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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-15

BRED IN THE BoNE-A gentleman from the
South, with the usual Southern prsjudicss, mov-
ed with his family into Vermont some time last
winter. Soon after his arrival his family was
increased BY the addition Of little stranger. .
native Vermouter, weighing about seven pounds.
His oldest SON. a boy Of four ye-ls, was ct fret
delighted with his little brother, but after few
weeks began to tire Of his Crying. and got IT.
tie jealous from fanoied neglect. One day he
climbed up into his fathers lap and ssked him
Papa, which do you like best, me or baby ?"
The father thinking to please the little prattler,
answered that he liked him best. After . little
serious thought the boy said, "ps know Why
you like me best" "Why," id the father.
thinking he would ssy that it was because he
was the largest, could talk and play, or some
thing Of that kind.
ats because I'm : Southern man, and baby ID
id Yankee" said the little hopeful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-15

When Jackson was moving on to strike Nc
Clsllan's flank on tbe CbickahomiAy, he came to
stream which had no bridge and could not be
crossed without one. The General had brought
with him from the Valley rough, uneducased
man, full of energy, who had served him in
emergencies, and in whom he had the utmost
confidence. He called this man and told him
that the stream must be bridged Immediately
the regular engineers were also advised Of the
fact In short time the rough carpenter and
the polished men Of science were ct the stream |;
the former had his plan, the latter theirs. He
wanted TO go at work at once, without drawings
bat they objected until they could perfect the
plans on paper. The engineers retired TO their
took his men and went to work to make real
one. In short time he appeared at the Gen.
erals tent and reported briefly thus: "Gensral,
that bridge is done, but them pictures amt
come yet"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-15
Put HOLE THROUGH Ir.-One Night

Put HOLE THROUGH Ir.-One might Gen.
was out on the line. He observed light
on the mountain opposite. Thinking it was the
signal light of the enemy, he told his artillery
officer that hole could easily bepSt throush it.
Whereupon the officer, turning to the corporal
in charge Of the gun, said !: Corporal, do Jon
see that light 2" t9gaI =
eyes, SIR"
'Put hole through Il"
The Corporal sighted the gun, and whom al
was ready, he looked up and said: t
General, that's the moon"
'cDont care darn, put hole through it any
way"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-15

A BuFrA1ONIAN RIDES A MULE m FLOR
IpA.-Bring forth the mule. The mule was
brought. He was . meek-looking cuss-a per-
feet "Uriah Heep" Of q mule, 50 far - "Umble-
ness" was concerned. At least that was the
view I took of him. He was saddled, and
mounted. For . mile or two he paosd beauti.
fully. I thought those old monks had rad
about knew what they were doing when thsy
travelled on mules. / had high respect ior
their Judgment. Just then my mule began to
show symptoms-symptoms Of what did not
know. / found out. Dropping hia hsad be-
tween his legs, his heels described parsbolie
curve or diab0lic curve, or some other internal
curve, in the air, got over his head, and did
it quick. I'm not 90 old but I can get Of IN m.
imal of that kind a. quick a. boy. Then I
looked at the mule to see If he WAS hurt. he
didn't appear to be. Then inquired around 10
see how was reported an sbRaisoa on the
left hip and confusion on the lower end Of ny
bsek. Then / thought would pconouuesss
left-handed blessing on that mule, and on his
forefathers and foremothers before him, and on
his children after him. But didn't. I won.
dered If he would stand FIRE. II had had
pistol would have put the muzzle to his ear
and tried him. Not that was hostile towarda
him, but was afraid somebody might take q
ride on him some day and get hurt. But had
no pistol; so that beneyoIsnt and sanguinary
idea was frustrated. Then got mp and shook
the dust of my feet, and brushed the Gand off
my trousers as q testimony against that place.
Then led the mule carefully homs, and stated
my case to the livery man. But vhsa booked
that he should offer to send for doctor, or .
Samaritan, to do me up in rag. and peur olive
oil and champagne on my beuise, he only
laughed. And his man that he had told him
laid down on q bench and lsughsd-thsn he
rolled of the bench and laughed-and stood
holding the mule-then laughed. Hwas ridi-
culous. But I've learned a little wisdom. Next
time ride on horseback it will b different
kind OF beast from q bogus jaokass-J. B. g., in
BuBdlo Commercial Adrertiser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-15

