davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
The Cholera Elsewhere.


Our correspondent at Belle Vue, in this
county, y rites Us as follows:
BELLE VUE, July l, 1873 The cdolera
has reached he re at last. James Davis, one
of our best aud most emerge. lie young men,
was attacked a. o'clock last evening, and
died at ! o'cl OK this morning, two miles
from this place on the Cartwright farm. 1t
IS thought that be contracted the disease
near Hyde's cry, while on the farm of j.
w. Shute, which he wss running this year,
as he came home few days ago little IN
well. A negro woman also died on the
farm of Esq. Thos. Allison, south Of this
place, yesterday evening, from eating
plums. There YVES another death on same
day, but not from cholera.
IN TIE COUNTRY NEAR HARTsvILLE.
A correspondent writes as follows:
HARTsvILLE, TENN, July LIST, 1879
At last this dread enemy of the human
race-that lonely pestilence which wGlketh
in darkness and spresdeth destruction at
noon-day-has reached this section OF hlth-
tc mountain heaithfulness, where the PEG
pie TO now poised in their own (noun..
tain) security, felt free from the raVages OF
this terrible enemy Of the human race.
The first appearance OF the disease was
on Sunday morning, six miles north or
Hartsvile, at the residence of John Mung-
les, in Macon county, near the Trousdale
line, at which place there were three deaths
between 10 A. N. and o p. NJ, mother,
son and son in-lsw. Mrs. Mung'e was at
tackled at 10 O'Clock and died at q. Her
son, Buck Mungle, was taken between (the
hours of IL and II and died at about sun
down. John Griggs, her son-in-laW, was
attacked between l and O'Clock and died
at P. NJ. 1t has also been reported that
the wife and child of Mr.. Griggs deceased,
were attacked on yes erday but which re-
port is contradicted. The disease is thought
to have been brought on By the use OF
bad water and imprudence in diet, the
parties having eaten laVisbly the day before
Of vegetables, fish, etc.
Dick Mungle, (col.) an oVerseer on the
farm of T. NJ. p. Hall, three and half
miles North of Hartsyille, was attacked
yesterday (Mondsy) at IL A. II. while
working in his tobacco patch and died
about SHUTDOWN.
Mr.. Fleeman Cage, who had been to
Kentucky after daughter of Mr.. Mungle,
was attacked II his way home, and died
on the road side yesterday, bis remains
were put into a wagon and carried home
for iUterment.
Mr. John Armstrong, farmer, who re-
sides some three miles South east of Harris
vile, was attscked yesterday, and up to
this writing, is lying in critical condition,
little hopes Of his recovery.
DEATH THIS MORNING.
Child of Mr.. Williams of this place, of
long and protracted sickness.
Notwithstanding we are surrounded on
all sides by this fell destroyer sweep
ing iconoclast of the human race, the health
of our community is; good. There is no
cholera here, no panic, no scare, AID our
people feel selfsecurity in their almost
priceless possession of good cisterns with
plenty of pure cistern water. J. D. A.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
A Ponderous Simmer.

George has for some time past been atten-
tive to young lady whom he has noticed on
severaleVenings when he called busily engag-
ed on a beautiful piece of embroidery, which
perhaps acCidently, Ok comparing it with the
size of bis own foot, he had concluded was
one of pair of slippers that were, no doubt,
intended for q holiday present; and George
had once or twice allowed himself to wan
der into the pleasant suspicion that they
were intended for him, although nothing
had really trauspired to justify such a be-
lief.
OnFriday evening George called for the
third time during the week, He's quite atten-
tive, it would seem, land as usual 5be slippers
was progressing finely. He was fully sure
the slippers were intended for him, but he
was anxious to draw the acknowledgment
from the dear angel who was laborirg so in
dustriously for bis benefit, another implied
acknowledgment of her devotion for him.
OF course, be began cautiously:
"Some one you are mighty fond of is to
become the possessor of those slippers, |
imagine )" said he.
"What slippers do you refer to? iDquir-
ed the fair laborer.
"Why, those you are working on so in
dustl iously," replied George.
"Slippers!" almost shouted his astonish-
ed companion. "Slippers Do you mean
to tell me George, that you took this for a
slpper?"
"Why nOt?" returned George, inadVert-
emily moving one of his ponderous pedal
APPENDICES. The movement though unin-
territorial, drew the lady's close attention to
Georges feet, where she gszed a moment
and then at the supposed slippers; then,
raising her eyt 10 our hero, she said:
"Well, George, you are not so much to
blame, after al; but this was really intended
for sofa cushion"
George takes but little pleasure in hear
ing the incident related, but he declares that
be got his foot in it-though not the slip
per.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
MELANGE.
Hank, / hear a 'skeeter singl
'Skeeters now are on the wing

