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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-18
RPERNnAL.

Mr.. Buck editor ofthe Mu fresboro Mon
itor, passed through the city yesterday Oh
his return from 2 brief visit to St. Louis.
che Columbia Mail of the 18th inst. says
Judge Nicholson, who has been in feeble
health for some time is now recovering, ant
it is hoped that, in short time, he will be
entirely restored.
Among tbs guest of the Commercial Ho-
tel yesterday were:
II. c. McBroom, Cannon county; Joe. P.
Gibson, Hillsboro, Ala; J. Nj. Meade, Nc,
Ewin Station; L. M.Roberts, Murfreesboro;
G. G. Greggs and wife, Ripley Miss; n. C..
Nettleson, st. Louis, Mo-; +. F. Driscald,
Montgomery, Ala; N. B. Buck, Murfces-
boro, Tenn; W. a. Moore, Waverly Tenn.
T. ri. Finch, Hickman KY; J. J. Crisp,
Humboldt, Tex; Maj. F. Hellmer, HiCk-
man, Ky.
Archie Thomas, ofthe Springfield Record,
was in the city yesterday, looking as cool
as a cucumber, in his nice new clothes.
John Campbell Esq, formerly of the firm
of Campbell & Donegan ofthis city, but for
many years past resident of williamson
county, dropped in on his old Nashville
friends yesterday. He is always welcome
visitor.
Hon. John F. House of Montgomery was
in the city yesterday.
10 Csrrels, of the Postofice Department,
left yesterday for trip to the North, with
the hope of recruiting his health.
Among the guests at the Maxwell on yes
terday were the following:
Wm. r Moore, Memphis; a. c. Lake,
Memphis; John o. Ryan, Memphis; Col. II.
n. Erwin, Battle Creek Mines; DR.. 4. c.
White, Spring Hill, Tenn; Lewis Pack
ham, Louisville, Ky; G. L. Alley, Clarks-
vile, Tenn; t. E. Love, New York; Geo.
A. Backus, Philadelphia, Pa; e.. L. Drauil-
lard, U. s. n; James Andrews aud wife,
Murfreesboro,
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EAST TENNESSEE.
Very Favorable Reports for Heavy
Corn CrOD.

Very Favorable Reports for Heavy
Corn Crop.
Fror Pew. DR.. Rogers, VINO has been
travelling extensively through different eo1n-
ties, we gather the following information IN
regard to the prospects of a good corn crop
In the counties through which be passed.
In Blount county he says the prospects sre
at present favorable for the best corn crop
known in that county for the last twenty
five years.
In James county he says the prospects
were never better, and an enormous crop is
expected.
Meigs county has fine prospects for one Of
the finest corn crops ever known in that
county.
TIE corn in Bradley county, be says has
never looked better, and if the weather con-
Times favorable the result will be an abun-
dant crop.
From MFR, Robinson, of Loudon county,
we learn that corn looks splendid in that
county. A great deal has been planted,
and an unususlly large crop is expected.
Mr.. J. J. Sellers, Of Union comfy, re-
ports that, from present indications, an ex-
ira corn crop is expected in that county
The prospects are better than they have
been for many years.
Mr.. Ed. Rogan, formerly of this city, out
now a resident of Sullivan county, reports
the prospects for heavy crop excellent.
Oats also look fine, but wheat has been
comparatively failure.
From Esquire Clark, Of Roane county,
we learn that corn looks fine, but nothing
more than an average crop is expected, as
the heavy rains have prevented the farmers
from thoroughly W orking their corn.
Rev. Mr.. Hughes, of Greene county, never
saw corn better in his life, and from present
indications, more than an average crop Is
expected. Oats look fine. Wheat turned
out short of expectations, and not moro
than half a crop has been realized.
Mr.. Strunk, of Scott county, reports the
corn looking splendid and if the weather
Continues favorable, heavy crop will be the
result. Oats look fine. Wheat turned out
short. There was but little sown, and that
turned out poorly.
Reports from different parts OF our own
county are very favorable in regard TO corn
and oats, especially corn, for an extraordi-
narily heavy crop, of which the prospects
were never better.-Knorritle Chronicle,
.Julg, Is.
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The Sewerage Question.

