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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
GILES COUNTY.
The Recent Homicide ut Pulaski
EuII Defntss

The Recent Homicide ut Pulaski
Full Details.
Correspondence OF the Union and American.
The following letter was mailed and
designed for Yesterdays issue, but
from some cause failed to reach our Ia
bic in time.-UNIoN AND AMERICAN.
PULASKI, March "A difficulty &C.
CURED here on Saturday night between
IL and l. o'clock, in a saloon kept by
a man named Marshall, which resulted
in the death of Lindsay McCord, a son
Of W. g. McCord of this place. Me-
Cord was stabbed and died almost in
stantly. The parties were drinking
The deceased had recently joined the
temperance society, and had kept his
pledge faithfully up to the night he was
killed. A man named Bunch was ar
rested and lodged in Jail Just after the
killing. When arrested he had a bloody
knife open In his handsiand his clothes
were bloody. The keeper of the saloon
has disappeared. He was sent after
doctor but has not returned. It was
stated before the jury of inquest yes
terday that Marshall met two gentle
men here In town soon after the Diff
Guilty and told them he had killed a
man and wanted money to get away.
The Jury have come to no conclusion as
TO who did the killing. Marshall was
a Federal soldier; came here during the
war, and married. His reputation here,
has not been as pure as it might oe.
Bunch is an industrious young man,
and outside of his being found in wild
crowds nothing very serious can be
said against him. He was arrested
some time ago upon a Charge Of OBJ
structing the railroad, brit was turned
loose. The deceased belonged to one
OF our best families, ard no nicer or
more gentlemanly boy could be found
than he was when small. The iury will
continue the inquest to-day.
THE KNIGHT TEMPLARs'
celebration on Friday was quite a sue
cess. About twenty came from De
Molay Commandry at Columbia. which
number, together with our Commandry
and visiting knights made a handsome
show. The march from the depot and
around the square, accompanied by the
drum and music, reminded one of
former scenes on the same grounds.
The Knights from, Columbia were
handsome and In fine trim.
DR.. Fowler's address at night was
short appropriate and beautiful. The
delivery was rather had, some of the
not being abe 20 hear it.
After the address the knights called
on the guests to enjoy different feast
IN the shape of banquet prepared for
the occasion. The entire evening was
delightfully."- spent. and in sncb 3 way
as, we hope, to induce our visitors to
return often These friendly visits De-
tween neiGhboring towns should be
Kept up. We need to know each other |
better. T IT. 80
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
MELANCHOLY DEATH.
A Citizen Of CornersvfIIe Found
Drowned.


TO tie uhfdu snd Americans
PULASKI, March 8, 1S74.=The pleasant
village of Cornersville was astonished and
deeply panied on yesterday morning. by
the report Of the death of not only one of
its best citizens, but one Of the purest and
most correct men in our county. l allude
TO Mr.. Zenith Baird. About one o'clock
on Sunday night he seemed restless, and
finally arose and left his room. His wife
having waited some time for him, became
uneasy and went in search of him. She
found he had been in his store, close by, as
the door was open; not finding him there
she made further search around the house,
without success. She then concluded he
had gone to his sons, Mr.. William E.
Baird, 10 whose house, in company with a
servant, she next went. Upon awakening
her son she still could learn nothing of her
husband. Young Mr.. Baird then COM
menced the search, but was not uneasy, as
he thought his father was at his stables,
where he had some fine stock which he de-
lighted in looking after. Failing here to find
his father, the alarm was raised, and in
a short time the deceased was found in a
small creek that runs close by the village.
1t seems in attempting to cross he had fallen
IN, and being old and feeble, he became
paralysed and unable to get out and thus
was drowned.
Mr.. Baird had been very much oppressed
for some time by financial troubles, but
not enough so to excite any particular no
tiee. His death is much regretted by all
of his many acquaintance. No man had 4
higher character for honesty and true chris
tian worth. He was a remnant Of the gen
Grafton of industrious, saving, upright men
now so fast passing away. He had been a
merchant in COmersyIlle for many years,
and had accumulated a considerable for
tune. No man ever knew Zenith Baird to
fail to meet his promise, TO fail to attend to
his duties, secular and religious. He IA
vOred handsome churches, schOol-hOuses,
good roads, railroads and public improve
ments, and was an example TO young men
of industry and honesty. julius.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
POLICE SKETCHES,

