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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-03
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CoURT.-About one hundred
and fifty misdemeanor cases were called anC
disposed of yesterday.
Aaron Helms was sworn in as prac.i-
cling attorney.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-Alcorn 81 Co. vs.
Hughes, dismissed IS to De Wolf.
Powers vs.. Samuels, judgment affirmed.
Hunt VS.. Clark, plaintiff called out.
Foster vs.. Clubhouse, nominal damages
d. L. Lapsley, colored, was sworn in
practicing attorney.
John Williams ct ais. vs.. Joseph Wbeless,
Observation-Disclosures 81 ,33S So.
Same vs.. same-judgment $3,961.90.
State of Tennessee VS.. VIM. Kennedy
nolle pros. entered.
Dickson vs.. Brennan dismissed.
Oliver vs.. STRAIGHTFORWARD damages
Chidress vs. Childress, administrative
Judgment affirmed.
LAW CoURT.-Smith Hulett VS.. WIN.
Nichol-jury sworn and respited until
Thursday morning.
Martin Kockreil VS.. Patrick Cosgrove--
dismissed.
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JASPER.
RepOrted Abuses Of the Tax Law in
East Tennessee-A Matter that De
serves Attention.

Reported Abuses OF the Tax Law In
East Tennessee-A Matter that De
serves Attention.
To the Union and American:
JASPER, TENN, August 2S.-I have
lately noticed several articles in
your paper in relation &c the new tax law
some condemniLg it for the inconsistency
and unfairness of it, aud others upholding
iL for its impartiality and justice. But all
that has been written aud may be written
will no. remedy or change the matter either
for better or worse. However, l think,
after little experience and consideration
upon the subject the people will become
more reconciled. In fact, | can realize q
change already throughout this county,
and men who were at first bitterly opposed
to it, are now compelled TO admit that it
was the only law that would have given so
much general satisfaction.
But 1t is not my intention to devote this
letter to the consistency or inconsistency of
this law, but to show if posi- lie, the inius-
tice and fraud that is berg prscticed upon
The State by some of lis (what pronouDce)
one-horsa lawyers and narrow minded
Revenue Collectors; and it is done in this
eral of our Courts, throughout the different
counties for the collection of taxes as far
back as 1866, when the Tax Collectors
books show that they b We been paid, and
thu parties come forward and present their
receipts, showing that beyond doubt the
money has been placed in the Tax ColIec.
tors bands. Now the question arises
what authority have they to
file hills for the collection Of these back
taxes when the parties present receipts?
The morey must hsve not been paid over
to the Comptroller or else these suits are
Instituted ter no other purpose than to
swindle the state.
/ know Of one instance In this county
where, after party found that q bill had
been fled against him, he at once proved
that the taxes bad been paid to the tax col
leetor, and also produced his receipts, and
after the eminent lawyer was convinced OF
this, bis answer Was that the State should
pay him twenty dollars for bis TINA and
trouble for fling the bill. There are several
other just such cases.
Nov would like for any one to show
me their authority for such transactions.
There is most certainly great deal OF
swindliDg going on somewhere, and now |
think it is or ought TO be the duty of some
State Officisi TO look into this matter, for
the State is not able to pay all of the debts
that accrue in tbs manner, and there is
certainly SEINE way to avoid all such iiDpo.
sition. Respectfully, All. S.
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fThe Death Of Cnsar Jones.

