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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-19
WASHINGTON.
The West Seeking It's Natural Outlet
A Mississippi Delta Ship Canal.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.--A Washington
special says the Congressman Of the Misss.
sippi and Missouri river valleys have, it is
understood, very generally agreed to unite
their efforts TO secure an appropriation for
the st. Philip Canal at the outlet of the
Mississippi river. II is expected that Sl2,-
100000 will be necessary to make a ship
canal which will enable ocean vessels of the
greatest burien 10 reach New Orleans with
out being obstructed by the bars. It is
claimed that with the completion of this
canal, ocean going ships, during four months
OF the year, can proceed as far north as
Cairo. Some Of the Western members state
that the people Of the Mississippi valley seek
a solution Of the transportation question
mainly in that direction. r5 . -s-
The POIaris Csstaways Turn Up I'm
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-The Secretary
of the Navy, this p. NJ, received telegram
from Consul MuLoY announcing that the
Polaris party was at Dundee, and all well.
The Juniata left St. Johns at i o'clock to-
day, and the United States Consul has hired
a fast steamer for forty-eight hours TO catch
her; intending to go himself in steamer
Ito Europe1. M "a
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The Disease Abating and Confidence
RELIGIOUS,
UniversalIst Convention.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The Universal
lists Convention to-day appointed commit
tee to attend the the sessions of the Evan
gelical Alliance in New York; returned
thanks for generous hospitsiities extended
and courtesies, and selected New York as
the place for holding the Convention in
1874; with Rev. E. Chspin as occasional
preacher. After the election of trustees, a
resolution was adopted that the traffic in
intoxicating liquors as beverage is con-
trary to Christian morality, Injurious to the
church, and hnrtful to all the best interests
Of humanity, and should be prohibited by
the several States and United States. Resolu.
tons honoring the memory Of Greeley were
adopted, the closing one being as follows:
Resolved, as Universslists we honor Mr..
Greeley for his answering loyalty to our
church and faithful devotion to its interests,
never diminishing by position, and we re-
ccgnize in his unseldsh devotion to our
common country aIprsctical application of
the fundamental ideas of our religiOn-the
fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man.
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SMITH COUNTY SCHOOLS.

The Directors met at the courthouse In
Carthage on the BIB inst, all the Directors
but one or two being present. George II.
Glass was called to the chair, who appoint
ed A. N. Williams secretary. The follow
ing advisory resolutions were adopted:
1. That the schools now commenced and
those yet to be organized in this county,
should continue five months.
2. That the following course of text
books be adopted, to be introd uced gradu-
ally, that is TO say in forming new classes,
or where half or more of class are re-
quired 10 buy new. books, so that no unnec-
esssry expense be incurred: Webster's spell
ling book, Wilson's Readers, Rays Arlth-
metic, QuSckenboss's Grsmmars, the Eelect-
ic Biographies, and Holm's United States
History.
8. That hereafter teachers be paid ac-
cording to the following classes, to-wit:
All whose average grade is 8 or over, $40
per month; all from to 9, $50; all below Z,
$25; that the County Superintendent be
requested to endorse on each certificate the
class unCer which the teacher falls; prefer
ence to be given to regular professional
teachers.
4. That the County Superintendent
should issue no certificates to teachers aV-
ersging below 5, except on special petition
of the Directors of the particular district
where their services are desired, showing
that such teachers would be acceptable.
8. That teachers be requested to organize
an Association for consultation as
TO the best method of conducting schools,
the most successful method OF teaching, and
other questions ofinterest and mutual ben
eft, to be held at such times and places as
they may designate, said meeting TO be
open to the directors ofpublic schools ard
the trustees of private schools, the first
meeting to be held at Carthage on the sec
oDd Saturday in October, 1873.
6. That the UNION AND AMERICAN be
requested to publish these resolutions.
Many questions of interest were discussed
with enthusiasm. Most of the schools
have now commenced, and are insuccess-
sful progress. 7. J.FIsHER,
County Superintendent.
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COLUMBIA.
The News About Town.

