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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23
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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23

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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23

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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23

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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23
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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23

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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1869-12-23
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
ITHE CITY..
Let Justice be Done


For The frat time since the adoption OF
the infamous disfranchising measures, de-
priving them Of their constitutional rights,
the people of Tennessee-the intelligent,
tax-paying citizens Of the State, or at least
great majority Of that class-have had
the privileges of citizenship restored TO
them, one of the highest and most cher
ished Of which they will tomorrow exer-
else at the ballot-box. Knowing full well
the spirit of liberality and fairness which
has ever characterized the action of our
people while engaged in political contests,
and the Difference they have hitherto given
to an honest difference of opinion among
themselves as to Whist men and measures
were best for the public good, We feel al
sured that the conduct at the election to-
morrow Of those who have been lately
vested with the elective franchise will be
considerate, just and liberal. A contrary
course on their part would not be in keep
ing with their previous connection with
the political affairs of the State or worthy
the political history of their ancestors.
While it behooves them, like all people
jealous of their liberties, to guard the bal
lot-box with tireless Watchfulnesa, and see
that no frauds are committed, they will
readily appreciate the justice and impor-
tance of seeing that all men who are le-
gally entitledto..vote, no matter what their
station in life or for whom they desire
to cast their ballots, are allowed that priv
iIege, and if necessary protected in its ex-
ercise. Let the friends Of suffrage and
peace in the political contests Of the present
and future abide by the Wholesome pTinci-
pie: "Do Justice to all-exact justice of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
ILLINOIS.
A Bloody Chaptcr-Lynching " Muir
derer.

A Bloody Chapter-Iynching a Mur-
derer.
CHICAGO, August 2.-Brief mention has
already been dispatched of the killing OF
Deputy Sheriff Pratt, of Tszewell county,
Illinois, by band of horse thieves, of
whom he was in pursuit. and also the
wounding of the jlilor. The following
are the particulars Of the killing and
arrest Of the supposed murderers, and
what followed their arrest. The horse
thieves had been arrested, but their
attorney succeeded in releasing them
on the ground that no warrant had
been issued. Procuring the proper papers,
Deputy Sheriff Henry Pratt, with three
others, among whom was the jailor, stalt d
after the men This was Friday morning.
Between 9 and 10 o'clock at plight they
met three men on the road who looked
suspicious. Upon their refusal 10 halt, the
Sheriff aud party fred, missing every shot-
When they ceased, the desperadoes fred,
killing Deputy Sheriff Pratt almost in-
stanIly, and seriously injuriDg the jailOr.
The thieves succeeded 10 escaping and the
party returned home.
When tie facts were known the widest
excitement prevailed at Pekin. OI
Saturday morning, Marshal Stone, with
fifty citizens, volunteers, armed TO the teeth,
sat out TO capture the villains. They
secured the whole country and found six
men who could not give a good account of
themselves. These were brought to Pekin
and put in Jail. The excitement was now
at fever heat. Men from all parts of the
country came pouring into Pekin, swearing
vengeance. A mob was soon raised, com
posed of from five 10 eight hundred men,
and embracing leading citizens of Pekin
and Delsvan. The throng surrounded the
Jail and demanded the prisoners. Not
getting them they threatened Iorce.
Nothing, however, was attempted till
late at night, when the crowd increased.
The clamOr Was kept up until three o'clock
Sunday morning, when the doors were
broken down, and the mob rushed into the
building and demanded the key of the cell
where the ring leader, Bill Berry, was
confined. The sheriff refused, when a
blacksmith was procured, who beat down
the iron door Of the iron cell. Here des-
pirate hsnd-to-hand encounter in the dark
took place between the man and the
crazed mob. During the melee three men
were stabbed by Berry, one, it is thought
fatally. A few shots were fret at him,
one passing through his head. He was fl
nslly overcome and dragged to theneareet
tree and lynched, where his body hung un-
til daylight.
The excitement is by no means allayed,
and the populsce still thirst for blood. Of
fcers are still in pursuit of another man
who is supposed to have shot Pratt. When
he is taken a repetition of the above may
be expected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
Particulars Of the Terrible
Tragedy in Illinois.
= Plea for Cuban independence.
WASHINGTON.

