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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-09
HE CAPITAL QUESTION.

To the Editor Of The Trt1une
SIR: forward to you for publication the fol-
lowing article upon the Capital question: and submit in
explanation Of It's publication, that In view OF the foolish
and faacous discussion OF the question by the Washing
ton papers, sent TO The Chronicle publication the fol
lowing statement of fundamental ana automatic truths
which, as believe underlie industrial and civil in
teress and the future development and wealth OF our
country the hope that those who might chance read 1t
OF the nations capital would upon what fundamental
the friends Of the Capital movement founded their
cause
My manuscript passed at into the hands Of Col
Forney for inspection and, after being retained for two
days. returned, with refusal to the grounds
for its rejection And now what WISH MI Editor. is for
Il TO 20 to the country to the audience OF the people,"
through the vermnous press at the nations capital
the cause of the people cannot have hearing The
press OF Washington is contemplate, starved and life
less 1t is dumb. and opens not its mouth Col Forney
affects publish court Journal to narrate from day to
day all the dinners the kisses the toadyisn &c. that are
carried on Washington society, but closes its columns
against the interests of the great people. Good
reckoned as the capital OF the great American nation
No wonder that 1t has killed the prophets and stoned
am satisfied that II tho enerprsng, the intelligent.
the yrtuous and the good all over the land could fully
would not remain at Washington another month Faith
fully, L. U. kEAvs.
To tie Editor Of The Chronicle.
SIR: Presuning that you hold as the policy of
your paper the chief one, the Capital of the Amer
lean nation the right to free discussion upon ques
tions of public concern, / submit few brief but
unalterable truths connected with the subject OF the
removal of the National Capital to the Valley of the
Mississippi And am prompted TO submit them for
the purpose of attracting candid thinkers to the
fundamental and underlying facts upon which the
progress Of continental people and our Republic
is based, and thus hope to many from spending
their time in producing foolish notions and theories
upon thesubject under consideration. r..
i. / lay down automatic truth that the center
of the natural resources for mans wants. the CEN
ter of the productive power of the American nation
is in the Mississippi Valley. mean by the center Of
the productive power the center of the coal-felds
the rich soils. the mineral deposits the waterpowers
domestic navigation and the valuable forests that
the center of these are in the Mississippi Valley.
H. lay down as an automatic truth that the CEN
ter of human power IN our continental government
will grow up in the center of tho productive power
Of the country.
Ill lay down as an automatic truth that human
power this continent as heretofore proven by all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-09

to be raised to complete the payment on building and
render IL suitable for the school and mission work. We
would appeal to all who appreciate the Importance Of
this work, TO aid in cancepg our Indebtedness, by
their contributions. their Influence and their prayers
Second Relating to the current expenses Of the Instu
ton. The average monthly expenses are in round num-
bers $780, tho total for the year 1862 $500 Our annual
receipts from subscriptions, donations. and the dress
making department have averaged for the last few
years 900 The deficit OF $1,000 has been made up from
money realized at fair now entirely gone, and the in.
the Rose legacy which must soon be appropri
ated to building purposes We would therefore ask
friends consider the fact that $50 annually will supply
daily dinner and comfortable clothing for two children
year, and appeal for their assistance in the
daily Of these little and in supplying the
spiritual need OF this crowded section OF city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-09
Tho Commissioner was aware that such had been tho

% The prices eu by the Joasi e those OF l,nu 1850 and
1888 NAV prenr be regarded Of thOe Of tie hsea
a lb3i-59 .nd laA-el
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-09
GENERAL NOTES.

Besides the 80 guBboats built here. less No he Rap
Idol which was lost Colorado reef few days ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-09
WILSON INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL AND MISSION.

