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Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
TORNADO IN THE HEAVENS.

A correspondent of the Macon Ga,
Telegraph writes that paper:
Between IL and IL o'clock, on Thursday
night, 10th inst, the moon, planets and
stars shining as clear aud brilliant as any
one ever saw them, and not Vapor any
where to be seen, black and ominous
looking cloud, with the snddenness of
thought, leaped into the eastern horizon.
1t ascended to the zenith Immediately over
the city with the rapidity of a flying cam
non ball, being then at an altitude of one
and half miles, two miles long from
north to south and one mile wide from east
to west, the edges all round it beautifully
illuminated with the light of the moon.
1t was accompanied by roaring sound
like that of a distant cataract; but on the
earth there was only the slightest rustic in
the foliage. For moment the atmos
phere was chillingly cold. From the time
it first appeared on the eastern and went
entirely out of sight on the. northwestern
horizon was not exceeding three minutes.
The center was very dense and black,
and the whole cloud rolling and boiling
like the waters of the sea, when lashed by
a furious storm.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
BY TRLRGR PHI.
DISPATCHES.
: ydNEW YORK DTsPAToHEs.
From -oonservafsve 1Eeeffn,
at Bsandensburg - COnfIscaaiOn n

from sfexico-oonservati Meeting
at BzsndensbUzrg - COnfisca1iOn IN
EexteO-Dr. blackburn, ETC., etc.
NEw YoRK, September 25.AThe Her
AIDS City of Mexico dispatches of Sept.
says The remains of Macmillan have ar
rived here from Querataro, notwithstand-
ing the difficulties placed in Admiral Te-
gefhof7s way. There is every probability
that the remains will be delivered TO the
envoy of the heAustrian Imperial house, A
The Herald's special from Genoa, of
Sept. 9th says To-day Garibaldi delivered
q speech in the Peace Congress, declaring
himself lover of peace, but desiring in
the first instance, the destruction Of the pa
pacy and the dethronement of ell tyrants.
The Times has special giving the reso-
iutions adopted at the Democratic meeting
at Biandensburg, Saturday. ffhe resolur
tons laud Andrew johnson for his patri-
otisrn and purity regarding reconstruction,
appiauding in the highest degree his ac-
ton in removing Stanton, who. was an
open and avowed enemy TO reconstruction
and opposed all constitutional liberties ;
also thanking the President for the removal
of those military commanders at the South
who had grossly abused their power.
The Herald's City of Mexico correspond
ence says: The palace was to be illumin-
ated on the 18th, and the day generally
celebrated. All converts are to be de-
voted to public use.
The telegraph from JaIapa to the prin-
cipal capitoIs, will be opened the by Sd of
October.
Trains leave Vera Cruz daily for the in>
terror.
Juarez issued decree, committing con-
fiscation by officers, and charges Meiia, pre-
sent Minister of War, with selling seven
hundred cargoes of corn to the French
during the war.
n Escobentz' printing house has been con-
fseated. The Imperial papers have been
printed there.
A Washington special says, Blackburn,
who returned TO the United States after the
issue of the amnesty proclamation, has
gone to New Orleans. The Soldiers Union,
it is said, threatens to prosecute him for his
alleged conspiracy to murder their friends,
BY sending infected clothing to them during
the war.
1t is learned from a we'll informed source
that the British government will not at
present appoint successor to Sir Frederic
Bruce. The duties of Legation will be per-
formed by the first Secretary, Francis
Clareford.
The Tribune's special says, it is under
stood that Gen. Mower will postpone the
elections in Louisiana until the first Mon
day in November, owing to the yellow
fever. 1t is also understood Gen. Grant
agrees with the President that all tue
Southern elections should take place on the
same day, though both are of the opinion
that they have no control over the matter,
it being left entirely to the district com
manders.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
largest Circulation in city and State.
DFKkfR C0FETT.
Another OF Gen. So. CoOper's Oauards
~Fn PvoDerTv HandIed. 1Eal
ALFxANpRTA. TEvN., Sept. 2Oth, 10


ALEXANDRIA, TElvN., Sept. Goth, 1867.
.-EDrToRs UNION AND DIsPATCH--GEE-
TIFMErs We the undersigned, loyal citi
zens of AIexandria and vicinity, having
had our attention called 10 two recent let
ters from this place, published in the Press
and Tines, which represent our society as
being in deplorably fermentedeondition !;
one Of which it says, is signed by forty-four
Union men, and further representing that
there had been recent murder of Union
man committed in this district personal
violence, menaces, secret insurrectionary
organizations, etc, etc, do hereby take
pleasure in repelling the same as foul
slander, as no snch state Of affairs, nor any
thing similar, exists in this community.
All such false rumors, IN our opinion, are
wholly groundless, and gotten up with
selfish and corrupt motives; and as we con-
stitute in part, the Union portion of this
vicinity, ard never signed the letter from
forty-four Union men, We conclude the
same is forgery. And further believing
that no good can arise to any cause by the
propagation of falsehood, we cheerfully
mite our names and influence in its con-
demnation, and ask your aid by the inser-
tion Of this in your columns
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
WHO PAYS THE TAXES ?

