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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
A sfrce, railroad TouopoIv.

The Memphis Ledger-Of the ID has the
following item: cit is rumored that a
chancery bill is preparing TO be filed by a
minority Of the stockholders OF the Street
Railway Company to compel the three men
who own a majority Of The stock and elect
each other 70 office to disgOrge, pay divi-
dands and render some account of the bic
profits made by the road during the past
few years, Of which profits the minority of
the stockholders representing nearly a
mOiety Of the stock, have never receive d
one cent on their investments from the B.,
ID. and Y. triumv;rate."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

GEN. SCHENCK, United States Minister
to England, has been using an old Ameri-
can anecdOte to good advantage. To the
wife of British Cabinet officer, who as.
sured him that England made America all
that she is" he said: "PardOn, madam,
YOU remind me of an answer Of the Ohio
lad in his teens, who attending Sunday
school for the first time, was asked by his
teacher, WHO made your lie replied,
why God made me about so long (hOlding
his hands about ten inches apart) but
grOWed the rest"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
AceessIons Of Conriets.

Sheriff w. 5. Moore, Of Gibson county,
committed to the peniteniiary yesterday
JEFF Thomas colored, convicted of larceny
and sentenced to a term of three years.
Sheriff Anderson, Of Shelby county, paid
another visit to the same Institution and
left the following: John Miller, grand
larceny, one year; John Miller, grand
larceny, five years; Green Hend, grand
larceny, three years; Henry Fry, larceny,
one year; Duelley Watson, larceny, two
years; George johnson, house-breaking, ten
years; Charles Lawrence, larceny from the
person, ten years; James Irwin, larceny
from the person, ten years; James McFar-
land, larceny fro the person, two and a
half years; Marke Green, murder, five
years.
Vim, Z. McCannOn, Deputy Sheriff OF
Knox county, and Sheriff Bib, of Knox
county, committed the following: John
Frazier, horse-stealing, 10 years; 10. Hop
kins, same Offense, same term; Geo. Banks,
bigamy, two years, and Robert Wilkes,
who escaped in March last from a camp on
the Cincinnati Southern road and was re-
captured at Knoxville on the 24th Of July.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Mr.. BLIvENs, an old bachelor of RO-
chester, who is much absorbed in politics,
visited the Widow Graham the other day,
Just after reading Grants letter, and asked
her what she thought of third term. Now,
the widow has been twice married, and in
response TO the question she made a rush
for the astounded Mr.. Blivens and taking
him tightly in her arms exclaimed, go, you
dear, dear man! What a happy woman l
am! at last accounts Mr.. B. had locked
himself in his wood house, and was endeaV-
oring to explain things to the widow
through the keyhole.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
OYRR THE CITY.


The South Nashville Base Ball club will
hold a meeting at their hail tonight for the
purpose Of electing officers.
A large number of mOclIing birds were
shipped West yesterday By way Of the St.
Louis and Southeastern road.
Grub Coleman was committed to Jail by
Justice Everett yesterday, to await trial on
the charge Of WantOnly destroying property.
W. T. Linck is negotiating with P. T.
Barnum to have grand balloon ascension
in Nashville about the middle Of next
month.
A little stranger who put in an appear
ance at a Nashville residence few morn
ings ago, has been ehristened Samuel Don
elsOn Horn.
Laura Gordon, colOred, was committed
TO jail by Justices Casseity and Creighton
yesterday, to await trial this morning, on
the charge Of stealing wearing apparel from
Mrs. NJ. A Brooks.
The international money order system
between the United States and the Domin-
ion of Canada has gone into effect at the
postofiice in this city. Money orders can
now be drawn on any postoffice in Canada
MessTs. j. A. Hood & Bro, gave a grand
free watermelon festival at their store, No
20 Broad street, yesterday afternoon. A
large number Of their brother merchants
were on hand, and managed to get away
with about ffty-five melons during the
afternoon.
Green Morrow started out yesterday u
sell tickets in advance for the concert to be
given ia Edgfeld sometime next week, e.
raise money to buy a town bell. During
the day he disposed of one hundred and
ffty-four tickets and took in ST7. The bel
has been sent for and it is thong ut il will
reach here and be put up by next week.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
BOWLING GREEN.

