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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
MAGAZINES.

The GALAXY for February is particularly
noteworthy on account of a paper on John
Wesley. This is a biographical essay BY
Alfred IL. Guernsey. and doing full justice
to the subject. is one of the most interest
ing papers ever published Ill this magazine.
Passing some critical remarks on the va
riOUs lives Of Wesley we quote: "Yet
there is no man for whose life there exist
more abundant materials. Wesley's jour
mails, letters, and other writings tell US just
what he was, what lac did, and when and
why he did IL. For fully half a century
there is hardly aweek Of which there is
not an ample record. Mr.. Tyerman,
his latest b~iogTapher, deserves credit for a
laboriOuS and careful collection of these
| abundant materials. Although higher
praise than this can hardly be awarded to
him, his work must be accepted as a val
liable contribution to history. We propose
to present the man John Wesley as he APP
pears to us in this work" Then follows
the simple fascinating narrative. For the
rest. this number of the GdlGry is Of aver
ace interest. We note the witty, curious
article of White on Linguistic aud Liter
airy Notes and Queries and ''Views
Abroad by Rhodes, as very readable es-
saws. Sheldon & Co., Publishers, New
York.
The Popular Science Monthly for Febru-
ary appears to be an improvement on all
ofits predecs ssors. d. Appleton & Co.,
write large resources with long experience
in the book publishing business, and select
editors. artists and material with remarka-
BILE skill and success. Prof. YoumanS, who
is the responsible conductor Of this POpu-
lar Science Monthly, has rare talent for the
work in hand, and steadily improves by in
dustry, sound mental growth, and the pro-
greSs of useful knowledge in the world.
Thirtv-five years since an Englishman (Mr.
Smithson) did the extraordinary act of be-
aueathing at hat time a half million dol
lars TO the Government Ofthe United States
$40 increase and difiuse knowledge among
men" The Smithsonian Institute is the
offspring of this confidence in the life and
fruitfrlness of the American mind. We
like to kill two birds with Il stone, and
therefore commend in one sentence Prof.
Henry of the Smithsonian, and Prof. YOU
mans, for their just appreciation OF origi-
nal researches in science and art, and the
value of printers ink to give truth the
widest possible dissemination. al error
must. ultimately be left behind under the
cIo1d ofthe dark ages through which we
are happily passing. D.. Appleton % Co.,
Publishers, New York.
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Moro Regret.

