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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
FAME BUILDING TWENTY-FIVE
MILES IN LENGTH.

Persons who pass hastily over the
Union Paci6c railroad hardly give
thought to the immense amount OF work
which has been performed by the com
pany. From the Sacramento to the pre-
sent terminus of the road, at Elko, the
trains are once more running regularly.
The immense amount of money and
labor expended in cutting through noun
tains, opening tunnels, grading the road
and laying the track can with difficulty
be realized by those not familiar with
the business. Not the least Of the prob
lens to be solved was that Of protecting
the track from the heavy falls of snow
which were to be anticipated during the
winter months. To obviate this diff
Guilty as far as possible, the company de-
termined to erect a series OF sheds, or
rather one building, which should
protect the road over the snow
line. Accordingly, they have erect
ed a building, which IS doubtless the
largest in the world. 1t is twenty-five
miles in length, sixteen feet in width and
sixteen feet in height, not including the
pitch of the roof. 1t is put up in the most
substantial manner, all the timbers used
being of the best quslity to be obtained.
The sides are inclosed, and were it not
for the fact that daylight penetrates
through the interstices between the
boards, the whole affair would be very
like huge tunnel. The building IS
braced together in most peculiar man
ner, and is in addition firmly bolted to
the rocks wherever the road nears the
face of the cliff Where snow
slides are to be feared, an extension Of
the roof has been carried to the cliffs, so
that falling masses shall pass over the
building and lodge on the other side. In
many places where side-tracks are To-
Gated, the building is wider than the fig
ures given above. More than 40,OOO,s
| 900 feet of lumber have been used in its
construction. 1t covers an area OF more
than d 100000 square feet, or nearly for
ty-four acres. One of the best proofs OF
the stability of the structure ID IN the
fact that, with the exception OF lew
miles which had not been really COM
pIeted, it thoroughly answered the pur-
pose for which it was designed during the
revere storm, in which 1t was subjected
TO the most severe tests.-Sdn Francis
co Alta Californian, Feb. 70.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
NEW ORLEANS,
The Offending AuditOr-OheIal Con-
nIct-The Coming Races.


hIct-The Coming Races.
New ORLEANS, March 27.-Auditor
Wycklfe, who was arrested yesterday
but released on bail, has published a
notification to the public against trans-
acting any business with the Auditor $
Office until he regains possession Of it,
stating also that the Office was illegally
seized by Governor Yarmouth and the
financial department of government is
naturally suspended. Upon presenting
himself ct the Auditors yesterday with
his appointment from Gov Yarmouth,
MIR. LaZGe was refused possession by
Wyckhffe, when the latter was elected
by the superintendent OF police. Legal
opinions are given that the Governor
had no right TO eject Wyckliffs, as this
could only be done by impeachment or
indictment and conviction.
Another race was made up to-day for
the spring meeting on the Metarie course,
to be run some time during the races
which begin on the sixth of April, being
a catch weight dash OF half mile heats
for $1,000. Liscomb of New Orleans
named Mamie McNairy, and Mr.. VIII
Hanson of Mobile, naming the horse
Lewis L. Smith. .t s'Nftfft
EdinborO arrived to-day and has been
for the large stake in the hurdle
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
DETROIT.

A Confidence Game Handsomely
Played.
DETROIT March 27.-Alvin Wilkins,
stock broker, was yesterday robbed of
$1,000 in bonds by two confidence men,
who had desk so arranged that bonds
put in pigeon-hole were Immediately abs
stracted by confederate. Both swim
dlers reached Canada in safety.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

