davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

THEsALE OF the Alabama and Chattanooea
railroad, pending negotiations between the
state OF Alabama and the bondhol iers for a
settlement OF existing differences. has been
postponed until the drst Monday In April
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

1T is NOT EXPECTED that the call for the
retirement of additional bonds contemplated
TO be made at an early day will be issued
until after the return of Assistant Secretary
Cor ant from New Hampshire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09
EVENING STAR.
. Washington News and Gossip.
INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from
this source to-day were S9S,s14.59

CUSTOMS RBCEIPTs.-The receipts from
this source to day were s595 ,55916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

WI Prom Bal iuloreI.
iniOfIns her friends and LAtes IN general that she
has N charge the
HAIR DEPARTMENT
~ ChSs Baunl and Will do al Kind. Of Hair Work
NJ SkN lORk PRICES.
HALE SOLD By THE OUNCE To HAIR
WORkERS,
At the lowest market price.
HaIR DRESSING AMI Children's HAIR CUT
Ting a -peciaity.
Human Hair Switched from 81 upst
CHAS. BAUM'S. IO- eth street,
ieOtS I'm Intelii gencer Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT
For the
BENEFIT OF The CHILDRENS' HOSPITAL.
THURSDAY, MARCH nth.
The Serious Family TO be followed by the farce
81 ''GOsd for Nothing under the management Of
Mr.. Allen Rutherford. Assisted by able Amateurs.
SATURDAY, MACH 18TH.
An attractive OliO performance beginning with the
farce Of :. Popping the Question, ]" followed by
MUSIC AND HUMOROUS RECITATIONS.
AOncludiDg with the farce IN act, The
Morning Call
Tickets for sale az all the Hotels General Ad-
mission 7sc.s. Reserved seats extra. marS-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

CONSCIENTIOUS REaTITUTIoy.-A letter
was received at the Treasurer's Office to-day,
enclosing S1I "conscie ntious restitution"
from a former citizen of this country, who
is now residing in Reading, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

IHE NEW ASSESSORS FOR THE DISTRICT
were appointed to-day as follows: VIM. H.
Clagett, Geo W. Hardness. John II. Brooks
X. L. Dodge, and j. H. McChesney. 1t is I'M
derStoOd that all will accept. Mr.. Clagett is
wei known IN this community. He is a real
estate owner himself and dealer in real estate
Mr.. George W. Hardness is a mechanic and
builder. brother OF Mr.. John G.. Hardness
the well known architect and builder. Mr.
John ii. Brooks is well known colored
man. chief messenger in the Navy depart
ment and trustee of the cOlored schools
Mr.. r. p. Dodge is a well known citizen of
Georgetown. real estate agent. and Mr.
McCheSney is an old resident and property
nclder IN The county. His residence is at
BrigbtwoOd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

THE INDIAN CAPTIvEs IN THE SOUTH
wEsT.-The Government has on its hands
about ZOO captive Indians i'm the southwest
Who have been forced by want and starva-
uon TO come back upon the reservations
which they hal abandoned for hunting and
depreciation. These Indians are under mill
taiy guard, and will continue to be guarded
upon the reservations as long as such guari
shall be necessary. The appropriation of
5000 for them will be devoted to their
wants. and this appropriation will enable the
government TO keep them on reservations
by the aid of the military, till such time as
they are ready to take the war path again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

The REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL eau
Gus To-DAY.-The republican Senators
hell caucus this morning and arranged
elected in the Senate. They also agreed 10
present the name of T. w. Ferry, of Michi-
gan, for President pro tehlpore, of the Senate
Prlor TO the adjournment, the subject of the
elect1on OF sergeant-at-arms was preached
and discussed, but no conclusion was
reached, and the caucus adjourned to meet
on Thursday, when the matter willIprobably
be again considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

