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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

A NEw YORK special of Thursday
night says the excitement in regard to the
defeat of Longfellow at Sarstoga, still
continues in sporting circles, and the
feeling seems quite high. 1t is considered
singular that nearly all the New York
gamblers and politicians bet on Helmbold,
and cards appear in the evening papers
tina; the race was not fair. This is de-
MED, however, by well informed turf
men, who state that Longfellow was not
trained down fine enough for the distance.
Morrissey won $40, 900.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
The Marketh ouse Question.

Citizens who visit the Markethouse to-
day, will observe in its crowded condition
aud unseemly appearance, convincing ar
gument against the contioued existence of
the institltion in its present form. To the
people, it seems must ultimately
be left the questions, shall
another markethouse DO built, shall the
old one be repaired, or shall we try the
experiment of doing without such an in
stitution. The present City Council seems
unwilling to determine what shall be done
in this matter Of Importance to the pubic
convenience. The people them
elves - those who rent, as well
as those who own real estate,
for both are alike tax-payers-must say
what shall be the final solution of this long
peEplexing markethouse question. 1t is
worthy of their early and serious attention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

THR Long Branch NeSUs of the 22d
says il is 'he opinion of physicians who
have examined DR.. Helmbold that he is
laboriDe under temporary arrangement
of mind occasioned by his business diffis
Culties.d A professional examination was
made by DIR. T. G. Chsttle, in the pre-
senee of Judge Guild, of Newark, and
Dr.. Matssll, of New York, who acted as
DR.. Heimbald's legal advisers in the case,
which resulted IN recommending his So
journ in the asylum of Dr.. Kirkbride, at
Philsde Iphia. aAt4A- "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
ARKANSAS.
The Fort Smith Road,

LITTLE Rock, Aug. 25.-The old Board
of Directors of the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railroad company recognized in
this city yesterday, ignoring the new
Board entirely, which is composed mostly
Of Boston men. G. G. Scott was elected
President, and the other officers the same
as before. This Board claims to b. the
only legal Directors of the road, and will
at once institute proceedings to have the
road restored to them, pay off the present
Indebtedness, and complete it as soon as
possible. Maj. ]. d. Adams, President of
the Missouri and Arkansas railroad COM
pany, is here.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
MEXICO.
A Religious Riot FOmenIed by an
Incendiaryt Priest,


Incendiaryl Priest.
CRY OF MEXICO, Aug. Is, via Indian
ola Texas, Aug. "a in Morelis a
Catholic priest named Conero preached a
bitter sermon against law reform and re-
ligious federation. He succeeded in ex-
citing the people to such pitch against
Protestants that his harangue resulted in
committing q breach of the peace by
the multitude. Conero was sent to prison
by the authorities, but the people at
tempted to take him out of Jail. A force
of Federal troops resisted this popular
attempt of jail delivery, which resulted
in a great riot. Many persons were
killed and wounded. Even incendiary
acts were resorted to by the inhamed and
enraged followers of the priest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
CHARLESTON.
Reported Yellow Fever Epi
demic.

WILMINGTON, August 25.-For two
days past we have had reported here that
yellow fever prevailed in Charleston. In
formation received to-day removes all
doubt as to its existence there and it is
feared in epidemic form.
A letter received this forenoon from
one of the most prominent clergymen of
Charleston states that the malignant type
of yellow fever is there and that the
writer has himself seen four cases. In
formation from another sources states the
disease is there and it ID thought to be
spreading. The city authorities Of Will
mington telegrsphed to the Mayor of
Charleston for information yesterday but
received no answer.
Notwithstanding the above testimony,
Charleston papers of yesterday say the
health of the city never was better.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

GREENBAcKs are being freely used in
Ohio in close Democratic counties to elect
members of the Legislature who viii sup
port Senator Sherman. The Eastern
manufacturers bleed freely for this pur-
pose, as they are bound to do. for as
Chairman of the Finance Committee in
the Senate, Sherman can care for their IN
teIests.- ..rs-4 --s -.----.-.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
TIMELY TOY.

a new snd timely toy has been in
vented By an ingenious mechanic of New
York city, and will soon be on sale there.
1t ia miniature steamboat, the machine
ry of which, on being wound up, ex-
plodss by means of spring, scattering
portions of the boat and the little men,
women and children by which 1T is occu-
pied in every direction. The object of
this pleasing toy is TO familiarize children
early with the contingencies of steamboat
travel
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
MEMPHIS.
Jailed

