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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23

drums and bells which will beat and ring at COM
Inand; but these two latter are not frequently
used the magnets are because they too easily
detected.
Mr. Faulkner ought to have completed his interest
ing statement by telling to whom his instruments
-ere sold but it is not bad as it stands Possibly
his letter will stimulate the instrument maker TO the
spiritralists in America to make an equally clean
breast On 1t.
Learning, Science, and Art" The ACddemA puts out
its first number today well printed, soldlooKlhg,
dc quartz f dSddea P in P
we're way into SIX departments, SC, classlhed as 10
look more continental than English IN their sclen
tc precision They include Geerai iteIafIe
History and Geography Oriental PhlIology, and
Classical Literature Considering tDat re ASadaaemy
is monthly its articles are Iater DIIet an9 ua,e
scarcely the air of being much more profound than
those of The Saturday Reep, for instance as 10 Dc
worth waiting for worth reading AFTER the topics
have lost Their dd f@T good CRITICAL
journals and this starts with strong list OF con-
tributors. Its first point of difference from existing
weekly papers is that its articles signed Among
writers in this number are Matthew Arnold, Prof
Huxley, Sir John Lubbock, and Prof. Conlngton.
Under each head are given notes of intelligence
contents of journals, and new publications. we are
assured, for instance that Junius has at last been
positively discovered by Mr. Twstlet0n-helpedb by an
expert in handwriting and the, culprit is to be
shortly dragged from his hidingplace for the pubic
benefit. Altogether there is scholarly air about
the new paper aDd it will probably be some time
before it rivals the astounding blunder OF the last
Saturday RerieC which, in noticing new edition OF
Virgil, speaks of the first twelve books OF the
Ened"
The Familiar Quotations of Mr. Bartlett, repub,
lished here is reviewed tins week in The Times, and
gets due need of praise. But there is not In all the
review hint that the book is of American origin
Probably the reviewer himself was not aware OF It,
for, on looking at the reprint, find the, original
preface omitted the advertisement altered, and all
trace of its American authorship suppressed. There
are on the title-page the two words authors edi-
ton" which might lead one to hope that the book
was not pirated outright. Mr. Bartlett can tell you
how that was but Routledge is name almost as
can book as Harper in New-YOrk on that of an En-
glish book BE that as it may, Mr.. Bartetts work
is the best of the kind in the English language and
America ought to have the credit of its authorship
q G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23

beaten daily and wives are despoiled of all property
it is cool doctrine to talk of fancied" wrongs the
part of women. While Miss Carpenter saying
this in one room, Mrs. Jacob Bright (wife of the
member for Manchester and Mrs y. Lucas
wife Of the late editor of The Morning Star and sister
of John Bright as i mentioned in my last letter.
were moving resolutions in favor of o married
womans property bill in another room, under the
presidency of Mr. Morley, NJ. p, Dr. Elizabeth Black
well attained repute By many sensible speeches The
fact is, the women party is now strong enough to
break up into divisions - one doing impolitcal
work another the original and more more publicsPrteai
their sex. Under Miss Carpenters advice the
conference was private, but there we're s.I no
secrets at it, The business was sensible and useful,
and several ladies spoke with pleasant eloquence
Canon Kingsley, in his speeches elsewhere, protested
against such words as " male and female" as though
they were speaking not of livingmen and women, but
Of lay figures OF inorganic beings. He said too, he
hoped to see revived the good old word DOctress0
The Ladies' Conference was, however, new assem-
bly, at Social Science Congress- and the feature
attracted far greater number of women" not fe.
males than have ever been gathered together at
any former session,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23

hour brings increase in wear and tear fourfold
greater than the increase in speed heavy train run
Incredibly and at every curve and inequality strikes the
rails Ike cannon ball Iii safe TO conclude that we
road-beds great deal more perfect, and wagon
crossings the level OF the track abolished altogether
But this rate OF speed extended through TO San
Francisco we should from ocean 20 ocean Ia fo days
dnd quarter That will be accomplished when the same
competition which shoots the Alleghanies
sha ynr us over the Rocky Mountains and the sierTas
Already we are making good beginning The
Racine Railroad Companies will place upon their line
early In October lightning train composed exclusively
OF Pulmans sleeping, hotel and dining TO run once
week In connection with the fast trains from Newly
to chicago 1t Will carry passengers across the continent
table The fare win be either t25 $50 extra It is
yet determined which, to the additional Of
fast running and Of drawing heavy dining cars over the
mountains. The passenger can breakfast in New-York
Tuesday and In San Francisco on the following Sun
day "In these days." says Thackeray, we no longer
travel, We only arrive" A. ID. r..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23
AMERICAN TRAVEL.
FROM NETWORK TO CHICAGO IN THIRTY
HOURS

