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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
LOCAL POLITICS.


The Important Work OF Next Tues
day.
Who is TO be our next Mayor. is the
question which attracts the attention of the
Nashville public at this time. Our people
are painfully conscious of the fact that city
affairs are in a very complicated muddle
just now, and that the services Of a clear
headed and efficient business man are need
ed to extricate the city from, her present
financial difficulties. We all have Il per-
sOnal preferences, but this is not the time
to consult those preferences in the selec-
tiOn OF a candidate for the Mayors Office. as
We should support, at tie ballot box, the
man Of acknowledged fitness for the duties
Of the position, if we would avoid cOmpli-
eating still further the troubles which now
beset us.
There is no lack Of candidates for the
Office, and TO the convention which meets
ext Tuesday will be assigned the duty Of
sitting out Of the list the man best fitted
for the office. Among those more promi-
nently SPOKEN Of are James B. Craighead,
James Wyatt, Judge Duling, Hugh Me
GavOck, James I. PenteoOst, John Luck,
NJ. A. McClaugherty, DIR. q. 4. Winston
and John HerTif)rd. Each of these gen
tlemen will 90 into the convention aTdently
supported by their friends, and one of
the number-Mr. Wyait-has the endorse
ment Of the sixth, seventh and eighth
wards
1t istO be hoped that the twO-thirds rule
will be adopted, and if it is, We think the
Taxpayers Of Nashville can safely tTuS
their interest in this regard, in the hands
Of the men they have chosen to represent
them in the convention.
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THAT RADICAL COMMITTEE.
It Has Not Yet Performed the Duty
Assigned IL.

A representative Of this paper called at
the office of Mr.. Joseph w. Allen yester-
day in order to ascertain whether or not that
gentleman had been waited upon b. the
committee appointed for that purpose at
the Radical meeting held in the Tenth
ward Thursday night.
Mr. Allen said he had read the UNION
AND AMERICANS report Of the meeting in
question, and had been very much sur
prised TO learn that he had been spoken Of
in connection with the office Of Council
man from that ward, and that a committee
had been appointed 10 offer hili the nOmi-
nation. He said that the committee had
not yet visited him, and that if such 4 visit
Were made, he would at once inform the
UNION AND AMERICAN man as 70 the re-
suit Of the interview.
II hear you spoken Of very favorably as
a suitable man 20 take charge Of city affairs
in the capacity Of Mayor suggested the
reporter.
Mr.. Allen admitted that some of his
friends had urged him to become a candi-
date for the office Of Mayor, which mark of
confidence and esteem he appreciated
highly, but said lie had no pol teal aspira-
tons, and that he could not consent to run
for any office whatever.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12

The Radicals hold their County Conven-
ton at Liberty Hall to-day for the purpose
of selecting delegates 10 attend the State
Convention TO be he'd at Chattanooga on
the 18th. From present indications, the
proceedings to-day will hardly be charac-
terized by that degree If harmOdy and
unanimity of sentiment 50 desirable in 20
litical gatherings, which is somewhat
strange, too, when We remember that the
convention will be composed entirely of
pure, self-denying patriots, zone Of whom
have any selfish schemes to advance, seek
ing only the good Of the party and the
country at large.
II is reported that that distinguished
statesman, a. a. Carter, has been engaged
for Two days past in blocking out resOlu-
tiOns on various and sundry subjects hav-
ing some connection with political econO-
my, and that he will occupy a high seat in
the Synagogue to-day, with the black ear
pet-sack containing these resolutions with
in easy reach.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
Trouble i'm the Tenth Ward.
To the Union and American:

10 the Union anu AhitElCAh+
On last Wednesday night a call was re-
spOnded TO for the purpose of selecting del
egate5 TO the MayoTial Convention, prior to
which a strange desire was eyinced 10 fore
go the nominate ion for Aldermen and Cuun
Gilman. On accOun Of such am under
standing, after the election of delegates. a
large mmber of the voters ~returnedtO their
respective homes, thinking the matter end
ed for The present. They were therefore
surprised, the next morning, on perusing
the city papers, to find that nominations
had been made for Alderman and Council
men. Now, in view Of these facts, and to
prevent Reorganization, would 1t not be
better Ia have another call, with the posi-
tive understanding that it is for The pur-
pose Of selecting nominees for Alderman
and CUuncilnen, thus insure the election
Of the nominees and prevent . the defeat
of the ticket 10y the presentation II L split
ticket at the ensuing municipal election?
No CANDIDATE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
Hard.henrted wretch.

