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Warming Order

March ), 1874.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-07
ALL OVER THE CITY.
Cremating weather.

Cremating weather.
The Board of Exposition managers meet
tonight.
Fines TO the amount of S270 were assess
ed in the police court yesterday.
We deny the charge in toto, although
graves generally get their due ultimately.
Yesterday afternoon there was not an
egg for sale in the city. What are the hens
thinking about?
Emma Battle, charged with stealing a
watch, was released from Jail by Justice
Cassetty yesterday.
Mel Zachery has settled down to quiet
life, and is now engaged in the grocery line
in South Nashville.
Mr. Roderick shot Mr.. Graves in Nash
vile last week because he would not pay
his Dhu.- Lebanon, Ky., Standard.
Deputy Coroner Ryan held an inquest
Yesterday over the body of Mary Ridley,
who dropped dead Of heart disease early in
the morning.
Yesterday afternoon the thermometer in
the Criminal Court room stood at 96-four
degrees higher than on any previous day
this summer.
The abduction case of 4. Appleton VS..
George Campbell, before Squire Cassetty,
was Withdrawn yesterday at the prosecu-
tors request.
The fire alarm Sunday night was caused
by the burning oft of a coal oil lamp on
North College street, near the Public
Square. No damage was done.
The Decatur train ran over a COW yester-
day morning at a point where the track
crosses Ewing avenue. The cow be-
longed to Capt. Driver, and was killed in
stantly.
A little son of W. NJ. Duncan carried his
Fourth of July celebration over to Monday,
and while engaged in closing ii up in sat
isfactOry manner yesterday, had his face
severely pOwder-burned.
Harry Palmer, the "CustOmhouSe agent,
was tried before Justice Baskette yester-
day on the charge of swindling, and was
committed to Jail in default of $1,000 bail,
to await trial before the Criminal Court.
Thomas Stevens was arrested and taken
before Justice Cassetty yesterday on charge
of assault and battery, at the instance of
Pete FerTing. Both parties were consider
ably bruised up, and the hearing of the
case had to be postponed on account Of the
defendants injuries.
An excited horse, attached TO an express
wagon, made 4 dash for Atkinson x AL
sted's iewelry store, yesterday morning, and
had it not been for a protecting awning
post, would have knoncked out Of time
every clock aud watch in the establish
mont
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-07
Fst. Nary,s orphan Association.

\ quarterly meeting of this Association
was held on Sunday, when the Secretary,
Mr. L. L. Jones, read his report, from which
we extract the following, which will no
doubt prove interesting 10 our readers:
There are now in st. Mary's Asylum 60
children. > girls and IS boys; the ages Of
the girls range from > to IL years, the av-
erace being years and 9 months, and that
of the boys from ] to l. years, the average
being wears Z months, and y days. Since
the opening Of the Asylum, on the 18th OF
Nav. 1864, there have been received
within its sacred walls SO children,
of whom 49, have been furnished
with homes or sent to their friends,
while Il died, the last death occurring
Nov. Il, 1872. Ii is a remarkable fact that
while the cholera made sad havoc among
the negroes living on the hills near the
Asylum, and on the borders of Browns
creek in their close proximity, not one case
occurred in the Asylum. As a further evil
dence of the healthfulneSs of the locality
and the qualifications of the Sisters in
charge, the Secretary states that although
the DIS. Maddin, (whO give their services
gratuitOuSly. and who are ever kind and
attentive to the inmates Of the institution),
frequently honor them with a visit, no
child has needed prescription for the past
Is months. The Sisters. through the See
Rotary, return thanks 10 their many kind
friends for constant fayOrs, and especially
to DIS. T. L. and j. VI. Maddin, Mr.. Henry
RuStaTd, and the butchers generally.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-07
POLICE COURT.

