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Then follows the location of the differ
fire plugs In the city, which it is not neces,
sary to publish.
The report closes with the rules and
regulations for the government of the De-
partment, and we find the following in the
way of
EXPLANATION.
During the years 1864-65 and 1866,
there were only three steam engines be-
longing to the Department; the United
States Government having one steamer
and one Hook and Ladder Truck, the run
ming expense of which was paid by the
Government.
During 1866 and 1867, the steam engine
William Stockell was bought, and also
1000 feet of leather hose, costing ST.
$3.50; this year Hook and Ladder COM
pany was organized. e..
During 1867 and 1868, in July, the VIM.
Stockell Fire Company was organized and
placed under pay. a-l0
During 1S6S-69 new leather hose
was bought, costing S69I6.95. The ex-
pense of this year does not include the
building of the ninth ward engine house.
In February of 1870, the new organiza-
ton commenced.
The Mayor addressed the President, and
said as the labors of the present admins
trstion were about to close, he thought it
proper to say a few words. When We
entered upon the discharge Of our duties,
said the Mayor, we found the city over
run with debt Upwards of S228, 0Oe Of
these old claims had been paid, and some
thing like $3.50, 900 still remained unpaid,
but by proper economy for another year,
he thought the council would be able to
get through. He hoped that the members
of the incoming board would pursue the
same course He thanked the retiring
members of the board for the manner in
which they had discharged their duties,
and also the members of the different COM
mittees. In behalf Of the members of the
board, and the citizens generally, he de-
sired to return thanks to Capt. Stockell,
Chief of the Fire Department, for the
energy he had displayed. After some
other remarks by the Mayor, the conven-
ton dissolved, and the Board of Common
Council proceeded to business.
The resolution requiring the Recorder to
administer the oath to new members &C
cording to the provisions of the charter,
and that said qualification is bona tide,
and can be made available In law, the free
hold being such, was taken up.
Mr.. Craighead offered in lieu of the
above resolution an obligation to be used
in the qualification of the members elect,
but it was discovered that the Board was
without a quorum, and on motion the
Board adjourned.
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RoaRD OF CoMMoN COUNCIL.

The Board of Common Council met at
the usual hour-President HEREFORD in the
chair, and the following other members
present, to wit: Perry, Smith, Ambrose,
Dews, Reid, Sweeney, Craighead, Kreig,
Hollaran, Knowles, Manlove.
Mr. Craighead moved to suspend the reg
ular order of business, with view of Of
fering a resolution providing that both
Boards meet in convention for the purpose
of hearing the annual reports The mo-
ton was carried, and the resolution then
offered and adopted
The act prescribing the duties of the
City Recorder, adopted first by the Com
mon Council, and afterwards amended by
the Board of Aldermen, was called up.
Mr. Craighead moved that the amend
ment be concurred in, which motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Knowles offered an amendment to
the fourteenth section, providing that the
book keeper employed by the Recorder
shall be approved by the City Council in
stead of the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Ambrose moved that the amend
ment be laid upon the table, which was
carried,
The bill as amended was then adopted
ayes 10, noes l. r.14 s.
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FROM RUSSIA.
Semi.OfficiaI DisaVOwal of Hostile
Intentions.

Semi.OfficiaI DisaVOwaI of Hostile
Intentions.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 3O.-The Jour-
nal, of this city, an official organ, en-
phatically denies the report OF Russia's
purchase of new iron clad steamers from
the United States Government. 1t also
formally denied the stories OF concent-
ration of Russian troops on the Turkish
frontier and the recall of Gen. lgnatltt,
the Russian Ambassador at CONSTANT
nople. The Journal adds, the Russian
policy is one of peace and justice.
Theirs Fails again-NO Hope for
France-The Fort of Odessa to be
RemOdeIed.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 90.-Cable
special to the Herald-Theirs leaves to-
morrow to return to Vienna a sadder but
a wiser mon. His mission, which was to
convince Russia of the danger of suffer
ing Prussia to become too great by the
annexation of territory and the eclat of
uninterrupted victory over France has en-
tirely failed.
Notwithstanding the earnest solicitation
of the veteran statesman for an interview
with the Emperor, the latter politely and
positively declined. Gotschakoff repre-
sented to Theirs the impossibility of re-
cognizing in him any effeciual authority,
and the inexpediency of the Prussian
] government holding any official inter
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THLHGRAP HlC.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
The Bright Political Prospect
The Funeral of Farragut
The Great Flood in Virginia
Lynchburg tIySubmerged
5 Bridges and 2 Hotels Gone
The Funeral of Farragut
The Great FlOed i'm Virginia
Lynchburg PartIySubmerged
5 Bridges and 2 Hotels Gone
THE GREEN LINE.
Grand Ovation i'm Cincinnati.
snacial n the TTnion and American.

