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Tennessee staatszeitung. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1867-09-21

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DAILY AND WEEKLY

RATES OF ADV vERTISlNG.
neSz. DAILY 81 o0per Square first insertion
nu hfty Cents for each subsequent insertion.
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Ten lines OF solid nonpareil make one square
10 per esnts.
Every other day (e. o. d. advertisements Will b'
charged two thirds OF the ;tb We rates.
zach insertion.
Special ity Item notices. 30 cents line first
Gad 10 cents line every additional insertion.
Saanges in advertisements will be charged at la
lu f50 cents q square.
All advertisements are due from date Of first in
A-tiol. Hereafter the cash system will be adheret
and no transient advertisements will be takel
-aless accompanied by the money.
JOHN RUHM, Publisher,
ONCE No. 81 PUBIIC SQUARE.
lover W. r. Berry 4 Co.'s Book store.1
+. O. Adress LOOK Box So.
NASHVILLE, TENN
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.
Jersey City.


BuRGLARY-Yesterday morning about four O'Clock the
attention Of officer was called to q sudden bright
fash in the feed store Of j. W. Gilmore 90 Montgomery
street, and believing the house to be FIRE he gave
alarm which brought Hose No. and two engines
to the ground 1t was soon ascerained however, that
entrance tho operators escaped through VIM
dow. On examination Of the premises Il was found
that two holes cut in tho door Of the safe and
charged With powder which exploded without breaking
the lock. The safo contained 500. The burglars were
taken by surprise that they left their tools behind
them, including jimmy, bit and brace and iron lever,
an anger, as well "a q bottle of powder and powdeS
flask.
Newark.
SUDDEN DEATH OF CATHOLIC CLERGYxAx-Rsv Oas.
msr Leitz, Roman Catholic clergyman, Of 81 Vim,
cents Abbey westnoreand county, Pa, was suddenly
attacked with hemorThags Of the lungs on Tuesday
night while passing through Court street. and bsfoe
medical aid could be summoned he expired. For the
benefit or his health his superior had granted him vi
cation, which he was spending with Mr. Herman Plasge
of No. 68 Scriber's lane.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
PRESS DESPATCH.

Tho Budget-Tr0ubles With the Now Tariff
Laws-Cries Of "vivn Ell Generale PrIm'' in
tho Porto Rico Professionalism Of the
Authorities.
HAVANA, July 20, 1867.
The budget for this island and Porto Rico for the
fiscal year ending 30th June 1857. published In the
Official Gasce Of the 14th shows estimated decrease
in the expenditures.
The operation Of the new regulations In the Custom
House meets with constant obstacles and diculties.
Fines continually being imposed and loud complaints
follow II II neither the Collector nor his
sstants understand their business. The condition OF
the customs treasury s not very buoyant. The most
insgu icant salaries remain unpaid, and employees
not now supplied with the necessary implements OF
their business
II s reported that during the recent attempt at
volt In Porto Rico, cries Of "Viva e Generate Prm
Viva IL Republics" were general. THIS indicates that
General Prm was not stranger to the disturbance 1t
Is remarked that during these troubles unusual
Der OF United States war vessels q anchor In the
ports Of the island.
The Cuban government Is taking extraordinary pre-
Cautions which lead TO tho apprehension some rev0lu
lutionary movement is foot here All officers have
boon notified not 10 leave thor barracks without their
swords and revolvers. Scrgeants not allowed to
walk out in groups Of three. The police carry
rev0vers In addition TO their sabrcs The night watch
men are kept in continual motion and are unusually
vgilant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25

