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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-15

naptial ruin. Il Is 70 the commercial what
iniidelity Is to the Christian world. To vi
olate the plighted faith of the State would
throw us back half a century, and deter
men from Investing capital in our midst. II
would prove more disastrous in the
end than all the drOuths, hurricanes, in
undatiOns and earthquakes that ever swept
over the State. Ii would be better for
every farmer IN the State to surrender one
half Of bis real estate than TO repndiate.
And there was no necessity for il. Devel-
opment Of our resources alone would soon
givs us relief. Let the people go vigorous
IL TO work, practice economy, invest in
manufacturing establishments, diversity
their industry, put all to work, and the
debt would be eNtiDguished at the present
rate of taxation long before the bonds
would mature.
An unusual interest was manifested in
this portion of his address, and many per
sons on the ground expressed an earnest
desire to see the speech publ shed in full,
as it was not the utterance of a politician,
but Of one thoroughly alive to the best in
terests Of the State.
In response to calls, Mr.. Ii. y. Norman,
of Rutherford, and Col. L. G.. Moseley. of
DtUlOitl. ulcllAI q AlM 4Nlldl NJ dDpiOBIl0lG
TO the occasion, in the course OF which the
latter referred to the general Indignation
aroused at the time throughout Om State
by Mississippfs reputation of her indebt-
edncsS. II was evident that Col. Hille-
brew's warning words as to Tenn sSee's
duty al this crisis in her financial affairs
had made deep impression on all present,
and that his views were full Y inIorsed. If
there was a repudiator in that vast crowd,
he saw the wisdom Of keeping mum on
the subject.
The days programme was agreeably
varied al intervals by aell rendered airs
from tine Shclbyyille baud.
BemOunt, Bellbuckle, FOsterville, Fair
field, Spring Hill, Beech Grove, NoAh's
FOX, Sulphur Spring, Middle;Onaud Union
Grove Oranges were all represented on the
ground.
Gen. B. +. Chatham and lady were there,
as was also Mr.. James L. Russ, editor Of
the Shelbyraie Commercial.
Col I. G.. AOsely, Hilary MOsely, B g.
Fields and j. y. Hutton had charge Of the
arrangements, and acquitted themselves to
the satisfaction of all present. A more or
derby, better managed meeting was never
held in Tennessee.
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We have already referred to Coles New
York and New Orleans Exposition, which
exhibits here on Wednesday and Thursday,
Aug. 20 and p. We copy the following
fiom the LyHchbUrq FirgiRidIi:
Our people had an opportunity yesterday
of witnessing the sights at ". w. Coles
great New York and New Orleans EXPOSE
ton, and no doubt were gratified with the
novelties presented. Early in the day
crowds began pouring into the large tent,
and when the afternoon performances com
menced, the seats were all taken, and II
was with difficulty that some who sought
admittance were accommodated. The eve
ning's entertainment was equally well
patrunized, and we think Mr.. w. W. Cole
hasnO reason to regret stopping here with
his savdust arena troupe. This show COLI
tains all that is advertised with the circus,
ground and lofty tumbliDg, bareback
riders, male and female, trapeze and hOri-
zonlal bar performers, trained ponies and
docs, deers, and the traditional mule which
nobody can ride. In the department de-
voted 10 the menagerie are several rare ami
mails. The wonderful sealiOn, whose weight
is /. 400 pounds, and consumes 80 pounds OF
fresh fish daily; Prof. Conklin'S performing
den of lions and tigers, which it will repay
one TO 90 AID see. One thing about this eX-
position, the menagerie and museum re-
main open during all the time the areIic
exhibitions were progressing, aud was
opened one hour and half previous To the
commencement II the circus exhibitions,
which are held in 4 tent distinctly removed
from the menagerle and museum by high
archways This is the most complete ex-
hibitiou of the kind that ever visited our
city, and judging by the hearty applause OF
the spectators. the efforts Of the company 10
please were fully appreciated 10y the people
Of Lynchburg.
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Neu Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
The Misses O'Bryan will commence the
next session Of their school on Monday,
Sept. y.
A large lot of new prints have been re
ceived a. Hogan Bros.
Two furnished room c N be secured by
application a. this Office.
Pepper AM spices ground fee Il charge
al CoUssens' drug store.
Counters for sale che p at Southern TX
press office.
Partner wanted with a capital of S20,O0O
to $500.
Moses Brien offers 500 reward for the
recovery of two stolen horses and cOnvic-
ton Of the thieves.
Notwithstanding the destruction Of its
warehouse by fire, the Rock City Paper
Manufacturing Co. announces that it IS
still prepared TO furnish customers their
regular supplies Of paper.
CLanceTy sale of lot in McNalTys addl-
lion on Saturday, Sept. u.
The steamer Burksville leaves for Pad
ucah at o'clock this morning.
See Ditson X Co.'S list Of new singing
books.
Administrators sale Of furniture, etc, on
Saturday, Aug. Y.
Dfllin, Winsteat a Nave offer their Ell
tire stock Of brandies. wines and WHISTLES
at cost for cash.
EParties desiring TO purchase tickets IN
Golladay's drawing, the Louisville Library
OF Masonic Relief Gift Concerts, can pro-
cure them f.om ". g. Price. A South
College street.
in our want column Is an advertisement
that will attract the attention Of capitalists
An experienced business man needs only
additional capital TO enable him 10 open up
an exceedingly profitable business.
Winstead, Shields * Co. will sell tins
morning, at 10 o'clock, the largest invoice
Of uruTes ever offered al auction m this
CITY.
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The Luxury of New York Hotels and
Their Tables.

