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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

Sequel to the Seizure OF the
Arms on the Hesper Below
Memphis I'm October.
The Tug Nettle Jones Captured
at DuVall's Bluff by Clay
toms Ragamuffin MelIsh.
She Is Taken. Possession Of by
the United States Marshal
Is LIbeIed for 100000.

Arkansas and its picayune Governor
are celebrated for high-handed outrages.
and yesterday another chapter was added
to the book Of infamy. It will be re-
membered that during the month of Oc~
tobsr last band Of armed men took for
chile possession Of the tug Nettie Jones.
owned by Messrs. Brown & Jones of this
city, below Fort Pickering, and gave
chase to the steamer Hesper, which had
been chartered to convey several huns
bred stand of arms to Little Rock. Ar
kansas. The muskets were intended to
be placed in the hands of negroes by
Gov. Clayton to be used at the then
coming Presidential election. The armed
men above mentioned, however, frustra>
ted the object of Clayton by tossing the
boxes containing the armes into the
Mississippi, and then returned to Fort
Pickering on the tug, where they landed.
All were closely masked so that the
crew Of the tug failed to recognize any
of them. This makes the outrage we
are about to relate all the more heinous.
A few days ago the tug Nettie Jones
left this port for Little Ro;k with couple
of bargeS loaded with coal in tow. When
opposite Duvall's Bluff, Tuesday, the tug
was boarded by the United States Mar
shall, armed with an order from the
United States Court, in which she had |
been libeled for 100000 for her seizure
and detention. Yesterday a dispatch |
was received in this city by the owners,
relating these facts, and also stating that |
the crew, with the exception of Capt. |
John Ford, who luckily escaped, had
been arrested by the militia by order of |
Gov. Clayton, and taken to Little Rock
heavily armed and under strong guard.
Later dispatches from Duval's Bluff,
state that, in order to prevent any posi-
biIity of spiriting the Nettie Jones away
from that place, the Marshal caused the
cylinder head to be taken of, and other,
wise disabled the tug. Mr.. Brown, of
he firm Of Brown & Jones, who is one of
he most wealthy citizens in the city of
Pa, on receiving intelligence
If the outrage by telegraph yesterday, at
,nce started for Washington to lay the
whole matter before the authorities. 1t
8 to be hoped that Clayton and his myr-
nidons will be read lesson which they
will not soon forget.-NemphiS Ava-
anche, FEB. %.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

A HARD CAsE.-Lieut. Braine, Of the
Confederate navy, held by our govern
ment on a charge of piracy, is repre-
scented by a writer in morning paper as
a man without country and without a
trial. He was tall, straight, and com
handing looking parsonage when in
health, but his sufferings in prison have
been 50 intense that he cannot walk
without the aid of crutch, and is per-
haps permanently disabled. His right
foot is much swollen from infsmmatory
rheumatism, disease he attributes to
the unavoidable dampness Of the
prison, and he is indeed wreck Of the
man who entered it nearly three years
ago. He is only twenty-nine years OF
age, but says that since his Imprisonment
he has grown old faster than with the
fight Of years. With 9 shattered consti-
tuition and frame that is no longer the
subject Of the will, he drags himself
about the prison and even finds it neces-
sary to appeal to the judgment of his visi-
tors that the reports Of some newspapers
that he has lost his reason are untrue.
What can be the motive of keeping this
man untried, and running himself and his
family beyond redemption ?-NeiO York
Express.
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ST. LOUIS.
z Tho Prize Ring - Reports from the
Indian Country.

