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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

Blank O. indicates no report; cipher 90 sta
tiOnaryi minus q tendency TO fall; plus( ten
dency 70 rise. A Q. FORD. Observer,
The river was still falling at this pOinG
yesterday, with L feet on Harpeth Shoals.
The arrivals were the Lawrence irOM
Cincinnati and Ella Hughes from the upper
Cumberland.
No departures.
We find the following in the telegraphic
correspondence Of the Cincinnati CONNER
cidl:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Senator Sfler-
man has prepared and will intruhlee at an
early day, bill of which the EOllowing is
an abstract: That the appropriations made
by the act approved March 3, 1871, entitled
can act making appropriations for the re-
pairs and for the payment Of the debts Of
the Louisville and Portland Canal Com
pany," are hereby continued in full force,
and are made permanently applicable 10
the payment Of the debts Of the said Louis
Vile and Portland Canal Company, and So
much as may be necessary shall no applied
TO the nayment Ofthe interest ~ It aeerues
and the principal of the outstanding bonds
of said company Is they may mature. Pro
vided, however, that the Secretary Of the
Treasury NAY purchase and pay for any of
said bonds at their market rate whenever
he deems il for the interest Of the United
States. That after thirty DAYS from the,
passage of this act the Secretary ct the
Treasury is hereby authorized and directed
to take possession Of the said Louisville
and Portland Canal, and all the property,
real and personal, Of said company, rs the
property Of the United States, subject, how
ever, to the mortgage lien on said property
in favor Of the Trustees under said mort
gage and the holders Of the bonds issued
under il, and the Secretary of the Treasury
is hereby authorized TO pay 10 the Directors
Of said company for the stock keid by them.
and he is authorized and directed to cause
a careful and full examination OF all the
receipts and disbursements Of the said coTse-
pany, and TO collect, and, il necessary, to
sue for any money or property due to or
held for the said company by the Directors
Of said company, or the Trustees under
said mortgage, or by any person wbatover.
That the said canal and property apgertain-
ing thetetO shall be held for the common
use and benefit of the people of the United
States free Of all tolls and charges except
such as are necessary 10 pay the current ex-
penSes. The Secretary OF the Treasury
shall, on the first Monday of January Of
each year, ascertain from the expenditures
of the previous year what tolls win proba-
bly, pay the expenses of the current year.
and he shall then fix and C.<isr the rate Of
the tolls thus ascertainsd TO be charged for
the current wear
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT.-The will of Alex.
Allison, deceased was admitted to probate,
aud John NJ JOslin was qualified as execu-
tor.
J. b. BoSley was appointed and quail
fed Us guardian Of Minta q. BOsley, mi
ntr.
In the cases of \. F.Whitman, adIiiTs, vs..
Geo. Wainer ct ais, a guardian al litum
was appointed.
G. ". McCarley vs.. Rachel Hunter and
others, original bill filed for division OF
land.
SUPREME CoURT.-The case of Huddle-
ston vs.. State was reversed and remanded.
Court still engaged on Cannon and OyertOn
dOckets.
LAW COURF.-J. III. Collins rs. ". +.
Moore and others; judgment by default.
". c. Blew * Son vs.. Kate BadOu;
judgment for plaintiff.
j. l.. Willelt vs.. Phoenix Manufacturing
Co, ct. ais; confessed Judgment.
Fred DodSOn vs.. Peter LOTEry; levy,
Levi Coleman vs.. Z. S. Green, pending.
Francis Arnold, released on writ of ha-
beas corpus.
The case of Thos. W. Crake, and others,
vs.. Louisville and Nashville and Great.
Southern Railroad Co.; jury sworn, and
testimony and argument to be heard to-day.
CRIMINAL CoUET.-Saveral misdelnean-
or cases disposed OF. Felony docket will
probably not be taken up until next week.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

