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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
A Petition from the Physicians Of
Nashville for it's Continuance.

A Petition from the Physicians Of
Nashville for It's Continuance.
1t would appear from the following petit
ton that the medical profession Of Nash
vile are a unit against abolishing the Board
of Health:
To the Mayor and City Council of Nash
ville.-Gentlemen: The undersigned, ply
sicians of the city of Nashville, respectfully
Tetition your honorable body to continue
the Board Of Health in the city of Nash
vile. We know the necessity of such an
organization TO give the sanitary condition
of the city that attention ana protection
now adopted in all cities, not only
in the Old World, but in xhiS
country. The geological and typographical
position of the city of Nashville is sus-
ceptible Of being made one Of the healthiest
and most desirable cities in the Union, if
such sanitary measures are adopted as are
under the control of the Board of Health,
and if the City Council will give them such
authority as the necessities of the city ur-
gently demand at their hands. We ar. in
timately acquainted with the medical gentle
men the City Council have selected to make
up the Board of Health, and feel satisfied
they were most excellent selections, secur-
inc the services of doctors most eminently
qualified to discharge all duties that may
devOlve upon them in their official busi
ness. We hope the City Council will con-
tinue the Board of Health, and give it all
the authority and assistance needed to car
~ out the objects and designs Of its organ
izatiOn, being satisfied in a few years all
will not only be profited but will be pleased
with its management and results.
Respectfully,
W. K. Bowling, NJ. D., Emeritus Pro
fessor of Practice, Medical University Of
Nashville. Paul F. Eve, n. D., Professor
of Operative and Chemical Surgery, Uni
versity of Nashville. Thomas Menees, NJ.
D., Professor of Obstetrics, University Of
Nashville. F. NJ. Hughes, NJ. ID. Thos.
L. Maddin, NJ. D., Professor of Institutes
and Practice of Medicine, University Of
Nashville. w. J. Sneed, N. d. j. w.
Madden. NJ. ID. j. b. Mcconnell, NJ. d.
w. T. Briggs, N. D., Professor Of Surgery,
University Of Nashville. II. L. Turney,
D. P. X. Bailey, M. ID. w. L. Mich
ol, NJ. D., Professor of Diseases of Women
and Children, University of Nashville. E.
F. P. Pool, NJ. d. T. A. AtchinsOn, NJ.
D., Professor of Materia Medica
and Therapeutics, University Of Nash
Vile. J. B. Stephens, NJ. D..
]. B. w. Howlin, Duncan Eve, NJ. D., 5.
II. Bundy, Resident Physician of st. Vim
cent Hospital, w. F. Glenn, NJ. D., E.
Tubb, NJ. D., W. ]. McMurry, NJ. D., r.
d. Winsett, NJ. D., G. P. Henry, NJ. D.,
W. d. Haggard, NJ D., ]. II. LightfoOt, NJ.
D., Al. Lyle, MD, ,G. W. Curry, NJ. D., w.
C. Cook, VI. D., Van 5. Lindsiey, n. D.,
Professor of Physiology, U. N, A. Blitz,
NJ. D., Frank HallOwel, NJ. D., G.. Schiff,
NJ. D., d. Dupre, NJ. D., R. A. Conwell,
NJ. D., Thomas L. Powell, NJ. D., n. G..
Tucker, NJ. D., ]. NJ. Kercheyal, NJ. D.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
WEST TENNESSEE.
Speech of Col. w. I'll. stephens at
jackson Yesterday.
His Views on National Improve
ments and the Currency.
The Senatorial Question not a
Sectional One.
Resolutions Endorsing Him for
Senator adopted.
specIal to the Union and American.