caused my thoughts to take channel
which they might not and probably would
not have otherwise taken. This book
was volume of extracts from thespeeches
of Pitt, Fox, Burke and other English
orators. When 1 was learning my trade
at Raleigh, North Carolina, a gentleman
used to come into the shop and read
aloud, and seeing that we tailors enjoyed
it so much, he used frequently to come,
and finally gave me the book, which was
the first property ever owned. How
many times have read the book | am
unable to say, but l am satisfied it caused
my life to take different turn from what
it otherwise would. I also had gram
mar, arithmetic and geography, Of which
l became the possesSor sometime alters
ward, and which priced very highly.
Of all my books that left, have never
heard of but one. The soldiers made
away with them all. A few years ago,
while l was in Washington, gentleman
IN Virginia came across one Of my old
books, and knew it by my name being
on the fY-leaf He sent it to me, but re-
quested that I let him keep it, which l
did,
In conversation johnson is very pleas
ant, talks readily, but with great earns
estness. He never seems to hesitate for
a word, but words and sentences follow
each other in rapid succession, and in q
uniform pitch of voice. His hair is now
quite grey, but otherwise there is nothing
about him that would indicate his being
over forty-fve. His face is Clearly shaved,
and quite pale, as it always is. His eye
is dark, and in conversation he looks you
square in the face. j. w. Forney said
him many years ago, Chat was before
Forney got to be dead duck, or johnson
became the great traitor,) that any one
who gazed into his dark eyes, and per-
used his pale face, would have seen there
an unquenchable spirit, and an almost |
fanaticai obstinacy that spoke another
language"
Late yesterday evening, he left home,
and, in company with two of his little
granddaUghters, he walked through town
to the depot. A stranger to have seen
that short, thick>set, plainly dressed
gentleman slowly walking along, with
little girl hanging to each hand, would
never have surmised that he was the one
who has attracted so much Of the worlds
attention during the past five years. At
the depot he chatted with the few that
were there, until the train came. As
usual, fellow stuck his head out Of the
and inquired for Johnson's
house. "There's johnson himself" said
4 by-stander, which made the passengers
eyes look as big as walnuts, for there,
right under his nose, stood A. j., bidding
MS grandchildren good-bY.
He has only gone to Henderson, six
miles above here, the home of Senator
Patterson, and intends returning on this
train. AVERY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

Fernando Pc, where the prisoners Of
State in Cuba are to be conveyed, Is an
island A miles long and 20 miles broad,
situated on the west coast Of Africa, in
the Blight Of Biafra, about twenty miles
from the nearest point Of the mainland.
Fernando Pc is in latitude about deg.
30 min. north, is irayersed by a nouns
tain ridge, which at Clarence Peak rises
to the height Of l0.650 feet. or over two
miles, is fertile, well watered and thickly
wooded. 1t contains, in state Of nature,
large f1Ocks Of goats and sheep, and
swarms of monkeys Of great size.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

That RAILROAD Survive under
stand that the Hon. q Mr.. Bowls, at
torney at-law, who was put off the cars
last week by attempting to force himself
into the lady'a car, has not only brought
suit against the railroad for $1,000, but
has also sued conductor Smith for 50 900,
John Wallace for $1,000, and l.. Taylor
for 5000. We understand that he Is
backed in this suit by VIM. II. Wisener,
Sr. Time makes strange bediellOws Of
some peOple.-ShelJyUWe Rescue.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
BOSTON.

Release Of Jas. ID. Martin on Ex- PrcSI-
dent JOhnsOD's Pardon.
Boston, March 2S.-Jas d. Martin,
late cashier Of the Hide and Leather
Bank, was to-day discharged by the
United States Circuit Court in accord
auce with President Johnson's pardon
Two other indictments charging Martin
with embezzlement and conspiracy Il
defraud, were entered by the government
attorney, on which he gave bail in $50,
600 TO answer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
VIRGINIA.
GOV. Wells Set Aside.

RICHMOND, March 27.-Gen. Stones
man to-day issued an order removing
Gov. Wells, and assuming the duties Of
the office himself Mayor Burgess, d
Petersburg, was also removed from
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
CHINA.

Destruction OF the Steamship Ii eTmau
and Great Loss OF Life.
LONDON, March 27.-Telegrams from
Hong Kong to-day report the loss of the
loss of the Pacific mail steamship Her.
man north of IOkahoma. She had a
large number Of Japanese troops on
board, all Of whom were drowned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
ARUI.L RUN ANKCDnrF.

