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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-06
IN MEMORIANI.

WILLIS 5. STRATTON is dead. How sad and
mOurnful the tidings, and with what icy cold
ness does it touch our hearts. Although the
dread enemy had sent his heralds in advance,
announcing his slow but sure approach, stl we
were Unprepared when he came and claimed
him for his own. For several years he had been
a martyr to neuralgia OF the stomach which,
while it robbed him OF strength and rscked him
with suffering, could not steal from him the sub
lime cOurag and herJism which enabled him TO
endure them with patience and even cheerful
ness.
Nature had invested him with the prOudest of
all appellatiOnS--a thorough gentleman-anO the
fiery furnace of afiictiOn through which he pass
ed seemed only to brighten and purity all those
modest and unassuming TO almost difidence, yet
brave and gallant in defence Of principle, with a
chivalric devotion to fri nd or loved one, which
ever prompted ready sacrifice where their in
terests were involved. Polite and affable TO all
with an extreme dclicacy for the feelings of
others, his gentle courtesy and winning manner
had attracted to him hosts of ardent friends.
Surrounded by a small but devoted family, he
had enjoyed an unusual degree of domestic
peace and happiness, and his whole thoughts
seemed concentrated in his home where refine
ment and elegance, coupled with the purest
affection, had taken up their abode. As a huS-
band and father he was everything that the most
devoted love could render him. AS a friend and
neighbor, faithful, true and unSelfsh.
We shall long miss his pleasant smile and cor
dial greeting, and feel that void is made which
time can never ill. To his bereayed family, who
were denied the sweet privilege of ninistering
to him during his last moments, would say:
''Oh, faint not in a world ike this,
And thou shalt know ere long;
Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong" Il. j. G.
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Archie Thomas, Of The Springfield Record
and well known among the Tennessee
newspaper men as a dealer in pork, was
in The city yesterday. ~- ,
After having put the State library in ex-
cellent condition, every book of the 10000
volumes being thoroughly brushed and dus-
ted-Mrs. Haskell, the librarian, has de-
parted for Mchiinnnville, where she will
spend few days in recreation.
j. X, Kelly, st. Lonis Republican, New
ton Crane, ST. Louis Democrat, Charles n.
Parry, st. l.. ~ l.. L Il. r., and P. h.
Smith, St. Louis, spent ''tbe glorious ami
versary ofour independence" in Nashville,
returning to st. Louis Friday nigh, highly
pleased with their short stay in the Crock
city"
We clip the following from the Lock
port IN " Union: "Married in this
city, Thursday, June 2Gth, 1873, at
the residence of the BRIDES parents, by
Rev. .. w. Cooper, |. Warren Carpen-
ter, Of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly
of New York City, and Emma daugh-
ter Of Daniel Price.
The following were among the arrivals
at the Maxwell yesterday: john Lee, Cairo,
III: H. c. Rose, Tennessee; John Sullivan,
Henderson, KY; NJ. G. Mel: on and wife,
Hopkinsville, KY; Carroll st. John, St.
Louis; John l.. Watkins, st. Luis; Ike
Miller. " Hurricane Springs ;" Maj w. De
Hsrdeman, New Orleans; W. B. Gslbreath,
Memphis, Tenn; 5, M. Robbins, Washing
ton, d. G..
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Is HE 4 FRAUD!
ar 4. he RealI, Deaf and nnmh2

