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To the Editors OF the Union ana American,
As a soldier who served under Gen
LopgstTeet in the Confederate army and
Southern man sincerely deploring his
present position, | ask you to publish the
a coa paying extract from the Banner
Ofthe South, which know to be true
statement Of facts:
EXTRACT.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March IA, 1862
Father Ryan All now
about that letter; and what l now say, /
have direct, as spoken by Longstreet
himself, " hen in an adjoining county to
this last year visiting valued friend.
lie says that after the war closed he was
in New Orleans, also, many other Cons
federate Generals, and on a certain oc-
casion, being in conversation with some
of his brother officers, it was thought as
they were looked upon with distrust and
hate by The United States authorities,
that letter written by some one or
more Of those on the subject, would be q
benefit to the South Longstreet being
the ranking General, was pitched upon
to write the letter. Gen. L says he
thought that some expression from him or
all of them accepting the situation would
be of benefit to the South. He says the
letter was written by himself, and after,
ward handed around among his brother
officers for their consideration, some CT
whom approved altogether, some altered
some Of the expressions, and the letter
was then returned to him for publication.
1t was published, and you know the
storm it raised and now comes the dis
graceful part Of the proceeding. Those
very Generals who approved OF that let
ter skunk from our loved General, and
left him alone to bear the brunt of the
reproach called up from the South by
that letter. Not one has had the manli-
ness TO acknowledge that he knew any
thing OF it; and Gen. Longstreet, with
that doggsdness Of disposition which
rendered his corps invincible, said he was
able 70 bear it all, and would not muir,
muI; that that letter had caused trouble
enough, let it stop with him.
Nor did he depart from this determi,
nation, except on one occasion, just AFT o.
the letter was published. He met on,
OF the Generals referred to above on the
street, who Immediately crossed to the
o.. her side, not wishing to recognize him
A few days afterward, as Gen. Longstreet
sat in the st. Charles Hotel in converse.
ton with some friends, this General
came in, but did not recognize Gen. Long.
street. Smarting under this insult, he
called TO the former, and said: Il wish
to say to these gentlemen in your pres
ence, that you were one Of the men who
proposed this letter, and the last one
who read it before publication, and are
as much in the mud as in the mire"
That Gen. Longstreet made mistake
there is no doubt, but that he is true tC
the cause for which he fought, | truly
believe. For the love of our cause
Father Ryan, let US set Longstreet RICH
before the South il possible l cannot
and will not think as hardly of him a!
has been reported in the papers. ! nov
leave the whole thing in your hands
knowing it could not be in better. d.
what you think is right, and believe me
dear f,iend PIcKETT's DIVISION.
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FINANCIAL.
Secretary Boutwell, Makes n speech 10
the Money Changers. Defining his
Policy.

Secretary boutwell, Makes u speech "a
the Money Changers, Defining his
Policy.
NEW YORK, April 29.-The most i'm
portant event in Wall street, was the
visit of Secretary Boutwell, and force,
showing the future policy of the Treasury
Department. Mr.. Boutwell, gave audi
ence to number of gentlemen in the
Sub Treasury, and in the evening visited
the Stock Exchange.
He was introduced to the members
from the Presidents rostrum and res
ceived with cheers, when he made
short speech stating in substance
that he should faithfully collect the rev.
enues due the goVernm ent, and apply
them to the working expenses thereof
and the surplus, if any, to the reduction
of the national debt. Furthermore, he
should institute economy in the depart-
ment, and all its operations should be
open TO the public gaze. He closed by
saying he should endeavor to admins
ter the finances without embarrassing
the business Of the country.
These remarks were well received,
and had buoyant effect in general,
especially on the government bond
market, where the speech was ins
terpreted as meaning the putting in force
of the long neglected sinking fund OF 90.
If Mr.. Boutwell, carries out the policy an
nOunced to-day, there is every reason to
hope for marked improvement in tinan-
ces in the future.
The annual election for officers Of the
Open Board took place to-day, resulting
as follows: for President, R. w. Martin,
Jr; first Vice President, Geo. Henriques;
second Vice President, James Mitchell {;
Treasurer, A. V. Vandick /; Secretary,
John Benjamin.
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PITTSBURG.
rxecution of a Wife POlsOner.

