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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
ALL OVER THE CITY.

The Federal Court adjourned over until
the next term, yesterday.
The concert in aid of St. AIMS Church
Edeeheld, takes place this evening At Mr.
Clures Hall, Edgefeld.
HE kinetic Grub will hold its regular
weekly meeting tonight at the residence
oil Daniel Bailey, Gallatin pike.
Arrangements have been made to have
inc street cars run till after the concert at
MeClure's Hall, for the benefit of
st. AIMS in Edgelield tonight.
A meeting Of the Panathenea Club will
&c held at half-past seven O'Clock tomorrow
evening. A full attendance is desired, as
important business will come up.
This evening at $50 will be held the
"Open Literary Exercises of the Eroso-
phlan Fraternity, at the Nashville Univer-
sity. The public generally are invited to
be present.
Several emigrants were in the city yester-
day en- route for Texas. Scarcely a day
passes that it does not witness the depar-
ture Of numbers of hardy men, going to
seek their fortunes In the West.
The citizens OF Edgefield seem determ-
ined TO have good streets. The work of
grading and metalling Sycamore street has
been completed, and the same improve
ment is being made on Main street.
One of the attaches of the Circuit Court
Clerks office picked up an immense beaver
glove yesterday and carried it to his office,
where the owner can get it by giving bond
with good security that his title will not be
disputed.
The President of the Board of Trade re-
ceived yesterday invitations for three dele
gates to attend the opening of the new hall
of the Board of Trade of indianapolis, on
the 18th inst, at 2:30 p. NJ. The invita-
tiOns have not yet been given out.
The HobsOn Chapel Mite Society was or
gained last Wednesday night at the resi-
dence of Isaac Litton, Gallatin pike, with
a very full attendance. The following
officers were elected: George D. Hughes,
President; John T. Caldwell, Secretary,
and Miss Sue LittOn, Treasurer.
The College Pen, a monthly publication,
conducted by members of Neophogen Col
lege, Sumner county, is pen which is evil
IDENTIFY in unskillful hands, as We find on
the first page of the December number, the
name Of our old friend Billy Shakespeare
spelled shakespeare" ''Shakspere," and
''ohakespeare," all within the first seven
lines.
We stated in yesterdays ''items of news"
that Mr.. Alex. Fall, of this city, had gone
into the adhesive plaster business" He re-
quests us to state that he is still employed
by the Adams and Southern Express Co.'s,
where he can be found, ready at all times,
to wait upon customers. He has, however,
an article of adhesive plaster, known as the
Japanese parchment, which he is offering
to the public.
esther, the Beautiful Queen" the ora
toriO which will be given at Masonic Hall,
during the latter part of the month, for the
benefit of the Tulip Street Parsonage, was
rehearSed last night. Another
meeting for rehearsal will be held tonight
at Benson, Brown & Co.'S, College street.
From the energy displayed by these intend
ing to participate in the concert, it cannot
fail to be grand success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
AFTER PRAYER-MEETING.

