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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20
GREECE.
Hhe Rum0red Attack Upon II Greek |
Steamer-A French Effort 20 Prevent

The RunSred Attack Upon Greek
Steamer-A French Effort 30 PreveAI
HOsfIIIties.
New YORK, Dec. ia special from
Coustantinople, of the 18Th, says the rumor
| TO the effect that the TurkiAh Admiral,
Habart Paehs, followed the Greek steamer
| Erosis into the harbor of Synis, snd sunk
her, lacks confirmation. II is said that
the commander of the French war ship
Fabien requested the Turkish Admiral not
to adopt any coercive measures until he
heard from Constantipople. This the Ad-
miral sgreed 10 do, and now awaits orders.
LONDON, Dec. l9.-The rumored sink
log ofihe Greek steamer Erosis by Turk
ish frigate is not confirmed. The latest
dispatches from COnstantinople, dated the
ISth. state the Turkish Admiral would
await orders from the Turkish government
before using harsh measures towards The
Erosis. The utter inability Of the gIeit
powers to control the action of Greece ia
the pending troubles with Turkey, excites
dislrust 10 financial circles here. There
is a general falling off in nominal values.
This dis.rust is only increased by the re-
assurances of the French preTs. Il is the
general opinion that Russis is not in earn
est 10 her remonstrance. London papers
urge the great powers TO make final re-
monsirance with Greece TO prevent war,
and II reiected, TO leave Greece 10 her fate.
The postal contract with the German
steamship liue has been renewed.
Dispatches from Constantinople report
that the Turkish commander, Paseha, has
been forbidden by his government 10 in
wade the Grecian1 Territory unless armed
bands Of Greeks pass the Thes5alisn from
tier.
PARIS. Dec. 20.-The Moniteur has the
details Of The Erosis affair: The
Erosis' answered Habart Pascha's signal
with a shot aud Immediately sought refuge
in the port Of Syns, where there was block
Sde vessels of the Turkish feet. Habart
Pasch answered his willingness to
abandon the blockade on condition
the Eo'is should be escorted 10
Athens by Grecian frigate, and there
await the result of judicial proceedings for
outrages committed.
The following dispatch has just been re-
ceived, bearing date Co1s:antinople, De-
cember 10:
The Greek ambassador, in this city, de-
msnded of the guarantee powers the pro- |
lection Of Greek subjects in CONSTANT. |
nople. The French Envoy on the part of |
his government, declined 10 move in the |
matter. The Porte demands the Danish.
ment of all Greeks from Bulgaria and Bel. |
grade
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20
WASHINGTON.
WHAT THE SENATE WAS DOING
YESTERDAY.
Sheridan's Report Of Indian
Affairs.
The Threatened War Between
Greece and Turkey.
Infamous Outrages by Arkansas
Militia.
WASHINGTON.
NEW YORK.
Startling Discoveries of the Custom
lHouae SMIndLinR.


House SwindIinR.
Nav YoRK, Dec 19.-The recent frauds
10 the custom house here are much larger
than at first reported. They have extended
through q series Of years. There has APP
parently been a collision between inn
pOrtes and officials. Two persons named
Tegilstock and Bentina, who have been
suspected, have fed 10 Canada. They were
the agents in the transaction, the princi-
pals being Guaieman & Bros, of Leonard
street. Silks and other goods 10 the
amount as at present ascertained Of two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, have
been Struggled through the Appraisers
flee, GuAieman & Bros. have been iusti-
ted to the extent Of quarter of a million
paid 10 the government. The District At
torDey is pursuing the investigation.
New York, Dec. 19-Chief Justice
Robertson. of the Superior Court of New
York, died last evening.
The steamship st. Laurent, from Brest,
has arrived.
Governor elect, Hoffman, has declined
sn escort by the lst regiment, to Albany,
on the occasion Of his inauguration, on ae-
count of The fact that the trip will put the
regiment 10 great expense, and the in
PRODUCTION ia the Common Council of ap-
preparations 10 met such expenses, at the
order Of Judge Nelson, has been estopped.
The motion 20 guash proceedings in the
Fullerton case, was indefinitely postponed
by Judge Benedict 10 the United States
Circuit Court.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

