davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
WATCHES AND DIAMONDS.
4 Pheasant Episode at the Express
Office.

The employees of the Adams and South
ern Express Companies at this point, being
DESTROYS of showing their appreciation OF
the uniform kindness Of capt. j. NJ
Thatcher, the Nashville agent of the CON-
panies, held a meeting a few nights since
and resolved to present HIM with a fine
dOuble-case gold watch, and appointed ID.
c. Pierce, O.. L. Shooley and Mr.. Murphy
a committee TO purchase the watch and
make the presentation.
\ very fine watch was procured, and
the presentation came off at the
Express office last evening. The ne
cipient responded to the complimentary
resolutions, which were read by Mr.. Pierce,
in appropriate terms, and then surprised
Mr.. Pierce by presenting him, in turn, with
a valuable diamond crOSs-pin-the gift of
his fellow employees. The matter had been
kept a profound secret from Mr.. Pierce;
hence the surprise was complete.
Several speeches followed the presenta-
lions, all organ was taken over TO the Office
from DOrman's music store, the Edgefield
Quartette Club called in and a very pleas
ant hour was passed. In the midst of the
festivities, hT. W. L. Hartzell was called
upon for a speech, which invitation that
gentleman was compelled to decline, as he
said he was ''toO full TO check off,"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
ON the tennessee and Pacific .

The train from Lebanon yesterday eve
ming, when about a mile this side of Green
Hill, anne near being wrecked. The train
consisted of two fat ears, loaded with ties,
two freight cars and passenger coach
which was behind. While running around
a long curve, the fore trucks Of one of tile
freight cars and the hindmOst trucks Of the
other, jumped the track and were drawn
over the ties for the distance of about an
hundred yards before the train could be
stopped. When they were first thrown
from the track, a brakeman who occupied
the front platform Of the passenger car
jumped off, and Conductor Meacham, see
ing the brake abandoned, hurried to il and
did much to check the train. There was
no damage but the iniuring Of the freight
cars and tearing mp the track. The pass
engers were brought safely TO the city on
the fiat cars, which were ahead of the
wreck.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
An OrthographieaI Puzzle.

Spoilers of all grades and ages will find the
attempt to write the following story from
diclatiOn, an interesting puzzle. A lady
who was sure she could win the WebSter'S
Unabridged offered as a prize, in case she
succeeded, missed only p of the 90 hard
words. 4 Professor Of Languages, who
prided himself or his knowledge Of OrthO-
gral,hy, missed IS. IL is possible that
our typo may not put them all up correct
". Let us see if some of our readers can
detect the errors. Webster is the standard:
The most skillful gaugeT 1 ever knew
was a maligned cobbler, armed with a
poniard, who drove apeddler'S wagon, using
a MULLEN stalk as an instrument Of cOer-
ciOn, to t~yrannize over his pony shOd with
calks. He was a German Sadducee, and
had a phthisicky catarrh, ~diptheria, and the
bilious intermittent eTySipelas. y certain
Sibyl, with the sObriquet Of Gypsy went
into e~cstacies Of exclamation at seeing him
measure a bushel Of peas, and separate
saceharine tomatoes from a heap of peeled
potatoes, without dyeing or singing the
ignitible Queue which he wore, or becOm-
inc paralyzed with a hemOrrhagr. Lifting
her eyes to the ceiling of the cupOla OF the
capitol, to conceal her unparalleled embar-
rassment, making a rough courtesy, and
not harrassing him with mystifying,
rarefying and supplying ~innuendOes,
she gave him a couch, a bouquet Of
lilies, ~mignonet,e, and fuchsias, a treatise
on mnemonics, a copy of the APOchrypha
in heircgIyphics, dagueTeOtypes Of Men
delssOhn. and kOsciusco, a kaleidoscope, a
dram phial Of ipecacuanha. a t~easpOOniul
of naptha for deleble purposes, a ferule,
claripnet. some ~licorice, q surcingle, a car
nelian Of symmetrical proportions, a chro-
nOrneter Y ith movable balance wheel, a box
of dominoes and a catechism. The gauSer,
who was also a traiiicking rectiier and a
parishioner Of mine, preferred a wooden
strtOut (his choice was referable to a vacil-
lating occasionally occurring idiOSyncrasy),
wofully uttered this apOthegm: "Life is
checkered; but schism, apostacy, heresy
and %villainy shall be punished The Sybil
ap~Ologizingly answered: There is ratably
an ~allegeable differ nee between acOuferTa-
hIa aIlinsis oud a triSvliahie diRusis-N
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
ST. CECILIA.
The Concert Last Night.

