davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
THE TEXAS RED DEVILS.
Horrible Indian masSacros Hen,
Women and children Killed and
MutIIafed.

From the Corpus Christi Advertiser. Feb. c.
Reub. Holbein, Esq, arrived in this
city ON Tuesday, the "a inst, with exs
citing Indian news An express from
Los COnchos TO Capt K. King. at Santa
Gertrudes, brings the startling intelli-
genee that two hundred Indian warriors
attacked the Ranches Los Angeles and
Los AnimOs the latter part of last week
At Los Angeles, four men were killed,
and at Los AnimOs, the entire pOpula-
ton, numbering about forty men, women
and children. They were sealped, and
their bodies shOckingly mutilated.
Rancho Los Angeles is about forty
miles this side of Laredo. Rancho Los
Animos is about halfway between Santa
Gertrudes and Brownsville. The two
Ranches are about forty miles apart
Company l., 4th Cavalry, stationed ut
Camp Trinidad, in this county, are in
hot pursuit. They are in two dstach,
ments, one under command of Capt J
G.. McCaferty, and the other under Lieut.
Oliver GrOsysnOr. They moved on Satur-
day last. We expect to hear good ac-
count Of them, as the command is in ex-
eellent condition.
We would not bo at all surprised to
hear that these two hundred Indian
warriors will turn out to be nothing
more OF less than a large party Of disgui-
sed Mexicans from Mexico, who have
come in force to steal cattle. The pres-
ence of United States troops in the range,
has checked cattle stealing to a considers
able extent, at least 80 far as small parties
are concerned.
We will probably hear further par
ticulars soon. In the meantime, since
Gen Candy has practically declared
Texas military camp, we would respect
fully suggest the Propriety Of more
mounted troops for the Mexican frontier,
to protect the lives and interests of the
people residing between :Nueces and the
Rio Grande.
A late number of the San Antonio
Herald contains the following
The same squad Of redskins before
spoken Of came from the HondO TO Cas-
trovilie and vicinity, takingof every good
horse they could find, including two from
Judge NoOnan. Certain parties are dis
posed to think they were white men, but
whoever they we're they Toasted on young
colts, scalped human beings, we're armed
with bows and arrows, and played the
Indian admirably.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
ST. LOUIS.
Fa,aIAcc,dent 10 Painters

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 19.-Four men named
Harry Lee, Dan. Heferman, Frank
McCloskey and - Reuver, while paint
ing the eastern wall of the Central Police
Station to-day, were precipitated from a
scaffold suspended from the roof, and
McCloskey and Lee were so severely in
jured that they have since died.
Reeves and Hefferman caught on a
balcony about fifteen ieet below the
swinging scaffold, and were not much
hurt, but McClosky and Lee fell to the
stone pavement below, a distance ofsixty-
five feet
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20

The vote for grand officers of the Grand
Lodge of Ohio, l. O. O. F., was counted
on Tuesday. The following named
brothers, having received a majority of
the votes cast, were declared elected for
the term OF one year, commencing Nav,
1869: NJ. W. Grand Master-James
Turner, Of Dayton; X. W. Grand Deputy
Grand Mastsr-Wm. A Mcintosh, Of
Cleveland r. W Grand Warden-James
A. Armstrong, Of Cincinnati; r. W.
Grand Seeretary-Wm G. Earl, Of
Toledo X. w. Grand Treasurer-Geo.
d. Winchell, Of Cincinnati; T. w. Rep
resentative TO the Grand Lodge of the
United States-Belden Seymour, OF
Cleveland
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
GEORGIA.
The Legislature Refuses 10 White
wash GOV. Bullock.

ATLANTA, Feb. I9.-The House has
by vote of Sc to 81 adopted the MINORS
ty report from the Financial Committee
commencing the course OF the Treasurer
and alledging that no necessity existed
for the Governors extraordinary depar-
ture from the law and custom Of the
State.
The facts brought forth develope the
necessity for further legislation for the
security of the treasury, and approprias
ton to recover the $4,000 expends
ed. Extreme and conservative Radicals
are at loggerheads. The former declare
Georgia is reconstructed, while the latter
are satisfied with Georgia's present pc,
sition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20

to elect him, while more than eighty
thousand of our number are disfraRs
chlsed, and while the authorities in pow1
er have the election in their own hands
we cannot remedy this wrong because
we cant vote. Let rs then hold off
LET us not tie on to any of them. Let
US Keep out of the storm which is alrea.
ny oreswlns-remembering that those who
sow the wind will reap the whirIwind.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
MEMPHIS.

