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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
TRAGEDY NEAR WATER VALLEY
Young Married Man Shot and
Killed by His Father i0-Law, In
self Defense.


Killed by His Father-in-I.sw, In
lf.Defense.
We learn from Col. Pryor that trag>
edy Of peculiar character took place at
old Spring Dale, five miles from Water
Valley, Miss, last Friday evening just
after dark. A young man, twenty-five
years of age, named Frank Wilson, was
killed by his father-in law, Mr.. Isaiah
Goodwin, a respectable and well-tO-do
citizen. The circumstances were briefly
as follows: Mr.. Wilson having been to
Water Valley to sell some cotton, Friday
returned home to his father-in-law's
about dark, in state Of intoxicatiOn. At
such times he has always been noted for
violence of speech and actions. He had
remarked on his way home that when he
got back there would be HI to pay.
After putting away his team he went
out of his little house, mere Office in Mr.
Goodwin's yard, and called on the old
gentleman to come out and see him kill
that hog, at the same time tlourishing
his revolver in the air and facing the
house.
Mr.. Goodwin knew there was no hog
about, and being aware of threats against
his life by his s0n-in,law, took down his
gun, to be ready to defend himself. Will
son advanced toward the entry, and
when he got sight of Mr.. Goodwin, fred
at him. The bullet grazed Mr.. Good
wins head. He returned the fire, from
q double-barreled shot gun, and full
load of buck-shot took effect in Wilson's
breast, killing him instantly.
An examination was hsld the follow
ing day before magistrate, when Mrs.
Wilson testified that her husband told
her several days before that he intended
to kill her old daddy" and similar
threats it was proven had been made by
him at various times and places, especial
ly when he was drinking. Mr.. Goodwin
was discharged, of course, as it was
clear case Of self>defense. Wilson and
his fathersin>law had had some little diff
fculty few weeks ago, but what it was
did not appear on the examination. Will
son had been married one year only, and
besides his wife left Memphis
Avalanche, Jan. 26.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

A new velocipede has been invented in
Portland, Me. 1t has three wheels, but
a fourth is TO be added The motion is
communicated either with the hands or
feet, or with both, and the vehicle is
capable of being attached to horse and
drawn likean ordinary buggy. The steer
il apparatus is managed by the knees Of
the rder. There are several other differ
ences, said to be Improvements, and in
geniously contrived.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

The New York Tribune has Wash
ington dispatch, dated the 18th inst, as
sorting that Gen. Grant entertains most
bellicose views toward England, and is
opposed wholly to the pending propOsi~
tons for the settlement Of the Alabama
claims. A dispatch of the Goth says
The statement was quoted arOand the
Capitol to>day that Gen. Grant had an
nounced himself as opposed to the Ala
bama claims treaty, but it received very
little credence even among those opposed
to the document. The persistent retia
cence Of the President elect sustains the
doubt in the premises.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
ALBAN ".

Underground Railroad for New York
The Death Penalty.
ALBANY, Jan. 27.-An underground
railroad bill for New York city wssin-
trOduced in the Senate to-day.
A bill for the abolition of the death
penalty was introduced in the Assembly
to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
ST. LOUIS.
Probable Close of the Indian "

Probable Close Of the Indian War.
ST. Louis, Jan. 27-Gen. Sheridan is
daily expected to return from the plains.
Nearly all the Indians will go on the
reservations set apart for them. The
main body of troops will soon be with
drawn from the plains, and will concern
trate at Fort Leavenworth, for distribu-
tion to other pOiptS,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
FAILURES In 1865,

The following table, which is compiled
from the Commercial Agency Register
of McKillop, Sprague & Co.. Mercantile
Agents, 80 Park Row, gives the number
of important failures during the year
1868, in five of the principal cities in the
Union. The number far overreaches
that of any preceding year, which is
caused partly by the advantages given to
debtors by the bankrupt act.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

TUESDAY afternoon the Maryland deles
cation in Congress proceeded from the
ospitol to the White House to add their
voices to the petitions before the Presi-
dent for the pardon of DIR Mudd, one of
the alleged conspirators. 1t is generally
believed that DR. Mudd and the other
political prisoners will be pardoned be,
fore the fourth of March,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
DELAWARE.
The Legislature and Ocean Cable

"S II EHH"NuHo ahHhtH VN-t7tNu NdUINs'
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 27.-The Leg
islature has adopted joint resolution de-
claring the authority of the State over
the landing of ocean telegraph cables on
its shores, alleging that the Atlantic
coast Of Delaware is peculiarly favorable
for landing of the French cable, and ap-
pointing j. p. CONFESS a commissioner TO
confer with the company forming that
antarnYica
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ARKANSAS.
Arrest Of Some OF CIaytOn's Militia at
MemnhIa

