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The Grange advance., 1874-01-21
ADVANCE Was principally devoted to
the Order of the P. of H., and how

ADVANCE Was principally devoted to
the Order of the P. of H., and how
our correspondent should have supposed
it was devoted to the cause of temper
ance, we cannot conceive. Ut course
we are in favor of " temperance in all
things" and would rejoice if the great
tide of woe that flows from the intem-
pcrate use Of spirituous and malt liquors
would flow no more But we are de-
voted to the correction Of other evils,
and can only touch the temperance
question incidentally. We confess.
however, that it seems to US useless to
make any further law, if the people are
afraid to execute the law they now
have. If temperance men will not
COMPLAIN Of violaters of the law, it does
not speak highly for their zeal in the
cause The writer hereof remembers
having attempted to work for temper.
ance candidate for governor, a few
years ago, but he soon found that there
lay great gulf between the professions
and the actions Of many of our temper
ance friends.
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21
ALICE.
KENYON, JAN. 18th, 1874

Editor Of The Grange Advance
DEAR SIR Surprising your paper
to be devoted to the cause of temper
ance, I wish to ask why the sale Of
liquor i not stopped throughout this
County? There is a law prohibiting
the sale Of liquor without license, yet
the law is not regarded, and people
feel afraid to complain. Some one
should be appointed to look up the vio-
lators Of law, and have them fined. A
thirsty man calls at drug store, asks
for pint of alcohol, the proprietor says,
"don't sell it clear; it is against the
law; I'll have to put something in it.
Customer says, put a little sugar in it
then.' Proprietor says, that's too
thin; III have to put some medicine in
it; here's some ginger, I'll fix it. "All
right" says customer, and off he goes
with bottle of whisky, enough to last
him to the next P. 0. We are not en-
vious of the wealth this traffic brings
our neighbors. for curse may follow
the money so gained. We would not
use our pen because the vile stuff has
ruined some man, but when help
less women have to suffer, we cannot
refrain from raising our voice to con-
denim the evil.
Last week man Of our town drove
his wife out Of the house at night, and
threw his little boy through the win
dow to keep her company, and she has
had the outside Of the house for her
portion many night. Oh p! helpless
woman, soon may the time come when
thy vote combined with the votes Of
men who earn their bread by the sweat
Of their brow, will help to right thy
wrongs, and put temperance men in the
right place to benefit you. ~: I'm.
i've had supposed TIE GRANGE
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21
CORRESPONDENCE.
BERLIN, Jan. 18th, 1874.


We are having such delightful wealth
er that some of us are suspicious Of evil
among the clouds before spring. The
contrast between our last winter and
this is indeed quite surprising. The
general health Of the people in our iu,-
mediate vicinity was never better. We
hear of few cases Of typhoid fever in
the neighborhoods joining.
There is lively time of hauling wheat
to Owatonna, (our nearest market,) in
consequence Of the price being seine
what reasonable, ninety-sevcn cents per
bushel Unlucky ones who were obIly-
ed to sell at sixty-six cents to pay inter
est sadly regret the unfortunate calcu-
lation Of their business. 1t is not best
to be looking back at past mistortunes,
gazing back over our shoulders to see
the blocks we have stumbled over, stop
ping now and then for spell Of the
blues. Advance is the word, and the
many obstacles must be conquered by
perseverance, and while we move with
cautious steps, let US 60 sure and steady,
and not expect too much at once.
There will be years Of toll yet, close,
careful and diligent work, for the brain
as well as the hand, to bring about the
necessary reforms political, financial, and
religious. But we must remember the
ground wears not an eternal covering Of
ice and snow. There is springtime
and harvest, then we shall be able to do
much, and gather in abundance of good
fruit.
We had most excellent time at our
last meeting. most of the members
present principal business being in
stalling of officers Names of each as
follows: Master, J. NJ. Sloan; Ouersecr,
9. w. Fox; Lecturer, W. Muir; tStev
ard, P. G. Sheldon Asst. Ste.oord, A:
H. Farnsworth Chaplain, +. Barrett;
Treasurer, T. r. Sheldon; Secretary,
E. Wheeler; Gotekeeper, r. D. Shell
don; Ceres, Mrs. E. Fox; Pomona: J.
4. Farnsworth Flora, c. Sheldon
Lady Asst. Steeoart1, Viola Gordon;
After the transaction of this import
ant business, we were supplied with re-
freshments. Ladies received vote of
thanks from the gallant brothers, so re-
spectful were they for that cup Of tea.
I must add goodly attendance is re-
quired at every meeting, for the success
of our Order depends greatly upon full
attendance, and thus cemented to the
great principles by unity, We are sure to
reap rich reward from the good work
we are now engaged in.
ALICE
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21

