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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
THE CHATTANOOGA ROBBERY.
The stolen school MOney-MOre State
ments from Mr., wilcox.

The stolen school MOney-MOre State
ments from Mr. wilcox.
From the Knoxville Press and Herald. May /.
We called on Mr.. M. G. Wilcox last
night to learn if any news had been
heard of the money stolen from last
Wednesday night, in Chattanooga. Moth
ing has yet been learned of who the
parties were that committed the robbery,
but active measures are on foot to dis
cover them. Mr.. Wilcox told us thai we
were wrong in our surmise that nothing
had been done in the matter. He says
that when the train on which he left
Chattanooga on Thursday morning, ar
rived at Cleveland, telegram was sent
to the Commissioner of Police at Nash
vile, Stone, informing him of the theft.
Also, that detectives were put at work,
and the Chief of Police of this city left
here yesterday to take part in the
search.
Mr.. Wilcox desires us to correct the
latter part of the statement which we de-
rived from Mr.. Thoms, Conductor on
the train, where we state that he, Mr..
w, told Mr.. Nelson, of ROane county,
that she had been followed by a man
whom he was fearful would rob him."
What Mr.. w. did say was that passing
three men on the street in Chattanooga,
he remarked that ''they were suspicious
Characters
Mr.. Wilcox assured us that there
would be no delay in procuring funds to
pay off the teachers in the schools, and
that negotiations were already being
made to obtain money necessary. 1t is
perhaps not known generally that County
superintendent, under our school sys-
TEN. are bonded officers, and are required
to give security for faithful rendering
Of accounts of the money entrusted to
them. Without regard to his bond, Mr..
Wilcox feels it incumbent on him TO re~
place the lost funds.
A CARD FROM MIR. WILCOX.
Through various channels it has be-
come known that pecunisry misfortune
has befallen me. That part relating to
public interest seems to render it i'm
portant for me to state that no public
trusts haze been or a0W be leopard
lied Jy me- State bonds held by me
representing che school funds of certain
civil districts of the.county, we're sold OF
the best terms the market presented, in
open board, on Wall street, New York
6S per cent. being realized. Very soon
probably early next week, the teachers o
those districts who have not received
their dues from the late apportionmen
will be notified that it is ready for them
|E'..srH M. G. WILCOX.
A CARD FROM CHATTANOOGA POLICEMEN
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April 30.-Fron
reading the article concerning the report
ed robbery of Mr.. M. c. Wilcox at the
Burns House in this place, which appear
in your paper of this morning, the i'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

Several men who wrote to the Presi-
dent in favor OF the appointment of
friends have been astOnished at receiving
unsolicited commissions themselves. The
mystery was sOlvei by the fact that
they closed their letters by saying, /
have the honor 10 Subscribe myself, 4"
etc, it being the rule to give all sub
scribers something.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
INTERNATIONAL.
What Summer Thinks of the Amer
can and EnsIfsE, Ts.0uy.Ia

can and English Trouble.
NEW York, May ga correspondent
has interviewed Senator Summer ON the
Alabama claims and the opinions of the
British press. Sumner thinks the asser.
lions of the British press should be re.
ceIved with much caution, for the reason
that England never likes to be told the
truth, particularly when in the wrong.
de did not express surprise at
me irritation, even alarm, which
now exists in that country, as the British
people have seen the unanimity with
which the Senate supported his views and
rejected the Johnson-Stanley treaty, TO
which state of facts they will soon have
added, despite the shifts OF the London
Times, the disagreeable illustration that
President Grant comedies completely
with his views. Mr.. Sumner
thinks that the difficulty will not
lead to war, as he appears fully
convinced that England will pay the
amount of our bin in preference TO fight
ing. Hoping for an amicable arrange.
ment the Senator declares that there shall
be no yielding on the part of The Ameii-
can people, after Mr.. Motley makes known
their wishes to the English cabinet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
THE NASHVILLE
UNION AND AMERICAN.