FINE DRAWING.
COLUMBIA, Sept. Is, 1873.-We notice
hanging up in the Iostoffice at this place, 9
drawing OF the SOW cattle Bryant" the
properly of Jas. P. Baird, two years old
weight sos pounds. The drawing wa:
done By Esq. Tom a. Harris, of Mt. Pleas
ant, and is encased in large gilt frame.
ALEXANDRA.
Some three weeks sgo we noticed the
sale of the "Alhambra Saloon" zee the
property of I. A. (Black) Thompson, de-
ceased, of this city, but was ra-sold last
Monday to DR.. Jas. Akin, Walter Akin and
Jas. r. Hodge, recently clerk Of Sperr7,
Bailey & Co., cfyour city, for $1,000. Al
len Powell, the old clerk of Black Thomp-
son, is employed by the above owners as
bar tender. It looks natural to see Allen
again behind the counter with Runt Hodge.
This is one of the finest saloons in the
South, and with Hodge and Powell behind
the bar, it is bound to keep up its old repn-
tation.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Gen. w. G. Whilth0rne is having an adj.
ditional story placed on his block Of law
offices on West Market street, and when
finished will be nice block of buildings.
HOUSE BURNED.
Last Monday night the house of CHARLEY
Vaught, who lives near Dark's station, al oui
six miles from this city, was burned to toe
ground. Mr.. Vaught was asleep in the
house, and barely escaped WITH his life
being awakened by one of bis servants. In.
surance on the house, $1,000.
DICK BIVENs
is now employed By Ed Carpenter, of oul
city, in soliciting orders for beef. You
should send your orders to him, for you
can then have beef that is beef Try him
one time.
RETURNED.
Dr.. Beckett, his wife, and Mrs. MARY
Martin arrived at their homes ia this city
last Monday from Europe. Mrs. Martin
while in London, was>robbed of her dia-
mond ring and several dollars. The ring
was taken from of her finger, and the pock.
ct book taken out of her pocket and then
placed back.
-- BOOTH (BUD) MCKIssACK,
son of 0. w. McKissack, of Spring Hill, il
this county, died last SATURDAY of dropsy o.
the brain, aged Is. His funeral was largely
attended. He was highly esteemed by all
who knew him.
MARRIAGES.
Licenses have been issued to the follow.
ing persons by Capt. Hickey, our County
Court Clerk, since last Thursday:
w. r. Graves and S. L. Carrigan.
T. j. Voss. and S. a. Delk.
n. W. Currey and NJ. Lies.
Jesse E. Evans and Elizabeth Zills.
j. A. Tindall and Susie Wright.
E. q. Mcdowell, of Memphis, and Bette
Myers, daughter of Col. L. D. Myers, Of
this city.
Arthur Il. Crawford ard Elizabeth
Tucker.
PRINCELY ENTERTAINMENT.
The reception given by Col. L. D. Myers,
in this city, last Tuesday night at his resi-
dence ("Mercer Hail." the most paIatial
residence in the South), ia honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Mcdowell, was the most elegant
affair of the kind which has ever taker place
in Maury county. The beautiful women
and gallant men of Naury and adjacent
counties thronged 10 congratulate The fair
bride and happy groom.
Tom THUMB, JR.
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FURNACES AND ROLLING MILLS.
"BIast'' From It. N. Brennan.

To the Union and American:
I Sir: Your correspondent, Mr.. Sigman
persists in forcing himself upon the notice
of the public, and if he did so without drag.
ging others in, he sht accomplish some
good-That his object or purpose is, no one
seems to know at present. He is operating
BY detail, first trying to use up Col. Colyar,
and now points his steel at me, had no
idea such person was in existence until !
foolishly replied to his very foolish letter;
nor do row desire to continue a cores
pondence in which there is neither glory or
profit for you or myself
Asto my qualifications as mining or
manufacturing engineer, should need an
extra diploma, would hereby apply to Mr..
Sigmsn. If it is important for aim to be
educated on the point set forth in his letter,
| will be glad to see him at my Office and
furnish such information as he desires, and
thatI am possessed of, and prove that
"blast furnaces and rolling mills can be
made eminently successful in Nashville,
and without the aid of either Mr.. Sigman,
or your humble servant,
T. NJ. BRENNAN.
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FOREIGN.
Uncle Sam Swallowing Sandwiches
SDreAd.EREIeiaErl.

