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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
AVONDALE.
Verdict of the Coronor's Jury

NeEutCN OF the NOFoneE = jury
PLYMOUTH, PA, Sept. 4-Midnight.-
The jury has returned the following YER
dict: "That the said Palmer Steele and
Shers came TO their deaths in the Avon.
dale mines that the cause Of their deaths
was exhaustion of air or a prevalence of
euphuric and csrbonic acid gas in the said
Avondale mines, caused by the burning Of
the head house and breaker at said mine
on the 9Th day Of September, there"
10y destroying the air courses lesdS
ing from the mine through the shaft; that
the tire originated from the furnace from
the mines, taking effect from the wooden
bracket in the up-clst air course leading
from the bottom Of the shaft 10 the head
house. The jury regard the present system
81 mining IN 3 large number of mines now
working hy shafts, "a insecure and unsafe,
and would strongly recommend in all cases
two places Tor ingross and cgress and a
ruore perfect ventilation, thereby render
Irg greater security to the life Of miners
under any similar accident.
Plans G" aeIteVe Suffering.
PLYMOUTH, Sept. 81 Board Of
Managers Of hvondale Relief Association
net to-day ard appropriated : eco for The
immediate wants Of families lefi dsyuIrir
by the recent disaster. They aiao APRON,
ted an executive committees TO report 3
plan for the management OF the iund Add
Jistribution. Receipts thus f.r SIS sac
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WASHINGTON.

Revenue Frauds-The Mission 20
China-Spanish Brutality 10 Ameri-
cans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-The revenue
department has under consideration a
number Of propositions for the compros
mise of several important cases, involving
large amount of alleged fraudulent trans
actions in whisky and tobacco, which i'm
plicate a number Of prominent capitalists
and politicians of both parties in all sec.
lions of the country.
The President having rendered the mis-
sion to China to ex Senator Frelinghuysen,
of New Jersey, and that gentleman having
declined, it has now been rendered to ex-
Gov. Morgan, of New York, but it is u1-
derstoOd that he is unwilling to accept,
unless it is made a first class mission.
When Congress meets it is expected the
President will recommend that the mission
be raised.
Reports TO the State Department show
that Americans 10 Cuba have been badly
treated; that the two executed at Santiago
had no fair trial even in a court martial
that many are imprisoned without being
allowed to communicate with the Ameri-
can Consul General at Havana; and that
in the few cases where they have been
released they have been robbed of
y of their effects. The State De-
pArtment has already received quite a
claim for damages from these Americans
and their relatives. Some who have es-
capped have compl .ined that Consul Gen
ersl Plumb did not DO his duty in project
ing them from the aggressions of the Spans
iards.
1t ia ascertsiDed from reliable sources
that Gen. Sickles was not authorized to
make any demand on the Spanish govern
ment. He was instructed to act discreetly,
but earnestly, as a mediator between that |
power and the Cubans, on the basis al |
ready published for the independence Of |
the Island
The leading members Of the government |
favor the proposition, but are not free at |
present TO finally accept il.
The administration has not, contrary to /
the report, restricted Minister Motley, |
in thereopening ofnegoiiations for a settle
ment of Alabama claims, although it was
thought at the tim. d. received his in
struclions, it would be expedielt /
until The excitement in England ceased by /
the Senate's rejection Of Clarendon ohm |
Sson's treaty had subsidized before even en-
pertaining the subject with her Msjesiy's
government, but it was never contemplated |
that Mr.. Motley should neglect any favor
able opportunity to reneW negotla-
tons. Ii is no secret that he
was especially instructed on the subject of
the naturalization protocol ratified by the
Senate, but Parliament has to pass the law
necessary to carry it into effect. lie has
since been engaged in negotiating as a
treaty measure considered Of much im-
poriaBce by this government.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
PADUCAH.
Explosion of the Phantom and Less OF

