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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

A sad accident occurred IN the room over
Mrs. Millers store, Union street, yesterday
evening. Arthur, little boy three years
OF age, son of Mrs. Edgeworth, was left
alone in the room, and by some means got
hold OF box of matches, and in handling
them they were ignited, setting fire to q
mosquito bar, and afterward communicative
with his clothing. The screams of the
child alarmed the mother aud other persons
in the store, and they repaired Immediately
to the room, where they found the child
burnt nearly to crisp. Medical aid was
summoned, and every attention rendered
the little sufferer, He was still alive at
night, but little hope is entertained of his
recovery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
Probate Court.

In Judge Glenns court vest erday the
will of Harry Ray, colored, was admitted
to probate.
DR. B F Manlove was qualified as execu-
tor of the estate of the late DIR Joseph E
Manlove, and gave bond in the sum of
SIS, 600.
Z A HALEY was appointed guardian to
Sarah F Estes, minor.
d B Morford was appointed administers
tor of the estate of Mrs 7 Cunningham.
II Spitz was appointed guardian to
Charles, Julia and Edward Coleman,
minors.
E H East was qualified as administrator
of the estate of James S Smith, and gave
bond in the sum OF $25, 900.
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THAT MYSTERIOUS DEAFNESS.

Mr.. Joe Robb, one of the young men
who was alleged to have been very mys-
teriously struck deaf at Helena some days
ago, has called upon us and desired cor
rection of some of the statements made
in regard to the affair. He says he
knows nothing of the four other young
men spoken of in this connection. He
was lying down taking an afternoon nap,
and when a negro came to wake him up,
in order that he might get on the boat to
come to Memphis, he first discovered that
he was deaf. He says further that he
knows nothing about spending social
evening, etc. He has since partially re-
covered his hearing, and attributes his
deafness to catching a severe cold
Memphis Sun, Aug. "a.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

of cauntry,' invite Us to all sacrifices.
Ought not we to be more willing to spend
our resources in driving out the enemy
than be compelled to yield him his victory,
that disgIaceful tribute? Do we not all
know well that the good which we shall
gain will he more valuable than all our de-
fense will cost 1t is not the 80, 600 men
that the provinces will send; it is a flood
of men, whose mighty tide viii aid us in
rolling back the Prusiian torrent. Have
we any right to doubt that it will Gomez
Formal Deposition of Napoleon
MOOted.
LONDON, Aug. 27.-Special to the New
York Herald--A private letter was received
in this city from Paris in which the writer
expresses the belief that the Committee of
Public Safety have been prepared which
will seize the Government and undertake
the defence of the capitol and formally de-.
pose the Emperor.
Bazaine COriked up Metz.
BERLIN, Aug. 27.--The Prussian general
headquarters are temporarily at st. Dezer.
Great quantities of stores for the Prussian
army are accumulating at Nancy. At 8
o'clock this morning Metz was completely
invested Marshal Bazaine, who is in
command there, makes no effort to force
passage. Deserters report extreme de-
morrlization of the garrison The Prus-
SLAMS are strongly entrenched before the
place.
The New Prussian, Armies.
Of the three new armies just organized
in Germany, one will march on Paris
with the Prince Royal, and the others
viii remain to protect the rear.
Bruited Rupture of TrOchu and Eau
q a genie. -
g PARIS, Aug 27--One of the city journals
of this evening has remarkable editorial,
of which the following is an extract Next
to the news of the near approach Of the
Prussians towards Paris, that which most
occupies the public altogether is the pos
sibility of an open rupture between the
Government and Gen Trochu. ~ .n
1t is reported that the Empress demanded
the dismissal of Gen. Trochu from his po-
sition as Governor of Paris, but we can
affirm nothing positive. 1t is nevertheless
true that a person has been permitted to
express carelessly, in the presence of the
Empress, the opinion that Trochu has been
asked to retire.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
For the Championship.

