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Time, 3:43a3:44.

Time, 3:434s-3:44.
SECOND RAcE.--Dash of one mile-sub-
scription $25-play or pay-$25O added;
eight nominations; four started; won by
Smiths Regent, Defender second, Hills gray
flley third and Richard fourth. Time,
1-45--the fastest ever made in Tennessee.
To the Associated Press.
{. MEMPHIS, April 6.-Chickasaw Jockey
Club--frst day-The post stake for all ages,
two mile heats, $50; Club adds $500,
was won by Morgan Scout beating
Allie Hunt and King Tom in the same
order, Derringer being distanced the first
Leat Time, 3:43S and 8 IA. Derringer
was The favorite in the pools last night;
Allie Hunt to-day, and betting spirited.
Sweepstakes, three year olds, mile dash,
subscription $25, Clubs adds $3.50, was won
by Regent beating Defender, Cheatham's
grey lilly, by Brown Dick, and Richards
chestnut FLY, by War Dance; in same or
der. Time, las. Attendance good
Tracl; splendid.
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Hufehinsan Family.

This renowned family that have delighted
the people of the cities Of more than half
the hemisphere, will appear tomorrow
night at Masonic Hall They will appear
but the one night, and the Hall we are
sure will be literally iammed on the ocoa-
sion
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1t is very important that all persons obi
gated should Immediately settle their
license privilege. We saw officer Mans
field yesterday with over forty bills for col
lection Of this character. Prompt hqui-
dation would be great benefit to the city,
and would save time, cost and trouble to
all concerned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-27

The distinguished clairvoyant, Madame
Stewart, remains in the city few days
longer at Mr.. Bassett's, OF Cedar street.
Ladies and gentlemen anxious about the
hidden mysteries of time, will find her
disposed 10 inform them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-27

It was unusually dull in court circles
yesterday, few cases Of interest being call
ed. Offenders were scarce before the Re-
corder and the Magistrates, and few i'm
portant civil suits were adjudieated.
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JAPAN.
r.nns Excuse for Oant E.ro

WAsHISGroN, April 26.-An officer Of
our navy, Just from Yokohama, says it was
reliably ascertained there that Capt. Eyre, OF
the Bombay, would have stopped his vessel
after running into the Oneida but for the
Implications of Lady Temple, wife of the
British Minister, who was apprehensive of
shipwreck.
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The regular meeting of the Directors of
The Tennessee Agricultural and Mechanical
Association was held yesterday on the
grounds, which are being improved.
The following committees on the Spring
Fair were appointed;
GENERAL, AGENCY AND GATES. II
Williams, chairman; James NJ Hamilton,
w II jackson.
FLORAL HALL AND LADIES COTTAGE. r
H Gardner, chairman; A G Adams, Hiram
Vaughan.
MECHANICS HALL-D III McGavock,
chairman; N X. Griffin, N Mcclure.
STABLEs-B f Cockrill, chairman; DR..
w A Cheatham, Dr. Il Foster.
ARENA-Thomas B Johnson, chairman;
John Overton, William Il Elliston.
NB.-Parties wishing information, or
having business relative to the Spring Fair,
will call upon the chairman or any of the
committee in.their respective departments.
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A very old negro in Virginia, who has
spent her long life in the service of the
s'de fust families, Il is somewhat disguised
with the present condition of things
'Bress de Lord, Mass'r VIII, ] nebbeI
'spected to see de 'speaeable colored peo
Pile 'sociatin wild de white trash de way
| dev do row.
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4 NEGRO debating society at Massieyille,
OHIO, are going to tackle the following:
ssResoIved, That Jeff Davis and cabinet
have done more for the emancipation of
the colored race than a linken and cabi-
net. ~ incinaQti Commercial
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.swearing of tho Green. .

The front of the hardware store of Messrs.
Macy & Brown, on the West side Of the
Public Square, is bsing painted beautiful
and rich green which makes it very attrac-
tive and ornamental to that locality,
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GROWING xyealhers

We have been favored with fine growing
weather recently, and our friends from The
country and adjoining counties speak IN
gathering terms Of the appearances Of the
Young crops.
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Ii sprinkled occasionally throughout the
day Yesterday, and in the evening It was
quite cloudy, with strong indications of
more rain, which, IN reasonable quaint
ties. would do no harm just at this time.
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FOR CoNcnEss-CoL. MOTLEY

To the Editors O. TIE Union and American.
LEBANON, April 25.-The people of
Wilson would be plcesed tosee Col. Motley
sent to Congress from this district. There
is no man in the district who has stronger
claims on the people. Although decided
Union man, he spent his time and money
for years, in trying TO relieyeus poor Rebels
from the misfortunes of the war, and we
know no man who did more in that line.
Now, that we have the right to vote, let us
remember him. LEBANON.
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Elegant sleeping Car.

