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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
NEWSPAPERS as A MEANS OF CUL.
TIRE

In an article on "The Abuses of Read
ing,n in the April number of Old and Neto,
j. p. Quincy says true word and good
word for newspapers as means Of culture.
Doubt any ones good sense who
speaks scornfully of newspapers.
There is much in them that is
trifing, and, perhaps, demoral-
iziug; but, in the best of them, how much
that is wise and noble. l have a few choice
volumes on my shelves, among them an
Olivet Cicero and folio Shakespeare; but l
would save my newspaper scrap books be-
fore either of them. | have no volumes
that contain so much sound thought,
and important knowledge. If
you ask for wit, will agree to match
every jest and sarcasm in 1.-THE School for
Scandal" with something from my scrap
book quite as good in the way of cpl
gram, and flashed upon some mis-
chief which it is important should be
on history by Hedge, poetry by Lowell,
science by Agassiz and Tyndall. Here
are Mills speeches in Parliament, his free.
Mr.. Greeley's reply to them. You will
uuu CODlOUS cAlI6CLo giving bLo HcdEL Vi Luo
best modern books, and intelligent sum-
maries of the systems they advo-
cate. Here are occasional sermons into
which leading American divines
have put their most earnest thought. Here
are vigorous expressions of the best politi-
calintelligence clipped from the leaders of
the rest newspapers. And, quite as i'm
portant, here are little crisp criticisms of
laundering IA political work from
INDIGNANT citizens whose daily
duty has brought them face to
face with absurdities of legislation. Take
the best newspapers By all meaEs--ss
many of them as you can afford and then
take nine-tenths of their reading matter for
Some of it is good for nobody,
much of it is good for somebody; but only
a small part is wanted by you. But how
precious are these fragments, if wisely chos;
enl Ifyou are interested in the investigation
of any political subject-and every Amer
can citizen should have some study of this
sort--you will find in almost every news
paper an illustration of some aspect of it.
that it is better to subscribe to
a few first-class newspapers, that you may
read at home with the scissors in your hand,
han to glance over score of them in a |
public reading-room.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
MELANGE.
a. How do the busy Congressman
Improve each shining hour
And vote themselves increase OF pay
While they possess the power.
-Alexis via EIsit Rnssia next.

| 49, How do the busy Congressmen H
Improve each shining hour,
| "a And vote themselves increase of pay, q
|, While they possess the power. sui9al
| Alexis wiz visit Russia next. 80
"a trying position Rendering larH. !.
| --Gofiey, Kansas, is fast becoming set
tied. - - 500 - essg sgST 900
AN Iowa couple recently got married at
8 o'clock in the morning. rer7g
"a satirist says that modern society
misses two lost arts" conversation and
blushing. Ao - 49,, ~. "a 49,
Georgia young ladies throw rocks at
the girls who cut them out Of their sweet
hearts. ~ g,ev-sg
"A divorce cannot be obtained in Japan,
even If the husband has not but one hair
left on his head. ms
| The ladies car from Paris to Versailles
was placarded 'unclaimed baggage" by
mistake, recently. yfssf. . .n,rf,e s.s,e.
"A gentle Missouri girl recently burned
off her lovers whisker3 because they didn't
match her best dress. W 3 ~ -sslra
"A girl Dexter, Ia, has tresses over
six feet long, which she refuses to sell, as
she wants them TO entrap unwary youth
WITH, 80 ay;,-.. t.,4als---,rFo5a
The peeulia+ltg Of Peoria ghost.is,
that 1t nightly silently steals away with q
scuttle of coal and two sticks of cord wood.
1t is the general belief that decent,
respectable man is safer on the outskirts If
the ModOc camp than in New York street
car. - .srtlf
What is the difference between cloud
and beaten child? One pours with rain
and the other roars with pain.
Charles Darwin, on account of his re-
semblance to the quadruman species, is
known in England as the missing link.
"A Danbury bride received among her
wedding gifts, a receipted bill of eight dol
lars for gate hinges, from her father.
An Iowa woman who owns coal mine,
says she might have married two men a
day for the last two years.
Baltimore spinsters call for q tax on
bachelors to balance the four dollar tax de-
manded for marriage license. -
"A scene not down in the bills was en-
acted in Boston theatre a few nights ago,
when lady got herself into box by draw
ing pistol and attempting to shoot gem
tleman who was in the box with her.
"A young man lives in Alexandra,
Mimi, whose heart is not regenerate. He
went to donation party, the other day,
paid dollar for his supper and stole the
minister's gloves that cost two dollars.
-Maid-servants dress so like their mis-
tresses now as to cause dreadful NORTH
cation to fashionable young men, who fire.
quently take off their bats to them, mis-
taking them for the young ladies of the
house.
-Iucy" writes from Brooklyn to say
that she don't object to a good-lookino
gentleman gazing square in her face, but
that it does make her awful mad when
she looks back TO see him staring back
too.
"A Buffalo girl, pretty and eighteen, has
sold over five hundred sewing machines in
the last two years. She travels with
horse and wagon, smiling when she leaves
a machine and shedding tears if anybody
afterward refuses to keep it. That does the
business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
Personal.