TIE WATER FRoSr.-Street Commissioner Favsy, Of
Brooklyn, accompanied by the employees ct the Qospos
ration Yard, commenced yesterday afternoon The Wort
removing the distractions 10 the river 'front.' Co
corancs with the directions OF the Board Of Adsrmeu
Of Brooklyn passed the Gath Of June last The
utions of the Board directed al private parties occupy.
ing docks. piers and warehouses along the nveP
front 10 all Instructions such docks and piers
Immediately, and requiring the Street Commissioner In
Of the neglect By those parties to comply with tho
directions the distractions ut the oxpeuDe Of
the city, The Street gave the parties twenty
days In which to remove the obstructiona The time
clearing, stated above commenced yesterday Sew
eral establishments visited and although consider.
able opposition manifested BY the propriet0gs and
their friends large amount Of miscellaneous property
was removed by tho owners who saw that IL abso
uely necessary to comply with the Corporation ords;
but load OF railroad iron was removed and deposited
In the Corporation Yard and large gate. which was
the dock occupied by Messrs. Spencer, Martin Co
was demolished BY Mr.. Furey's gang The work viii be
recommended this morning and will b vigorously car
ried
The RECENT ATTACK ON GERMAN PIcuc PARrY-,
Daniel Rugan. Edward Stanton ana Bernard McCosksy
arrested on Tuesday morning by the police Of the Forty.
nth precinct, charged with making . murderous ON
1a.Sht on German picnic party First street. Eastern
yesterosv Frederick Kupper 1871 East Tenth stree
new forA. his son Bernard Kuppcr and Alfred Hot.
meiser weis placed the witness stand and sevesAlly
Identified the prisoners being engaged in the attack
An application Tor bail denied by the Justice and
the accused reremanded until tomorrow morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25

$1,000 Imports In 1oo7:--Americau goldfish, 1874
cwk. against H,07s in 1865; lard a. 798 cwt. agans
ST. boards ss72 900 feet agains, 600 o0o
box shocks ass eoa against 24s hogshsad Shocks
IA. $685. against IS, 800 in 1855, to the 30th June
The sugar market closed somewhat animated, ana
notice that this has again tended avoraby for the bold
some Gales having been effected the basis OF
eN reals for No n also observ: pretty large parcel
say 3100 boxes, No. 1917, at reals 400 boxes No u
at reals 900 boxes No. Ok to l2 At 81 reals and
small lots No 10 at az reals and No Is at reals
Chartered-British brig Lucida Havana TO New York,
50 hid. and So so per box; American bark Ocean
Belle, Havana TO Boston. 81 per box and IS per hnd
Norwegian brig Jeannette Havana to New York, 81 %;
American brig Julia y. Carney, Havana to New York,
81 rs; American brig Wallace, Havana to New York,
g Is; Norwegian brig Anna. Havana to Now York,
50 rs. Exchange continues steadily upward:-Cnited
States currency, sixty days. hold rs per cent discount
closing firmly, with an active inquiry Sterling has risen
to lbX l5a4 per cent premium Paris commands per
cent premium
Tho steamer Liberty has just arrived from New Or
leans and is 10 sail for Baltimore tomorrow perhaps
on Monday.
Mr. Manuel Gardetto IL sojourning among Us with his
family he Is OF the most distinguished statesmen
Of Mexco and took active part bringing about the
surrender OF tho French at Tampco. He leaves for
New York by the Columbia on her next trip.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25

Tho slsamsr Cuban arrived 1t Kingston on the 10th
instant With late nows from tho republic
general amnesty had been granted TO all political
offenders except Gentsrd and his wife, and soulouque
had been again invited to return Preparations were
being made for his reception
Ever ythins was quiet when the steamsr le,t
Her Majesty steamer NImble wasdaily Al from
jamaica
The French debt was being raid, and sslnavs having
inspired public confidence found no dculty In eating
Ill the money he wanted.
General Solomon had been appointed a. unssy "A tbs
courts OF London, Paris and Madrid the following secrs
taries residing at each cspal;M " Duplessis In Eue
land, NJ Saint Aude In France, and n vilieyaeir In
Spain Mr.. O. Raxsts had been named Chsrss dAcsirs
at washiueton.
Madame Ronsclle from Hsyti, arrived IN the Cuban.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
ExcninR Session.

