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"Aiss Dewes, we are all right now; cheer
up, for there comes vessel of-War to our
aid" ~
''Ship ahoyl" came in ringing tones
from the schooner, as che came near the
burning ship, which was being rapidly
driven along by the wind
'Ahoy!" answered the captain.
"Throw long line from your ship,
and l will send you boat" came in the
same clear tone.
The line was thrown, the boat attached,
and, after little difficulty, the people
from the ship were transferred to The
schooner, and Mary was soon in the COM
Portable cabin, rejoicing over their escape
from horrible death.
At breakfast the next morning the
young captain of the war schooner de-
scended to join his guests at the table,
and as he entered, Mary sprang toward him.
''Frank Mercer! OH it is you, is it not9"
One glance at the beautiful girl, and,
though years had passed, Frank Mercer
for it was no other-recognized the play
mate whom he had loved so well, and
whom he never ceased to think of.
Mr.. Dewes came forward, and what
joyful meeting there was; but seeing a
cloud, as of bitter memories, came over
the young Captains face, Mr.. Dewes,
said: ''First let me relieve you of one
thing. Your innocence in Virginia has
been fairly established; for q negro run.
ming away, was hung the other day for
killing woman, confessed just before
his death that he had murdered your
uncle, and your arriving when you did
had prevented him from getting the gold,
but made him escape from the house. He
knew your uncle kept large amount of
money, and you being away, as he
thought, he procured your knife, and
with il, committed the fatal deed 7"
Frank listened to Mr.. Dewes, almost
breathless, and then, when he had con-
cluded, he bowed his face in his hands
and wept like child.
'tBut come in," said Mr.. DeWes, at
length, eve are hungry and need break
fast; and are dying to know how you be-
came captain in The Mexican navy"
''My story is easily told, my dear
friends; for, after escaping from prison
through your kindness, vert to Mexico,
entered the navy, and, having rendered
some service, rose to my present COM
mand, which has been the means of saw
ing your lives"
Little more can be added.
Frank resigned his commission and re-
turned home, when he was honized by
the whole community. He came in pos
session of his estates, which were greatly
increased in value; and, six months after
wards, in the town where he was to have
the hangman's halter placed around his
neck for death he had the moose Of matri-
mony thrown around his life, and the
bride was Mary Dewes. Thus his life
had been both dark and bright in 3 re-
maIkable degree.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Great preparations are made for Ger
man peace festival at Philadelphia Mon
day.
Cincinnati barkeeper stabbed himself
to daath yesterday.
The Fifth Army Corps Society, at its ar
nusl meeting in Boston, yesterday, passed
a resolution petitiOning to reopen the case
of Fitz John Porter, in order to do him
justice.
The Massachusetts House of Represent
stives defeated the Womans Suffrage bill
by tie vote of 6S to 6S.
Hon. VIM. NJ Fenton, for years lead
ing Democratic politician, Of Michigan,
died yesterday.
The visit of the Grand Duke Alexis to
this country is given up.
Subscriptions have been opened in New
York for the sufferers from the Yellow Fe-
yer in Buenos Ayres.
A severe earthquake was felt at Mel
bourne, April first. The Australians were
still excited over rumor of American fill
buffers.
Two men were hanged al New Orleans
yesterday for numbering a sailor a year
ago. The Spanish, English, Belgian and
French Consuls petiiioned the Governor
for q Communication of the sentence, but
acting Governor Dunn refused to grant it.
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Correspondence of the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, May 1O.-The Senate
came together very quietly to-day. There
were few persons about the capitol, as it
was generally supposed the Senate would
90 st once into secret session. The Sena-
tors had been away from the city for so
short time that the greetings were with
out the warmth and heartiness that usually
characterize the coming together of Con-
gress. Mr.. Morton was the center of
attraction, and was among the first to en-
ter the Chamber. Around his chair gath
cred Democrats and Republicans, and
each inquired anxiously about the various
points in the British Treaty in which
they were most interested, or about which
there was any uncertainty. Among the
first TO greet him was Mr.. Sumner, but
the latter merely inquired about his health
and returned to his own side of the cham
her. where he conversed with Gen.
Schurz for some time. Mr. Cameron, the
new chairman of the Foreign Committee,
seemed i'll at ease. Nobody consulted
him or paid any attention to him, all
seeming to know that he understood
less of the treaty than anybody present.
1t is reported that Secretary Fish and Ban
croft Davis several days ago labored for
two hours to give Cameron some idea of
what the treaty meant, and that at the end
of their explanations they asked him if he
understood it well enough to explain its
provisions to the Senate, and answer any
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distressing accident.