lnulau country.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2G.-Charley Gala
CHER, the pugilist, replies to Tom Aliens
challenge, and says he is not in condi>
ton TO fight, that he has had hux ever
since be went into training, and that he
IS now under medical treatment, but
that as soon as ne is well again he will
accommodate Mr.. Allen, although, ac-
cording to the code, he is not bouni TO &C.
cept an immediate challenge from party
whom he has Just defeated. Gallagher
also says he will fight any man in Amer
lea except McCoOle, and he excerpts him
simply because prize fighting mas lately
been looked upon as a halfway matter
Of nationality, and, as he is from the
same country as McCoole, he desires to
share the honors with him. The letter
is straightforward, and returns thanks
for kindness and favors received at the
hands of st. Louisans.
Another meeting Of the workingwomen
vas held to night under the auspices OF
the Women's Suffrage Association, which
was well attended and much interest was
manifested in the cause.
4 letter from Gen. Sheridan, received
at Gen. Shermans headquarters, dated
IN the field, Jan 81, states that the
Cheyennes and ArrapaEoes report that
another engagement between the forces
under the command Of Col. Evans, Of the
81 regular cavalry, took place between
the 18th and Goth OF January, at point
ten days travel west Of the Wachita
mountains, in which the troops were sue
ceSsful, totally destroying an Indian VIII
lage and killing eight ofthe savages.
Gen. Custar, in communication to
Sheridan, from his camp on the North
Fork OF the Red river, corroborates the
report as having come through Indian
sources. 1t was Col CoCn's command
which gaze tbs REDSKINS such a dUub,
bing on Christmas day. Although tht
news Of the light is an Indian report, nc
doubt is entertained by Gen. Sheridan o
such sn engagement. There are strag.
Cling and isolated bands made up Of the
malcoutents fthe several fighting tribes
and it is probable that Col. Evans came
il contact with them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
BISHOP CUMMINs.
He Creates "a COmmetI0B Among the
Low and High Churches of Chi
PRrn.

Low and High Churches of Chi
eRgO.
A good deal Of excitemsnt prevails
among Episcopalians in this city, at
present, in regard to the feeling Of some
parts OF the churches towards Bishop
Whiteh0use, and especially in connection
with the ministration here yesterday of
Rev. DR.. Cummins, Assistant Bishop OF
Kentucky, in opposition to the desire Of
Bishop Whitehouse. The plain facts are
these DIR. Cummins, whose salary as
Assistant Bishop of Kentucky is not
large, and is not very promptly paid, re-
Gently accepted an appointment from the
Evangelical Knowledge Society "a Low
Church body Of which Rev. Mr.. Tying
is a prominent member,) to lecture
in its behalf, and was invited by
Rev. Mr.. Cheney, Rector of Christ'a
Church, to occupy his pulpit. Bishop
Whitehouse, whose sympathies are not
at all with the Evangelical knowledge
Society, hearing of this, wrote to Bishop
Cummins that he thought it would be
productive of trouble if he came into
this diocese on his mission, and while he
was welcome to occupy q pulpit as
bishop, he desired that he would not
come in the capacity Of an agent OF the
society. DIR. Cummins, however, came
and delivered in Christ Church last night
to crowded audience, powerful adj
dress, on "The Reformation Of the Sixth
Century," in which he took strong "low
church, grounds. He made a strong
point on the argument against the use of
the word "priest," as applied to Chris
tian minister, and, iL is understood, de-
tends his course in coming into the do
cese against the wishes Of the bishop,
on the grounds that he came not as
bishop, but as presbyter, and as such,
is entitled to accept the invitation of the
rector to minister in his parish.
In the morning DIR. Cummins preached
in Trinity Church, Of hich he was form
erly Rector, on the Unity of Christians,
taking broad and liberal grouds, and
arguing that the prayer Of Christ that
they may be one'' had been answered,
although Christians were divided into
different sects.
The Standing Committee OF the Church
took action previous to the arrival of DIR.
Cummins and conceded with Bishop
Whitehouse in his stand on the subject.
There is no doubt that the present Diff
Guilty will be referred to the Bishops for
settlement.
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amount of money due certain counties.
and said Treasurer refused to pay the
same or give draft for the same there's
fore be it
Resolved, That the Comptroller and
Treasurer each be required Immediately
to report to the House the amount Of
school money in the treasury, and what
has become of the money, and that they
be required to report fully before this
General Assembly adjourn. Adopted
under suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Shepherd introduced a resolution
which was adopted, rendering the thanks
OF the General Assembly to ex- Governor
Brownlow.
Mr.. Cordell Introduced a resolution,
which was adopted, requesting Gen.
Cooper to make thorough investigation
into the Barmore murder; and, if possi>
bic, bring the perpetrators to justice.
Adjourned until 9 o'clock, Tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

