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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22

Capt. VIM. A. Gavett, United States
Internal Revenue Agent, leaves for Raleigh,
North Carolina, on the A. NJ. train, having
been assigned to duty at the request of
Supervisor P. w. Perry, in the District
composed of Virginia, West Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Capt. Gavett has been on duty in Tennes-
see and some Of the adjoining States for
nearly eleven years, occupying many I'M
portant positions under the Government.
He has served in the capacity of Revenue
sgent for the past three years, and the good
services done the Government and the citi-
zens in the suppression Of frauds and the
protection of honest dealers have been made
known at times through the public prints,
and are highly appreciated by all concerned.
Capt. Gavett has made a host of friends
throughout the five States composing this
Supervisory district, who will hear with re-
gret Of his assignment to another field OF
duty.
Hon. A. L. Spears, Of Bledsoe, was mar
ried on the 9th inst. 10 Miss Matte j. Pitts,
daughter of A. L. Pitts, Esq of Bledsoe
county.
W. A. Hatton, Travelling, Agent, Baltimore
ana Ohio, George Wheeler, Travelling Agent,
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, and Kick
Holmes, Southeastern Passenger Agent,
Missouri, Kansas and Tex2s Railroads, are
in the city on business connected with their
respective lines.
Comptroller Hobbs has taken rooms at
the Maxwell House.
Col. A. Coz, of Pulaski, is in the city,
aud stopping at the Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
THE COURTS.

PROBATE COURT-R. A. Campbell was
appointed and qualified administrator of
the estate of Martha ]. Hide.
LAW CoURT-This court adjourned yes
terday to the court in course, after refusing
to grant new trial in the case of Heron
vs.. Hays.
CHANCERY COURT-Met and adjourned
until II O'Clock to-day.
SUPREME CoURT-Several cases heard
yesterday, but no opinions rendered. The
following cases on the Davidson county
Equity Docket will be called to-day: No.
81, Thomas Washington, admir-. vs.. Sandy
Cockrill ct ais; No. 50, III. G. L. Claiborne
vs.. 7. N. Brennan ct ais; No. 50, w. G..
Harding vs.. Nashville and Northwestern
Railroad Company; No. 107, Oscar F. No
ell, admir-. VS.. Elizabeth Earhart and others;
No. 100, Peter Murray vs.. David Coleman
ct ais; No. 1l3, James Key VS.. Thomas j.
Foster and others; No. 116, Andrew J..
Moore vs.. W. D. s. P. 81. Parkes ct ais;
No. III, Frederick Viman VS.. Seconda
Cauvin and others; No. 124, John s. Ward,
admir-. vs.. b. A. Collier ct ais.
U. 5. CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS
Met at 10 O'Clock at the Capitol, Judges
Trigg and Emmons on the Bench. The
grand jury was impanneled and sworn, and
were discharged until 10 O'Clock this morn
ing, when they will be charged. The Dis
trict Court docket will be called this morn
ing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
DUVAL'S DEVILTRY.
He BorrOweth a Steed-He SeIIeth
the Same-He Putteth the Proceeds
I'm His POcket-He SkedaddIeth.


