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

"a man never gets too old to fatter, ,
said a Nashville lady to her husband yes
terday. "No, nor a woman too old to like
| it, was the response. And he was right
Senator Hughes explained, few day.
since, W by it was that be did not study fol
the la W in his young days. He said it was
beca use he bad always been exceedingly
| choice as TO his associates.
They were discussing the funding bill
One of the Senators was ''supposing CASE
'Now," said he, suppose borrow SIC, 900
and start pea nut stand"
"Ain't a hen worth more money Just
when she's goin' to set than at any other
timer" anxiOusy inquired Nashville ju-
venile, day or two ago. "Certainly she
is" was the reply. "Well, can get one at
the same price, and Pm goin' to buy her,
said The young poultry fancier.
Yesterday some workmen were engaged
in repairing the sidewalk on Cedar street,
and it is such an unusual occurrence for
Nashville people to repair their sidewalks
that vast crowd assembled to witness the
novel proceeding. Suppose this thing of re-
pairing sidewalks should become epidemic
with our citizens, and Nashville should
suddenly lose her prestige as the worst
paved city in the Union?
st. Louis ladies go to church regularly
every Sunday, aud then thoroughly discus 8
at the dinner table the delicious Sermon"
and the new hats they saw.
A member of the House thought to recu-
perate his exhausted energies by an hour or
so of relaxation at the circus Friday night.
Coming home he lost his stove-pipe, and
the rain descended upon his unsheltered
Uranium in very rude manner indeed.
Merrill, of the Courier Journal. has been
interviewing ex-President johnson, and
publishes an interesting report thereof.
A remarkable coincidence: ga young
man who advertised on Tuesday, in the
Globe, for situation as book-keeper, re-
ceived favorable answer on Wednesday,
and was installed in a good paying siiua-
ton on Thursday. He now sends US
note, complimenting this paper as an ex-
cellent medium for advertising, which is so
well written that we have no doubt he will
be most acceptable assistant to his new
employer. "-BOStOn Globe, Sd inst.
ga young man who advertised on Mon
day in the Dispatch for situation as book
keeper. received a favorable answer on
Tuesday, and was installed n good pay
ing situation on Wednesday. He now
sends us note, complimenting this paper
as an excellent medium of advertising,
which is so well written that we have no
doubt be will be a most &C ,eptable assistant
to his new employer, Louis Dispatch,
18th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
MATCH MAKING.

Singular as it may seem, the system Of
match making and marriage by advertise
ment has become an earnest reality in Lon
don, and is so admitted by the respectable
press of that city. The advertising is done
mainly through the columns Of a weekly
newspaper called the Matrimonial Ne,gS,
which is sold on the streets by the news
boys, and meets with rapid sale. The Pail
Mall Gazette thus speaks of the operations
of this new branch of journalism: "The
editor of that journal is the match maker
OF the nineteenth century, and his paper
appears to be established on principles of
the most businesslke description. In every
number the reader may review some three
hundred and fifty candidates for marriage,
and for one shilling an advertiser may des-
cribe his or her attractions, provided the
same be done in less than forty words.
Questions of difficulty or delicacy referring
to courtship are answered gratuitously in
these columns, privately for twelve stamps,
personally for five shillings; fee of five
shillings is also required one month after
any marriage is brought about by this ma
chinery. We are assured that the business
is bona fide, that confidence and secrecy are
strictly observed, and, if we are to believe
the editor, hundreds of marriages have re-
suited from bis labprs."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
Musical and Dramatic.

Jenny Lind recently delighted the Amer
leans at Florence by singing in the Episco.
pal chapel maintained by our countrymen
in that city.
An opera house Is coming to be an act
ual necessity in every town. Iowa City is
to have, this summer, : SIS, 900, and Des
Moines a $4,000 opera house.
Charlotte Cushman has been quite i'll
for several weeks at the La Pierre House,
Philadelphia. She commenced a two
weeks engagement at Washington last
Monday night.
The Mobile Register bestows the highest
praise on Miss Katie Putnam's Fanchon,
and declares that her conception Of the
character must shake the tradition that
Maggie Mitchell is the Fanchon par excel
lence. The Register says Miss Putnam's
Little Nell is far more delicate than Lottais,
and shows clear and correct perception Of
Dickens meaning.
Victor Hugo has written the following
letter as an excuse for his not going to Paris
to be present on the occasion of the revival
of "Marion Delorme." "The appearance
of Marion Delorme' on the stage dates
from 1881. Forty two years separate the
present revival from the first representa-
ton. The author was young, he is old; he
was present, he is absent; he had then be-
fore him hope, be has now behind life.
His absence from this revival may seem
voluntary; it is not. The men to
whom gray hairs give warning,
and before whom time is
abridging itself, have works to finish, sort
of testament of their minds. They may
be suddenly interrupted by the arrival Of
the end, they have not day to lose; hence
a severe necessity of absence and solitude.
Man has duties to his thoughts. Besides,
all departures require some preparation;
the entry into TIE unknown awaits US all,
and solitude and absence are kind of twi-
light for that great shade and that great
light. The author feels it necessary to ex-
plain his absence to those who are good
enough to remember hin. Nothing would
grieve him more than to appear ungrat eful.'
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ReIigiOna Notices.

