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pARAsRAPHICAL.


To boil tongue--D'rink scalding coffee.
A brass band practices Ia barber shop
10 this city, but in order to prevent the
noise disturbing me patrons OF the estab-
lishmeHt, they ara shut eff in one corner BY
means of stout railing.
3 4 New Bedford baby is vouched for IS
having swallowed at one sitting, three
dozen buttons, q csst iron nut. and a pair
of gold cufflinks without manifesting the
slightest symptoms of Indigestion.
That Miss e. Res loves company was
exempli6ed the other day In Omaha, when
q young lady of that name ran off with q
gambler and married him, much to the
chsgrin other family.
Chicago Times: There ought to be some
thing 10 The nature of garne-laws provided
for the protection Of policemen. The
shoot ngof tbs class of game, the year
round, is barbarous. Deer, snipe, quail,
prairie chickens, and the like, are protected,
during certain seasons Of the year; and why
not policemen2 This indiscriminate gun
ming among policemen will lead to their ex-
termination. Let there be q gsme
law that win restrict hunting them, say,
10 eight months in each year.
the etiquette of bowing: The difference
between courteous and familiar bow
should be remembered by gentlemen who
wish to make favorable impression. A
lady dislikes to receive frotn q man with
whom she has but slight acquaintance .
bow, accompanied by broad smile, as
though he was on the most familiar terms
with her. 1t is far better to err on the other
side, and give one of those stiff, ungracious
bows which some men indulge 10. Those
gentlemen vino smile with their eyes instead
of their mouths, give the most charming
bows. AS for men who bow charmingly at
one time and with excessive hauteur at an
other, according as they feel in good or
bad humor, they need never be surprised If
the person thus treated should cease speak
ing altogether. A man should always lift
bis bat 20 a lady. .f
Chicago Times: Perhaps the funniest
typographical error Of modern times oc-
Cured In recent issue of the Denver NeacS.
What are we to think of an evangelical slli-
ance such as is here described? ga band
of 800 clergyn1en are on the frontier, and
after a sue essful raid they will retreat to
their reservation, carrying their seaips and
plumber with them-to enjoy under the pro
lection of q government post, feast and q
war dahce, for which the pioneer citizens of
Colorado furnish both the scalps and the,
food. Comment on such state Of affairs
is useless" Gone would think SOY "No
words can do the subject justice" Scarcely.
But it is fair to presume that if the word
"Cheyennes" bad been substituted for the
word 'sclergymen" in the first line of the
above, the purposes of the author would
have been better realized.
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A CHINESE HORROR.

Forty Thousand Persons Massacred.
When The dreadful story of tie massacre
of twenty thousand people in the Chinese
city of Tall (Tali-fu) was announced by
telegraph, some three months ago, there
was general expression of incredibly. 1t
seems hardly possible that such a vast de-
strucsion of lie has been accomplished,
even among the tiger-like and vengeful
tribes which inhabit the southwestern from
tiers of the Chinese Empire. But later de-
tails of the bloody collapse of the Moham-
meuan rebellion in Yunnsn confirm the
dreadful tidings. Is Tali-fu Sd far away
from tie focal points Of Western
civilization that the butchery of
its entire population rouses not even Ian
guild interest? Modern history gives no
record of any such monstrous sacrifice Of
human life; for the number slain, according
to the most trustworthy accounts, is more
than forty Thousand people. The piteous
tale may never be told to us in full; but we
are slowly and obscurely learning enough to
assure us that the Mohsmmedan rebellion
in YunDan has, after eighteen years of
f1uetnating vigor, gone out in blood. The
Mohammedans of the province of Yunnan
have maintained their religious faith for
many centuries. In 1856 they were
strong enough to defy the Imperial Govern
ment, drive out the representatives of the
Emperor and establish quasi authority of
their owns In 1866 The central authority
of their new empire was vested in Sultan
SuleimaD, as he was called, and the capital
was fixed at rsli-tu, now made mournfully
famous. The Chinese Government, then
distracted and harassed By other rebellions
which threatenened the integrity of the EN-.
pire, as well as by alarming foreign compli-
cations, was forced to leave the Moham-
medans of Yunnan to their own
devices. Finally, relieved from more immi
nent rerils, the Imperial Government sent
q strong force against the Panthsys, as the
Yunnan rebels are sometimes inaccurately
called; and, last February, an army of 200,-
600 Chinese, after seige of several months,
captured the city of Tall. The "Sultan" is
said to have surrendered himself on condi-
ton that the people should be spared.
Poisoning his wives and children
(of which we make no doubt
be had an abundance), he entered his pal
anquin and was borne to the camp Of the
victorious besiegers. When the curtains
of his equipage were drawn, he was found
dead. He had swalawdd fatal draught
before leaving his capital. The populace of
Tali-fu were given over to the sword. Mo
mien, the next important city of the re-
bellious province, subsequently shared the
same fate which betel the seat of the hap
less Suleiman.
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Marriage Licences.

