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WALL STREET.
The War among the Bulls and
Bears-GOld and Stocks at See-Saw
The Ups and Downs of a Day.

The war among the Bulls and
Bears-GOld and Stocks at See-Saw
The Ups and Downs of a Day.
NEW YORK, July 15.-To-day witnessed
greater excitement in financial circles than
any since the agitation of war between
France and Prussia. The unsettled feel
ing was reflected in the gold market, where
the volume of business was immense and
the fluctuations wide and frequent
Before the formal opening of the room
gold was 11455. This was based on private
cable dispatches last night, giving 65f SOC
as the quotation for Rentes and saying
there was great excitement in Berlin, and
war was inevitable. A later public dis
patch gave G6f, SOC as the quotation for
Rentes, and reported that prospects are
more peaceful which caused a decline to
1l3{9113s, from which there was a rally
to 1l4s, the first recorded price in the
room. f 49,.
At this point London dispatches were
received saying war was inevitable; that
Prussia is massing her forces, that French
fleet sailed under sealed orders, but it is
believed 70 blockade the Prussian ports
This carried prices again up to Ia. From
this there was a reaction to Il4t0I14a.
when news came that all hopes OF a
peaceable adjustment between France and
Prussia had been given up, and Napoleon
viii formally declare war This news was
not fully credited and only advanced ths
price to 11455, after which it declined to
I4s@II44. Subsequently dispatches were
received saying the Corps Legislatif de-
clared for war. and Rentes went down to
65f SOC, which advanced gold to 115i. Ex-
citement continued without abatement 30
the close.
At one time during the afternoon an
advance in French Rentes to &C francs
SOC was reported, which was interpreted
as indicating some slight hopes for peace.
On this gold fell from 1851 to 1145, and
there was sharp rally in prices on the
Stock Exchange; but at the close Rentes
were quoted G6f and falling, while the
cable kilograms spoke of the conflict as
inevitable. This caused q rise in gold to
the highest point of the day, and started a
downward movement in the Stock Ex-
change market. Gold closed at 11Gt@
1l6s. 1t is reported that specie ship
ments tomorrow will amount to one and
half million Oh which 1,250,00 will 90
by the Dale line and $50, 900 by Bremen.
Produce Active-StOcks Panicky.
The news from Europe had marked
effect on produce, exchange and bread
stutfs. The market was active at an ad-
vance and increase in business for export
The Stock Exchange suffered by the an
nOuncement of war, and for a time stocks
were thrown overheard almost without re-
gard to price. The market, at the height
of the excitement, looked like drifting into
panic, but the crisis was finally averted.
The decline in values ranged from l to 3
per cent, and business was on a scale of
magnitude not witnessed for a long time.
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CINCINNATI.
National Convention on Peniten-
Liary and Reformation Discipline.

National Convention on Peniten-
IiarY and Reformation Discipline.
CINCINNATI, July IA national con-
vention on penitentiary and reformation
dicipline in prisons has been called to meet
in this city October 11th to the Goth. The
published programme says: Hon. Speaker
Blaine, of the United States House of Rep
resentatives, will preside, and that papers
will be read from Florence Nightingale,
Prof Won Hollzenborf, of Prussia; NJ Bon
neville DeMasagay, of Paris; Inspector
Brown, of Denmark; Sir Walter Crofton,
Sir John Benning and Col. Henderson, of
England. Delegates from all the States
are expected, and the gathering will be the
largest and most important ever held.
The War Over the Rhine.
CINCINNATI, July 15.-The news of war
between France and Prussia was posted at
all the newspaper offices, and created in
tense excitement in the German portion OF
the city. Numerous personal encounters
occurred between the French and Ger.
mans, growing out of discussions of the
situation. The same has happened at
Dayton.
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THE CITY.
AN AnsCoNDINc rURFmAN.

