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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
FOREIGN.

PARIS, August 1.-THE Presse regards
the recent amnesty decree Of the Emperor
as an abandonment of his past policy and
as a criterion for his future policy.
The funeral of Marshall Neil takes place
to day.
VIENNA, August 1.-THE whole pre- {
disspproves the note cent by Prussian
government to BUST, and denounce the
course of Prussia, as unprecedented diplt
macy.
ROME, August 1.-THE Pope has
decided to hold a universal exhibition Of
Christian art next year.
MADRID, August 1.-THE Epoca and
other newspapers deny the existence of
negotiations between Spain snd the United
States, relative to Cuba. 1t is said the
government desires the restoration OF
order in Cuba before considering the sub
ject of concession to tie United States.
The rumOr Of an lberian union is off
fcially denied
Mr.. Forbes, of New York, who has
been here some time in the interest o.
Cuba, has gone to America, but will re-
turn on the re-assembling of the Cortes
DUBLIN, August 1.-THE Municipal
Council has adapted an address to Ear
Spencer, Mr.. Gladstone and Earl Gray,
congratulating them and the country OIL
the passage of the Irish church bill.
The Conservative members of the coun'
ell absented themselves when the vote
on address was taken.
Archbishop Cullen has summoned the
Roman Catholic Bishops to meet in coun
Gil for the discussion of public questions
LIVERPOOL, August 1.-THE ship Ba
zasr, from Liverpool for New York, col
lided at sea with the ship Sandusky, from
New York for Liverpool. The Bazaal
put into Milford Haven and the Sandusky
arrived here to-day. Both much dam
aged and leaking badly.
LONDON, Aug. 16.-Rev. Paul Bagley'
petition for the release of American Fe
mans has been sent to the Queen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
PRIZE RING.
The Cruising Match Between Allen
and gallagher.

i Ahc DEuhSluk MhtCh ntthCcft AAAca
and Gallagher.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1.-THE prize-6gb
party left on the steamer Louisville for
Fosters Island, the scene of the late con.
hict between Allen and McCoole abou
8 o'clock this morning, some 200 strong
| The combatants we're taken on board
at Corondelet, six miles below this city
between ten and eleven o'clock.
Tom Kelly and Ned OBaldwin were
seconds for Gallagher, and Jim Boyne and
Bad Reilly for Allen-Llry Vessel ref
cree. The ring was formed in grove, but
the sun poured in fercely. Jim kearny
was ring master, and twenty ring-keepers
were appointed to preserve order.
The fight began at 2:40, and after con-
siderable sparring Allen received heavy
blow on the mug which knocked him
down and made him bleed freely.
ln the second round Allen went down
from a singer under the lug
10 the third round both received and
gave heavy blows, terminating in clinch,
in which Allen vent down.
At this point several clubs we're thrown
at Allen, one of which struck him on the
cheek, causing blood to flow.
on both sides, terminating in Aliens fa-
vor.
The fifth round was favorable 10 Allen,
although he was Knocked over the ropes.
Sixth ronnd-Gallagher little slow il
comingup and received two very heavy
blows, one on the nose and the other on
bread basket and although Allen went
down at the close, Gallagher got the worst
of the round. Seventh, eighth and ninth
rounds were all favorable to Allen, and on
termination Of the latter the sponge was
thrown up and Allen declared the victor.
The fight was short, but said to been very
desperate, both men being badly PUNISHED.
Later.
ST. LOUIS, August 1.-THE accDu nj tel
egraphed from the BATTLEFIELD this morning
does not agree with the descriptions
brought by reporters who returned on the
Louisville this evening. Instead of nine
rounds as previously reported there we're
eleven rounds fought, more than one'half
Of which were decidedly 10 favor Of Allen.
At the end of the eleventh round rom
Kelly, one of Gallagher's seconds threw
up the sponge Allen and his seconds left
the ring. Subsequently the referee said
he did not know who threw the sponge up
and declared the battle a draw.
1t is stated that Tom Kelly acknowl
edged on the grounds hat Gallagher
was whipped, and he threw up the sponge,
but after getting on board the boat, he de-
MED having done 80. The result is con-
sidered greater outrage to Allen that the
decision in the McCoole fight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
THE NEWFAIR GROUNDS AND RACE
COURSE AT MEMPHIS.