When this paragraph meets the readers
eye, all that is II ortal of C@sar Jones, (col-
ored, y will have been consigned to TIRE dust
from which it spraug. He died early yes
terday morning after lingering decline of
several months, and, though without rela-
tions by blood or marriage, in ''the house
of his friends" who cared for him in life,
and have buried him with the decency be-
fitting his worth IS gentleman by bis be-
havior."
Caesar was born a slave in North Carroll
ma, brought by his owner to West Tennes-
see after be was grown, aGd, by his own ac-
cumulstions, paid a sum to his master
which achieved his manumission under the
laws, the papers beirg duly executed to
him and in his behalf. OF this fact he was
always Justly and tenaciously proud.
For more than forty ye rs he has been a
resident of Nashville The hdbitaes of the
historic ssOld Nashville Inn" under the
management of several proprietors, and of
the s'St. Cloud Hotel" in later times, were
his acquaintances and friends. As a serv-
ant raised in and preserving the character
ofthe old regime, he was known and appre-
cisted by many, both living and dead.
Cesar Jones had the characteristics of
bis race in many respects, and with them
marked and sterling qualities, which are es-
teemed honorable among those whom be
was ever willing o acknowledge bis spperi-
orS. He always looked upward for his as
sociations, and IL bis humble way, modelled
bis opinions and conducs accordingly. He
had attained ripe old age-nearer four
score perhaps than any other figure. His
frailties of caste, of nature and of circum-
stances, 60 with the good and kindly soul
he surely had into the mtmory of those
who knew him-his body beneath the sod
furnished by generous friends. go.
The funeral Of Caesar Jones occurred at
o'clock last evening from the store of
Cheatham, Woods & Co., where services
were held by Rev. Nelson Merry,
whose remarks were exceedingly ap
propriste to the occasion. Caesar
had been in the employ of CheathAm,
Woods & Co. for 8 number of years, and
during his illness, which dated back several
months, be occupied comfortable room in
the second story of the building, and re-
ceived every attention at their hands. He
was laid out in fine metallic Gaze, over
which was strewn fresh and beautiful flow
ers and cross of ivy leSves. Something
very remarkable IN tho fuuel al of a colored
man, there were more white persons pres
ent than those of his own race, and so much
had he been respected, that the majority of
those who followed bis remains to the GEM
etery Were his white friends. He was
buried in the private burying ground of
Mr.. Woods st Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which
had been promised him long before his
death. -.-.-|1-- I rEF
Farewell, poor C;esaIl-no more gibes
and jokes, nor "cakes and ale" nor humble,
honest services; but peace to thy ashes!
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turnpike from there to Nashville, and let Il
become useless, has never been mentioned
Atany meeting of the directors of said road.
ana that It i5 untrue to his own kno Wedge.
The Merfreesboro Neacs has this item:
We are informed that very rampant enc
my OF the grangers threatened That he
would, In retaliation, organize the ne roes
into oranges if the white folks did not stop
1t. He was quietly informed by 8 friend
that the order did not taxa any coglizance
ofnegroes, could not receive them into full
fellowship, and if he would put himself
upon an equality with negroes, be could do
50, but the order could not be reduced TO
negro equality by his merely rgacticirg it
himself. This effectually put ]. quietus to
bis threat, and he is working his wits to get
out of the assertion.
The Bristol Courier of Aug. 20, SAYS: On
Tuesday evening this section was visited by
q heavy thunder storm. Miss Dolly Tram
mel, aged about Is years, near the Catholic
Church in GoodsoD, was struck by bolt of
lightning and instantly killed. The light
ming struck cornar of the house, knocking
eff shingles, plastering and weatherboard.
ing, and following the guttering around the
house, themes the spouting to the cistern,
where the young LADY was engaged in fixing
barrel to catch water. The chsrge struck
her face and breast, tesring and burning the
most Of her clothing off her. It also killed
two dogs, one at the cistern and the ether
on the opposite side of the house.
Sparta rejoices in new coal mine. The
IndeI reports: Capt. M. G. Dibrell has re-
Gently opened valuable deposit of coal in
Dog Cove on the waters of Lost Creek,
eight miles southeast of here. The vein.
whi b was about two feet thick at the out
crop, has grown to three and half fe.t at
the place where now worked, some twenty
feet from the entrance, 8nd it is hoped that
it will prove 20 be five or six feet when fully
developed. 1t Low yields about fly bush.
els per day. The outcrop is about 300 feet
below the escarpment OF the table land, to
the top of which the coal is transported On
a horse railroad. It is carried thence In
WAGONS, one ami half miles to the Cross
Will .oa7, one mile east of Bon Air, from
wh.va 'Oint it is only five miles to Sparta.
The Huntingdon Republican reports q
general fight that took place st Spring
Creek, Madison county, on Aug. Is. It
originated from horse trade that hao taken
place some time previous between two
gentlemen wGose names we did not learn.
One Of the parties not being satisfied with
the trade, brought suit against The other for
damages. After losing the suit be remark
ed that be believed he would 60 and steal a
horse, as be could coma clear. From that
the fight commenced. About fifteen took
hand In it, and for few minutes had a
lively time-one man having his collirbone
rokeD, another with cut upon his fore
head, and another one received several Sc
we're bruises, though not dangerous. The
principal weapons used were fence rails and
brickbats.
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I'm Chancery at .g-asECsEGe.

OTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
y and Master Chancery Court, Nashville,
August the 9th, l63.-Cropper, Patton q Co.,
PENDANTS. ........--
1t appearing from affidavit f. ed in this cause
that the defendant, James Cunningham ard -
Cunningham, doing business under the firm
name of JAS. Cunningham q Co., are nom
residents Of the State OF Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served upon
them: 1t is therefore ordered that said defe1dans
enter their appearance herein before or within the
first three days of the next term Of said Court to
be held the first Monday in OCTOBER next, (1873,l
and plead, answer or demur to cOmplainants
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed as
to them and set for hearing ex parte, and that q
copy Of this order be published for four ccnsecu-
tive weeks III the Nashville Union and American.
A copy. Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
sara. ~. Clerk and Master.
Allen q CoviDgton, Solicitors for Complain
ants, sug10 caw4t
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In ChnncegM CT .KinShriLLe.

CTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
= and Master Chancery Court, Nashville,
August the 2sth 1S73-James Parrish and
others, Compliments, VS.. B. j. Groomes and
Others, Defendants.
1t appearing from affidavit fled in this Gauss
that the defendants, Frank Carter, Frederick a.
Garter, Sarah ann Carter, Minerva W. Carter
Walter ID. Carter, Betty T. Carter. Henry =.
Mayo, George W. Mayo, Dolly Aun Mayo, Mike
T. Mayo, Ella EliersOn, James EllersOn, ara
non residents of the State OK Tennessee; and
that the names and residences OF defendants,
the heirs at law of Claiborne Parrish, deceased
unknown, go that tile ordinary process OF
law cannot be served upon them: It is there
fore ordered that said defendants enter their
appearance herein before or within the first
three days of the next term OF said Court. TO be
held on the first Monday in Octobsr next, 1ST3).
and plead, answer or demur to compainants'
bill, or the same win be taken for confessed as
to them and set Tor hearing ex parte. and that a
copy of this order be published for four eOnsecu-
tive weeks in the Nashville Union and American.
A Copy-Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
80 Clerk and Master.
Guild & DOdd, Solicitors for COmplainants.
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WILLIAMSON.
CamD.Meeting ON Folks Grounds
FOrsY.four Conversions,

Forty -four Conversions.
Correspondence of the Union and American.
Folks CAMP. GROUND, williamson Co.,
Aug. 70, 1S73--The camp-meeting going
on at this place since last Thursday came
to close last night, and was blessed with
great degree of success. Rev. A. w. Burr,
Presiding Elder, and all the Christians in
attendance left nothing uDdoue to advance
religion. There were larger numbers in
attendance than had been together on re-.
ligious occasions since the war; and the
feeling manifested shows that the cause is
vastly on the increase. The folio sing is a
list of the ministers who participated in the
services: --..e ...r
Revs. A. W. Burr, P. E; j. j. Pitts, P.
c.; A. L. Merrill, E. Ii Bounds, A. G..
Haygood, j. R. Plummer, r. &. Hargrove,
w Doss, ". Fl. Hughes, r. g. Irving, j.
B. Hamilton, l.. G. Bryan, r. r. Jones, J..
B. Allison, J. j. Co ner, II. B. North, A. J.
Ford, 81. G. Lsdbetter, A. f. Lawrence, j.
N. LocSe, Hank, Haynes, Fame, ,MeBzide,
Peebles, Harris, Horton, Grayse and
Badget.
Twenty-one sermons were delivered dur
ing the time. While each minister
did all in his power, I would espe-
cially mention the two sermons of
Rev. 8. III. Merril, of Nashville,
on Sunday and Monday mornings. They
were well timed, and the success CT the
meeting was in great measure due 10 him.
The large congregations are all anxious to
have another opportunity of listening to
him, Tbs space around the pulpit was
crowded during all the services by large
number of penltents.
The we're forty-four conversions during
the meeting, tweI ty-one of whom Joined
the church here. The parties having csarge
Of the cabins were we'll provided with ev-
erythiDg necessary for the convenience of
visitors, aad in this connection your cor
respondent would return thanks to DR..
Jesse Core, Jr, Messrs. Thomas and John
Anderson and John Baugh, and tbs kind
and christian ladies' who had the young
men's cabin in charge.
The camp-meeting at Folks in 'T3 will
long be remembered as enc Of the hsppiest
occasions in the lives of all who had the
pleasure of being present. TYPO.
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Revenue COLLECTIONS.
MT. MarheId,s Last Book

Miriam Montfort, Mrs. Wsrfield's last
book, promises to exceed in popularity its
predecessor from the same pen, 1.-THE
Household of Bouverie." A large edition is
being rapidly exhausted, aud the demand is
increasing. w. c. Collier, the well known
b okseler, Union st-est, is in receipt OF
"Miriam Montto1t,' and we suggest to
those who wish to read il, that the sooner
they call and get copy, the sooner they
will have the satisfaction of reading an
eminently, pleasing book.
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lAsS' 'BtAS-l
In Ch1nCer-M OF .EInsElriEEe.

CTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
y and Master Chancery Court at Nashville,
August the 9th, 1573-Michaei Vaughn, Trus-
tee, ETC., Complainant, II. Grotenkemper g
Co. and others, Defendants.
1t appearing from affidavit fled IN this cause
that the defendants, Henry Grotenkemper,
n. T. Schultze, and j. r. O'Shaughnessy are
D0n-residents OF the State OF Tennessee, so
that the ordinary process Of law cannot bo
served upon them: It is therefore ordered that
said defendants enter their appearance herein
before within the first three days Of the nezt
term of said Court, to be heldOn The first Mon
day in October next, (1S73, and plead, answer or
demur to compliments II, or the SEINE WI be
taken for confessed to them and set tor hearing
expsrte, and that copy of this order be publish
ed for four consecutive weeks in the SasnTiLe
Union and American. A eOpy-Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR-,
Clerk and Master
Michael Vaughn, Solicitor for Complainant.
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Death of NIichael Rreen.

Our community was somewhat shocked
on yesterday morning at the announcement
of the sudden and dangerous illness of
Micharl Breen, and at half past seven
O'Clock he died. Thus passed away one of
Nashville's most useful citizens. He was
born in the county of Wexford, Ireland, and
at the age Of twenty-five immigrated 10
this country, landing at New Orleans in
1s49, aud in our city in 49,, where by bis
quiet demeanor and gentlemanly deport-
ment be soon made hosts of friends. He
was sober. energetic, industrious and fru-
gal. He carried bis heart in his haud, and his
Deighbcrs will sadly mics his charities. he
leaves wife and three children 10 mourn
his loss.y Nay II who va cbeth the fall OF
the sparrow and iempereth the wind to the
shcrn lamb have mercy on them in this
TIER sore hour of sffiiction.
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A natter that Needs BesuIatiop.

Before the cold weather sets in, we hope
to see some action by our city authorities
on the subject preached in the following ex-
tract from the GAINESVILLE ChrOnacie, which
applies with ten fold force here as we have
more here of the poorer classes, widows,
and others, who need some protection
sEsSshst short measure:
. Several parties have suggested to us the
propriety Of asking the city fathers whether
it is not as much their duty to protect the
citiz ,ns by having messurer Of wood as a
weigher OF coal, corn and hay. The neces-
sity for such protection is felt By many and
especially by those who cannot well afford to
pay full price for short measure.
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In ChG1ecerg at .EinShrtgEe,

STATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
- and Master Chancery Court, Nashville
August the 9Th, 1S73---Th0Bas McGHlleeh 81 Co.,
complainant, VS.. j. L. Stacey and others, de-
PENDANTS.
that the defendants, j. E. Stacey, A F. Ber-
ham and Henry Z. Harper, are nOn-residents of
the State of Tennessee, 20 that the 0rdi airy pro-
cess of law cannot be served upon them: It Is
therefore ordered that said defendants enter
their appearance herein before or with the hrst
three days Of the next term Of said court, to he
held on the first Monday m October next (1ST3l,
and plead, answer or demur to complainants'
BILL or the same viii be taken for confessed as
to them and set for hearing exparte, and that
copy of this order be published for four consecu-
tive weeks in the Nashville Union and American.
A copy-Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR..
Clerk and Master.
Allen s. COvington & n. s. Brown, Jr., Solicit
tors for C0mpiainznts. augfO Oaw4t
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Letter from Fred. Douglass.

Abram Smith, Secretary of the Colored
Fair Association, received yesterday the
following letter from Fred. Douglass, who
is to deliver the annual address before the
Association:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 81, 1S73.-Abram
Smith, Esq-Desr Sir: l have duly re-
ceived your letter of the 18th inst.
l am told that the journey from here to
Nashville can be performed in f1rty-eight
hours; l shall therefore leave via BaIti-
more and Ohio railroad and its connec-
tions, on Saturday, the 18th of September,
and shall be prepared, if the Association
so order, to deliver the address on the 18th.
l may find 1t necessary upon reaching
Louisville to send You telegram Giving
probable time of my arrival at Nashville.
With great respect, yours, etc,
.. FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
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LOST.
EDUCATIONAL.

