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al 100 cents on tue dollar, aud theie wa an ole-
,ment Of speculation in theirs 'shldh did not en-
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10 tho present condition Of thngs was tho e1ceas
Of tLo country. During, the wnr, paper tloney
VAS issued In vast dnantstos, and: willis no ono
waa aGle to state, n,a'hotfiatlhafy. tho law OF
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losaos Of tLe cotton crops, the withdrawal Of tld
e9fsa p sa,ts, 70 ui,iions fos oi ; ncn pqn;pFodas
ing, being IN tho field. In nll'
previous e1porieft"s! se failure Gf sa 1a,"s tr'Ma
aient ca,lhes, Iut the Inability OF td country to
reH,,nIo md naalt,taln it To-Day Is duo sIo hS.
laustion Of tho war, followed by tho Clicngo
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le tr9do Of TITS and oiher countries countries
of Europe. FraaGe. and Aaatrla 80 % Tor years
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
THE TENNESSEE BANK CASE.
The Case Involving the Terbett Issue
Not TO be Heard.

To-day the Supreme Court commences
the hearing of one of the Tennessee Bank
cases, in which there are three successive
appeals taken at different times. One of
these involves the validity of the deed of
trust and the priority OF right between the
school fund and depositors. This is the
CockTill cross bill, which filed in the Chan
Gerry Court at Nashville, 1859, comes up on
a demurrer, the appeal being taken By the
depositors. The style of the case is that Of
Cockrill ct ais vs.. The Bank of Tennessee.
The decree below being In favor of the COM
nissioners and against the depositors, the
latter appealed.
There is another demurrer upon cross
bill fled by Humphreys and Lindsey
against the Bank and State of Ten
nessee, seeking to make the State
liable TO the dePositors for the
amount deposited in the bank, On behalf
of the State the Attorney General fled
demurrer to this bill, the bank also filing a
bill. His Honor, Judge Guild, holding adj
versely to the demurrer, the Attorney Gen
eral appealed on behalf of the State. The
above questions are the three leading ones
to be decided, though many collateral issues
will be argued. One Of the leading grounds
on which Attorney General Heiskell bases
his demurrer, is that the State of Tennes-
see is not liable to suits since the repeal Of
the Code section providing for suits against
the State. The validity Of the act repeating
said Code section is attacked on several
constitutional grounds by the complainants,
Humphreys & Lindsey. Many questions
of collateral character will have to be
discussed, and the case will be before the
court several days.
The branch OF tie case involving the
''Torbett Issue" is continued on application
of Attorney General Heiskeil in obedience
to the resolution of the Legislature and in
accordance with the desire of its commit
tee. Among the reasons as inducing such
desire, is that the decree having been re-
Gently rendered and the record having been
fled within the last two or three weeks,
the facts of the case may not be ascertained |
as well az the magnitude Of the case and |
its great interest deserve.
Regarded as q separate appeal, this |
branch could not stand for hearing al this |
term Of the Court, unless upon application |
of the Attorney General it was advanced |
upon the docket and set for some day. |
Under the resolution of the Legislature, re- |
questing for reasons already published, its |
the Attorney General deemed |
it the interest of the State, and therefore |
his official duty, to apply for the continuance
Of The bra nch involving the Torbett Issue
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE.

The halo of romance which sometimes
hangs for generation or two about dis
tinguished persons whose deaths have been
untimely, or in any way affecting, is apt to
be dissipated when the details of their pre-
vious life and character come to be made
known. Such will not be the case, how
ever, with Princess Charlotte, whose name
is so closely connected with the history of
England during the last decade. Her pri-
vate letters TO her intimate friends, selec-
tions from which have been Published in
the English Quarterly Reuieao, and salec-
tons from which have reached US by our
last mail dispatches, give sad picture Of
her isolated and much-tried youth, and
bright one of her brief year of married
happiness; but throughout bear testimony to
the simplicity and wamih of her DISPOSE
ton. She says: HFhe interdict as to my
informing my mother of my intended mar
riage has not been taken of, but 1 have bro
ken through it, as l could not endure her
being the last to be told of what so nearly
affected her child. l wrote the other day
to her, and her answer was better then |
had TO receive, as 1 happened to know from
the best authority that she did not like it.
1t was short and very good natured to me-"
While ia another letter, after her marriage,
she writes from Claremont in 1916: ave
lead very quiet and retired life here, but
a pery happy one. l think you will be de-
lighted with the home and place. l know
you have always loved me, and l know
that you were anxious for this marriage,
which, as it makes mig 1ChOle happiness,
shall never forget, and always love you the
better for it."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
sFa1 up In THE MINES. .
Rain and high wateF-Eestsucffon
OF Fences etc.