The Memphis Appeal of Saturday last
thus refers to the new fair grounds and
race course near that city
The grounds recently purchased for
that purpose, four miles east of the city,
upon the line of the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad, are being rapidly fitted up
for the joint use of the Agricultural So
ciety and the Jockey Club. The fair
will be holden, commencing on the 10Th
of October, and the races will follow, be-
ginning upon either the first or second
Monday in November, Git has not yet
been determined which, and continuing
six days. As doubt is SOME times ex-
pressed whether the necessary improve
ments can be made in time for the meets
ings to take place as contemplated,
we have made some inquiries and
learn that the work IS pro
crossing rapidly, and is in a salts"
factory state of orwardness. There
is a force Of thirty men engaged upon
the stands and stables. Mr.. Hainer, one
of our most energetic, competentand rex
liable contractors, has charge of the
work. Another force, under sub.conS
tractors is at work upon the fencing,
while still third party are grading, I'LL
ing, ditching and putting the track in
order. Mr.. George G. Holmes has charge
of the last named force, and his name is
ample guarantee that the work will be
promptly and satisfactorily accomplished.
Mai. Winter, the engineer and architect,
| informs US that the stabling will all be
completed in ten days from this time.
1t will require much less work than was
at first supposed to put the track in order,
and that will probably be ready by the
time the stables are completed. The
stands are the heaviest job, and they
will be finished beyond doubt by the 18th
of October, the time specified in the con-
tract. We are assured, were it necessary
to haste the work, it could all be done
within thirty days. As it is, however
everything will be in readiness in ample
time for the fair and races. The improves
ments are all of substantial character,
and those erected with special reference
to the wants of the Jockey Club cannot
be surpassed in the country. The stable
accommodations are unequaled. The
principal race stands have a seating ca
pacity of fifteen hundred persons each.
The judges stand is handsome and
tasteful structure. We speak of the
buildings as they appear in the designs
of the architect. When they approach
completion, so as to give better idea o
their size, proportions and effect, we may
present our readers more detailed ant
accurate description CT the grounds, the
improvements and general surrounds
iDgs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
CORN CROP IN THE BLUE GRASS
REGION.

A private letter from the Blue Grass
region of Kentucky thus alludes to the
crops in that usually high-favored sec>
ton:
"To the middle of July the corn crop
had greatly improved from its appearance
in J une, and was beginning to look like
an average crop might be hoped for, when
a drought set in of four weeks duration
to this writing, August IA, which has
cast gloom over the whole community.
| do not think it possible that half crop
could be made with the most favorable
weather from this time forth; and with-
out an early rain the common and thin
land Of this section would make next to
nothing. Mine, being planted on rested
bottom land, will perhaps make half
crop. Wheat and rye were excellent; /
made nearly thousand bushels. Oats
were Indifferent. The hay crop is a
moderate one, but being so nicely saved,
without any rain, will make it very val
liable. So much for the crops, etc.
Tell to make inquiries in regard
to the corn in Tennessee, as we may have
TO look cut for grain to feed and fatten the
mules we have on hand. E. Il, M.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
THE TENNESSEE SENATORIAL
QUESTION.
The spirit of the Press-An Alabama
Opinion.

