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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13

diatrbes on eocles,astics receive from the reading
classes one Of the satical pictures Issued lately
presents a railroad with q quadrupe telegraph
alongside To the left Is locomotive steamlnR 70
the right aud on ts platform sne ngre s 2.
ana Progress upon II. On Inc other side across
the railroad Is an antiquated two-wneeled cart
drawn by donkey, which mas got frightened at the
Telegraph post and with ears and legs thrust for
ward y determined not to bulge. Round tae cart
are few sbeep. In the cart are Two hogs 1our old
priests and a scarecrow made up OF broomsticKs, on
when the papa robes anu tiara are fixed, and
when holds oar a erozler and a nag with Ecu
forward rom the locomotive ana shouts, 'Get out
OF the way, fathers. cannot stop the traia"
on her shoulders and the bishop win a paner on
his back, lled WITH monks who are throwing out
rosarles. Brazil, thus loaded, draws q wheelharrow
IN whlch War Is seated and In which the Minister OF
Finance is cnsing while the opposition leaders try
To drag hm on. The ABOVE nre samples OF number
ii inc same spirit continually appearing.
The Americans resident here nave gwen dinner
10 James Monroe, tue Consul, WHO returns home by
tails packet.
me Comte d'Gu announces that there was only
one American citizen among the Paraguavan prison.
els eeased by the BRAZILIAN forces-nameiy Leonard
Charles.
An American called Charles Hamer was picked
up OF tue Rio Grande do Norte coast ncating by the
and OF life buoy. lie tells the story that fourteen
hours before he had accdently fal Gu from on beard
the American bark Puritan from Boston, and was
lucky enough to grasp the buoy as he len over IN
the CONFUSION OF n tack VIC crew did not nouce him
and the vessel sailed away.
There have been serious rows at the diamond dis
trict or Len des. IN tae west OF tue province of
Bahia. The diamond washers have been prosecuted
for cause whether as unlicensed squatters,
or the liberals say because tney are liberals. ana
both sides fought win firearms at two places,
woundng number on each SIDE. The police were
victorious ana the slua ters houses are sad to be
all burned down aud over 100 men Imprisoned.
some OF them ned to The san Francisco and tne
rest have submitted Another outbreak also took
IN August, 1865. ascriDed to political persecu-
by The conservative authorities but In Brazil 1t
10 impossible To arrive at the truth IN such SO
utterly opposed are the statements made ny the DIFF
ferent partlsans.
owing to The probability OF the war beng pro-
longed soyerelsDS nave risen from l. 1900 b. l2J00.
Exchange for bank drafts 10 pence TO the milrels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13
TIE CUBA AND RE2 OFFICERS.

Comm adare Higgins Obtains Investigator
by the Jun,a.-Thc Allegations Against Him
to be Reiuse.l-UAcnsi vc Distinction Made
Between Cnauus and Americans.
The attitude assumed by the officers OF the Cuba,
seized by the United states authorizes at Whining
ton, In regard the imputatlons against their
fidelity to the Cuban cause has induced the Junta tO
Investigate the circumstances attending the cruise
and seizure OF the vessel. This investigation Is ex
pected to be concluded in q few days, and, It Is
claimed will fully exonerate Commodore Higgins
and his officers from blame. The commander OF tho
Cuba requested inquiry to be made into the AFFAIR
while In Wilmington and in his Official report to the
Junta sald:--
me- and given al the Information upon the subject
within my power, allow me TO say. IN conclusion,
taat myself and all the officers OF the Cuba are deeply
panied at our motives bang so misunderstood. AZ
brave and honorable gentleDen they regret that
the many sanderous notices gong the rounds OF the
press impugniug their honof ana courage nave not
been conradcted BY tue representatives, OF tho gov
ernment in whose defence they have volunteered.
and they expect and demand tlat thorough inves-
tlsatIon shall be MADE.
inc oaicers Of the Cuba believe that some mem.
bers OF the aun.a have themselves made untavorable
insinuatons against their Official conduct Mt VIII
mlngtoD, aud claim that as III. Basors.
in Wilmington immediately after the seizure
of the Cuba, received all COMMUNICATIONS from
the Junia, ana assumed u control inc oncers ana
crew, lie, II any one IL responsible Tor any errors
that may have been committed there. so lar from
being treacEerous to tue Cuban cause, the onlcers
state that they refused TO abandon tae crew Ill VIII
mngton, ns directed 80 do by pr Basora, but pro-
cured passage for the men to their proper destina.
ton where IL 10 represented they remain as faithful
TO their officers as when seHed ana anxoasJ awaits
ing an investigation.
" Is also alleged by some or the officers that tho
agent oI the Junta made an partial distinction IN
Wilmington between the lew CHpans on board the
Cuba and the Americans, aud they expect to secure
by this investigation not only vlndicaion or their
Il
Of Americans Wiia Suoans III any iuttre expeditions
Nnieh may he 1ttei out.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13