Aisw days sinos . 0ssuB6A ss11Sa % ~ fbst
office in Newburyport for letter, but did mot
have English enough tomaks himsslf aAdstStood.
Whereupon friend who was with hm, sid |:
"Ae has not learned many words yst-As eely
known how 70 eHeax.. ...- IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-15

TALL SHOoTINa.--A gentleman remarling in
tavern thathe had ehot hawk at ninety yards
with No. Q shot, another replied:
''Must have good gun, but Uncle Dave here
hawk with No 8 ahot 7" asf@ ga
\ don't uss shot Of BAH eithss" asswss,4 Un.
ole Dave himsslf. M@ @A I&
Then Whist DO yea uss, Uncls Davesr
- shoot sals sltesether, kill NJ gaae sp3ar
with my gun that NE game NonN Sp1e be1brs
I couldrgst TO where Il Vas. FN@N M
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
FELEGRAPHIC,
WAS HIN GTON.
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
A Letter from the President.
The Spanish Instruction.
Adjournment of the Com
Rlercial Convention.
Terrible Accident at Louis
vile.
WASHINGTON.

Meeting Of the Cabinet-FractiOna
9l,rrency-Letter from President
Grant.
WASHINGTON, Oct 16.-A cabinet meet
ing was held to-day, merely for the trans
action of ordinary business. All members
present excepting the Secretary of War.
Receipts of fractional currency for the
week, S1,132, 200; shipments, ST7s, 700;
amount, destroyed, $226, 706.
The following was published to-day:
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13-ROb't Bonner,
Esq.-Dear Sir: Your favor of the 18th
INST. is received. have never thought of
eontradicting the statements or insinua-
tons made against me by irresponsible
parties as these alluded TO in your letter;
but as you have written to me on the sub
lect in 50 kind a spirit, / viii say that had
no more to do with the late gold excite
ment IN New York than yourself or any
other innocent person, except that | or
dered the sale Of gold 10 break the ring en-
gagged, as I thought, in a most disreptuable
transaction. If the spectators had been
successful you would never have heard of
any one connected with the transaction.
Yours truly, U. S. GRvNT.
z. S. l have written this in great haste
without exercising judgment as to the pro-
priety Of writing it, but | submit it TO your
judgement L. 5. q.
WASHINGTON. Oct l6.-Seuelal chiefs Of
department bureaus have already completed
b tbeir annual reports and forwarded them to
the proper heads of their departments.
Others are now engaged in the same work.
The Cabinet offiders have made little, if
any progress in the preparation Of their
annual reports.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
EOTESVILLE.
Thc Commercial COnvcntiOn--PrO-
ceedings Incident TO its Adjourn
ment.

Thc Commercial COnvcntiOn--PrO-
ceedings incident 10 ass Adjourn
ment.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. lG.-The convention
met at 10 clock this morning.
The Committee on Navigation presented
report urging upon Congress the import
ance of improving Southern ports, espe-
cially Galveston. Adopted.
Two additional reports were made by the
Committee on Immigration-a majority re-
port fayoring Chinese Immigration, and a
report in opposition thereto A lively de-
bate took place between Messrs. Shorter,
of Alabama, and Hill, of Georgia. against
the majority, and Walbridge, of New York,
Lubbock, of Texas, and Massey, of Vir-
ginia, in favor thereof The whole subject
was voted down.
A resolution was offered thanking ex-
President Fillmore for the dignifed and
impartial manner in which he discharged
the duties Of the chair Adopted.
Several other resolutions We're offered
and adopted thanking the people of Louis
vile for their hospitality, the Chairman of
the Committee on Arrangements, and other
officers Of the convention, for the able man
ner in which their duties were performed,
the telegraph for the free use of its lines,
and the reporters of the convention for
their correct and impartial reports.
The committee on Miscellaneous Bust
ness presented a report memOrahzing Con
gress to designate some point in the Mis-
sissippi Valley for the holding Of the
Worlds Fair IN 1871. Adopted.
A resolution expressing much gratiica-
ton at the completion of the Union and
Central Pacific Railroads six years be-
fore the time required by law, was offered
and adopted.
Mr. Fillmore then rose. He eulogised
the proceedings of the convention, STATING
that they would be of a salutary benefit to
the country, and closed by saying that he
would never again appear In public.
The convention at 11:15 A. N. adjourned
sine die
No allusion to the Postal Telegraph ap-
pears in the proceedings, but the question
was brought before the committe on Mis-,
cellancous Business, consisting of one from
each State, and the committee unanimously
instructed their chairman to report against
the scheme, OF against any proposition
that might be presented; recommending
the government to operate telegraphs.
As the rules Of the convention required
all resolutions to be referred to appropriate
committees, and this was the only COMMITTEE
10 which such a proposition could have re
ference, no movement was made
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
THE RACE TRACK.
Ample Preparations.