Explosion of the Phantom and Less of
Life.
PADUcAH, Sept 15t-The Phantom ex.
ploded at New Liberty, twelve miles above
Paducah, at halfpAst nine O'Clock this
morning. She sunk in five feet water.
George Nickelson, first clerk; VIM. Gram
mer, bar-keeper, and four others were
killed. About fifteen were wounded, three
of whom will probably die. The wounded
are here, and are we'll treated. The Phan-
tom left Evansville yesterday with the
Clara Scott, an opposition boat, and the
passengers report that they we're racing.
The Phantom was owned in Paducah, and
chartered by Captain Dexter, who was in
She was valued at $4,000
No insurance. She was running in the
place Of the Cumberland, which exploded
six weeks ago,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

a bold attempt was made to rob the
First National Bank Of Springfield, ILL.,,
on Friday last, A stranger walked up
to the counter and stated that he wanted
to sell So 600 of 6 Dos of 1868, and 49,
600 of 1864, and, with the proceeds,
wanted to purchase 5000 in gold and the
balance in 1910 bonds. This transac-
ton, it will be seen, involved some calcu.-
lation, and while the president and teller
of the bank were making it, confederS
ate Of the stranger slipped through the
presidents room to the vault and seized a
package containing $4,000. He was
making his way out of the bank when
he was encountered by the cashier, who
Immediately collared him. The stranger
who wished to "sell his bonds was also
taken into custody. The former gave his
name as Harper, and the latter as StanN
ford
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
CUBA.


what Ghe Patriot Cause Most Needs.
New YORK, Sept. 15.-Gen. Jordan, in
command in Cuba, makes an appeal to the
people of the United States to send shoes,
clothing and medical supplies for patriot
soldiers, and clothing for the patriot
women of Cuba. They have men, arms
and ammunition plenty, but the above
articles are much needed, and can be sent
10 Francis DArr. IS Broad street. N. Y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

"THE Woman Who Dared, is the title
Of Epes Sargenfs new poem, which is
short but to the purpOse-that is, the
purpose of getting married; for the deed
which the heroine dared to do was
popping the question" or to use DR..
Bushnells more courtly phraseolOgy, she
availed herself Of her reserved right to
nrOnOsa
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

A POOR, starving soldiers widow at
Springfield, Illinois, with tour children,
was called upon by G. A. r, and in
formed that her rent was due. She told
him she was destitute and starving when
he informed her that the soldiers had
just been sprinkling flowers on her hus-
bands grave.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
GEORGIA.
What the ID,

What the Democracy Propose Doing
ATLANTA, Sept. 15.-The Executive
Committee of the Democratic party Of
Georgia, met to-day under the call of the
chairman. 1t being found there was no
quorum present, it adjourned subject to
call Of the chairman. 1t was the unani.
nous opinion of the members present
il would be inexpedient TO recommend
an election for members of Congress this
year, there being no law authorizing such
election till November, 1870.
The right of the members elected in 1868
to be admitted TO seats 10 the fortysfrst
Congress is question to be determined by
the House of Representatives when said
members present themselves for admission,
and an expression of opinion by this COM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

The members Of the United States
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, who have
been arriving at Omaha for the past three
days from different States, united there
last Thursday. They were received by
the Nebraska Grand Lodge and members
of Omaha lodges, who rendered the party
a reception and banquet last night. The
banquet was very creditable affair.
Over two hundred delegates and a large
number of ladies, from different States,
were present. The party started for San
Francisco on the 10th, accompanied by
the Nebraska DELEGATION.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
ARKANSAS.
AL,beral KepubIIcan Party.

MEMPHIS. Sept. 15.-The Avalanche's
Little Rock special this evening says thSt
in April last a number of Republican
members Of the Legislature held meet
ing, at which resolutions were adopted for
the formation of liberal Republican
party on the basis of universal suffrage
and amnesty, and a committee of three
appointed to solicit subscriptions and take
other measures to complete the organiza.
ton. These resolutions were signed by
Lieut.. Gov. johnson and sixteen Repub-
hcan members. The committee thus APP
pointed published to-day a call for a
State convention on the 18Th of Q .tober,
to carry out the purposes of the fJrmer
mpeiinU
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

Late advices from Mexico say that it
is expected that when Congress meets
President Juarez will resign, in compli
ance with the demands Of Lerdo and hi
faction. The army, Congress, the State
officers, and the multitude of Govern
ment leeches are said to be all in Lerdo s
favor. Fears are entertained that tn Q
attempted accomplishment Of this pro-
gramme will lead to a formidable reyolu-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

IT is reported that the prOprietors Ct
the Hearth and Home, Of which Mrs,
Stowe is one Of the editors, will soon dis
pense with her services, in consequence
other Byron scandal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
Plans tS Relieve Suffering.
ERIE.