Slllie Washington has a discriminating
mind. When asked in the police court
yesterday whether there was any truth in
the charges of diSOrierly conduct, assault
and battery aud resisting an officer, which
were preferred against her, she replied that
she was guilty Of assault and battery and
also of resisting an officer, but denied the
disorlerly conduct in toto. The court,
however, differed with Sallie as to the
definition Of the words .'disOrderly CON
duct, and as the proof was strong against
her. fined her $50 on the three charges and
sent her down.
John Stevens and Sam DOWd were &C
cused of assault and battery upon the per-
son of each other. They both said that
they were the best Of friends, but that the
whisky they surrounded on the Fourth
was too much for them. They were fined
$3.50 each.
George Edwards stated that he came in
from MurfreesbOrO on the Fourth, that he
had "a right smart chance o money!" that
he INDUCED freely in the flowing bowl
SATURDAY, that he found himself strapped
Yesterday, and was also the proprietor of
headache that he thought would last him
for several months. He implored the
NDAlAA " udAAAAlN anu
to return TO MurfreesbOrO at once, and
never get drunk in Nashville again. The
case was dismissed.
Upon his name being called, Carroll
King emerged from the cooler with DISNEY
eled locks, a skinned nose, sOiled garments
and other traces Of past enjoyment. He
was charged with having been drunk ON the
street Sunday, which charge he admitted to
he true, but said he had ''gOt purity full on
the Fourth, Squire, and hadn't never got
over it vet A fine of $3.50 was imposed
upon him.
John Whorley, you're charged with
having been drunk on the street. said the
judge, when Mr.. WhOrley's name was
called. "Yes, sir, it's so,n responded Mr.,
Whorley, ! GOT tight SATURDAY night COS it
was the Fourth uf July" -lfI let you Off
this time will you promise to not get
drunk again. inquired the court, Cant
do it, Judge, can't do it, | couldn't think o.
maxim no such promises as that" ''Well
I'll fine you $3.50" s'All right, JUDICIAL
right; here's your money" and Mr.. Whorley
planked down the price ola sack of -four
aud left the court loom,
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TOO HEAVY.
kereheyRI's Thrilling Appeal for the
BIaek-and-Tan Ticket.

kercheyal's Thrilling Appeal for the
BIaek-and-Tan Ticket
The colOred troops fought nObly at the
meeting of the City Republican committee,
held at Liberty hall last night, and as they
Outnnmbered the whites about three to one.
they succeeded in holding their ground.
Kercheval told them that if they persis-
ted in claiming three of the county offices,
they would make the ticket so heavy that
defeat would perch upon their banners next
August. He said that he had been in pO-
litical life for many years, and that his ad-
vice was based upon a lifetime experience.
"TaSe off two Of your candidates." he
pleaded, in accents calculated to wiring
tears from a clam shell, land we need not
90 into a convention, but can win the bat
tie on our ticket as it stands, if two white
men are substituted for two of the cOlOred
men now on the ticket. | tell YOU the
ticket is too heavy, and it can't win.1
With this he t~Ok his seat, but rose
almost immediately-after a hurried con-
sultation with couple of the colOred breth-
ren-Stepped briskly to where a UNION
AND AMERICAN reporter was seated, near
the door, and requested the latter to ''rise
up William Allen and mOsey out
of the room, adding that this
was merely a family gathering, and
that the reporters presence was not
absolutely necessary. The request was
couched in very respectful language, his
Honor saying that, as for himself, he was
perfectly willing for the proceedings to be
published, but that some of those present
objected to such a course.
Then the reporter picked up his hat and
slid out, after noticing that in addition to
Kercheval, Constable Higgins, A. A. Car
ter, J. b. Jeup and two or three others
were the only white persons present, the
remainder Of The assemblage being com
pOssd of cOlOred men.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-07
THE CHERRY STREET FIRE.
A Gard from CRsPar AarOnsOn, the
Man who was Burned Out-He At
tributes it 10 Robbery and Ineen-
diarism.

To the Public: On last Friday, at "a PM,
! left the city in company with some
friends, TO spend the 4th of July in St.
Louis, where / remained until p. NJ. Sun
day evening, at which time left on my re-
turn for Nashville. About 10 or ii o'clock
yesterday, while on the train for Nashville,
first heard of the attempt 10 burn my store
on Friday night. After | arrived in Nash
vile yesterday evening, j was informed
that | had been telegraphed TO come home.
L never received any notification Of the at
tempted burning other than that
named abOye-Teceived no kilograms.
As so9n as | reached the city, yes
terday, repaired Immediately 10 my store
and found the doors guarded by an officers,
under orders from the insurance agent,
who refused to admit me. | thereupOn
went TO Mai. NlcClanahan, my attorney,
and stated tine fact TO him, We.then went
together. and the officer allowed me 10 look
in through the window, when | first saw
the confusion on the inside. In a few mo-
meuts Mr.. Nash, one of the insurance
agents, called, and thcrcupOn he directed
the officer to admit me, and in company
with Mr.. Nash, my attorney, and several
gentlemen who were inyitedin, we entered
the store. / found three goods boxes
drawn out on the floor. Boxes i'm the
shelves had been changed, and the goods i'm
general confusion on the floor aud cases,
hehind the counter. l closed my store
about II o'clock =. NJ. Friday, in the pres
ence of Mr.. Hall and Mr.. Coles, who know
the condition that it was in. never ne
turned to my store after | left it on Friday,
until yesterday evening when l returned to
Nashville. ] hear that much comment is
made over the facts that newspapers are
tackled over the glaSs-dOOrS and,windows. As
is we'll known l tackled these papers Overthe
windows and doors some weeks agO,tO keep
the'eyening sun from shining in upon, and
fading my goods. This had to do as have
no awning in front OF my store.
1t is we'll known that did not return to
my store after closing tie doors on Friday.
The evidences of the presence of an incen--
diary are conclusive, and some articles are
missin. that could not have been as rea-
Oily burned rs the dress goods refer to a
rack of walking canes which are missing
many articles are missing out of the boxes,
and several dollars in change out Of the
money drawer. ] regret that an opinion to
my prejudice was formed before my return,
for Investigation viii satisfy the public thai
] have been wrOnged. Respectfully,
c. ABONsOS.
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EDGEFIELD'S CITY FATHERS.
Meeting Of the Board Of Nayor and An.
derEnen