OF II ne Really ISeAI anu DumDS
Last Tuesday night shot, tbick-set
man, about forty years f age, was ar ested
on the charge of trespassing upon the prem
ises of others, he having been found in
three different privste residences that night.
At first it was thought that he was acting
IN nCart with others, and that he was
son felonous deeds intent" but a careful
and diligent search failed 10 reveal the pres
ence of confedeTat1s, although two men
were observed lingering near one of the
houses in somewhat suspicious manner,
which men bore strong sembIance 10 a
couple Of Nashville dead-beats and Vags,
who are well known to the police.
The arrested party was either Geaf and
dumb or else pretended co be, and no IN
formation could be obtained from him re-
garding himself-roteven his name, though
q receipt found upon his person aud dated
at Cairo, would ind cate tbat his name is
Henry Walker. However, he may have
found or stolen the receip'.
The man was brought before Judge Du.
ling last Friday morning, and fine of $50
imposed upon hun in each case, makiDg q
total fire Of $50, TO be worked cut at the
rate Ct seveuty-fve cents per day. Yester-
day afternoon 4 reporter on this paper
called st the wOrkbOuse 10 see the man, and
found that he had been Recessed from work
for tn dev on acrOunt Of his having indica-
ted that he was feeling unwell. HE
reporter found him locked up
in a large roo n, lyirg on the bare floor as
near The grating which opens out on the
liver as he could get, bis head resting on
very dirty pillow. a darkey who shared in
the occupancy If this palatial apartment
was sent TO r. use the " unknown up,
a shouting and vigor us clspping Of hands
on the part Of Sir. Cub Co!burn (who
accidentally happened to be ruralizing ct
the workhouse at the tim6), having utterly
failed to woken the man from his slumbers.
A few hearty shakes by the color d man
were sufficient to arouse him, and he came TO
where the reporter stood, outsile
the railing, and stood with his
head hanging down, STA ing at the floor.
He had on pair Of coarse shoes, with the
uppers cut eff at the tees, pair of pants
hanging by singl suspander, and cheap
shirt elaborately friIled. His head WIS
covered by heavy mass of coarse, black
hair, mixed with gray.l His cheeks had
evidently been sh we'd bet a short time
before, and were covered with 3 stuble Of
rough beard, his chin being covered with
RhiskeTs.
Taken altogether, he is not the iudivid-
al nan Of sound mind would choose for a
boon companion, or ms ST upon introduce
ing to his family, but whether he is really
deaf and dumb, or not, is q question
which it is difficult 10 answer, but one
thing is certain-be has not spoken q word
since his arrest, now almost a week since.
Friday he INDUCED in a passionate spell
of weeping for at leIst an hour, walking up
and down the 70 IN meanwhile, wriDging
his hands and moaning in q very pitiful
way.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, July D, 1ST3.-l
would like tn il especial attention TO sec
ton 1850 Of the Code, which saws:
"Every Justice of the Peace shall give in
formation to his County Court of any Or
phau child within his knowledge whose
situation requires the interference of the
Court, that the Court shall make such dis
position of said orphan children as the law
directs"
Section 1852 says: ''No householder
shall conceal any orphan child, or hire hin,
without first obtaining leave from seine
Justice Of the Pc ce, under the penalty OF
twelve dollars ant a half, one-hslf to the
infOrmer, the other TO the poor of the coun-
ty." There is no law in the Code to make
allowances or appropriations TO the differ
ent orphan asylums; therefore, most ear
nestly call upon every Justice of the Peace
of this county TO aid me in carrying out
the provisions Of the Code. First, to sea
hos many Of these poo little orphans there
are in his district that are without homes,
aud report to me, or get them good homes
with some suitable persons themselves, and
let said persons either adopt or ave the
orphans appranticed to some good trade or
calling. We have good free-shOols, and
every child can get LIBERAL education if
whoever takes the child will empty with
the law, (aud / will see to that if live and
keep my healthy l can procure good
homes for large number of children, boys
and girls, and 2m doing it every day. Since
] gave notice about tie little boy last week
have had great many applications to
take these little fellows and adopt and ap-
prentice them. L get letters from all par
of the country asking for these children.
SO hereafter, when parties want to take
these children. they must make application
properly, ard Give the required bond when
apprenticed, and file the proper petition
when adopted. Respectfully.
JNo. g. Ferris, Judge.
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At a regular communication of Owen Hill
Lodge No. lT2, committee was appointed TO
draft resolutions relative to the death OF our
venerable and worthy brother, WILLIAM La
NIER, who died At his residence in Williamson
county May II, 1873, in the 10Th year Of his age.
Bro. LANIER has been Intimately connected
with Owen Hill Lodge from its existence, Tor at
its organization. April 2, 1s49, we md he was
chosen ~ Ter, and well and faithfully did he
guard the outer door In june, 1851, he was
elected Treasurer, which Office of trust he held
with entire satisfaction, fer a period of seven
teen years. As a Mason, his life was adorned
with deeds OF usefulness, and his death will be
but too keenly felt by those who moved about
him; therefore, be il
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. LANIER
Masonry has lost one who, in life, was wholly
devoted TO the cause, and Owen Hill Lodge a
member who, we all might with prOht to our
selves, strive to emulate.
Resolved, That we bow in humble submission
to the dspensatiOn of Gods providence, and we
hereby acknowledge Bin as our Grand Master
who WILL in due time, call us fr1m labor TO re-
freshment.
Resolved That we deeply sympathize with the
bereaved family, and hereby offer them our con-
dOlence,
Resolved, That n copy Of these resolutions be
furnished the Nashville UNION AND AMERICAN
for publication, and the Secretary furnish the
family of oar deceased brother a copy of the same.
NJ. H. DoBsON,
DIR. U. G. OWEN,
W. K. LAKEWOOD,
d&W Committee,
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TAX ASSESSORS.
Meeting Yesterday~sIim Attendance
No Equalization yes Made-Ad-
inn s-r,nnnr,f IInffI Next GaArrfnnrl

