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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
Phrsic forfhe Poor.

The following communication is respect
fully retened TO the City Dispensary Com
mittee:
To the Union and American:
Have we city dispsnsary or not? II
our city is too poor TO maintain one, in
mercy to the INDECENT, il should say so, ard
take down its sign Of one, which is only
getting credit for charity under false pre-
lenses.
carried q prescription from one of our
oldest physicians TO the '|City Dispensary,''
kept at the work-house, for poor suffering
woman on Wednesday evening. 1t was
late, and, the gentlemanly proprietor not
having a part Of the medicine, begged me
to call in the morning.
He informed me when / called again that
he had shown the prescription to the Chair
man of the Dispensary Committee, who
told him that the ''city was too poor to pay
for medicine, and that if we did not have
on hand the medicine necessary to ill pre-
scriptioHs when presented, to send the peo-
pie away"
l sent on Thursday in vain. and went
myself OH Saturday, bat could net get Il.
VI,
NASHVILLE, Dec. s, 1874.
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sfreet RaiIMar Fnre.

In yesterdays paper we mentioned that
the fare on the Spruce and Broad street
railroads had been reduced to five cents. In
a conyersat ON touching this, the Superin-
his company would willingly reduce the
fare on their line to the same amount, if
they could be assured that passengers would
put their nickel in the box on entering the
car, thereby making it convenient to dis
pense with the conductor, and leaving the
driver only to see that the fare should be
deposited.
Il s quite evident that those making
regular use of the road viii fall Into the
habit indicated, and We perceive no reason
why the reduction should not be made at
once Certainly drivers can be had to see
that the money goes in the box.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
THE YOUTHFUL HOMICIDE.
EnsIy Committed for Trial Before the
GrftmfuaE Courf

EnsIy Committed for Trial Before the
Criminal Court.
Henry Ensly, the colored boy who killed
VIM. Sadler, another colOred youth, in a
fight over game of marbles, a week ago,
was taken from Jail and arraigned before
Justices Everett and Cheatham, at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Before the
hour for the investigation to commence had
hardly arrived, crowd gathered in the Of
fee and listened in breathleSs silence till
the examination was concluded. The wit
nesses were placed under the rule, and be-
ing the first called, Duff Roam, eolOred, tes-
tilted:
Bud Ensly and me had been driving cat
tie; Bud borrowed three marbles from Will
lie French and gave him his knife as secu-
rity; Sadler won Buds marbles; Bud and
Sadler were standing near the fence and
had hold of each other in the collars; don't
know which caught hold first; they were
quarrelling about the marbles; was on TIE
other side of the street when Ensly cut
Sadler; saw no licks pass between them;
Bud snatched the knife out of Willie
Freneh's hand; Bud then went towards
Sadler.
Mr. Halcomb testified:
was passing by at the time; saw one
boy stick knife into another and run of;
the boy who was cut walked three or four
feet and fell; he lived about half an hour;
didn't see the boy who was cut have the
other by the collar; it was pocket knife
with blade about four inches long.
Willie French testified:
We were out by the depot; Bud Ensley
asked me for a chew of tobacco and
| gaze it to him; he wanted to Dor
row three chinas; L declined; he Of
fered me his knife as security and |
let him have them; he afterwards wanted
the knife and snatched it from my hand;
saw fuss was coming on and Duff Roam
and ! started TO leave we told Bud not 10
cut We went for the doctor, who came and
said he could do nothing for Sadler; when
Ensly got the knife be went to Sadler and
said he wanted the marbles; Sadler would
not give them up; they then cOllared each
other; Bud cut him in the leg did not see
the boy strike Bud; the knife was not open
when Bud snatched it from me.
Richard Hill, colored, testified:
/ came to the door Of the shop and saw
a boy run across the street into an alley;
saw a boy on the ground struggling;
went for his mother; a little boy told the
wounded one to get up and go in the house;
told him he was dead.
After the examination of the witnesses
was concluded, NJ. NJ. Brien, Jr, counsel
for the defendant, made brief speech in
favor Of his client, basing his argument
upon the tender age of the prisoner.
Ensly was recommitted to Jail to await
trial before the Criminal Court
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
OUR COMMON SCHOOLS.
Is the System TO be rendered InOpera.
tfVeP-Lefters from Hon. M. @. Kerr,
Of Indiana and Hon. III. A N. Hen
dersOa, Of Kentucky.


