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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-23
Escape of COnyicfs.

\ party of eight convicts escaped from
their keepers at Haggard's stone quarry, a
few miles from this city, Sunday night. AT
latest accounts they had not been captured.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, Dec. p, 7:30 p. NJ.
PrObObiiitieS.-FOr New England and
thence westward over the northern portion
of the Middle States and lower lake re-
giOn, clearing or partly cloudy weather
with lower temperature will prevail during
the greater portion of the day. followed by
by increasing clOudiness and threatening
weather in the lower lake region, by We'd
nesday morning.
For the Eastern Gulf and thence north
ward over the Ohio valley, nOrtherly to
westerly winds with generally rain and
cloudy weather followed by clearing
weather.
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Country Markets.

The Chattanooga Commercial of the
list SAYS: There were no receipts of corn
yesterday by river, and no sales. Prices re
main unchanged at G2c on the wharf, and
% to &c in the depot.
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Trunks, Yalises, and Satchels at great
ly reduced prices during the money panic,
at VIM. Dunstead's Trunk Store, 81 North
College street, between Union and Church
streets, SeWanee Block. noy23 IF
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At The BAIL.

Mitch Pearson was lodged in Jail yester-
day, for safe keeping pending hearing of
his case in the Supreme Court. He was
tried at Shelbyvllelast spring on the charge
OF murder he is said to have committed
during the war. lie was found guilty and
was sentenced to be hung on the 18th of
February, but an appeal was taken to the
Supreme Court.
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War Among the Jewellers. order
to reduce stock, offer an elegant assert
ment of FINE GOLD, CORAL and AME-
THYsT SETS at cost during the holidays.
E. WiggerS, No. 81 n. Cherry, near Union
street. deco If
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Festival.

A large crowd attended the festival at
the Court House last night, given for the
purpose of raising fund to open House
of Industry. 1t will be repeated again this
evening, and the colored people who
cvinced such an interest last evening will
no doubt be out in force again.
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FOSTER.-Died at Florence, Ala, on the Dist
inst, RoBT. c. FOSTER, in his nth year.
Funeral services at Franklin to-day, Tuesday.
ABBAY.-Died this morning, Dec %, Mrs.
SUSAN l.. ABBAY, wife of A. s. Abbay.
VIII be buried from his residence tomorrow
at II O'Clock A. NJ. Friends and acquaintances
invited TO attend.
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N,s,,,;TIc Sbno,;uys

One hundred bales Of Nashville sheet
incs, containing 100000 yards, were ship
ned on the Louisville road to Chicago last
week. Each bale weighed so pounds. and
was packed with great nicety.-Cmcimdti
IiulnS
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Entertainment.

The Tulip street Mite Society give an
entertainment at McClure's Hail. Edgeiield
on Friday evening next. 1t will be similar
to the one which gave so much satisfaction
several weeks ago.
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In addition 10 the many attractions at
Linck's Hotel, that gentleman viii add an
other on Wednesday evening in the way of
A handsome Christmas tree, loaded down
with the good things which are served up
at his establishment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-23

About 1 o'clock Yesterday stove in the
public school building, Russell street,
Edgefeld, fell over and came near setting
the building on fire. 1t was during school
hours and occasioned quite sensation
among the children.
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Grade.

by the last Report of the Commissioner
OF Education, Washington, d. c., Wards
Seminary for Young Ladies. Nashville.
Tenn, stands fifth on the list Of .esuperior
schools" in the United States, and first on
the list of Southern schools.
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Larceny Of $50.

MN. Barnes was arrested YesIerIay at
tbe instance of James II. Bruce upon the
charge of stealing $50 in United States cur
rency. He was arranged before Justice
Cassettv. who committed the accused to
all III default of 81 900 bail.
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GnnfifVino. &uPRnlG-

DIR. Young. Secretary of the Board of
Trustees for the Vanderbilt University, is
proving himself just the man for the place.
In one of his late tours, he secured contri-
buttons in aid of that institution to the
amount of S25 600
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Bargains. BARGAINS! Bargains!n il

DIT SdIIIS' Dbl z dIIIS'' DdI : iIiIIo.s8 III
Books, BoolsM Books.l and Bibles, Juven-
lie and Books for the young people, ParlOr
Games, Photograph Albums, SterosCopes,
Pocket Books, Gold Pens, Writing Desks
and Fancy Goods, at Setlif's, 10S Church st.
deco st
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Geo. X. Buchanan will be pleased to
have his friends and patrons avail them
selves Of the opportunity now offered by
Gates & POhlman. dec11 lot
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Boots and ShOes.-A fine assortment
for the holidays just received, at low prices
at the Eagle Shoe Store, Union, between
College and Market SITS. John Holahan.
deco If
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Irnn nInuIders, Ininn.
Odd EeIlous, Pin.