On the I4th of this month, an individual
about thirty three years of age, six feet high
and large in proportion, with beautiful
piercing black eyes and lovely black whis-
kers, made his appearance in quiet neigh
borhood, six miles south of Franklin, Will
hanson county, where he sought situation
as an educator of the youth of that sec
tion. He gave his name as Capt
Duval, said that lie was born
and raised in Virginia, professed
to have been in the United States coast sur
vey before the war, which service he left in
order to join his fortunes with those of the
Confederacy at the beginning of the war.
He stated further that since the close of
the war he had occupied his time in travel
ing about the country. Being man of
good address, be was we'll received, and his
stylish appearance and knowledge of the
world caused the heart of more than one
gentle maiden of that neighborhood to flut-
ter, and they, one and all, sincerely hoped
that he might succeed in obtaining a situa-
ton IS teacher, because he would be such
a nice man to hirt with.
Wednesday last, he borrowed horse of
Mr.. d. Grafton, for the purpose of riding
to Franklin on some little errand, and his
subsequent conduct would seem to estab-
lish the fact that his name really IS "Du-
vail" and that he is direct defendant of
the notorious Claude of that name, over
whose exploits on "the road" gushing
school girls always grow enthusiastic.
Steering clear of Franklin, our gallant cap.
tain ma Ie bis way to Nashville, where be
offered to sell the horse to one of our bust
ness men for the sum of SIPS. The gentle
man told him to come back Thursday
morning, but Duvall replied that
he had to leave town that night, and he
finally sold him the horse for 800. He had
been furnished letter of introduction to a
gentleman of this city by John B. Meow
In, of Franklin, and on the strength of that
letter, he had been introduced by the gen.
tleman to whom it was addressed, to the
gentleman who purchased the horse. A
check for the amount was given, and it was
after banking hours, being about O'Clock
in the evening, he Induced the gentleman
to whom be had brought the letter of
introduction, TO cash it for
him. Since that night, Capt. Duval, late of
six miles south of Franklin, has been miss
ing. Yesterday, Mr.. Grafton reached
Nashville on his search for the missing
horse, and succeeded in finding him at the
stable of the purchaser. He obtained q
writ of replevin, and secured bis property.
Meanwhile, the swindling Duval is anx-
iously inquired after by several parties, and
if he should return TO Nashville at this time,
he would be assured hearty welcome.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
Eav Adverftaemenfs.

Yeatmsn, Shields & Co. make one Of
their most attractive dry goods sales this
morning.
Messrs. Claiborne 81 PeDnebaker and
Capt. J. W. Morton, Jr., call on the public
through our columns tO-dsy to examine
The plans of the Brooklyn Life Insurance
Go. of New York. The Company is a
well-known, reliable institution, and full
confidence can be placed in The declarations
of the excellent gentlemen who represent
1t here.
Steam engines, saw mills and machinery
OF all kinds for sale by John P. Dale & Co.
See announcement of John s. Brsnsford,
agent of L. q n. & G. S. r. Il.
Sale oflots in Hynes' addition to-day.
Reward of $500 offered. See advertise
ment.
Hustetter's Stomach BigteTs.
Steamer Tyrone leaves Wednesday.
Show cases wanted.
Fine black horse for sale.
Browns Bronchial Troches.
Use Dooley's Yeast Powders.
See advertisement Of Ayers Hair Re-
storer.
New books by Tavel, Eastman &
Howell.
Annual meeting of shareholders in
Nashville Commercial Insurance Company
on the 9th p.ox.
See offer Of $3.50 reward by Gov. Brown.
w. &. Collier d Co. are selling out at a
sacrifice, Offering extraordinary bargains in
their line.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
The Vienna Exposition.

The appointment by the Governor of one
of our leading merchants as commissioner
to Vienna, Mr.. A. B. Beech, of the late firm
of A. c. q A. b Beech, which was an
nounced in the UNION AND AMERICAN of
Sunday morning, has given great satisfac-
ton to the citizens Of Nashville and espe-
cially to the ercantile portion of cur COM
munity. This class Of our population have
felt that if any benefit was to be derived
from this commission, their very large and
important interest should be represented,
and they feel no one is more competent to
do SO than Mr. Beech. He is one of our
old, St and most successful merchants, is ex-
tensively and favorably known to the whole
sale and importing houses of New York,
and is regarded as one of the best judges of
textile fabrics in the South. 1t is sincerely
to be hoped that Mr.. Beech will accept the
appointment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
franklin.

We find the following Paragraph in the
last number of the Franklin Reuieao:
For several months DR.. ProVine has been
preaching at the Baptist church, semi
monthly. He is one of the most persuasive
speakers we ever heard; wonderfully soft
and charming in his delivery, and unusual
ly impressive and instructive In bis matter.
We are glad he is added to the clergymen
of this place, and we hope be may be con-
tinued in the work here. We learn that
steps are being taken to build a Cumber-
land Presbyterian church here, and that
several thousand dollars have been sub
scribed. by a vigorous and united effort
this church can be built; and we hope, for
the sake of the welfare of the community,
that this band of earnest and jealous Chris
tians may succeed in erecting a place of
worship. This town and vicinity need the
active and energetic piety of this God
fe ri g people. There is ample room here
for great good, and we believe that if they
succeed, it will prove a glorious blessing to
us all. We urge upon all the importance
of encouraging this enterprise by a liberal
and hearty support.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22

