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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
Grangers and Oysters.

The members of Davidson Grange had a
pleasant reunion on Friday night at the
residence of b. r. Mckenzie, three miles
OFT on the Gallatin pike. The occasion
was one of considerable interest.
from the fact that Squire Maxey
and Hiram Vaughn, the Master of
the Grange, had previously agreed that the
party producing the largest turnip, the
product of his own farm, should not pay
for the oysters, while the vanquished party
should invite the Grange to an oyster sup
per at his expense. Squire Maxey having
shown some specimen turDips of pOrtly di-
mensions, like their owner, it became the
duty of the worthy Master to provide the
feast, which was done.
The Grange, with their visiting friends,
enjoyed the occasion greatly, and the whole
affair was voted good enough for a repeti-
ton
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ON THE PROWL.
The City Infested with Thieves-A
Number Of Daring Depredations Re-
Gently. f

The City Infested with ThIeves--A
Number Of Daring Depredatfons Re-
Gently. A
Information collected by our reporters
yesterday reveals the fact that very I'M
usual number Of robberies have been COM
mitted in the city within the past few days.
1t has been the studied policy Of the suffer-
ing parties to conceal the facts in order to
detect the rogues, and il is possible that
the full extent of the evil is not generally
known.
The most daring and successful of these
robberies was perpetFated in the business
house of Turner Brothers, Nos. p and 20,
South Market street, about noon last Thurs
| day. The book-keeper had gone up stairs,
leaving the safe in the front Office open,
and Mr.. James Turner was the only
person left in the store. An I'M
known man, Afterwards supposed to
have been an accomplice, walked
| in and asked to be shown some soap. Mr..
! Turner walked TO the back part of the
house with him, and was engaged there
some time before returning, without, how
ever, succeeding in selling any soap. 1t
was while they were thus engaged that
somebody entered the Office, in the front
part Of the house, and took from the safe
all the currency in sight-a sum amounting
to about $500. 1t was principally in small
bills and change, and in removing it the
thief strewed some Of it along the floor
without taking time to pick it up. The
party that had examined the soap was a
stranger to Mr.. Turner.
About 3 O'Clock Thursday afternoon, the
cash drawer in the feed store of Manning
Il Co., on Church street, was rifed 10 the
extent Of about 500 in currency. This
was done By taking advantage of an oppor-
tunity similar to that presented in the
above case. The till being in the front
part Of the house and the clerks called
away to some other part Of the building, it
was made possible for the thief to walk in
at the front door and accomplish his pur-
pose.
Yesterday afternoon negro lad on the
pavement in front of the Battle House, OBJ
serving a man draw a pOcket-book
to pay a small sum to another,
snatched it from the owners
hand and ran off down the alley to-
ward Broad street, the owner after him.
This occurred in the presence Of many per-
sons who were passing at the time.
Two ladies at the market-hOuse yester-
day were deprived Of their pOcket-boOks i'm
an unaccountable manner. One had in it
ST and the other SIS. Nothing could be
ascertained as to the manner of their disap-
psarance.
a few days since ayoung man, stranger
in the city, was robbed of valuable gold
watch, and another had pocket-book con-
tanning several hundred dollars taken from
him.
These instances, with other thefts of
viii we have made note ofinthe past three
or four days, ought to be ample warning to
our citizens TO be on their guard until the
system of thieving, which seems to have
been organized in the city, can be broken
up. Capt. Yater and his force will do
| their level best in the matter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

Hard Times and the Late Elections
Wise political economists are discovering
that the result Of the late elections will
operate as a cure for hard times, and they
nav be right to certain extent, but the
most certain and the most speedy cure for
hard times will be the distribution of the
S2,5OO,OOO which result from the Public Lii
brary Concert, on the Both Of the present
month. Twenty thousand gifts, distributed
among the ticket-holders, as there will oe,
will make thousands of glad hearts, and
times easy with very many. But few
DAYS remain for the drawing, and only a
few tickets are left to be sold. Cash orders
filed at the home Office till the 18th.
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BIG MASONS.
Meeting of the General Grand Chap
ter-ImPressiye Ceremonies Next
Tuesdav