Meeting of the Board of Mayor and Al.
dermen.
The Edgeiield Board of Aldermen met
last night in regular session, Mayor Brooks
in the chair.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The superintendent Of public schools re-
ported that the expenses for the past wear
were; for teaches salaries, S6,5SS. incident
al expenses SoOl.lO, rent for school build
ing S399.l0, making total of S7,774.2j for
the year ending June 18th 1874.
The President Of the Board of Education
reported that for the next year the CONS of
school teachers would be composed OF the
following:
superintendent, W. i. Marks; teachers.
Misses Sallie White, Alice Dashiel, Mollie
Frizzell. Mollie Caldwell, Maggie Glenn.
Sue Mcclellan, Laura Attawav, Bette
BledsOe and Mrs. Florence Jenkins. and
for cOlored schools Selma Walker and A.
j. Wigfall.
The award to 5. Z. Jones * Son of the
contract for furnishing gas posts, at $40 per
post, was approved.
SLAUGHTERED.
The bill for the issuance of bonds To the
amount of $4,000 for street improvements
was rejected.
NEW BUSINESS.
Aid. Williams offered a resolution to an
point committee of three TO confer with
the authorities of the Louisville and Nash
vile and st. Louis and the Southeastern
railroad upon The location of a railrord
depot in Edzeiield. Adopted.
Aid. CrInk offered a resolution to in
struct J. b. Clements to estimate the cost
of grading Foster street from Main street to
Shelby avenue, and report 10 the Board at
its next meeting. Referred to the street
committee.
Adjourned to next regular meeting.
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4 BLOODY FOURTH.
Two Men Shot and Killed in Sumner
County.

There were several picnics and two kill
ing affairs in Sumner county on the Fourth.
w. +. Brown, who lives near Gallatin,
and who is an employee on the Cumber-
land and Ohio Railroad, about twelve miles
above Gallatin. near COatstOWn, shot and
killed John \. Barber, eX-deputy sheriff,
near one of the picnicS. II appears that
they fell out about dancing with girl, and
their friends thought the matter had been
amicably adjusted, but such was not the
case. Brown waylaid Barber on his way
home, shot him from the side of the road
and made his escape. "MOOnshine" whisky
had been INDUCED in by both parties.
MesSTs. Brizendine and AuSbrOOks both
claim the honor of having killed man
named Martin, who il is said fired into a
crowd Of ladies and gentlemen at picnic
al Jerry Browns. There are several
''MOOnShine" distilleris beyond the line of
the Cumberland and Ohio Railroad, and it
was altogether plentiful on the Fourth.
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TO TEACHERS AND CONDUCTORS
OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

In addition 20 the very fun accounts we
publish during the commencement Sea
SOM of the exercises of various Colleges
and Schools, we have determined further to
add our mite to the interests Of general
education by inserting College and School
Announcements, in the advertising columns
of the UNION AND AMERICAN, at any time
between the 18th of June and the 18th of
September, at % per cent less than our
usual rates. je1S If
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CITY NOTICES.

