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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
NEW ORLEANS.
Return of dlem. MISUNDERSTANDING of
she steamer Ruth.

Return of dsem. SteeslEian -Burnlng OF
she steamer Ruth.
New ORLEANS, March 15.-Gen. Stte1'
man was smoBg the passengers from Ha'
yana on the steamer Juniata to-day.
Dispatches FROM Vicksburg to-day report
that the steamer Ruth, from st. Louis to
New Orleans was discovered ON fire this
evening between four and Eve o'clock,
opposite Dnckport, 10 the short
space Of half an hour she was entirely
consumed, with large and valuable car.
go. The passengers and crew, with bag
gage, were saved; also, books, papers and
moneys. The boat was regarded as one Of
the best ahoat. The steamer Calumet has
gone up after her passengers and crew.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT

LEWISTON Me, March l5.-The Con-
gregatlonal Church at Milton was crushed
Hat this morning by weight Of snow on
the roof Only the library was saved
ROCHESTER,, n. Y March l5.-Allison
Smith was killed yesterday while enter
ing church at the head of funeral pro-
cession by the trap door which was
blown by the wind from the beltry,
crushing his skull.
CHIcAGO, March lj.-Wm. Protein, a
reputable farmer residing near Brighton
Madison county, III, shot himself
through the head with a revolver on
Saturday, killing himself instantly, Nc
cause known for the act
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

THE depth Of snow in the woods of
Maine is almost unprecedented at thjs
season of the year In many places 1t
laws seven feet deep on a level The
Bangor Whig says some of the gangs Of
Iumbermen, in starting to come out, have
found it necessary to put their horses
upon large sleds, to be drawn over the
drifts by men on snow shoes. 1t has
been impossible in some sections to get
supplies to the camps, and consequently
operations are to some extent suspended
Many lumbermen from the neighborhoOd
| of Mosehead Lake have come out
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

Gentlemen from Nova Scotia represent
that the people of that colony are about
to ask England for release Of all politi-
cal connection. They will at the same
time send delegation to Washington, to
ascertain upon what terms they can be
received as State in the American
Union. The feeling in the colony in
favor of the measure is intense and wide
spread. The subject is advocated by the
leading newspapers in the colony, and by
pamphlets prepared and published in
Halifax, and extensively circulated over
the province. A prominent gentleman
| in Washington has commenced the pre-
paration OF a pamphlet on this subject, in
which he proposes to show that very
great good will result to both countries
by the annexation, not only OF Nova
Scotia, but of all the maritime provinces
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
VIRGINIA.

Abe OmcIRI Vacations Required by
Congress.
RICHMOND, March l5.-Gen. Stoneman
issued an order tO-day, republishing the
act Of Congress yaeating certain offices
within thirty days from the passage of
the act, and ordering that all persons
who cannot take the iron>clad oath shall
be removed on the 18th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

LADIES AT PUBLIC DTNNERs.-A GUS
tom has grown up latterly, in this coun-
try, as in England, bearing somewhat
on "woman's mission rs the civihzer of
life. We refer to the attendance Of
ladies at public dinners. At the ORA
matte Sick Fund Association, lately given
in London, considerable number of the
gentler sex were expected to attend, and
one was announced to respond to a senti-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

PRESENTS To THE PRESIDENT.-Presi-
dent Grant is the daily recipient of all
sorts of presents. The latest gift to him
is pair of patent leather boots, trimmed
at the tops with gold fringe and tassels,
the American coat of arms on the legs,
and par of solid gold spurs attached,
yhich-are now on exhibition, and will be
| presented to the President tomorrow by
a Buffalo gentleman. The boots are made
of the best quality of patent leather
and in the latest style, aud lined in the
inside with yellow kid They are valued
| nj 5000
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

President Grant announced to Senator
Sherman, who mentioned the Cincinnati
Postoffice to him, that Mr.. Thomas Il.
Foulds would be appointed. It is stated
that the President ispersonally acquaint-
ed with Mr.. Foulds, and knows him to
be proper person. Mr.. Foulds is a res
ident of Covington, where he has lived
for some months, and is well and favor
ably known as business man.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
ARKANSAS.

