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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
THE BURNING OF GIN HOUSES

The frequent burning Of gin houses
and their contents in Georgia, has eic-
eted a good deal Of discussion in that
State From letter from W. Leroy
Brown, published in the augusta
Chronicle and Sentinel, we make the
following extract:
The frequent notices recently published
of the burning Of Gin houses, and often of
the fire originating during the operation Of
ginning has suggested what, in some in
stances at least, may be regarded as a prob
able cause of the fire, and therefore worthy
Of consideration, and Of the use Of means
to prevent its occurrence. 1t is possible
that ignition may be caused by electricity
generated by the continued friction Of the
rubber or glttd percbG band. We do not
mean to say that this is always the case.
We only regard the cause rs sufficient, and
therefore infer that in some cases the true
cause Of ignition may be in the electricity
thus generated. 1t is very common in the
lecture room to ignite by electricity, ether,
alcohol and other infammable substances,
as raw cotton mixed with powdered rOsin,
etc, and it is possible to generate enough
electricity with a few feet of gutta percha
tubing TO ignite other substances. We
infer, therefore, when the atmOs-
phere is very dry, such as We have had for
some weeks, the electricity generated by
the friction of the band may become Of
such tension as to ignite, by the passage Of
a spark. the waste cotton near the gin.
That is. when all the conditions are favOra-
BILE, it is possible this may occur.
Did we know the facts III regard to the
burning Of the gin-hOuses, such as the
character Of the day, the when and where
the fire was first discovered, etc, the amount
of probability in favor Of this supposed
| cause could soon be determined. There is
no danger to be apprehended from this cause
| except when a rubber or g1rttd percba band
is used and the atmosphere is Ueyy dry, and
then the remedy is simply to 1ret the band.
| Out of abundance of caution I wOuldthere-
fore suggest when these bands are used, and
the atmosphere is very dry, that they be
wcttcd three or four times day. This
could be readily done by the driver pour
! ing on gradually a cup Of water near the
| band wheel"
The author of the above is President
Of the State Agricultural College Of
| Georgia in connection with its Uni
versity, and his suggestion is worthy
of consideration. If fire is kindled in
a gin room when the machine is at
work. it would be seen by the person or
persons attending the same. But no
one sees the beginning Of these disas-
trous fires, and generally they occur at
night when not in operation, and all
believe them to be the. work of incen-
diaries. The honest 1aborers who gen
crate the assumed electricity could not
fail to see the burning of the gin houses
and report the circumstances. Their
destruction has grown into an epidemic
mania in Georgia, with a tendency to
spread into other States.
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WANTED-TwO PRESIDENTS.

"WAsHINGTON, Oct. 30.-President
Grant and his Private Secretary, accom-
panied by the Secretary of War and the
Postmaster General, went to Baltimore this
afternoon to attend the Maryland Institute
fair. The expect to return here on the late
train tonight. The next show Gen. Grant
will attend is a fair in Virginia. He has
also accepted an invitation to lay the corner
stone Of the American Museum of Natural
History in Central Park, New York"
We have long suspected that the Of
fetal duties Of the executive were too
heavy a burden for one man to bear
with comfort to himself or credit to the
country. The above telegram confirms
our suspicion, and leads us to volunteer
a brief suggestion. While it is for
many reasons advisable that a Presi-
dent elected to superintend the admin
istration Of the government should be
at the seat Of government as frequent
ly as possible, it seems to be equally
necessary for him to attend army re-
unions, patriotic clam bakes, agricul-
tural fairs, art and mechanical ex-
hibitions, the laying of corner
stones and the unwilling of monu-
ments.. The country might manage to
get along for a while without any gov
eminent, but it is doubtful whether it
could or would survive if an embargo
was laid upon reunions, clam-b akes,
fairs, exhibitions, cOrner-stones and
monuments. President Grant takes
this view Of the case, and, accordingly.
with that spirit Of self-sacrifce for
which he is remarkable, employs his
time, spends his money and risks his
life in rushing hither and thither to
lend the light of his countenance and
the dignity Of his presence to festive
and other occasions too numerous to
mention.
Men and brethren, this ought not so to
be. Wemust have two presidents, one to
stay at home and attend to bushes. and
the other to travel about and play the
ornamental and the agreeable. The
working president could then remain at
Washington as closely as Jefferson.
jackson and Lincoln did; while the
playing president need never be there
except on payday, and hold himself in
constant readiness to accept all invita-
tons to shows which are not complete
without the presidential presence.
Many difficulties would be obviated by
this arrangement. 1t is very hard to
find an accomplished statesman, such
as all presidents are supposed to be,
who is also a good eater, good drink
er, Il good smoker and
good talker. Vigorous brains
and mimpeachable digestion
are not always united, and sometimes
the ability to rule well and the capacity
to feed well are not blended in the
same person. But the playing Presi-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