Special to the Union and American.
JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. 19.-Col. w. H..
Stephens spoke here to-day by public invi-
tation. After referring to the long and in
innate friendship between him and his
audience, and thanking them for the oppor-
tunity Of commencing his canvass for the
United States Senate here, where he began
his course as a professional man, he pro-
ceeded to discuss meouestions Of peculiar
interest to Tennessee and the other States,
upon the lower Mississippi. BE advocated
the Improvement of the Tennessee and
Mississippi Rivers, the leyeeing of the Mis-
sissippi by Government aid, the deepening
Of its mouth, and the construction of ship
canal from the gulf to a proper point.
upon the river. He advocated the building
of Southern railroad to the Pacific, show
ing what vast advantage had accrued to the
North and Northwest by the building of
the Northern line. BE argued against
high taxes, recommending reform in the
expenditure Of the public money. He op-
posed the contraction OF the currency and
the speedy resumption Of specie payment,
arguing that this would be destructive and
oppressive to the debtor States, of which
Tennessee was one. he illustrated his
position by reference to incidents in prac-
tical life. BE said IT seemed
to be the will of Providence that the North
and South should live together and work
out the grand destinies of our country. He
advocated the burying Of all recOllectiOns
of past enmities, advising the acceptance of
the friendly overtures of the North, as evil
dence of the recent victories there. Re.
ferring to suggestions which he had heard
in Wes. Tennessee, that Middle and East
Tennessee would net permit us to have a
Senator, he said this was libel upon
the patriotic and enlightened and gener-
GUS people of those divisions of the State.
Show them a man here whom they are viii
ling to entrust with this high Office, and
they will never object to him because he
lives west of the Tennessee river; nor
would the candidate in other portions of
the State ever consent to put their claims
on such narrow grounds.
This is a very brief synopsis of his
speech which was over an hour long.
After Col. Stephens had retired, the meet
ing passed resolutions strongly recommend
inc him for United States Senator.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
FOREIGN
FOREIGN
Bismarck Hears of Another At
temp to Assassinate Him.
Won Arnim Gets Three Mlontns
Imprisonment.
No DishonOr Attached to his
Conviction.
The Emperor VIII Probably
Pardon Him.
GERMANY.
Proposition 80 dissolve the Reichstag
nacIfuad nv Rfsmarck.


Proposition 90 dissolve the Reichsta<
Declined by Bismarck.
LONDON, Dec. l9.-The Posts Berlin
special says the crisis is entirely over. 1t
was suggested at the Cabinet Council
Thursday that the Reichstag be dissolved,
as a remedy for Bismarck's complaint OF
the lack of reliable majority, but Bis
marck declined the proposition. t
bismarck Warned OF An Attempt 20
Assassinate Him.
q The Netos' correspondent at Berlin says
that Bismarck stated in conversation Thurs
day that he had received warning from the
police of a fresh plot against his life.
Won Arnim Sentenced.
BERLIN, Dec. 19.-Judgment in the ease
Of Count Won Arnim was pronouneea~at
$50 this afternoon. He is sentenced to
three months Imprisonment, which in
cludes one month the Count has been un-
der arrest. The cause OF the delay in pro-
nouncing the sentence was that the Count
refused to appear, and the court in
sisted upon his presence. The Counts son
and his counsel finally prevailed upon him
to enter court.
Adjournment OF the Reichstag.
BERLIN, Dec. 19.-The German Parlia-
ment passed the imperial bill to-day and
adjourned till the 7th of January.
New YORK, Dec. 19.-The Herdlds Ca
BILE special from London says: The SEN
tence of Count Won Arnim embodies no
dishonor, as the charges of em6ezzlement
fell TO the ground. However, Won Arnim's
neglect to return the missing papers, when
asked by the Foreign Department, makes
necessary the setting of an example. The
general belief is the Emperor will pardon
him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
SUPREME COURT.

