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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28

Everybody of Republican mind, male
and female, will remark the exquisite
malice with which the ''Viscomte de Le-
touvieve," in La Li5erte of Paris, ridicules
the American "shoddy' ladies who have
become dependents OF the TuilerieS. The
victims of her envenomed darts have in
vain sought the palace for shelter against
tbe sly mirth of society, and in vain has
the Empress Eugenie striven to soothe the
charming dudgeon of her star-spangled
proteges by loading them withsocial favors.
These are the insect thunders Of the Nis-
comte, but how singing!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
ENGLAND.
ColIiery Explosion.

LONDON, July 27.-Another terrible ex-
plosion occurred in the colliery at Sian
samlet, in Wales, yesterday. Nineteen
persons were killed and many were in
jured.
Three failures were announced at the
Stock Exchange today.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
NOTES FROM BRENTWOOD.

To the Editors Of the Union and American:
BRENTWOOD, July 26.-The various can
didates of Williamson and adjoining coun-
ties, have an appointment 10 speak at
Brentwood Thursday, the 2Sth.
The candidates of Davidson county
would find it to their interest to be pres
eat, as there will be a good many citizens
here from that county. Brentwood is on
the line. A barbecue will be prepared and
a hearty welcome given to all.
VALUABLE DISCOVERY.
A few days ago Mr.. Peter Reed and one
or two others in company, discovered in
the hills on his place some black coal-like
rock and in going little deeper, gave all
indications of being large stone-coal bed
close by. This mineral that was dug out,
burns like coal. Hands are going to work
soon to examine more closely what can be
made from it, the quality, etc. This bed
of coal is about two miles from the Nash
vile and Decatur Railroad at Ovens Sta
ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
kREgZENACH.

KreuZenach is a town of 10000 inhab-
-itants, and is situated eight miles south
of Bingen (dear Bingen on the Rhine, }
on the Railroad between Metz and May
ence. This railroad, it should be stated,
runs west by south from Mayence to
Bingen, near the banks of the Rhine,
when it takes an abrupt turn and con-
tinues almost due south to Kreuzenach,
when it follows q west by south, south
west, and west-southwest course to Metz,
making it decidedly crooked road. 1t
forms connection with the Metz and
Mannheim railroad at Bexbach, on the Ba-
varian frontier, where a single road con-
tinues TO Metz. Near Bexbach is the
town of Homburg, in Bavaria, where
the fortress of SchlOssberg, celebrated in
the Thirty Years's War, was located, and
which was razed in 17l4.
Kreuzenach lies on both sides of the
river Nahe, a stone bridge connecting the
two parts. The west side, which is the
most pOpulOus is poor and dilapidated,
but the east side is covered by splendid
hotels and fine houses. On account of its
cold saline spring it is favorite resort for
invalids, several thousands of whom visit
it yearly. AS a military position the
place possesses no special importance. 1t
is, however, very old, and was at one time
fortified post. In 1862 the Swedes,
commanded by Gustavus AdolphuS took it
by assault, after a severe struggle, in
which Lord Craven, the champion of the
Queen of Bohemia, and every English
officer were wounded. Ithas been owned
alternately by Germans and French,
though it has been for the greater part of
the time under the control or protection
of France. In 1914 the French gave it
to the Counts Palatine of Simmera, ex-
actly forty-four years after they ravaged
it; in 1907 it was annexed to the Empire,
and in 1914, after the downfall of Napo-
leon, was given to Prussia, which country
has retained it ever since.
The distances from Kreuzenach to the
most prominent points occupied by the
belligerent armies are as follows To
Metz, about 116 miles by railroad; to
Coblenz, about forty-three, via Bingen;
to Mayence, via Bngen, about twenty
three; to Mannheim, by post road, forty
miles, and to Treves about sixty miles.
Its special advantage as army headquar
tiers is undoubtedly its position between
Coblenz and MsyenCe, and the complete
manner in which it covers the entire rail
road connecting those two places.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28

A lady tells New York "society pa
per" that engagements are very unsaiis-
factory sort of affairs, for if you are not
very polite and attentive the gentleman
thinks you do not care for him, and you
are afraid to be polite for fear the en-
gagement might some time be broken off,
when you would be sorry to think you
had wasted so much sweetness on some
otbor uomon's husband
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
MEMPHIS.

CrOps-The CaterpilIcr in mississippi
MEMPHIS, July 27.-Crop reports con-
tinue favorable, except from Mississippi
where the caterpiller has done some dam
age
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ABOUTFTHE CABINET.