In the proceedings of the Common Coun-
Gil at last meeting, Councilman Atchison
introduced bill contemplating system of
sewerage for the city. have nothing TO
say against sewering the city; but how il is
to be paid for, and by whom, is of what |
wish to speak. Atchison's plan is to tax
the whole city property two mills on
the dollar for sewerage purposes.
Let us see how this would work.
Suppose the first sewer was built through
Church street; those benefited by this sew
er would be the property owners on said
street, while every poor man living in the
outskirts of the city, mile away from any
sewer, would have to pay the same proper
ton for the sewer as The owner Of property
on said street, who would use it for drain
ing his building and would be alone bene-
flied by it.. More than this there are, on
Church street, large amount
Of church and other property which pays
no taxes, all of which would use the sewer,
paid for by the poor 4abOring man, who
lives in bis humble cottage in the outward
parts of the city, on ungraded streets, with
out water or gas, scarcely thought Ofin our
city affairs except in regard to the COlleC-
ton Of taxes. This is al wrong and I'M
just; you might just as well levy tax on the
whole city to build sidewalks as to build
sewers. When would the people living
near the corporation line gel any sewers
for tie taxes. They would have TO pay
from year to year to build sewers for their
rich neighbors. Whoever tries to pass such
unreasonable and oppressive laws will not
be forgotten. In Cincinnati, the city Or
ders a sewer through street and the own
ers Of the property on either side of the
street, for whose benefit the sewer
is built, are taxed so much per foot
to pay for il; this is just and
right. Let some such plan as this be adopt
ed, and no extra tax on all the property is
needed, and all parts of the city that need
sewers can have them at once, instead of
taking years 10 build them by Atchison's
plan.
We ought to be very careful how we in
crease taxes in our already too heavily tax
ed city, especially when it's to benefit one
part of the community at the expense of
the other, while there is no necessity for
any tax at all. 1t is only necessary to have
those pay for the sewers who want them
built for their own use, and those who live
in the outskirts who suffered most by the
recent sickness, can do without them, as
they would have to do, no matter how
much they might be taxed to build them
for others. TAX PAYER.
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ReDIy TO "necIaauic.o

To the Union and Americans:
NASHVILLE, July 17.-"Mecharic' in
your this mornings issue says truly, "there
are hundreds Of mechanics in Nashville
who would willingly pledge portion of
their monthly pay to secure home for
themselves snd children, had they but the
chance" They have the chance, or can
have, and without asking help from any
but themselves. By organizing Cooper
alive Building and Loan Association among
themselves they can do this. A smsllsum,
say FIVE dollars each month, invested at 10
per cent. interesr, will amount in Eve gears,
with inter st, to about $3.50; then stopping
these monthly five dollar payments and
keeping the money invested st the same
rata for four years more, at the end Of the
nine years, it will swell TO about $3.50. Null
tiply this by the number of shares of the
company, say 500 gives capital stock of
$275, 900, or after deducting say $40 per
share-$l0000 for the nine years--for ne
cessary expenses $40, will be the pro rata
value of each share, which will represent
the sum the Association will loan to the
holder OF each share. If person holds two
shares, $l,0S0, that amount will build a
comfortable cottage for small family, the
borrower to pay to the Association month
ly till the expiration of the meth year, 10
per cent interest on money
so borrowed, and to secure the
Association execute to them a deed of trust
for the property this money is invested in.
At the end nine years, interest or rental to
cease. Borrower to surrender bis certificate
of stock to be cancelled, AID he to receive
clear title for his house and Association
then dissolved by Limitation, Estimating
that average number shares held by one
person is two, aud $1,000 is average cost of
each house built or bought, result will be,
Nashville mechanics will have added $50
buildings to the city and expended thereon
S265,000. Nothing roots man to city like
owning the house he lives in, especially
poor man. Such sn Association as the above
can be effected in Nashville, and is not
necessary that lawyers or capitalists should
lead. There's enough financial ability
among laboring men of Nashville to man
age it, and they themselves must do it.
Will they?
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Important Notice TO Commissioner
and Te0ehAFa.

