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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-31
LAST NIGHTS SPELL.
A Lively Word Tourney at Elm street
Church.

A Lively Word Tourney ut Elm street
Church.
The spelling match at the Elm Street
Church, last night, proved a decided sue
cess, though the crowd was not very large.
The church choir furnished excellent music
during the evening.
w. NJ. Mccarthy, Superintendent Of the
Elm Street SUnday-SchOOl, presided, and
PTofs. Wharton, Price and Yeatman acted
as Judges, and had placed before them
Webster's and WOTcester's dictionaries.
Judge FERRIS had long list Of names
which be called, and requested the persons
called 10 step forward and take seats in
front. Fourteen responded to the appeal.
MessTs. i. Lanier and John y. SperTy were
chosen captains" and they in turn select
ed the members Of their class, as follows:
B. Lanier, John \. Sperry, Col. John f.
House, member Of Congress from this dis
trict, Judge John c. Ferris, James Wilson,
Z. a. HIll, James SpurlOck, a. f. Whit
man, r. II. Haley, J. L. Owen, Theodore
Cooley, VIM. Baskette, John J.
Mccain and Irvine Il. Chase.
DR.. A. g. CaveTt acted as schOolmaster,
and after the class had been properly d.
vided, he commenced to give ont words of
only one syllable, most of which were cor
rectly spelled.
A Broad street cotton merchant was the
first 10 be ushered through the folding
doors in the rear, having spelled ''carpet"
with SIX" He was soon followed by the
Broad street grocery merchant, who Outra-
geOusly slaughtered the word close" by
spelling il "luise." The eX-Public Ad-
ministratoT spelled the same word "lOOse,"
and he was also shown the way to the rear.
The word HniChe" puzzled the popular
South Nashville Druggist who insisted
tEa5 his way of spelling the word 'nitche"
was right, but the judges decided against
him and his seat was made vacant. One
Of the City Cotton WeigheTs had a strong
inclination TO believe that ''mOrtice" was
correct but upon reference he was convinced
OF his error. A young clerk in a Cherry
street real estate Office was considerably
peTplexed over the word "Yendible" and
finally succumbed under ''ycndablc." The
member of the Judiciary blundered on
''curable,n by interpolating a superfiu-
GUS Sc"
Three members of the class, including
one Of the captains, slaughtered on sec
stasy."
By this time the distinguished NJ c. had
come TO be regarded by those present as a
thorough master of Webster. All were
"eying' him as the person most likely to
take OF the capital prize. He didn't see it
in that light, however, and remarked that
they were. ''eyeing' him in vain. (Sensa-
tiOn.)
The class at last narrowed down to two
persons, Messrs. James Wilson aud E. a.
Hill, and the former came off victorious by
spelling correctly the word ''poniard," his
adversary spelling it ''poinard."
Mr. John J. Mccain delivered the
prizes. As best speller Mr.. Wilson was !
awarded a tin horn; as next best, Mr. f.
A. Hill, bar Of soap; and as the "wOrst'
best Mr.. SpurlOck, a Webster's spelling
book. All the prizes were accompanied by
diplomas Of a humorous character.
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CRIMINAL NOTES.

Officer Fletcher yesterday arrested John
Brown, colored, for carrying pistol.
Nathan Aliens abusive language cost
him $40 in the Police Court yesterday
morning.
A negro named Coleman Davis, sent to
the county York-house for stealing violin,
was released yesterday.
Mack street and Bill AllOway, both color
ed, in jail on the charge Of robbery, were
released by justices Cassetty and Creigh-
ton yesterday.
Henry Williams and William Lloyd, both
colored, in Jail on the charge Of rObbing
Thomas COnnOrs a short time since, were
taken before Justices Cassetty and Creigh-
ton yesterday. The latter was discharged
and the former recOmmitted for further ex-
animation to-day.
Sheriff VIM. \. Alexander, Of Maury
county, committed the following to the
penitentisry yesterday: Eli Bowen, con-
victed Of larceny and sentenced TO 1 years;
Frank Lawrence, larceny, . years; TOney
Long, larceny, years; Hugh Scott, muir
der, 10 years; Tom FriersOn, larceny, 10
years; Anthony W. Hayes, larceny, years.
All but HAYES, cOlOred.
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A Church Change az GaIIa4In.

