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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
RAILROAD sTBSCRIPTIONs.

| To the Hon John G. Ferris, Judge OF the COUn-
| ty Court OF Davidson County:
To-day is the time set apart 10y your
! court to be again bored by a discussion Of
| the propriety of ordering an election to be
| held for the purpose of testing the question
whether the people are willing to burthen
! the county with further subscription to
/ railroads. Our State and county, rs well
as our city, have been almost made bank
rupt by State aid to railroads and county
and municipal aid TO these schemes without
anything like equivalent benefits derived
| therefrOm. The State Convention certain
| ly did wise thing when, in remOdeling
the Constitution, they forbid the State from
ever again extending aid to such schemes,
| and they would have done still better had
they forbid counties and municipalities
from ever doing the same thing. Our
County Court would at least have been
spared the repeated bOrings they have been
subjected to on this score by those in the
interests of what are called the Owens
bOro, RuSSellville and Nashville Railroad
and the Cumberland and Ohio Railroad.
If the directory of these roads want to
bring them to our city to Join our Southern
system, they might be allOwedto DO so; but
the idea Of our county pdyiRg them to
come here in the way of a subscription of
stock, is quite out of the question. We
have certainly had our fill of railroad
subscriptions, and the County Court should
most positively and fatty refuse to order
an election TO be held as they have been so
often asked to do, or to lend its aid or
cOuntenance in any way to these schemes.
no matter how well SUgGT-cOdted the prOpO-
Sitions may come. Every farm and town
lot in the county is already mortgaged to
secure the payment of county bonds al
ready issued and outstanding for the benefit
of the Northwestern Railroad, the TenneS-
see and Pacific Railroad and other roads.
amounting in all to about one million of
dollars, which we are every year taxed
heavily to pay the interest on without
equivalent benefits. ! say again we have
had enough of this thing, in all conscience.
and it is cruel to insist in GIiy
lrGy upon our increasing the load.
Some of our people, no doubt, de ire
these roads built. To all such l would say
subscribe to the stock and pay yOlT Olra
money to the extent you desire; you have 4 |
clear right to do this, but you have not the |
right to vote an unwilling tax upon any |
one to carry your own selfish ends, much |
less to vote a mortgage upon the property |
of every man, woman and child in the |
county. The County Court is the guardian |
of the people in this matter, and should not |
heed the appeals of those employed to pre- |
sent what they call their CLAIMS, for they /
certainly have none. JUSTICE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
THE COURTS.

PROBATE COUET.-N. Z. Cartwright
was appointed and qualified administrator
of the estate Of Elmira c. Cartwright, de
ceased.
Sarah E. Cartwright, colored, was ap-
prenticed TO p. 4. Cartwright until Is years
of age.
CRIMINAL COURT.-The miSdemeanor
docket is still before the court. Several
persons have been indicted and fined for
selling and buying pools on trOtting races
at the Fair Grounds.
LAW COURT.-A. Ii. Hicks VS.. Robt. II.
Hill, case pending.
john Brannom vs.. John c. Ferris, admir-
iStratOr. judgement $40 in currency for
plaintiff.
CHANCERV COURT.-GeOrge Burch, ct
ais. vs.. Henry Holt, jr., Il. II. Manlove and
Others: NJ. Vaughn, administrator, vs.. JnO.
Galloway: Betsey BOsley vs.. Francis Phil
lips; Monroe Jamis0G VS.. David kaleaT;
Frank VI. Paul, ct ais. Us. Emma York. ct
ais; John Kirkpatrick rs. Mary f. Utley;
/. ID. Payne vs.. John Hollapeter: ThOS.
Caldwell, executor. vs.. George ID. Hewlett
and others; John ID. James vs.. L. /. Gatler
ct ais; O. +. Noel vs.. Mary WeambOcker;
Fourth National Bank vs.. j. ID. Horton. ct
ais; Emily II. Coleman vs.. Mary J. Cole
man; Samuel Watkins vs.. Peter Phillips.
administrator, and others; W. Il. Rains, ct
ais. vs.. ". b. G0Odlett and Others.
SUPREME CoUET.-Business progressing
rapidly in both branches. Gratified to find
a disposition on the part Of the bar to
work with view To the crowded condition
of the docket.
On application Of the Acknowledgement
q aP.tar- afla flna hot AAst
day next be set for the Criminal docket Of
the 9Th and 18th circuits. AttOrnys are eX-
pected to take notice.
We invite special attention TO the SUI
preme Court order to be found in this
mornings paper, relating to the docket now
open for causes appealed on for delays.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
New Advertisements.