Rain and high water-restsuction
of Fences etc.
To the Union and American:
BATTLE CREEK MINES, Feb. rs, 1873.
We have almost despaired of ever having
any more good weather, 1t has been rain,
rain and nothing but rain here for the past
three months. "Tennesseen river has been
out of its banks for over two weeks and
back water extends for miles on both sides
of the river. Old settlers here say that they
have never known the water to remain up
as long as at the present time. 1t will
prove quite serious draw
back to our farmers who will now
have to rebuild most of their fences before
they can break up their groundwork
which should have been done ere this.
see By the UNION AND AMERICAN that
some of our estate folks" will be out on
visit to our mines shortly; and, by the way,
this brings to my mind q very enjoyable
affair which we had here the first Sunday
after Christmas. Capt. Fl. A. Chumbly,
who has charge of the convicts at the
mines, gave to the striped gentry m ignifi-
cent dinner on that day. Baked turkey
and chicsens cooked in various styles dis
appeared in hurry. Everything possible
was done by the kind Warden to make the
occasion pleasant for the convicts. Some
of the neighbors were also invited up to the
stockade aud psrtook of an excel. ent dir
ner presided over by the Warden and his
genial lady. When we remember that
this dinner was gotten up by Capt. Chum-
bley entirely at bis own expense, we cannot
praise his generosity and kindness too
much. Capt. ChumbleY is q fixture at the
mines, and deserves to be. Tell our Gov
ernol and the visiting committee to bring
their fiat boats or pontoons with them if
they have any idea Of travelling around
here much. B. C.. M.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
Personal.

Gov. Sam. Bard, who has spent day OF
two in the city, left last evening for Steven.
SOD, Ala. We learn that he will in short
time take up his permanent residence in
Nashville.
Mr.. John 81. Bullock, of Williamson
county, has accepted a situation as clerk in
the new grocery house of Dillon, Winstead
& Nave, and, by the way, one of the most
attractive business establishments in the
city.
Judge w. P. Hickerson, Manchester; A.
Powers, Tullahoma; j. M. Patterson, Chapel
Hill; ]. W. StriDger, Franklin, KY; j. W.
Johnson, Hartsville; w. M. Alexander, Fay
etteville; Jesse Fay, Louisville; and G. j..
Porter, Bowling Green, KY, were register
ed at the Commercial Hotel yesterday.
Mr.. Jno. Draughon, of Robertson county,
was in the city yesterday.
Gen. John Skifinger, of Dyersburg; Col.
James E. Bailey, Clarksville; and Capt. j.
w. Brown, Gallatin, are in the city.
Mr.. G. P. Irving, a prominent tobacco
mist Of GAINESVILLE, is IN cur city for the
purpose of attending the sale of the weed
to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
Died.

We regret to learn that DR.. o. Il. Perry,
second son of Rev. DR.. G. B. Perry, died
the 18th inst, at his fathers residence in
Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In speaking of
the deceased, the Hopkinsyille Ne,o Era of
Feb. 81, says.
"The subject of this memoir, a native of
Alton, Illinois, for several years past suffer-
ed from the pulmonary complaint to which
finally, notwithstanding the friendly skill
of most faithful medical brethren, and every
attention Of immediate kindred, he was
constrained to yield.
Too true; the insatiate archer, Death
knocks at every portal; it is indeed, the in
evitable lot; he LOUes shining mark, while
spaTing none!
DR.. Perry held his degrees of Doctor of
Medicine from the College of Kentucky,
the Louisville UOiversity, and, ciassically,
of Arts, from Kenyon College, Ohio, of
which he was regular graduate, and
where he was member of the Philomsth-
esian Literary Society, as, also, OF the Psi
Epsilon Fraternity.
He received also extra testimonial honor
airy OF attendance al Long Island Hospital,
NJ Y, and clinical service; and, for some
time before his decease, was connected
with the Western Lunatic Asylum of the
State of Kentucky, in the capacity Of As.
sistant Physician.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
The Knoxville PostOmce.