WISCONSIN, STATISTICS -Fnc annual repor, OF the
secretary OF state 81 Wisconsin shows that Tue total
receipts into tho state treasury for the year ending
september 3, 1862, were IT. 3SS 925 ana the disblrse
mehts ti3s3,szo The deb, OF tie state IA 81, 2o2-
Dol OF which sl0i500 Il IN the shape OF bonds and
AL zoo In the form Of certificates OF ndeb edness
There has been no decrease during the year though
$4,000 IN bonds were bought aud reuyested In Ger.
uueates OF Indebtedness, and the ponds sim out.
standing WIN probably be disposed OF IN the same
manner during the next sx months The school
fund mas Increased sl09sf5 over last year. ana now
amounts 10 81 1885, COS. Tho number OF or land
sold during the year was H. $780, $50. The assessment
returns Tor 1859 show that there are owned IN the
StaIe 2l00j0 horsej, 670 $50 cattle. 1904 mules,
l2O3,O22 sheep i3 sSi swine, l45 46l wagons, 1864
shares bank stock, ~ SOB watches, 1928 pianos and
meodeons. The total valus Of real and personal
property amounts 10 e427. 627,3 $50.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13
rae renaessee s..iIroad Case.

NAsHlNiIDN, N0y. y, 1850.
Tho Tennessee railroad case was concluded to day
before Associate Jnstlcc swayne. sitting in cham
Ders. Inc Tennessee railroad were represented by
Thomas 4. II. nelson, A. II. Ewing, John Baxter
and James !. Cooper, ana the general government
by STANLEY Matthews AM Aaron Perry, OF Clncin-
natl. Tho railroad parties 10 the case are The Ten
ne3see aud Virginia road running ICON knoxville
10 Bristol Va: the Eass fenneasee and Georgia road,
extending nom Knoxville CD Dalton the Nash
WHO aad Chattanooga t0au, connecting the
aboVenaned points, ana The NOrthW estern
road, runniug f0m nashville TO dohnson-
mentioned paftlg rebuilt By the general government
during inc war. me general government claims
about 500 900 indebtedness against those com.
panies FOR tho equipment or their r08ds, white the
81 the road, for damages, for property used by
the government, and lor non-payment or interest
duo the State OF Tennessee wlile tho government
made Use OF the roads. the result 10 compromise
elected to-day by She counsel, t being agreed that
the companies shall retain pos session OF tho roads
Tennessee Railroad bonds, tho surplus, after making
these payments to be eppro prtated TO q liquidation
OF the Indebtedness Of rho general government
1uieting Land Titles IN il,inois--Thc Rocho
California Gaud Cnsr--Ths KincoD Point
reservation.
WASHINGTON, Nov, H. is6a
40 2ti. Lpnyy Carpenter, Piatnt(g "a Error, rs.
Jgraes Dtsicr, EJecpto,. Error u The circuit court
tor 0e northern district ~ Wtttofs.--This was an
action 81 ejcctment brought by Dexter a. executor
Of one Jones 10 recover possession Of certain anda
Ia Bureau county, H. The piautG claimed under
patent irom the pnlted states 10 one Davenport,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13
unnnilnn q. HMM Hill. 2.

VALUE or TAXABLE PROPERTY IN PnILA DELPHIA--
The whole amount OF property subject 10 ety tax ~
s479 500, OF Which s43j III, 05 pays full city
rate tax {237g, ZIG suburban rate and $40 1872 27y
farm rate. The above, compared with the returns OF
1859. shows All increase OF s7s subject to city
tax, which, II the present of tax IL continued
Will Increase the revenue sone $500, 900 or $780, o0
In1ddelDhia Ledgef, N0p. IA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13

According to recent report published by the
Turkish Minister OF War the permanent army ~ 70
consist OF 10000 men. to which will be added
OF u.s. 300. The redfs are to DO reorganizen
and armed with American rines and number about
100000. An extraordinary reserve OF $4,000 men
VIII bs formed for cases OF crest emerRepcy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-13
PIGEON SHoOTlEG.
Union Hill VS.. ~ oboi1 en- - 5000 "a S'de--Hoho-
tscn thr Winner.