EcgaI steps Against typographical
Strikers.
ERIE, Pa, Sept. l5.-N. A Quinn,
President of the Erie Typographical
Union, T. p. Bennett, Secretary, and G. X.
Lynn, Martin Milligan, Jas. Hendricks
aud Abner Shorter, members Of the union,
were arrested to-day by the Sheriff, at the
ruit of w. T.. Atkinson, proprietor of the
Erie Republican, for damages, in cOnse-
quence of the late strike la his office de
lays his claim at 5000. The Pariies
gave bail in $500 each to sppear at th,
next term of the cour, here 10 snsWeT The
ChsTFe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

THE Central Pacific Railroad Company
succeeded in breaking up the gang Of in
cendiaries, banded for the purpose of des.
troying its fuel, water tanks and stations
east Cf the mountains. Among the par
ties arrested are those who set fire to
the snow sheds near the summit few
weeks ago.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

LONDON papers are still in full cry over
the Stowe~ByrOn scandal. But few
writers there side with Mrs. S. on the
question, and they have, it seems, a story
which John Bull knows no better than
to believe, that the lady received Pc
cnnisry reward for her services to Lady
BYRON
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

TIE regular term of office of the Vir.
GINA Governor elect will, under the new
constitution, commence on the 1st day Of
January next, and continue four years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

THE Chicago Times brings US this bit
Of personal and legal intelligence {:
Madame Myra BradWelI, one of the
strong minded sisterhood of Chicago, is
about to be admitted to the bar as an at
torney and counselorSat-law. Judge
Bradwell, the husband of Madame Brad>
we'll, will be retired in November next
from the bench Of the county court, and
as he don't know much law himself he
naturally will want partner in the pro-
fession. The style Of the new law firm
will probably be: "Myra Bradwell &
Husband
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16
CALIFORNIA.
DueI at san FraneiscO-Odd Fellows
tn Sacramento.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. l5-The duel
yesterday between two San Franciscoans,
james Il Smedbury and B Gardner,
Smedbury had two fingers shot off.
The members of the United State grand
lodge Of Odd Fellows, reached Sacramento
last night, and were received by all the
officers. The Grand Lodge of Cuba par
ticipate to-day in the ceremonies of lay
ing the corner stone OF the temple, to be
erreried by the Sacramento Odd Frliows.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

ELSIE Holt, known TO the world as
miss, is declared to be "a good mother, a
kind, yivacious, gentle, faithful wife and
a generous and honest woman, albeit a
blonde and al actress"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

PETER GILsEY, a cigar dealer in New
York, who came there a poor Dane
twenty years ago, is worth $3,OO0OOO,
made out Of real estate on Manhattan
Island
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

A CHASTITY lawsuit in San FranoisT
co rested upon the date Of the death Of
a man whose body was found IN an adj
yanccd state of decomposition on the
mountains. He had wandered of insane
and persisted Of starvation, and, mean-
time, $4,000 policy on his life had run
out. The insurance company claimed
that it took him five days to starve to
death, and the widow that he died in four.
The jury said that the widow was right,
and that the nolicv was good
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

A NEGRO woman at Claverack, New
York, has been committed for setting
fire 10 q gentlemau's country residence.
The "Eation's wards" are getting reds
hot
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

TIE Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, fined
a man and woman twenty dollars each
under a city ordinance, and then bound
them over in $500 each, for intense cru.
city to step.child, little girl of tens
der years. The child was found in a
dark, damp cellar, very much emaciated,
and covere d with vermin and filth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

Gov. HOLDEN, of North Carolina, has
signi6ed an intention TO break up the Ku~
Klux and dissolve the Radical leagues in
that State. ......
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

BONNER is the successful competitor
for advertising on the fence around the
the new pOstOflice works in New York.
He pays 81 day for every ten feet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

THE Confederate memorial monument
at Hollywood, Richmond, Va, is now
six 'y-fiVe feet high.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

THE Toronto Christian Guardian
says of the wife of Commodore
Vanderbilt "Mrs. Vanderbilt beS
longs to wealthy Southern
family, her mother being 3 cousin Of Mr.
Vanderbilps. She is q relative of Bishop
McTyeire, of the Southern Methodist
Church. She is about thirty years Of
age tall and queenly in form, and beau
tiful in feature, and, what is better, is an
accomplished Christian lady, worthy
member Of the Methodist Church, and
an active worker in Church and Sabbath
hool work.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

The Rural New Yorker strongly COM
mends the coming Chinese lsborers to
this country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