The marriage licenses Issued for the week
ending yesterday, were as follows:
Robert E. Campbell and Lavinia Coe.
James Haley and Zelpha Msyfield.
w. j. Walsh and Lottie Morgan.
A. j. Graves and Jennie T. Harris.
Kindred Jackson and Sarah Ann Schnei-
der.
John Gates and Pocshontas Vaughn.
Thos. NJ. Fowler and Annie Noone.
VIM. Green and Sarah Beard.
G. Fl. Ubert andM airy Havely.
Samuel NJ. Weakley and Josephine Jones
COLORED.
Jacob Cox and Mily Smith.
James Rucker and Isabella Boyd.
John B. Williamson and Martha Nicola.
rem.
A. J. Hamilton and Emma Chapman.
John w. Lapsley and julia G. Embry.
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How He nIarked his Packares.

A chap at Huntsville, Ala, discovered as
he was about to start for Nashville few
days since, thai be would be compelled to
send by express four packages be had in
tended to bring with him in the passenger
car. He had but few moments to spare,
aud it occurred to him that it would be
something of joke 20 have the packages
marked s'Gilbert Sisters, Nashville, Tenn.,"
and did SO, and the goods were put on the
train at once. When he reached this city
he presented his receipt to Capt. Thatcher,
agent of the Express Company, and said be
would take his goods at once.
"Do you represent the Gilbert Sisters?"
inquired that corpulent official.
The practical joker was compelled to ad
init hat he did not.
''Have you an order from them for the
goods?"
The funny man then said he had no or
der.
"Then," said the guardian of the inter-
ests of the Express company, ''you can't
get them," and he didn't get them until he
had fully identified himself, bringing several
persons to prove that be was the rightful
owner Of the packages.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18
THE GRANGESs.
Convention of Excessive Committees.

Convention or Executive Committees.
KEoKUK, Oct II. "A Convention of Ex
es'itiye Committees aud OF State GranQers
OF patrons Of husbanGry, representing he
States ofthe Mississippi Valley, which has
been in session for the past two days, ad !.
Journed sine die this evening. Meetings
have ceen held with closed doors, and 10
very large part ofthe proceedings have been
made public. The following was reported
to-day by tho committee on agricultural
statistics and adopted by the Convention:
Whereas, se regard complete and accurate
agricultural statistics 40 The foundation >of
our control of the business OF agriculture,
by which We may obtain suitable AID iusS
reward for our labors, and allow the law of
supply and demand to operate freely in the
regulation otprisss to the benefit of both
producer and consumer; therefore,
Resolved. that we use our best efforts to
establish, or cause to be established, in each
and every State in our Union system of
agricultural stitistics by which we can get
exact information of the av rage of the
crops, The amount of live ST OK In the coun-
try, the quantity of produce aud the num-
Der OF animals OF each kind for market.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CoURT-Daniel Williams, lar
ceny, acquitted.
Albert Ross, colored, larceny, acquitted
Several causes consiI ned until next term.
IRCUIT CoURT-Dismukes VS. Krkpat-
rick, case pending.
Guthrie VS. Holt, case pending
LAW CoURr-Peter Harris vs. Jno White,
Judgment for defendant.
Adam White VS. John Kinbrough, judg-
ment for p'aintiff.
Rushing & Dillin VS. Rainey q Timber
lake, dismissed.
Samuel Watson, trustee, VS. Joseph Whe-
less, admir-, Judgment for plaintiff.
CHANCERY CoURT-Decrees were rem
dered in the following causes: Felix Il Rains
VS. w II Humphreys ct ais; Lsnfer VS. Hsr-
ris d T McGavock vs. Louisa. Pugsiey; jas
NJ Clark VS. Caroline N Henderson,; Thos j
Erwin ct ais VS. V w Erwin ct ais.
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LATEST MARKETS. By TELEGRAPH