Opinion.
From the Selma (Ala Times, August IS.
Andy JOhnsOn's return to the Unite d
States Senate, in view Of the result in
Tennessee, is almost certain. This is
not the least satisfactory result of the
contest in that State Andy is a bold,
positive exponent of that class Of pOliti-
cal ideas that is least agreeable to the
blatant Radical rulers. He has the one
grand virtue that he will not be put
down, and, therefore, discussion in the
Senate will be the less mOnotonous for
his presence. He has Union record
that no man can impeach. He is a
Southern Senator not open to the carpet
bag objection nor assailable on the cop
perhead sneer He is genuine in all
senses, absolutely fearless and honest,
and will make Rome howl from his
place in the Senate with much better
effect than ever he did in his messages.
He is the first President since John
Quincy Adams whose political vitality
has not been exhausted by the Presi-
dency.-N. Y World
No, Mr.. johnson is not dead as the
Radical prrty will learn to their sorrow,
Now that the Conservatives have sue h
| or rwhelming odds 10 the Tennessee
Legislature, we trust that they will, with.
out any hesitancy, return Mr.. johnson to
the Senate by unanimous vote. Through
his term of Office as President of the
United States, he made one Of the most
heroic fights for constitutional govern.
ment ever made in the history of the
United States and exhibited a moral cOur-
| age and heroism that was sublime.
Mr.. johnson is deserving Of this evil
dence of gratitude from the people of
Tennessee, and his return to the Senate
would be a. fitting rebuke 10 the Radical
leaders who have so long lorded it so inn
periously over the members of that body.
Andy will prove lion in their pathway
and whom they cannot grapple without
being worsted.
Constitutional government will need
the boldest defenders in the Senate to
preserve even what is left of it, and We
know of no man at this time better
qualified to oppose its enemies-the RAJ
| deal leaders-than Ex-President john
| son.
His return to the Senate will be hailed
with delight by the anti-radical element
throughout the entire country, and the
prospect of its being done we regard as
one of the greatest triumphs of the Tens
nessee campaign.
By all means let him be sent back
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
THE SOUTH,
Accounts of the Weather and Crop
Prospects.

prospects
RICHMOND, Aug. 17.-No rains have
fallen here during the past week, mol
for some time previously. The drought
is general and excessive. The crop IS
materially shortened, ifnot total failure
COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. 1.-THE weather
during the past two weeks has been dry
and hot, until yesterday, when fine rain
fell. A full average crop of corn is am
ticipated.
COLUMBUS, Ga, Aug. 17.-The weather
has been excessively warm and dry for
four weeks past, but has only slightly In
jured the late corn crops. There was a
good rain yesterday and light shower to-
day, which greatly benefited the crops.
CHARLESTON, 5. G, August 1.-THE
weather for the past week has been dry
and warm, this has had a good effect on
the corn crop which ID well matured In
this section.
RALEIGH, N. C, August ia little
rain; scarcely sufficient to lay the dust.
The corn crop in this vicinity is suff:r-
ing very much. 1t is thought the yield
this year will not exceed two thirds of that
of last year. There was a very fine rain
to-day, but it is feared that it came too
late to benefit the corn. Weather very
warm.
CoKUMBUs, Miss, August 1.-THE
weather during the past week has been dry
and fine, but to-day rain fell. There will
be about half crop of corn. The cotton
crop promises TO be fair one.
GALVESTON, August l7.-It has rained
three days and been clear four days in the
past seven. Corn crop abundant all over
the State. Rain cannot ipjure it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
PHILADELPHIA.
Proceedings Of che National Labor
Convention.

Proceedings Of the National Labor
Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-THE pro"
ceedings of the second day Of the National
Labor Convention commenced with the
announcement by the Secretary of the
committees on coincidence, Presidents
address, platform, organization and con-
stitution.
The committee on labor made report
on the eight hour law, and ending with
a recommendation that Congress should
be memorialized to make provision for
the twenty per cent OF pay deducted from
those in government employ.
Mr.. Field, of Michigan, offered a reso
luton declaring that Congress should
provide for the funding Of that portion
Of the national debt not required for a
circulating medium, by the issue of bonds
bearing interest not exceeding 3 65-lOU
per cent and that the United States cur
rency notes, at the option of the holder
should be convertible into such bonds 81
par; that we demand such an adjustment
of duties on all commodities produced
BY the labor of foreign countries as will
QEu0lLtig iIOleGb Au6liCdu ldbOl ohS
restrain excessive Importation of COM
modities from abroad which we have the
raw material and ability to produce il
our own country. Referred to the com
mItee on reform.
Mr.. Wells, Of Philadelphia, offered tn
following:
Resolved, That the action of this con
vention in refusing to admit Miss SusaI
b Anthony, was not based on grounds
personal to herself but simply because
the organization she claims to represen
is not, bona tide, a working womans
association
After considerable debate on the resO
luton the President declared that Mis-
Anthony was entitled to the floor, as sh
was delegate to the convention las
year. III,
Miss Anthony, at considerable length
defended herself from the attacks mad
hy several delegates.
Adjourned till evening
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-18
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE.
Hon. Ealie Peyton Recommended for
ahe Position.

