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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.
Tn e Desth.PenaIty Dominated TO Inn
prisOnment for Life.

Yesterday, Gov. Brown commated two
sentences of death to the penalty of impris-
onment for life.
About the 25th Of December last a man
named Mcbride was robbed in the vicinity
of Memphis of the sum of $40. He was
halted in the road by two men, one OF
whom presented gun to his head, while
the other searched his pockets, with
the result of finding only the
amount above mentioned. Two
men named Ed. Beckton and Tom Lewis
were arrested on the charge of having COM
mitted the robbery. They were tried at a
late term of the Criminal Court of Mem
phis, and convicted, and under the act of
1865, chapter 5 and section 6, condemned
to death. The case was appealed to the
Supreme Court, which, in session at Jack
son, affirmed the decision of the court be-
low, on the sd inst, and sentenced the
prisoners to be hung on the Sd of July.
The opinion of the Supreme Court, how
ever, concluded with the following recon-
mendation for mercy: sin view of the facts
of the case and the extreme severity Of the
penalty, we think it proper case in which
to recommend the parties to the Governor
for Communication of their sentence from
death to imprisonment for life in accord
ance with the provisions of section $3.50 of
the Code"
The Attorney General also joined in the
recommendation for executive clemency.
In accordance with the recommendation
the Governor, with commendable spirit
of justice and humanity, committed the
sentence and ordered the sheriff of Madison
county to bring the condemned parties to
the penitentiary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
COUNTY WAREHOUSES;.
How the system work. Elsewhe

How the System Works Elsewhere.
AT the present time there is considera-
BILE discussion going on in various por-
tions of the State in relation to the estab-
lishment of County Warehouses, as pro-
vided for by recent acts of the Legislature.
In urging the establishment of County
Work-house at Jackson, Attorney General
Skeffington says, in a. communication adj
dressed to the Wig and Tribune:
"For the purpose of relieving an over
taxed people, offenders are sometimes held
to bail who are not entitled to it, and
many who are entitled 10 il are permitted
TO 90 at large on bail that is inadequate.
Offenders convicted of petit larceny are
rarely sentenced to the Penitentiary for
over a year, and sometimes to the county
Jail. If to the Penitentiary the term is too
short to pay the costs to the State in labor;
if to Jail under hepresent system, the State
has to pay for boarding them; divers Of mis-
demeaners go unpresented TO save costs
to the country in consequence of the In
solvent Act. The county of Dyer has APP
pointed committee to devise the best and
cheapest means of putting the workhouse
system into operation under the above
laws. Mir. Mcdowell, the County Attor-
ney of Shelby county, informs me that the
Shelby County Court and the Corporation
of Memphis have the matter before them,
and will put the system into operation. l
know of my knowledge, that if practicable,
it is a matter of much interest to the county
of Madison
A county work-house has been in opera
ton in Davidson county for nearly year,
and has given general satisfaction, and
after the plan is fully carried out, with the
appliances in use in similar institutions in
other States, a saving of thousands OF dol
lars per annum to the county will be effect
ed, and the number oflaw breakers will be
decreased.
Once in hundred cases an innocent
may may be subjected to undeserved hard
ship in this way, but people as poor as
ours cannot feed ninety-nine vagabonds,
who are guilty, in order that one innocent
man may be saved from shedding few
drops of sweat in healthy exercise. 1t is
best for the prisoner that he should work.
If he cannot find anyone to bail him out,
he has in all probability forfeited the con-
fidence of everybody. This confidence can
not be restored in any better way than by
doing with alacrity, the duties imposed
upon him by the overseer Of the county.
Prisoners are boarded at the County
Work-houSe at cost of thiuy-five cents
per day, and can be set at work pending a
bearing Of their case, to be paid for in case
the prisoner is finally declared innocent,
but otherwise to be credited on his fine.
At the Jail the county is taxed sixty cents
per day for boarding each inmate of that
institution, and receives no return whate-
yer, for this outlay. Knowing this fact, as
they do, it is matter of surprise that mag
istrates do not commit persons brought be-
fore them for violations of law, to the
Work-house instead of sending them TO
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT.-W. p. Marks was APP
pointed and qualified as administrator Of
the estate of Geo. Snyder, deceased.
Jerry Mahoney was appointed and quail
fed guardian to Dan. Dougheny.
Jos. Legler and wife VS.. Chas. Barkhorn
ct al; introductory decree entered and
guardian al lItem appointed.
In estate of Jno. Bryant, deceased, re-
port of commissioners setting apart dover
TO widow confirmed and decree entered.
Melvin Cox ct al, VS.. Thos. Grey ct al;
original bill fled for partition of land, and
order for publication for non-residents
made.
CRIMINAL COURr.-State VS. Frank Hub
bard, alias OFT; verdict of guilty, and pen
atty Of six years.
State vs.. George White, assault and bat
terry; pending.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-Adjourned till Mon
day. The court will open with case No.
Isl on the docket:
LAW COURT. Franklin VS.. J. L.
Price; judgment for plaintiff.
Mary G. Allen vs.. j. w. GriZzard; judg-
ment by default.
Jas. Regain, use, etc, VS.. A. 5. Colyar;
judgment by default.
Louisa W. Pearce VS.. Jos. A. Pearce;
final decree of divorce.
Jos. Burke VS.. Ella Burke; final decree Of
divorce.
L. NJ. Tillon vs.. NJ. L. Tillon; final de-
cree Of divorce.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
New Advertisements.