Special to the Union and American.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30.-The excursion
lists were cordially received. Col. Row
land delivered an admirable address, and
was responded to in happy terms by MIR.
McMasters, of South Carolina. Last
night we attended the Industrial EXPOSE
ton, which is a grand success, n To-day
there was a fine display by the Fire De-
partment. Later we were driven to
Avondale and Clifton, where we were en-
tertained in friendly manner by Messrs.
Robert Mitchell and VIM. Reson respec-
lively. Indeed it has been but an unin-
terrupted ovation. Tonight we have a
grand banquet. Wine flows as freely as
the Ohio.
To the Associated Press.
Details of the Banguet-Speoches
from Hon. Geo. HI Pendieton and
CNoINNAT1, Sept. 3o.-There is BAN
ouet of the most brilliant character at
Pixies Hall. tonight, given to the Green
Line excursionists. Pixies Hall is the
only building large enough for the pur-
pose. Seven rows of tables were placed
in the great room, and provision made for
$50 guests. c. w. Rowland presided.
"Our Country" ''The Green Line, ''The
Cincinnati Southern Railroad and its con-
nections, u sour Southern Guests, J" ''The
Cities of the South, ''The Queen City,
were among the toast proposed. Hon.
Geo. II. Pendleton responded to ''Tbe
Queen City;" to ''The Cities of the
South" Col C. II. Way. Gen. Ander'
son, D. Sharpe, ESQ.,, A. P. Chiffon,
Esq. Col. Gaskett, G. w. Styles, and c.
A. Withers, made appropriate responses.
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from any fire, and on all occasions he rem
dered valuable assistance"
In his report the Chief then proceeds to
give the name, appointment, position and
salaries per month, and the inventory of
property in possession of the different COM
panies composing the organization, and
afterwards record IF fires, alarms, losses
and expenses of the Department from
October, 1864, to October, 1870 This
part of the report closes with the following
RECAP
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We take the following from the Hunt
ingdon Courier of the 10Th ult.: Last
Sunday morning a man was found on the
railroad track, east of Hollow Rock, near
the Carroll and Benton county line, with q
bullet hole in his forehead, that must have
killed him instantly. We have heard no
particulars or names, but learn that he was
a resident of that vicinity, and is supposed
70 have been killed by man who was
seen in his company that morning, and
who was Jealous of deceased's attention to
some female in the neighborhood.
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course with person whose avowed mis-
sion was to create distrust and enmity on
the part of Russia, now friendly power.
Theirs, since his interview with the
Minister has expressed the conviction that
France has nothing to hope for now from
Russia.
Great activity prevails in the military
department. Orders have been issued for
concentration of stores at sufhclent
points. A commission of engineers nave
left St. Petersburg to make an examlna-
ton of the Notifications at Odessa, In
view of contemplated alterations.
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CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

The new French Government has i'm
posed a special tax of four centimes per
number on all newspapers, domestic and
foreign.
The Bank of Holland has reduced the
rate of discount to At per cent.
A naturalization treaty with the United
States has been signed by the Austrian
government.
The Southern Commercial Convention
assemblies in Cincinnati next Thursday.
What with the races, the Industrial Exhi-
bition, the Green Line Excursion and the
ten days Schuetzenfest, Porkopolis doubt
loco feels hip
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FROM PRUSSIA.
A Roval RecOnnOissance.

BERLIN, Sept. 30.-A dispatch from
Terriers, states that Thursday the King
reconnoitered the French lines from st.
Denis to Romainville.
The town of Kehl is crowded with re-
fugees from Srasbourg awaiting permis-
sion to return to the city.
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ROME.
.utoneIIi COnciIiatory.