They had prayeT-meeting in keene, Hi
nOiS, a short time ago. Ii was one Of the
occasions when a more than ordinary spirit
of earnestneSs peryaded the exercises and
Young and old alike manifested their deep
appreciation Of the joys OF a religion which
teaches good will on earth and peace to-
ward men. Among these who took part in
the meeting with particular zeal none
were more prominent than Robert Actiin-
lev and Cyrus Barger, both residents Of the
neighborhoOd. The spirit of Christian
kindness and brotherhood seemed especially
strong in each Of these young men, The
prayer-meeting at leEgth came to close
and the congregation, spiritually refreshed,
dispersed, the young men and maid
ems, as is not unusual on such occasions.
going in couples. Robert Mckinley and
CYRUS Barger each wanted to 90 home with
the same young lady, the daughter Of a
deacon. Being the daughter of deacon,
she was a disCrees girl and declined to
make a choice or to designate in any way a
preference between her two admirers, and
the Young men We're left to settle the mat
ter themselves. They proceeded to settle
II al once. A terrible struggle ensued
in the vicinity of the sanctuary,
and the question of precedence was
disposed of in good style. McGin-
lev used a murderOus slung-shOt and Bar
Ger employed a knife. The knife proved
the better weapon Of the two, and McGin-
lev was killed. The deacon's daughter,
however. did not 60 home with the victor.
The people of Keene, H., are now inclined
10 the belief that the effects Of a prayer
meeting, though of course salutary, are not
always permanent. Lovely woman, limo
Gently enough, causes agreat deal oftrousle
in this world.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Thus far during the present month, one
hundred and three arrests have been made
by the city police.
Only four offenders put in an appearance
before the Recorder yesterday morning.
They enriched the corporation to the extent
of thirty-five dollars.
Nick Hill, colored, was arrested by Off
GERS Frazier and Maskey last night, on the
charge Of carrying pistol, and gave secu-
rity for his appearance before the Recorder
this morning.
Samuel p. Hodges was released from Jail
yesterday, having served out the term of
thirty days, for which he was sentenced by
the United States Court, on the charge Of
illicit distilling.
The cOlOred boy who has been confined
in the county wOrk-hOuse because of his
having incurred suspicion of laying in
stock of coal without paying for the same,
was released by order of Justice Everett
yesterday.
Phelps Randolph, a colOred lad twelve
years Of age, was arrested on the charge of
larceny yesterday morning, by officer Cur
ran. Randolph was discovered in the act
Of searching a trunk belonging to James
Keel. The youthful prisoner was taken
before Justice Basketts and discharged.
Emma Batticer, Lucy Crutcher. Esther
McGregor, Margaret Goodrich, Caroline
Boyd and Martha Boyd, all colOred washer
women, engaged in 4 free fight out on
Rolling Mill Hill last night. They were
arrested by officers Vaughan and Skalley
and will interview the Recorder this morn.
ing
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

| never look at my old steel composing
rule than do not bless myselfthat, while
my; strength lasts, | am not at the
mercy of the world If my pen is not
wanted / can go back 20 the type case and
be sure TO find work, for | learned the
printers trade acknowledgements
work, job work, book work and press work.
anu glad have a good trade. 1t is a rock
upon which the pOSsessOr can stand firmly.
There is health and vigOr for both body
and mind in an honest trade. Il is the
strongest aud surest part of the self-made
man. Go from the academy to the print
ing office or the artisans bench, or, il you
please, to the fIrIn-fOT, to be sure, true
farming is a trade, and a grand one az
that. Lay thus a sure foundation, and
after that branch oil into whatever profess
sion you please.
You have heard, perhaps, of the clerk
who had faithfully served Stephen Girard
from boyhOod to manhood. On the 21st
anniversary of his birthday he went to
his master and told him his time was up,
and he certainly expected important pro-
motion in the merchants service. But
Stephen Girard said to him:
Every well. Now go and learn a
trade"
"What trade, sir?"
aGOOd barrels and butts must be in de-
mand while you live. Go and learn the
eoODer's trade, and when you have made
a perfect barrel bring it to me-"
The young man went away and learned
the trade, aud in time brought 20 his old
master a splendid barrel of his own make.
Girard explained it, and gave the maker
two thousand dollars for it, and then said
TO him:
ssNOw, sir, L want you in my counting
room; but hencefOTth you will not be de-
pendent upon the whim of Stephen Girard.
Let what will come you have a good trace
always in reserve
The young man saw the wisdom and I'M
derstoOd.
Years ago, whenthe middle-aged men Of
to-day were BOYS, Horace Greedy wrote:
''It is a great source of consolation to US
that when the public shall be tired Of us as
an editor, we can make a satisfactory i've
lihOOd at setting type or farming; so that
while our strength lasts ten thousand
blockheads taking O6ense at some article
they do not understand, could not Orive us
into the pOOr-hOuse-'
And so may a man become truly indie
pendent
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The Lander Dramatic Company were
greeted last night upon their first appear
ance in this city by a very critical
audience, whose verdict with regard 10 the
ability of the troupe was a very favorable
one. The play Of Elizabeth was presented
with the following cast:
Elizabeth, Queen Of England, Mrs. F..
w. Lander; King James, of Scotland, Mr..
Frank Lawlor; Lady Sarah Howard, Miss
Henrietta Osborne; Lady Anna Burleigh,
Miss E. Markley; Marie Lambrun, Miss
May Preston; Robert, Earl of Essex, Mr.. j.
Ii. Taylor; Burleigh, Mr.. Charles DeGroat;
Sir Francis Bacon, Mr.. George Becks; Lord
Howard, Mr.. Edward Vary; Sir Francis
Drake, Mr.. Charles Ahrendt; Marquis De
Mendoza, Mr.. James White; Davidson, Dir.
Lin Harrison; Hudson, Mr.. Oliver Wilson,
Sir George Jackson, Mr.. L. Pembroke.
In the leading role, Mrs. Lander fully
sustained her enviahle reputation in the
rendition of that character, and was ably
supported by the company. Tonight we
will have Marie AntOinette, of which play,
as rendered by this troupe, an exchange
remarks:
The play abounds with touching scenes,
all Of which were so well rendered as TO
make it difficult to single out the one which
most claimed the admiration of the spec
tators. Mrs. Lander appeared grander,
perhaps, when, with the Dauphin by
her side, she appeared before the mob
in answer to their yelling, and subse-
quently in defending her little ones from
their blind rage. Miss Osborne showed a
good conception of the character Of the
Princess Elizabeth, and in some of her
parts was very fine, but we cannot help
thinking we have not yet seen this lady in
a part calculated to draw forth the best
acting of which she is capable. Mr.. Law
lor's Lafayette" suffered some in COM
pariSon with his 'King James" of the night
before, but then Lafayette himself was but
a negative sort of character in the tremen-
dous revolution which gave to the lilies Of
France a blOOd-red hue and crimsoned its
rivers with the life-eurrents of its brayest
men and its fairest women.
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New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
a. Setliff, JOS Church street, offers for
sale his entire stock Of miscellaneous
books.
Gray & Noble, with a commendable
spirit, have reduced the prices oftheir goods
20 suit the present stringency in the money
market, and assure bargains to all their
patrons.
Large auction sale of household and
kitchen furniture, at John Bater's auction
room, y North Cherry street, this morn
inc. al 10 o'clock.
The increasing popularity Of Robertson
county whisky is atreSted by its great de-
mand. a pure article can be obtained
from Woodland IL Moore, Springfield, Tenn.
For a fine life-size photograph, 60 to
Pooie's gallery. He guarantees satisfaction
both in style and prices.
Jesse Ely, Al North Cherry street, has
now on hand a fine assortment Of hats, fur
nishing goods, etc, suitable for gentlemen'S
wear; he is also prepared to furnish his
lady friends with something nice in the fur
line.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
THE COURTS.