4 white cook wanted.
New cottage for rent.
See nonresident notice.
White pointer pup strayed.
Money to loan by Arlington, Farrar &
Weakley.
Secondhand engines for sale by Stewart
& Geiger.
Lance's Sparkling Effervescent Aperient
for sale by all druggists.
A cottage in North Edgefeld for sale by
Arlington, Farrar & Weakley.
Supreme Court sale of valuable lots on
Tuesday, June ,.
Public sale of valuable lots in Edgefeld,
on Tuesday, June 9, by A. '. S Lindsey
* Son. See advertisement.
An important notice to steamboat men
will be found on fourth page.
The Ada Heilman starts on a down-river
trip Monday morning.
Money can be saved by immediate pay
ment of corporation taxes.
Two beautiful lots in North Nashville
for sale cheap.
New fans, ribbons and cassimeres at Ho-
gan Bros, Union street.
Use chalybeate water and enjoy good
health.
Commencement exercises at Wards Sem
mary on Friday, June 5. See programme
in city notice column.
Fans, fan chains, ladies' hats, etc, at the
Dollar Store.
Victoria and bishop lawns, iron frame
grenadines, etc, cheaper than ever at the
Philadelphia Store.
Ladies' and misses slippers almost given
away at the Eagle Shoe Store, 8 Union St.
Beautiful new dress goods, fine French
prints, and dry goods of every description,
at astonishingly low prices at the Southern
Palace, Church street.
Oiwill Bros, proprietors of the Orleans
Store, present an attractive price list OF
goods in their line, in our city notice col
umn this morning. Our readers would
do well to give them call.
A large assortment of ladies' and misses
linen suits can be found at G.. Rice & Co.'S,
which they claim to be selling cheaper than
any other house in the city.
Trustees sale Of large stock of dry goods
at Elam's, u Union street.
A large stock of COleman's English mus
tard at Phillips, Jackson & Cos.
A large stock of teas ofthe finest variety,
and at reasonable prices, al w. w. Totten
& Bros, % College street.
a. Winter & Bro. tell you the secret OF
saving money. Their piques, victoria lawrs
and swiss, at reduced prices, are especially
attractive. Their bOnnets and hats are as
cheap as they are pretty.
Desirable rooms, centrally located, suit
able for small family, for rent by DR..
Freeman.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
TALKING TO THE soyERaiGNs.
A Candidates. Barbecue nc Dodson'.
aGroye-CiviI Rights Cropping Out In
the Fight.

