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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21
PHILADELPHIA.
Proceedings of the National Labor
6OnRraEa

of the National Labor
Congress.
PHILADELPHIA, August 20-The Ma
tional Labor Congress met at 9 o'clock this
morning.
The Committee on Organization made
report with amendments, but after debating
the matter was laid on the table.
The Committee on Female Labor made
a report, which was adopted, as follows:
Resolved, That this Congress recon-
mends that all the trades unions make an
immediate effort to secure a thorough or
gsnization of female labor, and demand
the same pay for work equally well done
by women as by men. Every avenue
Of labor for which woman is physically
capacitsted should be freely offered to her
on the same terms and conditions as at
lowed to any class Of laborers. We ask for
woman equal opportunities and rights IN
every field Of enterprise and labor.
A resolution was adopted for the ap.
pointment Of committee on ways and
means and standing committee,
Resolutions were adopted denouncine
coolie labor, but declaring that voluntary
Chinese emigration should be practlceC
like other citizens.
A special committee on a new poIiti'
| cal party was appointed.
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CINCINNATI.
The Question of western Frefghts.

me 4uesttOn Oh WesteEH EEcfb nus
CINCINNATr, Aug. 20.-Yesterday the
proprietors of the Gibson House were ar
raigned by the United States authorities
for alleged violation of The second section
of an act of Congress, passed Feb. 5, 1867,
which imposes fine for business or pro-
fessiouaI notice or advertisement in like
ness of Treasury notes.
A meeting of freight agents for the
Western roads was held yesterday. Mr..
Carse, of the Jacksonville railroad was
elected President, and Mr.. Frazier, of the
Marietta railroad Secretary. A general
discussion in relation TO freights, parti"
cularly eastern bound, was entered into
by the meeting. 1t was agreed upon TO
raise the price of fourth class freights five
cents per hundred pounds, and -four ten
cents per barrel. This refers to eastern
bound freights only. Nearly all the West
ern roads were represented.
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Horrible Murder.

The Murfreesboro News gives the fol-
lowing particulars of horrible murder
in that county few days ago:
On Tuesday evening the body Of a ne
gro woman named Ester Foster, was found
about mile west of the city, near the old
franklin pike, concealed in some breast
works erected by the Federals, with three
pistol shots through the head, besides be.
ing mutilated otherwise.
She was last seen Sunday night in COM
pany with a negro man named Alexander,
who has been living with her. She was
considered loose character, though claim
ing membership in the Baptist church.
Circumstantial evidence goes far TO prove
that Alexander committed the deed he
was the last person seen with her, and the
| evening that the body was found, he left
and has not been heard from since. IL is
also reported that another concubine,
named Matilda Clark, confesses to have
known of the murder, and that Alexander
was to kill Easter Jones, as she was a
barrier 10 the marrisge Of Alexander and
| Matilda, and it seems to have been ar
ranged 10 kill her of 10 prevent inter.
ference. Matilda has been arrested and
confined to await further Investigations
She was with Alexander the night after
the deed was discovered, and remained
with him until he left, carrying TO hun al
his clothes.
1t was a bloody deed, and concocted il
the brain Of demon, who should suffe
the penalty of death for its committal
The person Of the murdered woman wa
thought to have been outraged after he
| death;
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NEW YORK.
Grants Return from abe Coal Fields
The Mystery of Chancellor Lam
sings Disappearance TO be Explained
startling Disclosures Expected.