FRIDAY, Feb. 26.-The House was
called to order at 9 A. M, Speaker Rich
ards in the chair and quorum present
Senate joint resolution for the relief OF
the Tax Collector of Smith county, was
adopted.
Senate bill to incorporate the Murfrees-
boro Insu ance Company was taken up
and Senate amendments to House amend
meDts concurred in.
Senate bill Incorporating the East Ten
nessee Mining and Manufacturing Com
pany, was taken up on third reading.
The following amendments were adopt
ed: incorporating the Irish Literary As
ISOLATION of Nashville; fixing the bounds
ries of Edgefield; Incorporating the town
of Morrison; changing the boundaries Of
Shelbyville, after which the bill was
passed on third reading.
The general appropriation bill was
taken up, amended and passed.
Adjourned to 2P.M.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
NEVADA,
Agitation of sunrax

Agitation of Suffrage Questions.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 26.-The Ne
vada Assembly reconsidered the vote re-
jecting female suffrage and adopted the
amendment, and then reconsidered its
action in striking the word white from
the constitution.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
INTERIOR VIEW OF THINGS IN
CURA


The Providence Journal has been per-
mitted to make the following extract
from letter received by a gentleman in
that city, from an American gentleman
now in Havana;
$50 much alarm Is felt here that
Americans seldom go out in the evening,
or even move about, except with great
caution, at all times. We have little
news except the TumOrs connected with
the insurrectiOn on the island. The
situation of things looks worse and
worse every day, and you can hardly i'm
agine the intense hatred that now exists
between all Cubans and Spaniards Re-
port says that there are some twenty-five
hundred Cubans confined in the Moro,
among which are many Of the best and
most respectable people Ct Havana.
These people are often taken from their
homes at night, carried to prison, that's,
Moro Castle, and there locked up, withs
cut having their cases Investigated in che
least. Great fears are entertained .-at
there viii be serious outbreak IN Ha-
vana on the 22d of February, that being
the day when the amnesty expires. To
give you an idea Of the savage feelings
of the Spaniards, will mention an event
that occurred but yesterday. A captain
of volunteers in public cafe, stood up
before party Of soldiers, and taking his
glass in his hand, which was filed with
liquor, he emptied it on the head Of one
OF the party, saying, As l baptizs you
with this liquor to-day, 90 will baptize
you with the blood Of Cubans on the ed
People are, with reason, getting
much frightened, and are leaving every
day in any vessel where they can find
passage, whether a steamer, ship or
small craft L an glad that our govern
melt has large war steamer in the har-
Dor, and only wish there were more
here, including a monitor or two A
family Of the highest respectabilIty told
me few days since that they dreaded
the 22d, and should seek one of our wsr
ships on that day as a place Of refuge.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

Among the passengers arrived 10 Sa-
vannah by the schooner Sophia, from
BaEaeoa, was Col John LATTE, lately 10
command of a portion Of the insurgent
Cubans in Baraeoa, but was defeated
and escaped. He was subsequently all
lowed to leave the island by the Spanish
authorities, upon condition that he should
not return. He represents the situation
there as awaiting the interference of the
United States-sll Cubsns desiring our
government to have the island. He also
states that there are twenty thousand
men ready to spring TO arms Ia the east
ern department, the moment Uncle Sam
shows his hand.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
MEMPHIS.

A Police Deseenb ON the Sporting Fra
terntty.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 26.-The police made
a raid on gambling saloons last night and
captured over one hundred persons. all Of
whom were fined from S25 to $50 this
morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
ALBANY.

The New York Legislature and the
Tenure-Of-Omee Act.
ALBANY, Feb. 26.-The Legislature to
day adopted a resolution requesting Rep
rssentatives of New York in Congress to
use their most active efforts to secure the
repeal OF the tenure-of>office law.
A motion introduced by Mr.. Kerrigsn,
Of New York, presenting the thanks of
the Assembly to Andrew johnson, for
the able manner in which he has dis
charged his duties Of Office, elected
pirited debate, but was finally disagreed
to by 81 yeas to 63 nays.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

There is no Bourbon lett on a throne
The Count of Chamford is an exile in
Austria the Duke of Orleans, ditto in
London; Queen Isabella, ditto in
the claimants Of the Spanish su France
and the title Of Charles Sixth, ecession
Austria; Franci- IL, late Ri ditto in
plies, ditto in Rome.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

The STORMS IN GREAT BRITAIN, at the
beginning of February, have exceeded any
similar events for a long time past. The
loss of life was very great. Some of the
principal streets of the city of Cork were
from three to four feet deep in water. The
traffic on the lines Of railway on both sides
of the river Lee, on which Cork is built,
was stopped, the rails having been sub
merged, and several breaches we're made
in the Queenstown direct lioe. At
Youshal the sea broke over the railway,
destroying a portion of the station, over
turning wagons and making serious
breaches in The permanent way. Part of
Queenstown was also under water.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
LEGEND OF MASSACHUSEFES sU-
PERSTITION.

