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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
NEW YORK.
faelhe Railroad Affairs Investigated
Astonishing INSTRUMENTATION
less Children Sent West, etc.

1 AnuANS uNcsA
astonishing DeyeIOpmenIs-IEom
less Children Sent West, etc.
NEW YORK, April 1.-The Times, in
speaking Of the recent developments in
the Pacific railroad litigations, says q
great deal of congressional wisdom has
been wasted in pretended efforts to in
Vestigate the affairs of these railroads,
but two or three days work before a
court Of justice has suficed to lay bare
one Of the most monstrous frauds that
was ever perpetrated upon any govern
ment. The Vice President OF the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, when forced
to testify, admitted that construction con-
tracts had been made at rates varying
from $4,000 to $4,000 per mile
prices VIGOROUSLY equal to thrice the
actual cost of the construction, and COM
pairing these prices with the receipts of
the company, it will be found that they
are calculated with great exactness to
strip the company Of every penny of its
funds, so that in a short time its property
may be sold under foreclosure of the first
mortgage bonds, Leaving the government
to look where to may for its paltry loans
Of thirty to fifty millions.
Is was supposed that Judge Suther-
land would render decision yesterday
upon the application for the stay of pros
ceedings in the case of John Read, the
convicted murderer of Policeman Smes
dick. His honor, however, postponed
his decision until to-day. 1t is expected
that the court will grant the motion and
the execution will not take place to-
One hundred homeless children were
sent West yesterday by the GhiIdren's
Aid Society. This is an unusually large
due to the generosity of o /
wealthy and charitable lady who ceIe-
brated the twenty first birthday of her
only son by presenting to the Society |
fifteen hundred dollars, to be expended |
in charitable purposes.
The Union Pacific railroad commenced
suit in the United States Circuit Court
against James Fisk, Jr., for trespass in
taking possession of the Office and props
1rty of the company and otherwise preju.
licing its affairs. A million dollars dam
lges is claimed. 1t is rumored that other
suits will be brought against Fisk and
Igents. The cases of Fisk against the
Dad in the Supreme Court and United
States Circuit Courts were continued to-
lay without result.
Assessor Webster has commenced an
.ction against the members of the firm
# Clark, Dodge & Co., to recover penal>
les for refusal to make returns and pays
nents required by the internal revenue
aw. This will bring up the question of
he liability of bankers and brokers un.
Ter the law.
The emigrant clipper ship Balic, was
eized by the United States Marshal, for
violation of the passenger acts, and
'laced under penalty of $4,000. She
vas about to sail for Liverpool, and not
living bonds for that amount, will not be
ermitted to proceed. ~
Judge Sutherland, Of the Supreme
,Ourt, has allowed a writ of error and
ranted stay of proceedings in the case
{ John Real, recently convicted of the
lurder of policeman Smedick, and who
raS to be executed tomorrow.
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MEMPHIS.

Military Withdrawn - Preparations
for the Reception of Andrew John
son.
MEMPHIS, April l.-Orders have been
received disseminating the military
post here. The troops will be trans
ferred to Atlanta, Ga, much to the re-
greet of citizens.
The Common Council this afternoon
appo Sted n committee on arrangements
for he reception of ExPresident johns
son.
Gov. Senter has annulled the registra-
tiOn of this county
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Miss Phoebe w. Cousins, of st. Louis,
made her debut before public audience
at Library Hall, in that city, Tuesday
evening, and delivered an elaborate ad-
dress on the subject of Woman and
Woman Suffrage" The audience was
very large, the immense hall being
crowded, and gave the fair de6utdnte
close attention and hearty and repeated
applause. The address was replete with
capital hits, historical illustrations, and
fine points, and showed not only fine talr
ent, but high culture. Miss Cousins is
preparing herself for the bar, and ex~
poets to be admitted to practice in a short
time.
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THE WEATHER.

ST. LOUIS, April l.--SnOwing at La
Crosse.
CHICAGO, April There has been a
mixture of rain and snow falling during
nearly the whole day, with heavy wind.
The condition of the streets is very disa
greeable. Storms prevail throughout
Wisconsin
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Attempted burglary aud Murder.