TwENTY-CENT SILVER PIECEs.-The Sec
rotary OF the Treasury has decided to sus-
pend the coinage of twenty-five cent pieces
on the Pacific coast. Hereafter twenty-cent
pieces will be coined instead for the use of
that section and for the state of Texas, which
also use specie only as a circulating medium.
The coinage of twenty-five cent pieces will
oe continued as usual at the Philadelphia
mint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

AN ORDER has been issued by the Secretary
OF War directing the retirement of General
Samuel W. Crawford with the rank of briga-
dier general, to date from February 18th, 1873.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

PERsoNAL.-Senator Booth, arrived in
the city this morning. He is stopping at the
EbOitt House. .'Bracebridge Hemyng of
Jack Harkaway fame, and Henry Charlton
Emmett, descendant of the Irish patriot
and rising author, are at Willard's on
their way To the south, where they will cor
respond for Leslie's Illustrated. ...Mr
VIM. 3. King, the missing witness of the
racine pail inquiry is IN this city, and IL is
understood is the guest of Senator Windom
at his residence on Lafayette square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-09

ga telegram from Tome announces the
death Of Cardinal Lore '.arili.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Lydia Morton was tined s. in the police
court yesterday morning for using ''cuss
words"
A negro named Charles Waddle was ar
rested by officer Burns, yesterday, on the
charge Of vlgrancy,
In the Recorders court yesterday morn
ing, Monroe Cockrill was fined s. for
using hydraut water without license.
George Huff, colOred, was arrested yes
terday BY officers Bolton and Carter, at the
instance of Peggy Huff, on the charge Of
assault and battery.
Judge Duling did light business yester-
day morning, the offenders having been
but few and none Of the fines exceeding s..
LIMA Perry, a negro who assaulted Geo.
Thompson, cOlOred, with a knife last We'd
nesday, was fined s. by the Recorder yes
terday.
Malt. Swan, Sheriff Of Knox county,
brought to the penitentiarY yesterday the
following: COlOTed-Cate Carson, one year;
Bill Patterson, alias Williams, six years,
Charles Broiles, six years, all for larceny.
White-GeOrge Nelson, larceny, three
years; Hurley Martin, burglary, thirteen
years, and Sol Brummet, larceny, three
years.
Two negro women, named Ellen Ward
and Eliza Bell, created considerable dis
turbance on College street, near the Frank
lin House, yesterday morning. Both ap
peared to be somewhat under the influence
of liquor, and were evidently doing their
best to bring on a fight. They were az
rested by Officers Frazier and Massey
and marched off 10 the work-hOuse,
where they were locked up TO await an in
terview with the Recorder this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
NEW BOOKS.

W. T. Berry & Co., who are always up
with the times in all matters Of new books,
and who, in fact, have the most select stock
of standard old works to be found in any
one house in the country, either North or
South, have furnished us the following new
publications from d. Appleton & Co., New
York:
The Doctrine Of Descent and DdrlriH-
ism, by Oscar Scmidt, Professor in the Uni
versity Of Strasburg This is the thirteenth
volume in the international Scientific Sc
RES The series consists of works by the
most distinguished living scientists, and is
a most cOmpendiOus and able reflex Of sub
jects engaging the ablest minds Of the pre-
sent day employed in the investigation Of
unsOlved problems in all departments of
human thought. The thirteenth is a link
in the chain, which is certainly growing in
length, if not in strength.
Alice Brand by A. g. Riddle. This is
a romance based upon life in Washington.
The trouble with the people having been
so long produced from the real course of
things in the National Capital, it may have
been a happy thought of Mr.. Riddle to give
the public glance at the fictitious there.
In his preface, however, he seems to doubt
whether Imagination could add anything
to the startling realities Of that city Of Dis
tances and Debt, of Craft and Crime.
Health, by Edward Smith. This is a
handbook for households and schools, by
very learned man, plainly written, and
probably the most generally useful book
that has been printed on the subject for
twenty years.
Political ErpoStulOtiOn-A pamphlet re-
ply, by Mons. Cspel to Gladstone's Anti
Catholic broadside, and will interest a great
many not Immediately concerned in the
discussion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
ALL OVER TIE CITY.

