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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05
CUBA.
Protest against the Purchase Of the
Island.

Protest against the Purchase Of the
Island.
NEW York, Aug. The Cuban junta
to-day forwarded protest TO the President
and Secretary Fish against the proposed
purchase of Cuba from the Spanish gov
eminent. 1t is alleged that twO-thirds Of
the island is owned by native Cubans, and
is now held by the authorities of free Cuba.
Manuel Cortez, one Of the Cuban patri'
ots, was arrested to-day on charge Of at
tempting to pass a forged check for three
thousand dollars.
HAVANA, August 4-The Captain-G en-
eral has authorized the Spanish bank to
issue second loan. The proceeds OF the
con6scated estates are especially PLEDGED
for its redemption.
Number of volunteers 10 the Island ii
10000
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LONDON
Meeting Of Representatives from the
Pacific Colonies Of Great BrItaIa-A
Change of Policy 10 be Demanded.

Pacific Colonies OF Great brlIAt0-A
Change of Policy 10 be Demanded.
New YORK, Aug. "A London letter
says a meeting was lately held 10 London
of all the most eminent representatives, Of
the Pacific colonies, presided over by one
the most eminent colonial governors
At this gathering deep and general dissat-
isfaction was expressed with the political
and moral relations of these important and
growing countries with the parent State. All
the most influential colonists present, TepreS
senting, in fact, all the important interests
of their respective settlements, Joined in
the expression of determination TO re-
ouire of Great Britain some reconstruction
Of her colonial empire, which should afford
them guarantee that the interests of the
various colonies should receive due and
prompt attention.
In event ofthis being found impracticable,
and the sense OF the NEE ing was decidedly
that it would be 30 found, il was declared
by all present that they should use all
their influence with their respective set-
Elements 10 leave the Britirh allegiance
and seek in some form the protectorate of
| the United States or at all events 10 be-
come, in such a manner as may be decided,
members of the system of the great Re
| public The meeting was not public, but
its results are likely TO be known at an
| early day,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05

A letter from Yokohama, Japan, dated
June 90, gives the particulars of the loss
of the japanese steamship Hsya Moro,
formerly known as the Confederate
steamer Tallahassee. The details Of the
disaster which has befallen the vessel,
repres ent that she sailed from Yokohama
on the 18th of June, bound for Hiogo,
and in less than two hours struck Vio-
lently on a sunken rock, and disappeared
in five minutes after, going to the bottom
in thirty fathoms OF water. Twenty
eight persons were drowned, and among
the number, j. E. wainwright, Esq, a
passenger, and native of Maryland.
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CoIored ChaIIengers.

Noticing a large number of colored men
in the city from other parts of the country,
and having understood that many Of them
are here for the purpose of voting in the
Governors election to-day, it is sug
ge5ted that the following named cOlored
men act az chsllengers al the different
ward polls:
LIST Ward-Joel Hendricks; I'd Ward
Richard Bailey; Sd Ward-John w AL
len; 4th Ward-James Kelly; 9TH Ward
John Rains, No /; Ward-John Rains
No 2; 9Th Ward-Jim Tedford; Sth Ward
JEFF Patterson; 10th Ward-Alfred
D,dd FAIR PLAY,
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Fire Last Night.

An alarm Of fire was sounded last night
about IL o'clock, which was caused by the
burning of an old frame government build
ing used during the war, and situated on
Broad street. between Hugh and Vine
streets. The engines were on hand and
the fire was promptly e1tinguished, The
house was unoccupied and sustained but
little damage. 1t was evidently set on fire,
as no other cause conld be assigned,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05

THE QUICKEST TRIP ON RECORD The
Cunard steamship Russia, On her last
outward trip from New York to Liver
pool, is claimed to have made the fastest
trip on record, viz: days hours and 40
minutes. In this trip she beat the SEQ
tia, who had made the fastest time on
record, either way, by two hours and a
half that steamer having made the run
in s days Z hours and Is minutes. A
vote of thanks and handsome testimo-
NAL were presented to Capt. Lott by the
passengers on his arrival at Liverpool.
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,. NASHVILLE TENNESSEE THURSDAY. AUGUST s. 1869

him from the stand. Mr.. johnson con-
tinued his speech for three hours and a
half to an attentive audience, who were
disguised at the conduct Of the mob, and
regretted the insult which had been
offered to an invited guest, by the Off
scourings of Blount county and the out
casts of decent society.
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MEMPHIS.