On Sunday morning last about two
o'clock, says the Gsllatiu Examiner, Mr..
Benjamin Bradley, who lives about a half
mile from Richlsnd Station, in the north
ern portion ofSumuer county, was aroused
by a knocking at his front door, and de-
mand for entrance. In reply 10 the ques-
ton what they wanted the intruders frankly
said they wanted his money, with threats
to break down the door if not admitted at
once. Mr.. Bradley called quietly to his
sister, a widow Roney, to arouse some
negro servants in the next room. In pass
ing near window, (Ghe moon shining
brightly che was fred at, the ball passing
through the palm of her hand. The ne
groes awoke, affrighted and ran out of the
house, making their way to the Station,
and the burglars taking the alarm also,
fed.
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THE FAR WEST.

Hous from Gustav and the Indians
ST. LOUIS, April Ten. Sheridan
received to-day the following from Fort
Gen Gustav reports from the head
waters of Wachita, March q, the sue
cessful termination Of his expedition
He has rescued the captive women, Mr.:
Morgan and Miss White: and made the
Indians promise to come into their res
seryations and submitto the government
He holds three Cheyenne chefs as secu-
ritv for the fulfillment Of this promise.
The troops are in good health.
Signed j. W; ScHoFltLD'
Major General
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ST. LOUIS.
Sheridan MOVlng--A Radical NOmIna
tiOn Declined

ST. Louis, April l-Gen Sheridan,
Gen. Anger, Coils. Moore and McGonigle,
and Capt. Beall arrived here this morn
ing. Gen. Sheridan will leave for Chi
cago to morrow evening.
d. Wight Durkee has declined the pc
sition of Comptroller on the Radical
ticket, and Stephen d. Barlow, another
old and prominent citizen, has been APP
pointed by the county convention in his
stead.
The steamer Gelaea with 22j tons bulk
meat on board, valued ct $4,000, sunk
last night thirty miles above Alton. She
lies in shallow water and can be easily
raised. The cargo is but slightly dam
aged.
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NEPOTISM.
The Master and Servant-Granf and
the Female Clerks.

The Master and Servant-Granf ant
the Female Clerks.
The Washington correspondent
of the New York Tribune says
"Since the advent of Secretary
Boutwell, as the head of the Treas
ury, there has been a thorough
overhauling of the department.
ouch measures of reform and re-
trenchment as the occasion called
Tor have been adopted, as it is we'll
known there has been considerable
complaint in regard to the nepot-
ism and tavoritism which has so
extensively prevailed in the Treas
ury. There has been considerable
fiuttering among the employees
particularly the females, in conse-
qnence of the investigation. Yes
terday the female employees were
all required to give their names,
residence, by whose influence they
were appointed, and whether they
had a father, mother, sister, or
brother, also employed in the De-
partment, the Secretary having de-
termined that no two of one family
shall be kept in Office, when there
are SO many deserving persons
constantly applying. To-day some
fifty female employees in the Cur
reney Bureau were notified that |
their services would no longer be |
required. Great trepidation exists |
in the other Bureaus, no one know /
ing whose turn will come next"
There is a GOODNESS in the above
policy which we never saw sur
passed. The Secretary Of the
Treasury, the appointee of Gen.
Grant, is determined to suppress
"nepOtism" in his Department, |
among the poor female
clerks. While the servant is thus
engaged, what is the master about?
Look at the following:
Annually
General Grant, as President, $4,000
Father Jesse Il. Grant, as POST
master at COvington, Ky, 300
Son Grant, Cadet at West Point, $50
Brother-in.law Dent, Brigadier
General land board at White
House) 1884
3rother-in-law Sharp, Collec-
tor (about) $1,000
Brother in>law Casey, Assessor, $500
3rother>in-laW Cramer, Consul. 1000
Distant relative to the Dents,
Longstreet, Surveyor (about) 1900
Nynants, POstmastmer at New
port KY, husband of the
cousin of General Grants
wife, 1000
There are others who ought to
'e in this list, whose names we do
lot, at this writing, recollect. 1t
will be seen that nepotism is con-
idered by the administration to
&c entirely wrong, except when it
) in the family of the President.
There can not be two poor sister
Jerks in the Treasury Department,
whose united wages barely prevent,
h%t PoJ thOil IIhA OHIo eAhN OuhSCA |
rothers and sisters from starving;
ut Gen. Grant can fill every de
artment Of the government with
is connections and those of his
wife and family. If anything could
nhance the odium of Grants
flee appointing policy, this con-
rast would do it.
Nepotism is all humbug, so far
s the Treasury female clerks are
They are discharged
they have no votes, and
'reat, bulky men, who ought to be /
t work in the planting of fields
aving Radical politicians-are Sc s
ected in their stead, because they
oted for this beautiful administra-
ion. There are not enough offices
D give the lazy politicians unless
be women clerks are turned out = L
inciDHGti E1OuiTeT.
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ALABAMA.

