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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-16
Destitute. but Hopeful.

The attention ola representative of this
paper was attracted yesterday evening to a
group of forlorn-lookipg women and chill
dreD, who seemed to be "camped OUT" on
Cherry street, just north of the Opera
House. The party consisted of four wo-
men, one fifteen year old girl, two small
boys and two infants. Our reporter opened
a conversation with the oldest of the party,
a woman about sixty years of age, who was
standing with a cofso-pot hung on
each arm, which, with q tin pan
or two and basket filled
with Clothing, seemed to comprise
the entire personal effects Of the party. By
the side oft old woman stood daughter,
holaing baby in her arms and clay pipe
in her mouth. Our reporter is exceedingly
diffident in the presence of female women,
and it was for this reason that he ad dressed
the Oldest one in the group, whose name he
found to be Clark, and that sha was the
mother and grand mother of all the others,
but while talking with her, the woman with
the pipe kept interrupting her mother, Mrs.
Clark, until she had succeeded in telling
that her name was Vincent, and
that when her husband left
her, as he did few weeks
ago, and ran off with a won an who had
two children, one black and the other white.
She told her mother that "Vincent was a
mighty tasty man." She continued "He
abused me fearful, but he might ha' beat
me 10 death afore I'd "a left him; but now
Pm shet o. him, you bet l amt goin' to
foller him." and she removed the pipe from
her mouth for q moment in order to spit at
the eye o little dog which happened to
be standing near, and our reporter was
pleased to observe that she hit the mark
fair and square, this little incident serving
to show that Notwithstanding Mrs. Vim
cents very drsggled appearance, she was
lot unsccomplished.
Il seems that the party reached the CT
last Saturday, coming from within ten miles
of Cincinnati, whittier the old woman and
her daughter had gone four years ago, from
this State, being taken there by two of the
SONS .in-lsw of Mrs. Clark, one being the
Mr.. Vincent who has shown himself such
. "mighty tas' y man." Sometime ago one
of the sons-in law died, and then Vincent
acted in the naughty manner above describ-
ed, and wo- st of all the house these women
ard children were all living in, took fire
three weeks ago, and was de-
stroyed with its contents. Mrs.
Clark intimated that The house had
been fred by the wicked Vincent because
his wife wouldn't let him have her "plun-
deT,' but this insinustion may do the
''lasty" Mr.. Vincent an injustice being thus
left peDniless and unprotected, the old wo-
man strongly advocated return to Ten
lessee, and as above stated, the party reach
ed Nashville Saturday night, since which
time, up to yesterday, they have been in
mates of the county Workhouse.
Mrs. Clark said she was looking for
house to rent, and that if she found one
hey would settle down and do any kind of
work they could find to do.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-16
POLICE PICKINGS.

James Thomas said he was not guilty OF
using bad language, but acknowledged to
having thro Gn brick at man and broth
er who had insul.ed him. He said be had
''used few d--ms," but he didn't con-
slider there was anything wrong in that.
Unfortunately for him, the court has been
raised to think quite differently, and Jim
was asked to replenish depleted city treas
ury to the extent Of az.
Aleck Qusckenboss was accused of using
vulgar language. The proof established the
fact Of his having stolen shawl, but failed
to show that he had used any wicked Ian
gusge, therefore the case was dismissed,
the shawl business being beyond the juris-
diction of the court.
Club will not participate in the approach
ing municipal election. Cause why? He's
in the workhouse again, and his time will
not expire until the day sfier the election
takes place. This fact is to be regretted,
but if Mr.. Colburn will persist in surround
ing so much whisky thst be cannot carry it
wit out staggering, and if he vii persist in
acting disorderly, he must abide the colse-
quences, even if those consequences be an
entire doing away of municipal elections
for time.
An unusually large amount of business
was disposed of by the court.
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The Vanderbilt Rerun.

Ground was broken yesterday evening for
the University. The contract for excavation
having been awarded to Mr.. kilcoiD, he was
ready with his sureties and the contract was
signed at once. His teams and picks and
shovels were on hand, and like q pushing
man be insisted in goiug to work, as the
terms of his agreement require the work to
be done within a specified time. There
was no time to get up a programme or to
gather crowd. So Bishop McTyeire went
out and stroke ground, shovelliDg the first
spadeful of earth. The laborers reVerently
pulled off their bats and stood with uncov-
cred heads, while the bishop repeated the
NiSi DominuS, the beginning of the 18th
Psalm, Except the Lord build the house,
they labor in vain that build it."
understand all the other parts of the
work viii soon be put under contracs, and
things are to be pushed forward to the COM
pletion. Many carloads were hauled out
before sundown yesterday, and the outlines
of the University building plainly marked
out.
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NASHVILLE NOTIONS.
Reply from Mr.. 8. L. slxmaG.