First Presbyterian Church - Services
at ii a. N. and 7 p. m. The Sacrament
of the Lords Supper will be administered
during the morning service. Prayer meet
ing in the lecture room at 101 O'Clock this
morning.
Edgefeld Presbyterian Church-Services
at II a. m. and p. m. by the Rev. J. Fl.
McNeilly.
North Edgeield Presbyterian Mission
Services at q p. m. by Rev. j. II. Nc
Nelly.
Second Presbyterian Church, North Col
lege street-Services at II a. m. and 7:15 p.
m. by the pastor, Rev. j. W. Hoyte
Seats free, and the public respectfully in
vited.
Church of the Advent Services by the
Rev. Edward Bradley at IL a. N. and 7:30
p. m. Evening sermon on 'Immediate Re-
pentance."
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Services at Masonic Hall by Rev. Br.
Baird at II a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Sabbath
school at 8 a. m. Singing exercises at $50
p. m.
Tulip Street Church, Edgefeld- Services
at II a. m. by Rev. r. <. Brown. This
congregation will worship in the evening
with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
st. AIMS Church, Edgefeld-The Rev.
w. 7. Helms viii preach this morning.
The services will be given at IL olclcck.
McClure's uall-S3rvices tie by Rev. W.
j. Ellis at II O'Clock a. M, at McClure's
Hall on Cherry street. Seats free.
Claiborne Chapel-Servicss at IL a. m.
by Rev. IT. o. Summers.
Christ Church Services at IL a. m. and
7:30 D. III. Rev. VIM. Graham, Rector.
First Baptist Church-Rsv. DR.. Jones
will preach at II O'Clock this morning, and
the Rev. Mr.. Nofsinger at Z O'Clock this
evening.
Edgeield Baptist Church-Rev. W. A.
Nelson, pastor. Services at 10:45 a. N.
and 7 p. N.
Central Baptist Church-Services at IL
a. m. and u p. m. by the pastor, Rev. W.
G. Inmsn.
Primitive Baptist Church-Services by
the pastor, DR.. j. B. Stephens at II a. m.
and 7 p. m.
New Church at McClure's Hall, Cherry
street-Services By Mr.. D. II. Rains at 81
O'Clock p. m.
Edgefeld Cumberland Presbyterian
Church-Services at II a. m. BY Rev. j. D.
kirkpatrick and at u p. N. by Rev. r. Z.
Brown.
Elm Street Church-Services at II
o'clock a. m. by Rev. NJ. B. Dewitt, D. D.,
and at 7 O'Clock by Rev. DR.. Young, the
pastor.
Rock City Lodge Good Templars, will
have religious services at their hall over the
Fourth National Bank this evening at 3
o'clock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
Fire.

About half past 6 o'clock yesterday even.
ing a fire broke out in small brick house
on Locust street, between College and Mar
ket, occupied by Mr.. Webster as a feed
store. The lowerpart of the building was
well filed with hay where the fire orlgina
ted, and it burned so rapidly that Mr.. Web
ster was unable to save any of his stock of
feed. The second story of the building was
occupied by several colored families, and
they lost nearly everything in the way of
bedding and furniture. The building on
fire was Immediately in the rear of the old
Hicks residence, the lower floor Of which
is now occupied as the Office of the Evans
vile, Henderson, Nashville and st. Louis
Railroad, the upper stories being used as a
branch of Linck's Hotel. This building a t
first was in imminent danger, so much so
that they commenced the removal of fur
niture, but the fire department were prompt
ly on the ground, and soon mad The flames
under control.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
Personal.