The Convention went into Committee OF tho whols on
che suffrage question, Mr.. Alvord in the chair.
The cHaR stated the pending question TO be on the
snendmen, offered by Nj. Mas,en.
Mr. HArcH tdem.) OF Erie, glad to find scme sub
5set up for consideration besides the negro o though,
democrats should be satisfied by this time that there
capital in the negro He tho negro, had kept
tho democratic party from power and himself tMr
Hatch, from public life long lime There no capt
tal IN negro for the democratic party; s.i somc
f hls democratic friend. appeared be determined TO
ssy and 600 " sons.hing could be made out Of the
negro, aud. like desperate class constantly engaged
in losing game, tlcy seemed determined 10 have
another nsht with the black tiger usushierl He
considered the practical eject Of the proposed amend
Dcnt to be TO the Legislature the enactment OF law
against bribery and corruption This Convention should
attend TO oil such matters and leave nothing the easy
virtue OF the legislature What would be the practical
(ncct q snch thing when u was charged and bo
bribery and eorfup.lonf il would be- "a eject TO eel
fhlcf 70 catch Thief. ami then select Abe thieves 10
punish tho thieves Isuyhterl
eonrsaed by political leaders and il was nom these
bodies that eli nominations originated Thesc lead.
would ot,ss nominate tho man who would pay
snc mot money for position. We had hoard Of
s,co FOE juds. IN case be would give Ave thousand
collars and that another man stepped In and said he
vss nominated II Vas this Kind Of CORRUPTION and sails
q 2mcss that be suusht 10 prevent
Mr. L.rMAs, trey OF onsriO, SAID the present statute
s!csp'ed thc expanse OF printing handbils, &c, and
81 conveying sck AID nnrm electors 10 the pois He
must vote against the Amendment unless modified
Mr.. uAsrrs thought the Legislature could make Ali
che necessary sxceptk,ns.
Mr. LsrHsn said the amendment was positive and
would not admit OF Modification.
The vote then taken on Mr. kasteuis smenamen,
ASd u was sdopted--63 10 20.
NJ CrAnrLArs, tdsn,l Of Allegheny, moved 10 am end
ahc tbifd section a. foiIows:-
Laws she be psssed oy sscer,anips the time the e,,,
oGSrS ~ vote AZ the election who entitled 10 ,he
tights 81 suffrage hereby established. -
He vas opposed 10 authorizing the Legislature 10 pas,
registry lsss The hrnt rslstry ACT vas passed eleven
years nfter The adoption OF the constitution The Iegs
1slare thss assembled Immediately AFTER the adoption
~ Tho tonstuop did not 70 exercise any such
power This law vas unpopular with the masses. and
oplrsiet 10 the i1convebtence Of votsra BIS amend.
spsn would leave the proof OF the rights Of the voter
~ osclon day. Tho fsgistry was very expensive II
80 hsso 1dhs for blanks Aud books And the aborns
sn must loco time and 90 10 peDon " he would secure
~ Sifpt W vote This fnoL 4 great smount Of time,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
PORTO RICO AND ST. DOMINGO
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.
Porto Rico and the Question of Indepen
ence-Suicide OF u Loyal Colonel.

Porto Rico and the Question of Indcpend-
ence-Suicide of u Loyal Colonel.
HAVANA, July 20, 1867.
By the mail from Santiago de Cuba, we have news to
recent dates, say the Sd inst
PORTO RICO
A correspondence from st. Johns says:-"The late
attempt revolutionary movement although uusuc-
cessful in every respect owing to circumstances
which the parties implicated had CONTROL would ap
pear to offer new proof OF the public opinion in this
island II any decisive blow be ever made for the over
throw of tho socaed Spanish yoke the West Indies
you may conclude that 1t win be here. We should
therefore, DO surprised another attempt made
ere long, for other purpose; this however, is
Inference, from all that has been SEEN You will bear
wrote from Mayaquez IN May last year, as published in
the HERALD No. 10 905 presenting impartial and
truthful comparison between the anatomy Of the re-
a far better condition than Cuba to attain the
population OF not far from zoo 600 sous there exist
only So 900 slaves here hence slavery does consti
into the "insuperable barrier 1t does in Cuba
that object. Tho population Of Porto Rico is,
moreover, more compact the natives largo
tority tho public opinion Of tho people Is unanimous,
and better spirit prevails than IN Cuba, where many
of the inhabitants too passionaey addicted 10 dane
ing, cock-hghtlng and money making than TO devote
The news 10 scanty; that which Is published must I'M
dsrgo the censorship before appear light How
papers Offer.
Col. Rodriguez Celia, who commanded tho regl.
ment that mutinied, committed suicide, because
after he had promised free pardon, we are
told. TO tho soldier who first furnished him
with the full details Of the revolutionary plan,
the Captain General decided that the man
should DO shot, and he was executed accordingly,
despite all the circumstances tho part Of the Colonel
who has written 70 several Of the Spanish officers the
full rticulars Of tho circumstances which ino.ced him
to put an Cd - to his life.
Ali tho mun,c,,,- ..-' and other civil bodies, the
papers have sent a addresses 70 the Genefa,
Win "-..,otic offers TO support the government es
any circumstances; but Of course as all ibis namoug
NO one believes In the sincerity OF those that len.
them.
ST. DOMINGO.
Another coal mine had been discovered by an Ameri-
can engineer at San Cristobal
Mr. Sorapure, Of Kingston, has been gazeLted by Sir
John Peter Grant the Consul Of tho Dominican republic
Tho river Yana was being rted into canal, and
grant Of money had been made 10 the company that
had undertaken the canaing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25

