davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
HORRIBLE AFFAIR.
4 Negro kills his wife and Child.

A foul and attrocious murder was COM
mitted by a negro iend on Thursday night
last, about u o'clock, on the farm of Egbert
Wright, six miles south of Column
bia. Daniel Ramon, negro man,
killed his wife and child with
an axe, striking the wife in the back of
the head with the back Of the
axe and crushing her skull to pieces The
black monster then struck his child under
the ear breaking its neck. The negro and
his family lived some distance from any
other house. After committing the murder
he went to Mr.. Wrights, and told an old
negro what he had done, and
that he was then going 10 hang
himself in a thicket near by. The
alarm was at once given; and, on going in
the negros house, the bodies of his wife
and child we're found dead and welteringi in
their blood. But Dan did not hang HIM
self in the thicket, as he said he
would do, and. up to this time
nothing has been heard of him, although
both white and oolored had secured
the country in search of him. The
negro Ramon some time since killed one
of his children and was confined in jail for
the deed, but his wife got him released by
testifying that he was innocent. The
woman was in a delicate situation, being
enciente at the time of her murder, 1t is
to be hoped that the william will be caught
and brought to justice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

The Athens Post, of the 10Th inst, has
the following: We have heard nothing as
to the result OF the labors of the Baxter
Committee at Athens last Friday. We
suppose the report will reach the people
after awhile-if ever Meantime, the gen.
tlemen charged must bear the unpleasant
attitude in which they have been placed
with all the philosophy they can command,
assured that if guiltless of the prsferments,
the public mind will ultimately do them
full and ample justice.
The Jackson Wing of the 10th inst says:
We received, Just before going to press,
a protest signed by about seventy citizens
of the 18th and 14th districts of this county.
against the manner in which the census
taker for this county performs the work
assigned to him. We have heard frequent
complaints in private on the same subject
The stockholders of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad Company will hold
their annual meeting in Memphis wsdnes-
day, the 24th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
u Camp Meeting.

% The Mass Camp Meeting at Cedar HID
IN Robertson County on the Edge6eld and
Kentucky Rail Road begins on Thursday
night the 25th inst.lI 1t is expected that as
many as can do so will provide themselves
with cloth tents for the occasion; an extra
train will leave Nashville at an early hour
Sunday morning for the Camp Ground
Half fare required Much interest has
been and is manifested in the success Of
this meeting, and besides affording moral
and a health giving interlude in the busy
scenes of every day life, great deal Of
good will no doubt be accomplished.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

1t is reported that the body of peddler
named Nathan Mcneil, who left Memphis
few days ago, was found in skiff on the
Arkanss a. shore, near Norfolk, on the 18th
inst. 81. - .. 49, ~
The Memphis Sun states that O L. ster
was arrested yesterday, by officer Dick
Marsh, in accordance with telegram re-
ceived from Cairo, charging him with
stealing 5000 from a man III Nashville. He
arrived on the steamer Grand Tower. On
his person was found over two hundred
dollars. ..-... ID" {
The Jonesboro Herald and Tribune of
the 18th inst. says: "On last Tuesday the
rain poured in torrents. The low groundsin
the northwestern portion of the county were
perfectly flooded. Bridges over creeks,
hay and grain stacks were washed away.
The damage to our farmers living in that
section is very heavy.
The Knoxville Chronicle Of the 18th inst.
says: Tuesday night the river rose very
rapidly and completely submerged the
islands. Large quantities of drift wood
were running yesterday, afording supply
of fuel to those who are hardy enough to
brave the terrors of the worse than rag
ing canawl" to obtain it. 1t il high tide
for this season"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
JyRLACKmAILING.
who Is the Guilty Parry

nv - ~-A~
n& 1t is currently reported in certain circles
that blackmail has bean levied on the
gamblers Of Nashville, during the present
municipal year, by some party represent
ing himself as having sufficient influence
or power to controlthe action of the police.
The matter has only recently reached the
ears of the Mayor and Chief of Police.
We are informed that few nights since
Mayor Morris sent for certain prominent
gentlemen of the sporting fraternity, and
demanded the name of the party who has
been guilty of the grave offense. He was
informed that itIwas no officer of the CITY
or any member sof the police; but the
name of the offender was withheld. The
Mayor is determined that the matter shall
be ferreted out, and the guilty party brought
to justice. ~ I'D f,.-7 -, 49, p 80
This is grave Ohjsnse and one which,
although they are entirely exonerated,
should inspire the police and city authori-
Ties with strong desire to have ferreted
out. The very aidacity Of the thing makes
il the more hagitious and no effort We
are assured will be spared to ascertain who
the guilty party or parties are. sT,f5a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
ENGLAND.
Dreadful Domestic Tragedy.