A Unique MIL Power Louisiana
PInchbaek Fails TO Come 10 Time.
To the Union and American:
BOWLING GREEN, KY, Aug. Mr..
John L. Rowe is now erecting a new flour
ing mill about three miles from the city,
called Cave Mill, which is somewhat Of a
curiosity, as the machinery is to be worked
by the water of a stream sixty feet under
ground, while the mill is on the surface.
Last Saturday the COlOred population
were greatly excited over an expected visit
from the famous Pinchback, of Louisiana.
A brass band came here from GAINESVILLE to
escort him from the depot, but were greatly
disappointed when the train arrived with
out the distinguished visitor. However, as
many had come from the country, they
were determined not to be OutdOne, and
had a procession without him.
LUNA,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
COLORED EXCURSIONS.

The Arithmetic OF Them-Why they
Don't Pay-COst Of Nine made from
Nashville this season, SI2,262.5O-
Some Suggestions for the ListIess.
To the Union and American:
Last year a reliable gentleman kept an
account Of the railroad excursions going
out from the city, and was ast,onished to
find, b. close calculation, that the colored
people Of Nashville spent above $4,000 on
excursions.
Many Of the same people who spent most
of the above amount suffered terribly last
winter in consequence of the severity of the
weather and their inability to provide them
selves With toe necessary comforts of life.
It is said, go Willful men the injuries
that they themselves procure must be their
schoolmasters, /" but unfortunately this does
not seem to hold in the present case, as
many, who are grieved at this impoyerish-
ing practice, had hoped it would. On the
contrary, already nine cOlOred excursion
parties have been carried out from Nash
vile, and all, save one, under the auspices
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
Central RaDfIsf Fes,IvaT.

The festival Of the Ladies' Nickel So
Ciety at the Central Baptist Church last
night was a gratifying success. Upon en-
teTing the room a most beautiful spectacle
met the gaze. The center columns were
entwined with evergreens, interlaced with
variegated ribOn, as was also the festOons
and wreaths, thai were arranged in a taste
full and ornamental manner. In the center
Of the columns, near the pulpit, was ia
cObs well. \ beautiful rOckery sur
roUndedEts base, and the cactus between
the rocks looked as natural as if
in the fields. As usual on such occasions,
the Rachael last night was fair to behold,
and dispensed refreshments with z def
hand and winning smile.
The table and refreshments were all that
could be desired, both in decoration and
burden.
a most excellent feature Of the festlvi-
ties At the Central Church is that You pay
twenty-five cents admission fee. and that
entities the holder TO that amount of re-
freshmeuts, and no one is annoyed other
wise. The festival will be repeated to-
night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
STILL PEDDLING.

Foster, Che RePuted Victim of the
OyertOn County Murder, Orders An
other Bill Of Goods From Nashville.
On the 18th ult. we published All &C
count of an atrOciOus murder in OvertOn
county. The victim was not positively
known, but, from the circumstances, was
believed 10 be one Jos. S. Foster, a peddler,
who had occasionally bought goods in
Nashville. But this Foster has turned up
alive at Gamaliel, Monroe county, Ky,
Morgan, Thomas & Co., having yesterday
received a letter from him, ordering goods,
dated at that place July 25-the day on
which our account of the OvertOn county
tragedy was published.
At Smithville it is not believed that the
reported murder was committed a. all, but
that the story was started by parties having
an object in view. Still great crime has
been committed up there. The man VINO
would originate so savage a falsehOOd as
some ofthe Smithville people believe this
to be, is fit only for life in the peniten-
tiaTy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
A Grand Presidential MausOIeum Pro
posed for the CaRitOl GrOunds

The Nashville Methodist Adrocdte for
the current week says of Tennessee's de-
ceased Senator:
ale has been long known and read of
all men-nO man has been more cordially
hated: none more cordially loved. lie will
go down 10 history, like Andrew Jackson,
as a man Of great mental ability, infexible
will, answering devotion TO the Constitu-
tiOE, and mistaken confidence in the peO-
pie, whose champion he proclaimed him
self on all occasions, and whom they in
turn delighted to honor.
"TheTe is an earnest desire expressed in
Nashville TO have the remains Of Mr.. john
son, with those of Andrew Jackson and
Mr.. Polk, placed IN a grand mausoleum on
the Capitol grounds. The propriety Of this
occurred to us as soon as We heard of the
great statesman's death"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
Iast ID fhe ErnosItIon RnIIding.