now being furnished The lesses of the ueui-
Tertiary, for the reason that the LEASING of
the penltentiary and the efnployment of
convict labor is injurious to the laboring
classes. Referred to a special committee
consisting Of COuncilmen Law and Moore.
ANOTHER SEWER.
BY Councilman Towles-BilI proyidinq
for the construction of a sewer on North
College street, from the corner. of the Pub
lie Square to Lick Branch. Passed first
reading and referred to the Street Commit
Tee, and the Committee on improvements
and Expenditures.
INVESTIGATION OF IRREGTI, ARJTTFs.
Councilman FOgg offered the following:
whereas, Grave complaints have been
made by many citizens that there are now
on the pay-rollS the city of Nashville the
names OF various employees of the several
departments, drawing pay regularly from
the ci'y, an that they are employed and
PAID WITHOUT AUTHORITY OF LAW:
And whereas, information has been given
and Ike complaints made that large CON
tracts have been entered into, claiming to
have been authorized by resolution adop-
ted by the City Council on the oath of
April, 1873, which said contracts are
wholly without the sanction of law, and
whereas, there are complaints of other
irregularities in the management of the
street department Of the city, therefore
Be 1t resolved, that a committee of
three be appointed and invested with power
to investigate the facts as to the employ
ment and payment by any of the various
city departments OF any person or persons
whatever
WITHOUT THE SANCTION OF LAW,
whether in the police, fire, street, work.
house, or other department Of the city, and
as To the management of the street depart
ment, the cost of cleaning the streets and
keeping the same in repair, and as to the
contracts, with whom and in what manner
made, for curbing, guttering and crossings
Of the city, said COMMITTEE to have power
to send for persons and papers. Adopted
and referred to a special committee, con-
Sisring Of Councilmen FOgg, Gaut, Ed
wards and Towles.
Adjourned until the next regular meet
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

FIOm the Knoxville Press and Herald, Jan. q.
As the second section Of the evening
freight train. east, was running ont Of town
about 70 o'clock on Monday night, Viii
liam Ault, young brakeman, was stand
ing on the top of the rear box ear, lantern
in hand. When about half 4 mile from
the depot, some scOundrel threw a large
stone with great force at the brakeman,
which struck him in the side, knocking him
Off of the swiftly running car, head over
heels to the ground.
Falling on soft, moist earth, he was not
instantly killed, as would Doubtless have
been the case had the tumble occurred on
rocky or hardened soil. Nevertheless he
was stunned, and on recovering found him
self unable to arise. His fall being unnO-
ticed, the train had sped rapidly on its
way. On his hands and knees the bruised
brakeman crawled slowly and labOriOusly
back to the depot. Col. Isham Dung, As
sistant Master of Transportation, had him
promptly conveyed home, and such attend
ance given him as was required by the ex
igencies of the case. Yesterday the brake
man suffered somewhat from the hurt in
the side, but otherwise seemed to be all
right. 80 cue has been obtained TO the
StOne-thrOWer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
PARAGRAPHICAL.


Tie fog was so heavy in st. Louis the
other dav that half the residents of that
CITY ran blindly into the arms of creditors
whom they had successfully eluded for
months.
In Des Moines, Iowa, burglars have a
way of surprising law abiding citizens by
Jumping out Of alley ways, dragging said
citizens back out of sight and then leaving
them GAGGED and moneyless.
Mardi Gras celebrations are gradually
vending their way northward. The
Hoosiers in Lafayette purpose fixing them
selves up in buffalo robes and bed-quilts,
in order to properly observe the 18th prox.
The ST. Louis Times has christened the
soup-house of that city bean-evolent in
stitution. The local force of the Times are
regular patrons of the establishment refer
red to, and that's why they are pleased
with it.
The Kentucky Nelg Era comments: "The
following advertisement appears in the
Ne,c York San, under the head of want
ed:' a respectable woman wants wash
ing in the house or out of the house, That
a respectable woman should want washing
is perfectly correct, but the fact that she is
willing to take it 'out Of the house is de-
cldediy peculiar.
Speaking of ''Old Virginia. the Courier
Journal indulges in this bit of sentiment:
"Her sons wander afar of, but she watches
them with a mothers sOlicitude even in
their wanderings, and not unfrequently
gathers their dust in her own classic urns
after the Sarsar wind of death has scattered
il to remote regions" And a beautiful
picture it is TO imagine the Old Dominion
going about with an urn, classic or other
wise, gathering up dust which has been
scattered 20 remote regions.
"IIelmholtZ, the German physicist
proved that the heart could raise its OWL
weight 20,2S0 feet in an hour, while the
best locomotive engine could only raise its
own weight 300 feet in the same time.
We are pleased to learn that the human
heart is capable of doing such wonderful
thing, but prefer taking Helmholtz' word
| for it to having our heart elevate itself t.
| even half that distance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
The nonr Was Too SarroM.

