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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27
NEW ORLEANS.
Proceedings OF the Commercial Con-
venffOn:

New ORLEANS, May 26.-The Conven-
ton assembled this morning but the COM
n,ittees were unprepared to report. ADJ
iourned after some unimportant business.
Resssembled at P. NJ, when several
committees presented reports.
The Committee on Western Trade pre-
sepied a communication with resolutions
looking TO the encouragement and employ
ment of iron barges to transport freight
on the Western rivers.
The Committee on the Removal of OBJ
structions from the Mouth Of the MissIs
,sippi River, recommended the appointment
of a committee to prepare a memorial 70
Congress, demonstrating the national i'm.
poTIanCe Of the objects referred TO, asking
q, 'ugressionRl attention, and that the
Pre- Ident OF the convention be instructed
20 toward copies Of the resolutions and
memorial 10 the President Of the United
states, and 10 each Senator and Repre-
sentative in Congress.
i Also that the committee be directed 10
spply without delay 10 the President and
IioIled States Engineer Bureau for the
,ssignment Of portion Of the general
snpTopriation for river improvements, 10
be expended in the speedy prosecution q
abe work already commenced at the mouth
of the Mississippi.
The Committee on Leyees presented a
communication endorsing and TecommeD-
ding the bill presented 10 Congress at the
iste session providing for national aid in
the construction of leVces. The Committee
ON the Pacific Railroad presented a ma
iority and minority report the ma
ioriry favoriug direct route from
Cairo to Mszatlin, aud the mialr-
an, report favored the Memphis, I'll
P.s,,, and Grand Trunk Railroads, will
hr,ncLes 10 various important poinH
Souih. MIR William, OF Tennessee, IN
orssenting ihe minority report, made s
hnef speech, advocating tn route des
Crib,d IS being wholly within the terri
,ory OF the United SIstes, ard opposiLl
any route touching a ioIe,gn territory.
Ills remarks were received with consid
cradle spplause The reports were gen
orally yoluminous, aUd were ordered 10 b
printed, aud made the special order 70
confederation tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27
Correction.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, May 26, 1863
EDIToBs UNION AND AMERICAN: 10 this
mornings issue of your paper, observe
b comparison Of rates on bacon, As between
Louisville and Columbus, Ga, and Nash
vile and Columbus, Ga, which is totally
at variance with facts.
You give the rate from Louisville at
81 pc per cWt. and from Nashville at
81 42c per cwt. while the rates are as
follows: from Louisville 10 Columbus
Ga, 97c, and from Nashville TO Columbus
Ga, Sc, being lie, per cwt, in favor of
Nashville, instead of zoe. against Nash
vile merchant, as stated by you.
] regret the necessity for this card, as
we are always ready TO give correct infor-
nation when called on. ..r
Respectfully your obedient servant.
L. w. Cole, President.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27
FRANCE.
The Election and its Results.

The Election and its Results.
PARIS, May 26.-The Orleanist legiti-
mist and moderate republican candidates
have been beaten everywhere in the cleo
tions. The radicals are victorious in
Paris and Lyons. NJ. NJ. Theirs and Jules
Favre are defeated. The new Corps Legis-
Ia if will be composed almost Who'll Of
government aud radical members. II
meets on the 18th of June. Tranquility
prevails throughout the country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

The Macon (Ga) Journal and Ness
sanger says "Gen. Grant has appointed
the negro, IL. M. Turner, notorious liar
and incendiary, and one Of the worst
men in every respect that ever cursed
this city with his presence. postmaster of
Macon. He (Turner) is now at the North,
where he has, for some weeks, been bust
ly engaged in speaking and writing the
most atrociOus falsehoOds upon the peoa
pie Of Georgia. Without distinction OF
party, We are sure this appointment will
be universally condemned, wherever
Turner's character is known. He is not
fitted in any respect for the office. He is
an incendiary and miscbiel'maker of the
most infamous description. lie will use
the Office for the worst purposes. Grant,
intending TO degrade us, has only sue
ceeded in disgracing himself by making
IT."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

characterized its history. These principles,
maintained in their integrity and vigor
in our noble State, by the success of the
present campaign, assure her, in the future
an era of peace, progress and development
never before equaled, ifapproximated They
prophecy for Tennessee, what President
Grants election accomplished for the ma
tion, condition of quiet, security, liberty
and equality, progress and development;
and in his own terse phrase, / can bat add
Let us have peace"
have the honor, gentlemen, to remain,
most respectfully,
Your most obedient servant,
asa. ID. w. Q. SENFER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