FEDERAL COURT-A. ". Paul Us.
Gleaves ct al; motion for new trial contin-
ued over till next term.
F. Mulloy, admir-, vs.. r. A. Bennett
ct al; consent decree.
Adjourned till next term.
CIRCUIT COURT.-Augusta Manufacture
ing Company vs.. W. NJ. VertTees; verdict
for defendant.
Nancy j. Marling Ell al. vs.. Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company; contin-
ued on affidavit Of defendants.
J. T. johnson. administrator, vs.. Nash
vile and Chattanooga Railroad Company;
same entry.
L. Burch vs.. A. Harding ct al; con-
tinUed for absence of counsel.
Beech, ManlOve & Co., VS.. J. w. Camp
bell; same entry.
Brien & Woodward vs.. A. W. Pyle ct al;
same entry.
Tennessee Manufacturing Company VS..
Eliza D.. Temple, administrators. ct al;
continued for absence of plaintiffs counsel;
+. d. Fuller VS.. l. NJ. Bates & Co.
same entry.
ii. b. Champion vs.. Burgess, Barnes &
Co.; verdict for plaintiff-damages S69S.56.
PROBATE COURT Whitman, admir-, APP
pointed admir- Of the estate of L. c. Cole
man.
d. L. Lapsley vs.. Alice Sylvers; petition
for sale of land.
A. p. Grinstead, admir- de bonis non Of
the estate Of Sarah Feltz, deceased; report
of clerk confirmed and final decree entered
of sale of land.
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Personal.