Gen. Slocum, in his lecture on Mill
tary Lessons OF the War, tells the fol-
lowing story in his reference to the bat
tie Of Bull Run:
The influence of our officers over
their men and the state of our discipline,
is best illustrated by an incident which
occurred on the field in the heat of bat
tie. An officer, who has since become
very prominent and well known through
out the country, was then in command OF
brigade on the right of our line. While
riding over the field, he discovered SOL
der concealed in a hole in the ground,
which was Of just sufficient dimensions
to afford him shelter. The General rode
up to hun, inquired as to his regiment
and ordered him to join it at once
The man, looking him full in the face
placed his thumb upon his nose and re.
piled:
No you don't, old fellow; you wan
this hole yourself"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

Only thirty miles of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific railroad remain to be
built to complete the road to the Mis-
souri, river, connecting it with the Union
Pacific railroad.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

No ADMISSION FOR SOUTHERN DEMO
cRATs.-The editor of the Athens (Ga.)
WOtchmuH, who has Just returned from
Washington City, where he was sent by
a majority Of the voters Of the sixth con-
gressional district as their representative
in Congress, says that upon the question
of representation in that body, his
residence at Washington has satisfied
him beyond doubt that no Democrat
will be admitted, TO matter how great
his majority, or how often his dis
abilities may have been removed. Col
Switzler, OF Missouri, whose majority
was l, coo, and who was intensely 'loy-
al during the war, and could take the
test oath forty times a day, was rejected
by large majority, aud that, too, after
the Committee on Elections had twice
reported ia his favor. The same was
true of Col. Hunt, of Louisiana, whose
majority was eleven thousand. Other
like cases might be cited. There is not
a man in the House who expects to see
another Southern Democrat admitted
whether he has disabilities or not.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

A Mr.. Williams, schoOl-teacher IN
Plymouth township, near Manskeld,
Ohio, has been tried and convicted for
cruelty beating Miss Fanny Rlelman,
one OF his pupils.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

The New York Mail says Lent is
drawing to a close We fear it has been
a verv wild sort Of Lent here in New
York, with less praying and fasting than
Teasing, dancing, etc The churches
are a great power in the country, but it
does seem, occasionally, as if the 'pomps
and vanities were too much for them
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

Ten female physicians were graduated
in New York on Tuesday. Their names
are as fellows: Mrs. Mara ]. Gushing, OF
Boston, Massachusetts,; Mrs. Sarah M.
Harrah, OF Iowa; Miss Rebecca P. Page,
of New York; Miss Sophia Peufield, Of
Connecticut; Mrs. Charlotte |. LOzier, Of
WinOha, Minnesota; Miss Sarah f. Fur
mas, OF Troy, MAMA county, Ohio; Mrs.
c. LeBeau, of New Y ork; Sarah A. Fer
gusOn, of Brooklyn, New York; Mrs.
Bella c. Barrows, of Washington, ID. e.;
Miss Sarah j. Stafford, of Cairo, Illinois,
and Miss Elizabeth ). Adams, OF New
York. The ages Of these ladies varied
from twenty-five to thirty years, and all
had the appearance of being healthiul
and vigorous, both physically and men"
tally,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

kanaas has population OF about 400
600 1t has siX hundred miles Of rail-
road IN active operation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A cruel New Yorker wants Mr.. Cres-
well to order postmasters and clerks into
the Confederate Uniform now worn by
laff arSrarriarc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-28

The Stevens Battery Trouble - FUr.
chase by the Methodist Book Con,
eeFn-Ihe Sing Sing Prison Affair
EIe
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-07
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
the city Amusements.