The ClFiStiOn AdCOodte Of this week
says: sBishop McTyeire spent last Sun
day, March Is, with the Church at Gala
tin, preaching twice to good congregations,
Notwithstanding the rainy Gay. He reports
our new house Of worship there as under
way, well rooted, and with windows OF
stained glass just put in. 1t will be one Of
the most elegant and commodious churches
in the State when finished, and We hope
our friends, notwithstanding hard times,
will 60 on to finish it. The Rev. w. K.
Warren, of Nashville, will serve the Gala
tin Church for the remainder Of the con
ference year, the former pastor, the Rev. s
NJ. Merrill, d. D., having given up bis
charge and returned North"
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A BALTIMOREAN SELLING OUT IN
PARIS
New York Times.


Two very interesting auction sales are
going on at this time, one being that of
Mr.. Tiffany Of Baltimore. Mr.. Tiffany
was a warm personal friend of Norman
Story, who was killed at Pan, and both
members Of the Washington Club Of Paris.
Some time last summer Messrs. Tiffany
and Story took down a lot Of English hun
tiers and pack of hounds, and established
a splendid hunt at Pau. They had about
twenty very fine hunters in their stables.
Some two months ago Norman Story
was killed, and l can only give the popu-
lar version of the affair. While following
the hounds, Story came to gate upon
which peasant was leaning, and asked
him to throw il open. The man said he
should not do so unless be was paid for it,
and demanded piece Of money. Being
in haste Story turned back few yards and
put his hunter at the gate. 1t would have
been carried easily enough, but just as the
horse rose the malicious brute Of a man
threw the gate wide open, and the horse
and rider came crashing down upon it.
The horse being very heavy animal, Mr..
Story was badly injured, and had his can
teen driven into his liver. He died in 2
day or two.
MI. Hidllg MtLs uocplJ dilGCtcu ny the
death Of his friend. He at once bought
the ground upon which the accident Oc-
CURED Git was little better than a murder),
and intends erecting a memorial chapel
upon it. He sold out his stable and then
announced his intention Of selling ont his
hotel in Paris and Of leaving Europe fol-
ever. The sale has been a curious one,
for during his. residence in Vienna, where
he was Secretary Of Legation, if l remem-
Der rightly, and in Paris. Mr.. Tiffany had
made a rare collection Of works of art.
The hotel was crowded and the bidding eX-
ceedingly animated, most Ofthe things sell
ing for more than they cost. For instance,
there was curious lot of American pistols
that brought more than the manufacturers
prices, and all the hunting cups and other
objects of art brought their full value.
The four-in-hand drag sold for about $500
francs; a coupe, badly used, for 2,20O francs;
a Victoria for 1000 francs, and so on, near
ly every article fetching more than it was
worth in its present condition.
To-day the furniture is to be sold, in
Guiding a solid silver hath tub.
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To Printers and Publishers.
PRESSES FOR SALE

We hare a couple Of fine secondhand
Presses fOr sale, which zee hare used
from four 10 fire gears, Which are good
ones and IA good running order.
A TayiOr Press, small cylinder. size
nine column Paper. measure ofthe ZFaiOn
and Americaa. Capacity 1000 inip5vs-
si0ns per hour. In complete order and
but little i5osH. Is HOlU tilted for steam,
bat can b. run by hand Nth sIiqhE
change.
A Drum Cylinder Potter Press, Bef
size suited tgr a Hjae-eOItg,n paper. Id
mirably adapted to newspaper, poster
and general JOB york. Is being run nolg
almost dale IN THIS Office.
In one OF. both Of these Presses ace aC7II
sell absolute bargains.
For further information # desired as
to the Presses. and for terms. address
UNION AND AMERICAN.
Nashville, Tenn
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EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYE.
A Law Long Needed by the Farmers Of
Tennessee.


The following law, enacted by the Gen.
eral Assembly Just before it adjourned, is
intended 10 remedy an evil concerning
which there has been great complaint, par
ticularly in the rural districts:
An act to regulate contracts between employer
and emplOye, and 10 impose penalty for the
violation thereof
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly Of the State of Tennessee, that,
hereafter, it shall not be lawful for any per-
son in this State, knowingly to hire, con-
tract with, deCoy or entice away, directly
or indirectly, anyone, male or female, who
is at the time under contract or in the en-
ploy Of another and any person or persons
so under contract or employ Of another,
leaving their employ without good and
sufficient cause, before the expiration Of
the time for which they were employed,
shall forfeit to the employer all sums due
for service already rendered, and be liable
for such other damages as the employer
may reasonably sustain by such violation
Of contract,
Sec. ,. Be It further enacted, that any
person violating the provisions of the first
clause Of the first section of this act
shall be liable to the party who original
~ "
said employee by virtue of previous con-
tract, such damages as he may reasonably
sustain by the loss Of the labor of said EN-
plOye; and he shall also be liable for such
damages, whether he had a knowledge Of
an existing contract or not, if he fails or re-
fuses to discharge the person sOhned, or to
pay sJfch damages as the original employer
may claim, after he has been notified that
the person is under contract, or hasyiolated
the contract with another person, which
amount shall be asceriained and the collec-
ton enforced by action for damages before
any Justice of the Peace of sand county
where said violation occurs or the party Vi
Olating said section may reside.
Sec. >. Be it further enacted that all
laws or parts Of laws in conflict with this
act be and the same is hereby repealed, and
that this act take effect from and after its
passage, the public welfare requiring it.
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ANEwLY married couple from some