fHH NAsHVILLK UxIoE AND DIsPArOH and TIE
NASHVILLE GAZErTE BY consolidating the two
papers. propose to make the UNION AND ANGEL
Can the best and cheapest Journal ever published
in Tennessee. and We ask the united support and
favor ofthe patrons Of both the former papsrs,
In me new enterprise, plsdging ourselves that
In every particular our paper will compare "a
vorabiy with the best in the entire country and
in saying this We only repeat the expressions Of
many Of our patrons. who are most capable Of
Judging in such matters
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
Our Manufacturing an d Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly sdmonlsh the Southern
people to De seif-reliant, and shall do what va
mag be sbls to induce the estabiishmsn. o
manufactOries In our midst for our home pro
ducts. To this end We will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves TO encourage the divsrsih-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
ment of Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
To the Friends Of the Old Union and
American, and others,

We ask she frisndsssOf the Osd UEIOE AEO
AMERIcAz. and all supporters Of Constitutional
liberty without regard 20 past party Affiliations.
to aid us in extending our circulation and basi-
ness. in the warfare we are Eaging against RAdi-
caIism, its eorruptiOns and usurpstiOns. Speak
to yOur neighbOr and get him to take the paper
at least for the canvass. Address
J. o. GRIFFETH a CO.,
Nashville, Tsnn-.U
Old Union and American Block. corner
Cherry and Church streets. auF7
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ST. LOUIS.
convention Of BishOPs-Heavy ship
NenG of Grain.

CONVENTION OF BisbOps-Heavy Snip
ment Of Grain.
ST.. LOUIS. May "A convention of the
Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church
south will be held here this week. About
one hundred ministers will probably be
present. The proceedings of the conven-
iiQn. will be private, but various exercises
addresses, aSanday School Convention, and
the celebration of the Anniversary Of the
Board of Missions, will take place during
the week.
The ioW-bOat Mohawk arrived here last
night, with 1900 tons of grain from the
Upper Mississippi. Thirty thousand
bushels of the wheat is for reshipment Il
New Orleans, and the St. Louis Grain
Association is making upa cargo OF 40, OOC
bushels.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
Schools and Education

We will take especial pains to ascertain the
true situation Of all our school and sduca-
tonal Interests. so as to keep our readers fully
posted in regad to those important matters.
Too much consideration cannot be given to the
educational interests Of cur State
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

The Hon. John P. Hale, Minister to
Spain, telegraphs to Senator Sumner, by
cable, as follows The attack on me by
Perry, in his letter Of March 2, is false.
| have the documents to prove it, and in
a few days will send them to you" 1t
will be remembered that the letter above
referred to charged that Hale had used
his Ministerial franchise for commercial
PURPOSES.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
ALABAMA.


Cotton Crops tn ~ Had FIX.
MOBILE, May 3.-lnoessant rains for the
past ten days have overlooked a large por-
lion Of the crops, doing great destruction.
All low land creek bottoms will have to
be replanted Great scarcity Of seed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

A gentleman in Boston, says the Jour,
nal, tor over thirty years has been with
out the power of smell. Lrtely he has
been under medical treatment for ca
tarrh, and few days ago he suddenly
discovered that the lost faculty had
been restored. ..-..#-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
In Every Thing.

News, Commercs. Finance. Manufactures. Ag-
risuiturs and miscellaneous topics. together with
political matters. shall be the special object Of
attention in the columns Of the UEIOS AND
AHERIOAE, so a. to make it ahead Of ali other
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
Upon the Subject of Agri-
culture, @

And kindred topics. We shall also give an AZ
tsasivs variety Of valuable and Interesting mat
tsr-the bsst adapted to the farming Glasses 81
our State. which will. in a great measure. sup
ply the place of family agricultural paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
BROWNSVILLE.
Remarked Rtot N Hoax

MEMPHIS, May 3.-The reported riot at
Brownsville, Tenn, was a cansrd, growing
out Of quarrel between a white man and
q negro.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
BEsTFAMILy PAPER In TENNESSEE
DAILY, sEmH- WEEKLY AND WEEKLY

Tri-Weskly and other subscribers, having
prepaid for the UKI0E AND DIsTAToH viii be
supplied with either Of the othsr editions Of the
UNION AED AhERIdAN &C the reduced rates. II
hey will notify us Of thar choice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
TO ADVERTISERS.