MEMPHIS, Aug. 25.-The preliminary
trial of Wayne Cannon, for shooting Hoi
Morse, was resumed to-day. Owing to
the nature of the evidence adduced, the
Magistrates cancelled his bond and re-
manded him to jail until to morrow.
The trial of Reuben Jones, for killing
Pat Kavanaugh yesterday, was also COM
meuced
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
CHICAGO.
Gas,

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-An application by
quo warranto has been made in the circuit
curt upon the Peoples Gaslight Com
pany, to show cause why they charge
81 so per thousand feet for gas, when
the charter allows them to charge only
s.. so per thousand feet. Citizens have
been fearfully swindled by Chicago gas
companies for the past seven or eight
years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

At Trinne

Tho picnic and bran dance at Triune on
Thursday was good sffair. 1t is esti-
mated that there were fully one thousand
persons present, all of whom passed most
agreeable day. Jordan McGowan's ban 4
from this city was engaged, and with fine
music, the dancing was greatly enjoyed
and the affair passed off in the most enjoy
able manner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
WEST VIRGINIA.
The Vote ON Convention

WHEELING, Va, Aug. 25.-In the cleo.
ton of yesterday twenty seven to wnships
have been heard from, which give q ma
JOrity of 944 against the Convention.
The couHties in the interior of the State
will probably give majorities for the Con-
yention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
Good News for the Little ones.

The improvements which have been IN
progress in the basement Of the Cathedral
the past three weeks, ara nearly SOM
nIeted and the children will assemble in
their chapel on Sunday morning, as form
erly. TIE chapel has been SO enlarged as
10 Furnish sitting room for about four hun
dred and rftv children. It has beeh thor
ouoblv renovated, papsTed, painted, and
''fxed up" generally, SO So to be scarcely
recoonizsbIeoin short land the long and
short of it, it's all new, SO, boys and
Urls, be on hand early,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

DIR. HALL has written long article to
prove that it is unhealthy for man and
his wife TO sleep in the same room, but
the Rome (Ga) Commercial knows of
some wives who would make it unhealthy
for their husbands to sleep anywhere
else,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
BUFFENBARGER
Disposed OF.

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 25.-In the Buff
enbarger case the entire day has been
consumed by counsel in arguing the
motion to discharge Mrs. Colburn, the de.
PENDANT, and about five o'clock she was
honorsblY discharged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
SPAIN,


PARIS, Aug. 25.-D0n Carlos has ar
rived at Bsyonne. His adherents in
Spain are divided in opinion as to what
course to pursue.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
THE COTTON FIELDS.
Fearful Ravages of the Army
Worm

SELMA, ALA, Aug, 25.-The army
worm is committing fearful ravages, and
the cotton crop will be materially les.
sened.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
ITALY.
GratulRtOrY.

RoNE, Aug. 25.-Harcourt, British
Charge D'Affairs and Ministers of Austria,
Belgium and Netherlands have paid con-
gratulations to the Pope.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

-Four daughters of Elbridge Gerry, one
of the signers of the Declaration of hide
pendence, yet survive. The eldest of them
is eighty.one.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

TENNESSEE BONDS closed in New York
last evening at IS for the old issue and
75F for the new. 1Clg1 - !
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

CorroN is dull and dropping in New
York at, Ice for middling. y ~ 81
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GERMANY.
The Roumanian question Settled.

The ROumanian Question Settled.
LONDON, Aug. ga satisfactory 30
luton of the Roumanisn difficulty has
been made at Gastein by which further
political complications are avoided. The
bOndholders of the Roumania Railway
will be Unidentified by new loan guar
anteed by Austria and Prussia.
Progress of the Cholera.
LONDON, Aug. % The Independence
Beige of to-day discredits the reported
appearance of cholera at Antwerp. At
Koenigsburg, on Wednesday, there were
127 cases, and 48 deaths; and at Dantzic, on
the same day, there were II cases, and
10 deaths. The epidemic is decreasing
in Rueeia
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
Is France n RepubIscr

F. PARIS, Aug. 25.-The Government has
forbidden public rejoicing on the 4th of
September, the anniversary of the revo.
luton last year against the Bonapartes.
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The journals SORROW
fully comment on the scenes in the AS
sembly yesterday. 1t is said that Theirs
will accept no compromise on the ques-
ton of the prolongation of his powers.
Gen. Faidherbe has written a letter Gen.
surfing the Assembly, and resigns bis seat
as deputy.
The Progress of Revolution,
PARIS, Aug. 25 Radical journals
unanimously favor the dissolution of the
Assembly. ....
Increased postal charges in France are
criticised by the press, and the example
of the United States is cited to prove the
advantages of cheap rates.
The first court martial has concluded
hearing eases before it. Judgment will
probably be rendered Sunday next.
The Prussian Occupation.
Assurances are said to have been re-
ceived from Versailles that the Prussian
troops in France will be reduced to 50,-
900 the 1st of September. Those remain
ing will be lodged in barracks.
The Franco German negotiation for
the evacuation of the Paris forts by the
German troops has been transferred from
Frankfort to Versailles, and Baron Van
Amin has arrived to conduct the nego,
tistions or the part of Germany.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
lNION AND AMERICAN.

