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ImprOvements About the Capitol.

To the Union and American:
a. We are glad to see the many improve
ments being made TO the capitol grounds,
and in that immediate vicinity When the
work that is progressing on the west side is
finished it will compete with any work
done this side of Paris or London. The
grand gates are put up by Messrs. Swan &
Brown, and could not be surpassed by any
mechanic. The finishing work of the grand
side walls, is under the superintendent of
Mr. Woods. This side wall is laid on a
solid bed of masonry which never will set
lie like other walls that are laid in sand or
clay. He has put sewerage under the pave
Inent to keep it dry. When all this work is
completed Tennessee can boast of her State
housei and surroundings. The vacant
ground around the capitol is changing
hands rapidly as everybody wants his house
in front of the Capitol Park with all the
grand scenery and shrubs. Mr.. Bolivar
ii. Cooke has purchased lot at $1,000, to
build fine residence. DR.. Nichol, Hon.
Judge Cooper, DIR. Dake and NJ. H. Cooke
have taken charge of Cedar street
on the ISouth of the Capi
tol, which no dorot will beautifv
that part OF the street. They have the
money to do 1t. NOw comes Park street.
What viii SIC do? Park street can be
made the most beautiful building site in
any part Of the United States. And what
makes it so? Ii has advantages. The
building sites stand between two streets,
aud has beautiful mountain scenery, and
is free from all dust in summer and mud in
winter. There is lot Of ground in front
of the large gate of the Capitol, on the east
side, which the city ought to purchase for a
grand avenue from Summer street, which
is the only thorOughfare to the Capitol from
the east side. 1t would be well for the city
TO appoint committee OF three business
men from the Council to examine this site
for an avenue to the Capitol. 1t can be
purchased by the city as low as by any pri-
vate individual. The city don't 60 in debt
by buying it, as they get more than value
received for their money. We hope this
will not be neglected by our Council, as it
p is very much needed for the benefit of The
public. -.
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ERIE.
The Board Embargoed by the Back.
pay Strikers.

The Board Emb0rgoe0 by the BACK.
pay Strikers.
SUsQUEHANNA DEPOT, March 2S.-The
Sheriff and forty deputies arrived here at
midnight but made no attempt to recover
the engines seized by the strikers. The
works are held by the strikers and travel is
suspended. The paymaster's car has ar
rived.
LATER.-An excited meeting has just
been held by the strikers here. They are
firm and united, and will not allow trains
TO pass nor any business to be done until
the Railway Company accedes to all their
demands. District Attorney Cormalt made
an address to the strikers assuring them of
his sympathy and tina. they were not break
ing the laws. The Company lave the al
tentative of acceding to the demands of the
men or sending for the military. Intense
excitement prevails throughout the village
and the Sheriff is powerless, his posse all
sympathizing with the strikers.
Got their Back Pay.
NEW YORK, March 20.-Passenger trains
on the Erie road are again running regd-
larly. The strikers at Susquehana depot
are being paid.
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Cutting the Pigeon.Wing.

STAMFORD, CT, March 2S.-The pigeon
shooting match took place here to-day be-
tween j, A. Paine. of New York. and Jas
Ward, Of Toronto, at 80 single birds, IL
yards rise, $50 yards boundary and %
PAGES; of double birds at Is yards rise.
The following is the score: Single birds
Paine killed 43, missed Z; Ward killed -,
missed 5. Double birJs-Paine killed IS;
missed u; Ward killed 3S, missed Il.
Recapitulation-Paine killed n; Ward rs.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, March %, 1S74.-
To III. b. Buckner and Others-Gentlemen
Your request to me to become a candidate
for the office of Chancellor of this district,
was no. brought to my attention until after
| had yielded to a similar request of the
large majority Of the lawyers of the Court
itself IfyOur communication had been
first presented to me, il would, think, have
been as effectual as the call of my profess
sional brethren. The approval Of such
representative citizens is the highest COM
pliment any public officer could desire; for,
without presumption on his part, he may
thence infer the approval Of his fellow-eiti-
zens generally. Accept my warmest ac-
knowledgments for this proof Of your es-
TEEN, to retain which no effort on my part
shah be spared. Very respectfully,
W. F. COOPER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29

LAUNT THOMPsON's statue of Gen. Win
field Scott, intended for the grounds of the
Soldiers Orphans Home at Washington, is
now on exhibition in Philadelphia. 1t rep
reSents the General standing erect, with one
hand in the breast of his coat and the other
upon his sword, wearing the uniform of
Lieutenant-G and with a military
cloak thrown over the shoulders and tied
carelesslY in front.
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THE TURF.
Macon (Ga.) Races.