This familiar old building, the memory
Of which will doubtless always be cherished
by many Of our people, will disappear alto
gether today. Messrs. w. J. WOOten &
Co., who were the purchasers at the recent
sale. will tear down the last of it. They
have on hand, al old building site, a large
quantity Of assorted lumber, window
sashes. and water and gas piping, which
they will sell at greatly reduced prices.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
me sonfhern INV RnrIcu

The second number of this st. Louis
quarterly, new series, is just received, and
affords suggestive and varied reading for
the legal fraternity. Among the original
contributions we note the following: Con-
stitutionality Of the Civil Rights Law; Res
possibility Of Municipal Corporations for
imperfect beverage; The Responsibility Of
Newspapers; The Bench and Bar Of the
Southwest, by Hon. Henry S. FoOte; and
The Legal Aspects Of the Great Grim. Con.
Case, being a review Of the Brooklyn ims
brOgliO. The foreign selections, book re-
views and editorial notes I'll out a very
able and readable volume Of over 200 Pages
royal octave.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
PeabodH Aid for Onr schooIs.

DefiDite instructions having been re-
ceiyed at the Office Of the State SupeIin-
tendent Of Public instruction, from DR.. b.
$ Ears, the general agent Of the Peabody
Education Fund, in regard to the terms
upon which aid from that fund will be
granted to schools in Tennessee, the neces-
sary blanks are being prepared and viii, in
q few days, be forwarded to each County
Superintendent in the State. Ii is designed
by the trustees of this fund that it shall be
used only in aid Of our public school sys-
TEN. All applications must be made by
public school officers, and aid will be grant
ed only to schools organized under the pub
lie school law, and controlled by the pub
lie school authorities, On account Of the
large donation to our projected normal
school, and the fact that our State has re-
caiyed for the past few years somewhat
WOre than fair proportion Of the fund,
the amount to be appOrJioned in Tennessee
for the current school year will be cOnsid-
erably less than heretofore. The sum TO
be distributed will be placed where it will
do the most good in furthering the cause
Of popular education; and applicants may
rest assured that the most impartial Justice
viii be exercised in its distribution.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

GABRIELLE GREEDY is distinguished
in London for her bloom, tAe fine classic
character Of her head and face, the perfect
simplicity and maidenly mOdesty of her
toilettes, and the fitness and fit Of her dress.
And ali the watering-piace bellies are bit.
ing their nails with envy, and wondering
why the same things are not said Of their
insipid faces and extravagan. costumes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
nc Weatncr ChanrIng.

The indications at the Signal Office yes
terday were that the weather had begun q
decided change in the direction Of a dry
spell. The humidity Of the atmosphere
was rapidly decreasing and the clouds were
moving in an altered direction and disap-
Dna-ing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
ScottCOuuty.

At the July term Of the County Court of
Scott county, Mr. Alvin Parker was elected
County Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
tiOnr This action leaves only tTO cOUn-
ties in the State, Clay and Henderson, with
out County SUperintendenls.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
Representatives % Grand Ledge, L. o.