Election FxeItement-EnOrts 10 Pre-
vent Trouble.
MEMPHIS, August 4.-There Is consid-
cradle excitement existing in regard to
the election tomorrow. Extra precautions
have been taken by the authorities to pre-
vent any disturbances al the polls, where
for the first time whites and blacks will
have to vote together, as separate polls has
not been established as heretofore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05

Ordinary business is suspended to-day in
order that the people may devote the time
to the extraordinary business Of destroying
every vestige of hated and loathsOme
oppression. Lose not moment OF the
precious opportunity, but struggle as II
life and death were the issues at stake
The liberty and happiness Of yourselves
and children depend upon the result.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05

FxCITIEG RACE.-0ver two thousand
persons assembled at the Union Course,
Long Island, N. Y, on the 18th ult., TO
witness the match between the two
famous fast mares Lady Thorn and Gold~
smith Maid, for 81, 900, mile heats, best
three in five, in harness. 1t isrepresented
as having been the hest and fastest trot~
ting race that sver took place on that
course. The race was won in three
heats by Lady Thorn. Time, 22l34,
> 20l3 22ll4.
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INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. - Superin-
tendent Clspp, of The government printing
office, has appointed eight apprentices,
two Of whom are colored.
New YORK, Aug. AT the WOmen's
Suffrage Association last evening, refo.
luton denouncing Horace Greeley for
poking dastardly fun at their movement
was discussed with some warmth, and
finally laid on the table.
ATLANTA, August A motion for a
new trial of the incendiaries Beals and
Duke, after an able argument was over
ruled and the prisoners sentenced-Bsals
TO 10 years, and Duke 5 years and six
months in the Western Peuilentiary.
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THE CROWD.

There were from twelve to fifteer
hundred persons present, and majority
of them listened with profound attention
to the remarks of the speaker. Among
the number present were about forty
colored men, who, with one or two ex.
ceptions, gave the speaker an attentive
hearing and conducted themselves in 8
respectable and orderly way.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT at VIOLENCE.
Towards the close Of Mr.. JOhnson,s
address, small party Of, the rioters at
tempted to hire a negro to go upon the
stand and pull the speaker of, telling
him that they would back him in it and
see him through, but this effort was
fruitless like the rest.
After this last attempt to drive the
speaker from the stand, the rowdies dis
persed and let him continue his speech
without further interruption.
The address Of Mr.. johnson was one
ofthe most able he ever made, and will
do much good in that locality.
This is the first time that Mr.. John
son has been interfered with since his
return to Tennessee, and the outrage is
deplored by all the respectable citizens
of Blount county.
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sTOCKPORT.
FrIEhIlaI Land Slide,

NEW YORK, Aug. A land slide at
Stockport, Columbia county, New York,
carried away, on Monday evening, about
three acres Of land, one hundred feet deep,
at a point not far from the Empire House,
Much excitement was caused by it, the
townspeople thinking an earthquake had
visifAd the nlanR
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OMAHA.
Freight Hates by Railroad val Of
MRrmnnk

ST. LOUIS, Aug Am Omaha dispatch
ssys a new freight tariff went into opera
ton to-day on the Union Pacific railroad,
thirty 10 forty per cent. lower than pre-
yious rates.
Heavy fruit shipments are coming daily
from California for Eastern markets.
Four hundred and fifty Mormons prin-
cipally Dai e, arrived at Omaha yesIsr'
day en roule 3 Salt Lake.
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Send Out Word,

Conservatives in the city should early
this morning send olt word to their friends
in the country about the frands,just devel'
Oped on the part Of their enemies. SPu-
rious tickets have been scattered 10 all
directions, and non residents imported to
vote in this election. Send warning word
to every precinct in the country, if pcs
sihIa
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street walking