Henry Carter was charged with making
an assault upon Sam Spence. Sam told q
touching story about his fastening home
after saving load of wood, for the pur-
pose of preventing his aged mother being
turned out Of doors by hard.heerted land
lord. As he was thus hurTying along,
Henry Carter suddenly loomed up before
| him, and, without a word of warming, hand
ed him a couple. Mr.. Spence was nat
urally astOnished at being thus brought up
| standing, so to speak.
"What had you said to hifn?A inquired
the Judge.
'NOthin' that knows Of" replied Mr..
Spence.
''What did he hit you for, 90 you sup
poser" was the next inquiry.
''That's it," said sam, ''that's what's
troublin' me-"
aHad You ever seen Carter before?''
questioned the court, DESTROYS of clearing
up the mystery.
dozens of times"
Mr.. Carter threw little light upon the
subject when it came his turn to speak.
He said he was watching mule on Union
street when Sam came along. He had CON
siderable whisky concealed about his per-
soAl, auu dS i:e PdSScu lile Hltlie, pincneu IL
in tie side, TO which Carter objected, and
told Samuel TO go away and mind his own
business. Then Sam got mad and remark
ed that he'd like to blow the top Of Carriers
head of with his little pistol-tliat IS, il he
had little pistol-whereupon Mr.. Carter
showed him off to one side. The case was
dismissed.
Emma Chamberlain was proven guilty
of having used very profane and abusive
language. She was fined ten dollars and
presented with ticket Of admission to the
city wOrkhouse.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
TOW mARsHAII,s PAROLE

From the clark County (ky-) Democrat.
Whilst reading Paul Shipman's ar.
t1eie On Tom Marshall, in the Galaxy,
a few nights ago, we were reminded of
a story that we heard told by one who
knew whereof he spoke.
During the war, Capt. Marshall was
arrested by some OYer-zealOus friends
Ct tie Government, and taken to Lex
ihgton ON a charge Of dislOyalty. When
brought before Major Moore, the Pro-
vost Marshal for this district, that gen
tleman, who soon saw there was moth
ing IN the case and did not care to put
him in prison, told Mr.. Marshall that
be would parole him to the limits of
the city, bpt would require him to
report at the Provost Marshal's
Office at least once a day. This
SGs IN the afternoon. The next
morning before sun-up, the Major, who
slept in the room abOFs his Office, was
awakened by somebody quarrehng furi-
ously with the sentry at the door. he
Looked O5t of the window and saw that
it was MS prisoner who demanded to
see him IL order that he might report
according to orders. The Major order
ed the guard to show the gentleman
who proved to be Mr.. MarshalD up
stairs where he sat, and they talked I'M
til the breakfast hour came. Of course
he was invited 70 60 over to the hotel
and break his fast with the Major, and
promptly accepted. As they were en-
tering the dining-roOm he turned to his
entertainer, and IN his mimi
table style inquired: "MajOr
Moore, is this the way you
treat your prisoners, sirg Do you
force mon to load their stoniachs with
dry food and furnish nothing to wash
it down with, or to help the digestive
organs to dispose Of it when lodged
there? I could not believe such things
of you. if 1 had not felt the cruelty
MYSELF" OF course, the bar-room had
to be found.
After breakfast the prisoner went his
way, but Just before dinner he reported
again. The same punctuality was
shown at every meal for several days,
when the provost marshal having be-
come convinced that the charges were
unfounded, and that his prisoner had
been badly treated, dismissed him to his
home.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
The Tidal Wave Has Reached Cliatfa.
nOOza.