Meeting Of the General Grand Chap
ter-ImpressIve Ceremonies Next
Tuesday.
The most eminent General Grand Chap.
ter of Free and Accepted Masons of the
United States, comprising members from
nearly all the States and Territories, con.
venes in this city on Tuesday next-the
24th. A large attendance is expected.
Besides the members, there will be in at
tendance goOdly number of visitors from
Tennessee, who have been invited.
At 10 A. NJ, Tuesday, procession will
be formed at the Maxwell House, which
has been selected as headquarters, for the
General Grand officers, and the members
of the General Grand Chapter will march
in procession to the State Capitol, under
escort of Nashville COmmandery No. ]
knights Templar in command Of Sir Viii
bur +. Foster, Eminent Commander. Capt.
w. V. Richards will act as Grand Marshal,
and the music will be by the band of the
10th U. S. Infantry, through courtesy OF
Gen. Pennypacker.
At the capitol the interesting ceremonies
of welcoming the General Grand Chapter
to the capital of Tennessee, will take
place. Gov. John c. Brown will deliver
the address of welcome, which will be re-
sponded to by Hon. Josiah IL. Dummond,
of Portland, Maine, General Grand High
Priest.
These ceremonies will be interesting to
all, and the public generally are cordially
invited to be present.
We bespeak for the strangers attending
this meeting, a courteous and hospitable re-
ception by our people generally.
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DUT AT LAST.
GaIIOWay's Petition for n Writ OF Ger
tiOrari and SuPersedeas Granted.

tiOrari and Supersedeas Granted.
The application of David Galloway, col
ored, (whoSe story is familiar to the public
TO the Circuit Court for writ of certiOrdri
and SUperSededS, was argued before Judge
Baxter yesterday and granted, with the
view, as his honor said, of making it attest
case.
City Attorney Martin appeared for the
city, cOntending that the release Of the
prisoner from the wOrkhouse, because of
his taking the pauper oath, would make a
precedent for innumerable similar cases in
future, as a majority of those confined
therein by the Recorder, to work out fines,
would not hesitate to take the oath, and
would thus defeat the ends of justice as
administered in the police court.
Sam LOwery, eolored, represented the pc;
titiOner.
Judge Baxter, in granting the petition,
remarked that his duty was not very clear
ly marked out in the law, and said he
granted the application in order to give the
plaintiff an opportunity to test the rights
which he claims before the higher courts,
and would require a sound bond of $3.50
before granting the writ of supersedeas to
release him from prison.
Sam Lowery, the plaintiffs counsel, ne
marked, II will see that the bond is given,
and we'll make the corporation sweat, too"
There seemed to be an impression yes
terdsy that the case had been decided
against the city, but this is not the case, as
Galloway could have secured his release at
any time, pending the hearing of an appeal,
by giving the bond required by Judge Bax-
ter yesterdays
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OUR KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
They're Going 10 Have n High Old
Time nj New Orleans.

They're Going 10 Have n High Old
Time ut New Orleans.
All the Communicates of Knights Tenn
plar of this city, Franklin, Columbia, Pu-
laski, Murfreesboro and SSpring6eld are
making arrangements to send representa-
tiyes to the Grand Triennial Conclaye of
the Order at New Orleans next week, and
will take their departure next Saturday, by
special train, going by way of Montgomery,
Ala, where they will spend Saturday
night, reaching New Orleans Sunday night.
The party expect to return home by the
Saturday following, and are anticipating a
very pleasant trip. They secured rooms at
the st. Charles, yesterday, by telegraph.
The Grand Conclave of the Grand Com
mandery meets but once in three years, the
last meeting having been held at Baltimore
in 1871. Very extensive preparations are
being made for the meeting next week by
the members Of the Order in New Orleans.
and il will no doubt be a grand affair. as
every State in the Union is to be repre-
scented. We know that from no Com
mandery in the country will finer looking
or more intelligent body of men be sent
than from Nashville.
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THE WOMAN'S MISSION HOME.
A Few Words to the Children Of Nash.
WILLIE.


