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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22

John ID. Andrews, of the HdrtSUdlc ScIl-
tipel, is in the city, stopping at the Com
mercial.
Col. Albert Fink, Of the Louisville,
Nashville aud Great Southern railroad was
in the city yesterday.
Can't. Richards, Of the Nashville post,
has gone to Little Rock with deserter in
charge, who was lately arrested in St.
Louis.
Mai. NJ. II. Smith, Of Louisville, Gen
eral Freight Agent Of the Louisville, Nash
vile and Great Southern Railroad, was in
the city yesterday.
Pref. 4. l.. Plummer, a we'll known edu-
Gator in Tenne see, is in the city, enjoying
| the society Of his friends and relatives.
| He was formerly . Professor al the Nash
| vile University, during which time he
made many friends, who will gladly well
| come him home.
At the Commercials 5. d. McPhail, Fay
ettville; J. NJ. Hughes, Lynchhurg; Mrs. >.
| b. RobOtean, st. Louis; John Il. Robotean,
! st. Louis: Hon. George ID. WhitsOn, Nun
! freesboru: Thomas Spain and lady, Muir
| freesborO: Mrs. BmTell Fletcher, Murirees-
| boro: r. ). Fletcher, Jackson; John w.
! Slower. Louisville; John Keene, Jr., Dan
! vile: Joe OWenbacher. Louisville; o. ).
Smith, L.ynnyilIe; Col. Ike Miller, Hurri-
| cane SpT. ngs.
At the Maxwell: l.. Stern, New York;
John F. Mccartney, Cincinnati; James
Van Voust, Lieut.. Col. L. 5. A; Thos. J..
! Williams, Knoxville; Barney Hughes and
wife, Memphis; Rev. f. MarsOU, Knox
vile: Levi Iglchcart, Evansville; >.
| Bruner, Cincinnati; f. ". Bingham, New
York; VIM. Mccoy, Mansfield, o.; VIM. T..
/ Winder, HOuma. La; DIR. J. NJ. Fowler
| and wife. Columbia; L. l.. Albeit, St.
| Louis, No; John c. FaT and wife, Waco,
! Texas: W. 5. Harris and family, Nicks'
burg, Miss.
Among the arrivals at Linck's Hotel yes
terday were a. F. Bunker, Hannibas No
| Rip Martin, St. Louis; A. J. Ross Louis,
| vile: John NJ. Mass, St. Louis; J. Matt
Lowe. Louisville: John II. Riley, Spring
field, Tenn; Leon KrOefer, Louisville; Jas
Tracey. st. Louis; J. 3. Embry, Kentucky
J. X. Hughes, Franklin, Tenn; :. Foster
mar, West Point; B. F. Sheldon, san Fran
cisco: W. W. Sherwood, St. LOuis; {. j
West, Cincinnati; f. Jones, Ellis, by.
John S. Hart, Louisville; 7. ID. Niets
Evansville; T. NJ. hampton, Louisville; w
A. Foullls, Springfield, Tenn; Rev. II. I
Warren. Knoxville; q. II. Chapman, Ma
| ron Ca
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A Nashville IoOnocIast Abroad

Grim Bismarck will be going for GER
tain young Professor Of Vanderbilt Uni
versity who is now picking up points in
Vaterland, if he does not have care. lie
writes 20 the Christian AdrOcdte Of this
week: "Of all the ridiculous characters
which amuse us in the world, | think the
petty nobility of Germany furnish us per
hans with the most laughable demOnstrs-
tiOnS. At one time, as is well known, the
Barons had much power each was a king
in his own sphere-and often cruel and
exacting one. Now the whole system is
done away with in Germany, and there Is
nothing left but the name, which, never
theless, they fiaunt inthe face Ofthe buTgher,
with the intent Of inspiring that submits
sion which truly civilized government
forbids them to force. During the past
week have had the opportunity of Observ-
inc the manner Of intercourse between
these inflated relics Of g semi-barbarOus
ace and the burgher. There lives with us
a daughter of one Of the sO-Called BarOns,
and have noticed tEat she loses no OppOr-
tunitv to impress our hostess, and the fam
ily IN general CwhO, by the way, are in every
respect, worthy of the highest esteem),
with the sense of her superiority. She de-
livers her orders with the dignity Of a
Kaiserin, and eudeavors to exact from
every one that homage which she has been
taught is her rightful inheritance. Seeking
NV opportunity, I was wicked enough tC
pour a broadside of republicanism into bel
which has kept her in the docks for the
past two weeks, and do not know but
that 1 have shattered her wheelhOuse fol-
all time to come. The Baron himself IS
now with us, and ! am hoping for the op.
portunity 10 administer a few compound
cathartic pills 10 him, TO act on his nobil
itv.'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22