The South Carolina Railroad Shops,
in Charleston, having just completed
several first-class locomotives, and ad-
vertised their intention Of competing
in that kind of work with the Northern
manufacturers, st. Louis now wants to
try its hand at the business. ''There
is no better place in the world for loco
motive works than here at st. Louis,
says the Democrat of that city, land
why we have not had them long before
now is a puzzle to those who have a
good opinion of the sagacity of St.
Louis capitalists"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
OHIO.
From the MurfreesbOrO Monitor.

From the MuTfreeSbOrO Monitor.
If nothing more had been accomplish
ed by the Ohio election than the over
throw of the Republican party in that
State and securing the reelection of
Senator Thurman to the United States
Senate, there would have been abund-
ant cause for rejoicing on the part of
the friends of good government. But
the Democratic victory in Ohio has a
significance Of meaning l. 1t means
that the principles of the Democratic
party are still dear to the patriotic
masses, and that when they are main
tanned by honest and competent lead
ers, they are sure to triumph. g 1t
means that the people are determined
to put down the rank corruption abroad
in the land. 8. 1t means that the peo-
pie intend to resist the giant monopo-
lies that have grown up all over the
country, and which are drawing the very
life blood from the tOiling masses. 4. 1t
means that the people are tired of Rad
zeal legislation, which has brought
financial ruin on the country. 5. It
means that the people Will no longer
blindly vote the Republican ticket, and
that the party itself is on the decline.
g. And itEmeans thatsthe Republican
leaders can no longer brighten the
Northern people with the rattle of the
bloody" bones of the rebellion and
the Ku-Klux Klan.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

JACKSON, MISS. Nov. 5--Nothing official
known. Count very slow. 1t is generally
believed Ames has carried the State by
$1,000.
The Democrats of Mississippi doubt
less knew best, but outsiders will think
they couldn't have done much worse
with a straight ticket in the field. Those
Independents" whose professed aim
is the overthrow Of Democracy, ought
to be satisfied with the result in Missis-
sippi; but in due time they will no
doubt be accusing the Democrats OF
''treachery," staying away from the
polls, etc. Twas ever thus. Whether
the Democrats do their own do in Ohio
and New York, winning the victory; or
whether they let somebody else do their
dough in Mississippi and get beaten
in either case, the Predetermined Sin
diferential'' feels it his duty to find
fault and that continually.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
NEWSPAPERS.

1T is the Peoples Paper.
1T is the Defender Of the Peoples
Rights.
IT IS the Denoulacer of Wrong an high
places as 11eU as lOlv.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

dent-in event that our suggestion is
adopted-need know no more about
government than a hog does of Hebrew;
he requires simply to be, like Falstaff,
a man of unbounded stomach and un-
.quenchablc thirst, fine speaker, a
graceful dancer, the pet of the ladies
and the envy of the men.aeNo grand
funeral or grand ball, no fair or horse
race, no banquet or celebration. no cir
Gus or centennial, would then be with
out President to exhibit free of charge;
while at the same time the others Presi-
dent would be doing the work he was
paid to do, and watching those matters
which demand the constant supervision
of faithful and competent chief magis-
trate.-St. Louis Republjcdn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

