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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30
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a sad accident befel mn. sam. Myers
yesterday, Willie working upon the roofsof
that gothic cottage he has been erecting for
CAPT. Bob P5ttarson's net Wild cat. I:
seems tllat Mr.. Myers, with that rsctless-
ness SO characteristic of him, assembled 10
the roof OF the cottage without having Sc
cured his ladder properly, and just as he
reached the top round, the ladder slipped
and he was precipitated to the ground.
Fortunately no bones were broken. but the
unfortunate man was bruised considerably.
In this connection, we feel called upon
to do MIR. Myers Justice with reference to
subject upon which he feels deeply. Mr..
Myers owns a dog {aHiOuS for his abilfties
as fighter In fact, Mr.. Myers dog has
several private grayeyards where he buries
such CANNES as fall victims to his prowess,
and these graveyards are constantly being
enlarged. In the meantime the fame Of
Mir. Myers dog has spread apace over the
land until there is 10 other dog in Nash
vile so widely known aud generally re-
spected as Mr.. Myers dog.
Some two months since it became neces-
sary for reporter connected with this
paper 20 make mention Of Mr. Myers dog,
which duty he performed in his usual cir
cunspect and cautious manner. He alluded
briefly to the owner OF Mr. MyesS' dog,
touching lightly upon that gentleman's
distinguishing trails Of character. He then
referred 10 q conflict which Mr.. Myers dog
had had few days previous with al uIl-
known canine, the property Of one bir.
Vincent, closing his scholarly production
with graphic and blood-curdling descrip-
tion Of the incidents connected with his
own introduction to Mr.. Myers dog.
In the beginning of said scholarly pro-
duction, the reporter alluded, in pathetic
manner, (and with words he searched two
dictionaries through TO find) to the gloom
and dependency which possessed him in
consequence OF frequent duns received
from his unreasonable wash-wolhan, his
unfortunate landlady and his rapacious
tailor. He also committed the grievious
error of calling Mr.. Myers dog ''Tige'' in
stead Of "Joe," by which latter name he
was chriStened.
Now to the point: Mr.. Myers has been
laboring under the delusiGu that orr re-
porter charged him with being indebted to
his washwoman, landlady and tailor, and
in order to establish the falsity of such base
charge, has beencOllecting affidayits setting
forth that he owes none of the persons in
Dictated
He has also taken pains to set the editors
Of this valuable and widely circulating"
etc, right with regard to the name Of his
deg, for, to use the expressive language Of
Mr.. Myers himself he wouldn't have a
sick kitten by the name of 'Tige."
This explanation is made in justice to
Mr. Myers, and the more readily as the
writer is liable to meet Mr.. Myers dog at
any moment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

To the Union and American:
Tread the card in your issue of Sunday
in regard to the condition of Broad street
beyond the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad tunnel; and think your correspond
ent did not oyerrate the danger attending a
ride on the street cars, along that great
thoroughfare, which is at present in such a
terrible condition; but there is a worse fea-
ture than that, to which ! desire TO call tie
attention OF our enterprising Mayor L
want him to go down there the first muddy
morning, and look at the poor, dear little
children stuck in the mud and struggling,
toiling along through its sticky, weighty
mass, on their way to school. How many
of them have disappeared beneath the flood
of wet dirt, and been altogether lost, am
not advised, but it is a spectacle almost to
mar the sensibilitieS of government mule.
4 plank sidewalk along that street would
cause all these children, their fathers, moth
ers, uncles and aunts, to bless Mayor Ker-
cheval, and keep his memory green long
after he may set tired Of being Mayor Of
our town. In the name Of tie three hum
dred children who pull through that mud,
| ask him to help them out.
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STATE OF THE WEATHER.

LEGAL Report for the City, Monday
Dec. 70, 1873.
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Time. Bar. Thr' Wind Weather.
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Fire This Mnrnim~-

The alarm of fire about half past one
o'clock this morning was caused by the
burning of Netherlands lsmber yard, on
Cherry street, below Cedar. The fire
originated in a stable on the premises, and
was undoubtedly the work of an incendia-
ry. The stable was destroyed, together
with a small quantity of lumber. We are
unable to ascertain the amount of loss,
which, doubtless. would have been
heavy but for the efficient
service rendered by the engine from the
Square, the timely arrival Of which pre-
vented the spread of the flames.
The frequent alarms of late would lead
to the impression that we hayein our midst
a band Of incendiarie5, intent upon the di-
struction,of the property of our citizens, and
il behooyeS our police to exercise the ut
most vigilance.
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Personal.