Cases Decided Yesterdsy-That Of
Turner Greer still Pending-NO
speeIaI Judges for the Bank OF
Tennessee Case-The Holiday Re-
cess
Yesterday having been opinion day in
the Supreme Court, the following de-
cisions were rendered:
By Justice Decentralization ct
al. vs.. Mcclellan, administrator; order to
revive and affirmed.
Pride ct al. vs.. Bridgewater, administra-
tor. ct al; affirmed and remanded.
Fisher, administrator, VS.. Phillips ct al;
affirmed.
Campbell, Clerk and Master, VS.. Bolton;
motion TO dismiss writ of error disallOwed,
and supersedeas discharged, unless bond be
furnished.
By Justice McFarland-Warren vs.. Will
liams; affirmed.
McMan ct al, vs. Little, admir-; affirmed.
Bowling & Lynch vs.. McCown, admir-;
decree modified and costs divided.
Green VS.. Davidson ct .al.; reversed and
bill dismissed.
Frierson, admir-, vs.. Davidson; judgment
here in accordance with opinion.
Gamble ct al, VS.. Wilhoite ct al; re-
yersei and remanded for account.
Gilchrist vs.. Holland; affirmed.
By Justice Freeman-Fick, Steelman
and Flack VS.. Loney ct al; petition for re-
hearing dismissed.
Rv ,J1stice Turney-Hall VS.. Madding;
affirmed and modified.
Meadows vs.. Crawford affirmed.
Maxey VS.. Herod ; reversed.
Car VS.. Claiborne; reversed and bill dis
missed.
Porter and wife vs.. Eller ct al; affirmed
and bill dismissed.
Flippin vs.. Williams; reversed.
Brown & McCarver vs.. Pippin; reversed
and remanded.
By Justice Sneed-White, surviving part
ner, rs. Moody ct al; affirmed and re-
manded.
StoyaIl vs.. Alexander ct al; writ of error
| dimissed.
GanIdine vs.. Burroughs; affirmed.
Gordon. executor, vs.. Midweil; affirmed.
Wyatt vs.. Knight ct al; affirmed and re-
manded.
King vs.. Keith ct al; affirmed and re
manded.
Pinckney McCarver ct al rs. W. G. An
derson ct al; affirmed.
Upeherch VS.. Anderson; reversed and re-
manded.
Chief Justice Nicholson and Justice
Freeman remarked that they had several
cases under advisement, but had not had
time to consult with the other Judges anC
would postpone decision upon them until
Wednesday Of this week.
Argument in the Turner Greer murder
case was proceeded with before the second
section of the court, but was not concluded
The Attorney-General announced tha
all the counsel concerned had agreed t.
dispense with the appointment Of speeia
Judges for the Bank of Tennessee case
consenting that the court, as at presen
constituted, might render decision
The court will adjourn next "Wednesday
for the holidays, to meet again on the mrs
Monday in January.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20

REPORTERS of the city papers were
excluded from the conference held
Thursday night between our county
delegation in the Legislature, and the
committee appointed by the City
Council for that purpose As pro-
posed amendments to the cor
poration charter were discussed
we insist that the public should
know whatever is said and done con-
earning a matter Of such vital interest
to every citizen. This idea OF sitting
with closed doors, and keeping the
people in ignorance of their own busl-
ness until things can be cut and dried
to suit the peculiar views of favored
few, is growing rather too strongly
upon those who occupy official posi-
tions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.