John Hudson, colOred, is hardly a suit
able person to raise children. His sister
left in his care a few months since her boy,
aged about six years, and about noon
Thursday, Hudson took this child into the
cellar Of his house, tied his wrists together.
put a cord around his neck and so left him
alone in the dark til l o'clock yesterday
morning, at which time the attention OF
officer Foley was called to the boys cOndi-
sion by neighbOrs.
Hudson was arrested and taken before
Judge Duling yesterday, by whom he was
fined So and sent to the woTkhOuse. In
answer TO questions asked him in the court
room, the boy stated that he was badly
scared when he beard rSs running around
in the cellar, which they did continually.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
COMPLETELY CLEANED OUT.
A North CarOlinian Knocked Down
and Robbed.
His ASSailants Get Away With S1,1S5
and a Gold Watch.

Last night, about 10 O'Clock, Joseph
Waggoner was knocked down aud robbed
on North Cherry street, near the Sulphur
Spring. The property taken from his per-
son consisted of Sl,IS5, and a gold watch
and silver chain.
WaggOner reached this city from Chicago
last Monday, and since that time has been
stopping at the Kossuth House, on College
street, near the Louisville depot. He
cam into the hotel near the
hour mentioned, with The inten-
ton Of retiring, but feeling thirsty,
concluded to get some sulphur-water before
going to bed. He started to the spring, and
when he arrived at the bridge on Cherry
street, he was assaulted by two men, one of
whom struck him on the back Of the head
with what is supposed to have been a
slung shot. at this iuncture, one of the
mel gTappled him by the throat and choked
him until he was entirely powerieSs.
In the struggle that ensued when
he was taken hold Of Waggoner
was cut by a knife in the left wrist
and right breast, both wounds bleeding
~profusely. lie SAYS that when he was
struck on the head, he put his hand up To a
pocket in the right side of his vest, which
culiialIe'i MS pOckeiOOnh, anu from TINS "
would appear that both wounds were in
fiCted with one thrust of the weapon.
After having been beaten until senselesS.
he was dragged to the side OF the street.
and there remained, unable even to call for
help, for perhaps a quarter of an hour.
At last, partially recovering his
strength, he succeeded i'll attracting
attention by his cries. Some par
ties assisted him to the hotel, and
afterwards returned to the spot with a Ian
tern in the hope OF finding the money, but
their search was fruitlesS.
Wagner was returning 20 his home at
Lexington. North Carolina. and intended
remaining in this city until after the Expo
siti0n opened.
At a late hour. the police were actively
al work trying TO ferret ont the perpetrators
of the Outrage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
NASHVILLE REAL ESTATE.
Our Mortgage Laws and Their Blight.
Ing Eject.

Ing Eject.
To the Union and American.
have read with no little interest your
editorial and the communication of Bor-
rover on ''the depression Of real estate aud
its remedy
For several years past our people have
been very anxious for, and great efforts
have been, and are yet being made to in
duce immigration, and an influx of eapital
from abroad into our State; but these eE
forts have not been crowned with much
success. Why is this? We have every ele-
ment-climate, soil, water power, timber,
coal, iron ore, every known requisite and
all kinds OF fruit, all the cereals, tobacco
and king cotton grow to perfection. These
facts are well known not only at home but
abroad.
Why is the stream of immigration daily
pouring into Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Illinois? Let the members
Of u next Legislature take the trouble to
inform themselves Of the rate of interest on
money in these States and the facility of
collecting debts, and 1 think they will fluid
cut what is the matter here.
There are millions Of dollars belonging
70 parties in the old States in each of the
above named States, loaned on mortgages
or real eState-both farms and Gown
property. The miracle of rebuilding the
city Of Chicago was mainly owing to the
favorable mortgage laws Of Illinois, and the
unprecedented growth of st. Louis is an
other evidence what good laws will accom-
plish in this direction.
What good has been done in Tennessee
by ON exemption laws and the almost pro-
hibitOry process of collecting debts by civil
processes? Has the class Of people for
whom these laws and delays were created
been benefited?
If We have tried one system and it has
failed, why not try another that has not
failed, but which, on the contrary, has
proven greatly beneficial?
Our next Leg stature, it is expected,
will have the prosperity Of the State at
heart more than shaping their conduct Ia
catch notes to secure further political pre-
ferment. Capital seeks safe investments
where collections can be relied on. Make
your laws right, and let them be enforced.
Mistaken philanthropy for the debtor is
an offspring Of the demagOgue and a blight
on cur prosperity. G. S.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
CITY PrOvender.