From the Huntsville Yidelte. Aug. IA.
While among the Senators elect there
are some of the most gifted and talented
men of the State, there is not one whose
past record, whose legislative experience,
sound Judgment and high personal char
acter more justly entities him to the
| position Of Speaker of the Senate than
the distinguished gentleman from the
district of Sumner, Smith and Macon
Hon. Bale Peyton.
Col. Psyten has been known TO the
public, not only of Tennessee, but Of the
whole country for the past thirty years,
during which time he has filled with
marked ability many high positions, the
duties of which he has discharged with
credit to.himselfand honor to his country.
He has at ali times been true to his
own convictions Of right, yet scrupulous-
ly careful and regardful of the opinions
and sentiments of his opponents.
In speaking thus of Col. Peyton, we only
give expression to general truth which
all viii admit yet, if we examine the
record Of most public men we will fnd in
many of their public acts a spirit of pro.
scription which is nowhere seen in that of
Col. Peyton, and it is this distinguishing
trait in his character which above all
others, so eminently fit him to preside over
the deliberations Of the Senate of Tennes-
see.
1t would be superhuou5 10 speak of Col.
Peyton's devotion to the people of Ten
nessee. His history is part of the history
of the State, and every feeling of his
nature is identified with those whom he
has known and loved through ell the irys
ing scenes of the past. We therefore
present his name to the honorable body,
and in the name of the people of the whole
State we ask his election. We do this as
a voluntary tribute to exalted worth,
knowing at the same time that We ask il
only for the public good. Col. Peyton
il no aspirant for mere Office and position.
His age commands respect; his character
is written in the history of the past, and
no Office in the gift of the State can now
add an inch to his stature. He has con.
scented to serve the people and to give us
the aid of his ripened experience in re-
storing peace and harmony by the enaU-
ment of just and equitable laws, and in this
most important crisis 10 the affairs Of Ten
nessee, we earnestly hope that without
dissenting voice the honorable Senator'S
will call him 10 the Speakers chsir to pre-.
side over their weighty deliberations.
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CINCINNATI.
A PeIIIcoaI Pea for the Right of Sui
frHXe,

A PettIcOaI Pea for the Right OF SUI
fraEe.
CIECINEATI, Aug. IA woman's SUI
frsge convention has been called to meet
at Pixies Hall, this city, September 10.
The following is the platform:
Where's, All Just governments are
founded on the consent of the governed;
and
Whereas, Taxation without representa-
ton il tyranny; and
Where's, Every human bling is en-
doWed by the Creator with inalienable
right 20 life, liberty and the pursuit of hap.
piness; therefore
Resolved, That the government OF the
United States, 10 denying TO women who
cobstitute fully one-half of It's subjects the
right of suffrage, and with it Alright Of
privileges and emolunents. pertaining tC
iull citizenship is only half republican in
its character.
Resolved, IL is the duty of women who
are thus denied their right OF suffrage Il
demand it in order that the government
NAV be in truth what it processes TO be
and 10y this means be preserved i0r In
welfare Of future generations.
Resolved, That it is he duty oil al pro
grtssive and truth loving men who wonl'
know right and help doit,tO unite with Wo
men 10 helping them TO secure the ballot
which will prove sufficient guarantee 10
civil and religious liberty.
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SAM PATCH oUTDoNE.
A Leap from q Railway Train
under Full Speed.
Marvellous Adventure Of q Negro
Woman.
From the Memphis Appeal. August le.