tfves-Lefters from Hon. M. @. Kerr,
Of Indiana and Hon. III. A. N. Hen
dersOa, of Kentucky.
In answer to letter addressed to Hon.
Nj. G. Kerr, inviting him to be present at
the next meeting of the State Teachers
Association, Col. John NJ. Fleming received
yesterday the following reply:
NEW ALBANY, IND, Dec. Z, 1874
Hon. John NJ. Fleming, Supt. Pub. Instr.
Of Tennessee. -My dear sir:-The central
fact in your note of the 3rd inst. is indeed
disquieting, if not very alarming. To do
that thing at any time would be most IN
wise in my judgment; but to do it n0l1,
aud in Tennessee, it sc. us to me would be
almost criminal. II ought not to be at
tempted, seriously intrOduced,or considered.
1t would supply an inexhaustible text from
which 10 draw material for hurtful political,
partizan, and, worst of all, sectional agita-
ton. hope it viii not be thought Of.
am not able to-day to give you an an
swer to your invitation, and cannot Ger
tainly do so for about week. l confess TO
some reluctance so soon to return to your
city for any public purpose. But if it be-
comes clear TO my mind that il IS a ques-
tion of duty, and that it is my duty to go, /
viii suffer no liability to mere personal
criticism TO deter me.
will advise you finally in few days,
either by letter or telegram. Meanwhile
am very sincerely yours.
n. G. KERR.
The "centTal fact" in Col. Flemings note,
to which Mr.. Kerr refers, was that there is
a ground for apprehension that an attempt
will be made in our forthcoming Legisla-
ture 70 destroy the efficiency of our public
school system, if not by absolute repeal, at
least, BY such uHfriencly legislation as will
emascnlate it and render it worthless.
a letter has also been received from
Hon. II. A. NJ. Henderson, State Superin-
tendent OF Public Instruction for Kentucky,
stating that, if alive and we'll, he may be
expected at the meeting of the State Teach
ers' Association, and will address the public
on the theme, "The right and duty OF the
State to educate"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
CRIMINAL NOTES.


Madame Nv was fined S82.50 yester-
day in the Recorders Court for planet
reading.
Sheriff c. l.. Anderson, Of Shelby county,
brought in fifteen colored prisoners yester-
day and committed them to the peniteIl-
tiary, to which they were sentenced for
terms ranging from one to ten years.
Patrick McGlew, arrested and commit
ted TO the workboIse last Monday morning
on suspicion Of having stolen a watch from
Charles SilverthOrn, was taken before the
Recorder yesterday morning and fined $50
for vagrancy.
Two oolored eonvicts were delivered to
the Warden Of the penitentiary yesterday
James Woods, sentenced to four years con-
finement, brought up by Sheriff Achey, ot
Montgomery county, and Wade Goolsby,
sentenced to one year for petit larceny,
brought up by the sheriff Of Smith county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
Nashville singers at Columbia.

Misses Addie Brown, Amelia Metz, Bet
tie Scovel, Mr.. George StOckell and Mr..
and Mrs. J. Ashford, returned 10 the city
on Monday from Columbia, where they had
been to give a concert for the benefit CT the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church at that
place. The party left home last Friday
morning, and at night gave a concert al
Hammers Hall, which was crowded to its
utmost capacity by brilliant audience.
AT the conclusion Of the entertainment
it was left to a vote Of the aSsemblage as to
whether the concert should be repeated on
the following evening, and with a unani-
nous voice a repetition was called for.
Again on Saturday night the singers were
greeted with an overwhelming audience.
The party met with most cordial re-
ception, every selection being encored
again and again. In a financial view the
effort was also decidedly successful.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

The residence Of John NJ. Hudson,
Edgefield, was discovered TO be full OF
smoke last Monday evening, by Mrs. Hud-
son, on her return home from this city,
where she had been shopping. On going
into the Tarlor, she found the frame work
of the mantle burning and dropping upon
the hearth. Mr.. Lanier, who keeps a store
some three hundred wards from the house.
was sent for and came Immediately, bring
ing several men with him, who soon had
the flames under control.
The fire originated behind the mantle
piece. The stove pipe was three or -four
inches from the from the frame work, and lit
tie fire had been in the stove since early in
the morning. But for the prOmptness of
Mr.. Lanier and assistants, the entire build
ing would probably have been burned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