Ratification Of the Fifteenth Amtnd-
ment
MEMPHIS, March 15.-The Ardldnchs's
Little Rock special to- night says the House
to-day unanimously passed the Senate
joint resolution rstifying the fifteenth
amendment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
CONNECTICUT.

An Ugly Instance Of Misplaced Con
Gdenee.
NEW YORK, March l5-Three colored
men have been arrested in New Jersey
for stealing a large quantity of valuable
furniture, books, etc, belonging to their
employer, Vincent Colyer, the well
known philanthropist Colyer is now
absent ON a mission to the Indians
The property was taken from his resi-
derce in Darien, Conn, and carried t.
Jersey City. The prisoners will be SEN
m Cnnnecticut for trial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
ENGLAND.
Irish Petition Pres

An Irish Petition Presented the Queen
LONDON, March IA deputation
with the Mayor OF Dublin at its head,
proceeded to Windsor Castle this after
noon, and presented to the Queen petit
ton praying for the disestablishment OF
the Irish Church.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

A FEW days ago sudden explosion OF
a stove in the public school house in Balti-
more county, Maryland, occurred while
the children were gathered around it. Two
little girls named Proctor, aged I've and
ten wears, were SO dreadlnlly burned as to
render their recovery hopeless. There
we're five or six others injured also. 1t II
supposed that some heartless person hao
secreted powder in the stove.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
MEMPHIS.
Ihunder StOrm-ScRreity 81
finn VphOR

Ihander StOrm-ScRreity 81 Pianta-
ton Labor.
MEMPHIS, March l5-There was a
heavy thunder storm last night, followed
by snow and sleet, doing great damage.
Scarcely pane of glass left in the city.
Shrubbery and fences demolished A
negro man was found dead this morning
who had been caught in the storm while
drunk and killed by hail. Many of the
stones were as large as hen eggs.
There is great complaints made from
planters at thescarcity of labor Planters
are Offering twenty-five per cent higher
rates than last year, but hands are un-
willing to make Contracts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
AN EXTRAORDINARILY nARREAGE

Sometime since a Well>known young
gentleman appeared at one Of our metro
politan churches with a very beautiful
Young lady, and, invoking the services Of
The minister, was Immediately united TO
her in marriage. The lady appeared
deeply agitated, and there was stern
determination visible on the countenancs
Of the youth-a pale, angry face-eVioc-
ing anything but Joy in the nuptials. As
soon as the ceremony was concluded, the
man turned to the lady with the remark;
Il have keep my pTomlse-you are
married to me; but I'll never look On
your face again."
There was frantic appeal in the girl ;
actions and tears; she begged, ImPlOred
him to recall his words-promised some
wild things better LETT unprinted-an1
then sank fainting to the floor. The man
turned on his heel and quilted the apart :
| ment.
What did be mean:
The simple relation Of facts look Ike
the coloring of romance, yet are they
true in every particular. When 1t IS
further stated that the parties are oil high
social position, have numerous relations,
and that they were utterly unsttendsd
the mystery will appear more strange
Their friends have tried vainly to re
concile the matter. an obstinate silence
! grsets every appeal in behalf Of the lady
and she, if indeed she can, refuses any
explanation.-NeIo Orleans PIcdgHpf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
ILLINOIS
A Bank Cashier Absconds

CHICAGO, March l5-The cashier oil
the First National Bank, of Rockford
in this State, is reported to have alb.
seconded with the funds of the depositors.
The bank will probably fail The peo-
pie of Rockford and vicinity are much
excited by this unexpected development
The cashier has hitherto been CegArIed
as an honorable man.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
Alta VEAL

Ii Turns Out TO be u Worthless Hum
bug.
New YORK, March ia St Thomas
letter of late date states that nearly
all the parties laying claim to Alta Vela
have returned from there, satisfied with
the worthlessness of the place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
SPAIN.

A Considerable Candidate for the
Throne.
LONDON, March l5-The Duke Of
Montpensier declares he does not seek
the spanish throne that should he be
chosen king he will accept the crown,
but he wishes that the question Of his
election may not be a pretext for civil
| war
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
SHERIDAN.