The race course, one of the best mile
tracks in the entire country, has been put
in the most perfect order. The condition
of the track could not be better. The Presi-
dent and officers having it in charge are
experienced and efficient men, possessing
that degree of pride in the success of any
enterprise with which they may be con-
nected, that results in the accomplishment
of whatever they undertake. The present
fall season possesses unusual interest. The
Blooded Horse Association of Nashville has
been long in existence, and is composed OF
the truest men, as well as the most skillful
in matters pertaining to the turf The As
ISOLATION has prospered in the most I'M
toward circumstances and combatted the
most harrassing and perplexing difficulties.
1t is source of pride to all that they have
at length been crowned with success. They
now have track second to none in the
West, and have the qualification of seeing
celebrated horses and horsemen here from
all parts of the country. We have already
published list of the stables and horses
represented, though there have been some
accessions since.
Excellent and appropriate stands have
been erected for judges, secretaries, ETC.,
and we are glad to state that a stand has
been provided for the convenience Of re-
porters and representatives of the press,
who may be present. The grounds are
about mile north of the city, beautifully
situated on the banks of the Cumberland,
and are most admirably adapted for the
purposes for which they are assigned They
combine in themselves and surroundings
adaptability, comfort and attractiveness.
With a view to the comfort and enjoyment
of the ladies who may be present, special
accommodations have been prepared for
them. Refreshments will be amply pro-
vided. Nothing indeed has been neglected.
We are assured that the most rigid police
regulations viii be enforced, and that quiet
and good order will prevail throughout,
and the assurance comes from those who
never fail to do what they say. 1t is
matter of felicitation that the arrangements
for an entertaining and successful season
have been so well perfected.
There are " horses at the track and
many of them of the best bottom and
mettle in the country, while gentlemen
everywhere renowned on snch occasions are
present with their stock. There is more
fine stock and noted turfmen here than
have gathered on any similar occasion since
the famous Bale Peyton stake of 1884. The
season bids far to be all that is desired by
its warmest friends and supporters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
Sunday SCHOOLS.
Attendance, Etc, Upon the Same.


Attendance, Etc, Upon the Same.
No city in the Southwest, to its popula-
ton, can boast more Sabbath Schools, bet
ter conducted, or more largely attended than
ours There are in the city of Nashville
and Edgefeld, p Protestant Sabbath
Schools, under the very best Christian
superintendency and regulation. There
are regular and well attended Sabbath
Schools at the following churches:
Christ Church, Christian Church,
First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian
First Cumberland Church,
Presbyterian, First Baptist,
! Second Baptist, Elm Street, Methodist
North Nashville Meth Westminster Presby-
odist, terrain,
Edgefeld Presbyte- Fairfield Methodist,
ran, Tulip Street Metho-
| Edgefield Baptist, dist,
Edgar Presbyterian, Cottage Presbyterian,
Union Methodist, Central Baptist,
North Edgetield, Edgefeld Episcopal,
Methodist, German Methodist,
Trinity Episcopal, Hobson's Chapel,
South COLLEGE StreetTrinity Methodist,
Mission.
There is, we learn from well authentica-
ted sources, an aggregate attendance of T.
600 pupils at these several schools. 1t Is a
pleasing reflection to our citizens this
morning that as the peals of the church
bells, which many of their fathers heard
ring out loud and clear they call to the
Sunday schools 1000 rosy checked girls
and boys which are of the generation to be,
and into whose hands the destinies of all
that is dear of country, of religion, of
science and of law, are in the future to be
cast. They can point the thousands OF
strangers in our midst to-day to these many
children, with their happy faces, into whose
sinless souls no seeds of passion have ever
dropped, with swelling emotions, with pride
and with joy. And if the stranger and So
jOurner will visit any of these schools he
will be welcome there. He will be enter
tanned and instructed -Four thousand chill
dren in Sabbath school What an incalcu
liable amount of good, for all time, is EN-
| braced in the assertion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
Tennessee Agricultural and We.
chamicaI ASSOciaIiOn.
THE GRAND HOLIDAY.

