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

told that so frequently is it weighed
and so exactly can che loss it sustaini
through the various processes b
estimated, that n grain would b.
missed. And not one gram is wasted
Once a year the clothes ofthe workmer
which they have to leave In the build,
ing when the days labor is finished
r burned to save what gold dust may
have settled in them. Every particle
is gathered up from the floor and a Sec
ond floor laid under the main one to
catch any that might sift through.
100000 were recently coined in one
day, the largest amount ever coined In
the United States in one day. The
new mint building, commenced five
years ago, is expected to be ready for
occupancy IN about six months.
THE CITY HAIL,
also in proeess of erection, is destined
to be a fine building. Its cost is esti-
mated at S2,0O0,000, or over. San
Francisco has
CHURCHES,
forty-six In number, sixteen of which
are Presbyterian, of every kind and
creed, including the Chinese "Joss
Houses" 1t was pleasant to have that
hospitality, said to be Characteristic of
the old C~alifornians, first extended to
US by own church people. On our
second attendance upon service we
were welcomed as strangers and ten
dered a permanent seat. On q subse-
quent Sunday a shower came up just
at the close of service. While waiting
for it to subside, an officer of the
church, also an entire stranger, politely
inquired our destination and proffered
us a seat In his carriage. Such thought.
full kindness is as rare as it is pleasing
to the stranger who accepts it, not
merely as individual courtesy, but as
representative of the church and people.
The Ladies' Aid Society, an organi-
cation composed of several denomina-
tions, increased their fund for the poor
of the city by giving
A CALICO BALL
on the Sth inst. The tasteful decora-
tions of evergreens, the singing of ca
naries and of Mile Anna Bishop in her
sweet English ballads, the playing of
the fountain, and the inspiring music
of the band, all combined to make it a
joyous occasion. 1t hardly sustained
the name of calico, however, since only
a few were attired in that fabric. An
occasional Dolly Warden appeared with
facings and Innings of silk or satin, or
with MORE antique skirt. One gets ac-
customed TO these incongruities of dress
here. 1t was not uncommon during
the cool days late In the fall to see a
grenadine dress beside velvet and furs,
or even a white dress with a fur collar.
The holidays witnessed their usual fes-
Invites; parties, Christmas trees and
church festivals. Ageneral observance
of New Years with its calling and CON-
pliments, its wines and wishes, was an
tlcipated, but the ardor of the gentle
men was dampened by the i~ncessant
rain that their calls were limited.
THE CELEsTIALs
are a prominent element here. They
are largely engaged In merchandising.
Many do laundry work and house SER
vice and some raise and market vegeta-
bles. Their strange habits and Gus
arc an interesting study to the
curious. The japanese Bazans, filed
with useful and ornamental articles of
their own workmanship, are attractive
places to visit.
The prospects for California were
never brighter than at present. The
drought which for three years has Wis
tied the country, is already ayerted.
The
HEAVY RAINS
Of the past month have been received
with Joy and thanksgiving as the sal
of the country. The farmer is
rejoicing over the fine crops of which
be feels assured; and the rain is as
necessary and welcome TO the miner In
him to induce mother earth to
yield up her treasures. That the rail-
road mOnopolists have to some extent
hadto relinquishthei ascendency issn-
other cause of rejoicing. New build
are going up all over the city.
Property is enhancing and everything
betokens a prosperous year.
LEON LILLPA.