Ny Dear Children:-You will remember
that few months ago asked you to help
get up a library for the poor prisoners at
the Jail, and nobly and promptly did you
respond. The other day, Mrs. p said
to me: "Mys. R we must have a libra
N for the Mission Home" "Certainly,"
said l, ''and have the plan for getting it
all fixed" eWhat is it?" she asked.
''Why, simply to call on the children" l
answered; and so l come before you once
more, asking help for the helpless.
Let me tell you, children, this Woman's
Mission Home is an Institution gotten up
by Christian women, where the outcaSt
protection and comfort, and be instructed
in all that is good. Now, probably books
will de- more to comfort and elevate them
than any other means in our power, and
then, in this way, We may divide
the joy of doing good with the children.
Every child in Nashville may become
party in this great work. Oh, who
wouldn't rejoice at such an opportunity /?
The children will I'm sure, for ''of such is
the kingdom of Heaven" Do just as l
told you about the Jail library, children;
write in every book you bring the name Of
the institution and by whom the donation
is made thus: ''I'resented to Mission
Home Library by -"
For convenience sake we will collect the
books at the same place as before, No. 81
South High street, and then they will be
conveyed TO the Home. The afternoons of
next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
will be sufficient time to get all our con-
tributiOns together, so we can safely calcu-
late on getting our enterprise through by
the last Ofthe week
Now ask mamma, papa and Jesus about
il all, and let us see what we can do, AMI
how quickly. OF course We will accept
most gratefully the contributions of the
grown up children Of all ages. 1t is request
ed that parents and and teachers read this
to their children and give their sanction
and encouragement to the enterprise.
S. a. ROBERTSON.
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Personal


Mrs. Abraham Lincoln passed through
the city Friday on her way to Florida,
where she goes to spend the winterl
j. w. Moss, General Ticket Agent of
the st. Louis and Southeastern road, was
registered at Linck's Hotel yesterday.
The Jackson COWier-Herdld says:
"From rumOrs current upon the streets
10 is stated that our esteemed towns
man and former contemporary of the
press, Major William r. Handy, has
been rendered by the Governor elect
the position of Adjutant General of
the State, and at the same time the office
of Private Secretary TO the Governor. We
do not know the truth of the report, but if
found true, Gov. Porter has exercised a
very wise discretion in the appOin- ment of
Msj.HambytO the positions named, aud We
may add that they will be filled by gen.
tleman every way worthy of the confidence
bestowed"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
Light HeeIed and LSght Fingered

On Tuesd ay last, Troy, ObiOn saloon
keeper by the name Of Bennett, discovered
that his money drawer had been robbed of
about SlO0. Suspicion pointed very strong
ly in the direction of one Polk Kirby, from
Maury county, who had been on a visit to
Troy, where he endeavored to raise a
dancing class. Wednesday morning he
left on the hack TO Polk Station, en- route
for Union City, where he stated he had
money. John and Jessie Bennett followed
and overlook him at Sorde's church, into
which they took him and searched him.
They found the specie in little tobacco
sack, and the change was found in his
pocket intact.
Kirby was arrested, tried, and, pleading
guilty, was sent to Jail in default of 5000
bail. He is said to be connected with some
of the first families in Maury county, and
is worth some property himself. He has
good education, but bad company has
proved his ruin, and at last brought him to
the bars Of prison cell.
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New Advertisements.


