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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
MatrImouy an the Courthouse.

The county officials are never happier
than when witnesses 60 ore Of those inn
uromptu marriages celebrated i'm the COuu-
iy Judges Office. Elijah Rucks, colorcd,
procured a license yesterday and left word
that he would bring I'm Icnuie Jackson,
colOTed, at 3 p. NJ, and have the Judge
bind them together in wcdl0Ck, The
clerks in that Office Immediately sent cards
OF invitation into al the offices of the court
house.
At a little before three O'Clock Bucks, "A
a middle aged darbey, entered triumphant
" with a young girl swinging 10 his left
arm and going through all the fancy
figures Of mOdcS'y, embarrassment and
confusion. BY the time they crossed the
threshold the Judge and ms gay clerical
force were all out in the hallway, pro
claiming. Come on bows, They've come!
The call was instantly responded TO and
The Judges office was az once filled with
the guests Of the wedding.
Except that the spectators were almost
bursting with exquisite feelings Of happi-
ness, induced somehow by the sight before
them, the best of order prevailed till the
two matrimonial aspirants were conSoli-
dated into one flesh. As sOOn as they were
pronounced husband and wife" they were
eagerly congratulated, while a yoiley Of
merry laughter rent the ceiling, making IL
overwhelmingly evident that here was true
fun.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
RerfraI Enfes-

The chOirs Of the different churches in
the city and Edgeleld are requested TO
meet Mr.. Bliss at the Exposition building
this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for rehearsal.
A telegram was received from Mr..
White, of Chicago yesterday by Mr.. Bliss,
stating that he would be here IN a few DAYS
and asking him 10 retain DR.. Brooks, if
possible, until he arrived. DR.. Brooks also
received a telegram from Louisville stating
that there was TO be a grand union prayer
meeting in one Of the halls in hat city and
requesting him TO be present and deliver
the sermon. Or. Brooks has consented TO
remain here until Monday in the event
that Nj. Whiltlc does not arrive before that
time.
There will be services in all of the
churches next Sunday morning at the
usual hour, but on Sunday night they will
be closed and a grand union meeting will
be held at the Exposition building. Ifthe
weather is fair the building will doubtless
be filled to its utmost c .paCity.
There VII probably be but n meeting
held tO-mOTrOT as it IS the custom Of the
conductors Of the evangelical meetings 10
rest ON that day. The meeting referred TO
will be the union prayer meeting at twelve
O'Clock.
It has been Suggested that Il union San
day school meeting be held in the EXpGsi-
tIou Building Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. There is & sufficient number Of
Sahbath-school children in Nashville and
Edgeleld to fiji the building.
Meetings will be held to-day at j NJ,
4 p. NJ, s p. NJ. and the choir rehearsal az
3 p. N. The subject Of the Bible reading
this afternoon will be the difference be-
tween clean and Uncleau.
A modest and unaSsuming individual ap-
preached our reporter last night and mildly
requested him to say tO the tobacco chew
ers 70 refrain from their pegnicious habit
during the services as IL was very disagree
able to the ladies % have 20 wade through
pools of tOba-c0 juice.
The ushers At the Exposition building
e pieces Of white ribbon pinned TO The
lappels Of their coats.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Forty-fve dollars at the Police Court
yesterday.
a negro named Irael johnson whipped
his wife last Wednesday, and Justice Bas-
kettle yesterday sent him to the county
workhOuse for 122 days.
John COnley and Green AdcOck were
each fined ten dollars in the Recorders
Court yesterday morning, for vagrancy.
Thew will devote two weeks to breaking
rock.
Sheriff J.. c. Taylor, Of Fentress county,
came in yesterday with three prisoners
Benjamin Roberts, DEMONSTRATING, 10years;
John Martin, petty larceny, year; who
were taken out to the penitentiary. The
third prisoner, Milton Davidson, charged
with malicious stabbing, was sentenced to
two years Imprisonment, but took an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court. He was COM
mitted to Jail. Sheriff Taylor says the law
is being enforced in old Fentress without
fear or favor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
Eew Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
Tive unfinished rooms for rent.
Pocketbook lost on Church, Cherry or
Union streets.
Male or fema'e agent wanted at los
Church street.
5. W. Steele o5ers for sale a fancy gro
Gerry doing a good business.
The special attention Of the ladies is di-
recJed to the advertisement Of p. L. NicbOl
on our second page. He is offering great
inducements to all who desire a rare a.
s1rlment Of fine flowers, Auction sales
morning, noon and night.
The great popularity Of HOstetters Bit
tiers is a sufficient guarantee Of their merit.
a grand vocal aud instrumental concert
will be given al the Opera House, on Mon
day evening next, for The benefit Of the
Church of the Holy Trinity.
E q. Rice & Co. make apleasing announce
nent for the ladies in this mornings city
notice cOlUmu-that they are selling silks,
dress goods, suits, etc, at cost for cash.
The propr;etors Of this popular house al
ways mean business, and IL readers
should make a note Of this liberal CfIer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
I-ospec,ion Of Oil.