A Candidates. Barbecue at Dodson's
8Groye-CiviI Rights Cropping Out In
the Fight.
The barbecue given Friday at Tim bod
sons Grove, nine miles out on the Lebanon
Among those present were the following
Chancellor-Merritt and Brien.
County Court Clerk-Ewin, Bell, Nc
Cam and Pentecost. l
Circuit Court Clerk-Akers and Dortch
Criminal Court Clerk-Mckee, Donald
son and Prince Ewing (colored.)
Trustee-Knight, Buchanan and Davis
Revenue Collector : Sneed, Patterson
and Afford.
Whitworth, Edwards, Shaw and
Bosley (colored).
Jailor-Bob Patterson, Hurt, Bray-and
a STEW" others.
Register-Hohson and Scruggs.
Brien led off in
THE DEcLAsIAToRY EXERCISES.
After devoting some time to Judge Cooper
charging him with having been employed
in cases after taking his seat on the bench,
be bore down on the UNION
AND AMERICAN, asserting that il
was being run in Judge Coopers interest
| Having startled his hearers with his extern
sive Information regarding the management
of the UNION AND AMERICAN, Mr.. Brien
turned his attention to Mr.. Merritt, re-
viewed his legislative career, and intimated
that Mr.. Merritt was virtually out Of the
race. -e
In replying, Mr.. Merritt defended his
course as State Senator, demolished Brien
and expressed no doubt about being able
to walk over the track, if Judge Cooper
were out Of the way.
At this juncture dinner was announced,
and 1t was a pleasant, encouraging and ex-
hilerating sight to witness the unanimity
of sentiment with which those multitude
nous candidates joined with the soveteigs-
in concealing from human view the
roasted shoats and lambs which Mr..
Wright had provided in generous profusion.
In brief half hour, the tables were
cleared of everything but a ghostly array
of bones, and then the speaking was re-
sumed, the candidates settling down to
their work like giants refreshed.
1t was noticed, however, that the speak
ers carefully avoided the civil rights ques-
ton, as far as possible at first, but when
brought up to the scratch by cries from the
audience, of "HOw about the civil rights
bill?" the white aspirants were of course
against mixing things.
Meanwhile, the strong feeling upon the
subject of negro equality is adding strength
10 the County Convention movement.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
CHANGE OF TIME.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad

The following special telegram was re-
ceived by Mr.. Brooks, Ticket Agent of the
Louisville and Nashville road Yesterday:
LOUISVILLE, KY, May SOL. n.
Brooks, Ticket Agent, Nashville:-Our
change of time Sunday, No. ?, 1910 p. NJ,
arrives at Louisville at 5:45 A. NJ, at
Cincinnati, 9:15 A. NJ, connecting North
and West, via j. NJ. and /. road. No. 6,
5 A. NJ, arrives at Louisville BPS p. NJ,
and at Cincinnati at Up. NJ This train
connects with all night trains from Gin
cinnnati, and via the Pan Handle Railroad
with the morning Express from Pittsburg
to New York Al miles, with only three
stops. No. 6 also connects North and
West. No. 4 connects North, East and
West. These trains give to the travelling
public greater faculties than ever offered
before. c. p. ATMoRE, G. 2. s. I. A.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Nashville Journal of Medicine and
Surgery.

The May number of this excellent jour
nal is before US, brimful of original matter
of great interest to the practitioner. The
continuation of katy Did and Katy
Didn't" by DR.. Bowling, will be read with
great interest throughout the States and in
England. The conclusion of ''Cholera in
Knoxville" by DR.. Bailey, is also given in
this number. Prof. 7. o. Summers has a
paper on "Bioplasm and Organization"
"Apoplectiform Deafness" is ably treated
by DR.. S. NJ. Burnett, of Knoxville, and
DR.. S. p. Crawford, Of California, has an
interesting article OH "Erysipelas." The
Report of the Proceedings of the State
Medical Society, by the Secretary, DR.. j. D.
Plunket, contains an interesting address
by the late President, DR.. Alternately, and
other important matters, Every physician
in Tennessee ought to subscribe for this
magazine.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Demand for Tennessee Fara.

Mr.. Walls B. Lloyd, who is Trustee for
colony of farmers residing in Erie coun-
ty, Pa, is in the city, with portion of his
colony. These gentlemen have purchased
10000 acres of land in Marion county,
near Moffat Station, and will remove
this State with their famflies, some - 80 -
in number, this fall, n'i''
Mr.. Lloyd, who IS a practicr farmar
speaks In glowing terms Of o. p state as ~
agricultural region, and 50 &C that he conII
easily increase his colop' :, 70 fiffy Families
if his neighbors in Pc, Su 70 ni c ,~ AZ
pose of their farms
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
On Their Muscle.