Shawl los.
Muse wanted.
Star brand lime at c. II. Stockell & Cos.
Important notice to parties having special
deposits or collections at the Second Ma
tiOnal bank
Winstead, Shields & Co, advertise the
sale at auction on Saturday. Monday and
Thursday of some very desirable goods
and other property.
See Supreme Court order. Docket for
unlitigated causes.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Southern Newspaper Union, Of
Nashville, viii be held on the Goth inst.
The members Of the Hibenian Society
are requested to meet at the hall this even
ing.
See list of Chancery notices to be found
elsewhere in our columns.
BOnhan X FlOeTsh want the ladies to
know that they are selling fringeS, laceS,
gimpS, scars, and milliney goods at cost for
thirty DAYS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Nashville LibrarT Association.

The second lecture for the benefit of the
Nashville Library Association takes place
tonight in the Christian Church, by DIR.
Bowling. His subject viii be the "Fusion
Of Races in our Great Valley" The Doc
tor is not only one of our most prominent
physicians, but is at the same time gentle
man Of scholarly attainmentS and rare lit
erary accomplishments. \ fluent writer, a
deep thinker, a logical reasoner, and an elO-
quent debater, we can safely promise rich
treat for those who attend this evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
How it was in the Mountains.

The Chattanooga Commercial ofthe Sth
says: yesterday, when the Nashville
train came by Stevenson, distance of thir-
ty-eight miles from here, they encountered
4 snow storm. The engineer said he could
not see as far as two feet in advance of the
train, and that the snow was nine inches
deep on the track. As the engine ploughed
through it. the snow would fly over the
tender. When the train arrived at the
depot the engineer was unable to speak
from exposure TO the Storm"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
DOdgin-.

In passing upon the question of appro-
priating 500, yesterday, to pay fore bridge
which was built in the 18th district a year
or two since, and paid for by private in
dividual, a disposition was manifested by
some of the members Of the County Court
to dodge vote. In consequence of an
order from the presiding officer for the
doors to be carefully guarded, several mem
bers were intercepted as they were on the
point Of gliding out in quiet, unobtrusiye
manner
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
The Ninth Ward RnII.

In addition the names published in the
UNION AND AMERICAN Of yesterday. the
following have been appointed on the sew
eral committees:
Executive cOmmittee.-ChaTles Kircher.
Committee Of Anangements.-P. Sands,
". X. DObS0n. John HAIRY. II. NcGayOck.
y. Ambrose, ). A. Duling. II. Mailman
Ihil. Linsley, SamI Doneison, Charles
Kircher, A. ElCoz.
Ladies committee John Ruhm,
Miss Mary Geiger, Miss Lizzie Jeup.
1t was Charles kircher that presided at
the meeting on Wednesday night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
The ENOdus.

The Chattanooga Commercial of the
Sth says: "Three hundred and sixty-eight
of the colored population of Middle Geor-
gia arrived yesterday morning, and took
the Nashville freight al o'clock, for West
Tennessee. An agent passed through yes
terday, for four hundred more, in addition
10 the one thousand already engaged. We
are informed that they viii be furnished
with homes and plenty of work in Arkan-
SaS and Mississippi.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
CHANGE OF FIRM.
No.I4N. Market ST., Nashville.