a NEWLY married couple from some
where down the Lansing road, says the
Detroit Free Press, were riding in a Grand
River car yesterday, and the groom insisted
on holding the brides hand in his big red
paw. "Oh no, DON'T" she said, as she
ierked her hand away. ssOb, luv, let me
hold yer hand Just for ten minutes" he
pleaded. HSbOO. Don't YOU see they are
looking at u.s." she whispered. "They are,
eh?' he replied, looking up and down the
car. "Wall, now, I'm going to put my
arm right around We, and if any fellow in
this car dares to spit crooked, I'll git up
and mop the floor with him till l wear him
10 his shoulder bladesi' His arm enCir-
cled her, and the other passengers looked
as solemn as if they were on their way
home from funeral.
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A Daylight Appropriation of Cotton.

Yesterday afternoon one Of the clerks il
the cotton warehouse Of w. 7. Henderson,
Broad street, discovered q darkey going out
Of the rear of the house with bag Of cot
ton on his shoulder. The young man en-
deavOred to take the bag from him but did
not succeed. A city father in attempting
the same thing was slightly cut on the
hand by a knife in the hands of the negro.
Officer Massey got wind Of the matter, and
started in pursuit Of the darkey, coming up
with him near the Suspension bridge. At
the sight of the officer he took to his heels,
but was pursued and captured on the com
mons on the other side of the river. He
was brought back and locked up in the
work-hOuse for safe keeping. The npgro's
name is Dick Hadley, and it is said be has
always borne a disreputable character.
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AFareWeH Concert.

Mr.. John Ashford, leader OF the choir
and Sunday-schOOl of the Second Presby-
terrain Church for the last two years, gave a
farewell concert with the children, last
night, TO 4 large and select audience. The
"Ashf0rd Quartette" sung several very fine
pieces, which were received with rounds OF
applause. The quartette and the children
showed plainly that they had received good
instruction, and many expressed their re-
grets that it was the last time they would
lave the pleasure of such an entertainment.
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eENTLEMEN,s FURNISHINGS.

GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHINGS.
'e'''"''-'~'>,>,,o~oo~0OO ooo0~0~O-O~~v,~~oO~
New Style Boys Hats at Gray
& Mobiles.
Beautiful Styles Children'S
Hats at Gray & Mobiles.
Elegant Display New Neck
wear at Gray & Mobiles.
Gray & Noble have received
The Styles" Of the Season.
Broadway Style Silk Hat at
Gray & Mobiles.
Sensible Styles Of Hats for Old
Men at Gray & Mobiles.
NObby Styles for Young Men
at Gray & Mobiles.
Good Goods at low prices for
cash at Gray & Mobiles.
mhls cody flip
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VEGETINE
PsISrifFes fhs BESOd. Reno
C6teS Stso 4's2.s gOTGteS the
ttfssse System.
HTS SEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE
aLTERATlVE, TONIC, SOLVENT
AND DIURETlC.