The Managers of the Wilson Industrial School
held meeting their building. corner OF st. Marks
place aud Avenue A, Friday Feb at which many OF
The friends OF the Institution and Of mission work
were present. The Rev. DR.. Kendrck conducted the
religious exercises and made short address. The Re-
ports OF the School Committee, Missionary and Bible
Reader indicated most encouraging condition of the
School and Mission. and carried convincing proof OF
tho usefulness Of such q work In that locality The
Treasurer presented substantially the following report as
representing the financial position OF the Institution
First, relating TO the building fund:
The first cost OF the building was............ s690o0
Incidental attending transfer OF property 1913
For alterations already accomplished. 1921
For necessary future alterations 5000
Tho receipts have been From the Rose legacy $4,000
From tho sale Of old building. 2OOO
Cash donations S''fZo
Total. T7'4sS
Leaving ...s22,sl4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-09

ANerage prlcc hhdeT YARN 81 afssss.sssss
Average price under tariffs OF 1901 and '6l..... u
Average pfcs uasler tariff. Of 1864 and eaneaL
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

FATAL EFFECTS OF MENINGITIS IN NORTH CARO-
LlNA.--A correspondent, writing from Polk, informs
eral sections Of that county, Principally on White
Oak, Green's creek and North Pacoet. The disease
is called cerebro spinal meningitis or Inflammation
OF the coverin. membrane OF the brain ana spinal
cord lt Is sad TO be the most fatal disease ever
known In tnnt section and especially 30 now, while
prevailing In an epidemic form. When the patients
have Deen attacked and twenty -four hours elapsed
before physician was called IL has almost invarta-
biy proved fatal IN three or four days-Ruther1ord
IN. ca FsHW{GXtQr.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

The UNITED STATES SHfP-or .THE-LtNE PENNsYL-
yANIA.--Tne wreckers are now at work On the re-
mans Of this mammoth vessel, sunk opposite the
Navy Yard. steam dredge IS now at work refn0v-
ing the mud which has accumulated In the snip
during the past nine years. This ship. 1t will be
recoected, was built IN Philadelphia and launched
IN 1897. and at that time was tue largest vessel In
tie word.--N0yJotE Journal Fec. 4.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

Rum0rcd Dillcuty Between the Shah and the
snlian-pcrs;nns Prohibited fran Leaving for
Turkish Port--Latest from Bahreii.
BUsHIRE, Dec 16 1862
There Is great CONSERVATION here among the
steamship people IN reference to decree Just re-
ccived from the Shah az Teheran, prohibiting any
OF his subjects from leaving Persian port for any
OF the Turkish cities This hurts the passenger
traf1ic to Bassorah very severely. But worse than
this no Persian Id this year to be permitted to make
the Hal, or pilgrimage to Mecca. Generally the
steamship company runs special boat from Bas-
sorah and Bushire to Jedda and this Is always the
most profitable trip OF the year. But Jedda under
the Porte ana 1t Is said that great insunderstand-
ing exists between tho Snah and the Sultan and
that 1t Is doubtful whether there may not soon be
open hostility between them, SEcn IS the ramor
here, but what the trouble Is about no one knows
We have late news from Banren. Colonel Pelly
went up there couple OF weeks ago. with two gun
beats and two armed despatch boats. His avowed
purpose was 10 bombard tue town OF Bahrein, hang
Mahomed bin Khuleela, aud destroy the town and
fortlncaLons OF FL kateef, place on the mainland,
whence many OF the men VINO followed Mahomed
came from. But he has been stopped in his career
OF general destruction by despatch from the British
lnoian government. IL IS now certain that he viii
not hurt Bahreln very much, and though ADdooa
has yielded up Manomed. the latter Is not TO be
hanged, but TO be iaken 10 Bombay as q State
prisoner. Colonel Pelly IS now arguing with his
government, over the wires from Angaum. as to the
propriety Of putting somebody else IN the snekh-
dom OF Banren IN place OF Abdoola, and
OF bombarding Kateef. But the government.
remember clearly that three Years aQo
the people OF Kateet ignomlnlousy whipped
landing party from gunDoat. and that it cost
number OF lives and q good deal or money to exact
vengeance for the defeat Underthese circumstances
they don't wish TO enlbr0il themselves again WITH
those warlike and fanatlcal WahaDees, II they can
avoid collision As to Abdooa, 1t Is not unlikely
that Colonel Pelly will succeed In getting permits.
sion TO oust him and put some e,se up as shelkh
Tnis time, however, he will take care to make the
deposed chief political prisoner and take hm to
Bombay with Mahomed-not leave him AZ large as
lie did the latter, to stir up future trouble.
There Is report that the Persians sent over few
score men to assist Mahoned ana Abdooa in thelr
recent attack upon ALL aud that these men have
been seized by Colonel Pey.
II so, and the report has been confirmed there
win be q long diplomatic difficulty between Boplbay
aud IsherRR
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
New AdYerfirements

