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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-25
COL. sTURDIvANT FOR FLOATER

The GAINESVILLE Chronicle, edited by
the veteran Col. Thomas, thus speaks of
the gentleman presented by Montgomery
as a candidate for FlOater
Col. J. E. Sturdivant called upon us
Thursday, on his way to Robertson and
Davidson, in the interest of his candidacy
for FlOater. And, inasmuch as he is
comparatively stranger to the district
at large, it is due to him that we say a
few words, by way of introducing him to
the public.
Mr.. SturdiVant was born in Virginia,
but raised in this county, and educated at
Emory and Henry College, Va, and Leb-
anon, Tenn. Having acquired an edUca-
ton, he became farmer, which vocation
he has followed successfully, and thus
Unidentified with the agricultural interest,
is fit representative of those who sustain
that vital branch of national and individ-
ual wealth. But, though living in the re-
tirement incident to practical farming,
Mr.. Sturdivant did not cease TO be stu
dent and has kept thoroughly posted in
all that pertains to his vocation as well rs
in the political movements of the day.
BY birth, education, residence and sym
pathies, he is identified with the South,
and with the national Democracy, as the
fundamentally by which the South is to
be regenersted. With this brief sketch,
we commend him to the voters of this
flOterial district
As will be seen in the proceedings, else
where published, the Convention on the
18th nominated unanimously Mr.. r. F.
Ferguson, as the Democratic candidate
for the Legislature, and appointed dele
gates to the Senatorial and Pictorial Con-
ventiOn, at Springfieln. Col. Brandon
and Col. Stur1ivant addressed the Con
vention in brief but spirited speeches,
which were well received by the crowd in
attendance, and went far to establish
their respective claims 10 the offices they
seek. 1t was Col. StuTdivant's first eff
fort, and though trying to his nerves, he
passed the ordeal with no little credit,
aud the hearty approval of his audience.
The meeting in Col. Sturdivant's home
district (No. . to appoint delegates to
the county convention, adopted resOlu-
ton recommending Col. Brandon as a
candidate for the Senate, and Mr.. J. E.
Sturdivant as a candidate for FlOater. As
the convention has met and disposed of
everything else contemplated by No.
meeting, we have not deemed it neces-
sary TO publish the proceedings.
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1. o. o. f.
A Summary of the Grand Lodge Pro-
ceediug-AdtOurnm

A Summary of the Grand Lodge Pro
ceeding-AdtOurnm
BALTIMORE, Sept 24-In the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows to-day, it was re-
solved that it would be unwise to make a
new regalia for any purpose. The right
of ballot in Lodges of Degree of Rebekah
was refused. Ii was decided that the
wife of suspended member cannot hold
membership in the Rebekah Degree Lodge
after her husband is suspended. The IN
married daughter of an Odd Fellow shall
not be admitted TO the privilege of the
Degree of Rebekah. That action be taken
authorizing Rebekah Degree Lodges to be
continued The wearing of chapeaux and
gauntlets by Encampments was approved.
The salary of Grand Secretary Ridgely,
was fixed at $4,000. II is considered
inexpedient TO legislate on the life insu-
rance proposition. The decision of the
Grand Lodge in regard to the appeal in
the case of Rucker, of Illinois, was ap-
proved in regard to the prosecution, but
the second query IN regard to admitting
man with chronic disease, was not
adopted. The Grand Lodge refused TO
grant charter for the Grand Encamp-
ment of Oregon. Resolutions were passed
authorizing the printing of the Grand
Lodge Digest in German. 1t was resolved
that the periodicals of the Order be re-
commended to the patronage of the mem
bership. The appointed Grand Officers
are Rev. J. w. Venable, Grand Chaplain;
S. W. Cayce, Grand Marshal; Jas. Smith,
Grand Guardian; F. Chamberlain, Grand
Messenger. After the Grand Sire was
introduced in Office, he delivered an elo-
quent address, and the Grand Lodge ad-
iOurned sine die.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR.
Immense Crowd.

