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The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1870-12-07
VOLUME, XVII~.NO. 20.

ed By electricity or cholorfom.-
The forfeited life of the culprit can
be quietly taken by the authorized
officers Of the State by the sudden
touch OF the pole Of a charged bat.
terry, or he can be instantly Iulled to
sleep that knows no waking, by
a breath Of anesthesia.
Is not this method more in &C.
cordance with the humane pur.
poses of this progressive century 2
and will it not prove equally eff.
cient as a shield of public safety 2
If human life be a constant me.
mace to the Commonwealth, let Il
DO taken by the hand of the Cons
mQnwealth; but the majesty of
law is shaken, and human life
looses its sacredness, when the
solemn act is degraded to a MUIR
der, and surrounded with the
beastly howlings of the Ku Klux
klan.-Ch Chicago Post.
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The Kingstree Star SAYS a negro
was out hunting "opossums"
few nights ago, in the lower part
of that district, on the Santee
River, when his dog treed two
bears, the mother and her cub.
They were both shot and killed
These animals are more numerous
in this section than they have been
for C. number Of years.
The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1870-12-07

BroN, the philosopher, once told
a miscr, " You do not possess your
wealth, but yonr wealth possesses
you"
The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1870-12-07
THE STATE CoNsrABULARY.

The Report of the Ohief Con.
stable presents a full and satisfac-
tory account Of the proceedings
and expenditures Of the body un-
der bis control during the past
year. Captain Hubbard, in the
The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1870-12-07

proposals should, be invariably ad.
verlised, restricting the amount of
County orders issned, constituting
tho County Auditor tho perma,
nent Clerk Of the Board, by whom
oil orders sl'eu!d DC signed and is.
sued.
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Whole number during year SIS

OF which number there have
been discharged by expira.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-06
nh. Io,ew.R EI,,s,op. ESQ.

At a meeting of the Directors Of the
Tennessee Agricultural and Mechanical
Association this day held at their rooms,
the death of VIM. r. Elliston, Esq late a
member, having been announced, on mo-
ton James NJ. Hamilton, VIM III. Jackson
and John Overton were appointed com
mittee to draft resolutions, expressive OF
the feelings of regret of the association.
who reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, This Association has heard,
with profound regret, of the death of VIM.
T. Elliston, Esq in the city OF New York,
on the 4th inst.
And whereas, deceased was not only
endeared to us as member of this Asso-
citation, late officer and Director, dis
playing an intelligent, energetic and
effective zeal in its success; but as citi-
zen, neighbOr and friend, whose life was
an example of all that is admirable "a the
social, the Christian and the public char
acter Prompt in all engagements, chari'
table towards all and liberal in his native
and dealings, he was citizen of greai
/ worth, and his loss is to be deplored by
the community at large. Therefore,
Resolved, That this Association beal
| testimony to his virtues and usefulness as
| a member, and in all the other relations
| of his useful life.
Resolved, That this association tender
to the family of deceased our sincere sym
pathy in their deep affliction.
Resolved, That these proceedings b
spread upon the records of the association
! that the Secretary communicate them t.
the family of the deceased, and that the.
be published in the city papers.
]. M. HAMILTON,
w. H. JACKSON, Committee.
JOIN OvERToN,
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THE GREAT BOAT RACE.
The Arrival at ST. LOuis-The Lees
Official Log