MACON, Ga, March 2S.-At Central
City Park to-day the two mile handicap
over hurdles was won by Chief Engineer
in 400, Fireball second, Joe Johnston
third.
In the quarter-mile dash for yearlings, ,Ivo
won in 26., Victor second, Fannie john
stOn third.
The two mile dash was won by Lime
stone, time 3:47, Revenge second, Bessie
Lee third.
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Fatal Burning of n Child.
TIE INDIANS
breaking out I'm Oregon.

SAN Francisco, March PA dispatch
from Portland to-day says the Indians on
NaIpeir reservation have grown insolent,
and serious trouble is feared. 4 detach-
ment Of troops have been sent from Fort
Kearney 10 prol ect agents Linville and Dis
men. I.iuville has knowledge Of a con-
spiracy among Indians, who have in con-
siderable numbers left the reservation.
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GEN. SPINNER stopped day in Indian
apolIs on his recent trip through the West.
While there he entered a store to purchase
a hat. Seeing the portraits of Lee anu Jack
son hanging on the wall, he became highly
indignant. and declared that it was the
greatest display of dislOyalty he had met
with in his travels. The NelrS says. "Plainly
speaking, the valetudinarian Office-holder
acted the ass in this NATTER
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\ PAPA in Greenville, Ky., has daugh-
ter Kate, and Kate has lover distasteful
TO papa. On the lovers birthday Kate
bought a nice gilt-edged box of perfumery
for gift, and put into it 'The contents
are as delicate and innocent as your love" ="
Papa got hold of the box before it was sent,
and changed the contents for bottles of
soothing sirup. Kate is now heart-hrOken
BY the continued and unexplained absence
of her lover.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29

A CORNING Qa.) youth paid his atten-
tions to two young ladies and proposed
marriage to both. They found out about
it, invited him to the house of one Of them
and asked him to take a seat between them,
which he did, sittingdo in tub Of water
over which a covering had been nicely
spread. Then they politely requested him
not to be in hurry to 60, but he went.
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The editor Of the indianapolis Sentinel
is apparently either Fenian or a Pole. He
SAYS: The British lion got our of doors yes
teriSy, in the midst of pelting snow storm,
and hIrTahed himself hoarse, all becaIse
one of the State paupers had multiplied
himself into two and brought home Rus
sian bear for the Briton to feed.
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THE MOrmOns claim that Utah should
be admitted as a State on the ground that
they have a right under the Constitution TO
a republican form of Government. Utah
has the requisite population, is able to bear
the expenses of Government, and to protect
herself against the Indians within her bor-
darS
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Retributive justice sometimes follows
faster than we could expect. An evil
minded Brooklyn boy propelled a SNOWFALL
at his aunt last Saturday morning, and
dodging into a neighboring area, sat down
on a scuttle full of hot ashes.
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AMunifcent Beauest.
COLUMBUS.
According TO the p. II.

COLUMBUS. o., March 2S.-Wm. Davis
and Mike Baylen, two rolling mill hands,
met this morning north of the city to set
tie 4 grudge, according to the rules of the
prize ring. Sixteen rounds were fought in
forty minutes, when Davis expressed him
self as abundantly satisfied. A large crowd
witnessed the amateur mill.
Fatal burning of n Child.
A daughter of Joseph Stuart, residing
north of the city, was so badly burned by
her clothes catching fire at a stove yester-
dav, that she cannot recover.
Fire.
The furniture establishment of A. II.
Innes, i'm exchange block, Broad street,
caught fire at nine O'Clock this evening, in
the vanishing building, and was complete
" Quilted. Loss unknown, no insurance.
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Rea7reGartl.

New ORLEANS, March 2S.-Gen. Beau
regard has written a letter to the WdShing-
ton Republican III answer to Gen. Herbert's
letter on the Louisiana question. accom-
panied by two communications signed by
prominent citizens, showing that when
Gen. Beauregard was a candidate, the office
sought him, not Beauregard the office.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29

Mrs. F. b. CONWAY, prOprietress of the
Brooklyn Theater, stated yesterday that
she intended to bring suit against Mime.
Janauschek, the tragedienne, for breaking
her engagement for this week. The DANA
aces are laid at $4,000.
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WHILE the women are busily engaged in
thinning out the wine-drinkers the CalifOr-
MA wine-growers are actively engaged in
pruning their vines, knowing full well that
there will be an unprecedented demand for
this seasons product.
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MEMPHIS.
The Daily Murder.