AN ABSCONDING TUREMAN'
A Brief and brilliant Career Among
Nashville Creditors and How ie
was Abruptly Terminated.
Not many days ago the friends and ad-
mirers of an expert driver and accom-
| plished manager of trotting stock were
| astonished if not Mortified at the intelli-
| gence of his sudden and unexpected de-
parture from, the city Among these
friends and admirers of the distinguished
| departed were those whose confidence he
| had abused by failing to hquidate certain
balances On account, or whose good opin-
ions ne outraged by failing to provide for
the return of borrowed money. Through
| period of ten days these Gentlemen have
patiently waited for some GOOD tidinos
from their absent debtor, but no snch
gratifying information has vet arrived.
not even a brief note saying he would be
back late in the fall, or intimating dispo-
sition to settle by remittances through the
mail. In order to prevent cOnfding par
ties elsewhere from falling into the clutches
of this accomplished whip and expert fnan-
cier, his Nashville creditors would have the
case thus distinctly stated: Z. ID. White
head, or more familiarly known, ''Dick
Whitehead" made his appearance here
about the 1st of December, ostensibly for
the purpose of establishing a stable of trot-
ters. Having no horses of lis own, he sue
ceeded in getting charge Of four animals to
train for other parties. He then visited
the well known feed-store of II. II. & Co.,
and left an order for oats, hay and bran,
directing that the supplies should be sent
to his stable at the track. 81. H, who
already had $40 worth of financial informa-
ton as to the financial reliability of Rich
ard, declined to fill the order without cash
or security, and the eDterprizing turfman
had to apply elsewhere foT the desired feed.
Finding party who did not know him so
well, Whitehead succeeded In imposing
upon his credulity to the tune of
1924, with which he purchased a
sulky, harness, feed, etc, But even with
this start money did not come in
fast enough to please the avarieious fancyof
the fast man, SO he made a tilt for the good
graces of the gentlemen who manage the
fair grounds, and obtained permission to
have two or three races at that place. The
first race was $50 for the first horse, S15
for the second, and silver pitcher for some
other performance. Whitehead made some
money by this race, and on the 4th Of July
he hung up a 800 purse for the first and
second horse. By this race some 800 were
made. The next day Messrs. Fuller and
Whitehead settled up, the former giving
the latter SS3 with which to settle debts
contracted This was not done as Mr..
Fuller directed, Whitehead, instead Of pay
ing debts, starting that night for Toledo,
Ohio, by way of Louisville. Dick White
heads creditors, numerous and discOnsO-
late have but little hope of his early re-
turn. They are talking of giving express
sion In some public manner to their sOr-
row for the premature loss of a citizen so
useful in his peculiar line and SO winning
in all his ways.
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TO THE PEOPLE OF DAVIDSON
AVN RIpTUEIE FOIs ID COUNTIES.

The death of the Hon. John Hugh Smith
Judge of the Criminal Court of your
counties. has caused a UGedHt seat In the
Judiciary That his department won him
the reputation of being an intellectual,
honest and Just Judge no one will deny.
Since that unhappy occurrence, both
written and personal applications, from
many sources, have been made requesting
me to become candidate for the Office.
After mature reflection, feeling dSeply
grateful, not only for this compliment
but for the many honors received during
nv whole life from this people, here
announce myself as a candidate for the
office of Judge of the Criminal Court cf
the counties of Rutherford and Davidson.
without any promise on my part, |
trust that my past life, humble though it
be, will be a pledge that the duties Of the
office will be performed with integrity and
fidelity. 1 am very respectfully your
friend and obdt serv't. THos. I. SMILEY.
Nashville, July 10, 1870,
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

| WASHINGTON, July 15.-The executive
session was continued until 3 o'clock this
morning. The Senate again met at 6
o'clock and at half-past went into execu.
tive session.
Without opening doors, the time for adj
iournment sine die was extended from
noon until and then to 5 o'clock.
The Indian Bill. a1f
In open session the third and last con-
ference on the Indian appropriation bill
was concurred in. 1t adopts the substitute
of the Senate for the House bill, making
the appropriations fixed by the Senate,
with a proviso that nothing contained in
the bill shall be construed either to affirm
or deny the validity of treaties made by
the Indian Peace Commissioners. I
The President's Message.
At 2:4O the doors were opened and a
message was received from the President,
calling attention to the breaking out of
war in Europe, and the necessity of some
action on the part of Congress relative to
the shipping interest The message was
read, and subsequently, the bill to encour-
age ship building for foreign trade and for
other purposes was taken up.
Various amendments were offered to the
bill, among them one by Mr.. Morrill,, of
Vermont, restricting the time during which
American registersmay be issued to foreign
built vessels to three months inste ad of
eight
Mr.. Wilson favored fixing the period at
five months, by which time Congress
could extend it if necessary.
After long discussion by Messrs. Nor
rill, of Vermont, Bayard, Wilson, Conklin,
Sherman, Cameron, of Maine, and Chand-
Ter, the bill was laid aside informally.
Credentials of Georgia Senators
Laid on Table.
Mr.. Stewart on leave presented the Gre
dentials of Richard H. Whitley and Henry
G. Farrow, Senators elect from Georgia,
which were laid on the table.
Adjourned.
Messrs. Wilson and Casserly were ap-
pointed in conjunction with the committee
of the House to inform the President that
Congress was ready to adjourn, and subse-
quently reported to the President there
was no further communication to make.
A bill was passed donating Chattahoochee
Arsenal to Florida for educational pur-
poses.
At 3 o'clock the Senate adjourned sine
die. a
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NEW YORK.
Uair-Brcadth Escapc.

