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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

Gieomy Accounts OF the Cotton Crop
specuIations About the Average tn
Different Portions Of the state-An
Anti clayton War at Little ROck-A
Scramble for the Senate.
Correspondent Of the Memphis Avalanche.

| Scramble fer the Senate. 81.
Correspondent Of the Memphis Avalanche
| HELENA, ARK, Sept 1S.-Reliable
parties from various sections of the coun-
ty and State in town to-day, give more
| gloomy accounts Of the cotton crop than
have vet been had. 1t is generally and
particularly asserted that the middle and
cotton crop are all that will be made, the
former being exceedingly light. The top
crop is an entire failure. The cold
northwest winds of the last week proved
disastrous to the squares and young boIls,
and no bloom has matured since the 18th
of August Upon comparison of notes
with planters from all parts of this county,
it was unanimously agreed that an ayer-
age of seven hundred pounds of seed
cotton to the acre win be the yield of
Phillips county. Accounts from Inde-
pendenee, Jackson, Woodruff and White
counties, and from the White river val
ley, generally indicate similar falling
of, and in some instances show much
lighter and more deficient yield.
Phillips is fair criterion of the river
counties, while reports from the cotton
region of Arkansas valley show that if
half crop is made, it will be the maxi
mum yield. In some instances not even
one~third Of crop will be made. From
a magnificent promise in July, the crop
is next to failure in September. We
have no more cheering accounts from the
crops in Tunica, Coahoma, and the other
cotton counties Of Mississippi.
An anti Clayton war is being waged at |
Little Rock by the Brooks wing of the |
Radical faction. Brooks aspires to the |
place in the United Strtes now filled by |
Mcdonald, and as Clayton desires to 60
there too, the Radical factionists of both |
wings are waging bitter war on each
other,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Premium APPLES.

Oar friend Isaac t. Chiffon, two miles
from the city, on the Nolensville pike,
brought Us in yesterday fifteen apples,
which filled peck measure, heaping full,
grown on his place. They were delicious
in favor, and we cheerfulIy award them
the premium over any that we have seen
this season. They are known as the Paul
Queen, or Wonder of the World. Mr.. Chill
ton challenges not only the county but
the State for their equal. Those wishing
to contest the palm can send in their
samples, in quantities of not less than a
peck, to this Office, where they will receive
an impartial Judgment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
What ourEr,suas say Of Us.

From among the very many compliment
tary notices in our exchanges, as we'll as in
numerous letters daily received, we take
the following from the Memphis Christian
Advocate of the 18th instant, and while
fully approaching the high encomium thus
paid US by our talented and energetic
Memphian friend, we hope to "labor and
watt till our bitterest competitors will be
constrained TO endorse every word said Of
US in the extract: ......
"The Nashville UNION AND AMERICAN
we read every day, and we hold it to be
one of the best newspapers in the country.
Elevated in its political and moral tone,
it displays also a very high degree Of in
telligence, industry and tact, and is most
worthy of public patronage, particularly
by citiz 4ns of the State who wish to read
paper from the capital. 10 short time
the Legislature will meet, and soon after,
perhaps, a convention-3o now is a good
time to subscribe"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
NEW YORK.
Die cOvery of Big SwIndIIng TN al
Methodist Book Concern.