Mrs. -, Of this city, was singing at a
concert sometime since, and as Al encore
gave Story O'Moore," as only she can sing
1T. Among those present was mule trader
who had come to Nashville with lot OF
frisky qu&druDeds, and he was so enraptur-
ed with the singing that there being a slight
pause after the first verse, he slapped bis
companion on the shoulder and sung out ga
mule for another verse!"
Two handsome, vivacious Nashville sis
tiers were pleasantly entertaining some call
ers Sunday aftern on, when the converse
ton turned upon "Prsyer." One of the
young ladies said her evt ming prayer was
necessarily very long, because she felt in
duty bound to remember all her young gen.
tleman friends, as she knew they stood In
need of her petitions. "Why don't you just
say, God bless all the boys as l do; that
is all that is necessary" interrupted her sis
ter.
Several Of the most fashionable dry goods
houses in Paris keep collation. spread for
customers to refresh them after the fatigue
of shopping, and the Chicago ladies, through
the columns ofthe Times are demanding the
same of Messrs. Farwell, and Messrs. Field,
Letter & Co, leading dry good houses.
We are knowa abroad. 1t has been
shown by figures, (Which never lie,) that
more chewing gum is sold in the cities Of
Nashville and Louisville, than in all the
rest of the United States.
A Nashville young man, now carrying
his first cane, left his room hastily Sunday
to go to dinner. Being impressed with q
consciousness that he wanted TO pick up
something, in fit of Observation-Disclosures, he
grasped a long wisp broom and passed down
the street, gracefully hourishing it, and
thinking he held his nobby cane in his
hand.
1t is absolutely marvellous the amount of
valuable information which some men pick
up, seemingly without an effort, as they
journey through life. A st. Louis newspa-
per man gives to the world this important
item: "The Cincinnati Gazette asks its
readers, "Whst is your ultimate" The
parasraphist's wife reads the Gazette occa-
sioually, and she says that her ultimate is
thrown away, since they are going entirely
out of fashion. A little flange on the bot
tom of the corset is all that throws the dress
out behind, now"
They were trying to organize 3 Sunday
school Ia North Nashville. Twenty-Five
people gathered in as q nucleus for said
school. Gall those who wish to teach will
please hold up their hands" said the Super
intendent. Fifteen hands were instantly
raised, and the Superintendent gaZed with
a sad look Of admiration upon the ten I'M
ones who were willing to receive
instruction from the fifteen teachers.
An exchange says: "The fashionable
spring overcoat hears a strong family re-
seTrlhlanra To a f4minina iunon with Tho
waist for the collar" And now will some
well-posted individual please rise and ex-
plain what "feminine jupon" is?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
The CathoI,e World

The May number of this elegant monthly
is trimming with interest. The opening
article deals with Darwin's theory about
the origin ofspecies by natural selection land
the modification of that theory known as
the Evolution of Life. "Woman as bread
winner" grapples with another of the hob
bies of the hour. "Myths and Myth Mon
gers" is an amusing tilt with a Harvard
professor. The resume of Rossi's arch@-
illogical researches gives US fresh glimpses
into the life Of tie church in the CSta-
combs. The scbolar will be entertained by
the excursus on Romeo and Juliet ii /:
"YouDg abraham Cupid, he that shot so
TRIM" but we confess We are not convinced
that abraham means .fGren. The lighter
reading of the present number, SORES,
sketches aud poems, is also quite full. For
sale at d. N. Neylan's, public square.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
POLICE PICKINGS.