II it were possible for the old parties
Of the country, with their old machine
ry, to elect another Congress, it would
be vastly more corrupt than the pres
ent. But in this respect the limit has
been reached. We are at the dawn of
= new era, IN which new questions are
forcing themselves upon public atten-
ton, and 10 which new set of men
viii be called to public life. M;1soa,.-
kee Neps.
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21
River Falls Locals.

! River Falls Locals.
Jan. 10th. 1874.
Wheat 81 per bushel.
Wood market lively at s4.0O and
$3.50 for dry wood.
Sleighing is yet good, notwithstanding
the thaw.
Burhytc Bros lumber yard is filling
up rapidly.
We looked in one day last week at the
| various business places at Maiden Rock,
and a hasty glance at J. D. Trumbull
and NJ. Hubbard, of the firm Of Trum-
bull, Horn & Co., convinced us that
these men are doing thriving business,
| and each looked hale and happy. Wish
ing them success and happy new year.
we pass on to Merrill & Cliford's; they
| too display good stock Of goods, and
by their genial manners make themselves
and customers happy. We called next
| on DR.. Hancock or rather his store).
! and there learned that he had gone to
visit the Indian wigwam just across the
Rush river bridge, there being two In
dians and three squaws there. [ after
wards learned that he purchased some
gloves The Doc means to keep those
fingers warm, and to be ready to render
relief to the sick and to bind up the
broken limbs. In all these the DR.. is
success.
We next visited the boot and shoe
store of R. Bailey, and found him at
work at his bench looking both happy
and industrious. Mr.. B. has just COM
menced business here, and we wish him
success. We Jared sumptuously at the
Seeley House, and taking a hasty glance
at Capt. Doughty and G. L. Taylor we
learned that most everybody was attend
ing { Farmers, mean) a meeting of the
Grange in Trumbulls new hall. But
we hadn't long to stay, and was soon
moving rapidly toward that far famed
city called Esdaile, as I wished to stay
over night at that place. I believe that
[ have never stayed at Esdaile but once
when there was not music and dancing,
and as was there the night before and
found none I had little curiosity to
know how long this sort Of dullness
could last in that manufacturing city
Stopping at the Carney House my team
was taken at the door and were soon en-
joying their supper, while I was ushered
into the dining room. I had not eaten
over half hour when I suddenly dis
covered that l had lost my appetite
Apprising Mrs. Carney Of the fact she
expressed her surprise, but hoped that I
would find it by morning Passing on
to the outer door my ear caught sound Of
the violin, and glancing toward the hall,
sure enough this happy people were
dancing at lively rate. Ct will here
state that Alley 4 Betcher' factory con-
tains some of the most improved ma
chinery I have ever seen, and they are
prepared to do an immense business.) It
is also from this city that Messrs,. Fair
banks & Carney expect to start with
their 500 families for Manitoba. More
anon. TIE. T.
a II. ~ : :, =.
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21