A Ku KIux Outrage Reported by ihe
Tribune.
New YORK, April IA dispatch TO
the Tribune says: 1.-The tiendish malice
of Ku- KIux Khan in Greenville, Ala,
where martial law ought long ago to
have been proclaimed, yesterday culS
minated in dastardly attempt to mur"
der S. S. Gardner, Judge of Probate ot
Butler county. He was shot by a skulk-
ing assassin while sitting near an open
window. The wound is thought TO be
fatal. The assassin, OF course in that
town. escaped"
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NEW ORLEANS,
0mcers and Courts I'm q Muss-COnf ct
of Authority.

NEw ORLEANS, April 1.-The difficult
t. between the Governor and the Audi
tor has resulted in q conflict of Authority
between the 9Th and 18th district courts,
which are courts of concurrent jurisdicr
ton Gov. WarmOuth's appointee has
been enioined by the 7th district court
and Auditor Wicklffe by the 9Th. Wick
life was yesterday sentenced to prison
for twenty -four hours, but was released
on q writ of hahnas cnlnna
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VIRGINIA.
DecapIfaIIOB of Gen. SIOneman, and
His Successor

His Successor.
New YORK, April IA Washington
dispatch says the President has decided
on the removal of Gen. StOneman from
command OF the department of Virginia
and the necessary orders will be pro-
mulgated from the War Department
within day or two. Lieut.. Col. Gran
ger, the senior officer next in command,
will succeed Stoneman temporarily until
a suitable officer can be decided on.
Stoneman's course in political matters
in Virginia is said 10 be the cause of his
removal. The Granger above mentioned
is not Gordon Granger.
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A WASHINGTON letter tells of two in~
sane women who are among the innu-
merable throng Of Offce-seekers, one OF
whom has recommendations for the pos
sition of Queen of the White House, and
ia willing ITO marry Grant in minute !"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

A German named Baer, formerly sa>
loon keeper in Chicago, has drawn prize
of S25 900 in gold in Havana lottery.
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Removal of GEN. StOneman-InvesI
Cation Of Railroad COrruPttOns-The
National Finances Appel ntments
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-27

designed as our southern terminus. all these
important connections will be completed with
in two years; that our connection with Knox
vile can be completed within the same time;
that CINCINNATI can Immediately recover the
trade Of an immense region, which will afford
an inexhsustible market for our manufactures
and the surplus products of the West and
that at the same time we secure port which
will give us the shortest, cheapest and best
route by which We can compete with the East
ern cities in dIrect trade, not only with Europe,
but also with the West Indies and South
America. =
In conclSHon, we will compare the advan-
tages from, the localities through the rival
routes in Kentucky. All the counties OF Ken
tucky lying east and north Of the Kentucky
River are geographically tributary to Clncln-
natl. Those lying southwest of the Kentucky
River are geographically tributary to Louis
vllle, which city, by 1ts Lebanon branch, has
already reached them. 1t is useless for Gin
cinnati to expepd her means in trying to reach
these counties, because the lines to Louisville
now IN operation are shorter than any which
Cincinnati can possibly construct. The only
region in Kentucky naturally tributary 10 the
trade Of this city ia the rlch counties on and to
the eastward OF the Knoxville route, and the
citizens OF these counties have offered to con-
tribute largely to the building OF theroad. W.
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A1oNa THE PACIFIC RAILWAY.

