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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
Thirty YEARS IN RED.
From the Waverly MOL Monitor.

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\ case for the curious and speculative is
to be found in this county, five or six miles
southeast Of this city, at the residence of
Mr.. John Collins. Miss Sallie Collins, his
sister, who is supposed to be not less than
forty years of age, has lain in bed for a
period Of thirty years, and strange TO say
that during that time she has enjoyed good
general health. We have cOnversed vith
physicians who attended her thirteen years
ago, one Of them for a period of eight
years regularly. When about ten or
twelve years of age she was first taken
to her bed, and, except on two Oc-
casiOns, has never left it. The family
lived for a number Of years in a log house,
and after Miss Collins had lain in bed
about ten years all of the family were on
one occasion absent from her room, and
Miss Collins observed a house snake leis-
urcly winding his way on the joist imme-
diately over her head. Terror seized her
and before she knew it she was occupying
a bed on the opposite side of the room. In
1859, her brother, John Collins, built a new
house on the plantation, to which, with
other members of the family, she was re-
moved. With these two exceptions, she
h as steadfastly kept her place of repOse. 1t
is certainly remarkable case, and battles
the skill of the physicians who have at
tempted to treat it. 1t is supposed to be
one of the various manifestations of hvSte-
ra. She is reported to be happy and con-
tented with her lot, and her condition is a
subject rarely mentioned in her neighbor-
hood.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
SEY ORLEANS REArTIEs-

Somebody is fascinated with the women
of New Orleans Listen how he writes:
The women Of New Orleans are probably
the most superb-lOOking in America. They
are brunettes, the most and best of them.
with an elegance of carriage and figure,
a contour of feature and pose Of manner
that are matches. They say that the
peasantry in certain districts of Spain
carry Yet in their faces the grandeur of the
faded Castilian nOblesSe. These New Or
leans beauties, lifted tenderly down
dozen generations Of close blood,
are more queenly than the pOr-
traits Of their French mothers that have
hung for centuries n>their parlors. Some
of them are like ehiseled, penciled figures
out of the marble, with the soft dash of
Gido's brush or Petrach's song in their
faces, and the ripe Southern blood flushing
up to their temples under the pure surface
of their veins. The exquisiteRess of their
style takes your breath with an acclama-
ton of admiration, and a sigh of relief as
You pass. Their native city and State are
the horizon Of society and Of the world to
these superb creatures; they are local in
their attachments as Nenetians; their cul
ture Is narrow, but they gather in their
lOins the gait of expression, and in their
eyes that glance filed with the wisdom, the
cunning, the refinement, the magic Of
WOmauhOOd.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
SIO.OOO damage SUit-

Ralph Church instituted suit in the Cir
cult Court yesterday against the Louisville
and Nashville and Great Southern Rail
road. The plaintiff AYERS that he started
from Columbia yesterday morning en- route
for Nashville; arrived at Franklin about
4. N. and asked the conductor for a stop
over ticket. The conductor informed him
that they were not used on the road, but he
would punch the ticket, which would an
swer every purpose. The ticket was &C
cOrdingly punched, and Mr.. Church stop
ped in Franklin until the arrival Of the
next train al Il O'Clock. Soon after the
train was under way, the conductor made
his accustomed round, and when the
punched ticket was presented by Church,
the receiver of tickets refused 10 take this
one. \ few words passed between Mr..
Church and the conductor, when the latter
informed him that if he did not pay his
passage, he would have to get off the train.
Mr.. Church declined, the train was stopped
and he was put of. Mr.. Church being COM
PEELED to be in the city last evening on
business, started out and walked the re-
mainder of the way, a distance Of sixteen
miles. Upon his arrival here. he employed
an attorney, and brought suit as above
mentioned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
TYPOGRAPHICAL.