The Chattanooga dealers in the Juice
have received the following admonition:
CHATTANOOGA, March 2.-TEe evils Of
intoXication are increasing at such rapid
speed aStO call for the Interference Of all
good citizens to check its pace. Numbers
of families, broken hearted widows and Or
phans, in our city, are now suffering the
toHures Of '.panicl.y'' winter, with hopes
withered by the blighting seeds Of the
vile and deteStable destroyer, and we now
beseech you, in the name of the Ruler of
all things, and in behalf of humanity. to
desiSt from the sale Of this venom eHcen-
dering and at the same time depicting stuff
TO our fathers, husbands and brothers
before they are irretrievablv ruined
There are other fields to fortune
than through the acknowledgements saloon.
and do, in the name Of all that is good, bu-
mane and just, embrace one Of them.
Should this request not he complied with.
committee Of our organization will visit
your place Of business some time during
next week, probably on the IGih, with a
pledge for signature: the pledge falling,
they VIII offer supplications TO the Throne
of Grace, asking your reformation and for
giveneSs for sins you have so far commit
ted. We are thoroughly awake to the ne
ceSsities OF the hour, and viii pray for and
raise our voices in praise until YOU stop the
vile tralilc. The COMMITTEE.
About thirty Of them received a CODY of
the above. The Times Of the 81 states that
they are organizing for defense,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
SINFUL SIFTINGS.

Alice Cromwell, who was arrested on
the charge Of aSSaultiHg Lucy Hardin. col
Ored, was tried before Justice Casseity YES
terday and released, the proof not sustain
ing the charge.
Mary Williams, charged with stealing
forty dollars f1om I. {. Mercer. was taken
before Justice Creighton yesterday, andthe
trial Of the case postponed until O'Clock
to-day, at which time it viii be investigated
b. Justice Everett.
Fill Boone and Lucinda Street, both
colOred, were brought in from Montgomery
county yesterday and lodged in jail pend
ing a hearing Of their cases by the Supreme
Court. The former has been sentenced for
three years for false pretences. and the lat
ter 10 the same length Of time on the charge
of larceny.
Alfred Saddler, colored, was committed
TO jail by Justice Dulingyesterday. charged
with being an escaped murderer from Muir
freesbOro, Ills.
Prof. Bryant was taken TO Pulaski YES
terdiy bv Sheriff Whitworth and DEPUTY
Sheriff Wilkinson.
Joseph Marley, colored, was released
from Jail by Justice Paul, where he had
been confined on the charge Of larceny.
VIM. Lowry. charged with burglary. gave
bonds yesterday and was released from
Jail.
Lee Boyd, colored. was convicted Of ma
liciOus stabbing, and sentenced to two Yeas
in the Penitentiary by the Criminal Court.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
RA.1IE CULTURE

In a conversation with DR.. WOrrall,
we learn that the fibre of the ranie
plant is in great demand In England,
and that if proper machinery could be
be procured to strip the fibre from the
plant, IT would soon rival in Importance
the trade in cotton. The Doctor visited
the leading manufacturers of fabrics
made from the ramie, as also machln-
lists who have manufactured the best
stripping machinery at present known;
but satisfactory results had not
been achieved, and he states
that if good and reliable
stripping machine could be invented;
such a result would not only bring an
immense fortune TO tho inventor, but
would greatly increase the value of
every acre Of land In Louisiana and
other Southern States where the plant
can be raised. He authorizes us to
state that the Direct Trade Company
of England, of which he is the agent,
will purchase millions of psunds Of the
fibre at prices much greaterthan would
be paid for cOtton.-Ne19 Orleans
Times, FEB. %.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
THE CARTHAGE DIFFICULTY.
AT-ue version OF the Affair.

