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the time for argument designated. But
petitions for re-hearing must in all cases
be presented 10 the court within ten DAYS
after the decision which is sought to be re-
examined, except decisions made within
the last ten days Of the term, and in such
cases the petitions must be presented as
soon after the decisions are made as practi-
cable. No such petitions will be received
on the last day Of the term. ALI DEGREES OF
the court will be executed by its own
clerk, unless otherwise ordered by the
court.
BAR RULES.
Is. The reading of the transcript will be
dispensed with preceding the argument of
causes, but counsel, in argument, may refer
to and read suchf TArts of the record as may
be necessary to illustrate or establish the
points made and relied on.
16. The counsel of each party viii be re-
duired to prepare in writing, and read to
the court, a brief in each case, in which the
precise points raised by the pleadings will
be stated, with a reference to such parts of
the testimony as may be relevant to those
points, giving the names Of the witnesses
and pages of the record.
II. The brief of the counsel assailing
the action of the inferior courts. shall con-
tain a concise statement of the errors as
signed.
Is. The counsel on each side shall fur
nish a succinct statement Of the PROPOSE
tiOns Of law relied on, accompanied BY ref
erences, following each proposition, to the
authorities relied on to sustain the same.
This suecinct statement will be required to
be made out separate and distinc. from a
written argument.
10. After reading the brief, counsel may
present their arguments, either written or
orally, as they may prefer, but if they elect
either one or the other mode, they shall be
confined to the mode elected. Written or
printed arguments, with running oral COM
ments, will not be allowed A written ar
gument, however, viii not supercede the
necessity Of brief.
20. The briefs Of counsel shall be writ
ten in a large and legible handwriting, with
black ink, or printed, and upon law paper.
References to text books, or books Of re-
potts, shall be to the side paging, if any,
but if none, then to the top paging; except
that in respect 10 books which treat of sub
jsctS by sections, reference shall be to the
numbers of the sections.
II. Not more than two counsel shall be
heard on each side of a cause, and not
more than one hour shall be occupied by
each of the counsel. This rule may be re-
laxed in special cases, on application to the
court.
p. Counsel may present DEGREES at any
time when the court is not engaged in hear
ing cause, but DEGREES about which eoun-
sci do not differ may be entered without
being presented to the court.
A true copy, F. c. BENNINGTON,
Clerk Supreme Court.
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Fires Murrreesboro.

The burning of the MutreeSbOrO AoRi-
tor printing Office Tuesday morning, an &C
count of which we published yesterday, is
supposed to have been done by incendia.
ries, for the opportunity which might be
thus afforded to plumber adjacent houses, OIL
to steal goods in the haste and excitement
of their removal. The frequent occurrence
recently of fires at Murfreesboro begins to
make its citizens apprehensive and watch
full, and they are now deyising means fol
the better protection of the town from fire
They cannot longer rely on the buckei
brigade, without the aid of fire engine
which they are about purchasing. The
police force is also to be increased.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
CoIored students Performances

The students of Fisk University gave an
entertainment in Howard Chapel last
night, consisting Of musical selections,
declarations, etc, and singing by the orig
inal Jubilee Singers. Everybody was well
pleased with the performance.
The public entertainment given at Lib
erty Hall last night, by the students of the
Central Tennessee COLLEGE, was largely
attended, and proved to be a very crediia-
bic affair. Everything passed of smoothly,
and the participants were quite successful
in pleasing their auditors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
More Misery for the Dogs.

The ordinance just passed by the City
Council to tax dogs and restrain them from
running az large, received the Mayors ap-
proyal yesterday and is published in ouI
advertising columns this morning. As il
is probable that great many dogs will
have 10 suffer death under the operation OF
this law, for the sake Of common humanity
let them be executed by some means less
shocking and horrible than waC employed
in similar emergency last summer, when
a large number were beaten to death with
bludgeons in the hands of negro men.
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Hymen,s DOungs at sbeIbyvIlIe

A brilliant wedding came off in Shelby
vile Tuesday night, Mr.. James r. White
side having been married to Miss Fannie
Smith, by Rev. J. f. Hill. The church
where the ceremony was performed was
crowded to overlooking by the gay throngl
of the town. The bride was deliberately
dressed. She is a daughter of President
Smith, of Bedford High School. Mr..
Whiteside is promising lawyer of Shell.
byviile.
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Christmas Night at Turner Hall.

Our German citizens win have a grand
Christmas festival at Turner Hall to-mor-
row night. Every care will be taken to
make all who attend enjoy themselves.
The Christmas Il ee will contain something
nice for all the children The evenings
entertainment viii conclude with ball,
so that everybody, both young and old, will
have a pleasant time. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public. The managers
are B. Unger, n. Jacobus, NJ. Goldberg, L.
Wenzler and II. Erdman, each Of whom
will devote his time and attention to sup
plying the wants of all in attendance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
NEWS DEALERS keep the BULLETIN
The speakership or the Senate.