The Williamson County Fair closed
yesterday most successfully. There were
full seven thousand people present, Viii
hanson and several of the adjoining
counties being represented. The occasion
was stirring and pleasant one, the exhi-
bition being fine and the noble hospitali-
ties Of the citizens showing themselves
most cOnspicuously. The following pre-
miums were awarded
Rosdsters, harness stallion, 4 years and
over, J. Fitzgerald, premium.
Two years old, D German, premium.
One year old, c A Elliott, premium.
Thoroughbreds, four years old, w G
Anderson. premium.
Mares and Fllies, G NJ Campbell pre-
MUM.
Sweepstake Stallion, W G S Anderson,
premium.
Mares, G w Campbell, premium.
Rosdsters, NJ F DeGraffenreid, premi-
um. ..
Boys Riding Ring, John F Ridley first
premium; J A Radcliff, second premium.
GentlemCn's Riding Ring-T DeGrsf-
fenreid LIST premium; w A Glenn, ID
premium; w Carpenter, Sd premium.
The balloon ascension was a decided
success, the balloon rising and floating
gracefully off amid the shouts of the
thousands present. The Fair closed sd-
mirably and will long be remembered
among the pleasing events of the county.
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NEW YORK.
The German SteamerS-The Fisk.
Maretzek Fuss.

ne NHCEDlSAh hC EA6A-
Maretzek Fuss.
NEW York, Sept. 24.-The agents of
the North German Lloyd's line of steam
ers have telegraphed to Bremen for in
structons in regard to forwarding the
steamer Hermann to-day, French cruiser
having been seen cruising about this har-
Dor. The agents will await further in
structiOns.
Maretzek publishes a card this morning
in reply to Fisk, denying that he received
any part of the commission from compa-
ny's salaries, land fiercely assailing Fisk
for bis vanity.
An Effective French blockade.
The steamer Hermann started to go to
sea this morning, but found two French
gunboats outside the bay and returned to
quarantine. Another Frenchman is said
TO be off Montauk, and seven more are
expected the coming week. The de
parture of all German vessels of which
number were ready to sail, is indefinitely
postponed. The North German Consul
has sent q protest to Washington against
what he considers a violation of the neu-
trality law-the French vessels below
this city lying within one league of
the shore.
ANephew of GrinneII Nabbed.
A nephew of Collector Grinnell is said
to be a member of the firm of Moran &
Co., whose warehouse was recently seized
for not paying duties on merchandise.
VIM. Guilbert, Wall street broker, is
held for trial, charged with having altered
stolen treasury bonds in his possession.
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Our Approaching Fair.

The Murfreesboro NeloS has the follow
ing in regard to our Fair Grounds and the
approaching fair:
The second annual Fair of the Tennessee
Agricultural and Mechanical Association
will be held at the Fair Grounds near
Nashville, commencing on the third of
October and continuing for six days. 1t
will, without doubt, be the most attractive
and successful Fair ever held In the State
The large and capaci us Fair Grounds will
be put in complete order by that time.
Very many essential improvements have
already been made, and more are to be
added. The amphitheatre is one of the
most extensive in the country, while the
arena is not surpassed anywhere. The
Floral Hall is large and complete in dimen-
sions and admirably adapted to its pur-
poses 1t will, this fall, present delight
full attractions. All the buildings,
booths, stables and adjuncts con-
nected with the grounds are in ad-
mirable order. Then, too, there is an
abundant supply of pure, good water i'm
medistely on the grounds. The directors
this year have spared no pains or expense
to make the fair complete success. In
fact nothing has been left undone. The
premiums offered are on scale of lavish
magnifcence and are exceedingly liberal.
Besides the regular premiums offered by
the Association, there are liberal tfotting
premiums offered by the citizens, and
special cotton factors premium, etc. The
indications from all parts are that the at
tendance will be unprecedently large.
Some of the best and finest stock ever
seen in the State will be on exhibition, the
produce of the farm, the garden, the dairy
and the orchard will be unsurpassed, while
the display of mechanical implements,
textile fabrics, ETC., will be such as has
never before been brought together at a
Tennessee fair. We can assure all who
may be present that they will witness
unusual and brilliant attractions and be
the recipients of unbounded Inequalities
and pleasures.
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FROM ITALY.
LawIessness in Rome.