In the history of Gloucester, Just writ
ten by Mr.. Babson, he tells legend of
Peg Wesson, a reputed witch. In the
year 1745 a company Of soldiers were
enlisted in Gloucester, as q part OF the
force destined to operate against the
French fortress Of Louisburg, Cape Bre-
ton. Some of these men, before their de-
parture, by some means provoked old
Peggy's wrath that she threatened ven
geance upon them. While in camp
there crow was observed lowering over
head in rather singular manner. Several
shots were fired at the bird without et-
feet, when one of them thought it might
be Peggy, and if so he knew that COM
mon lead would have no effect upon her.
So he took pair of silver sleeve buttons
from his wrist, dropped them into his
gun, and let her have it. The
charmed missile went direct to the
mark, without regard to cOrrects
ness of aim or distance. Tbs
bird fell, wounded in the leg, and was
soon dispatched. They afterward learned
that at the exact moment when the old
crow fell, cid Peg fell in or near her
house on Back street, with broken leg.
And more wonderful still, on an examina
ton of the fractured limb, the identical
sleeve buttons that were fired at the
crow under the walls of Louisburg were
found imbedded in the flesh. Another
version of this story was to the effect
that a seige train Of heavy artillery was
placed in position and in readiness to
open fire, when the crow was observed
flying back and forth, passing over one
gun and then another, and not a gun
could be got off, The match was ex-
tinguishcd, OF the powder would fash in
the pan, until the bird was brought
down. Strange as it may seem, this
weird tale was very generally received
as truth, and it was believed By many
down to q much later date.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

The Chicago Tribune, in a recent edi-
torial, declares that the prison statistics
of Illinois show that only five in one
hundred ofEcriminals in that State, sem
fenced to Imprisonment for three years
or over, actually serve out their time
or, in other words, ninety-fve out of
every hundred pardoned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

Mrs. George Francis Train is building
"palatial residence in Newport, Rhode
Island.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
ADJOURNMENT.

The motion entered by Mr.. Parker to
reconsider the motion transmitting the
resolution to adjourn on Monday to the
House, was taken up and on motion of
Mr.. Garner the motion was tabled.
Mr.. Wisener entered motion to re.
consider the tabling of the motion. Lost
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

FRIDAY, Feb. 26, lS69.-The Senate
met to-day at 8 O'Clock Speaker Nelson
in the chair and Ii members present.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The amendment repeating the law
leasing out the penitentiary offered by
Mr.. Wisener which was pending when
the Senate adjourned yesterday, was
taken up and adopted by vote of ayes
Is, noes 4.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-27

The Bill Relative 20 the Public Debt
Visitors 10 the President EIect-ReIa-
tive Party Strength I'm the New Con
gress, etc.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06

In NUMBERS ther'is safety, it was upon
this principle that the formula of Judson 8
Mountain Herb Pills was prepared. 1t was
not the result of one mans knowledge. DR..
Judson intending to spend a fortune in IS" nd
vertising his pills consulted the most lnteIIl,
gent and learned physicians Of the age, and
the result was the production Of q simple
but eficacRous medicine the Judson's Noun.
tain Herb Pills. These pills cure Bilious.
ness, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, indiges.
ton, Female Irregularities, &c. They have
now been used many years by the public
and thousands of testimonials bear witness
to their virtues. As a family medicine they
are unrivaed. Give the Mountain Herb
Pills q trial. Sold by all dealers.
el5dvlm.
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Nervous Debility,

With its gloomy attendants, low spirits, de.
preston, involuntary emissions, loss Of semer-
memory and threatened impotence and imbeciIity
find sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeo
pathc Specific No TweAty-eight. Composed Of
the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they
strike at once at the root of the matter, tone up
the system, arrest the discharges, and impart
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands of cases.
Price 81 per package Of six boxes and vial, which
is very important in obstinate or old cases, or 81
per single box. Sold by all druggists, and sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address Humphrey
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 562 Broad
sway, New York.
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NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS.