elvin Boardman..
'rge,. to Sherman
ars Of age.
vere then elected
Petit.
J. +. Simmons,
q. Bunch,
NJ. Doyle,
c. Himmelman,
Vim. Kinney.
Sam'l Church.
Chas. Safe.
G.. Anderson.
F. Hagler.
I. T. Comstock.
Arne Anderson.
Joseph Scott.
A. A. Burkhardt.
Ira Burley.
X. S. Smith.
Moses Kelley.
j. B. Smith.
r. Anderson.
". F. Kellogg.
D.Dcewey.
Jos. Schultz.
Harvey Schluter.
Halvor Everson.
Halsten Braten,
Martin kispert.
L. Stegner.
Henry Hilton.
Ole Hulebak.
John Miller.
E. D. Stone.
James Thompson.
Chris. Peterson.
J. B. Barrett.
c. R. White.
II. NJ. Scotield.
He. Harper.
H. F. Emery.
Giles Haywood.
Amos jackson.
E. A. Mann.
Fred Peterson.
J. c. Hawes.
John Hasler.
8. B. Foote.
D. b. Kelle y.
,Olof Peterson.
J. S. Allyn.
Chas. Betchcr.
A. ". Pratt.
James Marshall.
J. O. Dow.
J. Ashton.
Allen Howe.
Q. A. Indseth.
Robt. Kruger.
Hiram Hofstattcr.
Norman Daniels.
W. S. Grow.
Theo. Johnson.
n. P. Peterson.
Nels Femme.
Ole Gunderson.
Chas. Anderson.
Henry Nelson.
Andrew Ellinger.
Ever Thompson.
Jacob Wells.
A. ". Post.
ThOs. Brennan.
Chas. Ward.
A. Setback.
J. ". Blake.
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21

Petition of John Peterson to be set off
from district No. 40 into No. l24 (his land
being the sci of sell Of sec. 21, 7. Ill, R.
l6,) had final hearing and was granted.
The Board bound Delvin Boardman,
aged 13, and county charge, to Sherman
Card, of Leon, until IA years Of age.
Grand and petit Jurors were then elected.
The Grange advance., 1874-01-21

The action Of Congress on the salary
question is simply an insult to the peo-
ple-- VALPARAISO Vadette. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25
ALL OVER THE CITY.

Yesterdays fines footed up $35.
McNairy street is being converted into
an attractive thofoughfare.
Yesterday party of Immigrants, num-
bering about thirty men, women and chill
dren, passed through the city en- route for
the West.
The st. Anus Church Mite society is to
meet at Mr.. Bates residence, Watson
street, Edgefield this evening. The public
are invited to attend.
John Robinson's great show, sea lions
and all. is quietly drifting this way. Its
immense tents are to-day majestically
glistening in the sunlight at Lynchburg
Va.
Instances of fast driving and leaving
teams unattended in the streets are of fire.
quent occurrence, notwithstanding the ad-
monitions almost daily administered in the
Police Court.
The lawyers of Nashville are earnestly
requested to return to the Office of tine
Clerk and Master, by Saturday, the 26th
inst, all the papers in their possession be-
longing to the Chancery Court.
Several well known ID. BIS have left the
city during the past few days. They had
received tickets OF leave from gentlemen
whose duty it is to see the provisions Of the
vagrancy act strictly enforced.
Mrs. Catherine Conley and her son An
drew were arrested and taken before JUS
tice CaSsetty, yesterday, on a peace war
rant sworn out by Henry Perkins, cOlored.
Young Conley was discharged, and his
mother bound over i'm the sum Of $3.50 to
keep the peace for six months.
The Anatomical rooms of the Medical
College were opened yesterday for the ben
eft of those students who desire TO prose
cute dissectiOns before the opening of the
lectures, Oct. 3. A large number were in
attendance and others are coming in rap
idly. There is prospect of 400 students
from the present indications.
If any of our readers have lost four tea
spoons, one silver and the Others plated
with the initials I. J. W., they may Learn
something to their advantage by dropping
in at the police Office. Officer KerrigaI
found some spoons of this description il
the possession of an irresponsible coloreC
voter yesterday, and Immediately coralleC
them.
James Butler, whose arrest "Wednesday
night was noted in this paper yesterday
was committed to Jail by Justice Baskets
yesterday, or the strength of two telegram.
received by Capt. Yater from the sheriff o
West Winstead, Connecticut, 10 the etiec
that Butler was charged with cattle steal
ing, and that be would be sent for a
| once.
a Nashville darkey used the powers o
| locomotion vested in another darkeyt
horse for the purpose, as he said Of reach
J ing Hopkinsville, KY. He also stated tina
| it was his intention to turn the horse loos'
at the end of his journey so tina. he coulC
return to his owner here. He was arrested
in Robertson county, and on trial in tht
Criminal Court yesterday was adjudgeC
guilty of horse stealing, and his punish
ment fixed at ten years confinement in thu
/ penitentiary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25
THE WATERWORKS.
Ono Of the Important Questions 10 be
Decided Tomorrow.