The Bluff City Base Ball Club, of Mem
phis, will play our home champions, the
Nashvilles, for the championship of Ten
nessee on Monday, Aug. 90, at the Fair
Grounds. The Nashvilles have held the
championship since 1868, and they are
confident that Memphis cannot take it
from them, and will do their best to show
the Bluff City boys that they are champions
still. The ladies are especially invited to
grace the occasion; choice seats will be
reserved for them. Tickets twenty-five
cents. Trains will leave the n. and @.
Railroad depot at l, 13O and 2:3O P. NJ. for
the Gair Grounds Fare for the round trip
twenty cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

Yesterday we had the pleasure of q visit
from our genial confere t. Figures, Esq,
of the Franklin ReUieU, one of the most
enterprising weeklies of our State. 1t is
truly alive to the interest Of old William4
son, and lends helping hand to advance
those of the entire State. We congratu-
late the people, who are standing up man.
fully for the Regie1o, on its present able
and efficient management.
Col ]. ]. Turner, from Sumner, candi-
date for Congress from this district, was
registered at the City Hotel last night.
Joseph l. Younglove, of Bowling Green,
Ky, was in the city yesterday, and the
guest of DR.. W. d. Kline.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
A wagon smashed by a Train.

The P. NJ. train on the Nashville and
Decatur railroad yesterday ran into wag-
on, at the crossing of the Franklin pike
beyond Overton's station. When nearing
the crossing the usual signals Sounding
the whistle, and ringing the belD were
given, but unheeded by the reckless, or
inattentive driver. When the situation was
observed the engine was reversed, but too
late to prevent the accident. Nobody was
hurt. ...r -.-..
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CAIRO.
sinking of the David watts.

CAIRO, Aug. 27.-The steamer David
Watts, from Tennessee River to st. Louis,
struck a snsg and sunk at 10 o'clock this
morning, near Prices Landing, Mo. The
cargo consisted of lumber, corn and leather,
which, with the boat, was valued at about
$25, 900. Capt. Chapman thinks that most
of the cargo can be saved, but the boat lies
badly careened, with the starboard boiler
deck under water, and will probably prove
a total loss. No lives lost s.'..srr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Grant has returned to Long Branch
from Newport. -a- -' ~ ol
Seward was escorted yesterday through
the Chinese quarters of San Francisco. by
a committee from the Chinese Convention.
q, More of the Government left Wash
ington yesterday, the Postmaster General
and his First Assistant leaving with the
Denver exeursionists. i .aHl
The Secretary of the Interior has de-
cided that the lands embraced in the
second article of the Usage treaty, of
September, 1865, are required to be sold
for the benefit of the Indians.
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OPENING
OR Is 20,

now complete in every Department Of the
trade. Our Goods win be found most
elegant and superb, unexceHed and un-
rivalled in excellence, embracing Foreign
and Domestic Fabrics of the choicest and
test designs being mostly hand. made
and warranted in every instance to give
entire satisfaction. We earnestly invits
the attention of all who desire good goods
which are manufactured with 9 speciA
view to frst-class retail trade.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
NEW YORK.

Greeley on the Republican NOminav-
tiOn for Governor.
New YORK, Aug 27-Mr Greeley, in the
Tribune leader this morning, discusses at
length the Republican nomination for
Governor of New York. He says: While
willing to accept any place, either at the
head or foot of the ticket, he has no in
tention of pressing his claims, only insist
ing that the best men of the party be
nominated
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

To the Editors of the Union and American:
If John A. McCampbell will consent to
become candidate for State Senator he
will receive the support Of
MANY VOTERS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

Rev. DR.. Thos. H. Pearne, United
States Consul at Kingston, Jamaica, re-
turned to Knoxville on the 18th inst. from
the West Indies.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

Spring Over Coats.
Glengary Spring Over Coats
Melton Spring Over Coats.
Plaid CheviOt Suits.
Derby CheviOt Suits.
English Plaid Suits.
French Plaid Suits.
Plain English Melton Suits.
French Piqua Suits.
Granite Cashmere Suits.
French Silk Mix Suits.
Light Color Cashmere Suits.
Elegant Street Coats in all col
ors. .rr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

If you want genuine Havana cigar, go
to E. Peynado Il Co, Maxwell House cigar
stand,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
THE WAR.

