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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
How He Put His Foot Iuu.

A Nashville youth asked his sweetness to
go out to some entertainment with him this
week, but she declined on the ground that
her shoes were out of repair, whereupon
the young man offered to have them mend
ed if she would send them around the next
day. A lady friend, who overheard the
conversation, secured a well-worn pair of
bTogans belonging to her colOred cook, and
had them conveyed TO the enamored young
man early the next morning. The latter was
astounded, as he had been under the i'm
preston that his Dulcinea was the posses
sor of the neatest foot in Nashville, Cor a
pair of them, for that matter,) but bravely
cOncealing his feelings of bitter disappoint-
ment, he loaded the broganS into a wheel
barrow, took them to the nearest shoe
maker, and left them with a request that
they be mended at once. After the shoes
had been repaired, the young fellow escort
ed them TO the home of the dear one of his
heart, expecting to be overwhelmed with
thanks. On the contrary, half an hour of
glib talking on his part was required in or
der to convince the young lady that he had
no intention Of insulting her.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.
An Important Circular from the su.
Perintendent OF Public instruction
no Further Contracts 60 be made
tffth TeaShefs for the Present.

An Important Circular from the su.
perintenaent OF Public Instruction
no Further Contracts 20 be made
with Teachers for the Present.
The following circular was issued yestetss
day by the State Superintendent OF fdblic
Instruction:
To County Superintendent and Public School
Directors throughout the State of Tennessee:
DEPARTMENTS OF PpBIIc INSTRUCTION.
SrAfk SUPzkINfENDENT's FFIcE, MAST
VILE, May u, 1S74.-The civil rights bill,
now pending before the United States Con-
gress, in its provisions concerning public
schools, is in direct conflict with the law of
Tennessee, under which the public school
system of the State is organized, and by
which its officers are governed. II is fur
theTtiiore In conflict with the 18th section
of Article ii Of the Constitution OF Tennes-
see, which provides: mo school establish
ed or aided under this section shall allow
white and negro children to be received as
scholars together in the same school," So
that what the bill commands, our State
Constitution and public school law forbid.
That bill has already passed the Senate,
and all the indications point to its passage
by the House Of Representatives.
In view OF the fact that, in many of the
counties, schools, now closed; are expected
to be reopened for the summer session In
the month Of June; and, inasmuch as it is
desirable to avoid as far as possible the en-
barTassInenfs that will necessarily follow
the enactment OF the civil rights bill. deem
it the part of prudence to suggest that, Tor
the present and until further advised, no
new contracts with teachers, for either
white or colored schools, be entered into by
Schoo, Directors. By observing this sug-
gestion, much complication and unneces-
sary expense may be avoided.
Should the civil rights bill fail to pass,
then no serious harm can have resulted
from this admonition: Should il become
law, in its present shape, then further in
structions from this Office will become ne
cessary, and will be promptly given. Very
respectfully, JOHN NJ. FLEMING,
State Superintendent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
THE FEDERAL DEAD.
How Decoration Day is to be OBJ
served.

How Decoration Day Is 10 be OBJ
served.
Very extensive preparations have been
made for the ceremony of decorating the
graves of the Federal dead at the national
cemetery, on Saturday, the 3Oth inst.
The colored churches in Nashville, Edge
field and Gallatin have been notified of the
arrangements, and most of them have ap-
pointed committees to confer with the mar
shall, T. E. Winters, by whom the COM
mittees have been assigned sections at the
cemetery. Handsome floral wreaths are
being prepared for the decoration OF the
five canon at the cemetery.
There will be no lack Of transportation,
as the Louisville, Nashville and Great
Southern Railroad Company have eighteen
extra passenger coaches in waiting at Edge
field. The fare for the round trip is only
twenty-five cents.
The following is the programme as Off
cially announced:
"Trains will leave the Louisville and
Nashville depot commencing at eleven
o'clock A. NJ, and running every hour I'M
I'll six o'clock p. NJ.
The ceremonies at the cemetery to COM
mence at 8 o'clock p. NJ. at the flag staff.
l. Music by the Post Band.
3. Vocal Selection by the Glee Club.
3. Reading and singing of hymn.
4. Prayer.
After PRAYER the Marshal and assistants
will conduct the different organizations TO
the section assigned them, in order that
each section may be decorated simultane-
ously.
After an hour spent in strewing flowers
upon the graves of our fallen comrades a
signal for Resembling at the Flagstaff
will be given when the assemblage will be
dismissed by prayer and benediction.
EDWARD S. JONES, Chairman,
E. E. WINTERS, Chief Marshal,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
BURNING OF NAL, n. b. HURTS
DWELLING.
jackson Courler-Herald, May 20.