CHARLESTON Oct. H. Cotton steady;
middIings 15se; low middliDgs 14s615c;
strict good ordinary 144c; net receipts
2,8l4 bales; sales 1000 bales; stock II, 0S5
bales. Weekly net receipts ], 537 bales; ex-
ports 10 continent 1850 bales; coastwise
5000 bales; sales 6, 400 bales.
MOBILE, Oct. 17.-Cotton quiet, weak;
middlings 1644; low middlings 16615aa; net
receipts 1,055 bales; exports coastwise 920
bales; sales 500; stock Il, 2SS bales. Week
ly net receipts 6,3s8 bales; gross receipts
6,269 bales; exports eoastwise 3,148 bales;
sales 1,050 bales.
SAVANNAH, Oct. 17.-Cotton dull; mid.
dlipgs 154c; net receipts 1874 bales; ex-
ports cosstwise {, 250 bales; sales 68S bales;
stock 1924 bales. Weekly net receipts
81, 166 bales; exports coastwise 1885
bales; sales 1922 bales.
GAI WESTON. Oct, IT, Cotton weak;
good ordinsry 144c; Texas ordinary 1890;
net recsipts 1852 bales; sales 1000 bales;
stock 10, 426 bales. Weekly net receip s.
280 bales; exports to Great Britain 2,746
bales; co2stwise 2,0l0 bales; sales 1,204
bales,
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INDIAN TERRITORY.
Negroes Demanding Equal Rights
wAth Indians.

wAth Indians.
KANSAS, Oct. 1.-THE colo,ed residents
of the Indian Territory, formerly Seminoles
and Cnerokees; have recently held Con-
vention at Armstrong Academy, Choctaw
Nation, at which they adopted memorial
to Congress asking for equal righ,s In the
territory with Indians, and to protect them.
selves 10 such rights, they ask for seetionis-
ing Of lands and organization of territorial
governments such as the Iadians consented
to in the treaty Of 1856, and advocated by
Col. Boudinot. a del cation was appoint
ed TO go to Washington to carry out the
views of the convention. The colored
people claim to number fifteen thousand
out of fifty thousand producing population
OF Indian territory, and to raise By their
labor s-lOth Of the productions of the terri
tory.
Much excitement in the Cherokee Ma
ton owing TO tn arrest of Shut Beck by
the Cherokee authorities for acting as one
OF the q. s. MarshaFs posse ia the noto-
rious Garine-Shake affair. Il is{believed to
be the intention to murder Beck to intimi-
date all others from responding to the sum-
mons of United States officer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18
Real Estate transfers.

The transfers in real estate for the wee
ending yesterday were as follows:
David Harlin and W. Harlan to
Mary Mccoy, land in 18th dis
tr1ct. s...........s.. $zSU w
W. A. Whitsett, trustee and 9TH
ers to Sarah Caruthers, land In
Oliver county. ............... LOIS 90
a. Lande to L. FARMLAND, lot on
South Summer street.. ....... $500 90
G. M. Foge, jr., to John Koran,
lot in McGavock's additioD.... $50 90
John Horsn and wife to II. NJ.
Compton, lots in Edge6eld. -. 1890 90
Isaac Litton and wife to Tyree
heirs, deed of partition Of land
in Sumner county. ..........
John Franklin, executor, to L j
Reese, lot in Brockwsy's addi-
ten to Edgefeld. ............ I040 90
T G Cofer to Allen Carney, lot
In oath district. ............. 30 90
James Whitworth to John 81 Tur-
ner, land in Sumner couQty... 2,150 90
Annie Walker White to Edwin
Wilson, land in Texas. $780,. 1900 90
Martha Z Foster to G W Vaughn,
land in Warren county. $50 co
Martha E Foster to James Newly,
lot in Warren C unty......... SOS 90
Martha E Foster to B Holland,
lot in Warren county. ..... $50 90
L Holmes and wife to Sarah A
Harris, lot in Elysian Grove
plan. s...........ss..ss.. l,0UU w
Mollie S Caldwell to A M White,
land in Kentucky. 676 90
Same to w N Irvine, land in
h0QGucKYe ODZ 10
Same to John NJ Willis, land in
Kentucky. .................. S03 Is
John 81 and r Williams to GIN
LYMAN, land in Sth district. 175 90
John G Price to John @ Ferris,
lot on Clay street. 200 90
n Baxter, Jr, c and M, and others
to Second National Bank, lot on
South Summer street. 5000. 1859 90
N Baxter, Jr, G and II, to A
McGavock, lot in 18th district. 165 90
Melville Williams to John NJ
Lea, lot on College street. 49,. $500 90
F NJ Jones to James Booker, land
in 9Th district. ............... 500 90
L 9 Halle to Eva EIbrick, lot in
city,. .........s......... YOU w
John III Bass, administrator, and
others to Samuel Harding, lot
in Boyd's Howe plan. ....... 1853 90
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The Pronoaea Oonesrt.