An American merchant who joined
the Cuban army, and who was wounded
in the recent battle, arrived in New York
on Saturday. He predicts that by De-
cember Cuba will be in the Union, and
says that Gen. Cespedes has 2, 500 Ameri-
cans in his army, and expects as many
more in few days.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

Landon Loves life was saved from the
assassin's bullet by hymn book in bis
breast pocket, near Trenton, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 26.-Judge
Busteed is now holding term OF the u.
S. Court here The Congressional Com
mittee to investigate his conduct is expec-
ted tonight. Busted hiss been heIe two
weeks.
New York, May 2G---JuJge Allen, for
merly OF Arizona, dI,d ia Paris Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

WE PRESENT THIS sEAsoN. MOST
unquestiOnabIy. the LARGEST and FINEST
stock Of Linen Clothing in Tennessee. Our
goods are Of the most perfect eharactss IN psint
Of FABRIC. CUT. FIT, GENERAL MAKE
UP and ELEGANT PROPORTION. Tsss.
goods ars known to have undergone thorough
process of shrinking before making up. and
beautifully laundried aftsg they are made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27

The scene of general joy which followed
the browning ceremonies cannot be de-
scribed-they must be seen to be appreci-
ated. Each and all enjoyed themselves in
their own way, and to their hearts con-
tent, the garden possessing peculiar facil-
ties for party like this. The music was
excellent, underthe leadership Of Wilson,
who, in addition to his qualities as q per-
former and leader, is, withsl, clever and
obliging man. The children returned to
town at six o'clock, but their friends and
admirers, who, thronged the garden, re-
manned until much later hour.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-27
JudIeial ELECTION.

JAS. P. HAMMER, Sec'y.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04
MONDAY, JANUARY a, 1869.
The Legislature.

THB new State Legislature convenes to-mor-
row at Harrisburg. The organization will, as
a matter Of course, consume considerable
time, as the Senatorial question is mixed up
with the Speak kyrship Of the lower house.
Some of the Western members will endeavor
to strengthen the claims OF Western mao
upon the seat to be vacated by Mr.. Buckalew,
10y placing q Philadelphian in the Speakers
chair, and then pressing the Insignificant
argument that one section Of the State should
not be permitted to monopolize all the honors.
When this question of organic .tion is oucs
settled, but little will be done in the way Of
practical legislation until the Senatorial pro-
blem ia finally solved although couple OF
weeks must elapse, under the law of Con-
gress at present in force, before this business
can be disposed of.
AS we have repeatedly declared, we have no
individual preferences in the matter. The new
Legislature was selected by the people for the
express purpose Of choosing Senator, and if
it's member are not able to fud a suitable m an
for the position without outside pressure, they
may as well dispeise at once. Mr.. Buckalew
10 DcuUCIdt, anu, ao o habtcI VI OouiooJ Will
not retain his seat, although the Democratic
members may endorse his course in the Senate
by giving him the poor compliment of their
votes. This much he certainly deserves, for,
although his Senatorial record has not bsen
particularly brilliant one, he has at least con-
Quoted himself with becoming dignity and
oourtesF, and by his advocacy OF political re-
form has deserved the commendation of all
good citizens who desire to see the glaring
abuses of the present system done away with.
1t will be some days before the Republican
caucus fixes upon the fortunate man who Is
to succeed Mr.. Buckalew. ln doing so they
should be guided by one principle alone-ths
selection of the best man in the State for the
position. The interests of Pennsylvania in the
Senate are too momentous to bo entrusted to
feeble, incompetent, or corrupt hands. A man
sans Ieur CT sans reproche- without fear of po.
litical demagogues and without the possible
taint of corruption-is the man demanded by
the interests of the Commonwealth and ths
responsibility of the position. Above all, We
trust that the members of tue Legislature will
ignore the argument of locality entirely, aud
if the best man for the place is found in Mid
dletown, let Senator Cameron's colleague be
his next. door neighbOr.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04
The City GDunciIs.

