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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
Delegates Appointed.
T. J. MOORE,
r. P. Brown, q
]. s. ROBINSON

FIRST WABD.-At a largely attended
meeting of the citizens of the First ward,
held last night, John Harper was chosen
as a delegate to the Flosterial Convention,
with Felix Carter as alternate, and Chas.
Arthur and w II Perry were selected as
delegates to the Congressional Convention.
THIRD WARD.-At a meeting of the cit
liens of the Third ward l. F Beech was
chosen as the delegate to the Floaterial
Convention. The Congressional delegate
is to be selected hereafter. E.
FIFTH WARD.-At meeting held at the
Fifth Ward, Messrs John Marshall was ap-
pointed delegate to the Congressional
Convention and Thomas Calender to the
Floaterial Convention. I'D ~ --.
EIGHTH WARD.-In the eighth ward A d
Creighton was appointed delegate to the
Floaterial Convention. George W. Sweeney
was selected as delegate to the Congress
sional Convention; with R. II. Haley as
alternate. The delegate to the Congress
sional Convention was instructed to vote
for no one who could not take the iron-clad
oath. ~. go. ..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
ROBERT e. LEE.


"A Eeopte'a Tribute 90 the Fallen
'N'aa.-F a4fH7 Brave. ese 70 = /
ST.. LoUIs, Oct. ia meeting of the
friends Of Gen Robert e. Lee was held
last night, at which committee was ap.
pointed to make suitable arrangements to
testify their sorrow at the loss Of then
commander and friend. Several eulogies
were spoken and the meeting adjourned
until tonight. Religious services viii bs
held at st. Georges Church this after
noon. haov.laH
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 15.-To-dsy has
been universally observed as day OF
mourning for the death of Gen Lee. AL
buildings on the leading theroughfares and
many of the private residences are appro-
priately draped. All the wholesale houses
were closed and business generally sus-
pended. The old Confederate soldiers
formed q procession, wearing Grape, and
proceeded in body to st. Paul's Church,
TO hear an eulogy upon Gen Lee, by the
Rev. Mr.. Platt The most distinguished
and Substantial of our citizens united In
the demonstration of respect. All party
distinctions and prejudices were ignored.
The fire bells have been tolling all day.
Tonight monster mass meeting is be-
ing held at Weisiger Hall, of which the
Mayor is Chairman, and in which all
classes of our citizens, ignoring past diff
ferences, are participating. Eulogies will
be delivered by Gems. Breckenridge and
Preston, ex-COnfsderste Generals, and
also by Gen. Finnel, an ex-Federal Gen
eral. 49,
GAINESVILLE, TENN, Oct 15.-An the
business houses In this city are closed and
draped in deep mourning, in respect to the
memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
FROM HOLLAND.
Awar with Prussia Imminent.

The HAGUE, Oct. 15.-Great agitation
prevails on the discovery of the fact that
the King was about to declare war with
Prussia. There was a row in the Kings
Cabinet. The King was told that he must
not take the initiative The Crown Prince
warned the Ministers that, if they did not
take sides now, Holland would regret her
inactivity. The Cabinet appealed to the
people. Petitions came from all the ports
in favor of giving the States General, and
not the King, the right to declare war.
King William and the majority of the
population side with the Crown Prince.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
STATE NEWS.


The organization of blood horse as
sociation is being agitated atKnoxville.
A Camp of Pale Faces was organized
at Pulaski on last Thursday night.
Wild geese have made their appearance
in large quantities in the vicinity of King
ston.
"A Miss Gardner was badly injured by
being thrown from wagon at Huting-
don, last Saturday. -
Rosne county is unusually healthy.
Kingston is lamenting over the gloomy
prospect of procuring coal.
Mr.. w. H. Randolph, of Montgomery
county, has applied for an invention for
spreading saw teeth, which is said to be
very valuable '--s - q -
The residence, kitchen and smokehouse
of Robert L. Stevens, five miles east of
Franklin, were destroyed by fire on Satur-
day morning.. rsfsl - es'.t
The town of Chris.iana is much excited
over reported threats of the gamblers re.
Gently whipped there that they intended
to burn the town. s.
The Fair st Memphis is progressing
with the finest attendance and most at
tractive displays ever witnessed in West
Tennessee. esr ,
Tuesday next is the day appoinred fol
the discussion, at Kingston, between
Messrs. Maynard and Blizzard, the two
Congressional candidates. @
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
BUTLER,s CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE PARTY.