l dark, near "A SkeCItf
'Skeeters now are on the wiDgi 10
1 "A young lacy teacher In RinggolC
county, lows, rides to school on sn OK every
morning. FS
"A school boy remarks that when hi:
teacher undertakes to show him what Il
what, be only finds out which is switch.
"A Boston firm of clothiers have got Out
patent trowsers for boys, with copper rivets
and steel knee-plates. eatiNl1 /
1T is said that one Of the elder Bennets
instructions to his reporters was: ''Be sure
the thing has happened, then write it up
with sill the sensation you can mnster."
"A gentleman, stepping upon lady e
dress, excused himself by saying he thought
she had passed some time before.
Ladies who 60 to the jerome Park races
decorate their heads with little steel
snsffles and horse shoes and diminutiVe
spurs. s
While prt tty Omaha girl was getting
married, one of her Tilted lovers speaked in
to back room and smashed up the hand
some p'idal presents. F
1.-THE Select Coaehmen" of New York,
who recently gave musical reception, adj
vertised that the hall had "great felicities
for entertaining guests" and that the enter
tsinment was ''for the sick and deceased
members of the society"
+, A Louisville church deacon has been
investigated because he was 10 the habit
of carrying a pi cher of beer into the sanc-
tuary every day, and it was the communion
pitcher, toe.
-"What is the difference between you
aud my old doll ?" asked little girl of her
sisters sno5bish beau. CAV, WEAKLY, my
little deah, can't say-aw." swell, you
have an eye-glass and my old doll has a
glass eye.n
"A little three year old girl, who did not
wish to kiss the family good hight, but YES
obliged to do it, Gas means of discipline, :"
went through the performance conscien-
tiously, and as she kissed the last one she
heaved sigh Of relief and exclaimed,
"Amen."
"A Syracuse deacon cast gloom over
bis family and suspicion of his move
ments by pulling from his pocket button
hook marsed "Lizzie." His wife's name is
Mary, and she never bad a buton-hook,
having always used hair-piD.
Drinking clubs with tickets of mem.
bership, the punching of which indicates
the number of drinks taken, is the way
they do it. The punch tickets preserved on
strirg also makes an admirable present
for an anxious wife at two o'clock in the
morning.
"A Loosier lover sought TO secure the
object of his affections by strategy. He
took her ont for boat ride and threatened
to jump overheard if she didn't consent to
marry him. She assisted him in the opera
lion and roWed home aloe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
THE CITY.
RinKstOn Springs.I

This favorite watering place, tWenty-four
miles from Nashville, and almost directly
on the line of the Northwestern Railroad,
was before the war famous throughout thi S
entire section of the country, and had more
visitors probably than any similar place of
resort In the State. During the war, how
ever, many Of the cabins were destroyed by
fire, aud for several years Kingston was not
open to the public, and the name so long
70 familiar to pleasure seekers was almost for
gotten.
But such place, remarkable for its fine
waters, healthy atmosphere and beautiful
scenery, cannot remain dormant. The
curative properties of the black and white
sulphur, and the fine frees.one and chsly-
beate waters, are too well known, and soon
er or later the place will again be appreCi-
ated by those who found it a very fountain
of health in days gone by.
The old house, which is known as the
main building still stands in its accustomed
place on the slope OF the hill. There is the
same roomy hall where three to our hun
dred dancers tripped the light fantastic in
the olden time, the sans spacious dining
hall, a parlor nicely furnished, piano for
the use of the guests, aud everything in
fact TO recall recollection Of Kingston in
its halcyon days.
On either side of tina. broad and beau 3
full avenue that extends from the mineral
snIiDgs TO the main buildings, new cabins
have been erected, and comfortably furnish
ed. Some of these cabins contain four
rooms, large and well ventilated, a spacious
hall in the centre, an acceptable portico in
front, aud shaded too, by large poplar trees,
whose boughs and foliage ct early morn re-
sonnd with the cheerful song Of the mocking
bird, and where st hight too, the plailtiye
cries Of the whip poor-will are given for the
benefit of those who like a serenade in
every respect so melancholy, and in strik-
ing contrast also with the opening chants
rendered by other birds of the forest who
Join in the grand opening chorus on the
mornings programme.
Kingston is now in charge of J. r. Win
bourn & Co., who are doing all in their
power TO make their guests comfortable.
The first grand ball of the season takes
place on the night of the 4th of July, and
active preparations are beirg made for this
event.
In addition to other attractions, Kingston
is only half mile from Big Harpeth, and a
mile from Turnbull, both celebrated fishing
streams, and where the patient followers Of
Walton can while away the hours, and al
ways be rewarded for their trouble.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
Down THE COUNTRY.i
what our Travelling Correspondent
~ Writes.


