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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-21

House, and 2:3o P. NJ. tomorrow was the
hour fixed.
Adjourned till P. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
The House was called to order at three
o'clock.
TO RECONSIDER.
a motion was entered to reconsider the
vote adopting Senate resolution authorizing
the appointment of two special Judges to
sit with Judge A. o.. P. Nicholson, and
hear agreed cases flom the Middle Division
of the State.
HOUSE BILL ON SECOND READING.
To establish uniform system of public
schools. Made special order for Wednes-
day at IL O'Clock.
To exempt $500 of books Of ministers of
the gospel. Failed for want of a constitu-
tional majority. Motion to reconsider en-
tered.
To regulate the publication of laws in
newspapers. Tabled.
DecIarasory of the jurisdiction of County
Courts. Passed.
Regulating the distribution Of acts and
journals. Passed.
To change the line between the counties
of Roane, Cumberland and Morgan. Mr..
Peak spoke against the bill, and earnestly
insisted upon its rejection. The bill was
finally passed over informally, on motion
of Mr.. Wester.
To equalize and make uniform testimony
in the courts, and amend section 1872 of the
Code. Passed.
To repeal the act to protect and encour-
cage manufactures. Messrs. Leach and
Steger advocated its passage, and Mr.. Sny-
der opposed it. Pending the discussion the
House adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
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RIVER NEWS.


The river declined about inches at this
point yesterday. Rain fell copiously last
night, and may check its downward pro-
gress.
The Tyrone arrived from Cairo with q
full cargo, comprising 1000 sacks corn,
1900 sacks oats, 210 bbls. -four, and so tons
bulk meats. She departed again in the
evening with good trip out, including 20
dozen chairs shipped by the Tennessee
Chair Factory to New Orleans. ... i.
The Burksville arrived from the upper
Cumberland w7Ah LOIS sacks corn, 4O5
sacks wheat, 20 hhds. tobacco, 1900 lbs.
bacon, 20 coops turkeys, and q large amouns
of barter.
The Bransford did not depart last even
ing, as advertised, on account Of the high
water and the difficulty in making landings.
If the river continues to fall, the Eddyville,
which Is expected, viii return on Saturday
evening, but the Bransford will hold over
until her next regular day, which is Thurs
day.
The Exchange, from Pittsburg, viii be
found in port this morning and is advertised
for return trip at P. M.-Cspt. Evans
commanding. ...e. .. .e
The Lawrence, from Cincinnati, sill ar
rive to-day, and returns on Saturday ct 10
A. M.-Capt. Farrell in command and Jas.
Miles in the office.
The Ella Hughes did not get of yester-
day but departs for the upper Cumberland
to-day at u M-Capt. John Cartwright In
command and Billy Bowman in the Office.
The Frank P. Graeey is due and de-
parts for Cairo this evening at O'Clock
Capt. Wiley Sims in command and James
Gennett and Ike Cooper in the Office.
James K. Polk Johnson, formerly clerk
of the steamer Lumsden, is now clerk of
the StOnewall, running n the Rio Grande.
In 1855 there was owned In this city by
Jos. Ambrose, master, Phil II. Mitchell,
clerk, and +. Klcotz, shore agent, the VII
liam Henry, a craft Of the hind-wheel per-
suasion. One Of the partners in the con-
Germ became muchly dissatisfied with his
marine adventure, and had the boat sold.
He was wont to say that she was 'dog-
goned summer coon, that she laid up half
Of the year on account Of the high water
and the other half for low water, and that
for her there never came any go-between."
Five thousand dollars cash was offered
yesterday by responsible parties for The Ella
Hughes, and the amount was declined.
The prospect, no dOub., is fattering for
paying season in the Hurry county trade.
James Bias Parrish, the Slogi Poiek, is
negotiating for the purchase Of the bar on
the John Lumsden.
We will to-day interview Capt. Tom
Ryman end bis financial aids, Harper and
Cobb. .. sf rrr
Capt. w. II. Carroll, ST., is in the city
and will return on the Gracey to his farm
Just above the mouth Of Smithland.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-21
New Railroad Enterprise.