LOUISVILLE, July Especial dispatches
from st. Louis announced the arrival OF
the r E Lee at st Louis at -1l:25 A. NJ,
Mondays DAYS, Is hours, IA minutes,
beating the Natchez' time on the last trip
8 hours and A minutes, and the NJ
Whites time hours and 55 minutes. The
mud drum Of the Lee worked SO badly on
the first night ont that steam ran down TO
80 pounds, and a consultation was had as
TO her returning to New Orleans. The d.
feet was. however, found and repaired.
The low water above Memphis caused
loss of time as compared with her trip two
wears ago. The Lee was caught In fog
bank on Sunday night, below Grand Tower,
but Capt cannon worked her through, and
,ost but little time.
The following is the time the steamer H.
E. Lee made to the principal points on the
trim from New Orleans, taken from that
steamers log: Donaldsonville, hours and
80 minutes; Baton Rouge, hours .25
minutes; Red river, u hours 80 minutes;
Natchez. II hours IL minutes; Grand Gull,
% hours 6 minutes; Vicksburg, / day 3S
minutes; Lake Providence, day hours
and AZ minutes; White river, day 10
hours and Sc minutes; Helena, l day -
hours and 25 minutes, Memphis, 2 days 6
hours and minutes; New Madrid, 2 days
10 hours and so minutes; Cairo, 3 days
hour; st. Louis, 5 days IS hours and 30
minutes.
The trip was an ovation from The trsi
to TIE last. All along the river thousands
aocket! from many miles in the interior tc
see the rncers pass, and bonhres, cannon,
sanyjIs. and everything that could shoo'
were brought into use to give vent to
their feelings on the occasion. The crowd
zt the levee here was immense; the banks
of the river we're lined with people from
Csrondelet 10 above the city, distance OF
six miles. and windows and housetops
along the city front filed with enthu'
siastic spectators. No similar event has
caused such excitement or b-ought out
such a crowd.
4 million dollars probably changed
hsnds on the result of this race.
The Natchez is detained by dense fog
below Grand Tower, and not yet arrived
The Running Time of the Natchez
IArER-The steamer Eatchez arrived at
-;4z P. NJ. She reports considerable de-
tentio1, above Memphis from shoal watel
and a dense fog, compelling her to lay III
q; hours and half. Capt. Leathers claims
that dedueting the hours the Natche;
lost by laying up in the fog, and the ~
minutes lost in repairing a pump below
Helena, that his boat would beat the Lee
30 minutes. Banquets will be gwen at
st. Louis tonight to both Captains at The
Southern Hotel
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RIVER AND WEATHER.
ARRIVED.
John Lumsden, Cairo.
DEPARTED.
None.
LEAVING THIS DAY.
John Lumsden, Cairo, 4 P. NJ.

The river was still rising yesterday, with
six feet on Harpeth Shoals. Weather clear
| and warm
The only arrival yesterday was the John
| Lumsden from Cairo. She clears again to-
day at p. M, with Capt. o p Davis in
command, and Bruce Hunter in the Office.
Capt Boyd received yesterday letter
| from Capt Bob Wise, Of the Emma Floyd,
which passed Louisville on Sunday, the 3d.
She has a very light trip.
The United States Marshal yesterday
took charge of the steamer Hero, lying in
port, to satisfy Government fine of 500
for having pilot some time ago without
the necessary license.
An interesting account of the great
steamboat race will be found on our third
page.
Capt. A. L. Davis, the great Caney Fork
Commodore, is in the city. This veteran
boatman looks as hale, hearty, and vigor-
ous as he did when he commanded the
Harry Hill, in 1882.
A prominent steamboat Captain of this
city, is reported TO have won about 1000
ON the Z. L Lee.
1t is getting awful dull on the river, and
the boats of the Nashville and Cairo Packet
Company are beginning to lie up. This
will probably be the last trip this season of
the John Lumsden.
We publish below, for the information
Of our readers, the time made by the diff
ferent fast steamers, including the recent
trips of the Lee and Natchez a
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AxricuItural Meeting.

The Board Of Directors of the AgrieultH g
raj and Mechanical Associations held their
regular meeting yesterday. After consul
tatlon the following was adopted .-.-
Resolved, That the stockholders Of this
Association be requested to meet al the
room of the Directors Of the Association.
over Hamilton & Cunningham's store, on
Saturday, the 10th Of July, for the purpose
Of deciding the question whether the Di-
rectory Of the Tennessee Agricultural and
Mechanical Association shall lease the run
ming track, together with the privileges Of
the Fair Grounds, to be used as q training
track, and to hold semi-annul meetings Of
q week each for a specified term Of years,
upon such terms as may be satisfactory 10
the Board Of Directors Of the Tennessee
Agricultural and Mechanical Association.
with the understanding that the Blood
Horse Association are in no event, to
have their training stables inside Of the
Fair Ground enclosure. .ssr d.. .....
1t is important for every stOckhoideE 81
be present on Saturday, the 16th inst,
and cast their vote for or against the leas.
ing Of the Fair Grounds to the Nashville
Blood Horse Association
The general agent was instructed TO ter
inmate the arrangement granting the use
Of the Fair Grounds to Messrs. Whitehead
and Fuller. @ .
The Boari was panied 70 learn Of tie
death Of one Of its most valued members,
W. z. Elliston and sppointsda q COMMITTEES
to report suitable minute.
After some discussion on the coming
Fall Fair, the Board adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-06
NEW YORK