THz UEIOH AsD ANERIOAE a. an advsTtisiag
medium shall not be surpassed By any paper in
the State. In enterprise and energy il shall Be-
second TO mona.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

The returns of income tax in Troy, n.
Y, for 1868, denote general business
prosperity in the city. The total Of the
incomes reported is $3,540,754-an in-
crease over 1867 of 1891. 2SS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

Fourtenn machinists, most of whom
have families, will soon leave st. Adams,
VI, fer California, intending to work in
the shops Of the Central Pacific Railroad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

Nine churches in San Francisco pay
$2l,670 year for choir music Organ-
lists T, ceive $500, and sopranos 800 to
5000
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
CARDS, BIIL-HEADs, BLANKS,

All Kinds Of RAI:--2d n Rks,
Circulars, Posters Of all Sizes.
TOBWORK OF ALL KINDS DUNE NEAT
81 ~ and a. cheap at the UntsR and Ameri-
can Job Oaiee As anywhere. Give rs your
patronage. aug30 d
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

NJ, n lota, II linOis, is soon to have a
Presbyterian College, with an endow-
ment of 100000
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

Deer in Northern Wisconsin were
never so plenty as they are this season.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04
SPRAGUE.

Hail 10 the Chief WAC In Triumph
Advances.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3. - Senator
Sprsgue was serensded Of the Continental
Hotet this evening by the Workingmsn's
Association. He made brief speech ac-
lnowledging the compliment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

In st Paul Mimi, last year 36l build
ings were erected at q cost of 81. 005 $50.
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A Political, News, Commercial
and Family Journal.
THE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE
Now is the Time to Subscribe.
Subscription Price Reduced StIII
Lower.
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The UNION AND DIsPAFCB and the GAZETTE.
hitherto published separately in this City we're
consolidated on the 18th OF August. 1858, and
old title Of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-04

Since the lst of January last, twentys
five wolves, old and young, have been
killed in Peoria county, ILL.,, and boun-
lies to the amount of $40 have been
paid for their scalps
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30

sFMARENGO.-F YER AND AGUE
CURE, TONIC. FEVER PREvENTlvE.-This val.
liable preparation has been in private for many
years, and through the persuasion Of friends, who
have used 1t with the most beneficial results, the
proprietor has been Induced to offer 1t to the pub
lie. It Is warranted to cure CHILL. ND FEVER
of however long standing, removing .ne cause and
entirely eradicating it's effects from the system. 1t
will PURIFY TIE BLOOD, strengthen the diges.
tive organs induce an appetite, and restore the
patient to perfect health. 1t Is purely VEGETABLE
preparation, and so harmless that children Of all
ages may take It with safety. As tonic MARENGO
has no superior and for debility arising from the
effects of fever, or from other cause is invaluable.
A few doses is sufficient to satisfy the most In.
credulous sufferer of its virtue and worth. all
who try one bottle of MARENGO will be 30 much
pleased with its effect, that they will readily en-
dorse it, NO HUMBUG. For evidence Of its effl-
cacy and value, refer to MARENGo circulars, which
contain certificates of we'll known and respectable
citizens.
MARENGo is genuine Southern preparation,
the proprietor and manufacturer being native and
resident Of Charleston and it is fully guaraDt' ed 10
give complete ant universal satisfaction.
NO HUMBUG. TRY 1T.
For sale by all Druggists, and BY DoHlE O
NOISE, corner Meeting and Hssel streets; aooD
RICH. WINEMAN & CO., Hayne-street, and g. ].
LUHN, Druggist, Agent OF Proprietor corner o'
King and Joh1 reefs Charleston, 8. c.
June 8 DAY No
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30
THE GREAT RACE.
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Supreme Court Of Nevada decides that
telegraphs are Q branch Of commerce and
under the control of Congress.
The ta1 reedS5er's Office, adjacent to the Cen
trG Police Stsaien, Philadelphis, was pillaged
Of thirty thousand dollars. No clue.
Judge Chase writes to gentlemen in st.
Louis: 81 am ont Of al future contests, and no
one need be jealous Of me hereafter"
Work on the Spanish gunboats continues.
The government surveillance is unrels1ed.
Marshal Barlow has informed the builders that
no attempt must be made to send them to sea.
General Candy issued an order extending
the time Of payment Of six months interest on
debts under the stay law to the SOth Septem-
bef. AL executions already issued are stayed
until that time.
AHsvana dispatch says: "Colonel Benagas
has arrived at Los Funos with his convoy. A
schooner, after safely landing arms for the re-
bells, Was captured in the bay Of saville. The
Spaniards are hunting for the arms in the
mountains adjacent to the bay"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30
BILE citizens by forcing business transactions
between them and such person.
Az IMPORTANT PoeTCRPT.