DiscOvery of Big SwIndIing TN Ihe
Methodist Book Concern.
New YORK, Sept. 2l.-The Times says
we are creditably informed that the new
agent of the Methodist book concern, Rev.
DR.. Louhan, has discovered in that estab-
lishment great corruption and fraud, in
volViDg losses to the amount Of several
hundred thousand dollars. The subject is
now undergoing investigation. As Boon
as the details can be given TO the public
without prejudice to any but the culpable
parties, they will all be furnished. These
frauds, it is said, have been going on for
some eight or nine years and Of course
their full extent is not yet ascertsined with
precision.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2l.-It appears the
fraud discovered in the Methodist book
concern, consists in the alleged fact that
the son of DR.. Porter, one of the agents,
has received commissions for the past eight
or nine years, averaging not less than
seven per cent, for purchasing printing
paper for the institution. That is, The
agent permitted his son who is a paper
broker, TO charge q heavy commission for
doing what il was the agents duty to do
himself.
Report says the purchases on which
commissions have been allowed, amounted
to $4,000 per annum, and also that the
son sold paper TO the concern at rates
which gave him quarter profit. Irregu-
Iarities are also repofted in the binding
department, but no particulars are known.
A rigid investigation is progressing and
the implicated parties have been dismissed
Detectives have arrived here in search
of Myers, the absconding defaulter of the
Branch Of Montreal Bank; at Quebec, who
has been seen in this city. They are conf
dent Of recovering u portion OF the abb
stracted 100000.
Ex. Brigadier General Calvin E. Pratt
has been nominated for judge Of the Su
preme Court of Kings county.
The store of Gilman Brothers, Leonard
street, was robbed Sunday of nearly 5,OO(
worth Of shawls and fancy goods.
Several officers were badly beating il
quelllng riot at East New York yester
day. New York roughs were the getter
up of the affair, and most of them wer'
badly wounded before it was suppressed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
RICHMOND.
Big Fire on Main street-ImaugurR.
tIOn Of the New Governor.

| Afsh AAO OD HAAAM
tIOn of the New Governor.
New YORK, Sept. 2l.-A special di
patch from Richmond 70 the Herald states
that fire last evening, on Main street
destroyed several large buildings, including
Garry 4 Co.'s hardware store and the store
of KiDsey & Davis. The fire department
proved very inefficient Loss not ascerr
tanned, but it is over $4,000.
Governor Walker will be inaugurated
to-day.
Governor Walker was installed as pros
yisional governor, at the gubernatorial
mansion, to-day noon, Gen Candy being
present. Gov Wells turned over the Of
fee 10 the new incumbent who took the
iron-clad I'd other oaths of Office. There
were no ceremonies and no demonstrations
except the gathering of a large
crowd of white and eolored peo%
pie 10 congratulate the new Cover
nor who shook hands with them.
RICHMOND, Sept. 21.-The first appoint
ment made by Governor Walker was Capt
w E Cameron, editor of the Petersburg
Index, as his secretary. Captain Cameron
was an officer in the Confederate army, and
one of the frat and most determined sup
porters of Walker and the Republican
ticket in tie late campaipn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
WEST TENNESSEE.

Alleged Outrages by Disguised men.
MEMPHIS, Sept. q The Brownsville
Bee,of Saturday says: FO,some time back,
rufians 10 disguise have infested the
neighborhood Of Milan, disturbing and
abusing innocent negroes, and annoying
and molesting white people. In one in
stance, they drove off number of ne-
grOes employed on the Memphis and Lou
isville railroad, besides other yillainous
atrocities. The Bee calls upon them to
burn up their masks, and go to work, like
honest men, or a speedy reckoning awaits
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

AT Aix-la>Chapelle there is a singular
structure known as the Church of st.
Ursula and the 1900 Nuns" 1t was
erected in the twelfth century. As the
legend runs, st Ursula started out from
Britain with II 600 virgins to become
brides of the army of Maximus; they
lost their way, landed at Cologne, where
the barbarian Huns slaughtered the
whole party because they refused to
sacrifice their chastity. The church was
built in their commemoration, and it is
literally lined with human bones, said to
be those of the murdered virgins.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

One of the most wonderful curiOsitIea
in the Salem, Mass, museum is known
as Heaven and He'll" 1t is a globe
made of lockwood q inches outside di'
ameter. 1t is inclosed in hard leather
case, beautifully wrought. On opening
the globe the two hemispheres are shown
the upper of which represents heaven
with full length figures. The other re-
presents hell, and contains fiftyrtwo fig
ures. 1t is suppo ed to have been the
work of a monk of the fourteenth CEN
fnru
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Under Contract.

The Anderson foundry and machine
shop, which was partially destroyed by
fire on Sunday night last, is to be rebuilt
Immediately. The contract for the neces-
sary repairs was yesterday awarded to Mr..
McInturf, and he obligstes himself TO
complete the work in twelve days.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Search Warrant.