Annie Ellis, Mary Alexander, Fannie
Scott and Alice Branch, colored females Of
leisure, were each fined So and costs in the
Police Court, yesterday morning, for street
walEino
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BITTEN BY RATTELsNAKE.--A lad
named Jas. Lawson was bitten by a
rattlesnake on the l4th ult., on the plans
tation of ". S. Bush, near EIlisville,
Florida, and died in twelve hours after
he re:eiYed the bite.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05
TRaa UaanR

The liberty Of the people is the stake
for which we struggle to-day II We lose
all will be lost-if we gain, the honest
men, women and children of the State will
raise their voices TO Heaven in thanks.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05

How TO Combat Fraud.

In the contest against wrong and op-
preston, be watchful, diligent and determ-
ined. In no other way can the fraudulent
intentions of wick cd and designing men be
sucnesafnllv counteracted
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Rear Thts In Mind.

The freedom of election in Tennessee
depends upon the result of to-day's work
at the balIot.bOx. Keep this fact in mind,
,nd 90 in determined to win.
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KnEFRnGY.

Two chaps named VIM. Page and Frank
Bird. were before the Police Comm ion
er yesterday morning on a charge of va
erancy. Page was found $40 and Bird So
and costs.
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Rust IN THE SoUTHwEsT.--A friend
lust up from Southwestern Georgia re-
ports a good deal of rust in the cotton
in Macon, Sumter, Dougherty, and Baker
counties. This makes us long for sun
shine Macon (Ga) Telegraph, 4"'
gUSt ,,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05
A SRPrah nnfv

Devote one day to the restoration of
your liberties, and the peace and happi-
ness of the State. The day is now. Work
while il lasts.
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Released

Daniel Griffin, charged with stealing
gold watch, was released by Justice Viii
kinsoh yesterday.
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Larceny.

Aaron Douglass, colored, was arrested
last night for stealing a watch valued at
twenty dollars. He will have hearing
this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05
Keepsng Houses OF III-Fame

Two prostitutes we're fined $40 and cos:s,
yesterday, by the Police Commissioner,
for keeping houses of i'll fame.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-05

Two gentlemen left Selma, Ala, few
days since for San Francisco for a ships
ment of Chinese. They had orders for
five hundred laborers.
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Public Square,
Opposite Upper End of the MArtsthOu

OPPN0S OPP0t Ehu VI the Markothou
We PRESENT THIS SEASON.: MOST
unqusstiOnabIy. the LARGEST and FINEST
stock of Linen Clothing in Tennessee. Our
goods are the most perfect character in poi
of FABRIC. CUT. FIT. GENERAL MAX
UP and ELEGANT PROPORTION. Thsss
goods are known to have undergone thorough
process of shrinking before making up, and
beautifully laundrisd after they are made. go
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-06-17
HOMICIDE IN MISSISSIPPI

A difficulty occurred at jackson, Miss, on the
9Th inst, between Col. E. NJ. YEnGEn, promi-
nent citizen of that place, and Col. JOSEPH o.
CRANE, the acting Mayor of Jackson, ard COM
mandant of the Fourth Military District The
affair originated in dispute shout taxes, and re-
suited in the death of Col. CRANE. The military
authorities promptly arrested YEnGER, and placed
him in confinement. A military commission was
organized and the trial commenced in two days.
Eminent counsel are engaged for the defence, and
the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and
specifications. The defence entered plea to the
jurisdiction of the commission on the ground of
the accused being citizen, subject to the laws of
Mississippi, and under the Constitution cannot be
tried except by indictment of a grand jury. This
plea was overruled, and the charges and specifca-
tions were read on Saturday last. The examina-
ton of witnesses began on Monday, exciting great
interest, which is the latest news we have of the
trial.
The City Council passed resolutions condemning,
on behalf of the community, the murder of Col.
CRANE The body of the deceased was forwarded
to his home in the North. The Radical organ i'm
Jackson freely admits that the difficulty was en-
trely of personal character, and there is no dis
position to lend the affair political aspect. We
trust that the newspapers and correspondents will
not belle the record in this instance as in many
others, and seek to ascribe undue importance to
this unfortunate occurrence.
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NJ. II.
General Kirby Smith i, managing Militia