The following late rulings by the Post
Office Department in regard TO mail matter
will be found Of interest 10 every one Ell
gagged in mercantile pursuits:
When packages of merchandise or sam
pies of merchandise are wrapped so as 10
prevent examination, or have any writing
upon them except the address, it is the duty
of the pOstmaters to rate them up with
letter postage, TO be collected on delivery.
SAMPLES may be marked in pencil or ink
with letters or figures by which they are to
be distinguished in a descriptive letter or
invoice each separately without subject
ing the package to letter postage.
An address may be written on a circular,
but any other writing thereon except the
mere correction Of a typographical error,
would render it subject To letter postage.
It is the duty Of a postmaster when mail
matter is sent to his office through mistake,
to forward il 20 its destination.
Book manuscript, when so wrapped as to
admit Of examination, is chargeable with
prepayment Of postage at rates OF third
class matter, viz: one cent an ounce or
fraction thereof, limited TO four pounds IN
weight.
PAPER with writin. on it, should not he
used as wrappers for newspapers, as this
would subject the packages to letter post
age.
To entitle regular subscribers to receive
newspapers free Of postage, they must re-
side in the county where such papers are
printed and published.
Mail matter inclosed in sealed envelopes
with the corners nOtched, is subject to let
ter rates Of postage. o.,
A postmaster is required to examine all
printed matter, or third-Class matter, pass
inc through his office, 10 see that It IS
charged with proper rates Of postage and to
detect fraud. Matter contained in sealed
envelope nothched at the corners cannot be
satisfactorily examined without destroying
the wrapper.
PREPAID letters must be forwarded from
one pOstoffice TO another al the request OF
the party addressed without additional
charge of postage; but letters having been
once delivered according to their address
require postage at the prepaid rate when re
turned 10 the office for forwarding.
Packages containing liquids, or any other
matter liable to deface or destroy the con-
tents of the mails, OF hurt the person Of
/ any one connected with the service, should
he excluded from the mails; but sealed
packages deposited in a postoliice, prepaid
df letter RATES Of postage, in the absence
of any positive knowledge Of their con-
tents, should be forwarded 10 their desti-
nation.
Unsealed circulars deposited in a letter
carrier office for local delivery through the
box or general delivery, or by carriers, are
subject 10 a postage of one cent each cir
c,,1or 20 10 ,ranaid nv stamD affixed L.
and R., page 81, sec. 90.
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THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Arrival Of Prof. Gates, Of Albany,
New York.

a
New York.
Prof Merrill +. Gates, of Albany, y. Y,
whose nomination to the superintendenCy
Of the prospective Nashville State Normal
School was mentioned in yesterdays issue,
arrived last night by the Nashville and
Chattanooga Railroad, and stopped at tie
Maxwell. 4 reporter Of this paper called
and had a brief interview with him al the
hotel-iimdiug him 10 be a gentleman Of No
less progressing address than PrOf,
Backlls, with whom We acquainted OuI
readers. in connection with the Normal
School, short time ago.
Prof. Gates is principal Of the Albany
Boys Academy, tme-hOnOred institution
Of that city. He stated 10 our reporter
that he was not aware that he had been
actually nominated to be superintendent OF
our Normal School, had received no official
notice Of the fact from DR.. Sears, and, in
deed. was not now here for the exclusive
purpose Of determining whether he would
accept the position. lie had simply been
invited 10 make prospecting visit to Nash
vile. The position he has in Albany was
in all respects a pleasant One-such as he
would be very 10th 10 leave. He is uucer-
tain how long he will remain in Nash
Vile.
We understand that injustice has been
done Prof. Backus in the statement that he
incommOded the t. rs by delaying his
decision. Notice q ais declinatiOn was
given three weeks ago. The Trustees dC
not blame anybody, but simply feel that
their project is suffering by the unavoidable
DELAY ia getting a Superintendent, mas
much IS they fondly hoped to start the
Normal School on the lst Of September
u4Ef
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HOW HE RECUPERATED.
A Marvellous Tale Of the Minnesota
Climate
St. Pam PiOneer-Press.

