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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-28
Miss EMMA Q. THURSBY.

This organization has won distinction for per-
formance-unanimOusly accorded by both Press
and Public-neVer attained by any military Organi-
zation on the American continent.
The programme will contain the choicest gems in
the Repertoire OF the Band, including the over
lures to Oberon, the fIvorite overture to WILL
LIAM TELL, grand selections from Lohengrin,
Tristan and Isolde, LIE prophetic, and other emf
nent works.
Mr.. GILMORE takes pleasure in stating that he
has secured the score of the ''Wiliam Tell' over
ture as performed by the French Band at the last
Boston Jubilee, the Introduction being played by
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-28

The President responded as follows:
81 feel that the advancement Of the cause Of
education would be one Of the best reconstructiye
movements We could have in the couutry and
therefore have felt, in addition 20 other rea-
IONS, deep interest In 1t. l do net see how
pure Republic is 10 be maintained unless 1t is
based on the intelligence Of the people. That re-
QUires educational privileges for the masses
Without a combined interest and effort in every
Eeetion Of the country for the support Of educa-
tiona facilities It will be impossible TO obtain the
results which We most desire in this respect In
order that there may be q combination and har-
mony OF interest In this matter / have always
been ready and anxious to give my support TO any
means for this end and purpose"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24

i y AAN NA-lA-A- anu saAAlAANaAl
NASHVILLE, June 23.-My attention is
| diIeIed TO an article IN your issue of this
morning, calculated 70 place me before the
| public in a character Of gressiveness,
both undesired aud undeserved, and [ re-
| spectfuily request you to publish this in ex-
/ PLANTATION.
Just as the writing out Of testimony for
the bill Of exceptions you men
ton was being finished yesterday
in the Law Court room, 1 was
informed that Gen. MabTy, With some Of
his friends, were armed and waiting al the
corner Of the Burns building for me to
come ont Of the Court house, with the
view OF bringing on a personal rencOanter,
and existing conditions led me to believe
this purpose not impossible.
Having an appointment 10 meet Capt.
DOdd, Of Gen. Mabry's counsel, at his Of
fee in the Burns building, with the testi-
mOny, l started there with il Instantly on
its completion. On reaching the corner, I
saw the friends who were usually in COM
pany with Gen. MabTy, but himselfI did not
see, and was almost instantly arrested by
couple Of police officers. On the moment,
suspecting from some remark this TO have
been procured by Mabry, and that be had
Withdrawn into the store Of the building
possibly for some advantage, 1 did make a
strong denunciatiOn Of him. This is the
true version of my action aud its cause. I,
at the time, had not the slightest intima-
ton Of the fact that Gen. Mabry was I'M
armed or ''pledeed 70 avoid a p -rsonal diff
iculty," and certainly, according to gen
eral understanding, the FIRST was against
his usual habit, and the latter contrary to
his past reputation.
Instantly upon Capt. Dodd's giving the
information you mention, authorized him
to inform Gen. Nabry fully withdrew my
denUnciation Of him on the occasion.
Other recognized friends Of Gen. Mabry
have, during to-day, glen me my first in
formation that be does not propose or desire
any personal difficulty with me, here or al
Knoxville, but prefers the courts should
settle all matters Of controversy between
US. This most perfectly acco-ds with my
own wishes.
Under hesec conditions, ] unreservedly with
draw all denunciatiOns may have heretofore
made CT Gen. MabTy, outside Of the court
house, and hencefOrWard shall seal my lips
against any personal denuncistiOn what
ever of him, save such as l may cOnsclen-
tiously deem nee Ssary and proper for vim
dication Of the interests l represent before
the courts Of the country. trust this com
munication is distinct in its purposes as it
is honestly made, but that il will not be
construed as inviting any proposition for
personal intercourse between US, since
candOr cOmpels me to say such would be
rejected. GEO. Nancy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
A NEW Way 10 BE BEAUTIFUL