Since his appointment as Inspector Of
Oils for Nashville, Capt John W.. Morton
has had considerable correspondence Of a
controversial character with a certain
Northern reiner, who has been in the habit
of shipping to this market. Capt. Morton
rejected q good deal Of the oil sent here by
the party referred to, and the dispute
arose out Of the INSPECTORS rigid en-
forcement Of the law. a few days
since he received q note from the refiner
intmating that his oils would thereafter
reach Nashville with the Tennessee brand
on Implying that he would have 1t in
spected al Gallatin. An agent has been in
Tennessee with the object Of carrying out
that idea. Il remains TO be seen how this
oil dealer and the Gallatiu Inspector will
Get alonc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
ODD FELLOWSHIP.
Programme Of the Anniversary CeIe-
braffOn.

Programme Of the Anniversary CeIe-
bratiOn.
We learn that the anniversary celebration
Of the Odd Fellows, which occurs next
Monday night, 18th inst, promises to be a
highly interesting occasion. As will be
seen below, several gentlemen have been
selected to read or recite for the entertain
ment Of the audience. The following is the
PROGRAMME:
l.. Music by the choir.
2. Address by the n. g., h. G. Hensley,
ESQ.
3. Prayer by the Chaplain.
4. Music.
3. Anniversary ceremony by the n. G..
and V. G.
6. Music-thanksgiving hymR-by the
audience.
=. Prayer by the Chaplain.
S Music.
9. Recitation by a gentleman.
10. Music.
Il. Recitation bya gentleman.
u. Music.
b. Address or recitation.
Il. Music.
-. BenedictiOn.
The officers for the occasion are as fOl-
lows:
H. c. Hensley, Y. G..
]. L. Weakley, V. g.
". II. TrafOrd, Secretary.
r. Z. Page, Treasurer.
RObt. Thompson, p. G.
Rev. W. g. Inman, Chaplain.
J. II. Collins, r. ). to n. G..
Jas. I. Bell, L. 5. to n. G.
S. 81. Wene, K. S. to Y. G.
c. n. Wheeling, L. 5. to V. G..
All Odd Fellows are requested to appear
in regalia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
4 DESPERATE NEGRESS.
Give He work or Give Her Deatl

Give Her Work or Give Her Death.
Margaret Barnes, q worthy old colOred
woman, tod some gentlemen late yester-
day afternoon that size could not get work
enough % earn an honest living, that on
this account she was tired Of life, and in
tended to put an end to her existence.
They thought what she said was only idle
talk and did not pay much attention TO her.
About 6 O'Clock they found that she had
gone to a drug store, purchased a quantity
of morphine, and swallowed about three
grains OF the drug. They next found the
unhappy old darkey in a very stupid con-
dition from the effects Of her dose. \ ply
sician was consulted, the usual remedies
applied, and at last accounts she was eX-
DeCted TO recover.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
The ST. Louis and southeastern Rail-
road.