M. II. johnson, formerly connected with
the local department of the UNION AND
AMERICAN, was in the city yesterday.
A. w. Judd of Jefferson, Texas, is regis
tered at the Commercial hotel.
Judge Turney has recovered from his late
illness, and resumed his duties in the Su-
preme Court st jackson.
Gen. a. W. Campbell is TO deliver the
annual address before the Law School at
Lebanon, Tenn, on the 4th Monday in
June.
Col. Lee CraLdell, of Northern Alabama,
will take charge Of MIR. Gier's gallery dur
ing the absence of the latter in Europe,
The Colonel is now in the city, and ex-
presses himself delighted with Nashville
and Nashville people.
E. Nj. johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio w.
j. Gilbert, 81. Louis, Mo-, Judge 81. L.
Davidson, of Shelbyville Col. John H.
Savage, of McMinnville; 7. j. Holm and
wife of Columbia, Tenn. NJ. j. Tallus, and
S. B. Morse of Detroit Mich, are REGISTER
ed at the Maxwell House.
The elegant comforts of the Maxwell
House, prove quite attractive TO newly
married persons. At present the following
pairs are stopping there. f. j. Webster
and Bride Columbia, A. l.. White and Bride
Huntsville, Ala, d. Ellington and Bride,
Tuskegee Ala, n. L. Greenfield and Bride,
Nashville. gs-5
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AN INQUIsITIVE ASSESSORS EXPE.
RIENCE.

A Los Angeles, California, paper of re-
cent date gives little Of the experience OF
San Bernardino Deputy Assessor who
proceeded to assess small place in the
county, at the time under the sole charge of
the matron. r
After finishing up the real estate list be
begin to ask about horses, cattle, and the
like, and the good woman promptly made
answer, well ard truly, TO the best Of her
knowledge and belief. Finally he proposed
to her conundruR relative to the number of
chickens on the place. She guessed it at once.
The knowing Assessor didn't think the an
swer was the correct one. He smiled
sweetly and asked if she had any grain.
The unsuspecting matron pointed to some.
The minion of the law seized handful,
went out in the yard, scattered it around,
and called up the chickens. When they
had collected he counted them and found
Meanwhile the good woman
flushed q little with anger, but she
made no sign, When the discounted As
SCISSOR had finished counting his chickens,
she quitely invited him to the beehive, and
when be had got close thereto, she suddenly
threw her apron over her head, kicked over
the beehive, and called out: "Say, mister,
maybe you'd like to count them'ere beesi"
The astonished official found himself in the
midst of hundreds Of assistants busiy buzz
zing about his ears and cheerfully prodding
him with their weapon of defense. he
stood a moment dunbfounded, then hnr-
riedly enyeloped his head with his coat
tails and fed the premises st his best rate
of speed, being accompanied for q consider
able distance BY the cheerful hum of the it
tie busy bee. Old Full Cash Value thinks
be will take that woman's word after this.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
Nashville Industr,aI Exnos,,,or.

The Board had their last meeting prior
to the opening of the Exposition, last
night, and had reports from the vario us
committees, aud everything assumes a
shape Of success. Applications from the
city for space from our citizens are filling
the classification committees book, and
among the applications we find large mum.
Der of articles new to our city-steam rock
mills, combined mills, scroll saws, mould.
ing machines, and the large attraction in
novelties will be Of great interest. --
The Art Gallery will be filed with the
choicest works of art from this city, and
also Louisville, Boston and New York.
The Horticultural Department has al
ready applications for plants, which VIII
make the finest display ever made in the
Southwest.
The decorations which are completed
surpsss the expection of all who have
been privileged to see them, and we think
are more elaborate than have ever been at
tempted in the United States. We are re-
quested to ask every member of the Board
to be at the building at o'clock to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
now MARK TWAIN cor A SEAT