The S~heEbyriile Gazette says: ave re-
gret to learn that the managers of the
Nashville Exposition have found it neces-
sary to discontinue their annual EXPOSE
tions, for they have been an immense prae-
ticabel benefit to the citizens of Nashville
and a u of great pleasure and profit to
the people of Middle Tennessee. The
buildings, grounds, ETC., are to be sold in a
few days and our people must begin to
look about for other pleasures when spring
opens"
The CJdrksUile Chronicle says: "The
Nashville ExpOsitions, we learn from the
UNION AND AMERICAN, are to be discon-
tinued. The Executive Committee, on &C
count Of the Indifference of the public to-
wards this great enterprise, have ordered
the Finance Committee to advertise and
sell the buildings and fixtures to the highest
bidder. We regret to learn of this neces-
sity, for the ExpOsitions have been of great
practical benefit to our sister city, and, in
fact, to our whole State"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
"1'M GOING ro sHo0F'1
THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT-UpiIioHs were de-
livered in the following cases yesterday:
BY Judge Nicholson-AndersOn vs..
Owen, decree affirmed; Owen vs.. Hawkins,
decree affirmed; Wood VS.. Vaughn, decree
reversed and decree here; Summers X Ban
ton VS.. Owen, decree reversed ard bill dis
missed; Owen VS.. Hawkins, Judgment re-
versed; Spieer vs.. jarrett, decree affirmed;
Speck vs.. State, judgment affirmed.
BY Judge Observation-Disclosures VS.. lay
lJr, Judgment reversed and Temanded; Bill
berry IS. Allnead, decree ai1med, Baker
* Pail vs. HuddleSOn, decree affirmed and
remanded; Cannon vs.. Overstreet, judS-
ment reversed and remanded; Sullivan &
Eile IS. Sullivan ct al, decree affirmed and
~remanded; Eldridge and vie vs. Garden
hire, decree modified, affirmed and remand
ed.
By Judge Freeman.-Dickens & Cover
vs.. Finley, judgment affirmed; Mcknight
IS: Mcknight, decree affirmed; Wood vs..
McFerran, modified :Itd affirmed; Scruggs
IS. State, judgment affirmed, Greer IS.
Stste, judgment reversed and remanded.
BY Judge Sneed.-- VS.. kile, de-
cree affirmed; Sims vs.. Beatty, judgment re-
veFsed; Hurst vs.. MiIlsaps, judgment af-
frmed, Wallace vs. Jones. administrator,
decree affirmed; Butler vs.. Stone, Judgment
affirmed; Bank of Tennessee vs.. Billberry
ct al, decree affirmed; Vaughn vs.. Garrett,
judgment affirmed.
BY Judge Turney.-BOwman vs.. Bow
man, decree modified and affirmed; Bank
Of Louisville vs.. Armstrong, q d., decree
affirmed; AllcOrn vs.. Inse, OF al, decree al
firmed; Bribery VS.. Copeland, judgment
affirmed; Roberts vs.. McHenry, ct al, judg-
utent heres Rank of Tennessee vs.. VinsOn,
decree reversed and rsmanded; England vs..
England, judgment reversed Leiper vs..
Phillips, e. al, Judgment reversed and re-
manded.
PROBATE COURT.-M. V. Cutchin was
appointed and qualified guardian Of MOllie
James R., and Pleasant w. Cook, minor
orphans.
In the case of Whitman, admir-, vs..
Weimer and others, answer of guardian ad
litum filed.
In the case Of Wocdall and others vs..
McCann and others, answer Of various
minors. filed.
LAW COURT.-AndreE j. HOOberry rs.
Mary F. HOODeTTy, final decree for divorce.
John E. Massensale and Others vs.. Nash
vile and. Chattanooga Railroad Company,
dismissed. Alice r. Hill vs.. Robert Hill,
dismissed.
CIRCUIT COURT. B. White, trustee,
vs.. j. IL. Farrar and others, nOlle pros. en-
tered as TO James Walker. TrOusdale, ad-
miuistratUr, vs.. Thomas, order to take depo-
sition of j.. j. Turner. Third National
Bank vs.. W. a. Cheatham and others. re-
handed to appearance docket. State Of
Tennessee eX rel vs.. John G.. Ferris, Judge,
leave granted plaintiff to amend petitions.
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QUICK WORK.
House Robbed at = p. n. ana the
Thief Caafarcd NJ S.eo