FLORENCE, Sept. 24.-On Friday the
Roman populace tore down the escutch-
cons of foreign legation where they were
combined with the Papal arms. When
those of Portugal were attacked, Gen.
Cadorna interposed and explained to the
Portuguese Ambassador, and promised him
issued proclamation to the people, de-
nouncing such excuses as violation of
international law, and threatening Sc
we're penalties in case the lawlessness was
reviewed.
In the last conflict for the occupation
of the city of Rome, but few of the Pom
tifical force were killed. The wounded
are ascertained TO be fifty-fve in number.
Viterbo Is to vote on the plebIscitum on
Oct. 2.
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arms. The Mayor refused, unless force
large enough to overpower him came to
enforce the demand. The Prussians left.
None have appeared since.
The Prussians are said to be in force at
Pithivee.
Partially OF Grants Neutrality.
The government authorities here blame
the American Government, and particu-
larly the local officials at New York, for
stopping the French volunteers who
wished to sail in the Lafayette, on the
ground of the neutrality laws being vio-
lated. They say from all parts of the
United States the Prussians have been al
lowed to return to Germany to enlist In
the German armies without hindrance,
and are surprised at this discrimination
against France. q
An Orleans Prince Running for the
,--a Legislature. &c ..1<
Tours, Sept. Pat is reported that
the Duke D'Aumale is to be q candidate
for the Constituent Assembly from Cha
rente, in Fericur. st raF4f. .E
Five imperial yachts are to be renamed
as follows; Jupiter, Trochu, Turrene,
Desarx and Keiber. =
Prussia Wants 20 Reduce France TO
q Second Rate Power.
Tours, Sept. 24.-The following news
is official:
PROCLAMATION TO FRANoE-Before the
siege of Paris Jules Favre desired to see
Count Bismarck to know the intention of
the enemy. The following is the declara-
ton of the enemy: Prussia wishes to
continue the war in order TO reduce France
to a second rate power. Prussia demands
Alsace and Lorraine as far as
Metz by the right of conquest.
Prussia, before consenting to an armistice,
demands the rendition of Strssbourg,
Toul and Mont Valerien. Paris is exas-
persted and will rather bury herself be-
meath her ruins. To such insolent pre-
fences we can respond but by resistance
to the last extremity. France accepts the
struggle and counts upon her children.
Signed by Cremieux, Glais Bizain and
Founchon. st
The Government has issued decree
that all the municipal elections, as well
as those for a constituent assembly be
suspended and adjourned, and all mum
cipal elections which have been effected
are annulled. The projects will main
tain the municipalities, or In their inabili
ty to serve will appoint Others.
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LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR.
Fourth DaY-FridaY.


The morning opened bright, and fairer
than on any previous day, and the at
tendance was much larger-sbout 1000
persons-in which the ladies shone bril-
liantly. III r.tf
The exhibition embraced saddle and
harness stock, horses of ali work, horse
back riding, etc. The display was eX-
ceedingly fine, and in many cases the
judges, in the multiplicity of entries,
were embarrassed to award the need of
highest praise. The day opened with a
ring of
II HORSES OF ALL WORK,
in which there were fifteen entries, nearly
all of the very first class. Premium Sam
Ell Little; certificate NJ Stewart.
SADDLE MARES. .
Four years old and upwards, six en-
tries, premium w G Towel, of Mar
shall; certificate j B Alternately, of Giles.
Three years old, six entries, premium
Oscar Hoskins; certificate w G Nance, of
Marshall.
Two years old, six entries, premium
w C Parks; certificate 7 F Harris.
One year old, three entries, premium,
W G Parks; certificate, w q Edmundson.
Stockings, FIVE entries, all as fine as
silk, premium, Jacob Vance; certificate,
Pres ThOrton-
Sweepstakes, premium, Jacob Vance;
certificate, w c Parks.
o Y YOUNG MINIS RIDE.
Twelve dashing young gentlemen en-
tered for a ride, which varied the exer-
cises and pleased the spectators, the
young ladies especially. After spirited
contest, the premium was awarded to w
II Nance, of Marshall; certificate, VIM
MeElroy.
BOYS RIDE
Eight little boys, under twelve, next
contested for the palm. Among these
were two little boys named Kelly, from
Giles, not above 10, attracted universal
admiration by their handsome dress and
elegant and graceful riding. Others did
also excellent welI'' and the award was,
premium, Master Willie Kelly, of Giles;
Certificate, Master John Dusenbery, of
Lincoln.
LII. - HARNESS HORSES.
In this class the entries were numerous
and fine. The awards as follows:
Stallion 4 years old, premium, r B
Mason & Bro, of Ala; certificate, WB
Jacobs, of Coffee county.
Same, 3years old, premium, A Nc
Kimmon, of Giles.
Same, 2 years old, premium, S A Cor
don, of Giles; certificate, Thos William
son, of Lincoln.
Same, 1 year old, premium, Jas Hart;
certificate, 5 A Gordon, of Giles.
Same, sucking, premium, A Anderson;
special premium, Master Willie Kelly, of
Giles; certificate, James Gamble, of Bed
ford.
Same, sweepstake, premium, R B Ma
son & Bro, of Ala; certificate, A
Gordon, of Giles.
- HORSES IN HARNESS.
The entries in this class were numerous,
and were, like the rest, in all respects,
creditable to the exhibitors, with the fol-
lowing awards:
Aged Mare or Gelding, thirteen entries,
premium, A. J. McKimmon, of Giles;
certificate, Fl. S. DusenbeTy.
Same, three years old, premium, A. J.
McKimmvn, of Giles; certificate, s. A.
Gordon, of Giles.
Without concluding the report, l must
close for the mail
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HAUNT SMITH, the son of q wealthy
farmer in Boone county, near Taylors-
port, Ky, after many previous attempts,
lately made liberal offer of money to a
grocer TO poison flour ordered by his
father for the use of the family. The
young wretch was arrested, and pre-
iiminarv trial developed the fact that
many other persons had been approached
at various times for the purpose of Sc
curing the death of the father, whose
mean the son desired TO obtain. The
first attempt was to poison pickles, with
the aid of some other boys. The second
time two persons were engaged TO assas-
sinstc the old man in his bed, but failed.
Many other villainies were exposed, yet
the Squire released the prisoner on
81, 900 bail. The people Of the neighbor-
hood are enrased at the action OF the
Justice.
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For the week ending Friday, Sept. %
the Clerk of the County Court issue
marriage licenses to the following name
persons:
Pinckney Meadows and Mary Lever.
Rob't w Parrish and Harriet Long,
Joseph T Jenkins and Alice Patterson.
Ri White and Mary Parnett.
Chauncey Butler and Anna W Scovel.
Chas Logan and Emma Van Buskirk.
VIM D Williams and Laura Poiner.
Felix q Young and Alice S Anderson.
And two colored.
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CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