A large audience was in attendance at
the concert and tableauX given at st. Ceci-
liza last night for the benefit of the library
and cabinet of that institution.
he tableaux were of a very interesting
character, and the singing enthusiastically
a%pplauded.
Mr.. Dorman treated the audience with
Schubert's ''Wanderer,' which lie sang in
splendid style, and Mr.. Schneider sang a
fine bass solo TO tie evident delight of his
hearers.
All the ladies acquitted themselves with
great credit. Mr.. John Conner rendered
several comic characters in a successful
manner.
The grounds surrounding the building
were beautifully Illuminated, presenting a
very attract sc appearance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
A Just Complaint.

The Rural Sun publishes the following
communication in regard to an evil which
is eliciting very general complaint from the
farmers of this vicinity:
sNear this city ] rented some land, and
have now on i a fair crop. OF corn. My
nejphbors turn their cattle and hogs in on
it every night, and have done so Tor several
weeks. and the half is lost to me. L am
ND every night to drive their stock out.
They say put a better fence around it. 1t
is a fair fence, post and plank, and most OF
it put up this spring. Is there 40 help for
me9 Must ] be driven of in this way? Is
there no law to help me? Would it not be
as honest if those people would gather my
corn and feed it, as TO turn their stock loose
10 do it themselves? / am new cOmeTr
and will have TO soon leave, if this IS yOur
Tennessee justice. GEO. FREY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
CITY POLITICS.
PassOn DIIIin's strikers Open n
Campaign in the Tenth wards
Well known FInaneier Asked TO
s.WaIk INTO NY PaFlOr."

PassOu DIIIin'S strikers Open IN
Campaign in the TenIh Ward-A
Well known Finaneier Asked to
walk into NY ParIOr.'
A very private convention was held last
night By a select party Of Radicals at a
colOred church in the Tenth ward, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
Aldermen and COuncilmen, and resulted
in ParsOn Dillin being selected as 4 posi-
BILE Alderman, and Joe KELLOGG chosen TO
represent the ward in the Common COun-
Gil. subject, however, to a ratification by
the people Of the ward, at the ballOt-bOx,
under which circumstances; Mr.. kellogg
NAV reach the Board Of Common Council
as a member. IL is likewise true that Mr..
kellogg may be struck by lightning
A cOmmittee was appointed 10 wait upon
NJ. Joseph W. Allen, in order to ascertain
whether or not that gentleman would be
willing 10 share with Nh. Kellogg the du-
ties OF Councilman from the Tenth ward
a proposition which Mr.. Allen will most
certainly decline.
Through some u~naccOuntable oversight,
the representatives Of the city press were
not notified of this proposed aSemblage Of
patriots, and consequently were not III at
tendance. However, they were not
doomed to be left in entire ignorance Of the
meeting, but were posted with regard
thereto, in rath T singular manner. One
Of the statesmen participating IN the do
ings of this convention, returned home at q
late hour last night, and, in a bUrSt Of play
fIness, amused himself aid made times
lively for his wife by shying plates and
saucers and things at the head Of that esti-
mable woman
The noise attracted the attention of the
police, who arrested this cheerful politician
and Waltzed him off to the lookup,
and while on the way the arrested party
passed of the time with a dissertation upon
the subject of conventions in general, and
the one Of which he had just formed an i'm
pOrtant part, in particular, and in his way
news of the doings Of ParsOn Dlllin's
crowd reached the reporter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
A Church In Need.

WEST POINT, Miss, Sept. Z, 1S74.-To
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South:
The members of the Methodist Church al
this place, after trying to relieve their
church of an Indebtedness that is due and
must be paid this fall, find that after having
expended their utmost Gldedr0rS to do so,
they have Yet 10 pay Sl.2U0.
Oar church fOrthiS amount IS m~OTtgaged,
and We viii no longer be INDUCED by our
cSditors.
Unable, any further, to help ourselves,
we appeal to the Methodist Church at large
Tor contributions.
Brother. sister, little children, will YOU
contribute. If it S only a mite, toward
saving one Of orr Lords houses Of worship?
Remit by poStoiiice order to W. >. Sykes
or W. ii. O'Neal.
Being sOlicitoUs foT the success of The
church at West Point, and satisfied of their
financial inability, we heartily endorse
and concur in this appeal.
I. \. RAMSEY, Z L.
i. PAINE, Bishop.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
Celebration Of the Jewish New Year.