GOLD continues rather dull in New
York at iI21 @I12s.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

VERSAILLES, Aug. 25.-H appears that
Theirs actually wrote his resignation, but
relinquished the intention of presenting
it to the Assembly after the adoption by
that body of the Dacrat amendment to
the bill for the disarmament of the State
guard, which amendment supports the
views of the Executive. The excitement
Ia ljnahafed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26
SATURDAYS ANGUS
FOREIGN I'''' 3
.y--A 70 o5LslJ- ,TpolCr9 16fr
Threatened Resignation of
Theirs.
sE I--RL "a IEs
Religious Riot in Mexico.
FRANCE.

The Communisttc National Garde.
LONDON, Aug. A.-The determination
of the French Government to push in the
Assembly and otherwise the disarmament
of the National Guard is due to discov-
cries made by the police as to- the opera
tons of the international society.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-26

WGsHrNGToN, August 25.-The Com
missioner of Internal Revenue decides
that the revenue law will not reach the
case of cigar dealers who use imitation
imported stamps upon boxes of domestic
cigars. BE says unless importers receive
protection from the courts nothing can
be done without additional legislation by
Congress. 80
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-12-07

A German colony has also been located in
San Louis valley, near the Wasatch noun.
tains, most charming location, and the COLONY
is in thriving and prosperous condition. The
Rio Grande railroad, narrow gusge, is nov
completed from Denver as Ear south a. Colo.
Iado City, distance of seventy-fve miles, ana
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-12-07
HerOism Of a Railroad Conductor.

A conductor on a freight and passenger
train on the Syracuse and Binghampton Rail-
road performed daring feat few days since,
by which fearful catastrophe was averted. A
correspondent at Chenango Forks, n. Y, fur
nshes the following particulars:
" The train, consisting of twenty four stock
cars and one passenger car, which was filled
with passengers, was between this station and
Whitney's Point going at tolerably high rate
of speed, when the engineer, William Hardy,
discovered a rail entirely out of the track some
distance ahead. He Immediately reversed bis
locomotive, but upon second thought, de-
termined to attempt running the train over the
place where the rail was missing, and at once
turned on a full head of steam. The engineer
and fireman, however, did not remain to see
what success the experiment would meet with,
but jumped off the engine, leaving it without
anyone to control it. The train bounded over
the disconnected track at a fearful rate of speed,
every car retaining its position on the track
The dangerous spot was passed, but, with no
one upon the locomotive to control its speed q
most terrible fate awaited the train somewhere.
The state of affairs became known to the pas
sengers, and panic was at once raised. At
Whitney's Point there was every probability
that the track would not be in readiness for the
train, as at the rate it was going it would reach
there some minutes before its time. In this
extremity conductor John Vrooman proved
himself to be hero. He was in the passenger
car at the rear of the train, but climbing up the
ladder of the freight Car next in advance, he ran
the whole length of the runaway train on the
tops of the cars, and was soon in the locomo-
tive cab, seized the throttle, and in the next
moment had the train under control. A less
heroic man in charge of the train, and it is i'm
possible to tell what the result of the extraor-
binary runaway might have BEEN"
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-12-07
General SchenCk Engaged i'm u
Mining speculation.
From the London Economist, Nov. IL.