The Knoxville Press and Herald, Feb.
%, says: "The question of who will be
our postmaster for the next four years is
still undecided. DR.. Rodgers has sent to
Washington q long list of signatures and
endorsements in his favor, but Mr.. Rule is
understood to be smiling bland and child
like, at the supposition that petitions from
the citizens will affect the Presidents de-
cision. Ii is boosted by bis intimates that
Senator Brownlow declares that he has per-
formed his entire du y to Mr.. Rodgers, in
giving him the post Cftice for the past four
years, q 5000 plum, and that now he in
tends TO let Mr. Rule draw the salary,
firmly convinced be is entirely capable-of
drawing the salary. On the other hand
the good Doctors friends insist that the
President declares he has no intention to
make any removals in the postofiices be-
cause the present incumbents have held the
positions for four years, or even eight or
twelve years, ~and that the anxiety and
trouble of applicants might as well be
saved. Notwithstanding this, it will be
safe to wager nickel that the Mayor and
Special Mail Agent will soon be afforded
the immense qualification of writing ''p. m
which is postmaster" TO his laconic pa.
ronymic.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
MUNICIPAL.g
The Tenth ward mot TO be shut Out
i'm the Cold Just Now.

Pursuant to adjournment the nigh; pre-
vious, meeting of the Board of Alder
men was held last evening, President
Plunkett in the chair.
NEW BILLS.
The bill providing for the erection of a
school building in the ninth ward, at cost
not to exceed $4,000, passed third read
ing by a vote of yeas to one nay.
A bill fixing the pay of the captain of po-
lice at 500 per month, and that of the ser
geants and patrolmen at S2.75 per day for
every day of actual service, was offered in
lieu of bill providing that the pay of the
captain should be $125 per month, and
that of the sergeants and patrolmen 500
per month.
Alderman Pentecost moved to amend
by providing for TIE reorganization of the
police force on the first day of April next
and on the first day Of April every two
as amended passed third reading by vote
Of 6 yeas to nay.
TENTH WARD MATTER.
The bill offered by Alderman Chamber
lain on Tuesday night, published in our col
umns yesterday, was read.
Mr.. Wilson presented a petition from
certain citizens of the 10th ward praying
to be incorporated within the city limits of
Nashville. The boundaries of the section
proposed to be incorporated are as follows:
Beginning at the western boundary
of Nashville where it intersects
Cedar street at the Charlotte
pike, thence westwsrdly with the South
line OF said street to Carroll street; thence
South to Division street; thence East to a
point near The Rankin pike, intersecting
the present corporation line; thence along
said line to the point of beginning.
The petition was received.
Alderman Chamberlain said be was glad
to see this result of the bill having been in
troduced and moved all further considera-
ton of the matter be postponed until the
next regular meeting of the Board. Car
RED.
The bill providing for the appointment
of building committee, passed second
reading.
A bill authorizing the City Recorder to
issue licenses to sell intoxicating liquors
passed first reading and was referred to the
City Attorney.
A bill authorizing the keeper of the
Workhouse to take charge, over night, of
all persons arrested by police officer in
side the corporate limits for offenses CON-
mitted outside the city limits, was intro
duced by Alderman Wilson, and referred
to committee consisting of the City At
torney and Aldermen Chamberlain and
Breen.
RESOLUTIONS.
To allow butchers to run their
wagons without paying license. Re-
ferred TO committee consist
ing of Aldermen Pentecost, Douglas
Blanton and the City Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor and City Recor-
der to issue to Patrick A. Fay a release to
certain city property, adopted.
Adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
New Advertisements.

Coal for $3.50 by j. n. Ward, corner of
Summer and Crawford streets. teb23 st
DIR. Reno, the successful specialist in
the treatment of Catarrh, Ozena, Bronchi-
It's, Consumption and Diseases of the
Throat, with the atomized Medico- Aerian
system, has taken rooms at the Maxwell
House, and can be consulted for limited
period. He produces many testimonials Of
cures effected by his treatment, and those
afflicted with the diseases mentioned would
do well to call upon him.
We refer to the advertisement of the
West End Academy, of which Mrs. Susie
Clark. Hoge is principal. She is one of our
very best teachers, and withal deserving
lady. If the children of the Tenth Ward
are excluded from the privileges of the pub
lie schools, parents viii of course have to
provide for tuition elsewhere, and this in
stitution situated on West Carroll street,
between Church and Broad, is not only
conveniently located, but will be strongly
endorsed by its patrons and all who know The
merits of the esteemed lady who has it in
charge.
The elegant residence of Isaac Paul is
offered for sale. Apply TO Arlington, Far
rar & Weakley.
Second hand buggy for sale at Powers &
Hunts.
Upper pat of South High street house
for rent.
Cook wanted.
Good gardener wanted.
Reward offered for return of lost or mis-
laid notes.
Notice to show cause in bankruptcy by
E. r. Campbell, Clerk Federal Court.
Yeatman, Shields & Co. announce one of
their attractive trade sales for this morn
ing.
Notice is given that the partnership hire
tofore existing under the name of a. Z. q
A. B. Beech has been dissolved by mutua
consent. The business will be cOnducted
under the name of A. B. Beech & Co.
j. j. Williamson, of Berlin, Marshall
county, offers his fine jack, Prince, for sale.
Galena oats for sale by 9. L. Parsons q
Co., Broad street.
Gennett & Co., g and 65 South Market
street, have just received and offer for sale
Michigan apples, Lakeshore russell, and
Northern early rose potatoes.
Rhes, Smith & Co. have in store and for
sale Northern black seed, white seed and
mixed oats of the best quality, and also salt
in large quantities.
Attention of shippers is called to the card
of W. G. Davis, General Agent Decatur
Division Louisville and Nashville and Great
Southern Railroad.
Steamer Tyrone for Cairo at u O'Clock
to-day.
Steamer Bransford for the upper Cum
berland at O'Clock this afternoon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
The naNiI.s Comment.