Master Frank was in Blown study.
He had been taken up stairs into the
drawing room to see his new aunt-that
is to say, the wife of his Uncle William,
who was only recently married; and this
was her first visit after the wedding tour.
Master Frank had behaved with great
propriety during the interview, but had
gone away so grave and thoughtful that
his nurse was a little disturbed by such
an unusual state of affairs.
"Why, Frank, what are you thinking
about?' said she; ''don'U you like your new
auntie?'
s.Not much" replied the matter-offact
Frank.
"And why not, Frankie?'
because she is not pretty, like man.
ma"
"Oh, but, my dear, you ought not to dis
like your auntie for that. I'm sure your
aunt was very good to you, and it is better
to be good than pretty any day"
ais i'?1 asked Frank, wOnderiDgly.
"Certainly, desrie, for one may be pretty
outside aud ugly inside-one may have a
pretty face and an ugly temper"
(The worthy old party, you will observe,
was rather awkward in her modes Of ex-
preSsiOn.)
well, but" said frankie slowly"
well, butts auntie pretty inside, do you
think? Because-"
Here Frank stopped.
"Of course, she is, dear. But because
What?n
"Wny, because" and here an intel
Hgent look darted into the boys blue eyes,
"because-why don't they turn hel inside
out them"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
SIBERIAN Ar BUNKER HILL

eyes, fellow-citizens," says Gen. Sher-
man at Bunker Hill to-day, "this battle
was a series Of blunders from beginning to
end, and what in meTY Halifax you are
celebrating it for l can't for the life of me
see. (CheeTs.) There was Warren
Doctor WaTrTen-am mere awbOnes-labell-
ed Major General for the occasion and sent
over to superintend the battle. There was
Prescott rough-and-ready fighter, but no
soldier. And old Put, a clumsy farmer,
who once killed a wolf and slid down stairs
on horseback, for which they made him
general. (IrOnical laughter.) No
body knew who was commander,
and in fact there was no head whatever to
the mishapen animal. Why, gentlemen,
will you believe me when | assure you that
there was not a single West Point officer in
the entire American force engaged on that
day-nOt one. painful sensatiOn.) Still
have the highest admiration for those fell
lows who got behind the fence there and
had pop al the British en- that mOmentOus
day, and, gentlemen, we must remember,
that We can't all be accomplished soldiers,
and-can't all write our own memoirs"
(DisOrder.) At this point the General was
struck by a shower of cookies and fish balls
thrown by indignant descendants of the
WaTens, Putnams and PrescOtts, and his
speech came 10 an abrupt close.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
A West NashTiIIe wedding.

A happy event tTanspired in West Nash
Will last night, at the residence Of Mr.. w.
g Bush, in the marriage of his accom-
plihed and only DAUGHTER, Miss Sallie E.,
TO Thomas l.. Herbert, a much esteemed
young salesman, with Hogan Brothers, of
this city. The nuptials were celebrated by
Rev. DR.. ID. G. Kelley, in the
presence Of a circle of friends and
relatives, and the following attend
ants: w. A. Ransom, Of Nashville, and
Miss Mary Osborn, of Bedford county, p.
A. Shelton, Of Nashville, and Miss Bette
Sneed Of Williamson county, and }. n.
5. Kirkpatrick, of Nashville and Miss A. G.
Williams, of Williamson. After the cere-
mOny and congratulations, the company
sat down to an elegant supper, which was
heartily enjoyed amid the sprightly social
intercourse.
A reception Will be given the happy
couple to-day 10y the father and mother of
the fortunate young husband at their resi-
dence in Williamson. He takes home for
the admiration Of his parents a gem of
lOyeliness and goodness. The bride is a
graduate of Wards Seminary, and is lady
of excellent culture Of both mind and
heart. May the groOm's whole life be
blessed with her angelic companionship.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
The FALL RACES.
How Our Business Men Propose TO
Contribute 20 Their Suceess-A Post
Stake Of $500 or More Proposed.

Stake Of 81 800 or More Proposed.
Several live, public-spirited business
men on the Square have started q
movement in the success of which
! the whole community is either
| directly or indirectly interested.
Approaching the Importance, from a com
mercial point of view, of offering attrac-
tons that will draw strangers TO our city,
they intend to concentrate their energies
and a liberal amount Of money on the
fall races. 1t is proposed that tie
merchants shall unite IN offering what will
be known as the merchants Post Stake, -
to be run probably on the second day of
the meeting. The Blood Horse AssOcia-
ton will contribute $500, and $1,000 can
certainly be raised among the business men.
At any rate, subscription books are already
out for that purpose, and we do not doubt
that the gentlemen who have them in
charge will soon be able TO make a favOTa-
bic report.
Louisville made big hit by the liberal
ity of the stakes ard purses offered at her
recent inaugural meeting. The best horses
in the country took part in the contests, and
this drew immense crowds Of strangers,
which of course benefited her in many
ways. Now that her reputation as a great
racing point is established, people will get
in the way Of going there to buy their
goods while the races are in progress. We
can accomplish the same thing. Our Blood
Horse Association has done nObly for sew
eral seasons past, but with such help as
that suggested they can achieve still more
brilliant successes IN the future. 1t is not
a mODey-making matter with the members
They draw no dividends. Every dollar
made above expenses at one meeting is
spent on that Of the following season. By
all means, let US have the Merchants Post
Stake"-Jhe Tennessee Derby.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
New Advertisements