A lady correspondent says that Mrs. At
torney General Williams is s'like great
snow Storm"
s.The Siour City Journal is in the field
already with stories OF spring wheat sowing
i'm that region" But are the Sioux City
farmers in the field sowing wheaD
The Memphis Appeal tells OF luckless
teamster who was arrested the other day
because one of his mules, in search for IN
formation, polSed his head through the glass
Of. a passing street car window.
Last Saturday the st. Louis Globe re-
porters interviewed nineteen ministers OF
that city, with reference to the stability
of Rev, Hammond's late religious labOrs in
st. Louis. The result is, over four columns
of hearty endorsement of MIR. Hammond's
work.
"a bill prohibiting any change in the
textbooks used in the public schools for
period of five years, from the LIST of January
next, has passed the Missouri lower house
Such bill embodies a great deal OF good
sense, and for that reason can never be
come law.
A couple of young men were passing
along College street yesterday, when one
observed his friend speak to gentleman
they met. ''You seem to be quite intimate
with that gentleman" we remarked. "Oh
yes,p was the reply, she's my broker
S.Broker-what kind of a broker?" 'Mat-
rimonial broker. / send him out among
the girls in order to reconnoitre. He comes
back with facts and figures and l act &C
cordingly."
President White of Cornell says that he
knows of but one single instance among
the young ladies at the University of ina
bility to keep well up with the class. He
observes that as rule they average about
ten. per cent. better on the examination
papers than do the young men; that they
have raised the average of conscience and
manliness and decency more than ten per
cent.-St. Louis Globe
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
Personal.

Col. Sidney B. Jones, formerly OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railway, but now the
General Southwestern Passenger Agent
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and st. Louis Rail
way, ssPan-Handle Route" was IN the city
Yesterday. He continues to make ms
Headquarters at Cincinnati.
Rev. ]. IL. McNeilly, of the Edgeheld
Presbyterian Church, whose efficient work
i'm connection with the great revival at
knoxville has been chronicled, returned
20 his flock yesterday morning, ana re-
ceived the cordial welcome from his many
friends. -,
". S. Simmonds, Of Knoxville, Is on a
visit to relatives in Edgeheld.
MIR Ed. Kerr, operator at the 81. LOUIS
and Southeastern depot; was stricken down
a few days since with severe hemoThaSe
Of the lungs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
POLICE COURT.

Lucy CUItcher and Harriet Saddler had
a fight on Rolling Mill Hill Tuesday night.
One witness testified that the noise was so
great it could be heard as far as Broad
street. Lucy Crutcher said she had gone
to make cup of tea for a white lady, and
while she was engaged in this kind Office,
Harriet come to her house and locked the
door, with the remark, that "all's in has
got to stay in, and all's out has got to stay
out" Lucy finally escaped from the house,
when she was Violently assaulted by Har-
riet, who was considerably under the infu-
ence Of liquor. Lucy was released and
Harriet was sent down on fine Of five
dollars.
II, Hocksmith made an agreement with
the court the last time he was arrested that
when he was again arrested he wanted to
be sent down to the extent of the law.
This agreement he was reminded of by the
court when brought up yesterday morning
on the charge of being drunk and disorder
". Five dollars.
Ellen Gatlin was fined s. for using vul-
gar and abusive language toward Mary
Moore.
Charles Henderson, learning of the arrest
of Ellen Gatten, Tuesday, went TO the
house of Nancy Moore and raised a rumpus
with her on account of her having reported
Gatten. He was fined 3.
Pat Martin was fined s. for being drunk.
Sam Deegans was before the court on the
charge of using threatening and abusive
language towards his washerwoman, be-
cause of her having refused to iron his shirt,
she having reason to believe that she would
receive no compensation therefor. Five
dollars.
Clabe Brooks and - Perkins were
having a real nice little race on South Mar
ket Tuesday afternoon, each driving four
mule team. They were checked in their
wild career by Capt. Yater. They were
fined to the extent Of the law.
B. c. Comstock was arrested ON the
charge of having broken off the wheel of
an express wagon by driving his team in
careless manner. As it was shown that the
driver of the express wagon was in fault,
Conlstock was released.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
Mem Advertisements.

ii. L. Claiborne, agent, advertises the
Niagara Fire Insurance Company, of New
York, which has had % years practical eX-
perience, and is one of the most reliable in
America.
jill. Atkins has a secondhand buggy
for sale cheap
The sale of the machinery and materials
At the Foundry of 7. NJ. Brennan * Bro.
is postponed until "Wednesday next.
Winstead. Shields & Co. will sell this
morning, a good assortment OF dry goods,
boots, shoes and hats. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings they will sell a
number of cllronOs and oil paintings.
A meeting Of the Board Of Trade will
be held this afternoon at ! O'Clock, at the
office Of the Commercial Insurance Com
pany, for the purpose of considering the
claims of the Tennessee Central railway.
Cowan & Co. advertise Belongs spool
silk, at manufacturers prices.
Thompson Bros. X Kelly are IN re-
ceipt of best Irish linens, printed pigues,
etc, to be sold at popular prices.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
AWeIcome Serenada.