ST. Faul BlOueef-FresS.
She came from Detroit, Michigan, and
her great pride was being an invalid. She
lost no opportunity in stating that She
came TO Minnesota 20 reCuperate. She did
not hesitate 10 enter into conversation
with any person she came IN cOntdct With
giving advice, chronological or physiolOgi-
cal TO invalids, and seeking the same
for those of robust constitution. Her
conversation Ts5 always prefaced with the
Introductory inquiry, sOcOmfhOn 70 visitors,
aDid YOU come here for your health She
thus addressed a 5talWa-t, rIddy-visaged
yOung man at the dinner table Of the Me-
tropOlitan few days since, and the follow
ing dialogue ensued:
ayes, madam, | came here probably the
weakest person you ever saw. had no
use. of my limbs; in fact, my bones were
| but little tougher than Cartilages. l had
no intelligent control Of single muscle
nor the use Of a single faculty"
"Great Heavens exclaimed the as
/ tonished auditor, sand you lived"
81 did, Miss, although was devoid OF
! sight, was absolutely tOOthless, unable 70
articuiate I single word, and dependent or
| others for everything, being completely de-
| DElkGu Ol ttll pOWCA W AACAP my oSAA" 4 49,
/ menced to gain Immediately upon my arr
| val, and have scarcely experienced a slcH
! day since, hence l can cOnscientiOusly re
| commend the climate"
"a wonderful case said the lady, "bu
/ do you think your lungs were affected =
"They were probably sound, but pos
sessed Of so little vitality that but for tt'
most careful nursing, they must hay'
/ ceased their functions
81 hope you found kind friends, sir 2
| uIndeed / did, mndam; it is TO them an'
the pure air Of Minnesota that i owe my
/ life. Nv fathers family were with me, bu
unfortunately my motner was Frustrated
by severe illness during the time OF IN.
greatest pTOstratiOn.
GLOW sad, Pray, what was your die
and treatment
'Mv diet was the simplest possible, con
sisting only Of milk, that being the onl
food nv system would bear. As for treat
| ment. / depenIed entirely upon the life
| giving properties Of Minnesota air, AM
| took no medicine except an Oecas iona
! narcotic when very restless. My improve
meut dated from my arrival. Ny limb
| soon became strong, my sight and yoic
came to me slowly, and full set Of teeth
regular and firm, appeared
| "Remarkable, miraculous. Surely, ST.
YOU must have been greatly reduced Il
! fiesh2~
"AIadam, weighed but nine pounds,
| was born in Minnesota. Good day
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
THE RAPACITY OF FRENCH
ARTISTS.

Paris Correspondence Of AppletOn's journal
1t is 4 strange fact that the rising artists
over here have not one particle Of sense
about the sums they ought to ask for their
works. particularly when an American
prices them. Not an uHfedged artist, not
a deButdRt who has achieved his first up
ward stem by gaing admission To the salon,
lint imaCines that he would DO
well to compete, if not with
MeissOnier and Cabanel and GeTOsne,
at least with Merle and Daguerrean, in the
matter Of prices though in nothing else.
An American gentleman one day while
stroling through the salon took a fancy
to small picture by to-
tally unknown artist. The work was
one of no particular merit, but
he was pleased with the subject and thought
he would like to become its pOssessOr. He
consulted a friend uf some art experience
as to its probable price and was told that
1900 francs CSSOO) would be mOTel than its
value. He wrote, therefore, to the artist
about II, and received the answer that 2O,-
GOO francs $4,000 was the price Of the
picture. That reply at once and definitely
closed all negotiations, and the artist will
probably have the pleasure Of keeping his
picture in his studio for some time to come.
The FfgdrO gives the following dialogue Of
two artists strolling through the exhibition.
One asks of the other:
GLOW are you getting alOng?'
"Oh, very WELL" is the answer. 81 ask
now II. 900 francs" 81, 400 'fOr head, and
10000" CSl,OOO) ''fOr a full-length pOr-
trait
"ThOse are my prices also
They walk on a little farther.
"And how many orders have you got at
those prices
"NOt one. And your
"Not one either
1t is said that the elder artists Of France
are responsible for these absurd prices, as
they give insidiOus and Of course bad adj
vice TO the rising members Of the profess
sion, wishing to avoid competition. /
have been told that a foreign rival was
once adroitly extinguished by the contra
ternity in the following manner: A
Young and gifted Belgian artist
was engaged during the sunny days
/ of the empire in painting a view Of
the Sale d'ApOllOn in the Louvre. his
work attracted the attention Of the Duke
| de MOrny, who not only ordered a picture
| from him, but recommended him to the no
| tice Of the Empress, who gave him com
mission for two pictures, for which he was
to fix his own price. The work finished,
J he consulted some Of his artist friends
in Paris as to the price he ought 10
ask. A distinguished Italian portrait
painter, then residing in Paris, advised
/ him to FIX no sum, but to leave the
amount to the well-knOwn generosity OF
his Imperial patrOness. Nonsense cried
his French advisers; ''charge high for your
pictures; it is the Government that pays,
and governments are always expected to
pay largely In an evil hour he followed
| the advice of his French cOunselOrs. The
| sum that he demanded was far beyond the
value Of such paintings from so youthful
and comparatively inexperienced a hand
aud the Empress, disguised at his apparent
| rapacity, never gave him another order.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
OVER THE CITY.