We have heard of men frequently quar-
reling and fighting when influenced by
something stronger than water, but the
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Columbus edi-
tors fuss about floods. The Chattanooga
Times, Feb. 20, says: eve clip from tie
Columbus Sun of the 18th inst /:
Passengers tell us that Chattanooga is
well-nigh overlooked, and on Sunday there
were four feet of water in the railroad de-
pot. Great damage.
Weread it to our devil. he said 'golly,
what lie.' 1t is certainly mistake of
twenty odd feet in the height of the Ten
nessee river"
The editor ofthe Times takes no water in
his; only white "sweetening."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
A TWO DAYS. FIGHT.
Ono Man Shot, and Several Others
Badly Hurt.

One Man Shot, and Several Others
Badly Hurt.
A correspondent sends US the particulars
of a terrible fight which occurred at Frank
Winfrey's, two miles from Temperance
Hall, in DeKalb county recently. A large
party had assembled ct that place to put in
a days work, and after getting through
with the labors Of the day, the young folks
determined to have frOlic, as was Gus
tomary on sgch occasion. While all pres
sent were apparently at the height Of enjoy
ment, some Of the young men became in
volved in a difficulty frem some unknown
cause, which proved to be the commence
ment Of a sanguiDary engagement. A man
named Mcclure knocked John Hays down
with a rock. The friends of each party
now came forward, and a general melee &C.
Cured, in which kich and Hays knocked
a man named Fits down with rock, and
as the latter was rising to come again, he
was shot, the ball entering his left should
er, and ranged round near the back of his
neck. 1t was not ascertained who fired
the pistol.
1t appears that the entire party had in
dulged to such an extent in strong drink
that they were ripe for fighting. Our cor
respondent writes that before the firing
everything was in such confusion, and all
so much excited by the rocks, sticks and
knives displayed, that it was impossible to
tell who did the shooting.
The woundin gOf Fits had tendency to
quiet affairs, and in a short time the crowd
dispersed. Mex morning, however, the
fight was in a manner renewed, and was
ended by young man named Waulden
breaking the skull of Mcclure with rock.
Waulden was then fred upon by McClure's
brothers, and he had TO leave the neigh
borhood to avoid their wrath. McClqre's
wound is considered dangerous. The
others will recover,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
CITY NOTICES.

The sudden changes Of temperature, to.
gether with the searching winds which are
now so common, are causing severe 90 Ids
to prevail everywhere and laying the found
atoms for many cases Of Inflammation of
the lungs, pleurisy, asthma, and other lung
disorders. Prudent people should now
take especial precautions to avoid unneces.
sary exposure, and if unfortunate enough
to contract colds, would do well to resort
at once TO DR.. Jayne's ExpectOrant, safe
and reliable remedy, which wiz not only
promptly cure coughs and colds, but will
relieve and strengthen the pulmonary and
bronchial organs, and remove all dangerous
symptoms. Sold everywhere.
feb25 eodlW he'd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-27
Death OF a well Rnown LAWYER

Col. John L. Spnrlock, a prominent
member Of the Nashville Bar, died sud-
denly in this city yesterday morning. He
had large acquaintance throughout Mid
die Tennes see, and his many friends will
regret to hear of bis untimely death. Col
Spurlock was bern in Warren county, in
this State, and previous to the war enjoyed
lucrative practice in the mountain coun-
ties. At the close Of the var, he removed
to this city, and entered at once into a
large practice, being employed in all the i'm
portsnt cases in the highest courts. The
death of Col. Spurlock was appropriately
announced ia the Supreme Court yester-
day by Judge 81. II. Harrison, who moved
that the court adjourn in respect to his
memory, which was accordingly done.
The funeral Of Col. S. takes place this
evening at three O'Clock, and we are re-
queSted to state that there will be meeting
of the Bar at the courthouse, at half-past
one O'Clock, to pass suitable resolutions,
and to make arrangements for attending
the funeral.