At3P. N. yesterday there were 3 feet
inches of water on the shoals, with the
liver still declining at this point.
-AITiced-Eddyville, from Cairo, the
Geo. Spangier, from Evansville, and the
John 5 Bransford, from the upper Cum
berlard- The EddyVille's cargo consisted
Of 1,400 bags Of oats, 200 bales Of hay, and
10 or Is tons Of miscellaneous freight. The
latter had 500 bbls. Of potatoes, $50 bales Of
hay, and lot of miscellaneous freight.
Depdrted-Eddyville, for Cairo, with a
fair cargo Of merchandise, including fifty
coops Of turkeys destined for New Orleans.
The Spangler leaves this morning for
Cincinnati with good trip-a large lot Of
reeds being part Of the cargo. .-t-
VThe HdrtScille SeTti-el says;
"From all We can learn as far up as Ce-
lima, there is very little freight awaiting
shipment, and there will not be brisk
time during the season There is not more
than an eighth or tenth part Of the tobacco
shipped last year. rgrl- asie
There ara a good many contracts given
out for raft timber, and the creeks in Jack
son and Clay are lined with splendid logs.
The great drawback is that there is very
little money In the business, as the cost Of
getting the timber felled, ent, hanled to
the river, RATED, taken to Nashville, and
the raftmen getting home, leaves small
margin Of profit
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
A BOLD DEED.
The T1ShOminSO Bank az COrinth,
Miss. Robbed I'm Open Day.

The T1ShOminSO Bank az COrinth.
Miss, Robbed I'm Open Day.
Capt. Yater received telegram yester-
day from COTintb, Miss, giving informa-
tan of a daring bank robbery committed at
that place Monday afternoon at half past
one. It seems that four well mounted
men rode MP TO the TishOmiDgo Savings
Bank. Two of the men entered the build
ing and locked the door, and two remained
outside. The men inside demanded the
safe keys, which President Taylor refused.
They then made an attack Oh him with
knives and compelled him to submit. They
then took over coo in currency and as
much more in watches and diamonds. Mr..
TAYLOR was not badly hurt. "A negro man
was in the bank making a deposit at the
time, and was not permitted to
leave until the robbers retired. They were
i'm the bank fifteen minutes, but people
who observed the bank closed sup
posed Taylor had gone to dinner.
The bank is an out-of-the-way place and
not much noticed by the public. The men
had been lurking about town and country
for two weeks. The robbers fred several
shots as they departed and rode at full
speed in the direction of the Tennessee
river. The sheriff, with large posse, has
gone in pursuit aud the capture of the
thieves is confidently expected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
The LECTURE Last Might

Rev. 7. G. Jones, d. D., lectured before
a large audience at Masonic Hall, last
night, for the benefit of the Robertson As
ISOLATION charity fund, his subject being,
"JOhn Howard: Sketches Of His Life and
Works" The lecturer handled his theme
in very interesting manner, commanding
the closest attention Of the audience
throughout.
The lecture was preceded by a concert
which was participated in by Mr.. and Mrs
Ashford, Mrs. Palmer, Ms. VESSEL and
Mr.. George StOckell, and formed very at
trsctive feature of the entertainment. Il
is gratifying to note the large attendance
which has been witnessed at all of the lee
lures Of this course, thus far.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
A Musical Tranf.

Our citizens are promised rare musical
tT. at some time during Christmas week,
when the oratorio of esther, the Beauti-
full Queen, will be given at Masonic Hall
for the benefit of the Tulip street parson-
age. As is already known, large number
Of the best singers in Nashville and Edge
field will participate in the concert. They
have determined to make it a success, and
are in active rehearsal. A meeting for re-
hearSal was held last night, and another for
the same purpose will be held this evening,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

lied Astray" was presented in a very
successful manner at the Opera House last
night by the Furnish troupe, to a very large
audience, the attendance being greater,
even, than on Monday night, many Of those
present being unable to obtain seats. To-
night the exciting Partisan novelty, Mons.
AlphonSe, will be presented, and it is un-
necessary to say that it viii be given IN q
most complete and finished manner,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
FOR the Church's BENEFIT.