A Card take great pleasure in inform
ing my friends and the public il general
that have purchased from Messrs. Lillard
& Co. my old Drug Stand, corner Church
and Vine streets, and am prepared, as in
times past, to furnish pure Drugs and Medi-
cines, fine Pharmaceutical Preparations, in
fact, all that can be found in any of the
most fashionable stores of the Eastern
cities. / have secured the services Of Mr..
John H. Snively, who viii pay special at
tentiOn to the Manufacturing Department,
and Mr.. Alden B. Morton, who will con-
tinue as PrescriptiOnist. Very respectfully,
&. w. Smith. iy73t
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The Improved order of Red Men.

Al the regular meeting Of Cherokee
Tribe No. p. Edgefield, last night, the
following officers were installed by Great
Sachem Jos. L. LOiseau: \. ). Williams,
Sachem; John Langham, Senior SagamOre;
J. K. Lanier, Junior Sycamore; Z. L. Win
grove. Prophet.
Sewanee Tribe No II, Nashville, met
last night and the following officers were
installed by Great Sachem Jos. Z. LoiseaE:
Val. Davis, Sachem; GeOrgs Stainback,
Senior Sycamore; P. Walsh, Keeper Of
Wampum: w. G.. EWin, Prophet.
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Rapid Progress Of the knights OF
Honor

Al the last regular meeting of Tennessee
Lodge No. 20 knights Of Honor, the fol-
lowing officers were installed:
Past Dictator, DIR. j. II. Rainey; Dicta-
tor, l.. f. Duvall; Vice Dictator, J. 4.
Holt; Assistant Dictator, Jas. Coyle; Guide,
5. Heimsn; Reporter, ID. b. Gally; Finan-
cial Reporter, 4. i. COoney; Treasurer, w.
Thomas; Sentinel, w. +. AUten.
This new and promising order is grow
ing rapidly in public favor. Tennessee
Lodge meets every Friday night al Red
Mems Hall, over the City Council Rooms.
Stranger Knights are fraternally invited to
attend
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THE SCHOOL TAN.
Sumner County Thinks She VIII Do
without Ii.

An exciting session Of the Sumner COun-
~ Court was held yesterday, the principa-
question under discussion being the refer
enee to the people OF a proposition TO aboIl
ish the school tax.
The discussion in behalf Of the school sys-
TEN was participated in by Prof. Calender
and Judge Heermans and the opposition
was represented by NJ. II. Elliott.
The vote for referring the question of re-
pee! TO the people stood as follows: For
reference-z2l; against reference-24.
The repeal Of thG tax is regarded As 4
fOregOne conclusion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-07
Personal.

VIM. Henderson. prominent lawyer Of
Knoxville, has been spending a few days
in Nashville.
r. NJ. Crawford, of the Maxwell House,
left the city yesterday on visit 10 his old
home al Pulaski.
II. l.. Craighead, bOOk-keeper at the
Maxwell, ia Just recovering from a severe
illness of several weeks duration.
The party Of excurSionists who went TO
III. Louis from this city last week, to assist
in that big bridge ceremony, reached home
Yesterday. with the exception of AttOtney
General Caldwell, Ton Caldwell, Jr.,
Hugh Douglas, Billy Linck, and one or
Two others. who will return by the way Of
indianapolis.
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Nashville Typographical Union.

At a regular meeting Of Nashville Typo
graphical Mon No. 2O.held on the 5th inst.
The following officers We're elected for the
ensuing six months.
President, Ed. Buchanan: Vice Prcsi-
dent. NJ. V. b. Halle; Recording Secreta-
~. Thos. Irwin: Corresponding Secretary,
G. X. L.. Mcdonald; Financial Secretary,
Humes Carothers; Treasurer. &. f. LOOMS,
Sergeant-at-arms, VIM. II. HigginbOtham.
Business COmmittee-James 5. Moore,
Chairman: S. b. Shearon, NJ. J.. Ford, IL.
w. Hayes and w. c. James.
Financial Committee-JOhn NJ. Ozanne,
Chairman: Frank Ladd and c. Ii. BuTkS.
Funeral Committee "A. c. Biddle, Chair
man: ). j.. Work, George J. Curtis.
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THE WORK BEGUN.
Temporary Organization Of Cotton
Exchange and q step Toward Per
manent Organization.

At meeting of the Cotton Board yester-
day the Committee en- the Feasibility Of
organizing a Cotton Exchange in Nashville
reported fayorably and the Board proceeded
to effect temporary organization. Mr.
Lanier was elected Temporary chairman
and Mr.. James II. Wilkes temporary sec
Rotary.
With view to permanent organization
Messrs. j. z. Mcguire, w. I. Sample, ], f.
WheleSs, |. K. Chase, Leonard Parkes su
J. II. Wilkes were appointed a committee
on constitution and bylaws, with instruc-
tiOnS to report at an adjourned meeting Of
the Board on Saturday at p. VI.
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As a slight Token."etc.