Judge Conally F. Trigg was in the city
yesterday, and expected TO leave again for
East Tennessee last night.
Maurice Egan las returned from New
York
W. S. Settle Of Louisville, and Walter
Bransford Of this city, returned last even
ing from a few days soiourn in st. Louis.
Mr.. L. c. Hart, who for some time past
has been connected with the house of Rob
ertSOn, Higgins * Finch, leaves the city
to-day for tie purpose Of engaging in the
retail grocery business at Winona, Miss.
Hon. L. !. Golladay, Of Lebanon, was in
the city yesterday.
DR.. Inman, accompanied by his family,
left the city yesterday for few days visit
among relatives in Sumner county.
Col. Z. Il. Shrader, General Superintend-
ent. and Mr.. Babcock, Evansville agent of
the ST. Louis and Southeastern, reached
Nashville Yesterday.
Marshall DeGrallenreid, Esq, Of Atlanta,
Ga. is registered ut the Maxwell House.
DIR. W. NJ. Wright, Superintendent OF
the PenitentiaIy, returned to the city yes
terday, after weeks sojourn in Louisville.
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House in Edgeiield for rent Or sale.
Six rooms ON Cedar street Tor rent.
'Thos. ID. Fite has two desirable stores
iog rent.
Boarding al - South Cherry.
Six year old Jack for sale.
Agents wanted. Satliti. los Church.
". X. McAilsler, .Ir., has removed his
law office.
see the advertisement Of Cccillian CO..
lcge, Hardin county, Kentucky.
Regular meeting Of Alasons tonight.
Iron moulders' ball, Jan. S.
Treppard X Co. have removed to their
new store, one door south OF their old
stand, where they are now prepared to at
tend to their constantly increasing army of
customers. They iute.d to keep on hand
a large stock Of goods in their line, and es-
peciallv recommend the celebrated cooking
Stove, the Fay0rite. This firm never fails
60 give satisfaction TO customers, which fact
is attCstei by their increasing business.
j. h. Buist. VI. D.-Otiicc. No. 50 Union
street
See the advertisement of OR FTeSjde
Frjcnd
Special attention is called TO the adver-
tisemcnt Of an eligible farm for rent or
lease. nine miles from Nashville, rents pay
able in work.
For bargains, attend the great variety
closing sale 10y Geatman, Shields x Co.
this morning.
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EALFENOESE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Trains leave and arrive at Cincinnati as
follows from Marietta aad Cincinnati Depot,
Pearl and Plum streets:
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He Forgot all about the Telegraph.

Yesterday afternoon Larry Ryan received
telegram from G.. W. Greer, Shelbyyiile,
Tenn, ordering the arrest Of man by the
name of Joseph L. Brown on the charge of
obtaining money under false pretenSes, a
full description of Brown being sent.
Soon after the receipt of the telegram,
officer Mckinney met man on College
street, who answered the description eX-
actly, and he was taken under custody at
once and marched off to the police station.
He acknowledged that his name was Joseph
E. Brown: that he knows Greer and has
had dealings with him, but denies the
charge. He stated that he had been in
Shelbyyille for three weeks past
HUNTING UP RELATIVES;
that he hired horse and buggy, together
with boy to drive, at Shelbyville, Sunday
afternoon; that he left the horse and buggy
with the boy at Wartrace yesterday mOrn-
ing, at which time he took the train for
Nashville. He says lie gave the boy in
Structions to drive back to Shelbyville yes
terday, and that after he reached Nashville
he telegraphed to Shelbyville to that effect,
but the agent at the telegraph office here
saws that no such message was sent yeSter-
day.
Ryan telegraphed the news of Browns
arrest, and received reply that the City
Marshal of Shelbyyille would start for
Nashville on the next train.
BROWNS APPEARANCE.
The arrested man is about forty years OF
age, is short, but very heavy set, and will
weigh over.twO hundred pounds. He has
thick black hair and heavy mustache of
the same color the muStache extending
well down on his face. He is neatly
dressed, and has the appearance of man
who is fond of the good things of this life,
and is, no doubt, heavy feeder. He
claims to be sailor.
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THE COURTS.