A search warrant was taken out By Jas
Skyles yesterday for the purpose of search.
ing the house of VIM Hunt, on the Frank
lin pike for goods alleged to have been
stolen. The warrant was returned with
the words mo property found" written
upon the back. A States warrant was
also taken out for the arrest of Hunt
charging him with receiving goods know
ing them TO have been lolen, but there
being no proof against him Squire
Mathews discharged him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
stolen Goods Recovered.

A large quantity Of goods was recovered
by the police yesterday at Cross grocery,
on the corner of Broad and McNairy
streets. Amongst them we're some gas fix
lures stolen from the Second Presbyterian
church, on College street. The property
can be obtained by proper Identification
by the owners.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
CUBA.
CssPedes Takes Command of the
ArmY-Arresf of an American.

Csspedes Takes Command of the
Army-ArTest of an American.
New YORK. Sept. 2l.-The Journal Of
Commerce learns, from a gentleman who
is in position to know what is going on
among the Cuban revolutionist1, that
General Cespedes, President of the Cuban
republic, has taken the field in person as
commander of all the forces. and General
Jordan, who recently held that position, is
made chief OF Cespedes' staff.
A Havana letter says Henry S. Hop.
ers, British sub and for many years
connected with the New York Herald
bureau in Havana, was arrested Wednts-
day night and confined in the city prison,
and net Moro or Las Cubanas. The
cause of arrest is unknown, but is supposed
to have some relation with his connection
with the Herald.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
PARIS.
A Priest DIssenfs from the Doctrine of
the ROmIsh Church

PARIS, Sept. 2I.-The papers publish
letter from Father Hyac. nth, addressed to
Father of his order at Rome, announcing
that he abaudons his convent, and cea8s
henceforlh to preach in the chuch of Notre
Dime of Paris As the reason for this
step he declares ne cannot obey the orders
of the Holy See He protests before the
Pope and council against the doctrines and
practices of the Romish Church which are
not in accordance with the principles of
Christianity.
The bodies Of six murdered persons, a
woman and five children, have been found
in a field near Paris. As yet the police
have discovered no trace of the assasins.
Prince Metternich was received by the
Emperor yesterday.
Baron Beust has not yet arrived at Paris.
Mr.. Burlingame and the Chinese embas.
sy will set out for Stockholm tomorrow.
They propose TO return in six weeks when
they 60 TO Berlin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
NORTH CAROLTNA.
Assassination by the Members of the |
LOYAL IPague,


Loyal League.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 20.-The follow.
ing information comes from Jones county,
North Carolina, which adjoins Lenoir,
where the arrests Of eighteen members Of
ku Klux were recently made. A few eve.
nings since, Mr. David Green, respecta.
bic citizen of Jones county, while crossing
Chinquepin creek, seven miles from Trenr
ton and less than mile from his residence
on his way home, was fred at by party
of men concealed in the underground.
Eleven buckshot took effect, seven in his
left side and two in his head. He was
taken up shortly after he was shot and
carried into a.house near by, where at last
accounts he was dying. As Green was a
Democrat, it is supposed that members of
the Loyal League attempted bis assassina-
tion
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
THE CITY.


Il GeESOnAA.
| We had the pleasure of call from VIZ
Barton, Esq, representative elect from
Cannon county. He was member il
1865, and resigned rather than vote for The
franchise law and kindred denominations
he is member who will faithfully repre-
sent his constituents and legislate for the
interest of the whole State.
Captain J w s Frierson, of the FIRM Of
W j Frierson & Co., cotton factors and
commission merchants of New Orleans, is
spending few days among his old ac-
quaintances and business men of our city
and we take pleasure in commencing him
and his house TO our business men and the
public generally.
Our obliging and energetic friend R. NJ.
Gillespie, travelling agent for the Erie and
Atlantic and Great Western Railways,
visited us yesterday, looking remarkably
we'll.
We return our sincere thanks to coun-
try lady friend for handsome basket of
grapes, as fine as we have seen this season.
Col. E L Villains, President of the
Montgomery county Agricultural and
Mechanical Association, paid us the COM
pliment of a card yesterday, presenting us
with tickets 10 attend their fair commence
ing Oct. 6. The Colonel has worked and
and is still working for the advancement
OF the interests Of their county fair, and
has been no laggard in taking premiums,
at other fairs. We shall expect Clarks-
vile. and surrounding country to make
theirs the brag fair Of the season.
Mr.. james Plunkett, the Comptrollel's
clerk, returned to the city yesterday,
from New York, whittier he went several
days ago, to settle some business with the
fiscal agent, at that place in relation to
the January interest and bring back the
bonds that had been removed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
RACUSE.