one Vulgar Werd-Miss BufHDgton
Buys a New Dress--HOw Mr. Lynch
Cooled His Fevered Brow-Domes-
tie InfeIicity-A PERSONAL Encounter
Between Messrs. Scott and Thomas.
Eleven ladies and gentlemen called upon
Judge Duliug yesterday.
Charles Walker, colored, was accused of
using vulgar and abusive language, to
which charge he pleaded guilty to the ex-
tent of enc vulgar word. Five dollars.
Mary Burlington is very heavy tax
payer. She Indignantly denied having
been drunk on the street, and she fully ex-
planned the fact that bottle was found in
her possession by stating that it had been
given to her by Mrs. Johnson, and that she
was on her way to get some srnica to rub
on her back, at the time of arrest. As for
the smell of whisky which fingered about
the aforementioned bottle, she did not pre-
tend to account for that. The court knows
Mary to be confirmed and constant user
of morphine, and as she is usually harm.
less crea. ure Ito every one but herself,) he
was disposed to be lenient with her.
ashes got dollar and forty cents,
judge" interrupted Capt. Yater, "and
she'll be drunk before night, if you don't
send her down."
"No, judge, | won't, l want to buy
new dress with that money, and if You'll
let me off this time I'll 90 ous into the
country 10 stay, and I'll never trouble you
no more" pleaded Mary.
"Yes, you'll buy dress, and trade that
off for whisky" said the Captain.
ooh, Mr.. Yater, you know 1 wouldn't do
no such thing" said Miss Burlington.
81 know you will do just such things.
However, Judge, If she wants to buy a
dress, P1I send an officer TO the store with
her, and then have him escort her outside
the corporation"
And thus was the matter pleasantly set
tied.
d. A. Lynch lives In Georgia. He deter
mined Sunday afternoon to settle the vexed
question as to whether Georgia or Tennes-
see whisky is the best. Tennessee whisky
got the best of him, and Mr.. Lynch cooled
his fevered brow by pressing it against the
damp walls of the lookup. AS the Court
has the highest admiration for young men
of an investigating turn of mind, young Mr..
Lynch was only fined s..
Mrs. Arthur Trux did not explain the
exact cause of the disagreement between
herself and her late lord and master, Ar
thur Trux, Esq. She did state, however,
th t her late |. and N. followed her about
the streets and used vulgar and abusive
language toward her. The court is emil
nently the champion, par excellence of op
pressed woman, and therefore Mr.. Trux
was bled to the extent of five dollars.
Alfred Scott is a juvenile of color. The
same remark applies TO James Thomas, the
latter being younger and blacker than the
former. A small African testified that he
was in the Markethouse Sunday morning
and saw Mr.. Scott strike Mr.. Thomas, and
then shit him as he went" The Court OBJ
tanned impression frcm this statement, that
Mr.. Thomas was endeayoring to avoid diff
fculty with Mr.. Scott, but that the latter per-
sisted in following him up. Mr.. Thomas
was sent home with the injunction to tell
bis mother to give him twenty-five stripes
on the bare back, and Mr.. Scott was fined
one dollar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
what Their Little Ride Cost Them.

Sunday afternoon couple of Nashville
young men hired a livery rig and started
on. to see The beauties of nature and drink
in deep, refreshing draughts pure country
air. Before reaching the c1rporation limits,
however, their wild, untamed steed became
frightened at new piece Of sidewalk on
Vine street Nashville horses are not accus-
toned to that sort of thing, you know, and
started to run. Finding them selves I'm
able to control him, the young
men changed their minds about riding, and
said they would rather walk, and TO this
end they alighted from the buggy in an abb
rupt and unceremonious manner. The
horse and buggy pursued the uneven tenor
of their way, until the vehicle upset and
was smashed into kindling wood, when the
horse was captured.
The livery stable man says he don't want
to be hard on the boys, and so will let them
off upon their paying 5000 damages.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
New sunday.schooI orgauixed.

On Sunday last the friends of Sunday
schools in the 10Th district organized, under
very fattering auspices, a school in the
Bush schoolhouse. Not only was the at.
tendence very large, both in pupils and
teachers, but the zeal manifested was of the
right stamp A large subscription was
made for a library, singing books, etc.
Hereafter Sabbath-school viii be held every
Sabbath at O'Clock p. NJ, and the public
are cordially invited to attend and unite in
bulding up this christian enterprise. Es-
are expected to be present next Sabbath,
and Esquire Wands, as soon as his health
permits, viii give the school bis personal
attention. The thanks of the teachers and
pupils are due Mr.. Alley for his efficient aid
in organizing the school on last Sabbath.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
"
CrRirheah GRnaureSi.

Officer Arnold had a lively chase after a
risky darkey, known as Lloyd Craighead,
yesterday morning, Craighead finally elud-
ing The policeman, after a run Of about
three miles, but he was afterwards cap
tured by Officer Maskey. The dsrkey had
beea passing off portion Of his leisure time
in lhrowing glasses and things at the head
of colored woman. The latter didn't
mind having the articles thrown at her, but
she objected to having her furniture bro
ken up.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
THE STATE VS.. RAILROADS.
The Tax OF Six Mills ON the Net Earn
ings of Railroad Companies Stayed
by the COurt-Tbe Question Appeal
ed to the Supreme Court.