Destruction of Dwellings by Fire.
MEMPHIS, Feb. ia fire last night
destroyed three tenement houses on
Causey street Loss $4,000, partly in.
sured The flames spread so rapidly in
one house that the occupants barely es D..
capped with their lives
Thomas II. Lenard, ex-County Trus-
tee, whOwas arrested in New York few
days since, charged with forging county
coupons to tn amount of SIS, 200,
arrived here to-day and lodged in jail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
NEW ORLEANS.
Threatened FrOubIe-The Legislature
and the Equality Bill.

New ORLEANS, Feb. I9.-The troubles
brewing between Cuban refugees and
the Spanish residents in this city has ocr
casioned communications from the Span
ish Consul to the Governor asking for
government interference to prevent the
difficulties that are likely to occur any
moment, and Pledging his own efforts to
prevent disturbance Of the peace. The
matter has been referred to the Chief of
Police
The Civil Rights Bill hangs fire in the
Senate on the House amendments, the
Senate refusing to concur in those pro-
viding that the act shall take effect April
l, and that the cases arising under it
shall be preferred in all State courts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20

MORTLE, Feb. 19.-The Southern
Press Association elected it's officers to-
day and authorized the Board of Direc-
tors to contract for the best system of
news attainable.
key WEST, Feb. 9-The Peruvian
iron>clad Conway arrived this morn
ing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
DON.

The Times ON the Alabama Claims
Treaty,
LONDON, Feb l9-The Times refer
ring to the claims treaty, says we have
done our best, we have gone to the verge
of national humiliation to secure a set
Element Of the question at issue. We
shall now wait for a proposition from the
new administration under Gen. Grant.
1t is admitted the claims are a fair sub
ject for friendly arbitration.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
ARKANSAS.

The Murderer Of John Davis Tried
ana shot.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 19-John Davis, shot
by Arkansas militia near Mound City,
Arkansas, Saturday, died Monday. The
perpetrator of the deed was arrested by
the militia, tried by court martial on
Tuesday and convicted, and was shot on
Wednesday,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20

sued to the Northwestern Railroad for tbt
purpose Of completing that road.
Mr.. Williams moved to lay the amend.
ment on the table. Carried. Ayes-34
noes 80.
Mr.. Woodcock moved to lay the bill
on the table. Lost. Ayes %, noes Sc.
The question on the passage of the bill
was then put, and the bill was rejected,
the vote standing ayes 30,noes 81.
House bill providing for the printing Of
correct map Of the State of Tennessee
was taken up, and after some discussion
was laid on the table by ayes "a, noes 25.
TURNING OVER RAILROADS.
Mr.. Brown introduced the following
resolution, which was laid over under the
rules:
That the Governor is hereby instructed
to turn over the Nashville and North
western railroad to the President of the
company as Receiver, upon his giving
bond as required under the
general internal improvement law Of the
State, and taking upon himself all the
of other Railroad Receivers
IN the State.
Adjourned until 9 O'Clock tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20

Northern fruit growers are becoming
alarmed lest the fruit crops should prove
failure this season by reason Of the adj
vance caused by the present mild season.
The fruit growers in this region have a
similar apprehension.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

FRIDAY, Feb. II, 1S69.-The Senate
met to-day at 9 A. M, Speaker Senter in
the Chair and twenty-one members pre-
sent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-20

FRIDAY, Feb. 19.-The House was
called to order at 9 A. M, Speaker Rich
ards in the chair, and sixty members
nreShnt.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
pOLECE INTELLIGEyCE.

LARCENY OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLEs.-Mary
o'Brlen, O domestic, was arraigned before Justice
Ledwith yesterday afternoon, charged by Mrs
Martha G. Brown her employer, with stealing a
quantity of household articles vaiued ut Sl03. She
pleaded guilty and was committed.
BURGLARY IN HOUSTON SrREET.--Some time be.
tween midnight and six O'Clock yesterday morning
burglars effected an entrance to the liquor store Of
A. A. Frank, corner Of Mercer and West Houston
streets by wrencbing of the locks and bolts of side
door, and stole thrty.1ve dollars In money six or
eight boxes OF cigars and liquors. The total value
OF the property stolen is about $l25.
ALLEGED EMBEzzLEMENr.-Maximil We'll, q
bookkeeper IN the employ Of Funk & Mass, was ar.
raigned ct Jefferson Market yesterday by officer
Grove on complaint Of Philips Funk, charged with
embezzling the sum Of sSl9 IL from them at various
tmes from the 1st Of April last to the 18th OF July
by means OF making false entries and ensures while
In their employ lie admitted the charge, and was
committed In default Of bail to answer.
LARCENY OF WATcHEs.-A man named Frank
Delamar was accused OF the jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday with having entered the jewery
store OF p Manheimer, No. 500 Seventh avenue, yes.
terday morning, while the latter was temporarily
absent and, helping himself to nine Watches valued
OF s302 lie was in the act of leaving the store when
discovered by Manhelmer's wife, who raised the
alarm. The prisoner ran as lar IA seventh ave.
nue. ana Twentysixth street. shouting "Fire,u
when he was captured by detectlve Butcher with
the properly IN his possession He was committed
20 answer.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25