Insure in the State Insurance Company
A white girl wanted at nurse.
Cock wanted at SO n. College street.
Three experienced dry goods statesmen
wanted in Atlanta, Ga.
Store-house and two rooms, A., Union St.,
for rent.
Store-houSe on Summer and dwelling
house on Fillmore street, for rent.
One hundred lots in West Nashville for
sale on five years time.
\ farm of 120 acres, five miles south of
Franklin, Tenn, for sale or exchange.
A good wire-barrel double gun for sale
cheap.
The next Robertson Association lecture
will be delivered by Prof. Hunter NichOl-
son, al Masonic Hall, on Tuesday evening,
oath inst.
A great bargain is offered by F. Hagan
in three-story residence, within two min
UteS' walk of the Square.
Benson, Brown IL Co. are offering rare
inducements topurchasers in all kinds and
grades of carpets. They invite inspection
before buying. See city notices.
Master Hartly A. Bruce has taken charge
of the cigar and tobacco stand at the cor
ner of Cherry and Union streets, where he
is prepared to furnish the best articles in
his line at customary prices. Call and see
him.
The ceremonies of welcoming the mem
bers Of the NJ. Z. General Grand Chapter
of the United States will take place in the
Representatives ball of the Capitol on
Tuesday next.
The next drawing Of the Louisville Pub
lie Library comes off Nov. 30. Only few
days remain in which tickets can be pro-
cured.
Cheap boots and shoes at the Peoples
Shoe Store, 1O2 Church street.
The beautiful pictures turned out by
Poole are rendering him celebrated as an
artist. Call at lis gallery and examine
specimens.
Warm underwear is the greatest health
pTeseryer during the winter season. Jesse
Ely keeps on hand a splendid stock.
GOlladay's drawing takes place at the
Opera House tomorrow night. Tickets for
sale by w. G. Price.
A. 3. Beech & Co., No. 90 North Col
lege street, have on hand a splendid stock
of seasonable dry goods, embracing every
thing in that line, which they are Offering
at prices to suit the times. See what they
have to say about it in city notice column.
The drawing of the Masonic Relief As
ISOLATION of Norfolk, Va, has been pos
posed to Dec. %.
Pictures, albums, stationery, etc, very
cheap at Setlid7s.
Gray & Noble have on hand fine stock
Of heavy underwear, gloves, etc.
Spool silk and spool cotton, all numbers,
at Hogan Bros.
Do not fail to read in city notice column
the splendid bargains offered by John Gil
gan & Co., proprietors Of the Southern Pal
ace, Church street.
Particular attention is called to the no.
tice of Gebeck Bros. in our city items this
morning. They offer bargains in canton
flannels, blankets, gloves, hosiery, etc
Give them a trial.
g "a meeting of the Emerald Guards is
called for Monday night.
The second annual ball of the Robert
Emmett Club viii be given at the Skating
Ring on Thanksgiving night, Thursday,
Nov. 20.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

OUIsTILLE 4 CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAILROAD.-Trainsle leave and ar
rfw T.o11fGvfIla fOllouTe-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

We report a fall Of IL inches in the river
at this point for the "A hours ending at p.
NJ. yesterday. There are now Z feet S
inches on Harpeth shoals.
The ErGnsrille Journal Of yesterday
says: "Nany a generous heart among
steambOatmen will heaye a sigh Of regret
to learn that VIM. Baker, the well known
steamboat mate, so long employed on va
riOus Cumberland river packets, is dead.
He died last evening, after a prOtracted ill
ness. lie was last employed ON the Eddy
vile, and left here a week ago to-day on
that boat, but was compelled to return by
the SandN since which time he sank grad
ually tn he died, as above stated. Bill
Baker, or Bill DeBake, as he was familiar
w called, was a good mate, an honest
hearted man, and universally esteemed
among steambOatmen- He leaves family,
we undertaDd, in very needy circum-
stances"
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Grange Notes.

Heart of Oak Grange No. 81, met at
1880 A NJ. yesterday, in the hall Of the
United Friends of Temperance.
Several degrees of the Order were
conferred upon candidates. New by
laws were adoped and one hundred
copies ordered to be printed. The
first and third Wednesdays of each month
were selected for the days upon which til
meetings of the Grange are TO be held.
called meeting was ordered for Tuesda
night, at the residence of DR.. Benz. Lii
lard, West Nashville.
The Grange then adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

A very interesting lecture on the above
subject will be delivered at Masonic Hall
next Tuesday evening, under the auspices
of the Robertson Association. The lecturer
is Prof. Hunter Nicholson, of the East
Tennessee University, and one Of the most
entertaining of speakers. The ladies' COM
mIttee have made arrangements for the
musical part of the entertainment, and we
hope to see a full attendance, as the pro
ceeds are to be devoted to a noble purpose
that of assisting the destitute and suffering
poor of the city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
Sneaker of the senate.

Col. A. BLIZZARD, of McAIinn county, is a
lifelong Democrat, staunch Union man,
a man of undoubted integrity, high moral
character, fine legal talent, some legislative
experience, and would make fine presid-
ing officer.
Four years ago Col. Blizzard ran against
Maynard for Congress, and reduced his ma
jOrity about 5000. In the recent canvass
he ran against a very popular man, with
500 majority, and carried the district by
1000 majority. His election as Speaker Of
the Senate would give satisfaction to the
Senate and the people generally.
DEMOCRAT.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
Famous Hunting and Fishing