Democratic state Convention
SYRACUSE, N. y, Sept. 2l.-Horatio
Seymour will not take part in the conyen.
tion. Lieutenant Governor Beach will
be President The platform will demand
the restoration of the Southern States.
general amnesty, fulflment of obligations
10 contracts in regard to government
bonds, and opposition TO the fifteenth
ap,auJpneuf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Taking Things Quietly

The municipal campaign drags itself
quietly along, and although the election
takes place next Saturday, we witness but
little commoIion or excitement among the
candidates and their friends. We have
never known an election Of city officers
preceded by so much quiet self-possession
on the part of the people, and hope it in
dicates good results.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

AN old trapper, who crossed the West>
ern plains thirty-fve years ago, says
there was no grass at all, but only few
sage bushes and cacti. Now there is q
thin soil formed over the sand and gravel,
and grass covers the entire surface, And
it appears that this enriching process
goes on faster and faster every year.
This is why so many people have been as.
tOnished at not finding any "Great AmeI~
can Desert, and conclude that twas only
q myth. The truth is that it did exist,
but, like many Of these things in this
ehangeful America, it has passed away.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
SAN FRANCISCO.
the Grand Lodge L. O. o. #.

The Grand Lodge L. O. OF
SAN Francisco, Sept. 2O.-At the after
noon session of the grand officers l. o. o. F.
reports we're presented and standing CON-
mittees appointed. The reports exhibited
a gratifying condition of the order, with
the exception of the interior Southern
States, which is peculiarly bad. The exr
tension of the order in Australia is accom-
plnied by unexpected success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Police Court.

Henry Richards and A Ehrlick. using
abusive language, continued; John Lucas
assault and battery, So and costs; L c Kir,
by, resisting an officer, discharged; the
same person was fined the costs for assault
and battery; Henry Williams, carrying
concealed weapons, costs; Joseph Diehl,
assault and battery with intent to kill, dis
charged; james O'Neil, drunk, s. and
costs; Constantine Sichwasl, drunk and
disorderIy, s. and costs; Julius Ralfell
psddliDg without license, 81 rs and costs;
Lizzie Webb, using abusive language, S.
and cost; John Waters and Sam Fillmore,
drunk and disorderly, So and costs each.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Reunion at CIarkSyIIte

The young men of GAINESVILLE design
giving grand reunion at franklin hall,
during the week Of the fair, the proceeds
to be applied TO the orphan asylum of that
city. 1t is under the management Of the
first young men of the place, and will,
doubtless, be one of the grandest atflirs of
the kind which has ever occurred in
GAINESVILLE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

George Simmon, colored, was arrested
last night on the charge of refusing to as'
sist officers Murphy and Crockett in ar
resting the negro murderers, of whom
mention is made elsewhere, and aiding and
abetting in the escape of the fellows. He
will have q hearing this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
MASSACHUSETTS.
AcquIIIaI of an Alleged POisOner-
Lives lest In the Gale.

