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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
RAILROAD TAXATION.
Davidson COanty's First Step Toward
Assessing the Louisville and
Nashville Road.
A Nice Question as to the Assessors
Right to Proceed in that
Direction.

The Assistant Assessors for the Second
and FOurtd Wards took the initiatory steps
yesterday for assessing for taxation the
depot grounds and other property of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad lying in
those wards. This, we believe, is the first
move Of the kind made in Davidson cOun-
". The Assistants called on General
Agent BransfOrd for estimates Of the rail-
road property in their territory, but were
informed by that official that they would
have to suspend proceedings until he could
communicate with the President Of the
road in Louisville, in order to ascertain
whether the company would elect to nay =
per cent on gross earnings, in which case
he thought the Assessor would be exceed
ing his necessary duties to assess the prop
erty Of the road.
This gave rise to good deal Of discus
sion during the day, among persons cog
infant Of the question sprung, as to the
duty of the Assessor in the premises. On
the one hand it was cOntended as by the
General Agent, that 1t was out Of the sphere
Of a county assessor to place lists Ofrailroad
property on his books. The Legislature
had enacted a special law declaring the
mode and manner of valuing the property
of railroad company for taxatiOp,' pro-
viding that each company, operating q
road within the State, shall file with the
Comptroller a schedule of its property, and
that the assessment thereon shall be made
by three commissioners for the State-the
roads having the option of paying, instead,
II per cent on its gross receipts.
On the other hand the County Assessors
insisted that it was his duty 20 include on
his assessment roll all railroad property In
the county. The Legislature in the "Act
to amend all laws for the assessment and
collection Of revenue" had imposed upon
him an oath, honestly, faithfully, Impair
TALLY and fearlessly to assess, value aud
list all real estate in his county not exempt
by law from taxation. 1t was his duty to
carry out this law, TO complete his assess
ment roll, whether taxes should be col
lected from the roads thereupOn or not.
Whether there was any use in it or not, it
could result in no harm simply 10 assess
the property.
1t was Insisted, however, by some that
the work would not be useless; for, pos
sibly, before the next four years roll around
and the time comes for another general as
sessment, the litigation inauguTated by
Sumner county might break down the spe-
cial laws on the taxation Of railroads, and
reduce that species of property to the same
level with ali other realty and personally,
as regards taxes. In such an event the as
sessment roll would be incomplete without
railroad lists, and the collection of taxes
from the roads be defeated until the next
quadrennial assessment.
The question opened by yesterdays pro-
ceedincs is one Of considerable nicely, and
possesses some interest in connection with
the problem OF railroad taxation, the sOlu-
ton of which in this State seems to be as
far of as ever.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
AIncLr Kenfuchian.

Some days ago We saw in the Scientific
American two handsome cuts of a Patent
Hand-cart, invented by Mr.. Jos. NJ. Jones,
Of Paris, KY, Of which that paper says:
"The ordinary hand-cart is open to two
objections: first, the impOssibility Of load
ing from the rear on account of the dispO-
sition of the vehicle to tilt; and second, the
inconvenience of loading at the side, owing
to the wheel being in the way. Both Of
these difficulties, it is claimed, are over
come in Jones invention, which consists
in an arrangement Of the bed so that il
slides back and forth at the will of the
operator"
The inventor, Mr.. Jones, desires to dis
pose of his right for twO-thirds Of the
United States, and may be addressed, re-
garding particulars, at Paris, Bourbon
county, Ky.
Steps have been taken to establish a
mandatory under this patent at Evans
vile, Ind. Hand-Carts are coming more
into use every day. and this invention is
the best Of the kind ever presented to the
public. They are much more convenient
and less expensive than the hOTse-cart in
delivering parcels in cities. Why cannot
some of Nashville's enteTprising manufac-
turers starr the work in this city?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
THE NEXT FOURTH"

