until beyond the
sight of earthly views.
There was at the Markethouse yester-
day, as common at this season, a bounteous
supply of beautiful flowers. Mr.. Lishy, as
usual, held full hand, and was kept quite
busy explaining to his lady friends the
names and peculiarities of the various
plants he had on exhibition.
The unpaved districts were yesterday
fully represented in the city, and candidates
for county offices were mixing around at a
lively rate.
The prospectus of a bulletin of hotel
arrivals is issued. 1t is proposed TO have
the merchants generally subscribe for it, to
be circulated regularly morning and even.
ing.
The spring is again accessible for sui
phur water. The vendors got there again
on Friday night, and were out in force yes
terday as usual, looking for patrons.
Mr.. Edward Mason will open his dane
ing academy at the hall No. 112 Church
street, on Friday the Goth inst.
An ancient hat of the stovepipe pattern,
and about two feet in height, has been left
at the stationhouse as testimonial Of per-
sonal regard for clever and efficient men,
Der of the police department. Tom says he
appreciates the spirit of the testimonial, but
don't like the hat, because it is Crank
sided. 1t is, however, to be preserved as a
trophy of the police Office.
This is the season when bathing is q
great luxury and necessity too. Conse-
quently the BARRIERS are in that line doing a
good business.