II. L. writes:
There has been much talk, and con-
siderable journalistic speculation over
the proposed, or supposed, or considered
possible changes in the Cabinet. The
venerable Fish swims in and out as the
inclination of the commentator dictates.
One fact is quite evident, and that is that
these officials hold their places by a
very frail tenure. The will of the
Prince, or the. whim of his Maj
esty seems sufficient. As there seems to
be no one particular platform to stand
upon, no party to sustain, no policy re-
specting the public business, there is no
reason why one man is any better than
another. The Government is purely a
personal one, although not pure, and the
feelings of the President are the only
guides.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
On the Picnic Excursion.

A large delegation from Edgefeld will go
down the river to-day on the excursion.
A good time is anticipated by all
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
MIR. BoUTw ELL.

l have avoided criticising the policy re-
cognized as that of Mr.. Boutwell,, al
though ! believe with the better and more
thoughtful minds that it is fatal TO the
Republican organization and of grave
injury to the better interests of the
people. In his anxiety to pay off the
National bonded Indebtedness, he is bleed
ing sick man. Whether the country
can stand it much longer do not know,
but l do know that the Republican party
cannot. But have left such comments
TO others because / choose to dwell on
the good qualities of the Secretary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
SPRING OPENING
f . r Is O.,

now complete in every department of the
trade. Our Goods viii be- found most
elegant and superb, unexcelled and un-
riValled in excellence, embracing Foreign
and Domestic Fabrics of the choicest and
test designs, being mostly hand. made
and warranted in every instance to give
entire satisfaction. We earnestly invite
the attention of all who desire good goods
which are manufactured with q speciA-
view to first-class retail trade.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28

It has been noticed at all the fashion
able resorts this summer that the ladies'
toilettes are much more simple than they
have been for many previous years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
DESTROYS of EsuiIding a Church.

There are a few families of Episcopa-
lians at Triune, Williamson county, in this
State, who are very desirous of building a
church, but are entirely unable to accom-
plish that object without aid from generous
friends. Walter Paschall and Samuel P.
CIaybrooke, in behalf of the members of
that church have issued circular to the
parochial clergy, with the request that the
appeal may be presented to their respec-
tive flocks. The circular contains the fol-
lowing:
s'Our plan is not to ask considerable
sum from any one, but small, very
small sum, from all who can find it in their
hearts to assist us in our necessity. 1t is
for the above purpose that we apply to you
for one dollar, or for less, if you feel that
YOU cannot spare US SO much. The names
of all persons who generously respond to
this call will be entered upon the Parish
Record and kept for reference, by those
whom their munifcence viii have so ma
terially aided.
Contributions can be sent to either of
the above named gentlemen at Triune.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
The Treatment of Prisoners.

PARIS, July 27.-The Journal Oficid
says we have, intelligence that a rumor
was circulated on the other side of the
Rhine that the Emperor had given orders
that prisoners of war be treated with the
utmost rigor and placed outside of the pro-
lection of the law of nations. This report
is absurd. On the contrary, the Emperor
desires to treat them with the greatest
humanity
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
rench Explanation of the PrOJG
ed Treaty of 1866.
Unearthing old Documents.

BERLIN, July 27.-The Correspondence
prints the text of the treaty which the
French Emperor offered to Bismarck. In
its comments the Correspondence says the
Emperor waived all opposition to German
uniication, provided Prussia would abet
the French acquisition of Luxembourg and
the reduction of Belgium. The minutes
of the treaty, in Beneditti's writing, are
preserved in the war Office at Berlin.
Before the war of 1866, between Prussia
and Austria, Napoleon had offered to aid
Prussia with 800, 1000 men with which to
attack Austria as equivalent for the cession
to France of the territory on the left bank
of the Rhine
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28

A M1ssoURIAN who tried to live in Min
nesOta has returned disgusted. He says
they have ''nine months of winter, and
the rest Of the year it's id late in the
fall.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28

WE PRESENT TO oUR PATRONS AND THE
w public our
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
Anxious DAYS.

LONDON, July 27.-To-day and to-mor-
row are settling days on share and foreign
accounts at the Stock Exchange. They
are the most anxious settling days ever
known, according to the Times. 1t is
thought many additional failures will be an
nouncad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
The Limits ON the Press.