Tcn deaths from yellow fever in New
OTle rs yesterday.
DR.. Chas. H. Ray, chief editor of the
Chicago Post, died suddenly yesterday.
Among the candidates who have passed
an examination to the Annapolis Naval
Academy are VIM. o. OLIVER, Tennessee,
and John X. LennisOn, Arkansas.
F. 'ay next has been finally set Tor
the / .rragut obscquics in New York city.
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MEMPHIS.
The Italians in Council.

MEMPHIS, Sept. PA mass meeting
of the Italians residing here was held last
evening, in regard to the unity of Italy.
J. A. Signiago presided, and resolutions
were adopted embOiying the following
dispatch sent TO King Victor Emanuel:
f'The Italians of Memphis in mass meet
ing, congratulate your Majesty on liher-
ating Rome ard Italian unity" amid
cheers for the King of Italy and the
cternal CitY.
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FROM BELGIUM.

Bazaine Offers to CaPitulate, Civ
ing the Prussians Three Months
TO Patch up a Peace.
LONDON, Sept. 24.-The following sig
nifcant dispatch has been received:
Brussels, Sept. 24-NOOn. --Bazaine
has offered to capitulate at Metz, on con-
dition that he be allowed to take his bag
gage and arms. He engages not to take
up arms for three months.
TOuI was not Carried by Storm.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 24-Toul capitulated
and was not carried by storm as first re-
ported. The terms accorded were SINH
lar to those granted Sedan.
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A Shooting Affair.

A difficulty occurred at Franklin on
Friday night last, between Charles Merrill
and T. G. Gown. The latter fred upon
his adversary, inficting wound, which it
is feared may terminate fatally. The diff
Guilty, we understand, originated in an old
grudge.
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FROM PRUSSIA.
TouI Surreuders

BERLIN, Sept. 24.-The French fortifi-
cations at Toul, few miles from Nancy,
were captured by the Prussians at sunset
yesterday F'ridsy.)
The story of its surrender uncondition-
ally, on Wednesday, which was returned
to US from New York, was utterly with
out foundation,
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Death of Judge George c. Rogers.