Balm Lodge, /. 0. G. T., in Edgeield,
has elected as Representatives 10 the Grand
Lodge, which meets in this city Oct. 10,
1870, Messrs. Albert Gresham and j. o.
HAYS. Rock City Lodge has elected for
the same purpose w. II. +. Ligon, ST., and
j. Q. A. Barham, with W. J. Colvers and
John CrOnin Is alternates.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

WHEN We read in an exchange that an
editor has just received from Europe the
sorrowful intelligence Of the death Of p .
aged mother of his brOtheT-iR-lAw the
fraternal feeling Of the edIf--.i., bosoDo
goes out to that man ia ,,s,, - -, s,,,,1.
pathy. s'''i' u u''P > -D'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
AWAY with old FiIters!-Bring in YOU

Away With Old Filtersl-Bring your
coolers and old charcoal and gravel filters.
We will be ready by the 4th to supply their
place with the TripOli Stone, the Onlyp
feet filter that was ever introduced in Nash
vile. ct is not a solid, porous substance
but a porous stone, and every one will be
wsrranted.) We have made arrangements
also for nipOli Brick (cut in the shape Of
brick) to work in cisterns, ali Of which will
be on hand this week. Come one, come
all. Don't drink muddy water. Murray
& Regan. aug1 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Louis Kaltinsky, news ageLt on the
Northwestern road, had his box broken
open at Hickman, Ky, few nights since,
and robbed Of about SIS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
A BARBECUE ROW.
IncautIOus Use and Handling OF a
Pistol by an AIabamian.

Pistol by an Alabamian.
Last Saturday barbecue was given near
Warriors Station, Alabama, on the South
and North road. Late in the afternoon a
difficulty arose between two men named
Parker and Lewis. 1t is said the latter
drew a pistol and shot Parker, the ball en-
tering the calf of his leg and coming out
near the heel. Some Of the spectators and
Lewis wife then made an effort to stop the
combat. While Mrs. Lewis was endeavOr-
ing to get the pistol out of her husbands
hands it was accidentally discharged, the
bullet taking effect in Lewis side, and in
fllcting a wound from which it is thought
he cannot recover.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

FARE 10 Louisville only $3.50 via L. &
Y. * Ct. S. r. r. Three trains daily, with
Puitnan Palace Sleeping Cars on all
night trains. Five hours quicker and sixty
one miles shorter than any other route.
ir20 Nv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Misses O'Bryan, II McLemOrs street.
Next Sc slon begins Monday, Sept. 20.
Apple atoms for new pupils will be re-
eeiV ID through Lock Box 10.
auO3 2W
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

The best dressed men in town are wear
ing Warwick collars. They say there is
nothing like item for comfort aug4 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
DIED.
ARNFCTRONG

ARMSTRONG.-On Monday, ID inst, at 9
O'Clock P. NJ, little JIMMIE, only son Of ,. NJ.
and Mary NJ. Armstrong, at st. Charles Hotel.
His remains will be taken TO Gallatin, TINS
morning, for interment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Coy. STANFORD, the railroad pOtentate
OF California, is erecting a splendid man
SION in San Francisco that will cost from
$4,000 TO $4,000. It is to be earth
quake proof
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
Baskets at the s SlOre,

Baskets at the 5 Store.
aug1 81
Ladies' Satchels, new, at the Store.
aug1 81
Best Glassware cheap at the Store.
aug1 81
New ParasOls received at the 5 Store.
augl st
Mosquito: Bars, ready made, at the 5
Store. aug1 st
The celebrated American Needle Cotton
Gin is for sale by Robert G. Collier & Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hardware
and Mill Supplies, No. 50 North College st.
augl survived I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
CITY NOTICES.

And Still they COme-ThOse fine Georgia
WatermelOns, at Keevil's, 129 y. College
street, near j.. s. n. Depot.
aus4 wee, fIi.sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Fresh and genuine Georgia. Melons, thi:
morning, at Keevils.
aug4 wed ,friySRn
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a. 2. FOkDl , gt.olg SEQ q. 8 a.
The river continues to fall slowly at this
point.
aThe Hillman will depart for Paducah to-
day at 8 P. NJ.
CINCINNATI, Aug 3.-Riyer 40 feet 8
inches, and rising at the rate Of two inches
per hour. Weather cloudy and cool.
EVANSVILLE, Aug. 3.-RiveI 81 $40
feet, and rising steadily. Weather clearing.
Mercury 66 to Is.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. S.-RiVer rose about
6 inches between last evening and SO'clOck
this morning; was stationary from That
hour till I p NJ. since which time it has
been falling slowly. The Missouri is de-
clining rapidly. Weather clear and
pleasant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
Probate Court.
Neus hrent Rohhed.