Proclamation by the Treasury De
partment-Absen of Cabinet Mem
bers-A Scattered Administration.
WASHINGTON, August SIT is under
stood that no regular cabinet meeting will
be held until about the first of Septem-
her. Secretaries Rawlins and Cox are The
ONLY members Of the cabinet now in the
city. Gen. Creswell expects to return here
next Monday, A letter received here to-
day states that he is recovering from his
recent injuries.
The Indian Bureau has information that
the Kiowas, Camanchas and Arrapahoes
ia the Southwest, are doing well on their
reservations, with prospects OF improve
ment. A portion Of the special commits
sion, Messrs BroughIidge and Bishop, are
now among them.
Col HAYNES, chairman of the Republican
COMMITTEES of the regular organic alton OF
Texas, has addressed an appeal TO MIR
Clafiu, chairman of the National Conn
milite, against The recognition ol the
Houston organization, which nominated
Gen Davis. He publishes letter from
Gov Pease which states that President
Grant assured him that he would not InteIs
fere with the election.
The following WAS 10 day issneo from
the Treasury Department; The following
regulation prescribed by the Secretary of
the Treasury, is published for the infJrma-
lion of officers of internal revenue and all
others whom it may concern. Signed
Delanc, Treasury Department, Wishing
ton, July 3, 1869.
The following additional regula iDn
relative 10 claims for the rafunding OF
taxes is hereby prescribed: No claims or
application hereafter made for the re-
funding Of taxes will be entitled 10 a
consideration by the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue unless the same
shall be filed with the commissioner
within two years from date of the paymeot
of the tax, or in case of claims already
occurred within two years from this date.
Signed by w. A. Richardson, Acting Seer
teary Treasury.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
NEW YORK.
Meeting Of the Tammany Democracy
-Caustie ResOIuttOns-Granrs For

Meeting Of the Tammany Democracy
-Caustie observation-disclosures For
eIEu Policy Severely Condemned.
New YORK, August 3.-ResOlutions
passed at the Tammany meeting last night
hold that the question of the British reJec-
tion of the claim of .Irish-Americsn
citizens prefents an international question
between this country and Great Britain
superior to the loss arising out of the con-
fict between the two countries on bellig-
erent rights of the North and South con-
cerning the Alabama elaine; that the
sympathies Of the Democratic party are
with Cubans struggling TO overthrow the
.xactions of the Spanish revenue officers
and the bloody tyranny of Spanish rule,
and in favor of a patriot government for
native Cubans; that, 80 far as We can, with
out rendering ourselves amendable to neu.
,raIity laws, we will endeavor TO succor
and comfort the struggling people of Gu
Ia. that If the administration on the sub
iect involving the sovereignty of American
citizenship, would only exercise the alacrity
which il has observed toward hunting
Cubsn refugees on Shelter Island, and de-
tanning them in Fort Lafayette TIL they
tool The oath. our national honor would
be better yindicatsd and just demand ior
the sympathies of the American people be
widely gratifed. The recent outrages by
the Spanish government in Cuba in exc
cnting American citizens without form Of
trial, should have received most instant
and urgent attention at the hands OF Pres-
ident Grants administration, such as
would have been given in behalf OF out
RACED American people had Democrats
been at the head of the government;
that in vain would the administration
sgainst the wishes of Cubans acquire their
island by purchase, and 50 make them
citizens of the United States.
II the oppressed inhabitants Of that I'M
happy island come 10 seek American cltl-
zsnship, 80 recklessly regarded by our
federal administration, il is the duty oi
every patriot to demand that the head ol
the government awake from Its retIceni
imbecility and endeavOr at once to TIghl
The American nation upon these questions
Of outrage By Spanish aud British othcislf
on the sovereignty Of American citizenship
Gov. Hoffman sent a letter saying Qua
government has been disgraced by Its fail
mr.. TO protect American citizens agalns
injustice, cruelty and aggression, whethe
IN Great Britain or Cuba. 1t ls the mis-
sion OF the Democratic party 10 wipe on
that dIrgracs, and they will do It the mex
administration. Let us have peace, bu
not when the rights OF american cltlz'
are trsmuled upon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
interference of the American Govern