O1NA5oh NONA AAot -
Sunday morning at / o'clock our city
was again visited by a destructive fire,
which resulted in burning the residence of
Maj. +. B. Hurt, on College street. At the
hour indicated, fire alarms were sounded,
but before assistance came, the house was
wrapped in flames, and in short while en-
tirely consumed. A large portion of the
household goods were saved; but the house
and other articles of value were total loss
not being covered by insurance. Since
the burning occurred, the perpetrator of the
arson has confessed his guilt, and was
promptly placed in the county Jail. Robt.
Greer, alias Robt. Hurt, alias Robt. Thomp-
son, colored boy, is the name Of the guilty
party. Monday evening Robert was brought
to trial, when the following facts were elic-
tied: The colored boy, Robert, is in the
habit of getting drunk, as was the case on
the night of the burning. He came home
in a state of intoxication, and after light
ing the gas, threw the match into barrel
of scrap paper, giving rise to the fire which
proved so disastrous to Maj. Hurt.
Robert was refused bail, and accordingly
incarcerated to await his trial at the next
term of the Circuit Court.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
IN THE LAWS CLUTCHES.
Capture Of Two Rutherford County
Murderer.


Messrs. a. W. Page, W. n. Mason and
Hans Carter, citizens of Rutherford coun-
ty, passed through the city yesterday morn
ing on their way to Murfreesboro, having
in custody Logan Perry, colored, whom
they captured in Kentucky. Perry is
charged with the murder of J. NJ. Sanders,
near Smyrna, on the 18th of October, 1870.
He made his escape at the time and the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity offered a
reward of $500 for his apprehension.
If we remember correctly, the State
also offered a reward of $500. Perry was
vigilantly sought after for a year from the
time of the murder, but always succeeded
in eluding his pursuers. His place Of re-
fIlge was ascertained on the 25tk inst,
from a colOred prisoner named Harv.
Weakley, captured near Smyrna that day,
and charged with having participated in
murder of Henry GoOch, on the 10th Of
February last.
Weakley had been in Kentucky with Perry
Logan and had ventured to retunto Smyrna,
when, learning that he was in the vicinity,
a party of citizens succeeded in overhauling
him. He Informed his capto-s where Perry
was, and this information led to the lat
ter's capture. Both the men are now doubt
less lodged in the Murfreesboro Jail.
The developments mentioned above led
also to the arrest of a coloTed man named
Scruggs, who is suspected of participation
in the killing of Henry Gooch.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
THE COURTS.

LAW CoURT.-H. Avery & Co. VS.. May.
or and City Council; judgment for plain.
tiffs.
W.B. Whitworth & Co. vs.. ". A. Davis;
judgment for plaintiff.
F. o. Hurt, trustee, vs.. r. II. &. b. j.
Groomes, ct al; dismissed.
w. r. Paul vs.. Thos. Jones, jr.; dis
missed.
j. N. Miller VS.. E. F. r. Sweeney and
wife; judgment for plaintiff
a. ). Dobbs vs.. E. f. r. Sweeney and
wife; judgment for plaintiff.
J. PloWman VS.. Mrs. 5. j. Battle, ct al;
dismissed.
Alex. Stalcup vs.. W. Bowers; dismissed.
PROBATE COURT.-F. II. Raines was
appointed and qualified administrator Of the
estate Of r. p. Raines, deceased.
CIRCUIT CcURT.-Margaret A. Hagan
vs.. Mayor and City Council; pending.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-State vs.. Ii. Moore,
colored, larceny; convicted with penalty of
three years in the perlitentiary, and motion
made for new trial.
State VS.. w. Harris, colored, larceny;
plea of guilty; penalty one month in work
house and cost.
State vs.. Prince Edwards, colored; mali
cious shooting; case given to jury.
CHAScERY CoURT.-Coleman vs.. Cole
man; confirmation of report of Clerk and
Master.
Cunningham vs.. Bailey ct al; appoint
ment of guardian ad Item.
E. F. Mulloy, admir- vs.. A. y. Payne ct
al; confirmation Of report of Clerk and
Master.
Warner, admir-, etc., VS.. heirs and credi-
tors of A. Ewing, deceased; Clerk and
Master ordered to refund money.
Emily \. Hays vs.. III. NJ. Hays ct al;
attachment ordered TO issue against Henry
HAYS.
McCann VS.. Mccain; confirmation of re-
port of Clerk and Master.
Hawkins vs.. Murphy; Clerk and Master
ordered to collect funds.
Allen VS.. Little; confirmation of report
Of Clerk and Master.
Grew VS.. Henderson; final decree.
Miller vs.. Bell; reference extended.
Peabody, Collector, vs.. Emery and heirs;
ordered to pay funds into
court.
Jas. Whitworth vs.. Dallas Bache; refer
ence to Clerk and Master.
State vs.. Bank of Tennessee ct al; refer
ence to Clerk and Master.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
New Advertisements.