THIS morning the first meeting OF the two
branches of the new City Councils was held
for purposes of organization. AS was ex-
pected, the old officers were all reelected, AMI
the business of our City Legislature will 60 on
about the same as if no interruption had 90
CURED. The position Of Councilman is by
no means a sinecure. There are nearly a
score of States in the Union whose population
does not equal that OF the city of Ph,ladelph
and whose necessary legislation does not ap-
proach that of our city in quantity or import
anoe. Our new Mayor has freely extended
his hand to the members of Councils, and
laid down policy in his inaugural address
which cannot fail to benefit ths city if it DO
rigidly adhered to by him and not wantonly
obstruoted or embarrassed by the action o!
Councils. The Republican members of thsse
bodies should meet Mayor Fox half way, aud
enter into lsudable rivalry with him to give
the city wholesome, impartial, aud non
partisan administration. II this bs done, our
city will be benefited in thousand different
ways, not least among which will be marked
decrease in the burdens Of taxation.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

sympsthies are not misdirected. 1t
is impossible for any legislative action to
check the crime of child-murder so long as
public opinion is on the side OF the murderer,
and we cannot but think, with Judge Ludlow,
that an example is needed, and that criminal
Of this kind, tried, sentenced, aud the SEN
tenoe unrelentingly carried out in spite of the
appeals of the sympathjzing, would have
most salutary effect in preventing others from
committing the Same offense. --
We have very little hope, however, that the
extreme penalty of the law, as it stands, will
ever be enforced and perhaps If the death
penalty were done away with IN cases of this
kind, and 1t was understood that any punish
ment less than death would be enforced ac-
cording to the strict letter of the law, aud that
no appeals for mercy would be listened to for
moment by the executive, but that retribu-
tion swift and sure would follow the of5nse,
we would be able to make some impression on
the minds of those who are disposed to tread
in the footsteps OF Hester Vaughan.
The subject, we admit, is fall OF difficulties,
whichever way we look at it. The ordinary
cases of infanticide make different impress
sion on the minds of the community from the
murder Of adults; but in view of the enormous
increase of the crime during the past year, it
is evident that some practical measures should
be adopted to check 1t If possible.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04
Americans In Paris.

List OF Americans regis' cred at the banking.
house of prexel, Harjes & Co. No. Rue scribe,
Paris for he week ending Dec TO- lSjS:--PhtlH-
delphia-James 4. Vlnton, MISS Strong. Miss A.
M Strong, Mr.. and Mrs. +, O. Yarnall, the
MISSES YaTnall Mrs. Penn. Gaskell, Miss Eliza
Bazely, J. Bolton Hulme, Mr.. and Mrs John
Hume, Miss Mary C. H1lme. Miss Fanny
Hulme, Miss. Alice X. Hume, Pemberton
and Mrs. William ID. Lewis. Jr., Nelson Grown.
New York-Mrs and Miss Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
10. II, Bonner. Mrs. Albert Gsllatin, u. =. Osoep,
II. s. Kintner. Miss Cantacu2ene, Mrs T.. H..
Gardner. MIS- A. V. Potter, Robert II. Leese j..
a. Avery E. y. DoNlittle. Bostnn--Georg
Stedman George O. Powers, II. NJ. Tlcknor,
Mrs, Tcknor. Ba,timore- Mr.. And and Mrs. lisa =, %
coale, Jr; Erie, Pa;SIMr. and Mrs; George w,
Adrian Bensall. United states Nayy-J Paul
Quinn and family. Samuel Engler, William NJ.
John II. Louderman and family. Perls-Dr.
LiVermore, John Ware. Eoouen-Ar SohenSk.
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lnfauticide.

TIE statement made by the Coroner in his
annual report with regard to the in
crease OF the crime OF infanticids
sion, and to excite discussions as to
whether something cannot be done to check
this fearful evil. During the year 1858 the
number Of cases of infanticide vas "a, against
sc in the year 1867. Ths Coroner remarks
hat "this shows fearful increase in the
crime OF child-murder, which is sufficient to
excite considerable alarm in the community.
II is almost impossible to prevent such
crimes by any law which could be
passed, but some legislative action might
tend to considerably lessen ths numbsr of
'innocents' who are slaughtered by unnatural
mothers" The case of Hester Vaughan is
the only one among the entire number that
are included in the Coroner's report that has
excited any great degree OF public interest.
While many persons thought that this woman
ought not to be allowed TO so unpunished, the
general voice of public opinion was against the
extreme penalty OF the law being enforced
against her; and from the statements made by
the Governor to persops who interested them
selves in her behalf, it is probable that ht
rever intended to permit the sentence OF the
court to be executed.
The circumstances which usually induce
the commission of the crime OF infanticide ar,
such that it is impossible not to feel mucl
sympathy for the criminal; but in view o
such an exhibit as that made by the Coroner
II is worth while TO consider whether sucl
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