Maj. j. d. Lockhart returned yesterday
from an extended visit to the Kentucky
capital. We are glad to have him back in
Nashville, where his services in solving the
intricate railroad matters have been so well
bestowed in the past, and not without ap-
probation. He is in good health and better
spirits.
Yesterday the genial ticket agent of the
Jacksonville, indianapolis and Madison
railroad, Mr.. n. Anderson, passed through
the city en- route for his home in Louisville.
He has just been to the New Orleans Mardi
Gras, and looks none the worse for his
comic connections. We learn from Mr..
Anderson that he is running through sleep
ing cars from Louisville over his excellent
road to New York.
Col. Thos. Boyers, of the Gallatin ECd4n-
liner, was in the city yesterday.
Our young friend Mr.. W. P. R. Batson
of the Comptroller's Office, has sufficiently
recovered from his recent illness to resume
his duties.
Mr.. E. n. Doris, former citizen of
Clarksville, but now residing at Pittsburg,
Pa, is in the city. We arc glad to know
he is doing well and enjoying excellent
health.
Mr.. S. S. Wharton and his accomplished
bride nee Miss Woolvine have returned
from their eastern tour and are stopping at
the st. Cloud Hotel,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
MELANGE.


when Is hodse like blrd9 Wh.n il
has wings.
The kind Of animals admitted at en-
tertainments--White kids.
"A destitute widow in Indiana sold her
hair to a charitable lady for twenty-five
cents.
Mrs. Hardness, of Surgeons congre-
CATION, in London, teaches Bible class OF
900 women.
-"We find that he came 10 his death
from calling Bill Jackson a liar" was the
verdict of coroner's jury in Missouri.
Ridiculous enough-A 200 pound poet
ess writing verses about what she would do
elf she were a sunbeam"
The Vice President elect has lost his
watch. 1t has been going, going ever since
the Massachusetts Senate presented it to
him, twenty-one years ago, and now It is
gone.
They have young lady at Grand Rap
ids who is so conscientious that she won't
take kiss without returning it.
What glorious thing it would be if all
women were rich. Now there is that rich
Ohio woman, who cheerfully pays her $50
fine every time that she feels like beating
the unfortunate man she calls husband.
"A temperance missionary in Glasgow,
left few tracts with a young lady one
morning. Calling at the same house few
days sfterward, be was rather disconnected
at observing the tracts doing duty as curl
he had given them.
"A Michigan clergyman wrote to lot
terry agent: 81 do not approve of lotteries;
| regard them as no better than gambling
schemes. My son bought ticket No. in
your drawing, but if it drew anything don't
send the money to him-send it to me.n
The clergyman will probably feel relieved
to learn that the ticket did not draw any,
thing.
There are some theories that have been
exploded by experience; All women do not
add postcripts to their letters; scandal is not
peculiar to the fair sex, but is INDUCED in
by old ladies of both sexes; there are wives
who are not suffering angels, and whose
husbands are not "tyr ants"
"A man whom DR.. Chalmers engaged
to manage a disorderly Sunday school kept
bis eyes wide open during praying, and
when one boy thrust pin in another he
marched up the aisle, still praying and cuff
fed that boys ears, and went back again,
praying all~the way. After that he was
master of the situation, for the boys thought
that man who could watch and pray like
that could not be put down.
The young man with presence of mind
resides in Detroit. Just as he was lifting
bis hat to couple of young ladies' on
Woodward avenue, a boy ran a sled
against his legs, and the fashionable young
man turned half dozen pigeon-wings, and
came down on all-fours. Picking up his
hat without so much as a frown, be re
marked to the ladies, 81 am always subject
to these dizzy spells in winter"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
The Late senator Leake.

Pursuant to a Senate joint resolution
adopted yesterday by both branches of the
General Assembly, the members of the
Legislature assembled at The st. Cloud Ho-
tel at half past four o'clock yesterday after
noon, for the purpose of escorting to the
railroad depot the remains of the late Sena-
tor Leake, which were removed to Golfers
vile for burial. The members of the two
houses formed in procession behind the
hearse and in this manner proceeded to the
Louisville depot, where the body was given
in charge of Senators Moody, Robertson
and Patton, who were appointed commit
tee to accompany the remains of their late
brother to their last resting place.
A full report of the action taken by the
Legislature in its official capacity, will be
found in our Legislative proceedings.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
NAPOLEON'S WATCH.
A Relic of the Great Emperor In q
Louisville Jewelry Store.