The affair happened on a South Nash
vile street car. One Of the men was so
large HAT he had entered the car door with
difficulty. v ii!e Tie other was built after
the manner OF = billiard GGa. These men
sat opposite each other, and vixen the car
reached Ash street they both diyed for the
door, into which they wedged so closely
that considerable effort was required in or
der for them 10 release themselves. They
then drew back, heSilated for moment
and again started out, both At once, only to
meet with the same lack Of success. Pant
ing and blowing, they again backed into the
car, and then the fat man waved his hand
gracefully and remarked 10 the slim man.
.Mein freund, you 60 end
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

MoTHERs-IN-LAw have long been sub
iects of satire. Mrs. Candles curtain
lectures would have lost much of their
point and spirit, perhaps might never
have been delivered at all, had not her
mother visited the Caudle household.
In real life, mOthers-in-law, like other
members of society, are good, bad, or
Indifferent, according to circumstances.
In law they have rights which
lovers are bound to respect, as Mr.. W.
Home. of Scotland, has lately found to
his cost. He woed%Mrs. Janet Honey
man, young widow, but broke off the
match because she insisted upon her
mother living with her after her mar
rage. Mrs. HOneyman, therefore,
sued Home for breach of promise, and
recovered damages to the amount Of
$500.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Concerning tIse Tax on theatrical Ex-
iiihifinus-

The attention of our readers is directed
to the very sensible remarks offered by
Councilman TowleS. upon the subject of
taxing theatrical exhibitions, rs published
in our report of the Council proceedings OF
last night.
The passage Of the measure under dis
cussion would have the effect of keeping
theatrical companies away from Nashville,
and any business man who is able TO see an
inch beyond his nose, would enter 4 strong
protest against any proposition likely tc
lead to that result.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
NOTICES.

A Chance for EverybOdy.-The wis
dom of the pOstpOnement of the Kentucky
Library Grand Gift Concert to tho 31st of
March next, is beyond dispute. With
over $, OJO0OO on deposit in bank to pay
gifts, and that under the most adverse Gil
cumstances, there can be no doubt now Of
full drawing, when the holders of the
lucky tickets will receive such splendid
cash prizes as s2JO,OOO, 100000, $4,000,
So, 900, etc. 1t is now positively announced
that there will be no further pOstpOnement;
therefore every one will supply themselves
with tickets, and every ticket will be sold
before the day Of the Concert.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Az Act of LuSiicc.

We learn that several citizens Of Nash
vile have expressed surprise that Alder
man Pentecost should have tried to secure
the passage of a bill, at the las regular
meeting Of the Board of Aldermen, to al
low the unrestricted sale af Intoxicating
liquor in the markethOuse. 1t is but an
act Of justice to the gentleman named to
state that his object in amending the bill
rs he did, was to prevent GHy one selling
liquor in the markethoUse, a proposition
having been made TO extend that privilege
10 one Of the renters in the markethouSe.
He knew that a proposition to open that
establishment to al who wished To sell
liquor therein, would have the effect Of
killing the former proposition, to allow one
man that privilege.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
LATEST MARKETS By TELEGRAPH.

CHARLESTON, Jan. %. - Cotton easy;
middlings 15tc; lew middlings 14s14asc;
strict good ordinary 14iic; net receipts 1904
bales; exports to Great Britain - bales;
to France LOSS bales; cOastwise 1874 bales;
sales 1900 bales; stock O., 5S2 bales.
GALVESTON, Jan. 22.-COtton in fair
demand; middlings 1G5c; good ordinary
lie; net receipts 25,442 bales; exports
coastwise 1,54S bales; sales 1000 bales;
stock 112, 12S bales.
SAVANNAH. Jan. q - Cotton is easier;
middlings 15sc; net receipts 1856 bales;
exports to Great Britain 1896 bales; to
continent l 1876 bales; coaStwiSe go bales;
sales S74 bales; stock 1880 bales.
MOBILE, Jan. Pr Cotton is firm;
good demand; midlings 155c; low middlings
I45gc; strict good ordinary 1870; net receipts
49, bales; exports to Great Britain -
bales; coastwise 1914 bales; sales 1000
bales; stock 6I,33S bales.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

The Russian nation is the one which
speaks the most languages and which
speaks them the best. One may 60
through Germany and not hear a word
of French spoken, but he will be sure to
hear it when he reaches the frontier of
Russia. The Russian schools and
gymnasta for girls are Of the highest
excellence, and In some of the girls
schools in Moscow the dresses are all
brown to prevent the bad feelings
which might arise from a comparison
of dresses and toilets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
IounfrN Markets.

