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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

BRITISH emigration to America seems
to continue at an unusually lively
rate, if we may judge by the fact that
six thousand persons left Liverpool alone
during last week for this country. Let
US leave the Alabama question untouched
for awhile, and with little patience we
shall find Great Britain all on our side
of the water-and consequently on oar
side OF the question. - .ua.s ...
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PROVIDENCE.
Racing at Narrngansett Park

PRovmENcE, r. j., June 23-The
opening races at NsTrsgansett Park, took
place to day by large attendance, First
race for 81, $50 $1,000 TO the first, and
$3.50 to the second horse. First won by
Msce's Locust, best time 2:444. The second
race WAS for 81 800. ST. 300 to the frat,
and $500 to the second. First won by
Rhode Island in two straight beats, beating
Bsshaw jr.; beat time 2:2Sl. Racing con-
tinued tomorrow.
Providence, Juue 24'-At Nsrragan-
sett Park races today Sheridan beat Jes-
sic Wales, India Rubber and Ben Twsng
in 2:32, 2:2Sf, and 2:30 Locust best Dot
and No Name in go. 2:37 and 2:34.
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HERZOG FOR TWO MILEs.

Mr.. B. G. Thomas, Of Lexington,
Kentucky, owner of the horse Herzog,
that made mile in 1:431a on the
Buckeye track, Cincinnati, makes this
proposition
If the citizens of Cincinnati, or your
club, will give purse of $1,000, | will
obligate him to run over the Buckeye
course, with his full weight, at the first
trial, the fastest two miles ever made in
the world, under any circumstances. II
he fails, he shall receive nothing, but the
fastest time must be declared before he
starts. want to see him run dash OF
two miles over your course, and he will
go into any stake that you may open.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25
CINCINNATI.


CINCINNATI, June 24-Peck, Van Hook
g. Co.'s distiIlery and iron house was
burned this morning, with 500 barrels OF
whisky. Loss estimated at 100000 No
inruranpe
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RICHMOND.
A Citizen -RegIstratiOn
closed

Closed
RICHMOND, June 81 "A fight occurred
at the registration Office in the lower ward
this evening al which Jas. Kelley, a pro-
minent Conservative ward politiciau, was
morlally wounded and two policeman shot,
Kelly was remonstrating against the ar
rest of a man whom the police had taken,
when Capt. Callahan, Of the police, and
several privates took hold Of him. Gala
han, who had q personal feud with Kelly,
shot him through the body, two policemen
slightly wounded by Kelly.
The registration closed to-dsy, thC
whites having msiority Of about 900
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

MRS. MARY THOMAS CLARKE, en- Indi7
ana spiritualist, thinks that spiritualism
is needed in politics Its need was long
ago recognized, and spiritual influences
have long been used 1t is found ow0rk
well 10 electioneering
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

A COURT in Boston has refused new
trial in the case of Mrs. Nancy B. Mad
den, convicted of the murder Of her own
son.in-law, Obedish Jones, at Canton, in
July last, and sentenced to be hanged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

A LOAD of 1,500 eggs was recently
smashed, in front Of the postoffice at Ba-
tavis, New York; and as they couldn't
be picked up again, barrel of coal tar
was poured over the street and set on
fire, as the only means of preventing a
very bad smell.
The Spanish accounts of the battle Of
Puerto Padre show that the Cubans were
utterly annihilated the Cuban reports
prove that the Spanish troops were utter
ly routed. Now, then, which is true
the one, T. other, or bOth2
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NEW SERIES, NO. 256