TaE w a e.
The Siege Of foul Abandoned
Address Of the Crown Prince
To the People of France
--la.u5 u--.~
French Loss ReSOnyilIe $4,000
Bayarians Getting FactiOuS
A RumOred Riot i'm Berlin
Bismarck's House Attacked
Prussian Advance on Paris
Main Body Reach EperImy
UsI E-LJFIg .-ELL. 40 TLf l.s-
b. r---. .-.f -7JJ 10 fDraT4. Z
A Detachment at Rheims
he's F- -s2 -i-2 ''' -T
Their Artillery Reach GhaI0ns
III , Hjl0L--Ait T i
The LandWehr Passing Nancy
Will Paris be Evacuated?
Government G0ingtO BOIlrgeS
Execution of PrusSian Spies
Napoleon Really Suspended
TrOchu Offensive to Eugenie
SteinmetZ Reported Cut off
Bazaine COrked up i'm Metz
A APruSSian Corps DrOWned(?)
McMahOn'S Northern Move
On Enemy'S Communications
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

NoTE-The reports as presented are
made at the several points indicated at
8 o'clock A. NJ, each day.
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Ho, For The CampmeetinC.

Let everybody go to the campmeeting to-
day at Cedar Hill. Be at the depot by Z
o'clock ready at y o'clock. Only one
train goes, and all must take advantage of
that, who would have pleasant ride over
splendid road and hear some good preach
ing. friend that passed the camp ground
on the evening train, bound for this place,
yesterday, informs us that the crowd was
very large. The train was crowded with
persons coming in from the northern ex-
tremity of the State and many from our
sister State of Kentucky. The meeting is
creating an interest that is manifest in the
crowds going from ali quarters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
Personal.

The Maxwell House stand keeps the
finest brands of cigars, of their own impor
tation
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EdgefieId Female Seminary.

The fall session of this school, Mrs.
Henri Weber, Principal, opens on Thurs
day next LIST of September. This is one
Of the best schools in the State, and is de-
serving of a liberal patronage. Prot.
Weber is at the head Of the musical de-
partment, and pupils receive advantages in
this respect that are seldom found in our
first class senlinarias
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28

WE PRESENT TO OUR PATRONS AND THE
w public our
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Tone Of the paris Press.

La Steele says: 1t is our duty to warn
the public against the emotion which the
presence Of an enemy before our walls may
produce. All must understand that the
strapetic plans of our Generals may involve
Paris being left to self-defense momentarily.
There is here now but one sentiment, viz:
that of national defense. Let all French.
men do their duty, as we shall do ours, and
the country will issue gloriously from the
struggle, and expel the enemy from her
soil. .. ..
LONDON, Aug. 27.-According to French
reports Il, 900, and according to Prussian
reports II, 600 French soldiers are disabled
by hospital and typhus fevers.
The Prussians are iutensly incensed at
the French for firing on flag of truce even
when sent on errands of mercy.
Winans' Cigar Steamer.
The famous cigar steamer, probably
Winans, was seen this morning passing
Dover, bound east.
Half the Journey TO Paris Accom-
pIished.
The Prussians says half the journey to
Paris has been accomplished, and all OBJ
structions are left behind.
England Sends 10000 Rifles TO the
Continent.
The English Government, while its mi
litia and volunteers are only half armed,
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PARIS, Aug 27-The Moniteur of to-day
saws the Prussians wish to invest Paris, but
France will invest it before them in every
department without the loss of an hour and
with that unanimity which alone promises
great results from our corps of volunteers.
In 184S an impertinent order took place,
and the order which saved us then will
save us to-day. Its safety, out of love for
our native land, which rouses us to the
safety of our country, is degenerate if in
less than forty-eight hours our enthusiasm
does not make itself known, and if the
Provinces do not send to Paris at least So
900 defenders.
Our national interests, as well as ourIove
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06
THE sTiPPLY OF COAL.