He Goes West Again TO Finish the
Indians.
New YORK, March l5-lt is stated
that Gen. Sheridans reappointment to
command in Louisiana is intended to be
merely recognition of the business of
his former policy in the same position,
and that as his present rank places him
second in command in the army, he will
be returned to the military division Of
the West, in order to continue, if neces-
sary his operations against the Indians,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
THE First Baptist chu

THE First Baptist church OF Newport,
which claims to be the oldest religious
body in Rhode Island, prayed for char
Ter constituting its male members corpo-
ration for the holding of the church prop
erty; but the Legislature Insisted on
striking out the word male" and in this
shape the church refuses to accept the
chatter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

The last issue of the NeaO CopeHdat,
the Universalist organ in Chicago, an,
nounces that Mrs. Mary A Liyermore is
about to assume editorial charge of The
Agitdtor, soon to be issued in Chicago
in advocacy of woman suffrage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
,,aa,,n0oG ,ne me- MInnyIile Bar.

At meeting of the MeMinnville Bar
held few days ago, the following resolu-
tons offered by Col T. B. Murry were
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the members Of the Bar
of MeNirnyille recommend to the mem
bers of the Bar and the people, irrespec-
tive Of party, for the 9Th Judicial circuit,
N hold a convention at Manchester on the
second Monday in April, to nominate a
candidate or Judge for said circuit.
Resolved, That the Hon. W. P. Kicker
son il the first choice of the McMinnville
Bar for Judge of the Sth Judicial circuit
and hat Hon. b. NJ. Tillman is our first
choice for Chancellor for the 18th Chan
| carv division.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
LOUISVILLE.

Funeral Of Hon. james GutbrIe-The
Democrat an Evening Paper.
LOUISVILLE, March 1.-THE funeral
of Hon. James Guthrie was attended by
the Masonic fraternity and q large NUNS
Der Of citizens.
The Democrat has discontinued its
morning publication, and will hereafter
appear as an evening paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

A young woman in Chicago has in
vented new branch Of female useful-
n SIS. She advertises that she will " give
lessons in etiquette. and the way Of con-
Fersing with ladies, to any young gentle
men who do not feel at ease in, ths So
ciety Of the opposite sex. Tuition to
lovers, extra She has been quite sue
cessful, and makes speciality Of pro-
posals in various forms.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

There is an orange grove of five hum
dred trees at Pilatka, Florida, winch
Yields tremendous profit. 1t is owned
by Northern men, who paid $4,000 for
two hundred and eighty acres. sold Oh
half at good price, and in the first year
cleared the ongina cost OF the whole
Mace from the fruit raised upon it.
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line Of this railroad Will manifest sd;spo-
sition to aid literally ia its ccnstruction,
books viii shortly be opened for indiS
VldEal subscriptions, and application made
for county subscriptions to the stock Of
the company. When q sufficient sum
shall have been obtained, s meeting of
the stockholders viii be called. and an
election OF officers be held, preparatory
TO the employment Of engineers, to sur
vey, permanently locate the route, and
prepare for letting contracts. In the
meantime the undersigned will devote
himself with energy to the accomplishs
ment of these objects.
TO MADISON COUNTY
The enterprise presents the inducements
Of direct route, of short distance to the
Mississippi, with lower fFeights than to
any other point, and another road cons
trlbuting to make Jackson the greatest
railroad center IN the Southern States,
thereby adding largely TO the value of all
real estate in the county, and promoting
many other material interests.
TO HAYWOOD COUNTY
The same, or similar benefits, will result
from the construction OF this road, and
some in greater degree. By the inter-
section Of the two roads, ar impetus will
be given to the growth Of the thriving
town of Brownsville, and ultimately
make it what it aspiEes to become-a
city.
To LAUDERDALE COUNTY.
The success Of this enterprise offers
brighter prospects than to either Of tho
others, in the building up ola city, within
her borders, at the terminus Of the road
In the far greater enhancement Of the
yalue Of all real estate-the great reduc-
ton Of the cost Of transportation Of her
products, and the acquisition Of home
market, and many other material adyan-
tages too numerous to particularize. This
also presents the only feasible chance for s
railroad through the county. The
Southern Railroad Association" have,
within the last week, become the pur-
chasers Of the Paducah railroad, with all
of its rolling stock, etc, and are about to
build road from Jackson, intersecting
the Memphis and Ohio road at Milan,
and connecting with the Padueah road at
Mayfeld. Their object is to draw every
thing on to their great Northern and
Southern line, and with this view it IS
they will discontinue running
the Paducah road to Troy Stat:oc, and
transfer the rails and rolling stock to their
new road from Msyield to jackson.
This will be fatal to the projected Mis-
sissippi river railroad.
VIZ. w. LEA,
President Tenn Central railroad.
Jackson, Tenn, February Is, 1869.
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GEORGIA.