New York, July 15.-Jas Hand, con-
victed for robbing returned Californian,
escaped sentence to the State prison by
the capture of the really guilty person,
an adroit thief, known as Red Joe, who
he strikingly resembles.
The Fenians Awaking.
The European news has created quite a
commotion among the Fenians, and report
says preparations arc being made to assist
the anticipated rising in Ireland.
Release of Cuban masOns.
Dispatches Just received from Havana
ssy that on the 22d of June twenty of the
thirty Masons imprisoned on the charge of
having held secret meetings and conspiring
with the revolutionists were released Nine
Spaniards and the other ten Clbans are
still prisoners. A short time ago one of
= the Cuban Masons was tortured for re-
fusing to tell what he knew of the rebel
lion, after which he was put in a dark cell
and fed on bread and water over a week;
thence he was again taken and whipped
while naked for refusing to disclose what
had been told him, saying, My oath as a
Mason and a man is too sacred death Is
honor" The ten Cubans are still prison.
erS.
Successful Raid-ImPOrtaniC Cap
ture.
Col Carlos Gracia, with eighty four men,
lately made raid on the village of San
Felipe, capturing S25, 900 in specie, num-
Der of cattle, horses and arms, with all Of
which he successfully escaped with theloss
of no men. San Felipe is only, 81 miles
from Havana
Meeting of Orangcmen.
The inacS SAYS the Orangemen held
meeting on Tuesday night, after they had
escaped from the clutches of the mob, and
after an excited and stormy discussion, de-
cided that they considered they possessed
as much right to parade in regalia and
with appropriate banners, on any day they
pleased to select, as tie members of the
st Patrick societies. They spoke of the
fact that the celebration of the battle Of
the Boyne was simply picnics; their fami-
lies participated in the pleasures OF the
day, and they wanted to see occasion or
provocation for an assault upon them. The
sense of the meeting was then taken on
the question of their rights to hold picnlcs
and parade, and decided in the affirmative
with unanimous vote, amid much enthu-
siasm. The Orangemen then decided that,
believing they were entitled to as much
protection as their fellow countrymen of
the opposite faith, they would hold another
celebration IN August, and ask the author
tiles for the necessary and proper protec-
ton. If it was not granted, they would
proceed with their celebration, and if in
terfered with or assaulted would defend
themselves II a thorough and determined
manner.
Gen. Mcclellan Chief Engineer of
Docks
Alta Meeting of the Commissioners of
Docks to o-day, Geo b Mcclellan was ap.
pointed Engineer in-Chief of the Depart
ment Of Docks, from July 10.
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RED RIVER.
RumOrcd Seizure OF Refill by. hi.
Own -DrOMncd.

RumOrcd Seizure OF Refill by his
Own SoIGierS-DrOwned.
ST. PAUL, July IA rumor is circu-
lated in the city from Red river that Refill
has been seized and confined by his own
guards for fear that he would escape across
the border on the approach of the Canadian
expedition. The authority for this rumor
is not known, but it is positively asserted
that Refill had been for several days under
the surveillance of his guards, who had
openly declared that they would shoot him
if he attempted to escape. The disguised
insurgents say that he led them into this
difficulty, and he merits the punishment if
any one is punished. If reports are true,
the assertion of Bishop Toche-telegraphed
few days ago-that Refill had received
assurance of imperial amnesty, are un-
founded.
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NEBRASKA.
a Terrible storm

OMAHA, July ia terrible tornado
passed over the town of Grand Island,
Nebraska, last evening, blowing down
several buildings, unrOofng a number
of others. The roof of the Roundhouse
of the Union Pacific railroad was blown
off and their wind mill blown down.
Loss estimated at from $4,000 to SIS, :
600. Noloss of life. The same storm
passed over this place last evening, and
although the wind was terrible no serious
damage was done here. Thermometer
to-day hundred.
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Arkansas Crops.