The following card is published In the
Pulaski Citizen and Press, Feb. 20:
The people of Giles county are invited
and earnestly requested to assemble at Pu-
laski on Monday, the Sd of March, to confer
with regard to the building of two import
ant lines of railroad which seek connection
at this point, and to hear their Importance
discussed by several of the most distinguish
ed men of the South. Gov. Brown will be
here to give his views upon the subjec t, &C
c0mpanied by Mr.. Rowland, President OF
the St. Louis and Narrow Guage Railroad.
Hon. R. w. Walker, ex-Gov. Chapman,
Col. T. NJ. Lowe and Geo. P. Burnie, all of
Alabama, have promised to be present, and
we hope to have Col. w. B. Wood, of Flor
ence, with us also. These gentlemen are
all distinguished and able, and will give us
some astounding facts and figures. Let
every man come to hear them.
A. Cox,
S. Z. RoaE,
g. L. ROBINSON,
W. 81. ROBINSON,
and 100 others.
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Col. Erwin moved to amend the reseluion
by inserting $1,000. Mr. Elliott 10 lieu
moved that committee be appointed to
memorabilia the Legislature. Judge Steele,
Col. Lamb and Mr. Charlton further dis
cussed the resolution. Senator James adj
Yocated an appropriation of $1,000. Mr..
EEi0tt's motion was adopted, and Col.
Stephens, Col. Meek and Mr.. Nicholson
were appointed the committee. Capt.
Stocken suggested cooperation in various
ways with the Centennial Board.
Col. Lewis advocated cooperation with
the Nashville Exposition or Board of Man
ayers thereof. Col. Faulkner submitted a
resolution requesting the Executive Com
mite of each division of the State 10 cause
an estimate of the water power Of the
State to be prepared. He made some
remarks in support of the resolution of
great interest. Mr.. Nicholson followed in
reference to the same subject, discussing it
in an able manner.
The Board adjourned to meet at 10
O'Clock this morning in the Governors
Office at the Capitol.
Col. Bailie Peyton delivers the address
in the House of Representatives at O'Clock
this afternoon.
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New Advertisements.

Money wanted at ten per cent interest.
Non resident notice by D. r. Owen
Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court
at Waverly.
Read notice of Mayors proclamation re-
lative to Mardi Gras.
Among our new advertisements is thai
of the University of the South, located Oh
the elevated plateau of the Cumberland
Mountains at Sewanee, Franklin county.
For circular address Gen. j. Gorgas, Vice
Chancellor.
Attachment notice by D. r. Owen, Clerk
and Master of the Chancery Court al
Waverly.
Knights of Pythias, Myrtle Lodge No. 8,
meet tonight.
Blue Lick salt for sale by Harrison &
Son.
Steamer Ella Hughes for Upper Cumber-
land at twelve O'Clock to-day.
Steamer Lawrence for Cincinnati at ten
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Teas at Moorman & Hightower's.
Read advertisement of Mardi Gras Ball,
the tickets 10 which can be had at Loiseau'si
Cherry street, st the Skating Rink and the
various book stores.
Wheeler, Marshall & Bruce, agents for
be sale of Heiskelfs Reports and Digest
have card in to-dsy's paper, informing
parties that the above publications will be
furnished TO them on application.
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DELAY IN FREIGHTS.
Is there no Remedy for the Evil Conn
planned Of?


planned of?
Our merchants continue TO receive let
tiers by every mail relative to the delay &C.
casioned in the transportation OF freight
from this city to points on the Southern
Division of the Great Southern Railroad,
and notwithstanding all that has been said
and written upon the subject, matters don't
seem to get any better. The following is
an extract written by prominent and re-
liable business man of Decatur, Ala, and is
only sample of those now reaching t1is
city. Writing to one of our leading grocery
merchants, and asking the shipment OF Ger
tain articles, he says:
"Please see what route or railroad will
bring freight the quickest. have freight
four to five days out from Nashville. The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad is so in
different about freights that we shall have
to try some other route. have been told
that Louisville goods come through much
sooner than Nashville. l can hardly be-
leye it, but it is so. l would like to find it
out, so that we may all pay up at Nash
vile and 60 to Louisville, if there is no
other alternative. We need railroad from
here to Nashville very much, and would
like to trade with the Tennesseans if we
could get their goods"
This letter was referred to E. B. Stahl-
man, contracting agent at this point for the
Louisville and Great Southern Railroad,
with request that he send copy to the Gen
eral Manager of his line. If this state Of
things continues, our merchants will advise
their customers to refuse to receive goods
and bring suit for damages against the COM
pany in every case where delay occurs.
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CHICAGO.