MEMPHIS, Jan. ga lieutenant and
six men Of the Arkansas militia came to
the city to-day heavily armed. They
were arrested by the police on a charge
of intentional arrest of certain persons
here, but were subsequently placed on
the ferry boat and sent over the river.
Gov. Clayton and staff returned from
Marion last night. 1t is reported that
the militia now operating in Crittenden
county have been ordered by the Gover>
nor to Helena TO be mustered out.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
ILLINOIS
The Legislature Trying 20 Regulate
Railroad Charges

Railroad Charges.
CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-In the Legislature
yesterday, bill was introduced to cons
pell railroad companies in this State to
charge uniform rates for transportation of
freight in proportion TO distance carried,
and providing that any railroad charging
more than pro rata transportation shall
pay the owner five times the sum wrong
fully collected, besides attorneys fees.
A bill reported by the Committee on
Education in the Illinois Legislature to-
day, strikes out the word white in the
general school act.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
WEST TENNESSEE.
Lynch Law Execution of Horse
Thieves

Thieves.
MEMPHIS. Jan. 27-The Appeals
Madison county correspondence says
Monday morning just before daylight,
two horse thieves, namsd John Fox and
Sam W. Taylor, were taken from the
custody of Esquire Lawrence, near Pop.
lar Corner, conveyed to the woods and
shot to death by party of masked men
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
CONNECTICUT.
Meeting of Ghe Democratic State Com
yentiOn.

VentiOn.
HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 27.-The Dem
ocratic State Convention was well at
tended. L. NJ. Waller, of New London
presided temporarily and made strong
speech in favor of paying bonds in gold.
Hon. J. C. LOOMS, of Bridgeport, was
elected permanent chairman. ResOlu>
tons were adopted ignoring the Tam>
many platform. Resolutions were also
adopted in respect to the memory of L.
H. Seymour. A speech was made by J.
F. BObcock in support of the latter. The
old ticket was renominated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

In is a curious habit which calls those
who stop at hotels guests. When We
consider that they are compelled to pay
for their entertainment, the name seems
very inappropriate,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

Theodore Nundt, the eldest daughter
of Clara Muntt, better known as Mrs.
Muhlbach, is cming to the United States
as prima donni in Offenbach's pieces.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
WEST VIRGINIA.
Radical Nomination for Senator

HhdIchI NOmlnatIOn Tor bonatOr.
WHEELING, w. Va, Jan. 27.-At a
Republican caucus to-day Gov. Booreman
was nominated for United States Senator
No other names were presented.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

The number of large failures from the
1st of November to the present time ex.
coed by fifty per cent. the number during
the crisis in 1858.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

Mr.. Woodcock moved to reconsider the
action Of the House in changing the place
of holding the Supreme Court 10 West
Tennessee from Brownsville TO Jackson.
The motion to reconsider was adopted, and
then the bill was laid on the table.
Adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

Boston is so well satisfied with its easy
digestion of Roxbury, that it now pro
poses to swallow Charleston, Somerville,
Dorchester and BrOokline.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

Sarah Harris, negro woman, alleged
to be enc hundred and thirty years old,
whose husband was a drummer in the
Revolution, died at Chicago Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
SENATE BILLS.

Senate bill establishing a Chancery
Court at Morristown was indefinitely post
pOned.
Senate bill incorporating the town Of
Gallatin was taken up on third reading.
After the adoption of various amendments
relating to private corporations, the bill
paaaed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28
WASHINGTON.

TO TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY TIE WESTERN
UNIOE LINE.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-28

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27.--The Senate
met to day at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, ;peaker
Senter in the chair, and eightee5 mems
hero nraqanf " ~
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

FILL LAMPS IN THE MORNING. Scarce.
ly week passes but we read accounts
of frightful accidents from kerosene
lamps exploding and killing Or soaring
for life, women and children. A sim
pie knowledge of the infammable
nature of the fluid would probably put
a stop to nearly all the accidents. As
the oil burns down into the lamps, q
highly infammable gas gathers over
its surface, and as the oil decreases
the gas increases. When the oil is
nearly consumed a slight jar will often
infame the gas, and an explosion is
sure to follow, dealing death and des-
truction. A bomb-shell is not more to
be dreaded. Now if the lamp is not
allowed to burn more than half way
down, such accidents are almost i'm.
possible. Always fill your lamps every
morning then you never need fear al
explosion.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