We have already published some partic-
ulars concerning the difficulty that occur
red in Carthage, Smith county, on We'd
nesdGy, Feb. p, between Capt. G.. G.. San
ders and Ed. Turner, of that place, which
resulted in the death of Capt. Sanders.
The following are the facts connected with
the affair. as proven before the committing
court:
Capt. Sanders met up with Turner in a
business house in town, when angry words
ensUed, about a denial upon the part of
Turner that he had given Capt. Sanders au-
thOrity TO order a small bill of goods from
Nashville, which Capt. Sanders had ORDER
ed in Turner's name. Turner, seeing that
Capt. Sanders had a stick, said TO him:
'.Will you strike and murder an lndr7Red
mGRF' Capt. Sanders replied, '.NO; l will
take no advantage Of you," and thereupOn
laid the stick upon the counter, and it was
thrown off by the proprietor of the house,
upon the floor behind the counter, in the
presence of Turner. ThereupOn Capt.
Sanders struck Turner with his fist. upon
his head, and followed him, striking him
with his fist, to the door and out of the
house upon the pavement, when Turner
drew his pistol and shot him four times,
OdPbs NesAAesCAo nm WIN Ms AAolr
and trying to wrench from his hand the
pistol, while he (Turner) was shooting.
Two of the balls took effect in the bowels,
causing the death of Capt. Sanders in about
twenty-fOur hours.
Turner was arrested and required, by the
Committing Court, to give bond for his APP
pearance before the Circuit Court which
he did.
1t was proven upon trial before the Com
hitting Court, by witness George W.
Massey, that he (MaSey) was present and
heard Turner give Capt. Sanders authority
to order tine goods in his (Turner's) name;
heard Turner authorize Capt. Sanders to
sign his (Turner's) name to the order for
the goods. The witness states that Turner
called upon him to bear witness to the fact
that he authorized Capt. Sanders to sign his
name to the order for the goods.
Turner is a stout, athletic man, about
35 years old, weighs about two hundred
pounds.
Capt. Sanders was about 45 years old and
Of ABOUT the same weight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
The Old Folks Again,

We are gratified to know that the aOld
Folks will turn out once more in aid Of
our Orphans. This, their last Concert, is,
we understand, TO be the crowning one OF
the series. Many, who were young at the
time of their previous entertainments.
have since grown old, and will, on this
coming occasion, Join the brotherhood in
singing the songs Of '.-Auld Lang Syne. .
A new programme is in rehearsal, and we
hear it limited that Mrs. c. will render
a new and beautiful EctO Song. The de-
mand for reserved seats has already been
great; but We are assured by Mr.. Dorman
that none viii be sold until timely notice
shall have been given through the daily
papers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
ANOTHER TRAGEDY.


To the Union and American
LEBANON, March >, lSTf.-As Mr. James
Williams and man by the name Of McDer-
man We're returning from town this evening
in company with Mr.. Dulard Ramsey. a
difficulty occurred in which Williams was
killed. Ii seems that Williams and McDer-
man had misunderstanding about some
fencing. or something Of that sorf, and that
they had some words about it this evening,
when both got down olfthcirhorses. McDer-
man drew a knife and stabbed Williams
several times, and finally got him down and
cut his throat before he could be taken off
by Mr.. Ramsey. Both parties stood fair in
their neighb0ThOod. McDerman made his
escape. TmRTY-Two.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04

Poor Miss Mowbar, of Pittston, New
York; she sealed her devotion to her
lover with her life. Her father liked
him not mt all, but he insisted ON claim
ing her, and on the 30th of January
proceeded to Mowbar's house to marry
her. When the old man saw him COM
ing he attacked the poor girl, beating
her most cruelty. Her mother sought
to save her. an invalid brother jumped
from his bed to rescue her, but she
barely escaped alive. Withsuch strength
as was left she married her lover. Then
she went to his mothers only to lie
down and die.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04
THE CITY.
Postponed.

The attendance at Masonic Hall last
night was small, and DR.. Shelton's address
was deferred, he being invited by Judge
Lea, on behalf of the University, to deliver
an address before the alumni at the next
annual commencement.
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BOARDING.


DoARDIEG.-BOar can find GOOD ae-
I'D eommOdations at Sc SOuth High street; also
one large front room, suitable for gentleman
and wife. mhF eodIvs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04

1t Is difficult to explain intelligibly
.ne process by which snow is formed.
out any one can see the drift of the
thing. - u '10
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Shakspeare's Seven ages of Man. -
Message, luggage, saus- sage, ramp
age, marriage, parent-age, and dot
age"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04

"The one thing" says Jean Paul,
(which Il maiden most easily forgets is
how sha looks-hence mirrors were in
vented"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04

c,n "A West E y" roy policeman resign ned I'd be-
t ta,,Ie 81 ne couldn't get permission 70 at
n rIu dog fight and bet Onthe VIM ing
pup Americans never viii be slaves.
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MUSIC.