Execution of q Wife Prisoner.
PTTTsBURo, April 29.-Lewis Love, col
ored, was executed in the jail yard to-
day for the murder of his wife, by poison
ing, last May. He was formerly a slave
in Virginia, and has had four wives,
three of whom died suddenly and
with strong evidence of poison. Love
served term of six years in the peni-
Tertiary for an attempt 10 poison, and
burning of his third wife. He some
months since embraced the Roman
Catholic faith, and was attended at bis
execution by priests Of that church.
He steadily refused during his long
confinement to converse in reference
TO the crime for which he was hanged.
lie ascended the scaffOid with great firm
ness, and died without making public
confession. The medical fraternity
made demand for his body, which
was refused.
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CUBA.
A BeastIy Military order.

KEY WEST, Apil 29.-The following
important dispatch was received here by
mail from BaysmO, Cuba. Count Valma-
seds, commander Of the Spanish forces in
the Eastern Department, has issued a
proclamation whereof the following are
the chief features:
l. Every native male over fifteen
years, found away from his residence
without sufficient cause, will be executed.
2 Every uninhabiied dwelling and
every inhabited dwelling, where a white
flag is undisplayed, will be reduced TO
ashes.
3. All women away from their houses,
will come TO Bayamo, or they will be
brought by force.
The proclamation is dated Bayamo,
April 4.
The revolution in the eastern depart
ment is gaining strength. The Spanish
troops in that portion of the Island are
suffering from sickness. The Cubans are
besieging and constantly harsssing
them. Captures of various conveys has
caused scarcity of supplies and ammu-
riyica
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THE SUPREME COURT.
Of Hon 7. A. II. NeJstn 20 the
People Of Tennessee.

Address Of Hon T. A. X. NeJsLn 10 the
People of Tennessee.
have received letters and verbal re-
quests from many highly respectable cit
liens and members Of the bar, irrespec~
tive of party AID residing in the differ
ent divisions of the State, requesting me
to become a candidate for the Office of
one of the Supreme Judges of the State.
Knowing. as do, how vastly the labors
of that position have increased within a
few years, and fully appreciating the
magnitude of the responsibility that ever
rests upon the highest judicial tribunal,
it has only been after much reflection
and with the greatest diffidence that l
have brought my mind to the conclus
sion of yielding to the solicitation of my
friends. In doing so, may be permit
ted to observe, without casting any res
Election upon the conduct or opinions of
others who have an equal right to their
own views, that, according to the impress
sions which l have always entertained Of
the delicate and often solemn du-
ties of the judicial office 1 do
not think it would be proper, or
becoming in me to electioneer for 1t, az
I might feel willing to do for political
position. 1t IS the duty of Judge to
endeavor to be as impartial in his deter
mination as il is possible for human ma
tare to be, and, to this end, he should
avoid alike the excitement and the obli-
cations Of political canvass. l shall not
feel at liberty to abandon this position,
unless compelled to by personol attacks
and in self-defence. Born and raised in
this State, and having resided, here all
my life, can only say to the people that,
after more than thirty years practice as
lawyer, | am thoroughly satisfied the
preservation of the public liberty de-
ponds more upon the faithful administra~
ton of justice in the legal tribunals than
upon legislation OF any other single cause,
and that if it is their pleasure to elevate
me to one of the highest judicial offices
within their gift, | will, while sincerely
distrustful Of my own powers, faithfully
endeavor to preserve public and private
rights and to discharge the duties Of that
exalted station according TO the best OF
my skill and ability.
THos. A. Il. NELSON.
Knoxville, April 81 1869,
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WIND AND WAVE.
A Furious Tornado and Huge
WaterspOut on the Ohio.
The Country Laid Waste.