Fayetteville is an active wheat market
The OJSerUer Of the 22d says: I'VE quote
wheat, prime amber and white, Sl.4O,
strictly prime. Sl.45; choice, $50; lower
grades S1.2Ja1.35. Receipts, 1000 bush
els, corn, 1900 bushels. Corn selling at
30 cts"
The Chattanooga Commercial Of yester-
day SAYS: No receipts Of corn at the wharf
yesterday, and hence no change in the
market. Wequote - cents on the wharf
and 7S5aSO cents in the depot. The West
ern and Atlantic Railroad shipped yester-
day from this point sixteen cars Of grain,
and two of package freight"
The NW1reeSboro Monitor Of the 22d
save; "A great quantity of corn is being
shipped South over the railroad. conse-
quently there is a good demand for this pro-
duct in our market.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

Judge J. D. Goodpasture, Of Livingston,
Overon county, Is here attending the SUI
preme Cuuit.
J. II. Dunn, Of Cedar Hill, Robertson
county, was in the city yesterday, He has
been a subscriber to The UNION AND
AMERICAN for twenty-nine years, and says
he expects to keep it up through life.
Ii. {. Hensley, Of the finn Of Hart x
Hensley, returned yesterday from Chicago.
McCord. Of the PddSki Citizen. one of
the sprightliest papers in Tennessee, or any
other State, was in tie city yesterday.
Bishop QUintard and lady reached this
city yesterday. and are the guests of Z. y.
Peck. ESQ, on NauXhall street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Election of Directors.

The Widow and Orphan Fund Life In
surance Company, of this city, held its an
pual election Oh the 10Th, when the follow
ing gentlemen were elected; Thomas l..
Marshall, Thos. j. Hopkins, C.. 3. Hall, J.
J.. Weakley. b. Il. Cutter, Jas. II. Collins,
DIR. Henry Sheffield, Joseph 5. Fowler and
William ChidSey, of Nashville; Z. D..
FanswoTth, % san Francisco; George ID.
Winchell, of Cincinnati. -, :. DOwden, of
Lexington, KY; and Jacob Russell, of New
York.
At a subsequent meeting the following
were elected officers for the year 1874: VIM.
ChidSey, President; I. J. Hopkins, Vice
President; 7. L. Marshall, Secretary, and
J. Il. Buist, u. D., Medical Adviser.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Installation Services.

The Nashville Presbytery meets to-day
at one O'Clock p. NJ. at the First Fresbyte-
rian Church to take order for the ordination
and installation OfRev. Frank Il. ID. Moore,
recently elected unanimously Pastor of the
Moore Memorial Church Of this city. The
ceremony of installation as Pastor, will
take place tonight at seven O'Clock in the
First Presbyterian Church, where seats in
a body viii be assigned the congregation of
the Moore Memorial Church, whose house
of worship is not yet ready for occupancy.
These solemn and interesting services will
be participated in by number Of the men,
bers OF the PreSbyteTy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Wants q ChRase.

Thos. W. Chiffon, who has 50 faithfully
discharged the duties of Mayor of Dog
Town for several years past. has resigned
his position, and is now seeking employ
ment in the city, desiring a situation as
Waterman of some banking institution, or
something of that sort. He will be missed
from the classic regions of Dog Town, and
the numerous blackberry patches in that
neighbOrhood.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Sale of Hogs,

The hogs whici. have been captured by
Pirtman'S Brigade are 10 be sold at tie
wo-lhouSe next Monday, sale beginning ct
IL o'clock A. NJ.
Another forward movement will be made
by the Brigade at an early day. Since the
last engagement, Renaissance in force
has been made, vaiua6is information Ie-
garding the position occupied by tbs enc
my Obtaiued, and when the forward move
ment IS made. rationS for five days will be
issued and a desperate and sangIliuary en-
gaCement may be expected. In order to
work the troops up to a wild pitch of en-
thusiasm. We would eNclaim, in the Ian
guage Of the immortal bard: $50 in,
Lemons"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railway.

EIRsT MORTGAGE per cent 4O-year
II Bonds. Interest payable January and
July, and when desired may be registered IN
name of purchaser.
The road, with its connections, constitutes q
great trunk line between the great West and
South and Southern seapOrts, as well as North
and East; is an old and wellestablisbed road,
has large and increasing business, and has
ALWAYS paid its interest promptly. For sale by
JOHN PORTERFIELD,
Cashier Fourth National Bank.
EDGAR JONES,
jan23 I'm Cashier Third National Bank.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
TaOSe Bows.