IfHon. J. c. Hodges, of Hamblen county,
will consent to let his name be used, he
would doubtless receive a large vote for
Speaker. His election would be grace
full compliment TO two professions-agri-
culture and the lawn both of which be
is eminent. Without knowing the wishes
of Mr.. Hodges in this particular, we feel
that the old rule that the office should seek
the man will meet with his approval.
Quiet and unpretending in his manners, he
yet has that quiCkness of perception, skill
and tact, and withal that high sense Of
Justice which would enable him to dispatch
business to the satisfaction of all.
MIDDIF TENNESSEE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Dec. "A, 100 IN.
PrObdbilitieS.-For Tennessee and the
Ohio valley, clearing and clear weather,
with southwest or northwest winds and
rising barometer during the day.
RIVER NEWS.
Dsiiy Report Of Sta0e Of Water, viA Uaagss 81
As a Hossrs ending p. N. Dee. O. 1914.
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Tho Orafnrio Last Might.

A large and well pleased audience at the
Opera House last night, witnessed the third
and final rendition of esther, the Beauti-
full Queen" The singing was better than
that of Monday or Tuesday nights, while
the acting, throughout the piece, was easier
than before. esther" will probably be
repeated before long, but not until the
HOLIDAYS are over.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
Pine Display Of Meats.

Some Of the butchers made interesting
displays of fine beef and mutton, at theii
stalls, last night. The show lacked the
presence Of ribbons and flowers, hitherto
usual with similar Christmas exhibitions
but was in more solid respects good to see
The premium beef at the stalls Nof Bill
Hagey and Charley Warner was especially
splendid, fit for the discriminating palates
Of kings or even better men.
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rse Gen,rv Lands Case decided.

The case of Irby Morgan & Co. vs.. Smell
Il ais. before the Supreme Court, from
Bedford county, involving the title to the
Gentry estate, of which we bad some &C
count short time ago, was decided yester-
day, the action Of the court below being re-
versed and a decree entered in favor of
plaintiffs. in this case the current Of form
pr decisions of the court was followed up,
g." the efietf That Confederate money was a
good and valid consideration for contracts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
FIremen's Wages.

AS the reduction of the firemen's wage:
has been the subject Of some discussion by
our city fathers, we publish the following
list of what fremen are paid in New YOrk
city:
The salary of the President of the Board
of Commissioners is $500 per annum, anC
that of each of his associates 5000. The
salaries of the working force are as follows
Chief of Department, S4,700; assistant,
5000; chiefs of battalions, $500; fOremeI
of companies, $500; assistant foremen,
$500; engineers of steamers, $1,000; as
sistant engineers, Sl,250; firemen of COM
panies, 81, 200; hosemen and ladder men,
$500,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
sma,I BIaze I'm a Cotton House

An ineipient fire in the cotton warehouse
of w. 7. Henderson, on Broad street, be.
tween Cherry and College, gave rise to the
alarm heard about 4 O'Clock yesterday eve
ming. Having been discovered before il
had attained any Roadway, e was extin-
guished without the use Of the engines. Ii
originated between the ceiling and second
floor over the Office, where a stOyepipe
passed through. The house was full Of
cotton and big fire would have resulted in
a little while.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
EdxeaeId,s ne.o,

The work of buildingthe Edgefield depot
will be commenced as soon as the engineer
can survey the ground. w. z. Parish &
Co. are the lowest bidders for the contract,
and it will doubtless be awarded 10 them.
Alderman A. S. Williams. chairman of the
Depot Committee, says nearly the whole
amount OF Edgefeld's subscription has been
raised.
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Personal.

All the st. Louis papers Of Tuesday an
nounce sGeneral NJ. Cheatham, of Nash
vile, Tenn, as registered at the Planters.
Maj. W. r. Handy, Adjutant General
and Private Secretary to the Governor elect,
is at the Battle House.
We are rejoiced to learn that Col. F. G.
Dunningtou, Clerk of the Supreme Court,
is much better, and that he will probably
be on hand when the court reaSsembles
after the holidays.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
A Stealing ExpedItton.

Constable Church Lanier had $50 or SEQ
stolen from his pocket-boOk al his residence
On Whites Creek few nights ago.. The
money was taken from pantaloon's pocket
during the night, and was not found to be
missing till Mr.. Lanier drew his pocket
book to pay for lunch in a restaurant in
the city the next day. He then remem-
bered to have heard of a couple Of providers
being frightened away from a neighbors'
house the same night bis Roney was taken.
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Almost a serious Casualty.