The Henderson NeJUs says: "Ihe rail-
road car works, at our city. are now manu-
featuring fOur-wheel GondOla cars weigh
ing 1000 pounds each, which is 1900
pounds less than the ordinary GOndola. II
is the design Of the company to place a
large number of these improved coal or
freight cars on the road, thereby saving an
immense friction OF the rails. Their thirty
ton engines can pull fifteen Of the old
fashioned cars, but they will be able to
pull twenty cars of this improved style,
each carrying fully as much weight as the
former rather clumsy cars. The company
now employ on a n average about twenty
hands in their shops, but as the times i'm
prove, will increase this force. The agent
at Henderson assures us that the road from
here to Nashville is now, and has been FOR
some time past, doing a paying business,
which is certainly an encouraging pros
Dect.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

military companies or organizations shall
quarterly, under oath, make returns to the
Adjutant General:
/. The number of Een on their muster
rolls.
2. The number of men uniformed.
3. Average attendance at drill.
4. The number, condition and character
Of their arms AMI requirements.
By order Of the Governor.
W. r. HA8BY,
Adjutant General.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

4 friend who has been hunting and FISH
ing in That section for a week past writes
us from Jacksonville, that the farmers
Whereabouts all agree that the late cold
weather has efTectually killed the peaches
aud the greater part Of The apples. The
wheat is no; injured and is doing finely.
All the farmers are hard at work making
big efforts to raise q large crop.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
THE LAW COURT.
An Important Notice to the Bar

An Important HOtlce 20 the bar.
In view Of an act passed Feb. 70, 1875,
Hon. 10. Q. Guild, Judge Of the Law
Court, has made a ruling that the first three
DAYS Of the term commencing May ., be de-
voted to the calling OF The docket, with the
view Of a~scertaining the wishes Of the bar
10 making out the uon-juIy and the jury
dockeis. The trial of tie iWy eases will
be postponed till Monday, May 81, and Tie
uon-iury cases Will be tried, 10y consent of
tie parties, any time between The meeting
ortEe court and the S1st Of May.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
Mr.. BrausfOrd's Reply 10 A Israel.
ties Protest"


To the Union and American:
NV attention has been called to q card in
YOUR issue Of this morning signed "a
lew in which l am represented as stating
ON last Tuesday night, when the petition
of Israel Myer was up for consideration be-
forethe Board Of Alderman, that l was Op-
posed to granting the Petition, because the
applicant was Of the Jewish faith.
The facts are, that while the petition was
being read l was engaged in conversation,
and asked, when the vote was about to be
taken, who the petitioner was and was
answered that be was a jew. then SAID,
81 vote on this as l have done on similar
petitions and cast my vote against 1t.
/ have uniformly voted against granting
any person, jew o. Gentle, the privilege OF
peddliug without license, and have never
voted for an appropriation Of the funds Of
the city to any Individual or individuals.
did not state, nor did l mean that l
voted against the petition because the ap-
plicant was an Israelite, but my inquiry
was made because l did not know what
person it was who made the application. l
have daily business transactions with
Israelites III the city, and have now funds
on depOsit with brokers Of that faith. My
action on the occasion referred 70 was gov
erned by the determination that l had
formed, not to allow any one. regardless OF
race. nation, ability or religion, such priyi-
Ieges without license. Mr.. Robert ThOmp-
SON. President pro tenn. Of the Board Of
Aldermen, will ~suhstantiate what L state in
regard TO the language used by me IN The
Board.
have seen the author Of the card in the
UNIoN AND AMERICAN Of to-day, and he
has EXPRESSED himself as being perfectly
satisfied with this explanation.
WALTER l.. BRANsFOED,
Alderman Second Ward.
Nashville, April y, 1915.
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Meeting Of the Centennial Commits
siOners Called.

George E. Puryis, Chairman OF the Ten
neSseeE Centennial Commissioners, has is
in the Capitol on Wednesday, May II, at
II A. NJ. A full attendance is necessary,
in order TO secure active cooperation on
the part Of all interested in the subject.
The Centennial Commissioners for Ten
Uessee, as well as all committees appointed
by them, at meetings heretofore held IN
connection with this enterprise, are cor
dially invited to meet at the time men
toned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
A FAST TROTTER REPLEyIED FOR