Union Hill vs.. ~ obDiS en- - $500 n Side--Hchs-
len tho Winner.
Yesterday afternoon match came or az Ladow's,
Union Ill., viii ii Inns for some time created
little interest throughout Hudson county. owing to
the fact that four Of the leading amateur shooters
had been matched for $500 slde seven birds cach
eighteen yards iise and eighty yard sboundary. Con
siderable money having been staked among
the friends OF the several parties, II drew
together win large crowd OF spectators. lloboken
vas represented IN the persons OF Mr. Nichohs
Under and Nilam Francis, while Union ~! pu.
forth Old Uncle John Ludlow aud James NHlley.
The weather was everything but desrabic u stronH
wind blowing from the northwest. inc Bfounas
being unon high biun II added greatly 10 tug
detriment OF the contestants with the exception "
Mr.. Francis, who did not lose n tlnsle pIru
the shooting was very poor especially iof sach Ineu
az Ludlow once the champion OF hudson county
aud Mr. hinder. The game was called AZ Two o clock
MIR. Whitley going to the trigger, ne hlssen ms
tirec fret birds ana hooked the hitn ttAWcis huled
avery mo Iugiow only scored one, ana llhder one
Inc following 10 the result
Jrancl. 10
Iindcr OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VI
ludlow OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. u
Whitley. '''''''' )" v y ~
IIoDoken, o; Union mn, =. -, -,
Another match followed, Francis being barred
ont resulting III avor Of whitley birds each, The
rane standing whitley, 3; Ludlow, /; llndcr, !.
n,atcn was then shot between Liader aud Whitley,
birds each which was won by the latterW Whitley,
,. Under, 1. Messls Francis aud Whitley then
closed the DAYS sport by Two birds EACH BOn Killed
their BIRDS but one OF Whltleys birds fell outside
the boundary and Francis was declared the winner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
ThcOIOgiCaI.

Rev. DR.. Baird, the pastor of the First
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Will
commence this morning a series of dis
courses on the "Messiahship of Jesus
Christ" The profundity of the subject
invests it with reverential approach. None
but a bold apostle would attempt it. Paul
was the pioneer lawyer of the world, and
might have failed to do it. A child, it is
said, once lifted lily toward the peaks of
the Andes and told it to grow there. The
child lived. but the lily faded. The first
heartbeat of a newborn babe made a jar
through the universe when the Star of
Bethlehem first reflected itself in the
waters of the Jordan, and the pale mother
of the lowly Nazarene wandered with her
Joseph away from the manger couch into
other lands, as the shepherds sang out on
Judea's plains the peace and glad tidings.
The ''Messiahship' Of this New Birth, "
the womb of which proclaimed ''old things
done away and all things become new" is
a theme glowing in the minds of men as
the red cross of Constantine glowed in the
heavens above Byzantium. DIR. Baird will
handle it well.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
The shooting Affair at Columbia.

The Columbia Herald gives the following
particulars of the shooting affair at Column
bia referred to in this paper several days
since:
Last Tuesday morning q shooting affray
occurred at the northern end of the Duck
river bridge on the Franklin turnpike be-
tween Nick Holt and George Grant. Holt
WAS afflicted with the green-eyed monster
last summer, and tried to get a divorce
from his wife He failed, however, and he
and his wife concluded to forget Grant and
the past, and again live together in
peace. But it seems that the shadow OF
Grant again fell upon the sunshine of his
domestic happiness, and it is said he
swore he would kill him the next time they
met This meeting CHANGED to be at the
end of the bridge. Holt was riding on a
wagon, and Grant, who was walking, said
to him, "Holt, understand you have said
You were going to kill me on first sight.
Holt denied having said any such thing,
and Grant said, ''Wen, l am going to kill
YOU" He Immediately drew a repeater,
and emptied II at Holt, and then pulled out
another pistol and fired several more shots
at him after he had fallen to the ground
from the wagon. Holt was hit In the arm,
head and leg, and will doubtless die of his
many wounds Grant is unhurt, and said
he would give himself up to the civil au-
thorities in few days.
It isnot positively known that Holt fired
any shots at Grant, but a pistol was found
on or near him, empty. But it may have
been thrown there by Grant. Only two
other persons were near when the shooting
commenced, John Porter and little negro
boy. and the former turned his back on the
bloody drama, and went for Bear Creek.
Since the above was put in type, Mr..
Holt has died. The same night, Wednes-
dav, Sims Latta was stationed on the Helm
Branch, and Grant ran right into bis Off
cial arms. Grant had sworn short time
before that he would not be taken, but he
surrendered at discretion. 1t is thought
that he was aiming to get on the 10 o'clock
train, and leave.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
New Advertisements.