The Centennial Commissioners Pre-
pairing for a Big Celebration Meet
ing of the Executive Committee and
Election OF More County Commits
siOners for Davidson.
The Executive Committee of the State
Centennial Commissioners held meeting
at the Office Of Peck * Cahill yesterday af-
ternOon and elected J. T. Demoville, J. p.
Mc6uire and w. II. Perry additional
County Commissioners for Davidson cOun-
ty to assist in stirring up the people on the
subject ofhaving the State proudly represent
ed at the National Centennial Exposition.
A general discussion took place as to the
best means of bringing the matter properly
before the public on the Fourth Of July-Or
rather the 9Th. as the 4th will occur on
Sunday. Il was decided u have a mass
meeting at the Exposition building on the
5th, when one feature Of the demonstration
will be an address by the Governor. The
entire programme will be arranged this
afternoon at a joint meeting Of the Excel
tive and Finance Committees and the Lo-
cal Commissioners.
The demonstration at the Exposition
building will be an interesting thing; It
will be an appropriate celebration Of
American independence, and at the same
time an occasion calculated to Whet the
popular ambition for a grand and success
full emulation with our sister States in 70,
in the display Of resources, productions,
manufactures and inventions.
Before adjOurning yesterday, the iSecre-
tary was instructed to communicate al once
with the various County Commissioners,
urging them to ger up similar demonstra-
tiOns in their respective counties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
Po,kIug Fun AT the Porter Rides.

The Lebanon Herald gets off the follow
ing: "They say that,when the Porter Rifles
were ordered out the other night TO guard
the Nashville Jail, when it was feared that
the bloody RutherfOrdites were coming on
a raid after WOOdsOu, mutiny was at one
time imminent. Said the spokesman,
stepping two PAGES to the front, and salut-
ing the Captain: sWe are not afraid of dan
ger. We have faced death on a thousand
ensanguined fields, where the shrill
shrek of the angry shell and
the venomed wbiz of the rushing bull
let thrilled the stoutest heart. Many Of
US have fought, bled and died for our coun-
try.s We believe the supremacy of the law
should Re upheld, and are willing to help
hold her up. We will face all the mobs
which the cedar brakes of Rutherford can
vOmit forth, without batting an eye or
turning i hair. We don't mind the ia
tigue Of guard duty, we are reckless Of the
presence Of the fOe-but it's raining like
the devil, and We amt going TO get our
new uniforms wet for nobody FOrtu-
nately the threatened mutiny was nipped
in the hud. The boys were provided with
green silk umbrellas, and thus equipped
marched gaily forth to the field Of gore"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

The authorities Of the Masonic Frater-
nifty having charge Of the Temple on
Church street, have determined to convert
the interior Of Masonic Hall into theater
with all the modern sppOintments-scenery,
orchestra, parquet, dress circle and gallery,
TO accommodate one thousand persons.
The seats will be Of the latest and most
approved pattern and patent. The plans
for the work are drawn. Too much cannot
be said in commentator of this move
ment; it will be a benefit TO the city, and
will, beyond ali doubt, repay the investment
with large profit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
Marriage Licenses.

During the week ending yesterday the
County Court Clerk of. Davidson issued
licenses to the following couples
John A. Holden and ElOise Thornton.
Thomas L. Herbert and Sallie z. Bush.
Emery T. Wood and Fleda III. Perine.
Martin KEGS and Mrs. Sarah Wilson.
COLORED.
Austin Pope and Fannie Malone.
Samuel Hamilton and Sarah Vaughn.
Calvin Spence and Rachel Gibson.
Jerry Amos and Mary Tally.
Edward Link and Mary Mckay.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
TENNESsEFs CHAMPION WHEAT
GROWER.
Columbia Herald and Mail.

DUIIIIUII LCTIIU UI- lIaIIs
One day last week about seventy-five
eOlOred men, orders and binders,
went TO S. A. Pointers to see
il he wanted his wheat cut.
They were very hungry and Mr.. Pointer
told them to 90 into a shade near by. After
while long table was spread, and cooked
ham and other meats and eatables put
thereon. He told the negro men to pitch
in, and they did pitch in With a vim.
When they all had enough, he said, "NoW
boys, go over and cut wheat for my neigh
bOrs, and then come to me next Monday
York said Mr.. Pointer would have two
hundred hands. Mr.. P. has six hundred
acres, and his wheat will turn out about
nine thousand dollars. He always
seems to know whet crop to SOW and when
to SOW it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Trainers Of real estate were acknoWl-
edged before the County Court Clerk OF
Davidson, during the week ending June
>, as follows:
w. II. Wood 10 Mary G. Tanks
ley, part lot n, Houston, Mar
tin and Humphreys addition $3.50 90
lots Il and r. is same addition. 2sO 90
c. W. McLester and wife TO Jas.
Cumberland county.......... go 90
Jas. T. Bell, clerk, to W. b. and
F. w. Numerical, lot 3, Ne
GavOck's addition, Is feet on
North College street. ..... 1,1CO 90
Lytle MiiIigan, lot in Memphis 500 90
Z. Linder to ID. l.. Lapsley, lot
. in II. n. Myers Buena
Vista plan. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W W
n. D. Malone aud wife to G. w.
Petway, ST., lot on South Cher
" street. .................... 0OO w
G.. W. Petway, ST., to n. p. Ma
lone, lot on South Cherry
street. .................... 5UU w
o. p. McROberts, surviving eXr
of Montgomery Bell, deceased
to Ala Beasley, four acres
land in Hickman county. -. 10 90
John /. Glenn to James Wyatt,
one-half lot 396 MauTy and
Claibornes addition. ...... 40 90
E. McIver and wife 10 W. j.
Staniield, lot in Ramseys ad-
ditiOn to Edgefeld. .......... 500 90
II. G. ScOvell TO Jesse French, lot
346 on WetmOre avenue and
McGavock street ............ 1000 co
10 G. Guild to Geo'ge Moore,
part lot in Graves addition. l25 90
Joseph w. Allen, trustee of the
Union Bank of Tennessee, to
county .....'........... 100 90
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