A distressing accident occurred at the
race course yesterday evening. During
the progress of the second race, Barney
Williams, horse of high spirit became
almost unmanagable, and on several oc-
cssions broke loose from his trainer, and
ran up the track. James Davis, appre-
ciating the condition of things, went out
unon the track and proffered his services
in helping TO start tie malicious animal.
He took hold of the reins, when Barney
again attempted to get loose, but Mr
Davis held on msnfully, He was just in
the act of turning him preparatory to
starting the horse ON the second heat,
when the horse knocked him do8r, ana.
when lying on the ground the horse
kicked him on the shin Mr.. Davis at
tempted to get up, but in doing so, dis
covered that his leg had been broken by
the kick. Mr.. Davis was Immediately
removed from the track, and in charge Of
a surgeon, was conveyed to his residence
in the city. We understand that his leg
was badly shattered, and the accident 8
very painful and serious one.
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WASHINGTON.
Criticisms on Pending Treaty.
rrEr- .ZG
Senate will Sit for Three or Four
Weeks.
The Investigation Concerning Its
RraIrn a fur.n Publication.

The Investigation Concerning Its
Premature Publication.
WAsHINGToN, May 13.-Four or five
Senators have prepared amendments TO
the treaty of Washington. A number of
Senators are preparing TO deliver elabo-
rate speeches on the subject, which will
hereafter be published should the injunc
ton of secrecy be removed. The recent
comments on the treaty, both in England
and Canada, have disposed the Senators
to look more closely into its provisions
and relative bearings, and there is ground
for belief that the session will be pro-
loDged three or four weeks. The Com
mittee On Foreign Relations are sgain in
session on the treaty.
The select committee on the breach of
Senatorial privileges have commenced
their labors. Subpenss have been served
on several correspondents.
The Committee on Foreign Relations
will report TO the Senate the treaty with
out amendment on Monday.
The Tax on Dividends aud Income.
The Attorney General decides that in
terest coupons, dividends accruing and
salaries of United States officers for the
last five months of 1870 are all subject to
revenue and income taxation and corpor-
stons and persons interested, must be
held to payment of the tax.
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A MONSTER monopoly is that mOoted
by Commodore Vanderbilt. He already
controls the New York Central, together
with the connecting lines of Hudson
Steamers, and the branches tapping
Lakes Champlsin, Ontario, and Erie.
Now he proposes to annex the Erie road
with its numerous connections. This
consolidates under one management about
all the railrosds of the Empire State.
Such is Vanderbilts response to the emove
of the Pennsylvania Central, absorbing
the united roads of New Jersey. How
long at this rate will ii be, before these
two great rivals arc themselves cOnsOh-
dated under one management, and thus
control the interior commerce of New
York, the metropolis of the Western
continent
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NOTICE OF NEW BOOKS.

Pure Gold, q New Collection of
Songs for SundaY-chOOIs, by Rev..
Robert Lowry and w. Howard
DOane.
The great demand of the age, the great
aim of most of our lives, is for ''Pure
Gold" The age of greenbaeks is fast pass
ing away, and we are now verging on the
age of Pure Gold What taking title
for new book? What is more Ike a
stream of Pure Gold than the watts of
swee. melody yelling up from the hearts
of children in a Sabbath-school? This
book is complication of the choircst, and
dearest songs ever sung by Sabbath-sohool
children. We hope singing men and wo-
men, Sunday-school superintendents and
teachers will call on the agent, W
Dunawsy, Al Union street, and examine
this work. Price $50 per hundred.
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ST. LOUIS.
Exciting Match on the Turf.