Decided Tomorrow.
Ii ought TO be borne III mind by the
voters of Nashville that on next Saturday
they are not only Ito elect Morton b.
Howell Mayor, and good men TO the City
Council, but they are to decide by ballot
whether they will have new engines puT-
chased for the waterwOTks. Those in use
are greatly worn, and tie responsibility of
replacing them by new ones has been
placed upon tbs people.
The following bill in relation 20 the mat
ter has passed three readings in the City
Council and has been approved by the
Mayor:
Whereas, it has been made known to
the City Council that the engine at the
waterwOrks is growing very old and much
worn out, and liable TO become unfit for
use at any time,
Therefore. be it enacted by the Mayor
and City Council of Nashville: Section l..
That the sum of one hundred thousand
dollars, or as much thereof as may be ne
ceSsary, be and the same is hereby apprO-
priated out Of any money in the hands of
the Treasurer, not otherwise appropriated,
to buy an engine for the waterwOrks of suf-
iicient capacity to furnish the city with an
ample supply Of water, and TO lay an eigh.
teen-inch main pipe from the present water
works to the Public Square.
Sec. 2. Said engine iStO be of approved
manufacture, and first-class in every par
ticular, and shall be contracted for by the
Committee on and the Superintendent of
WaterwOrks, and shall be paid for in four
equal annual installmentS, said contract
to be ratified by the City Council.
Sec. 3. Said one hundred thousand dol
lars shall be provided by a special tax
levied for that purpose; said levy to be
made for four succeeding years in equal
amounts and set apart for that especial pur-
purse.
Sec. 4. This act to be submitted to a
popular vote of the people, for or against,
on the last Saturday in September, 1874,
and shall receive a majority of all the votes
cast before it shall become a law, said ma
jority to be recorded by the votes cast for
Mayor on that day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25

An OIden Time Murderer-Tbree
Hundred and Twenty Acres OF Our
City Claimed by Ills Heirs-The
Titles 20 Property worth Millions
I'm Peril.
The following letter was received by
Judge ShackelfOrd, Of this city, yesterday:
GAINESVILLE, Cock county, Texas,
Sept. IG, Is74.-Judge ShackelfOrd, Nash
vile, Tenn.-Sir: From the Lar Register
l find your name and the position you have
occupied induces Us to write to you and
ascertain the investigations Of an impor-
ant case, if we are not barred by the
statute of limitations Of your State from re-
covering real estate.
The facts are, that about the latter part
Of the seventeenth century, one LittOn
Lanier killed man in Nashville. He
abandoned your State and left $40 acres of
land, on which Nashville now stands. He
never conveyed the land, or had any steps
taken in regard to the matter. Louis
Lanier, grandson of LittOn, requests us
to ascertain if anything can be accomplish
ed. BoURDE1IAN * GARNET.
To this letter, Judge Shackleford replied
that the parties being citizens Of Texas,
the statute of limitation did not commence
running, in this case until that State was
admitted into the Union in lo45, and that,
if there are no married women in the case,
or tenants by courtesy, he presumed the
RIGHT TO the land was forfeited, bat that if
the contrary were the case the property
might be recovered
Our old citizens will remember that
some forty years ago, an attempt to push
this claim was made by Gov. Wise, of Vir-
pinia. but that such an excitement was
created Thereby, that the suit was aban-
doned.
We shall keep our readers advised Of fu-
ture Developments in the case.
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New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
4 scamstress wanted to do the sewing of
private family.
Browns & Cheatham offer for sale very
desirable building lot.
New buckwheat -four Just received by w.
". TOtten X Go.
Real lace excuanged for cast off clothing
a. Franklin House.
Mr.. James A. Chiffon announces himself
a candidate for Alderman from the Seventh
ward.
Purchasers wanted for fresh ground corn
meal al Cedar Street Mills.
\ white woman wanted TO cook and do
general house work.
4 house wanted on Russell or Woodland
street, Edgefield.
Z 81 Lynne, or the ElOpement, will be
presented at the Opera House tonight. See
advertisement.
See nonresident notice in case Of RObt.
II. HALEY VS. Carrie Ann McLemOre.
". C. Ewin, chairman, gives notice that
on Monday next, at 10 A. NJ, there will be
a meeting Of the Davidson County Demo
cratic and Conservative Executive Com
piftpe,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25
THE LEGISLATIVE CANVASS.