- General Kirby Smith is managing Military
Academy at Newcastle, Kentucky.
- Efforts are being made to establish cotton
factery in Darlington in this State.
- Dr. J. A. Stewart, citizen of Florida, died
at Laurens C. III. on Thursday last.
= Peach trees in Kentucky are breaking with
the weight of the young fruit
= Col. John Cunningham, formerly of Charles
ton has opened law office at Laurens Court House.
- Judge Jeremiah S. Blacks arm, which was
broken in the cars near Louisville few days ago,
will have to be nmputated.
"A grain reaper has been recently introduced
into Lsurens county by Mr.. Allen DIAL and attrac-
cd much attention.
- Imitation calicocs, composed Of paper, which
nrc said to wear well, are made and sold i'll Eng
land.
"A movement has been set on foot for rcduc-
tion of postage on letters to one cenF each. Such
n reduction, at no distant duy, is thought quite
probable. ..,,.
Cincinnati have refused to work, in consequence
of an attempt of the bosses TO reduce their pay
from five to four dollars per day
= The Meridian (Miss.) Mercury says that the
military have arrested ten citizens of Kemper
county. in that State and hold them in close con-
6ncment at Lauderdale, upon charges not stated
A train on which President Grant was going
Northward was thrown from The track by striking
n cow at Annapolis Junction. Two cars were
smashed and several persons injured The Presi-
Dental party were unharmed
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Obduarp.

JAMES j. HARKNESS, ESQ.,, Of Anderson,
S. c., died of chronic Inflammation Of the stomach
and liver, at 12 o'clock the Oath Of April, 1862
in the fftieth year of his age.
For more than twelve months The heavy hand
Of disease spread through the entire system, pros
trating him SO that for many months previous to
his death he was unable to attend or watch over
his private interests. He went down step by step
to the grave, giving him ample time to "set his
house in order," and prepare for his passage
through the "dark valley and shadow Of DEATH"
He often spoke of his shortcomings as Chris
tan and Deacon of Varennes Church; yet he bore
his Affections without complaint, and calmly and
uuhesitatngy reposed his trust alone in Jesus for
salvation. He leave. FIVE children by his first
marriage "without father or methtr," and wife
and one child, whose sad Office now is to mourn
over their sore bereavement and irreparable loss.
Truly, Goods ways and thoughts ore not as ours"
or he would not have smitten the head of the fam
lily, and left these little ones without fathers
love; but blessed thought, He doeth all things
well, and has promised "that everything shall
work together for good' to them that love Him.
May this precious promise-"I will be husband
TO the widow and father to the fatherless, ,"-be
obundantly fulfilled in the case of this afflicted
family.
sJudgo not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind frowning Providence,
He hides smiling face"
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"A decision of the Supreme Court Of Tennes-
see will, it is estimated, enfranchise thirty thou
sand persons heretofore debarred from the rights
of citizenship.
- The New York correspondent of the Mobile
Register asserts positively that A. 7. Stewart has
been received by Archbishop McCloskey into lbe
Catholic Church
Several of the Southern newspapers are writ
ing as ifthey favored the conversion ofthe Republic
into an Empire. Are they willing to crown Grant,
end have titles of nobility conferred upon his Cabi-
net and upon negroes?
= The Confederate dead ore being removed from
the Chickamauga battle field, renterred in the Con.
fcderate cemetery at Marietta, Ga. The Journal
says that about two hundred bodies arrived there
during the past week.
= During the atrocious Metropolitan Police
demonstration in Jefferson City, La, young man
was shot down as he was taking leave of his be-
trothed at the door, The lady fell back fainting
and never spoke again, dying of hemorrhage tho
next day
"A letter from Sandersville, Washington Coun-
ty, Ca. states that Colonel r. W. Plournoy, Demo-
cratic Representative of the Georgia Legislature,
was murdered in his own field on the 9th inst, by
a negro man in his employ, who has been COM
mttcd to Jail.
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POLITICAL ITEMS.