Exciting Match Oh the Turf,
A TrOIter against a Pacer-CIaim of
Foul Running-An Unfortunate
Accident.
ST. LOUIS, May ia match this af-
ternoon on the Albany track between the
trottIng stallion Pilot Temple and the
pacing mare Cotton Picker, for $1,000
a side, was won by Pilot Temple. Time,
2:25i, 2:243I, the third heat being walk
over, the owner of Cotton Picker de-
clining to go on the ground, saying that
Pilot Temple ran more than lie trOtted IN
the second heat Protest has been en-
tered aud the stakeholder notified not to
give up the money.
During the race the open stand crowd
ed with people fell, breaking the leg of
Mr.. McQuord, an uncle of the vocalist
Rosa D. Emo, dislocating the ankle of
John NJ. Reid, of Columbus, o, and
slightly injuring several others.
The races will continue four days next
week, and some of the best horses are
here to contest for the purses.
A Family of Suicides
ST. LOUIS May 13.-At an inquest over
the body of F. w. Buetsch, suicide, the
facts were developed that be attempted to
hang himself five months ago, but was
cut down by his wife, and he was the last
of the family of six brothers and sisters,
all of whom committed suicide.
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THE negroes have vanquished the la
dies, in the Louisville street car fight.
So much for the Overpowering protection
of Uncle Sam. But have not the rail-
road managers been too bssty in their
conclusions? If we recollect Alright, the
Louisville aud Nashville Railroad vindi-
Gated in the Federal courts only ten days
since, its right TO arrange for the comfort
of its passengers by providing special
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A Prncession of Rsnn,ies.

A gOodly number Of girls from the
Odd Fellows Female Institute at GalIatin
were in the city yesterday for the purpose
CT attending the Exposition. Formed in
procession, returning through the streets
to the train for home, they constituted
one of the many beautiful displays Of the
day What lover If girls-and who does
not love them-could, while gazing at this
scene, repress almost audible expression
to the wish, that each one of those lovely
girls might always be as happy and con
tented as they then seemed? Tine learned
and smiable President Of the Institute,
Prof Todd, was at the head OF the pro
cession, very highly pleased with this oc-
cssion so Joyous to those N his charge
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questions regarding it which might be
asked him hefreplied that he thought ne
did, but at the same time indicating thai
he thought the portion relating tothe pay
ment of the Alabama claims ought to be
stricken out, ''becausc, said he, 'sit the
claims of Alabama are paid, why not pay
the claims of Louisisns, Georgia and the
other Southern Siates2n The story goes
that this circumstance decided the srmin-
istration to place the management of the
treaty in Morton's hands.
This anecdOte spread through the Sen
ate in rapid, humorous manner, being
told by one Senator to another until it
reached Mr.. Cameron's ears several times.
He deEies the report to-day, and says he
knows very well what the Alabama claims
are; that they apply to the Rebel cruiser
which was named the Alabama.
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GREAT BRITAIN.
The Treaty OF washington.

LONDON, May 13.-The Times to day
is advised that the basis and essential
provisions of the Treaty of Washington
will certainly be adopted bytheA Amer can
Senate, and therefore it believes he
treaty will be virtually concluded. As
for the treaty itself, it is the result f
mutual concessions and the Times fin s
ia it nothing Inconsistent with the nation
al honor, or that England is not ready t.
sacrifice to secure smity between the
branches of AnglO-Ssxony.
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CONTINUED government successes are
reported around Paris. The fort of Issy
has been turned against the city, and the
peninsula on the west is swsrming with
Versaillists, massing for the long-threat-
ened grand assault. Most notable among
the minor incidents Of the Commune is
its demand on the Bank of France for
ten million francs. One report has it that
regular siege against the Nationals. Ros-
sci, as usua, is missing, but working hard
for the men who are seeking to arrest
him as traitor. Attempts to assassinate
Dombrowski are reported in various
forms. Such is life in the "gay capital. "
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Gov. CLAFLN has appointed Julia Ward
Howe and Mrs. Stevens of Cambridge as
Justices of the Peace for Suffolk county,
Mass. The appointments await coHfr-
nation by the Executive Council, and the
country will then expect 10 see these la
dies eager to accept some of the duties of
citizenship thus rendered them, and
enter upon their magisterial duties.
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JAPAN.