To the Editors Of the Union aud American:
JoNEsBoRo, Oct. 1S70.-I learn that
during the Stokes and Senter campaign
in 1869, when the Press and Times was
changed from Stokes to Senter, Grisham
sent an appeal to his friends at home-in
Jonesboro-for help; they in turn sent a
runner for r. r. Butler to repair at once
to JonesDoro TO devise some means by
which their sinking cause might be kept
afioat little longer. a-a'...
Roderick came at once and met with
the leading Stokesites and ali agreed to
give what money they could to start q
Stokes organ at Nashville. The friends
of the Bald Eagle, in Jonesboro, gave as
they were able, some five, some ten and
twenty dollars, which ROderick, in order
to show his liberality "a eclipsed them
all by giving $500, leaving the impression
on the Suckers present that it was his own
private means he was giving, aaying not
word about that being a part of the cadet
money. ..-...
When Butler came before the Congress
siOnal Committee and confessed to selling
the cadetship, in order to palliate his crime
he stated that he had given the money
for the benefit of the Radical party In his
district and had given $500 to the State
Journal. ..
Capt. WoOdcock, the financial man
ager of the State yIouT7aaL-whO had
kept correct account of all moneys re-
ceived and paid out by him while con-
nected with the State Journalists soon
as he saw the publication IN the papers
in regard to the disposition Butler had
made of the cadet money, turned to his
cash book and there found Butler only
credited with $500, instead of $500. BE
Immediately wrote to Butler to know into
whose hands he had paid the other 5000 !;
telling him that his cash book showed
only $500 to his Butler's) credit. Rod
erick finding himself completely cornered,
sent Woodcock $66.66, aud Grisham
500. 66, and promised Bowel $50. &c; but
owing to little ''unpleasantness" exist
ing between Butler and Bowel, assistant
editor Stcte Journal, he (Butler) never
paid Bowel his part; hence Butler kept
back 5000 of the $500 he claimed to have
given the State Journal, and never pal 4
it until Capt Woodcock squeezed it on
of him, and 500. &c he has yet in his pos
session, which rightfully belongs to s. A.
Bowel. Ex.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
DR.. MOOREs REPLY.

NASHVILLE, Oct. Is, 1S7O.-Gentlemen
have just received your note enclosing
the proceedings of q meeting with refer
ence to the death of Gen Lee; and whilst
l do not claim any such intimacy with this
great and good man as might be inferred
from the terms Of the resolution requesting
me TO deliver memorial sermon, still. iSt
common with many others, / did know
revere and love him, and am willing 10 do
anything IN my power 10 pay a lifting
tribute TO his memory. 1 will, therefore
endeayor to comply with the request of mr.
fellow citizens as soon as my somewba /,
feeble health and other engagements vyilI
permit and will apprise you Of the exacs
arrangements IN time 10 give due notice to
the public.
With my thanks for the courteous. man..
ner in which you have performed your
duty,
fam, very respectfully, yours, etc
L. V. MooRE.
To Messrs A. s. Colyar, John O. p I-ct
N. @. Cotton, Committee
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
MEMORIAL SERMON BY THE
REV. DIR. MOORE.
COrrespOudenea.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 15.-Rev. DR.. I. v.
Moore-Sir We enclose you the proceed
ings of meeting Of the citizens of Nash
vile, held on the 14th inst. to give ex-
preston of their regret at the death Of
Gen. Robt E. Lee. You will see from one
of the resolutions adopted, that it was the
sense of the meeting that you be requested.
at an early day, to preach a Memorial
Sermon, and that committee be appoint
cd to wait upon you and request the per-
Torrance Of ths duty.
We were appointed the COMMITTEES TO
communicate to you ithe wishes of the
meeting and to request of you a compli-
ance Herewith, atsuch time as would com
port with your convenience. Hoping that
you may find it compatible with your own
desires and with other duties,
We are with high respect,
.a A. s. CoLYAR,
JSo. @. BURcH,
NJ O. COTToN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

Deaths from yellow fever in New
Orleans for the past two days were thir-
teen. .e-r ..,..-
1t is thought at Memphis that Wednes-
day nights frost did but little damage.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-The fears of
yellow fever are now entirely dissipated.
Some new cases have appeared at Gov
ernor's Island, but none have been dis
covered in this city. ..E
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
FROM BELGIUM.
Paris May be saved.