/
liquid jewels seemed to come forth from
the melihuous throat of the fair singer.
8. Solo-Kstie's Waltz, as played by
Mr.. H. Farmer upon his magic flute, was
one Of the gems Of the evening, and must
be heard to be appreciated and understood.
And, now, l see the soDg-birds gather
around our poetic friend Mrs. f. CT,
who is writing down some improbptu
lines. There is some little ccnsnlta.ion
among the party, and Mr.. Wheat takes his
seat at the piano, spparently trying to
catch an inspiration. Eureka he has got
II, Tor he strikes up some OF the softest,
sweetest notes Imaginable in The catalogue
OF sound, and Miss Gsnerss and Mr..
Farmer smile approvingly. The instru-
mental prelude over, Miss Generes softly
intonss the following: +fa sA
Lullaby. oh baby dear,
Let thy dropping ey elids close; q,
While clasp thee. sheltered here,
Float. my sweet one. to repese;
Do not hesr thy mothers sigh.
Lullaby loved, lullaby
~ On thy dreaming pinians hy.
Waited by my lullaby.
Slumber on, oh ! baby sweet.
tr Wander into REGIONS bTisht-
Where thy kindred angels meet:
Borne IN visions o. delight. af'
Do not hear thy mothers sigh,
'-Hti Lullaby sweet. lullaby 90
Softly yet 10 slun bers lie. ... ..
While sing thy lullaby. -' f.f
And now il you expect. US to describe
in adequate terms this poetic and musical
inspiration you are very much mistaken.
Words can not do il Never heard we
three instruments so perfectly pleaded
and speaking with such superhuman eIO-
quenee. We were spell-bOund by the soft,
plsinLiye notes Of that faiS singer gradu.
ally rising like q mothers supplicalidn to
the Throne on high. Il was intermingled
With the warbli0gs of the flute, now low
and subdued like sigh of humSa sgony
and woe, then high and triumphant like a
message from the good angels above.
Amidst all could be heard the soft under
current Of beDoles Of the piano, deep and
mysterious like the ground swell of the
grand eternal ocean of love. And NOW
Kind friends, good byel guard well your
earthly paradise, 80. ...I.-. ..-
MelrOse, where none but haliOWed passions rise
Ia loves accor1. 4 g.l
And may the true and pure your strOngprO
teetors be, -r..-.s--. fs-.. i
Aud all who pass its gates God's guarjian an
gels see 81. t... r.....Fsa 80.
With flaming sword. "a.
Nashville. June "A. 1863 ~ 4, II -
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The New York SUss says that GeoI-
gia will probably be required by Con-
gress to ratity the Fifteenth amendment
before she is admitted to representation
N the Senate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

Healy, in Rome, has received COM
mission from Archbishop Spalding to
paint the pOtrait of the Pope. Haselr
tines busts of Mrs. George Childs and
the poet LonglelIow are on their way to
this country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

THE latest sensation at the watering
places is a shooting gallery for ladies.
This is finishing the education of our
bellies finely. No girl is qualified for a
Irritation now unless she has winged or
is competent to bring down her man.
Progressive age
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

RocHFoRT charges the French govern
ment in the last number Of La Lanterne
with having committed the most as
founding frauds at the elections in nearly
half the districts of the country
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

A ROBIN, it is said, kills on an average,
about 800 flies an hear, and a sparrow
will destroy at least $50 worms or cater
pillars in day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25

NATIONAL DEBTs.-WhiIe the amount
per capita of our national debt is $50 O5
in gold, that of Great Britain is $l26 rs,
and that of Holland $l06 35; while
that OF France and Spain average more
than $50 of debt for each inhabitant.
We pay more inteVst per head than any
nation but Great Britain, which pays
81 So TO our So 691a. In annual ex-
penditure, however, seven countries OF
Europe exceed us, namely: Holland,
Great Britain, France, Denmark, Bava-
ria, Spain ard Austria. Our expenditure
is 81 Is per head in gold, while that ot
France is 50 AZ, and that Of Great
Britain SI1 BIZ. This is estimating
our population at IS, 100000.
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The Artists, serena,c at Meurose.