Christmas is coming but DeMoville &
Co. have anticipated the times by laying
in large supply of presents suitable for
ladies and gentlemen so as to make this
the most memorable Christmas in their
lives Don't fail TO call and examine those
superb articles before you getyour presents
for yorr dearest friends. Lewis and his
containers have done the thing fine. Call
and see them. Read their card.
TIP. Weakley, as trustee for A. G. Nor
veil, advertises IN to-day UNION AND AMER
1cAN to sell furniture Jan. l, 1870, in Edge
field.
The large Sheriffs sale by Yeatman,
Shields & Co, next Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, presents n rare chance for
good bargains.
It. w. Barnes & Co. are to have grand
three DAVIS auction sale of china and glass
ware. commencing next Tuesday.
Recollect that DIR. Banning, Of New York,
will lecture free, to ladies and gentlemen,
on interesting subjects, at Concordla Hal
on Monday night, and to ladies only on
the same subjects on Tuesday afternoon.
It d. Fife, at Evans, Fite d Cos, has
one of those elegant Union street stores
for rent, newlypapered, painted and finely
uLlGu up. II ID elAAAAAteAS-J
fancy or retail business.
An elegant line Of goods, fine material
and latest STYLES, at the Eagle shoe store,
a North College street.
Notice the removal of Lillard's drug store
TO next door ebove his old stand. His
formerly large stock has been greatly in
creased, embracing everything found in
a complete drug stock.
] Il. - ~ Tx "a
& Toneys.
Messrs King Marshall & Bruce, pub
fishers of the Nashville, City Director,
advertise additional features to any book
of the kind ever gotten up before.
The one dollar store has large stock of
Christmas goods. Those purchasing such
articles should give them call
Stockholders Of the Nashville Life lnsu-
rance, read the called meeting for January
3, 1870.
Steamer Camelia leaves on Monday even
ing, 20th, at o'clock.
Art department organized at W. E.
Wards Seminary. A very accomplished
teacher. See notice to pupils.
Read c. II. Murray d Co.'S lottery card
in to-day's issue.
Merchants should not fail to attend the
extensive auction sale Of boots and shoes
by Albert & Seeman on the ODD inst. Sale
without reserve. For further particulars
read their advertisement.
See McCldres christmas presents.
For a nice holiday present 80 to LUffler
& Horowitz, No. u North Cherry street,
opposite the Maxwell House. They have
Just received large and well selected stock
of plated ware, suitable for holiday presents.
We recommend our readers to give them a
call, as they sell goods lower than any other
house in the city.
Calender & Garrett have for rent a
comfortable residence near the Chattanooga
depot.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
DEB,

At Florence, Ala, on the morning of the 2eth
ult., Mrs Mary A. Hood, in the 10th year of her
age.
In the death of this respected and much esteem
ed lady, her immediate family and large circle Of
friends have to mourn the departure of one who
was endeared to them by her superior worth and
the qualities which adorn and dignity the true
woman. With a mind of rare excellence, and the
most fascinating conversational powers, enhanced
by the charm of frequent originality, she possessed
the power of attaching to her those who knew her,
in lasting friendship. Devoted to her family, and
in the exercise of the virtues of the Christian
character, she lived long anda good life.
Mrs. Hoods maiden name was Mary A. Chal-
mers. She was pative Of Wigtonshire, Scotland,
and lived, previous to her marriage, many years in
Nashville. She had many warm friends in Ten
nessee to whom the intelligence of her death win
carry pang of sincere sorrow.
One who knew her long, and enjoyed her un-
broken friendship, offers this feeble tribute to her
virtues, and who, with many, will fondly cherish
the memory of one who so well and truly dis
charged the duties of a Christian life
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
Tho TriI,onian TnbIeaux.

This great panoramic view of Paradise
Lost, which will be exhibited at Masonic
Hall, in this city, commencing tomorrow,
CMonday) night, is thus spoken of by the
Columbus, Miss Iader:
Grahams Hall has been crowded each
night of the exhibition of the grand pano-
rama of Paradise Lost, and many persons
have failed to gain admission even to a
standing position.
The artist has undoubtedly portrayed
with his pencil, what the poet so grandly
depicted with his pen, and We think no
reader of the Bible or the poem itself. or
in fact any person, should fail to see this
great painting, if not on account Of its mer-
its as such. vet with view of comparing
his own original views of Heaven and Hell
and Satan and the good as well as the fallen
angels, with those of the poet and the
painter. The man must be very cold in
deed, or entirely devoid of religious feeling,
who can look upon this picture and not
have his devotional and reverentlal feelings
aroused and quickened'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
WHAT DO YOU WORK FORl
A Prominent Merchant