To the Union and American:
PEGRAM's STA, Tenn, July !, 1879
Last night Mr.. john Greer was found
drowned in the waters of Brush Creek, near
the mouth of South Harpeth. Several years
ago Mr.. Greer had the misfortune to get his
skull fractured, and since then has feen sub
iect to tits, and he was seen fishing late in
the afternoon of yesterday near where his
dead body was found, it is believed that
be took fit, jell into the water, and came
to his untimely end in this way. Mr.. Greer
was about 80 years of age, and leaves 8
small family. There is evidently in my
opinion not one case of cholera al Pegram's
Station. have just returned ftom trip
through Dickson, Houst, n, and into Sew
art County.
At and near Erin Houston county, last
week, Mr.. AsbDurn, Tucker, Boon, Mrs.
Harry Dowdy a Miss Conella and two
colored persons died of cholera or the pre-
vailing disease. A Mr.. Buchanan also
died of the same disease on Yellow Greek.
There were few other cases at Erin, but
all were better when l left that locality last
Friday. Aside from the prevailing di ease
the people are remarkably healthy through
those counties above mentioned. There
has been an abundance of rain of late, in
Consequence OF which the farmers are al
most swampt in some, aye in many places
IN weed and grass. ROA MER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
Supreme Court, Nashville.

B. W Bedford, Ex'r, &c, VS.. A. Wheeless.
IN THIS CAUSE, AT THE DECEMBER
l Term, 1872 of the Hon. Supreme Court OF
Tennessee, sitting at Nashville, the death of the
defendant, A. Wheeless, was suggested and
proven; and it appeared that Elizabeth T. Vince
less Thomas H. Wheeless and Majors Wheeless,
were the only heirs at law of the said A. Whee-
less, decd, and that they nOR-resdents Of
the State of Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot be served upon them; 1t L.
therefore ordered that the publication required
by law be made IN the Union and American, z
newspaper published in the city of Nashville,
requiring the said Elizabeth L. Wheless,
Thomas II. Wheeless and Malone Wheeless TO APP
pear before Special Term of the Supreme
Court of Tennessee, 10 convene at the Capitol,
in the city of Nashville, on the 10Th day OF june
next and show cause, if any they have, why this
cause should not be revived against them as the
heirs at law of the said A. Wheeless, decd.
Nashville, May II, 1878, s. - L. g. ID.
F. G. HUNTINGTON, Clerk.
may15 tt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

Elsaa.rrfs HlNr Gill
ing general regulations to The diversified
wants of an entire States scholastic popu-
lat on, as yet unorgsniEed for the teachers
care. They are not fashioned In their lib
erality after the methods of older and ma
turer systems, but If strictly observed, &C
cording to their spirit, are believed to be
sufficiently rigid for The work for which
they. are designed. In matters of detail
much has been left to the discretion of the
County Super ntendent. Prudence, firm
ness, impartiality, should Characterize each
Snperintendent's conduct in the election of
teachers. Though we may not no " set up
. satisfactory standard of excellence, much
may be done to protect the schools from,
the curse of incompetency. -, 800 ?
To elevate the standard should be the
aim OF every Superintendent. = ~
-.,,,. JOHN NJ. FLEMING, ~. s.'-
r l.. State Superintendent,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

THE refined and cultivated are laying
aside profusion of dress. A multitude of
adornments has common effect, not a. all
pleasing to an artistic eye. Rich and plain,
are the watchwords that will soon give de-
bit in the beau monde. Dress at watering
places will not be the chief study with oul
true aristocracy; quiet elegance will take
the lead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

THE anniversary of the battle of Bunker
Hill, June II, marked an important date,
the Cincinnati Enquirer tells Us, in the life
of the late C, l.. Vsllandiglam. On that
day he ran the blockade at Charleston on a
Confederate steamer; on that day be arrived
at his home in Dayton on bis return, and
on that day he inflicted on himself the
wound of which he died.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