From tho officers Of the steamer
LeoDora No. 2, which arrived in port last
evening, we get information ola most de-
structiYe hurricane that swept across the
country above Wicklife's landing, thirty
five miles up the river, on Wednesday
afternoon. While the Leonora was
moored at the landing, about 4:30 O'Clock,
the pilot on duty saw two immense
clouds come together short distance off.
In few minutes a terrific hurricane,
rendered still more awful by dea(ening
thunder and binding lightning, rushed
with Undesirable fury across the river,
just above the landing. Immediately on
reaching the stream the fierce tornado
lifted a great body of the water and
hurled it along over the bank, deluging
the vicinity and exciting the utmost
terror among the people. The path
Of the hurricane was about one hun
dred yards in width. Throughout this
track for miles on both sides Of the river
the devastation was complete. Houses,
trees, fences, etc, were uptorn and
scattered like straws in all directions.
The air was densely filled with huge
limbs Of trees and other fragments, and
the whole region of the storm was in
a state Of chaos. In the general destruc-
ton the dwelling of Mr.. Geshler was
blown down, and that of David Hogan
was completely RACED. In the latter
house were four or five persons, all of
whom were more or less injured. Sid.
Lees barn and a new dwelling near by
were unroofed. A lookout or station
at the landing was blown entirely away.
Although the Leonora lay some distance
below the line Of the main hurricane,
all of her high sky-lights were shattered,
and the glass hurled into the cabin,
creating a wild panic among the pass
sengers. If the boat had been within
full range of the squall she would have
gone up the spout teetotally. The most
skillful pilot could not have saved her.
This terrible blast was followed by rain
that fell in torrents and flooded the whole
region around. 1t is difficult to estimate
the extent of the injury suffered by the
victims ofthis storm, but it is certainly
very great. Courier Jour"
nal april %. g. 4
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FOREIGN.

GENEVA, April cit is rumored to-
day that the Swiss government has re-
quested Joseph Mazzini to leave the
country. Mazzini lives at Lugueoni
near the Italian border, and his cOnnec-
ton with the recent conspiracy al
Florence and Milan has probably led the
Italian government to make such request
of Switzerland.
VIENNA, April 29.-The law declaring
Prague in state of siege has been ana
nulled.
PIacards have been posted in various
parts of the city requesting the inhab-
itans to avoid any further disturbances.
LONDON, April 29.-Capt. Carleton was
shot at Athlone yesterday.
At New Market to-day the 1000 guineas'
stake for year old FLIES. was won by the
Duke of Buford's Scottish Queen. Marie
was second and Bri Satine third.
MADRID, April 29-The majority Of
the Constitutional Cortes urge prompt
decision either for the Duke Of Mont
pensier or the Prince of Asturias as
King, or declaration for a republic.
The republicans are about to start
national petition in favor Of republic.
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Piles, Piles, Piles

mr.. WESTERVELTS MAGNETIC PRE-
II paratiOns are a specific Remedy and
Never FaItiag Cure for Piles. lie has
prescribed them for the last twenty-five years,
and has never known them TO iail Of curing.
even in the worst eases Of Ten and Fifteen
years standing. They give immediate relief.
and effect a perfect cure in a shorter time thau
any other remedy. They CONTAIN NO MAR
CUTIC, MERCURIAL OF POISONOUS Drugs
and may be used with perfect safety by either
Ladies or Gentlemen under any and all eircuDl-
stances, or in any condition Of Health. Thel.
can be sent by mali to any part Of the'
United States. 10 any person sending me II
teen dollars. will send the remedy. postpaid
by return Of mail. that l will warrant 10
cure the worst case Of Piles within one
month, and if in case the disease should re-
turn at any time within i've years, after using
these remedies strictly according to my direc-
lions, | will bind myself to REFUND EVERY
DOLLAR PAID NE by the patient; and in or
der to convince the most skeptical stranger that
this is no humbug, viii give RELIABLE SE-
CURIFY. if desired for the full and faithful
performance Of the contract. Address Dr =
A. MESfERVELT, Electric Water Cure. No.
Is Mulberry ST.. Nashville, Team.
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NEW YORK,
The Long Island Railroad slaughter
Discovery OF a Thieving COnsPiro-
ey-A0re Revolving Crime.