Mention was made in our columns yes
terday Of a couple Of boys named Frank
Arnold and Joseph Seilriet, who were ar
rested in this city on the charge of having
escaped from the House of Refuge at
Louisville few days since. The superin-
tendent of that institution reached Nash
vile yesterday and returned home on the
afternoon train. taking Seifriet with him
but Arnold had been released on q writ of
habeaS corpus by Judge Guild, early yes
tcrday morning.
The application for their release was
made by Cora CuShman, an attache Of the
Acadamy cf Music in this city. who is ac-
Guainted with a couple Of brothers ofyOung
Arnold. who are now performing as gym
nastS at II. Louis. Size sent the boy to
these brothers yesterday afternoon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
%~$E
Free Again.

Samuel HuddleSOn. who was sentenced
to three years imprisonment Ivy the CriIni-
nal Court of Clay county, on the charge of
assault with intent TO commit murder in
the second degree, was released from Jail
Yesterday. the decision in his case having
been reversed 10y the Supreme Court. He
cave bond i0r his appearance and Went
home. II is said that he struck man over
the head with double baTelled shot gun,
both barrels being loaded ii the time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Recovered.

On the night of the 1911 inst. horse,
harness and buggy were taken from the
stable Of George W. Shields, on Spruce
street. Information was lodged with the
police, and officer Walter CaveTt recovered
the buggy aRd harness "Wednesday and the
horse yesterday. The latter had evidently
been turned loose. or had broken --gay from
the thieves. as he wandered into livery
stable In Edgefeld day or two since, hay
ing been kept since tia, time by the pro-
prietor. who expected tbs owner TO put in
an appearance in due time. Tho buggy
and harness were found about a mile east
of Edgefeld, at the foot Of an embank-
ment.
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st. Charles Hotel, newly reftted with
ladies' and gentlemen's water closets in
the house, Market street, near the Square,
Nashville, Tenn. ]. NJ. Armstrong, pro.
prietor. Single meals, 80 cents. Board
and lodging per day, 800. jams SIN
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Condemned kilograms.

Chief Justice Waite still fingers in Gin
cinnati
EX-Gov. Hays Of Ohio falls heir to a
large eSt ate by the death of mis- uncle Sar-
dis BirchaTd, pioneer OF 1927 who died
yesterday at Fremont.
Lynne, Conn, the birthplace of Chief
Justice Waite feels better after firing a
salute yesterday.
The ExPressmen's Mutual meet in Chica-
60 next year.
Parepa Rosa is seriously i'll in London.
The French Government has interdicted
the sale of L'OpiRjOR NdtiORdle.
London tried TO create another big fog
yesterday.
Ex-GOv. Baez, Of San Domingo, arrived
in New York yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
MARRIED.

HAINES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS evening
at 81 O'Clock. by the Rev. DR.. Kelley, MIR. TIL
MAN A. HAINEs, of Franklin, Tenn, TO Miss
ELLENORA T. ATKINSON, Of this city.
No cards.
MOORE-FITZGERAL the 20th inst,
at the NJ. +. Church at CulleOka, by Rev. j. A.
Orman, Mr. ALEXANDER y. MOORE, of ObiOn
County, and Miss MARY +. FITZGERALD.
Their friends in Middle Tennessee wish them
all manner OF happiness and prosperity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

We have been requested by the sisters in
charge of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum to re-
turn their grateful thanks to the butchers
for their exceeding kindness - furnishing
meat grstuitously for the orphans. Also
to the marketers generally, and many of
our citizens. So, gentlemen, in the name
of the Sisters and the orphans, We thank
ypr1
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

Removed to the corner of Church and
Cherry streets, on the first floor over the
drug store of Demoyille & Co, where a
good Business Education can be obtained,
also the beautiful art of Photography. ].
w. Dolbear. jane If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
Ne,r Advertisements.

Sec notice OF new goods al Hogan Bros
They have fresh new goods arriving almost
daily, and at very low prices.
See chancery notice.
Z. j. SeabUry notifies all persons having
claims against the estate Of George W.
b lrnes. deceased, to present the same.
Good cook wanted.
Louisville Grand Gift Concert.
Hogan Bros. advertise lot Of new goods
at low prices.