The second annual ball Of the Iron
Moulders' Union, No. -, takes place at
the Skating Rink on Frigay evening next.
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THE COURTS.

CHANCERY COURT.-Decrees were en-
tered as follows: L. Fedele VS.. A. G.
Dearman and others; Jane A. NJ. Davis,
ex parte; Sarah ID. Work vs.. James Walker;
Brew vs.. Maloney; John Hefiernan VS.. VIM.
Dryer and others.
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Orders taken for Cumberland Coal al
the Drug Store of j. j. Gowen, corner OF
Fillmore st. and Wharf avenue, No. 1853.
deco Wv
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CITY NOTICES.

Toys, Toys, and Fireworks at the Fifty
Gents Store, No. s Union street, and at the
Fifty Cents Store No. 102 Church street.
dec21 st
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Tint niana,,a

at Geo. II. Calhoun q Go. 5, Maxwell House.
y the largest solitaire ever offered for sale in
our guy All admirers of fine diamonds
should cal and see it. Three thousand dol
lars is the modest price they put upon it.
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In his rounds, Larry Ryan, the detective
has gobbled up 4 fine Odd Fellows pin
which the owner can get by calling OF
him.
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Cumberland Coal at $50 load, by
Owens, Newell s. Co., Il S. Cherry street.
JOHN \. TINDALL, Salesman.
dec 4 till ian 20.
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Rosenheim 4 Bro, Wholesale Dealers

ROsenheim 4 Bro, Wholesale Dealers
in Cigars and Tobacco, will remove about
the first of January, 1874, to their old
stand, and now their own premises, No. 8
Cherry street, opposite the Maxwell House,
and therefore will at present sell their large
stock, consisting of Cigars, Tobacco and
Pipes, at reduced prices prior to their re-
moval. ROsenheim & Brother, No. %
South Market street. deco eod3w
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The most effective health preserver is
Hamilton's Buchu and Dandelion, COM
bination which acts directly on the kidneys
and liver, and assists them in eliminating
from the system the provoking causes of
some of the worst ills that flesh is heir to.
You can buy this medicine from your drug
gist, and its use will inspire you with new
life, happiness and health. For sale at De-
moville q Co. and by Ewin, Pendleton q
Co. w. c. Hamilton & Co., Of Cincinnati
o., are the proprietOrs.
iAn7 dOawIY tues &w
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Rich Furs at COst.-We offer this morn
ing our entire stock of Rich Furst at cost,
for Christmas presents. Thompson Bros.
& Kelly. Summer st. dec1g st
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wood,

There was great demand for wood at
the city workhOuse yesterday, and a con-
siderable quantity was given away.
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DIR. r, C. FOSter-Olfice and residence,
No. is n. High street. nov25 I'm
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Don't forget the musical presents for
your friends at McClure's, % n. Cherry st.
dec23 2t
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One more beautiful Knabe Piano still
unsold at McClTes. Don't fail to secure
it. dec23 2t
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Fine Wool Blankets, cheap. 113 Church
street, Southern Palace. dec21 It
| "
ShaWls.-We are closing out a hand
some line of Square and Long Broche
Shawls twenty-five per cent less than cost,
at the ''Orleans Store" Is Public Square.
Olwill Bros. dec2l lw
Gloves, great variety at small profits at
Hogan Bros dec21 It
Handkerchief, Silk and Linen, at Ho-
| gan Bros dec21 2t
Large stock of Sheetinss and Table
Linens for housekeepers at Hogan Bios.
dec21 1t
Another lot of Flannels just received at
Hogan Bros. dec2l 1t
We sell all kinds of goods cheaper than
those who sell at cost. Hogan Bros.
dec2l 1t,
How serenely and sweetly one can sleep
after having sold goods all day so cheap
that all his customers are happy. Hogan
Bros. dec21 2t
nts' superior CustOm-made Double
sole Calf Boots. Boys and youths Boots
and Shoes, and Toilet Slippers just re-
ceived by John Ramage & Son. dec2l st
Trunks, Valises and STANDARDIZATION
al supplies, at lowest cash prices, received
by John Ramage & Son. dec21 st
Atkinson & Alsted, y n. Cherry street,
offer great bargains in Watches, Chains
and fine Jewelry. They will not be under
sold. dec2l II
Jos. Z. LOiSeau 4 Co. are Offering Hair
Goods cheaper than any house in the city.
dec2l 1t
Holiday Presents of every description at
Jos. +. LoiSeau d Co.'S. dec2l u
Masquerade Suits, Masks, Wigs, Boards
and Mustachios for rent at Jos. E. LoiSeau
d Co.'S. dec2l u
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Stop and look before you pass Atkinson
& Alsted's Jewelry establishment.
dec2l If
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RIVER NEWS.