The Supreme Court disposed of over 500
cases up TO the recess taken yesterday.
The crossing Of the railroad track on
Market street, at the Louisville depot, is
being repaired.
The stable of John Ford & Co., except
three, have arrived at our race course.
present.
Healey's Hibe:nian Gems and Irish
Comedy Company give entertainments in
this city at Masonic Hall next Wednesday
and Thursday nights
Col. J. G. Ballentine, Of Pulaski, reached
this city Thursday night, with brace Of
fine thorOughbreds that will compete with
the runners over the Nashville course.
A Washington mare belonging to Han
mer Bros, has a mare colt three days old,
sired by Hugh Douglass Scott Thomas.
The new conner can hardly fail to make a
fast goer.
All members of the Iron Boot Club are
requested to meet at the Waverley Club
rooms at q o'clock tonight. Matters Of
interest are to be considered, and full at
tendance is desired.
A great deal Of improvement is going on
in the Ninth Ward. a number Of hand
some dwellings are being erected, and
many Of the citizens are remodeling and
identifying their hOuses.N
The other day brace of young blOods
were talking about the girls they loved. 1t
was agreed to show the photographs of
their sWeethearts, and it turned out that
both had a likeness Of the same young
lady.
The committees appointed by the His
torical Society and the Legislature to take
steps toward celebrating the centennial of
the Mecklenburg Declaration OF Indepen-
dence hold a meeting in the Maxwell par
lOrs this evening at Z O'Clock.
The Mite Society of the Second PreSby-
terrain Church held very pleasant meet
| ing last night at the residence of Justice
| T. d. Cassetty, 100 Broad street. There
was a large attendance Of the members Of
the society, and all were made to enjoy
themselves.
The special committee appointed by the
General Assembly, to consider al the
measures that have been introduced look
| ing to financial relief, will hold a meeting
at 8 o'clock this morning for the purpose of
preparing their report. The House adopted
a resolution last night calling on them for a
report by y NJ. to-day.
We understand the ladies who managed
the entertainment of the "Parable Of the
Ten Virgins have consented to reproduce
it for the Robertson Association, but have
not vet designated the time and place.
They cleared about 500 By the two per-
fOrmances they gave fog the benefit Of the
First Baptist Church.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
RAILROAD TAXATION.
A Conferences OF Managers Of the Prin
eipal Lines I'm the State-COl. Col :
Makes a Proposition TO the House.
mhl3 eOd1y 4thp