2lst after approving Of the different import hlls
shipped-Sugar, 245e hhds I; cotton II packs
KITS
the fall Of rain In the Island in May and June had
zen great and In fact 1t was greater than had been
s11erienced for more than twenty years.
BARBADOa
me United States steamer Mantonomoh (iron. clad
monHoa and the United States steamer Augusta were
expecteoto coal at Barbados about July i.
81 Ga. 3D. ~TS'''
-. The dates hom Bridgtown are to Juno g. On tho
Aosn mere WAS great whirlwind, by which mis were
s'oppeo window. forced open and cottages overturned
ING ainy sessoAhad set ln and the fall was greater
than had boon know for ten years
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
FATAL AcvueHr AT puueHxsEpslE.

melancholy accident transpired at the Newburg
steam cotton mills yesterday morning, which has
gloom over the employees and all persons connected
with that establishment From the facts Of the case
appears that young girl, whose name was Mary Cnw.
ford and who has been engaged In mills about four
weeks, while ascending In the elevator which 10 used
for hosting articles from floor another got caught
that nearing the floor which she intended to have
stepped off, she attempted TO jump from the elevator OF
endeavored 10 stop it suddenly, and caught between
and the slide door and wedged in. where she was
found dead and disngured In most frghtfu manner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
wEsTcHssTER INTELLIGENCE.

SERIOUS ALTERATION BETWEEN Two TAnoas At SN0
slNe.An alteration took place in the village Of Sing
Sing on Tuesday afternoon between two talors named
John Hovy and Farley Fsrraday, arising out Of SONG
rifng dispute in the course Of which Hovity seized
heavy bar Of iron and struck the other violent blow
the forehead, causing dangerous wound. Hovty
who, after examining the prisoner. offered him choice
OF paying q fine Of $25 aud months Imprisonment,
to leave the village at John lost no time in
ceptng tho provisions of the latter oc and started
forthwith. The injured man Is In q fair way Of re-
coyery,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
S HIPPIN Ia NE w S ,
PORT OF NEW YORK. July a. 1857.
Arrived.

Arrived.
n sseh n, ns %Gss S ana I10. sneu Jy sn
ssfs n @ a. :P q i: I u q A.
scsr ? Warner; Horton, Wilmington. NC.
s sshr r? Wasd fEsa% EDWARD. S'sH i4:nl.
Schr Arllngtod, ns,-.v. Virginia:
sehr Joseph Alien, Crockett. viresss.
s sShr M + Coilns kanlli yirgins ;. =,
pcnr ann Turner, Parker, virginia.
Schr Steelman. Msnaksn. Virginia.
seSr sicd%an sS scSl pI Virginia. '"s'A
seSr as so SSs D sS%asn. Virginia.
schr w Vaughan, clifford, Virginia.
s ssSr W. S sanRs, Ss GTa@psr Virginia
schr United, Anderson, virginia.
ssssr Sss Game s SssSsS: :s Virginia.
s ssRr SSsISui fres nl Virginia. a'
s sssr 49sT Boyd fI Robbins. I YTeina.
schr saie Ann, Corson Virginia.
sssr s % Psas0 kas@ 1S DC
ss$I DoaSi ; t ssss; Ssssssso%n' Dc
ss$E Sss.. 3si $ssssss$$. be-
schr l. Bell Bayies, Geor getown, DC.
sshr Cl Inch H Bonn GEORGETOWN PC
sshr Paici H Ss%Ssis Geopssscva De-
schr Pugasset, Wales Georgetown, DC.
sshr Ii Hoyt Roby, Georss,own' DC.
Below.
Ship Great Western. Cunningham from Liverpool
Bark Morning Star. from Yves, Indies.
Brig katahdin. from Manzanila-
wiud-sunset 8; IL Pm, sw.
American Ports.
CHARLESTON, July A-sid Gaiena, Frontera, Mex
For Oher Shipping Ne,vs See Seventh Paoa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25

The steamship Columbia, Captain Barton. from
Havana the 20h inst arrived At shs port yesterday
Thpurser Of tho Columbia entitled TO our thanks for
prompt delivery Of our dispatches and flea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
FIHE At CINCINNATI.