It's matter Of much interest to those
who visit New YORK to keep posted about
the hotels. Recently there has been quite
a rivalry among the iirst-class hO'els about
their bills Of fare, each striving TO set the
best table for its guests. We speak more
particularly Of the hotels on Broadway and
fifth avenue-the Grand Central being the
largest, most centrally located, and elegant
IL furnished. OF these four or five .tels,
the bills Of fare are covered with the names
of the most luxuyiant yiands of the season.
The bill Of the Grand Central especially
deserves setting apart as notable speci-
men Of modern culinary ssill in the num-
Der, variety, and richness of its dishes. 1t
contains no less than eleven I'D courses
for dinner. and gives the hours for no less
than six (6) meals every day, for the mod
crate sum Of from $ to 81 per day, includ-
ing, of course, an elegantly furnished room
for each guest. ItwOuid seem from this
int the tours o, cur travellers and the visits
OF our business men become rounds of
Measure as well as Of business,
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MEETING OF DOCTORS.
The Nashville Medical Society Re.
organized under the Most Favor.
able Auspices.

The Nashville Medical Society Re.
organized under the Most Favor.
able Auspices.
A number of the most energetic and
public-spirited physicians Of the city met
al the Board of Health rooms last night
and revived the old Nashville Medical So
ciety, which was organized in 1858, and
which greatly fOurished from the close of
the war till 1865. Several Of the old men,
bers were present, and as many that were
never members.
The meeting was temporarily organized
by the election Of DIR. Robert G. Foster,
chairman, and DIR. Van ;. Lindsey, seIe-
tary. DR.. Foster explained the purpose Of
the meeting, and dWelt upon the impOr-
lance and benefits Of a medical society.
Re said its objects were to al ance medi-
cal knowledge, elevate the professional
character and cultivate kindly relations
amOngthe members of the profession.
On motion Of DR.. Lindsey, the constitu-
ton and bylaws, as they stood prior 20 The
suspension OF the society. were adopted.
The constitution was then signed by DIS.
a. V. s. Lindsey. W. l.. Nichol, L. &.
Foster, z. .. Summers, II. l.. Iuney, K.
ID. Winsett, W &. Cook, Z. Tubb. and I.
X Kimbrou-h, all who were members Of
the old society being considered members
Of the new without affiXing their names to
the constitution.
On motion, the officers Of the society at
the time Of its suspension were continued
in office till the next meeting, when the
election for officers will take place.
DIS. Lindsey and Schif were appointed
a committee TO report al the next meeting
plan TO secure a medical library for the
society.
DIS. Summers, Lindsey, and Foster
spoke Of the importance Of establishing
definite relations between the local and
State organizations, bus action on this
point was deferred till after a permanent or
ganiza-iOn is effected.
By the constitution regular meetings
Aill be held the first Thursday in each
month. The next meeting will take place
at u P. NJ, on the fist Thursday in Sep
tember.
An understanding was had by the sOcie-
ty that any member, who may choose to
read a paper or speak on that occasion, will
be heard with pleasure. No appointment
was made 10 this end because the society
was not vet permanently organized.
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LATEST MARKETS. BIZ TELEGRAPH.