Col. Colyar: It Is impossible to answer al
your assertions 10 newspaper paragraph,
and they cannot be answered in direct
way for toe reason that they are not given
either in the working mans technical or in
any sclentiHc language. You say you have
''spoken and written against bringing con
victs IN competition against mechanic"
Whether miner Is a mechanic, an artist or
q drudge, he is one of the most useful mem
ters Of society; more useful perhaps than
many memeers Of the bar and other over
crowded professions.
But there is one thing in this connection
We must mention that every paragraph
you publisc with the word "conv:ct" in It,
is reprinted in Chic, Pennsylvania, England
and Scotland, and there analysed accord
ing to their understanding and not By any
thing you csn say. The less you say about
mining conviets, the better the State OF
Tennessee will be; the employment Of con-
victs in mines in any snaps or form is
condemnation Of the mining sneees5 or
Tennessee. You speak about "uniferm
labor under ground and say it cannot be
done BY the freemen of Tennessee. Whist
amount of Tenuessee's ores could be de-
veIoped by al the convict labor OF the State?
Do you think that shey would produce guf-
fcient coal, and nails for tie mules Shoes
of Nashville alopeP If the Safe
would not suffer single convict to be cm-
pioyed 10 the mines, we would have fifty
honest MIXERS fo- every convict you can
employ and the work would be done at less
cost; your mines would be developed and
capital would flow into your State by MILL
ions. Convict labor in the mines keeps it
out. You speak of s.uniform and final
labor under ground" II there is q miner
in the world that understands your Ian
guage, 1t is more than we do. As TO your
structures on my Determinations between
your various projects, as soon as circ1mstan-
ces permit, she'll explain in
language that viii be under
stood by a1,spractical or impractical.
You say the aggregate Of the ores Of Ten
nessee are in excellent condition; re know
that better, we expect than you do, for we
seen ores from the mining dis
tricts in Great Britain France,
Germany and America, aud an
alyzed the most of them. Have you anal
wed even those Of Tennessee? II in West
ern Pennsylvania they pay from IA to 10
dollars per ton for iron ore, we have no call
to pay 3.75 to $500 for It delivered in
Nashville, when furnace can be built On
the ground where the ore and coal exist,
and ore be delivered At the furnace for Sl.5O
per ton or call it 81 cents per bushel.
8. L. SIGMAN.
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Farmers' Convention To-Day

The Committee of Arrangements sug-
gest the following as programme for the
opening exercises Of the Farmers Conven-
ton at the capitol, at II A. N to-day.
1. Prayer by the Rev. R. A. Young,
D. D.
2. Temporary organization.
3. Appointment of Committee on Con-
stitution, Bylaws and Resolutions.
4. appointment of Committee on PerEa-
nent organization.
5. Address of welcome by his Excellency
Gov. Jno. c. Brown, and bis Honor Mayor
Kercheval.
6. Regular business.
During the session the following subjects
will be discussed:
1. Transportation; 2. Labor; 8. Indus
trial education; 4. Restoring soils; 8. Stock,
Etc.
There are large numbers of farmers
here already, and others are coming in On
every train,
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THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT.-George Harsh, was
appointed and qualified administrator Of the
estate of Nathan Harsh, deceased.
j. NJ. Shivers was appointed and qualified
administrator of estate of Joab Starb, de-
ceased. ......-
CRIMINAL CoURT.-State vs.. Robert
Hess, charged with stealing cows, convicted
and sent to penetentiary for four years.
Henry Lark, colored, charged with cow
stealing, c0nvicted, and sent TO the pene-
Tertiary for four years.
State VS.. Geo. Mccullough, charged with
malicious stabbing, case pending.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-Masten vs., French,
case still pending. ga ~
Law CoURT.-Nance VS.. Wormack, case
still pending before ]. D. Wade special
judge.
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EDGEFIELD.
Meeting of the Board OF Mayor and
Aldermen,