The following is a copy of a resolution
which is to be introduced at the next meet
ing of the Common Council:
''Whereas, Unauthorized persons are as
siduously, persistently, voraciously and
daily violating an act entitled AN act TO
protect the corporation hash and other pro-
vender,' and
"Whereas, Said act has not been printed
and posted up, nor have The names, resi-
dences and occupations Of aforesaid hash
demolishers been reported as required in
said act; therefore be it
Resolved by the Mayor and City Council
of Nashville, That the Mayor and Work
House Keeper be and are hereby directed 10
have all the provisions Of said act carried
into effect without any delay, and report at
the next regular meetings Of the Boards Of
Aldermen and Common Council the names
of aforesaid hash demOlishers, as provided
in said act.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
Winstead, Shields IL Co. sell at auction
this morning al 10 o'clock.
\ white Girl wanted 10 cook for a small
family. Apply a. this office.
X. W. Brown wants to borrow $1,000 OF
$1,000 for six or twelve months.
IL viii be seen by announcement in city
notice column that G~olladay's neX draw
iug takes placca at Evansville, Ind, Sept. Is.
Tickets can be procured in this city from
Mr.. W. G. Price.
Nancy Bros, 93 Church street, have re-
ceived their fall sock of boots and shoes,
embracing all Of the latest New York and
Philadelphia styles.
Go to FranciSco's, No. Is North Market
street, if YOU want a fashionable hat. IOU
cannot fail to be pleased with your pur-
chase.
y. w. Taylor, Aucti6neer, will sell on
Monday, Sept. II, at the corner Of McLe-
more aud Line streets, four sets Of bedroom
furniture.
Browns a Chcatham offer at private sale
several desirable building loo in close prOX-
unity to the Vanderbilt University.
See executors notice in case Of ThOs. i.
johnson, deceased.
The Song Monarch, for singing schools,
conventions, etc, and Richardson's New
Method for the Piano, are DitsOn Il Co.'S
latest musical publications.
In our city notice column, IN this page,
will be found the announcement of Gray Il
Noble, who viii open this morning at their
emporium, % North Cherry street, the
finest assortment Of neck wear, consisting
IF scarfS. ties and bows, etc, to be found
in the city. They also nave a choice selec-
ton of hats in the latest styles, and novel
tics of every sort, shade and description.
Go and see them.
The Nashville Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, are doing a
regular exchange and banking business;
they receive deposits and allow interest
thereon; they furnish drafts, in amounts
wanted, on Great Britain and various cities
on the continent; they negotiate loans on
favorable terms, and they at all times pay
the highest rates for bonds, stocks, etc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12

-four pictures and one large bottle of Co
logne, furmsn q Co.; one box of flowers,
u: Hall; handsome ladies' shawl, j..
Schwartz; one dozen napkins, w. Wild
man; one bottle Of wine, p. A. Deson;
one box OF pickles, r. L. Weakley; one
r~oeking-chair, Weakly < Warren; one set of
tnmblers, w. i. Barnes; $50 cash, various
parties; putf1boX, Charles Luck; cofIee-mill,
Steye Driver fancy bottle of cologne, L.
Soier; embroidered basket quilt, Miss L.
Blum; case of peaches, VIM. Compton: n
hexagon quilt, Miss Rachel Barker, ole
cake, w. Barker.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12

George p. Gates. Esq, and DR.. T. B.
Buchanan returned from the Hot Springs,
Arkansas, yesterday.
Miles Sanders and Frank Calhoun left
Nashville yesterday for 81. Louis, in which
city they intend taking up their residence.
The Memphis 1ppeU of Thursday says:
John OveTtOn was suddenly and unex-
pectedly called TO Nashville yesterday by
serious sickness in his family. he will re
turn to Memphis, if possible, before the
meeting Of the nominating convention, on
Tuesday. In the meantime, it is hoped
his numerous friends will look after his in
terests as a candidate for State Senator. and
appreciate the necessity which causes his
absence,
Yesterdays CO~urier-JouTRaI states that
Frank Z. Perrin, formerly a well-known
insurance agent Of Nashville, and latterly
on the Pacific coast, has taken charge of
the Ktna Insurance business in Kentucky,
and will henceforward make his home in
Louisville.
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a CrisIs

The ErdRSUiUe Courier yesterday SAYS:
"A meeting OF holders Of first mortgage
bonds Of the Evansville. Henderson and
Nashville railroad was held few DAYS ago.
at the office o. William Alexander Smith &
Co., in New NOIk. Measures for holders
were taken, but We have not vet learned
the result of their deliberations. But from
the fact that the holders of $4,000 worth
Of the first mortgage bonds Of the Evans
vile, Henderson and Nashville COMPANY
have already applied for the foreclosure of
the mortgage and the appointment of a re-
ceiyer OF the effects Of the road, it is infer
red that the holders of the first mortgage
bonds in New York resolved at this meet
ing 10 become parties to the suit. The lat
ter represent the balance Of the $1,000
600 mortgage bonds. There is little doubt
that this brings the financial troubles ofthe
Southern Division of the Southeastern
road to 4 crisis
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Moral Status Of Biz Bethel.

