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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-13
SWEENEY & JACKSON,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRS AT LAW
n Oh3e-Cor Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
aud, Illinois. I1-1Sd1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
Onr Cotton Mems Pride.

The cotton men are beginning to appre-
ciaie the real benefits which an Exchange
confers upon them. The Exchange proves
to be an Institution of great utility, and,
we are pleased to see, is increasing in in
terest to its members. They make the Ex-
change rooms, No. 81 Broad street, their
rendezvous every day, and are sparing 10
means to make them cOmmodious and a.
tractive headquarters. The telegaphic adj
vices, concerning the leading markets of
the world, ard the transactions and cOndi-
ton Of the Nashville market, are spread
upon the blackboard every day, and the
leading newspapers are kept on file-mak-
ing the Exchange the source Cffull and au-
theniic intelligence.
The improvements are going forward
and ere long no convenience nor appliance,
suitable TO objects of the Exchange will be
lacking. Maj. w. J. Parkes, the Secretary
proves an efficient officer; as he takes pride
in his work and does it well.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
a MONKEYS Toilet.

There are several pet monkeys in the
city, and there would doubtless be many
more, but for the great difficulty and ex-
pense of bringing these lively little crea-
lures from their native heathS, One of
unusual sprightliness makes his abiding
place in the fifth ward, but sometimes
wanders around on his OSn responsibility.
1t was while taxing one of these jaunts the
other day that he concluded TO visit a lady
he presumed to be his friend. The lady
was not at the time in her room, but her
visitor did not seem to be much disap-
pointed on that account. Observing that
his friends toilet was well supplied with
paint, powders, brushes, combs, etc, he in
stantly proceeded 10 make prOfuse usa Of
the articles mentioned. He painted his
face very red and powdered his head very
white. Upon hearing the approach of the
lady, he fed from the room in all possible
haste, carrying off a comb and toothbrush
in his flight. He seemed conscious of
having committed an intrusion and was
AFRAID TO stay and offer apologies.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
ALL OVER THE CITY.

"The Tennessee&nSr are drawing big
i.sc;;ses in Cincinnati.
The members of the city police force viii
receive their October pay to-day.
Two or three heavy failures have oc-
CURED in Murfreesboro during the past few
days.
The Federal grand jury have quite a
batch of indictments during the past three
days.
Tne Majiltons are expected in this city
next month, having engaged the Opera
house for the 10th.
A decided improvement Is discernsble in
the Nashville Bulletin since the change in
its proprietorship.
The freight business on ell the railroads
leading out OF the city is increasing at a
very encouraging rate.
The New officers Of Nashville Com
mandery, K. T., were installed Thursday
night, after which there was grand blow
out at Bassettis.
What has become of the project Of erect
ing a market on Broad street, as proposed
several months since, for the benefit Of the
South Nashville people.
The fire alarm sounded at SIS o'clock
last night was occasiOned by the burning
of a chimney on College street, in the rear
of the Deluge engine house.
Capt. G. S. Bell wears the plume, thus
far, as the best marksman at the shooting
gallery of the Jewish Fair, having hit the
center twenty-six times in succession.
Ten or a dozen new members will be ad-
ded to the Cumberland Presbyterian
church tomorrow, as the result Of the pro-
tracing meeting which has been in pro-
greSs at that church for Two weeks past.
No service will be held tonight, but TIE
meetings will be continued dnring next
week.
Most Of the articles which have been on
exhibition at the Exposition have been re-
moved, and the building now presents a
deary appearance in comparison with the
hustle and confusion of one week ago. The
advertising panels with which the roof Of
the building were ornamented, were being
distributed among their respective owners
yesterday.
1t is curious fact that while business
of every kind is depressed, and the wages
of labor are being considerably reduced,
the prices of billiards, and drinks, and
horSe-hire, and sleeve-buttons, and broiled
oysters; and other necessaries of life, re-
main unchanged. This is probably owing
to the grasshopper plague in the West.
Between thirty and forty of cur Knights
Templars will attend the annual meeting
of the Grand Commandery of the United
States, at New Orleans, early next month.
Delegations from communicates Of other
States will pass through here on their way
to that city, and it is proposed to entertain
them handsomely on their return.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
That seven Pound Trout.