The Long Island Railroad Slaughter
Discovery OF a ThievIng COnsPiro-
ey-AOre Revolving Crime.
NEW IoEE, April 29-The inquest in
the Long Island railroad slaughter was
continued yesterday. Oliver Chorlick,
the President Of the road, being one of
the witnesses, was examined At the
conclusion a disgraceful squabble ensued
between him and the foreman of the
jury, about piece Of iron picked up by
the latter at the scene Of the disaster.
The investigation was adjOurned till May
5
On Tuesday Mary T. Miller was arc
rested on the charge of being a hotel
thief She cOnfesses to the crime and
duplicates Mr.. Lynch a jeweler under
the New York Hotel, Keye q Judd,
firm doing business on Broadway,
and one SIngmln, No. &C Nassau street,
as receivers of the stolen property,
which amounted to about $4,000 These
latter parties were arrested yesterday,
and we're held without bail
Miss Ellen Corlock, a young woman,
died in Hoboken yesterday from NAL
practice, it is alleged, of certain ply
sicians in this city. Louis Weisiwelter,
who confessed to having seduced her,
WAS committed without trial, the Judge
remaTking that it was clear case of
manslaughter.
The Post publishes the following card:
EDITORIAL OFFICE OF THE SUN-NEw
YORK. April 29-To the Editors of the
Evening Post All the charges against
me, made by John d. Stockton, Of the
Philadelphia Poet, published in your is-
sue of yesterday, are false. Respects
fully yours,
Amos J. CUMMINGS
Patrick H. Jones, the newly appointed
Postmaster of this city, to-day flied his
bond and x-as auorr IN
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WASHINGTON.

The Reason Why-The President at
mE. Yern0n-Sbucktng I'm the Freed
mems Bureau.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The reasons
assigned by army officers for the re-
opening Of recruiting offices is that the
actual personnel has been ascertained to
be under the contemplated minimum.
To day President Grant and family,
accompanied by Marshal Sharpe and
family, Gen. BabcOck and family, Gen.
Dent, Judge Dent, Secretary Borie and a
number of other invited guests, left the
Navy Yard here on a United States
steamer for q trip to Mount Vernon,
where they intend spending the day.
The following named officers are re-
lieved frem duty in the Freedmen's Blu
reau. They are all assistant commits
sioners for the States opposite their
names:
Brevt Maj Gen. J Reynolds, Texas;
Chas X Smith, Arkansas; A Aweso,
Mississippi; Brevt Col Jno r Ely, South
Carolina; 1t Col Chss E Campton, North
Carolina; Jas Thompson, Tennessee.
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ST. LOUIS.
EORIS 10 be Mold nj AnCiIn

''''''' W H7V VIII ~ httttIWHd
ST LOUIS, April 29.-The creditors Of
the Atlantic and Mississippi steamship
Company held a meeting to-day, at
which it was decided to wind up the
company and sell its remaining steam
els. This company started about five
years ago with capital OF two million
dollars, and twenty-three Of the finest
steamers on the western rivers, all Of
which have been destroyed either by
fire explosion or sinking, except five.
The boats TO be sold are the Lady
Gay, Pauline Crrroll, W R Orthur, Con-
tinental and Olive Branch; also a very
large and valuable wharfboat. The sale
will be at auction after 20 days notice,
and for cash.
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IRELAND.
Riof nj Londonderry.

LONDONDERRY, April GA riot oc>
Cured here yesterday between the Cath
Olics and Orangemen. During the coll
liSion between the two factions, the po-
lice charged upon both. Firearms were
freely used, several rioters being wound
ed, and two killed. The riot assumed at
one time fearful proportions, but the eff
forts of the police and the appearance of
the military from the garrison, finally
succeeded in restoring quiet, and the city
is now tranquil. The military will re-
main on duty day or two.
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first despoiling the principal Office in bis
gift, and then making haste to confer
other important and valuable Offices
upon near relations and personal crsnies,
he subjected himself to the charge oi
nepotism The Senate was not slow 70
perceive that in contest growing out
of the teuure-of-ofice law they had all
the advantage, because the people would
be quick to observe that the appointing
power was not jndiciously exercised, and
would not SO readily comprehend the
vieiousness Of the principle underlying
the obnoxious statute. Hence the Jaw
was not repealed.
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ADUEL sTOPPED-ALA KATE PEF-
TON.