Aldermen,
The Board OF Mayor and Aldermen of
Edgefeld met last night.
Present-MsyOr Glenn and Aldermen
Parker, Thompson, Barshell, jenkins, Muir
ray, Hsles, Hutchison and Horn.
Alderman Thompson from the Street
Committee, submitted mis- customary re-
port, accompanied with that of the Street
Commissioners. Received and filed.
Aid. Jenkins from the Finance Commit
tee recommended the payment Of the bill of
A. j Hughes for crawling streets.
AID. Thompson from the Building Com
mittee submitted report stating that the
second story bad been completed, and the
contractor was waiting for the joists before
the third story was commenced.
Aid. Jenkins from the committee ap-
pointed on the proposed water works re.
ported progress, and was granted further
time.
A petition was presented from W. B.
Bryan, President of Tennessee Combination
Spring Power Gas Co., asking the privilege
of LOCATING an oil tank house near the l.. &
n. railroad for the purpose Of storing G So
line or other oils used for supplying hydro
carbon gas machines. Received aud refer
red tn a special committee consisting of
Messrs. Barthell, Murray and Hsles.
The resignation Of Aid. Coleman, of the
fifth ward, was read and received.
AID. Haes nominated j. r. Finch as his
succe -sor, who was unanimously elected to
fill the position.
Alderman Thompson offered resolution
as follows which was adopted:
Resolved, That there be meeting called
at two points in Edgefeld on separate nights
before the election, to allow Mayor Glenn
and Professor Marks to explain the points
at issue in the election on bonds.
Alderman Murray called attention TO GER
tain bad points, where accidents might oc-
cur, AID moved that the Street Commiss-
Toner have ratings put up. Carried.
Alderman Jenbins moved that the sub-
ject of street crossings be referred to the
street committee, to report upon the same
at next meeting.
Adjourned.
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sPIRITUALIsM.
vanl.y and vetat,on Of spiri..

|
Prof. Baldwin appeared last evening be-.
fore large and attentive audience assem-
bled 10 witness his expose of spiritttalisfh.
Col Blob, Mr. Weakley and Mir. Heine-
berg were made special committee on
knots, ropes and general good faith Of per
formance.
The Prof. then proceeded to carry out a
series of tests and manifestations, calcu-
lated TO-, mystify the minds of bis spec'a-
tors. This c6mniitiee then tied the Bands
and feet of the Professor and bis assistant,
SIIo 1ooEs wore CIUsru, anu siIIvyU Iulmedi
ately music on The guitar and tambourine
was beard; bells rang; mysterious raps
were heard, and fingers were seen at the
spertures of the cabinet. The doors OF the
cabinet were thrown open, d there sat
the Professor and his assistant securely
tied to their chairs.
Mr., Weakley tHen took seat In the caol-
net with the mediums, they being bound;
wien some startling noises, ghostly appari-
tions and the same Internal music proceed
ed from that haunted box, as if it were a
very den of COLLINS. The doors having
been opened Mr.. We;klee slepfed forthj
very much relieved to find thst he was once
more Oh terra uFma.
The professor and his assistant proceeded
with q number of manifestations, after the
manner of bona tide spiritualism, proving
that he was as good an expert in dark I'M
dertakiDgs as any of the mediums.
And now for "tr.cks that ere vain," for
the Professor concluded to expose. lie
very briefly, but satisfactorily exploded all
the above spirit deeds and many other So
called supernatural manifestations besides.
The Professor enacsed and satisfactorily
explained Fosters "mental tests" and
1blood vriting;' estate writing" and the
"dsrk seances," showing especially how the
ladies' manage to perform these last Won
ders so easily.
"Wrting on the wall" was next weighed
in the balance and found wanting. The
Professor told how, at New Orleans, he
made piano foat around through space,
discoarsing sweet melodies.
He knows how to explain in very hui
morous, attractive manner, rapping, hand
cutting, electrical phenorins and other stu
pendous farces that have ever been and are
still being enacted for the edifcation and
amusement of mankind.
There will be 4 matinee this afternoon at
2 o'clock. He will give bis expose again
tonight. Reserved seats to be had at
MeClure's temple of music without extra
charge.
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About Railroads and Railroad Men.