ROME, Sept. 3O.-Cardinal AntOnelli
bids the Romans treat with the Italians,
and promises Gen. Cadorns that he shall
have an early opportunity of comforting
with the Pope.
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The four new engines to be received
soon by the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad company are to bear the
names Of the following gentlemen: Thomas
Fl. Galloway, William Heiskell, John B.
Branner andlThomas Barnett.
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Lecture Last Night.

The lecture of Professor Jules De
Launay at Masonic Hall last night was
well attended, avery large and appreciative
audience being present. The lecture
abounded in research, apostolic and his
torical knowledge, and was highly In
structiye aud entertaining.
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IN CONVENTION.

The two Boards then met In convention
to hear the annual reports Of the different
officers read.
The report of the Committee on Finance
was first read, congratulsting the members
of the Board upon the condition of affairs
at the close of the present administration,
and upon the success achieved by running
the corporation on a cash basis. The re-
port was received
The report of the Recorder and Treasu-
rer was next read and received. 1t is as
follows: -a- -. .-
Treasurer and Recorders Annual
Reports.
To the Hon. Mayor and City Council Of Nash
vile:
In compliance with the law requiring
YOUR Recorder and Treasurer to present
an annual report to the last meeting of the
two Boards, We respectfully submit the
subioined statement Of the financial opera
tons of the corporation for the past NUM-
cipal year. We find it impossible to make
an accurate statement of the liabilities Of
the corporation, owing to the confusion in
which the business was kept by the Alden
administration. Debts were created with
out stint by notes, ana no accounts taken (;
city checks issued as collateral security /;
judgments for large amounts, based upon
checks and other evidences of debt, were
numerous on the dockets of all our Msgis-
trates, as well as in the Circuit and Federal
Courts, and the financial condition of the
city was so complicated and confused as to
render it impossible to make complete
and satisfactory showing. The past adj
ministration has been exceedingly success
full in paying a large amount of old in
debtsdness, as well as postponing what
was regarded as Just, and undisputed claims
to such time as will enable the city, with
proper and prudent management, to pay
| its indebtedness. We submit the following
statement, showing the receipts and dls'
bursements of the municipal year ending
| Oct. l, 1870:
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At Augusta, Ga, the preparations for
an Agricultural Congress and annual fair
of the Cotton States Fair Association are
being rapidly completed. The South will
he represented by prominent men.
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A new Republican paper is to be started
of Omaha in the interest of Senator John
Tbayer, as neither of the two Republican
papers here support his ticket.
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SALT LAKE
Ten Children Burned to Death.

SALT LAKE, Sept. so AT a fire in this
city, yesterday, ten children were burned
to death in g barn, which, it is supposed,
they set on fire while playing there.
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OPENING
CLOTHING
Men, Youths, Boys and Children,