and Teachers.
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
July II. 1S7J.-In view of q misapprehen@
sion that seeE!s to prevail in some localities,
I desire to call tie attention of School Com
m'ssioners now in office, OF Directors soon
to be elected, and Of all parsons des ring TO
obtain situations as teachers In any OF The
public schools of the State, to the following
extracts from the pres mt school law:
"Section 2G. Be it further enacted, That
no teacher of public schools shall be en-
ployed, or receive any pay from the public
funds, unless he OF she have certificate
of qualification, given 10 him or her by the
Comfy Superintendent for the county
within which he or she is employed. No
such payment shall be allowed, if made,
and any officer who shall make or sane
ton il. Shall also be subjected TO a pen
atty of net less than five or more than
fifty dollars"
Section 25 of the SCHOOL law provides:
GAN penalties imposed upon school d.
rectors or other district school officers, or
upon teachers, shall be for the benefit OF
the public schools of the district where the
ofFanse - committed. The suit for such
penalties 5haIl be 10 the official name OF
the Stats Superintendent. Aud If prose-
cuted 10 a Court of Record, it snail be the
duty of District Attorney to conduct the
same. 1t shall also be the duty of the Dis
trict Attorney, and any school officer OF the
county. or of any school district, as the
case may he, &c set the prosecution on
foot"
This prohibition of the law will be seru-
pulously observed, and prosecutions be in
stituted in all known cases Of its Wllful
violation. Ali teachers certificates or Ii
censes, granted by any o'heT authority than
the County Superintendent, under the pres
ent law, are now va'ueless. a teacher,
therefore, employed without having
County Superintendent certificate could
not expect TO be paid. His contract would
be Illegal and vois. Directors allowing him
compensation would not only be liable 70
the penalties prescribed by law; but would
become personally responsible for the
amount SO improperly paid.
The application of the provisions Of the
law in this respect, by proper construc-
ton of section 81, dates from the cleo
ton of County Superintendent in each
county. Contracts entered into before
that time, under certificates lawfully is
sued, are of course valid, and entitled to be
executed. JOHN III. FLEMING,
State Superintendent.
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A Snake story.
To the Union and American.

To the Union and American,
WTLLEY's Hill, July 18th, 1873
There was recently killed in our county
the largest snake heard of so far this sum
mer. He measured over ten feet IN length,
his body was az large as that of an ordinary
mans and wss the happy possessor Of se0-
eIlty taoO rattles. There is no exageration
about this "snske" tale, for it is inevitnbly
true. His body is now at Cumberland Fur
mace for any one to see that wishes TO.
We are suffering for rain at this time;
nevertheless crops look fine. We have had
some few cases of the "preysiling" in our
county, (Dicksop,) but hear no talk Of Ii at
present.
We also have one Of the most remarkable
cherries in our community you have heard
of and berry also. They can talk, sing,
laugh, etc., and the mos remarkable part
is they are ministers Of God. INDUS.
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st. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Conn.,
paDy.

NASHVILLE, July 16, 1S73.-At meet
ing of the policy-holders of the st. Louis
Mutual Life Insurance Co, held at the Of
fee of the company in Third National Bank
building, Joseph Gibson was called 70 Inc
Chair, and j. A. Jennings appointed Sec
rotary. The meeting being called 10 oraer,
the meeting was to confer in regard to
proper rep esentstive fJr the poliey-holders3
in Nashville and vi.1nity at the general
election for directors, to be held in St. Louis
on 31st inst.
After reading number of documents IN
regard to the Zelle suit now pending at st.
Louis, the meeting adjourned to meet al
the Courthouse on Monday evening, ZIsb
inst, aud then and there select repreSen-
Ia i've to vote their proxies. Every policy
holder is invited to be present.
JOSEPH GIBSON, President.
j. A. JENNINGS, Secretary.
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Interesting TO Tn easre t,oers

Mr.. r. NJ. Richards, Of The Academy OF
Music, announces thai lie is going to re-cr-
ganize and improve his pace of amusement,
making 1t first class theatre. He hiss al
ready engaged several stars of celebrity for
The coming season, aud leaves the city this
week for the Purpose of making further en-
gagements. The theatre will be under the
management of Mr.. George S. Gray, and
will be opened on the 18Th of September.
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County wofkhouse Committee.