ImlRFrREGUHE
ment.
NEW YoRK, August 3.-The Sun as
serts that the administration OF Grant has
opened negotiations with the present gov
ernment Of Spain for the independence OF
Cuba. Gen. Sickles has also presented the
subiect TO the Minister for Foreign Affairs
at Madrid, and two bulky kilograms have
been received at Washington in consequence
The proposition Gea. Sickles has laid be-
fore Ssrano and his associates is as fol-
lows:
/. Spain shall recognize the independ-
ence Of Cuba under the government OF
Cespedes.
3. Cuba shall pay to Spain an indemnity
for the resignation of the rights hitherto
exercised by the mother country. The
amount of this indemnify will be specified
in the treaty.
3. Indemnity, whether fixed at $150,e
100000 or $250,0O00OO, to be in bonds
of the Cuban government, payable with
interest at the expiration of a convenient
period.
4. These bonds 10 be guaranteed by
the United States.
5. An armistice to be proclaimed be~
tween the patriots and the Span
ish troops lin Cuba Immediately
upon the execution of the treaty; the
island is to be evacuated by the Spanish
forces as soon as the treaty is ratified by
the representatives Of thelCuban people
and the guarantee Of the bonds approved
by the Congress of the United States.
6. If these terms are not at once ac-
cepted by the Spanish government, the
United States, without further delay, will
recognize the independence Of Cuba.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
TERRIBLE DROUGHT IN VIR-
d2INIA

The Alexandria, Va, Gazette prints
letter from Hanover, in which we find tho
following: Within the memory of the
oldest inhabitant no such drought has
ever visited our section as this For for
ty-five or more days no rain has fallen to
wet the earth, and during the whole time
there have been blightning winds and
scorohing suns The grass is withered
and dry, the gardens have ceased to
weld their usual products, and the corn
is in every stage of disability, from the
stunted dwarf to the faded and dried leaf.
On lands which usually produce from
five to eight barrels of corn to the acre,
the tassel is making Its appearance on
stalks from two to four feet high. Our
most reliable farmers say that future
propitious seasons cannot produce more
than half crop on the best cultivated
fields. The oat is estimated at one, hall
its usual crop. Tobacco is small, sickly
and very much missing. Peas, potatoes
melons, buckwheat, sugar cane, broom
corn, cotton, pumpkins, etc, are in
sickly y and precarious condition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
FOREIGN.

DRESDEN, August 3-A dreadful acci.
dent occurred yesterday in the coal mines
in the mountain districts near this city,
Over 800 persons killed outright. No
particulars, but the accident is said TO
have been attributable TO stormy weather.
BERLIN, August S-Preliminary sur
veys for the ship canal through SchlesWig
and HoIstein, to connect the Baltic and
North Seas is completed. 1t is thought
Prussia will undertake the work.
LONDON, August 3.-A letter from Mad-
rid says the state of affairs 10 that country
is disquieting. The prospect ahead is full
Of gloom and confusion. The government
has no fears from the Carlists, but does not
think all is lost for Prince of Asturia.
HALIFAX, August 3-The gunboat
Eclipse which arrived from Rio Grande
had eighteen deaths from yellow fever.
The frigate Birracanta arrived will
fever on board.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Secretary Boutwell, has gone home to
remain a couple of weeks and pray for
Stokes.
Mr.. Peabody's health is improving. He
is still at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs.
Judge Mcdonald, of the United States
District Court, is dangerously ill at In
dianapolis. :,
Gen. Sickles has presented his credens
tials to Marshal SerranO, Regent OF SPAN,
and been warmly received.
Cholera is making fearful havoc among
the Spanish troops at Nuevitas, and two
hundred are dying daily Of the disease.
Isaac Toucey, Buchanan's Secretary OF
the Navy, and formerly Governor OF Cons
necticut, died in Hartford at seven o'clocd
Friday evening.
Two gentleman left Selma Ala, few
days since for San Francisco for a ship
ment of Chinese. They had orders for
five hundred laborers.
1t is thought that Gen. Spinner will
call in the ten~dollar issue Ofgreenbacks
at once, and save all further trouble
from fear of counterfeits.
A biographical sketch of the late
Henry Rives Pollard, from the pen OF )
Marshall Hanna, is soon to appear IN
book form at Richmond, Virginia.
George Peabody, W. W. COrcoran and
Jay Cooke are among the signers to the
cali for the International Exposition tC
be held in Washington City next year.
The report of the capture of the mur.
derers of Mrs. Mccormick, who wa.
killed by a couple of rufians opposite
Paducah, some weeks ago, is contra
dicted, though many believe that they
have been caught and lynched
The Carlist movement is not yet fully
suppressed in Spain. They are musterinl
their forces in the north, but the govern
ment is prepared to resist any advance
southwark.
There are rumOrs in New ork OF an
other Fenian raid in Canada. The Bri
gade Major of the Three Rivers District
in Canada, has received orders to mobil
ize all the forces under his command.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
Guard Against Fraudulent Voting.
ROaF6 of Health.