A correspondent of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer makes the following pertinent illus
tration of the way the laboring man pays
taxes, though he may have no property on
the county tax duplicate;
EDITORS PLAIN DEALER: The poor man
who uses coal oil pays forty per cent gov
ernment tax on his light. Oil now worth
fifty cents per gallon, twenty cents gallon
goes for government TAX. The wealthy, who
use gas, pay eight per cent. government tax
on gas-that is, twenty five cents on 1000
feet, worth three dollars. The Radical aris-
tocracy wonld make the poor man pay a
tax on the light of heaven and the air he
breathes if they could discriminate so as to
exempt themselves. NJ
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
A NEW ORLEANS WOMAN MADE
RICH BY GIVING AWAY HER PRO-
PERTY

In the centre of Jackson Square, New
Orleans, is the equestrian statute of Jackson
exactly similar to the one of that hero at
Washington, and the work of the same art
ist, Mr.. Clark Mills. On each side of the
square are blocks of handsome brick
houses, of uniform architecture, known as
the Pontalba buildings, and of these, and
of the square itself, there is an interesting
history. Fifty years ago all of this proper
ty belong to a French nobleman, the Count
de Pontalba, who obtained it by his mar
riage with creole girl of this city. The
countess was devotee, and worshiped in
the cathedral of st. Louis, and when her
husband died, leaving to her all the prop
erty Ehicll had beaEl hers before her mar
haga, Ind (an estate ia France besides, she
gave to the city all the land in front of the
cathedrsl'and between it and the river, on
the condition that it should be kept az a
public park forever. The city accepted the
gift, inclosed the ground, planted it with
trees and flowers, and made il a place
full of beauty.
Meanwhile, the city grew apace, and the
value of Madame Pontalba's property vast
ly increased. When, after an absence of 20
years in Paris, she returned here upon
visit, she was charmed with the beauty Of
the park, but che saw that it was sadly i'm
paired by the small and irregular houses
on each side of it. She, therefore, informed
the city authorities, that she would, at her
own expense, pull down these houses and
erect upon the ground two large and hand
some rows of buildings of an elegant ar
chitecture, which she at once proceeded to
do, and did not leave the city until the
work was accomplished, and she had the
pleasure of seeing the beautiful picture
which her liberality had created. The
countess is still in Paris, although very
old. Her project here is of great value, and
few years ago she was surprised on re
ceiving from her agent S113, 600 as the
proceeds of some land in the suburbs of
the city, which she had forgotten that she
owned, and which, after some difficulty,
she remembered as swamp that in her
day was wholly under water
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24

A NEGRO FUNERAL.-We observed yes
terday, for the first time negro funeral
which was conducted in a very singular
manner, and was something altogether
novel to us. The men were dressed in
deep black and the women in white. In
front the hearse, with all the pomp Of
nodding plumes and draped in mourning,
moved slowly, while just behind four stout
men bore richly decorated. coffin upon
their shoulders. There must have been
some 1900 persons in the procession as il
moved silently through the streets, and al
together it was an impressive though pc
culiar sight. What the reason is for having
the hearse before unburthened, We could
not learn, nor can we imagine.-Neeg Or
leans PicduliRe, 2lsf
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
In the Political Interests Of
the People,

The UNION AND DISPATCH, as hereto
fore. will take the Constitution and laws for its
guide; and in the discussion Of all the new and
intricate questions and issues arising out Of the
extraordinary condition in which the country
placed. it will adhere TO the principles an
teachings of the founders and expositors Of our
government and institutions. II will endeavor
TO guard with vigilance and defend with unWa-
vsring earnestness and faith the rights and ints-
SITS Of all the States. and the essential princi
les which constitute the basis of the Republic.
We shall oppose ali invasions Of these, and
uphold. to the utmost Of our ability. the union
# the States under them. Feeling that they
re reen5an5ered by the revolutionary schemes Of
the Radical politicians who now cold the Legis-
lative power Of the Government. we shall abats
ctbing Of our past opposition 10 their mea-
lVrs With these views. which are no less THAI
,ivlound convictions We cannot and will not
hesitate to defend the unfortunate South
the aspersions and impositions heapeuup0 Is
people, and urge that JUsTIsE aud RIsHT shal
be meted out 70 them.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
Tire at YYneeiinc- Mest YirrinIa