The Eddyyille arrived yesterday and will
depart for Cairo to-day.
During the war, Capt. NJ. A. Cox pur-
chased at Louisville, on his own account,
two hundred barrels Of potatoes, and re-
ceived them on board the Colossus as
"stOres.r Upon his arrival at Nashville
he found that be could not sell them with
out having obtained a special permit from
the military authorities, but Mike was
equal to the occasion. So he sent up 70 the
A, A. O. NJ. five barrels with his cOmpli-
ments. and afterWard called on the official
gentleman and invited him TO 60 around 70
Squire Pat Walsh's, and invested in several
drinks Of Robertson county. Both being
pretty full Of this generous beverage, our
genial bOatman took occasion to inform
Can't. J. ID. Stubs that the Colossus had a
few barrels Of potatoes more than she need
ed for s'stores, and that he would ike to
be permitted TO sell them. "Certainly,"
replied the Quarternaster. SHOW many
barrels have you, Captain" "One hum
dred," blandly answered Cox. This large
supply Of ''stOres" kinder got the soldier
man, but be gave the desired peTmis.
Whereupon they took another drink, when
Cant. Cox quietly remarked: 81 have only
told you half the story. have two hun
dred barrels" Permission 10 sell the whole
amount was obtained.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
A DIMES WORTH OF FREEDOM.
Plot OF n WOFk-hOuse Prisoner for
Liberty, and the Exciting SEQUEL.

Bill Fox and Tom Ryan are a brace of
work-house "birds." Yesterday afternoon
they came to the conclusion that they
would "put up job by which the escape
Of the former might be effected.
The work-hOuse prisoners were at work
on the Lick Branch culvert, and were
guarded by only two men, Dick Eubanks
and Tom Mullen. Fox thought if he could
get the guards separated be would be all
right, so he gave Ryan dime to pretend
to be sick and unable to work. After get
tirg the money in his possession, Ryan was
suddenly taken sick, and had to be escorted
TO the station-hOuSe by Mullen. When the
latter and his prisoner-patient got out
of view, Fox made a break for liberty.
Eubanks got Mr.. Rose, who was passing by
at the time, to take charge of the prisoners,
while he started in pursuit Of the runaway.
As Fox made of, his pursuer fired at him
several times, one Of the shots taking effect
his hat.
Fox turned his course toward North
Nashville, and finally got away from his
pursuer. He hid himself in a stable be-
tween Summer and High streets, beyond
the Belleyiew school building, where he
was soon recaptured by officer John Allison
and turned over to the guards. He was
again put to work and, at night, when the
prisoners were taken back to the work
house, Fox and Ryan were chained to-
getheT, and so kept till this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

THE college orator is now abroad in the
land. His voice is heard from the four
quarters of the earth, telling Of the efforts
he has made for distinction in the past, and
his hopes and aspirations for the future.
He is sanguine-far more sanguine than
be will be few years hence, when he
shall have encountered and been cOnqUred
by some of the stern realities of life. Thus
far his education has been only theoretical;
in the future it viii be practical. Whether
the former shall fit the subjects for the lat
ter, the future alone can determine.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