THE GRAND HOLIDAY.
The committee TO whom was referred
the proposition to close the places of Dust
ness in this city on some day during the
State fair to be held this week, met yester-
day morning. A. G. Adams, Esq, was
called to the chair, and F. II. French, Esq,
appointed Secretary. After a full and
unanimous expression of determination
to give an earnest support e the great en-
terprise that reflects such credit not only
upon the management, but upon the iber-
alty Of orr citizens in making prepare
tons, on a scale of magnitude worthy of
this great State, If was
Resolved, That the merchants manu-
facturers and business men of Nashville
are earnestly requested to suspend bust
ness on Thursday next from 10 o'clock
a. IN. TO p. m, and if the weather be
Indictment, on such day as may be selected
by the Directors of the Tennessee Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Association, of which
due notice viii be given.
We sincerely hope next Thursday will
prove to be a fine day, as we wish to see
our city turn out entire and make the day
an universal holiday. On Thursday last,
in Louisville, during the convention, there
was grand procession representing the
trades and occupations of that city. Every
business house was closed on that occa-
sion, and We feel assured our citizens will
emulate their example by attending en-
masse the splendid display of the products
of our own beautiful State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
WURFREESBORO.
Meeting of the synod of Nashville
synopsis of the Proceedings.

Correspondence Of the Union and American.
MURFRERsBoRo, Oct. Is, ls69.-The Synod Of
Nashville met in the Presbyterian Church at this
rlsee on Wednesday night and was opened with a
sermon by Rev. II. B. Barde, Of Gallatln.
After the sermon the Synod was constituted with
prayer when Rev. James Park, of Knoxville, was
elected Moderator; Rev. Joseph Martin, OF the
Knoxville presbytery, temporary clerk, and II. II.
Nc AUister Eissr OF the Presbytery of Nashville,
assistant temporary clerk.
large number Of ministers and elders were
present and one of the most delightful meetings
If the SYNOD we have had for years began among
he Good people of MurfreesbOru It would be in
yidi0us to make distinction in reference to men
| they are a band of earnest hard working men, and
the Church Of God in their hands is making steady
progress.
After the appointment of the standing commit
tees the Synod adjourned until next morning.
The items Of interest the next day were the ad
dresses Of Rev. J. r. Wilson, d. D., Secretary OF
SusteutatiOn, in behalf Of his work. and Rev. VIM.
| Plummer D. D., in behalf Of the Theological Sem
| mary at Columbia. These two men are the veneer
able Trojans Of this church, and their addresses
| were deeply impressive and highly instructive.
The discussion in reference 20 Stewart College, a
| ClarksyilIe was prOtracted, animated and nstruc
| tive The reports show that the buildings and
grounds have been fully repaired and exercises art
held in the college with about serenity students
| in attendance. These repairs have been made at
| cost Of about four thousand dollars, and If the
| churches lOl0 forward the balance of their appor
tionments the apparatus and furniture OF the col
lege may he put in place Three Professors are nov
in the chairs anG the prospects of the college arr
| very factoring. The college is now repaired ant
out Of debt
| This discussion closed the business of Thursday
| At night Drs Wilson and Plummer again addressed
the synod and a large congregation OF citizens, OF
| the subjects of Foreign Missions and Education O
| the Ministry.
| Rev. John W Neil, the pastor of the church here
| and his people have shown themselves equal to tn,
| their visit here. DELTA
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
Our Capitol building.

Themagnifcent capitol building, piercing
the skies with its lofty dome from Capitol
Hill, will be visited by hundreds to-day and
during the week. It is a monument, almost
as firm as the hill on which it stands, to
the energies and resources of our State.
Theae is no building superior to it in the
nation. Its rotundas, arches, halls, deco
rations, etc, are abe admiration of all.
Visitors viii find, if not like Solomon's
temple, there was not the ''sound of tool
heard in the building" there is scarcely a
splinter of wood in its construction.
Hewn and polished from the solid rock OF
our native hills, it YVES chiseled into form
and put together with beauty and sym
metry of proportion that would have excl
ted the admiration of Angelo himself
Let those who go there, after viewing
this wonder of the architect, whose re-
mains are sealed in rocky niche of the
wall, ascend the stairway to the dome,
whence far beyond, in the illimitable hori-
zon, circling our beautiful city, hills and
valleys, they can see the vaster wonders Of
the Great Architect of the universe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
THE LAST ILLNESS OF EX-P2EsI-
DENT PIERCE.