One ofthe most remarkable leaps ever
recorded, was made yesterday evening
by a negro woman, passenger on the
Memphis bound train, within a few
miles from the city. The affair would be
incredible (indeed, We can scarcely credit
it as it is, were it not attested by score
or two Of passengers, from whom we
| learn the following particulars of the
adventure: A negro woman got on the
train at Grand junction and asked the
conductor to put her out at farm house
about ten miles from Memphis. She
said she could not remember the name
of the place, nor could she SO describe it
that the conductor could recognize it, SO
he told her to keep ashap lookout, and
let him know when they were approach
ing it.
Thus instructed, the woman, who is
described to be as black as old Nick's
riding boots, took her seat forward and
kept her eye skinned for her stopping
place. When about twelve miles from
town the conductor started into the rear
car, forgetting all about Dinah, let the
engineer pull the throttle wide open and
come downward "a bowling" When he
got near the door of the second car, he
seated himself beside a passenger and
commenced pleasant chat, from which
he was startled by seeing the weneh
come tearing aft through the car. As
she passed him and slung open the door,
he grabbed at her dress but missed itand
in another second she had reached the
platform and jumped off-the train going
at lightning speed
The astonished passengers and con-
ductor saw for moment a confused
mass of calico, red brogans and black
legs flash in the air and vanish instantly
as the train sped on. The Mortified con-
ductor jumped for the bell rope and gave
q pull that made the engineer jump for
the reverse lever and whistle down the
breaks as if ninety car train was COM
ing on down grade in the opposite di-
rection at sixty miles an hour.
To cut a long story short, as soon as
possible the train was stopped and
backed up to where the unfortunate
colored female took her leap, as was
confidently expected, into eternity, and
where they thought to find her mangled
remains
But they were mistaken. The remains
were found, it is true, but there was not
much mangling about them. She was
stunned little, and had a patch of wool
knocked off the top of her head, and
there was an awful dent in the ground
where she hit, but further than this no
damage seemed to have been done.
The conductor made double of hands
hustle her into the baggage car, and the
train came on to the city. When it
reached the depot, the woman was "all
right" jumped out of the car and
walked off as if nothing had happened
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An Important Connection.
WASHINGTON.
Important Revenue DectsfOns-Heavy
Orders for Tobacco Stamps, etc.

kBDrlhnA hCten0C GhNy
Orders for Tobacco stamps, etc.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 1.-THE Commits,
sIoner of Customs writes 10 the Collector
at New York that the fees collected under
the State and municipal laws are unconsti.
tutionsl, and shall hereafter in no instance
be collected. This abolishes all fees except
impostsd by the United States.
The total revenue receipts from all
sources during the fiscal year ending June
80, 1869, estimating those of seyenty-seven
districts, are $l5S,700,000.
Orders for tobacco stamps yesterday at
the revenue Office we're larger In number
and aggregate amount than ever before re.
ceived IN one day.
Supervisor Bloomfield, Of Illinois, had a
lengthy conference to day with Commits
sioner Delano, relative 10 internal reVe-
nue. matters in his district, and presented
TO the Commissioner evidence which he
has against several establishments in his
district, for a violation of the internal
revenue law. Upon his return seizure
of such establishments will be made.
1t can be said by authority that the re.
ported resignation of Secretary Rswlins
and the tender of the S,cretaryship of War
10 Gen. Dodge ia unfounded.
Commissioner Delano to-day made the
following decision:
A person whose business it is to nego.
tate purchases or Gales Of stocks is bank-
er within the meaning of paragraph !, sec.
ton rs, of act Of 30.h June, 1864, as
amended; if he has place of business
where he receives from others stocks,
whose sale he negotistes or where
money is advanced or loaned on stocks.