The Jewish ecclesiastical New Year,
called in Hebrew aROSh Hashanah," which
is, according 10 the Bible, 5,G35 limo
hUldi, will be celebrated on Saturday and
Sunday, the 18th and 18th inst, by all
IsraeliteS.
This festival is also called in Hebrew
.Iom HasikorOn, I" "Day OF Memorial" or
''Yom Ieruah,7 "Day of Blowing the
Trumpet" II was instituted to acknowl-
edge the Almighty as the only creator and
ruler Of the Universe, and to renew a faith
ful allegiance to Him, il being customary
in the Oriental empir S tOblOw the trumpet
when they appoint a chief or king, and to
shout "LOng live the Kiug,' Il IS further
more intended 10 rouse the people TO re-
member tie kindness and Justice Of
the King of Kings, melting them to self
inquiry, ia order 10 find out how much
better or worse they had grown during the
past year, and what fate they deserve in
the coming from the hands Of the dispenser
of all destinieS This ecclesiastical New
Year has been considered also the civil
New Year since the return Of Zeruhabpl
from Babylon Ia Palestine.
Divine service will lake place in the
MAJ ket street Synagogue and Rev. DIR.
Tridor kalish will preach Ga Saturday la
German and on Sunday n the English Ian
gIage, at 10 O'Clock a. NJ.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
DON,T FRIGHTEN THE CHILDREN.

1t is an old warning, but as treated anew
i'm ScribReT'S may not be without effect:
Never friehten children; don't shut them
up in dark rooms; never let them ever COM
prehend what lightning is, or thunder, or
tax any notice of either in their presence.
1t is one of the most painful things in the
world to see a child Tun TO hide itself from
a thunderstorm, and in nearly all cases
where It does so, some one has Numbered.
Never attempt to control a child
by making it believe that
thing terrible will happen TO
n. sBogie7 will catch it, or the @black
man" will come for it, or some terrible
sDertre or other will haunt it. Those
childreL who have been shut up in dark
rooms as a punishment frequently feel the
effects of such torture until late in life. IL
| i strange how these terrOrs cling to the
person in after life-becOme, as 1t We're,
| engrafted into them, and 50 hrmly hN'a
! that reason cannot diglodge them. 4
mother. therefore, that will use snch means
TO compel obedience is weak, cruel n
| uuwisc: Il nurse who employs them Is
simply unfit for her position.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
DIAMOND COAL.

HE CITIZENS OF NASHVILLE WILL
be supplied with this superior Coal at the
lowest market price during the winter. Having
been thoroughly tested, it has given general
satisfaction. 1t is a hard coal, will not crumble
or slack, is easily ignited, burns eheerfnlly but
not too rapidly, leaves no einder and but Few
ashes. II IL both Clearly and economical
Orders lefr with A. Stretch, at the corner OF
Union and Cherry streets, viii receive prompt
attention. Yard az the corner Of Summer and
Crawford streets.
ssp2 3m 4thp j. y. WARD, Agent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
The Putnam County OutraEes.

Office yesterday from avery prominent citi-
zen of Carthage, Smith county, in relation
to the recent killing of Dick Mckinley,
cOlOred, and subsequent assassination by
masked men. of Franklin Hall. The
writer refers 10 the indignation meeting
held at Carthage last Monday, by the citi-
zens of Smith county, and states that they
are very anxious that rewards should be
offered for the apprehension OF the muir
derers Of Mckinley and Hall. 1t will be
seen from the prOclamatiOns published
elsewhere that the Governor has complied
with their request.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

The years 1871, 1872 and 1873 having
been Exceptionally bad ones for the pro-
ductiOn of wine in Germany. it is crafty
likely to prove exceptionally good, particu-
larry IS regards the choice growths Of the
Rh-ingau and the Moselle. Reports from
these districts are very favorable, and the
vintage is now believed 10 he beyond
the possibility of injury by frost or any
other natural Gauss.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

German at Ward'S.-Dr. Kalisch is the
teacher Of German in Wards Seminary,
and has a national reputation as a scholar
in his mother tongue and in the languages
Of the East. His class is increasing every
year, and now is a good time for pupils and
any ladies who may wish to learn German
to enter. In class it is only s. per month.
W. E. Ward. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
{