WE PRESENT THIS SEASON. MOST
unquestiOnably. the LARGEST and FINEST
stock Of Linen Clothing In Tennessee. Our
goods are o the most perfect character in poi
of FABRIC. CUT. FIT, GENERAL MAX
UP and ELEGANT PROPORTION. a.s,
goods are known to have undergone thorough
process Of shrinking beEsrs making up,
beautifully lsundrisd aftsr they are made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-16

Revenue Rrauds-The Mission 90
China-SPanish Brutality 10 AmerI-
cans,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-06

Our PHospHATEs.- New York Evening
Post has an editorial account Of the large
deposit OF mineral phosphate on the Ashley
and Cooper Rivers, just above Charleston,
which says:
It is not unreasonable to expect that, just
as ships from every part of the civilized world
have fiocked to the Chincha Islands in search
Of Peruvian guano, 80 will they before long
crowd the wharves Of Charleston In quest OF
that element of guano found there which has
the most lasting value. This long-hidden
source of wealth cannot fail to dIaw to this
now forsaken port the enterprise and capital
necessary for its regeneration, and tor the es'
tablishment Of permanent prosperity. con-
pany in Charleston, which is now engaged IN
the preparation Of fertilizer OF which these
phosphates are the chief constituent, ind a
ready market at $50 per ton for this pre-,
duct. The cost OF ton of two thousand
pounds as they prepare it, is thus divld-
ed: Fourteen hundred pounds crude pho:-
phatc. SIS 60; four hundred pounds sulphur; ;
acid, S12; two hundred pounds ground animal
refuse, 81 50-total cost OF material, sly III.
The cost of manipulation may carry thc eht'rc
outlay to $25, Which leaves very Wlde marglh
for an increase in the cost OF the phosphate
Either superphosphato of lime must become
much cheaper, in consequence OF THIS discove-
rv. or the owners of the phosphate lands must
become rapidly rich, for it is impossible that
so large a profit as s35 PER ton can long be
made in a manufacture IN which there is no
monopoly.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-06
Markets by Telesra pin.
FOREIGN MARKETS.

FOREIGN MARKETS..
LONDON Febru,ry y5.-Noon.-Consols9 95iS Bonds
7614
1woP. M.-coas,s 90. .Donis quiet. and seady.
Stocks easier.
LIVERPOOL. February l.-Noon-Cotton frmer;
uplands 19Ad; Orleans 12kd; sales $4,000 bales;
sales of the week 100000; exports $1,000; specua-
ton $4,000; stock 257,Oo0, Of which $1,000 are
American.
rwoP M.-cot.on steady. Ylrns and fabrics Mt
Manchester quiet and firm. Stock of cotton ahoAt
o77 900 bales, of which l05 0cC American Wheat
and flou, unchanged. Old corn 32s Cd.
Eyening-Cotton easier. but not lower. Uplands
12Hd: Orleans 12kd. Sales 1900 bales. Turpen-
tine firmer, but not higher. Others unchanged
HAvhE February 5-Cotton opens quiet and
steady; on he spot If 4oc; aaoat If Ale.
HAVANA, February Sugar animated. Provisions
ouiet. O.her merchandise fit.
DOMESTIC MARKETS.
NEW YORK. February 5.-Noon.-Stocks fcv'rish
and unsettled Money I. Sterling 91l. Gold 35H
CT ton arm at 3OIc.
Evening Cot ON less active and shade easier
Sales 5000 bales at 3O4. Flour unchanged. Wheat
steady Corn urmcr-new SSa9O old 81 w. Pors
SN' ~-~~
heavy and low cr-kettle 207s. Groceries quiet.
Turren inc 5G,s Rosin 80 45aS 30. Freish S droop-
inc. Cotton, by steam, 7-l6d. Governments strong
sixty.'wo's, 1928. Money easy ct CAT. Primo paper
x. Sterling weak at OK. Southern securities stea-
dy aud unchanged.
BALTIMORE. February Cotton firm ct 3o;.
Flour dull and nominal Wheat fat; prlme to choice
red SO 5Uas 25 Corn firm; receipts sma /; White ssa
90: yellow s6as7. Oats firm ut COATS. Rye dull ct
ST so. Pork $50. Shoulders 1525.
C1St1 1NNArr. February 5.-Flour quiet. Grain un-
changed whisley dell at Csc. Pork strong and
higher at &c., Lard quiet aud firm t2O1ac. Bacon
firm shoulders 1IZc; clear sides lee; sugar cured
hams 19al9hc.
Lou1svILLE. February 5.-Pork $50 5'a33. Lard
2OHa2lc Shoulders 14Aal5c; clear rib sides lSc;
clear sides 1skc; all packed. Wbiskey s5asGc'
Flour So 75a6 25.
ST. LOUIS February 5-Pork higher at S32 10.
Shoulders l41c clear sides 18l1s1dc. Keg lard %
a22kc.
WILMINGTON, February 5.-Spirits of turpentine
weak ct 52hc. Rosin dull Turpeninc declining
at 81 25l3 So Tar declining at 50 55a2 65. Cotton
steady at CSC for mix'd.
AUGUSTA, February 5.-cotton dull and easier;
salt ss7 oaies; receipts 43O bales; middllns %.
sAyAssAH. February 5.-Cotton firm but quiet;
N dd!in. 2sl sslss 725 bales; receipts 1855 bales;
exports 'as.wise 953 bales.
MOBILE. February 6.-Cotton dull; low mijdliDg
2f Ia2sc; receipts Il5C baes; exports 6sOo bales;
slles so b lcs Sales OF the week $500 bales. F1-
pors to Great Britain 675l bales; colstwse 9St bales
Stock S. $40 bales.
NEW OrLEANs, February 5.-Coiton receipts TO-
day 5Aso bales. Kcce pts CT the wcek-gross 28SS9;
net 4eo Exports to-day 62S bales. Exports Of the
wcck-;o Great Britain none; to the continent 4l06
to Vera Cruz 239; coastwise 1917. Stock 159 2s3.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-06
1FEdIRS IN THE STATE.
Chester.