Grants Return from the Coal Fields
The Mystery of Chancellor Ian
sing Disappearance 10 be Explained
Startling Disclosures Expected.
New YORK, Aug. 20-The President
arrived here yesterday afternoon, shortly
before o'clock, on his return from trip
through the coal fields Of Pennsy lvanis.
From the pier of the Central railroad of
New Jersey the President and family took
carriages for the Newport boat, which left
at half past o'clock.
The Times says every incident connected
with the disappearance of Chancellor Ian.
sing, forty years ago, is we'll known to a
gentleman now living. The secret was
confided to him by distinguished citizen
Of this State now deceased. The survivor
was eDjoined 10 publish all the circum>
stances when certain parties specified were
dead. This condition has been fulfilled,
and it ia probably a narrative calculated 10
startle the public. When given 10 The
world, there will then be no longer room
for doubt in reference TO Chancellor Ian
sings fate. 1t will be authenticated, and
will form one of the most remarkable pages
in the history of public men in this coun-
try.
Theo. Eve, an office boy in the employ
of w. H. Whitney, "a Bedford avenue,
Brooklyn, was arrested yesterday for at
tempting TO poison the family by placing
opium in their coffee.
The heat has been most intense and has
probably caused more suffering than that
Of any other day this Summer. Several
case of sun-slroke have occurred, and in
some instances animals have dropped dead
in the streets from the effect of the heaG.
James Burns, the Cuban flibuster, was
released to.day on his recognizance not TO
take up arms against Spain.
Reddy, the blacksmith, arrived to day
from San FranciscD in charge of an officer.
The Erie Railroad Company have oc-
cupied new quarters in the Grand Opera
House, on S.h avenue and 23d street,
where supurb accommodations for passen-
gers are provided. The Erie Company
have offered to carry the Southern Bass
Ball Club from Cincinnati to New York al
half rates, in case of a visit being decided
upon.
The Metropolitan Fire Commissioners
have awarded the contract to build q
new fire-alarm for this city to c. L. N j.
n. Chester. The work will cost about
100000. The ringing of town bells il
| to be done away with under the new sys'
ten
The convention of Western railroad
directors which has been in session herr
for several days, considering an advance
on Western freights, has come to M
agreement, and it is doubtful if the
rates will be advanced, as the competing
lines cannot yet harmonic.
The firm of Taylor q Bliss, large wool
en- manufacturers, in North Adams. Mass
stopped their mills on Monday night, oW
ing to the failure of Powers, Beckmsn
Co., of New York.
1t is reported that Mr.. Ramsey, PEA
deni OF the Albany and Susquehana raj
road, and James Fiske, Jr., and their $3.50
ciates, had a conference yesterday al
settled substantially their controversy.
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v, - AND ACCIDENT.

SPRINGFIELD NJ 1,k are filling with the
the cruz lace ~ nj ~ ", =, I Myron Perry,
Hot Spur, Jessie Wales, ! zen LlCens'
and others equally noted Va u os PreSe eIo
Homes are arriving every day, SpN hne
spirit is anticipated.
NEW York, Aug. 20.-Au inqu, 81 on
10 hodv Of ars. Nickerson, at Ha, en-
raw Rocklaud county, on Wednesday,
the iury rendered q verdict generating
Nj Nickerson from the charge of having
,,nisoned her, declaring the complaint was
brought by DIR. John Hengler through
sam Ramsey, brother to Gen Ramsey Of
he Uniou army, committed suicide by
,booting, at Jersey City, to-day.
GErTYsBURG, PENN, Aug. 2O.-Nu
,Derous letters are received from Southern
Gentlemen accepting invitations to psrtlcl
1ate in the dedication Of the battle held.
New York, August 20-Artic' es of cor
,,oI,dation of the Wabash and Lake Shor
Dads we're signed to-day, and will b
sn.mitied 10 The stockholders in thirt
DAYS.
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ST. LOUIS.
n.,,.,on ,u the Prize Fight dispute.