The Water of Life cures dyspepsia. For
sac by DuckwOrth & Co.
On Saturday, at l l o'clock, A. V. S. Linds-
ley d Co. viii sell, on account Of y. BGx-
ter, Jr., Clerk and Master, a number of de-
sirable lots in Williams addition TO Edge
field.
Mr.. Ben c. Ford, the well-known drug
gist, for several years connected with De
mOville & Co, has returned to the CITY
after an absence Of some time, and is now
connected with the house of DOrtch 4 Had
dox. His many friends will be glad to
know that he is again permanently with us.
Called meeting of Phoenix Lodge, F. &
A. NJ, this evening, at O'Clock.
The Red Boiling Springs, Macon county,
Tenn, will be open for visitors June l.
The well known curative properties of these
springs, with the liberal terms for board Of
fered by the proprietor, cannot fail to at
tract large crowd of visitors TO this popu-
lar watering place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
A MurSierOus Mystery.

Yesterday Judge Ferris received infor-
nation that a colored child was found with
a severe wound IN the head, about three
miles out on the Franklin pike, near the
Vaulx place. The child was discovered by
some colored persons who were led TO it by
its cries. There was cash in the head
about three inches in length. and it was
thought the child had been foully dealt
with and left for dead. Judge Ferris sent
out deputy sheriff to investigate the facts
and sent word TO a colored woman, who
lives near by, to take care of the child until
tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
GOT HIS CIVIL RIGHTS.

Knoxville Press and Herald. May %
Twas on Saturday night last, that Fred.
Wiley, an Adonis of charcoal hue, who acts
as an assistant in the kitchen of the Lamar
House, approached Miss Mary Donahue, a
buxom Irish maiden whose renowned skill
as the pastry cook of the Lamar House is
known the city over, and said to her that
as the civil rights bill had passed, he want
ed her 10 array herself in her best finery
the next morning, and go to church with
him. The maiden looked up in surprise,
and noticing that the dusky Adonis seemed
in earnest, demanded 10 know if he meant
what he hac said. ALI unaware of the dan
ger of insulting maiden of the brave,
virtuous, and impulsive Irish race, he re-
piled that he did. No sooner were the
words out of his mouth than down upon
his great skull came, with terrific force, the
heavy wooden ladle which Mary held in
her hand, and the blood flowed profuseiy
from the wound that the blow caused. His
first experiment in "civil rights" slightly
cooled his ardor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
EDGEFIELD ITEMS.

Mrs. Quarles, wife of Gen. James NJ.
Quarles of this city, and who has been
dangerously i'll for several days, is GONZALES
ent.
Mr.. Williby Dozier and Miss Kate Hooper
were last Tuesday morning united in the
holy bonds of matrimOny at the residence
of the brides mother, Mrs. Miller, on Wood
land street.
Houses are in demand in the Sylvan
City. Its "Sequestered shade" and general
quiet makes it desirable as place of resi-
dence, especially during the summer.
Miss Wilson's new house on Woodland
street is rapidly going up, and promises to
be a very handsome one.
The champion jig dance Tuesday night
at McClureis hall, Edgefield, between
Thos. Hickey and Eugene Vervalin, re-
suited in unanimous verdict for the form
er, to whom the prize was awarded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