We omitted to state, in our report ofthe
celebration of St. Patrick's Day, that St.
Joseph's Band serenaded the Sisters and
Pupils of st. Cecilia Academy on Tuesday
afternoon. Theysremained there some two
hours, and were well pleased with their
visit; and all the inmates Of that classic in
stitution were delighted with the music
and the gentlemanly bearing of the men,
berstof the Band. 1t must indeed be graft
flying to the good Sisters to know that they
are remembered ona day like this, and it
is equally commendable in the young gen.
tlemen to thus prove their respect to piety
and learning, even amid the excitement of
the busy city, and in spite of the fatigue
which they had already undergone.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
THE COURTS.

PROBATE COURT-James w. Seaborn
was appointed and qualified as guardian OF
Margaret L. Gates, a minor.
II. d. Old was appointed guardian OF
George G., Susan 7. and John Worell,
minor orphans.
Mary Elliott, adm'x, VS.. Frank Elliott,
petition filed and guardian adj litem ap-
pointed.
AT. Whitman, admir-, vs.. y. Hennott
and others, petition filed.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Abe TOwles, LARGE
nv, case given to jury.
Turner Greer, colored, murder, continued
until next term.
CIRCUIT COvRT.-JOhn Burns vs.. Lou
isville and Nashville railroad, in hands OF
jury.
McLeue, Maury & Co. VS.: Equitable In
surance Company, pending.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL. OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. March 10 ION ~

WASHINGTON, March 10, 100 A. NJ.
PrObGbilities.-The low barometer in
Indiana viii probably move over Lake
Huron.
For the Northwest, the upper lakes and
the lower Missouri valley, rising barometer,
falling temperature and cloudy weather,
clearing in the forenoon.
From the Ohio valley to southern Ten
nessee, southwesterly winds, falling tenn
perature, cloudy weather and rain, clearing
during the day.
For the Southern States, southwestern
winds, rising barometer and partly cloudy
weather.
For the lower lakes and Middle States,
sOutheaSterly to sOuthwesterly winds, fall
ing barometer, cloudy weather and Ocea-
giOnal rain, clearing in the southern pOr-
ton of the latter section in the forenoon.
For New England, sOutherly winds, fall
ing barometer and increasing cloudiness,
followed BY rain.
The Ohio river will probably rise from
Louisville TO Cairo.
The display of cautiOnary signals will be
resumed at the lake stations on April 1.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
LATEST Markets BY TELEGRAPH.

GALVESTON, March IS Cotton firm
and in fair quiet; good ordinary 13se;
middlings 163c net receipts 327 bales;
exports coastwise Is bales; sales 1920
bales; stock 6,991 bales.
MOBILE, March is. = Cotton - buyers
and sellers apart; middlinss 15sa16c; low
mHldlings 145a15c; good ordinary 13sa14c;
net receipts 500 balas; exports cOastwise
t64 bales; sales 500 bales; stock 59,1S2
bales.
SAVANNAH, March IS. - Cotton firm;
tending upward; middlings 15sc; net re-
ceipts 1,TJ5 bales; exports to Great Brit
ain $50 bales; to continent - bales;
cOastYise 80 bales; sales % bales.
CHARLESTON, March 1S.-Cotton steady;
15sc; low middlings 154c; good
ordinary 145a14tc; net receipts 1879
bales; gross receipts ! ,403 bales; exports
coaStwise 452 bales; sales l 900 bales; stock
80. 40 bales,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
MEXICAN MANNERS.

A writer in the City Of Mexico SAYS: 81
doubt if any capital in the world contains
so many handsome women and wealthy
gentlemen, or has so many poor, hideOus-
looking people. Like all Spanish towns,
the rich are very rich and the poor very
poor. The wealthy are handsomely, taste
fully and fashionably attired; while those
of the middle class affect the chivalrous
dress of the Old Castile-cloth jackets with
metallic buttons, gaudy sashes- sOmbreros
with embroidered bands, and gold and sill
yer clasps down the outer seams of the
pantalO0ns. The women promenade with
no headdreSs, their faces protected from the
sun by parasols, which they cOquettishly
carry. From ten 10 twelve in the morning
the streets are thronged, and the shops are
crowded until four or five O'Clock in the
afternoon, after which hour few ladies are
TO be seen on the thOrOughfares until late
in the evening. Then the parks, plazas
and prOmenadeS wear an animated appear
ance. Ladies are to be seen floating about
gracefully, followed by their servants; and
caballerOS, in full dreSs-swOris, boots and
spurs-ride slowly around, mounted on SUI
perb horses, whose heads and loins are
nearly covered with elegant trappings.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
ANTI-WHISKY WAR AT TULIA.
HOMA.
a Dealer Accused Of Being Exasper-
ated Rises TO Explain.