The Pullman sleeping car. City Of
Nashville" left Memphis on her first trip
at Q o'clock on Monday last and viii run
through to thisp place between the twocities.
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The Ornhnns, Fair.

In addition to the list of articles pub
lished in ouE- last, the following articles
were rallied for at late hour on Monday
night. The following are the articles and
the winners:
Silver pitcher, n Tormey.
Silk quilt, Maggie King.
Child's suit, Morgan Gillespie.
Dressing gown, NJ Burns, Jr
Fish and flower stand, James Ryan.
Flower stand and flowers, p Boyle.
Cooking stove, W Thompson.
Handsome doll, Mollie Wright.
Table cover, Mrs. L. Olwill.
Rocking chair, Mrs. MulroY.
Pillow cases, Mrs Medary.
Set chairs and rocking chair, Bessie
Ford
China cup, John Rooney.
Silk embroidered skirt, Annie Flanna-
gan.
Large vases, Barhary Craig.
Barrel -four, Winnie McMahon.
Linen embroidery, Miss E. Medary.
Wax cross, j. 7. Brown.
Handsome bonnet, Mary e. Burke.
Tobacco pouch and pipe, s. P. Harne.
Silver bowl and half dozen tea spoons,
John Suissel
Very fine doll, Mary Glennan.
Child's suit, w. II. Higginbotham-
Blackthorn cane, ]. Mccullough.
Dressing Gown, Mike Smith.
Child's suit, Geo. Wright.
Watch case, Miss NJ. T. Burns.
Ladies' slippers, Miss Ellen Fitzgerald.
Gents slippers, Frank McGovern.
Pair pictures, Miss Mary Cahill.
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The procession of Odd Fellows yester-
day, as it passed along the principal
streets and through the thOroughfsres,
created considerable attraction, the side
walks and windows being filed with per-
sons interested in seeing them pass.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-27

During the past three months 2S5, 00C
bushels Of corn, worth 100000, have
been received in Coyington by the Ken
lucky Central road.
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NEW YORK.
Funding Bills.

New York, April 25.-Private dispatches
from Washington say the Committee on
Ways and Means to-day rejected the Senate
funding bill by decisive vote. We hear,
in bank circles, of new funding bill to be
reported which will authorize a long bond
issue, to be uniform in rate Of interest and
per cent This would not, it is believed,
be accepted either by the Senate, Secreta-
ry or Treasurer, and probably will not be-
come law.
FenIana.
The Fenian headquarters in this city are
about to be removed. A movement on
Canada is probable before the end of July.
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A youth named King, we learn was
thrown from his horse near Collegs Grove,
in Williamson county on the evening Of
the 25th, and suddenly killed We are not
informed as to the particulars Of the sad
occ;dauf 500
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The roll call showed that there were 10
members present; whole number 22S.
Many absentees were absent by leave.
Fertilization and Rctrenchaent
Mr.. Niblack, from the Committee on APP
preparations, reported the fertilization
appropriation bill, which was made
the special order for the 4th of May. The
bill appropriates 81, 264, $50.
Mr.. Walker, from the Committee on Re-
trenchment, reported a bill authorizing
the Secretary of the Treasury to appoint
special agents, net exceeding fifty-three, at
any one time, for the purpose of making
examinations of the books, papers and ac-
counts of collectors and other officers of
customs, which was discussed and passed.
Justice.
Mr.. Jencks, from the same committee,
reported q bill to establish Department
of Justice. of which the Attorney General
is to be head. The morning hour expir-
ed, and the bill went over till tomorrow.
Income and Tariff.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Schenck,
Dawes and Voorhees,, Conference Com
mittee on the income tax bill.
The House then went into Committee
on Tariff Bill, after which recess was
| taken, after which the tariff was resumed
till adjournment.
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MEMPHIS.

The Chfckasayg CosIrse-First Day
Morgan Scout and Regent Win
ners-Fastest Time Ever Made I'm
Tennessee.
Special & the Union and American.
MEMPHIS, April 26.-The races opened
to-day, weather fine, large crowd. First
race, Post Stake, all ages, two miles and
repeat, six subscribers, four started; won
by Morgan Scout in two straight heats.
SUMMARY
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THE CITY.
MUNICIPAL sFFAHRs.
Mayors Message.