Louisville Jewelry Store.
The Louisville Courier-JOunaI mention!
| the fact there is now on exhibition at the
jewelry store of Mr.. George Wolf in thai
city a watch once owned by Napoleon the
Great. The description and history Of this
venerable time piece is thus given:
The works are set in gold urn, on the
face of which is the dial, and above it is the
balance-wheel, pivoted on small dial. This
pretty mechanical arrangement is enclosed
between cry stalls on both sides, protected on
the back by gold shell, like an ordinary
watch.
1t was presented to Wilhelm Behnen,
the great grandfather of Mr.. Adolph Klsre-
mar, matchmaker at Mr.. VOLTS, who fur
nishes us with its history.
The watch belonged to the brother of
Mr.. j. f. Klarenaar, one of the editors and
proprieLors of the Cincinnati V0lkStreund,
until his death years ago.
Some time about the year 1912 or 1913
while travelling in coach and-six through
Holland, on visit to the Hague, Napoleon
passed through the Fortress of Nernwegen.
The inhabitants rendered him grand re-
ceptioD, and Populations were present from
many of the surrounding villages. A pro-
cession was formed, and many of the SOL
diers who had served under Napoleon in
bis campaigns turned out as a guard of hon
or. While approaching the quay on the
river WAL, tributary or branch Of the
Rhine, the horses attached to the Emperor's
carriage became unmanageable, and the vehi-
Gle was run on the verge of precipice, aud
was on the point of turning over. At this mo-
ment, with reckless disregard Of his life,
Wilhelm Behen, the great-grandfather of
Mr.. Klarenaar, dashed through the crowd
and between the frightened horses and the
break, and succeeded in stopping their fur
Their progress and preventing catastrophe.
Napoleon alighted from his carriage and
inquired his rescuer's name, at the same
time offering him, as recognition of his
service, commission in the army; but Mr..
Behnen politely declined the offer. The
Emperor asked him why he had endangered
his own life to save him. Behnen, who
had once served in the Emperor's army, re-
Piled:
"Sire,the loss of my life would have been
nothing compared with that of your Ma.
jesty. The breaking of my neck would
amount TO nothing, while your loss would
have been an irreparable one to the coun-
try"
Napoleon, it seems, was so pleased with
the answer, coupled with his desire to re-
ward his preserver Tor his daring, that he
took the watch from his pocket and present.
ed it 20 Bslren.
Mr.. Behnen af.erward kept the post
house, or pos Office, at the village E tor, and
at his death the watch fell into the posses
sion of Theodore Goris, an uncle of Mr..
Klarenaar, where if remained until within
a few weeks. Mrs. Klarenaar, of Cincin-
natl, the mother of Klsrenaar, has been 90
a visit TO Germany during the past eight
months, and on her recent return brought
the trophy home with her as present to
her son from his uncle.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
UndeIivered DISPATCHES,

The following kilograms remained at the
Western Union Office Saturday night. Office
hours Sunday from 8 to 10 A. NJ. and to
3 p. M:
Rock City Paper Company, James b.
Msury, Judge II. II. Harrison, Baily &
Sperry, S. W. Edwards, Col. Hobbs, Swan
& Brown, Hooper, Whitworth & Co., Dixie
Oil Company, Mrs. Eugene R. Smith, T.
W. Black, Sample, Williams & Co, Bissicks
& Parrish, Holding, Wilkes & Hancock, ].
W. Thomas, Ben Saurie, Rhea, Smith q
c., ]. M. Carsey, Son & Co., Mrs. Il.
Knighton, Shepherd, Hooper & Co., Gilbert,
Parkes & Co., Miss J. D. Cross, ]. F. Clegg,
Henlin q Bar, Jennings, Goodbar & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
New Musie,

Don't Go, Mollie Darling-a very charm
ing melody with full chorus, by J. 81. Whit
temore; words by Frank Dumont.
The Signal Waltz, ravishing symphony
by Theod La Hache, the well known COM
poser of New Orleans.
He kissed Me Good Night at the Gate-s
very pretty love ditty sung here ty Cal
Wagner's Ministries; words and music by
Jas. E. Stewart.
The Tender Chord Polka, by Kate E,
Ducat.
We are indebted to Mcclure for above.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
Elegant and Mammoth stock

j. II. Sweeney of the well known firm Of
Collier, Sweeney & Co., his just returned
from Northern purchasing tour, having
been absent over a month selecting his
stock, and visit 10 their palatial establish
ment on College street will satisfy all of
the magnitude Of their supplies, embrsc-
ing a general assortment OF hardware,
mill material, railroad supplies, builders
material, farm implements, together with
a superior assortment of fishing tackle, an
attractive display of table and pocket cut
lery, and superior stock of guns and pis-
tolls, selected especially for the trade of this
city. Go and examine their immense
stock of everything pertaining 10 first
class hardware establishment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09