Az nPoRTANT PosTcRpT.
The Ledger adds:
Last nights mail placed us in possession Of
additional facts in relation to the recent forge
~ and robbery of the mails by ]. d. W. Cou-
sart, the postmaster at this. place. Letters
have been re- eived frcm the houses Of Geo. W.
Williams l. 20. and Dowie b Noise, OF Charles.
ton, which settles without doubt the crime
upon Cousart, and implicates another person
in Columbia. The draft on Williams & Co. was
presented for payment BY clerk OF E. W. n.
Mackey, the Sheriff Of Charleston. but was re-
fused payment on account Of erasures Of first
names and the substitution OF others. As stat
ed elsewhere, the draft was drawn payable to
Dowie &c Noise. The name Of this firm was
cancelled with pen, aud at the foot Of the
draft was written "Pay j. w. Smith or
order. q. & O." e. w. n. Mackey was
in possession of the two checks on the United
States Treasury also, and succeeded in having
them cashed after end0rsinR; but when in
formed of the forgery, Immediately returned
the money and took back the checks, which are
now in his possession. Cousart met Mackey in
Columbia, on the 18th instant, and passed him.
SELF as the county treasurer.
p. S.-Since writing the above, We learn that
Messrs. ]. l. D. N. Crockett have received
notices Of similar forgery practiced on them
by the notorious James Smith, to the amount
Of 500.
We learn that Coussrt left this county on
last Sunday, going in ths direction Of Charlotte,
NC. He is stout built, about 8 feet 6 inches
high, has blue eyes and light hair, limps from
a sore foot, left thumb of at first joint.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30

The London Star, in an article on the re-
lection OF tho American treaty by China, shows
that the treaty secured substantial advantages
for the Chinese, while America disclaimed any
interference with their internal administration.
It cannot be Supposed that the Pekin govern
ment is dissatisfied with the convention. But
that q weak government sh' Md yield 10 the
pressure Of Minister Burlipiame's enemies,
Who represent to it that the convention is at
variance with the traditions OF the country, 10
Whether Mr. Buriipgame or Mr.. Browne re-
fects the mind and purpose of President
Grant. The Standard thinks that the Chinese,
in refusing TO endorse the agreement, show
fhev are not animated by the impulses which
Hr. BuIiingame declared they possessed, and
hopes their action will lead him to ABANDON
snnctions which secure neither honor for him
ss,f nor benefit for the world at large.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30
sHREDS OF STATE NEWS.

The squad of soldiers, under orders -Qf the
revsaus-c1ncsrs,, lsft Chesterfield on Monday.
They behaved well. -
The County Treasurer Of Orangeburg has,
We learn, collected taxes so far to the amount
OF about $4,000.
There was . fire in Oraneeburg on Monday,
by which the house OF Mr. q. B. Glover was
slightly damaged. The Young Americas be-
haVed splendidly.
The country around Oranseburg has been
retreahed by repeated showers of rain, which
We hope will bring the rice crop out.
The fine rains which have fallen in Bsrnwell
thin week will be OF considerable benefit to all
young cotton and increase the top fruit, which
would not have amounted to much if the
drought had continued.
Mrs. Susan Davenport, Of Laurens, died on
the 22d inst.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30
IF sOLOMON'S BIrTERS.-THIS PRE-