As BISHOP CUMSuSS was originally
Methodist, the hope is entertained that he
may returnt 10 the parent fold. 1t IS deemed
practicable by some to receive him as
bishop, and give him work in that capacity.
His ordination, it is said, would entitle him
to reorganization by believers in apostolic
succession. In few years, without any
concessions or abandonment of MethOdiSm,
they would have ministry among them
that even High-churchE piscOpalians would
be bound to recognize.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Col. W. W. Gates, Of The Jackson, Tenn,
Courier, reached the city last evening on
tour of business and observation North and
East.
Col. John /. House. Of Williamson
county, was in the city yesterday.
Judge W. ". GOOdpasture, Col. :. ii.
Coins and \. \. Swope, Esq, Of Cart hage,
are here i'll attendance on the Supreme
Court.
john B. Bond, of Columbia, is in the
city.
T. R. Shearon, Of Troy, reached the city
last evening.
Col. John. II. Savage is in the city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
In the Dark.

Upon the assembling of the Common
Council last night, it was feared that the
proceedings would have to be conducted in
the dark, as the gas meter was found to be
ont of order: but after little skiilful doc
toriug. the council chamber was flooded
with linlt.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

A HARTFORD couple recently receivedby
express, from some unknown donor, a hand
some silver tea service, on the occasion Of
their silver wedding. A few days after
wards they were mortified by the discovery
that it had been delivered by mistake by
the express company, and were compelled
to restore the pri4e.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
ssWhat IKnow About Fishing. /,

This is the subject Of lecture to be de
livered by Rev. A. L. p. Green, d. D., at
Tulip Street Church, Edgefield, tonight by
request Of the managers Of the Mite Socie-
ty of that church. We need only say that
it will be rich, Iare and racy, and a rOusing
attendance may be expected. The street
cars, We understand, will be running until
after the lecture.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

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 RrusheS-nOt at cost, but VERY
LOW. CLas. II. Gauthier, 10 n. College
street, dec2I If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Improyed order Of Red Hen.

At the regular kindling Of the Council
fire of Cherokee Tribe No. 81, Edgeield,
the following Chiefs were duly raised by
Great Sachem Jos. L. Loiseau: Z. L. Win
grove, Sachem; A. S. Williams, Senior
Sycamore; John Langham, Junior Saga
more; J. p. Hutchinson, Chief Of Records;
Jas. I'll. Hales, Keeper of Wampum; W.
Parrish, Prophet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
WAR DEPARTMENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, $50 p. NJ
PTO6dbilities.-FOr the New EnolanJ
States, generally clear weather with LIGHT
to fresh southerly and westerly winds will
prevail.
For the Middle States, clear or fair
weather, with light tofreshs winds.
The temperature in this district and i'm
New England will change but slightly for
the coming "A hours,
For the South Atlantic and GulfStates,
generally clear weather, with light workable
winds and rising temperature.
1elegTaphic reports have only been re-
celyed from the States ON the Atlantic and
Gulf States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Missions visit to the Home of her
Childhood.

We clip the following from an interest
ing personal sketch of Nilsson, published
by the So. Louis Globe: When the pro-
posal was made to her to visit America, she
had long been absent from her northern
home. and she therefore determined to visit
far-oif Smoland, and look yet once more
upon the faces Of her father, her mother,
her brothers and sisters. We can imagine
the delight with which she was received.
The trappings Of the stage were thrown
aside, and Christine was once again but
simple maiden in the arms of her nearest
and her dearest. The child who had left
her home so long before might be a heroine
to the world; to them their darling
cottage maiden still, but ennObled by
the praise Of the best, the wisest and most
ariStOcyatiC of Europe. She arrived upon
Saturday, and the next day the
whole family, like good Swedes, as they
were, attended the church at SkatelO.
Christina again entered the choir. During
the first Stanza of the psalm her emotion
(and who would not honor her for it) held
her mute. At the second stanza the pure,
sweet voice trilled through the
heart Of hearts Of the
hushed people. Who can fathom the
thoughts That must have prevailed all alike,
the famous singer in the old choir and the
friends who had known her as a child, and
since she left them had listened but to the
echo Of her fame? The writer has been
told thai the only ornament she then wore
was a silver swallow, with Outspread wings,
combining her floating vail. As she left the
church the villagers gathered round her,
and some pointed to the migratory bird.
All. said they, she will soon fly away from
us like her own swallow; let US pray that,
like it too, she smay return with it another
spring. Of a surety. this Is prayer which
all who have heard her in America will
echo now.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Robbed Of Lis PnuItrr-