We call the special attention of Boot, Shoe
and Hat Dealers throughout the country,
TO the card of A. q. Adams q Co., in an
other column. We are fully aware how per-
fectly useless it is for us to attempt to speak
words of commentator of this house, for
their reputation for large and well assorted
stocks, low prices, and fair dealingis almost
coextensive with the wearing ofBoots, Shoes
and Hats. This firm is well known among
merchants of the different Southern States
and not only enjoys large patronage, but
the different members are men of sterling
integrity and enterprise and enjoy reputa-
tions as such, and are well calculated not
only to build up a fine trade, but their
prices and stocks are such as enable them
10 retain it after it is acquired.
They present in theft card this morning
additions to their already large and well
assorted stocks which enables them to Of
fer to the spring trade stock and induce
ments scarcely ever equaled In this market.
We suggest that a reference be made to
their advertisement.
The weaker sex would do well by reading
our city notices.
Read the Spread Eagle advertisement in
this mornings issue. Protection! is the
word
A few Davidson and Wilson County Bond
can be had at the National Savings Com
pany, corner of Union and College streets
Rabbi Sneersohn has consented to repea
his lecture on the Holy Land and surround
ing country, and advertises Monday tn
9TH inst. as the day set apart for that pur
pose. Read his advertisement.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04

In the suit of Briggs & Co., VS. the May
or and City Council of Nashville, for the
amount due on old corporation coupons,
Judgment was rendered in favor of the
plaintiffs for 81, 6S3.
Judgment was rendered in favor of Jas.
I. Rowe VS. G. W. G. Payne, for damages
amounting to 81, 10Y.
]. Kimmel obtained Judgment against
Fred Lightenberger for S605.
Suit Of First National Bank against the
Mayor and City Council of Nashville, re-
suited in judgment in favor Of the Bank
for 81, 509
The cases Of VIM. Francis VS.. Sandy
Payne, and j. NJ Cohen VS.. ]. B. Blake.
The work of obtaining a jury to try the
cause OLD s. Mundy vs. the Phoenix In
surance Co., for $15, 1000, was completed,
and one or two witnesses testified before
Court adjourned. The following named
gentlemen are the jurors trying the case
John Whorley, VIM. 7. Yates, A. II.
Washington, W. F. Moore, W. B. Arm
istead, James Pigue, John HEREFORD, Alex.
J. Porter Newton Mcclure, Thomas N,
Buck, Francis Furman, and A. r. Brown.
The suit promises to be one of considerable
interest to The legal profession and the
business community generally.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04

Arrest OF n supposed Horse Thief
If certain allegations are entirely founded
in fact, Mr.. Samuel Poole, of Cheatham
county. has lately fallen into the repre-
hensible practice of ''sky-larking" too
much with property to which other gentle
men held a superior title. For instance, it
is intimated in no very indistinct manner
that Mr.. Poole lately took and carried off
without anybody telling him to do So
valuable horse belonging TO Mr.. John F.
Shelton, of GAINESVILLE. The horse was
subsequently recovered by the owner, but
the enterprising Poole managed until yes
terday to escape arrest. Having the free
dom of the city granted him for time, and
thinking his movements we're unobserved
by those specially charged with that duty,
Poole made his appearance in horse trading
circles, and was introducing to the atten-
ton and admiration of competent
Judges fine dark brown horse, which he
was anxious to sell ''cheap for cash He
was arrested by Detective Officer William
Watson, and committed for investigation
of the charges made against him. The
horse WAS taken to the stable of Mr.. Smith
on North Cherry street for safe keeping.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
IN MEMORY OF DIR. SAMUEL
RRWFN MOORE.