Daily Report Of Stage Of Vdtsr, IOith Changes in
the "a Hours ending p. NJ Dec. -. 1913.
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Tycoon Repps for Christmas presents,
cheap. 113 Church street, John Gilgan q
Co. dec21 It
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Dress Goods for Christmas presents,
cheap. 113 Church street, Southern Palace
dec21 2t
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Handkerchief, Hosiery and Gloves for
Christmas presents, cheap. 113 Church
street, John Gilgan e. Co. dec21 1t
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Table Linens, Napkins and Towels for
Christmas presents, cheap. 113 Church
street, John Gilgan q Co. dec2l 2t
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A. Setliff is selling Pictures and Giro
mos at cost. dec2l 1t
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Attention, Sunday-schOOl teachers, and
all, who wish to purchase cheap presents in
quantities, and the large and varied stock
of A. SetIif los Church street. dec21 2t
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Stop and think of~the specialties:-
Paints, Oils, Window Glass, Varnishes,
Artists Goods, Paper and Wax Flower Ma
terials, Stencil Inks, Corks, Sash, Doors,
Blinds and Brushes-not at cost, but VERY
LOW. Chas. IL. Gauther, 10 \. College
street. dec21 If
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ShaWls for Christmas presents, cheap
1l3 Church street, John Gilgan & Co.
dec21 2t
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NOTICE.

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UP
y to the 31st December, inst. for all good, mer-
charitable fresh meats (no shanks) for the use OF
the CITY WOrkh0uSe for the ensuing year. be-
ginning onlthe first day of January, 1874. Bids
addressed to me, or left at the Mayors office for
me- THOMAS NILSSON,
Chairman WOTkhouse Committee.
dec23 st
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Fine Wool Blankets, cheap. 113 Church
street, Southern Palace. dec21 1t
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STATE OF THE WEATHER.

TelegTGPAie Report from Sig1GI .SeTuics C6rps o.
~ A., Of Observation, at 1921 p. My Ehs
Pacific and atlantic Linz
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jos. E. LOiSeau 4 Co. are Offering Hair
Goods cheaper than any house in the city.
InrDI Ut
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Atkinson & Alsted, y n. Cherry street,
offer great bargains in Watches, Chains
and fine Jewelry. They will not be under
sold. decZl II
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Trunks, Valises and STANDARDIZATION
al supplies, at lowest cash prices, received
by John Ramage & Son. dec2l st
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nts' superior Custom-made Double
sole Calf Boots. Boys and youths Boots
and Shoes, and Toilet Slippers Just re-
ceived by John Ramage & Son. dec21 st
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STATIONS.

Blank { ) indicates no report; cipher (0) sta
tiOuaTy minus q tendency 10 tall; plus ID ten
dency to rise. A. G.. FORD, observer.
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Gloves, a great variety at small profits at
Hogan Bros. dec21 1t
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Masquerade Suits, Masks, Wigs, Boards
and Mustachios for rent at Jos. E. Loiseau
d Co.'S. dec2I II
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1t will be seen from the Treasurer's re-
port that the finances of the Society are not
in prosperous condition. The collections
this year are but little more than third Of
what they were last year, our stock of
books less, and Indebtedness to the parent
society greater. Your committee had hopes
of raising a larger sum this year than last
by donations from private individuals, as
the churches, with one or two notable eX-
captions, cannot be looked to for certain
aid in this character of Christian work, and
why we have not their cooperation your
committee are at loss to understand. But
in these donations We have been disap-
pointed, in common with many other en-
terprises, which confident expectations the
cholera and panic has caused to fall far
short of realization.
We close our report with the remark that
the only solution of our difficulties here, is
a united and honest effort of the friends of
the Bible cause, which we earnestly hope
may be put forth during the ensuing year
the solution itself being apalladium of the
SOciety's usefulness and an ever present
harbinger of success.
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RoRr. L. NORRIS. Sec'Y.