THE NEW TIME-TABLEs-THE FASTEST RUNNING
EVER DONE IN AMERICA-SEA-sICK ON
THE CARS-RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS-PAT-
ENT PLATFORMS AND BRAKES-THE NEW
TRAIN COMPARED WITH THE oLD-FIvE DAYS
TO SAN FRANCISCO. '' ' '
CHICAGO, Sept. 2S.-Three great railroad lines
from Chicago point toward New Yorkthe Michigan Cen
trial. via Detroit and Canada, the Michigan Southern via
Cleveland and the Fort Wayne via Pittsburgh All make
about the through time and charge the same through
fare @ but each has its special friends, who invariably
travel upon It, and believe 1t UNNECESSARILY superior to
all the rest in comfort agreeableness and safety The
great freight which has been raging during the Sum-
and Fall sprang rather from the rivalry between
leading NewYork and Pennsylvania lines than from that
between these Western roads. Ordinarily the rate for
rstclass freight from NewYork to Chicago q SO per
hundred pounds but during the past season ranged
n anta IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23
VOL. XXIX.....No' 5000.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
GREAT BRITAIN.

nR. HUNTINGToN-A TIPPERARY SEAT FOR MR..
NIIJ-OBITUARY OF THE LONDON STAR
sPIRIT-RAPPING MAGNETs-LlTERATURE.
l.,r-Nc comm p(srn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
C0itonts King.

Cotton has been moving steadily upward
for the last several days, and yesterday was
quoted at 274. The present price is very
remunerative TO planters, and at the same
time will have a tendency to make money
easy 10 the South. This Is not the only
benefit TO be derived, for we believe that in
80 far as the South is prosperous, 30 much
more will she be respected byAhose who
have attempted to crush her people in the
days of her weakness. Money is power,
and therefore let US rejoice again at the
prosperous reign of King Cotton. Behind
the smoke of war, the sun Of liberty in the
South appeared to be going down, and
tyranny seemed riveting its grasp upon the
necks Of her people. This was politically
the case, but economy and industry have &C
complished much, and finally fortune has
come to her relief, and hope enchanted
smiles, and waves her golden hair" So
much for the reaction which has COM
menced. 10 a commercial point of view,
lost fortunes are being regained, and under
the rule of King Cotton, political rights
will surely come.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
Serious Railroad Fire.

An unfortunate accident occurred on
the Memphis & Louisville Railroad, about
mile below Brownsville, on Thursday
night, the 9TH inst, which resulted in the
burning of the express car, with all OF lts
contents, except the mail. From what We
can learn of the particulars, it seems that
the front door of the car was left open, and
a spark from the engine ignited a mat
tress in the car, and before the flames
could be extinguished they entirely en-
veloped the car, and everything was lost,
except the mail bags. In the express safe
there was fifteen hundred or two thousand
dollars, which was lost. Several passen-
gers lost valuable papers, amounting in
all, it is supposed, 10 nearly million dol
laIs. Up to going to press, says the Browns,
Vile Bee, we have not been able to ascer-
tain the loss in freights The trucks of The
car were saved, and the train came mp
after the fire. was put out.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
TOO FAST.
Stage Horse Reins.in the Hands of n
Man unused TO Driving.