We are informed that $3.50, 600 of the
stock of the Tennessee Coal and Railroad
Company has been sold in the last few
days, and all to citizens of Tennessee,
principally to gentlemen of this city, who
are among our best and most enterprising
business men. Col. Colyar, the President
Of the company, and the principal owner
of the stock, realises by this sale 500, 900,
which he proposes, as far as necessary,
to use in supplying what the company has
so much needed, capital to work the mines
probably. This combination Of capital
and enterprise In supplying this city with
coal is an event of no small magnitude.
We understand from the gentlemen who
are interested, that they have already ia
ken steps to provide for the transporta-
ton of forty car loads of coal per day to
this city after the first of September next.
When done, (and from the well-known
energy and enterprise of the gentlemen
" ~ nave uLOGlkslhCA " w Aty VIC Jan
not doubt it viii be accomplished }
this will put TO rest the long mooted
question of cheap fuel for manufac-
turing in Nashville, for with the other
sources of supply, we shall receive suf-
fcient quantity to meet any demand. The
lack of fuel has been a serious drawback.
Il has taxed the energies Of The compa-
MES bringing coal to Nashville to meet
the demand OF the citizens for ordinary
consumption With the increase which
the Tennessee Coal and Railroad Com
pany propose to make, and which other
companies wiz make, we shall have o
much larger supply of coal next winter
than has ever been brought TO Nashville.
We note this step IN the development OF
the great resources Of Tennessee with more
than ordinary pleasure, because it evinces
a growing interest and confidence in the
wealth and future prosperity of the State
among our own people.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06
THE INCOME TAX.

The Hartford Comm Post (Rep. }
thus expresses the general wish in regard
to the abOminable income tax:
''The amount exempted is altogether
too small, making the tax very onerous on
the mass Of the people whose income is
moderate. The rate of five per cent. is
so great that the law undoubtedly defeats
itself in many instances. The temptation
to misrepresent the amount of income is
a strong one TO men whose every energy
is exerted to support family on limited
and perhaps uncertain income.
'Last year the tax yielded S34, 000, 900,
of which 50, 900. 600 were paid by corpor-
atoms; $50, 900, 900 is a large sum to be
taken directly from the earnings of the
people. The inquisitOrial character of
the tax is extremely dstasteful to the peo-
pie; its enforcement engeuders naturally
a feeling of hostility against the Govern
ment, and does violence to the instinct of
privacy that every man possesses in re-
gard to his business affairs. 1t would
seem that the personal tax might easily be
abolished without detrimcnt to the public
cprvicp y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06
TIE CoNs,rrruTE0N.

The ordinance submitting the Consti-
tuition top vote Of the people requires
those who favor the adoptidnsoflihe new
Constitution TO write upon their tickets
'cNew Constitution, and those Who pre-
fer the old Constitution have to write on
their tickets sold Constitution
+ Let it be borne in mind by every voter
that the question which is presented
to him is not whether he fully endorses
every provision of the new Constitution,
but whether he prefers it to the Constitu-
ton as it is now, with all the Radical
amendments which have been added to
it. Choose, ye.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06

THERE would seem TO lie no danger Of
a failare Of Congress TO provide adequate
legislation for the enforcement of the
fifteenth amendment, if we may JUICE
from the promptness with which various
measures to that end have been submitted.
These measures seem to assume that there
is a disposition to eVade, or even TO resist
ihe law. The bill Of Mr.. Bingham, re-
ported a few days ago. provides for the
first OF these contingencies, as does also
that which Mr.. Sumner has introduced,
and which proposes to punish by
fine or imprisonment any per-
son who shall attempt TO deter
fra,a registering or voting, or being voted
for or holding Office, any citizen of the
Taitcd States. Preposterous as the last
idea. that Of resistance to the fifteenth
amendment, appears, Mr.. Nyc, of the
Senate, and Mr.. Lawrence, of the House
of Representatives, would seem 10 be
;-oabled with the apprehension that it is
sufficiently probable to warrant the ap-
neintment Of large body Of federal Of
fce-holders, backed by a military force,
10 UNFOLD the supreme requirement of the
constitution, an instrument whose pro-
visions would seem to be held in greater
reverence in proportion to their novelty,
and to the coercive means employed for
their adoption.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06