There was the greatest enthusiasm mani
Tested by the ladies who were present at the
meeting had at the Library building yes
;erday, in the interests of the forthcoming
coEcert, to be held at the Exposition build
ing, next Wednesday, for the benefit of the
Memphis people.
As viii be seen by orr report of the pro-
ceedings Of said meeting, large number of
ladies were put upon the committee to sell
tickets, and IS they are among the most
prominent and active ladies of this city and
Edgefeld, we anticipate grand results from
their labors. They are requested to meet
at the Exposition building to-day, and it is
to be hoped there will be full attendance,
IN or1er that these appointed may go to
work in systematic manner.
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THE NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Hts Game of BIua

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Oct. 1.-THE
Tribune has the following regarding the
Northern Pacific Railroad: General Mara
ger e. w. Mead of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, was In the city yesterday, and in
the course of q conversation he stated that
it is proposed BY the management to ops-
rate the road as far as jamestown this win
ter certainly, as the road is supplied with
snow fences, ETC., to that point. If the win
ter Is not severe one the traius will be run
to Bismarck; but lift is at all hard they
will be disc ,ntinued. jamestown is about
100 mics West of Fargo. The work on the
road is to be begun and prosecuted with
vigor in the spring. Gen. Cass has ap-
pointed the following gents as commission
ers to examine and report upon the condi-
ton of the road: A @. Sands, of Cincin-
matt; Geo. W. Steele, Of gainesville, o.,
and Gen. w. G. Leduc, of Hastings. These
gents viii start from S.. Paul this morning
in special car, and with Mr.. Mead will go
over the road. Their report will be looked
for with interest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18

The concert last night by The pupils Of
the Edgefeld Female Seminary was grand
success, the concert room Of the Seminary
being packed to Overlooking. The pro-
grsmme was in good taste, and the differ
ent pieces played, highly creditable TO the
young ladies and to Prof. Weber, one of the
very best musical directors, we can say
without exaggeration,in the country. The
audience was delighted with the entertain
ment, and the children of course were
grati6ed to see so many present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18

The simple reason why Hand Sspolio
is the best article in the world for the con-
slant use of all classes of people, is because
it will do what no other substance will, as
follows:
MECHANCs.-Will ertirely remove tar,
paint, oil and varnish from the clothing and
hands.
FARMERS. use will prevent tan, sun.
burn, chspped hands.
WORKING WoMEN.-It will take the
place Of powders and cosmetics for beauti-
flying the complexion, and will render the
hands white and soft, no matter how much
they are used.
EvERYBoDY.-It is the best article in
the world for removing all cutaneous blem-
ishes from the skin, and rendering it white,
beautiful, and natural in color. In price
cheaper than sosp-only 10 and Is cents
cake, according to size. d&w1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18
Executive ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The following gentlemen were appointed
Commissioners under House joint resolution
No. 4S, approved March 3, 1873: L. Nixon
Van Dyke, Of McMinn, j. w. McHenry,
of Davidson, and S. w. Cochran, Of Obion
county. 1t is the object Of this commission
TO report such bills TO the next General As
sembly as will cause the State to be laid off
in districts, ranges, and sections when not
already done, and to compel the claimants
of any of such land to set up and perfect the
same. The gentlemen appointed are all OF
hioh reputation as lawyers, and viii dis
Charge the duties imposed, we have no
Soubt. with satisfaction TO the bar and the
public,
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Condensed kilograms.

Rev. Morgan Dix, of New York, reports
receipt OF $871 for Memphis relief
The Masons, Odd Fellows and other as
sociations in Washington continue to send
relief to Memphis and Shreveport.
A fire 10 New Orleans yesterday deg
troyed two stores worth $4,000. The in
cendiary was arrested.
10 Coburn, the pugilist, proposes to re-
tire to private life, like Schuyler Colfax.
ali business is stopped at Saltillo, Mex
ico, until the two rival Governors of Goa
hula fight it out.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18

The Louisville ard Nashville and Great
southern railroad is In splendid condition
Its track Is 80 firm and smooth and The cars
run over i with the easy motion that a
back would over the best and smoothest
streets. IL Is luxury 10 travel over such
road, especially since it is operated with
50 much care for the comfort and safety Of
passengers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18