Ao1y @e1 M ~ 49,
The most superb stock Of CLOTHING it has
sver been our fortune 10 exhibit. We pre-
sent large, fun and complete lines Of European
fabrics, of the most beautiful and unique
designs, combining every excellence that pertains
to r-cLAss or CUsToM-MADE CLOTHING,
our Foreign Goods being mostly furnished Us BY
the celebrated Importers and Manufacturers,
JAMES WILDE, JR-,-k CO., Of New York, &C
knowlsdged BY many in the trade the hrst cloth
iers Of the continent We most earnestly invite
the attention Of 4 discriminating public to our
splendid lines of suitings, and we can but feel that
they viii at once distinguish between the Genuine
and the Imperfect or shOddy. We offer this FAN
the best stock of Clothing in the Southwest.
fun and large assortment TO the Trade, and at
prices that defy competition.
900 prs. Black D0eskin Pants
from the best makers in the world.
500 Lyons Velvet Vests,
the best imported.
1000 assorted Vests,
at less than cost Of msterisis-
The Champs Elysees Coat and
Vest;
The Loeb Linn Scotch CheviOt
Suits, very elegant mixture.
FRENCH EDvEDON BEAVER SUITS.
ENGLISH BEDFORD CORD SUITS
do MELTON SUITS.
FRENCH CASHMERE SUITS.
STRIPED do DERBY SUITS.
LATEST STYLES IN STRIPED SUITS
FRENCH DAHLIA rR1Cr SUITS.
DOUBLE BREASTED PRINCE ALBERT COATS.
do do OPERA COATS
FINE BEAVER DRESS COATS. all colors.
DERBY vELvETEEN COATS AND VESTS
OLIVE, DAHLIA, BLACK AND BROWN CHEs-
TERRIFIED FRocKS
BLACK DRESS ERooK COATS, Of finest viOla
FRENCH CASHMERE PANTS, new patterns.
do AND SCOTCH PLAID CASHMERE
PANTS.
BLACK VELVET VESTS.
FANCY CUT VELVET VESTS.
PLAIN AND FANCY SILK VESTS.
YOUTHS DERBY CASHMERE SUITS.
| do PLAID do do
do FINE CLOTH do
BOYS HARNEY JACKET do
do FRENCH do do
YOUTHS L BOYS BEAVER SKATING JACKETS
CHnDREN's FANCY SUITS.
YOUTHS AND BOTS SCHOOL SUITS
British Cotton Half Hose, Msrino and Shaker Hail
Hose, Red Flannel Undershirts and Drawers, n
Canton Flannel Undershirts and Drawers, o @
Ribbed Scotch Wool Undershirts and
Drawers, The csle brsted DERBY o
Ribbed Underwear, Scotch Te-
viot Underwear.
Silk Undershirts and Drawers.
Msrino Undershirts and Drawers, AI weights,
Fine white shirts, The True Fit Shirt.
The BurlOek Shirt.
YOuths, and Boys shirts.
lLAPoRTE KID GLOVES.
LAPoRTE KID GLOVES, lined. ~
NORWAY DRIVING GLOVES.
BUcK AND DoGsKrN GLOVES.
LONG BUCK GAUNTLETs.
Negligee Travelling Shirts, All Wool Cardigan
Jackets, Boys and Youths Underwear, RUSSIAN
BRACES, Linen and Paper Collars, Large assOrt-
ment Of BOWS and TIES, Of the latest style, silk
suspendsrs, Linen and Paper CUFFS, BUCKsKIH
UNDERWEAR, A splendid Line Of Scotch shEvls,
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THE TURF.
Eour,b Dav of the Buckeyes.

Fourth Day of the Buckeyes.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30.-The races were
poor to-day, though well attended, the
first race being two mile dash.
Keene Richards mare Edith. :
Steve Atchison. ............................,.
Time-3:45k.
Second race; two mile heats.
D. Swigerts Pilgrim. ....................... 2
John Harper's Longfellow................ l
Time-3:37B, 3:55t.
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THos. ]. Halle, Recorder,
ANsoN NELSON, TreasureL
The report of the Treasurer was then
read, showing cash on hand to date ST.
413 IS. Report received and filed. .
The report of the Finance Committee
with the Revenue Collector from Oct. 1,
1869 to Sept 80, 1870, was on motion re-
ceived and fled.
The report of the Chief of the Ere De-
Dsrtment was then read. The following is
a synopsis of the report
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and contracted liabilities during the muni-
cipal year, except portion of the current
expenses for the month of September,
which could not be audited and paid in
time to be included in the report and viii
not exceed in amount more than ten or
twelve thousand dollars. The Collector of
Revenue, who reports monthly, will turn
over q sufficient amount to the Treasurer
for the September collections to meet
these deferred expenses. 80 40
The funded debt of the city in old bonds,
issued to the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad Company, and for city improves
ments and school purposes amounts In
round numbers to seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars. The Alden administra-
ton issued and disposed of three hundred
thousand dollars, thereby increasing the
bonded debt to one million and fifty thou
sand dollars. The sum of forty-sIx thou
sand five hundred dollars was issued in
bonds by the Alden administration for
park purposes known as the McGavock
bonds, which are said to be illegal, and are
not included in the one million fifty thou
sand dollars. The present administration
was authorized to issue five hundred thou
sand dollars in bonds. These bonds are
all dated July l, 1870, and the amount
already issued; their denomination and
when due, will be seen from the following
table: Foo e-a eE
NEW CITY BONDS MATURING ONE YEAR FROM
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WE ANNOUNCE OUR FALL AND WINTER
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Admiral Porter will be relieved from
dutv at the Navy Department, as desired
law himself, and he will pay visit to the
ryinc1nal cities in Europe in United
ststes vessel, in the same manner Admiral
Farngut did.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-03-16