BRUSSELS, Oct. ia Paris correspon-
dent of the Independence Beige thinks 1t
possible that Paris may be saved. He
describes the mines and pitfalls which
have been thrown thick around the en-
ciente. Great quantities of heavy guns,
stores and projectiles have been accumu-
lated, and batteries of mitralleurs are
sweeping every approach to the city. He
refers to the cold, wet weather, which
must scatter disease among the beseigers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
Meeting OF business Uen

It gives rs pleasure to Announce that q.
meeting VIII take place to-morrow Mon
dayl afternoon, at O'Clock, at the Office
of the State Insurance COMPANY. College
street, to take steps to inauaurate in this
city Board of Trade. The matter is in
me hands Of some of our most active citiS
zens, and from the character of the steps
the nesting viii not only represent largely
the business interest Of the city, but from
its importance viii bring them together.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
OHIO.
Convicted Of Railroad Murder.

OOHNlCtco Oh UtAu
MANSFIELD, Oct. 15.-The trial of VIM
Gage for murder by throwing train off
the track on the Pittsburg and Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railroad near Rucos,
Ohio, in May last, killing an unknown
man and wounding two or three other
persons, was concluded in the Richland
Court of Common Pleas before Judge G.
W. Gedds last night. This morning the
jury returned verdict of guilty in the
second degree. Gage will be sentenced
to the Penitentisry for life Monday.
John Sugdon, his partner in the crime
who turned States evidence, win be
brought to trial Monday. 1t is thought
he will plead guilty of manslaughter and
be sent to the Penitentiary for ten years.
The officers of the Pacific and Fort Wayne
and Chicago railroad were untiring in
their efforts to bring these villains to JUS
tice, and their success is gratifying to the
entire travelling public.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
TELEGRlAPHIC..
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Grant Attending fhe Races
English Mission STU Vacant
C. DelanO TO Succeed j. d. Cox
Akerman to be Retired Next
Three FenianS Set at Liberty
Coming EIectiOnsin theSOuth
Federal Troops Inspector ,etc
COLUMBIA.

sam ArneIl and His Constituency
FriersOn Nominated for Congress,
and Blackburn for state Senate.
Special to the Union and American. s.
COLUMBIA, TENN, Oct. 15.-Our town
was thronged with the colored element to.
day. The Rebel-Radical AInen made
them talk. did not hear it, but it is said
it was mild. They made the following
nominations: For Congress, ]. Bunyan
Frierson, ex-Speaker of the Senate; for
Senator, George w. Blackburn, ex-Comp-
troller; for Representative, w. R. Con
ner. All passed off quietly. The Demo-
crazy have four candidates for the last
position. -....
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
Large Potatoes.

We received, yesterday, three sweet po-
tatoes. the aggregate weight of which was
264 pounds. Two of them was raised by
A. J. Baker, Esq, living eight miles from
Nashville, on Mill creek. One of them
weighs 81 and the other y pounds. The
third one was raised by Isaac F. Baker, in
she same neighborhood, and weighs 104
pounds. They are of the yam variety,
and we think can't be beat. l
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
Delightful Seranaaa.

On Friday night last, the Odd Fellows
band made the rounds in Edge6sld on g
serenadihg tour, and entertained the citi,.
zens with some Of their choicest music.
The moon shone brightly, and more
beautiful night for such visit could not
have been selected. This band is now one
Of the very best, and deserving Of the AID
and announcement of all who desire 70 sea
a irst-class home institution sustained
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

Miss Lew Fleming fell from the top to
the bottom of lengthy stairway, in
Bran's Building, at Chattanooga, on the
18th inst, and made most miraculous
escape. Fortunately she was not seri-
ously hurt.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

At the Democratic Convention held in
Johnsonville, Oct l, Ichabod Farmer, of
Benton county, was nominated as the
candidate from Benton and Humphreys,
for seat In the lower branch of the next
Legislature.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
FROM PRUSSIA.
The snvestment Of Neu Breis