c. w. Smith and bride arrived home on
Yesterday, and have taken rooms at the
Nicholson House.
G. n. Crosby, General Freight Agent of
the St. Louis and Southeastern road, is reg
iStered at Linck'S Hotel.
The Fayetteville Express says: Col. J.
b. Lamb, after pleasant sojOurn in jack
sOnville, Florida, returned home few DAYS
ago looking so completely rejuvenated, that
we suspected him of having found during
his travels, the fountain of Y outh, which
old Ponce de Leon vainly sought in the
Land Of Flowers" Mrs. Lamb remains
in Jacksonville, and We are glad to learn
that her health is rapidly improving.
Tie following registered at the Cotton
Exchange yesterday: J. b. Wilkes, Guile
Okla; II. II. POston, Cedar Hill; J. NJ Davis,
g. A. Armstrong, and j. B. Rea, Lewis
burg.
Mr.. Frank Ray, agent for the Katie Put
nam troupe, is IN the city arranging for the
appearance Of his company in Nashville at
an early daV
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

with expectant citizens, who greeted Mr.
Parkes' election with storm OF cheers.
TAX Assessor.
For Tax Assessor, Councilman Coleman
nominated Oliver Towles.
Councilman Allen nominated W. F.
Meacham.
Councilman Mccarthy nominated John
L. Glenn.
Aid. Dix nominated 7. ]. Halle.
On the first ballot, the vote stood:
Glenn Is, Meacham 10, Towles 5, Halle 2.
Mr.. Glenn was elected on the second
ballot, the vote standing: Glenn 10, Meach-
am Z, Towles @, Halle /.
The convention then dissolved and the
Boards afterwards adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
What VIII His Hnsh Cost Him

The MorrjStotcR Gazette, whose editor is
a candidate for Clerk of the Senate, makes
this inquiry: "Wonder if the hotels and
clearinghouse of Nashville will not re-
duce the price of board for candidates for
the several offices in the gift Of the next
Legislature? The patronage will be so
good for few days that they might afford
il. Of course it is IN behalf of our visiting
friends we speak. To a permanent customer
for the winter, like ourSelf, the question
would he ridiculous.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
Observation-Disclosures Of people are

Observation-Disclosures Of people are Wis
iting the great European Astrologist, who
can see the nature, cause and mysterious
circumstances at every age in life. She
describes the whereabouts of hidden treas
ure. coal oil, mineral and all other re-
sources She tells you your future pros
poets, ana is the only person now in this
country who can show you a correct like
ness of your future husband or wife. Call
and see her a. once, and be convinced, at
her rooms, Is and 10 Franklin House, n.
College street. See sign on door.
dacg tWt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

The increasing popularity of Robertson
County Whiskies is founded upon their
well-knOwn superiority to all other brands.
Messrs. Woodland & Moore, of Springfield,
deal in these Whistles exclusively. See
their card on fourth page. decl1 u
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CITY NOTICES.

II the times are hard, Gray & Noble
have not allowed their stock to run down,
but have now on hand as full and COM
plete a stock as can be found IN any well
regulated Gents Furnishing House, North
or South, and are selling at prices that
show they know people have got to make
their money go as far as they can.
dacIf II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
Clean Through For Once.

For the nrst time since the war all the
cases on the Circuit Court docket have been
called for trial, the call having been fin
ished yesterday. By agreement Of counsel
the case Of McCrea, Aaury * Co. VS.. the
Louisiana Mutual Insurance Co., will he
put on trial this morning, and after this is
disposed Of the court will adjourn. Dur
ing the present term judgments have been
rendered in POI cases.
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THE CITY'S LAWMAKERS.
Adjourned Meeting Of the Board OF
Aldermen-Reghlar Meeting Of
the Common Council.

u ssrs. Ruhm and Moskey Desire
CIty-The Cherry Street CuIvert-
Patching the City Characterization
Of Police Commissioners and City
AssessOr-Enthus DemOnstTa-
tfOn.
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Big Blaze on the Tennessee.

The village Of Perryville on the Tennes-
see river about twenty miles above John
sonville, suffered a severe loss by fire Tues
day morning. A large warehouse with
about 200 bales Of cotton, and some other
buildings were burned, having taken fire
about z \. NJ. The gentleman who in
forms us was travelling by boat to John
sonville that morning. He says the river
was lined with floating lint all the way to
JOhnsOnville.
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The Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court proceeded yesterday
with the consideration of cases on the Bed
ford aud Smith county dOcketS. The lat
Ter viii probably be finished to-day. The
latter may require longer than the time
allotted for the dispOsal-t two weeks.
To-day is motion day.
Attorney General Heiskell stated to the
bar yesterday that he would not insist
upon the rule prohibiting the clerks from
receiving fees on records ia criminal cases
unless filed by The first day Of The term,
% o. dad all such be filed with the Clerk by
d. H Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

DURING the two sieges of Paris by the
Prussiaus and by the Versailles troops in
the time Of the Commune, 10000 men and
1900 women were killed. So many old
persons and young children were killed
then that the death rate in Paris during
1872, 1873 and 1874 has been much lower
than usual.
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Facts Aboui the Mork.House.