yegetine is made exclusively from the juices
of carefully selected baTks, roots and herbs, and
50 strongly concentrated that it viii efiectually
eradicate from the system every faint Of SerOf-
MA, SeF0fulOus HumOr, TumOrs, Can
Ger. CaneerOus lIumOTs, Erystpelas,
ker, Fafntness at the Stomach, and all
diseases that arise from impure blood. Sciat.
lea, ImfiamrInatOry and Chronic Rheum-
atfsm, Neuralgia. GOut and Spinal
Complaints, can only be efectually cured
through the blood
For Ulcers and ErupaiFe Diseases Of the
Skin, PustuIes. Pimples, BlOfehes,
worm, Fegetine has never failed 70 effect
permanent cure.
For Pains I'm the Back, Kidney Com.
nIaiufs DrOasy Female WeRkuess
IseueOrrhOsa, arising from internal ulceTa-
ton, and uterine diseases and General De-
biltfy, Ncgetine acts directly upon the causes
OF these complaints. ItinvigOrates and strength
ems the whole system, acts upon the secretive
organs, alays Inflammation, cures liberation,
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia. Habifual
COstfVeness, PalpttatiOn of the Heart
Headache Piles, ervOusness and
General Prostitution OF the Nervous
System. no medicine has ever given such per-
feet satisfaction as the Negetine. It purifies the
blood, clsanses all Of the Organs, and possesses
controlling power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected BY Vegetine
have induced many physicians and apothecaries
whom we know 70 prescribe and use it in their
own families.
In fact, Vegetine is the best remedy vet dis
covered for the above diseases, and Is the only
reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed be-
fore the public.
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Veatrrrnen EIecfed.

The following were elected yestgmen
for the ensuing year, at meeting Of the
congregation Of the Church Of the Advent
Monday night:
Robert Thompson, VIM. Simmons, p. p.
Peck, e. W. Smith, Hooper Harris, j. IL.
I.atimer, VIM. Chidsey, c. II. WeltOn and
ID. G. Pierce.
The officers will be elected tonight.
The yestrymen Of the other churches
have been chosen, most Of them being re-
elected for another term.
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RICH MEN BUYING WINTER HOMES
IN FLORIDA.
Syracuse IN. " Courier.
A. LII rr,nul-r Al.

Lake Monroe, which marks the head
waters of general navigation Of the St.
John, is about six miles long by six wide,
and is beautiful body of water. II lies
in latitude about 26I degrees, about 1000
miles south of Syracuse. On the vest Dor
der of the lake, Hon. Henry S. Sanford,
late Minister to Belgium, has founded a
settlement named after himself. He has
bought, don't remember how many thou
sand acres here, and is planting orange
groves and selling off homesteads by the
wholesale. He has brought over a colony
of Swedes and planted it here, and, singular
to say, these exOtics from the extreme
north Of Europe are aourishing finely in
this tropical cline. The village Of Sand
ford boasts several hundred Inhabitants,
has two or three churches-One, the Epis-
copal, beautiful edifice, the gift Of Mrs.
SandfOrd-and INDUCES in great expeCta-
tiOns of the future. Mr.. Sanford is sell
ing off little plots, for winter residences, to
gentleTen of wealth who will put up
creditable buildings. Among other pur-
chasers are Gen. BabcOCk, Of Grants staff,
and Senator Anthony, Of Rhode Island.
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THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURF.-The next case on
the Davidson equity viii be No. 125,
Austin vs.. Richards. The Second Section
was still engaged on the Montgomery
equity.
PROBATE COURT.-Letters Of guardian
ship issued TO Jacob Young over hattie E.
Thomas, minor.
LAW COUET.-Sarah A. Booth vs..
Riley Booth; application made for divorce
for deSertiOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-31

The Southern Club and Subscription
Agency.-SubscripsiOns received for any
magazine or newspaper or book published
in the United States or Europe. Readers
will save money and time by becoming a
patron Of the Mutual Benefit Agency, as
commissions are divided. d. II. Rains,
Manager. Office at A. Setlih7s, No. los
Church street, Nashville mhl9 II
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AmfcabIy Adjusted.

The Fairfield Mite Society held a meet
ing Monday night At the residence OF q.
w. Martin, Leigh street, aud settled the
recent misunderstanding about the funds
of the Society, the Sunday-schOOl party
coming out the victOrs. The members eX-
PEELED for adhering to the party in favor Of
giving a picnic, were received back into
membership, and the Society will meet
next Monday night, when 4 reorganization
will be effected.
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-%$
TINES UP!
City Bonds 10 the Amount OF 100000
Fail Due TO-HOrFOW-A Compromise
with the Holders Proposed.