n Prominent Merchant In n Fix.
Any one working on College street at al
most any hour Of the day Will find a mer-
chant of the first order in his shirt-sleeves
rolling barrels and piling boxes and making
bills of lading and filing papers and doing
almost everything that an honest, hard
working man would do. He enjoys the
confidence of the community and the pub
lie generally. His check is good for $780,
600 or 800, 900 anywhere. He will know
when he reads this who we mean. Yester-
day a dandy-dTessed bobtail-coated indi-
vidual with more moustache on his
lip than brains in his head, stepped into
the store and saw the merchant referred
to at his business. In pompous manner
betraying more of arrogance than of
gentility, he asked if the proprietor was in.
'I'I see, said the merchant, still boxing
his goods for shipment.
''YOu seem to be hard at work, said
f1unky.
always am, said the merchant.
81 would like to employ you" said
1unky, curling his moustache.
81 don't know that 1 could get away,
said merchant.
Flunky then asked, How much do they
give yOu?'
Nothing at all, said merchant.
''What do you work for, then 2 asked
funky.
For my victuals and clothes, " said mer-
chant, still boxing goods, rolling barrels,
piling bales, etc.
Il would like to have such a man as
you, said funky.
Would your" asked merchant
'Ill call when the proprietor is in, said
bobtail
''Do SO, said merchant, as he was hand
ed an order for large lot of goods by his
clerk, with the exclamation of ''All right
Flunky sauntered about little while
talking with the attaches and criticising
things generally, and wondering why the
proprietor did not come.
The merchant finally getting q
breathing spell from his business
in packing goods, stepped into his pri-
vate cOuntingroOm.
''The proprietor is in now, sir, the
chief clerk told lunky, ''Ah, well, yes,
ah-would be glad to see him, sab.
Bobtail took off his hat and obsequiously
bowed himself into the private counting
room. "What will you have sir? l am the
proprietor of this establishment" Thun-
dered the man in his shirt sleeves, who
worked for his victuals and clothes.
This is an absolute occurrence and one Of
the most thriving and energetic merchants
on College street, would give us fits if he
knew we were publishing it. Success to
to the man in shirt sleeves.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
NTrs. Crnig's HcneTi,-

Notwithstanding the inClemency of the
weather. Nashville did honor to herself last
night in honoriHg her own favored
and favorite songtress with one Of the
largest. most fashionable and apprcciative
audiences that ever assembled in the Ma
sonic Hall. The tribute was due to the
beloved beneficiary for her Oft-repeated.
ever-willing. nevcr-ceasing tenders Of ser
vice in behalf Of all benevolent purposes,
especially those which look TO the planting
of the cypress around the graves and mem
ONES of the heroes who sleep unhonored
by nations tribute. and vet honOred 10y
tears as pure rs ever coursed the cheeks OF
beauty.
OF the performances as musical enter
tainment we cannot appropriately speak.
We could not too highly compliment, even
if We were skilled in the artistic language
of the musical cTitgUe Never did the par
Elephants in the benefit exert themselves
with more complete success. Mrs. c. sang
as she only can sing.
Asan amateur she has no equal. The notes
seem to trickle from her throat upon the
ears Of her audience, Ike beads Of pearl
upon a salver Of gold
We rejoice at the success, because OF the
interest taken in II by those who by their
assistance contributed so much to its being
a success. We doubly rejoice because Of
the merit which occasioned the tender of
the benefit
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-19
The Election.

The election yesterday for delegates tc
the Constitutional Convention passed of
quietly, and with but little interest
manifested. In several of the wards Of the
city, and in many districts in the country,
the polls were not opened, and the vote is
very small. Below we give the returns:
Second Ward-FOr Convention so; Neil
S. Brown so; J. G. Thompson so; John f.
House SO.
Third Ward-For Convention Az
Brown al; Thompson 443; House IA.
Fourth Ward-For Convention 80;
against Convention l Brown 3O7; Thomp-
son BOZ: House sos. There were also cast
for VIM. g. Brien 3 J.; Judge Guild l, and
Senator Balm l.
Fifth Ward-In this Ward there were 1913
votes cast. all for the Convention and the
regular nominees.
Seventh Ward-For Convention So;
Brown 50; Thompson 50; House 50.
Eighth Ward-For Convention 1872:
Thompson 162; Brown 15S: House 1862.
Tenth Ward-In this ward there was but
little scratching, and only C6 votes polled,
nearly all for the Convention.