The MikadO VS.. the tycoon
Progress of Civil War-A Dictator.
SAN Francisco, May 13.-Advices from
Japan ssy that the great clans of Japan
have united, under the leadership of Prince
Satisums, to maintain the Mkado in full
power against the Tycoon and his party.
Satisums, now virtually dictator, has sent
his father to 1eddo to take possession of
the government in his name.
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The New England manufacturers are
again troubled by an insufficient supply of
water, and are anticipating serious in
eruption during the summer months.
The snow and spring rains appear to have
had very little effect upon the lower
springs, and, should the approaching
summer be as dry as was the last,
manufacturers will be obliged to depend
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entirely upon their steam power.

ONE of the New York papers publishes
a communication from West Point ca
det, calling attention TO the disgraceful
state of affairs which exists at the Mill
tary Academy. According TO the facts
therein set forth, this school, once the
pride of the Dation and the nursery of
corps of as gallant gentlemen as ever
wore uniform, has degenersted into some
thing YerY much ike q mob.
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CHICAGO.
The baptist Anntversarie..

CHICAGO, May 13.-The Baptist anni-
veTsaries commence here next week. The
following is the programme: American
Bible Union, 18th and 18th; Baptist His
tOricsl Society, 18th; Bible and Publica-
ton Society, 18th and 22d; American
Baptist Home Mission Society, goth and
22d; American Baptist Missionary Union,
22d and 29d; Western Baptist Education
al Convention, Path and 25th.
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IT is reported that Grant is going to
spend June and July at Long Branch,
and will not go to the Pacific coast until
August. The New York Democrat in.
sinuates that this change of programme
has been brought about by fact which
it explains by stating that nowhere does
Grant get purer brandy or finer cigars
than Collector Tom. Murphy sends him
from the neighboring cottage, and the at
traction naturally proved too much for
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HENRI DE- CHAMBoRD, the grandson of
Charles Y. who WAS dethroned by the
Revolution of 1880, and therefore the
lineal heir in the old Bourbon family, has
published letter making q strong bid for
the vacant throne of France. His CLAIMS
are likely to be supported by whatever
Catholic sentiment has been left in that
country by the widespread infdelity of
tho dow
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OPEN TO-DAY,
=, cannes lee Cream Saloon
cor. UNGOA * SUMMER STS.
TO THE LADIES AND GENTS

I HAVE JUST REMODELED AND RKFITTED
Il my Ice Cream Saloon, and having Ladies'
L aFlO- separate from the 0enfismsn's With an sn4
trance fronting en- Union street, everything new
ly fitted up in the hnest and most improved style,
walters prompt and attentive, am prepared to
furnish the Fure Cream cf the hnest duality.
Sherbeas of different flaVOrS. Thu
finest quality O7 Cakes Kept con-
stantly ON hand.
ladies' will also be accommodated with MEALS
or LUNCH st all hours Orders promptly at
tended 10. Orders for Weddings aud Parties co.
Hcited.
p. S-Oustard Ice Cream made by my PATENT
ICE OBEAM FREEZER, FOR Picnics in Quantities
Of not less than i've gallons, at 81 Der gallon.
e. OZANNE.
sprl9 3m So Corner Union anil Summer sta.
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LOUISVILLE.
Tie War on the Street Cars.
The Negroes Garry the Day.