Meeting Yesterday Slim Attendance
No Equalization yes hade-Ad-
jOurnment Until Next Saturday
The Tax Assessors of the wards and dis
tricts of Davidson county assembled yes
terday morning at the County Court room,
In accordance with published call, for the
purpose of consultation and co alizatiOn Of
valuations made. Twenty-Five Assessors
we're present, ard twO.others reported that
their books had been completed and celiv-
cred.
On motion, Assessor VI, @. Cotton, of the
eigth ward, was called to the chair, and As
SCISSOR E. j. Thompson, of the seventh
ward, appointed Secretary.
The following are he names of the As
SCISSORS present: A. g. Noivell, fl st ward;
r. II. Campbell, second ware; w. II.
Funston, third ward; T. Redd ok, fourth
ward; A. 5. Camp, fifth ward; Eli L..
Woods, sixth ward; E. j. Thompson, sew
entb ward; NJ. G. Cottor, eichth ward.
For the districts-4th, w. B. Brinkley; b,
John K. EdmondsOn, Jr.; 10Th, James
Reed; 18th, w. j. Chandler; 18th, j. B.
Reddick; 18th, w. J. Chandler; 17th, 3. E.
Wallace; 18Th, VIM. p. Martin; 10Th, John
Taylor; 20th, E. 4. Mathes; 2lst, John w.
Menees; 23d, John n. SimpKins; oath, G.
w. McGiunis. 2Jth, VIM. Curtis.
On motion Of Mr.. Z. Reddck, a commit
tee Of three was appointed to prepare res0-
lutiOns in reference TO tie death Of Capt.
|. K. jenkins, Assessor for the first ward.
Assessors ReddicB, Thompon, and Ed
mOndsOn were appointed said committee,
ane presented t2e sUbjUined pream lie and
resolutions, which were adopted
Whereas, during the recent affliction
which has scouTged our city and county,
o, of our number has been called from
our midst, ard deeming it just and proper
that 4 tribute Of respect should be made by
US, be it
Resolved, That in the death Of |. K. Jen-
kins, assessor Of the First Ward in the city
of Nashville, the community has lost a
worthy citizen, and an smicable gentleman,
and this Board one of its most useful mem
bers.
Resolved, That our sympsthies be and
are hereby rendered the stricken family Of
Mr.. jenkins, and that copy Of this tribute
be furnished his family, and also to TIE city
papers for publication.
In view of the slim attendance, and the
public afllc ion to which that fact was at
tribu'able, various motions We're made and
discussed IS 20 adiournI ent-some being
in favor of adjourning sine die, some in
favor OF DELAYING further proceedings for a
week or ten days, some for dispensing sub
ject to the call Of the County Court, and
some, who had their books ready, in favor
OF proceeding with the business 90 hand
and doing the best they could under the
circumstances. Finally, on motion of as
SCISSOR CamoCell, of the Second Ward, the
meeting adjourned until Saturday next, the
12sh INST
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MAYORS OFFICE, July 5, 1S73-Where
as, the cholera is so rapidly disappearing
from our midst, and it appearing that there
no longer exists the necessity for the sani-
tary force, the same is hereby disc ontinued.
And as business is beginning 10 resume
itself, and all those vino desire to obtain
employment, may now begin to do go, the
further supplying of provision, medicines
aud public contributions is is ensed with,
unless II be in eX RENE cases, found after
careful investigation to be worthy and
really needing such assistance.
Before closing, l will be permitted %
caution and admonish hectizens to still be
prudent and careful 10 their diet Although
l am glad to announce that the ravages of
cholera is rapidly growing less with us, and
should we act wise and live prudently, we
may expect soon % have it entirely abated.
Our city is not yet clear of The fatal aud
destructive disease, and therefore it may be
that, by the least imprudence, or seeming
Indscreliol in diet, or manner of living
the disease may p s IDLY not only be en-
couraged TO remain, or hang around our
borders for some time 10 come, but may,
in all probability, be invited in a two-fold
quota ard more destructive degree than it
has heretofore been. In all earnestness
and sincerity, | would again advise due
prudence and care ON the part of the peo-
pie in their manner # Twin until the
cholera shall have entirely disappeared from
the country. Respectfully,
THos. A. KERCHEvAL,
Mayor,
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TO MY FRIEND.