Just before 5 o'clock yesterday evening,
a team attached to a wagon, being loaded
with shingles, in the lumber yard near the
Chattanooga depot, took fright and ran
away. The shingles were thrown out of
the wagon before 1t hardly reached the
street, and the team went dashing towards
a line of hacks, collected around the plat
form. The flag man at the depot succeed
ed in turning their course and they ran up
Church street to Spruce where they were
checked.
Several other teams were frightened by
the runaway, and at one time, a general
stampede seemed imminent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

Go to Hemphill's for Shell Oysters and
Clans, New York Reg Oysters, Prairie
Chickens, Lake Fish, and, in fact, all the
delicacies of the season. Ladies and gen
tlemen can be accommodated in first-class
style. HemphiIl is the only ~restaurateur in
the city who receives his stock direct from
first hands. sep10 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
AHorse RIte and a Lost Arm.

Last Sunday a eolOred imam, known as
Luke, in the employ of MesSrs. Ewing &
Williams, was bitten near the elbow joint
by a vicious stallion, belonging 10 the gen.
tlemen above named. The wound was
roughly dressed, modification set in, and
the man was brought TO Nashville yester-
day and his arm amputated. 1t is said that
this horse He'd a man in New York, at
one time, and that he slavery dangerous ami
nal to handle.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
The Amrsement OntIook.

Next Monday night the theatrical season
will be opened at the Opera House by Z.
B. Browns Dramatic Colnbination-a
troupe which comes TO this city well re-
commended.
A fine, commodiOus, well arranged Opera
House is one of Nashville's needs, and a
need which will doubtless sOOn be supplied
if first class companies can be induced to
visit us, as they can be, with proper man
agement.
Last season it seemed as though NASH
vile was visited by half the broken down
theatrical companies in the country, the
Fifth Avenue Combination being the only
first class troupe playing here during the
entire winter. The result was our citizens
became disguised and staid away from the
Opera House almost entirely.
Situated as she is, in the direct line Of
travel from Cincinnati and LOuisvil e TO
the cities on the southern coast, Nashville
ought to be on the card Of the leading
theatrical companies Of the land, as she
ways in days gone by, and would be again
il the business is properly worked up. To
this end, the UNION AND AMERICAN will
do what it can in encouraging visits from
first class talent, and discoUraging, most de-
cidedly, any attempt to foist upon Il citi-
Gems f~Ourth-rate performances.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT.-R. H.. Mason. vs..
Beersheba Springs Company and John NJ.
Bass, dismissed at defendants cost.
Brien & Woodward VS.. Andrew Chad
well ct ais, dismissed at defendants cost
Auerback & henderson VS.. Samuel Lam
dauer, dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
Samuel Winfrey, guardian, vs.. Joseph
Solomon, judgment for plaintiff damages
$500.
CRINnNAL COURT.-AbOut one hundred
cases were called on the miSdemeanor
docket, several were tried and a good many
fO%rfeitures taken.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
A Steamer Condcmned.

The Board of Local Inspectors of Steam
boats for the Nashville district condemned
at Paducah, last week, the boiler of the
new steamer Wasp, built for this trade.
Although the boiler was entirely new, it
had not been constructed in compliance
with the steamboat law.
The Wasp vas allowed 10 wing her way
back to Metropolis, her home port. that the
necessary alterations might be made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
Neu Time Gard

4 change Of schedule viii 90 into effect
on the Louisville, Nashville and Great
Southern Railroad next Sunday morning.
However, the difference in the time Of the
arrival aud departure Of passenger trains,
will be very slight. The passenger train
which has heretofore arrived at 40 Sun
day morning, will not, hereafter, reach this
DOint until $50 II. NJ.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
TIle MnrerIx CHM Iertnre.

DR.. Summers lecture at Masonic Hall
last night was attended by an audience
composed of the best people in Nashville,
ami gave general satisfaction. It is tie
pupOse Of the Waverly Club-Ader whose
auspices the lecture was delivered-to
bring 10 Nashville during the winter some
Of the most noted lecturers in the country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
gIurmurs Of the Tied.

There must be a number Of couples in
this county who do not find much bliss in
welded life, as 60 bills for divorce have
been filed in the Law Court since Janua-
Ty ISt, 1874.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
OUISVILLE d CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAILROAD-Trains leave and ar
IS Church Street.