"RAuEcu III $3.50
The house Of Squire John fayior, 81
the 18TH district, was robbed at three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon of some money
and bonds, the value of which our reoorter
was unable to learn. Squire Tayior is
well non throughout the county. as
"Mhisperlng John"-sO called because OF
the close resemblance his VOICE bears To q
eallope, II being Of sufficient volume. when
used IN ordinary conversation. TO be dis
tlnelly heard distance Of two miles and
1t seems that the family were ali away
from home yesterday, the house being lef,
IN charge OF one Of the hired men. k1swn
as Henry james, alias aahn GralsAn
though, as he had been in Taylor's employ
but a week, 1t is not likely the latter knew
anything about the s;alias' business. When
the family returned in the evening. James
was missing, as was also a certain amount
of money and bonds.
The Squire came to Nashville at once,
notified the police Of his loss and gave a de.
serlptlon OF James, whom he SUSPECTED OF
beinSthe thief. About s o'clock James
was arrested by Sergeant Burke and OH
GERS Burns and jackson. lie was taken "a
the workhouse, and upon being questioned
by taylor, acknowledged his guilt,
explaining his conduct by saying
that "faylot hadn't treated him
right and that the temptation to rob him
was so great he couldn't resist. He said
that the robbery was committed about 9
O'Clock, and that he started TO Nashville
Immediately afterwards.
1t is said that James alias Graham hiss
served a term OF three yeats Imprisonment
in the ~penitentiary.
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TENNESSEE d PACIFIC RAILROAD.
On and after Jan. Is, trains viii run as fol-
OWS:
No. 1-DAILY.
Arrive Nashville. af0 A. v.
Leave Nashville. -......-...... Ace T. Il.
No. 2.-TRI-WEEKLN.
Tuesdays. TkursdnyS esx SatErdays.
Leave Nashville. .....,......... 9I5 A. NJ.
GEe. ANE Prest & Sup't.
COOEEVILE.E AND SPARTA STAGES
l. Is. NEBB, Agent. Leaves Lebanon on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 5:So
An
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se% R-S;Idi.ss.

Our city continues to grow, as the fol-
lowing list Of building permits, taken cut
since the last Of November, fully attests:
G.. ". Curry, bfiCk 6StCBioi, corner
Church and Spruce, $3.50; G. &W. Sweeney,
frame building, corner Summer street aud
Lincoln Alley, 500; Thos. Caldwell, brick
building Cherry street, 500; II. NJ. Spot
ford, brick residence, west side Summer,
$1,000, ". 7. COOPER, brick residence,
north side Church street, rear UNION AND
AMERICAN building; John Carter, fame
building, Robertson and. Lewis
streets, $500; S. e. Miller, frame
wpCd heUsa, cHrnHr Usrroii sud
BerTien streets, S25. w. Z. Weakley,
brick s.ore-hOuse, North College street, oppO-
site Locust street, 5000; Il. l.. Pool, resi-
dence, Robertson street. $500; Mrs. Lucy
FarTan; frame dHFilinss University street,
$500; Robert I. President, brick soap fac
tory, McLemOTe street, $500; f. J. James,
Office, corner Church and Vine, 500; Il.
A. Young, dwelling, South Jefferson street,
$50; W. II. Smith. addition to residence,
West Froad street. S2.h00r Jesse Warren,
brick residence, South Vine street, $500;
l.. Vannize, stable, South Carroll street,
$50; John DOugheTty, frame
StdolSf LAbAht StANfAr F-JV3 baAAANo
Whitworth, addition to building, South
Summer street, $50 WV. WooJmansee.
brick dwelling, Monroe street, $1,000; u.
Wasgoner, stable, SO WASHINGTON street,
so; Squire Hardnie, frame dwelling, Rob
ertsOn street, $50; ROsenbarm d Bro, eX-
tension TO store building. No. 9 North
Cherry street, $1,000 J..R. Uarwell, addi-
ton TO store building, Line and College
streets, $50; Joseph Gibson, addition TO
dwelling, South Summer street, $3.50; Jane
A.. Merry, frame addition to dwelling, %
Pearl street, $50; ST. Louis and South
eaSieTii railroad Depot huilding College
street, 5000; McNulty & Duffy,
brick building, Union street,
S1,20g, Robert M~il,irCn. frame
residence. Murrell street, $500; Sarah \.
Harris, frame kitchen, 4G3 South College
street, 500; Amanda Bean, frame resi-
Gence, North Spruce street, $1,000; Samuel
Hodges, addition to residence, South Col
lege street, $50; w. T. Perry, frame resi-
dence, South College street, 500; John II.
Buddeke, Chairman Building Committee,
brick residence, corner Munroe and Vine,
$1,000; David Hughes, two residences On
Mulloy street, near Front, Si,G00; Kinney
81 Wand. addition to Merchants Exchange,
No. u North Cherry street, $1,000; Mich
ael Nestar, residence, Gleaves street, near
Connar, S4O0.
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Polytechnic school.