VIM. Porter was appointed guardian 0
Emma Bernard, a minor, yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
STEAMBOATS,.

For GAINESVILLE, Padueah, Cairo, st.
Louis, Memphis and New Orleans.
THE New and Elegant Steamer,
II. 4. HILLMAN, fsue$
Joseph AmbrOse. Master -
GALLAGHER and Ambrose .........-.......O leFks3
VIII leave for the above and all intermediate
points on THIS DAY, the 4th inst, at 3 O'Clock
P. y.
FOR freight or passage apply on board or 10
P. A. BYRNE, Agent, 26 Broad street.
aug4 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Another car Of choice Georgia Water
melons at Kee7irs. aug4 wed, 81, sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

Unequalled in quality, not to BE- beaten
in price-Keeyils Georgia Watermelons.
aug4 wed, fri,sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
sTAIE OF THE wEArHEE.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 100 A. n.
PrO6dbilitieS.-FOF the South Atlantic
and Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio
valley, clear or fair weather and rising tenn
perature, light southeast to southwest
winds and rising followed By falling ba-
rOmeter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

PuIaman Palace Drawing Groom and Sleeping
Oars from st. LOuiE, Cincinnati and Columbus
to Washington and Baltimore without change
q cars.
Through tickets and further Information can
be obtained at the princips, Ticket Ohces
throughout the West, Southwest and North
west. THOS. P. BARRY, Western Passenger
AGENT, Cincinnati.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04
RIVER NEWS

DAILY ReDort Of Stage Of Water, tDiA CAangss ~
tie "A koisrs ending p. II. aug. 3, 1873.
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blank q y indicates no reports cipher IUI STA
tionary; minus ~ tendency TO fall plus ID
tendency 10 rise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

BALTTmCRE Ann OHIO RAILROD.
The shortest and quickest route to Wash
ington. Baltimore, the East and Southeast
Condensed Tine Table Through Trains.
Wis Parkersburg,I st. Louis
Nav 10. Express. Fast Xxx. Express.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

New Parasols received at the 5 Store.
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Mosquito: Bars, ready made, at the 5
Sfnra. angt 81
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.

A visit to s'fhe POINT and Other
Places of Interest-A Correspond
ent's Impression Of Some Of Natures
Sublime Works.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-04

LgVIsVIIE.E d CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAEEROAB.-Trainsl leave and ar
rive at Louisville as follows:
TEAMS. LKAvB. ARRIVE.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-12-09
The HIGHEST AIM IN FARMING. G.

The highest aim of every intelligent
tiller Of the soil should be tie improve
ment OF the prodactiveness Of his land,
until it reaches the point where the
maximum crops ere produced at the
least expense. Wise nusbandry regards
the farm simply as a machine for turn
ing out crops. The machine is the mat
ter OF the first Importance. This is al
ways to be kept i'll good running order,
and its efficiency is to be increased by
all economical methods. The man who
farms on this system will never sacrifice
soil for good crop. His aim is to have
every crcp favor it. He aims, in every
working Of the soil, to increase its depth
and to add to it more elements of fertiI-
ity than he removes in the crops, and to
make crops not only pay for themselves,
but to pay for the Improvement of the
acres upon which they are grown. In
carrying out this aim, so as to realize
these results, man shows his skill as q
thing for any one who has money to i'm
prove the soil so that it shall produce
crops paying for the labor of growing
them and the interest Of 5000 or $500 an
acre. Stable manure-enough well plow-
ed in-will do this. But it is altogether
another matter to make this improve
ment pay for itself. Yet is possible
thing to do this and there are farmers
skillful enough to accomplish this re-
suit; and this we hold to be the true in
cultivation Of the soil. The most Judi
cious improvements-thos which finally
pay the largest profits several
years to bring in their full returns. It
is matter Of great Importance that our
farming population should only be sett-
led, but that they should feel settled,
and plan all their operations upon the
farm as if they expected TO spend their
days upon it,