A sad heart offers its homage to thee,
A heart tried by more than earthly care,
From whose burthen others so nearly flee,
A sorrow making life so lone and drear.
See you not its gloom, feel not its p6weri
Oh, 1t should move the sympathetic soul
AS shadow of the dial points the hour
Ere funeral bells begin TO toll.
Hope heldth delusiye cup to nv lip,
Sparkling bright with promise of joy and bliss
Ere the nectareous draught could sip,
Flattery betrayed me with the kiss.
All, thought 1, are there no hearts that are true
And no love that SANDER cannot estrange?
is there no faith as pure as morning dew
That weeps as the flowers their colors change I
Yes. one to whom Beauty d gift is given,
With whom Love dwells, true as an angel
friend,
Whose bright spirit, though fitted for heaven,
Stoops Tor moment with my fate to blend.
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@-ER~S
The EOnr1h

The Fourth passed off very quietly in
this city, our people having sufficient rea.
son to be in no mood for parade or osten-
tatious festivities at this time.
a great many of our citizens organize
themselves into parties and spent the day
in the woods, in quiet hooks and pleasant
retreats, returning home at night refreshed
in body and soul by their { ay spent out
side the depressing Influences Of dusty
streets and red-hot sidewalks.
At night the various public gardens in
the suburbs were well paironized, but good
order everywhere prevailed.
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Incorporate or Not Incorporate.

To the Union and American:
There has een some talk in The last few
weeks anout the 18Th district being desir-
Gus Of taking Nashville by the hand, and
SAYING. we want to be incorporated"
We are credibly Informed, that if any cleo
ton were held in the above district to-mor-
row, there would be found one out o. fifteen
of the properly holCers for corporation; and,
why should they? Let any person take a
stand on Cedar street, looking out said
street, be can e'sily discover that the Is b
distric. side is far the best improved as to
buildings, sidewalks, etc. We have our
springs ard cisterns, are erecting school
houses, which can stand favorable COMPARE
son with any in the city, and are perfec ing
a system of tree schools, second to none in
the county. In view Of all these advant-
ages, it is not asOnabl9 to think that any
body W uld wish to be Incorporated, thereby
assumingsto pay pro rata of tax which has
been accommodating tor years, and from
which no advantage or profit can be derived
for years to come.
CITIZEN OF THIRTEENTH DIsTRICT.
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Re Temn~rnte To-Day.

As a means Of contributing 20 the public
comfort, as well IS .yervipg good purpose
in behalf Of The bea lth OF The people, we
hope the weather of to-dsy may be tenn
perate-several degrees more 50, at least,
than WIS the weather of yesterday and the
two preceding days. And while wishing
for more temperance on the part Of the
weather, for the ben atit OF the people, it
may not be out Of order 10 suggest TO the
people the importance of more temperance
on their own part, in order that wise mod
Grafton may come as timely b clip 10 purify
ing sunshine aud invigorating winds. The
general relaxation from the cares and
tolls of business and industry, afforded by
the Sabbath have, we regret to say, lately
seemed more detrimental than beneficial to
the health of our citizens, and Il at OF those
who abide OF sCjourn in their midst In
creased length OF moTtusry reports at the
commencement of each week since the ap-
pea snce mere of the pesuenCe, should be
Sdmonition sufficiently urgent, at least for
sometime 10 come, in favor Of discretion,
moderation, Temperance, and prudence, in
go far as the good qualities named may
apply to food, drink, recession, etc.
Good health and prolonged life are great
and cheaply-bought blessings at the price
of easily made self denial. Certain sick
ness, and Almost cert in death, seem now
the inevitable sacrifice required by the op-
poste course.
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The Lnae Charfes Reauuan

