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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-07
CHICAGO.
Fearful Fire and Loss of Life.

Fearful Fire and Loss OF Life.
CHICAGO, March Ga terrible con1a,
grafton, which ragged in this city last
night, was attended with fearful loss Of
life. The fire consumed Nisdom & Lees
planning mill on Canal street. Four fire,
men lost their lives, viz Peter Moriarty
of Hook and Ladder No. 2, Thos
O'Brien, Chas. Millet and Geo. Brogh, Of
the A. C. Coventry engineer.
These men were on the roof trying to
cut holes for the insertion of pipes when
the roof gave way and four men were
precipitated into the seething flames. A
fifth man, named Miller, caught hold Of
the telegraph wire that crossed the build
ing and worked himself along by his
teeth and hands until ladders could reach
him, when he was rescued. The victims
called for help, but none could reach
them. Two of the burnt firemen were
married and leave families.
During the night eight more fires &C.
Cured, involving a total loss of about
100000. Our splendid fire brigade an
swered every call and did faithful duty,
but the firemen are pretty we'll used up.
The night was extremely cold and water
striking anywhere but upon fire became
ice at once. Altogether, it was a night
of horrors, and the terrible gale blowing
added to the terrors Of the occasion. The
remains of the burned fremen were
taken from the ruins to-day and inquests
are being held.
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NEWS OF THE DAY.

The additional duties imposed on Gu
ban exports, produce over $1,000 extra
revenue daily.
On Wednesday night another severe
snow storm prevailed about Hyacinthe,
Canada, covering the railroad track to the
depth of Of ten feet.
The Rev. II. W Beecher said 10 his
sermon delivered two weeks ago, az hate
black. 1t is not Gods color White is
Gods color.
In the Spanish Cortes on the 81 inst,
a commission, composed of fifteen MEM
ber0, was nominated to report constitu-
ton, defined the rights and liberties of
citizens, and submit form Of govern.
ment
Geo. N. Stewart, Attorney of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad, writes let
ter to st. Louis merchant, denying that
there is any truth in the statement that
the Illinois Central Railroad Company
has leased OF otherwise obtained control
Of the Memphis and Ohio Railroad.
The Ri. Rev. Bishop Lefevre died at
| Detroit on the 4th inst, aged sixty>Gve
years. Two weeks ago he was attacked
with erysipelas in the head, and the dis,
ease soon assumed dangerous form. The
deceased was native of Belgium, and
ordained bishop in lS4L.
A prayer meeting, under the auspices
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa>
ton, was held at Masonic Hall, IDdianap-
oils, last Thursday from twelve to one
O'Clock, for invoking the divine blessings
on the incoming administration. All
Christian denominations united.
Last Thursday in the British House of
Commons Mr. Goschen, President of the
Poor Law Board, advocated the removal
of restrictions on emigration, and thought
it advisable to give facilities for, and Oth-
erwise encourage, the emigration Of pau
pers to America.
There are staStling rumOrs OF a muir
der perpetrated in one of the envirOns
of Indianapolis q few nights ago, the
victim having been decoyed from the
theater and killed, and his body burned.
His name is not known, but the police
are in possession of facts which led them
to arrest three notorious characters
named Robert Turbriville, Robert Kelso
and Ben Irwin.
Wednesday afternoon Capt. Black was
found in the woods, on his farm, between
Newcastle and Eminence, Ky, with his
throat cut. He was alive, and hopes are
entertained of his recovery 1t is sup-
posed he attempted suicide During the
war he was Quartermaster in the United
States army, and was stationed in Louis
vile, and was sentenced, by Court
Martial, to two years Imprisonment and
$4,000 fine, for swindling the govern"
ment, but was pardoned by the Presi-
dent
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NEW YORK.
The Free Trade MOVemenf-A Pardon
Revoked.