20 Sheets Of Choice Musle, Sl.00
WHY THROW AWAY MONEY ON high
wv priced Music when you can select from cur
CatslOgue OF 200 pieces ANY 70 H8lf-Dime, or
10 of Dime Series, mailed on receipt Of one
Dollar. Sold by all Booksellers, and can be
ordered through any News Dealer. Send stamp
for Catalogue. Address
BENZ. W. HITCHCOCK, Publisher,
feb3 dS2w3m 459 Third Avenue, New York
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HOTELS.

CITY HOTEL,
Cor. Summer and Deaderiek sts-,
Nashville. = - Tenn
JAS. A. HOLT & co, Props.
TRANSIENT BOARD PER DAY, - %
febS Tyr
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Will the people pay the interest on these
notes? The semi-annual interest on the
first notes is already coming in, and pass
ing into the hands of the Treasurer. Some
send draftS-sOme postal orders-others
come in and pay currency.
r. A. YoUNG, Sec. W.
Nashville, Feb. y. 1874.
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>1>1~~~~N>>>>~>>>>>>>>N>~~~~
tNOR SAIaE-SalOonO on Church street, lastly
Il fitted up and ready for business. For par
tieUlars apply to THOS. CALENDER,
febI5 II 90 y. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-04

DOR RENT-FOur-stOry Storehouse, No. 81
II S. Market street. Enquire of Prewitt, Spur
81 Go. or j. Lumsden & Co. decI2 If
The Republican journal., 1874-04-30
National Credit and National Honor
Saved.

For once, all praise to President Grant.
Most unexpectedly. and in manner the
most gratifying, he has come to the rescue
of our impcrilled country, by interposing
his official veto to crush the designs of
Morton, Logan, Butler, Cameron and Co.
The day on which that veto was signed
and sent, was one tit to be observed with
public rejoicings, for delivery from great
peril. Despite his many public declara-
tons to that effect, we did not believe that
the President possessed the nerve to free
himself from the thraldom Of those who
were known to have been heretofore his
advisers, and to resist the pressure Of APP
peals from the south and west. But he
has done it, to his honor be it said He
has killed that mad scheme, not for the
advantage of the north and east, OF the
disadvantage Of the south and west-but
for the safety of the whole country-and
in the endeavor to make a sound currency
national
1t may well be doubted whether the
executive negative was ever traught with
greater consequences. The people of the
country, the laboring men and those con-
nected with the great industries of the day
the farmers-in short every one interested
in firm and reliable currency-may now
be reasonably assured that the future is
not to threaten them with panic and loss
of custom, prices and employment. The
capitalist will be encouraged to invest,
assured that for gold advanced he Will not
have to receive deprecated paper. There
is no industry that the sun shines upon
which will not be safer, firmer and more
desirable to those who pursue it, for this
check to the wild schemes of inflationists
Whatever comes in the shape of future
Congressional action, must be in a diree-
ton opposite to the bill now SO happily
disposed Of Anything further in the line
OF imitation would be hopeless. And the
public have reason to be thankful for once
that the President is, as Mrs. Grant saws,
''a very obstinate man.
The Republican journal., 1874-04-30
Gale and Damage to Shipping

RocKI.ANp, April %. \ drh ing north
east snow storm came On here last night
and has continued with alternating snow
and Sleet during the day The gale has
been the severest experienced here lo1
years, and has resulted in much damage
to the shipping which was unprepared tor
it, and five or six vessels are ashore.
Schooner Empress, lime laden, had her
torctopmasts and part Of her head gear
carried away by a collision with another
vessel, and was rum in On the flats III the
South cove and Will probably escape with
ont much further damage Schooner
Oregon drifled and is aground close TO
the wharfnear by Schooner Excel drag
ged and went ashore on the rocks south
Of ''Firc kllns," is badly damaged and
may break up at the next tide if the gale
continues. Schooner w If Steele Went
ashore on the rocks south of Commercial
wharf had her deck torn out. bilopd and
IS almost total wreck. Schooner Emma
l. Gregory is ashore few rods farther
north, but lies better and is not yet badly
damaged Schooner Belle Brown dragged
and dritted a long distance across to the
south of the harhor, where she grounded
on the flats at low water, but will probably
escape without much damage All the
above are OF this port. Schooner George
Shattuck of Thomaston came ashore.
with no one on board, at Ames' wharf.
north end, and was considerably damaged
Other minor damages are reported.