HARD.-Mad amoisslle Eugene NJ. Toupet,
" Teacher of the French, will receive French
scholars, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen,
at her residence, 1870 Church street, on Monday,
the first Of September, 1873. If preferred, she
will give private instruction in French at the
residence of the parents of her pupils Mile
TOupet will also form French Class of young
ladies in Edgefeld, that she will receive and give
instruction 10 three times a week, in Mrs. Henri
Weber's Female Seminary on Woodland street
FoI terms, ETC., apply personally or through the
Postofice, to Mile e. NJ. Toupet, 100 Church ST.,
Nashville, or to Mrs. H. Weber, Edgeheld.
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Railroad Accident.

Express train No. /, n. s. D. Div sion
of the L. 81 n. Railroad, ran over two COWS
Monday night, about mile north of Hays
Mill, Ala, ditching engine, baggage car and
both passenger coaches; the sleeper re-
NAMED on the track. No passengers were
burt; The fireman was slightly scalded.
From the telegraph wires being broken,
trains were unSvoidably d-layed coming
north,
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Capt. Jack Fox, residing two miles from
the city on the Hyde Ferry Pike, has sent
in to this Office several ears of sound and
fully inatured corn, the ears being Of re-
markable size ard perfect in every respect.
This is very encouraging proof of Whist
Tennessee soil is capable of. We under
stand that Capt. Fox has some 1000 bushels
Of this corn, the ears exhibited beirg only
q lair sample OF the entire crop.
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The Augusta Cotton Pool.

The owner of the large cotton pool estab-
lished by the Augusta Cotton Exchange,
will be decided ve-y soon. There we're
about 35S estimates sent in with five dollars
per estimate, aggragstiDg very handsome
sum for the winner. There were but TWEEN
t7-ive who estiD sted the crop oyer $780,
900 bales, and as it has already gone beyond
that 6gUre, there will be but few who will
have ANY chance for The money.
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mo. 1901
f1E Chnnce1-u at .Ei0shriEEe.

CyTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
- and Master Chancery Court, Nashville,
August the Sth, 1s73.-ThOmas ". Chadwick
Commissioner, ETC., complainant, vs. George
Jones. defendant
1t appearing from affidavit fled in this caase
that the defendant, George Jones, Is a nom
resident OF the State Of Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served UPON
him: 1t is therefore ordered that said defendant
enter his appearance herein before OF wit in the
first three DAYS Of the next term Of said Court,
TO be held on the first Monday IN October next
1s73), and plead, answer or demur 20 complain
ants bill, or tie same viii Je taken for
confessed as TO him, and set fog hearing ex-
parte. and that a copy of this order be published
for four consecutive weeks in the Nashville
Union and American. A eopy-Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JE.,
r.- Clerk aud NJ astss-. rs
Ut. Brown, Solicitor for Complainant.
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mo. 1881

AW OFsss1gCOIy Gtg - GE3T8CtEEgs
CTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
~ and Master Chancery Court, Nashville.
August the 18th, 1s73-B- J. Farrar, Complain,
ant, vs. T. +. Crane and Others, Defendants.
IL appearing from affidavit hled in this cause
that the names and residences OF the defendants,
the heirs at law Of Noah Crane, deceased, are
unknown, so that the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served upon them; 1t is therefore or
dered that said defendants epser their sppesr
ance herein before or within the first three DAYS
OF the next term of said Court, to be held on the
first Monday in October neSi (1S73,l and plead,
answer or demur to compliments bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to them and
set for hearing ex parte; and that copy Of this
order be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Nashville Union and American.
A Copy-Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR,
Clerk and Master.
Jones q Steger, Solicitors for Complainant.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
OBSTACLES Tai MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men from
the effects OF Errors and Abuses in early lite.
Manhood restored. Impediments to M arriage
removed. New method OF Treatment. New and
remarkable remedies. Books and Circulars sent
free in sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, no. South Ninth street,
Philadelphia, Pa, an institution having a high
reputation for honorable conduct aud profess
sional skill. jyS dSw3m sp3dp