Patee House I'm ST. Joseph Purchased
by the western Baptist Education
Union.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 19.-The Patee
House, in this place, the largest and finest
hotel building in the Missouri Valley,
which cost one hundred and twenty thou
sand dollars, Lgold, in 1860, was purchased
to-day by the Western Baptist Education
Union. a corporation composed OF leading
citizens from Missouri, Kansas, Ne6ras ka,
Iowa and Colorado. Rev. L. 5. kallech Is
President of this organization; Rev. Nc
Broader, Vice President; Geo. Z; Hail'
Treasurer; Geo. Rees, Secretary: The ob-
ject of the corporation is to establish mere
first-class university of the highest grade
under the control of the Baptist denomlna.
ton. Some of the wealthiest citizens OF
St. Joseph are members Of the Board oi
Trustees. The articles Of incorporation
place the endowment fund at SSOO,OOO,
with power 10 increase it to S1,OOO,OOO.
This is the first instance on record OF that
denomination establishing first-class uni
versity by overstepping State lines in its
organization and control.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
MISS PROCTER'S SUIT.
Beecher Congratulates Her and
Himself on the Result.
A Neat Response from the Vim
dicated Fair One.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The termination
of the suit by Miss Proctor against Francis
ID. Moulton has elected the following cor
reSpOndence:
10. I24 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn,
Dec. II, 1S74.-My Dear Miss Proctor: OF
all men surely have a right to congratu-
late YOU on the efectual disposition made
by the referees report Of the miserable and
shameless ISLANDERS cast upon you.
| have been the innocent cause
of great sorrow to you. Such
wanton aspersion would be intOlerable
upon a man, but upon woman, so little
able to defend herself, so sensitive even to
every shadow of dishonor, such ISLANDERS are
atrocious crimes. But, now that you have
been vindicated, am content not TO have
quite had my own way, for L was al fir-t
hurt not little that the case was adjusted
without giving ME an opportunity,
publicly and under oath, TO Geny
the shameful allegations made, and to brand
the stories as malignant falsehoods i'll their
relation to you and in their relation to me.
You know, assuredy, that | never utter
ed any alledged injurious statement con-
ceIning you, as l know that there were
never any grounds on your part for such
wicked stories. L hope that your health
will not suffer permanently. L
marvel that you have borne up as brayely
as you have. May you speedily recover
your accustomed vivactiy and live to see all
your former friends made doubly friendly
by your trials, and hundreds of sympathiz-
ing strangers made warm friends by your
unmerited sufierings.
am, as ever,
Very truly yours,
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
P. S. Do you know that we have come
to the shortest days? After two or three
more, every day will have more sunlight in
it than its predecessor. May the omen be
a blessed one.
Miss PrOeter's Answer.
Miss Proctor replied as follows:
BROOKLYN, Dec. Is, 1S74.-Dear Mr.,
Beecher: l thank you for your letter of
Yesterday, with its expression of sympathy
as to the terrible injustice and cruelty have
had TO endure, and with its con
gratulations upon the end attained.
should have been glad if you
uld have had the opportunity to deny
publicly, under oath, this atrocious story;
at the same time l attached little impOr
tance to such a denial, for it has alway!
seemed to me that the absurdity and i'm
possibility of your ever having uttered ;
syllable Of this slander must be as apparent
to all the world as it is to my
self. And now that the lie has beer
retracted in open court by thOs'
who proclaimed it, with the abhOrenc
and scorn it merits, 1 dismiss it forever. s
my heart uplifts itself; and, though thes'
are dark December days, 1 feel that tn
future will indeed bring you sunlight wit
clouds, and that your remaining years vii
be the happiest and most useful Of you
life. | am yours cordially,
EDNA DEAN PRoCTER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
RELIGION AMONG THE SOUTHERN
NEGROES.
Huntsville, Ala, Correspondence Of the New
Times.