The name Of DR.. s. B. MOORE is familiar to every
public man in Tennessee. He was born at Round
Lick, Smith county, Tennessee, about the year
1911. He was the son Of Col Armstead and Tabi-
tina Moore. His mother was the sister of Hon.
John H. Bowen, who represented the Sumner dis
trict in Congress during the of 1872, and Ike
wise sister Of the mother of Gov. VIM. B. Camp
bell 1t was said by the lawyers and public men of
her day and time that Mrs. Moore was the best
read lady in Tennessee. She was often appealed
to in questions of history, and her decisions were
respected 81
Having obtained a diploma, DR.. Moore located at
CentrevilIe in 1881, as a physician. Bland in his
manners, mild in disposition, and energetic in
business, DR.. Moore succeeded in winning his way
to the confidence and esteem of the people, and
the consequence was successful practice in very
short time He retained his practice as long as he
desired it, and never lost the love and friendship
of his people to the day Of his death.
He was q member of the State Senate two terms,
and although not an eloquent speaker, yet few men
welded greater influence in the body than be.
he was Democrat in politics, but had the conf
dence and esteem Of all parties in the Legislature
His incorruptible integrity his lofty bearing, his
genial disposition, and sympathy for those in dis
tress, endeared him to all classes. He had soul
filed with charity. The nobleness of his nature
was apparent to every one who came in contact
with him. His house was always open to friends
aud strangers alike! He was particularly kind and
generous to the young. This class loved and re-
spected him as a father. He not satisfied
without having under his roof Protege or two, all
the time.
He departed this life in December last, after a
protracted and lingering illness. He went down
to his grave in peace, leaving afflicted wife and
three children, and thousands Of Borrowing friends
TO mourn his loss. IL.
The writer of this poor tribute shared his
friendly aid in early life when it was needed For
forty years he shared his confidence, esteem and
affection. How pleasing is the recollection of such
friendship. Reqriesoat an pace! -E
A FRIEND.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
special Committee ON RaiIroads.

The special committee appointed by the
Legislature to investigate the con-
dition and operations of the various
railroads in the State and the Receivers
accounts with the State, was organized
yesterday, and we understand will go Wig
orously to work The committee is COM
posed of Messrs. Clementson, Nelson, Hall
and Hart, of the Senate, aud Messrs. Per-
kins, Fleming, Thomas, Townsend, Rosson
and Spear, Of the House. Mr.. Clementson
was elected chairman. The committee has
authority, under the provisions Of the reso-
lutions, to employ a competent railroad
man to aid them in their investigations,
and we understand have secured the servi-
ces of Maj. J. d. Lockhart, than whom n o
better selection could have been made.
This argurs an earnestness on the part of
the committee to carry out the objects of
the resolution-to present to the next
Legislature full and complete statement
of the railroad interest of the State and an
expose Of the fraud and corruption Of the
Radical administration. With the aid of
Maj. Lockhart, we have no reason to fear
the result We understand they will sit
during the recess.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04

For sale by druggists generally.
Wholesale by EWIN, PENDLETON i CO.. and
LITTERER CABLER.
Principal depot and mandatory, 90 South
Cherry street, Nashville, Tenn.
NC COTTON,
feb20eodtf Sole Proprietor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
From washington city.

We clip from a letter from a truly live
Tennesseean, lately in the National Capital,
few facts and jottings, which we ap-
pend:
Feb. 2S.-We called at the White House
to-day, and paid our respects to the Presi-
dent sending in our cards, we were soon
invited to enter We found him alone in
his glory, smoking cigar of fine favor.
We were introduced by Congressman
shook hands-passed few words, seated
and took our leave.
We spent few hours in the Capitol
saw few of the celebrities. Butler was
conspicuous in the House, moving about
in bantering way. In the Senate, the
negro was seated, and just before him,
Brownlow. He, the colored gentleman,
was the observed of all observers. A
great many negroes were in the Senate
gallery, streaming in and out. 1t was a
high thing fcr Sambo to see ''hisself thar. ="
l leave Washington as the Frenchman
would say, with one grand disgust. "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04

With his hosts of friends, we rejoice to
welcome TO his ''home again, our very ex-
cellent and popular young friend, Willie G.
Ewing, (of the enterprising firm of j. Q.
Wharton & Co., on Union street. who has
been absent since last fall, attending the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, with a
view of qualifying himself for thorough
understanding of the drug and apotheca-
RS business, for which his habits, qualities
and talents so eminenty ft him. We are
satisfied that lie has applied himself during
his collegiate term with all the zeal of his
ardent nature, and with the full exercise of
his fine talents, to make himself master of
his profession and we doubt not he will
take position among the foremost in that
most important and scientific department,
wherein so few ever become eminent. We
greet him most heartily, anticipating for
him a most useful and successful business
career
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
Arrival Of a Pleasure Party.