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
The Odd Fellows festival, for the benefit
of widows and orphans, will come off on
9Th July at Weilmulleris Garden. Every
preparation will be made 10 make it 2 first
class entertainment. The jolly host PROM
Uses it shall be the grandest Of the season.
Six lady canvassers wanted at Battle
House.
Stated meeting Of Cumberland Lodge, F,
& a. NJ, this evening.
Reward offered for Child's gold necklace
with coral set, lost yesterday.
Stated meeting this evening Of COginth-
ian Lodge, F. & A. M.
See notice of w. II. Traforj, admins
traitor Of the estate of Moses Barker, decd.
Called meeting this evening of Calanthe
Lodge No. s, 4. Of p.
Meeting Of Cumberland Lodge No. 66,
K. Of H., at hail in Edgefeld, this evening.
a social sOiTee, for the benefit Of the
Church Of the Advent, will be given at the
residence Of Richard II. Thompson, No. II
ParkFstreet, on Friday evening.
The trOtiing race for SlO0, mile heats.
three in five, heretofore postponed on &C
count Of the weather, viii come of to-day,
at the Race Track, at 2 o'clock p. N. Eu-
tries given in advertisement in another
column.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
FATHER TOM BURKE.

The Health OF the Great Dominican
Preacher Failing RaPidIy-HIs his
ease Thought 10 be Cancer or the
stomach.
Dublin Correspondence Of the New York Herald.
The readers Of the Herald, whatever
their politics or creed, viii be sorry to hear
that Father Tom Burke, the great Irish
Dominican preache~, is in poor health, and
that his state is such that grave apprehen-
sions are entertained as to the result.
Father Tom has never been quite we'll
since his return from America StalWart
and robust as he may seem to be, he is not
Of a strong constitution, and his tour
through the United States told on him.
The Unceasing labor, the fatigue that could
know no internissiOn or repOse, the grave
anxiety and the responsibility which con-
tinuously rested on him stealthily, but
surely, wrought their effects. If he could
have been sent away to some quiet, remote
place, far from the busy haunts Of his
usual ayCcatiOns, all might have been well.
But he could not be spared for even q
short, necessary holiday Of idleness. An
Irish Dominican friar does Lot belong to
the category Of 'the lazy monks Of old"
His life is one Of constant activity. Aud
so when Father Burke returned home,
practically worn out ate. The tolls of his
American mission tour it was not 70 rest,
but to resume the routine Of his usual du-
ties.
1t became known, however, before very
long, that he was not able TO do all that
the public wished to have at his hands.
For, high as his reputation stood before he
crossed the Atlantic, the RECEIPT on accorded
to him by the people Of the Unised States
had increased his fame. Everywhere now
people wished to see him aud to hear him.
No church OF chapel could be opened, no
foundation stone Of convent or hospital
laid: in fact, no religious function could
be popularity celebrated but Father Tom
was expected TO pd each. Invitations to
lecture also poured in upon him-a nov
city in his Irish occupations; for previous
to his visit TO America, he used not TO lee
ture. Il was not possible for any ordinary
constitution to hold out under these in
csssant demands.
What is the nature Of his illness? 1t is
stated to be some obscure affection of the
stomach, which has not yet developed suf-
hcently to admit Of accurate diagnosis.
But those who have good opportunities of
knowing speak very omiuOlsly, and hint
that all the symptoms point to cancer of
the stomach. If this be so, we must not
only be prepared for the worst, but even
hope that the painful sunsFiugs attendant
on this disease may be abridged for him.
In any case, it is most probable THAI our
American friends have for the last time
heard the eloquent voice and gazed on the
expressive face Of Father Tom Burke.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
ALL OVER THE CITY. |