A gentleman who has occasion to visit
the railroad depots frequently, says that the
hackmen are not kept 10 as good order at
those places as the public have been lei to
believe. For instance he noticed six hack
men holding one unfor; innate countryman
at the Chattanooga depot yesterday morn
ing, when the early train came in, and by
the time he escaped their clutches he was
in sadly demoralized condition.
Dahlgren, the blonde young man who
avoids eTnui by acting as the Nashville agent
of the St. L. & s. E. road, returned ye ster-
day from flying visit to st. Louis.
The st. Louis and Southeastern shipped
a car load of -four from st. Louis to Mobile,
Ala, in six days, and the minds of railroad
men are filed with astonishment thereat.
The travel over the Nashville and Chatta-
nooga road is increasing at very rapid
rate.
Ben. EppersoD, one of the Oldest con-
ductors on the St. Louis and Southeastern,
who has been off duty for time, returns to
his old 81 uation to-day.
Charles McCsbe, a railroad man, well
known in this vicinity and throughout the
South, was the hsppiest man in Nashville
yesterday. It's boy, and Mac says he is
satisfied that he'll make first class baggage
smasher.
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Our Catholic schools and Academies.

Yesterday, one of our friends visited the
different Catholic institutions for the eduea-
ton of the rising generation, and makes
satisfactory report of each.
Saint Cecilia's Academy, short distance,
north from the city, he reports in q very
flourishing condition, the session opening
with larger number of pupils than sver
before, from various States of the Union, SIS
well as our own. The Dominican Sisters,
under whose charge this institution is
placed, feel greatly encouraged, and have
resumed their duties with renewed vigor.
Saint Demands Acldemy.-The Sisters
of Mercy, who have charge of the institu-
ton. dispisyed their wisdom in securing
an additional piece of ground adjoining
their present building on Cedar street, for
It is very plain now that they will soon be
compelled to increase their accommodations.
They are not yet crowded, but the ordinary
class-rooms are full, and other space will
soon have to ba allotted for other pupils
coming. Here our friend spent two hours
very agreeaoly.
st. Mary's Sehool.-This magnificent
building, on Vine street, contains at pres
ent, only about three hundred boys and
girls. Mr.. John Leonard, an excellent
teacner, mas charge OF Inc IarSe Ooysi "nO
are instructed in all the branches taught
in our Public Schools. The limited time
at the disposal of our friend, was improved
by allowing the usual routine of studies
and exercises to proceed during his stay,
and he was well pleased with
the proficiency of the scholars
and the general good order prevailing. The
Sisters of Mercy instruct the girls aud the
smaller boys in this building, and right well
do they execute their trust. All he children
were well behaved, clean and tidy in their
appearance, wearing always smile OF con-
fdence.
By tho way, the Exhibition, which ought
to have taken place in this building in June
last, but did not, on account of the cholera,
will be given about the last of September,
of which due notice will be given.
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Kew Advertisements.

Ca1yssSers wanted.
Counters for sale.
Sea notice of dissolution of the late firm
of Webb, Hughes & Co.
Important notice to freighters, by the
general freight agent of the Louisville and
Nashville and Great Southern road.
Hollands Arthur Bonnlcastle, at Berry &
Co.'S.
Barnes & Co., sell a fine lot of dry goods,
clothing, &c, at auction tomorrow.
Robt. G. Kenner's Great Southern Lini-
ment.
Administrators notice.
New prints ard English chintzes at
Thompson Bros, & Kelly's.
Meeting of Seventh ward Kercheval cub
this evening.
2. G. Breen is announced a candidate for
Alderman.
FOR bargains in seasonable dry goods, at
tend Yeatman, Shields & Co.'s sale this
morning.
We call attention to the new Parlor
kaleidoscope advertised by Mr.. Setliff this
morning. 1t is magnificent instrument,
and the price is so low that every one can
afford to purchase one.
Hillman Bro. g. Sons offer for sale cheap
a new steam boiler, make OF best Tennessee
iron.
The Mayor of Nashville, by proclamation
in another column, designstes Thursday,
the 18th inst, as general holiday for the
colored people.
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Sunday school Mass Meeting.