sasrs Spread.EaEleisms ~
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1S.-The lates
Hawaiian dates per the Costa Rica, Sept
q, say the King is seriously lit. His gov
ernment has arrived at the conclusion thai
the highest interests of the country demand
a treaty with the States on the basis of the
cession of Pearl River Harbor. The King
ordered the Minister of Foreign Affairs to
notify the Administration Minister that he
IS ready to negotiate such a treaty. The
foreign and native population generally
favor the project.
The volcano Mauna, now ia eruption,
can be seen more han one hundred miles,
Illuminating the whole island.
Only ten new cases of leprosy during the
| month.
Intransigentes.
MADRID, Sept. 1S.-The Intransigentes
in Seville attacked party of Republican
recruits. The latter resisted and several
were killed. The Insurgent men of war
from Cartagena effected landing at Agni-
tas, and pillagee the town and surburbs.
90 Pirates. ri
LONDON, Sept. 1o.-The Board of Ad-
miralty has received information that boats
belonging to the British navy have been at
tackled by Pirates near Perang and two Of
their officers wounded. The man-of-war
Thalia has been dispatched to the scene of
the outrage with orders to chastise the pi-
rates,
A Ship load Of CrfnOIIne.
Miss Rye sailed FIR Montreal to-day, hay
ing in charge another detachment of work.
ing women, 55 in number, for whom she
has secured employment in America.
The TtchbOrne Claimant
publishes IAN appeal, in which he states
that the prohibition by the court of further
speeches by him, or solicitations of aid from
the public, cut eff his supply of funds.
The Future Monarch Hauls In His
Horns.
PARIS, Sept, 1S.-A declaration is ex-
pected shortly from Count de Chambord,
acknowledging the right of the people to
share in the government of the nation, and
consenting to a settlement of the future
constitution Of France by national repre-
a tEScOundreI." .r..
Chief Justice Cockburn at the close of
the bearing in the Tichborn case to-day,
said if the claiment refused to stop his |
travels through the country representing
himself as Martyr it would be the duty of
the court to put stop to the Scandal by
committing him tojail, every judge and |
juryman connected with the case had been |
threatened with assassination if verdict |
against the defendant should be brought in. |
The Chief Justice notified the claimant |
that if he made another speech or appeal |
before the public he would surely be i'm
prisoned. 5fsr
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ILLINOIS.
Crop Report.

JACKSONVILLE, Ills, Sept. lS.--Reports
have been received at the Office of the Ma
tionRl Crop Reporter, from 70 counties out
of 102 in Illinois. The average condition
of the corn crop at present is 314 per cent
below last year. All the counties in the
central and northern portion of the State
report frost at various times from the s. b to
the 18th inst, but only in one county of a
damaging nature. All the counties report
ing, excepting extreme southern and south
west river counties, speak of the pastures as
severely damsged by drought, in many
cases being utterly destroyed. Light, scat
tering rains have fallen in some of the CEN
trail, western and northern counties, but not
extensive enough to afford decided relief.
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A STORY OF THE SEA.
A FOOl.Hardy Captain Placed In Irons
by His Crew

A FOOl.Hardy Captain Placed In Irons
by His Crew.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1S-Adyices from
Ducklsnd state that the American ship,
VIM. Topscott, from Edinburg island for
Queenstown, arrived at Wellington, New
Zealand, on July %, leaking, under charge
of King, the chief officer, the Captain being
in irons, wounded in the knee from a gun
shot. The officers and crew being convinced
ed the ship was not in condition to sail
around Cape Horn, asked the Captain to
sail to the nearest port. He declined and
they mutinied. The Captain cut down two
men with a cutlass axe, when he was over
powered, ironed and placed in the cabin.
That night ne got off the irons, cut through
the cabin and got on deck, when the men
assaulted him. He struck the mate with an
axe in the face and shot him. Five shots
were fired. Ths Captain was again Sc
cured.
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PITTSBURG.
Almost am Accident 60 GEN. Grant.