As bonds to the amount Of 100000,
issued by this city in aid Of the Nashville
and Chattanooga Railroad, fall due tO-mOr-
row. a meeting Of the Finance Committee
was held Monday night TO consider what
Kind Of proposition to make to the holders,
nearly all OF whom reside in New York. OF
course, in the present financial condition Of
the corporation, the money to take up
the bonds cannot be raised, but the Mayor
and his advisers are anxious TO treat with
the city's creditors on as fair terms as pos
sible. Though the municipal machine is
being run as cheaply as possible, the
extrayagances of former administra-
lions have been such that we must
have time TO IeCuperdte. 1t
is likely that a proposition will be
made TO the bandhOlders to fund in bonds
of the new series, the coupons to be re-
ceivable for taxes. This would not press
too heavily upon the taxpayers, and would
save our creditors the expense CT prOtracted
and yexatious suits in the courts.
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THUYCIDADEs BROWN, a boy Of prom
Use, was compelled to stay at home from
school for few days on account Of severe
cold. Neddie Preston, one Of his mates,
called on him and endeavored to cheer him
up. Hesaid: Il know how It's, Cid; when
a fellow gifts sick he's mighty lonesome,
and likes to have his chums drop in on
him." Lonesome" and Thuycidades
reached under his pillow and drew forth
three of those blOOd-eurdling rOmances,
bound in yellow paper aud published by
that friend Of American youth, Mr.. Beadle
-"Lonesone? Not much The FIRE was
Just beginning 70 crackle nicely under
Bowie Knife Bill when you came in, and l
had to drop it,
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Intensive are in receipt Of our
Spring stock of Irish Linens in heavy, me-
dunn and light makes, and are offering
them at a small advance ON cost Of impOr-
tation. "Orleans Store and Irish Linen
Warehouse" 10 Public Square. Olwill
Bros. mh2o st
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Monday, May 3, the Board Of Trust Of
the Vanderbilt University meets at 9 A. n.
Wednesday, May 3, the Bishops will
meet at their room in the Publishing House,
at o A. n.
"Wednesday, May 3, the Book COMMITTEES
will meet at the Publishing House, at
A. n.
Friday, May Z, the Board of Missions will
meet at the Mission-room in the Publish
ing House, at 8 A. n.
Sunday, May 9, the various Methodist
pulpits in Nashville and Edgeield will be
iilled by the Bishops and other ministers in
attendance.
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wheeler 4 wilson's sewing MACHINES

Wheeler g. Wilson's Sewing Machines
We call attention to the Wheeler q Will
son advertisement in our columns. This
well-known company has the most advan-
tageous facilities for supplying the public
with sewing machines on as favorable
terms as the business will allow. They
warrant all their work, and it is a matter of
importance to the purchaser to deal with a
company whose position and permanence
give assurance that their guaranty win be
fulfilled. They have agencies and offices
throughout the civilized world for furnish
ing needles, thread, and other necessary
supplies, and have an established reputa-
tation for reliability and fair dealing.
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Our New Spring Silks.-We ask es-
pecial attention to our stock Of Striped and
Checked Spring Silks-the most fashion
able, elegant and ECONOMICAL Of all
Spring fabrics. Thompson Bros. & Kelly
Summer street. mh2T 81
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After tomorrow the services Of four Ct
the clerks in the pOstofice will bedispensed
with. The retiring ones are the three lady
clerks and the postmaster's son. This will
reduce the expenses Of the office about
$1,000. The Nashville Office comes under
the head of first class offices, and in all such
the expenses have been cut down.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-31

SpecialtieS! specialization Black
Silks and Turner'S Black iAIohairs are I'M
rivalled for lustre, durability and cheap
ness. Thompson Bros. & Kelly, Summer st.
uob27 II
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FrNERAL NO1ICR.

The funeral Of Miss AGSEs DRUMEoED, a ma
tive OF Dundee, Scotland, viii be at 10 O'Clock
this morning at the residence OF her brOther-in-
law, James Mason, corner Of CUMBERLAND ana
Clinton streets, West Nashville, Revs. 7. A.
Hovt and f. +. Brantly officiating.
Friends or the family are invited to attend
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Embroidered Pique and Linen Suits
at Half Price.-AttentiOn, Ladies. En-
broidered Pique and Linen Suits at fifteen
and twenty dollars, worth thirty and forty
dollars. Thompson Bros. & Kelly, Sum
mer street. mh2S 81
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AmImaaTnenfa.

The engagement Of the Mirror Of Ireland
at the Opera House expired last night. Il
will be presented in Gallatin tonight, in
Franklin tomorrow night and in Bowling
Green on Friday and Saturday nights.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-31

Sensation COrsets, Kid Gloves, Hamburg
Edgings, Handkerchief, at great bargains.
j. FARMLAND & Co., Public Square.
mh24 wed, thurs, sat sun
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DIED.

CORCORAN.-Died on Monday night at 1215,
at the residence CT her father in Thirteenth
District. near W. G.. Bush's brick yard, Miss
Della CORCORAN, in the 2lst year Of her age.
Funeral at O'Clock this afternoon from the
family residence. Services at the Cathedral q