Lives lest In the Gale.
BCsTON, Sept. 20.-The examination Of
Louisa w. Minor, charged with poisoning
the family of DR.. Jeanniss, of Lowell, re-
suited in her discharge.
Twenty-one persons belonging TO Rock
port were probably lost during the gale on
the Slh met. Seven bodies have been re-
covered aud brought home and received
christian burial, All we're engaged in the
fishing business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
INTERNATIONAL.
Relations of England and France to-
wards other Powers.

wards Other POWers.
LONDON, Sept. 20.-Well informed
sources of authority say that the govern
ments Of England and France have, after
diplomatic consultation, come TO the cons
clusion that the status quo Of governmental
and executive relations existing between
Turkey and Egypt must be maintained.
1t has been also decided between the same
two leading powers that there shall be no
interference from this side between Spain
and the United States on the subject
matters of the Cuban revolution and
American diplomacy in Madrid.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Marriage Of a senator Elect.

The Hon. John Cubbin, Senator elect
from Shelby and Fayette, was united in
marriage to Miss Miriam Windiste, at
Waukegan, ILL.,, on the 10th inst. The
ceremonies took place at Christ Church,
and the Rev. S. 3. Dufield oficiated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Robertson County.

The Chancery Court at Springfield
opened on Monday, Chancellor Smith pre-
siding. BY his promptness and accuracy
in the dispatch of business, no less than his
learning and ability as a judge, and his
urbanity as a gentlemaa, Judge Smith is
winning golden opinions from all sorts OF
manila
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Wilson County Fair.

This fair is taking large crowds of our
citizens each day, as we noticed the stage
in front of the Postofice yesterday packed
both in and outside. Some not able 10
get on the first stage laid by till this eVen-
ing. We hope to see all there and are
satisfied the fair will be success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
MaXW ell House.

The Maxwell House will be opened this
evening for the reception of guests, but
the grand opening day is fixed for Thurs
day, when big dinner takes place, and a
large number of persons have been inViA
tod
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

This is the name given The -four mills
at Springfield, Robertson county, and re-
Gently purchased by COckrill, Barr & Co.,
portion of the firm being well known
business men of this city. The mills
were named in honor of the Spring
Brook building on Market street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
PenIfeniinrx ArrivaIs

Two convicts arrived yesterday, in
charge of officers, the same having been
sentenced to the penitentiary by the CrimS
inal Courts of Sullivan and Rutherford
counties. They were provided with quars
tiers BY Warden ChumbleY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
JOurneyinR TO and fro.

A large number of travellers are passing
through the city, at the present time. As
q consequence the hotels, and railroads
are doing a flourishing business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Arnnrrnr M nnsfr

The rare attractions that are presented
at this temple of mirth and music draw
large crowds. Last night the hall was
pretty well filled and The performers we're
often encored. A good bill is on the boards
tonight. The singing of Elite Barker and
the dancing of Belle Helene, Henrietta
and Cummings will delight all who attend.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Presfs OVsiers.

Riddleberger's oysters are pronounced
by all who eat them as the best in the city.
An oyster stew at midnight, such as we
had last night, is very delicious. Thanks,
M. Ambrose.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

Alknooms Tribe of o r NJ meets to-
night. Business of Importance will be
transacted, and full attendance is de-
sired.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
New Appointment.

J. F. Willet, late city civil engineer
has been appointed first assistant architect
for the United States, Judo chief architect
Mnlleit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

A SINGULAR disease prevails among
calves in New Hampshire. Small white
worms collect in the windpipe go th;ckly
as to prevent breathing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

Messrs. W. T. Berry & Co, have Put
MANS magazine for October. 1t presents
an unusually inviting table of contents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

TIE Ohio papers call the nominations
of the temperance party the hydraulic
ticket "HydrOstatic' would be more
anpropriate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

OMAHA is opening its eyes at the larg>
est grizzly bear skin ever brought east
1t is eight feet long and more than six
wide
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
Ranertsan Comfy Fair.

We acknowledge the receipt of ticket
to the Robertson county Fair, which will
commence at Springfield on the 18th of
Catcher
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22
mi.Eortnne 10 a MUSICIAN

Mr.. Farmer, the distinguished young
flutist, is just recovering from sevsra at
tack Of small pOx at Memphis,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-22

CLEVELAND is agitated by the query,
"WhO is our homliest man 2 Every one
Is looking at his neighbOr