A little episode of belligerent charac-
ter occurred al the National cemetery yes
terday, the parties being all of the colored
persuasion. Andrew COvington endeav-
o7ed, in a moment of abstraction, to slip
his arm around the capacious waist of Joe
Young's wife. This familiarity was re-
scented by the woman, who promptly laid
open the dusky cheek of Covington with a
sharp-edged rock, whereupon the latter
struck her. Theh Joseph sailed in, and
waited a coDble stone at Covington, hitting
him on the back of the head, knocking him
senSeleSs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
A Rather Peculiar Case

The case of the State vs.. George White,
charged with assault and battery, was taken
up in the Criminal Court yesterday and
the evidence heard. 1t is an extraordinary
case of its kind and attracted quite crowd
of spectators. White is charged with as
sault alleged to have been committed about
a year ago upon girl of fifteen years, who
was then boarding at his house in the 9TH
ward.
The young lady, whose name is Susan
Harper, was examined and made a deep
impression by her rare self-poSSeSSiOn and
intelligence. Both parties proved excel
lent characters by a number of witnesses.
The case will be argued Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
On the Ramnaee

Emeline Bent, a colored girl who has
frequently appeared in the city police court
in the guise of a defendant, was before
Justice Cassety yesterday, charged with
making an assault with intent to kill, upon
colored man by the name of Richard Jor-
dan.
The woman's head was fearfully bruised.
and she stated that John MCGOWAN and
Jordan had assaulted her, and that, in de-
Tending herself she had cut Jordan on the
head with her little Ratchet. The case will
be investigated before Justice Cassetty at 8
o'clock p. NJ. tomorrow.
In the melee, Bent tried the edge of her
Ratchet upon McGowan's furniture, with
damaging results.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Bon AQUA Springs.

The public are reminded that Bon Aqua
SPRINGS. in Hickman county, Tenn, will
he omen to visitors tomorrow, June L.
Those of our citizens who contemplate
leaving the city during the hot summer
months will find Bon Aqua easy OF access
and unsurpassed for comfort by any water
inc Mace in the State. The new improve
ments now being finished add greatly to
the convenience of the resort. IL
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Was the Post.ofice Decorated ?

Yesterday was decoration day, and
properly enough, the employees Of the Post
office took holiday, but the consequence
is that none of the mails that arrived after
9 O'Clock yesterday forenoon were opened.
This is the first time in the history of this
journal that it has been deprived of its ex-
changes for so long period. Every Post
master has heretofore had the mails opened
and distributed on holidays, at least to the
extent of furnishing the newspapers their
exchanges. As it is said that ga new broom
sweeps Clean" our new Postmaster should
not let this thing occur again.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
A GRAIN ELEVATOR.
The ni,,ers MIST Take the Iu,,i,t,x

The Miliers Must Take the Initiative.
A paper has been prepared for the sigma
lures of the millers of Nashville, who, by
signing it, bind themselves not to grind or
handle any wheat brought TO Nashville by
rail, unless it be inspected and pass
through an elevator, provided the eleT ater
is built. Ii is but fair that the cc,mpany
proposing to build an elevator Should have
such guarantee, and all the merchant
millers will at once see the propriety OF
subscribing to the obligation. When they
shall have done so, we will put down a peg
to indicate that one important step has
been taken. Unanimity and concert Of
action are intellectually important to the
success of any public enterprise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
AMensa ct ThOro.

Yesterday was a good day for divorces.
There were four DEGREES in the Law Court.
The high contesting couples were all COL
ored, but with one exception. When one
comes to think of it, the bill of supple
mentary rights ought to include the right
to wipe out all existing nuptials and pair
off more congenially, if the social well-being
of cullud pussons requires it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Who Lost That Arm?

Yesterday evening as a man by the name
of Davis, was walking with some friends
towards the Louisville Railroad track, on
the Edgefield side of the river, he dis
covered human arm lying on the ground,
just opposite the site of the old bridge.
The limb was wrapped up in bloody
cloth, and had evidently been freshly
amputated, but where it came from, or why
it had been left lying unburied in so pub
lie place, is mystery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31

Attention, Ladies.-Trustee's sale Of
$1,000 worth of Dry Goods and Notions
The entire stock of Thos. \. Elan, at No.
II Union street, win be sold, during the
next thirty days, at absolutely cost and un-
der. Ladies, there shall be no deception
Joseph WheleSs, Trustee. myS1 1w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
.ekfne af Kingston.