The New York Times and Buffalo
Commercial both favor the motion made
in Congress to appropriate $4,000 to de-
fray the expense OF President Johpson's
defense in the impeachment trial. The
Commercial, which is Radical journal,
says that as the President was acquitted,
the necessary legal presumption is that
he was innocent, and therefore should
not be compelled to defray the expenses
Of his own trial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

The Knoxville Press and Herald learns
that on Thursday morning last, young
man named Northern was fund living on
the floor of his grocery, near the depot in
New Market, with his throat cut and life
extinct, though the body was still warm
Nothing is known as to whether the unfor-
tunate man committed suicide or was muir
dered. 1t had been but short time since
a man of the same name was murdered
near the rivers a short distance from New
Market, and only few months before that
very worthy young mao named eleven
ger was murdered near The same place, and
no clue yet obtained as 10 who The murder
ers were in either case. This occurred only
about twenty miles from the Governor ;
headquarters. Some Of bis meli.h ere
wanted in that locality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

Dr.. SHUBTLEFF, the Democratic Mayor
Of Boston, has been reelected by de-
cided majority. This is deserved re-
ward for a faithful performance Of official
duties. During the whole term ofO..
Shurtleff 5 administration of public ar.
fairs, be has studied closely the best IN
terests Of the people of Boston, and acs<d
upon that line. In no cIss has he suf-
fered political considerations to overb1l-
ance the good Of the whole. The poll
tician was always subordinate to the citi-
zen, and hence his administration has
been characterized by dignity, efficiency
and usefulness. With such claims upon
the public, the reelection of DIR. Shurt-
left is a compliment to the good sense
and business scumen Of the people Of
Boston.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20
NEW ORLEANS.
Collector Fuller after the Peruvian
War Vessel.

SOliechoF tuiter RlteF the PcTuE ian
War Vessel.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 19.-Ths steamer
Havana which cleared from New York for
New Orleans as merchant vessel, hoisted
the Peruvisn fag, when the crew IN I'iaied
and were discharged. The custom officers
boarded her Friday and the captain re-
fused TO enter her al the CustOmhouse on
the plea that she is Peruvian naval yes
sci. Collector Fuller has demanded Of the
Peruvian officials the production of the
vessels papers showing by what authority
a vessel clearing at New York as a mer-
chant.msn for New Orleans can appear
here as vessel Of war, and not getting any
satisfaction will seize the vessel unless he
receives contrary orders from Secretary
McCulloch. The same difficulty occurred
when the ironclsds cleared. Fuller was
firm, but Seward harmonizsd matters. His
Excellency, Garcia, ignores courts collec-
tors, aud marshals 10 carry his point, and
unless McCulloch orders Otherwise the
vessel wi be- seized to-day
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

One Of the most accomplished stars of
the Australian theatrical world, Mme. st.
Denis, has committed suicide. In some
letters she wrote on the day she took
poison, she states that the motive for des
stroyiDg herself was an unrequited pas
sion for a gentleman whose name'has not
been made publies aes.E
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20
RICHMOND.

Hunnicus Fakes "a Strange Cut on hi 3
Political Friends
RICHMOND, Dec. l9.-HunnicuPs paper,
the New Nation, which stopped its daily
LESLIE some weeks ago, wholly suspended
To-day. The editor represents the Repab-
ican managers here as having prescribed
him, and announces himself a candidate
Tor Congress in his district in opposition to
The regular nominee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

Roswell S. Burrows, Esq, of Albion,
New York, has just made a noble dona 4.
ton to the Baptist Theological Seminary
at Rochester, viz-S100,000 It is proba-
Bile he will increase iC to $4,000. The
seminary will have the name of the lib
eraI donor.
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THE WINTER FASHIONS.
New styles In siaks-Evening DFesse
Gloves and M0rni0p Rohes.