Meeting of she City counoil.
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President Carroll and Speaker Herriford
presided. The President stated that the
object of the meeting in convention was to
inspect ard receive the Assessors books.
The provisions of the law made and pFQvi-
ded in such casss having been complied
with, the books Of the Assessor were present
red. Mr.. Craighead offered a resolution
| that the books be received as being satisfac
torily prepared. The resolution was
| adopted and the Convention arose.
FURTHER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
The message of the Mayor, transmitted
| from the Board Of Aldermen, was read and
received.
Mr.. Craighead offered the following reso
| luton:
Resog0ed 5y tie Common Council, That
| the Assessor be directed forthwith to pre-
| pare duplicate copy of the tax book OF
! 1870, to be delivered into the charge of the
Recorder as required by section "a of ting
amended charter of the city, dated 1868.
The resolution was adopted and trans
nlitted tn tho Board Of Aldermen.
The Waterworks Committee reported ad
versely to the petition Of sundry citizens
for street sprinklinS privileges Concurret
in. ~.
| An act was reported from the Board O
Aldermen authorizing the rebuilding of the
bell tower of the Hook and Ladder Com
any, and the recastiDg of the bell to the
same, at a cost of $3.50. Non-concurret
in.
Council then adjourned till the next reg
ular meeting.
4 AFTER THE CONVENTION.
When the Convention adjourned, tn
Beard of Aldermen repaired TO their cham
ber
The bill appropriating $295 for recastini
the he'll of the hook and ladder house anC
for repairing tower of same, passed three
readings.
The petition of John NJ Lea in regard h
onenine or shutting up of an alley betweel
High and Vine streets was read a recon
veyance of the property in the alley wa
ordered.
THE petition of Steifel & Pfeifer, askin
| reduction of assessment on property Il
South Nashville, was referred to the Financi
Committee, with the power to act.
The petition of Rev. IL N. MeTyelre
| relating to tax on property in the city, wa
referred to the Finance Committee, Wit
power to act.
The bill to repeal the law allowing auc
: ton merchants to sell at auction IN iron
, of their stores, came up on its third read
ing, and geYe rise TO considerable dicui
sion. The bill was rejected.
A resolution from the Common Counc
recurring the Tax Assessor to furnish dI
, plicate tax book of 1870, to be committe
: to the keeping OF the Recorder, was s
{ amended as to require that the cost of san
f book should not exceed $500, and adopte'
: The petition Of Messrs. Murray, Ola
borne & Co, relative to streets in Soul
Evening star., 1870-01-31

The NEW DISEASE IN New YoRK.-The New
York World of Saturday has the following re-
garding the 'relapsing fever" There are thirty
two cases of il which are known to exist in this
city at the present time i'm the hospitals The
disease has been sent to those institutions under
different names, typhus, typhoid, and simple
fever; but they have proved TO be relapsing
fever. The fever has been prevalent i'm the
workshops OF Great Britain for a great many
years. 1t is a common disease in England Ire
land, Scotland, Russia, Poland, and the North
German towns. Dr. Norton does not know how
L got here at this time. II appears thus far TO
rave made its appearance in places which were
iemai kah!e for oyercrowding and filth; i'm the
istricts lying along the river on bot;, sides Of
te city, and i'm dirty quarters generally.
low many more eases thsn thirty-two of which
hey have cogni.ance there may be and which
arc treated pnder some other name he don Z know
lt conc On very suddenly with shivering fol-
lowed by rapid rise in the temperature of the
body from the normal state 20 f05 or lO1 degrees
There is gOod deal or pain i'm the head, which
lasts six or seven DAYS. Then there comes n
sudden sweating, under which the temperature
falls quite low-of course below the normal
temperature. While the patient is i'm that con-
ditlon he suffers from q species Of rheumatic
pains, and is left in a very exhausted condition
tor hve or six days. Then comes on the re-
lapse, and the same course of the disease is gone
over again. The patient may become so ex-
hausted that death may ensue. The disease has
unknown except theoretically, il was at first re-
garded as some one of the familiar forms of
fever; but it was found to present so many
forms so much unlike those that il was con-
cluded to be true relapsing fever, and Is now
being treated as such.
Evening star., 1870-01-31