Yesterday eEening. little son of Mr..
John Luck was run over by a furniture
wagon az the corner of Cherry and Church
streets, and narrowly escaped being killed
or terribly crippled. Hewas badly bruised,
and being for short tine rendered help
less, was conveyed to bis fathers house by
the driver Of the wa on, who seemed to
deeply regret the occurrence.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
A DETECTIVES PERIL.
His Life saved by the Swapping Of q
Pistol


Pistol.
Yesterday afternoon quite an excitement
was occasiOned on Deaderick street by an
alteration between G. q. Stevenson and
Detective W. p. Watson. A party who
witnessed the affair. informed our reporter
that Stevenson came up TO Watson in front
Of Justice Cassetty's office, presented a pis-
tol at his breast and attempted to shoe, but
the weapon failed to fire. Stevenson then
rushed at Watson, but was caught and held
by Constable Al. Rutland. This ended
the difficulty, and the parties were taken
before Justice Cassetty aud bound over in
the sum Of $50 to keep the peace for six
months. A warrant was swo,n out against
Stevenson on the charge Of carrying con-
cealed weapons, and he gave bond for his
appearance at 10 O'Clock Saturday morning.
He and Watson are related by marriage,
and domestic trouble is said to have been
the eanse Of The rencounter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wapted.

Dealers in lumber and others interest
ed in that trade insist upon the appoint
ment of lumber inspector by the City
Council, as the best present available
means Of affording some protection against
certain irregularities known to exist in the
lumber business, relating mainly to quail
ty and measurement. 1t is probable that
the City Council will at an early day pro
vide for the election or appointment of an
inspector Of lumber.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
TEE Titusrille Heral,

TEE TIt1tsrHle Herald says, "Jamss
Reach who met with an accident on { e
cars about four months ago, by which large
piece Of the sin Of his leg was torn, has
been the subject Of the interesting process
called engrafting Of the skin. In this III
stance the physician, DR.. Varian, took i've
skin from the mother and brOiher Of ihe
patient and engrafted it on to the bare pat
of the wound every week, aad thus by d.
grees the entire denuded surface became
covered with healthy cuticle, and a per-
feet ellre has been the result.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24

Christmas Presents.-An elegant line Of
ladies', gents and children's custom made
boots and shoes; also, embroidered, plain
and fancy toilet slippers-must be sold re-
gardless Of cost. Peoples Shoe Store, 1O2
Church street, opposite st. Cloud Hotel.
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News BOYS sell the BULLETIN.
The CoInptrOIIershIP.

Col. Daniel F. Cooke, Of this place,
whom we have known for many years, and
who has often held offices of honor but not
of profit, and discharged his duty with
fidelity and integrity, is now candidate
for Comptroller of Tennessee at the meeting
Of the Legislature in January. We know OF
no one who is more capable or deserving,
or better fitted for the Office.
MANY CITIZENS.
FRANKLIN, Dec. 10, 1874.
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Al ComraenlInhIe -

yesterday morning a negro man discov-
eTed a broken raj on the Nashville and
Decatur road, between Lynnville and Blu.
iord's Station. he came to the latteI
place, and when the passenger train due in
this city at 1880. p. N. came up he in
formed the conductor Of his discovery, and
by this means probably prevented serious
accident.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24

Christmas Gifts for Gentlemen.-Jesse
Ely has opened a new stock of Shirts,
Robes, Scarf, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Sus-
penders, Scarf Rings and Pins, Sleeve But
tons and Studs, Mufaers, etc, in great va
riety, at very low prices. deco Nv
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Gelladay's Grand Holiday Drawing
next Monday, Dec. rs, 1874. $500 prizes
from 81 to $4,000. Tickets only 81; six
for s.. For sale by w. G.. Price, AZ S.
College street, Nashville, Tenn. Orders
should be addressed to j. K. GOIladay,
Bowling Green, Ky. dec24 2t
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GRAY a NOBLE.
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Edgefleld Presbyterian Chureh.-There
will be service at this Church on Christmas
morning at IL o'clock. The Church will
be open from to II O'Clock, aud the con-
gregation and Sabbath school are requested
to make such gifts in clothing, provisions
or money as can be used by the Ladies'
Benevolent Society for the benefit of the
poor. dec24 p
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Sent to the County Asylum.

A German, giving his name as Louis
Deckerman, and evidently deranged, as he
has been going about the city for several
days past, making inquiries as to places and
people entirely unknown here, was sent to
the County Asylum yesterday by Judge
FERRIS, for present safe keeping.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24

a minstrel company having been organ
yea az Ash Barracks, called the sash Bar
rAcks combination Troupe, performance
was oilied for Christmas Eve; but owing
70 the indisposition of two members of the
uoupe, the frst entertainment is postponed
till Saturday night, January 9.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
CITY NOTICES.

Christmas Presents.-Beautiful Parior
Suits, elegant Chamber Suits, Easy Chairs,
Rocking Chairs, Marble Top Tables, Camp
Chairs, Turkish Chairs. Call and examine
our stock. Weakley & Warren.
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Buy this evenings BULLETIN.
For Sale.