Rock ISLAND COUNTY, w.
| n the County Court of the July Term, A. D.
L 1869, Mary J Day, Admnistrstrix Of the
estate Of Kendall Willis, deceased, We. Secily
Willis, George ". Willis, James Willis, Maria
" His, Peter Mnak, aud tho partners 40. Of the
firm known es Bauder 4 Brother. To tho said
Bauder 4 Brother:
Notice is hereby given thatthe above entitled
suit il now pending in said CoOrt, and that sum
mons has been issued against you therein, re-
turnabIe on the first day Of the Jaly Term, A
D. 1869, Of said Court to be holden at the offc,
| Of tho County Clerk In the City of Rock Island
IN satd county, on the
THIRD MONDAY OF JULY, A. D. 1869,
nd that the desert ption of the premises descrb-
n in said petition IL as follows:
ed Ten acres from the southwest corner Of the
west hnlf Of the southwest quarter Of section
plumber two a., in township number seventeen
N7J, north range one west Of tho fourth princi-
pal merifan-nOw known and found on As,
SCISSORS books as out lot seven ~, in said sec
ton, township and range, situated in tho county
and state Of Illinois.
Of Rock Island JAMES NJ. BEARDSLEY,
Clerk of the said Court.
II. E. CoSSELLY,
Solicitor for Petitioner.
jun5dlaW2t.
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c. NJ, AIKEN, at the sign of the Golden
Eagle, has large stock of white and col
ored Peques, French Cambrics, French
Lawns and Organizes at very reasonable
prices. Also Just received new lot of
Dress Buttons, Trimmings, Collars, Cuffs,
Hoop Skirts &C., all Of which are marked
~ very low prices
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06

A full line of Parasols, Fringes, Gimps
and Buttons, also French Ginghams, Lawns,
White Good, Piques, etc, Dress Goods,
Silks, Silk Saques, Napkins, Hosiery, Hoop.
Skirts and Corsets, oil styles.
In Cloths and Cassimeres, full assert.
ment Clothing made to orde. in styles and
at prices to compare fayorably with any
house in the West.
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Crockery Is Tumbling

Not the crockery, either, but the prices,
at W. Il. q c. T. Webbs, Davenport, who
have one of the biggest stocks in Iowa, and
cant be undersold by anybody.
They have just been making large re-
duction in their rates, and want the public
of Rock Island to know it. This is
no humbug. Call and See for yourself
DIFF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06

A TEETH PRESERVING TREE. -- This name
is fairly due to the Soap Tree of the CHILEAN
world renowned So2oDoNT its purifying quail
tiles. SozoDONT is the only dentrfce in
which this rare and invaluable vegetable an
tiseptic has ever been Incorporated. ie28
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pooley's Chemical Yeast Baking Powder

has been pronounced the best ever offered
10 the public, and well deserves that reputa
ton. 1t is perfectly harmless, and the in.
gradients entering into its composition are so
carefully combined that no trouble is expe.
rienced in producing good biscuits, rolls,
pastry, DC, every time. 1t is only necessa-
ry to use half as much as those Of ordinary
manufacture, consequently it is cheaper
VIII not spoil in any climate if kept dry.
For sale by all groccrs. june2 sdeod3t.
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LOCAL uULwp0M'
a. Wadsworths a Co.

FIFTEEN orsrs q line WI be charged for
each insertion Of articles under this head.
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The finest assortment of Dress goods and
Trimmings, Lawns, White goods, Skirtings
and notions; together with large stock of
all kinds of domestic goods is to be found at
l.. VOLTS. And also a splendid assortment
Of Alexandra Kid Gloves, all of which is of.
fered to the public at the lowest prices
may7dtf. l.. WOLF.
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Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library
Association are open from 9 A. NJ. until 10
P. NJ. every day except Sundays. A large
and well selected assortment Of works now
on hand. Tickets three dollars, which can
always be procured of the Secretary.
lnnN6l "