The Blacks Must Ride, Whether the
Whites Do or Not.
LOUISVILLE, Msy ia meeting of the
street railroad managers to-day agreed
that it was useless to try to resist or evade
the enforcement by the United States au-
thOrities of the claim of the negroes to
ride in the street cars. The negroes having
refused the offer of special cars and de
termined to insist on riding with the
whites, it was decided best to avoid Sc
riOus collision by opening the cars to
them. This affects the business of the
roads considerably, many persons, espeo-
tally ladies, preferring to walk, but there
is likely 10 be no further trouble beyond
occasional collisions with roughs
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1T is now well understood that the
'tRing, which controls General Grant
and shapes the course of his admiration,
is composed of Senator Cameron, Senator
Morton, and General Butler. What can
be expected from such corrupt COM
bination r
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The vote on the Constitutional Amend
.nents, in West Virginia, on the 9th of
April, was very light. The returns in
dicate that the amendments were adopted
by large majority. One amendment
strikes the word ''white" from the
Constitution, and the other removes
political disabilities.
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IT is now known that Bailey, the de-
faulting revenue collector of New York,
has settled down in Montevideo. A short
time ago Mrs. Bailey Joined her husband,
and is now sharing his exile.
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and biles, tew the square inch, than IL

and bIes, tew the square inch, than IL
usual.
One hundred and twenty-five akers Ov
korn tew the bushel is kOnsidered q good
krop, but have seen more.
have seen kOrn sold for 10 cents q
bushel, and in sum psrts of the western
country il is so much, that thare amt no
good Jaw aginst stealing il.
In konklusion, ii yu want tew git =
sure krop ov korn, and good price for
the krop, feed about quarts OV it to a
shanghi rooster, then murder the rooster
Immediately, and sell him for II cents
pound, krop and all.-N J. Weekly.
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THE London Times thinks the main
features of the treaty of Washington
viii be ratified by our Senate, and talks
of amity between the branches of can
clio Saxony.n
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A WASHINGTON correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial regards it as GER
tain that Grant will be nominated by the
Radical National Convention for re-slec-
tton
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A Busy and Lively scene

The Public Square presented throughout
yesterday a scene of almost unusual bust
ness activity. The pavements and stores
were crowded with people and the vacant
space arJu0d the Market ard Courthouse
jsmmed full Of wagon, carts, horses, and
cattle. Trads was lively, the noise and
busile beir g fully as immense as could have
been reasonably desired.
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CHINA.
Prepariug for War.

SAN Francisco, May Chinese ad-
vices state that the forts are being
strengthened and new forts constructed
further up the Psiho, and other prepsra-
tions are being made by the Chinese au-
thorities, indicative of anticipated foreign
war.
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THE CITY.
Personal RencOntre.

A personal difficulty occurred last night
between. two vell-known gentlemen, q
steamboat agent and grocery keeper, at
the house of the latter on South Market
street. They were separs ed before any
very serious harm had bsen done, and
being arrested, wdl be required TO sppear
tO-morrOw morning at the city court.
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TIE following kilograms remained un-
called for at the Western Union Office at
9 o'clock last night. Office honrs on Sun
day from 3 to 10 A. NJ, and from to
5P NJ G. A. Roth, d. j. johnson, For
syth 4 ChGdhourne, Henry Fuller, Embry,
Foster Il Co, T. J. Hopkins, Msssengale
K Co, Thomas A Kereheyal
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TENNESSEE BONDS were quoted in New
York yesterday at 20 for both the old and
new issues
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JOHN GREENER, of Columbus, Ohio, ex-
Governor of New Mexico, and author of
the famous Log Cabin song of 1s4o, died
of paralysis at Cleveland yesterday.
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TIE Common Council of Chicago, has
ordered the tax levied on the grounds en-
closing the grave of Senator Douglas, TO
be paid out of the city treasurH
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CorroN opened in New York yesterday
at 1850 for middling, advanced to l5Ec,
and then TO l6c, at which it closed with
a fair demand.
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SANITARY NOTICE.
MAYORS OFFICE

MAYORS OFFICE.
NASHVILLE, TESS.. May 8, 1871.
As TIE TINE APPROACHES WHsH OLEAN-
"A hness viii be esssntial to the general hesIth
of the city notice Is herebs given that All house.
holders viii be expected to cleanse their back
yards, AID the appurtensnees thereto, and 10
vhftewssh thsir fences. Tbs throwing Of garb-
age and nth upon the streets and alleys viii Be
especially noted by the Police, End the parties
guilty Of such prAsticts must look for exemplary
punishment. h ,. MORRIS.
my6. eOd,6t Mayor.