s@ sOLOMON'S BIrTERS.-THIS PRE-
IARATION, compounded by one of our Oldest and
most esteemed druggists has, during the short time
In which It has been offered to the public, attained
reputation which has almost entirely driven out OF
market the various tonics and stmulants which, for
a few months. by e1orbitant putting and heavy ad.
verHsing, succeeded in building profitable busi.
ness for their projectors.
solomon's Bitters are not of the fashy style, de.
pending upon large advertising, bought puffs and
fictitious recommendations for q sale to gulHble
public Their composition is well known to and ap'
proved by many of our best physicians, and the pro-
prieors depend upon the intrinsic merits Of theiI
medicine to make 1t as popular as 1t is curative.
They do net pretend to offer medicinal prepara.
ton that will cure all the ills that flesh is heir to,
but they do contend that the judcious use OF these
Ihtters Will greatly alleviate human suffering and
bring very many to state Of comparative health
who have long been strangers to that great blessing
One good genuine accommodation of any pro.
fessed curative is worth dozens or hundreds Of
bought certificates, and tho Nessrs. SOLoMoNS
have only published few Out of the hundreds ofun
solicited testimonies which the have received We
this morning give copy OF letter from Hon. ALtX
b. STEPHENS, whose recuiarly enfeebled condition
for the past six mouths has been known to the whole
country His few earnest woros will go much fur
ther to confirm the good opinion already existing q:
to the beneficial qualities of this medicine thar
would columns Of stcrcotyped Recommendation:
from unknown parties:
LIBERTY HALL,
CRAVE JRDsvILLE. Ga, August IA. 1852
Messrs A. A. Solomons Co., Druggists, Sduannah
ca:
GENTLEMEH-Please send me half dozen bottles
Of your Bitters 1 have been using them Lately
upon the recommendation OF friend, with decided
benefit, in giving tone TO the digestive organs ant
general strength to my system. Send by Express
with value endorsed, G. o. D.
Yours respectfully,
(signed) ALEXANDER 3. STEPHENS.
lucnsS % limo
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30
THE LANCASTER ROBBERY.
THE LANCASTER hObbEffx.
HOW A RADICAL POSTMASTER ROBBED THE
MAILS.
Further and spicier Particulars.

In The NEWS Of Friday was published gen.
eral account OF the detection and flight Of ]. 81.
W. Cousart, the Radical Postmaster at Lancas-
ter Courthouse who had been suspected Of for
gerry and robbing the mails. The Lancaster
Ledger gives some additional particulars,
which we now print:
For some time past the people have regarded
the conduct Of ]. b. W. Cousart, the postmas-
Ter at this place, with suspicion. Our suspi-
cion was first aroused from the fact that after
repeated efforts we could receive no answer to
our business letters. many or which answers
no doubt contained money aud checks. Since
Cousart'o arrest it turns out that between SIX
and eight hundred dollars have been lost
through registered and other letters during
the past two months.
The evidence elected on the trial has already
been laid before our readers. The Ledger con-
tinues.
After his arrest by Constable T. 8. Riddle,
messengers were dispatched by the prisoner to
his white Radical friends to go on his bond.
but they all refused, and he was consequently
committed to jail, with the assurance, however,
from his brother, R. w. Cousart, who is q
magistrate under Scott's appointment, that he
would have HIM set at liberty in less than one
hour.
The low cunning was Immediately brought
| to play upon Charles Jones, a negro maels-
trate and he was induced to sign a release
without taking any bond whateyer--he being
assured by r. w. Cousart that he tCousart)
had taken the bond and that it was oil right.
The negro magistrate discovered on the follow
ing morning that he had been duped, and that
no bond had been given.
As soon as j. q. W. Cousart. the postmas-
ter. gained terra Jtir'nla, he made TRACKS Tor
parts unknown. but it is supposed he is now in
| Columbia seeking the protection Of his friends,
or informing bis accompice of his misfortune.
What say those now who used their influence
in turning out worthy and efficient officer,
and filling the position with one who never
bad a character worthy OF the confidence of q
negro? We knew at the time that the change
WAS not made for the pubic good, but to graft
| fy malignant hate, and to humiliate respecta-