The Free Trade MOVement-A Pardon
Revoked.
New York, March Ga large meeting
of merchants and others was held to-day
at the Merchants Exchange, to protest
against the present unjust system OF pro-
lection. James NJ. Brown presided and
addresses were delivered by William
Cullen Bryant and David Dudley Field
Resolutions were moved by Robert b.
MIXTURE, demanding free trade and ap-
pointing a committee to cooperate with
the free trade league in its promotion.
Subscriptions were announced Of 81 900
Mr.. Field in his address approved Of
the appointment of Mr.. Stewart as Sec
rotary of the Treasury, understanding
him to be free trader.
Mr.. Seward has been besieged BY vis-
itors all day. He declines to express his
views on public matters, but expresses a
favorable opinion Of Grants cabinet.
The collector of customs, Smithe, to-
day forwarded his resignation to Wash
ingtOn.
Marshal Murray to-day received from
Washington q pardon from Preside mt
Johnson for Jacob and Moses DePuy,
father and son, who were convicted at
January, 1869, term of the United States
Circuit Court of this district of receivi ing
seized whisky from a revenue officer
Jacob was sentenced to three years at
hard labor and fined $500, and Moses
was sentenced to one years imprison,
ment and fined two hundred dol
lars. The pardon is granted on the
ground that Depuy had given valuable
information in regard to revenue frauds
and had been promised protection. The
pardons are conditional when payment
f fines were paid Shortly after the par.
dons were received. Secretary WASH
bnrne telegraphed UAited States Mar
shall Murray to regard the pardons cam
celled and return the same to the State
department
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Taxable Property in ROCKVILLE

The Knoxville Wing has obtained from
the assessors, who have just completed
their list Of corporation taxes assessed for
the year 1869, the following figures in ref
erence to taxable property in Knoxville
The total amount of real estate listed il
S2,685,454. We find on the list only thir
ty-seven pianos, which, for q population o.
the extent of Knoxville, is a very small
number.
We find listed only thirty-four gold
watches of greater value than $50. Thi:
seems to US small. We are inclined to the
opinion that some who own gold watches
have evaded the Tax Assessor.
There are only FIVE men in the corpora
ton who report any money loaned.
The number of polls reported is $40
One hundred and forty-one dogs are
listed, most of which are worthless eurs, nc
profit to their owners or to the public. II
one hundred of them were killed it would
be good thing for the town. The tax on
these animals is from one to ten dollars,
according to sex.
The increase in the assessed value Of real
estate over that of last year in Knoxville
proper is about 100000. There is also an
increase in East ROCKVILLE.
The tax on real estate, provided the rate
Is the same as last year, will amount to
something more than $4,000. The entire
tax will perhaps amount to about $50, 600.
In addition to this, We have the tax OF
merchandise and privileges, which will
run up the amount to probably about $40,
900. This sum, iudiciously expended
would accomplish much in improving the
town
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CUBA.
Progress OF the RevOluttOn-Captur
and Execution Of Rebel General.

and Execution Of u Rebel General.
HAVANA, March Con Thursday Of
last week, the rebel Brig. Gen. Arosa-
gent Arosa, was taken prisoner and
brought to Sagus, where he was shot on
the following Saturday.
The insurgents in the Eastern depart
ment have concentrated their forces at
Wayne. Troops have left Santiago to
attack them.
A fight had occurred between the col
ored volunteers and band of colored inN
surgents in the neighborkood of Santiago
de Cuba, in which seventeen Of the lats
ter are reported killed.
The Captain General has recognized
Henry G. Solt as Consul Of the United
States. Numerous arrests continue to
be made. Three hundred and fifty adj
dittonal troops have arrived. 1t is be-
lieyed here that Gen. Duvodas replaces
Count Valmasida in command Of the
troos, but does not relieve Dulce as Cap
tain General. A force of Cady's has
gone to Cienfugos, and battalion Of vol
unteers are starting for the same place.
Reports were made here of the landing
of q revolutionary expedition near the
mouth of Sagua La Grende river. The
inhabitants of the vicinity sunk the
schooner in which they came, to prevent
their escape, and troops have been sent
in pursuit
Encounters of troops with insurgents
have taken place near Remedies, Sagua
La Grande, Villa Clara, Cienfugas and
| Trinidad, but results not stated.
Laborers are repairing railroads at such
points as are deemed safe from attacks
by the insurgents.
At Santiago the cholera is abating.
Several bands Of insurgents are operating
in that district
The treasury department adgertises for
proposals from ship owners to furnish
transportation for three hundred and
fifteen political prisoners to Fernando,
Pc. There is profound sorrow among
the friends and relatives of the prisoners,
many of whom belong to the first fans
lilies of the island, but the measure is ex-
cusable when it is considered that their
transportation will save them from dan
gers like those to which they were
threatened on Sunday last when the yol-
unteers demanded their lives.
General Dulce has ordered their re-
moyal in consequence of the intense
pressure brought to bear upon him by
the Spaniards. 1t is confidently expect
ed, however, that the home Govern
ment will authorize the release of ma
jority of them as soon as they arrive at
Fernando Pc.
Jose de Almas, recently sent as a
commissioner by Dulce to the Insurgents,
is alleged to have issued proclamation
at Nassau impugning the actions of
Dulcr. CorIsa who was the companion Of
Almos, denounces the proclamation as a
forgery and the statements therein false.
Twenty tons of powder we're found
secreted in the house Of Mrs Teary.
Blockade running into the interior
from Cien.ugos was quite successful
The revolutionary General, QuesadO, is
sick with smallpox.
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NEW SERIES---NO. I64