HOW MARK TWAIN GOT A SEAT.
In a new local magazine the Globe
Published in Buffalo, is the following remin-
iscence of Mark Twain's brief editorial Ca
reer in that city: .--l
No man detested loafers more than Mr..
! Clemens, and assuredly no man could be
more pitiless in his treatment of bores. He
! was vigorous in denunciatiOn Of that class
Of people who aimlessly and impudently
intrude their constant presence IN an edi-
torial room. One incident win, perhaps,
bear relating, showing how be once rebuk-
ed party of undesired visitors. Arriving
at bis Office one evening about $50 O'Clock,
he found it full of men-all strangers to
him. They had apparently taken full pos
session of the room. Some were smoking
and some had their feet upon the table, and
every chair in the room wss occupied.
With a look of disgust, Mr.. Clemens hesi-
lated for moment in the doorway, and
then in his peculiar way, said:
ais this the editorial room Of the En-
presS?"
"Yes, sir" promptly chorused the assem-
blage.
"H-ml is it customary for the editors to
sit down." questioned the humozist.
eyes," ''certainly" "to be sure" were the
replies of the puzzled smokers. 'Why do
you ssk?n said one at last. s
Because" slowly enunciated Mr.. Glenn
ems, 81 am one of the editors of the Express,
and ityoccurred to me that ought TO have
seat" go t ~ L-lisi-- g
In an instant every chair was vacated,
and the men, somewhat abashed, attempted
to laugh the matter off by saying, "Ahl Mr..
Clemens, that was neat, swiftly as usual"
etc., etc, but there was something in the
joker's eye that quickly told them he was in
no joking frame of mind at that moment.
After that loafers were rather shy of Mark
Twain,
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RIVER NEWS.
*BeIoN ma Water mark Of "a. - Il

Blank {. , indicates no report; cipher {0l sta-
dency TO rise. W. 8. KAUsMAH, Ooserysr.
River declining very slowly with 81 feet
on .Harpeth Shoals. Weather cool and
cloudy.
The EddyviIle arrived from the upper
Cumberland with 65 hhds. tobacco and q
other freight. 4--
The Lawrsnce, full loaded, arrived from
Cincinnati. re ID ll.1 tct-t ZA
The Frank p. Gracey arrived from Nc.
Vernon with s.csFgo comprising 5000 sacks !
The Ada Heilman, reported yesterday
with broken shaft, came up on one en-
CINE. She viii not leave until next week.
The John s. Bransford departed for the
upper Cumberland. rlE 20 81 go q,
The Lawrence, Capt. Farrell, returnH 10 3
to Cincinnati to-day, leaving at 4 p. M, ols
The EddyVille has changed her days o. 81
departures until Tuesdays instead ct Sat-
urdsys, and consequently will not leave I'M
til next Tuesday. - slt-s ~ ,fss7trtl
ECapt. Dan Kinney has gone down TO the
Mouth Of Smithland for the purpose Of IN
teryiewing Little Old JoHeld. s,rissT
Harvey Holland, old Aliquippa, came
passenger on the EddyVille. Who said he
didn't - $500 ~ n. 49,,
Lord Palmerston viii dine to-day on the
Lawrence. 1 ElF aFraz Gao
Manuel Stone, President Of q Hurry
county society, win board the Ella Hughes
this trip.
Upwards of one hundred persons have
already secured rooms On the Eddyvills
during Exposition month. utr,7s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
'QuandOque Bonus DOrmitat Home
rnRD

For period of seVenty-ive or thirty
years we have been striving industriously
to win the love of the editor of the Lebanon
Herald. We would rather have his love
half an hour than to be the adored of Vic.
toria Woodruff for two weeks. How to
gain that love has been our constant study.
These wearied eye lids that have not been
closed or even winked in six long years will
bear testimony to the fact of the watchful-
ness employed to capture the unbounded
love which has been locked up in that
editors bosom. We believe we are at
last in the right channel. Labor
ORln5d uincint. The gentle infu-
ence Of that love already touches our heart,
and its rays are as penetrating as streak
of sunshine upon a frozen Modoc. Post
nubilG PhOsbuSl Per augusta dd augusta!
If we have secured upon our staff one who
is pleasing in his sight, we are altogether
lovely. Hear this overflow of admiration,
which is extracted from the last number OF
the Herald:
We have no especial love for the UNION
AND AMERICAN, but our sense of justice
compels Ms to say that that paper has won
derfully IL proved of late, in its local de.
partment. This is principally due to the
addition to its staff of gentleman recently
from st. Louis Eve believe), named Bell.
We have never seen him and know nothing
of his antecedents; and hence the opinion
which we express, to the effect that he is the
brightest and liFeliest paragraphist who has
been connected with the Nashville press of
late years, may DE regarded as entirely i'm
partial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25