AT the meeting Tuesday night, the POr-
ter Rifles elected several recruits from the
unmilitary herd.
The jury of the Law Court has been dis
missed, bat the minutes Of the term have
not been signed.
The Eighth Ward has 6l3 polls, 1913 dogs
and 40 bitches. The tax oneach dog is 81
and on each bitch s..
Preparations of the right sort have been
made for the Masonic festival aud sOciable
Of ClaibOrne Lodge tonight.
Warns 10 name for it, The mercury in
the thermometer boiled up to 81 in the
shade yesterday, and the blood in the hui
man veins. it seemed 70 us, came near
heating up TO 2l2.
The Cotton Exchange committee on sta
tisties and information deem it scarcely
worth while to get up another crop report
before August, the condition. of the crop
being uniformly good so far.
Day before yesterday when difficulty
was thought imminent between Gen.
Nancy and Gen. Mabry, the msrket-house
bell was tapped for policemen at the in
stance Of a life insurance agent, who
claimed that his company had issued large
policies to both gentlemen.
The UNION AND AMERICAN was pre-
scented with a fine watermelon yesterday,
by James p. Babb & Co., the Market street
produce firm, who have just received a
magnificent lot of melons from the Flower
State. The interior of their store is at
present very alluring.
A Market street merchant, evidently out
of pure malice toward the whole fly king
dom, keeps a baited trap out on the pave
ment H. front of his store 10 catch all the
flies that pass that way. AS fast as the
trap fills he goes out with lighted torch
and burns the ensnared little creatures to
death.
The first picnic of the season by the
Harmony Club, viii be given at Seifried's
Garden next Thursday night. The music
will be furnished by Prof. Kessler's string
band and the managers have made all nee
essaTy arrangements TO have good time.
All who attend may safely calculate on
enjoying themselves to the utmost.
At gathering of young people on Sum
mer street an evening" or two since num-
Der Of biblical questions were asked, such
as, "WhO was the wisest man" "Who the
Oldest" etc. Among the Summers put was
"Who was the sweetest singer" A young
man satisfactorily answered "Mr. Bliss"
and the young ladies present readily assent
ed with ''Of course"
Citizens in the neighborhOod Of the cor
ner of Elm street and Ewing avenue com
plain of the condition of the fire plug at
that point, the top being off and the cavity
filed with rocks by shavers accustomed TO
play Whereabouts. This plug being the only
reliance of residents in that locality against
fires, they are anxious that it shall be at
tended to.
A match game of base ball was played in
the Sulphur Spring Bottom, yesterday after
noon, between the StOnewalls and the
West Nashville Club. The former beat
their opponents by score OF % to 2. Some
Of the spectators were Of the opinion that
the Stonewalls played the best game ever
witnessed in Nashville. The StOnewalls
will be put to their mettle whenthey tackle
the s'W. T. Linck Club" on the third Of
next month.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
RAILROAD TAXATION.
Decision Of the Injunction Case at
GaIIattn-ChauceIIOr LuEtOn DEGREES
in favor OF Sumner county. Tho
Counsel for the Road Appeal.

4 private dispatch from Gallatih yeSter
day stated that Chancellor LurtOn had rem
Gered bis decision in the railroad injunc
tion case, which was argued last week
The decree was in favor Of Sumner county
allowing the motion TO dismiss tae bill Of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and
dissolve the injunction restraining the
sheriff from leyying upon the property OF
the road tc satisfy the execution Of the Su-
preme Court for taxes. MessTs Baxter,
Smith 81 Allison took an appeal, however,
from the Chancellor's decision and the in
junction stands, at least, till the next term
of the Supreme Court.
The point made by Capt. Baxter, it will
be remembered, relates to the constitution
ality of the recent act, making a decision
of the Supreme Court affirmative, where
the court Is equally divided. 1t was by
virtue of this law that the tax case origin
ally went against the Louisville and Nash
vile road, in the SUprJm me Court, the
court having been evenly divided. IL was
while they were so divided upon this case,
that the act was passed. The argument Of
the railroad is that the - j law is not con-
Stitutional because it amounts to the as
sumption by the Legislature of Judicial
power, which is distinctly prohibited by
the State Constitution.
As we have already stated this question
was presented to the Supreme Court near
the close of the last term but was reserved
for decision at the next term. We refer to
the case of Perkins VS.. Scales. So now
the same important question is before the
Supreme Court in two cases.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Fifty-fye dollars at the Police Court yes
terday morning.
William Fox was fined $40 by the Re
corder yesterday, for carrying a pistol and
threatening an assault with the same.
Mary Booker and Egypt Bivans, both
colOred, were bound over by Justice Camp
bell yesterday to keep the peace for six
months.
Bill EdmOndson, cOlOred, in jail on the
charge Of passing counterfeit money, was
released by justices Cassetty and Creigh-
ton yesterday.
John Dearman and VIM. Emory were
released from Jail yesterday by the Grim
inal Court. The former was confined for
carrying concealed weapons and the latter
for larceny.
The four convicted Memphis express
robbers will arrive here to-day in charge OF
Sheriff Anderson and be placed in the pen
itentiary to serve out terms aggregating
seyeDty-One years.
Green Lyle, alias John Buchanan, col
o-ed, was before Justices Cassetty and
Creighton yesterday, on the charge Of as
saulting Liza Burnett. He was taxed with
the costs Of the suit and discharged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
BELL COUNTY WAR.
Memphis Avalanche.