New York Sun, April %.
George Wilkes, James living, and Eph-
rain simmons contest touching the OWner-
ship Of The bay mare Maud, better known
as Bella, waxed warm yesterday, and elicit
ed the attention Of leading turfmen. Mr..
Wilkes has replevied the mare, denying
that she was ever legally sold by him, or
by any person authorized by him, and he
has executed a proper bond for $4,000 to
support his repleYin. Messrs. Irving and
Simmons, the other claimants, were ex-
pected Yesterday to file a cOu~nter-bOnd and
regain the mare, but after consultation with
their friends in .the SherifFs Office, Trey
postponed decisive action. Maud, or Bella,
showed no speed until she was fully six
years old, although Of the best trOtting
strain, her sire being Rysdyk's HambletO-
nian aud her dam a thoroughbred mare.
Now, however, she has a record CT 2-234,
and bids iair to be N Of the best and fast
est trotters. In action, style, and gait she
closely resembles Lady Thorn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

A eOlored convict fell out Of a wagon on
Spruce street yesterday, and, his head
striking a rail of the street car track, lay
unconscious and apparently lifeless for
some time. His body was removed to the
sidewalk and Afterwards placed in a wagon
fer dead, but eyineed signs Of life before
being taken far. Movements of the limbs
gave hope of nesuscitation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
Failed 70 Get a Ouornm.

There was to have been a meeting of the
Board of Trustees Of the University Of
Nashville yesterday afternoon, 10 take some
action with reference to a State Normal
school, but NOS enough members attended
10 make a quorum. I. was given out that
"a meeting would be held next Monday af-
tcruoon At 3 o'clock, to dispose Of { e anne
business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
Escape.

Two horses attached 10 4 wagon took
fright and ran away on Market street, near
Church, Yesterday morning. In front Of
Tealy 4 Co.'S oil store they came in con-
tact with a buggy containing Ars. Edgar
Harding, which was completely upset and
considerably damaged, but, fortunately, the
lady escaped uuhurt.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
rne oIaest Mnson In the STATE.

We are panied 90 learn from a Gallatin
correspondent that Mr.. John Bel, the old
est Mason in the State, is ezpac,ed 10 be
called Off at any minute tie is ii r.
tinguiShcd among the Craft Of the Tame
Iiu school as one Of the Ancient Land
marks, WHO has devoted his life to The dis
semination of light and knowledge.
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70 he SolG for Cash Only-At Cost.

To be Sold for Cash Only-At Cost;
Lyons Black Silks, best qualities.
Gro Grain and Tafeta Silks IN all shades.
Tafeta Silks in evening shades.
Summer silks in the newest styles.
Best Black Mohair, Turner's make.
Irish Linens, Richardson's and others.
Black Grenadines, all qualities.
Tamise Cloths in all qualities.
HENRIETTA CLOTHS, SUPERIOR MAKES
To reduce our stock, we offer our entire
lot OF above named goods AT COST FOR
CASH ONLY. This is a rare opportunity to
ct bargains in 6rst-class goods. Thomp-
son Bros. & Kelly, Summer street.
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H PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AppOrtIOnment OF state Poll Tax and
Interest on school Fund.

The Comptroller Of the Treasury yester-
day completed the semi-annual appOrtiOE-
ment of the State poll tax and interest on
the State school fund for the halfyear end
inc on the first Monday in April, 1875.
The difficult and tedious task Of cOmput-
inc the amounts due the counties Tespec-
lively, according to their scholastic popu-
lations, was performed by State Superin-
tendent Trousdale. The following is a
carefully prepared copy Of the aPpOrtiOn-
mnuts
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23
OUR MILITIA.
An Order Affecting the Common
weaIth's Young Defenders.

An Order Affecting the Common
weaIth's Young Defenders.
Adit. Gen. Handy issued the following
yesterday:
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
ADUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Nashville, April p, 1910. )
L. It is ordered that all military cOmpa-
MES in the State provide themselves with
a suitable armory in which shall be kept
the ans and accOutrements in their pos
session, belonging to the State, and that
they shall not be taken from the armory
except for drill, dress parade, or inspec-
ton.
IT. That all military companies shall
uniform themselves before they are entitled
10 the use Of the arms Of the State.
Ill. That the commanding officers OF all
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

The Governor yesterday appointed DR..
JOIn p. Hammer AM George Henson in
son inspectors Of oils for Bristol and London
rpSnacfivplv.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

Remember GOlladay's drawing next
Monday. A chance for $1,000 for -; $1,000
for 81; $500 for SOC. Address J.. r. Cola
day, Bowling Green, Ky. Orders filled up
to departure Of last mail on Monday, 18th.
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ALendInr snirlt Gone.