e
GA STRANGE STORY" indeed is the true
one we get from the Savannah papers. They
tell us that In the charge on Fort Saunders
at Knoxville, Tennessee, on the 10Th day of
Nov, 1868, Mr.. Henry L. Davis, of Com
pany B, 9Th Georgia Regiment Infantry,
was wounded in the arm and taken prison
er by the Yankees. On his person he had
carried with him through the war-like
many another rebel boy we have known
a little Bible, in which he had written his
name, company, regiment and residence.
This sacred talisman, for such amidst the
vicissitudes of war and the danger Of oft,
recurring battles the soldiers mind came to
regard such possession, was subsequently
taken from the captured rebel at Fort Della
ware. Last week Mr.. Davis, who lives in
Savannah, received the missing book
through the post-ofice, the captor Of so
strange trophy having at last been in
duced by gentle thoughts-perhaps inspired
while perusing Its pages-to return to the
rebel the former sharer of bis dangers Of
the tented field and quiet freud Of bis hours
amidst the sad scenes of Garage and strife.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25

EvERMoRE the weakest goes to the
wall. Southern Africa is undergoing q
marvellous change, owing to the inrosds of
the gold and diamond seekers. A German
scientist, who has spent the last five years
in the exploration of that region, has pub
lished a remarkably interesting work re-
gsrding the native tribes, in which he virtu-
ally condemns them to death by taking the
position that, like our native Indians, they
must disappear before the inroads of the
white man. The discovery of the diamond
and gold fields has attracted SO many white
men to Southern Africa, who will eventu-
ally stay there and build up cities, that the
natives, Hottentots and Bushmen, melt
away before them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
Nary ssMerxe.,,

The Trustees of the Nashville University
held ameating Wednesday for the purpose
OF consulting In relation to the proposition
10 merge their institution into the Wander
ohs University, which it is proposed to
build IN this city. After a full discussion
OF The subject, the Trustees decided thew
mad no right or authority to merge the
Nashville University intu any other educa-
tlonal institution but they are willing to
encourage, 10 every way possible, the cree
ton OF establishments devoted TO educa-
tional purposes, as they are all enthusiastic
upon the subject of making this city the
educational center of the Southw est,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
The Orphans BaII-The Supper and
the Prizes

Tue E'FlLeS.
As we anticipated, the Orphans ball was
one of the best and most enjoyable ever
given in this city. The hall was well filed,
the company sociable, and the music good;
while the supper, thanks to Messrs. Fulton
and Jonnard, of the Maxwell House, and
the ladies in charge, was all that even
Epicurus himself could desire. By the way,
language cannot express the obligations
under which "The MAXWELL" has placed
the friends Of the orphans. All, from the
proprietor to the most humble Gttdche, seem
to take deep interest in the welfare of st.
Mary's Orphan Asylum, and give literally
and frequently towards its support. Heaven
bless you all, ladies and gentlemen.
The drawing for the prizes laid over from
the Fair, will commence at Masonic Hall at
hslfpsst 2 O'Clock precisely, when all inter
ested are invited to be present. We are re-
quested to state further, that all tickets out
standing aud not paid for at the above hour
will be considered as unsold. The ladies'
connected with tables are requested to meet
20 the hall at 2 O'Clock, so as to be ready
with their books.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
Exposition Union and Amerscau.