From the Columbia Herald and Nal of
Yesterday we obtain the following account
of how the seven pound trout, mentioned
in the UNION AND AMERICAN recently,
was captured:
"Marsh johnson, on Tuesday evening
last, in Pine river, in Hickman county,
caught the biggest trout that ever turned
reel or brought a smile DER the jubilant
countenance Of any fisherman in these or
any Other waters. Capt. John Barnes, of
Nashville; H. Clagett, DR. Norris and
Marsh johnson, of Centerville, were the
party who were engaged in this plscatOrial
sport when this distinguished stranger
of another cline was welcomed, thrice
welcomed 10 the banks of the beautiful
and romantic Piney. Clagett, forgetting
his usual gravity OF manners, dropped
his reel and shouted for Douglas; Capt.
Barnes, leaving off levity and witty humOr,
which generally characterizes him on such
occasions, Immediately assumed an up
right position, Gan unusual position for
him. with the most serious air, and stood
as motionless as a statue; while DR.. Norris
knocked over the minnOw bucket, fell. in
the creek and lost his tackle, and thought
it wastIonah with another whale which had
come to light. After few minutes, quiet
was restored, and they began to take a
more conservative view of the situation.
Capt. Barnes did not believe that his
pocket scales would weigh the fish, and so
they sent him to Centreville to be weighed.
DR.. Norris, arriving late in the even
ing, had him weighed on the platform
scales at DR.. Wilson's drug store. IT
is enough to say about this Piney-
Johnsonian-trout, that the black perch of
Blue Buck, and the ('!Runt'') trout Of
Lick Creek, are as insignificant beside him
as all former perch and trout were To the
Douglas and Hodge triumphs, sometime
back. In order that John d. Miller and
other fishermen may have an idea of his
immense size, we will say that DR.. Norris
has board eight inches wide thrust in the
mouth of this Pine River JohnsOnian mon
ster, prepatory to sending the proportions
of his head TO Nashville, by Capt. Barnes,
on lis return home, there to be exhibited
as another wonder of the world, and if it
can be preserved, it Will be afterwards for
warded 10 the Centennial in 1876, cOnSti-
tuting one OF Tie chief attractions to all
fishermen in that great exhibition. Mr..
johnson declares that hencefoTward he
wears the red belt of the lisherman's aSsO-
citation, for a seven pound trout was never
known to be caught on line and reel in
Piney, Lick Creek or Swan, before"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Yesterdays police court fines amounted
10 sos, of which Sam Martin Brewer and
Elijah Punser contributed $40 each, on the
charge of gaming, and VIM. Seigle half
that amount, on the same charge. Frank
Jones paid SO because Of his fOndness for
carrying pistols, and Shelly Justice added
half an eagle on account Of his having as
saulted an acquaintance, the day previous,
with razor.
There were no prisoners either received
or discharged az the jail yesterday.
A young colOned man named Charles
Nichol, who formerly kept a huckster store
on Broad street, was yesterday tried in the
Criminal Court on the charge Of receiving
goods stolen from the residence of Rev.
Samuel P. Chestnut, on Summer street,
knowing the same to have been stolen.
The same defendan. was also tried on the
charge of receiving gas fixtures, crates.
KEYS, etc, from the house Of Mr.. Harris,
with the knowledge that the property had
been felOniously obtained. The first case
was given TO the jury, but their verdict is
not vet rendered. Argument in the second
case will be concluded this morning.
The jury trying the charge of larceny
against Bill Stifie, referred to yesterday,
rendered a verdict of acquiital. William
and his attorney appeared very much pleas
ed but not at all surprised at the result.
James Waller, who lives near Kimbrough
Station, on the Nashville and Chattanooga
road, heard a strange voice IN his granaTy
last Monday night. Proceeding TO the
building, lie discovered the door open, and
on entering perceived a negro man making
his escape through an aperture in the roof
of the house. Mr.. Waller hurriedly went
to his dwelling, procured a revolver and re-
turned to the spot, only TO find that the
thief had descended from tue building and
skipped away.
Sheriff Bingham, of Williamson county,
delivered at the penitentiaTy yesterday, the
following cOnvictS, all colOred: Geo.
Johns, burglary, l. years; Giles Martin,
Miles Morris and Emma, alias Amy, Battle,
larceny, years each; Henry ClOyd alias
Henry Luke, LARCENY, year.
Bob Champ, from the rural districts, had
a dispute with hackman named John Nc
Laughlin, last night, during which he
drew a knife and threatened TO put John
through carving process, but Officers Der
gen and Carter escorted the bellicose indi-
vidual to the station house. He gave Sc
curity for his appearance before the Re
corder this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
A SampIe "Ku-KIux, Case.