PROBATE COURT.-John Anderson was
appointed and qualified administrator of
estate of John NJ. Vaughn, deceased.
il. Dortch was appointed and qualified
administrator of Simon IL. Hagar, de
ceased.
James 7. Castleman was appointed and
qualified administrator Of VIM. Boyd, de-
ceased.
T. NJ. Brennan was appointed and quail
fed administrator of Joseph F.. Brennan,
deceased.
CHAECERY CoURT.-A. j. Roper, re-
ceiver, vs. John Schimlys aud others.
G. II. Fogg, Jr., trustee, VS.. Joseph L..
Woods.
Samuel Landowner VS.. Rosenheim & Bro.
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,Ifln CaIIrOIic XNnrId

We are in receipt Of the January num-
Der, from the Catholic Publication Society,
New York. 1t opens with the first of a
series philosophical articles on the Prin-
cipleS Of Real Being. We note interesting
biographical sketches Of Archbishop Spald-
ing, Madame de Stael, and Father Sebas-
tian Rale, the Jesuit pioneer Of the North
west-the latter being a noteworthy con-
tlibutiOn to the early history of the Cont
nent. OF stories, sketches, poetry, etc,
there is the full supply for holiday reading.
Perhaps the most valuable article however,
is the well-digested editorial review of the
developments Of the pregnant year 1873,
now rapidly closing. This article alone is
worth the price of the number For sale
by d. n. Ncylan, Public Square.
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About two O'Clock Sunday afternoon, a
barouche in which were seated three ladies
and a little girl dashed down Cherry street
going north. Opposite DR.. Schifi-S house.
some children belonging to Mrs. Frasch
were crossing the street, when chey We're
violently thrown down by the barouche,
one Of them, a little girl, having her arm
broken. The occupants of the vehicle paid
10 attention to the cries of the children, but
were driven rapidly away. Thus far the
police have been unable to get the number
Of the hack or the name of the driver.
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SOsree Danznufe.

4 large assembly were in attendance at
McClure's Hall last night to witness the
exhibition of Miss Eliza Goodwin's pupils
in the polite art. Her classes are large,
and the manner in which the little ones
acquitted themselves, in the different fancy
dances, was sufficient to show the care and
attention bestowed upon them by that ex-
cellent teacher. She is one of our most
successful educators in the terpsichorean
art, and her parties, given for the pleasure
OF the children, are always enjoyable.
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Sale of TurnnilSes.

Turnpike roads are coming up In the
market, and prices are much more satisfae.
tory than for several months past. First
class tuInpikes, with full compliment of
mile posts, and bridges in good repair, are
in demand. We quote:
Col. Gibbs, Secretary of State, reports
the sale last week Of the Rome and Car
thage pike to John A. Fite, at $1,000.
Also the Columbia Central pike to Gen.
Polk. ct al. at 5000
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SUNDAYS RlnzRS

Two fires occurred Sunday night. About
half past six o'clock stable belonging 10
Mrs. Thornton and situated in rear of
Pettit'S drug store, South Cherry street, was
troyed in few moments.
An hour later, the stable of L. j. Geiger,
containing horse and buggy, COW and calf,
caught fire. The animals were taken out
at once, and the fire was checked before the
stable was consumed. Il was situated on
Ash street between College and Cherry
The loss is about 500, covered by insur-
ance.
Mr.. Geiger wishes TO return thanks TO
the fire department and to Lis friends for
their prompt assistance.
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Now EraNeEncnfs,

We are glad to notice that new pave
ments are supplanting in many places, the
OLD man-traps which have disgraced our
city. The old pavement is being removed
on the west side of Cherry, between Church
and Union, to give place to a composition
pavement, which seems to give good salts
faction and is a great improvement upon
the former condition of things in that'local-
ity. Let the good work 90 on.
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That Goat.