The following is list of the State elections to
occur during the summer and fall Of 1869, and
will be found valuable for reference : In Virginia,
State officers and Congressman are to be elected
ON the 9Th of July; Kentucky elects members of
the Legislature and Alabama members Of Congress
on the End of August; in Tennessee, the State
officers and Legislature are chosen on the 9th Of
August; Vermont election on the Tth and Maine
on the 18th of September; Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Iowa ON the 18th of October; New York, New Jer-
,ev. Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin, No.
vember 2.
The President has not yet fixed the time for elec-
tions in Mississippi and Texas, under the authority
conferred upon him by the Reconstruction law.
He has indicated, however, that the elections Will
be ordered for the latter part Of August or begin
ming of September next.
Hon. G. G. Shackeford, of Madison, is sugges-
ted as candidate for Governor Of Mississippi.
E. j. Davis has been nominated for Governor of
Texas by the Republicans The Democrats will
not run candidate, but will probably support A.
J. Hamilton, who is o Republican and an indepen-
don't candidate.
The first nomination for Congress in Alabama is
that made by the Democratic Convention of the
Sixth District, which selected VIM. c. Sherrard for
its candidate. The Montgomery Advertiser says
he will be elected, rs the Democrats have large
majority in the District.
In Maine, there j. probability of three tickets
in the field for Governor, as the Radicals are di-
vided on the temperance question. 1t is also fear
ell by the Radicals in Minnesota that the irrepres
sibly Ignatus Donnclly will run Temperance
candidate for Governor u opposition to the regular
Radical nominee.
According to the Philadelphia Press The "Irish
Republican (whatever that is) Convention to be
held at Chicago on the 4th of July may possibly
nominate General Phil. Sheridan for the Presiden-
cy.
Virginia, one of the most distinguished and intu-
cntal of the old school Democrat, has pronounc-
ed in favor of Walker, the Conservative Republi-
can candidate for Governor, the and e1purgated
constitution.
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DEATH OF WIN. R. HUNT.

The Columbia PhGnr announces the death of
WM. r. HUNT, Esq, in that city on Friday last.
Mr. HUNT was for many years employed as clerk
in the Office of the Secretary of State, and by his
admirable business qualities SO recommended him.
self to the Legislature of South Carolina that he
was elected first to the office of Surveyor General,
aud afterwards to that Of Secretary of State.
During the period of fifteen years in which he was
engaged in the State Department he also filled the
post of Deputy Comptroller General. Mr. HUNT
had acquired in his term Of service large and
varied experience. He died victim to cons'np-
ton, ut the age Of thirtyfve. The State has sus-
sainea in his death the loss of good and valuable
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WORKING THE ROADS.

The County Commissioners of Union have been
instructed that the Selectmen of the County are
not authorized the present year to take charge of
the roads. The Board gives notice that the pres
eut road organization will be continued until fur
the, notice. and directs overseers to call out the
hands, work the roads, repair the bridges, and re-
turn all defaulters who refuse or neglect to per-
form their duty. Are the roads in Anderson to be
worked under this or any other system?
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HON. A. H. STEPHENS.

In an able letter published in the National Intel
liqencer, Mr.. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, of Georgia.,
says s'We are drifting to consolidation and em-
pire. and will land there at distant period as
certainly as the sun will set this day, unless the
people of the several States awake to proper ap
probation of the danger, and save themselves from
the impending catastrophe by arresting the pres
ent tendency of public affairs. This they can
properly do only at the ballot box. All friends Of
constitutional liberty in every section and State
must unite in this grand effort"
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THE TOWNSHIP TAX.

The Charleston Neus learns that the State Au-
ditor has issued circular instructing County Au-
ditors not to furnish Seectmen with lists Of prop
erty in their respective townships. Inasmuch as
the County Commissioners are authorized and will
probably assess tax Of three mills on the dollar,
he decides that no further tax can be levied, the
said three mills on the dollar being the utmosttax
allowed by law for all county purposes.