At special meeting of the Board Of
Health, consisting of twenty physicians,
Two fer each ward, as constituted by the
act of June 20, 1866, the report of the Ex-
ecutive Committee from a conference with
Receiver Bass was delivered and adopted.
On motion, the Board then proceeded to
the election of officers, which resulted as
follows:
DR. 7 A Atchison, President.
DR. w B Nancy, Vice President.
DR. w D Horton, Secretary and TreasuS
rer.
The Board then adjourned to the next
regular meeting (the second Tuesday in
AGgust.) til MADDIN, Pres't.
w L NANCY, Sec'y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-04
9gEoRGIA.
How the Negro Postmaster Turner's
Release was Effected.

Release was HMeetcu'
A Macon correspondent of the
Augusta Chronicle says: a
Your readers were doubtless sur
prised at the release of Turner. As
q week has now elapsed since the
trial and nothing further has been
heard from the boast of the Tele-
graph that Turner would certainly
be turned out of the postoffice, l
propose to give you and your read
ers slight insight into these farei-
cal proceedings.
It is we'll known here that when
the case was first closed and the
Commissioner took time to consider
the evidence that he had made up
his mind that the evidence required
that Turner should be committed
for trial. Indeed, a written de-
cision to that effect was drawn up
by the Commissioner to be deliv-
cred upon the re-openiDg OF the
court. ~.
In the meantime Bullock and the
Radical wireworkers at Washing
ton were actively engaged in press
ing the administration to ease up
the prosecution for the sake Of the
party. Constant communications
are being sent back and forth from
Atlanta and Macon to Washington,
and the several postponemeRts were
made with . view to instructions
from the Postoffice Department at
Washington. Letters and kilograms
were sent by Sumner and other
leading Radicals, insisting upon
rs release. Sumner wrote a long
letter to Swayze, urging him to hold
up and let Turner off, and, finallyii
the whole of Grants administration
were thrown in the scale for Turner,
and the prosecution, as might have
been expected, kicked the beam
went up-collapsed. .E
While this correspondence was
going on skillful and INSCRIPTIONS
agents were set to work on the
mulatto woman, Harris, and large
promises were made to her in order
to induce a retraction of her first
and truthful statement, which, une-
quivocally, implicated Turner as the
thief and forger of the stolen notes.
How we'll they succeeded was
shown in the very remarkable tale
the woman told when under exam
ination during the trial.
The whole trial was u miserable
farce from beginning to end. But
the evidence was so strong against
Turner that he would undoubtedly
been committed but for Atlanta and
Washington influences. A letter
has been discovered written by
Turner to a negro preacher at Mari
etta-a presiding elder, believe
which, for low and filthy
obscenity and utterl y de-
praved sentiments exceeds any
thing l have ever seen in the
English language. This letter was
written in reply to one asking Tur"
ner to procure for the writer a free
pass on the State road. The origi-
nal letter, learn, has been sent to
Washington, and it is thought when
Creswell peruses its contents that
even his stomach-known TO be
very strong-will revolt at its con-
tents, and that his dear friend Tur-
ner will be removed fr ON Office.