ated Rises to Explain.
To the Union and American:
TULLAHOMA, March Il, 1ST4.-In your
paper of Sunday last appears a special head
ed "Tally HO," etc, having reference to an
attempt to commence an anti-whisky war
at this place. In your special il says some
of the keepers became exasperated," etc.
This is true; but think have reasons for
feeling eXaSperated. | did not become eX-
asperated ON account of the singing, pray
ing or remarks; did not become exaSper-
ated at the presence of either beauty, sex,
or numbers; but when | looked into the
faces of those comprising the crowd, could
plainly distinguish the faces of those whose
husbands and fathers then held commits
siOnS as United States StOrekeepers at Tour
dollars per day to superintend the making
of whisky, and | thought then, and think
now, thai their prayers would be more ap-
propriate nearer the root of the evil. [
meant no dIsrespect to the sex, and am
aware that the undue use of liquor is high
" injurious to the moral standard of man;
and if these people will get their husbands
and fathers to give up bOsSing the making
of whisky, l will listen patiently to any
thing they have to say on the subject. Until
then prefer that consistency shall rule the
hour. Respectfully, F. Il. BURROw.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
A strange Affair.

At4 o'clock yesterday morning, young
man was picked up at the Capitol in an in
sensible condition. He was taken to the
CITY workhouse under the supposition that
he was intoxicated. Later in the day 1t
was found that his thigh bone was broken,
and that he was not drinking man. lie
was conveyed home by his friends about IL
O'Clock yesterday, his case. being rendered
exceedingly dangerous in consequence OF
the treatment he had undergone. How II
was possible for one in his condition 10 De
mistaken for a drunken person IS pro
found mystery. At a late hour last night
he was unconscious. lie had eElGently
been struck in the face with pair OF brass
lyuucElpS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

JAMES c. KING, Of New York, who a
few days ago was found guilty of commit
ting the crime Of murder in the first degree,
has been sentenced to imprisonment for
life. The jury were all for the death pen
atty, with the exception of one man, who
had conscientious scruples in regard to cap
ital punishment. His dissent made a COM
promise necessary, or there would have
been new trial. The Nelg York Times,
in view OF this and other similar cases, now
calls for an amendment Of the law to allow
a jury in murder trials 20 aflix the penalty.
This is what We have long favored. and It
would result in the conviction of many
murderers who now escape altogether on
account Of the prejudice against the infic-
ton of hanging. Had not this one juror
been humored. King would doubles have
got off.-CiHciRHdt Enquirer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

The Busy SeasOn.-The present is usu-
ally the commencement Of the busy season
with most business men, but at the office
OF the Public Library Of Kentucky the
season is at fever hight. The force at
work in supplying orders for the Gift Con-
cert tickets has been very largely increased,
and can only meet the demands upon them
by working night and day. Those who
have heretofore delayed getting their tick
cts are now rushing in, and fearful that
they may be too late. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
DRY GOODS

Ever offered i'm the city Of Nashville; and, on
Monday morning, the Grand Portals will open,
with the wild freshness of morning, and expose
TO view the endless stock OF Dry Goods, No
tons, etc, etc. Below we give small account
of the many Goods to which we now call your
especial attention and impartial examination:
CaiicOeS, best brands, 10e.; PerealeS,
CretOns; French and English CalicOeS
from IS. up; CaSsimeres for men and
boys wear; Linens, DamaSks, Towels,
Crashes, Linen SheetingS and Pillow
Castings, DOmeSticS, SheetingS, Mar
settles Quilts, Piques, Lawns, etc., HO-
siery, Laees, EmbrOideries, Underwear,
Linen Handkerchief, Riches, Meek
ties, Kid Gloves, ParasOIs, Fans, sOme-
thing new; Dress Goods, Alpacas, BOm-
bazineS, special lines of Mourning
Goods, TamaiSe, Canton and Striped
Grape Cloths; Silks, all new shades;
Summer Silks, Satins, new Silk Pop
linS, Lace YeilingS, Spanish LaeeS and
CapeS; Ready-made Suits i'm great va
riety and at lowest prices.
All Of the above viii be sold at unheard of
low prices. Judgment and experience coIa-
bined, and firm decision to give you goods at
the smallest minimum profits.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