The G1ty AmuHemeuG8s
AT THE ARCH Daly's drama OF a Rtd"' "
lightning still continues to be an attraction' =,
AT THE WALNUT the Christmas drama I"
The orange Girl Will be Withdrawn after the
present week, and ON Monday next Mr. j. e.
McDonouRh will produce Boucicaulps drama
OF after Dark.
ATTHE THEATRE COMO JE offenbach's opera
Of "60" was not produced last evening" OWING
,o some unavoidable delay in making the
arrangements. 1t will, however, be performed
this evening positively, for the benent OF MT
J. G. Gregory Miss Susan Galton viii appear
~ "nr1,tteeyh Mrs. Pyne-Galton ss "LlHette,
Miss Blanche Galton as Annette" anu WI
rrbomas Whiffen as Franz" The performances
viii commence with q new farce entitieo n"
odd Lot ,ho
Mr.. Gregory has exerted himseii 10 MAKE WIG
Theatre Comique q perfectly respectsole' Popu-
- ora attractive place OF amusement, and we
hope that a full house this evening Will ass"ue
him that his efforts are appreciated.
AT THE AMERICAN the Christmas panto-
ro,oe or lack The Giant RiLier and o variety Vi
nlhar attractions will be offered this eVenius'
NcEvoy,s NEW "HIBERNIcoN" at OonoeiU
Hall is a very attractive exniOltion' 81
onusioal and poetical illustrations III
xoope a. far more pleasing than tne nuaJoii'S 0i
panoramas .,- y1os.,or,s orch hestra
CAR1. sENTz' and Mark Hassler orIu1SUl" TI,1 n' !"
-v,ll give o matinee at Musical Funo Hal on
Saturday. ~ ,,no has lust
MADAME PAREPA-RosA' VINO nes '"'' re-
Surned East from a very successlol 'o' IN Cali
Sornia and the Western sIa'eS' iii give TIVE
concerts at Concert Hah On Wednesday an'
Thursday evenings, JanuP.fY ls aud ID. Madam
Rosa will be assisted ~ Mr.. Brookhouse Bow
Ter, the English Tenor; signor Ferrsnti oarl
nli init
nianist Mr.. George w. Colby, accompanisl
and Mr., ]. Levy, the celebrated cornet player
The sale of tickets will commence on Monda
next at Trumpler's.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-07
FIFTH EDITIO N
THE LATEST NEWS.
Fight Between White and COlOred
TroOps-Illness of John Minor
BOtts-Accident to Cyrus
w. Field.
FROM WASHING TON.
Movements of General Grant.

Movements of General Grant.
Special Despatch 10 The EUentlo Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-General Grant goes to
Baltimore In about ten days to attend the
meeting of the Peabody Institute.
Illness of i. Minor Bolts.
John Minor Bolts is reported to be lying dan
gerously Ill at his resit ence In Culpeper, Va.
Despatch 10 The ASsocfoted Press
Advices from Admiral HOG.
WASHINGTON, January IA despatch was
receiv ed this morning at the Navy Department
f1om Rear. Admiral Hon commanding the
North Atlantic Squadron, dated Flag ship Con-
tocook, Havana, January l, .which says that
that vessel is in exec lent condition. IL is his
desire TO visit other points of the command in
his nag ship, but the Consul. General reports
that the excitement continues oa shore. The
Gettysburg was employed in conveying the
able steamer between Key West and Havana.
The Penobscot was cruising on the coast of
Colombia and Venezuela; the Yantic is sta
iioneo at Aspinwall. Daring the early part of
Decem ber she conveyed the Hon. Caleb Cush-
Ing to Carthagena The Nipsic was cruising in
Hay tien waters.
senator Stewart to-day received a telegram,
informing him that he had been unanimously
nominated In the Union caucus for re- election
to the Senate of the United States from Nevada.
The Legislature con sists of 50 members of
whom only are Democrats.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-07
FROM NEW MEXICO,
Fight Between White and Colored
TrOODS.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA Santa Fe despatch of
January reports affray between the white
and colored troops stationed at Central City,
near Plnos Altos Two white and three colored
wounded. The difficulty occurred at ball
given by the white troops. The negroes claimed
the right to dance, which was refused. and after
q fignt the colored troops obtained reinforce
ments from the fort and returned to the BAL
room, numbering white soldiers on the road.
IL Is also reporte d that they burned building,
and rsvished the wife and daughter OF iIs
owner.
Another correspo ndent in San Miguel county
states that a party of armed men, supposed to
have been MexicanS entered the town of Es-
teritOs, taking all the men prisoners, and car
ried them off fifteen miles, aud hung and shot
them-only two escaping. 1t is believed this
was done in revenge for the murder of two
Texans, killed nesr Apache Springs. The
neighborhood is infested with powerful gang
of Mexican half.breed Indians, horse thieves
and murderers. The Denver Board of Trade
has unanimously endorsed the policy of Sher-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-07
The Senatorial Nomination.