Next Friday night an elegant musical
and literary entertainment viii be given
for the benefit Of st. Anne's Church, Edge
field.
Ameteurs of the first talent will partiei-
pate in the concert, and the indications are
that the affair viii be great success. All
who may feel disposed 10 attend, viii be
amply repaid for their visit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES.
Dedication Of abe Odd Fellows Han
at MurfreesbOFO.

The new Odd Fellows Hall at Murfrees-
borO was dedicated last night Grand
Master SehOrn presided, with a full corps of
Grand officers. The ceremonies peculiar
to the Order were performed in an appro-
pirate manner in the midst Of a large and
intelligent assemblage. An address on the
history of the Order was delivered By
Grand Master SehOrn, which was listened
to atientiyely by the audience
After the address by the Grand Master,
brief addresses were made by GEand Sec
rotary Harwell, P. G.. Master Weakley and
Grand Patriarch G. @. COmmee.
The crowd then repaired 10 room below,
where splendid supper was served, after
which the young people gathered in large
room opposite the hall and engaged in
dancing tin a late hour. a large party Of
Odd-FelloWs went from Nashville, return
ing at u O'Clock last night, highly pleased
with their trip.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
Ere Rnrher shn.

Sam Martins barber shop On the east
side Of College street, between the Square
and Capitol avenue, was found to be on
fire at quarter 10 one o'clock this morn
ing. The engines were out promptly, but
the flames were extinguished with a few
buckets of water, before material damage
had been done.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
Personal.

Gen. P. J. Hill, of McMinnviIle, is in
the city.
Judge Williamson, Of Lebanon, is
registered at the Maxwell House.
Dr. J. Saudek has returned from New
York, where he has been on protracted
professional visit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
small Inze M AshIanh.

Last Monday while the County Court Of
Chatham county was in session at Ash
land City, the court house took fire and
there vas considerable alarm for its safety.
The flames were extinguished after having
burnt only part of the floor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

The Numbers from % 5000, corresponding
with those numbers on the tickets, printed on
separate sips Or paper, are encircled EiEh
small Tin t1bes, and placed in one wheel The
ErSt so prizes, similarly printed and enclrcIsd-
are placed in another wheel, The wheels az
then reyolved, and a number is drawn rom the
wheel OF numbers, and at the same time mira
is drawn from the other wheel. The number and
prizes drawn out are opened and exhibited 10
the audience and registered By the Connie
sioners, the prize being placed against the num-
the prizes are drawn out
Explanation Of APPrOxIIaafEOn PrsI.es
The Eve preceding and i've succeeding mum
oers 70 those drawing the inst sir -l6i prizes
viii be entitled to the 90 approximation priEeA
For example; II ticket No III 30 drrrrr the
500 900 prize, those tickets numbered n - m :
246, II ,2H, II 24sr II 90, II PSI, II 253 n z3
ll,&4, IL ,255, win each be entitled 10 ~ 200.
II ticket no, 54s draws the s50,oOO prize, those
tickets numbered 5f3, 50, as, SAG, SAT, SO 55O
55l, $50, 553, viii each be entitled TO s2tO0 sna
80 on, according to the above scheme
Inc 800 prizes OF SO win be determined by
theilast figure Ofthe number that draws IN ersIno-
900 prize For example: II the number drawing
the 800 900 prize ends with l. then an the tikefs
where the number ends with VIII be entitled 30
s20.' Ia the number ends with 2, then an he
tickets where the number ends with 2 y1li 50
entitled 70 so, and 50 ON % O.
RRemember that every prize Is drawn. and
payable In fun without deduction.
Persons wishing 70. purchase tickets shoulf
send money in q Registered Letter, a Post-ofaca
Order, OF by Express-either way Is safe
All orders viii be promptly attended %. an.s
Immediately after the lottery Il drawn the con-
missioner certified printed drawing win be
sent TO each purchaser Of tickets.
This Lottery was established in 1853, under a
charter granted by the legislature 81 KEN
lucky, for the benefit OF the University Of PAD.
ueah. Holders Of prizes are secured bv ample
bonds deposited with the State BY the Lottery
managers.
The Official drawings Of this Lottery wfD be
published in the Louisville C0urier-Journal
New York Herald, and New York Sun.
PRIZES PAID IN FUIL.
Address for Tickets 10 GEO. WEBSTER.
General AGENT, No. Y Third street,
Louisville, Ky.
Or call on W. O. PRICE
dec4 cod till deer
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
The Time and Place.