The Reporter commends the action Of the
Legislature in abolishing tho death penalty
except in murder cases.
W. W. Starr, ESQ.,, of Chester, has been re-
moved by Governor Scott nom his position as
magistrate. and Dr. Eli Cornweil mas Deen up
pointed in his stead.
The following property was sold in Chester
by the sheriff on the 1st instant, at the annex
cd prices Tract of land, $50 acres, sold tor
S1975-Boyd vs.. Sterling. Defendants interest
in 400 acres OF land, sold for s10O-Cowsar vs.
q. E,wze. Que tract of 103 acres, SOLD by Or
der Of the Judge Of Probate. for So per acre;
One other tract of 103 acres, more or less, sold
by order OF Judge Of Probate for $50.
The court in Chester continued its sitting
iii Saturday afternoon, and not having at that
time completed the business OF the term, his
Honor Judge Thomas adjourned thJ court TIL
the fourth Monday in February. This was
made necessary by the fact that the Judge
County this week, and that he will probably
continue there till he finishes up the dockets.
Greenvtle.
Governor Scott has appointed Rev. James NJ.
Runon, of Greeuvllle County, a Notary Public.
Sixty students have already entered the Col
legiate Department Of Furman University.
DIR. Nathaniel Clark End DR.. Randall Croft,
both old residents OF Grcanvlue, died within
the last week.
In its Sale-uay report, tue UreenVllle Entcr-
prise notes the following TRANSACTIONS: Sales
Of S. J. Douthit, E.q., Judge OF Probate: Es-
tate Of Benjamin. YeargiD, deceased, tract No.
/. containing one hundred and twcnty-clgut
acres, purchased by ". c. Yeargn, for s10O5
tract No. 2, containing seventy-iive acrcs. pur-
chased by D. w. Holland, Tor s895. Town
lot of estate of Mrs. Evclino Couln, de.
otased, containing seven-eghtbs OF OH acre
with small house, purchased by Alexander
Payne, for $500, cash. Estate of Robert Har
ris' deceased, containing Y acres, purchased
by Berry League, for s525. Estate of Thoma:
Hennon, deceased. containing III acres. pur
chased by James Jcnkirson, for s3G1. These
lands sold for higher price than they woul(
probably have brought before the war. Sales 0
A. B. Vickers, Esq, Sheriff-Lana Of Alexander
Mckinney: Tract No. l, containing 1876 acres
purchased by s. Bishop, Tor sl16. Tract -.
az acres, purchased by - Trammell, for S15
Tract No. 8, ia acres. purchased by L. B
Hunt, for $1Oo. Tract No. Z, 12G acres, pur
chased by L. b. Kuat, for s21O. These tracts
were remnants. after alIotlng defendant
homestead, and consequently were not o
much value Land of Carter Langley, con
tanning 40 acre>, purchased by G. Langley. to-
$50. Land OF estate OF P E. Duncan. contain
ing 95 acres purchased by Il. P. Hammett
Esq, for s265.