THE INCOMING Posr" OF this city celebrated
the opening of the new year by considerable
enlargement of It's space. This has rendered
necessary an increase In the enterprise of Its
managers. and the few days that have since
elapsed have shown that they duly appreciate
the requirements of enterprising Journalism
There was room enough for the Post In It's di :
minutive form, and now that II has become
larger and more pretentious, 1t will still fnd an
ample field for the display of all the money and
ability that its proprietors choose TO lavish
upon IT,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

t1a59 PHILADELPHIA AND READING
- RaILkoAD COaPANY-Onics No. 27 ..
FOUhTH Street -
F.. PaILNDhLPHIA December 30, 1868.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
phe Transfar Books OF Lnis Company will be
cosnd on ibe An OF January next. aud be reOpened
Oh TGESDAN January ~
A Dividend OF FIVE PER CE ut has been de.
carsd on the Preferred and Common Stcck clear of
khticnai ana State Taxes Day sbie in common SUCK
on and alter January D. 1860 to the holders tn seO,
es they shall stand registe red the books OF the
Company on the 4th OF January next. Ali pay able
OF this office. .....
An orders for DIVIDENDS must be witnessed and
stamped. ..
I28u I'M S. BRADFORD, Treasurer. .
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

AZARD'S ENGLISH BOOKSTORE
- Hazards Bookstore is becoming synOny nous
books. choice editions OF stand ard books books
rich and tasty bLdings children's books toy books
linen and books for all trades and people,
The stock being almost entirely Of London editions,
here will be nnd at all times English Books which
ca mot be had elsewhere in this city.
Prices ss cheap as American editions, aud ranging
from the lowest to two hundred dollars the
volume. 1O6l No. 722 SANSuM SIRE ST.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04
Raymond, Seward and Weed.

"RaSmoLd always reminds me-" he replied,
just as Sc ward or Weed move him. When Ray
mond goes wrong, l always feel like forgivng
him, for he knows not what he does; nobody
supposes him anything bur the mouthpiece of
SeWaid and Weed, though be is a brilliant
writer, il he would be independent. and strike
out on his own hook. Sc cwarI is a man Of very
great ability and very little principle. II he
had not intrusted his politics TO Weed he might
corrupt politician, Sc ward was dragged do WI
from the elevation of state. .maushp to the
lowest depths OF demae eoguery. Johnson wouli
have renamed pure man. a true patri It. and
wise President, II he had been removed from
the balelul influence OF Sc ward"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

f99y' THE PHILADELPHIA, WHINING.
- ToN AND bALIIAOkE RAlLkO Al co NJ.
PANY. PnILADEI.P 1AIA Dec. "a 1868.
The Annual Meeting OF tue 81 kh1lders OF this
Company. ano eiection OF Directors, will cake
at the Office of the Company, in WHINING.
TON, elaea g, ON the SECOND MONDAY ClIth) III
- 1920 lit A HORN sR, Secretary.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

Pocket picking is a hanging crime with
Western vigilance committees.
The Parepa-Ros troupe made $4,000,
gold, by 81 performances in San Francisco.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

E<S%- BEDS OF EASE, COMFORT, AND
NI~ clear illness, OF superior ana perm anent elias
city and at less cost than any other good bsds are
made from the patent Elastic Sponge, This arlcl %
posessts letting properties ana retains It's elastic
souness, being more durable than the best curled
hair. 63mwtf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04
GENERAL GRAWT.

The President-eIecCs Views or PubIIc
men-The "WOrld" Reports the Gene-
RAILS Opinions.
The N. Y. Wor DIS correspondent the veracity
OF whose sayings about General Grant ba, been
criticized, gives the views of the President elect
on public men as follows:-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

hS95s THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
~ Stockholders OF soUTH WAHK Library
W ~ be held At the LIBRAhY ROOM on TUE sDAY
EVENING January o, 1869 Al u o clock
JOSEPH w. FLICKWIR,
II 20 wim3La Secretary
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

NM~ BACHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS
bS eplendid Hair Dye Ia the hest In the wofld:
the only true snd perfect bye; harmless reliable,
Instantaneous; no disappointment no ridiculous
ns remedies the IN ELECTS OF bad dyes; invgorates
and leaves the Hair soft and beautiful. black brOO
hoid by all DruTgista and Peyfumers; and properly
spplied a. BetchelOrs WIG Factory, no. l6 30 sd
bteet, Rev York. tGmWr
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-04

f4ye OFFICE OFTHE UNITED SECURITY
kSS LIFE INSURANCE. AND rKU5T CON
PANY, d. h. corner FtFrH and CH HESNUr Stres g.
..-.... PHILADELPBIA Dec, 81, 1858,
The Hnnua Election for D1reosots or thi, Company
Will be he Id NJ their Office WED E-DAY, Jsnu-
IL 81 lit q + BETS Secretary.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1869-08-06