Joidan Hadlcy, who lives in the upper
story Of the old State Bank building, was
robbed Yesterday morning Of eight fine
chickens and several turkeys. The thief
left their heads in the yard, in order TO let
iIadley know that it was the better part of
prudence 20 bear them hence dead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

An otter skin, measuring full four feet,
was brought in from Giles caunty yester-
day where the animal was killed. 1t will
doubt IS command a big brice from fur
dealers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Death Of an Express Messenger.

J. IL. O'Ncil, an express messenger, died
in this city yesterday morning Of con-
sumption, after an illness Of several
months. The members of the Hibenian
Society meet tonight to make arrange
ments for attending his funeral.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Going into Lioui,iatiou.

1t is understood that the Second National
Bank is going into liquidation. From an
advertisement elsewhere il will be seen that
special depositors are requested 10 withdraw
them Immediately, rs further liability is
disclaimed. DepositorS are also request to
leave tl.ir nnnks for hllanca
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Removed to the corner of Church and
Cherry streets, on the first floor over the
drug store of DemOville Il Co., where a
good Business Education can be obtained,
also the beautiful art of Photography. J.
W. DOlbear. jane TT
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Jan. :, at 81 P. NJ, GEORGE H. LANDRUM,
aged . wears.
His funeral viii take place at the residence OF
his brother, c. V. Landrum, No. % South Maple
street, at I O'Clock this evening. The friends
and acquaintance OF the family are invited TO
attend
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
STATIONS.

=, blank {. indicates no report; cipher (0) sta
tOnary; minus q tendency 10 fan; plus (f) ten
uehcy 70 rise A. G. FORD, Observer.
The river is still rising rapidly, with %
Ieet on Shoals, more water than at any
previous time during the season.
The arrivals were the Arch. =. Green.
from the upper Cumberland, and Ada
Heilman, from Paducah, both departing
in the evening.
The Bolivar II. Cooke is due to- night,
and is the regular Saturday packet for Pa
ducah.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

st. Charles Hotel, newly reftted with
ladies' and gentlemen's water closets in
the house, Market street, near the Square,
Nashville, Tenn. J. NJ. Armstrong, pro-
prietOr. Single meals, 80 cents. BOaEd
and lodging per day, 500. jams 3m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
brought From sumner County.

Simeon Hudileson was brought in from
Sumner county yesterday, where he has
been sentenced to the penitentiaTy for three
years, on the charge Of murder. and was
confined in the Davidson county Jail, pend
ing the hearing Of his case by the Supreme
CpTrf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

THE tomb of Petrarch has been lately
opened at Argua, in North Italy. The body
was not in good preservation, but it was
sufficiently shown that Petrarch was a 70
bust man with a head of medium size.
This violation Of the tomb of the poet
shows how necessary was ShakSpeare's
curse on any one who ventured To open his
grave at StratfOrd. It almost appears rs
though he had a presentiment of the fu-
ture, and the idle curiosity that spares
nothing sacred at this day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

&c. Bennett, the Sheriff Of Clay county
brought in convict named Alex. Davis,
colored. sentenced to the penitentiary three
wears for larceny.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Trunks, Yalises, and Satehels at great
ly reduced prices during the money panic,
at VIM. Dunstead's Trunk Store, 81 North
College street, between Union and Church
streets, Sewanee Block. nov23 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
FTNERAL NOTICE

The friends of A. G.. MONTAGUE are invited TO
attend his funeral this morning, at 10 O'Clock,
from the Protestant Orphan Asylum. Services
by DIR. Baird. Hacks viii be in waiting at c. W.
Curry'S Office, u Church street, and leave there
at 81 O'Clock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Cumberland Coal at $50 load, by
Owens, Newell & Co., No. IA Church street
and Il S. Cherry street. JOHN \. TN
DALI, Salesman. dSc4 till jan 20.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Auofbpr Couvief

4 number Of eNpresSmen were arrested
yesterday for running their wagons without
having paid license thereon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Larceny.
HuDa Otter

Claiborne Conn, eolored, was committed
to Jail by Justice Everett yesterday, on the
charge of larceny.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Fine JeWelry, cheaper than the cheap
est, at E. Wiggers, No. 81 n. Cherry st.
dec3I If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Fine Sets Of Coral, Amethyst, ETC., at
cost at Z. Wiggers', No. 314 n. Cherry,
near Union street. dec31 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
MARRIED.
DIED.