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA, Sept 23.-
A disastrous fire occurred here this morn
ing, resulting in the entire destruction Of
Mcdonald & MitchelPs livery stable, to-
gether with about thirty horses, and all the
carriages and buggies in the establishment.
The horses and wagons of the Adams Ex
press Company, and many valuable rigs
owned by private parties, were consumed. A
portion of Birk's brewery, adjoining the
stables, was also burned One man is re-
ported to have been badly injured. The
loss is very heavy, but partially insured.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24

GEFNRAL BUREaARD and Colonel Blan
ton Duncan are organizing an Electrical
Brake Company, to extend in this country
the use Of Mr. Achard's great invention
for stopping railroad trains almost instantly
vet without concussion, even when run
ming at foil speed, by the single hand Of
the engineer. The power is derived from
the motion Of the train itself, and its appli-
cation made instantaneous by electrical
wires and suitable gear. The prize of the
French Academy was awarded TO the in>
vensor after the acknowledged success of
practical experiments made in the course
OF regular traffic, and followed mp for a
wear on the Paris and Strasburg railway,
and for three months on the Belgian State
railways.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
Sea island Cotton Cron.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 23.-Accounts
received from Ediston, and other Sea Is
lands, say the third brood of eaterpillars
have appeared, and are destroying the crop
with great rapidity, and it is feared that
the Sea Island crop will be almost total
failure.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
For the Family Circle,

And for the special pleasure and profit Of tbs
young. each week We will give general literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall End
its way into our columns unit for the psrusal
the mothers aud daughters Of the land. Dsprs-
eating the demoralizing sensationaliam Of many
contemporary journals. we shall eschsw that
character. striving to give theireader substantial
matter. prsferring 70 be useful rather than
snsatiouai
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests

We shall constantly admOnish the Southern
people to be self-reliant and shall do what We
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage tho diveTsif-
cation of Southern industries and toe develop
ueut Of Southern resources
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24

BY A CONSOLIDATION OF THE. lash
WILLIE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH. and by the generous and unitsi
support Of the USIoS AND DIsPATcH by the
patrons of both the former papers. the Propris-
tors are enabled to present a Newspaper hiths-
TO unsurpassed in this city or State
IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY
NEWS, our paper will compare fsvorably ith
the best in the entire country; and in saying
this. we only repeat the expressions Of many
our patrons, who are most capable Of iudEiugiu
uch matters.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
Upon the Subject of Agriculture

And kindred topics. We shall also give an sx-
tsnsive variety Of valuable and interesting mat
ter-the best adapted to the farming classes o,
our State, which will, in a great measure, sep
ply the place Of a family agricultural paper
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
REDUCTION OF RATES

We are Eratifed a; being able 10 state that
the ve-y large increase in the number Of our
Daiiy and ri-Weekly Subscribers enable us %
reduce the price Of subscription to these siitious
Gs do 20 the moro chssrfully because the nsces-
iities Of the people. in the impoverished condi-
ton Of our stricken section. requires such con
oossions as can be reasonably made in their in
terests. From and after the lBt January, there
fore, our
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crossing our means Of usefulness. A eopy oftb.
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New-York tribune., 1867-05-16
CITY GOTERNMEN7.
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.


The Board held special meeting at O'Clock yes
afternoon. the President, James g. Brinknan, eE,
the chair The Board, ignoring the former Tax Levy
which had been adopted by them, and which had been
altered and amended TO very great extent by the Legs
lature took up for consideration the Tax Levy which had
adopted by the Legislature and approved by Gov
FentOn. motion 10 adopt the same was lost by vote
OF II in the affirmative 10 In the negative the passage
the Levy requiring 10 Affirmative votes The vote was
subsequently, rrcOnsidered and the matter laid A
motion prevailed that when the Board adjourn II do 30
to meet on July 3. next
The Board took up for consideration the resolution
adopted the Board OF Aldermen that the Corporation
Counsel and the Clerk of the Common Council be and
they hereby instructed, and that DR. J.. B. OCaa-
ghan j. Romcyn BrOdhe3d L. D., George Henry Moore,
ESQ., Henry Il. Dawson esq., and John Pauldlng esq ba
and they hereby severay requested 10 ascertain and
report 70 ms Honor the Mayor the character and extent
of the various rights franchises and properties OF which
the Corporation OF the City Of New Ork has been and s
legally the proprietor whether the same shall nave
been derived from the ancient charters or either or thc
or from subsequent purchase gift when and in what
manner and by what authority in law, If at all.
either OF such rights, franchises and properties have
been invaded or seized.
The resolution cOncurred in, and the Board ad-
iOurned TO july AZ o'clock pm
New-York tribune., 1867-05-16
TILL HOWARD MISSION.

LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF THE NEW CHAPEL.
very interesting ceremony took place in the
oweI part OF the Fourth Ward yesterday afternoon
occasion being the laying OF the OF the
chapel OF the Howard Mission. the ground recently
cured by the managers site for their proposed
edce. The Importance Of this In the history Of the
Mission Naturally drew together great number OF lis
friends both ladies and gentlemen, 10 celebrate the
sion, and the novelty Of such ceremonies IN that locality
attracted large crowd OF the residents OF that deDsey
peopled DeigbbOrhoOd. When the hour arrived
for the commencement OF the exercises, the whole
vacant space which the new buildings to be
erected-mOTc than 100 feet squafe-wlth the adjacent
street densely packed with miscellaneous crowd
OF men, wOnen and children, while MI the overlooking
windows ana even the peiGhborDg house tops we're
cupleu ny The dcIDZens OF the adjacent tenemeDtk.
detail OF police under the command OF Capt Thorn
preserved order and kept clear sufficient space
Immediate actors ON the occasion The exerc.es were
opened by Hon Joseph HoXie, President OF the
stitutOD, who in few words stated the occasion that
had brought them together saying that they gathered
witness the cOmmencements Of building 10 be de-
voted TO the purposes Of Christian charity and love
that of all the institutions OF which New FORK had Justly
reason To be prond, she would possess 40 nobler or
graDder tJn thls raised ~ the generous charity OF
her citizens and dedicated 20 the and shelter and
snccOr OF the orphan and the frendess
The children then sang IN most effective manner the
hymn, " Wori for the night is coming
PRAYER was offered by the Rev. Dr. Anderson. and ad
dresses made by Mr. George j. MlDgeDs. CITY NH
sabbath Schools of Philadelphia. and the Rev Dr. Hal
of Dublin, Ireland. Various hymns were sung lD The
children, accompanied by Grafuias Seventh Regiment
Band. leadeD box containing copies OF the Act o IN
corporation and Constitution OF the Institute, the prlncl
pal re ous and secular journals OF the city, reports OF
the WOmens Charitable Institutions &c wss placed IN
10 it's place, and Mr.. HoXie, giving 10 three
taps with his trowel, said: :" In tho name Of God
and humanity right and Justice 81 Christian charity ans
Chorus was sung by the children after which the crowd
dspersed The chapel will be 50 by ~ feet in extent
fronting Roosevetst and extending through TO New
New-York tribune., 1867-05-16

MESSAGE oE3MAYOg GOPsILL OF JERSEY CITY
The frst Annual Message Of Mayor Gops Of jersey city
was delivered the Common Council on Tueeaay. The
following OF the points upon which he dwet;
oHsoliddtiO,-Fi IL apparent that the time has fully
arrived for the consolidation under single municipal
Of all that portion Of Hudson County east OF
the Haekensack River This territory consists Of eleven
townships, containing population VI about sooo0
Fi,Gnce-The total Indebtedness OF the city nl%,-
Os3 l against 81 30b69 6s at the close cf she fiscal
April SO 1896 ReductiOD, s1es,5I2'23 OF this amount,
s41S75 was derived from the sinking fund and the re
mander furnished by the sale Of county bonds.
Personal Taxes-The assessment and collection M per
sonal taxes surrounded with numerous dceteB, ana
the amount realized from this source is and un-
satisfactory He s at Ices TO know how entire uniform
y can had and the just collection secured excepting
the statute reSnacted requiring the payment OF taxes
the can e1 ercise the elective usbcise
Main Lrenue-Legislation should be had with view
az constructing naln avenue oommensurate with the
growing interests Of the city BY widening
one Of the finest and most profitable business thorough
fares In tho whole country: -, -,
enacments have recently been eonsummated the City
New-York tribune., 1867-05-16
NAVY GAZETTE.
mrrIrauArrro N. rRrnrv,.