We copy - follows ftoo the Gold Hill
News q last evesioe:
WAsHIxe1oN, Nsreh 1.-THE HOUSE
Cenmittes a Mines and Mining, to-day,
decided to report adversely on the bill to re
peal that portion Of the Sufro Tunnel Aci
which gives the company royalty Of q per
ton on al ores extracted from the Comstock
lode-oaly one member Of the Committee
favorin9 the proposed repeal.
On the opening Of the Ssprsme Court to-
day. Judge Strong presented his commission
- Associate Justice, which was received and
the oath of Office was administered BY the
Clerk. He took his seat on the Bench.
In the ''Grapeshot" case the Court decided
that President Lincoln's Provisional Courts
in Louisiana and elsewhere were legal tribun-
lls.
Secretary Fish Vas before the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs, to-day, BY
invitation, relative to Cuba. The Committee
reached conclusion ON Banks resolution,
le6ning the relations between the people of
Cuba and the Government Of Spain.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-03-16

FAYLoR's RAGS. Abiding to tie
time race, set for next Sunday over the
Carson Course, the Enterprise says !:
4" Johnny is in good riding trim and
will doubtless knock Old Time, wings,
bours-glass and all, from under himself.
He is to ride fifty miles in two hours,
and will very probably accomplish the
feat. He is to have oil the horses be
wishes to use in running the race. He
will probably require fifteen or more"
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-03-16

MARK TwAIx is not about to retire from
the Buffalo Express Editorial staff. He
is one of the proprietors Of that paper
and in its issue of the 7th inst. publishes
the following card
The paragraph nov going the rounds Of the
press to the effect that am going to withdraw
from Buffalo and the Buffalo Express is en-
tirely foundationless. l am . permanency
here. am prospecting well enough to please
my friends and distress my enemies, and con-
am in a state Of tranquil satisfac-
ton. will regard il as favor If those jour-
mails that printed the item referred to will
also mention this correction.
SAMUEL L. CLEMENS,
sMark Twain"
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-03-16

JACK SrRArnAu's Tribune-or 'swhang-
doodle" ~ it vas unexpectedly termed
has gone to the populous Potter's
Field Of San Francisco Journalism. It
died whispering Jack sweet usUs end
sweet seessed performances. The con-
nsnist viii Had comfort In their be-
rsavsnsnt.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-03-16
Tas San Domingo "war" 10 the
subject of dispatches as follows:

THs San Domingo "war" 10 the
subject of dispatches as follows:
WASHINGTON, March II. Dispatches
have been received BY the Navy Department
from Rear Admiral Poore, commander Of
the North Atlantic feet. dated Cape Haytien,
February Is, stating that Admiral Poore
called upon the Provisional President, and
after the usual Interchange OF civilities, ac-
Quainted him with the object of his visit.
The President summoned his Cabinet, and
the Admiral explained the instructions he
had received from his Government; that ne
eotiations were pending between the United
States and San Domingo. While they were
pending his Government had determined that
they would with their whole power prevent
any interference on the part of Hayti, or any
government with that of the Dominicans,
and if any attacks were made on the Domi-
means during the negotiations, under Hay
tien OF any other flag, it would be regarded
as an act Of hostility to the United States
flag, and would provoke hostilities in return.
The President and Secretary of State ex-
pressed a hope that the friendly relations
now existing between Hayti and the United
States, would not be interrupted, Tut they
were aware of their weakness and knew their
rights, and would maintain them both to the
best Of their ability. They must be allowed
to be the judges of their own policy.
Admiral Poore Afterwards went into details
The authorities were displeased
with what was considered rs menace on the |
part of the United States Government accom- |
panied BY force.
The United States steamers Severn and
Dictator arrived at Port-au-Prince on the 9Th
If February. The day before the arrival Of
he Severn at Port-au- Prince a rumor was in
circulation that a collision had occurred at
cape Haytien, between the Nantucket and
daytien man-Of-war Terror, late PeQuot, in
consequence of the protection given BY the
ormer BY the American Consul; it was also
eported BY the pilots who brought in the
severn and Dictator, but with discrepancy
Is to the result. An examination BY the
admiral proved the rumOr to be without
oundation.
1t strikes Us that our Government is
making an unnecessary amount OF
other over this business.