There was quite hItteFing of the song
birds at fair Meircse last night, that
charmed spot,
"Where noble trees iu glory stand
And shelter many minstrel band
Bat it is not Of The feathered sOngsters
we are about to write this time, bat of
Nsshville's young protsge, Leo Wheat,
who sings with his fngerr; of Miss NJ.
Generes, 80 modest and charming as q wo-
man. and so distinguished and promising
a. an artist, and of Mr.. II. Farmer, who
sends us into fairy land by the sounds Of his
magic flute. Il was the fight of these
tuneful birds of passage towards Melrose
that caused quite an impromptu gathering
there of their friends and admirers and of
those of the charming hostesses Of that
lovely spot. Melrose and Its surroundings
looked, if possible, even more attractive
than it did on former occasions, and al
though gloomy looking clouds had encircled
| the horizon during the first part of the
evening, their dark curtain was speedily
Withdrawn as the sparkling notes of Miss
| Gensres fell upon the evening air. As in
the invocation of the Druid PriesLess, 10
| the "Casta Diva" her melodiOus prayer
was also answered, aDd coon fair Cynthia
| csme forth from behind her veil Of clouds
| and ilIuminee the lovely scene with her
| mystic sheen. But as a faithful chronicler
we feel under the necessity of beginning
| with the beginning, and this was the pro-
| gramme of the evening.
1. Piano Solo-Wedding March, Men
delsohn. This piece was performed in Mr..
| Wheat's best style, and was fully appreci-
ated by a delighted audience. We only
regretted that such q food Of harmony
should have been wasted upon anything
less than wedding party.
2. Aria-SdLGt a Ia France, Donizetti,
| Miss NJ. Generes, for one 80 young did her
self mneh credit in the rendition of this
difficult composition and astonished Us by
the ease and facility with WhiSn she exc
cuted its many roulades aud vocal diff
culties.
8. Piano Solo-Variations or sounds
from home. Mr.. Wheat again delighted
the audience with some Of bis lightest
and most charming touches, and the piano
became thing of life under the Hinistra-
tion Of his skillful fingers.
And now, after this feast Of sound,
there was an intermission for the purpose
Of partakipg of feast of substantial
things, prepared BY the hospitsble hostesses
for their guests, to.which ample justice
was done by all.
PART SECOND,
l. Duett-Medley of popular airs
Messrs. Wheat and Farmer. 10 the
ton of this charming piece, in which a
friendly rivalry seemed TO be kept up be-
tween the two instruments, the hearts o.
the audience were taken completely BY
storm. In its meandering from the sad
; dest tones, TO the most joyous, every heart
string seemd TO have found sympalh;zine
! chord.
2. Waltz-"ReUes dor" sung by Mics NJ
( Generes. 1t proved to US really "GOlde'
Dream" during which, also, strains o
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-25
SOUTHERN NEWS.

The election in Virginia takes place On
the 9th of July.
A negro was hung for the murder of
negro by negro sheriff, in South Carroll
na, the other day.
Seguin, Texas, is compelled to pay ten
cents per pound for good fresh butter, and
five cents per dozen for fresh eggs.
From twenty to twenty three bushels
of wheat per acre have been raised this
season in many localities in Texas.
Nine colOred gentlemen are soon to su-
persede that number of white trash in
the customhouse of Charleston, s. c..
There are one hundred and twenty-five
persons in the Mississippi penitentiary
serving cut sentences imposed by courts
martial.
The wheat harvest in upper Georgia is
universally good, and the only difficulty
is to find laborers to save and secure it.
There are six hundred applicants for
positions in the Savannah customhouse,
and number of precincts to hear from.
Col. John Bullock has entered suit at
Memphis in behalf Of Judge Hunter for
1855 unpaid salary, against the County
Commissioners.
In private letter Of the 18th, Hon. A
A Stephens says: II have got so that
can sit up and write the most of the day,
but cannot walk or stand up without aid
of some sort"
Mississippi darkies rather like peniten-
tisry life than otherwise, and cases are
mentioned where they have taken es9e,
cial pains to be sent back after having
served out short term in the friendly
walls thereof
A letter from a candidate for Congress
in Virginia says there is no doubt of the
adoption of the State constitution 10 the
expurgated form, and the election o
Walker, the Conservative candidate lol
Governor.
Judge Sehley, presiding in the Supe-
rior Court, Savannah, Ga, on Monday
sentenced Jesse Wilson, lcolored) the
murderer Of the boy, Charlie Wilson
and Isaac Brown aud Cesar Virgins,
(both colored) the murderers Of th,
policeman Frederick Broadbaker, to b
hung on Friday, 10th July.
Rip Van Winkle has turned up il
Florida, appearing at st. Mary's thu
other day, out of the depth Of the ever
| glades, bringing two negroes for sale
He rubbed his eyes and didn't belicv
when he was told there had been a wa
and that his negroes were free.
One night recently, some unknown as
sassin rode to the residence Of DIR. Black
at Round Rock, near Austin, Texas, and
calling the Doctor to the door, shot hin
dead. DIR. Black was a high>toned, hon
orable and patriotic citizen, who stoo
high in the estimation Of all who kneI
him.
On Friday, the llth inst, a vast multi
tude Of white and black people gathere
at Henderson, Texas, to witness the ex
ecution of Willis II. Poe and Il. B. Rob
inson for the murder Of Coils. Ward an
Ely some months ago. Poe confessed
having killed both men and that Robir
son was an accessory thereto. Robinson
neck was broken ID the drop and he die
without truggle. Poe's neck was nj
broken and he lived for some minutes.
|
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LATER.