@. Who? A 1t was written in a hur
ry-an affectionate letter written in haste.
@. Who wrote the letter. A. l am
answering as specifically as human
phraseology can do it. 5 Falt4
BY Mr. Judd-Q. Who do you mean
by ''Sis2" A. | am seeking to explain.
@. You can state the naIneg A. | am
explaining, and cannot do it in any better
way than am doing it. i,. a.
@. VIII you answer that question: A.
l viii l viii not evsde it, nor am | ca
pable of evasion. q
/ Q. Whom do you mean by "Sis2"@ A.
Imean just what say; that was the sigma
ture to the letter; am so agitated, and l
wish the committee would notice | am a
little excited, very weak and very nervous,
am perfectly broken down, and there is
but wreck left; letter came, as | was
saying, signed ''Sis;n l have no doubt
about it; that is the way in which many
Western ladies write; they sit down and
write note and sign, Gin haste, Sis"
never received a letter from her, and can
not swear to the handwriting of it, but
have no doubt of its authorship; this let
ter came TO my wife, evidently written Ii
great haste.
@. The letter of which we are speaking
was signed isis but you have not yet
stated whom you understood the letter to
be from. A. l can give you my belief or
the subject; had never seen the hand
writing, sol could not by that means
identify it as belonging to any particular
person; but have no hesitation in say
ing in saying that l believe it was from
1 Mrs. Grant.
@. 1t was so treated by your wife. A
| Yes, SIR euE =
Certainly the Times owes an apolog.
to Fisk, Gould and company for question
ing their integrity in respect to the lette
from Mrs. Grant. .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06

TIE Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer writes March 4;
''The Georgia bill meets with some oppo-
sition among the Republicans, and viii,
of course, receive a united Democratic
vote against it. The principal objection
to it among the Republicans is based on
the ground that the question of admit
ting Georgia 10 representation in Congress
was settled in the last Congress by the
passage of an act and the admission Of
members to seats in the House. Not
withstanding this difference of opinion
among the majority it is believed that
party pressure will force it through on
Monday, just as the bill comes from the
Committee on Reconstruction. "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06

The general impression of the mercan-
tile community in regard to the illegal
tender" decision is that there can be no
doubt that all obligations incurred before
the passage of the act are payable, princi-
pal ard interest in gold. The legal. pro-
fession are almost unanimously of that
opinion. So far, however, those against
whom this decision would operate chief
ly, namely, the railroad corporations, are
not disposed to submit to the consequent
ces, but are rather disposed to make each
separate demand the subject of a new
litigation. As this is in their POWER, and
gives them what they require, namely,
long time, the law becomes Almost in
operative
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06

TIE advertising columns of the New
York and Philadelphia newspapers con-
tain announcements from retail dealers
that they have marked their goods down
to gold value, and that where change
is necessary it viii be given in silver. Il
the gold premium should continue dowl-
ward, or rather government paper to 90
up, it Will eventually bring into play one
or two hundred millions Of gold coin in
the country, thus adding that much 10 tie
circulating medium.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06

a CASE Of the mons'Tous practice which
is common under prdcnsa Of collecting
the tax on spirits is related Ivy The New
York Times. The Collector sized the
books of the firm and then suborned q
clerk of the firm 10 testify against them
by promising him place under the Gov
eminent lie testified as required, and
secured the place. These practices are
covered by the prctcnse Of vigilance in
collecting the revenue and by the common
prejudice which is raised against the ac-
cused. But they give almost unlimited
opportunities to thieves in the revenue
service, and they subject honest dealers TO
the treatment Of thieves, which is sure
way to transfer the trade to the hands Of
thieves.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-06

IT is reported of The Cuban Rebels that
at first they treated their prisoners of war
like men; but the Spanish seemed TO re-
gard this as al element Of weakness, and
treated the Cubans all the worse, not only
numbering all prisoners, but hanging
their dead bodies. Now no prisoners are
taken. It is kill or be killed on the
battle field. The first Spanish prisoners
that were put to death by the Cubans
were shot; but later in the struggle
ammunition became too scarce to allow
such etiquette, and they were hung or
hutchercd.