NEW YORK. Aug 1.-THE comparative
cotton statement for the week ending to-day
is reported Is follows: Net receipts at all
United States ports during the week Ass
bales; for the same week last year,
1925 bales; total receipts TO date
3,74S,17S; same time last year, 3,5I5,362
bales. Exports for the week 66,l3O bales;
same week last year IL, 167 bales. Total
exports to date :, T79, 420 baleS;same timelast
year 2,55b,OS1 bales. Stock at all United
States ports 141,614 bales; same time last
year l3T,126 bales. Stock at all interior
towns 2O,790 bales; same time last year
19,T7G bales. Stock al Liverpool ST.
coo bales; same time last year $4,000
bales. Stock of American aiioat for Great
Britain $1,000 bales; same time last year
5000 bales.
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CALL TO THE CHARITABLE.


About seven years AGO Mr.. Pat Cannon,
residence III South Summer street, was
stricken with paralysis, and since that time
he as been in an utterly helpless condi-
ton. By the death Of his wife, whose fu-
neral took place from the Cathedral yes
terdsy morning, his condition is rendered
more forlOrn and pitiable, for she deyOtedly
nursel him fiom the time of his affection
till her own fatal illness. He is left alone
now, and dependent upon the charity Of
neighbOrs and friends, many Of whom,
moved with sympathy, have assured him
that his wants shall be attended to. It is
to be hoped that gOod-hearted people, who
are so situated as TO render him any assist
ance, will remember him.
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THE CIRCUS.
Anh. Hairht. Greaf southern.

Haight's celebrated SOU -hern MeDagerle,
Museum, Aviary, etc, will be exhibited in
this city to-day, on north Summer street,
Just west of the Sulphur Spring. The
procession will move through the principal
streets this morning with great display. 1t
has been sometime since Nashville wit
messed a show. and We will not miss the
fact far when We predict an immense turn
out TODAY The Great Southern presents
such a variety of curiOsitieS and feats, from
the least TO the greatest, that it will be-
yond doubt fill the bill Of a trst-class
show.
There will doubtless be large attend
ance of country people, as they usually
select Saturday for visiting the city.
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Yesfertiav,s Fire.

Upon examination yesterday, it was
found that the loss of stock ia the fire yes
terday morning will amount to $4,000,
while the damage TO the building is esti-
mated at 81, $50, the building being insured
in the Commercial of Nashville for 5000.
The stock was insured as follows: State,
of Nashville, 5000; Planters, of Mem
phis, s, goo; Georgia Home, $500; CONT
mental, Of New ork, $500. 1t is stated
that there is 5000 additional, but as the
policies were locked up in the safe, the
companies were not ascertained yesterday.
Dickel & Co. are insured on stock to the
amount of $4,000. Their loss was very
SLIGHT.
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Real Esin1e Transfers.

The following is a list of the real estate
transfers for the week ending Friday, Aug.
Il:
George +. AkerS to George :.
Wharton, two lots on Market
street, city. .................'S O,VvJ W
James \. HarwOOd 10 Charlie
HarwoOd, fifty-siX acres and
ninety-six square poles of land
in fifth civil district ....'' 1000 %
James T., Eliza and Emma Flint
to Moses Williams, two acres
Of land in eighteenth civil dis
tTici. ..,,..st....r-.....- 81 W
Il, G.. holland, Trustee, to j. W,
in Rutherford county COZ -. 4,5Ol %
I. b. Hamlin to Amanda Bar
bee, deed of gift, two houses
and lots at Edgefield junction.
George W. Dale to Robert A.
Young, lot No. II in Maury
and CiaibOrne's addition. 49,. LOO 90
Harvey Campbell to Eva Camp
dillon c No. . .' 100 90
L. ed q, lot Ei in 40 eity............... so 90
F. c. Maury to James Z. Brad
ford, lot No. 3S7 in Maury
Kaand CIaiborne's addition.-.... $50 90
Charles II. Gauthier to James
Noonan, lot No. in Fosters
addition 10 Edgefeld. ...... 500 90
w. II. johnson to Charles II.
Gautbier, 81. feet ground on
east side Of lot 53 in Williams
addition in Edgefield.. 900 90
William A. Mcdonald and wife
TO Samuel and Robert P.
JENKINS, lot in city............ l,240 90
George p. Masssnsals to George
Stratton, lot in Edgeheld. $50 90
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.Inrriage Licenses.