Almost an Accident 60 GEN. Grant.
PITTsBURG, Sept. 1S.-The southern
e. press on the Western Pennsylvania Rail-
road, on which President Grant was pas
senger, met with an accident yesterday.
One mile east of Tyrone the Cincinnati
express ran into the rear end Of the train,
doing considerable damage to the sleeping
coach and smashing the engine of the @ n
cinnati express. The engineer and fireman
were severely injured, bat the passengers
escaped with few slight bruises, except
one man, who had his hand crushed.
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POLITICAL.
The California IntransIgentes

SAN Francisco, Sept. 1S.-In a tele-
gram to p. A. Rroach, State Senator elect,
Mr.. Casserly says the Democratic county
committee attempt TO black en- me, reyiving
stale calumny of six years ago, then dis
missed by the Republican Senate. 1t is evi.
IDENTIFY part of . conspiracy to aid rival can
didstes for The Senate 10 the interest of the
railroad company. This appears to be the
general opinion here as it is well known the
committee was acting in the interest,"
railroad company, and is also at the present
time. r' srlt
The Democratic State Convention at
Sacramento nominated S. B. Mckee for SUI
preme Judge.
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Army OF the Cumberland

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1S-The Society of
the Army of the Cumberland determined
on Columbus, o., for the next place of
meeting on Sept. II, 1874, with Judge
Stanley Mathews as orator. Phil She idan
was elected President. The committee on
the Thomas Monument could not recon-
mend any of the models offered, and were
grated further time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-19

Gov. LESLIE writes to the Louisville
COarier-JoIuTsal that he has advertised In
New York that the State of Kentucky is
prepared ard anxious to call in all her
bonds, and that they will be promptly paid,
principal aud interest, upon presentation at
the treasury. This indicates a healthy
financial condition for Kentucky.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-19

MuwAUKEE, Sept. 1S.-The steamera
Skjdmore and Argo collided on Lake Mich
loan last night between Racine and KaEo-
sha. the former loaded with lumber. Both
reached Racine Hsrbor, the Sddmore sink
ing. The Argo filed rapidly with water,
but is now being pumped out.
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Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, Sept. lS.-The total loss BY
yesterdays fire is now put down at Sl25,
600, aud insurance, 50 far as known, is
S65, 1925,
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Rival Bakers.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.--John Mann and
John Heating, rivsl bakers Of GreenylIe,
n. j., met in the village to-day, when the
former shot the latter and then shot him
self.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-19

The Vienna VdterlGnd has been sus-
pended by government for expressing its
opinion of Victor Emmanuel, now guest
of Francis Joseph. B
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-19

GOLD made jump in New York yester-
day from ll14 to 1923, owing to the Jay
Cook dis ster, but closed at 1l2g.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-19

TENNESSEE BONDS vera qaist in New
York yesterday, .. 81! for both issues.
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THE Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial writes, Sept. 16:
&C. G. Sammis (colored) who sailed from
New York for Europe on Saturday last, to
assume the Office of United States Consul
at Stuttgards, left behind him in this city,
several unpaid board bills, and a number of
protested notes or promises TO pay. Sam
miswas appo inted on the recommendation
of one of the Florida Senator'S, of which
Safe he was a resident. he is very light
mulatto, and was sem abroad to satisfy the
demands Of colored people for recognition
and the appointment of one of their race
TO foreign Office" A German co nsul was
removed to make room for this Representa-
tive Republican.
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SHREVEPORT.
Further Aid Unnecessary.

New ORLEANS, Sept. l8-The Howard
Association are in receipt of dispatch from
Shreveport stating no more nurses or ply
sicisns than are now on duty there are re-
CURED. The Association here believe that
the generous contributions received by them
from all parts of the country up to date will
be sufficient to pay all expenses incurred.
Natchez, Miss has quarsntined against the
enfAa outside world
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CorToN was duh in New York yester-
Cay at 20sc for middling.
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Communication Resumed.