The last Legislature gave the county Of
Davidson the power to establish a County
Workhouse, and at the recent meeting of
the County Court, Justices Kerrigan, Wy
att and Chandler were constituted the COM
mittee on County Workhouse.
This committee, in connection with
Judge Ferris, vi o is ex oflicio chairman Of
Eli committees, held meeting yesterday in
accordance with resolution Of the County
Court, to elect Superintendent.
On motion, Justice Kerrigan was elected
chairman. The committee then proceeded
to elect q Superintendent. James 3. Pet
tit, Johu Earthman, VIM. l.. Horn, John
TiDdall, W. B. Portch and Pink Dews were
placed in nomination. There were five
ballots as follows:
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MARRIED..

PRICE - GARRETT.-On Wednesday, thu
10th, at the residence of the brides parents u
this city, by the Rev. Father Doyle, MI JNo' D
PRICE to Miss SALLIE GARRETT.
The going from Garrett to cellar
Is easily done in trice,
And catching a handsome young fellow,
And getting pearl Of great Price,
Is theme of easy digestion.
But for a man of corpulent weight,
And not very handsome TO stare at,
And no unusual estate,
To 90 from cellar to Garrett,
is quite a different question.
But the circumstance, however surprising,
1t seems did actually occur;
And Prices are Gel tsinly rising,
Notwithstanding the dull season OF year,
Asridiculous as it seems to some.
Nav the twain who did the wonderful feat,
Have no troubles in life to swear a.,
But safe in Cupids retreat
Remain high up in the Garrett,
And make love an elysium and home.
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James j. Petit having received a major
ity Of the votes cast on the fifth ballot, was
declared elected.
The proposed county workhouse will be
organized in short time, where prisoners
owing fines to the county will be worked
just as workhouse prisoners are, the time of
Imprisonment being according TO the fine
imposed. The location is not yet decided
upon, but it IS thought will either be at the
workhou5e or the Jail.
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Election of Magistrates.

This from the Banner suits the case:
We are glad to see such live, energetic
citizens of The county as 4. B. Cheatham
offering for the position OF Magistrate. The
County Court needs the legislative expert
ence, method, system and brisk energy
which some men infuse into corporate
body. There are three vacancies from this
district. Let us have two more just as
Yide-awake men to fill them, and the court
machinery will move along little more
smoothly.
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st. louis Mutual Insurance Company

A meeting of the policy holders in this
company was held yesterday, and after the
transaction Of some business, an adjourn
ment was had until the 21st inss., to select
a representative TO vote their proxies in the
general election for directors in st. Louis
on the 3lst inst. Policy holders will consult
their iUterest by being present at the next
meeting.
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" IN DEF AhlMBNIy
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL, OFFICE.

OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July II, 1878.
REHABILITATION Friday for the South
west, northerly winds, cloudy or clearing
weather. For eastern Gulf and South At
lantic States, northwest to south est winds,
increasing cloudiness with local storms.
For middle Atlantic States, southwest and
northwest winds, partly cloudy weather and
possiblylower temperature. For New York
and New England southeasterly winds yeer-
ing to southwest with cloud and rain. For
Ohio valleyiand Northwest south and north
west winds, falling barometer and local
storms.
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Nashville visitors at McstIuuv,,,e

In the McMinnville Neeo Era we find the
following list of Nsshvilians registered at
the Warren House, hotel recently built
at that plact:
j. II. Fulton and family, Maxwell House;
Thomas Platter and family, 4th National
Bank; E. B. McClsnnahan and family, j.
e. Houston aud family, Capt. w. Fl. Bird.
ges and family, +. II. Goodall and family,
L. ]. Loverthrall and family, Mrs. III. Sulz-
bscher, hrs. NJ. Garrett, Miss Jennie Gar
rett, J. I. Rhea aud family, B. S. Rhea, j.
l.. Weakly, L. D. Baker, Jr., #. w. Lell-
yeti, IL. S. Black, Capt. w. II. Atwell, E..
FL. Roberts and family, Nashville BGnaer,
Col. SAN Murphy and family, A. j. Hard
ing,
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New Advertisements.

Situation as seamstress or housekeeper
wanted.
See announcements of r. L. Cheatham,
8. A. Dulipg and James Mclaughlin, as
candidates for the office of magistrate.
<. j. Morris is announced as candidate
for the Office Of Mayor.
Dividend notice Of Prewitt, Spur & Co.
See Chsncery notices.
The Grand Hotel, Saratoga, n. Y, offers
extra attractions for guests.
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The MayOraIty-Card from IA. J.
MnrrhR

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July II, 1873
Editors UNION AND AMERICAN-Gents:
At earnest solicitation of friends, have
again consented to become candidate for
the responsible office of Mayor of Nashville
Please announce my name as such. Ii
elected l will serve the people to best Of
my ability. Very respectfully,
X. j. MORRIS,
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Proclamation by the Mayor.
MAYORS OFFICE, July II, 1878.