Stage-HOrse Beinssin the Hands OF
Man Unused TO Driving.
When the Lebanon stage coming into
the city arrived at Sladetown yesterday
morning, the driver stopped for a moment
to let out lady passenger. While he was
off the box in the polite discharge of his
duty, an enthusiastic individual among the
outside passengers gathered up the idle
reins, seized the drivers whip, and making
git alaag his motto, started the team at a
rapid run down the pike. The passengers
and others who witnessed the exploit
thought the horses were running away,
but the new driver declared that he had
them well in hand and was only bringing
them in a shade faster than the usu al way
He further says that when they did COM
mence running too fast to please him he
laid on the whip 10 make them stop, but
they let out in terrible earnest and he
couldn't stop them. Passengers leaped
from the coach, people and vehicles on the
pike gave it a clear track, and the flying
steeds stuck well to the plain road until
they reached a ST stopping place. But fol-
this fortunate circumstance, consequences
more serious than broken harness and o
milk wagon badly demoralized might
have been recorded. The unlicensed dri'
yer was arrested, but in tender considera'
ton Of his ardent youthfulness, he was lei
of with the gentle admonition to go and
drive no more, at least until he gets bach
to Alexandra, or some other place where
the liberty of stage-horse reins is unbridlec
| bY legal enactments.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12

We were pleased to meet yesterday DR.
Charles d. Pierson of indianapolis, Ind
who is guest of Maj. R. C. McNairy fol
a few days.
Capt. A. B. s. Moseley, one of the pro-
prietors of "Our Mountain Home" pa.
per published at Talladega, Ala, hon.
ored us with a visit Yesterday. Capt
Moseley will remain in the city several
days, with a view of advancing the claims
of his paper before the business public. We
commend him to our merchants generally,
We had the pleasure of meeting in the
city yesterday, Maj. Frank Duffy, of the
HartsVille Vidette
W.. A. Wade, of the Lebanon Herald and
Register paid us visit yesterday.
Col. Thos. Boyers, of the Gallatin EE,
Oulinrr, and II. C. Mclaughlin, of the
Murfreesboro Monitor, were also in the
city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12

The discourse Of the Rev. DIR. Moore al
the First Presbyterian Church, on Sabbath
evening last, WAS heard by large and APP
preciative audience, composed Of the mem
bers Of the medical profession, medic
students, and citizens generally. 1t was
an able review of the duties and RESPONSE
bililies of physicians considered from a
religious point of view; a truthful vindi-
cation Of the noble and philanthropiC
character Of the profession; and an earn
est appeal to the young gentlemen pre-
pairing for the practice TO recognize the re-
vealed religion, theoretically and practi-
eslly, as a duty 10 themselves and the COM
munity not less than a paramount one TO
the Creator. Ii was chaste, classic and
fOrcible effort, and eIerted an influence for
good on all who were present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
suIclde at RogersrllIe JUNCTION

The Knoxville Press and Herald con-
tsins the following particulars of the sui
eide of we'll known citizen of Est Ten
nessee
Ga Wednesday, Mr.. James Walker, a
we'll known citizen, committed suicide near
Rogersvills Junction, by blowing out his
brains with q pistol. We learn from a
correspondent that the deceased had been
a man of incorporate habits, TO such an ex-
tent as to produce a separation betwee
himself and wife. After the separation he
strictly RETAINED from drink, and made
repeated overtures TO his wife to return TO
him, which she persisted in declining. AL
though he still adhered TO temperate life,
be found himself involved ia debt, and as
he said himself compelled to live life Of
misery" Having, on Wednesday, he
duced hiss daughter to 60 TO a neighboring
house on some errand, he deliberately be-
gan to set his house in order. He placed
his pOcket-boOk in convenient drawer,
put his keys where they could be easily
found, and arranged the fire 80 that it
could do no damage before his daughter
returned-then took his pistol from be-
meath the pillow, where he always kept it,
walked out into the porch, sat down, and
shot himself through the head. When his
daughter returned, he was cold in death
his pistol lying at his feet, and his skull
horribly blsckened and crushed by the
powder and ball.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12

The meeting of the State Press Associa-
lion at this place, yesterday, was not 20
well attended as we had hoped, which may
be, doubtless, attributed to the inclemency
Of the weather; and very probably bust
ness engagements of the New Year may
have had the effect of OBTAINING many of
the representatives Of the various news
papers at home. Those present did not
feel authorized 10 transact any business
under the circumstances, and il was thought
advisable that the President should adj
jOurn the meeting over TO some future day
to be fixed by him, or upon a call Of the
members Of the Association. We trust
that an early meeting may be had, and TO
see full attendance Of the members.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
FROM 4, A. COLLINS. ESQ,
OF Milan, Tenn.