Before leaving st. Louis yesterday, the
Nashville excursioniSts presented the May
or of Evansville, through Judge Duling,
with handsome gOld-headed cane, as a
slight token of their appreciation Of the
handsome manner in which they were en-
tertained at Evansville. The presentation
took place at the Southern Hotel, and was
entirely informal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-07
New Advertisement.

called conclaye of Nashville Com
mandery will be held tonight at s o'clock
sharp.
Good biscuit, light rolls, etc, warranted
by the use of Dooley's Yeast Powder.
Valuable city property for sale by W. b.
Bayless.
HoStetter's Stomach Bitters cures dys-
pepsia, liver complaint, etc.
Read card of Crozier * Finnin, General
Agents and Commission Merchants, Aus
ain, Texas.
Mr.. c. W. Smith, who was one Of our
leading druggists few years since, has re-
Vine streets.
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MarlI.s Seminary

Tie catalogue Of Wards Seminary for
lST.?-4. has been laid on our table. This
school has been in operation nine years,
during which time it has been attended by
fifteen hundred pupils, three hundred and
Jwenty-tOur of whom have graduated. 1t
IS the largest school Of the kind south of the
OHIO river, and is constantly growing in
VDpITl9ritV
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THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT-J. b. NOwlin vs.. J.
IL. Ferguson, ct ais, appealed to Supreme
Court.
Griffin & Creighton vs.. 5. A. Duling,
| appealed to Supreme Court.
NJ. NJ. Brien, ST., VS.. p. Levy, final iudg-
ment set aside, but judgment by default
and writ of enquiry remain in fun force
and effect.
ThOs YGHS W. Mayor and City Council,
Judgment for plaintiff s, 800.
Hickman rs. Moses, motion for new trial
OverUled.
Safarans vs.. shields, appealed to SUI
preme Court.
LemOnt vs.. Turney, judgment set aside.
Rrannin, SUMMERS & Co. vs.. b. Snow
den ct ais, nOlle pros. as TO Sarah \. Snow
den.
NJ. Graham, administrator, vs.. Mayor and
CITY Council; order ID retake RObt. Han
Ions deposition.
H. L. Estis, sur. ptr., vs.. Nashville and
Chattanooga Railroad Company; appeal to
Supreme Court.
Rogers VS.. Tucker; security released from
future costs and plaintiff ordered to deposit
$40 rs security.
Millison VS.. Moore; judgment set aside.
Winburn vs.. Higgins ct al; judgment set
aside as to C.. Powers.
CHANCERV COURT.
Smith, assignee, vs.. London and Liver
pool Globe Insurance Company; time given
to take proof.
TerraSs Us. Houston; death of Mrs. Ter
rass suggested.
McNairy vs.. Kirkpatrick; reference to c.
& VI.
Brown and Reid vs.. MaE!ore. order to
pay funds.
Harding vs.. Waters, petition Of Kirk
patrick dismissed.
Moore vs.. Moore, release of lien on part
of land.
Same vs.. same, order allowing supple
mental bill to be filed.
Carter and Thompson VS.. Drueker, order
of revival.
Rains VS.. Spain, order of sale.
Newell vs.. jackson, confirmation of
sale.
Douglas vs.. Jones, consolidation of
causes.
Croker, Patton & Cows. Penteeost, CON
firmation of sale.
Underwood vs.. Sloan, order OF sale.
Perkins vs.. WoOdfolk, appealed to SUI
preme Court.
Miller VS.. Bell, decree on report.
PROBATE COURT-W. j. Arnes was ap-
pointed and qualified as the administrator
of Chas. c. Armes, deceased.
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10 Trunks! Trunksn TunkSn-We
invite the attention Of buyers to our large
and elegant stock Of Trunks and Travelling
Bags, which We are selling at very low
figures for cash. 1Ohn Ramage & Son, As
College street. je9 eOdtf
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BrOMnsSI..Ie.s Chances-

Mai. w F. Foster, our city engineer,
"'ho was appointed by Gov. Brown to ex-
anime the water facilities at the site, near
Brownsville, selected for aninsane asylum,
made his examination last week, and re-
ports that the springs affords $4,000 gal
Ions Of water in twenty-fOUr hours, and
that MY per cent. can be added by opening
another spring.