The i0llowing are the maniag licenses
issued IIy the Comfy Court Clerk for tht
week ending Aug. II:
VIM. L. Hughes to Ida NJ. HON.
Zachary Allen to Obeneth Piper,
RI. Jennings TO Ida j. ZeutZch-u u.
COLORED.
Henry Scruggs to Louisa Bysor.
lanes Cantrell TO Fannie Foster.
Thomas Williamson TO Lizzie BrCwn'
Charles Scruggs 10 Mary Gordon.
Lovd King to Anna LedbetteI.
Joseph Patterson 10 Zilpha Miller.
YIN. Shelton 10 Laura Walker.
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Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
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Immense Bargains
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Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
Immense Bargains
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Will ProbabIx Recover.

A telegram was received here yesterday
stating that young Jennings, who accident
ally shot himself. at RinggOld, Ca, last
Tuesday. is much improved, and it is now
thought he is likely TO recover.
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THE BLOODY RAZOR.
A COIored Man Deliberately sever
his JugusAs-He ObJecsed 10 TIT
G,nunn.a.lr his wife kPnl.

A COIored Man Deliberately sewers
his Juguias-He ObJecsed 10 the
Company his Wife Kept.
Yesterday afternoon about four O'Clock
Wiley Ledbetter, a worthy colOred man,
deliberately took his own life. He went
into small building in the rear Of his
premises, No. 20 South Vine street, and
taking a razor cut his throat, mflicting
cash which extended from ear to ear, the
sharp blade entering joint OF the wind
pipe and entirely seyering it.
The wife of Robert Beard, a cOlored
man. living next door, saw him enter the
building referred TO, and upon speaking OF
il to her husband, the latter went over TO
the house, and on going inside, found Led
better a corpse, with the bloody razor still
in his hand. This information was con-
veyed to Justice L. ID. CasSetty; who re-
paired to the scene of the bloody deed, and
summoned the following jury Of inquest:
A. d. Creighton. W. NJ. Robertson, J. r.
Cook, John McTafE G. 7. McTatf, ID. K.
Doris and E. Hughes.
After having examined number Of Tit-
nesses, the Jury returned a verdict, ''That
the deceased came to his death by cutting
his throat with razor in his own hands"
The cause that induced the victim to
commit the rash act was troubles relative
to his domestic affairs. 1t appears that for
some time past his wife mas been on very
intimate terms with a woman of rather
disreputable character, named Fannie New
som. The deceased was strongly opposed
TO his wife's association with this woman,
and had repeatedly begged her to discon-
tinue it, but she paid little or no attention
to his enlreaties. For a year or more this
had given him great distress, and in con-
versaIiol with his friends he frequently
complained of his wife's conduct.
Last Sunday, in conversing with Robert
Beard and his wife, who live in the adjoin
ing house, he intimated to them that he
had some intention Of attempting TO put an
end TO his life. They endeavored to dis
suade him from this, and when he left their
house said he had entirely given up the
idea of self-destruction. Afterwards, how
ever. in conversation with some other per-
sons, he talked about ending his existence.
Last Tuesday he complained of being
unwell. and had not been TO work since
that day. Yesterday his wife promised
him that she would have nothing more to
do with the woman NewsOm, but she had
made and broken these promises so often
before, that her husband had no faith in
lneIIl. anu III uespdii CiiNOu ~ -
him had proven 10 be one of grief aud sor-
row.
Ledbetter was about thirty years of age,
and for the last five or six years had been
employed at the Nashville Cotton Seed Oil
Works. He bore a good character and
commanded the respect of all who knew
him. His wife seemed to exhibit great
concern over the turn affairs had taken-and
when our reporter visited the scene last
evening, she was sitting by the corpse Civ
ing vent to her feelings in mOurnful iamen-
f1fiODs
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meath At the County Asylum.