Some Of the misdemeanOr cases disposed
of Yesterday in the Criminal Court devel.
oped a wretchedly bad state of morals in
the black settlement known as Big Bethel.
1t is a matter Of regret and surprise that q
people living in the midst of civilization,
within the very shadows of churches and
schoO.-bOuses, should be drifting so rapidly
into the most despicable species of barbar-
ism. Ifthere is any efficiency in the work
Of Christian missionaries, as employed
without the trouble of going to far distant
countries, Big Bethel certainly furnishes
demand and opportunity for such commend
able labor. 1t is a field rank with the
iniquities of Ignorance, crime, and human
depravity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
THE COURTS.

PROBATE COURT.-Joseph Harvey, col
Ored, gave bond and was qualified as con-
stable Of the Thirteenth district.
CRIMINAL COURT.-The cOuT. was en-
gagged on the misdemeanOr docket, and
tried several cases for assault and battery.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-John G.. Burch vs..
Albert Roberts, ct ais: the defendants
moved TO strike from the files the declara-
ton in this case, upon the ground that it
was not filed within the time required by
law: and also moved for judgment dismiss
ing the suit on that account. In support
Of this motion, the afidayits Of John ].
Carter, deputy clerk of the court, and
George L. Purvis were read. The motion
was continued over for argument and for
further consideration by the court.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
Marriage Licenses

The County Court Clerk issued marriage
licenses to the following persons during the
week ending Friday, Sept. IL:
Louis Bsdicourt to Maggie Petre.
Z. A. Schaurmann to Mary Ida Wallace.
VIM. a. McCaddon to Maria j. Roberts
George Charlton to Anna Clark.
JnO. Brady TO Mary Josephine 0'Conner
Berry T. Bates TO Rebecca A. Bates.
5. B. Hopkins to Mary Brien.
Marcus Bernard TO Louisa CorteS.
Richard Scott to Nancy J. Archer.
j. c. Hale TO Zelda 4. Archey.
Louis Marks to Hannah HirSch.
r. r. Jones to Minnie K. Henderson.
CoLORED.
Thomas Shannon 10 Sallie Scott.
Harvey Walker TO Anna Martin.
Allen Lanier 10 Hester Sarvin.
Anthony Porter 20 Eliza E. R0gans.
Banks Keelin TO Lou helms.
allen Waggoner TO Eliza Bogus.
Richard EdmondsOn 10 Julia Elan.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
THE EXPOSITION.
Arrangements Being Made for a Grand
Opening.

In order to make the opening of the
Fourth EXPOSITION even more of a success
than has been TIE opening day of former
Expositions, the BoarI Of Managers request
the officers Of all Lodges, Societies, Benev-
Olent Institutions, Mechanical Associations,
and every organized body in this city sud
Edgefeld, to meet them at the Exposition
Building this day, at 5 o'clock, 2. NJ, in or
der to perfect arrangements for a grand pro-
c~ession, next Wednesday, at 4 O'Clock, p.
NJ, TO make it aday long to be remembered
An honor to the city of Nashville and to
the State.
The Fire Department have consented to
join in the procession, and promise to make
. grand display.
Music in abundance viii be furnishedb by
the Managers. State and City officials, and
numerous distinguished men have been in
vited to participate.
Particulars, with programme, viii be fur
nished through the city press Sunday morn
ing. Il is to be hoped this invitation on
the part Of the Managers will be generally
complied with by the various organizations
of the city and Edgeield. Officers Of those
societies who have received the invitation
through the mail will understand, of
course, that the organization with which
they are connected is invited.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
Lnhoring for the state.

The following additional recruits TO the
working force of the Penitentiary were
brought up from Memphis by Sheriff Doyle
Yesterday: .
Ed. Williams, house breaking, sentenced
for ten wears; Jim Ward aud -- Emmons,
assault with intent to kill, i've years each;
James Cubii. alias Robinson, larceny, three
wears; Silas Readman, larceny, one year;
John Griffin, larceny, year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12
Real Estate transfer.