The frequent burning Of gin houses
and their contents in Georgia, has ehc-
eted a good deal Of discussion in that
State. From a letter from W. Leroy
Brown, published in the augusta
Chronicle and Sentinel, we make the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

A GEORGIA negro was riding a mule
along and came to a bridge, when the
mule stopped. "Pn bet you quarter"
said Jack, I'm make you go ober dis
bridge" and with that struck the mule
over the ears, which made him nod his
head suddenly, "You take de bet
den," said the negro, and contrived to
get the stubborn mule over the bridge
Il won dat quarter anyhow" said Jack.
''But how will you get your money ?"
said man who had been close by, I'M
perceived Tomorrow, said Jack,
''massa glib me q dollarlto get corn for
the mule, and take the quarter out.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
PRIZE LIST.

4U,UOU. S40OOOO
The title to the above real estate is guaranteed
perfect.
The liberal terms Ofthe scheme brings it with
in the reach of all-the greatest opportunity
ever offered for the poor man to rise to wealth.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Single Tickets, $3.50; Eleven Tickets. $500;
Fixty-six Tickets, S125O0; One Hundred and
Fifty-six Tickets S25O.OO
The drawing will be made under the superin-
tendence of 81 committee appointed by the high
est officials in the State, duly to the faith
full performance OF the duties assigned them.
The highest officials both of City, County and
State have not only endorsed Mr.. Abeles, but
also his scheme.
The demand for tickets is unparalleled, and
all desiring to participate in the drawing should
at once form their clubs and send in their orders
Agents Wanted In all States, Cities and Towns
in the United States and Canadas.
ne Money should be sent by Registered Let
ter, p. o. Order or Express, with the full adj
dress of the purchaser III plain writing.
For further information and particulars, send
for circulars to the Manager and Proprietor,
and address
SIMON ABELES,
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
sep23 eOd3m wed ,fri,sun
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100000 Tickets and 10000 Prizes!

Grand Total 900 Gifts, all Cash 900
Whole Tickets So, BaIf Tick cts $3.50
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

A WASHINGTON dispatch to the Gin
cinnati Times reports President Grant
scandalized at Judge Kelley's assertion
of a remarkable agreement between
their respective financial views. The
dispatch concludes:
at is known positively that the President
does not entertain the extreme views of
Judge Kelley on expansion, and that in this
respect he has not been fairly quoted"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THESE be the piping times of peace
and plenty that were to follow the re-
election of Grant. The Nelv York
World states it is reported that many
of the hands in the Howe sewing ma
chine factory, at Bridgeport, have vain
ly offered to work merely for then
board during the winter without other
compensation.
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compensation

The Cincinnati Gazette was caught
the morning after the late elections
whistling to keep its courage up after
this fashion:
"Another brood of Democratic ROSTERS
will probably be Matched this morning.
The foolish fowls generally crow before
they have found ont exactly what has trans
pired.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE Nelc YorI; Bulletin thinks there
is as much currency in the hands of
the people to-day as there was two
months ago, but they are boarding it.
They are afraid to invest it in securi-
ties, lest these may not yet have, as the
say ing is, touched bottom. They are
also afraid to bank it lest the bank may
break. The fact is, there is plenty of
money, but an utter lack of confidence.
People are full of suspicion, and, what
with the multifarious defalcations and
dishonesties, of one kind and another,
ON the part of men in public and pri-
vate positions of trust, there is nothing
that need excite surprise, unreasonable
though it may be in reality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
THE Fayetteville Observer publishes
this politico.religious item:

this poIltico-reIgious item:
"The sincerity of the Northern loyal
Methodist Church, recently in session in
Conference in Tullahoma, was, we are
told, put TO the test, and found wanting
A preacher who happened to have a negro
wife applied for membership in the Con-
ference, and Of the large number of dele
gates in attendance, only three favored the
application. Bringing the matter home is
an efficient way of showing the hollowness
of Radical professions, whether coming
from preachers or laymen."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