Huntsville, Ala, Correspondence Of the New
Times.
Soon after the war ceased, it was remark
ed that the negroes Of the South had
changed in many respects, and that among
other things they had given up dancing
and singing. Now their principal amuse-
ment consists in going to church and
shouting themselves hOarse in what they
call athe holy dance" Here in Huntsville,
nearly every negro in the place has 'sper-
fenced religion" as he will tell you with
a sly affectation of meekness that is truly
laughable. Having experienced religion
does not mean with them, however, that
they shall try to live pure, good lives, or
that they shall sacrifice any thing for the
sake of their faith. Religious negroes
steal as much and getidrunk quite as often
as do the very few who are not in the
church, and am informed on the very
best authority that black men and women,
after passing half the night in a prOtracted
or revival meeting, will leave the house Of
God to engage in the scenes of dissipation
that are too disgusting for description.
In former letter tried to convey An
idea of how terribly immoral the country
negroes were. at this time it is only
necessary to add that several cOlored
preachers in North Alabama are known to
| have mare than one wife, and that the
leading sister in the Methodist Church in
this place is the keeker Of den frequen-
| ted only by negro thieves and women of
the lowest class. In church matters the
colored people are very exclusive; at the
same time they are excessively proud Of
the particular denomination to which they
belong, and loud in their denunciatiOn of
those who join other churches
In Huntsville the so-called Hard-shell
Baptist congregation is by far the largest,
numbering upward of two thousand mem
bers. A day or two since asked an old
darkey, who is a prominent elder in the
Methodist Church, how it was that the
Baptists were so numerous. ''Lor sab,
said he, s'dat's easy 'nOugh 'splained
Niggers is sinful fond Of show, and the Bap
fists gives ii to 'em sure; ne natural niger
can't resist the destinations Of a public
baptism"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
THE CITY
THE STREET COMMITTEE.

Proposed Removal of wooden Side
waIks-suEgested improvements ON
Lick Braneh, etc.
A meeting of the Street COMMITTEES was
beld at 7 O'Clock last night, Chairman e..
II. Ryman presiding
Street Overseer Haslam reported that be
had discharged eight men from the st1eet
force, was running twenty carts, and
worked, on an average, thirty work-house
prisoners per day.
The bill from the City Council to mac
adamize Rutledge street and Middleton
avenue, was referred to the City Engineer,
with instructions to report the cost Of the
work. He estimated that it would require
81, ,1S4 to carry out the work, and the COM
mittee recommended the rejection OF the
bin.
The chairman and the City Engineer
were instructed to inquire into the estab-
lishment of the line of Wharf avenue.
The resolution from the City Council
providing for the extension Of Claiborne
street, was referred to the City Engineer,
with instructions to ascertain the cost and
necessity of the improvement.
A resolution from the City Council to
have Morton street graded from Hmm
phreys to Houston street, was referred to
the City Engineer to ascertain the cost
The committee decided to recommend
the rejection of the bill appropriating
1904 to widen Broad street.
The matter Of enlarging the cUlvert
under the Charlotte pike, was referred to
the Mayor with instructions to consult the
City Attorney.
A resolution was adopted directing the
CitJ Engineer to make a survey, and re-
port the practicability Of cutting bitches to
make Lick branch run in direct line be-
tween Vine and Cherry streets. He was
also instructed to ascertain whether the
property owners in the vicinity would OBJ
ject to the imp ovement.
A resolution recommending the removal
of wooden sidewalks, was adopted, and
the committee then adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
ESTHER.