RNr" Three ladies, on Thursday even
ing were walking together down Jersey
street, and when about midway between
Madison avenue and Catharine street,
one of them was seized by villain,
who attempted to drag her to the pave
ment. The lady, very much frightened
of course, gave scream, at which the
scamp, who was lying on the pavement,
crawled to the gutter, then jumping up,
ran away as fast as his cowardly legs
would carry him. 1t is supposed that
the fellow desired to obtain the gold
chain and watch which the lady had in
her possession, but he took very sin
gular path to reach it. Search was
afterwards made for the william, but all
efforts to find him proved unavailing.
Some of these days we expect to record
the shooting of one of this class of ras-
Gals.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

RG~ Two servant girls came down
from Roselle yesterday, and entered
one of our dry goods stores, where they
put the clerks to q great deal of trouble
in looking over goods. Finally, they
attempted to depart, but the proprietor
in the meantime, having missed two
parasols, respectfully called their atten-
ton to the fact, and requested them to
"disgorge," at which they demurred.
Chief Keron-a solace to all our ills
was sent for, and that officer invited
the girls to give the articles up, but
protesting their entire innocence, they
were taken to the Court House, where
a lady searched their persons, but with
out finding the missing property. They
were accordingly discharged.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

BO~ A regular meeting of the Lodge
of 1. o. of G. T. was held last Friday
evening-for the good of the order and
to confer degrees upon those who were
absent at the time the division was in
stituted by the Grand Worthy Secreta-
ry of the State. The interest NANTES
ted by those who have already joined
iss but a token that progress in num-
bers and interest, will be the final and
triumphant success of the undertaking.
The manner of its reception upon the
public mind has already made its mark
on account of the number who have
pledged their support and influence for
it's future welfare.
Those who are strangers to the cause
of Temperance wS hail you to our ranks
for protection and care. Our motto is
Excelsior. Higher and higher. Soft
ly and more lofty still. Come join us.
Help us in this great and noble work.
We need heroes to fill our ranks and
then while the grand army is moving
on its onward march it will be able to
overcome and cope with its vices to a
final victory. Don't fail, my friends
to change your minds, with this impor-
tant project now under consideration.
The lodge meets every Friday evening
in the room occupied by the Sons of
Temperance order. Don't be back
ward in handing in your names. We
welcome you, one and I'll. t
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

gsa- A large number of new adver
tisements to-day will claim the attention
of our readers. We can hardly express
ourselves at the GREAT SUCCESS which
the DAILY MONITOR meets with from
day to day. Our friends, however,
may rest assured that we are Thankful.
man was never more so-for the null
titude of mercies and kindness which
has greeted us in our great undertaking
the establishing of a LIVE Daily paper
in Elizabeth.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

Bas~ We understand that the New
Jersey Railroad, with it's connecting
roads, has a train running which brings
strawberries into the New York market
fresh every morning of the picking of
the day before from the region around
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk. Next
week the berries of Vineland will COM
mence being picked and q connecting
train with the West Jersey Road will
be run. Just think of it, strawberries
that were on the vines in Virginia on
Tuesday, melting in the mouths of peo-
pie the next morning at breakfast or at
noon for dinner.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

ONLY A PRINTER. &c He is only a
printer l' was the sneering remark of a
leader in the circle of aristocracy-of
the Goldfish quality. Well, who was the
Earl of Stanhope =? He was only aprint-
err. What is Prince Frederick William,
who married the princess royal of Eng
land He, too, was only printer.
Who was William CaXton, one of the
fathers of literature ? He was only a
printer. Who are George d. Prentice,
Charles Dickens, M. Theirs, Douglas
Jerrold, Bayard Taylor, G. P. Morris,
N. P. Willis, Horace Greeley, John A.
Dix, and Ex- Postmaster General King
They, too, were all printers. What
was Benjamin Franklin ? Only O
printer
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05
Hay" Two boats, laden with fires

1sS" Two boats, laden with fresh
clans, consigned to Mr.. Freeman T
Winans, No. 20 Washington avenue, az
rived here this morning. Mr.. Winans
has engaged in the oyster and clam
trade, having recently purchased from
Mrs. q. G. Ogden her interest in the
business so well established by her late
husband. Our citizens will now be
supplied with oysters and clams-pick-
led and otherwise-wholesale or retail,
by Mr.. Winans, as above.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

u.s. Mr.. Kreger, 121 Broad street,
opposite the LIST Presbyterian lecture
room, has now in use new invention
in the shape of hot air arrangement,
by means of which he roasts peanuts in
the most complete manner, and which,
by the same process are always kept
fresh as well as hot. Mr.. Kreger has
recently enlarged his store, which is al
ways filled with toys and confectionery.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

BEagn Resolute Base Ball Club met
last evening. The Secretary reported
the following clubs as having accepted
challenges to play as follows
Liberty's of New Brunswick, Friday
June H.
Marions of New York, Wednesday
June 15
Oriental of Greenpoint, Wednesday
June %.
Much sport is anticipated this season
on the Resolute grounds. They are
arranging for at least one game every
week.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05
ne Persons who are posted on ma