and of whom can be named Mrs
Gen. Gaines, of New Orleans Mrs
Hirst and sister; Miss Risley, Of
Baltimore; Mrs. Gen. Green OF
North Carolina, her niece, Miss
Addie Burr, and her friend, Miss
Mary ID. Aston, of the same State
the Misses Bowen and Miss Stana-
han and Miss Hutchinson, of Brook
Ign; Miss Wagner, ofNew Jersey
Mrs. Senator Williams; the Misses
Kirkbridge, of Philadelphia Miss
Barrett, ofSt.Louis; Judge Dickey;
Col. Boals; Gen. Nelson Henry G.
Bowen, of the Independent, and
Mrs. Ames, same Journal Mrs.
Johnson, of Baltimore, formerly
Miss Harriet Lane and very many
others whom it would be out of the
question further to detail. The
Washlngtonians and Baltimorians
and Alexandrians were out in great
force, and the power of motion and
almost of speech was practically
suspended, so dense and increas-
ing were the crowds. The President
and Mrs. and Senator Patterson re-
ceived in the Red Parlor respective
~, bing introduced to corners by
Marshal Gooding and Gen. MichIer.
To accost and shake hands with all
was a most enormous duty but
the genial warmth of nearly ali whe
came obviously as friends was really
impressive. Concerning the toll
lettes, it is about impossible to indi-
vidualize at this hour and with the
palpable memory of the fearful jam
upon one. Of elaborate dresses and
extraordinary trains there were not
a few, but ten minutes experience,
whether to man or woman, demon
strated the sense of the short walk
ing dresses, which gained to COM
fort what they sacrificed to style.
Not few protuberant paniers and
elongated skirts were ribboned by
the collisions inevitable to the occa-
sion, and enough illusion was torn to
shreds to deck all the brides of the
period. The Marine Band, on hand
as usual, discoursed all the current
Ofenbachist melodies, which send
the soul to the feet and set the
mind whistling, and what little
promenading was possible was tho
roughly enjoyed. Though ostensi-
bly, closing at II o'clock, it was full
midnight before the last of the
guests departed and before the last
farewell was exchanged with Mr..
johnson.
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POLITICAL.
New York Press Opinions of Grants
Cabinet

II
Cabinet.
New York, March 6.--The Herald
says Of the new cabinet: ave see in
the new cabinet that Grant has giver
managing Republican POLITICIANS a wide
berth-that he has chosen his men fol-
butiness as his subordinates, without
the remotest idea that they are to be his
masters or his cO-equals in the admins
tration. ----.--
The Tribune says "The new cabinet
means business emphatically. Each man
was chosen by Grant expressly to aid
him in carrying out the programme OF
economy and integrity embodied in his
inaugural"
The Times says: 1.-THE cabinet as a
whole will not commend itself to the fa-
vor of politicians, because it has not
been taken from their ranks, nor
are the men who compose it sufi-
GENTLY we'll known TO the public
at large to command in advance the full
confidence of the community, but in the
very freshness of its character, in the fact
that its members are business men rather
than politicians, and are likely to make
the practical interest of the country their
first care, we see ground for believing
that the cabinet win by its practical
working Vindicate the wisdom Of it selec.
tor"
The World says: "Grant has made
such cabinet as no politician would
have advised, such cabinet as no news
paper could have conjectured-a cabinet
which fills his political opponents with
wonder, and his political friends with
suppressed dismay.
The Evening Post believes that Grant
has taken false step in recommended
ton to-day. 1t says the law which he
asks repealed is a proper and salutary
one, and Mr.. Stewart may easily conform
to 1t by dispOsing of the vast mercantile
business he has managed so successfully
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SCANDAL.
A Domestic Sensation