Col. Geo. F. Akers and his party return
ed yesterday from their hunting and fish
ing excursion on Buffalo, in Humphreys
county. A buck Of 125 pounds weight
dangled at the tail of the wagon, killed on
the retreat by parthian arrow, so TO speak,
beautiful and fresh. The fish were sent 10
the railroad to be brought in by ihe power
of steam; so numerous and large were
they that no other means of transportation
would answer. II was, indeed, noted ex-
eursion, the most successful that has
been made from this city for years, and
will be remembered by the participants as
one Of the greatest pleasure.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

OPERA HoUsE.-Adams drew crowded
houses at the matinee and last night, with
his rendition of EnOch Arden, closing his
weeks engagement in very satisfactory
manner.
MASONIC HAIL.-The Apocalypse was
well attended, yesterday, both in the after
noon and evening. This entertainment
gave general satisfaction while in the city.
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ROnnd 90 6ncceed.

The Edgefeld and Nashville Mahufac-
turing Company purchased, yesterday, some
six acres of land adjoining TIE lands of the
Sutherland Saw and Planning Mill Com
pany. This enterprising company now
own some ten acres Of land in Edgeield,
aud every indication points TO success N
their undertaking. e. h. Driver, Presi-
dent, and Charles Rich, Superintendent,
left this morning for the North for the pur-
pose of examining the most improved ma
chimes. factories. etc.
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CHARLOTTE Cnshman.

This famous actress is to play an engage
ment at Louisville this week, and an earn
est effort should be made to secure her APP
pearance in Nashville, if but for one or two
nights. This popular actress is now
making her farewell tour through the coun-
try, and this will probably be our last OPP
pOrtunity for seeing Americas incompara-
HE fraondiennn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
OnrMunIcInaI RurIen

Another compromise judgment against
the city was entered in the Federal Court
yesterday for about $1,000. The action
was brought by VIM. Ray, on corporation
checks. The judgment is, by the agree
ment, to be satisfied by the issuance of
bonds TO the plaintiff, bearing interest at
six per cent. and payable in ten years.
The plaintiff i'm this case was represented
by Vaughn & Gaut, and the city by Cooper,
Ewing & Iellyett.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
nieh I.ast Me.Inesdax.

James B. Crockett, an old citizen of Viii
Hanson county, died last Wednesday
morning at his residence, four miles south
Of Brentwood. He was in the eighty-ffth
year of his age, and had resided at his late
home for upwards of half century. He
served in Capt. Crawford's company through
the war of 1872. BE bad been gradually
sinking for a year or more, and old age
was the prime cause of his death. he was
buried with Masonic hOnOrS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22
A Venerable COlOred Democrat on the
Rnrranev

Jack McWhirter, a eolOred resident of the
Twenty-fifth District, about 70years Of age,
applied to the County Court Clerk, yesJer-
day, for a license 10 marry. Drawing his
pocketbook to ante up the requisite S3.25,
he said that, old as he was, he had always
been Democrat, and proposed to pay his
license with democratic money" where
upon be took from his purse 1925 in specie
and cheerfully parted with it to the oblig-
ing Clerk.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

Remember Golladay's Drawing next
Monday, Nov. %, 1874, at Nashville, Tenn.
5000 prizes, from 81 to $4,000. Tickets
only S2-no halves or quarters. Eleven
tickets for $40; IS for $50; 81 for 500.
For sale by w. G. Price, AZ South College
street, Nashville, Tenn. Address all Or
ders to ]. X. Golladay, Bowling Green, Ky.
nOv2O 81
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

Early yesterday morning, j. Owens, OF
the Sherman House, asked man who had
become somewhat disorderly to leave the
room. His request not being complied
with, he seized the individual for the pur-
pose Of putting him out, and had the third
finger Of his left hand broken ia the scuffie
that ensued.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

We beg leave to remind the public that
X. Poole is irst-class artist, and puts up
all work entrusted to him in frst-class
style. His Gallery is at the corner of Union
and Cbarrv streets. nOv22 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

Trunks Reduced in Priees.-I am sell
ing my large stock of Ladies' and Gentle
mems fine Travelling Trunks at greatly re-
dueed prices. VIM. Dunstead, 40 College
street, near Public Square.
nOvl5 cod tIll feb1
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-22

Don't forget ]. r. GOlladay's drawing at
the Opera House tomorrow night. Tickets
for sale up to 6 O'Clock P. NJ. Monday, BY
W. G. Price, Al South College street.
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