Tremendous Real Estate SWindle.
How 90 Utilize Swamp Lands and
Attract Capital from the PlethOric
East.
CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-The Tribune this
morning publishes fnll expose of swim
die in sO-called Chicago lots, which appears
to have already numbered its victims by
thousands and to be still adding to the
number in the Eastern States. 1t appears
from this account that one G. w. Scott purs
chased quantity of swamp land about 20
miles from the courthouse at nine dollars
an acre, and subdiVided it into lots, which
have been sold at $500 each to hundreds of
people. In this city the Tribune publishes
a list of over one thousand purchasers, and
to many in other sections of the country.
An examination of the plat of the subdi-
vision, which was dubbed the Boulevard
Subdivision, shows that the lots ranged in
size from 10 by 80 to 8 by 20 feet. The
streets averaged six feet in width and the
alleys thirteen inches. Letters ar6 being
constantly received here from parties East,
inquiring as to the value of the lots IN this
subdivision, showing that some parties are
offering them for sale 10 that part OF the
country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-21

The grand ball given by Suwanee Tribe,
l. o. r. NJ, at the Skating Rink last night
was well attended considering the very in
clement weather. As rainy and disagreed
bic as it was without, however, the party
that found shelter in the Red Mems Wig
wan found it agreeable and enjoyable to
be there, and under the hospitable roof the
night was most pleasantly spent, dancing
being kept up until the morn was far ad-
vanced. The supper which was served up
by ]. ]. Parker in the room on the first
floor reflected credit upon the epicurean
skill and taste Of this well-known caterer.
The tables presented very attractive sp'
pearance, and provided with al the delica.
cies and substanti Is that could be desired
or craved. The committee of arrange
ments could not help being pleased with
the quality and quantity, and we are sure
the guests were more than satisfied with
the tempting articles that made up the fes-
tive board.i
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The Columbia Mail of the goth matches
this domestic story: "An Ohio man passed
through town the other day on his way TO
Florida, by way Of Birmingham, Ala, in a
two-horse wagon. His "plunder" consisted
principally of a knocking bird and coop
containing half dozen chickens OF the
common sort. The chickens, he said,
were his wife,s favorite hens, and he
conldn't bear the idea Of leaving them in
Nashville, where he had been living for
some time. OF course the mocking-5ird
was a favorite of his wife's also. That
wagon, as it rolled across the public square,
with its white cover cleaning like bank
of SNOW, didn't look much like Venice
that contained model husband, but we've
no doubt it was" Well, John ought to
know what constitutes model husband.
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Ely & Whiteside
THE COURTs.

CRIMINAL CoURT.-The jury In the case
of the State VS.. David Daniels rendered a
verdict ofassault and battery.
State VS.. Benton SnowdeD, charged with
malicious shooting, continued.
State VS.. Wesley Pennington, larceny,
case given to jury.
State VS.. Thos. Darnell, larceny, case
given to jury.
PROBATE CeURT.-The will of Henry
Ramer was admitted to probate, and w. j.
Campbell appointed and qualified admins
traitor with the will annexed.
SUPREME CoURT-One sectisn of this
court Is engaged on the Lincoln county
equity docket, and the other yesterday tried
a criminal case from Rutherford county.
To-day no causes viii be heard, the court
being in consultation.
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Itseems that little ''unpleasantness' ex-
lists between Mr.. Samuel Rexinger, post
master at GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. N. T. Hood,
who is also a Radical. From a ClarksyiIle
exchange of the 18th inst. we take the fol-
lowing card:
81 am informed that Mr.. Rexinger, post
master, imputes to me the authorship of the
report that he voted for Andrew johnson at
the late election. / viii resort to the same
means to make more public what l have
said. said that he bet considerable money
on Andrew johnson, getting four or five
hundred votes in this county, and that the
Republicans of this city generally believe,
as well as myself, that he did vote for John
son, for the reason that it is not customary
for man to bet large sums on one man
and then vote for his defeat.
"That he did bet, as have stated, can be
proven by some Of our best citizens. He
first received bis appointment under John
sons administration.
81 refer to the card of Mr.. W. q. Birchett,
a gentleman of good standing, and his We
racity can not be doubted.
81 leave the public TO draw their own in
ference In the matter. As to his 'other re-
ports, it is greatly to be deplored that our
citizens should have the audacity to make
public any grievances to which they have
been subjected during bis Postmastershlp.
All such demonstrations on the part Of the
public should be immediately suppressed.
'Respectfully, NJ HOoD.
'CLARKsvILLE, Feb. 10, 1873.
''CARD FROM w. C. BIRCHETT.
II certify that /, W. G. Birchett, met
Samuel Rexinger, P. NJ, on the day of
election; that we went to tia polls at
GAINESVILLE, and both agreed to exchange
tickets and vote for johnson and Grant.
Samuel Rexinger, P. NJ, gave me my ticket
and voted just as agreed upon.
"Respectfully, w. G. BIRCHETT.
"Witness-G. l.. GILBERT, Pres't."
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Grand Council of the Friends Of
Temperance,