The Investment OF Neu BreIsach.
ri BERLIN, Oct. 14.-An official dispatch
dated Colmar, Wednesday, says 5000
Prussians are before Neuf- Breisach, and
the investment of the town is rigorous
and complete. Two German corps, num-
bering 5000 each, levy contributions in
the country around Colmar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

At the Senatorial Convention held at
Cookeville, on the 4th INST, D. W.
Halves was nominated for reelection to
the Senate from the Senatorial District
composed of the counties of Putnam,
White, etc. .--.-. - s1il
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS

To the Editors Of the Union and American
NASHVILLE, Oct. 10, 1901 notice in
to-day's paper an editorial directing atten-
ton to the meeting of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, in this city next
veek-Nashville having been selected by
them at their last annual meeting held in
Baltimore, as the proper place to adjourn
/ to and meet in Convention in 1870.
After the pertinent and appropriate re-
| marks made by you on the subject, 1t
would appear almost superfuous to offer
any remarks; but being DESTROYS that the
gentlemen to assemble in our midst may
meet with fitting reception, trust you
will pardon my offering few words on the
character of the institution you have directed
the attention of our citizens to.
The constitution states that it was insti-
tuted at Detroit In 1868, and reorganized
in 1864 at Indianapolis, under its present
title. The first section in first article of
the constitution sets forth its objects in the
following words:
''This organization shall be known under
the name and title of the Grand Inter
national DiUGsioH Of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, and its purpose
shall be more effectuAlly to combine the
interests of Locomotive Engineers, to ele-
waite their standing as such and their char
acters men" A more consisa or compre-
hensive caption would be difficult to frame,
and an object more worthy it would be
equally difficult to suggest; when we re-
member that in the prosecution OF cur
business in all departments, the railroad
and the locomotive have become perfectly
| indispensable to our interests and happi-
ness, we must quickly realize the import
| ance of entrusting our lives and property
into the keeping of good and reliable men;
| aud when our dear ones are yelling,
either for business or pleasure, we are less
anxious for their safety when we know that
/ the vakeful, sober and dAuntless engineer
is ever on the watch
Il is body of citizens who are banded
| together for such noble purposes that we
are called upon TO welcome in our midst
the ensuing week. They are cosmopolitan
| in their views and occupation, unalied
with any political or religious organization,
but are of all shades of political and relig-
ious belief, and should meet with that
hearty welcome that our city has always
been distinguished for, The different
| cities that they have complimented before
by holding their annual meetings in, re-
ceived them with much kindness and dis
tinction. Let us not be behind in our at
tentions. The State and city officials have
already sienified their intention TO receive
them with becoming ceremonies, and it is
TO be hoped that the members Of the
learned professions, as well as merchants,
mechanics, ETC., will be found ready to CO.
operate. Let the manufacturers invite
| them to their different establishments, and
show them that If we are not 80 extensively
engaged in the different branches as they
are in other cities north of us, we have all
the elements of making Nashville pros
porous manufacturing centre by the intro
| duction of capital and skilled labor.
Hot BLAST.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
THE FENIANS.
Three Of the Prisoners Releases

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Oct. 15.-United
States Marshal Quinby received this morn
ing the pardon papers for the Fenian
prisoners Starr, Msnnix and Thompson,
and has forwarcd them to the agent OF
the prison at Auburn. The prisoners viii
be set at liberty this evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
RnsainrThrnurh.

A large number Of Representative % thss
Grand Encampment snd Grand Ledge
I. o. o. F., the annual communlcaucns o.
which commence IN Memphis tomorrow,
passed through the city yesterday. 1na
sessions Of these grand bodies PROMISES -
be largely attended.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

The Athens Post of the 18th says in
some sections of the country good deal
of the wheat of last harvest is reported to
be injured or of inferior quality, So that
while the quantity of grain is large, rea.
good -four is likely to be In demand. Some
of our friends whose facilities for watch
ing the market are good, express the
opinion that there viii be an advance in
the price OF wheat Lefore long.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

w. W. Howe, Baggage Master Of the
Nashville and Chattanooga railroad, had
his pocket-book stolen on the 9Th inst.
It contained notes to the value of $500.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
THE FAR WEST.
Pre-AdamIte News.