Admiral Charles DAVIS hss been detached from ia- super
in'sneut obrvaory The 18th Inst and ordered to com
@aad T., south Atlantic sqa'afoI Teens keaI Aa%n GG5on
Ordered Onward Acting Passed Assistant Surgeon wm F.
Ps5m,, jane, Fnon ordered to Minnesota Acting
Sag,oa ID S, o, "a, G5erei e The Dos, . 1,.
ttpt uirof P,.. John T. Luck TO the Naval
Acaiemy fr Surgeon Henry W. Scu 10 special ui
ned With petroleum ttncrs a. Boston Lieut. Comm antf oDc =
Barciy Esgu Francis Barbour Surgeon Charles knaeh Chief
Engn,er Ch.es H. ang Second Assistant Engineer Charles
Becte Acting second Assistant klenrga H. H. ArlNn IIP "ute
T. Iseg.e la ant G,os. ho1 carpenter J9hs Rios @ i1
sueer hhan lrch 20 40 duty al New lo Navy lai TUNER Ns
h. Hines duty philadelphia Navylsr Acting Naer Charles
Franklin duty the sisn Of Admiral Fasgu Acting r As
a Engineer John Lo'd temporary duty at 'Ls PoTugl y IT,
pi n a. SrrgSso Jb5 W Cole rom duty at the
' 80 ..i sa,.,.t - a., NinresotI 1e,tsut
surgsou wm Terry and second A,s, S,eer Joseph a
Engineer Isaac Fcnn from slee duty al Bsst25 spd ordered
to the Mnnr'e,A fr', Assistant hesnset "n n s'g tm
rnsrf ehr.on at Boston Assistant Engineer IL H. PkHs
10 Chief Fngnoer leudu second Assistant Engineer Edward Guy
from special duty CONNECTED VIII the .e % Va, G
NrsYork Navy Yard snd ordered to e Franklin Gunner G9.s
sso,. s o" Snsser ps1 Bruce om The ohio ordered
bEuesota. Acting ln,gn RANK - hamal om the Eual sn
placed waiting or, Mae HeaU DAVIS from the Iahoma and
Orders Assistant Engineer James Bg'terTorh to n.
Oneida an ordered 70 the Gueree Carpenter Joseph fnef TO
App0tHdJAme. NASH TO be Acting Boatswar 10 he navy
MsncouCemmaudst D. B Harmony las been directed 90 hold
lnse esdins. t. take psssase IN The ffAnA 10 COMMAND tue
Iat ca@H,ner H. b Se@ey dHed 10 the Gaers, Lieut. Com
H5H0raby DnhorgdActIg Bnsgn Hugh Joss' Mate George
Rs.iga,d -,Ae.as Enlsn A. P. Hdet
shsppa r Ks. ,a h aa % 'S sa.l%sSsans
ordered the Faulia Mate G. Greene h been hono'.oH
Tie cre,,yr the Navy Ia, ordered Paymls-r John Hamble,on
duiy member VI tie Board o Visitors al the NaH Aeadem'
New-York tribune., 1867-05-16
THE LAND OFFICE.
~ YnLsonArn TO TAR TRIBUNE.

SHLsohArH TRIBUNE
The of thr Land Ohce hs received the oheiti
report survey the exterior line. Of To"pss " cv S
inclusive through ranges H. H. and ~ west IN reuse
Mefco situated 40 miles due West OF Fort Ihorn Oh ~, ~
The surveyed region Is rsacogrm by " p % e So.st
Of sny imortsnee The Mumbrrs RIVER 10 e
uo1atsin stream Of clear With rapid current Anu @
20 those Gund the besLwsiers Of inc Io'g 1 III
The village of Pines Altos conihans JD.s a." r.peTsd
xihIp bs l.nd. surveyed. Several gold hinrs
70 vicinity promising to be 'sao.e h he
existing the locality Ing
yees pine North Caroln, in view OF rnn g., ss,, sn,s
~, A. rosrsx .-y.s hundred and laid out 10 lots
streets squares Of only fe~ houses
situated M-mbres River nar tns
tion The hot spring grra 80 cas
township 20 south, II west sh"u ~
north Of Slowry City The temperature 10 aeVus sr nv.Is
hotel 4, In process erection dsgnei a. pse OF rs a.,
H. ate be,pS celebrated for m healing qualities whcr ud or UNI.
Ing or bathing purpose. sprs Hsss ,o,,Isp al
north Of the bot sping aud Fort Bsy.rl v n 'us "N'~ ~
tue tosaSkiR Il ssps1 IAags II Ees-