FOREIGN News BY CABLE.-The Pope visited
the American College i'm Rome on the 18th,
where he assisted at Mass ani delivered SER
mon. He afterwards took breakfast with the
students and a number of American visitors, in
Guiding several ladies. The Holy Father ex-
pressed his qualification at the progress Of the
Church in America, and declared that the Re-
public Of the United States was one of intelli-
gence and virtue. lie stated that condemnation
of the Church applied only 10 licentious and in
hdel reyolutionists, who were as dangerous in
United States in Europe. IL Is announced
that the Pope has yielded TO France and with
drawn the project Of infalibility.
In the Bavarian House of Deputies Prince
Hohenlohe declared that he would defend the
Government from the influence of the ultra
montanes in the Church. tie pronounced the
Confederacy of the South German States a
phantom, but objected 70 a union with the Con-
federation of the North.
An additional postal convention has been
concluded between the United States and the
Netherlands, reducing the rate OF international
letter postage on letters exchanged i'm closed
mails rid England from fifteen 90 ten cents.
The American residents of Paris have signed
petition TO Minister washburne. requesting
hlm TO do all in his power 90 hasten the compile
lon OF the postal treaty between France and the
United States.
The Argentine troops i'm Paraguay have re-
turned to their homes. The Brazilian volunteers
were expected at Rio.
Advices from Madrid state that grand review
OF all the troops I'm and around the capital IS
ordered to-day.
Queen Victoria cannot, through indisposition,
open Parliament personally.
Evening star., 1870-01-31

A NEW EXPEDITION TO THE PoLE-Capt q.
r. Hall proposes another expedition to the
North Pole. He writes 20 the New York Her
aid as follows concerning his plan -" Ny plan,
in brief, Is TO have two small vessels of about $50
tons each-one a steamer, the same to be sailing
rugged, and the other n sailing vessel, and each
ofhcered and manned by twelve men. Nv pur-
pose is on getting into the Arctic regions to lose
no opportunity OF acquiring the fresh provisions
of the country, which course will insure my
command against all POSSIBLE danger from that
curse to Arctic expeditions the scuryy As a
general thing my staple diet, and 50 of my com
pany, will be, as formerly, raw meat aud train
oil. confidently believe will be able TO reach
the North Pole and return i'm three years; but
should ind that ii would require one or two
additional years To complete the object of the
voyage and travel, will continue that time.-
Evening star., 1870-01-31

The WrNoCKIE MYsTERy.-The New York
Post of Saturday says:-The three children OF
the old wood-chopper, Joseph Wyble, who have
been missing since New Years day from Wy
nockie, have not vet been found, although a
searching party has been securing the mountains
In quest OF them since that time. Not the slight
est trace Of the children, not even an article of
clothing or footprint, have yet been found.
Manypersons believe the children were murdered
by some OF the older members of the family which
and Elizabeth Storm who passes as the wife of
the former, besides the three missing children
The three-fir mentioned persons voluntarily
appeared before Judge Sanford at Paterson
j., on Friday, and made afhdavit that tney
knew nothing Of the whereabouts OF the children,
nor anything concerning them, further than
thatthey left their home on the afternoon Of the
hrst OF January 10 gather NUT, since which
time they have neither been seen nor heard from.
Ihis leaves the case surrounded by greater
mystery than ever. A reward Of five hundred
dollars has been offered for the children dead or
alive.
Evening star., 1870-01-31

GEORGE PEABoDY's SPECULATION IN CoS-
rEDKRATE BoNDs.-Mr. Peabody having been
charged with speculating in Confederate bonds
during the war, took occasion, when at Portland
some time after, to explain the probable origin
Of the charge t0party of friends at dinner. He
stated, says correspondent, that he had uni
formly condemned the course of the South in
taking up arms, and had injured his reputation
among English friends by his advocacy of the
cause of the Union. When the Confederate
agents were endeavoriIg to negotiate a loan of
Ss5 5OC0 900 i'm London at 30 cents on the dollar.
some Of the friends Of the Confederacy asked
him his opinion As tc the proposition. He re-
piled to them that in year from that time they
could get Confederate bonds for q cents on the
dollar, and to prove that he was in earnest pro-
posed to enter an engagement to furnish
them on those terms. They accepted. The
year passed. Confederate bonds were selling
lor less than 2S cents, and holding his friends
to the bargain, he made SO 600 by the transac-
Evening star., 1870-01-31