4
The winter styles for evening dres
are fully determined upon. Tn
latest importations of silks are rich
and elegant, and a few noveltie.
have been sbrouehtz out. The pan
nier style, though much worn al
present, is losing its popularity, as
it is only worn in with Paris grand
toilettes, and it has never been as
prevalent there as here. The richest
evening dresses made and worn were
without panniers. r.-I-
Suits are fashionable, unless vel
vet is worn, and the heavy material
for cloaks in heavy material has not,
therefore, been so great as in for
mer seasons. Unnaturally small
waists are not fashionable in Paris,
and, probably, will no longer be de-
sired by the extremely fashionable
here. The too closely fitting cor
set is antagonistic to ease and grace
full movements, and detraets from
the charms of the most elegant toll
cite. -4i
4 SILKS. -t5e
Black silk for dresses or suits is
very rich and elegant this season,
the highest price paid being sixteen
dollars per yard. This style is
called the Antwerp, and although it
is not the real article, the resem-
blance is close. A few pieces of
real Antwerp were imported last
year at twenty-five dollars per yard.
The fabric is very durable, and will
wash without injury.
Silks for grand toilettes are bright
and beautiful, but not snowy The
most delicate grounds are brocaded
in rare designs and harmonizing
colors; while the chameleon, or
changeable silks, are still in great
demand, and, tastefully made, are
much admired for evening dress.
A silk of delicate lilac ground
has spray oflOYely flowers wrought
in white silk, and scattered here and
there upon the surface, as though
waited by some light, passing breeze.
A melon colored ground is embrOid
cred in green leaves and autumn
tinted flowers. A ground of the
new Metternich green has small
flowers of white with creeping ten
drills. Another, the same shade, has
a set of flowers of gold color, shaded
by the autumn brown.
A novelty is a silk, the sides of
the width in wide stripes of gold
color and narrow ones of white the |
centre, one wide stripe of white, on |
which is large boquet of variega-
ted flowers blooming amid clusters
Of summer and autumn tinted leavss.
Light changeable silks will be
much worn for evening dress, and
can be made quite inexpensive by |
the skirt plain and simply
the bodice with lace Irish
pOplin is very durable, and makes a
rich suit. 1t is less expensive than
a good black silk and will wear Ion
ger, but for dress cannot be worn on
occasions where a black silk is suita-
bic
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

Two negro prisoners escaped from the
Murfreesboro jail at the hour of o'clock
on Friday evening last. The iaiIsr had
occasion 10 go into The cell where these
negroes were confined, when they pushed
him violently, and Immediately made a
rush for The outside window, which they
jumped through with a crash, knocking
tbs sash and glass into innumerable small
atoms. Nothing has since been heard Of
the runaways. says the Monitor ofethaI
place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20
MOBILE.


MOBILE, Dec. l9.-Magnolia Jockey
CIub-Flrst race, mile heats. best three in
i've, for $500. S}ummary-Kiuy Fee, .
l l. Jennie c, ? . ,. Time, 1861,
l:5G4, 1851, l50s. Second race, dash Of
three fourrhs cf mile, for $500, won by
Carrie P. beating John KiIgour and Mary
Edith in LEO, fastest time made on this
track bY Two wear olds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

WOMEN are getting ahead Of negroes,
even in Massachusetts. The Legislature
in that State would not pass a law an
thorizing the placing of negroes onschOol
committees; but what the Legislature
would not do several towns have done,
by actually appointing women to these
positions. In Worcester two women
have been appointed as school committee
women, and the Spy of that place says
they are sure of an election. Boston
may follow Worcester. Revolutions
never go backward. Surely, women
have an interest in the management oil
schools for the education of their own
children. Every rose, however, has its
thorn, and Massachusetts should remem-
Der that the best managed schools are the
best attended, and filling the schools
houses lessons the Radical majorities.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20
SPAIN.
Affairs at CadIz-DIsesvery of AnOfher
Conspiracy.