ONE of the proprletors of the alpaca fac
tory in Chautauqua county, n. Y, having
been presented with a fine pair Of AngOra
goats, attempted the remarkable feat of
taking the feeces from their backs, and
making fashionable dress Of the wool, be-
tween sun and sun. Operations were com
menced at sunrise, and at an early hour in
the afternoon the goods were ready for the
dressmakers. Four ladies then made the
dress, complete in every particular, and
ready for wearing at sunset,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

yesterday, as Henry Petty and Ben
Neville both eOlored, were riding along
North McBemotu street on a
wagon loaded with lumber the
the team took fright and ran away.
Neville Jumped OF without being much
hurt but Petty, IN attempting to DO like
wise, fell aud was run over BY the wagon,
having his leg broken Ia two places. He
was taken to his home and a physician
summoned TO his aid. The wagon and
team sustained no injury.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
KENTUCKY'S HOSPITALITY.
Prospective Meeting Of Her state
Teachers observation-disclosures Invt.
tatIOn 20 Tennessee's Educators
what VIII Take Place.

Prospective Meeting Of Her state
Teachers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Invi-
tatIOn 10 Tennessee's Educators
what VIII Take Place.
DR.. Henderson, State Superintendent Of
Public Instruction in Kentucky, sends us
the following cordial invitation for publica-
ton with programme, for the annual meet
ing of the Kentucky State Teachers AsSo-
citation, at Glasgow, July Is and IA, and at
Mammoth Cave, July 10:
FRANKFORT, June p, 1S75.-TO the
Teachers of Tennessee: The Kentucky
State Teachers Association will be held
at Glasgow on the 18th and 18th of July.
On the 18th an excursion will be made to
the Mammoth Cave, where the closing ses-
sion will be held. Tennessee teachers and
school officers cordially invited.
II. A. NJ. HENDERSON,
Prest State Teachers Association.
The programme betokens an interesting
meeting:
TUESDAY, afternoon - "The Distinctive
Features and Special Advantages Of College
Training" by J. G. Wilson, President
Warren College.
Discussion Of the subject.
@True Educational Progress" by J. w.
Rust, President of Bethel College.
Discussion of the subject.
"Higher Female Education by Jas. b.
Fuqua, President Liberty Female College.
Discussion of the subject.
Tuesday evening-"ShOuld Literary or
a Scientific Direction be Given to the
American Mind?" by NJ. Kirby Henderson.
Wednesday mOrning-"The Teacher"
by J. I. Gaines, of Lexington.
History" by A. G. Brown, SuPerintend-
ent Public Schools, Greensboro.
''The Recitation" by g. A. Chase, Prin-
cipal Female High School, Louisville.
"ATt EdIcation," by L. NJ. MuTcb, Male
High School, Louisville.
Discussion of tOpi
Wednesday alton vs..
Education" by J. B. Myers, Stanford.
"Are Normal and Training Schools
Necessary"
Discussion.
effects and Defects Of the Public
Schools" by d. c. Reese, Newcastle.
Discussion of subject.
Wednesday evening-"Graded Schools"
by Hon. John Hancock, Superintendent
Public Schools, Dayton, Ohio
Thursday-ExcursiOn TO the Mammoth
Cave, and lecture while reviewing its Won
ders, by Prof. Y. S. Shaler, State GeolOgist.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
SPENT ALL MY EARNINGS
For Medical Advice
AND PAYING FOR MEDICINE.