It may be little late to celebrate the glories
Of the Pacific Railroad, but we 6nd in tho cor
respondence Of the San Francisco Bulletin a
few facts Of interest even after the opening of
the finished line. The correspondent found
one morning on the line OF the Central Pacific
road q large force Of carpenters handling
rough lumber which they were to build into
six water tanks to hold 5000 gallons each. Be-
fore night the tanks were made, hooped and
mounted on their supports. II took three days
for another gang Of workmen to dig ditch
seven miles long to spring in the hills and
Law pipe to connect it with the. tanks. The dis.
tance ordinarily travelled in a day by the track
LAYERS, besides extra walking, was over ten
miles, and during the same time each Of the
men carried weight OF 120 to 125 tons dis
lance of thirty feet. Most Of the men who did
this work had been with the company from the
first, and would not consent to be relieved,
however long might be the hours Of work.
They have $75. 900 of savings in the sale Of one
of the officers of the company, and are strict
total abstinence meR.
The same correspondent gives lively sketch
of flour new towns, Winnemucca, Argenta, Car
line and Elko, all of which thrive on expectations
of future greatness. EIko appears to have the
best founded hopes. We copy part Of the
description OF this town:
Elko is q great place; there are several
lines Of streets. though the town has sprung
up since January last, and thriven entirely on
the White Pine excitement. Some people nick
name 1t 'Ragtown,' FROM its white cotton walls.
y At Elko, at this time, calico is the
great building material, and. though there are
two brick yards-adobe-most Of the supply
Of this Lind Of material goes lor building chim-
news and fire. places. Lumber was 5000 a
thousand feet-not extravaSant, considering
that the first freight train only came through
five days ago-and pine lumber, by exprese, is
necessarily costly. Some vary neat cottages
have been built in rows, Of the two great pro-
ducts Of che country-sage brush and mud
worked up into walls Of Itht md daub
Within mile of Elko, on the road to White
Pine, is large natural swimming bath, where
visitors can choose their temperature, from
tepid to boiling. The depth Ia SAID to be very
great, and some say that at 100 feet no bottom
has been found. The floating DO )ulatiop oi
Exc. which is very large, to their credit be 1t
said, indulge in frequent bathing, and as far
as is known, whether they can all swim or not,
none OF them have yet been drowned. A two
horse wagon is kept hard at work taking and
bringing back the bathers.
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RAILROAD MEETING AT New HolLx.-A
meeting was held on Friday last to consider
the proposition to buid q Railroad from Marion
to Little Rock. Colonel James R. Bethes was
elected Chairman and John y. Sellers, Esq +,
Secretary Of the meeting. Addresses were
delivered by Rev. 8. ]. Bethea W. Nc. D..
Afford, W. W. Sellers. Esq. :, and others, touch.
The following resolution was adopted on
motion Of Mr.. Sellers:
Resoloed, That this meeting adjourn to meet
again at Little Rock on July 24th and that the
following gentlemen be appointed a committee
to correspond with gentlemen in regard to the
enterprise, whose presence and information
win give interest to the occasion: W. W. Sell
lers, Esq, Duncan Murchison, W. Nc. D. Afford,
Colonel E. It. stackhouse, s. E. M'Millan, J.
M,Rae, Captain D. W. Bethea.
Among those present at the meeting there
seemed to be but one opinion as to the ability
OF the country 10 build the road. The question
most discussed was as TO where the ros
should be Iocated.-Marion Crescent.
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AEEAms IN rHa STATE.



The village was visited on Saturday after
noon with violent squall, accompanied by
thunder and rain. The gust lasted about hall
an hour, and blew with great violence 30 as to
pic strate tress and fences. and smash up
things pretty generally. The Workshop Of
Mr. Robert Lambert, east OF the village was
blown down. and some damage was done to
material inside, but We ara glad to say that
The Star says: "Our Oldest citizens say
that the present month Of May has been with.
ont o precedent in their recollection. Gold,
frosty and mostly dry, II has been most unfa-
vorabIe to ell kinds OF plsntss as the appear
ance of both our gardens and fields will testl-
fy. We had frost on the morning of the Goth,
and some report it on the Ath.n
The postofice at Catfish has been reopened.
Miss Martha E. Parker has been appointed
Postmistress at Lynch's Creek Postofice, cice
Mirr U p nman -rasinrnd-
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THE WAR IN CUBA.

HAvAkA, May 9l.-Geueral Dulce has dereed
the seizure 6f the horses in eight jurisdictions
10 prevent their falling into the hands Of the
insurgents. -
Tho Parst has arrived at Kingston, jamaica,
sftsr landing IN expedition in the bay Of Nipe.
The New York Herald has the following &C
count Of the nght st the bay Of Nipe. "fhe
flibusters, while landing. were surprised by .
la1ge force OF spaniards, who carried the un-
fnished works, eapturps . Aag and Ave guns.
The Alibusters rallied, sreespsurmg the works
and gtas. but failed to recover the dag. The
guns we're then turnedou the Spanish steamer
Marseaa, which escaped with two shots through
ihor huu.n ---..
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,spARKs ER04 TIE WIRES.