Yesterday afternoon Gen. Arson Stager,
General Superintendent of the Grand
Western Division of the Western Union
Telegraph Company; Mr.. W. F. Storey,
editor of the Chicago Times; Mr.. Geo. L.
Dunlop, Superintendent of the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad; Mrs. Hill, and
Messrs. J. A. Ellis and wife, Jos. o. Rutter,
F. S. winslow, and J. n. McGregor,
prominent citizens Of Chicago, and Mr.. J.
Van Horn, Of Louisville, Superintendent
of the Western Union Telegraph Company
for the Southern States, arrived at the
Maxwell House on pleasure tour through
the South. They will visit Atlanta, Mont
gomery, Mobile and New Orleans by rail.
From New Orleans they will go to Calves
ton by the Gulf, and on their return to
New Orleans they will proceed to Chicago
via MemphiS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
Second Lecture of Rabbi sneer.ohn.

Rabbi Sneersohn will deliver a second
lecture at Douglas Hall on Monday even
ing next The New York Tribune thus re-
fers to this distinguished lecturer from the
Holy Land: The lecture of Rabbi Sheer
sohn of Jerusalem, on Hebron and Pales-
tine generally, delivered at the Cooper In
stitute last evening, was q success. The
Rabbi described the condition of Hebron,
the burial place of Jacob and the seat of
kings, with its present population of $50
families under the Mahommedan yoke, and
enjoying few advantages of freedom and
education; narrated the religious sufferings
of the Jews, and told of the ravages COM
mitted on the city by marauders, legalized
by their oppressors. He spoke with much
freedom and ease, considering the impedi-
ment which foreign language must have
occasioned, and will undoubtedly aid his
hearers clearly TO understand the present
condition of the Holy Land.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-04
LOCAL VARIETIES,

Yesterday, though hardly so gloomy and
0beefless as somebody's dream OF darkness,
was nevertheless cloudy and damp enough
to indicate an approaching ugly spell OF
weather.
Immense quantities of grain and other
farm produce at present stored here await
ing shipment South viii be sent forward as
rapidly as possible-when the railroad
freight blockade ceases to exist. Interest
ed parties are, il the meantime, possessing
their souls in peace, patiently waiting for
the good time coming.
Sounds of limestone artillery are freely
heard about the city, indicating excavation,
house-building progress and the like.
A dispatch from jackson, Miss, yester-
day, says: 'sE, NJ Yerger, who has been in
military custody since June last, on the
charge of killing Col. Crane, was yesterday
transferred to the custody of the Sheriff OF
Kinds county, by an order from the Adju-
tant General of the United States army.
A barber has been sued for malpractice
in cutting customers hair too short. The
damages are laid at $75.
A Sunday-school teacher, far away from
Nashville, gave meerschaum pipe to one
of his scholars as reward of merit
DR.. Mary Walkers lecture in New Or
leans, the Picdyune says, was delivered
| in bumble-bee sort of fashion to an i'm
mense array of empty benches
The sale of seats for Camilla Ursos iubi-
lee, in San Francisco, realized $3.50 II
premiums.
Mrs. Miller, wife of our well known fel
low citizen John Miller, died yesterda,
morning at the residence of the family OF
West Jefferson street. The funeral take
places at 8 O'Clock this afternoon.
| Among the guests Of the Maxwell Hous'
last evening were Gen. Patton Anderson
and Hon. T. w. Brown, of Memphis, ant
Hon. W. A Quarles, of GAINESVILLE.
Negotiations are now pending for tn
purchase of the Gun Factory property il
South Nashville by the Directors of al
important manufacturing enterprise jus
about commencing active operations.
The next monthly lottery drawing of ]
r. Golladay takes place at Bowling Green
Ky, on the 2Sth inst. N II
The various passenger trains arriving i
the city yesterday were crowded, and as
consequence an unusually large humble
of strangers were observed about the hotel
last night.
The indications at late hour last nigl
were very favorable for more weather.
whether wet or otherwise can be detern
ined from the fact that an immense shove
of rain has been pouring down during IL
, past five hours.
1t is claimed that exclusive of the Gree
| Line cars. the Louisville and Nashyil
road now has 254 cars running south
this city. Notwithstanding this fact, freigl
, blockades will occasionally happen.