FoRT BRIDGES, WYeMNG, Oct. 15.-
The Yale College scientific party, in
charge of Prof. Marsh, returned here yes
terdsy, having spent the last six weeks in
examining the geology of the eastern
Unitah Mountains and the country be-
tween Green and White rivers. This re-
gion was unexplored and proved of much
scientific interest. An ancient lake basin
was discovered, containing great numbers
of extinct crocodiles, turtles, serpents and
fish, with many remains of other tropical
animals, most of which were new to
science.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
NEBRASKA.
Official.

OMAHA, Oct. 15.-The official returns
of this State show that the Legislature
stands as follows SO Republicans, 8
Democrats and peoples candidates.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
WEST VIRGINIA.
Disastrous Fire and Powder Ex-
pI0si0n.

pl0siOn.
WHEELING, w. ", Oct. 15.-The
Registers special from Charleston, Kan
awha county, details a distrastrous fire,
which occurred there early, yesterday
morning in row of buildings on the river
side of Front street, above the landing.
The entire block was completely des-
troyed. Several kegs of powder exploded
during the progress of the fire, adding to
its intensity. Seventeen or eighteen build
ings occupied by merchants, were des'
troyed with their stock. The total loss
will not fall far short of $45, 900; insured
from $15, 900 to $50, 900.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
FROM ITALY.
mazzini Unpardoned.

ROME, Oct. 15.-Mazzini, the noted
Republican agitstor, has been excluded
from the amnesty. r-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

The Archbishop of Quebec died Friday
night of dropsy of the heart. His age
was seventy-two.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

They had frost at shslbyville on Wed
nesdsy night, 20
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

Fringed Over-dresses, very new
CLOTH sACoUEs, new designs.
VELVET CLoAKs, VELVET CLoAESi
CHENILLE oAs-sACQUEs, very new.
PARIS BRoCHE .sHAwLs.
STRIPED .NEGLIGKE sHAwLs.
PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS.
WHITE BALLARD VALE FLANNELs.
GENUINE SHAKER FLANNELS
TEN and TWELVE QUARTER 'sHEETINe
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, al kinds.
BLEAoHED sHIRTINGs, best brands.
REAL ENGLISH CANTON FLANNE4s.
BEST CLASS OF HOSIERY.
ELEGANT FANCY HOSE FOR CHILDREE
ETC, ETC, ETC.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
Is iII GO0DSl
THOMPSON BROS. G KELLEY.
Summer Street.

Summer Street.
Dion PARIS SILKS, new shades
LYONS BLACK SILKS, warranted pure.
BYADoRE vALEScIAs, new and beautiful
PARIS sATEENAs, IN the new shades.
SILK AND WOOL REPS, all shades.
vELoURs, IN rich plAids-
NEwPLAIDs AND STRIPES for Children.
DOUBLE CHAIN BLACK M0HAIRS.
BLACK LPAcAs. best makes.
BoMBAzINE ALPACAs for mourning.
ELEGANT FRENCH oHNTZ, new designs.
REPELLANTs waterproof new patterns.
oERAoPLoTHs AND FLANNELs.
lsag
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16

LONDON, Oct 15.-The Germans attri-
butte the frequency of railroad accidents
to French agency, and will hereafter i'm
pose contributions in the communities
where such accidents occur. Ill
An early meeting of the North German
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-16
Rich GoOdS for Bridal Outfits,
Mourning Goods.

Fringed Over-dresses, very new
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-04
II U M oRoUS IT EMS

Rey~ The following if read as now
punctuated, is nonsence; but with little
change in the punctuation, not only makes
good sense but good rhyme.
saw pigeon making bread:
saw girl composed of thread;
saw towel one mile square;
saw meadow in the air;
saw rocket walk a mile:
saw pony make a file;
saw blacksmith in Il box;
saw an orange kill an OK;
saw butcher made of steel:
saw penknife dance q reel;
saw a sailor twelve feet high;
saw ladder in pie;
saw an apple fly away;
saw sparrow making hay;
saw farmer like dog:
saw puppy mixing grOg;
saw three men who saw them too.
And Will confirm what tell you.
He9p The most effe citing specimen of
amatory poetry that has come to our no.
tice is the following:-
When old Carlow sits on Sally's chair,