WHEREAS, THE CHOLERA HAS EN-
w tirely ceased to exist in the city, and tho
purposes for which the free use of hydrant water
was granted by the city have ended: Therefore,
the further using of hydrant water is prohibited
except according to law, and the permission
heretofore granted for the using OF the same Is
hereby revoked.
The public springs, which have been closed,
will be opened for the free use of all those who
have heretofore used them.
THOMAS A. KERCHEVAL, Mayor
jy1S If
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Trunks, Yalises and Satchels in great
variety, elegant, substantial and cheap, at
VIM. Dunstesd's Trunk Store, 81 North
College street, between Union and Church,
Sewanee Block. je6 If
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FUNERAL NOTICE,

The friends and acquaintance of S. B. DA-
WILSON are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral to-day, Friday, July 1S, at O'Clock P.
M, at his late residence, seven miles from Nash
vile on the Charlotte pike.
Divine service by Rev. j. ii. McNeilly.
Carriages will be in attendance at 4. II.
GrOOmes s. Co.'s at 100 P. M.
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DIR. winston Improving.

A letter from Beershebs under date Of
the 10Th inst. says: "Dr. j. ID. Winston is
good deal better, and if be continues to
improve will return to Nashville very soon,
as his physician, DR.. Bowling thinks he
would be better off at home"
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Changes in Rivers during past t'oenty:four hours
*BeIOw high water mark of 1871.

Blank J Inulcstes no report; cipher 10Y sEs
tionary; minus y tendency to fall; plus 81 ten
dency to rise. A. @. FORD. Observer.
The river continues declining at this
point, with 81 feet on Harpeth Shoals.
The Ella Hughes arrived from Cairo and
the Arch P. Green departed for the UPPER
Cumberland.
The Ella Hughes, Capt. Cartwright, goes
to Cairo to-day at II NJ.
The EddyvilIe, Capt. Ryman, departs
fox. Cairo at O'Clock.
THE numerous friends of Capt. JnO. S.
Dashiell-old Capt. Jack-will be glad to
learn that be will be afloat again in few
days. His physician, DR.. Dake, pronounces
him convalescent.
Capt. P. Fl. Mitchell is improving.
W. r. Bell is up again.
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Probate COurt.

n. f. Seltz was appointed and qualified
IS guardian of Julia Seltz, a minor.
The wills of William A, Eichbaum and
Mrs. Mary c. WoOdford were admitted TO
probate.
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Josh Billings says: "Fuss works hard all
day, and don't dc emmy thing; goes to bed
tired at night, then gifts up next morning
and begius where she left oph,"
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For Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing
Goods call at % North Cherry street. No
charge for BeHson's Illustrated. Call and
get copy. jel
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DE-. J. II. LIGHTFOoT offers us ser
vices TO the citizens of Rdgefeld and vlcIi.2-
ity in the Practice Of his profession. Office
at the Drug Store. jy16 1w
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Go to Kingston Springs for One water,
pure air, beautiful scenery and fishing.
iyI7 1W
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Pumping Out a Spring.

The Hamilton fire engine wss pressed
into service yesterday TO pump out Judges
Spring. The boys made good job Of it.
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Dancing at Kingston Springs nightly.
Alf Dodd's band in attendance, and Henry
Kleiser behind the bar. jy17 lw
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Skipping on the light fantastic toe al
Kingston Springs. jy17 w
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Blink stumbled down stairs the other day,
and that wretch Beyins said that it was a
better proof of tie descent Of man than any
Darwin had given.
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COtillOnss Waltzes, Galopades, and
Songs, both comic aud sentimental, at King
stOn Springs. YlI Nv
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Convict Arrived,

S. M. Snodgrass, Sheriff of White county,
arrived yesterday in charge of Thos. War
ner, sentenced to the penitentiary for two
years upon the charge of malicious shooting.
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CITY NoTIcEs.

There will be a Hop at Kingston Springs
every Ffidsy night. jy17 1w