LONDON, Aug. 23.-The price of tin adj
vanced at Cornwall yesterday.
A school teacher at Bath named Prank
ard murdered two of his daughters to pre-
vent their seeking situations on the Cont
nent. He then poisoned himself The
affair created much excitement in that city.
Another submarine cable between France
and England has been successfully laid.
4 Verdict Against the Lairds.
The Dutch Consul at Liverpool has OBJ
tanned verdict against the Lairds for COM
missions on three frigates ordered through
him by Holland
A Monument TO STOnewaIL
Beresford Hope, in letter to the''Times,
has deferred the erection Of a monument to
Stonewall Jackson.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
NEW YORK.
Personals.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23-Minister Motley is
supposed to have sailed last Saturday from
Liverpool in the Java
Peter B. Sweeney returned in the Scotia.
President Grant has gone to Newport,
but returns to Long Branch next Monday,
via West Point.
James B. Taylor, prominent politician,
died last evening.
The floating elevator Atlanta, belonging
TO Roberts d Filing, was burned last night.
Loss, $4,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
THE FENIANS.
In a New share,

ST.. Louis, Aug 33.-A new national or
ganization called the Irish National Broth
erhood has lately been put in operation.
Its ramifcations will extend over several
States of the Union with headquarters at
st. Louis. 1t has been formed by the
most advanced of Irish Nationalist, to
take the place of Fenianism and unite all
factions with one brotherhood. The prin-
cipal features of the new organization are ::
There are to be no salaried officials; re-
tention of funds by local branches until
re united by the brotherhood in Ireland
and that there shall be central council to
consist of seven members instead of a
President
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
The Late Gen. Hitchcock.

Our telegraphic dispatches few days
since announced the death, at Hancock,
GA, on the 9th inst, OF Maj, Gen. Ethan
Allen Hitchcock. He was grandson, by
his mothers side, of Ethan Allen. Hs was
was West Point graduate, and at first en-
tered the artillery, but was soon transferred
to the infantry. He WAS on duty as an
officer of the Military Academy in 1924.
In 1887 he became connected with the In
dian Bureau and served in the Northwest.
He subsequently went to Florida, where he
served against the Indians In the Mexican
war he served on Gen. SCOTS staff, and
got his Lieutenant colonelcy, and was bre-
vsted in 1847 as Colonel and Brigadier-
general He was next sent to the Pacific
coast as military commandant of the Pacific
division. In 1866, in consequence of q
misunderstanding with Jefferson Davis, he
resigned his commission. He wrote some
works on religious matters, but they do
not seem to have been intended for public
circulation. He wrote also small treatise,
''Swedenborg as Hermetic Philosopher,
On. Y, 1853, and Remarks upon Alchemy
and the Alchemists" -recondite subjects of
little interest to the general reader. Gen.
Hitchcock was united in marriage TO Miss
Nichols, OF this city. --- -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
. 7 y" =
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Sam Shellabarger was yesterday lenomi-
mated for the second Ohio district. .--.
Thos. ]. Henderson was nominated for
Congress from the fifth Illinois district as
an irregular Republican. - ..-.i.7-
The Argentine insurgents are becoming
formidable again in the interior of the
country.
The Havana Gazetta of yesterday con-
tains official intelligence of the capture and
execution of Gems. Redro, Fignordo, Ro-
drigo, FOruago, Francast, Peralto and An
gel. The operations of the Spanish troops
continua
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
sash balance.

u We have been shown Pilgrims Improved
Sash Balance, which, for raising and low
ering windows, is superior to anything in
use One motion raises the. lower sash
and lowers the upper one, yet by an inge-
NOUS selEacting cam, either sash can DO
raised or lowered independent of the other;
it looks and moves like weighted window,
it never slips or falls, stops just where you
leave it, and is never out Of order. The ap-
paratus, can, be seen at the store of Messrs
=. II. Jones& Co., corner of Church and
College streets. go ,5s- .-.r.E7G5g
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
NORTH CAROLINA.