The case of Vance Creek, Fec Thomas,
LUcien Crockett, Andrew Willis and Will
liam Riddle, of Crockett county, charged
with Ku-KluA conspiracy, was concluded
in the Federal Court yesterday, by a YER
dict Of not guilty. A large number of
witnesses were examined for and against the
accused, and when the testimony was all
taken the District Attorney agreed that the
jury should return verdict of not guilty
without being charged by the court, the
testimony tending to prove an alibi.
The result Of the trial, Of course, re-
lieves the court Of the necessity of ruling
on the motion, made by the counsel for
the defense at the outset, to guash the in
dictmeut on the ground that the Enforce
ment act is unconstitutional. AS we stated
yesterday, when this motion was made
Judge Trigg postponed dec; ion, and al
lowed the trial to proceed on its own
merits.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
A stone cameo earring lost.
a small brick cottage for rent.
A secondhand top buggy for sale.
The Mccall dwelling, 81 South Cherry,
for rent.
Il. W. Brown wants TO borrow money at
10 per cent
Cheap hannels at Hogan Bros.
A. Setliff7s entire stock of miscellaneous
books at cost.
Woodward & Moore, Springfield, Tenn,
always keep on hand pure article of Rob
ertsOn county whisky.
Jesse Ely, Al North Cherry, has an ele-
CANT stock of fur on hand.
Francisco opens his fur room this mOrn-
ing with a large stock Of the choicest
quality.
An investment of small sum in the Ma
Onic gift concert of Norfolk, Va, may re-
suit in obtOining fortune.
The premises recently occupied by the
UNION AND AMERICAN for rent.
Don't forget to attend the auction sale of
Exposition goods to-day at the Exposition
building.
The George Williamson land, near Green
Hill, will be sold on Monday, Nov. 16. See
advertisement.
Barnes & Co. sell this morning a large
assortment of household goods, groceries,
etc.
Prince & Co.'S organs and melodeons-
$4,000 now in use.
Large arrivals of clothing, hats, boots,
shoes, and dry goods, at Winstead, Shields
& Co.'S, which Will be disposed Of at I'M
usual low rates
Neylan's, S4s and IS Public Square, is
the place to 90 for select literature. Dan
has always a large and varied stock to Sc
lect from.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31

FEDERAL COURT.-United States rs.
Creek, Thomas, Crockett, Willis and Rid
die, Ku-KluX conspiracy; verdict, net
guilty.
PROBATE COURT.-GeOrge Chrisman
was appointed qualified guardian Of Olivia
and Willie II. Porter, minors.
CRIMINAL COURT.-Statev VS.. Bill Stiiiey,
colored, larceny; verdict, not guilty.
State rs. Nichol, alias Barnes, cOlOred,
larceny, (twO indictmeuts); pending.
CIRCUIT COURT.-IIunter VS.. Litterer
and Cabler; jury respited.
CHANCERY COURT.-Drouillard v.
Drouillard; decree appointing clerk and
master special commissioner.
Childress vs.. Martin; decree allowing de-
PENDANT twenty days to answer.
Mason vs.. Tinsley; reference to elerkand
master.
Bowling vs.. Scales; confirmation of re-
port.
RAIDER vs.. Yeargin; decree allowing CON-
plainant to file second amended bill.
Hays vs.. Atchison; reference to clerk and
master.
Morris & StrattOn IS. Horton; coniirma-
ton of report of clerk and master.
MusgrOve vs.. Lusk; confirmation Of re-
port of clerk and master.
No vs.. Lanier; decree opening bids.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Semi-annuaI APpOrtiOnment Of Inter
est ON the school Fund, and Of the
Pail

Semi-annuaI APpOrtiOnment Of Inter
est ON the school Fund, and OF the
ROlt Tax.
The apportiOument Of the common school
moneys in the Treasury OF the state, on
the FIST Monday Of this month, was COM
pleted yesterday.
We are requested by the Comptroller to
state that warrants Cor the apportioDments
cannot be issued to County Trustees until
certificates are received from the County
Court Clerks that tie TnIsle cts have ri. en-
bond in accordance with the acts Cf 1873.
So far, certificates TO this effect have been
received from about f0Tty-hve counties.
COMPTROELER's OFFICE, NASHVILLE,
IESN., Oct. 20, lS74.-By section l. of
The Ats of 1873, chapter %, all m0ue, in
the Treasury Of the State FOR the annual
support Of the public schools, on the first
Mondays in October and April Of each
year, shall be apportioned BY the Comptrul-
Ter among the several counties Ofthe STATE
according to their scholastic population, IS
repoTted to him by the State Superintend
ent. In accordance with this provision If
the law, the apportiOnment sUbjoined has
been made.
The appOrtiontment Of pOli-tax is of the
amount collected AFTER dedueting all ex-
penses of the school system since last ap-
portionment. JOHN G. BUBCH,
EOmnf rpl lar
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31