We get the following from the Louisville
Democrat of yesterday:
There was a genuine sensation created
in certain circles of this city yesterday By
the circulation of a report to the effect that
domestic petard had exploded in Main
street merchants home in the east end OF
town, which promised to result in the per.
manent separation of the aforementioned
merchant from his wife.
Rum0r gives the following version of
the affair, and from the fact that we have
but that old gossip word to depend on, We
refrain from publishing the names of the
parties, least an Injustice be done to two
persons who have hitherto enjoyed the re-
spect and confidence of every person who
knew them.
Two or three weeks ago the husbands
jealousy was awakened on returning from
a short trip to Frankfort, By finding the
photograph of a young gentleman under
his wife's pillow. From the fact that the
original Of the photograph was a frequent
visitor to the house and pretended init.
mate friend of both, suspicion of his wife's
virtue was aroused, which, however
fercely it burned, he had the good sense
to conceal for the time being. He never
theless kept a strict watch on his house
hold, and, as the story goes, he came home
on Thursday evening about ten o'clock and
found the parlor windows darkened by the
curtains, and tie door securely fastened
within. He attempted to shove it open,
but failed, when he heard hustle within
the apartment and the next moment his
wife opened the door. He rushed past
her and into the dining-room, where be
found the young man he suspected trying
in hasty way to arrange his rather dis
ordered costume. On seeing the now en-
ragged husband, this gay visitor ran out Of
the house and escaped, leaving his femi-
nine victim to breast the storm as best she
could.
There was a scene, Of course, and the
outraged husband notified the guilty wo.
man of his intention to procure divorce
at once.
The lady, we understand, is about to re-
turn to Nashville, her former home.
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CINCINNATI.
Gov. Cox and his Appointment.

Gov. Cox and his appointment.
CINCINNATI, March Gov. Cox, who
is at his home in this city, was not aware
of his appointment as Grants Secretary
of the Interior until he saw it announced
IN the papers, and it is regarded by some
of his friends as doubtful whether he
will accept. Should he decline, it will
undoubtedly be on the ground that the
salary is not equivalent to the expense
of residence in Washington. Two
wears ago he declined reelection at the
hands Of his party for governor for simi'
lar reasons, and later the position of
secretary of War, rendered him by
johnson pending the difficulty with
Stanton.
Republicans here are generally very
reserved in their expressions Of opinion
ON the cabinet, although a few of the
more radical are loud in their disappoint-
ment.
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ANashvIIIian Heard from =.

We had nearly forgotten that onr old
friend Geo. Dardis, WOO figured in the
early part Of the rebellion at our Stale
Capitol on the staff of Gov. Hsrris, was in
the lard Of the living, until by chance last
evening we found the following paragraph
in one of our exchanges
Rev. George Dardis has been authorized
by the oficiary of the Ashbury Chapel
Methodist Episcopal Church, Of Spring
field, o., to solicit aid in relieving that
church Of debt. A few cOlorsd people
have organized there and erected chapel
for their accommodation, and very much
need little assistance.
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Horse Thieves.

The Huntington Vest Tennesssaa Of the
4th inst. says:
A couple of larks, named James Martin
and Albert Odin, were arrested by the
Sheriff of this county on Tuesday, in the
in the vicinity of McLemoresville, charged
with having stolen two mules from Mr..
Benton of this county, some two weeks
since. Circumstances strongly indicate
their guilt and they have been committed
to Jail for examination till Friday. Ru-
NOR points very strongly to the conclusion
that they are both old offenders.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-07

Speaking Of the abrupt adjournment Of
the Indiana Legislature, an Indianapolis
dispatch says The action of the Demo.
cratic members meets with the universal
approval of the party. Congratulations
are received from all parts of the State.
Indiana leads the van in opposition to
the amendment and the dangerous prin-
ciples that it involves IL is the begin
ming Of revolution in the right direc-
ten, if the people are true to themselves.
A large number of Republicans rejoice
over the action of the Democrats, and
feel relieved from being forced into a
measure by the party lash that theiI
Judgments and feelings disapproved.
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GEORGIA.
The Legislature Rot Friendly TO the
Suffrage Amend menf.