Decision In the t'r1ze EIS NJ Dsspuhc.
ST. LOUIS, Aug 20-Allen and Galla'
CHER, with their nmpires and Larry Aus
sell, the referee, had meeting tonight
for the purpose Of making final decision
of the fight on Tuesday. The referee
said he did not see the sponge thrown ur.
That when time was called Allen came to
the scratch and Gallagher struck him,
whereupon Allen left the ring.
He therefore declared the battle draw,
although by strict adherence to the rules
of the ring he might give the fight to
Gallagher. Both parties expressed salts
faction with the decision. Stakes and ex-
cursion moaey will be divided tomorrow.
Death of a Well known Citizen-Dele-
gates 10 the Commercial COnven-
tiOn.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20.-Taylor Blow, an
old and prominent merchant of this city,
died to-day after long and severe illness:
Robert Toombs, of Georgia, passed
through here en- route for ST.. Paul and
Superior City. :,
10 addition to the gentlemen appointed
by the Governor to represent the State at
the Commercial Convention to be held at
Keokuk, September z, the Presidents of the
Merchants Exchange and the Board OF
Trade have appointed large delegations OF
prominent and influential business men
and CAPITALISTS
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WASHINGTON.
The PrOdIgaI's Return-The Pleasure
Seeking AdministratiOn-Pr
tive Rupture of the Cabinet. etc.

| Seeking Admtntstr8t1Ou-Rr
tive Rupture of the Cabinet, etc.
WASHINGTON, Jug. 2n.-Ths Internal
Revenue receipts to day were 1904, 800.
The President is expected 10 return here
about the middle of next week TO attend
meeting of the cabinet, bat will remain Ia
town only about two days.
w U Saunders, a negro, has been APP
pointed special agent or detective OF the
Postofice Department, at a salary OF ST.
200 per annum, and SO per day for sub
sistence. This is the first negro ever ap-
pointed to such position.
Dents letter is still creating much COM
ment in all circles, and the general i'm
preston is that it will produce serious
Presidents entire household is opposed
to Boutwell,, and upon this account Mr.
BoutwelPs friends fear the discontinue of
their chief. The Deut trouble is evidently
growing in importance, and the probabili-
ties are that it will eliminate in a rup-
ture of the cabinet.
Information has been received at the
Internal Revenue Office of heavy whisky
frauds in Cincinnati, by which the govern
ment was defrauded of two hundred thou
sand dollars tax on that article. TIE
frauds were committed years age,
a portion of the whisky having
been sent from there to Mobile, in which
place the detectives first discovered the
frauds. 1t is sSd that several officials and
ex-oficials are connected with the frauds.
The absence Of the President and every
member of the cabinet from the city is
unpre cedented in the history of the
country. 1t is not known when they
will return, and important subjects de-
msndiug prompt attention are being left
entirely to subordinates. A cabinet Off
Ger writes here that everything is now in
a condition to be left without continual
discussions and there is really no actual
necessity for the presence of the President
until October.
This same official considers that the
country could very we'll dispense with any
session of Congress, so far as its material
is concerned, until year from
next December, except for the usual APP
which must be made.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-The Star has an ar
ticle on the acquisition of Cuba by the
United States, in which it says a naval or
military petition in the Gulf of Mexico Is
of great value. Troops and squadrons
would be required there, but the people of
America, with whom the acquisition
is go popular, would offer no obs
lection to such outlay. There is
no reason for Great Britain to grudge their
possession. EDgland's possessions in those
seas are so exposed 10 attack at present,
the danger cannot be augmented. In the
interests of commerce it is desirable that
Cuba be prosperous, and her prosperity
would be much more probable under the
American government than as a distressed
colony or Spanish republic.
MADRID, Aug. 20.-A band of Carlisii
under Palo, was recently defeated al
Almagro, near Ciudad. PaIo himself, and
his Secretary, were among the prisoners
captured. Most of the Carlist bands have
dispersed.
it is rumored conspiracy in favor o
Prince of Asturias has been discovered by
the authorities.
PARIS, August 20.-Advices received
from Paraguay to the 10Th Of July. Wa
news unimportant. The British sub ject
are still retained, but well treated.
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TRENTON, N. j.
Meetings of Teachers.