After reading-the report discussion was
had as to why the Society did not receive a
more hearty cooperation Of the churches OF
the city.
A motion was passed instructlnS Rev.
Mr.. Wiley, the Agent of the American
Bible Society, to cause meeting OF the
ministers of the city and Edgefield to be
had, and lay before them the Importance
and necessities of the Bible cause.
The finishing of the canvass OF jackson
and Putnam counties, and the canvass Of
Perry county, was determined upon.
Owing to the small number present, no
election of officers was made.
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How serenely and sweetly one can sleep
after having sold goods all day so cheap
that all his customers are happy. Hogan
Bros. dec2l It
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ABOVE CHANGES.
Low
WATER RISE. FALL.
-
#. in. #. in. #. in.
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Holiday Presents of every description at
los Il I,oiseau d Co.'S. dec21 q
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Paid Parent Society. .....5S47 IS
Paid Colporteurs in jackson,
Putnam and Davidson CO.'S. $50 IS
Paid freight, printing, eX-
change and loss ON boxes. 80 90
Paid Depository Agent, atten-
ton to Bibles. .144 2S
Cash due Society by DepOs-
itOry Agent. .517 So IL
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Handkerchief, Silk and Linen, at Ho-
gan Bros dec21 Ut
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Large stock of Sheetings and Table
Linens for housekeepers at Hogan Bios.
Iac11 IT
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Another lot of Flannels just received at
Hogan Bros. dec2l 1t
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-03-10
A NONDESCRIPT.

A Strange AmimaI Running Wild IN
1ennesSee-.Superstitious Fright of the
People-An Escape
The people of Jonesboro, Tenn, are
in a turmoil of terror over the appear
anon of q fnarf,,l ard .rnnaA-f.,l animal
which is depredating the State. A gen.
tleman recently from Shelton Laurel
district of North Carolina, some forty
miles from this place, informs US that
the people of that ''densely -thicketed'
country are greatly excited in regard to
the appearance, upon several different
occasions, and in several different places,
of a huge mountain monster, the spe-
cies of which is unknown. Mr.. George
Anderson, one of the gentlemen residing
in the Laurel country, being one of the
persons who saw the monster, also fur
nishes us with the following description
of it. 81 was out in the jungle hunting
up some lost hgs, when all of sudden
there came into my path beast, the ap-
pearance of which, must confess, caus-
ed me to quake for the first time in many
years. Aside from its strange and un-
usual appearance, the unearthly yell it
uttered on perceiving me, which rever-
berated and re-reverberated through the
forest, was enough to shake the senses
of the most daring adventurer. The an
imal was some hundred yards distant
from me, and appeared to be a huge
black bear with name and head like a
lion, but had horns like an elk upon it.
It's tail was long and bushy, with dark
and light rings around it to its very ex-
tremity. Its eyes glared like pam
theirs, and its size was that of an ordi-
nary OK. but somewhat longer. Just
previous to its making its appearance |
had shot off my gun at squirrel, and
felt little prepared to meet such a fero-
cious beast without any weapon of de-
fence. | Immediately set about reload
ing my rife, but had scarcely begun,
when it started towards me. | retreat
ed In as good order as possible, and must
say did some good running-not look.
ing back until | had reached an oper
spot-when found the animal had dis
appeared in the laurel thlcket. This il
no story. Mr.. Editor, gotten up to scar'
naughty children. | am not the onl,
one who has seen the monster severa
, have seen it since | did; and as shee]
} and calves are lately missing, it is pre-
I sumed to be carnivarous beast Man
: have fortified their homes to prevent
: night attack from the strange monster
/ the like of which was never seen in thes
. mountains before Some think it ha
' escaped from some rambling menagerit
: while others superstitiously think it
' sent to warn people of some approaehin,
: danger
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to pay, and nearly always bought for

to pay, and nearly always bought for
ready cash.
"Another week, and the note will be
presented for payment, and then 1 am
ruined. We have no money, and the
whole stock of goods if sold at auction,
would not pay the note" said he. "Oh,
what shall do; what can I dol''
[ instantly comprehended the case,
and plan of action suggested itself to
my mind. l could easily disappear from
the scene. He could give out that I
had pretended to procure the note, claim
ing that it was for borrowed money which
[ had had from the firm, and which [
had probably pocketed, together with
what further funds were in the safe, and
made off. George could compromise with
the creditors in such way as to protect
me from pursuit, and in few years the
affair would all blow over, and | could
return, and let the truth be known with
out imperiling George, and at the same
time cleaning myself from all taint of
dishonor My parents need know moth
ing of this, and so suffer no uneasiness
on account of it.
Nettie, brave, noble self-sacrifcing
soul, consented to this arrangement, a
lawyer was called in, contract setting
forth the facts in their true light was
drawn up and signed by George, wit
messed by Nettie and the lawyer, to
whom intrusted the care of my inter-
ests in the matter, and departed.
This contract l carry with me, so that
in case of any accident my innocence
may be proven, and my brave little wife
be cleared from the burden of another's
crime.
My parents were somewhat surprised
when | suddenly left my business a
home, disposing of my property at a sac
rifce, and engaging again at my trade
but they only laid it to freak of tina
eceentricity which they give me credi
for. For obvious reasons | have dis
guised names and places, but at som
day they shall be made public, and
shall return to my wife with not only
clean conscience but clear fame fo
honor and integrity.