Bell county is vigorously assailed by
legal opposition. Two bills restraining its
organization have been filed-one at Boil
var, the other at Somerville. Writs of in
junction have been issued and served in
both cases. The points relied on by the
complainants are chiefly that of erroneous
survey Of the new county lines, illegal
voting, want Of public notice OF the appli-
cation to the General Assembly for the
enabling act, entertainment by Bell county
upon the territory assigned TO the incohate
county of NashOba. Tie bills are signed
by al the attorneys at SOmerville-the
bar being unanimous for once-and by the
lawyers at Bolivar, excepting Messrs.
Wood & McNeal, who refused a fee in the
case. The defendants are represented by
A. N. Lambert, Esq, a prominent young
lawyer Of HaTdeman county, and by Humes
Il POston, Patterson & Lowe and II. II.
Hill, Of Memphis.
This is the second contest on the part of
the people of Bell county for legal existence.
The almost unanimous support of the citi-
zens will stir them up to the best efforts to
secure what they have decided upon at the
ballot-box as their choice. The motion to
dissolve the injunctiOns viii be made upon
the filing Of the answer, and will be argued
without delay before Chancellor II. F.
Livingstone, Of Brownsville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-24
JOE JEFFERSON'S PETS.
His Fine Horses and Cattle Sold on
Account OF His Visit TO Europe
NJ " -. L..

New York Sun, June p.
The announcement that Mai. c. w. Bar
ker would sell the '1entire elegant private
establishment" and Attorney cattle of Mr..
| Joseph Jefferson son account of his two
years absence in Europe from professional
duties" collected a good many gentlemen
in Barker q Sons City Auction Mart, at
Broadway and ThiTty-ninth street, on Sat
urday morning. The sale commenced by
the Major inviting bids on what the cat
alogue styled "a pair Of closely matched
bright bay carriage horses, bred in Ken
lucky, sixteen hands high, eight years old;
one horse perfectly sound; the other has
lately gone blind" He offered to sell
them together or separately, and as no one
would name price, the bidding was COM
menced on the near horse, an elegant ami
NAL, with fine action, worth 500. The
bids started at 500, and the horse was sold
to Mr.. G. Z. Cook for 500. His mate was
bought by Mr.. A. Harrington, Of White
Creek, for $50. The gold mounted har-
ness on the horses. which cost over $500,
was knocked down to Mr.. Edward Weeks,
Of Texas, for SIIO, and the coupe 90 which
they were hitched, which cost over s., 900,
was sold 10 Mr.. B. Murphy for S245. Mr..
Murphy also bought a park phaetOn for
$50.
A beautiful span Of black, bang-.ail po-
MES, fourteen hands high, ten years old,
imported from England, after some dull
bidding, were sold TO Mr.. Eugene Thomas,
of Pawling, Duchess county, for S175,
little over half their value. Mr.. Cook
gave SO for their harness, and the park
ph9ton was sold to Mr.. E. b.
TT.1T- - a.sv,.H
that excited the most interest was a little
bay mare, about twelve hands high, plump
as a partridge, and pretty as a picture.
"Perfectly safe for little girls to ride or
drive; six years old and sound" said Maj.
Barker. She was hitched 70 a miniature
phatOn with rumble, which made a very
gave S130 for the pony, aud Mr.. James
Bley, the pony dealer, gave sos for the
phB5On. The blankets, robes and WhiDs
brought about $40.
The Attorneys were then exhibited.
"Ceresn and smelly" two fawn-cOlored
COWS, NJ years old, and fine mixers,
were sold for $3.50 and 81 3 respectively,
10 Judge Fullerton, who viii send them to
his stock farm in Virginia. He also
bought the four-year-old bull Emperor for
$50. The fOur-year-Old heifer, a really |
dainty animal, with great soft eyes and
delicate head, brought $40 from Mr.. A.
II. Raney, who also paid S12O for heifer
thirteen months old. The cattle sold re-
markedly well, the horses, wagons, and
harness not nearly so well, ''but very we'll |
the times" said Mr.. Barker. |
The entire proceeds Of the sale were about
s, 200.