A circular from Olivier citing the discus
sion of the question in the Corps Legisla-
tiff, says that journals are only forbidden
to mention the movements of troops,
or preparation for active operations.
They have a right to speak of
the question pending before the Legis-
lative Chamber.
The threatening aspect of affairs in
Europe is growing out of the secret events
of the war. In the light of accomplished
facts the Journal reminds non-political
newspapers that they are not entitled to
nrint ANYTHING relative to the Yar
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28

NoTE-The reports as presented are
made at the several points indicated at
o'clock A. M, each day. ---r
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-28
Public Prayer.

The journal ODtc5eG puDnsneS decree
comforting the title OF Regent on the En-
press, with authority tolexercise the func-
tions of that office during the Emperor's
absence. The administration will be guided
in its policy by instructions and orders pre-
pared by the Emperor, and be inscribed in
the Book of State and made known in gen
eral orders to the service.
The Ministry will have cOgnizance of
the Empress wishes and instructions be-
yond which the Empress will not be au-
tborized to proceed. The Empress will
preside at Mioisterial Councils, but will
not have power to promulgate any other
laws than those now in force.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-05-05
Cigars by Nnuchinery.

The bimble finger aud the DEXTER
Gus hand have hitherto been held tho
"nly tools TO wrap and shape tobacco
leaves into the orthodox form of tho
rigar. But Just as 1t was found that
fingers were not the most economical
nanipulators Of the sewing needle, 30
ia il now Jawnipg upon the fabrics,ors
oi choice lIavanuas that human digits
may bo pro6tably superseded by mo.
chanism for 4" bunchiog,' binding"
snl wrapping the cigars. high
teen dollar q thousand il a big Price
10 pay for mere labor; aud we are
told tha, that is about the cost Of max
ing prime cigars, to say nothing II tho
AK upon the mater manufacturer in
ilictcd by his hands. who each snoke
some eight or ten Of the best weeds
per diem No wonder machinery
should be thought of. IL is rather
surprising its aid was not invoked long
ago; but its time hns come. aud
cigar machine company has started
with a flourish ip New York. The
implement they manufacture has been
reduced to its present state OF COM
pactness an1 practicibility by the
combined agency of seven simplify.
ing patents. Its essential parts arc
two pair of parallel rollers, arranc-
I'd one pair ever the other, and with
their surfaces followed to cont avity
70 the outline oi the
cigar to be formed. These r,llc,s are
8 rotating bsa lttle VIII elso-m.
d.rven by trcadlc like n sewing ma
chine and when bunch of tIbac o
% { IS placed between them it is raT-
idly turned aud pressed into the prop
or spindle form. A strip Of fine strong
zeal IL then gummed along one edge
and inserted at one end of the machine;
this is instantly coiled round the sh,p-
ri mass Of leaves and twisted to d
point. and the cigar is foished. A
girl, after proper training. eau thus
iuruout fifteen hundred cigars day.
According TO to the above quoted cost
Tor Matchmaking, there ought to be
saving OF something like three shiilings
Dn u hundred. This is good news for
smokers, at oil events.
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HAD DONE ENouGH.-A Rev

HAD DONE ENouGH.-A Revola-
tionary soldier was running for Con-
g,sss, aud his opponent wa, . young
man who had never been to tho wars,
aud il vas the custom of the old Rsvo-
lutiouary to tell OF the hariships he
had endured. Said he
"Fellov citizens: / have fought aud
b,ed for nv country. 1 belped 70 vhip
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A WAR ON SsAKgs-Mr. Ira Y

A WAR ON SSAKEs-Mr. Ira VIM
sor, of Foster, iutormes Us that thore
is we'll on his "Bucklin farm. which
has not been used for sevsoty years,
ani which has been filed up With Dat
s'oOes for over forty years, making u
sort OF harbor for snakes in The winter
season. Aboat oss year ago. Th'mss
q. Holloway, eleven years Of age. killed
tweoty black snakes ss they emerged
from tue well. Altogether they mea-
sured ninety-si feet. On the IS0th
and Sis, Of last month, be killed nine
olLer snakes aud two adjers, and on
the lst OF April. Mr.. Wiusor sssisied
the lad ia removing some Of the stone
from the we'll. taking up sbou, three
feet Of il. Both together killed on that
day twenty-one snskes. Last Friday
they removed tuo feet more oi he
Stones, and slaughtered ffiy-tso' ad-
ditioual suskes They calculate they
the lie out Of about $40 test " black
snakes during their investigators into
the Oil veil, and they viii make search
for more. Mcraing Ssv. Providence,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-05-05