A COnfereRee Of Managers Of the PrIn
eipal Lines I'm the State-COI. Coz
Makes a Proposition TO the House.
The following communication from Col.
z. W. Cole, President Of the Nashville,
Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, was
read in the House, yesterday:
NASHVILLE, March IL, 1S75.-HOn.
Lewis Bond, Speaker Of the House of Rep
TeSentatives, Tennessee Legislature. Sir:
Having seen the text of a bill styled "a
DILL declaring the mode and manner Of
valuing the property Of a railroad company
for taxation" deemed il my duty both TO
the Stale and 10 the railroad interests Of
Tennessee, to call a conference Of The man
ayers Of tie principal lines in the State,
which conference l have had, and, having
been by them authorized to represent this
interest before your honorable body, and
mase for them proposition, which, it is
believed, may solve, in just and satisfac-
tory manner, the problem now before the
General Assembly, which all acknowledge
to be a new and difficult one TO handle,
beg, through you, the House Of Represen-
tativeS, to name some hour in which
may be favored with hearing upon this
subject.
While the managers Of railroads believe
their lines are exempt from taxation for
periods varying from to IA years under
the 20 year clause Of exemption in their
charters, and are informed of other legal
rights in that and other directions, they are
anxious TO avoid any litigation, and tOwOrk
in harmony with the best interests Of the
State as well as the railroads, by agreeing
to commence paying at once what they be
lieve TO be a just and equitable tax towards
the support Of the State Government.
Very respectfully, your Obedient servant,
Z. w. COLE.
The House did not take any action on the
communication, except 10 request Mr.. Cole
to submit his proposition in writing. This
will probably be done at an early day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
James 7. Bell Clerk Of the County
Court, will offer at public sale to-day, at
the courthouse door in this city, seven and
q half acresfof land lying in Williamson
county. near the town Of NOlensville. For
terms, etc, see advertisement on our third
page.
To-day, at the courthouse door, at y
o'clock NJ, Nath lniel Baxter, Jr,, Clerk
and Master Of the Chancery Court, will Of
fer at public sale a tract Of land lying on
MurfreesbOrO pike, in this county, and one
lot in city. See advertisement on third
page.
a splendid garden lot in South Nashville
for rent.
BOarders wanted at rs South Summer
street.
The debilitated should not fail to read
the certificates, in another column, of the
remarkable cures performed by VegetiEe.
The Texas real estate drawing has been
postponed until May -. Particulars given
in city notice column.
Francisco, the popular Market street hat
ter, is now prepared to furnish his patrons
something nice in the way Of a spring style
hat. Call and be convinced.
On Tuesday, April ID, Newton Cannon,
Trustee, will offer at public sale house
and lot on the corner of Church and Spruce
streets, IN this city, and on April Il, on
the Public Square, in the town Of Frank
lin, a valuable tract Of land in Williamson
county. See advertisement.
Winstead, Shields x Co. will add TO
their regular sale this morning 1000 yards
Of assorted carpeting, and at night will con-
tinue their large book sale.
See advertisement on second page Of the
Diamond cotton chopper.
The ElmwOOd collar always gives salts
faction.
We call particular attention to the adver-
tisement in another column Of Gray a
Noble, proprietors of the Cherry street hat
and furnishing goods emporium. Their
spring stock, now in store, will be found 10
embrace all Of the latest novelties in their
Unreasonable styles Of hats for the old,
nObby styles for the young. Give them a
call.
The John S. Bransford leaves for the
head Of the river ar D o'clock this evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
The Methodist Publishing House
Claim

In the House, yesterday, Mr.. East Of
fered the following joint resolution, which
was laid over until this morning under the
rules:
Whereas, we are informed that the South
eTn Methodist Publishing House, sC-called,
of Nashville, Tenn, has petitioned the
Congress of the United States for indem-
nifty and payment for the use Of its build
ings, machinery, stock, etc, by the army Of
the United States in the years 1864 and
1866, and that said claim is still pending
before Congress; and,
Whereas, the said Publishing House is a
large charitable institution set up and con-
Quoted for no private interests, but solely
for the promotion of morality and religion
among the masses ofthe people of all classes
and races and,
Whereas, the said Publishing House is
much crippled in its benevolent operations
by reason of the nOn-payment Of the said
claim; therefore,
Resolved by the Legislature Of the State
Of Tennessee, that We do hereby memo
rialize and respectfully request the Honor
able Congress of the United States, at its
earliest convenience, to examine said claim
and, so far as found correct and supported
by competent testimony, to settle and pay
the same according to law and equity, and
with as little delay as may be practicable.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
The Best Evidence.

The following letter from Rev. T. s. BEST,
pastor NJ. L. church, Natick, Mass, wiz be
read with interest BY many physicians. Also
those suffering from the same disease as afiiict-
ed the son Of the Rev. r. 5. Best No person
can doubt this testimony, and there IS no dJubt
about the curative powers OF NEGEIINE:
NATICK, Mass, Jan. 4, 1874.
H R. STEVENS:
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding
your VEGETINE a medicine Of the greatest
value. We feel assured that it has been the
means Of saving our sons life. He is now sew
eneen years Of age; for the last two yf as he has
suffered from necrosis Of his leg, caused bv
scrOfulOus affection, and was so far reduced that
nearly all who saw him thought his recovery
impossible. A council Of able physicians could
give Us but the faintest hope OF his ever rally
ing, two Of the number declaring that he was
beyond the reach Of human remedies. that even
amputatiOn could not save him. as he had not
vigOr enough to endure the operation. Just then
we commenced giving him VEGETlNE, ana
from that time to the present he has been CON
tInually improving He has lately resumed his
studies, thrown away clutches and cane ard
walks about cheerfully and strong.
Though there IL still some discharge from the
opening where the limb was lanced, We have
the fullest confidence that in a little time he
will be perfectly cured.
lie has taken about three dozen bottles Of
EEGETINE, but lately uses but little, as he de-
olares that he is too well 10 be taking medicine
Respectfully yours,
E. s. BEST. MRS. L. C. BEST.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
CONSTITUTIONAL.
The Supreme Court CONSTITUTES an I'm
pOrtant CIause-A Subject for Legis.
Iaffye Consideration.