PRINCE ARTHUR's Prince
Arthur, accompanied by Mr.. Thornton, Col.
ElphinstOne, Lieut.. Pickard, Mr.. Fitzroy, and
Mr.. Fame, arrived in New York at about 5 p. m.
Saturday, and went to his old quarters In the
BrevOOrt House. He looked somewhat tired,
and not 80 fresh and rosy as he did on his way to
Washington, probably owing to late hours. Yes
terday the Prince attended Trinity Church.
This evening he will dine with Mr.. William
Butler Duncan; tomorrow evening with Mr.. L.
p. Morton, and on Thursday evening with Mr..
August Belmont The grand ball to be given
in honor Of his royal highness tomorrow even
ing, is intended to be the most recherche that
has ever been given in New York. The prepa-
rations are on grand scale, and the affair win
be very select. The Prince has also signifed
his intention to be present at the ball Of the
Twenty second Regiment, which takes place at
the Academy OF Music, on the sth Of February:
the ladies' reception of the Brooklyn Club.
Invitations pour In upon H. II. H., and his time
will be fully occupied wilhelm New York with
balls, parties, dinners, drives and sightseeing
generally.
Evening star., 1870-01-31

SUFFRAGE IN TENSEssEE-In the Tennessee
State Constitutional Convention at Nashville,
on Friday, the suffrage constitutional amend
ment TO the State Constitution was adopted by
vote Of 50 20 16, comforting the right Of sur
frage on all male citizens Of the United States
Il years Of age, who shall have been residents of
Tennessee for twelve months, and the comfy in
which the vote is offered for six months previous
70 the election. IL also requires each voter, be-
fore exercising the right of suffrage at any elcc-
ton, TO show that he has paid poll tar Assessed
against him. Both branches OF the Legislature
have adopted, unanimously, resolutions thank
ing the Convention for accepting the foregoing
amendment
Evening star., 1870-01-31
u . "I-i -
GBy Cablel
The Markets To-Day.
1elegrophed Ezciusipelv % TAe Frenfno .vfdr.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 3l.-Cotton duu and
nominal, at 25s. Flour dull, and market
slightly fayors buyers. Wheat at sI.35asi.45.
Oats, sSa55c. Rye dull, at s5c Pork quiet at
SO. Bacon firm. Rib sides, l6al6 4; clear do.
10Y al6A; shouldeIs, 1Sal3 :; hams, -. Lard
quiet at 1ai1 &c. Whisky dull at 9sc.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 3l.-wm. Fisher 81 Sons,
quote: Virginia 81, old, 5ok bid. 5oX asked; do.
1866, IS bid; do, 1861, 81 bid North Carolnas
Old Ala bid, 43 asked; do. new, % bid, % asked.
NEw YORK, Jan. 3l.-Stocks unsettled. Money
easy at 6 per cent. Exchange, long, 2; short.
North Carslinas, old, 4ok; new, 24a.
NEw YORK, Jan. 3l.-Flour dull and droop-
ing; Wheat duh and rather heavy. Corn quiet
and dropping.
Evening star., 1870-01-31

The NEW TARIFF BILL-The new tariff bill
to be submitted to the House, tomorrow pro-
badly, is not such an elaborate measure as
others that have been evolved from long weeks
Of investigation by the Ways and Means Com
mittee. The bill will be most notable fer addi-
tiOns to the free list and the reductions On IRON
sugar, coffee and tea, and the transfer of many
articles in the drug line from an ad valOrem to
specific duty. On pig iron the duty is fixed at
81 per ton, 50 less than the present rate; and on
scrap iron at SC per ton, 50 less than the exist
ing rate. On tea the duty Is changed from 25 to
per pound; and on the three standards Of sugars
from 8, and cents to 2, 3, and B cents per
pound. BituminOus coal and salt remain at the
old duty. Anthracite coal is placed on the free
list. consolidation duty on steel, in all shapes
is fixed at 81 cents yer pound. On tin, in plates
tuted for an ad valOrem duty Of 25 per cent. ON
cigars the duty is made specific at go per pound
and the ad valOrem part Of the tax abolished
The old tax is 50 specific and Is per cent. ad
yalOrem.
Evening star., 1870-01-31

hf. Van Tramp (ohio) introduced a bill 10
peal the act relating to AaLeas corpus, and %
teenlae Judicial proceedings, approved in 1853
referred TO Committee on Judiciary,
MT. Jencks (R. L. introduced a bill TO revise
anu amend the statutes relating TO patent laws
neorred TO Committee on Patents.
Mr.. Holman ilnd.) introduced a hin to am md
the act rela'isg to additional bounty. so as 10
extend the time allowed i'm the law i'm relation
10 the additional bounties until December list .
lSl2 Referred TO the Committee ON Military
Atiails