TRENTON, Aug. 2O-The three edu'
cational associations held distinct meet
ings this A. NJ. At the National Teach
ers meeting there was an overlooking
audience. d. T. Hager, of Massachu-
sets, was elected President for the en-.
suing year. Hon. James White and Prof.
Monroe, of the same State, made adj
dresses. Prof Apgar, Of tho New Jersey
State Normal School, will lecture this P.
NJ A grand reunion and the closing
exercises will take place at Taylor Hall
this evening
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SAN FRANCISCO.
The Charge Against Secretary Bout
well Repeated.

The Charge Against Secretary Bout
well Repeated.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 20.-The Secreta-
" of the Treasury as yet has given no at1
ton ion TO the petition Of Vice President
Cola, Senator Stewart and our merchants
and ban !Sers for transfer of funds from sub
treasury, although the former telegraphed
several times, representing to him that an
immense wheat crop stands still, vessels
waiting 70 load, and nine millions in The
Treasury here, and that the bankers propo-
sition would benefit the government by
saying exchange
MesnShile one firm is again allowed 10
draw on the treasury in all half million
for the purpose Of speculation in securities
and currency notes, while merchants are
compelled 10 order their gold from New
York by railroad.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21

Sometime since Portland (Me.) man
had his pocket picked of $500. Shortly
after he received letter from the thief,
stating that he had started in business
with his stolen capital, and that he
should pay interest on it until he was
able to return the principal. Two pay
ments of interest have already been
made.
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RUTTER.
Hts ReIease by q Sew York Jud

His Release by New York Judge.
The proceedings in the habeas corpus
case of Mr.. Rutler, late President of the
Tennessee National Bank of Memphis,
we're resumed in the special term of the
Superior Court to-day. Alter argument
by the counsel, Justice McCunn denied the
application Of Assistant District Attorney
Blunt, for an adjournment TO this
day, by which time he said
said he would receive Gov. HOfman's
mandate for the prisoners return to Ten:
nessee, saying there was not shadow of
legal authority for his longer detention Ia
custody. The moment the prisoner was
discharged, Mr.. Blunt received telegram
from Albany saying the mandate for
Rutter had been issued and sent by mail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21

The Supreme Court of California has
rendered an important decision in support
of the real rights Of woman. A wife was
driven from her home by her husband,
and had no means of support She
brought suit to compel him to set aside
out Of his property acquired since their
marriage, sufficient amount to sustain
her and her child. Under the old Eng
lish law, such an action would not lie,
but majority Of the court decided IN
favor Of the wife, holding that adherence
to the English law, in this CT similar
cases. would be reproach to civilization.
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BUFFALO.
= big Patent hight swIndIe.

IA, 'FALo, August 2O.-Oheer Steele oil
f2oches 'eT WAS here to-day looking Tor
,,.r,;.- 8, id to have perPetrated stipend
nns ,,...nl right swindle. The farmers on
The Ep. ol the frontier and few IN the
inferior ooui. ties are said TO have been
.w,r.lIeJ out o. $780, 900. A warrant was
med and search made for a broker In
,L;, CITY who is !said TO be accessory to
JLa judle and has negotiated for forged
,,o,a,, large amount
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Boston, Aug. 2O.-The first conviction
under the new prohibitory liquor law was
made TO day in the Superior Court. The
jury we're out five hours. The defendant
was fined SIS and costs.
ROCHESTER, Aug. 20-The reported
finding at Newark of a portion of the
money stolen from the American Express
Company's car, near Albany, on the 18th
inst is incorrect.
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Mrs. Harriet I. Hnnter- A "

Mrs. Harriet L Hunter, a window, for
forty years Postmistress at Deerfeld,
Portage county Ohio, has been supersed-
cd by IN able bodied hulk named George
Hennica, and the citizens are indignant
Mrs. Hunter was thrice made 8 widow
during her term Of Office.
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OHIO.
Republican Neutrality-suspicious. Bale
Of New Cotton,