LITTLE Rock, Sent. 1S.-A letter from
Shreveport 10 the Gazette dated yesterday,
says the stage lines have commenced run
ming again between that place and Monroe.
The Texas mail has been resumed. Deaths
about the same, though there are few new
cases. All fears of the fever reaching here
have subsidized. Weather warm again.
Thermometer 81.
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Odd FelIoMs, DonatIoIl.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 1S.-The Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows in session this after
noon, donated the balance of the Southern
Relief Fund remsining on hand amounting
to 400 dollars, to the lodge at Shreveport,
for the relief of sufferers in that district.
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Gen. w. G. Whitth0rne is having an ad-
ditional story placed on his block Of Law
offices on West Market street, and when
finished will be nice block of buildings.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-21

PITTSBURGH, February 20.-Mononga-
hela stationary; 10 feet 8 inches. Arrived;
Mollie Moore, from New Orleans. Emma
Graham left at 8 o'clock for Cincinnati
The Emperor, which leaves on Saturday
for St. Louis, has sufficient engagements
at Steubenville and Wheeling 10 make q
full cargo. The Brill Is loading Tor Nash.
vile at II o'clock to-day, with three coal
boats In tow. Nellie Speer struck pier
at the Smithfield bridge and one Of her
barges sunk and two others were consid'
era6ly damaged, but will be kept afloat.
The sunken boat contained %, 900 bushels
OF coal and is q total loss. The channel ID
blockaded by 1t and will have TO be
dredged out. Two ocoal boats were struck
near the head Of Brunoh's Island by the
Sampson No. 3, going to pieces at once,
Locks No. 3 and s, In the Monongahela
slack water, are not yet repaired, and II
will require several days TO do 1t. Some
progress was made 10 day towards raising
the tow boat Oil Valley. .as#..
ST.. LOUIS, February 20-COol and
cloudy. Tonnage increasing. Freights
plenty. =.
C1ScRNATr, February 20.-River az
feet and stationary. Weather cloudy and
quite warm.
NASHVILLE, February 20.-River ris
ing slowly. Weather mild and cloudy
with an occasional shower .
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Indiana Legislature.

INDIANAPOLIS, February 20.-The Sen.
ate Of this State, after a discussion Of a
day and q half, passed the temperance
bill, which had previously passed the
House by q vote Of 80 to 1919 Democrats
voting Tor the bill and 3 Republicans
against it. The temperance people oi the
city are rejoicing. and will fire salute
tonight in honor Of the event.
A resolution was passed in the Senate
for the appointment of committee
Of the investigation on the charge that
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
had been raised and'used to deleaf the
temperance bill in the Senate.
In the House, the tebiD NO. Blk
concerning the transportatlnn Of freight
and passenger rates over tho Railroads
Of the Stale was passed, having previ-
ously passed in theSenate, which provides
that passenger rates shall not exceed
three cents per mile, and the rates on
local freight for distances not exceeding
twenty miles shall not be more than 10C
per cent above. the rates on through
ireights, for fifty miles not TO exceed a
per cent and greater distances not to eX-
ceed so per cent more than the rate
charged for the entire length Of the road
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A chicago swIudIe E1posed. i.

CHICAGO, February 2O.-The Tribune oil
this morning publishes full expose of o
swindle in soCalled Chicago city lots,
which appears to have already NUN.
bered its victims by thousands in this
city and large numbers in the Eastern
States. 1t appears from this account that
G. W. Scott purchased a quantity Of
swamp land about twenty miles from the
Court House at nine dollars an acre,
and sub. divided 1t into lots, which have
been sold at 5000 each TO hundreds ol
people in this city. The Tribune pub.
fishes o list Of over one thousand pur-
chasers, many in other sections OF the
country. An examination Of the plot in
this subdivision, which was dubbed the
Boulevard sub division, shows that the
lots ranged in size from IL by 80 to- 0 by
90 feet; the streets averaged six feet in
width and the alleys thirteen inches
Letters arc being constantly received
here from parties in the East inquiring
as 10 the value of lots IN this subdivision
showing that the parties are offering them
for sale in that part Of the country,
Tho telegraph reports snow storm at
Omaha this morning, which appears tc
be coming East. The weather here !!
cloudy, with indications OF a storm.