Meeting Of the County Democratic
Executive Com bnfttee-APPOintmen
Of a Finance CbmmIttee-When and
where the Democratic Nominees
will Speak.
A meeting Of the County Democratic
Executive Committee was held at 10 A. NJ.
YESTERDAY, in the Office Of the Secretary, A.
81. LIsk, No. I Porter block.
The following Finance Committee was
appointed:
Finance Committee-John p. White,
Chairman; l.. III. Ianier, Jr., Louis WhOr-
lev, j. +. Wheless, VIM. Sample, James
McFerrin, Felix Demoville, j. NJ. Hawk
ins, Casper Kuhn, Peter L. Phillips, DIR.
w. A. Chatham, y. B. Jones, George
Kinney, ID. We'll, Tom Ryan, S. j. Losen-
thai, Tom Murphy, Adam Payne, VIM.
Cornell.
The following appointments for speak
ing by the nominees were made:
COUNTRY DISTRICTS.
Second district. McWhirtersville, Thurs
day, Oct. 1.
Third district. Mount View, Monday,
Oct. 3.
Fourth district. DOdsOn's Grove, Friday,
Oct. ?.
Fifth district. Hsrrison's store, Tuesday,
Oct. g.
Sixth and Seventh districts. ThompsOn's
store, NolensyIlle pike, wednesday, Oct. Z.
Eighth district. Cooks store, Thursday,
Oct. s.
Ninth district. Flat Rock, Thursday
night, Oct. s.
Tenth district. Penitentiary, Monday
night, Oct. II.
Eleventh district. Turner's school house,
Monday, Oct. y.
Twelfth district. McQueen's store, Tues
day, Oct. Is.
Thirteenth district. Halsam's quarry,
Monday night, Oct. %.
Fourteenth district. Bellyiew, WedneS-
day, Oct. IA.
Fifteenth district. Dollahunty's store,
MurfreesbOro pike, Friday night, Oct. 9.
Sixteenth district. Five-pOints school
house, Friday, Oct. %.
Seventeenth district. DOdd & Anderson's
store. Thursday night, Oct. -.
Seventeenth district. Williams & Davis
store, Wednesday night, Oct. %.
Eighteenth district. Toll-gate, Monday
night, Oct. 10.
Nineteenth district. Madison's station,
Thursday, Oct. 10.
Twentieth district. GOOdletsVllle, Mon
day, Oct. 10.
Twenty-first, Twenty-seeond aud Twen-
ty-fourth districts. Earthman's store, Fri
day, Oct. 10.
Twenty-third district. Zion Church,
Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Twenty-fifth district. Abernathy's store,
Wednesday, Oct. p.
CITY.
Corner Broad and Market streets, Satur-
day night, Oct. 3.
Seventh ward. Hite's Store, Saturday
night, Oct. 81.
Eighth ward. Engine House, Tuesday
night, Oct. ~.
Ninth ward. Engine House, Friday
night, Oct. so.
Tenth ward. Corner Broad and McNairy
streets, Tuesday night, Oct. 20.
Tenth ward. Corner of Cedar and
Knowles streets, Thursday night, Oct. %.
Public Square, Monday night, Nov. ,.
Speaking in the day will begin at IL
| O'Clock and at night at 7:30 o'clock.
W. G. EwIN, Chairman.
A. II. LUsK, Secretary.
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The CoIOrcd Fair.