The pTopriet0rs OF the UNION AND
AMERICAN are making preparations to
issue an Exposition paper, to be published
daily during the Exposition. Our fast ruU-
niDg cylinder press was Feature at the last
Exposition, and will be equally as attract
I've at the approaching exhibition. Mer-
chants and others desiring to contract for
advertising should do so at once. A large
edition VIII be worked of daily to meet the
demands OF visitors. -. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF CHIEF sIeEAL oFEIcEs,

| OFFICE OF CHEF SIGNAL. OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, d. c., April "a, 1875 -
Probabilities The area Of highest ba-
rometer will extend on Friday Southeast
ward over the Southern States, and the
pressure viii fall decidedly over the MIS-
souri, valley and the upper lakes with risihg
temperature and diminishing winds. For
the Ohio valley, Middle and Eastern States,
northwesterlY winds with cloudy or partly
cloudy weather, with possibly somewhat
higher temperature. For the South At
lantic and Eastern Gulf States, north aud
west winds and partly cloudy and clear
weather. For the Southwest, diminishing
northeriy winds, rising temperature and
clearing weather. For the lake region
westerly win IS with cloudy weather.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
First Funeral Sermon Ever Preached
at the Penitentiary.

Sunday last, the Rev. ", G. Inman, OF
the Baptist church in this city, preached the
first funeral sermon ever preached in the
State prison of Tennessee, and this dis
course is characterised by those present as
being unusually effective and touching. 1t
was Occasioned by the death of William
Nichols, a convict who had been in the PEN
itentiary for about five years. Some nine
months previous, he had been baptised by
Mr.. Inman, and from that time he lived a
devoted christian life, and the officers of the
prison say they never before had so exem-
plary a man under their charge. He was
loved and respected by all his fellow prison.
ers, and bis influence among them was pro
ductive ofgreat good.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
ReOuisitIOn for a Prisoner

The Governor yesterday honored a re-
QUESTION from the Governor of Arkansas,
and issued a warrant for the delivery of
Lewis Vaughn, charged with the murder of
Gen. Hineman, 10 the proper authorities,
10 be taken to Helena, Ark.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25

A LEADING citizen of Loui sville stepped
intosa popular gin mill the other day to re-
lieve the asperities of life, and just as he was
raising the glass to his lips a loafer cried
out: "Snakes!" Not at all Disconnected,
the well-bred gentleman finished his glass,
and, turning calmly around, said: "You
can't skeer me with snakes; PIE had 'eyn 7,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25

Tenth Ward Bmsiness am,se = are.
A special meeting Of The Board Of Alder
nsen WIN be held this evening fos the puf-
pose OF ordering an election to allow the
residents of the tenth ward to vote upon
tho question Of sgain becoming part of
the 90 lporatiOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25

81 In attempting to steal some chickens
which a butcher bad left at bis front door
yesterday morning on the Granny White
pike, a darkey was suddenly surprised, and
10 attempting to get away, dropped his pis-
toll which was picked up by the wife of the
butcher. The darkey can get the same and
its contents by applying for it. and some
more chickens, this OF some other morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
Grand Concert Tonight.

A grand concert will be given at the Gen.
trail Baptist church TO night for the benefit
of the Mission Sunday Schools. Some OF
our best amateur musical talent will take
part in the concert, and a programme has
been selected which will delight all who al
tend. 1t should be literally patronized.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25

A ST. LOUIS romance is in the lives of a
Mr.. Hennessy and Charity Prince, who,
young, loved each other. But Charity's
charming sister came between them, and,
estranged from, bis first love, he married Car
rie. Recently Carrie died, and Mr.. Hen
messy once more turned to his first love,
who continually during all the long half
century had been true to him. A few days
ago. they were married, and the bride wept
for joy whole day. He is eighty and she
seventy-eight. @ -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
MISS PaImer,s Benefit COncerr

A large number Of tickets have been sold
TO Che benefit concert which comes off at
the Opera House Monday night, aud we
predict crowded audience. The sale of
reserved seats will commence at McClure's
Temrle of Music this morning,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
New AdYertisemenfs.

New AdVeFtIsementss
Boy wanted at Merchants Exchange.
A good blacksmith wanted at 337 South
Market street.
Money wanted by r. w. Brown.
Cook wanted at Edgefeld House.
The Frank p. Gracey leaves for Cairo
this evening.
A. L. Berry and E. W. Jones have form.
ed partnership in the lumber business.
j. M. Vinson has an important notice
concerning his son.
Called meeting King Cyrus Chapter No.
107, Royal Arch Mssons.
Important Chancery notice.
w. 7. Berry & Co, Booksellers, opposite
Maxwell House, have received several new
publications. ' & taf.- ..-f
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-25
WaIk Up to the Captains ONCE and
Settle.

Aldermen Pentecost and Douglas have
been notified to appear before Judge Duling
this morning TO answer 10 the charge OF as
sauit and battery preferred against them.