d.. J 5. Dyer, a prominent citizen Of
Huntsville, Trousdale county, died on the
18th inst, at the age of 40. He was one
Of the leading Democrats.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

Prof. 0. S. Fowler lectures again in Ma
sonic Hall tonight, attending another op-
~portunity Of a rich treat for those who may
attend. His subject will be "Man and
Woman" n that he will be apt to handle
in his most Characteristic style.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

GOlladay's I'D drawing next Monday;
1900 prizes, all cash, from 81 to $1,000.
Tickets 8, halves 81, quarters soc. Address
j. r. Golladay, Bowling Green, Ky.
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Suits at cost for cash only. G. Rice & Co.
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An elegant assortment Of Boots and
Shoes just received from bankrupt sale, and
can be had at half the usual prices. PeO-
pies Shoe Store, Church street, opposite
St. Cloud Hotel. j. W. Lawless & Co.
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AmusoucDtsin chicago.


The Jubilee Singers from Fisk Uniyersi-
ty are holding forth ;his week al Chicago,
in rivalry Of Mile lima De MuTska.
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For cash and cash only we will sell
goods at cost. G. Rice & Co.
apps If
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BOOTS AND o
* SHOES
AT TIE
Peoples Shoe Store,
1O2 CHURCH STREET,
Opposite St. Cloud Block

atthe following very low prices; coo pairs OflaGies
pebble goat atS2. S225, $3.50 audS2.75; 1910 pair
OfIadies' fine slippers AZ zoe worth SL5E $40 PAN
of Iadissr fne lasting. own make, Sf.50, worth
$50. go pair misses due lasting polish own
make. -. sI.25. worth Sl.15 and SZ35 misses
"a Sinners so. worth 81 So; Chldrcn's slip
Ders. All sizes. zoe. worth a; ladies' French mo
own make. S2.5l; French kid very cheap5
homemade boots $3.50 and So SO gents
shon-made calf congress CATERS $3.50 calt
Alexis 8 .5r 800 pair OF s0led shoes very cheap
W1i oDen to-m6rrow a lot Of boots and shoes
from bankrupt sale, which can be had az hat
the usual prices.
J. W. LAWLEsS & co.
ap1I cod till janiO 4thp
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-23

Immediately after the nuptial ceremony
in the courthouse yesterday, and the exit
ofthe bridal party, Brigadier General DON
elsou took the char and called the guests
chiefly county ofiicials-to order, that they
might hear the reading of the Courthouse
Gazette. This was tie mode Of publica-
ton rs there was only one copy. IL was
read by Mr.. Jas. NJ. EllistOn, the minute
clerk Of the County Court, and was found
to contain many spicy personal hits con-
corning the officials, all Of which we're re-
ceived with greatest merTimcnt. The
Gazette was written with a pencil in the
chir0graphy Of the County Court Clerk,
who, as everybody knows, is an eX-editOr.
l. will be published weekly, III manner and
form as it was yesterday. We make the
f,II0wiuu extracts.
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A

Gas the title indicates, this paper will be
devoted entirely TO the interests, individu-
ally and collectively, Of the Courthouse and
It's worthy attaches. II will be cir
culated gratuitously, and all the money in
the Coal Tar Bank would not be sufficient
to purchase a COPY for outside circulation.
A thousand dollars always for a little fan,
but no thousand subscribers wanted at the
present subscription price. We throw our
banner to the breeze, hoping it may re-
ceiye golden opinions from those for whom
It was intended.'
AN USHER.
The Courthouse ring is represented at
the Exposition building in TIE person Of
Raymond B. Sloan, who has been pro-
noted to the position Of usher. Offenders
can now Whittle in security, while Ray
mond is in search Of that Bliss-ful abode.
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Dress Goods at cost for cash only. G..
Rice < Co. apps #
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CITY NOTICES.

Bargains! BargainsI-We will sell at
cost for cash only. G. Rice & Co.
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Silks at cost for cash only. G. Rice &CO.
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Ladies' Kid and Cloth Newport Ties a.
the Maxwell Shoe Store. apo "