The EiIeentb Amendment.
ATLANTA, March 15-The 18th amend
roent wall be considered TO morrow, with g
prob.bility OF its passage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

The Columbus (Ohio) journal re-
marks that every cord of wood given
to the poor here will be SO much fuel
saved from use in the other world"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16

George V. Lawrence, OF Pennsylvania,
ex.msmber Of Congress, has been ap-
pointed First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-16
THE SPRING FASHIONS.

President Tenn. Central railroad.
Jackson, Tenn, February Is, 1869.
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Important Neglect-DeRth of a Finan
ctaI EdIf0r-steWRrt Again DBsRp-
pointed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13
Northern Prejudice Against Color.

Recently applications were made to all the
respectable hotels in New York city to receive
as guests "a Massachusetts, lady of wealth, in
telgence and culture, and her son, a gentle
manly young man of liberal European educa-
ton, both slightly colored. The applications
were rejected. The Richmond Dispatch says
while these persons so 'prejudiced" a
gainst color at the North are refusing to admit
the negro to their hotels-and utterly scouting
the idea Of admitting him to their houses
while he is not allowed to work in the shops,
and is, like leper, driven off to himself, and
not permitted to cross the threshold of nor
thern society, we are considered contumacious
for Directing to his holding Office, and our rail-
roads are fined heavily for not allowing him a
seat amongst the ladies What inconsistency !!
What hypocrisy
The poor, deluded negro will find out after a
while that he is mere tool Not one Of those
who come from the North, and here fraternize
with negroes, and ask their votes, is one whit
less prejudiced against them than those he
leaves behind him. The adventurer who comes
here for Office is but restraining his prejudice
while he seeks to use the black man as lad
der with which he is to get into Office. The de-
luded black man will discover at last that his
only true friend is the southern man, who has
never put on disguise, who has told the ne
gro the truth, and has more sympathy and true
kindness in his heart to-day for the African
than is to be found in the breast of any man
north Of MASON & Dixon if we may use that
phrase now! They will at the North shed
tears for him so long as he is far away; but let
him ask meal or bed in fine northern ho-
tel, be will be answered. Impossible !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13
From the Greenbrier Independent.
A Negro Carpet Dagger in Trouble.

Some months ago an enterprlslng negro car
pet-bagger from the State of Massachusetts,
named George Brown, pitched his tent in Green
brier, and applied to the authorities for posi-
ton as school teacher! He was assigned to
duty on Sinking creek. His grub was obtained
at the house of "a man and brother" named
Warwick Smith. In the course of time he
forked over to Smith twenty-five dollars on his
board bill A few days afterwards, Smith found
it necessary to leave home. and on his return
he found that his greenbacks had mysteriousy
disappeared He at once suspected his sable
boarder and school teacher with having robbed
him to Lewisburg, and, by strategy, succeeded
in overhauling him. Upon his person, in The
toe of his dirty stocking, was found twenty dol
lars. The carpet-bagger now rests in our coun-
ty Jail, Illuminating upon the ups and downs of
carpet-bag life, and home and kin-folks in the
great State of Massachusetts,. Smith also found
four dollars at the Stage office, where the col
ored gentleman had paid his passage to Coving-
ton. The other dollar has not been heard of.
The following is copy Of letter ofrecommen-
dation which was written to Smith by L. Mas
ton, the colored teacher in charge of the colored
school in Lewisburg, vouching for the unfortu-
nate carpet-bagger. We publish it as we find
it written in the original:
LEwIsBURG, W. VA.
Mr.. Warice Smith,
SIR Recommends this man as A Teacher
and thinke that you will doe we'll to let him
have the School | Cant say when mother one
will Come long very Respectfully
L. MAsToN
Teacher at Lewisburg W. Va.
We have said enough Taxpayers may
howl, but bowling will do no good
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13
Vote on the Constitution.