Vk mIhhHs cnns
Messrs. Pigue Manner 6 Hall, Nashville,
Tenn:
GENTLEMEN: DR.. LIaHTHILL expects TO
visit your city soon, and for the benefit Of
the suffering wish to say, through you,
to your very extensive acquaintance in
this and other Southern States that DIR.
Lighthill can do all for the suffering that
can be afforded by skill, science and a
comprehensive experience.
Indeed, DIR. Lighthill performs some
almost miraculous cures. One case for In
stance. Iplsced under his treatment, over
two years since, my niece, Miss Eliza
Mitchum, of McLemoresVille, Tenn. She
had been suffering from a child with a
rising in the head, which had for years
emitted through the ear very ugly and
offensive corruption. Her case had been
treated by the best physicians of the coun-
try and had bafiled the skill of all. DIR.
Lighthill kept her under his immediate
charge for ten days and then sent her home
with remedies. She used the remedies as
directed and in three months was entirely
well and still continues in excellent health
1t may be proper TO state that when Miss
Mitchum went under DIR. LighthilPs treat
ment she was unable 10 walk and, as her
friends thought, was rapidly approaching
death.
II You have any friends among your ex-
tensive acquaintance suffering with any
chronic disease you may safely recommend
them to DIR. Lighthill.
Yours, very respectfully,
E. A. COLLINS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
A PnbILo Convenience.

In Indictment weather like the present,
gentlemen doing business up town and re-
siding at inconvenient distances from this
part of the city, find the MERCHANTS EX-
CHANGE on Cherry Street, a most handy
place for obtaining the Creature comforts
at any hour of the day or night. The Gu
linary department is every day replenishtd
by receipts of oysters, fish and birds. In
this as well as in the saloon feature of the
Exchange" the proprietors make it a
point TO have the best the market affords,
and always succeed. Lee Coleman, ex-
tensively known as apolite and afiable gen.
tleman, will be found at the bar of the
establishment, ever ready TO give its nu-
merous patrons CHEEKY greeting.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
Hnm,eide NJ Jackson. mIss

The Vicksburg Herald of the 9Th con-
tains the following:
At late hour last night informa ton
reached us that United States Marsal +.
II. Winter killed a revenue officer named
Lucy, in Jackson, yesterday. We did moi
learn the full particulars, and give the ac'
count as it reached us. II is stated that
Lucy had until recently been connected In
some way with the revenue department,
and having been accused Of defrauding the
government out of considerable sum oil
money, has been avoiding arrest. Yester-
day he was met by United States Marshal
Winter, who attempted his arrest. Lucy
resisted, and DR.. Winter shot him through
the head, killing him instantly. The vic
tim of this unfortunate affair, whose name
is Jno. w. K. Lucy, was very well known
in this city, having been employed for
some time as passenger conductor on the
Vicksburg and Meridian railroad. Until
his employment in the revenue depart
ment, after he left the railroad, he kept a
coffee house in Jackson.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
FEMALE SUFFRAGE.
An Act 20 Give Woman the Power 10
Vote md Hold Ohice.

An Act 10 Give Woman the Power 10
Vote md Hold Ofice.
Mr.. Nelson offered the following bill
in the Senate yesterday, which passed a
first reading and was referred to the Ju.
dietary Committee:
A bill to be entitled. An act to change an act
passed Feb. Is, 1867. entitled an act TO aitsr
and amend an act passed May ). 1901.
BE Il enacted by the General Assem-
bly, Of the State Of Tennessee, That the
word finale" in the first section OF an
act passed Feb. 25, 1867, known as an
act regulating the "elective franchise "
in this State, be and the same is hereby
stricken out of said act, and that every
word in said act, or subsequent acts, now
in force applicable to persons of the
male sex, shall apply equally to persons
of the female sex, so that hereafter every
female inhabitant of this State, Of the
age of twenty-one years, citizen of the
United States, and resident Of the
county wherein she may offer her vote
six months next preceding the day Of
election, shall be entitled to the privilege
| of the elective franchise and be eligible
to oil the civil offices in Tennessee, on
the same terms and conditions in all re-
spects as men.
Be it further enacted, That this &C
take effect from and after its passage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
RIVER AND WEATHER.
ARRIVED.
Tyrone, Cairo.
Emma Floyd, Cincinnati.
DEPARTED.