The Postmaster General makes some
exceedingly silly decisions, not the
least absurd Of which is the last we
have seen mentioned. He is credited
with having decided that to affix print
ed matter, as a slip from newspaper,
to a postal card, whether with or with
ont writing ON the same, is to make the
card liable to letter postage. A whole
newspaper Will go through the mails
for one cent, but a fellow is not per-
mitted to cut a paragraph from that
paper and send it 10y postal card at the
same rate
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE Columbia Mail believes Judge
Pete Turney is right in his reported
preference as to who should be the sue
cessor of Chief Justice Chase. The
Mail adds: I'm our opinion A. o. p.
Nicholson has no superior as a Judge of
Law. on the continent"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE First National Bank of Washing
ington, it is now stated, will pay its
creditors from the present assets, about
so per cent. This was the bank in
which ex-President Johnson had $751;
900 on deposit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
MEDICAL.
A Stitch i'm Time Saves Nine

no NOT NEGLECT A COUGH BECAUSE
IL it troubles you but little now. Now is the
very time it is easiest removed, and none would
suffer if they knew how easily they can be cured
by the timely use of DUCONGE's PICTORIAL
BALsAMIC SYRUP. Sufferers from all ailments
of the Breast. Lungs and Throat, will find that
by using the Pectoral Balsamic Syrup they are
using the best expectOrant, which removes all
phlegm, sOOthes all irritation. and radically
cures. For sale by r. II. PAGE, Druggist, 100
North College street, Nashville, Tenn.
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A CARD.

i 4. sold their stock of Pier and Mantle Looking
Glasses, Portrait and Picture Frames, Gilt
Moulding, Window Shades, etc, to Freeman &
Orchard, and their Wall Paper Stock to c. II.
Freeman, who will respectively continue the
business, 1 take pleasure in Recommending them
to the public, while returning my own and the
thanks of L. r. 81 c. Fl. Freeman & Co. to those
who have so literally patrOniZed the house in
the past. W. FREEMAN.
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DR., WHITTIER.

Gil ST. Charles street. St. Louis No. been longer en-
gagged the treatment OF all venereal and sexual diseases
than specialist in ST. Louis the cy papers shc-
also spermaorrha, sexual debility and impoency the
result OF selabuse in youth or sexual excese symptoms
being, nervousness seminal bitv dmness Of
sight defective memory pimples the face decay
aversion TO society Of females confusion ideas
sexual power permanently Pamphlet SO pages
free Every letter Of inquiry with stamp answered.
sen , "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE Cincinnati Enquirer refers toSn
Indiana contemporary as enjoying bad
health-that 1T is constipsted by nine
columns of government advertising, and
it's opinion isn't worth tinker's i'm
precation."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

IT has dawned upon good many
Republican newspapers since the OctO-
Der and November elections that their
party is carrying pretty heavy load,
and that something must be thrown
overheard to prevent disaster.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
THE Neeo York Times of the 18th

THE NeeC York Times of the 18th
inst says:
"There seems to be probability that the
prices charged by our first class hotels will
soon be reduced. A change of this kind
has long been desirable, and is especially so
at present. Hotels bills are large item of
expense to the business community. In
times like these, when everybody is care
fully counting his spare cash and closely
calculating his income, the cost of staying
at a hotel will often, when the question of
going to a city to make purchases comes up
for consideration, serve to turn the scale in
favor of negative decision"
This movement should not be con-
fined to New York. Hotel charges are
too high all over the country, and have
been a serious drawback to travel, either
for business or pleasure.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

The Nelc York Tribune Of the 4th
inst. reports better feeling among
manufacturers, but says suspensions
viii continue TO take place occasionally,
perhaps for quite a while. 1t adds:
"RepoIters Of the Tribune have made in
quiries among leading business men in this
city, and find that the effects of the panic
are not So great rs many have supposed.
The effect upon the real estate market has
been depressing, causing prices and rents
10 fall greatly. The tobacco manufacturing
interest seems to be less affected than al
most any other; sales are not reduced, and
many of the manufacturers continue to
employ their full force of men,"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE Director of the Mint at Phila-
delphia telegraphs Secretary Richard
son that private parties in Chicago sent
to the Mint thirty thousand ounces of
silver for coinage, which they will pay
ont for change.
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NEW FIRM.

r r. FREEMAN AND JNO. W. ORCHARD
Ia. have formed a cOpartnership under the firm
name of Freeman & Orchard, and will continue
the manufacture of Pier and Mantle Mirrors,
Picture and Portrait Frames, MOuldings, ETC.,
at the old stand of L. r. & G. II. Freeman q
Co., No. Is North College street, where they
will be pleased to see their old friends and the
public generally
FREEMAN & ORCHARD.
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Skim Diseases.