The appearance of the name of the Ameri-
can Minister as the director of one of the new
mining companies whose prospectuses have
been issued this week, has attracted some no.
tlce in the city. 1t is considered novelty that
the name of distinguished member of the
diplomatic corps should appear in such con-
nection. The novelty, however is one rather
for regret than ommendation, and, so far as
we have heard, this is the general opinion
among the city authorities, whose opinion no
one who wishes to occupy good position in the
city could afford to disregard. A commercial
occupation of any kind appears certainly to
be incompatible with the functions of diplo-
matiSt. lie ought not to have time for such
occupations, and even if his material interests
might not sometimes clash with his official
duties, the dignity of the office which he ought
to support in the interest of the nation he rep
resents, is infringed by his contact with the
rough world of commerce. The particular
occupation chosen In tie present case is, more
over peculiarly Objectionable, as n Minister
will be apt to be sought for director, for the
sanction which his name and the official
position which he occupies will give the pros
pectus-a sanction which will be more sought
for, and be- therefore, more dangerous to give,
when the undertaking as in the present case,
originate In the country he represents. He
ought above all things to avoid the most iii rect
chance or suspicion of having his name traf.
licked with, and he cannot do so if he once gets
mixed up with new companies as director. We
regret therefore, very much the step which
the representative OF the United States has
been induced to take. We should recommend
him to withdraw his name at once, and we hope
in any case that what he has done will not be-
come a precedent. The company referred TO is
silver mining company.
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work Before Congress.
Washington Dispatch to the New York Time.

Washington Dispatch the New York Timesl
After the assembling of the Forty second
Congress last spring, there was for several
days great deal of activity in the introduction
OF bills, joint resolutions. aud the like. BY
far the greatest share of them were bills which
had failed in the previous Congress to become
laws. In many cases these reintroduced bills
were changed by their friends in respect to
such points as experience with them in the
lobby, or ideas developed during the discus
sion, showed TO de desirable. Among the most
prompt to make application to the new Con-
gress were the land grant subsidy schemes of
various descriptions before the House Twenty
two applications in the form Of bills are thus
to come up as unfinished business from the
last session, and some of them are exceedingly
indefinite lii regard to all their terms, affordlng
suspicion of land robbery involved. Some of
these same bills were also introduced in the
Senate, so that their chances of early consid-
GRAFTON by one House might be increased by
having them before BOTH and there are others
there also, IN all twenty-three in number. In
both House and Senate an aggregate of six
hundred bills. There are three constitutional
amendments pending. one prohibiting the char
terlng of private corporations by Congress,
making all United States officers except Judi
clal, elective, and one not worth mentioning,
introduced by Senator Davis. There are also
bills to admit to the Union Colorado and New
Mexico, bills removing political disabilities,
abOlishing the income tax and the Thanking
privilege, in revision OF the coinage, the postal
and pension laws, and making a new appor-
tionment of Representatives. The Postal Tel
egraph bill is pending. AS will be seen from
the above statement, the amount of unfinished
business is very great, but some of it has been
left over by several Congresses, and will be by
this, so that the number of bills on the docket
is of very little consequence in determining
the extent or character OF the work for this
session.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-12-07

Tia LAST Civil RIGHTs CAsE.-In the case
of Rev. Alexander Ellis versus the Mar
ragansett STEAMSHIP Company the jury rem
dered verdict against the company, assessing
the damages at four hundred dollars. The
plaintiff is a cOlOred person, and in June last
secured a passage on the Providence, from
New York to Fall River. When supper was
announced he went into the dining room and
seated himself at small table reserved for the
use of the captain, officers of the boat, and
such others as the former might invite to SIT
with him. The chairs at this table were
turned to show that it was so reserved.
Without speaking to any one, Mr.. Ellis turned
down one of the chairs and seated himself.
The head waiter-himself colored man-at
once went to MIR. Ellis and politely told him
that the table was private, and asked him to
take seat at one of the public tables. Mr..
Ellis refused to do so, saying that that seat
was good enough for him. The head waiter
then went for the steward, Mr.. Wood, who
came and repeated the request that Mr.. Ellis
would change his seat. So far the testimony
agrees on both sides. Here, however, MIR. Ellis
swears the steward insulted him, and that the
captain ordered the steward to give him nothing
to eat while be remained in the seat The
suit was begun for five thousand dollars, but
has now dwindled down to the present sum.
The company have appealed from the verdict
and Jim Fisk says he will carry it to the
Supreme Court of the United States before
he will pay the judgment.
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place. We only murmur at the cold, unchar-
table feeling exhibited by some of the same
church.
The question is, does it lower the dignity of
any of us to harmonize matters by having q
better understanding with each other? For
how can two work together unless they agree
Will those whom we teach profit by it If
so, are we right2 Will God be glorifed if
good will be the result OF oil our labor9 Toll
ing and laboring as one To accomplish the great
end-this is the object of the church. No
man should surrender principle if it is found
ed upon good. Let every man acknowledge
his wrong, no matter how high or how low, and
let the great end be reached through united
action on the part Of the church.
THos. A. DAVIS,
Pastor Of Roberts Chapel.