At the called meeting of the Tennessee
Agricultural aud Mechanical Association
which took place yesterday for the purpose
of discussing the Polytechnic school ques-
ton, the suggestions of Mr.. Fryer, were
endorsed by every member.
A committee of three was appointed to
draw up plans TO be substituted at a meet
ing called for Saturday next in regard to
the same.
The importance of an education on the
part of the young men of our country like
that suggested by Mr.. Fryer was earnestly
discussed.
The raising Of the means necessary
is the only difficulty anticipated.
But if they conclude to make the
trial, it is to be hoped that this viii prove
less difficult han at present supposed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
New street Pronosed.

The old Hamilton cotton warehouse.
fronting on College and Market streets, and
about midway between Church and Broad.
is now being torn down. Anumber Of the
adjoining property holders have a move
ment on foot to have q street at that point.
to run between College and Market. IL is
a much needed avenue because of the large
amount of business centeIed in that imme-
date locality, Market street being always
so much crowded with wagons from the
country as to often create a blockade during
busy seasons. 1t is proposed, We believe,
to have the property named condemned by
the City Council, and property holders will
pay the damages.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
New AdNertisemenfs
God bracelet lost.
Kew lost.

God bracelet lost.
Key lost.
Sec notice TO landowners.
Cable screw boots and shoes are low
manufactured in this city by j. 4. Gutter,
II. Fritz can now be found at his boot
and shoe shop on Deaderick street.
Great bargains are offered in domestics,
linens, sheetings, towele. etc, at the Trade
Palace, - Public Square.
Read the advertisement OF John Gilcan
x Co., proprietOrs Of the Southern Palace,
Church street.
The Davidson county Jail Committee
advertise for bids for painting the Court
house.
Attention is directed to the statement of
Che condition of the American Central In
surance Company, Of St. Louis, No, Of
which Peck * Cahili are agents.
A regular meeting Of Bricklayers' Union
viii be held Thursday evening, Feb. >.
Arlington, Farrar q Weakly offer a bar
gain in a seven room cottage in Edge
field.
F. r. Cheatham gives notice Of his ap-
pointment as Assignee of II. i. W. Cheat
ham, of Springfield, Tenn.
], B. Hamlin, Edgcield Junction, offers
his stock of Italian bees al a great bargain.
See his advertisement which appears else
where in our columns.
4 Stretch has removed his drug store
from under the Battle House to the corner
of Union and Cherry streets, where he will
be pleased TO see all Of his old friends and
customers.
J. H. Shankland gives notice Of his ap-
pointment rs assignee Of John o. Friend.
of Nashville, Tenn.
There will be sold at public auction,
corner Union and Summer streets, at the
Grand Central Dining Hall, in parcels TO
suit purchasers,a complete hotel outtit.com-
nencing at 10 o'clock "Wednesday Feb. /.
See notice of dissolution Of the copart-
nership heretofore existing between a. b.
Howard and w. \. Soule, under the finn
name Of Howard * SOUle.
BOhanf& FloerSh, 80 Union street, furn-
lshes masquerade suits.
Money wanted by Arlington, Farrar q
Weakley.
Express wagon for sale.
=. Two counters and showcase for sale.
Room at 80 South Cherry for rent.
The store-house occupied at present by
Hughes, Reed q Narbrough, rs wholesale
groceTs, is for rent for the balance Of the
year or a term of wears.
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KILLED AT A PARTY.
shoekinz ana mear..reuainx Anal