Of New Cotton,
CINCINNATI, August 20.-E. D. Mans
field will probably be nominated for State
Senator by the Republican convention for
Warren and Butler counties, which meets
tomorrow.
r. NJ. Stimson, editor of the Marietta
Register was nominated today by the Re-
publicans for State Senator Of the four
teenth district, and Peter Odlin for the
same in the third district.
On Wednesday last the wife Of Rev. Fran
els LObdell, late rector Of the Church of the
Advent, died suddenly. The rector had
Just resigned on account Of his health, and
accepted a call 10 st. Paul., New Haven,
Connecticut
The first bale OF new cotton was received
by commission merchant yesterday. II
was grown near Natchez, Miss, and will
be sold on Change to-day.
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1t has been announced in the Radical
organs that the coy reluctance of the
President to take the deed for fifty acres
of land at BrickYille, New Jersey, was
from doubt whether they were worth
the taxes. Grant is ready to take any
thing of any value. This is the differ
ence between our former Presidents
and our present President.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21

The negro Baldwin, who confessed to
outraging Mrs. Benson, near Paducah,
was taken from the Paducah jail, on
Thursday, before daylight, by eighty
armed men, and hung to a tree in the
sDburbs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21
LOUISVILLE.

Au Event of Startling Importance.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2O.-A game CT base
ball between the Kentucky and Southern
Club of New Orleans, resulted in favor of
the Southerners, score 43 to 25. They
pl az the Eagles tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21

General F T Dent, known familiarity
as the Presidents door>keeper, publicly
declares his willingness to wager his
next years salary that Judge Chase will
be the next candidate OF the Democracy
for President, and his brother, Judge
Dent, will be the next Governor Of
MiSSiSsiDpi
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21

A New Jersey negro who bought
some rattle-snakes to learn snake charm
ing died before his education was per-
facted
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1t is reported that the cotton worm has
made its appearance on several planta-
tons on the Big Black, Mississippi.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21

Sprague has turned all his property
into cash, and Miss Craig can find MOTH
ing to attach. Her attachment for
Snrapue ia not so great as it was.
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In some parts of Texas corn is SO
abundant that farmers can not get rid of
it at twenty-five cents bushel
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Park county, Indiana, it is said, will
have a surplus of five hundred thousand
bushels of wheat for sale this season.
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The question Of Chinese voting is
settled in Louisiana, where seven China>
men were registered in single parish.
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Dent threatens another letter, in which
he proposes to show up Postmaster
General Creswell.
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Toledo has the impudence to put in
against st. Louis and Chicago for the new
location Of the national capital.
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1t is reported in Washington that
some three hundred men have left that
city for Southern port, for the purpose
of embarking for Cuba to join the insur-
gents
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The coachman who married the Glen
Cove young lady offers to relinquish all
claims for $4,000.
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There was, it is said, a shower of
minnows and crawfshes at Keokuk,
Iowa, few days ago.
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The people of Virginia and Tennessee
have alike won great victories, and We
agree with the Memphis Avalanche and
Nashville Banner, that they may now
properly set about organizing a great
party upon the basis upon which they
won their recent victories; and we like
the name they suggest of Liberal party. "
1t would not only control these States,
but would exercise a salutary and per-
haps controlling influence in the field OF
national politics
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Ned Outline lectured at Council Bluffs
a few nights ago on "Gentiles, Mormons
and Chinese"
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Opposite Upper End of the Marksthou

WE PRESENT THIS SEASON. MOST
unqusstiOnably. the LARGEST and FINEST
stock Of Linen Clothing lin Tennessee. Our
goods areo the most perfect character in poi
of FABRIC. CUT.:::FIT. GENERAL MAX
UP and ELEGANT PROPORTION. Thssu
goods are known to have undergone a thorough
process Of shrinking before making up,
beautifully laundrisd after they are made.