A duel which two Partisan editors were
about to fight, at the Bots de Vincennes,
was brought to an unexpected close by The
arrival of their wives at the dueling
grounds. The two ladies had heard of the
affair Of honor that was pending between
their liese lords, and being acquainted
with one another, had agreed to prevent
the duel So they dressed 10 the deepest
mourning, and reached the grounds at the
very moment when their husbands were
ready to cross swords. When the two du-
elists saw their wives in mourning, cries
of surprise burst from their lipg. go
on" said the ladies TO them; ego On with
your mad purpose; We merely wanted to
show you what you are about to make OF
US :" OF course the duel was not fought
The editors shook hands and swore to be
friends. The whole affair wound up with
a merry breakfast at The Chateau de Fleurs
where the walters we're at loss TO under
stand how the ladies who dressed in such
deep mourning could be so exceedingly
CAV
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secretary, no President in ourreeol-
lection has put his relatives in Office.
1t was never before title to it, but,
on the contrary, an obstacle to be
the Presidents relative. The rank,
gross nepotism that now has prece-
dence in the distribution of Office is
the quick, fungus growth Of the sew
en- weeks of Grant 5 administration.
This is the way it fulfills the Radical
promise of reviving the times ofthe
earlier Presidents
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MASsACHUSETTS.
Money Ia The Peace JubiIes-Ihe Le-
SlslatUrc, etc.

Money IN The Peace JubiIee-Ihe Le-
SlslatUrc, etc.
Boston, April 29-Receipts for season
tickets TO the National Peace Jubilee
amounted to upwards of $4,000 on the
first days sale.
In the Senate to day a bill was re-
ported authorizing the warden of the
State prison to permit conyicts to as
semble in the yard for recreation and
exercise.
The amendment to the liquor bill, to
include other fermented liquors than
lager beer and cider, was rejected 10 the
Senate to-day.
The COMMITTEES Of the Board of Aid r.
men on public buildings reported the
present public library inadequate, and
recommends its sale and the erection Of
a new building
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TEXAS.
paschalI's Idea Of Things.

WASHINGTON, April 29-Hon. G. w,
Psschsll has published pamphlet, adj
DIRE. sed to the people Of Texas, annouuc
ing himself rs candidate tor the United
States Senate. Among other things be
declares 10 favor Of the ratification of the
new constitution by the people; the cleo
ton of none but Republicans to State Of
fees and to Congress the election of
Andrew J. Hamilton as Governor, and the
removal Of the disabilities Of every friend
Of lie mEneral nnNernmenI
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VIRGINIA
Further Action Of the Conservative
state Convention.


RICHMOND, April 29-The Conserva,
tive convention reassembled this morn
ing, and the minority report was with
drawn to make way for a resolution TO
adjourn until ten days altar President
Grants proclamation for State elections
This resolution was defeated by a ma
jority Of two thirds. The minority res
port was then adopted with but few dis
senting voices. The debate pointed I'M
mistabably to Walker, Conservative Re-
publican, as the person to be supported
by the Conservatives for Governor Res
oiutions were adopted for better organiza
ton, and for the appointment of com,
mittee to wait on President Grant, rela
tive to the submission of the constitution,
and also to wait on Gen. Candy. The
convention then adjourned sine de. The
press representatives of all politics were
admitted to day.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
A Movement in Favor of n Protective
Tariff

Tariff.
PHILADELPHIA, April GA meeting
was held to-day at the Board of Trade
rooms in favor Of the protection Of AmeriS
can industry, called at the instance of the
Pennsylvania Industrial League. Mr..
Michael presided. The report of the
league was read and resolutions adopted
which are to be presented TO the Con-
gressiOnal Committee Of Ways and
Means. They recommend a general
tariff law embracing the entire range of
imported goods and supersediDg all
former tariff laws, the duties being made
specific SO far as conveniently possible
and high enough to afford high wages and
reasonable profits to such Amricin work
ingmen and emplyes las employ them>
selves with assiduity, skill, and intelli-
gence, in industries suited to our condition
and resources
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INDIAN TERRITORY
Friendly Savages Expected TO Resume
HOstIIitIes.

ST. LOUIS, April pa letter from
the Indian territory says those Indians
that have refused to come in on any
terms, are committing depredations on
the border, and have killed three men
within the past three weeks. Those
here, while they appear to desire peace,
are profuse in their promises of future
good conduct, still they are only waiting
for the grass to fatten their horses and
the issue of their goods, when the VESTS
ern frontier Of Kansas and the northern
counties of Texas will he again the scene
of their butCheTieS.