During the reunion Of Claiborne Lodge
On Saturday night last, the ladies Of course
were anxious to see the goat, and sure
enough when feasting was at lis height, in
stepped a wcll-known policeman. who had
been all along there himself, leading goat
abou the size of a young elephant. The
curiosity of the ladies being graiilied, the
oysters and Other good things were passed
around again and those psescn. did goat
them edihleg with a will.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

\ gentleman rldIng down town in a Col
leSe-Street car, last night, observed a dog
following that richly caparisoned vehicle,
and making occasional attempts to get on.
He finally called the drivers attention to
the fact, and asked him why the dog acted
so, to which Jehu replied that lie did not
know, but that he thought the dog was
mad, as he had followed him for two round
trips, and that he had succeeded, thus far,
in keeping him OFF the car. The gentleman
then suggested that probably the dogs
master had taken passage ON the car, and
that he had left it without the dog seeing
him. No doubt this was the case.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30
COIOred Excursion 60 Henderson.
Kentucky,

We understand there is to be a grand re-
union Of colored Sunday Schools from
Cairo, H., Evansville, Ind, and other
places, to be held at Henderson, KY, on
Wednesday, New Years eve. Fred Doug
lass is to speak on the occasion and wants
seven States 10 come and hear him. An
excursion train from this city will leave at
, o'clock tomorrow morning, on the S..
Louis and Southeastern road, for Hcnder-
son. Tickets can be secured to-day at
the Harding House.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICE,

hASulNOlON7 Otc- ~ t-slV T. hs
ProJGJilitieS-FOr New England, partly
cloudy weather with increasing pressure
ana lower temperature, except possibly
light SNOW in the interior and northern pOr
tiOn of this district; fresh and brisk west
erly winds will prevail on the coast.
For the Middle States ald lower lake
region, slight to fresh sOuthwesterly To
nOrthweSterly winds, with lower teInpera-
ture and areas of light snow in the north
ern portion Of the districts.
For the Southern States, nOrtberiy to
westerly winds, with lower temperature
and less cloudiness; cold nOrtherly winds
will prevail on the Texas coast.
For the upper lake region and thence
southwestward TO the Missouri valley, cold
norhwesterly 10 southwesterly winds, clear
or fair weather, except possibly light snow
in the eastern portion Of the upper AXE
region.
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Concerning EFOo.S

City Marshal is getting his implements
Of war in order, preparatory to an onslaught
on the porkerS New Years day. He had
his Hog Brigade ont on review yesterday
afternoon, making fine display. Pittman
IS lawful" proud Of his battalion, and in
deed he has reason to be, for his men look
as though they are able to eat their way
through four story pork packing establish
ment, and lively times may be expected
with the advent Of the new year.
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The river continues TO decline ut this
point, with 6 feet on lIarPeth Shoals.
The arrivals since our last issue have
been the John 5. Bransfard, from the upper
Cumberland; Ada Heilman- Paducah; Sam
Roberts, Salt Works, and 1. y. Phillips,
PittSbtug, with tow Of coal
The Ada Heilmdn departed for Paducah
the Sam Roberts for the mouth Of the riy-
or after another tow of salt.
The John 5. BranSford is up for BUrks-
vile and BakeTton this evening at 4 O'Clock
Capt. Lowell in command, and Johnny
Harper in the office.
The Bolivar II. Cooke is The regular
packet for PadGcah Wednesday at IL o'clock
Capt. Byers in command.
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The New Police

For The eight new policemento be elected,
we understand that there are about one
hundred and fifty applicants from which to
select. The Police Commissioners
for several days past have been waited on
by all who are candidates, and will consid-
er the claims Of each at the time appointed
for the election.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

There is such jam Of wagons loading
aud unloading cotton on College street,
that il is difficult matter for the street
cars 90 pass. sometimes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

Judge MclIenry, before whom the case of
the State of Tennessee Us. Robert Chad
well. Revenue Collector. was heard, rem
dered an opinion Yesterday, giving iudg-
mgnt for the State.
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NasE,viIle L;hrnrr

A meeting Of the Directors Of the Nash
vile Library Association will be held to-
night at $50 O'clock, by order of the Presi-
dent, w. L. Cooper. Some very important
business is to be brought before the Board
and it is hoped there will be full attend
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30
Deatl, at Fort Gibson.