TUE RoTncHILps ROBBED OF HALF
A MILLION DOLLARS An employee
of The Rotbschilds. Of Paris, has Just
robbed these bankers of a very large
amount Details Of the case, though
not complete. are still su Efficiently clear.
IL il stated that u careful scrutiny Of
the accounts and books Of the bullion
department has shown n deficit ex-
ceediug 2, 500 ,000f, or Gl00.000. The
perpetra,or of the robbery is Charles
Tas>ius, q man forty-nine years of age.
OF German birth, but resident in
France He is said 10 have been
great lover of music and OF bear. He
was the President Of the Lieierkrauze
q musical association, and . partner
in brewery. His position at Ro,hs-
childs' was that OF m,nager OF the
bullion department, aud in that capac-
ity it was his duty to purchase ingofs
of the precious metals which were Of
fered for sale.
The discovery Of his frauds was ac-
deutally maio in consequence Of his
delay in forwarding bulk Of l000
English sovercigus. for which Gus
toner had paid 25,000f. Upon h's
failure to reappear at the bank. his
rill and chests were searched, aod il
was discovered that neither the l.O00
sovereipus nor the $4,000 francs were
there. Tho police were Immediately
informed, and they succeeded 10 ar
resting Tassius. who is partially par
alyred at the house Of relative. A
search was also made a, his residence,
and sum of about &c, 900 francs was
found, ss also some correspondents.
which proved that the prisoner had
heen concerned with Prussian phssi-
clan in B1arse speculations which had
not been profitable. The Prussian
doctor has slso been arrested on .
charge OF completely in the frauds
committed by Tassius, and both pris.
Qners awaited judicial examination
when the mail lett.
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About JOurNn nIissls.

larpers B6Edr po->i ps pleasantly
about journals aud Journalists follows !:
The Tribune property is estimated
to be worth q million dollars. which
includes twoor three hundred thousand
dollars OF real estate 1t is the in,sn
tiou to take down the present buiiiing
within = year " two, aud erect in its
place superb ediiice that will contain
every conv euieuce aud appliance know
To modern newspaper Offices. The
prohtN OF The paper 10 1869 were si63.-
O0J. which is 81 $50 on each share.
There are one hundred shares in the
company, VI which Mr.. Sinclair, the
publisher, owns the largest amount,
or tweuty-one Mr.. Greeley. twelve /;
the estate OF Mr.. Stephen Clark, its late
money editor, fourteen; DR.. j. G.
Aver, the Lowell medicine mau, six.
teen the late Richardson estate, five ;
Bayard Taylor, five; L. ~ Hooker,
foreman OF The composing department.
five; Mr.. Rdnkie, who has Just mar
rlod Ms. Calhouo, two; Oliver JOAN.
sun, Of the Independent one Mr..
Cleveland. brother.in law ottMr Gree
ley, one two other of the printers,
one each Mr. Smalley, the Loudou
correspondent, two; Solop Robinson
two; Solomon A. Cheney. three
John Hooper, two; aud B. Z. Camp
two. Mr.. Greeley now receives sl0.-
900 year salary, and Mr.. Siaclair,
tho Publisher, an equal sun, while the
pay of Mr.. Rcid, the managing editor,
is $4,000 but will prob. ly be Increased
to $500
The principal writers on the World
are understood 10 10 Mr.. Marble tbs
proprietor, Mr.. Chamberlain. Mr.
Hurlburt. Mr.. Evans, Mr.. Sehuyle ler,
Mr.. Stilson, MI. Wheeler, N. hickey
Mr.. Cslkius. Mr.. Ford, snd ssvera
others. The managing editor is Mr.
ID. q. Croly. . very capable and sx'
perisuced msn.
Among the San writer's are Mr.
Daus, chief. Mr. Bsr,lsttt, Mr.. II. b
Stanton, Mr.. Hi,ohcosk, Mr.. wsyman
Mr.. bowman, Mr.. Co~stock, Mr. Knox
DR.. Wood, and especially that hyel,
gentleman. NJ. Amos J. Cummings
.he managing editor.
Iu the 7smss. now under the gen
sral uaoagswent aud control Of Nj
Gsosgs Jones. Que * the largest pro
pris,o's, are Mr.. Shsppsrd. manager
Mr.. Bacon, Mr. L. J. Jshaiags. Nj
Is. N. Chamberlain, late Of the Buffsl
ComHercsaL M. II. W. RAymoad
w, Siselair.
i Tee herald. fos so~s time unds
A. ssnsssl sAssss y ~: Z 7, Q 2. r. Pa
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SELECT POETRY.
THE LAST ACT.
ut PHGnE CARY.