a nfLAll8nI HenGAEsAL Lk8t NIknI-
Progrnmme Of the Canfafa.
The weather could not have been more
adverse than it was last night, yet nearly
all the ladies and gentlemen who are to en-
gage in the cantata Of Esther, about forty
in number, turned out to the rehearsal at
the Opera House. The piece was smooth
ly gone through with, and all vent home
in the best spirits. A large number Of re-
served seats have been taken, and the indi-
cations are that a large crowd will be on
hand tomorrow night. The following is
the programme:
Chorus Of Persians-@H @Haman, long live
Haman."
Solo, Haman-aBehold this MOriecia,
in seosn." "To the King, to the King viii
CO."
Recitation-Haman, 'There is certain
people,"
Duet-King and Haman, "A song of
joy"
SolO-PrOphetess, "Lo, DER the wicked"
ACT II.
Solos and Chorus-MOdecai, Esther and
the Jewess, "Woe is me,p "Isreal, o, Is
rael, /" 'sGo thou unto the King" "To Thee,
o ord" !" 'sGod is The refuge"
ACTIv.
Persian Chorus and S0los-Call to the
Banquet, "Haste TO the Banquet Hall,
s'Then 90 thou merrily."
Solos-Attendant' 3 Zeresh and Chorus,
"Mordecai, the Jew, shall no longer set in
scorn." "Why should this Hebrew be my
Lord
Safeguarding records to King.
SOlos-King, Scribe and Haman, center
chorus rejoicing) SAha, aha, proud Haman
begins 10 fall"
Quartette = Guards. "The King has
given commandment"
Chorus-sRejoice, rejoice, open ye the
gates" /" s'Trust in the Lord forever
Solos and Chorus = MOrdscai's sister,
High Priest and Hegai.
ACrv.
Solo and Triumphal March-"Thus shall
it be done unto the man whom the King
delighteth to honor"
SOlO-Zeresh to Haman: "Thy CALLING
defeat, alas We know it ALL"
The Banquet-Duett and full chorus,
along live our beauteOus Queen
Queens Pages bring wine to King in
waltz step.
Dialogue-King and Esther. Haman,
Zeresh and child .kneel TO Queen, who
spurns them.
King-"O base, ungrateful man."
Harbonah-sBeholdth there waiting stands,
Built by Hamanis hand, etc"
King-'sThereon let Haman die"
Duet and ChOrus-"Yes, Modecai the
great, etc"
Solos and Quartette-XOdecai, Zeresh,
No 'ecai's sister and Hegai, ''DO wake, or
am | dreaming ?s
ChOrus-"When the Lord turned again
the captivity" "Praise ye the Lord"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20

We publish elsewhere an interesting
article on the cotton crop from the
Ne,u York Sun, which places the yield
of 1873 at 4,412,OOO. A telegram re-
ceived by the Nashville Exchange yes
terday, says the Financial Chronicle es-
Inmates the crop at 100000 bales.
This question is now exciting much dis
cussinn-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-20
VAUDEVILLE.
Another Dam Swept Away
Heavy Loss.
Skating on the Pond When the
Dam BrOke-Great Ex-
element and For.
tunate Escape.

HAYDENvII.LE, MASS, Dec. 19.-The
large, new dam just completed for Hayden,
Gere & Co.'S brass works, at this place,
burst about IL o'clock this forenoon, and
large body of water, covered with ice
about ten inches thick, swept down the
channel, through the village with a crash
similar TO the flood of May last. The cot
ton mill Just below the village held the
water and ice, which has probably pre-
vented any sacrifice of life at Leeds, with
which place there is no telegraphic com
munieation. There were seventy-fiye or
one hundred children skating on the pond
at the time, but it is thought all escaped.
There was great excitement for the time,
as it was reported two large Goshen reser-
yoirs had broken, and the inhabitants were
making for high grounds as fast as possible.
Another Account.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Dec. ia later
dispatch from Haydenyille says, there was no
loss of lives above or below the broken dam.
Cotton mill dam about half mile below
HAYDEN, Gere & Co.'s, dam which broke,
which held the water and ice, and prevent
ed any loss of life or further destruction of
property. The cotton mill dam is one Of
the strongest ON the river. A portion Of it
was carried away by the May floods, but it
has been thoroughly repaired. The broken
dam was built to replace one swept away
last Nav. II was one hundred and forty
feet long, thirteen feet wide at the base,
and six feet at the top, and cost about
$1,000. 1t was built of granite, bedded in
solid rock and furnished with Gaping Of
cut granite, each stone being five feet long
and thirteen inches thick. The rebuilding
of the works of Hayden, Gere & Co., had
progressed, beside the dam, to the compile
ton of the foundry building, one hundred
and two by forty feet, and two stories high,
while the coal house and pattern shop are
well advanced. The main building TO be
three hundred and thirty-five feet long and
two stories high, was to have been erected
in the spring. The villagers now fear that
this new disaster will discourage the finn,
and make them seek new location.