Presbyterian Committees to whom the
1 reunion was referred, win meet at
urg IN August next.
q Quaker City was seized on Monday at
York for contemplated violation Of the
Neutrality laws. She has claimed British pro-
,tection.
AWm. G. Rush,nor, the President Of the At
ia Natioca, Bank Of Brooklyn, who WAS kill
ktss recent railroad disaster, was short 3
er Or q mill ion. The run on the bank
checked By personal pledges from the di-
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Mosns, May 26-The funeral, OF Colonel
Woodruff, President Of the Board Of Trade,
took plice to-day and was largely attended.
In t1H Presbyterian General Assembly, this
morning, the eyangelization Of the blacks was
discussed. Dr.. Guardian made an able speech
in favor OF the plan recommended, viz /: that
where practicable the Presbyteries may organ
ize separate colored churches, with white pas
sors, and ruling elders Of their own color. Fit
uoa;date-~<ey the ministry will be srdair ed,
ilesiastisaly separate. The peo-
to efficient labor among the
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~L La Candeur Lodge, No. 3s, A. F. NJ.
The officers and members Of the above Lodge are
respectfully invited TO attend the Funeral of Brother
JOHN MEHRTENs, TMs AFTERNOON, at Four
O'Clock, from No. Broad street.
By order W. n. ]. RHODES,
May 81 Secretary.
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HT Freundschaftsbund.- Officers
and Members of the Frenndschaftsbund are re-
quested to attend the Funeral of Mr.. JOHN MEHR-
TENS, THIS AgrERsooN. at -Four O'Clock, from No.
Brosd-street. By order.
May27 O. SIEGLING, Secretary.
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as- The Members Of the German Bru-
derIcher Bund, are hereby requested to attend the
Funeral of Mr. JOHN MEHRTENs, to take place at
Four o'clock TO-DAY, from the late residence OF tie
deceased, No. 6 Broad.street.
BY order Of the Society.
Msy27 B. HEI5SRR, Secretary.
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DER TRIAL At SAVANNAH.

4. May &.-The trial of the muir
.coadbacker and Brekman has re-
the conviction u two Of murder.
AIDED guilty Of manslaughter and o
s. was entered against three.
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fnaeral Aetifes.

~ The Relatives, Friends and Ac-
quaintsnces Of Mr.. and Mrs. JOHN MKHRTENs,
and OF Mr.. and Mrs. N. FEHRRNBAcH and Family
are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Of the
former, from No. Broad-street at Four o'clock
THIS AFTERNOON. Mayer
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-27

~Rtna Steam Fire Engine Company.
You are hereby summoned to be at your Engine
House, TH1s AFTERNOON, at Three O'Clock, in full
uniform dark psnts) TO attend the Funeral Of your
late Brother fireman, JOHN MRHkTRNs.
b. order. JOHN MoLEIiH,
Msy27 Secretary pro tenn.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM TIE STATE CAPITAL.
THE COUNTY M1cr1oN- CARRIED By
THE RADICALS.

apEdIAL TKI1RRAA 30 xHx IWBJ
coluMlA. May 96-fhe result Of the coun-
ty election in Richland has been victory for
the Radicals. The following gas the vote:
For ooeonar, g. B. Thompson. a negro Radical,
received 1252votss; W. T. Walker, Democrat,
101s. For School Commissioner. N. E. Ed
wards, negro Radical, 1850; Rev. A. R. Rude.
Democrat, $50; ". W. Adams, Democrat &c.,
CoRsAR.-'
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EURoPE.

THE FRENCH ELDcTIoNs-TURTHER RETU RMS.
PARIS, May 96.-Tae orlssnist and Moderate
Republican candidates are beaten everywhere.
The Radicals carry Paris and Lyons. Thiers
and Jules FGvre we're defeated. The new Corps
Legislatif viii be composed almost entirely of
government and Radical members. Tranquil
ity prevails throughout the country, and the
government majority is much larger than ex-
pected1
THnhrIsT.-The French elections resulted
in the choice OF 1876 members for the govern
ment, and 26 fer the opposition, with the
Fourth District unhssrd from fully.
THE ROYAL YACHT CLUB.
LONDON, May The Yolsnte won the Roy
al Yacht race. Time, seven hours and ffyy
minutes.
TD KreoA RACES.
LosDos, Way Ss.3sunshine, by ThormaBdy,
dam Sunbeam. won the Epaom Woodcate
stakes. MystIesos, By Newminster, dam souve-
mir, won the Ross stakes. Betting eight to
one against Mystletoe, and two To one against
Sunshine.
auxonw zvAcuAl1oN OF BONE By THE FRENCH
s;If 81 fHoops. TO-
LompN, Nay -A-Ffsnoe and Italy have
oompiated arrangements for the evacuation Of
Rome in september. -. ..% - ses'.'...c,;