It will be observed by the bill, puDllShed In
another column, which was passed on Friday
last. that the President is authorized to submit,
at such time as he may deem proper, the I'm
derwood Constitution to the vote of such as
will be registered voters at the time of the cleo
ton. and to submit to separate vote such pro-
visions of the Constitution as he may deem
proper. So it is now settled that we will have
an election upon the ratification or rejection OF
that instrument, with a vote at the same time
unon striking out some of the more objection
able features.
At the same time, elections will be held Tor
members of Congress, members OF the State
Legislature, and all officers of the State, provl-
ded for by that Constitution.
All who vote on the question OF ratification
or rejection of the Constitution, whether they
vote affirmatively or negatively, should vote IN
favor of striking out such clauses as may be
submitted to separate vote. There will be
three classes of voters:
LIST. Those who will vote for ratification and
for striking out the provisions submitted to
separate vote.
ZnQ. InOSo WHO VIII fUtc dSdihoU A"'i0
and in favor of striking out the clauses sub
mitted to separate vote.
3rd Those who will vote for ratification and
against striking out the clauses submitted to
separate vote.
There is no apology for any one, white Oh
black, who will vote with this third class.
All those who are opposed to Wells and the
unmodifed Underwood Constitution should be
united in the support of single State ticket
otherwise Wells will probably be elected
There should be united action, If possible, 'on
the part of all those who are opposed to the
ratification of the unmodifed Underwood mon
strosity. Those who will vote for Wells and
the Underwood Constitution unchanged should
be anathena maranatha. They will deserve
to be ostracised and should be.
The time when the elections will take place,
and the designation of the clauses OF the Con-
stitution to be voted upon separately, remain to
be announced by the President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13

MANURE For PoTAToEs. An exchange says
worth the price of any paper for one Year to
any farmer who is short OF manure. It is as
good as the best superphosphate of lime, as it
will not cost half SO much 1t has been tried
two years, and is good on dry land Take one
eask Of lime and s.; OK it with water, and then
stir in one bushel of fine SALT and then mix in
loan or ashes enough, so that it will not become
mortar. 1t will make about five barrels. Put
half pint in hill at planting. All manures
containing potash are particularly suitable for
the potato. Ashes contain more than any other
natural fertilizer, and should be freely used and
carefully saved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13

The Enquirer and E.canainer expresses the
deliberate opinion, that when the right of
suffrage is given to the negroes, backed by the
North, they will so legislate as to drive the
whites from the South entirely, and thereby
reduce these States to the condition of Hayti
and Santo Domingo amalgamation be
substituted, which would be thousand fold
worse-Or unless ,Oe hare, as ne shall hare, q
large aohitc immigration, large enough to make
the negro vote innocuous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13

PREsENTATIoN.-John E. Lewis, of Rock
ingham county, administrator of the late John
Minor Bolts, on Wednesday presented to Presi-
dent Grant a ring, the signet of which was made
of the filings from the bell that hung in the Old
independence Hall, in Philadelphia. Mr..
Bolts. prior to his death, requested that this
ring which he had worn, should be given to
Gen. Grant, whom he considered the most fit
recipient of the relic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-13

THE CHURCH QUESTION IN ENGLAND
"Coming events cast their shadows before''-
so says the poet Behold the shadow An Irish
member proposes to disestablish the Churches
in England and in Scotland. The event will
soon follow. 1t is fair that justice should be
done to Englishmen and Scotchmen as well as
Irishmen. The Established Church is as much
an iniquity in England and in Scotand~as in
Ireland.-N Y Herald.