In our mortuarY report of yesterday the
name of Charles Beauman appears 8 hav-
ing died of oh nlera, He imprudently drauk
two glasses of buttermilk at five O'Clock in
thetevening Of Thursday; be was taken sick
with positive symptoms of cholera, aud
notwithstanding the medical aid he receiv-
ed, and the necessary attention in such an
emergency at OclOckP. NJ, on Friday,
the 4th inst, he died at his residence on
Cedar street. His remains, after the u-ual
impressive ceremonies of the Catholic
Church at the Cathe 1ral yesterday M rning,
were deposited in Mt. Calvary Gene cry,
having been attended by bis numerous aud
Borrowing friends.
This is one Of the many sad cases we
have been called upon to report during the
past few weeks, and while sickness in cur
city as abated TO a very large extent, still
the sleeve Ter" occasion ally comes and picks
away Ohe of our intimate friends, and st
such time we are reminded of our utter
insiguiicance.
Mr.. Beauman was born in ST asburg, on
the Rhine. He has been for many years a
professor of music i'll our city, which he
inside his adopted home, having married
here, and not long since having lost two
int resting children. He was u.s. ful cit
izsn, and ut the time of bis death was
Orgsnist a. the Cathedral. At the age of
thlrty-three, in the prime of life, he became
a victim to the prevailing disease.
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FUNERAL NOTICES.

The funeral of the late Miss ANN W. LANIER
will take place at McKendree Church this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. The service viii be conducted
by the pastor and The Rev Drs. McFerrin and
L. o. Summers. The iuterment will take place
at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The friends and acqUaintancss OF LEVY LOR-
ING are requested to attend his funeral, which
will take place at the residence OF Mrs Aida
Weimers No 800 South Spruce street, on Sun
dsy morning, the 9th inst, at O'Clock.
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SAD AFFAIR.
A Boy Accidentally Shot and KILLED

On Friday, the 4;h, sad accident accur-
red about two miles beyond Edgetield
junction, which resulted in the death OF
Michael Phllburn, aged II years. The
facts as we gather them from the father of
The deceased are as follows:
Mr.. PhilbUrn Rad borrowed a buggy
from his neighbor MIR. Robt. Hadley. In
the evening he sent his son to return the
vehicle. MIR. Iladley's son, John, aged Is,
had bought pistol that morning and when
Philburn went over with the buggy he
brought out the weapon to show him.
While the boys who were intimate frien IS
were examining the pistol it accidentally
fred, the ball taking effect upon PhIlOurn,
entering just TO the right of his hear. He
lived about two minutes. DR.. Peak
was summoned. but too late, the deadly
misse had done its work, and the eternal
spirit had taken its flight. This sad affair
is deeply deplored by the members Of both
families, and especially by the sTrviv0r of
the actors, who can but reproach himself
with circumstances that led to the death of
bis best friend, and it is only an5ther lesson
added to the long list Of casualties result
ing from careless ess with firearms.
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The GoodIsttsvIiIe nIstrict.

Citizens of Goodlettsville and other pol
tons of the 10th District of this county who
were in the city yesterday, brought intelli.
gence that no additional cases of cholera
had occurred in tlat district since Friday
morning. James Crossway, ST., 20 years
of age, died of the disease that day. His
son James fell a victim to the same malady
few days before. There have been 20
deaths from cholera IN the GoodlettsvilIe
District since its appearance there, two
weeks ago-10 whites aud Is colored peo-
pla
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Mr.. Michael Conan, who figured promi-
n7ntly in the frscss at ihe Chattanooga
depot few. nights ago, claims that he was
uDjusty treated by our report of the affair
in fridays paper. He says that he is not
q scar greaser," but is a car inspector, of
nine years experience, that be has occupied
his present position for three years, ard
that he had been exasperpated on many &C.
casions by the acts of Perkins, the boy at
whom he threw the hammer.
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EGAN.-On the morning of the 9th inst,
SARkH FANNIE EGAN, the beloved wife OF
Fersus Egan, after a short and painful illness,
aged % years, months and days.
The friends and acquaintance of the family,
and also of her father, Whitley W. Phillt s, are
respectfully invited to attend her funeral from
her late residence, No. 9 JacksOn street, be-
tween Market and Front, at half-past IL O'Clock
this Sunday morning.
RYAN.-Disd on July ;, P. NJ. RYAN.
The friends and acquaintance OF the family
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral
from his late residence, corner of Ash street and
Ewing avenue, at > O'Clock this Sunday eve
ming.
FORD.-Died al his residence in West Nash
vile on the ath of July, Capt VIM. FORD, Of
paralysis, in the 41st year of his age.
DALE-Ded at tn residence, No. IS Carroll
street on july 4th. MARY ALICE, wife of James
p. Dale, in the 10Th year OF her age
Friends and cquaintances of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from the residence,
as above, at SK O'Clock tins Sunday morning
Services by Rev. DR.. K. A Young.