Independence Day at Tammany.
NEW YonK, July The Fourth was
celebrated in the usual manner throughout
the North and East. The eutire division
of the National Guard turned ont here.
The Tammany society celebrated the
day, Mr. Tweed, President The Standard
of Freedom and the Declaration Of Inde.
pendence were read, and Senator Casserly,
Of California, delivered the Grafton. John
G. SAKE recitea an original poem, Hon. 5.
s. Cox made q short speech, and letters
were read from Senator Thurman, Gov.
English, Gen. Mcclellan, Gov. Hoffman
and others.
The Society of the Cincinnati, Of New
York. reelected Hamilton Fish, President,
and partock Of the annual banquet at Del
monicos.
The Rig Trot.
At the trot yesterday at Fashion Course
Lady Thorn beat George Palmer, George
Wilkes, Lucy and American Girl. Tint
2:234, 2:23, 2:2444
ACOckIe shell
The steamer Halsatis reports passing 2SIh
June. "A. NJ, in latitude 40 degrees and
S5 minutes, longitude % degrees and ~
minutes, the steamer Rogusa of two tons
burden and 20 feet long, on her way to
New York
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

An elevator and 40, 600 bushels Of choice
white wheat were burned at Oswego Mon
day night.
Fires are reported by telegraph in evsry
quarter. Pittsburg, in particular suffered
severely in this respect from FIRE crackers
on the Fourth.
Geo. Thomas, formerly connected with
the Philadelphia E0eBiHg Argus and SUss-
day Atlas, suffered death on Monday eve
ming by q piece Of meat sticking IN his
throat.
Policeman James Murphy, Of Baltimore,
was beaten to death yesterday by SONS
rowdies, one Of whom hs hsd arrested
Gen. Carey, Of Cincinnati, srrVed IN
New York yesterday on the s'eamshP
China. ..-- ..... ---, sf IN .----
DIR. Chas. a. Pope, an eminent surgeon
of ST. Louis. we'll known thrOnghOut the
country died in Paris at o'clock last ave-
ming. . .a1. .-ssH.1- r.
AZ Leona, III, on the Fourth, there was
one man killed and two others fatally
wounded by the accidental explosion Of
some cannon cartridges while they were
employed in loading q cannon. tsGf
Jerome B. johnson, prominent Demo
cratic politician, was killed by the breaking
down Of bridge near Harrison, Ohio. BE
was hauling saw-logs and was on the bridge
when it gave way, the log falling on him
and almost instantly killing him.
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HOUSE.
Postal Telegraph.

Mr.. Washburne, from the Committee on
Postal Telegraph, made report in favor
of the proposed Government system. He
made speech in advocacy of the bill, and
moved that it be printed for consideration
next December. So ordered
Mr.. Palmer presented minority report,
accompanied by the bill to establish the
postal telegraph system, and to incorporate
q postal telegraph company.
Contested Seats.
The Kentucky contested election case Of
Barnes against Adams was discussed for
three hoars, and the seat awarded to
Adams, the sitting member; without di-
vision: five thousand dollars was voted fol
the expenses of his contestant.
The Virginia contested election matter
of Tucker against Boake was discussed for
two hours and tabled-99 to "a.
The House then adjourned.
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ENGLAND.
ued Riyer--sInecures--EIs

Red River--Sinecures--E
LONDON, July AIN the House of Lords
tonight Lord Cramucarde moved the pro-
duction by the government of letter from
the Rev. Mr.. Corbett, land owner in the
Red river district, giving detailed accounts
of the causes of the rebellion. Earl Gran
vile stated thst the expedition sent to that
territory was not for conquest, but to effect
the transfer of that country from the Hud-
son Bay Company to the crown. The mo-
ton was withdrawn. - =
In the House of Commons Sir O. W.
Dixie gave notice of a motion to abolish
the sinecure of Lord Privy Seal.
Mr.. Gladstone moved the postponement
of the Parliamentary election bill until the
l4th inst, when the possibility of con-
sidering that and other important measures
this session could be ascertained He said
several bills had already been abandoned
for want of time. 81
Educational.
The University test bill was taken up
in Committee. Mr.. Bentwick moved an
amendment that nothing in the bill open
office to any Ierson not a member OF the
church of Enf4and, when such office was
intended for member of that communion.
Tho amendment was opposed by the
Solicitor General, and tine last and third
reading was set for the 9Th inst.
The Education bill was taken up, Mr..
Dixie moved, that rate payers and not
the Council choose School Boards.
After an animated debate, the negative
was $50, to 145. Mr.. Foster accepted the
amendment that the rate payers not ves-
try. choose a School Boards.
The House then adjourned.
For Repairs.
The steamer Robt. Lowe sailed yester-
day from here with apparatus on board
for the repair of the Atlantic Gable netr
Hearts Content ard Duxbury. This
steamer has just b,en built by the Atlantic
Gable Company for tns express purpose of
repIiring cables, and is fitted with the
most approved appliances She will be
stationed permanently on the American
side in readiness for any contingency.
The Hudson Bay Company appropriated
e3OO, 200, received from Canada for trans
fer of its territory to pay dividend of f3
b. shareholders.
Heavy Failures.
Two heavy failures are reported IN IGref-
pool 0ne is in the cotton business, and
has liabilities at $50, 900. The other is in
the India Shipping and Produce Trade.
Liabilities heavy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-06
THE CRIMINAL JUDGESHIP.
To the Voters OF Davidson and
Rutherford Counties