MEMPHIS, March 2S.-John Franklin, a
colored waiter at the WOrsham House, was
fatally stabbed this evening by Sam Fidnay,
the steward. Finday has not yet been ar
rested.
The remains of Mrs. Astrander, VIM.
Munday, and the cabin boy of the Crescent
City were forwarded to St. Louis to-day by
the Grand Tower. The remains of Capt.
Dawson were recovered to-day.
steamers Seized by the sheriff:
The steamers Hammock City and City of
Augusta were attached by the sheriff this
morning, in the case of the county against
VIM. Mclean, the defaulting tax collector,
and security bonds were given, and they
were released
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29

THE girls of Alton, Iowa, resolved to
have nothing to do with the young men
who drink, smoke, chew, swear, or drive
fast horses. But when the fellows began
making up to the girls Ofa neighbOring town,
they weakened.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The session
of the House to-day was for debate only on
the Currency bill, Mr.. McDougall in the
chair. Speeches were made by Messrs.
Bright, Whitthorne, Buckner, Cotton and
Scudder.
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Mr.. JOIN BRIGHT attributes the failure
of Liberals, in the late English election, to
a feeling of apathy caused by its great vic
tory five years ago. He says, however, that
the party which has triumphed must move
in the Liberal path.
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So1.nOO nama-e snif-

LOUISVILLE, March 2S.-Thomas ID.
GrIIndy, Sheriff of McCracken county, Ky,
instituted suit to-day against the Louisville
Commercial for damages Of $4,000. The
Commercial stated that Gruudy was intox-
icated while taking batch of prisoners to
the penitentiary.
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Rochester Democrat: "Butler defends
Sanborn on principle, and Sanborn kindly
furnishes the principal"
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steamers Seized by the sheriff
MASSACHUSETTS.
naues Letting Down.

Boston, March 2S.-The fifth ballot for
United States Senator was taken to-day
with the following result:
Dawes IS, Hoar 20, Curtis 6S, Adams l3,
Banks Z. Whittier, Washbune and Pearce
received one vote. The whole number of
votes was 254, necessary to choice 12S. The
Convention adjourned till Monday.
A BTunifcent Bequest.
Miss Mary Louisa Shaw has bequeathed
$4,000 to charitable institutions in Boston,
remembering Catholics and Protestants
alike.
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The Shah of Persia wants Mrs. Samuel
Colt to come over there and start revolver
factory. and has agreed to marry her dangh-
ter IS an inducement.
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Fatal Railroad Collision.
VIRGINIA.
state Treasurer Arrested.

RICHMOND, VA, March 2S.-COl. JO-
seph Mayo, State Treasurer, was this morn
ing arrested at the department, and subse-
quently committed to Jail to await exami-
nation. Col. Mayo shows evident signs of
mental affection.
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SashriIIa Interested

BALTIMORE, March 2S.-Chappell Bro
thers' Chemical Works, which burned last
night, had an insurance of $4,000 on stock
and S7l 900 on the building, of which S.
600 is in the Equitable of Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29

MINIATURE sewing machines, by which
children may make their dolls clothing,
are a new thing in the market.
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The Spring Fights.

A set-to occurred on Broad street yester-
day evening between . white and colOred
man, and for few minutes things were
lively in that neighborhood. The timely
arrival of policeman stopped the fun.
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At washington.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Owing to the
interest manifested in the temperance pray
er meetings they will be continued. Next
week the women propose to visit the Sa-
looms and appeal to the keepers to abandon
the business.
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CINCINNATI.
A Divorce Tragedy in High Life.
A Commercial Reporter Kills His
Wife'ss Lawyer.

y
CINCINNATI, March 2S.-Col. ". G.
Terrell, the COvington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial, shot and killed
Hon. Harvey Meyers in CoyingtOn, KY,
this noon. Both were very prominent men
in Kentucky politics. The shooting was
the result of a long-standing grudge.
Col. Terrell after the shooting did not
attempt 10 escape. His friends think he
was at the point of insanity owing to an ap-
plication pending by his wife for divorce
and to the effects of stab nearly killing
him, which he received a few months ago.
Myers was attorney for Col. TerTells wife
in the application for divorce and his
offense seems TO have been in certain ques-
tions he asked in the examination Of the
divorce case. This morning Terrell went
to Myers room and the two were alone in
alteration. Myers ordered him out.
Terrell refused. Myers attempted to put
him out and was shot. His dying state
ment was taken. Both men were prOmi-
nent and extensively known.
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WEALTHY NOrtherners continue to as
tonish the natives by building magnificent
residences in Florida.
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Took Time and Eternity by the Fore.