The following transfers Of real estate
were made during the week ending Sept. ii.
j. \. kellogg TO George W. Stew
art, five lots in ChicagO.......S 600 on
j. II. Harding TO Anna, Mary,
Anseline, Peter, Jacob, Nancy
and Lena Schrader, lots 26j,
2J6, 26I, subdivision lot No. ),
BOSley 4JO W
Thomas III. Sneed, Revenue Col
lectOr, to Sophia VI. SWeasOn,
lot in 18th civil district. ...... 5 70
A. r. GOOdlett to Robert Good
lett, undivided interest in 221s
acres of land on ManSker's
creek.
]. L. Greer to W. S. Smith, land
in the 18th civil district....., 80 20
j.. G.. Marshall, trustee, to L. Il.
kirkpatrick, one tract Of land
in Sumner county containing
200 acres, more or less....... 1,2OO W
James f. Adams to Henry Las
setter, colOred, one tract of land
in the Eigth civil district of
Sumner county. ........... 200 20
j. W. Hampton to j. Adams, n
tract Of land in the Eighth civil
district of Sumner ooInty... rs 90
J. F. Bush and W. G.. Bush and
wife to Daniel H. Caswell, lot
on Cherry street, city........ 5000 90
John B~utterwOrth TO Sally a.
B~utterwOrth, deed of gift, one
tract of land in the Twenty
second civil district.
John ButterWOrth to John j.
ButterwOrth, deed Of Gift, one
tract Of land in the Twenty
second civil district.
John ButterwOrth to William +.
Butterworth, deed Of gift, one
tract of land in the Twenty
second civil district.
Marshall Tyson, by his attorney
in fact, G. NJ. Fogg, 10 Henry
Singleton, ct ais, half acre Of
land in Franklin county..... 81 so
Thomas Caldwell to Celeps Nc
Claim, one lot in Edgefeid.... SO 90
J. ID. Phelan, by A. V. ). Linds-
ley, his attorney in fact, and
Mrs. Priscilla Phelan, to Prev
lit. Spur Il Co., one tract Of
land in E~dgefeld. .......... 5000 90
J. F. Alexander to DR.. John Balm
bridge. lot No. IS in Bryan's
addition to Edgeield.
Nathaniel Baxter, Jr., Clerk and
Master, to the heirs Of William
E. Tinkel, eighty-one acres Of
land in Gibson county,. 7O5 %
James L. Bell, Clerk, and Thom-
as McEarlin and wife, to w. j..
Bainbridge, 261-6 feet ground
on Market street. $500 90
Martha p. Wyatt to Mary A.
Parrish, one lot on Rutledge
street. 700 90
Nathaniel Baxter, Jr, Clerk and
Master, and Samuel Watson, to
William F. Prosser, one tract OF
land in the 18th civil district. 7,27l OF
W. G. Turner to NJ. G. Melon
aid and wife, lot l39 in Maury
and Claiborne's addition.... , 90
NJ. L. Grizzard to Mike Reagan,
part Of lot No. II in Ramsey's
addition to Edgedeld. .-...... sos %
Dempsey Weaver, trustee and re-
ceiver, Planters Bank, to ID.
Kincannon, J. Wood aid J. F.
Wood, one lot Ofland in Mont
gOmery county. ............ 1000 90
John Adams, TO Louisa Shields,
borne's addition. -. 100 90
K. Weekley Brown to Vanderbilt
University, deed Of gift, lots ),
4, >, 6, and I, in the Thir-
teenth District ...,.........
Peter LOwey, to John Terry, lot
No. Is, in Halls addition TO
Nashyille...............-.... "OO w
r. A.. Millaue, TO Isaac Cunning
ham, sixty-hve acres OF land IN
the Twentieth Civil District. l,sz5 60
E. ID. WhitwOrth, Sheriff, to L.
McIyer, one tract Of land in
the Twentyifrst Civil District 362 Y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-12

LIE CITIZENS OF NASHVILLE WILL
be supplied with this superior Coal at the
lowest market price during the winter. Having
been thoroughly tested, it has given general
satisfaction. Il is a hard coal viii not crumble
or slack, is easily ignited, burns cheerfnlly bat
not too rapidly, leaves ne cinder and but few
ashes. It is both Clearly and economical.
Orders left with A. Stretch, at the corner Of
Union and Cherry streets, will receive prompt
attention. Yard at the corner Of Summer and
Crawford streets.
ssp2 SIN 4thP j. y. WARD, Agent