The first regular meeting Of the Grand
| Council of the Friends of Temperance con-
| vened in Temperance Hall, on Union
street, yesterday morning at IL O'Clock.
| Isaac Litton, Esq, presided at the opening
| until The arrival of the G.. W. Primate,
Hon. w. ]. Mcfarland, with other officers
present, to-Wit: Aths Thomas, G. w. A;
| j. 81. Currey, G. S.; E. W. Adams, G. T.;
E. II. Reynolds, G. Chap; r. A. Small, q.
c.; B. F. Zachary, G. Sentinel; d. l.. Viii
lett, P. G. w. P.
A large number of new representatives
were admitted and instructed in the work
of the Grand Division.
Reports of the Grand officers were read
| and referred to appropriate committees.
The action of the recent convention at
Chattanooga was reported in full, and dis
cussed at length. The idea of uniting all
the orders in the country, pledged to total
abstinence from all that can intoxicase,
seemed to be very popular, and new coun-
ellis are being organized rapidly
Quite number Of old temperance men
were present, among whom we may men
ton Isaac Litton, Isaac Paul, DR.. Thos.
Norman, Hon. Atha Thomas, Rev. D. E.
Grafton, DR.. j. II. Currey, W. B. Thomp-
son, NJ. P. Jones, j. L. Guest and D. G.
Willett. M. ]. Cofer, publisher of the
Central Primate, a temperance paper
printed in this city, was also present.
The Grand Council decided to institute
higher degree, and appointed seven direct
ors to perform that service. In the new
order of United Friends of Temperance
there will be two departments in subordin-
ate councils-in the first an initiatory de-
ha tNia1Oo IF fOfal ohcfinonoa
being binding during membership, and in
the second degree department the pledge for
life.
After the transaction of considerable
business, of interest only to the members
of the order, the Grand Council proceeded
to elect officers for this year, with the. fol-
lowing result:
Rev. D. B. Grafton, Of Chattanooga,
G. W. P.
II. T. Gordon, of Columbia, G. W. A.
DR.. j. IL. Currey, Of Nashville, q. S.
Rev. A. NJ. Watson, of Upton county,
G. Chap.
K. R. Plummer, of Nashville, G. Con.
w. II. Morrow, of Edgefeld, G. I.
j. F. Dickson, of Sumner county, G.
Sent.
The officers elect were duly installed in
to office by Isaac Litton NJ. W. ?. Of The
Supreme Council.
Upon vacsting the chair, Hon. W. j.
Mcfarland made few pertinent and ap-
propriate remarks. Rev. Mr.. Grafton and
Mr.. Gordon made very timely little speech
es upon entering the duties of their re-
spective offices.
The G. W. P. appointed as an executive
committee for the ensuing year, Isaac Lit
ton, w. Bryce Thompson and w. II. Nor
row. The executive committee was au-
thorized to employ lecturers and place them
In the field to extend the order.
Chattanooga was SELECTED as the place,
and July 3lst as the the time for the semi
annual session of the Grand Council.
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The ExDositiou.

The Board of Managers of the Nashville
Industrial Exposition met last night.
Mr.. Howell made a statement in relation
10 the coalition with the Board of Centen'
NAL EXHIBITION, and gave his views upor
the subject. On motion, the meeting de
termined to resolve itself into committee
of the whole and call upon the Centennia
Board.
After hearing reports from standing com
mittees and transscting business, the meet
ing adjourned to call on the Centennia
Committee sitting at the Maxwell House
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STATE OF THE WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTMENT,


OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 20, 1873.
Probdbilities.-For the Western Gulf
States on Friday, cold northerly winds.
For the Eastern Gulf States, northerly and
westerly winds, clearing weather and fall
ing temperature. For The South Atlantic
States, southerly winds with cloudy and
threatening weather. For the Middle States,
southerly winds, cloudy weather and prob
ably light rain. For New England, easter
ly winds and partly cloudy weather. For
the lower lakes, fresh to light northerly
winds during Friday morning. with rain
and snow. Very cold northwest winds with
partly cloudy weather viii prevail from
Lakes Superior aud Huron and Minnesota
southwark 10 Texas.
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Military Items.