BOSTON, May 81 1911.
Dear Sir-T have been a great sufferer from
Scrofula and ScrOfula TumOrs las manF in this
vicinity can bear testimony and l think the
whole world ought to know Of my case and how
About eleven years ago several small kernels
made their appearance on the glands Of my
neck, gradually growing larger, and one Of
them grew into 50 large tumor il was frightful
TO look at; while the others would range from
the size Of a hens egg down to goOd-sized
For period Of ten years spent all my earn
ings obtaining medical advice and paying for
medicine getting no better and constantly
growing worse; have thoroughly tried every
remedy that we could hear Of which was recon-
mended for the blood; have been treated by the
MUSICIANS at the hospital, and by those who
bear the title Of being the best physicians in
Boston, and was told BY them that they could do
nothing more for me unless they cut out the
Iarge timOr which had at this point reached an
enormous size.
I had frequent attacks Of dizziness, with a
constant pain IN my head, and most eXcTuciat-
INC pains in my side; was very weak and much
reduced and al Of the physicians who attended
me pronounced IL the worst case OF ScrOfula
TumOr they had ever seen This was my hope
less condition when / heard Of NEGETINE, and
how it was curing ScrOfula where everything
Else had failed. / procured some Of 1t and dis
continued the use Of all other medicines, and in
les than two weeks / could see a great change
was relieved from the pain In my HEAD, SIDE
and DIZZINESS. gained strength from day 70
day. l followed on taking YEGETINE for one
year, according to directions, and 1t has entirely
restored me to health; the large tumOr and
small kernels have all disppeaared from my
neck, and the whole surface Of my skin is fair
and smooth. All Of my friends, to whom refer
ence can be given, pronounce this the most re-
markable cure Of ScrOfula TumOrs they have
ever heard of; and this one case must convince
any one suffering from any disease Of the blood,
though physicians do say you CANSOT be cured,
you CAN BIZ if you will persevere and take this
good medicine, for it viii, without doubt, cure
YOU as il did me.
am, sir, respectfully and gratefully yours,
ELLEN O'HEARN.
MISS O'HEARN has been domestic in my
family for eleven years, and fully endorse the
above statement / think the great value OF
VEGETIER ought to be known in every family,
and improve every opportunity to speak in its
favor. -
MRS. j. TILSON, 4SS Broadway.
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Wo Unto the Pigeons.

The shooting-match at the Fair Grounds
to-day, at p. NJ, without adverse accident,
viii be fine sport, as about 800 birds will
be turned loose tS test the craftsmanship
of many of the best shots Of Davidson and
Williamson. counties. Taylor, one Of
Kentucky's crack shots, viii be present
also. In the match at Franklin recently,
which proved such excellent sport, only
about 200 birds were turned loose.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

A FRENCH convict at Cheyenne obtained
permission to marry female convict; but
as the man was a widOwer, the Governor
declared it was necessary first TO obtain the
certificate of the death of his first wife.
A communication was addressed to
the authorities, but without any
reply. The convict insisting that,
the ceremony should be no longer delayed,
the Governor said, "But what is there to
prove that your first wife is dead?" The
reply of the convict was tOlerably Satisfsc-
tory on this point: "Why,' he said, am
here for having aSsassinated her."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
CRIMINAL NOTES.

It was again dull and quiet in the Police
Court yesterday, the fines amounting to
only $50.
Alice Claiborne, colored, was sent to the
County Work. house by Justice Campbell
yesterday, for vagrancy.
Julia Battle, colored, was sent to Jail
yesterday on a capias from the Criminal
Court.
Julia Bracken, cOlOred, was fined SO in
the Police Court yesterday, because she got
on a bender Thursday night and tried to
convince everybody that she was the only
one entitled to walk on the pavement.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

Excelsior Council, No. $50, United
Friends Of Temperance, gave a most enjoy
able picnic in the eighteenth district yes
terday. After a good and abundant din
ner, dancing was commenced and kept up
at a lively rate all the afternoon. The
pretty girls were out in force-a number
from Edgefeld, including the most popular
one, according &c a famous ballot taken q
year or two ago. The gathering consisted
nearly altogether Of young people.
Excelsior Council is in a floUrishing con-
dition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
IN GREAT VARIETY.


NNAA----i-A- 10 80 49, -------
We are told that one Of the best farmers
in a small way, in the county, is a lady
living on Little Bigby. Her husband is a
distinguished politician, and they have
agreed that he shall not bother her with
politics, nor shall he NEEDLE with her farm
ing operations. The arrangement seems
to suit well, for he has succeeded in at
tanning every place Of honor he aimed for,
and she manages the farm far better than
half the men. Its condition at present is
fair to look upon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26

WE understand that DIR. Boyd, the Sen
ator from Mary county, who introduced
the dog-tax Gall in the last Legislature, re-
ceived the other day, large box Of meat,
with the request TO please accept and pay
charges. He sent a wagon to the depot at
CulleOka, got his box, opened it and found
it to contain a quantity Of freshly sailed
dog meat.-LdlCrence Journal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-26
EIeren Years for Vel Zachnrr

Mel Zachary was convicted yesterday by
iuries Of his cOuntrymen, Of two very grave
violations Of law and good morals. One
verdict was for receiving stolen property,
with the knowledge that it was stolen, and
the other, for horse-stealing. The penalty
awarded in the first was one year in the
penitentiary, and in the second, ten years.
Motions were made for new trials