Emma Floyd, Cincinnati.
DEPARTED.
None.
LEAVING THIS DAY.
Tyrone, Cairo, 4 Pm.
John Lumsden, Cincinnati, Pm.
The river commenced rising again at
this port yesterday. We report IA feet on
Harpeth Shoals. Weather cloudy, with
heavy snow, which commenced falling
about II o'clock 90 Sunday night, and con-
tinued nearly the entire of yesterday fore
noon. Ifit has extended to the mountains,
as is not probably the case, We may expect
big river.
The arrivals yesterday were the Tyrone
from Cairo, and Emma Floyd from Gin
cinnati.
No departures.
The Tyrone departed for Cairo to-day at
P. M-CaPt. Tom Harmon commanding
and Wash Weaver and Alex. Hard in the
office.
The john Lumsden Was detained yes
terday in consequence of the Indictment
weather, and will clear for Cincinnati this
evening at o'clock, Capt. o. W. Davis in
command. and Dug Davis clerk.
The Emma Floyd has her bills out for
return to Cincinnati on Wednesday.
The Talisman did not leave on Sunday,
but lies over until her regular day next
Saturday.
NEWS PROM OTHER PORTs.
Special to the Union and American
GAINESVILLE, Jan. 1.-THE Alpha
passed up at P. NJ and the Emma FLOYD
at HAN. 1t Is rumored here that
daily line Of packets will soon be run be-
tween this city and Cairo.
The Louisville DeaocT0f Of yesterday
says:
The Silver Moon, 10 coming through
the canal yesterday, struck one Of the
abutments and was landed high, but not
very dry. The water was several INCHES
deep on her larbOard aide, but more in the
hold. When We left her yesterday evening
at six o'clock she was expecting the Falls
Pilot down 20 Tighten her sOthat she might
get of. She had on board 1900 bales Of
cotton, besides large lot of other fre;ght
We have no doubts that, with the Assist
ance Of Capt. Varble, she got of safely,
though things looked little sSually when
We left her st the hour above named.
The New Orleans Crescent Of the 7,h
says:
During the past week some six or eight
steamboats, have been seized by the city
authorities for refusing 10 pay their wharf
age in greenbacks. Each and every one Of
them had rendered city notes, which were
refused in payment Yesterday two Of our
regular packets we're seized upon the eve
Of their departure, but were Immediately
bonded and proceeded on their way.
The following items are from the Louis
vile Courier Of yesterday:
From the looks Of things on the wharf
last evening, it would seem TO one not
used 10 such sights that the whole Southern
country intended to devote their time 10
the pursuit Of agriculture. About an acre
Of ploWs and numherless wagons met the
eye on every hand, all manufactured in tbis
city, too.
Capt. Williams, Of Madison, we are re-
liably informed, has cold One-half of,fhe
steamer j. L. Graham to Lloyd RowaaAlor
$1,000. She IL now on her way 10 the
WABASH.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12

The Union NJ. Z. Sunday-school
Monthly Missionary Concert was held al
their church north of Cedar on Summer
street on Sunday evening 10Th inst.
The exercises, consisting Of recitstiOns
interpreted with youthful melody were
very interesting, while the attendance and
realization manifest an increasing interest
in both old and young deserving especial
commentator.
This mode Of intellectual and moral de-
velopment TO our youth is praiseworthy
besides atFording the medium through
which to diffuse the light of Christianity
to the heather, ia of easy access and should
be advocated by every denomination in
this community.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
ATTENTION. ATTENTION II

To the lovers of a good, imported Havana
Cigar. we would say that we are just receiving
a large and varied assortment of the choicest
brands, in REdALIA and CONCHASlZE. We
are able to compete in this line with any house
n the city. and would solicit the patronage of
our friends and the public generally.
Our stock of Mersehaum and other pipes is
selected with the utmost care. and imported di-
rect from the manufacturer
Chewing and Smoking TobaeeOs. the best
makes. always on hand
jams lw ROSENHEIM BRO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-12
Mattet0nsIY Shot.

George Jones, of Maury county, while
returning to his home from Columbia
several days since, was fired upon as be
was crossing the river, by some one
treacherously secreted on the bank toward
which he was going. The gun was loaded
with duck shot, twelve of which hit Mr.
Jones. The would-be assassin escaped
and though badly hurt, Mr.. ]. managed to
get home, which was not a great way OF
ond !. now ranidIy recovering.