A Sunday school mass meeting was held
at the Edgefield Baptist church asst Sunday
afternoon, on which occasion the lecture
room of that church was crowded.
The exercises consisted of singing, and
short addresses by DR.. Manly, VIM. Il.
Morrow. Esq and DR.. Chadoine, of Georgia.
Mr.. PholmaD, Superintendent of the First
Baptist Sunday school of Nashville super-n-
tended the building Off monument COM
posed of blocks, each one besring an appro-
pirate Bible quotation, the monument being
surmoun ed By beautiful cross, verse Of
scripture being repeated as each block was
placed in position.
A large number of Nashville people were
Dresent,
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A Joyous SeFenade.

Last night after nine O'Clock the Post
Band marshaled their forces, under direc-
ton of Harry Montgomery, in front of the
residence of James A. Mcclure, on Uni
versity street, South Nashville. The secret
of their maDeuvres WIS soon explained by
hurst of symphonies upon the still night
air, and windows were halt opened
cautiously, for fear of losing single note of
the delicious open-air concert. Friend
Mack took in the situation at glance. 1t
YVES a delicate compliment to the music
prince and his queenly bride. So, without
further ado, he invited his friends beneath
his hospitsble roof, where various edibles
were washed down with Sandy Carter's
choicest vintages. Wine, wit, and melody
eDliVened the household-various professors
and amateurs joining on the elegant piano
until about eleven O'Clock, when the party
made their regretful adieus,
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The fair Of the Colored Agricultural and
Mechanical Assoc:a ion opened yesterday,
but as usual on the first cay, the attendance
was rather slim. The day was spent for the
the most part in arranging the different ar
ticles that were being sent forward for ex-
hibition. A large crowd will be present to-
day, including one thousand persons from
Memphis and delegations from some Of the
adjoining counties.
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Arthur BOnnfcasrle,

Is the title of j. G. Hollands new "Ameri-
can Novel," Mr.. Hollands "Titcomb Let
ters," "Bitter Sweet" and other works,
have gained him great popular favor, and
this last one will increase his celebrity in
this section of country, as far as it may be
read, since 1t impressiVely inculcates the
two great elements in successful life, self
respect and self-reliance. To young men
and women the work is commended as one
with an important moral.
For sale by W. T. Berry & Co.
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The old Napier Furnace 10 Lewis county
is to be put in operation again in few
days, and by the first of the month will be
able to turn ont what is known as the white
charcoal iron, the products of the furnace
for three years to come to be delivered to a
Cincinnati firm at S63.50 per ton. The Ca
pacty of this furnace is ten ton per day.
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Personal.

Il. A. Huntingdon, the popular clothier,
returned yesterday morning from the East,
whittier he has been on bis regular fall pur-
chasing tour.
w. lvie Westbrook, editor of the Browns
vile Bee, was in the city yesterday.
MIR. l., III. DenmaD, of the Huntingdon
Republican, called in 20 see us last night.
The GreeDeVille Union states that Sam
W. Small, late editor of the Sentinel and
Reporter, of that town, and formerly of
the Nashville Banner, has gone to Texas
TO reside.
Hon. d. B. Thomas, of Johnsonville,
and Col. A. j. D. Thurston, of Humboldt,
Tenn, are stopping at the Bat lie House.
The latter gentleman is the organizer of
most all The oranges in Tennessee, and is
one of the most prominent workers among
the patrons of husbandry in the State.
Maj. Henry Heiss, of the st. Louis
Times was in the city Sunday. His wife
has been here several weeks.
T. E. Wipstead and wife of this city, w.
S. Winstead and wife, aud Miss Ida Win
stead of Williamson couaty, left Nashville
for visit to the Cincinnati Exposition yes.
terday.
Col. W. W. Gates, the veteran editor ar
rived last evening from jackson.
James Whe.es Esq, who has been a resi-
dent of Augusta, Ga, for some time past has
returned to the city to remain permanently.
l G. Finuie, a representative ofthe house
of John Tiers q Co., Philadelphia, is in the
city.
Col. T. G. Tate, wife, child and servant,
from South Bend, Arkansas river, are stop
ping at the Maxwell.
John W. Hill, of the firm of John W. Hill
& Co., returned yesterday from the North,
having purchased the largest and most ele.
CANT stock of wall papers he has yet brought
to this market, and probably the largest
ever brought ID this city in any previous
season.
Among the guests of the Maxwell House
on yesterday we noticed the arriS al of Coils.
Phil. Mallon and N. L. Scion, of Mem
phis. They have been sojourniDg for few
days at Bon Aqua Springs, and look very
much benefited by partaking of the health
giving properties of the water of that cele-
brated watering place.