Fifth and Last Gift Concert in Aid Of
the Public Library Of KentUcby.-A Card
to the PubIic.-The management have de-
termined to have the drawing Of the Fifth
and Last Gif Concert Of the Public Lib
rary of Kentucky, on the Both day of No
vember next. We believe now that all the
tickets will b. sold, and that the drawing
will be a fun one, but whether al are sold
or rot, the drawing VIII nevertheless GER
ainly come oil on the day appointed.
The special object Of this card is 10 call
a meeting Of the ticket-holders at Public
Library Hall. on the ZO,h of November, to
make arrangements in connection with the
committee appointed by the Trustees to
superintend the counting of the tags repre-
senting the numbers of tickets sold. While
there is no actual necessity for the presence
of ticset-holdels, as under our arrange
ments the interests Of all are equally cared
for, vet at the same time l would greatly
meier that as many of those interested as
can. would attend this meeting and see
each for himself how perfectly fair and i'm
martial the distribution must be.
Every arrangement has been made Tor
the drawing-5ut little more than month
remains for the sale Of the remainder OF the
tickets, and whatever is done must be done
promptly. THOs. E. BRAAnETTE,
Agent and Manager.
Louisville, KY, Oct. p, 1874.
Oc2T d oc31 novSSSwlt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
CITY NOTICES.

The Thropg on Broadway, New York
Among all the thousands Of people who
daily throng the sidewalks on Broadway,
intent on accomplishing some Object-gen-
orally to secure wealth-hOw few there are
who seem to have a knowledge of the fact
that an opportunity is afforded them by
the Masonic Relief Association in Norfolk,
Va, of obtaining a competency for life.
An investment Of a small amount in tick
cts to the Grand Gift Concert, to be given
on the 18th Of November, may result in
obtaining fortune. For particulars, send
for circulars to Henry V. Moore, Sec'y NJ.
r. A., Norfolk, Va, or an authorized agent
Of the Association. Oe3l d&w1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
movsn, On ,Em.

A fence is to be placed around the lot
upon which the reservoir stands. During
the war about dozen small houses were
built upon the ground belonging to the
corporation, and the City Marshal has noti-
fed the occupants that they must vacate
the premises.
This viii be very desirable improve
ment, for, in addition to adding to the
value Of the city's property, it will have
The effect Of clearing out of that locality, a
very disreputable class, Rolling Mill Hill
being about as familiar 10 the city police as
Criddle street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
A Popular Nashville Baby.

There is a Catholic Fair now in progress
at CT attanooga, in a report of which the
Commercial says:
"The baby sack, given by Mrs. Chaddick
to the Sunday-scToOl, was won by Mr..
Niotke. This sack was afterwards given
to one Of the babies competing for the car
riage-Annie Brooks. The voting for the
baby carriage was very lively. For time
it was difficult to determine who would get
the carriage. Upon counting out the vote,
however, it stood as follows: William
Rogers baby "Lulah," 90; Prof. j. c.
Brooks baby "Annie, i" 1O9-Annie Winning
b. 40 votes"
Prof. Brooks was formerly resident of
this city, aud is a son-in-law of Father
Jones.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
The Cecronian CInh.

One Of the most enjoyable entertain
ments OF the season, was given last night.
al the residence of Andrew J. Duncan, No.
46 North Vine street, under tie auspices of
the CecTopians, a newly organized social
club Of young gentlemen. The spacious
ballroom was thronged with scores Of
Nashville's fairest daughters, and the
scene that met the eye as their fairy like
forms swayed to and fro in the mazes of
the dance, was one long to be remember
ed. While the majority Of the club are of
somewhat tender years, their management
Of the pleasant affair Of last evening, would
have reflected credit upon much older
heads. Ii was not until late hour, and
after all had enjoyed themselves TO tteir
hearts content, that the merry assemblage
dispersed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
INTERNAL REVENUE.
An Important Decision by the Com
missioner of the Internal Reve-