The public will find the business office
Of the UNION AND AMERICAN at As Church
street, corner of Printers Alley, nearly
opposite the old Counting Room.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
DIED.

GREIG-Sept. 3, at } A. NJ, MAGGIE j.
GREIG-
The friends and acquaintance Of Mrs GeO-
Creir and Chas. Mitchell, Jr., and family, are
INVITED to attend her funeral from Christ
Church. this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Services by Rev. VIM. Graham sepl0 -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
Cut in Il Head.

n lha l3:1I irlin on tie S0uu eastern
road VIZ, coalIng uPat Darlington yesterday,
Air. Charles Peek, The baggage master, was
struck on the head by the falling Of the
shu;c, which inflicted . very severe wound
oi his head, probably fIacturing the skull.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

aAs no Office was created for the sole
benefit of person that he may live and
enjoy its emolmnents forever" says MIR.
Jacob Ross in his letter TO the mayor, Il
now reluctantly but co-nscientiously tender
TO YOU my resignation as Dog Catcher of
the Tenth Assembly District" And we
undertake 20 say that MFR. Jacob Ross is 4
phenomenal statesman. No statesman has
retired from the public service for any such
reason as he gives since time whereof the
memory Of man uHnneth not 10 tie con-
trary.-Netg York Tribune,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
Trunks F! Trunks

Trunks! Trunksl! Trunks l!-Wm.
Dunstead, at 81 North College street, has
an immense stock Of ladies' and gentle
mems Travelling Trunks, Valises and
Satchels, which he is selling at extraordin-
airy low prices. jy15 3mOs&eOd6mOs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
Notice 10 Exhibitors In Fourth NASH
willie Industrial Exposition.

The Committee on classification and Arrange
ment will be in attendance at the Exposition
building every morning, from Q TO IL O'Clock,
and every evening from 3 to 10 O'Clock, for the
purpose OF allOtiRg space and assisting in the
arrangement of goods. Tn building Will be
lighted up every night for the Purpose-Of giving
exhibitors an opportunity Of arranging their
displays, etc, etc. You are earnestly requested
to secure your space at once, as We feel a desire
to accommodate all, and there is but a limited
amount Of space left.
j. H. SwEENY,
H. W. B~UTTORFF,
W. H POHLMAN,
sauQ n Committee IN Classification
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

Smiling faces are always seen in house
holds where DOOley's Yeast Powder is
used. Il does not make sour, heavy cook
cry. Try it and be happy.
sens dIw.&wIt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

Trustees Sale. The remainder of
ThOs. a. Elam's stock of Dry Goods and
Notions, at No. II Union street, will posi-
lively be closed out in the next thirty days
at cost and under. Joseph Wheless, TTus-
tee. sep5 1w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

Misses O'Bryan, II McLemOre street
Next session begins Monday, Sept. Fl,
1874. Address Lock Box 10, Nashville,
Tenn. anglo If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
Only a NeIghborly Quarrel.

A Mr.. johnson, living near Goodletts-
vile, had a quarrel with a neighbor last
"Wednesday on account ola partition fencp.
which resulted in johnson being so Sc
verely cut that his life Is despaired of.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

In one Of those moods Of philosophical
pleasantly and eradite whimsicality in
which the worthy Archbishop Of Dublin
sometimes relaxed from weighty affairs, he
is reported TO have made the following
quotation and Comment
sold Father LOng-legs wouldn't say his prayers:
Take-bim BY the right leg
Take him By the left leg
Take him fast by both legs
And throw him down stairs :"
There! - said his Grace, 'n that nursery
verse you may see an epitOme of the histo-
~ of all religious persecution. Father
LOnglegs, refusing to say the prayers that
were dictated and ordered by his little ty-
rants, is regarded as a hereto, and suffers
m~artyrdOm.'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11

The largest stock Of Flannels ever
brought to the city now being opened at
Hogan Bros. seIl1 st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
New Prints and Chintzes.-Just on

ell, beautiful new Prints and elegant Eng
lish Chintzes, entirely new styles. Thomp-
son Bros. Il Kelly, Summer street.
snnl q
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-11
An OId.TimPr

James I. Bell, County Court Clerk, YES
tcrday made cut a certified copy of a mar
rage bond issued September 22nd, 1914
nearly thTee-Score years ago.