Average temperature for corresponding date last
year.
Music IN THE PARK-The Commissioners an-
nounce that the weather be fine there will be
music by the PARK Band at the north end Of the
Green, near the Springs" to-day, commencing at
four =. Nj.
THE CITY MORTALITY.-The moruary statistics OF
the Board Of Health give the following as the num-
ber OF deaths for the week:-Total deaths, 592; Of
these were, OF zymotic diseases $50; constitutional
l20; local, 1856; developmental 81; violence, Il.
FATAL HATcHwAY CAsUALTY.-Coroner Rollins was
yesterday nor1ed to hold inquest on the body OF
Conrad Hoffman, seventeen years Of age and ma
tive Of Germany, whose death resulted from COM
pound fracture of the SKULL received by falling from
the first floor to the sub cellar Of SOmmers Brewery,
225 West Eighteenth street. After the accident
Holman was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where
death subsequently ensued.
PETER COOPER AND THE LABOR CONGRESS- "A
delegation rrom the congress Of the National
Labor Union waited upon the venerable Peter
Cooper yesterday afternoon at his mansion in Lex.
ington avenue. Speeches were made by the cnair.
man, General West, OF Misslssippi; Mr. Pratt, oi
Massachusetts, and other members of the COM
mittee to which Mr.. Cooper responded endorsing
the platform and principles. Mr.. Cooper has long
been known TO favor the financial and cooperative
plans OF the labor unions, and his generous ad to
the cause has called out this conspicuous c0mpli-
ment from the entire body.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
SURR0GA1E'S COURT.
The Kinsmnn Will Case.


Surrogate Tucker, after-mOre than years consid-
Grafton, has rendered decision sustaining the Will
OF Mr.. Knsman, q wealthy carpenter, who divided
his property among the relatives Of his wife, Colonel
J. b. Kinsman nephew OF the testator, filed allega-
tlons to overthrow the WILL partly the ground that
the devsees had exerted an undue influence on the
mind OF the uncle After the formal proof was In,
counsel for the contestant showed by Dr. Neil that
afcted with vavular dinlculty OF the heart. some
congestion Of the lungs aud dropy Of the lower ex
tremitles. The counsel sought to show by this that
the tesator was weak in body and that his mind was
therefore, necessarily weak and could easily pc In
nuenced byothers
DR.. Neil testified that he had known the testator
for years, and had been his family physician aud
that he was q man OF sound Judgment and had o
firm, strong Will, and that Notwithstanding his heart
disease and other troubles his mind seemed to be
unimpaired, his judgment sound and his Will as
strong as ever
There were two medical witnesses called on be.
half of Colonel Kinsman the contestant neither OF
whom had ever seen the testator, one Of whom
seemed to be inclined TO the opinion that the
disease Of the heart aud the dropsy, as described,
would affect the mind Of the testator TO such an
extent to destroy the soundness OF his testament
tary capacity.
A large number OF witnesses who were well &C.
auainted with the testat0r testified that he ap-
peared TO be OF sound mind and memory up to the
time OF bis death.
The Surrogate dismissed the allegations with
costs, and sustained the WILL
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.

The Proud Glory of Name No Barrier to
Inslorious Crime--A Buyer Of Lottery PoIi-
cies Makes Hits, hut of the Wrong Kind
Kit Burns IN New Role-Medley Of Cases.
Before Judge Kelly.
The calendar yesterday showed 1hytwo cases. or
these thirty.one we're charges of assault and bat
terry, sixteen Of petty larceny, two OF violation Of
the health laws, two Of malicious mischief and one
OF gambling. With his usual patience Of research
the Justice occupied four hours nearly In listening
to the evidence and passing upon the cases.
WHAT'S IN A NAMRs
The distinguished bard Of Avon has answered
this inerrogatory to the general satisfaction Of "thc
world and the rest OF mankind.n An Illustration
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
THE BYa0y SEA DAE.