A long pull, a strong pull and pull all
together-and our suburb will have a Town
bell.
Judge Duling holds himself subject to a
convention, ii one shalt be held in the mat
ter of the mayOralty.
Pools win be sold at the Merchants EX-
change tomorrow night, on Saturdays
races at Saratoga.
Edward WalpoOl was fined SO in the
Police Court yesterday morning, for whip
ping his child in an inhuman manner.
During the month of June the United
States Pension Agent, in this city, dis
bursed S55.SS7.31. This is the largest dis
bufsement for any month since the 4th OF
March, 1873.
Laura Cant, colored, IN the county work
house on the charge Of assault and battery,
was released by Judge FERRIS yesterday,
on the ground that she had been convicted
twice Of the same Ofiense.
A Memphis belle who had been visiting
Nashville friends left for home evening
before last, taking with her, part of the way,
three OF our worthy young men. Two ac-
cOmpanied her only till they met the next
train coming this way, but one could not
tear himself from her magnetic presence
till he GOT 10 Decatur. 1t is simply impOs-
sible 20 estimate how many hearts she car
ried with her.
Vina Cotton, cOlOred, was bound over
| by Justices Cassntty and Creighton, yes
terday in the sum of $3.50, to keep the
peace for six months toward Lou Hawkins,
| colOred. Betsey Daniels, cOiOred, was
also arrested on peace warrant sworn out
| by Hawkins, but was released, the eyi
| dence having been insufficient 10 warrant
the Justices in requiring her 10 give bond
to keep the peace.
On Tuesday evening a large party as
sembled at the residence Of Mr.. JnO. DiXOI
on Hayes street, the occasion being tn
regular meeting Of the West End Nit
Society. Every one was delightfully."- en-
teItained by Mr.. Dixon and the member
Of his accomplished family. This was on
of the most successful Of the series give
by the West End "Mite." The next meet
ing will be held at the residence of MI
! Albert Tavel, on West Locust street. Al
the friends of the society are invited I
attend. Due notice Of the time Of meetin
| will be given.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
C1rcnit Court.

The Circuit Count was in session yester-
day but did not adjourn for the term. The
motion for a new trial in the case Of Cheat.
ham vs.. Hays was OyeTuled by Judge
Baxter.
In the case Of Brown, Clerk, vs.. Gaines
Comptroller, Judge Guild rendered judg
ment for $500. Both parties appealed TO
the Supreme Court.
Judge Baxter overrUled motion for new
trial in the case Of Marlin vs.. the L. Il y
r. r. Co., and the plaintiff appealed from
the ruling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
Our Flour Manufacturers.

Last Monday the Lebanon barrel factory
sold seventeen thousand barrels to a Nash
vile firm.-HerUld.
Now, the miller who bought those bar
rels must be anticipating an active trade in
flour.
such we find 10 be the feeling amongst
all our milIers. We are glad 10 see it so,
too, for their business has been unremit-
tingly depressed more than twelve months.
II is time their day was coming. The -four
market is firm and fairly active here, at
moderate figures.
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The Knoxville and Charleston Rail
road.

State Treasurer Morrow is in East Ten
nessee looking after his Interests in the
Knoxville and Charleston IaihOad. AT a
meeting Of the stockholders, held at Nash
Vile last Saturday, the organization OF the
new company was effected by the election
of DIR. VIM. Morrow as President, and W.
II. Cherry as Vice-President-
The hnOrUWe Press and Herald says
eThe presidency Of the road was first unani'
mously rendered to Maj. Thomas OCOn'
ner, but owing to his pressing private en-
gagements he was constrained 10 decline
the position. The extension Of the road
southwark was thoroughly discussed at The
meeting, and resolutions were adOpte,
looking TO its completion provided TIN
proper assistance be given by the countie
! and towns to be benefited by its eXten
sion"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
Caught Under a railing wall.