FINDING that the quality of the English
steel is so superior that the makers OF cir
cuIar saws, axes, and all the finer kinds of
edge tools, are compelled TO use it, the
American steel manufacturers are COM
bining in an appeal to Congress to put a
higher duty on an article with which they
cannot compete. By driving English steel
out of the market few manufacturing cor
porations will mOnopolize the business and
make large profits; but the result would be
that the American wOrkmen would have to
pay high prices for inferior tools. The pig
iron men also want more protection. Not
withstanding the heavy duties already i'm
posed on imported pig iron, the Pennsyl-
yania iron masters complain that they can
not get along. They want Congress to add
ten per cent to the present duty on pig iron.
So we co.-BGltimore Gazette.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
Direct from Havana

Z. PeynadO & Co., Of Louisville and
Nashville, are among the heaviest import
ers of Havana cigars in the South, accord
ing to the custOm-hOuse reports as publish
ed in the Louisville papers.
In consequence of Larry Harrigan, Chief
OF Detectives at ST. Louis, having been
elected Chief of Police of that city last
night, it Is possible that Nashville's most
successful detective, Larry Ryan, will re-
turn to St. Louis and take up his abode in
the Future Great" But We hope not.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
By Telegraph from Nashville TO Leba-

From the Lebanon Herald we learn that
a permanent organization of the Lebanon
and Nashville Telegraph Company has been
effected by the election of Prof. Thomas
TOney as President and Superintendent,
and ii. c. Brown as Secretary and Treasu-
rer. The articles Of agreement are TO be
submitted to the Board of Directors of the
Tennessee and Pacific Railroad Company
for their ratification, in which event the
construction will be commenced so soon as
the necessary material can be obtained.
Judge w. III. Williamson and Col. r.
Cantrell were added to the committee to
solicit stock, and the committee was re-
quested to call on the merchants of Nash
vile for aid towards the full equipment of
the line. Stock 10 the amount of SSl2 has
been already subscribed in Lebanon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
Rehceca Lodge,s Festival.

The strawberry festival given at the Ex-
nosition Building by the ladies of Rebecca
Lodge. No. /, |. o. OF, was brought to a
close last night, though there is some prob
ability of its being repeated one or two
nights next week.
BEFORE the entertainment closed num-
her Of fine cakes were disposed OF, Miss
Jennie Finnigan drawing one Of the hand
soonest. which was Taffied off and the sum
Of S45 realized therefor.
Miss Alice McFall was awarded the cake
which was voted the most popular young
lady present, she receiving PA votes against
21i received by Miss Blanche Spurlock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
ALIVE AND KICKING.
HiIdreth Says It's All a Mistake
About His RepOrted Death


The perversity Of some men cannot be
accounted tor. Last Friday, Deputy
United States Marshal Hildreth was shot
and fea; fully wounded by a man named
JEFF Saunders, in Coffee county. The
affair happened in an Out-of-the-way place,
from which information regarding the
affair was obtained with difficulty, but
from all the facts We were enabled to CLEAN
in relation TO the shooting, we were
warranted in announcing Hildreth's
death. And more, in our issue Of
yesterday, We had him comfortably
buried in a suit of clothes which
had been prepared for happier occasion.
Under these circumstances il will at once
be conceded by our readers that Hildreth
has treated the UNION AND AMERICAN
very stability, as it would seem that he is
not only not dead, but is doing his level
best TO get well, so that he may put that
suit of clothes to the use for which it was
intended.
Capt. Ed. Wheat has received letter
from United States Marshal Spence, dated
yesterday ami written at Murfreesboro, in
which the writer states that he left Hill
dneth at midnight Tuesday night, at which
time he was resting quietly, with fair
prospect of recovering from the effects of
his terrible wounds
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
A Dry HaUI.

Bill Graves, a colOred ex-penitentiary
bird, was arrested last night by officers
Fletcher and Vaughn; for having broken
open safe at Goldberg'S lumber yard, the
night before. 1t seems that the key of
the safe had been left in the door, and this
fact Graves discovered in locking up the
Office in the evening, as he had been en-
ployed at the yard. During the night he
entered the Office, opened the money-drawer
in the safe, and removed a lot of papers,
but. fortunately, all the money had been
takea out of the drawer by the boOk-keepeT
in the afternoon, hence no serious loss was
incurred. Graves threw the safe key away.
The case will probably be investigated to
a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

AS for the cheap transportation problem,
that is as tar from a solution as ever. If
the companies carry Their point in the
present case, the Illinois railroad law will
collapse like the great transatlantic balloon.
If they are beaten in the courts, they will
put their money into politics, and make
legislatures, commissions, governors, and
judges to suit themselves.-Nelc York Tri-
blf1P
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