One beautiful morning in May / was
awakened by the singing of mocking bird;
perched on the top of the chimney. The
sun had just risen without cloDd to dim
its brightnass. Al nature was bright and
cheerful and the dew drops glistened like
diamonds in the sunshine. With my
daughter, passed through the yard to q
gate which opened into broad aveuue,
which was lined on either side with locus,
maple, walnut and various other trees.
The oder from the locust bloom filed the
air with sweetness. The songs Of the birds
charmed the ear with their sweetness and
lifted the heart to that Gcd who provideth
Tor even the sparrow with bountiful hand.
RAISING along the avenue, we came to
dense forest, with roads leading In different
directions. We selected one which seemed
to be the most travelled, and were led along
the base of line of high hills, on the
slopes OF which were feeding numerous
focks of sheep, with lambs playing and
sporting around. Soon we came to linn.
ped stream, the water ripping over the
smooth worn pebbles. Here we seated
ourselves under a wide-spreadirg hawthorn
tree and gazed with admiration upon the
beauties of the surrounding scene, and then
started on our return, when our attention
was attracted by beautiful valley stretch
ing off on one side. In the midst of this
valley was large mansion surrounded by
fields of waving grain. Passing along
we came to gate, where we seated our
selves, and shortly after saw three ladies
and three gentlemen leave the mansion and
proceed down the gravel walk toward us.
When they reached US they spoke kindly
and pleasantly, inviting us to visit the man
sion, which invitation we accepted. We
were led to spacious verandah extending
the whole length of the building, over
which verandah the woodbine and honey
suckle clambered, loading the air with
their sweet perfume.
The first room we entered was very large,
rich velvet carpet covering the floor, the
furniture being of rosewood. In the Sec
ond room the carpeting was of the finest
BRUSSELS and The furniture of mahos-
ony. We then entered a library,
with shelves on every side loaded
with books. We passed through other
rooms, all o. which were richly furnished.
In the library stood centre table of italian
marble, on which was placed an open Bible,
wherein read "Come unto me all We that
labor and are heavy laden, and 1 will give
you rest"
After partaking of lunch, we were in
vited to take a walk in the garden, but we
first accepted an invitation to stroll through
the mansion, when we were filed with as
tonishment and awe at what was shown us.
We then strolled through The beautiful
garden, wandering for hours through q
wilderness of roses, and shrubbery, the
walk being handsomely and tastefully laid
off. l thought l was in the Garden of
Eden, but awoke behind it all, dream.
SAMUEL P. AAIENT.
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t~huds from Memory's WREATH
A handsome little volume of poetry bear
ing the above title, has been laid upon our
table, and hasty glance through its pages
conviDees the reader that 1t contains many
poems Of decided merit. The author ss,
Mrs. Sallie Spottswood Clute, is resident
Of Huntsville, Ala.
For sale by Paul & Cavel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
Railroad Accident,

At 1:5O yesterday morning an acct den
occurred on the Nashville and Decatur
road, near Hurricane, Tenn, by which {
freight train was badly smashed up.
The first section of freight train No. 8
stopped for wood at the bottom of Cedar
grade, one mile north of Hurricane. The
second section of No. 8 ran into the rear Of
the first section wrecking the caboose
and one car loaded with -four, and
throwing the engine of the second division
off the track. No person was injured. The
Columbia accommodation train was sent to
the wreck and brought the passengers from
No. 2 to Nashville. A rigid investigation
of the matter will be had.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-09
Kentucky Compliment.

That excellent and long tried journal, the
Henderson Reporter, in its issue of the 9th
inst, bestows the following appreciated
compliment in an article headed the
NASHVILLE UNION AND AMERICAN"
"This old and well-established journal is
one of our best and most valued exchanges.
We receive the daily regularly by the noon
train, and depend largely upon it for our
latest news and other matter of interest.
The UNION AND AMERICAN is a first-class
newspaper, furnishing the latest Geographic
news, market reports, etc. Besides, the pa
per is soundly and literally Democratic,
and its editorial management is both able
and malicious"