Duke Of Edinburg's Weddingl-The
most fashionable Shades of Silks, ''Norwe-
gian," "Russian," 'Danish" and "AIarle, .
latest styles and finest quality, at $500,
per yard, worth $3.50, received. G. Rice *
Co., No. G2 College st.
mh15 sun. fueS.thurs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
CRIMINAL COTET.

State vs.. VIM. Shockley, charged with
murder, acquitted; State vs.. W. 7. Erwin,
acquitted; State IS. Clay Gordon, charged
with Ku-Kluxing, on trial and will prOba-
bly, be decided to-day; State vs.. Griffin,
murder, will be called tomorrow. Our
Criminal Court, Judge w. ;. McLemore
and Attorney General Russell, were out
buggy riding yesterday evening, and were
caught in the hail storm. The Judge re
ceived several slight wounds on his hands
by the hail, and also had his "bee-gum"
reduced to a one story. MAURY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

OK Sunday, Feb. !, Queen Olga of
STreece laid at Athens the cornerstone of a
large exhibition building which is TO be
erected at the expense Of 4 rich Greek
named ZappaS, and is to be called the
Olympia. IL is designed TO serve for a
quadrennial national exposition OF agricui-
tural and manufacturing products, as well
as those Of the fine arts. The structure,
with its gardens and court-yaTds, will cover
large tract of land OF the plain between
the Court garden and the Legislative Hall.
The classic I!issi.S runs through this plain,
and a marble bridge is to be built over il
by Zappas. The whole expense Of the
building and grounds will be million
of draehma.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
nisfinrnished Lecturer.

Prof. Allan Cur, the distinguished Scot
fish author and orator, will deliver three
or four lectures in this city nsxt week and
ahe week following, under the manage
ment of the First Baptist and other
churches. The lectures will be upon pop
ular and practical subjects.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
Train Delayed.

Last evenings train on the Nashville
and Northwestern Railroad was about an
hour and half behind time on account of
a rain and wind storm yesterday morning,
between Union City and Hickman. A
number of trees were blown down between
those points, and fell across the track.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

Rev. VIM. j. Ellis three Sermons, on
Immortality vs.. Materialism, on Prayer
and the MinistratiOn Of Angels, and on
Prayer and its Relation to Science and the
Laws of Nature, for sale at the News Pc
pots and the Bookstores. Price 10 cents.
mh1T 81.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19
GOIladay's Drawing next Nor

GOlladay's Drawing next Monday,
March %, 1S74.-S20OO0 to be distributed;
1900 prizes, from 81 TO $1,000. Tickets,
s.; Halves, 81; Quarters, 50 cents. For
sale by w. G.. Price, ~ South College St.,
Nashville, Tenn. All orders for tickets
should be addressed TO J. r. Golladay,
Bowling Green, Ky. mb17 2t tues ,thurs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

WIEN you have interfered in a family
fight, and been knocked down stairs by the
brutal husband, and had kettle Of hot
water poured on you by the ill-treated
wife, console yourself with the reflection
that the memory Of noble and useful acts
wrought in early youth is like the coral
lslands-green and sunny amidst the mel
ancholy ocean. After it hes happened to
you several times, you will decide that YOU
nave laid mp memories enough of that sort.
anu Wlil never, never interfere between
man and Wife.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-19

Miss A. NJ. Woodruff, of Freehold, y.
j., is the Owner of a curious snufFbOx,
which is made of steel, oval in form, upon
the lid Of which is still family seen the
date of its make-1630. One hundred
years later the following was engraved:
ssGilbert Tennent, New Brunswick, $780,
and when another century had passed these
words were carved: aGeo. 5. Woodruff,
Princeton, 1870" The Rev. Gilbert Ken
nedy, of the family of the Earl of Cassilis,
was the original owner. The question now
is as to who shall inscribe his name upon it
in the wear 1880.