Shocking and H-eart-rendinS Affair.
Il heart-Fsnding affair occurred at the
residence of Mr.. Payne IN the Sixth
district of this county, on Friday night
last. A party was given at the house, and
all the young people of the neighborhOod
were in attendance. During the evening
when the sets were being made up for the
dance, a dispute originated between James
Briley, son of j. G.. Briiey and Robt.
Bates, son Of John Bates, as to which had
claim to a young lady In the set being
formed. The matter was left to the lady,
and she decided In favor Of Mr.. Briley.
MIR. Bates then retired, and in a few mo-
ments entered the room with a drawn pis-
tol. Just then Joseph Briley, a younger
brother of the fOrTaer stepped forward,
when Bates fired, shooting Joseph Briley
through the heart, killing him instantly.
The deceased was only about 10 years of
age, and the young man who did the shoot
ing about % years. At last accounts
Bates had not been arrested. The tragedy
created The most intense excitement, and
every one present was shocked tUsee the life
of a human being so suddenly taken away.
This affair occurred in a n~eighbOrhood
noted for quiet and Peaceable citizens, and
SicGt iS-ICb - tApTtoocu lidI Il SOcldl Tt
union where ~neighbors and friends were
enjoying themselves so well should be so
unhappily terminated.
LsTBRSSince the above was written,
the following additional particulars have
been obtained from deputy coroner Ryan,
who held an inquest on the remains az s
o'clock yesterday afternoon, and reached
the city about 8 o'clock.
the dispute was between Bates and Jo-
sept DrileS, and nCt Robert as above sta
ted, and after she lady had Settled it, Rates
took position with another lady, in the
same set. Before the music began, how
ever, he left his partner, remarking that he
weuld be back in half a minute. Stepping
into the hall where his father and brother
were standing, he got a revolver from the
latter and entered the ballroom, exclaim-
ing:
"IM GOING To sHo0ft,"
to which Joseph Briley responded, 'ShOOt
away Bates fired instantly, the ball
taking effect in Joseph Briley's heart.
Bates then called out to those present
that if any one touched him he would be
servsd Tie same wat, and walked out of
the room and Made his escape. He was
heard to remark, before leaving the house,
that there was one more member of the
family he intended TO kill, referring, doubt
less, TO Robert Briley, with whom lie had
had a difficulty a few days before.
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FIRE.
Tho OLD FostO6ee Building Burnt
auf

The old FostO@ee Building Burnt
cut.
At Els this morning fire was discovered
in the old pOStoffice building directly OPP
posite the UNION AND AMERICAN office.
The building has been occupied since last
spring as 4 dollar store, and the fire seemed
TO have caught in one c0racr Of the build
ing. The goods being Of a light, infama-
bic character, the flames spread so rapidly
that by the time the engines reached
the spot the whole interior was a mass of
flames. The fire was soon extinguished
after the engines got fairly ia work, but the
stock of goods was entirely destroyed.
The building is owned by the McNairy
heirs, and was damaged to the amount of
about $1,000. We were unable to learn
the amount Of insurance.
When the fire was first discovered, it was
reported that there was some one in the
building, but this report lacked eonfirma-
tiOu.
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Personal.

Charley Robert, of the EcdnsuHe Cou-
rieT, is in the city, visiting relatives and
friends.
CHIEF JUSTICE WAIT'E's grandfather
reached 80. His father was over so at the
time of his death. Both were Judges. 1t
runs in the family.
CHAs. FRANCIS ADAMS is reported 10 be
writing a historical work, but, like gray
haired Saturn, he is "silent as a stone" in
regard to his own intellectual and political
studies.
Miss KELLOGG told the critic of the
Spirit of the Times that after New York
she liked best to sing in Baltimore and
Washington for the simple reason that she
always felt at home in those cities, and the
people seem at home with her.
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RAILROAD TINE TABLES.
Union Ticket Office, Maxwell House.
A. III. Robinson, Agent.
Arr1vGI and Departure or Trains
at Nashville.
L0UISVILLE AND NASHVILLE AND
GREAT ScCTHERS-Depot, North Cob
lege street. j. \. Brooks, Agent.

