The Union and journal., 1869-05-28

The Chicago papers state that young lady
Of acknowledged beauty and refinement" the
daughter Of wealthy citizen Of Keokuk, Iowa,
recently attempted to clopc with the negro
coachman Of her uncle In Chicago, In whose
family she had been visiting for some time
The project was thwarted by the uncle, and
the niece was nearly crased with grief and
shame when her intentions were discovered.
Forty buildings In Eau claire, Wisconsin,
were burned Sunday. At Hunters Point. Long
Island, Tuesday morning, four acres were burn
ed over, including eight vessels. Loss, twelve
hundred thousand dollars. An Austrian ship
In New York harbor was run into by steam
.r and sunk. The ship had just arrived from
Marsailles.
A Madrid correspondent Of the London Star
says the avidity with which religious informs-
ton is sought in that city Is remarkable. In
November. last year, the London Religious So
ciety began operations by establishing stall
for the dissemination Of religious literature.
At first, copies Of the Gospels and the Bible
were given AWAY, but the demand exceeded tie
supply, and the concourso was 80 great 1t was
found necessary to sell the books. As many ss
5000 copie, Of the Gospels were sold in one
day. Upwards Of 100000 Of tracts have
been given away, and on Good Friday the
Pucrta del Sol rcsembled vast reading room,
for almost every promcnsder had tract. II
is estimated that 100000 Gospels have been
disposed Of, and sn.cdition Of 1000, 900 is now
being printed. Besides Protestant religious
services on the Sabbath, others, are held during
the week, which arc attended by women in con-
siderable numbers. There Is now an opening
for the circulation Of any number Of tracts,
and many Roman Catholic priests are prepared
to profess Professionalism. Religious liberty is
virtually settled. The clerical party feel they
are defeated. .." .'
Havana papers publish the dccrccs Of conhs-
cation by the Spanish authorities. Among them
arc the properties belonging to nineteen ladies.
Information from Cuban sources states that
there Is great indignation against Vaimaseda on
account Of his recent proclamation.
Justice in Texas is still very rapid, II not al
WAYS certain. A black marc was stolen from q
livery stable, and, arer search, was heard from
in distant town. The proprietors sent mos
senger afler her, and q day or two Afterwards
received dispatch rs follows; "Your mare Is
here will bring her thief hung"
They have worn out whipping post and q
pillory in Wilmington, Del, and are to have new
ones Of the most substantial kind. Tho Della
ware folks still have great faith in these ancient
instruments ofpunishmcnt. They say they keep
rocues from coming into tho State. and save
the people from tie necessity Of rcsorting to
lynch Law and vigilance committees.
The following Is an extract from recent let
ter written by Senator Sherman ...
"I have always favored the most liberal laws
for "woman's Rights" 10 fas as property pus'-
ness. employments, liberty and social posiuon
are concerned. In these respects they ought 70
stand ON the same footing ~ men; but nave
seeu no reason 10 oonv.ncc me that they Wouid
be better OF or that society would be improved
by their having the right TO vote. AT all even~
until majority Of the women concur In de.
mandipg Il, the 'men' may properly stand aioot
on this question" H' irqrr7rI t1f h.
The nrst passenger across The continent oy
the completed Pacific Railroad was young i.dy
who had fAith enough In young mans word 70
travel $500 miles TO marry him. isl1 \
General Dodge. the engineer Of the Union
Pacific Railroad, telegraphs from Omaha thai
all the arrangements for through travel arc
complete, and both freight and passenger trains
arc running on time The greater portion on
the road. he says, Is in . good order q any
limo east Of Omaha, bat owing to the erection o.
Dme permanent bridges and stone eal'.rt' N
tho place ofsemporary structures, and ehanso
In small portions Of the road-bed. the eompHny
win not present the road as fully finished before
the LIST Of August.