Fellow-citizens: / have never been be-
fore the country as an office holder, and as
it is patent to every observer of the times
that the people desire to know the position
of a candidate before endorsing him, and
as it will be impossible for me to see all
the voters of the district, therefore, in
asking you to support me for Judge of the
Criminal Court, deem the publication of
this circular duty that | owe to you and
the cause / represent. As prefer to let
others speak of me, it may not be out of
place to insert the following extracts from
the public journals, originally published
in the Murfreesboro Monitor:
''Mr. Editor: There are now before the
people of Rutherford and Davidson coun-
ties three candidates seeking the position
of Judge of the Criminal Court. OF the
three Benjamin T. Lillard Is the only
avowed exponent Of the Conservative
party, the other two occupying the happy
ground of q non -committal policy.
'And again, sir-Mr. Lillard Is the only
candidate before the people for the Office,
who, in the dark and gloomy days of the
late unhappy struggle, maintained from its
commencement to the bitter end an un-
swerving devotion to the Southern cause.
'sHe not only aided the cause which he
espoused with non-effective sympathy, but
with true and noble hearted patriotism he
, pushed into the ranks of the army-not
with the view of attaining an eminent re-
, ward, such as his native talents and genius
would have assured TO him, but with the
sole purpose of defending to the last ex-
tremity those principles which he had
drawn from his nc Others breast-those prin-
eiples which we of the South were wont to
love SO well, and those principles which
ever inpeIled the generous spirit of South
err chivslry in the ''halcyon days of yore.
He Twas severly wounded at the battle of
Ohiekamauea, in 1868, and has suffered more
or less from its effects ever since. But 1t
was not until the sun Of Southern liberty
| had gone down, bathed in a sea Of blood,
and her dropping flag had been furled for
ever, that he returned to his native home,
caly to find it made desolate by the heart
! less invader.
s'The war having ended, and finding
himself bereft of means, he resumed the
| practice of his profession, and has ever
| since pursued his studies with energy, IN
! dustry and effect, until now there is no
member of the bar, of his experience, who
surpasses him in legal ability and sound
jurisprudence. That he is competent to
fill the position, none will deny; that he is
a high-toned gentleman, none will doubt,
and that he is the only Conservative from
the Southern Conservative party, none vii
dispute.
dAnd now, the premises considered,
ask in the name of the past, and IN the
name of those chose ashes sleep. IN uEatnO'o'
orapss, how is it possible for us, who lovet
them as we loved the cause for which the.
died, to cast our suffrage for any but thos'
who stood shoulder to shoulder with them
and we're ready to share with them any an'
every fate!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-06
THE COURTS,

CRIMINAL CoURT.-This court remains
in session, though no trials are being made
at present. The grand Jury has MT been
dismissed, but will hardly rsmsin on duty
many days ... -.--.- ---
CHANCKBT CoURT.-After q weeks vaca-
ton, this court yesterday resumed busi-
ness, but was mainly occupied in the hear
ing and consideration Of motions.
CIRCUIr CoUBT.-Ths trial of the Insur-
ance Company suit Of PEBBLES vs. Thomp-
son, reached its termination yesterday.
the jury rendered judgment in favor Of the
defendant. The other side made motion
for new trial, argument on which is dsfsE-
red Commencing at 701, the docket was
called through, but no case taken up.
The appearance docket viii be called to
day, and arguments on motions heard
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-06
LOUISVILLE.
Grimes and Casualties.