MAURY-RAINS-In this city, on yesterday,
by the Rev. ". A. Graham, Mr.. +. G. MAURY,
ESD, to Mrs. IDA RAINS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
STEAMBOATS,.

For GAINESVILLE, Padueah, Cairo, Sc.
Louis, Memphis and New Orleans.
TNHE new and elegant pas a
Il senger steamer, SCllLrk-7
BOLIVAR III. COOKE. $50 =e -.
Captain W. T.. Byers, will depart as above on
SATURDAY, 10th Inst, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
For freight or passage apply ON board or 10 H.
III. HARRISON, Agent. ian9 Il
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Corn.
They Don't Paw Their License.

Corn in Chattanooga is selling al 81
cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

For a large assortment of Ladies and
Gents Underwear 60 to Richheimer's, 46
College street. jams 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

The 81. Louis GLOBE sports an educated
man who translates items Of news from
foreign publications.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
CITY NOTICES.
If You Want to Keep Warm, go t

BOhan 4 FlOersh are selling Passemen-
terie Gimps, real Laces, etc, at cost. jy9 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
RIVER NEWS.

'aiIy Report Of Stage Of Water, agigA Ctangss IN
TIE "a Hours ending 5 p. n Ion. s, 1874.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Richheimer's, 46 College ST., for your Elan
mel and Blankets. They will sell them
very cheap. jams 2t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

TelegrGphic Report from SIGNAL Ss7-oScs CI1-oS "
Western Union Line. 80
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

Boots and ShOeS.-A fine assortment
for the holidays just received, at low prices
at the Eagle Shoe Store, 0 Union, between
College and Market SITS. John Holahan-
deco If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
LOUISVILLE d CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAILROAD.-Trains leave and ar

TRAINS LEAVE. D ARRIVE.
Southern Fast Line ,eN-
cept Sunday-....--.. 600 A. N. 4:00 ?. NJ.
Cincinnati Expires, div $50 P. N. .l2-30 p. N.
Cincinnati night EN-
press, except Sunday li:00 P. N. 5:15 A. N.
Lexington Mail, except.
Sundav.......'........5 $50 4. NJ. $50 a. N.
Lexington Express, eX-
cepJ Sunday-........ go P. n. 1880 P. N.
Lagrange accommodate
tiOn, except Sunday 800 h. N. SIS P. N.
Lagrange ACcOmmoda-i
ton. except Sunday. 9:35 A. NJ. $50 P. n.
Shelbyviile AccommO-
datiun. except Sunday $50 A. NJ. $50 T. n.
Shelbyville AccOmmO-i
dalton. except Sunday 500 P. NJ. SIS A. N.
Shelbyyille AccommO-
datiOn, Sunday only. $50 A II. ! 700 P. N.
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STATE OF THE WEATHER.
Local Report for the City, Thursday,
Jan. =. 1874.

Time. Bar. IThr'I Wind. weather
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

The report was adopted, no increase
being made over the taxes of last year.
DIVIDING THE THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.
The committee appointed to take into
consideration certain petitions from citi-
zens of the 18th district praying for the
dividing Of said district into two voting
precincts presented two reports, one favor
inc said division and the other opposing
it.
Justice Powers, who represents the 18th
district, opposed the establishment of an
additional voting place, and said that the
majority of the residents Were perfectly
satisfied with their present voting facili-
ties.
Justices Meacham, Lapsley and Butler
favored the division Of the district.
Justice Maxey offered a resolution leav-
ing the question to the people to be decided