We learn from private letter 10 friend
from an adjoining county that the crop
prospects in the Helena region are pretty
favorable and although there is plenty of
rain and grass, the supply of labor is not
so bountiful. With more work and less
grass the yield may be abundant.
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PADUCAH.. !.
ARRAY Between sleamboalmen

CAIRO, July ia difficulty occurred
yesterday at Paducah between Capt. G w
Trover of the steamer A Baker and Hugh
Washington, clerk of the steamer Milbery,
in which the latter was probably fatally
injured from a brick thrown by Capt.
Trover.
The boats are rival packets between
Cairo and Paducah, aud the affray seems to
have been the elimination of bitterness
engendered by struggle for monopoly
of the trade. Capt. Tower was released on
G5O0 hail
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THE FENIANS.
Fcnian Leaders Sentenced to Inn
priSOnmenf.

CANANDAIGUA, July 1.-THE trial of
Manix for a violation of the neutrality laws
began this morning. The prisoner pleaded
guilty, and was sentenced to one years
Imprisonment in jail and $40 fine. Gems.
Starr and Thompson were sentenced to
two years in jail and $40 fine each. A
deathlike silence prevailed when the
sentence was being passed. No demon
stration was made. The prisoners friends
pressed around and bade them farewell.
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GEORGIA.

Election this Fall.
ATLANTA, July 15.-The!general opinion
among parties inGeorgia gives the cleo
fiOD 1his fall
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Blair, from the Committee Of Ways and
Means reported the following resolution;
Resolved, That in the opinion of the
House, it is not expedient to further ex-
tend the present session of Congress, to
take action on the Presidents Message at
this time.
Mr.. Schenck, from the minority of the
Committee, reported a bill, authorizing
for limited time, the registration of for
eign built, iron vessels.
After long debate motion to lay the
whole subject on the table was made by
Cleveland and Negly, ami negotived-72 to
90.
Hurfah (
Commissioners Dawes, Schenck and Cox
were appointed to wait ON the President
and reported there would be no further
communication to make. The Speaker
then, at 8 o'clock, declared the session adj
journed, sine die. (HurrahD
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EFFECT ON SHIPPING.
The Times (mOneY article) !


The mail on Tuesday goes by the Ham
burg steamer. This line as well as the
Bremen, is under the flag of the North
German Confederation, and in case of
war between France and Prussia, would
be subject to trouble on the high seas, as
the property of one of the belligerents.
The same inconvenience would follow to
the French line, so that the British flag
would become the favorite for shippers
Especially of treasure) and passengers in
the absence of steamship competition
under our own flag. On this point the
threatened exigency suggests the wisdom
of change of policy, already partially
discussed in Congress, in our Navigation
Laws, whereby foreign built steamers
could be bought for American account
and employed to American profit under
our own flag. This has been the policy
of both France and Germany. They
have had their iron steamships built
in Great Britain, on the Clyde, or the
TYNE, and then fitted out and placed un-
der their respective flags at home, most of
them for the American trade, in which
our present Navigation Laws have left
them without American competition.
THE NEW AGENTS.
IFrom the Herald of the 13thl
AT the present moment, therefore, war
is as likely as not. France seems to wish
it, and Prussia is not afraid. If war does
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ord % osa n 4ba hI T,e~ ~ ,ani,nei @ II,
abilities from all persons in the Fourth
Congressional District of Tennessee. Ne
gatived.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-30