Kinks Case before the District Court
His Soldiers Expelled from the
Court Room-Is More Prisoners
Released.
RALEIGH, Aug. 23.-The United States
Court is still considering the case of Kirk
for contempt
Judge Brooks has discharged eighteen
more prisoners on habeas corpus.
Kinks soldiers were expelled from the
court by the order of the Judge
Lieut. Col. Bergen is under arrest for not
deserving his bail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
THE CITY
MUNICIPAL.

e Meeting of Board of AIdermcn.
a7 The Board of Aldermen met yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, President Carroll In
the Chair. As soon as a quorum had con
vened the following communication from
Mayor Morris was read and received:
To the Hon Board of Aldermen:
MAYORS OFFICE, Aug. %, 1870
As we are advised of the death of Mr..
G. M. d. Halle, son of Thomas J. Halle,
Esq, City Recorder, respectfully suggest
that the Board Of Aldermen adjourn this
stated meeting to Thursday evening, the
25th inst in testimony of our sympathy
with worthy associate in his affection,
and Of our coincidence with his distressed
family. K. j. MORRIS.
- In oaccordance with the suggestions con-
tanned in the foregoing communication,
the Board then adjourned to meet again
on Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
SAN FRANCISCO.
The War ON the Pacific.

SAN FRANCIsoo, Aug. 23.-The German
Sanitary Committee to-day RENTED an ad-
ditionsl sum of SO, 900 to Berlin.
The French Sanitary fund amounts to
$40, 900 The Republicans, Orleanists aud
Iuperialists are contributing without re-
spect to prejudices. The French are iubi-
liant over the last advices, and paraded the
streets, cheering and singing.
Another dispatch to day announcing the
capture Of King William and staff created
the most intense excitement. The streets
in front of the newspaper offices were al
most impassable
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
FROM MEMPHIS.

Accidental DeaIh-Becture by j. VI.
LRngstOn, the Negro Orator.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 23-J. Pike Bowles, a
well known cotton merchant, while Un-
dressing last night let pistol fall which
was discharged, the ball striking him in
the temple causing his instant death.
John NJ. LangstOn, the well known
colored orator lectured here last night to q
large crowd Of black and white.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
Rase Rall Delegates.

The Home Base Ball Club, of South
Nashville, met yesterday evening and
elected the following delegates to the Base
Ball Convention, to be held in the city on
the 25th inst: r. II. Barnes, Jr, W. @. E.
Curry, T. Petway, Charles Kinney and G.
D. Burr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
y aArCrn GAME OF BASE BALL
NASHVILLE VS.. nuenu,,,..

"TF NHshFhI1e vs. MeHApIhIH' n d
There will be a grand match game Of
base ball between the Bluff City Base Ball
Club, of Memphis, and the Nashville Base
Ball Club ON Monday, Aug. 20, at the Fair
Grounds. This game will be for the cham
piopship of Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
WHAT OUR CONTEMPORARY
saw

The Trenton GIzstte says: ''We take pleasure in
recommending il to the people Of this county a.
the Ablest, soundest and the most reliable paper
published in Tennessee.
The MurfreesbOrO Monitor says: sit il now the
largest weekly in Tennessee, and Is filed to repe-
ton with the choicest reading m4tter, telegraplic
news commercial summaries, etc"
The CIsrksVille Tobacco Leaf says II Is "the larg-
eat aper in the State while in ability 1t is at least
the equal OF any in the South"
The Knoxville Wing says: at is one Of the most
splendidly gotten up weeAlies IN the South -
The Fayetteville OjscrUer says: ''The WEEKLY
UNIoH AND ATERICAS is now the largest paper in
Tennessee, and the energy and ability with which
II is edited amply explain the cause Of the large
support il is receiving.
The Union City Herald says: SIT is one Of our
best State papers, and every farmer aud citizen
will find it paper fun of information"
The ROgersvile Journal says sit is the lrgest
and best paper in the State" -
The st. Louis Times says: 'It is one Of the finest
weeklies printed North or South"
The Gallatin Examiner says: sit Is q whale, As
the boys would say-an argOsy Of news and eiitO-
rails upon passing events and the publishers haze
reas an to be proud of it, ave glad to see the
increasia circulation of the UNION AID AMERICAS
In our section for it deserves it, 10
The Brownsville Bee says: 1--WE regard the
UNION AND AMERICAN a. the ablest and most re-
liable paper published in the State Of Tennessee
1.-THE weekly is 8 mammoth seyenty-two column
be found anywhere else that we know Of for the
small price Of two dollars year.
Remember that this mammoth twelve page pa
per. giving seyenty-tw columns Of reading mstter
each week, is furnished for only Two Dollars
year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