Robert Hsggard, for over twenty years
an inmate OF the pauper asylum, died Of
a congestive chill at that institution last
Tues Iay. he possessed The esteem OF the
keeper and his associates.
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Trunks Trunks, :, Trunks I!,-Wm.
Dunstead, at 81 North College street, has
an immense stock CT ladies and gentle
mems Travelling Trunks, ValiseS and
Satchels, which he is selling at extraoriin-
airy low prices. jyl5 3mOs&eOd6mOs
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Misses O'Bryan, II McLemOre street.
Next session begins Monday, Sept. n,
1874. Address Lock Box 10, Nashville,
Tenn. aug15 If
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Time of the Different Drawings. r.
Golladay's Goth Monthly Drawing takes
place at Memphis, Tenn, Monday, Aug.
"A, 1874; Kentucky State Single Number
Drawing takes place at CCvingtOn, Ky,
Saturday, Aug. 20, 1874; second and last
Grand Gift Concert Of Masonic Relief As
ISOLATION, drawing at Norfolk, Va, Sept. 8,
1874; fifth and last Gift Concert for the
benefit of Public Library of Kentucky takes
place at Louisville, KY, Monday, Nov. 80,
1874. Tickets in the above named draw
ings can be obtained by applying to W. G..
Price, A South College street, Nashville,
Tenn. aug15 2t
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Blank {. ) indicates no report; cipher (O) sta
tionaryj minus (-l tendency 70 fall; plus ten
dency TO rise ID. ID. STASsELL, Observer.
The river continues to fall slowly at this
point, with feet inches on Harpeth
Shoals.
The Burksville got in from Paducah,
bringing miscellaneous cargo, but princi
pally iron and bacon. She will depart
again for Paducah this morning at O'Clock,
Capt. Ambrose commanding.
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The (OuFfs.

PROBATE CoURT.-Elleu De Lee. ad-
ministrajriN. IS. William DE Lee ri ais
petition filed for sale OF land.
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trajectory of the Peace.

:. X. Harris and Edward Legc, justices
of the peace elect for Knox county, were
commissioned Yesterday 10y the Depart
ment of State.
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!. {. !. Williams was elected Attorney
General in Knox county, receiving ",5lZ
votes. against 2,j47 for Chas. ID. Mc'TutieE'
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Hickman

$. McE. Wilson was elected Trustee of
Hickman county in the recent election over
five competitors. Mr.. Wilson received
T49 votes, and his next highest rival 2''2.
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CITY NOTICES.
New Prints at Hogan Bros.
augl5 =

The prettiest Prints at Hogan Bros.
augl5 p
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Tnn CnnI OIL NiefIni.

Mrs. Ann. DonuelIy, residing at 65
Front street. was fatally burned last night
by attempting TO kindle fire with coal oil.
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MELONS on ice at X. r. Plummer's, "a
Y. Summer street; delivered free Of charge.
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1t Is not necessary to use as much Of
DOOley's as Of other Yeast or Baking Pow
ders, as it is perfectly pure and much
stronger. Every can full weight.
auqll dIW&wIt
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County Convention.

The County Convention meets at ten
O'Clock this morning in the County Court
room.
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STATE OF THE WEATHER.

Local Report for the City, Friday,
AU<. H. 1874
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Pullman Palace Drawing Room ana SIeePLns
Cars from st. Louis. Cincinnati and columbus
to washington and Baltimore without change OF
cars. -. -.
be obtained at all principal Ticket Ohces
frourbout the West, Southwest and North
west THOS. p. BARRY, Western I passenger
AGENT Cincinnati.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Aug, Is, 100 A.. M.
ProbabilitieS.-Over Tennessee and the
Ohio valley, slightly lower barometer, sta
tionary or falling temperature, north to east
winds, and partly cloudy weather, and in
the former possibly light rain.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
The shortest and ouickest route to Washing
ton Baltimore, the East and Southeast.
coNDKNsED TINE TABLE THROUGH TRAINS.
VIA PARKERSBURG Fsst Line. st. Louis
MAY 10, 1874 Express