WILL SEND (FREE) RECEIPT FOR MY
w VEGETABLE BALM, removing Pimples,
Black Worms, BlOtches, FTeckles, Moth and
Tan. leaving the skin clear and with a healthy
glow. Also sure process for the growth of Hair
on bald heads smooth faces II. PRATT,
Chemist, ~ Pine street, n. Y, P. o. box Sips.
(Send stamp.) Oc102m
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Clubbing Rates.

To clubs of fUe or more subscribers lre
a1iU send oar MAMMOTH WEEKLY
for one gear, each, S1.90.
Any one getting up club of ttoeIge,
$50 each, shall hare one copy gratis.
To clubs Of t1vellty or more subscribers
1ce triH send our Mammoth Weekly for
one gear, each $3.50, and one copy gratis
to the getter up Of the club.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
WALL PAPERS.

HAVING PURCHASED THE WALL PA
III per business of the late firm of l.. r. & C.
II. Freeman & Co., respectfully invite the at
tention of the friends of the late firm TO my eX-
tensive stock of Wall Papers, which may be
seen at the old stand, No. 13 North College st.
nOv4 Nv C. H, FREEMAN.
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.9UOid Q9S0CkS.

VICTIM OF EARLY INDISCRETION,
N causing nervous debility, premature decay,
etc, having tried in vain every advertised rem
edy, has discovered a simple means of self-cure
which he will send free to his fellow-sufferers.
Address j. H. REEVES, rs Nassau street, New
York. Oc4 eOd3m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE fact is mentioned by the Pitts
burgh Post that ''in California, where a
dead set was made against greenbacks
from the word 90: where their currency
is composed of gold and silver coin,
and of paper redeemable on demand,
We hear of no panic-no stoppage Of
business Of any kind-not even the
most triAing ripple upon the business
surface Of the State. It would seem
rs if California money was something
Of the right sort, after all is said and
done"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

ITISAFINANCIAL chronicle ,ohieh
publishes to the people every fact an the
finances Of the State and country. eaIclr-
lated to adUance or retard their interests.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

1T GIVES all the current political
1ae1os and movements Of the day, and the
honest opinions Of ats conductors thereon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
N'OTECE.

Y NTH FURTHER NOTICE, THE DIXIE
Oil Company will pay sL4O each for all good
Coal Oil Barrels, delivered at the Works on Nc
LemOre street.
Oc3 If ROBERT THOMPSON PreS't
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

THE Cincinnati Enquirer says: The
Farmer movement seems to be formld-
able in the West, but the Democratic
party is furnishing the Hamlet" in
that play.
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10000 GIFTS!
$45O,O00 IN PRIZES!
PRINCIPAL PRIZE. 500. 600

Consisting of the superb palatlal residence of
Simon Abeles, Esq, unsurpassed as a private
dwelling in the United States, being only few
nifcent grounds, orchards, gardens and vine
yards. The building has been only recently
completed with all modern improvements.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07

1T GIVES tothe Mechanic an account
of eUery Telo iRUentiOn calculated to ad-
rance has interest By lessening has labor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-07
For !SnTP.

s0n ACRES OF SPLENDID ELK RIVER
CUU Land in Lincoln county, Tenn, situated
miles from Fayetteville on the Winchester
and Alabama Railroad; well watered and tim
bered, and adapted to cotton, corn, small grain
and grass. For information address
L. P. BRIGHT,
sep19 If Fayetteville, Tenn,