An Important Decision by the Conn
missioner of the Internal Reve-
nue..
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
has decided that whence er any distller's
original package is found to contain an ex-
cess of spirits over and above the quantity
which, according to the marks, stamps and
brands on such package, might be lawfully
contained therein, the gauge should be re-
ported by the collector, in order that an as
sessment may be made against the distiller
for the amount of tax due on such excess.
The packages, where such excess occurs,
are to he treated by themselves. The case,
as to them, IS not affected by the fact that
some packages in the lot may show such a
vantage, owing to leakage or other cause,
that at the time of regauge the whole lot
taken in the aggregate will show an excess.
And in case the unlawful excess so found
amounts in a single package to one proof
gallon, or averages in several packages,
each c0ntaing an excess, one proof gallon,
or upwards to each package, such package
or packages should be seized.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
Providing for the Outer and Inner
Man. .

About dark last night, a cOlOred boy by
the name Of Jim Smith distracted coat
from the store Of Mr.. John VI. Hooper, 81
South Market street, and was taking his
departure in quiet, unostentatiOus man
ner, when J. w. Reed and another young
man observed him, and undertook his cap
ture. They succeeded in catching him,
but be tore away, and made his escape.
An hour later, an officer met Smith OH
the street, and noticing suspicious look
ing bundle in his possession, arrested him,
and found that be had stolen a ham, hay-
ing, in the meantime, gotten rid of HOoper'S
coat. When arrested, Smith pretended to
be very drunk, but did not succeed in de-
ceiving the officer, who escorted him to the
work house.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
NnshYIIIe Reading Club.

The weekly meeting of the Nashville
Reading Club, held in the City Library
room last evening, was attended by an
audience IN which our most intelligent and
cultivated class Of citizens was well repre-
sented. Bret Harte was there, and was, as
a matter of course, the lion Of the
evening. Mrs. Margaret Brown, the Libra
rian, presided gracefully as hostess, and the
success OF the entertainment was largely
attributable to her energy and careful fore
thought.
Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Hoyt, Gen. E. Kirby
Smith, Mrs. Conner, Miss Anna Erwin,
Mr.. 10 Washington, Miss McTyeire, and
Col. John c. Burch read from favorite
authors, and Mrs. Atkinson, Miss Bailey,
Miss Weber, Mrs. Craig, Ms. Vessel, Mrs.
Grain and Mrs. Blandner favored the COM
pany with some choice musical selec-
lions,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
Personal.

Hon. John ". Head, Democratic nomi-
nee for Congress from the Fourth District,
was registered a. the Commercial Hotel
Yesterday. He has no opposition, and will
walk over tie track.
Mr.. L B. Collins, Circuit Court Clerk
Of Marshall county, is in the city.
Jno. p. Price, of MurfreeSboro, II. j.
Townsend, Of Hillsborn, Ala, and a. j.
Ballentine, Of Pula Ii, were among tie
visitors VI the Cotton Exchange yesterday.
Mir. Sam. II. CO1an, and Eiss Ida Car
roll, daughter Of Gen. VIM. Carroll, were
married in Memphis Wednesday.
Gen. James NJ. Quarles left for Robert
son, yesterday, to take hand in the can
vass in that county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
A suSpeeaed scoundre, Ar,es,ed.

The Columbia Herald and Mail of yes
terday says: &C. w. Ricketts,, constable
in the tenth district, brought a negro man
named Simpson Walker, 10 Jail last Wednes-
day, charged with going into a house on
Cathey's Creek, belonging TO Aleck Curry,
deceased, on the farm Of A. J. Akin, while
the family were asleep. II is thought Simp-
son committed rape at Nashville. He
was tried before Esquire Savage, who COM
mitted him."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31
The Georgia nItns,re,s

A large audience greeted the second ap-
pearance OF this troupe at the Opera House
last night From beginning to end, the
entire performance ELECTED rounds of APP
plause. A striking feature of the enter
tainment is the refrains, which are ex-
quis.tely rendered. There afe several ex-
eellent voices in the company, and some of
IFS members show decided talent for low
comedy. The troupe will remain through
the week
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-31

Francisco opens his Fur Room this
morning, prepared to exhibit a large stock
of Ladies Furs of very choice quality, en-
bracing Seal, Mink, Sable, and all the
lower grades of Furs, made up in the latest
styles. His place is No. IS North Market
street. Oc31 2t