The General Assembly of Tennessee
passed an act, Jan. 10, 1871, requiring
all railroad companies doing business in this
State, TO pay into the Treasury of the State
tax Of six mills on the dollar on their net
earnings; and the chief officer of the corpo-
ration is required 10 file quarterly a sworn
statement of such net earnings with the
Comptroller. The railroad companies of
the State refused TO comply with this law.
In order TO make test question, to settle
the validity of the tax, the County Court
Clerk of Davidson issued distress war
rant against the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad Company to collect the six mills
on the dollar Of its net earnings which
warrant was removed to the Circuit Court
by CertiorGri and SuperSedeas, for trial be-
fore that court.
The application was based upon several
constitutional grounds, among which were:
l. That article 2, section %, of the Con-
stitution of 1870, requires all properly to
be taxed according TO its value; whilst this
law taxes only the non-religious and nom
charitable corporations, leaving all the other
property in the State exempt from its bur-
Gems, and IS, consequently, partial and
special III It's operations.
2. The Constitution, moreover, provides
that one species Of property shall lot be
taxed higher than any other species of
property of same value, but that all property
shall be taxed equally and uniformly
throughout the State; whilst this law, be-
tides the regular tax which the railroad
company pays on its depot, grounds, etc.,
taxes in addition the earnings of this same
property, which amounts, in substance, to
double taxation.
3. The bulk of this property is within the
State of Kentucky; and the law is ex terri
torial as to that, and therefore void.
4. The residence of this corporation be-
ing in Louisville, KY, its personal property
en- only be taxed there; and this kind of
property, orpurposes of taxation, follows
the owner.
5 And if this be intended as tax on tie
shares of stock, as they are held principally
by non-residents, this State has no power to
levy the tax.
Several other grounds were alleged in the
petition, going to the regularity of the DIS
tress warrant.
The cause was heard before Judge Bax-
ter, upon a motion of counsel for the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Company, to
quash the warrant. This motion was sus-
tanned, and The warrant was decreed to be
null and void. From this judgment the
collector has taken an appeal TO the Supreme
Court. The railroad company is represents
ed by Andrew Allison, Esq, and Messrs.
Smith & Baxter. Messls. Jones & Steger
appear for the collector.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
DastardIy Deed.

Last Saturday night, some das:ardly
scoundrel pulled the bolt out of switch on
the Nashville and Decatur road at Pulaski,
leaving the target standing upright. See
ing the switch in this position, the engineer
had no reason to suspect there wss any
thing wrong, and passed his train over the
switch. Fortunately the train was
moving slowly, and no serious damage
was done. The engine and baggage car
were thrown off the track. 1t was marvel
Ions that the entire train was not thrown
into the river, as was doubtless the intention
of the individual who drew the switch bolt.
A reward of $500 has been offered for the
apprehension of The guilty party, and it is
to be hoped he may be brought to receive
his just deserts. The bolt which was re-
moved was thrown away some distance
from the switch.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22

Our young friend John B. Smi has dis
continued the publication of the Tullahoma
Independent, and is now removing his ma
teriaf to Fayetteville, where be will COM
mence In about a week the Fayetteville
Express. He is ia gentleman of energy and
industry, and being able to WELD ready
en-, we predict for him success in his new
cid of labor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22

The most effective health preserVer Is
Hamlton'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 & Cos and by Ewin, Pendleton &
Co. w. G. Hamilton & Co., Of Cincinnati,
o., are the proprietOTs.
ian7 d1aW1V tues tSW
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-22
Opera House.

There was perfect jam at the Opera
House last night, on the occasion of the
presentation, for the first time efore a
Nashville audience, OF the play of "Ben
Mccullough"
There is much more merit in this play
than in "Across the Continent" and as the
troupe seemed in the best OF spirits, it was
well brought out; Kilbourne, as Jacob
Schultz, was an immense success, and was
greeted with hearty rounds of applause
whenever he made his appearance. His
singing of "little Fraud" as duet with
Miss Hattie O'Neil, brought down the
house.
As the engagement of the troupe ends
with to-night's performance, there will
doubtless be crowded house tonight.