81. LOUIS AND SOUTHEASTERN
sVCOnsOlidated. )-Dcpot, North College
street. y. n. Brooks, Ticket gent.
GOING NORTHWEST.
No. 2-St- Louis Mail, daily except Sunday.
leave 2-si A. ".
Nc. st. Louis Express, daily, leave ass pm.
GOING
No. Nashville Mail, daily except Sunday,
arrive 40 A. -
No. 3-Nashyine Express, daily. arrive 10
I. Y.
JOHN ". MASS, G.. 7. A.
a. i. SHRADER, Gen1 Srpt.
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Last Of the Season.

a grand calico sociable will be given at
the Skating Rink on the night of Thursday,
the 18th inst, under the management of
prominent Catholic gentlemen, the proceeds
OF which n to be devoted to paying for
the elegant chandeliers recently placed in
the Cathedral. a committee of ladies will
superlntend the supper arrangements, and
the best Of music viii be on hand. The
seekers Of pleasure as well as those who
wish to contribute in a good cause, will
have rare opportunities for enjoying them
selves.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
UndeIiNered Disnnfches

kilograms remaining undelivered at the
Western Union Telegraph Office Saturday
night. Office hours Sunday from 3 to 10
A. NJ. and > to ) p. NJ:
Michael j. O~ShaughnesSy, Winfry &
Turner, VIM. Duncan q CO., Hamlin &
DaTnum, Khea, Smith ~ Co. o., L. W.
Cole, w. II. Christian, J. w. Bryant, f. G.
Lindsey, l.. L. Lester, John j. S. Hook,
Southern Newspaper Union, A. Setlif, j.
.. Allen, Gennett * Co., w. A. Carroll.
Jno. L. Tyler, Q. +. Noel, A. Wells, Edgar
Jones, Jno. NJ. Bass.
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Snrin-s

The Gdudtm Examiner of the 31st ult.
says: We hear that al the buildings al
Epperson Springs, together with the fIrni-
ture, were destroyed by fire on Wednesday
night last. It was an irreparable loss to Mr.
J. NJ. Davis, proprietor. We understand
that not only the main building, but the
cabins on each side were swept away by
the remorseleSS flames. The family of Mr..
DAVIS were occupying the hotel at the time
OF the fire, and took refuge at the house OF
Dr. Davis in the vicinity. The early com
p!etIon Of the Cumberland and Ohio rail-
road would have greatly enhanced the
property as a resort,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
New MUSic.

Jas. 4. Mcclure * Bro, placed on our
table last evening the following attractive
novelties.
Norah is Dreaming Of You-an~ exquisite
s~erenade, by Oh. Z. Pratt.
The Ida Waltz-a very pretty piece COM
posed by Mrs. VI. Hague.
He Kissed Me Goodbye at the Gate-a
tender love song with chorus, as u n by
Cal Wagners minStrelS-words and music
by Jas. Z. Stewart.
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There seems TO be an impression that the
meeting at the Medical College on Friday
evening was the regular commencement &C
caSiOn, whereas il was the Anniversary So
ciety meeting Of the students. The annual
commencement exercises Of the Medical
Department Of the University of Nashville
will not take place until the 10Th of Feb
ruaTy, when Prof. Stafford, on the part of
the Faculty, will deliver the charge TO the
graduating class.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-01
DR.. Munsey's Appointments.

DR.. Munsey lectures at Murfreesboro
Feb. 3, at night; Shelbyville, Friday, Feb.
3; Columbia, Feb. 10 and II; Pulaski, Feb.
IA and II; Athens, Ala, Feb. 20; Hunts
vile, Ala, Wednesday, Feb. '25. VIII
preach at Lebanon, Tenn, Sunday, March
L. Lectures at Brownsville, West Tennes-
see, on Wednesday, March 4; Paris, March
6; GAINESVILLE, March 10; Owensboro, KY,
March ID; Nashville, March II,