Special Despatch TO The Eventlg Telegraph.
HARRISBURG Jan. 7-As was anticipated In
The despatch published in THE EVENING TELE-
GRAPH ofTuesday, the caucus of Republican
members OF the Legislature met at 8 O'CLOCK
yesterday, and nominated Hon John Ssott OF
Huntington for United states Senator. All
the exception of the Hon. Beojamtn Harris
b. BiewsteI, for whom Hon. M. b Lowry OF Erie
voted. For several days past nearly all OF the
capdi lates have been here. The absence OF Mr..
Brewster was noticea BILE. and was known to be
Intentional. lie anticipated just such q COM
bnation as has taken place, aud was unwilling
to be party TO any OF General Cameron's arr
rab &c ments. He authorizes the statement that
he has no part or los in the nomination. OF Mr..
Scott little is KIN except that he WAS In the
Legislature some six years ago. He is said to
be an eSttmaole man and good lawyer, but Ia
certainly not the choice OF any proportion of
the people of the state. Great disappointment
Is felt and and expressed here at the result, and
Indications OF disgust are also appearing In
OF her pOrtiOnS of the state
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-07
FOURTH EDITION
WASHINGTON.
The Alaska Frauds Investigation De-
bate on the Tariff Bill aud Finan-
cial QuestiOn-The Gira' viii
Case in the Supreme Court.
FROM WASHING TON.
6peosul Deputch 70 The Rventno Tsleqropn.

6pecsui Desputch 10 The Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Jan. I.
The Committee on Public Expenditures
resumed their Investigation OF the alleged
Painter, correspondent Of the Philadelphia
inquirer. Painter testified that he had not re.
ceived any money from the Alaska fund; that
he had heard numerous statements about
money having been paid, and tnat he believed
the whole thing was Job from beginning to
money, TO the extent of several hundred thoa~
sand dollars being paid out of the Treasury to
parties connected with the Alaska lobby.
The Committee has summoned Mr.. Martin
Peirson, who has list OF the parties who 1t is
alleged received money from the Alaska job
The Committee ON Reconstruction
had meeting to-day and examir ed several
witnesses relative to the condition of affairs In
Mississippi.
The Ways and Means Committee had
MOorhead's Tariff Bill
under consideration this morning. and decided
to allow The tariff bill to remain In the Conn
mlItee of the Whole, and when IL comes up for
cOnsideia alton to propose amendments with a
view Of maturing such a bill as the House
thinks proper The Republican Senatorial
ceucas was held this morning, for the purpose
OF considering what action, II any, shall be had
on the
Financial Question.
The debate took very wide range, and lasted
till IL o'clock, when q motion was made to ad-
jOurn, which was carried, with the understa nd =
next meeting A resolution was proposed sell
ting forth that the honor of the Government
required that the Five-twenty bonds should be
redeemed In gold.
The House Postal Committee
heard number Of steamship men from New
York and Boston favorable to the bill before the
committee establishing an American line of
steamers between New York and Liverpool.
These gentlemen demonstrated clearly that
any number of vessels that might be required
could be constructed within one year for the
purpose Of establishing said line.
The Girard Will Case
was resumed in the Supreme Court this morn.
Ing, Charles 1ugersoll commencing the Rrgu-
ment for the heirs and against the city Of
philadelphia. lt is thought his argument will
occupy most OF the day.
j. H. MOOrehead,
the defeated candidate for Senator in Pennsyl l..
vanis, appeared in his seat this morning. He
receiving coincidence over his defeat. Moore.
head says he would have had the Senatorship,
had IL not been for the Legislature being bought
mp by the Cameron interest.