his friends 10 keep Chauvin" In tho background and
acclaim the Republic. This, In substance. Ia what he
said Yesterday eminent advocate who IL content 10
serve on the forncatons private in the National
Guard"
Rrest cannot boast this moment OF chest OF bis
cults TIE naval provision Of that port of Roche
fort Lorient and Of Cherbourg have been directed on
Paris saw this morning the first installment rom
Brest IL consisted OF barrels and wooden boxes IN
numerable which charged long line OF wagons
The anxiety felt lest the salt supplies might faii
short IA dssipated by the arrival of enough 10
last for three months from Cerotto and Marsees but
what Is sti 10 the purpose arc the heaVy naino
guns which have como in from the dnerent hava
stations and being taken TO the rcuouDs al
Moptmartre and the natbotomed boats which for miles
above and below Paris garnish the Seine. Though lar
from sharing in the sanguine views OF some OF my
French friends cannot but admit that Gen. Troehu
may fairly repeat the word confidence so terribly abused
by the Imperial Government. The country Mobiles at
tend TO their drill with a zeal worthy " the cause Tor
which they expect to fight One result OF bringing hem
to Paris will be TO spread Republican ideas In the
country Last night In omnibus In which was the
only civilian, fell into conversation with some good
natured, loutsh and successfully communicative
young fellows from tho Marne. They volunteered
to tell me that their district horribly devastated by
the war; and that they thought the inhabitants would die
hunger before the Winter asked them If they were
pleased with the Republic. "Ohl they were greatly
pleased Each was TO fight for everybody, instead
| Of for a family" They told Inc, however, that
| they did not know what the Republic meant
| till they came to Paris. In tho country whence
they came nobody pleased with the
! Emperors downfall. Whyl L asked. Because NJ. lie
Cure hates the Republic, and tells every that the
Emperor betrayed by his generals, who sold thenn-
selves to Bismarck This H. le cure ne teu pas ap-
plies am afraid to other departments than that Oh
Marne But NJ le Cure had better mako up his mind to
forget the Emperor and Empress in whose interest no
proclaimed this war at its outset to DO religious war,
undertaken for the chastsemen Of people OF Protest
| anita and Atheists,
New-York tribune., 1870-09-30

Patrick Eagan robbery first degree, years and
months John Benty robbery first degree ~ Years ana
months Thomas Walsh robbery frat degree, Is years and
months; Charles Leslie, robbery frat degree 10 years
Guirc grand larceny year,; James Gordon, burglary
third degree years; Chas. Williams burglary third dc
gree years; WIN. Francis burglary rs degree % ycers
Rowland X. West, false preenccs, years ana nhd VIC
Edward Hogan, grand larceny years; Peter McCornck
burglary third degree years; Charles Hudson burglary
third degree, years James Wilson, burglary 1fs de
gree II years; James Wall petit larceny rom the person.
years ThOs. Roberts, pet larceny from thc person.,
and months; Reuben Elliot, attempt at burglary third
degree years and months Mary smith, grand larceny
years and months Thomas Featbor5tOn TObDCFy, hfs
degree; II years aud months; John bloomfield, grand
larceny years; Michael Edwards grand larceny years
Irving Byron, burglary. first degree, ~ years ana o
nIonths AlonzO Provost petit larceny from person,
years. Christopher Raserty, petit lare eny from person.
years; James Mcdowell, dangerous Assault, years
Thomas COsGOye, robbery, first degree, years anu
months Denis ONe robbery, tr5t degree, 20 years a
on "A suspended sentence 2 years and mOnths-nahlhg
total OF 22 years and months John Rourke, petit ar
ceny from person, years Joseph Werner, gHhh idi-
ceDy, years; Charles M0Yin, grand larceny years;
TbOs Squire, false pretonsc year ana mOis hchIy
Miller, larceny from the person. years ana tnohtnsi
Edward MarsOn, larceny nom the person, year.. Ag
term Is that OF ONei, 22i years Only one woman was
among the number. ,.....,
sent 10 NE Penitenn nn0ry-Wm. Honcey, attempted
grand larceny, year; Francis oint atteLP at
Donohue assault and battery year, Richard Jackson as
saut and battery yea;Thos rattempted Dnr6iy
wears; VIM Wari attempted burglary, lnohthri Jas,
Lynch attempted burglary years susan HART assam.
with dangerous weapon, year JOhn Boston, aleps d.
year and fined $780, Otto Kncr, grand larceny years.
Kate Marsh accessory To rape, sent 10 the Vuse
OF the Good Shepherd for ycaiS and months