The Supreme court OOnslEues an HI
pOrtant CIause-A Subject for Legis-
Iafiye Consideration.
In the case Of the State, at the relation
of j. W. johnson, receiver Of the South
western road, vs.. Pennebaker, Comptroller,
which was decided yesterday, the Supreme
Court held that a specific appropriation by
the Legislature is not a prerequisite to the
payment Of salaries out of the State Treas
ury. The holding was on constitutional
question raised by the Attorney General.
The opinion, which was delivered by Chief
Justice Nicholson, says:
THE Attorney General argues that, as
there is no law making specific apprOpria-
ton Of money out Of the Treasury for the
payment Of the salaries Of railroad Te-
ceivers, the Comptroller might have refused
to issue his warrant on that ground. No
such reason is given by the Comptroller
for his refusal, nor could any such have
been properly given under the uniform
practice Of the legislative and executive
departments since the organization Of the
State Government. That provision Of the
Constitution which inhibits the drawing
of any money from the Treasury
but in consequence of appropria-
LlOlls udut ny law Ado DCCu
uniformly construed to mean that an in
debtedness Of the State, fixed and recOg-
nized by law, was payable out Of the treas
ury without a specific appropriation of
money for its payment. Under this con-
structiOn and practice the salaries Of the
various executive, Judicial and legislative
officers of the government, fixed by law, as
well as all the other expenses Of govern
ment, when asCertained and fixed as pre-
scribed by law, have been uniformly paid
upon the assumption that the law which
recognizes the Indebtedness is of itself
an appropriation Of the money necessa-
nv for its payment. Whether this practice
might not be improved by more strictness
in requiring estimates for the expenditures
and in making appropriations in pursuance
thereof, might very properly be subject
for legislative consideration"
The Attorney General, in his argument,
took the position that large proportion of
the warrants issued by the Comptroller of
the Treasury since the adoption Of the new
Constitution, including the ordinary salary
list, have been in violation Of the Con-
stitutiOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-13
1T WAS WHISKY'S WORK.

An Old Citizen Of Jackson County
Goes 10 the PeRifeBtIaTy for Man
sIaughter-What the Supreme Court
Say I'm Affirming the Judgment.
AT the January term, 1870, David II.
Draper, an old man, was convicted by
jury Of Jackson county, of manslaughter,
and sentenced to two years imprisonment
in the penHentiary. He appealed to the
Supreme Court and the judgment was af-
tirmed Yesterday. The prisoner had been
out under bond and was present to hear
the decision. Justice Deaderick delivered
the opinion, which was very lengthy. In
conclusion, it says:
"This case presents a sad picture Of dis
tress, brought upon the families Of two
neighbors by their own misconduct. It is
shown in the record by the testimony Of
those who have known them both for many
years, that they were good and peaceable
citiZens-when sober. But by drunkenness
one has been prematurely consigned to the
grave. Upon the other it is our painful
duty to pronounce the felOn's DOOM"
Draper was handed over to the Sheriff,
handcUtiei and led away, to be placed in
the penitentiary. He gave his pOcket-bOOk
to a friend, and directed him to pay his
hotel bill. His case evoked intense SYM
patby, and there we're many TO wish that
the Governor might pardon him. We I'M
derstand that steps are being taken by in
fuential parties to procure a pardon for
him,