LACoNIA, n. H., March 2S.-Blodgett,
the wife murderer, hanged himself in his
cell this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-29

AMONG the antiquities that have been
brought out to adorn the occasion OF the
West Springfield, Mass, centennial, is
very curious old oil painting, portrait OF
the Rev. John Woodbridge, the first pastor
of the Congregational Church in that place.
This portrait was probably painted about
the 400, as it represents man OF twenty
five or thirty years, and Mr.. NoodbrldSe
died in l71S, when forty years old. ne
portrait belongs 10 Mr.. Dunlap, OF South
Harley, in which town it has hung IN one
house over one hundred years.
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Hon. Rufus Choate, the great lawyer,
rarely failed to show mental supremacy
anywhere, and generally came of with
flying cOlOrs from any play of wit with
judge, lawyer or witness. But occasionally,
when teasing a witness, he found his match
and was silenced. Here is a case:
ChOate, in an important assault and
battery case at sea, had Dick Barton, chief
mate of the clipper ship Challenge, on the
stand, and badgered him so for an hour,
that Dick got his salt water up and hauled
by the wind 10 bring the keen Boston law
yer under his batteries.
At the beginning of his testimony, Dick
had said that the night was dark and rainy.
Suddenly Mr.. Choate asked
"Was there moon that night?"
"YeS, sir"
t'Ah, yes, moon"
s'Yes, full moon"
''Did you see ii ?n
''NOt mite.S
''Then how do you know there was
moon?"
The Nautical Almanac said sO,and will
believe that sooner than any lawyer in the
world"
''What was the principal luminary that
night, sir?"
A1iAlAAfANAG AdAAA lbO1A1 NAAC NAldll1Ai-t-
"Ah! you are growing sharp, Mr.. Barton
"What in blazeS have you been grinding
me this hour for-tO make me dull ,"
BE civil, sir And now tell me what lati-
tnde and longitude you crossed the equator
imp"
''Sho-yOu're jOking!" "
sNo, sir, / am in earnest, and desire
you to answer me-"
Il shan't."
"Ahl you refuse, do you?"
''Yes; l can't!"
sIndeed! You are the chief mate of a
clipper ship and you are unable to answer
so simple question:"
YES it's the simplest question l ever
had asked me. Why, thought every fool
of lawyer knew there was no latitude at
the equator"
That shot silenced the great lawyer.
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A Political Pledge.

A Political Pledge.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. March 2S.-The la
dies of Ripon visited the saloons to-day, but
made only brief visits. This evening a
large meeting is in progress. Many sig
natures have been obtained TO a political
pledge which is promise to vote for Off
GERS who will issue no license. There is
another meeting at Omro tonight and a
demonstration on the saloons is expected
there next week. At ReedSburg, Sauk
county, large meeting was held last night
to organize movement.
More Joy among the Angels over One
Sinner Repenting than Ninety-nine
lust.
JEFFERSONvILLE, IND. March 2S.-Af-
ter six weeks of prayer among the saloons
of this city, the crusaders at last claim a
grand victory. They arrived at A. a.
Fant's saloon at 6 o'clock this afternoon,
were admitted, hymns were sung and
prayers offered, which continued for some
time. Ali this time number of crusaders
were pleading with Fanis, who it is under
stood agreed a week ago TO sign the pledge
to discontinue the sale of intoxicating
drinks by this saloon. Its door was opened
and the street literally iammed. He at last
signed the pledge. Here the joy of the
crusaders was intense. Hymn after hymn
was sung, prayer after prayer was offered,
so fervent and emotional, that tears were
brought to many eyes. Several of the cru
saderS embraced FAINT. The church bells
were rung and great joy and excitement
was visible on every face. \ praise meet
ing was held in the saloon. Several minis
terS of all the active temperance brigade
that could get near enough 10 FAINT, con-
graduated him. Mrs. FAINT, his wife, who
lately Joined the church rushed into
the saloon and met and embraced her hus-
band in an afiectionate manner. This was
a signal for renewedoutbreak of rejoicing,
and joyous expressions rent the air in every
direction. AT 5 o'clock the meeting dis
persed and the saloon closed. II is reported
by many in the street that FAINT is 10 be
amply remarded for the course he was in
duced to take.
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TOHRTTAIL Blu A ERS:
very
SUITS NEW
DRESS WEAR.
In BUSINESS SUITS with DableBreaed CUTAWAY COATS.
BUSINESS
In PRINCE ALBERT
Our manufacture Of Clothing
not fail to the
mari LIBERAL.
b. H. COOKE N Co
" full line o. ALPACA and COATS on hand.
mh2 I'm 1stp
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won't Go over the Rhine.

CINCINNATI, March 2S.-The crusaders
having received a communication from
Mayor johnson, declined to go out on the
streets TO-DAY.
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YALE's new bOat-house will cost ST., 600.
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THE CHANCELLORsHIP.
ro the Hon. WIN. E. Cooper:

10 the Hon. Wm- E. Cooper:
In view Of your eminent qualifications,
neutrality-suspicious. Of Davidson county,
request you TO become a candidate for the
Office of Chancellor of this District-a po-
sition you have so satisfactorily to the pub
lie filed by executive appointment for the
last Savaral u,onfha