Not many evenings since, apartv
of youths while attempting a sere.
made, the effects of which combined
quite as much sound as sweetness,
were somewhat startled at seeing q
neighboring window raised and hear
ing voice remark, '.)im, don't fire
the left hand barrel at 'em, it's
loaded with buck shotn jim didn't
fire, but the serenaders made some
heavy strides from that vicinity.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1869-08-06
9Nistellanrous.

ROBINSON CRUSOE OUTDONE.-
The Paris correspondent of the New
Orleans PicdyuHe tells one Of the
most remarkable stories of person
al adventure ever set ati0at with
pretence of authenticity. In Au-
gust, 1913, the French ship Adcll-
ma Eliza sailed from Bordeaux for
Hong Kong. \ month later she
was spoken OF the Caie of Good
Hope. She was never heard from
again until a few days ago. In the
Indian Ocean a typhoon dismasted
her, broke her rudder, and threw
her out Of her course. After drift
ing wildly thirty days, she struck on
a coral reef and went to pieces.
The crew left The wreck, in boats,
on moonleSs and starlcss night,
and roWed they knew not whittier.
When day broke, they found a har-
Dor surrounded by a beautiful land.
scapc. They Immediately dropped
asleep. When they awokc they
found themselves bound band and
foot and surrounded by cannibals.
The Captain and ten of the crew
were slam and eaten: three others
escaped, though ieariully mutilated.
In a remote part of the island they
found Il canoe and at once embark
ed on the unknown sea. They
found themselves in an archipelago
and passed by short voyages from
I one island to another. After time
two of them died and the survivor
arm cut off and one eye torn out
pushed on in the apparently hope
less search for civilization. He liv
ed ON shcll-iiSh and roots, and hat
only the irail caroe with which the.
had started. When he reache,
what he supposed to be the last is
land of the group, and had nothin.
but the wide ocean before him, h,
set to work to build a raft. Thl
occupied hlm Il year. When it wa
! launched the waycc Imnediatel,
threw it back upon the shore, ant
he found it impossible to put to se
with it. He then turned his step
inland and set out to explore til
supposed island. He climbed
mountain, crossed desert, fe
among and escaped from savage
travelled among forests, had his tee
bitten by Venom0uS insects and ii
face scabhcd 10y mosquitoes, and
last found white men and lcarnc
that he had Just crossed the cont
ncnt of South America on foot, tn
pleasant little walk occupying hi
three years. \ Portuguese SIN
took him tG his friends in Europ'
who had given him up for dead.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1869-08-06
PROBATE COU RTS.
Bradford District, Is6~. 1850.

DROBArE COURTS " Il be- holden WITHIN
aud for the District ol Bradford, for tue
year ensuing, rs follows, VIZ:
At the Troitci House in Bradford,
pu the second Iucsdays of January, March
MAY aud August. 1865.
at the Hotel in East torinth, ON
the second Tuesday, Of February, July Sep
tcmhcr aud Move iher ls'a.
At the Ncwbury House, NcWburN,
on the second ruc.daN. of June, aud October
and the last Tuesday m August l.u'
Atthe Registers Onice, West Far
cc. on the second Tuesday iu Dteember I''S
aud the second Tuesday ia April ANA I0o'
Tuesday IN Srptcmhcr lNo',
ALVAH BEAN, Register
MraiEnlln Drc. l. lSNS.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1869-08-06

One day last week, says the Des
Moines Republican, an individual OF
the African persuasion entered the
office of the probate Judge in that
city when the following dialogue en-
sued. is dis de place where dey
gits license to get marriedo yes
We'll, got married two years ago
wild license and now my wite%
dun run way and left me,and lwant
to get my name scratched OIL
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1869-08-06
Goypruor Weller Of CallfOruIb

Governor Weller of CalifOrni1
was wrecked on the Golden Rule,
and on arriving at San Francisco,
he remarked to "a friend: Lost every
thing, sir, everything but my repu-
tation.' 'Goyernor,'repled his friend,
.you travel with less baggage than
any one ever saw