The latest News by Telsgrsph-Full details Of
the stirring events in Europe carefully pre-
pared resume Of the hOm3 and foreign markets
8 complete Agricultural Department, Invaluable TO
the Farmer and the Housewife; and delightful
miscellaneous melange. The Paper for the House
hold, the Business Man and the LAb9ring Man.
Price, Only Two Dollars a Year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
Domestic Tragedy in England
CLEVELAND.
Col. COIyar in East Tennessee
60, A. A. rr,,to,, a,,d AnerIcan

Especial to tbs Union and American.
CLEVELAND, Aug %, 1S70.-Col A. s.
Colyar, candidate for Governor, spoke to a
very large and attentive crowd here TO-
day. he evidently made q decided i'm
preston upon his hearers. He took the
vote of the assembly upon postponing the
Convention and it was unanimously In
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
---------------'7s -
WALL STREET.
A $4,000, 900 Gold POoI-Threats
Lookup.

A SI5,OOO,OOO Gold POOI-Threats OF
Lookup. .r.+
NKw YORK, Aug 23.-It is understood
that pool has been formed to manipulate
the gold market for rise on quite an ex-
tensive scale; that the pool commenced
buying on Friday, and up to the present
time have bought about a million dollars
including some large amounts purchased
on the break in the market Saturday after
noon, as well as at the opening on Monday
and since. This story further runs that the
financial capacity of the pool is SIS, OOO,-
600, and that arrangements have been
made to withdraw considerable amount
of gold from the market at an suspicious
moment; or in other words, a lookup Of
gold in miniature initiation of the move
ment of last September.
The Basis of the Project.
The basis for this movement is said to
be the heavy exports of specie since the
declaration of war, in the aggregate
amounting to twenty-five millions. This
heavy outflow Of specie in connection with
the absorption of gold by the Treasury for
customs, has made cash gold scarcer for
delivery in the daily operations of gold
and not only reduced the rates for carrying
to mere nominal interest, but within the
past few days borrowers of gold actually
pay something for the daily use of it.
Probable Results. K.
The Express says the withdrawal of fif-
teen millions, or even half of this amount,
from the loan market in the Gold Room
would stimulate activity in the money
market, aud probably lead TO stringency,
more especially if such operations should
take place in a week or two hence. The
West is already drawing upon our banks for
currency, and one large bank is now ship
ping hundred thousand daily to Cincin-
natl and Chicago. Other banks are send
ing smaller sums, and in September cur
rency viii probably flow free to the West
to move the grain crops, and in a short
time afterwards the South will be drawing
for currency to move her cotton.
Hugh Mccullough In his Masters
Service.
Jay Cooke & Co. are to establish, on the
LIST of January, an American banking house
in London, with Hon. Hugh Mccullough
as the President
The Treasury Department will, on Mon
day next, anticipate the September coupons
of ten-forty bends The whole amount of
gold to be discussed for interest in Septen-
Der is about 81, 100000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

The Bavarian Government has forbidden
the PRONUNCIATION Of the biz of Papd in,
falibility in that country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
[By the western Union LIns.l

NoTE-The reports as presented are
made at the several points indicated at
8 o'clock A. NJ, each day. .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
THE MAMMOTH WEEKLY
Union and American
Tne Largest, the Cheapest, and the
Best Paper in the SOuth,

A SsveDfy-ryvO Column Paper for
Only Two Dollars a Year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

THE w ID R .
The Position of Bazaine.
. - a e..
His Communications Intact
ChaIonS Can Reinforce Him
He Pushes On to MOntmedy.
ChalonS Army Face ThlonyiIle
DOdging the Crown Prince
McMahOn i'm a Dilemma.
Crown Prince Changes Front
He AbandOnS Road to Paris
Seeks to Form q Junction
a as E-..E as-a..r 'ss 7sl#G
rag be1svo--r- = ---a~ -asuoT
And Crush Bazaine at Metz.
4 (. = ,,,ae' Ii g. /
Metz Entirely Surrounded
PruSsian Reorganization.
5000 PruSSian Wounded. |
Protest against Neutral Italy |
Mediation Almost Certain
No Acknowledgement of France
-Ea..r .-s- -rE --- r.. |
The SympathieS of the Pope
Will Mathematician nannpar9
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