SCBntHCk1S MHnuEHh6 LIIIBs-Iu oS6
Pills are composed exclusively OF vegetable
inregdients, and although they entirely
supersede the use of mercury, do not leave
any of its injurious effects. They act d.
ectly upon the liver, and are valuable
-smedy in all cases Of arrangement result
ing from q disordered state of that organ,
Liver Complaint, Bilious Disorders, Indi-
gestion, Sick Headache, Typhoid Fevers,
etc, ETC., all succumb to the free use of
Schenck's Mandrake Pills. For sale by all
Druggists and Dealers.
my6 eodtilljan15,'74
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laying Of . Corner stone.

The corner stone of the new Masonic
Hal will be laid by Mt. Moriah Lodge No.
is, +. and A. NJ, on Friday October 31st
1873. All the Lodges of Nashville and our
county have been invited and are expected
to be present. Nashville Commandery, No.
1, Z. r., has also bsen invited and we are
assured will attend. a special train will
run from Nashville on that dav and return
in the evening at half rates. So says the
Murfreesboro NeaCS of the 18th.
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ST. Louis Resumes sIoday.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 17.-At meeting of TIE
Clearing House Association this evening,
called to consider the question of resumption
of currency payments, full discussion was
had and resolution adopted TO resume
Monday, the 27th; also that loan certificates
of the Clesring House shall be redeemed in
twenty per cent instalments, to be paid
monthly.
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The Latest. MonthIies, weeklies and

Duekworth, corner Cherry and Cedar
streets, Opposite the Postofice,) has Har.
psr's Monthly, Galaxy, Godey's, Leslie's
and Madam Demorest's Ladies' Magazines
for November; Littell's Living Age, Har-
per and Leslie's Weeklies, Girls and Boys
Weekly, Appleton's Journal, Clipper, Free
mans Journal, Police News, Days Doings,
Nast's Almanac for 1874, and the latest
leading dailies.
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Great improvements have been made at
the dry goods and ladies' furnishing estab-
lishment of Rice & Co., on College street.
The number of statesmen has been increased,
q dressing room has been fitted up, large
force of seamstresses has been employed,
and the establishment divided into depart
ments with salesman to each department
1t is now one of the most complete dry
goods houses in the South.
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CITY NOTICES.

Bargain Counter, at the Maxwell
House Shoe Store, No. Z North Cherry
street, where ladies' Button Shoes that cost
50 so are cold for 81 so, and large line of
elegant goods at similar discount on cost.
Buy at the Bargain Counter and save your
money. oc1S st
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Death of a Prominent East Tonnes

sSsss& scan.
Col. James W. Gillespie died at bis home
in Rhea county on the 10th of this month,
having reached the age Of fifty-five. He
had been seriously Ill for some time, and all
hopes of recovery had vanished some days
before be died. Col. Gillespie was for q
long time prscticing physician in East
Tennessee, and was one of the most emil
Dent of the profession. He was large
hearted, public-spirited and wihal able
msn, and these qualities had gained for him
great respect and popularity. If we remem.
Der correctly he was twice returned from
his district to the State legislature. In. bis
death the State has parted with one of her
best citizens, and society, with noble gen.
erous gentleman.
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Hebrew and German school.

The Hebrew and German School at the
Synagogue, under the superintendence OF
Rev. DR.. Kslisch, has commenced new
session to-day. Those desiring to send their
children to the school must make imme-
dia.e application, as the number of pupils
to be admired is limited.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-18
Got fha shakes. have You2

Got the shakes, have you? Well, buy
Kress Fever Tonic, prepared BY w. G.
Hamilton & Co., Cincinnati, o. It not
only cures you but keeps you cured. This
can be said of no other remedy yet prepared
fer ague. Many cures have been reported
to the proprietors that seem next to mirae-
ulous. Kress Tonic costs only 81 per bot
tea box Of pills free with every bottle
and the paoprietors warrant It to cure. For
sale by Ewin, Pendleton & Co. and at De-
moville & Cos. jan7 sats 1awSW1y
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Assault with Attempt 20 Commit
Murder.

Deputy Sheriffs F. NJ. WoodsIl and John
Edwards yesterday arrested John Duncan,
of Brownsville, Blount county, Ala, on q
requisition from the Governor Of that State
These officers took him in custody at the
depot OF the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad, and not being able to give bond, the
prisoner was remanded to jail. The charge
against Mr.. Duncan is assault with attempt
70 commit murder.