We received letter yesterday from Fort
Gibson, Indian Territory, requesting us to
mention the fact that James L. Tripard
was killed in that place, on Christmas day.
by Henry Eifiert. There are no particulars
given, but, from the tone of the letter. we
suppose the deceased has brothers living
i'll this State.
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1t,Aw.,,n,I o-,ba c,s

During the Sunday School Festival at
Masonic Hall last night, some scamps at
tempted TO shut OF the gas, and partially
succeeded. Mir. Sieferle, the host, says he
VIII give $ reward to have any person ar
rested CAUGHT in the act.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

There is Sunday-scllool in this city
which boasts librarian who has held that
position for thirty-six years continuously.
He is not a member of the church either,
which fact makes his long term Of Office
more remarkable.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

The public schools throughout the coun-
ty are observing The present rs week Of
vacation.
The city schools took q recess last
Wednesday to continue until next Mon
la,
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waived an Examination.

Frank Castine, arrested upon the charge
of stealing harness from l. Ii. WOodfin,
waived an examination Yesterday, and in
default OF bail. was committed to jail by
Justice Everett.
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Bnnnn MRnrnsIf

John Nic}lenS was arrested yesterday on
a peace warrant sworn oui 10y YIN. Bald
VIA. The case was heard by Justice Cas-
setty. who required the defendant to give
bond in the sum of $3.50 to keep the peace
for six months.
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Suit for Ten Cents.

Mr.. 4 sued Mr.. B for the value of ten
cents cigar before Justice Cassetty yestclc
day. The Squire has heard the evidence,
and viii render an opinion on the LIST of
January, probably requiring B to pay for
the cigar, and \ to buy box for diStribu-
ton generally on Deaderickstreet.
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How Beautiful Her Complexion :

How DeaGtnul her complexion =
No wonder. She uses that best OF all beauti-
fiers, 'Elgin's Phantom Powder" 1t ren-
ders the complexion 50 clear, so brilliant,
so beautiful, that ladies everywhere are de
lighted with it, and pronounce it the reT7'
bea y0le,ler they have ever used. Call at
~ drug store in the city and get sample
:+cs Of charge. None should fail to try it,.
Price - ents and so cents per box.
nOY29 2taw4w tUes,sat
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Early 10 he'd. carly to rise.

Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
Adopt the above and you'll be wealthy.
Buy your Mattresses from Ed. Il. Miller
nd you'll be healthy. At No. Z \. College
street-and don't you forget it.
dpr1O eOdlm
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Late PaHPHS.

DucIworth, corner Cherry and Cedar
streets, Opposite the Postoffice,) has re-
ceived Harper's BazH, Ladies' Journal,
Waverly Magazine, Forest and Stream,
American Sportsman, Wilkes Spirit, Turf,
Field and Farm, Investigator, Banner of
Light. Woodhull ~ Clafiin, Danbury News,
Littell's Living Age, Rural New Yorker,
American Agriculturis;, etc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-30

There viii be divine service tonight
CTuesday) in the Mulbeny-street Church,
at I o'clock. Preaching by Rev. Alex.
Cowar The public are invited to attend.
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Elegant Rooms for Rent

Elegant Rooms Tor Rent.-FOlty rooms
in the st. Cloud Hotel for rent, in suites
for families or single apartments; also the
spacious dining hall and kitchens. For
terms apply to Charles A. Thompson, at
CaIhoun's, Maxwell House. Carter &
Thompson. dec2S lot
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PrOtracted Meeting.

Elder John Sweeney, of Paris, Ky,
preached at the Christian church last night.
He will preach again tonight and to-mor-
row night.
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Paving Fu.

The Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Company paid something over Sl46,00O
into the State Treasury last Friday on ac-
count Of balance due the State.
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CITY NOTICES.

Stop and think Of the sPecialties:-
Paints, Oils, Window Glass, Varnishes,
Artists Goods, Paper and Wax Flower Ma
terials, Stencil Inks, COrkS, Sash, Doors,
Blinds and BrJIshes-nOt a cost, but VERY
Low. Chas. II. Gauthier, - \. College
street. dec2i tf
Orders taken for Cumberland Coal a.
the Drug Store Of J. J. GOWen, conner Of
Fillmore st. and Wharf ayenge, No. 1eS.
deco Wv