conspiracy
MADRID, Dec. I9.-It is announced here
that a Carlist conspiracy has been dis
covered at Hovarra. Several arrests of
parties implicated in it have been arrested.
CADIz, Dec. Notwithstanding the
proclamation of clemenCy recently issued
10 the leaders in the late instruction,
several Of The prominent ones have been
imprisoned here. About IS altogether
have been arrested and submitted to trial
by court martial. Business has resumed
it's natural sway and the people are turning
TO their homes Gen. Dnlce sailed with
his fleet for Cuba today.
MADRID, Dec. Eelrctions for men,
bers OF the Cortes are proceeding. 10 the
incoI Porsled cities there has been no disor-
der. A large majority Of those elected are
favorable to the formation of monarchical
form Of government. The government
authorizes the statement that treaty Of
peace with Chill may be considered an sc-
complished fact.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

The National Bricklayers' Union will
hold q convention in Washington, D. c.,
on January ii, 1859, to deliberate on
questions Of interest to the entire trade
throughout tine United States. 1t is
stated that there are about 10000 brick
layers organized in unions throughout the
country. The convention, it is expected
will adopt measures to prevent strikes
| hereafter
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

THE erection Of the Lincoln monument
at Springfield, Illinois, will be commenced
next spring. Workmen are now en-
gagged in making the excavations prepare
tory to laying the foundation of the ODE
liSk. A project is in contemplation to
purchase the Lincoln homestead at Spring
field, to be set apart as the property Of
the nation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

Ex- PRESIDENT PIERCE was much over
come by the sad news Of the death Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Hutehins, (by the Ohio
disaster, and he is again Frustrated by
sickness. The personal relations be-
tween the deceased and the General
were Of most pleasant and gratifying
nature. Mr.. Hutchins invited the Gen
eral to accompany himself and wife tC
New Orleans, and for several weeks Gen
Pierce thought seriously of accepting the
inuitaiinn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

PgoF. WINLOCH, of Harvard University,
reports that he has seen a volcano in
active eruption in the moon during the
nights of December d! and . During
the past year astronomers have differed
in opinion as to the disappearance of the
crater Linnaus, marked on the best
charts of the moons surface till 1868.
The destruction of this crater, if it should
be the case, is stated to be the first evil
dence of actually Observed changes going
on in the surface Of the moon. The ob
servations Of Prot. Winloch would seem
to confirm the conclusions of other as
tronomers on this subject. The foreign
journals announce that Prot. j. Ii, Mad
Ter, of Bonn, who is celebrated on account
OF the moon charts prepared by himself,
has written letter on the subject, Mad
Ter has been for many years nearly blind
but the disappearance Of the crater
Linnans interests hIm as we'll as other
! eminent astronomers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

Private advices represent Mrs Abra-
ham Lincoln as lying so seriously i'll at
Frankfort Main, that fears for
her recovery are entertained Her mind
as well as body seems affected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

The sale Of the Duchess de Morny's
jewels, in order to carry out the will Of
her late husband, took place recently in
Paris and realized the sum Of $4,000
10 gold.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

GEN. McCLELLAN.-The San Fran
cisco CAL contains the following state
ment
Gen. George B. Mcclellan has been
heard from He declines the presidency
of the University of California, with
thanks. While he is obliged to his
friends for the interest manifested, and
while he would v ish TO do all in his
power toward furthering the interests
Of the university, the smallness of the
salary attached to the office of President
compels him to. decline the position.
Gen Mcclellan holds positions at present
which give him from fifteen to eighteen
| thousand dollars year income"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

Gen. Harvey is reported to have said
that Government ought to adopt q
policy Of feeding the Indians on the
Plains. 1t would be cheaper to board
them at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, in New
York, than to fight them.H
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

A CAR is building in California for the
first through trip to New York over the
Gaelic Railroad. The finish is to be OF
Pahfornia laurel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

VELoCIPEDEs are getting to be very
popular in France. In Lyons they have
been elevated to the dignity OF postal
vehicles.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

The NeW Era, Republican paper of
Atlanta, opposes further Congressional
interference in the reconstruction Of
Georgia
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec. ia letter from
Havana says 1t IL rumored aud generally
believed that the Havana lottery is to be
suppressed BY the home government
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

LIE FoLLET tells its lady readers that
" all you have TO do is to wear very
high or very small head dress, and you
are decidedly fashionable"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-20