"A lady asked her doctor if be did not
think the small bonnets the ladies wore
had tendency to produce congestion Of
the brain. "Ob, no." rerlitd the doctor.
"Women who have brains don't wear
them"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

THE genuine Signor Blitz, the old aud
popular magician, says there are 10 less
than thirty three persons who masquerade
about the community under his name.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
- County Superintendent,
- County, Tenn


This certificate will be good only in the
county for which it is issued, and for only
twelve months from the date of issuance.
The certificate is not graded. In view OF
the peculiar co .dition of our educational
affairs, now existing, it is deemed impracti
cable to establish uniform and unyarying
standard Of qualification for teachers
throughout the State. In many of the
schools, only primary instruction will be
required. An applicant for license may
grade well in orth2grsphy, reading and
writing aud yet prove deficient in grammar,
arithmetic and geography. The several
branches being graded in the certificate,
will indicate to the District Boards the Ii
centiate's special attainments and de6cieD-
cies.
For like reasons, the grade in theory and
practice of teaching is, for the present,
omitted from the calculation of the general
average, though in all cases it should be as
c5rtained and marked in the certificate.
By this adaptation to circums tances just
now prevailing, it is not meant to under-es-
Innate the importance of proficiency in the
art of teaching. On the contrary, the grade
is now inserted to indicate its future incor-
poration in the certificate as a necessary
qualification as well as to show present at
tainment in that particular. The ultimate
teachers standard, in this State, must be
attained by gradual approaches.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Question of age, physical condition and
the like, as affecting the applicants capacity
to govern a school, are left to the judgment
oi the County Superintendent.
II, oaaoe rhnra If oononIido
tion," as allowed by section 80 of the school
law, have been made with the teschers or
authorities of private or other established
schools, certificates may be issued to the
teachers of such schools: without exsmina-
ton, should the Superintendent be salts
fed in regard to qualifications. The pro-
visions of section % rendes the issuance of
certificates in such cases important, since,
without the certificate, no teacher can Gre
ceive any pay from the public funds"
Stated days should be announced by the
Superintendent on which at a specified
place the examination of applicants for
license will be attended to. This plan will
not only accommodate persons desiring
license, but will enable the Superintendent
to economic his time hy conducting sever
al examinations at once. Upon special de-
mand, however, an examination may be
attended to at any time when practicable.
Each Superintendent will be expected to
keep q record of the number of examins-
lions made and licenses granted, showing
co'or and sex, and make return thereof in
bis regular report. A record of the certi6-
cate can be CONVEX iently kept on the stub
of the blank as furnished to each Superin-
tendent.
Minor rules and regulations not in con-
fict with these general instructions, may
be adopted by each Superintendent for the
regulation of bis own office, as bis judg-
nent may suggest or immediate circum-
stances require.
The foregoing instructions are issued
under due sense of the difficulty of adapt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
COLUMBIA.
Tom Thumb Attends n school Ex-
animation.
THE COLUMbIA ANTHEM EUM.

THE COLUMBIA ATHENEUM. -
s COLUMBIA, Tenn, July 1.---It is quite
probable that the numerous readers OF the
UNION. AND AMERICAN are informed that
the annual examination and commence
ment exercises of the above named school
took place in this city, with great success,
during the past week. This is an occur
renee that is generally anticipated with
great interest by persons st home and
abroad. Most of the schools began their
-vacatiors several weeks since, but the
Atheneum session continues through the
full term of ten calendar months, from the
first Of September to the end of June.
The Board of Examiners for the present
term was composed of quiye a number of
the best scholars from Columbia and Of
several from abroad; and it must hive been
very agreeable to the officers and faculty of
the Atherenm TO receive their report of nm
qualified satisfaction with all Of the exam
lDatiOna .s- .-.-.g .-.aa.-. .e...-.# B. II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
TEE
WEEKLY UNION AND AMERICAN