Orders have been issued that the several
companies of the Seventh Cavalry Regi-
ment will break up post about the first Of
March and rendezvous either at Louisville
or Memphis, to take Loaf to Fort Randall,
whence they viii be distributed at various
quarters in Dakotah Territory. Company
Ii of this regiment is stationed here, one
company at Louisville, one at Lexington,
CT Frankfort, or at both places, the other
companies being in South Carolina. The
headquarters of the regiment, under COM
mand of Col. Sturgis, are at Louisville.
1t is reported here in military circles that
Gen. Pennepacker will return and assume
command of the post here.
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CITY NoTICES.

Sehenck's PuimOaie Syrup, Seaweed
Tonic and Mandrake PiIls.-Thrse are the
only medicines that will ease Pulmonary
Consumption. DR.. Schenck has been in
constant practice ovePthirty years ccntinu-
ally examining lungs, and knows his medi
cines, if properly taken, will cure consUmp-
ton. His Msnsdrske Pills cleanse the liver
and stomach; his Seaweed Touic dissolves
the food, stimulates the coating OF the
stomach and aids digestion; his Pulmonic
Syrup ripens the matter, and nature throws
it off without any exertion. Prepared and
for sale by j. II. Schenck & Son. n. Z. cor
ner Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia,
and by druggists and dealers generally.
janis cody
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IueaudfarisuI.

The Pulaski Press and Citizen, Feb. 20,
says: Some one attempted TO burn the
west side of the Square last Friday night
by setting fire 10 the Irvine q Lindsay s
house. They made fire on the sill of the
back door, but il went out before it caught
to the house aud was found there the next
morning. If the rascal makes another such
attempt be will stand good chance to be
caught, and then his neck will be made into
shoe strings instanter.
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Erroneous.

The Memphis appeal of the 10Th inst,
says:
.sThe GAINESVILLE bridge, on the Louisville
road, is said to have heen washed away by
the foCd."
The draw-span of the GAINESVILLE bridge
was knocked down by the steamer John
Gilmore last Monday evening. For full
particulars see UNION AND AMERICAN OF
the 18th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-21

The following Associated Press dispatch
announces the death of q gentleman who
manifested much int rest in the develop
ment of manufactures in Tennessee just
after the war, and his visits TO Nashville in
that interest will be remembered By many
Of our readers:
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 20.-Judge B. B.
Meekor, a prominent and wealthy citizen Of
Minneapolis, died of appoplexy at the
Plankinton House, Milwaukee, last evening
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Sermons Accident.

Last Wednesday little daughter of Mr..
Geo. Mahan, of Columbia, was dangerously
wounded in the left hip by the firing OF a
shot gun, which, standing in the room acct
dentally fell, the hammer striking the floor.
The contents-squirrel shot-alSo pierced
the child's left hand and the result may be
atal.
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stOkes, Chances-WhO Bets
INDIANA.
The Tipping Law.


INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 20.-The
Senate of Indiana after discussion of q
day and half, passed the temperance bill
which had previously passed the House By
a vote ola to 10. Six Democrats voting
for the bill and three Republicans against
it. The temperance people of the city are
rejoicing and will fire salute tonight in
honor of the event.
A resolution passed the Senate for the
appointment of committee ofinvestigation
on the charge that two hundred and fifty
three thousand dollars had been raised and
used to defeat the temperance bill in the
Senate.
Railway Freights.
Senate bill No. 9, concerning the trans
portatron Of freight and passenger rates
over the railroads in the State was passed,
having previously passed the Senate, which
provides that passenger rates shall rot ex-
coed three cents per mile, and the rates on
local freight for distances not exceeding
twenty miles shall not be more than 100
per cent above the rates on through freights;
for fifty miles, not to exceed rs per cent;
and greater distances not to excee d so per
cent more than the rate charged for the en-
tire length of the road.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-21

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
Of Spirits and General Debility In their
various forms, a preventive against fever
and ague and other intermittent fevers, the
"Ferro-P hosphOrated Elixir Of Calisaya,"
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the best
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
sickness. 1t has no equal.
mh29 2sw fri&tres 1y