JACKSON, june 24.-Tbe Yerger trial
has Dot yet closed. Further testimony in
tended 10 establish insanity of the prisoner
has been offered.
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There was quite huttering Of the Song
birds at fair Meircse last night, that
charmed spot,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-09-23
THE REpuD1A11oN MOVEMENT.

II seoms tha, the action of the meeting held In
Union iast saleday does not meet with much favor
among the newspaper fraternity. Many ofthe
presses are entirely Slept on the subject; others
content themselves with re-printing the opinions
set forth by the Union Times and Charleston Mas
espousing the movement; still others make boldto
decry the whole thing, and pronounce against
what would be suicidal policy. to sny the least.
Among the latter. we observe that the Abbeville
Press ranks foremost in its opposition to the
scheme, having argued the points involved at
greater length and with its usual ability. The
Fairfield Hrald pronounces the move i'll timed.
and agrees with us that il comes with bad grace
from Union. The Yorkville Enquirer dissents from
the project as ruinous and impractioabe. and per-
haps others have argued to the same general pur-
pose. Hence, it is now concluded that the whole
affair must fall to the ground, and this is admitted
by the Charleston Neus. which admonshes the
people that they must rely for protection upon
the success of their efforts TO effect the speedy
overthrow of Rndicaism Mt :he polls" This is a
wise and reasonable conclusion and for the sake o;
the Democratic party in this State, trust that
such chmercnl projects will henceforrh be ignored.
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FATAL AND TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE
SJOIH CAROLINA RAILROAD.

The Columbia Phenir of last Sunday gives the
following particulars of frighliul accident on the
South Carolina Railroad
We are pniued to record most terrible accident,
which occurred to the night express tram over The
South Carolina Railroad. yesterday morning. IA
large tree had fallen across the track anu broken
down II portion Of the long treslle which crosses
Cungnree swamp, short distance below Kingvllle;
aud MS it was mol observed by the engineer, owing
To the darkness aud mist. the locomotive ran into
the gap, aud together with number ofireigbt cars
vas preclptated TO the ground. In few minutes
il was found that fire had been communicated to
the cars, aud in very short time thirteen freight
cars, with their valuable contents, were totally de-
stroyed; and muurntul to relate, the engineer, MIR.
Sebrun aurgrove-son-ln Inv ofour fellow -citlzen'
Capt w. II. Cnsson-was burnt 10 death, nothing
but his charred remains being recovered the fire.
man, Mr. J. Gilbert, was Instantly killed; another
fireman, Mr. Charles Ii. Burns. WINS badly burnt {;
but was taken 10 his home in Charleston. The
flames extended 10 the trest ste-work, and also 10 the
telegraph poles, number OF which were burnt
The trees in the swamp also took fire, aud for a
time it was feared that the condagration would be-
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-09-23