IS made Of blue popliny the back
breadths fun, long and trained, the
sides and front gored folds Of biae
with white centre cross the front,
the ends finished with a button;
these folds cross the front of the bo-
dice, and simulate bertha on tiie
| back; rosetteS of white and blue
adorn the belt; it is chaste in design,
and very becoming TO a fair com
| plexion. A scarlet merino morning
robe is trimmed with white, made
and trimmed in the same mode. A
neat morning wrapper is of soft
white French merinO, and trimmed
with scarlet velvet. sRea 4ni
| GLOVES. ,s2s st'i
Alexandre's kids are in rich and
beautiful colors this season The
fire-cOlor, introduced last year, is
not in vogue now, and for street
wear, the sultane red, soft rich pur-
pies, claret brown, mulberry, gar
nets, the marigold and other warm &
lyrtinted shades are fashionable.
The new eOlors brought out by the
glove artist, Edward Francis; are 8
violet gray, one of the NEST beauti-
ful tints and contrasting admirably
with mauyes a rich marigold of that
warm shade which harmonizesi with
black or brown suits, light bHfE
and dark, earth tinted brown. The. -,
same designer has introduced two
button glove, the wrist scslloped,
and having twelve gold or silver
studs around it, where is usually the
welt, which has pretty effect. The
erimped tsssels are also much used
on the handsome gloves. Some of
the gloves have the wrist set on bys
welt of contrasting color, an effect
i've style much admired. For even
ing wear the gloves with long wrists
are in demand, but white kid gloves
are not SO much worn as formerly.
For parties, etc, the twO-button
gloves, of some distinct shade, are
fashionable, as the delicate shade of
primrose, canary color, and pesrly
gray. 1853 a
For warmth there are the silk taf-
feta gloves, lined and the Duchess
in worsted, fine, soft material, in
all shades of the fashionable cOlors,
and in ell sizes from children's to
the largest ladies' size But the
most desirable glove for winter
wear is the English kid, lined with
soft plush, and can be worn over the
finer kid, and Withdrawing it on en-
tering a store, the hand is warm or
the same material is made up ia
mitts, that are lined with lambs wool,
and more convenient TO wear over
gloves They havelOng wrists, and
are really indispensable on cold
days; as with a muff the wrists are
exposed
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FRANCE.

An Indication OF the EmPerOr's
Policy.
LONDON, Dec. l9.-The French official
Journal says that the changes in the min
istry are a confirmation Of the Emperor.
programme Of policy, which is liberal al
home and pacific abroad.
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MORNING DRESSES.
A very handsome morning dress
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-15
Masonic Notice.

Culver STAR LODGE no; 8, F.
% room. g; ecrne; @i; Main Main a. and III s.nsSsfd Xxx
streets, Gold Hill, every SATURDAY J. NN
evening at Z O'Clock. Stated communications
nrst Saturday in each month. All Brethren In
good standing are cordially invited. 10 f1Usg
BY order OF the W. "
Gold Hin August 1888. r M aui u
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the people will permit it to be done, and


the people will permit it to be done, and
so will go your liberty"
When a people, without even protest,
see whole States DISTINGUISHED in time of
peace, says the New York Express, the
ballot taken from hundreds of thousands
of intelligent white men and given to
hundreds of thousands Of negroes, when
suffrage and msjorities are wrested by
military force and Radical usurpation
from whole States, as in West Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Alabama,
Arkansas and Florida,-and, as, from
1864 TO 1869, when there is a quiet ac-
quiesence in the mode and result Of such
transactions,--the prophecy made to
Laurcns, eighty. eight years since, has
simply become history. The United
States constitution, in its guarantees Of
personal liberty, was founded upon the
Magma Charta of our British ancestors,
and we have seen it trampled under foot
more times than the years which have
passed since 1850. 1t is both our fault
and our misfortune that this has been
done,-that fragmentary Congress has
mastered the Federal Executive, upset
the Federal Judiciary, and often impris'
oned without trial, tried without jury
condemned without hearing, and pun
ished without reason or Justice.