The Legislature Rot Friendly TO the
Suffrage Amend menf.
ATLANTA, Ga, March 6.--Senate sus-
pended the rules TO take up the 10Th
amendment.
The resolution, after being amended,
was tabled, 20 to IL. .E
A motion TO make the 18th amendment
the special order for Monday was also
lost.
A resolution to adjourn, sine die, on
the 18th inst, passed both houses.
A motion to appoint a committee to
wait on the Governor and ascertain if the
fifteenth amendment had been officially
transmitted to his office by the Secretary
Of State, and if so, to request him to send
it to the House with such recommends
ton as he deems proper, was lost-nays
81, yeas 4S.
The general appropriation bill passed.
1t appropriates $4,000 to furnish artifi
cial limbs to manned soldiers.
G. P. iishburn has been arrested,
charged with mail robbery. He is a son
of G. w. Ashburn, who was murdered
here last fall,
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INDIANA.
Extraordinary Condition of the Legss

Extraordinary Condition of the Legis-
lature:
INDIANAPOLIS, March 6.-The Legis-
lature met and adjourned this morning,
and this interesting proceeding is to be
kept up until Monday next, when the
constitution puts quietus on the Ses~
sion. The appropriation for pay of mems
bers has run out, and the faithful Repub>
llcans cannot be paid their per diem.
The Republicans held caucus this
afternoon to determine the question of
the date of the special session. The
Democrats believe that the action of
Indiana kills the fifteenth amendment.
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MEMPHIS,
Judgment Withheld In the Earl Case
Another Deed of Violence.

Judgment Withheld In the Earl Case
Another Deed of Violence.
MEMPHIS, March Glowing to excites
ment in regard to Major Earl's case,
Judge Lee withholds his decision until
next week.
A man named j. Ii. Carraway, who
has charge of the lands in Presidents
Island, was brought to the city this morn
ing, badly wounded by a party OfnegrOes,
who allege that Carroway had burned
some of their dwellings in order to get
them off the lands. On their attempt to
arrest him he started to run, when they
shot him. He now lies at the station
honse snffaring intens ely.
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The American colony in Paris is about
to initiate a custom which the French
have followed for the last twenty-thrse
years in London, and the English for
shorter period in Paris; that is, establish
a benevolent society, to assist their poor
countrYmen
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Painful Accident.

The franklin Reuiew of the 9Th inst.
says; "On Tuesday last, Mr.. Foster, an
ex-Confederate soldier, and an East Ten
nessean, met with most distressing and
psinful accident on the plantation Of Mr.
Jas. Perkins, some four miles northwest Of
this place. He had been engaged in
thrashing oats, and was abont finishing
up when his clothing were caught in the
machine, drawing him forward and crush
ing his left arm 10 such a manner as to
render ampHtation necessary"
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RICHMOND.
AcnuIfInI of James Grant.

RICHMOND, March 6.-The jury in the
case of Jas. Grant, charged with the
murder of Rives Pollard brought in
verdict OF not guilty, and the prisoner
ras DISCHARGED
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A ARKANSAS.

Execution of Another Murderer.
MEMPHIS, March 6.--Joseph Little,
member ofthe Arkansas militia, was ex-
ecuted at Marion yesterday for murder
ing and robbing John Davis, a citizen of
Mound City about month since.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-07

Ernest Schirenberg, editor of the Fort
schritt, published in Jefferson City, and
enrolling clerk of the Lower House of
the Missouri Legislature, was killed
Thurday night at Herman, on the Pa
cifc railroad.
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Governor Baker of Indiana, has issued
q proclamation for elections in the sever
al Senatorial and Representative dis
tricts where vacancies occurred by the
designations of the Democrat members
of the present Legislature, to be held on
the Odd inst. A special session of the
Legislature will be held early in April
The trial of p. S. Lanham, manager oil
the late Paschall House Association,
which has been in progress at St Louis
for the last three days; for selling lottery
tickets, was concluded Friday evening.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty and
fined the defendant 81 600
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-07

There have been 1850 bills introduced
into the Lower House of the Illinois
Legislature, and $50 into the Senate
"The world is governed too much"
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President Grants First Military order
change OF C0mmanders-Affairs as
the White House,