The actual expense of running the city
work-hoUse for the past month amounted
TO S5l+6G-abOut half the sum heretofore
expended monthly on that institution.
During the time there has been an average
of thirjy-five prisoners per day in cOnfna-
ment, and, at different periods through the
month, one hundred and two charity pa
tients have been furnished with food and
lodging.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

For life-size and cabinet-size Photo
graphs, painted in India ink and pastel;
also small size Photographs, Rembrandts,
ParlOr Scenes, etc, call on R. Poole, cor
ner Union and Cherry streets. deelO 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

Hats for the million at Jesse Ely's.-
Mems winter underwear, warm, snug and
good, in great variety, furs for all ages,
cheap as any in the city. Call and exam
inc his stock at Al North Cherry street.
decIl It
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the Police CoUm,ssionersn,,.

As will be seen by a reference to our re
port Of the City Council proceedings, Mr..
ThOs. ParkeS was last night reelected
Police Commissioner for a term Of three
years, by a handsome majority. The
UNION AND AMERICAN cUnEratUlates the
people Of Nashville upon this result, be-
lievinC that the material Interests of the
city have been enhanced thereby.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11
In search OfaHome.

About 10 o'clock last night, Isaac Moon
ey, little boy about twelve years of age.
came into the police station and told Ser
said that ms mother and father were both
dead, and that he came from Chattanooga.
The little fellow, who seemed utterly worn
out, stretched himself upon a bench and
was soon lost in slumbeT.
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WOULDN'T DO.
Rejection of the Last Chosen site For

Rejection Of the Last Chosen Site For
the West Tennessee Insane Asylum.
Yesterday Gov. Brown sent to the Di-
rec;ors of the proposed West Tennessee IN
sane Hospital, the following dispatch, dis
approving the site last selected near Mem
phis:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Dec. 10, 1874
Robert l. Chester, DR.. w. E. Rogers, VIM.
Conner, Memphis, Tenn: The report of
the experts was unfayorable and have dis
approved your recommendation OF Webb
site. The papers will be copied and for
warded to You tomorrow.
JNO. c. BROWN, Governor.
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NINE. LIE VERT having sent Dion Bou-
cicault tickets for her literary and dra-
matte reception Of last Friday, he responded
with a check for $50. Many years ago Mr..
BOucicault was a guest at Madame lie
Vert's house in Mobile, and he has not for
gotten the cultured hospitality with which
he was treated.
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Blank {. Indicates no report; cipher (OI stS-
tcnary; minus e. tendency 70 fall; plus n ten
dency TO rise.
River still declining at this point, with
feet 3 inches on the shoals at P. N. yes
erClay.
The B. II. Cooke returned from a short
trip to the upper Cumberland, bringing a
few hhds. Of tobacco with some other
freight.
The Burksyille left for Cairo with a light
cargo.
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Hon. BaIie Pey1on 10 the Front.

II is understood that the Sumner county
delegation to the nominating convention,
are strongly in favor Of Hon. Bale PeytOn
for Congressman, and will push mis- claims
Is long as there is any chance of his nom
ination being secured.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

THE Presbyterian Cook Book, published
for the benefit Of the Ladies' Society of the
First Presbyterian Church Of Dayton, has
been a great success. A third edition Of it
has JUST been printed. IL has brought to
the Ladies' Society profit Of s1,JOO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

Use less of Dooley's than Of other Yeas
or Baking Powder, as it is much stronger.
Put up full weight. Give it fair trial.
decS dlw&wlt
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral Of the late Dr. THOMAS X. JEN-
NINGs will take place at n O'Clock A. N. Friday,
the Il,h inst, at the First Presbyterian Church.
Divine service by the Kew. 7. A. HOyt.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 10, 1874.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-11

DIR. AtehisOn has taken the office, No.
Is South Cherry street, lately occupied by
DR.. Buchanan. nOVzo lot
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Pullman Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping
Cars from St. Louis, Cincinnati and Columbus
o Washington and Baltimore without change of
cars.
be obtained at all principal Ticket Offices
throughout the West, Southwest and North
west THOS. p. BARRY, Western Passenger
Agent Cincinnati.