We are requested to announce that the
officers of the State Teachers Association
will hold a meeting at the Office Of the
State Superintendent of Public instruction
in the capitol. next. Monday at II A. NJ.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. S.-The centena-
~ meeting Of the Philadelphia Conference
of Baptist ministers was held this morning
at the BlOck'ey Church, in West Philadel-
phia. Rev. David Spencer read a sketch Of
The history of the Philadelphia Bantisis
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

A ST.. LOUIS woman, separated from her
husband, recently sent him long list Of
propositions upon his acceptance of which
she would live with him again. Woman
like, she indicated the only real cause of
difference in postscript as follows: '.Your
mother must leave the house at once and
forever"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

Trunks Reduced in Priees.-I am sell
ing my large stock of Ladies' and Gentle
mems fine Travelling Trunks at greatly re-
duced prices. VIM. Dunstead, 40 College
street, near Public Square.
Z ,,o,-t : n A tn fah1
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
Missing for a Month.

TOLEDO, o., Dec. S.-The body Of Ber-
nard MahOn, detective, who has been
missing since Nov. ?. was found in the
river to-day. The only external mark of
violence was a cut two inches long in the
forehead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

AN enormous Christmas dinnerisplanned
IN Chicago The Exposition building will
be arranged with tables and seats for ten
Thousand persons, and il is believed that
the city will have as many as that who
weuld like to eat holiday meal, hui 9TH
erWiSe couldn't,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
Acauffted. Yer Ccndemne,,.
NEW ORLEANS.

kellogg and His Courts Override the
City Council.
NEW ORLEANS, Dee. Ss--H. II. Walshe
kellogg's appOintee, was to-day recognized
By the Superior Distr.ef Conn, Judge Haw-
klns, as City Attorney. Hawkins issued
an injunction restraining Jonas, who was
elected by the council, from discharging The
functions Of said Office. The ciiy's bust
ness suffers from political suits, ard the
bOndhOlders get no Interest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09
MARRIED.

SCOTT-ANDERSON- the Sth inst. at
the residence OF the brides father, by Rev.
PHILIP 5. San, Mr.. JAMS A. SCOTr, of NeuSizo,
No., 20 Miss SALLIE d. ANDERsOE, daughter OF
Church Anderson, Esq, OF Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

Mrs. Stokes is one Of the most snowy
women on the streets of New York. Her
husband is legally dead and the courts have
given her formal release. She does not
sit weeping at home, but enjoys life with
the meuiest. She attracts much attention
by her fine taste and snowy dress. Her
convict husband does not expect a pardon
when Tilden becomes Governor, as be was
a great friend Of Fisk in political life.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

t. E. Winstead & Co, Maxwell House
Shoe Store, are now receiving he most ele-
CANT stock of Boots ard Shoes TO be bad in
the city. Also superb Slippers for holiday
presents. We challenge competition as to
prices. decd y fi,sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

DIR. AtchiSOn has taken the Office, No.
Is South Cherry street, lately occupied by
DIR. Buchanan. nOy2S 15t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

Toys! Toys, and holiday presents, cheap
est at the 80 Gents Store, No. s Union
street. deco st cod
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

Use less Of Dooley's than Of other Yeas
or Baking Powder, as it is much stronger.
Put up full weight. Give it fair trial.
decS dIWSwIt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-09

WOnderful.-Crowds of people are.yis-
iting the great European Astrolosist who
can see the nature, cause aud mysterious
Circumstances at every age in life. She
describes the whereabouts Of hidden treas
ure, coal oil, mineral and all other re-
sources. She tells you your future pros
poets, and is the only person now in this
country who can show YOU a correct like
ness of your future husband or wife Call
and see her a. once, and be convinced, at
her rooms, Is and 10 Franklin House, N.
College street. See sign on door.
deco lws