The attendance at the Fair yesterday
was much larger than any previous day.
The following is a list Of premiums
awarded:
For best one year old bull, Andrew John
son, of Robertson county, premium; J. P.
Carter, of Davidson county, certificate.
For best one year old colt, Ben Thomp-
son, of Davidson county, premium; -
Small, of Davidson county, certificate.
Best speed horse, J. w. Dapsley's 'ShOrt-
fellow" premium, time one mile in
minutes; p. II. BOsley's "Bay Jo' GER
tifcate.
Fastest running horse, 500 premium, j.
w. Lapsley's ''Shortfellow,7 one mile,
time 2:45; John B. Bosley's "Abe Smith
certificate.
Best and most graceful rider, three en-
tries, premium to II. A. Napier; certificate
to John Jones.
Trotting match, $50 premium, best two
in three, mile heats; time, 500 and $50;
John BOsley's b. f. "Tulley'' premium:
Ben. ThompsOn's stallion "Willie b. Pat
tersOD" certificate.
The fair will be continued to-day and
close tomorrow. Both days promise to be
Of interest. To-day premium of $50 will
be awarded to the most graceful female
rider. Besides, there will be several trots
for premiums.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25
Captured I'm a CuIYert.

Last night about ten O'Clock, Mrs. Gil
liecy, who lives on Cherry street, near the
corner of DemOnbreun, went into room
in the rear of her store, and happening to
look under the bed, discovered a bUrly ne
gro concealed beneath it with large bowie
knife in his hand. She at once gave tie
alarm, and her screams soon attracted a
crowd; but the negro had meanwhile rush
ed out of a rear door, and, on reaching the
street, crawled up a culvert near by, in
which the water was about a foot deep.
Failing to respond to calls made upon him
to come out, City Marshal Pitman went in
and dragged him from his hiding place.
The negroes name is Peter Atkison. He
was taken tothe station house and after
wards LODGED in Jail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25
BAWDY BALLS.
a Measure I'm the Interest Of Public
Deceney Defeated.

Decency DeAeateo.
In view of the frequent rows and even
loss of life at the disreputable balls which
are given in low down grOggeries, Alder
man McGavOck introduced IN his Board,
some time since, the following bill
ABE it enacted by the Mayor and City
Council. that it shall be unlawful for any
person who keeps a liquor saloon to rent
any rooms in the house in which said sa-
loon is kept, to bawdy women, or permit
any bawd or bawdy women to loiter around
or enter his saloon, or to give balls IN the
house in which said saloon is kept, for the
entertainment of bawds; and any person
violating the provisions Of this act, shall,
upon conviction thereof, be fined not less
than five nor more than twenty-five doilafs
for each offense so committed.
ssThis act to take effect from and after us
passage, the public welfare requiring it,
The bill passed three readings in the
Board of Aldermen and two in the Com
mon Council, and came up last night III
the latter Board for final disposition, when
it was promptly tabled by vote OF SIX 70
five, there being but eleven Counellmeh
present, out Of the twenty constituting the
Board.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-25
LATEST Markets BIZ TELEGRAPH.

SAVANNAH, Sept. 24.-COtton firm; mid
ding 14sc; low middling 14se; good ordl-
nary 1870; net receipts :, 133 bales; gross re-
ceipts 2,153 bales; exports coastwise 33O
bales; sales 500 bales
GALVESTON, Sept. 24.-Cotton-Net re-
ceipts 2.451 bales; gross receipts l,zt4
bales; sales 500 bales.
MOBILE, Sept. 24.-COtton firm; mid
ding l44c: low middling 14c; good ordi-
na-y 135c; net receipts POI bales; gross
receipts 20T bales; exports cOastwise 603
bales; sales 500 bales.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 24-Cotton active
and steady; middling 14ssa14sc; net receipts
1872 bales; gross SIT bales; sales 100 bales.