A wretched farce !. our life st best,
A wsariness under the sun;
sm sick OF the part have to play,
And would that II were done.
I would that all the smiles and slgls
or its mimic scenes could end;
That we could see the curtain fall
On the last poor act, my friend !
Thin. faded hair, a beard Of snow,
A thoughtful. furrowed brow;
And this IL all the world can SEQ
When It looks upon you now.
And I. Il almost makes me smile,
'Tis counterfeit 80 true,
To see how time hath got me up
For the part have TO do.
'Tis strange that we can keep In mind,
Though all this tedious play.
The way We needs must act and look,
And the words that we should say.
And I marvel II the young and gay
Believe Us sad aud old;
If they think our pulses slow and calm,
And our feelings dead and cold!
But cannot hide myself from you,
De the semblance c'er 30 good;
For under IL all and through IL all
You would know the womanhood.
And you cannot make me doubt your truth,
For all you strange disguise;
For the soul Is drawn thro' your tender voice
And the heart through the loving eyes.
And I see, where other eyes behold
Thin, whitened locks fall down.
A god-libe head. that proudly wears
Its curls like royal crown.
And I zee the smile Of the tender lip,
'Neaih its manly fringe Of jet,
That one my heart, when had heart,
And that holds and keeps IL yet.
Alb how shall We act this wretched part
Till II weary, weary close!
For our souls are young, We are lovers yet,
For ell our shams and shows
Let us 60 and lay our masks aside
In that cool aud green retreat.
raAt is softly curtsined from the world
By the daisies fair and sweet.
And far away from this weary life.
In the light Of Loves white thrown,
We shall zee, At last. as we are seen,
And know as We are known
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The Asnericnu rlag,

AT meeting of the Historical so
ciety IL Pennsylvania, held 10 Ph ia
dclphia, Wm. }. Canby Esq, renJ
paper on 4" The trst Star Spngled b IN
ncr made 10 America, aud who mad
IL 49,
4" lie discovered, in tracing the hi,
tory o. this national emblem, that tb,
irst instances when the stars and
stripes were at the scge OF For
Schuyler. August 18th. 1777, aud up.
on an occasion just about ooe yea,
prior to that time, the brig Nancy wa,
chartered by the continental Con pres,
To procure military stores 10 the West
Indies, during the latter part l7Ij-
While ut Porto Rico, in July oft6'
ensuing year, the information came
I hat the colonies had declared then
independence, and with this informa-
'ion came the description of the flag
that had been accepted as tho nation.
al banner. "A young mao, Capt
Thomas Vaudeville, set to work To
make one and successfully accom-
pl'shed it. The Dag was upfurlcd
and salutea with thirteen guus. When
the brig Nancy ives upon her return
voyage she was hemmcj in by British
vessels oil Cape May. Her officer
succeeded in removing all the muni-
tions to the shore, aud when the las;
boat put of, young man IN it, John
Hancock, jumped into the sea, swan
TO the vessel. rau up the shrou is ol
the mast, aud securing the n z. brou. h
1t tr,umphantIy to tho shore, through
u hot lire from the Br,lish men-oi-
war.
The first American flag. however,
according TO the design AMI approval
Of Congress, was made Ly Mrs Eliza
beth Ross. Three OF her daughters
still live in our vicinity to condr IN
this fact---foaud,ng their belief, not
upon Whist they saw, Tor it WAS made
many years before they were born,
but upon what their mother had often
told them. A niece OF this lady, Mrs.
Margaret Bcggs, aged ninety-years,
now lives in Germantown, and is con-
versaut with the TACT. The fact is
not generally known that " Philadel.
phia not obl y belongs the honor OF
hoging the first star spangled banner
to the breeze, but to u Philadelphia
lady belongs the houor Of having
made it
The house in which it was made
still stands s-No 339 Arch Street
(the old number 3s)-ihe last Of an
old row. 1t is related that when
Congress had decided upon the design
Colonel George Ross and General
Wnshiogt visited Mrs. Ross aud
asked her TO make il. She said, Il
don t know whether I can, bat III
Try, aud directly suggested to the gcu.
tlemen that the design Was wrong, 10
that the stars We're six-coruered, and
not dve-cornertd a. they should he.
This was correct. she made the nag
Congress accepted it, and for bali o
dozen years this lady furnished the
Goverrment with all its national aags,
having. OF course. large as istance.
This lady was also the wife OF Clay
pole, one OF the lipeal decendants of
Cromwell"