Concord, n. II, Oct. S-The last
sickness of ex,President Pierce COM
menced in mild form about five weeks
since, q. Hampton Beach. 1t wss not at
first considered to be dangerous illness,
but he grew worse rapidly, and in few
DAYS was taken to his home in Concord.
His family physician, DR.. Charles. P.
Gage, was summoned, and he found the
ex,President suffering from abdominal
dropsy, attended with alarming symp
toms. Prompt treatment resulted in
relieving the patient. About two weeks
since hiccups set in seriously, and COM
tinued at intervals for about ten days.
The dropsical difficulty had been again
relieved, but when it set in the
third time the system did not seem to
respond to diuretic medicines This
physical condition, joined with inability
to take much nourishment, caused Mr..
Pierce to commence sinking, and he con-
tinued to fail gradually until death. He
| was conscious to the last, and had suf-
ficient strength to converse up to with
in two hours Of his decesse. He con-
versed frequently during his sickne IS
upon public and national matters, and
expressed deep interest in and anxiety
| for the welfare OF the country. He
ia ked freely of the public men with
whom he had been as ISOLATED in pOliti-
cal life, and spoke personally Of his form
| ar cabinet members, and Of many
other Statesman and representative men
in different parts of the country. As
death approached his waning strength
did not permit him to converse, but to
all appearance his bodily pain had left
him. He lay quietly upon his bed, a
calm, happy, and resigned expression
suffusing his countenancs. AT about b
O'Clock he looked around the room for
the last time, his eyes resting for mo-
ment upon those in attendance upon
him, and then, as calmly and sweetly as
a child would sink to its rest, he closed
his eyes in his last sleep; and passed
away. He died at the residence Of Mr..
Willard Williams, on Main street, where
he had made it his home, while in Con-
cord, for many years past. President
Pierce formerly attended the South
Congregational Church in Concord, but a
few years since he joined st. PauPs
Episcopal Church, of which he was a
COMMUNICATE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
FOREIGN LOAN.
Proposition of the ROfhchiId'S 60
Pay the Public Debt.


The Herald's Washington dispatch con-
tains the following: A short time since a
statement appeared in the Washington cor
respondence of the Herald that an agent Of
the great banking firm of Rothschild had
arrived in this country and submitted an
offer to loan the government all the money
they wanted to iquidate the debt at an in
terest Of four per cent. The truth Of this
statement has since been reflected upon by
nearly all your contemporaries. have to-
day seen letter purporting to be from NJ.
Frequet, dated New York, to friend in this
city, in which he makes use of the follow
ing language: ''The proposition and cor
respondence relative thereto has been con-
Quoted by me direct with the President at
his request The public announcement in
the Herald was evidently the result of ieal-
ousy on the part of the Secretary of the
Treasury, who had not been consulted in
the matter. return to France tomorrow
but yet believe the matter viii be success
fully carried out"
NJ Frequet is said to be q partner in
Rothchilds' banking house. F. Becker
Bros. was for many years the spirit of
their Paris firm.
The President being out of town at pres
ent of course I have no means of ascer-
tanning whether M. Frequet has any cor
respondence with the head of the govern
ment on the subject.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-17
Terrible Accident.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 1e.-,A horrible acct
dent occurred to-day at the Ohio river
bridge which swells the already numerous
lives sacrificed in its construction. Al
halfpast o'clock this evening the temper.
airy trestlework being erected between
piers 16 and IL for the purpose of swinging
a span gave way by jerk of the locomotive
used in rising the timbers, and six men
were precipitated distance of IS feet. J. r.
Payne, carpenter, was instantly killed;
James Kirby, carpenter, was cut in two
and foated down the reefs. His body was
not recovered. Oscar Gallagher and VIM.
Irvine, laborers, were MORALLY wounded;
Robert Mosley, laborer, and Matthew
Macclure, carpenter, slightly wounded.
Payne leaves 4 wife and child.
AT about 2 o'clock to-day John Butlins,
while walking between piers 10 and IA,
missed his footing, fell distance of ninety
five feet and was instantly killed.