Pullman Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping
Cars from St Louis, Cincinnati and Columbus
10 Washington and Baltimore without change of
cars.
THROUGH tickets aud further Information can
b. obtained at all principal Ticket Offices
trOaghJUt the West. Southwest and North
west. THOS. P. BARRY, Western Passenger
Aren't Gin .innati
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

Ice! Ice! Iee!-The Queens Lake Ice
Co. is now prepared to furnish Ice to con-
sumers and the trade generally at reason
able rates, and viii guarantee to their pa
irons full supply for the entire season.
Orders by mail solicited and promptly at
tended to. Officc, No. 81 corner Bank and
Printers alleys. Storage hruse, No. y
Criddle street, near L. & n II. II. Dept.
Geo. A. Bailey, Sup't; c. H. lyman, Ag't.
ANS I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.
A Floral Tribute 10 their Memory
Arranged for Next Sunday.

Arrangements have been made for deco
rating the graves of the Confederate dead
on the afternoon OF Sunday. May 81.
Commencing at p. NJ, omnibusses for
Mount Olivet will connect with the Cherry
street cars at their depot in South Nash
vile.
The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad will
run a train of cars, leaving the ChattanOo-
ga and Decatur depots every half hour be-
tween 3 and 80 P. NJ, the last train return
ing at s P. NJ.
1t is hoped that our citizens will gener-
ally observe memorial day, bring flowers
and wreaths, and unite in this slight trib-
ute to the memory of the brave dead who
rest amongst them.
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

Up to October, 1870, Senator Jones's
Crown Point mine had cost $685. $40 in
assessments, and the price of the stock was
s. per share, of which there were 1900.
In the summer Of 1871 the stock rose to
500 per share. The shares have been in
creased to 100000, and are quoted at 92.
The stockholders have realized $500, 900
in dividends above outlay.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
Change of schednIe.

The following schedule for the down
train from Lebanon goes into effect on the
Tennessee and Pacific Railroad to-day:
Leave Lebanon at $50 A. NJ, arriving at
Nashville at $50.
Returning, leave Nashville at APO p. NJ,
arriving at Lebanon at 6:20 p. NJ.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

There is one one thing the Water of Life
won't DO, that is, raise dead dyspeptic;
but it never fails to cure dyspepsia if taken
before the breath leaves the body. Sold
only by Duckworth & Co, corner Church
and Cherry and Cedar and Cherry streets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
sociabIe To.morrow NIGHT.

An ice-cream and strawberry sOciable is
to be given at the Vine Street School-house
tomorrow night, in order to raise funds to
paint the interior of the Cathedral. During
the evening handsome cake will be voted
the most popular young lady present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
PERSONALS.

Mr.. James c. Gleaves, son of Alderman
Gleaves, reached home from Virginia,
where he has been attending college for
some time past.
Judge Dixon, of Lawrence, is registered
at the Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

White Swiss, JaeOnets, Linens, Towels,
Napkins, Table Damask, handkerchief,
Marseilles Quilts, Victoria Lawns, etc,
ETC., at cost for cash. A. G. Beech, 10 Pub
lie Square. my19 tn, thurs, sal, sun Wv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
Temperance Excursion and Picnic.

4 steamboat excursion and basket pic
mic will be given by Tennessee Council,
No. 80, United Friends of Temperance,
and Sewanee Section, No. Z, Cadets of
Temperance, next Tuesday, with Sunrise
Bluf as the objective point.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28
A TOBACCO BLOWOUT.

Carsey, Som d Co. Receive their
Friends this Afternoon AT o'clock.
The tobacco merchants are not to be out
stripped in the matter of eonviviality. This
evening, at P. g., CaIsey, Son & Co. will
give their annual dinner at the Capitol
warehouse. Sumpsuous preparations have
been made for the festivity, and most
enjoyable entertainment it promises to be.
1t will be the occasion OF the gathering of
large number of the business men of the
city, who will learn how the tobacco trade
OF Nashville has grown, and duly celebrate
its prosperity in the FLOWING bowl"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

Be sure to call soon and procure some
of those great bargains offered at A. G.
Beech's, 10 Public Square.
my19 su,tu, thurs, sat 2w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-28

In order to make a change in my busi-
ness, am offering my entire stock of new
and desirable Dry Goods at cost for cash.
A. C. Beech, 10 Public Square.
my19 tu,thurs, Sat, sun Wv