While some worBmen were engaged yes
terday morning in tearing down some
brick walls on the corner OF Church and
College streets, q man passing by, stopped
to witness the operation. He took stand
so near the wall that he was frequently adj
vised to change his position. The work
men were endeayOring 10 knock down the
side wall and intended to leave the front
standing. Contrary to expectations the
front wall fell also, and when the man
went to run out of the way his foot slip
ped and he fell PROSTATE on the ground.
Before he could regain his footing the wall
came down with crash, and a portion of
the debris fell on his leg aud foot, cOnsid-
erably bruising and cutting them. but
breaking no bones. lie was placed in an
express wagon by a gentleman who had
him taken TO his home in North Nashville.
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been temporarily laid on the shelf, and in
order to be able to join in the conversation
of the day, you must know how to play
chess, and a store that is not supplied with
a chess board is not considered first-class
place to loaf.
COUNTY ROADS,
Maury county is getting her roads in ex-
eellent condition with the labor furnished
by the Criminal Court, and placed undel
the charge Of Superintendent Reeves.
Before closing, I'll ask you to inform me
whether SartOris, the grandson, is not al
ready holding a government office. If not,
why this long delay?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
OLD LINCOLN.
Sentenced 10 be HRDged-The GIOr-
IOus CrOPs-HOgs Scarce.

To the Union and American:
FAYETTEVILLE, July 20, lST5.-Our
Circuit Court closed on the nth. A large
number Of cases, both civil and criminal,
were disposed Of Nix Gilbert, who some
two years since killed an old blind man
named Johnson, was convicted of murder
in the first degree, and sentenced 70 be
hung on the 18th Of August. His counsel,
VIM. Kercheval, appealed to the Supreme
Court. Two cOlOred 'gemmen" had too
strong a propensity for taking things that
did not belong to them, and were sent
down for three and five years.
The crops are unusually good, though
wheat has, in consequence of the recent
rains, been somewhat damaged Corn
promises a more bOuntiful harvest than has
been gathered for years. Vegetables Of
every kind and variety are doing as well
rs could be desired.
Hogs are i'm demand, with but few offer
ing for sale. Some Of our farmers coli
template going 10 Kentucky and the upper
counties Of Tennessee in search Of Srunt-
eTs.
We are all in splendid spirits, and a
passeT-by would think Old Lincoln the
land Of pure delight where milk and honey
flow, BUIDE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
JUST HOW 1T WAS.
The Result Of a Mere Piece of Youth.
fuI Snort.


It was night before last that a trio Of
young men, whose names we suppress I'M
der promise that they will behave better in
the future, resolved 10 have little fun.
After bordering for some time as to how
they should amuse themselves, they were
struck with the idea of tying tin can TO 4
dogs tail. The can was procured and par
italy filled with pebbles to create rattling
noise. The next thing necessary to carry
out the programme was a dog, and our
young friends at once started out to ind
one. When they had searched for some
time without finding a canine, their hearts
grew faint, and they began TO despair OF
success. At last ore of the party caught
sight of large black dog
coming down the street a few
PAGES in advance Of them. They didn't
like to tackle such savage looking Gus
TONER, but il was their only chance. One
ambitious youth stepped IN front Of the
! other two and seized the dog by the tail.
| In an instant the Infatuated canine opened
his pOnderOus jaws and grabbed him 10y
/ the leg. A piteOus cry for help was heard,
/ and when his companions came TO his as
| SistanCe, they had some difficulty in max
| ing the beast let go his hold. But their et-
! forts were finally successful, and when the
| dOg-catcher sat down on the pavement 70
| examine his lee, il was bleeding profusely,
| his pants were torn, aud he admitted that
| he was suffering considerable pain. Re
! fleeing few moments over his folly, he
| arose, and with curses loud and deep
| limped off in the direction of a certain
! drugstore TO tell his "bOss" Just how it was
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-22
REDISTRICTING.
Twelve COuuciImen Said 10 be
Pledged Against IL.

We are Informed that the question Of re-
distriCting the city viii come up in the
Common Council again tonight. The
Councilman from the Fifth Ward having
the pledge list, we also understand, will
be present and on the alert. He publicly
declared the other evening that he had the
signatures Of twelve members binding
themselves not 10 vote for any redistricting
bill that may come before the present COun-
ell. He had the list in his trunk, and didH0t
intend to show il OF diyulge the names,
unless some of said members should 20
back on the said paper writing, in which
case he would certainly elbow on" the I'M
faithful one or ones. When We first men
toned the existence Of the compact, there
were only seven parties TO it.