Death OF Judge George y. Rogers.
The Bowling Green Democrat, of yes
terday, comes to us draped in black for
the death of Judge George G. Rogers,
which event occurred in that city on Sun
dsy last. The announcement fills US with
deep sadness. He was one Of the truest
friends we ever had. BE was the exemplar
of our boyhood, the counsellor of our
youth, the companion Of our msturer man
hood. He was one of the noblest men we
ever knew. His heart was casket jeweled
with all the virtues that adorn true man.
It's warm bests of friendship were not the
dim echoes of public praise, but an exu-
bersnce of love for his kind that was natu
raj to him. He wore the crown of Natures
nobility on his brow; he carried his peer
less soul in his hand, while the warmth of
his manly bosom beamed ever from his
glowing eye. He has died ere he reached
his prime. He has stepped out of life just
full decked with the saffron tints of his
morning fame. Though but forty-four
years of age, he was at the head of the
bar in Southern Kentucky. He was high
Mason, an honored Odd Fellow, and con-
sistent member of the Presbyterian
Church. He had filled various important
Offices He was Circuit Court Judge of
his district before he was forty, and wor-
thily he wore the ermine that had adorned
the lamented Graham. But we can add no
more.
Green be the turf above him,
Friend Of our earlier days;
None knew him but to love him,
None named him but to praise.
We have no ink drops to mark these last
lines in sad quotation; tear~drops will do
as well.
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Still Increasing.

The number of pupils in attendance
upon the collegiate department of the
University and Montgomery Bell Academy
is regularly increasing. There have been
MANY sccessions from different sections
during the last two weeks. The prospects
of the Institution are indeed most hatter-
ing
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Speaking of seed wheat, the Athens Post,
of the 23d, says: Last year Mr.. Greenbery
Cate, one of the best and most successful
farmers Of the fertile Mouse Creek Valley,
in McMinn county, gathered ffty-six and
three fourths pounds Of wheat from one
pound sown the previous year. Of this he
sowed fifty pounds, and the yield is twenty
six bushels and fraction over. Thegrain
is large and full, and is the variety known
as the Tappahanock. Mr.. Cate thinks the
Tappahanock well adapted for this soil and
climate.
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MISSOURI.

Serious Charges Against Radical
OFFICIALS.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24.-GOv. McClurg
this evening removed Col. Meyer, Col.
Hequembourg and Capt. Hunice, Police
Commissioners Of this city. 1t is alleged
that serious charges were made against
these gentlemen, which caused their re-
mOval. II is also asserted that they were
removed for political reasons, they being
liberal Republicans.
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HohenzoIIern Cuba.

MADRID, Sept 24-The Republican
journals to-day publish in full mani
festo of Orenez, advising the formation
of legion to aid France in the struggle
against Prussia. He asserts that the can
didature for the throne of Spain of Prince
Hohenzollern OF any other person in the
Prussian interest is now [notl admissi-
BILE.
Official dispatches of an important
character were received from Cuba to-
day. The Captain General announces
the near approach of the submission of
alf classes to Spanish rule. When that
is completely effected, he will accord them
new liberties, among which will be the
privilege to send deputies to the courts at
Madrid, as is the present case with Porto
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WASHINGTON.

The Trial of Random Butler Post
POned.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 24.-The
trial of Mr.. Butler, Congressman from
Tennessee, charged with forgery, has
been, by order of the Government, trans
ferred from the custody of the Pension
Office to the Department of Justice, which
will delay it until after the Congressional
election in Tennessee.
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CUBA.
Cour1marttaIed and Shot.


HAVANA, Sept. 24.-Louis Agstersu,
recently the Cuban representative at New
York, was captured in a schooner at
CayO Romano while attempting to re-
turn. He was tried by courtmartisl last
evening, and was shot this morning.
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TELEGRAPH
DOMESTIC NEWS.
[SUTE5f- a-E f
The Trial Of Random Butler
Col. Jas. White for Congress
A French Fleet off New York
BlOCkading GermanSteamer
10. 0. F.---The Grand Ledge
GREENEVILLE.
GREENEVILLE.

Col James White Nominated for
Congress.
Special to the Union and American!
GREENKvILLE, Sept. 24-Col. james
White, of Hawkins county, was nomina-
ted by reclamation by the Convention
here to-day as the Democratic candidate
for Congress in the First District. The
Greeneville resolutions were adopted as
the platform of the party.
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Other appointments will be made in due
time.
Having had no opportunity of conferring
with Hon W II Wisener, invite him to
meet me at the above appointments, and
hope 1t may be convenient for him to do
SO. JOHN @ Brown.
Sept. "a, 1870
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FROM SPAIN.
Eberian Union.

MADRID, Sept. 24.-To-morrow will
appear a manifesto signed by all the re-
publican Deputies in the Cortes in favor
of Therian uniOn