You Want 1t! Everybody Wants It!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

You Want ItI Everybody Wants IL !
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
be Revived 2

MADRID, Aug. 23.-The success of the
Prussians causes the revival of the question
of Hohenzollsrns candidature.4 There are
rumors that Gen Prmm is In favor of sub
hitting the subject to the people by pie
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24

Remember that this mammoth twelve page pa
per. giving seyenty-two columns of reading matter
each week, is furnished for only Two Dollars
year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-24
The View from BerlEn-Me4z I'm.
Vestcd--McMahOn still Retreatins
IN Cover PariA

The details of the battle of the 18th, at
Gravelette, are still wanting. Even at
Berlin the German dispatches to day are
meagre, but from what we gather the mill
tary situation is as folio rs: The twelve
Prussian corps are now between Metz and
Thionville and the reserves are to keep up
communication between Prince Frederick
Charles and Steinmetz. The fortress of
Metz is enclosed on all sides, and commu-
nication between Chalons and Paris is cut
of. The headquarters Of the Grown Prince
are at Bar le Duo. MoMahon and Failley
are still retreating to cover Paris.
Prussia Will Demand Guarantees
of Continued Peace.
The following statement from a semi
official source foreshadows the demand
likely to be made by Prussia in case of a
successful termination of the war: The
time has arrived when Germany must be
freed from French interference and men
ace, and have long period of unbroken
peace. A mere change of dynasty in
France would not be sufficient to insure
this, for the next Sovereign would seek, as
soon as possible, to recover the lost militia
~ prestige of France, and the burden of
an armed peace would be perpetustsd.
seppose France shoud issas from this
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-15
1ermS-Ch5Q OF tu0 SpOt
THOMAS L. MAXWELL,
my3l jel5 jy2 Sheriff of the Parish of Orlean
Mrs NJ. L. Alm0naster. Wife (Separat
from bed and board of Joseph Xavier Del
Baron de Poptalba, vs.. George Le0vy.


EOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE r
Z ish Of Orleans, No. q. CODY virtue of q WI
seizure and sale to me directed by the Honorable
Fourth District Court for the parish OF OrleanI
i,c suction, at the Merchants and Auctionesrss
change Royal street. between Canal and Gust
house Streets in the Second District of this clty
TUESDAY, July 5. 1870. at twelve O'Clock n !,
' FUURTEEN LOIS or 6 xOUND, together |
ali the rights advantages and privileges therst
nS sna or II Thy Fls bes o sS
the square number seventy -four, bounded BY
tez, Banks. St. John and Baudin streets, and q
ing to plan drawn by Olivier and Martin. sur
ors. dated ninth March, 1851 and deposited INF
o,tce OF A. Ducatsl. notary public pic, IN this hiss Gig
Der seven. The said lots Of ground ADJOINING
ZACH other and measuring to wit:
Lots numbers twelve and thirteen. each t5
four feet six inches and six lines front on st.
street, by q depth of one hundred and hftyk
feet ten inches and one line. between parallel :
Lots hum nftse sr ana 81 s1tssn
Of one hundred and eight feet between pa<
lines. Lot number fourteen forming the eoru}5
teen to twenty. inclusive. each thirty one feet z
inches and one line front on Banks street, By
hundred and eight feet in depth between Pc
inclusive, each thirty.two feet front on Backs q
by one hundred and eight feet in depth bet7
parallel lines. lot number twenty-three. fon
the corner Oh D6QkS ana OOrtoZ etteets, 1u4H
number twenty four and TWENTY-FIVE. each. u
four feet six inches and Elk lines front on O.
street. by one hundred and hfty-nine feet ten IN
and one line in depth, between equal and psE|
lines.
Being the same property acquired By thsfE
PENDANT herein from the plaintiff herein, by 4
chase, as per act passed before said notary Due
on the first day of August, 1861.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-CSsh on the spot.
THOMAS L. MAXWELL
je3 l6 jy5 Sheriff of the Parish of Ories