DeaY Persons who are posted on mat
tiers in the coal regions, express the
opinion that the strike of the operators
for higher prices, will be likely to con-
tinue until about the first of July. 1t
will undoubtedly last until the price of
coal can be forced up. But the advance
produced by unnatural means the ques-
ton arises, how long will it last )? If
the furnaces and other large establish
ments are all compelled to suspend in
consequence of this movement, the left
hand blessings that we showered upon
the coal operators will not be like angel
visits, " few and far between"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

BEay" A dog fight occurred in front of
the new bank building yesterday after
noon, which was witnessed by quite a
crowd of persons. The owner of one
of the dogs-a " Chinese" gentleman
in very sudden as well as expert man.
ner interrupted the proceedings, and
put an end to the fun, which was wit
messed apparently with great glee by
certain prominent citizens.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

HUDSON CITY.-William G. Alling.
comb, who has been on trial for two
days on charge of committing an out
rage ,on young girl, has been sen
fenced to 10 years Imprisonment, a
hard labor, in the State Prison.
A new highway is about to be open
ed from the "Ravine," across Christ''
farm, to the Fourth Ward, at cost o
$4,000.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

DeAr The gentleman who yesterday
sent us twenty fve of the best segars
ever smoked since the days of Adam is
entitled to our everlasting thanks. May
the richest blessings of Heaven attend
him and his may he never want for q
friend, and may he live longer than
Methuselah ever dreamed of living. IS.
R. W. whoever thou art, do so again,
and be blessed.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05
City 9tems.
Reading Matter on every page
ELIZABETH POST OFFICE.

MAILS ARRIVE.
From New York, Jersey City, Newark, Morris and
Essex Railroad, and all points North and East at
A. NJ. and 7.30 P. M.
From New York. North and East, at 8 P. NJ.
From Elizabethport at A. NJ.
From Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
all points South, and Southwest at 5.15 and 1120
A. NJ. and 7.05 P. NJ.
From all points on the line of Central Rail Road
New Jersey at P. NJ.
From Union, Tuesday and Saturday, at 10 A. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE.
For Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and all
points South and Southwest at 7, $50, and 1890 A
NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
For all points on line of Central Rail Road of New
Jersey at 7 A. NJ.
For Newark and Morris and Essex Rail Road at 10
80 A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
For New York. Jersey City, and all points north
and east at $50 and 1870 A. NJ. and G30 p. M.
For Elizabethport at 5 P. NJ.
For Union, Tuesday and and Saturday at 1918
A. NJ. c. HARRIS, p II.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

aea~ The new depot to be erected
on the Central Railroad at Bay Way,
near the beautiful residence of Hon. A.
M. W. Ball, is about to be commenced
the timber having already arrived.
This portion of our city is also keeping
step to the march of improvement
everywhere visible.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

seA- Messrs. Wiley, Dockry, Cowell,
Lyon, Ropes, Woodruff and other men,
bers of the City Council, paid return
visit to their brethren of the Newark
Council yesterday, and were received at
the depot by Mayor Peddie, and the
City Fathers, who had carriages in
waiting, for the accommodation of the
entire party, which at once proceeded
to view the Water Works at Belleville,
as well as the various other public insti-
buttons, in and about the city.
After the ride, which was delightful,
and which had the effect of increasing
their appetites, the officials sat down to
banquet, where there was "feast of
reason and flow of soul Councilmen
Lyon and Woodruff entertained the
party with several excellent songs. =
In the evening, our officials attended a
meeting of the Newark Council-being
honored with seats in front of the Pres
ident's desk.
We understand that our Councilmen
were delighted with the visit, as well as
by the attention shown them, and now
being entirely satisfied with the appear
ance of things in Newark, it is probable
that steps will be taken, whereby our
sister city will become part and parcel
of Elizabeth-which will be as it should
be. We suppose in that event we should
not need the proposed bell-tower here.
Can it be possible that our Councilmen
are waiting for this consummation
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05

FESTIVAL. ladies of the Eliza
beth avenue M. E. Church hold fair
and festival at Market Hall, on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings, of next
week, and we hope that all our readers
will be found in attendance. Straw
berries are getting quite good as well
as plenty.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-05
Ba~ Messrs. J. Golden and Brothe

B9a Messrs. J. Golden and Brother,
at Collet Hall, yesterday received $3.50
quarts of strawberries, which they are
selling like shot cakes" at IL cents per
quart. We would try quart, If the
Golden's trusted, but the state of our
exchequer won't allow any such extrav-
agance. Who does not pity the poor
printer