LoUrssuLE. July 5.-An unknown young
man fell from floating log in the rlver,
Just below the city, this afternoon, and was
drowned.
Mike Lang. in q swimming match at
Twelve Nile Island, above the city ysster-
a., w, was drowned before reaching the
shLre.
negro named Thomas Williams, EN-,
ployed by Dr. Stamford, was shot dead
yesterday by William Bailey, a white man,
working at the same place: Inc negro
threatened the lives of Railey's family.
Aman named Fritz, working in sand.
bank on the Newburg road, was suffocated
by large pile Of dirt caving in on him
yesterday.
Burglars made raid on Shepherdsville
last night, and stole watches and money
from quite q number of people. They
were pursued and fred upon, but escaped
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-06
TELEGRAPHIC.
WASH IN GTON.
TheSenate on Naturalization
Democratic Fall Campaign.
The Lee and Natchez Race.
The HOhenZOhLIern i'm Spain.
wASHIN GTON.
The Senate on Naturalization
WASHINGTON.
a nnmnoratio organ Wanted.

Democratic organ wanted.
WAsH1Sarox, July 5.--The Democrats In
Conoress and elsewhere are making pre-
narafions for starting q party newspaper
In washington by the first OF September.
A LARGE amount Of capital has been contri-
hnted Chas. G. Hervey, ex-minister to
Poytuoal. is reported as one of the editors.
Pat. Woods.
Pat Woods, the Richmond policeman
who assaulted Porter, is still in custody
under the Sergeant-at-Arms. He is con-
fined in the room heretofore occupied by
wooley, the recusant witness in the John
son Impeachment case. 4.is--r -..s-s gH
About the PabItc BusIness.
Chief Justice Chase has accepted an in
vitation to visit Gettysburg Springs early
in August He viii probably remain
several weeks. -
Vice President Colfax has returned.
Some Senators arc DESTROYS of extending
for ten days the time fixed for the adjourn
ment of Congress, being appreheusive of
that necessary public business can
not be transmitted by that time, but
the House would not consent to such ex-
tension.
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secure Z tEa premises. This would sscaro
vast railroad advantages, and greatly in
crease the value Of the Edgedeld and Ken
tucky railroad. If the Edgefsld AID
Kentucky road desired to be subsidized By
the Nashville, Evansville and Henderson
railroad. why then the Owensboro and
RussellYille road would decline connection
with it. The many prominent and ener-
getie railroad men with whom be
had conversed, saw plainly the i'm
portance of the enterprise. They
wanted connection With Nashville.
Ii you decline 70 meet Us when We ex-
tend our hands over the border, why thea,
Wnen chicago built up her connections,
which she would do, Nashville might a.
wen say good bye TO large amount Of
trade and commerce to which she was en-
titled, and to the opportunity of becoming
the great center Of the Southern Railroad
system. The interest they proposed paw
ing on the amount of 5000 600 the county
had IN the Louisville and Nashville road,
was more than the dividend the county
now received from the road.
while the transaction would not at ali
affect that accruing dividend, which would
increase by the enhanced value Of the
tOau II even tuS ~tOO,OOU WAS BfdIleu
by the county Of Davidson, it would be one
of the best investments ever made by the
county. The speaker elaborated upon tho
advantages embraced in the proposition,
aud said that if they refused, and allowed
their stock and interos. in the Edgsheld
and Kentucky Railroad to be merged
with other and hostile and eoEpst-
ing companies, then they wOuld, as
much as they desired it, have to abandon
the connection with Nashville and 90 direct
to Chattanooga. Esquire Toynes spoke
briefly in opposition to the proposition
The interest we had In the roads belonged
to the county and loan of them would be
taking that reliable fund from Us, and leave
their bonds unmarketable. We are the
trustees Of the county and hold this fund
in trust and they had no right 10 do any
thing in the premises without authority
from the State Legislature. he hoped
that Davidson county would never issue
bond she could not pay. After 5 few re-
marks by several members the court sd-
journed till 10 O'Clock this morning.
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RICHMOND.
rha, mootod Election Agai

RICHMOND, July 5.--Judge Guigon, to-
day, decided in the contested city election
question that the matter of illegal and
fraudulent votes cannot be gone into.
Republicans claim the decision in the
effect that it gives the city Offices to their
candidates. The Conservatives still con-
test the election on grounds of informslity
in the election.