About one thousand gallons proof, sour
mash two-stamp whisky, three years of age,
samples of which can be seen at room 1872,
Maxwell House, during the holidays. Will
be sold at bargain to close up business, as
the owner is not a dealer in liquors.
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PROBATE CoURT.-GeOrge Harsh VS..
James d. Averitt ct ais; petition filed fol-
partition of land.
Report of commissioners setting aside a
years support for the widow of John Plax-
ton confirmed.
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Woodland &M,

Woodland & Moore, the proprietOrs Of
Silver Spring Distillery at Springfield,
manufacture and keep in store pure Rob
ertson County Whisky. The goods they
offer to the trade are genuine.
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Young gentlemen, before yoastart out to
make your Christmas calls, be sure to call
at No. Al North Cherry street and have
Jesse Ely fit you in one Ofhis elegant dress
hats. Your dress cannot be complete with
out it. dec24 1t
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CHICAGO has a young lawyer who clips
from the newspapers all the accounts OF
persons injured on the railroads, III ine
streets, or in any way that might rende,
somebody else amenable for the damas' I
and writes Offering his legal services for
one-third Ofthe prospective verdict.
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You will save money by having your
Signs painted at 80 Bank Alley. R. L.
Bell, Painter. dec22 Wv
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G.. Rice & Co. have handsome Mono
gram Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes, for la
dies and gents-a nice and useful article
for holiday presents. Go and supply your
selves. dee24 st
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Holiday Presents--A full line Of Fan
cy Goods, Work Boxes, ladies' and gents
Dressing Cases, Musical Albums, at prices
to suit the times, at Jos. E. Loiseau & Cos.
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Railroad Tax

Railroad Taxes.-The books of the
Railroad Tax Collector are now ready, and
Squire Newly can de found at the Court
house, disposed to receive such taxes and
receipt for the same. dec24 81
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COntentment and happiness reign in all
households where Dooley's Yeast Powder
is used. Try it. Your grocer has it.
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Time. Bar. ITh,rI Wind. weather.
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One fine Otter and Seal Set Of Furs,
valued at So, can be had for $50; also fine
Mink Set, the finest in the market, at L.
Powers, p Public Square, formerly the
store Of Lande & Bro. dec24 2t
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Only One DOllar.-Go 10 W. G. Price,
A S. College street, Nashville, Tenn, and
get ticket in GOlladay's seth Monthly
Drawing, which takes place in Bowling
Green, KY, Dec. q, 1874. dec2s q
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Games, Puzzles, Toy Books, Gift Books,
etc, cheapest in The city. DuckwOrh &
Co, corn. Church an Cherry and Cedar
and Cherry streets. dec22 At
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Get twenty yards of silk for twenty dol
lars at G. Rice s. Co.'S for holiday present.
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200 Children's White Fur Caps just re-
eeived at Richheimer'. as college street.
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100 fine Striped Shawls at S1.75, worth
s., at Richheimer's, 46 College street.
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GRAY & NOBLE.
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Useful present for holidays: A nice
Ladies' Cloak. G. Rice & Co.
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Blank e. Indicates no report; cipher (0l sta
tiOnary; minus (-) tendency 20 fall plus tl ten
dency 20 rise.
AT 5 P. N. yesterday there were 10 feet 2
inches on the shoals, with the river still
rising at this point.
There were no arrivals or departures yes
terday.
The Eddyville was expected last night
from Cairo.
The Jno. S. Bransford is advertised to
leave to-day.
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EXCUSE this notice of Kalakana, but he
declined private dinner given by the col
ored men of Washington.
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Books for Old and young cheap at d. n.
Ney lan's, 34s and 30 Public Square.
aoo.y9 ,.
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Masquerade Suits, Wigs, Whiskers and
Masks for rent at Jos. T. Loiseau & Cos.
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Maximum temperature 81 deg, minimum
temperature 80 deg, mean temperature 40
deg.
TsIs0repAse Report froas lssgnal Service C5rps o.
.. A., Of O6ssrvatiOa, a ian p. My he
W,ske-,. Tafo. Lin
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The Courts.

OUT this evening-the Christmas Bull
LETIN.
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STATE OF THE WEATHER..

Local Report for the City, wednesday,
Dec. %, 1874.
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ORIGINAL Christmas story in to-day's
BULLETIN.
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ENergDOug 80 10 CStlhl ;, lOc CnuICn
street, and get bargains. Fine goods, large
assortment, low prices. dec23 81
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An Elegant christmas Present-We

An EleSdht OhTistihdS ETesehI-he
lave reduced the prices Of our beautiful
Berlin and Paris Sacques and Cloth Cloaks.
Thompson Bros. * Kelly, Summer street.
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