10 THE EDITOR OF THE HeRALD:--
Allow me to make three slight remarks which |
have net found IN the paper IN connection with the
new Byron scandal.
Firsf.--Mrs. StOwe's expressed reason ior publish
ing her "reveations Is that Countess Guiccioli has
slandered Lady Byron; but Ihave failed TO find any
slanders in her own rts1n,6 OF the Countess
charges. There Is nothing new in them Lord
Byron's memoirs were suppressed with the know.
ledge and consent not only OF Lady Byron but of
some Of the best friends Of the poc;.
NovemSer ~ isai was addressed 10y TO say vrnn
care OF the lion. Mrs. Leigh, London" and IN the
same letter Augusta's name oppea,s again. Can 1t
be imagined that Lord Byron would dare to address
letter to his wife under the care OF the acc0mplce
OF his crime, known 10 the former, Or even TO write
90 II the letter was not intended TO be sent to her
Does Mrs. Stowe mean that tha was a poiiit OF his
'1ittle dramatic performanceW
Third.--A large part OF Mrs. stoves s, article Is
rumenls I'D defence Of HIS crime ca insults to his We
tim. How eau all that stand together with her
remark that tths damning secret became the ruling
force OF MS liie holding him with morbid fascna-
tIOn yet llling him with relnJrsc and anguish and
insane dread OF detecuOnW
There were In what everybody knows asG nobody
contradcts reasons enough for "a separation. j do
not see the necessity OF looking for any other and
OF such nature.
II is exceedingly painful to see Mrs. stoves name
raising this scandal. II 70 do some good entered
into her intentions she hhs certainly mistaken the
way and underestlmated the power OF Lord Dyr0ns
genius over youth. would dare say that for many
persons her article might prove to he q sermon in
favor or incest making 1t appear as elegant and
fashionable.
Chateaubriand's most perfect and impressive work
Is nus Hene" where the hero, having his own CHRIS
Jon name, appears cxed by himself and constantly
N consequence OF mis- love Tor his own ss-
yer. y any persons shonld believe Mrs. stoves
est modern poets or Frahce and England were both
Iatal prey 10 me same passion Let US pity the
less virtuous ana most unfortunate OF the two"
ZIPA.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:--
Your aomirapie article upon the late indecent
publication Of the "8yron scandal" has suggested
thought that might be practically useful
Dur sensation preachers have with commemorate
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
SUPREME CouaI-SpEclAl Term.

The susquehannn Railroad War-The De-
ferdnu:s Examined Oh the Question of
Contempt.
Before Judge Barnard.
The case of Chase vs. Van yalkenburgh ct al. was
yesterday before Judge Barnard on an examination
to punish the defendants for contempt
Mr.. Van valkenburgh was orally examined and
testified as follows:-Previous to August was
superintendent Of the Albany and Susquehanna
August I; Fisk appeared at the ONCE OF the COM
pany at a quarter past eight O'Clock tnat morning,
and said ne a m ao oeen % M
direction Of Mr.. Pruyn, who had been appointed
receiver by Judge Peckham; ordered Mr. FISK out OF
Others to push him out; they were persons in
mpG FIX ss Mss dO0ess bs or ,Sa
pioyed in the building; he had been sworn In by
the Sheriff as deputy TO give him the power OF ar:
rests; did not Order the Offlcer to arrest him;
don't don't know whether Courier went out with FISK or
not; turned him out myself on Monday evening; told
probably had twenty 1--WE men in the building with
me then; Mr. Pruyn told me TO use the force did;
gave orders on Monday to take up the rails on the
GSa S 81 M 3q M ssIae FL e. By
on us to proceed % any further east and to up the
rails to prevent it, no bridges were set on fire to my
by my order; sent up men on train to ai1 in
driving back the raiders and to protect our prop.
armed gave no directions for arming them; didn't
leave Albany myself; went to Chatham -Four Cor
ners afterwards and left the State for time.
@. You went away because you heard there was
writ against your A. don't know why should
answer that question: was first told that Pruyn
was appointed a receiver at about ten O'Clock on
the night Of the 9Th, and he wanted me to go down
to take charge OF the property OF the road; went
down that night and again IN the morning; FISH,
after coming in, swung a little cane and said he
would take the road If It cost him 81, 900, 900; said
claimed possession under Pruyn; Fisk didn't ask
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
BCA}D Of p0lIce COMM sSIONsss.