come general. Through the presence of mind Of
Conductor w. H. Evans, (of whom the passengers
speak in the highest erms,) aided by Messrs. W.
D. Peck, j. W. Perkins and others, the conductors
and the passengers coaches were uncoupled and
run back-thus preventing fearful loss OF llfe
An attempt was made 10 save the baggage, by
smashing in the car with coupling -pins-the only
implements obtainable- was partially sue
cessful, and number of trunks were rescued ;
but majority of the passengers lost their bag
gage. The mails were saved The express mes
senger, Mr. Thomas H. Symmes, worked energeti-
cally, and succeeded in saving all his money
packages with the exception of $120; but his
freight vas all lost. Messrs. James Mcguire and
Wm Lyles (rain hands) are entitled to great credit
for their earnest and energetic efforts during the
whole of the trying scene. The loss of the rail-
ruad company will exceed 100000. The train
had been behind time, but when the accident oc-
Cured, was running very slowly: Theloeomotlve
the w. G.. Dukes-was q perfect wreck.
The scene as described by eye Witnesses was
horrible in the extreme, and strong men shed tears
at the sight, and at their inability 10 assist the un-
fortunate engineer, who was 9aught in the machln-
cry of the broken engine, and was burnt TO death
before the eyes of the assembled passengers. Mr.
Hargroves was perfectly cool and collected; and
although occasionally his painful situation forced
from him shrek, he wns yet thoughtful of others.
and warned several parties, who attempted TO re-
lease him, of the danger they incurred, and at the
same time informing them of The impossbty of
rendering him any and He called to friend, (al-
though at .he time the fire had burnt his hair off
completely, and the lever which lay across his
body had forced out his enlralls,) and gave him
message to his wife; he then folded his arms
across his breast, and there they remained until
the left arm was completely burnt off The fire.
man, Mr.. Gilbert. was instantly killed-being 6
crushed under the immense mass.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-09-23
TsE AIR LINE RAILROAD.

We are gratifed to know that at leas. some in
rerest has been awakened in this enterprise, and
that It has assumed tangible form. number
of gentlemen have signed call for public
meeting of the citizens of Anderson county, to be
held in the Court House on Tuesday next, 18th
instant, and we sincerely hope that the meeting
will be largely attended by the farmers and capt.
talists of this county. If we want the Air Line
Railroad, the necessity is imperative TO put our
shoulders 10 the wheel, and convince the Coihpa-
nv that we are in earnest. 1t will not do for the
people of Anderson to console themselves with
the reflection that this is the most direct route
and the Road will be built through here without
material aid from its citizens. The people of
Oconee and PicAens are moving, and it is highly
probable that each county in its corporate capaci-
~ will subscribe $780, 900 TO the Road, with the
simple condition that the track shall be laid with
in twc miles of the commercial centres Of those
counties. Is not Anderson abundantly able TO
offset this rcton by similar subscription The
amended charter of the Road authorizes counties
aud towns interested in its construction 10 SUD-
scribe to the capital stock and under tins proVis
ion of the charter liberal subscription ought to
be made. in order that the Company might be
induced to adhere to the original route through
Anderson, and from thence direct to Charlotte.
The County Commissioners are likewise auihor'
lied to act in the premises, and We presume that
prime object of the meeting on next Tuesday
will be to request that the Board will order on
thar
shall subscribe certain amount of stock by CIV
ing the bonds of the county, with provlso that
the Road be located and built within con7ien-
lent distance of the Court House. In our judg
ment. ii would be wise policy for the county to
take whatever stock will be necessary to grade
the Road from Savannah River to this point, and
that private subscriptions of land and money
should be made to that extent as will insure Its
completion TO the farthest point of our territory
But first let us secure the location here, and we
are confident that the Road will progress rapidly
toward its east tern terminus.
AS matter of interest in this connection, We
will state that the grading for the first twenty
miles of the Air Line Road is nearly ready for
the rails. The locomotive, cars and iron have
probably reached Atlanta by this time, and the
work of laying the rails will be commenced at
once and continued until the whole twenty miles
is completed The contract for grading the road
to Gainesville will be let out in few days. and
from that point the location of the Road will be
determined by the action of the people on this
end of the linc 1t is absolutely necessary, there
fore, that there be no delay, if we would nave n
voice in settling this question.
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THE cENsus-.-A CORRECTION.

The Commissioner of Agriculture. Mr. HENRY
SARslcK. in a communication to the Phenz. makes
correction of an article in our last issue relative
to the enumeration of the Inhabitants of this State
and in justice to him and his officials, We give pace
70 his correction Since Mr.. SpARYIcK's card was
put in type. we have received communication ON
the subject, signed by the Census Taker of this
County, but which it is unnecessary to publish, as
the correction is more fully made by the head of
the Agricultural Bureau. We had no intention Of
doing injustice 10 any one. and the article in our
last issue as based upon what we deemed reliable
Information, not having examined the blanks
specially Tor that purpose.