CixcrSSAn, yuiy "a, 1857.
me ls5se colin mandatory Of Crane, Reed Co. az
the loot OF Eighth street. was destroyed By Are last
night Los $4,000 70 tiooona phch 10 irsrssd 70.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
CRICKET MATCH At CINCINNATI.

CIxc1HNkrI July a. 1851
The cy,eket match bssveen the Thomas Club Of Chat
ham Canada and the Union Club, Of this CITY, began
yesterday Two innings play Cd the Union scoring
hfty.four aud the Thomas TWENTY-FIVE Inc game WIZ
DO resumed TO-DAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

A -JARED's EMAIL DE PARIS sCATrERs THE
like It,
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American Ports.
CHARLESTON, July N-sid Gaiena, Frontera, Me1
Tor Oiher shipping Ne,vs See Seventh PAPA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

Ter, D.v,s AND A Scorcu woNAS.-The |
Montreal correspondent OF one of the CHI
caso papers gives the following amusing ac-
count of an interview which took place be-
tive JEFF. Davis and a plucky Scotch We
man:
"Jea. Davis and his family, with the How
els. now reside in an elegant house on Monn-
fam Terrace. His next door neighbor is wor-
INV Canadian merchant who has Scotch VIE
of considerable pluck and spirit, and both take
, great deal of pride in a beautiful garden
which is attached to their house. Since Jen-
aud his family came to reside next door 70 thenn'
the members Of JEFF s family have partlaIy te Z,
stroyed this garden, by tearing down DeAu .
trees tramplng over flower beds, &C. muen ="
the grief and annoyance OF all the iaHiili
Ar, two weeks ago. however, Mrs. - took
the law into her own hands. Jefferson Da,r,
" Was seen 10 climb the fence and get into the
c.rden and was quietly engaged IN picking
.,,arberries and stufing himself with them
when cur Scotch lady Immediately PROCEEDED 70
the garden, picked up birch wand, and gave
vounp Jeff. a sound thrashing-letung INN 90
with the admonition that the dose would be re-
n-a,ei every time he WAS found there uninTlted-
or course the youth went home believing IRON
the application OF birch to his hips anu 'ne
whole family Of the president was up ~
arms. and an immediate demand was made y
The female norton Of the family that Jeii' DAVIS
L1o,.siS rrocc,i 10 the neichbor's house and de-
mapd satisfaction. He accordingly pfoceeiei
rang the door-bell, which was opened by the
adv herself. after which the following eollcquy
took place: ri.
house" -.
What msy ca you, if you'll excuse me Tor
.peerin' (askingl - III.
Scotch lady-.Oh, aye 50 you're JEFF Da-
viz, are you? You're neebor o. ours areh
YOU"
JEFF. Dayis-''I am
Scotch LADY, Rather sna2pishlyl - Ana
what may be your business vi me:
JEFF. Davis-''I came to inform you that oae
Of your servants abused my son JeH' III HUE
shameful manner
Scotch Iady-(Rising to the dignity which at
tanbe, 10 a true matron)-"Don't daceive yer
sell, Mr. JEFF. Davis 1t was name o my ser
yrpts that gied the Gallant a lickIn', did Il
mvtel'. and what's mair, if ever | find him II
our garden again, I'll give him double dose
Jeff psvis0'sThis is outrageous conduct Il
both my family and myself l will aPpal to TN
law and have you arrested.
Scotch lsdy-(Getting her mad up)-"'Ar
rested Just try that. l suppose you thini
you're in the Confederacy and still Presiden
or You'd put me in prison, would ye: 10
did ye ike it yersel'7 It's no sac lang since y
got out You're pretty man to talk Of ar
resting onybody-jist after ye escaped WI In
akin O. yer teeth -
At this juncture JEFF. DAVIS beat a mast.
retreat, leaving our Scotch lady stu taiklh I
and when the latter saw he was leaving 81
slammed the door after him.