After considerable difficulty President Bosworth
secured the attendance OF a quorum yesterday at
bali-past three r. NJ, although the meeting had
been called for nine O'Clock A. NJ. resolution was
passed defining The boundaries Of the Forty-third
sub-precinct as folIows:An that territory bounded
by Hamilton avenue, RapeIyea street, Third place.
FouIth street and the GOwanus canal. The Station
streets. Sergeant Woodward, of the Twenty -eighJh
precnct was transferred TO the Seventh precinct;
roundsman Thomas Doran, of the Fourteenth
turing stephen Boyle the butcher cart thief In the
boWery last Feoruary, was pat back on post, for
wnas ofence has not been made public.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2 lse9-TR1PLE SHEET

seas. attacked nearly On the great abuses Improve Or
iiteraturc alone seems to have been overlooked by
tnem surely the sBiAck Crooks drama, under its
many titles fs less hurtful In moral sense than is
signature OF O respectable authOress as the byron
Scandal.n As a correct man Of family must OBJ
feet to any more Of Mrs. Stoves books abOut the
house until assured OF her return to respectable
literature. Is there any minister Of the Gospel bold
enough to administer gentle and wholesome re-
buke to her as O sister, PATER FAMlLlAS.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

trying to comfort hef she EXCLAIMED ~. ct me ainuey
must have my cry out, and then shall have don6
with It," We think 1t win be no libel on our intel.
iigent pubic to cay that they follow THIS excellent
WIDOWS example. When the subject OF free publiq
their establishment and cried out for them 70 their
hearts content Now they have got their cry over
aud have done with 1t. When will tney wake up
again to sense OF their responsibilities and wants,
ana insist upon the matter remaining In abeyance
no LONGER?
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS couaT.
Selling Cigars Not from Boxes.
Rafora Gnmmiaai0nar Shialda

Selling Cigars Not from Boxes.
Before Commissioner SHIELDS.
The United States Us j. Deutc'leDer, Julian Cold
smith, NJ Meyer Peter RaDertv ana F. Wale'a-
nayL-The defendants were arrested on q charge OF
keeping cigars for sale loose In their show cases.
ing that they were ingorant OF the law, with the
exception OF Rafferty, they discharged on pay.
ment Of COSTS s22 70 each. Rafferty, was discharged
without payment OF costs.
Alleged Failure to Keep Proper Books.
The United States us. Strous d Srous.-Defend-
firm name Of Strons Brothers. They were arrested
few days ago for not keeping proper books for the
entry Of their sales Of tobacco They were brought
up for examination yesterday and Isaac Harvey. an
assistant assessor, testified that they showed plm
q day book in which their sales were entered ana
said that that was the only record Of sales kept by
them. The law required the keeping OF Q '.eaf
book" for the entry Of sales. They were held to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
The Alleged Fraudulent Pay Roll Cnsc-Con-
tinnntion CT the Examination OF General
Thomas w. Eaenn.
Before Commissioner Osborn.
The United States os Thomas ". Ed0an.-The ex-
animation OF this case was resumed yesterday
morning and two Witnesses were called for the de-
fence.
James Hogan testiHed--I worked ten days steadily
during July in Eagans district; know Wilkes and
Buell.; did not work every day, but was around all
the time; heard Buell. speak with regard to the ar.
rest OF Eagan; he. was treating all the hands, and
said he was going TO Jersey City and had drawn
seventy dollars.
rossexamination-He said he got seventy-1ve
dollars to 90 TO Jersey City he said when he went vent
to Jersey City ID was tor s0methngiconcerning this
arrest; this was at the time this treating took
place; am sure 1t was after the arrest.
Timothy J. Busch testified that he had had sub
pGnas for several days for important witnesses ol
the defence but had not yet been able to find them.
Mr. Allen counsel for General EaTan moved on
Adjournment in consequence Of his INABILITY to secure
the attendance OF important witnesses. Genera
Jackson tho Assistant District Attorney having The
case In charge ana making no objections the cast
was adjourned to Thursday. at two O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

THE WEATHER. YEsTERDAY.-The folio wing record
will show the changes in the temperature for the
past twenty.four hours in comparison with the cor.
responding day OF last year. indicated by the her-
mometer at Hudnut's pharmacy HERALD Building,
BROADWAY, corner Of Ann street.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
NEW YORK CITY.
United STATES DISTRICT COURT.
COndemnatiOnp.


Before Judge Blatchford.
On the return Of process yesterday no claimant
appearing four cases Of glass bottoms seized BY Col
lector Grnneil. from the ship Cmbria, from Ham.
burg, were condemned. There were several other
condemnattons OF whiskey, CIGARS tobacco &C., but
for some mysterious reason better known to ltse II
the government refused To furnish them TO the
press. -