Contains News from all parts of Ehe World; Po-
litieal discussions; Choice Stories and Mis-
Jelaneous Reading; an Agricultural De-
psrtment in which everything of in
terest to the Farmer and Planter
." is carefully noted; fun and
accurate Reports of the
Home and Foreign
Markets.
ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YEAR.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

al
TIE CHEAPEST, THE LIvAIIEsr AND
U 4 THE BESTi FeHN
TEE UHEAPEST, THE LTvBLLEsT AND
THE BEST
TEE oHEAPEsT, TIE LTvMMsT AND
THE BEST
rKH CHEAPEST, THE LIvELIksz AND
THE BEsTI
TIE OHEAPEsT, THE LIvEl.IBsT AND
TIE BEST
F.E .s..atH
a--- EEaWFf
Er-E Er .r.r EHH..t
Containing the Cream OF the Newt, Editorial and
.r-. Miscellaneous Reading Matter
go. 4r. Published in TIE .9wfp-r
DAILY UNION AND AMBRICAN,
IroLupTEs
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS,
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE,
COMMERCIAL HndsTOCK REPjhTs
LITERARY TOPICS and REVIEWS
SELECTED SOCIAL ESSAYS,
PERSONAL GOSSIP, and 800
INFORMATION FOR PLANTERS
rosETHsR WITH TIE
CHOICEST STORIES,
LIGHT BEADING,
AND POETEY,
ynOx THE th
CURRENT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Pc
EI0DI0AIS' aus
TiN2 E- fla
TEE WEEKLY ONION AND AMERICAN
FHE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERlCAH
THE WEEKLY UNION AND AMERIoAHi
TIE WEEKLY UNION AND AMER1oAH
rEz WEEKLY UNION AND AAERIoAH
SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY
SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY.
SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY.
SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY t
SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY.
ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YEAR,
ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YEAR
ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YER.
ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YEAH.
ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YEAB.
ADpREss, z-.a
UNION AHD AMEEICAH.
Nashville. Tosns
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
PERSONAL.
THE LARGEST AND BEST.

Twelve Pages SeVenty-twO Columns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
LEGAL SALES.
SUPREME COURT SALE.
Land IN DAVIDSON and WILSON

AInaira j. Watkins VS.. The. o. Treanor
ct al,
ny VIRTUE OF A DECREE RENDERED
ID in This cause at a former term of the supreme
Coat, wiz, within lawful hours,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
The prevailing at the PenItentI

A representative of this paper interview
ed Warden Brown, Assistant Warden
wi 3, Hospital Stewart Kenny, and also the
Penitentiary Hospital, yesterday, relative
to the p evsiling disease at the Penitentia-
~, and with the most satisfactory and en-
couraEing results.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02
CoMnfENCE,fFNr SERMON.

Rev: w. o. Bailey, Of this city, was so
unwell as to render it Impossible for him
to preach the commencement sermon, &C
cording to appointment. This was sad
disappointment to his numerous friends.
The sacred music prepsred for the occasion
was artistic and at the same time classical.
THE GYPSY oPERETTA OF THE TWIN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

who has been clerk In the Post Office at
this place, (and who has been a working
friend for your paper,) for the last four
years, will resign his position to-day. We
say it without the feAr of contradiction that
there never was more attentive, kind and
obliging clerk N the Post Office depart
menL, and bis Withdrawal from our office
will be regretted by every one who has had
dealings with BIN. Whatever business be
may engage in We prophesy that he will
make friends and will be successful. And
our wish is ":hat be and his family may
live long and prosper"
- THE PENNSYLVANIA BARN
CT the thing they call q Courthouse, that
stands on Court Square in our city, is Dow
being Iemodelled by being painted, and to
! slate roof, to the tune Of $4,000. We
are of the same opinion that Capt. Murphy
of the Columbia Mail expressed himself OF
in bis last paper, 'tbat is to stick Modoc
torch TO it." TOM THUMB, JR.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-02

The Duck River Valley Narrow Guage
Railroad, we are happy to say is now sue
cess, we are authoritately informed that
they will soon make "spades trump" on
said road, between this place and Lewis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-14
EFFECTS OF THE PANIC.

As severely as the present stringency in mon
ey matters effects merchants and the public gen.
orally it nevertheless, in many instances, bear:
good results, as one of the latter may be cited
that we can now offer to the public large, fine and
we'll selected stock of HATS, comprising all the
latest styles, at greatly reduced prices. Having
bought them in New York at forced sale al
panic prices for cash, we unhestatingly assert
that we can sell them at fifty per cent less than
regular retail prices. As for instance
Silk Hats at..................... 50
Do. Fine Broadway style..... .~......... 4 w
Alpine and othe styles proportately low.
J. SCHWARTZ s. CO.,
oct 17-1m 81 and SO King street.