West y -hday-scohols of McKendree and
49,. nd Churches had fine day for their
- .rsiOn to Kingston Springs yesterday,
Id the days pleasures were marred in 70
/ particular. The number participating in
the picnic was about four hundred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31

I'M Full Blast Again.-Wain & walker
have refitted their store and are now ready
to furnish their old and new customers
with all the latest styles in silk, stiff, semi
stiff and soft hats. A full line for men and
bovs. in all the latest styles and colors, just
received for the spring trade. mh14u
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Personals.

Leslie Warner, one of the clerks in the
Fourth National Bank, yesterday resigned
the position he has held for more than four
years, to accept a partnership with E. Nc
Iyer IL Co.
His friends mourn the departure of our
fellow-citizen, c. NJ. Thurmond, for Bon
Aqua Springs, where he has gone for the
benefit of his health.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
HONORs TO The FEDERAL DEAD.
Decoration Day al she National Gene.
terry

4 1890
terry.
The ceremonial of decorating the graves of
| the Federal dead at the National Cemetery.
was participated in BIS some 5000 persons.
of which number not more two hundred
were white A train of eighteen passen-
| ger coaches was kept running from eleven
o'clock A. NJ, carrying full loads at each
trip, and a great many people came in from
| Gallatln, IN addition to those who went out
| from Nashville.
The preparations made by the committee
and the Superintendent of the grounds. Mr..
ODonohue, were of the most complete and
satisfactory character. An immense tank.
holding several hundred gallons of water
was placed near the pumps, with hose at
tached and relays of able-bodied men were
kept busily engaged pumping the cool, fresh
water for the benefit of the thirsty multi
tude.
Many substantial aud attractive improve-
ments have been made in the grounds dur-
| ing the past year, and those who were pres-
| ent yesterday expressed qualification at the
great change that has been wrought in the
appearance during the past twelve months.
A number Of handsome bridges, of rural de-
sign have been erected, and the grounds are
now thoroughly drained. Many trees have
been planted out, and are growing finely.
while the growth Of the grass is of the most
luxuriant character.
At three O'Clock, the Marshal of the day.
E. Z. Winters, and his assistants reached
the grounds, and order was Immediately
called, the vast assemblage gathering
around the flagstaff Mayor Kercheyal
announced that there would be no long ad-
dresses, the committee having decided that
it was best to dispense with lengthy har-
argues. He stated, however, that if ary
of those present wished to offer any re-
marks, an opportunity to do SO would be
afforded them. As no one accepted the in
vitation, the 10Th Infantry band PLAYED
Summers Funeral March,"
A call was then made for the Giee Club
of Fisk University, To which the Glee Club
did not see fit to respond, and the band
played "Greeley's Funeral March," after
whidh prayer was offered by Rev. John
Braden, President of the Central Tennessee
COLLEGE.
That grand old hymn,
cam 1 soldier of the cross.
A follower Of the Lamb"
was sung with fine effect, making the sur
rounding woods ring with the sacred melo-
dy, and waking the slumbering echoes far
and near. The various organizations were
then conducted to the sections assigned
then, and the pleasing task of decorating
the graves of the honored dead was per-
formed simultaneously throughout the en-
tIr, cemetery.
An hour was spent in strewing the graves
with floral offerings, and then the assembly
was sounded by the band to the flagstaff.
Oder having been restored, brief, but ap-
prOpriate prayer was offered, and the
assemblage was dismissed with the bene-
dietiOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31
Important Notice

The Jewish ladies, one and all, are re-
spectfully invited TO attend a meeting OF
the Ladies' Hebrew B. 5. and Young Mems
Hebrew B. s., to be held in conjunction
With Finance Committee of Congregation
4. K. Ohavia SholOm, at o'clock P. NJ, at
the Synagogue. Matters of interest will
come before the general meeting.
]. BLOOAISTEIN, Pr. Cong.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31

Pullman Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping
Cans from ST. Louis, Cincinnati and Columbus
TO Washington and Baltimore without change Of
cars.
Through tickets and further information can
be obtained at all principal Ticket Offices
throughout the West, Southwest and North
west. TH0S. P. BARRY, Western Passenger
AGENT. Cincinnati.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-31

White Swiss, JacOnets, Linens, Towels
Napkins, Table Damask, Handkerchiefs,
Marseilles Quilts, Victoria Lawns, etc.,
ETC., at cost for cash. a. c. Beech, 10 Pub
lie Square. my19 tu,thurs, sal, sun wv