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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-06
The Lebanon Express Robbery.

1t has been intimsted by several persons
who are well acquainted with A. @. JOINS,
accused of the Adams Express robbery at
Lebanon, and who are familiar with the
circumstances Of the arrest, confession,
ETC., that his mind was impaired and had
been in that condition for some weeks be-
fore the discovery of the robbery. The
Huntsville Vidette, which strongly be-
Iieves thst this cause led to the recent mis-
fortunes of Mr.. Johns, ssys:
Occupying as he did, high position in
the esteem Of the good people of Lebanon
as we'll as Of this place, which was once
his residence, the announcement of his
participation in an offence against tbs laws
of the country, shocked every one as
something too horrible for belief His
friends could not Justify such an act, and
yet their sympathy went out in favor of
the unfortunate man, because of the deep
anguish which his act had brought upon
those innocent connected with him by all
those tender ties of kindred-the wife, the
child, the sister, whose gentle hearts were
bowed in the depths of sorrow, and whose
tepderest sensibIlities were made to bleed
because OF this dark misfortune.
The extenuating circumstances of the
case show that for more than month pre-
vious to the robbsry, Mr.. Johns was par
TALLY insane, and this was SO clearly evil
dent that it attracted the attention of a
prominent physician of Lebanon, who re-
marked that, eff the company did not do
something with Johns, he would kill him
self or some one else in less than month. "
His manner throughout the entire proceed
ing has been so unlike his former gelf that
no one acquainted with him can for a mo-
ment doubt that his reasoning powers were
utterly dethroned.
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POMEROY.
Views of a Grant Man.
The Labor Question and Civil
Reform.
"Dead Fliesto Catch Gudgeons''

NEW YORK, Aug. SAN evening paper
publishes the report of an interview had
by correspondent, writing from Kansas,
with Senator Pomeroy, in which the Sen
ator declares himself for the renomina-
ton of Grant, and that his denomination
is sure from the new census apportion-
ment, which gives the Western States,
whose undivided support he will receive,
the controlling influence. The Demo-
cratic party was hopelessly divided as to
measures and men, and its success is no
where foreshadowed. He pronounces
the labor question, civil reform and the
Thanking privilege unmitigated humbugs,
dead flies to catch the gudgeons, and
measures that were impracticable. 1t was
a mistake, he said, to suppose we would
not support the Republican party because
of its adhesion to tariff, and that what
the West demanded was an adjustment of
the tariff 60 as to give fair protection to
home production.
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CHICAGO.
A Snub from Theirs.

/ CHICAGO, Aug. Sit is understood
that the French consulate of this city is
soon to be abolished by the Theirs gov
eminent and consular agent substituted,
to be under the Frepch Consul of New
York. This consulate was created only
one year ago.
a New EScaPnde for Criminals
A letter from Springfield, published
this sfternoon, gives an explanation of
Gov. Palmer's recent pardon of Hugh
Clarity, the notorious Chicago criminal.
The reason for Garrity's pardon was that
the prison physician wrote letter saying
that he was afflicted with an incurable
disease, and it would be an act of mercy
to pardon him. This letter was en-
dorsed by Judge McAllerton and District
Attorney Reed, who tried him.
One-Third of a Million.
A census of this city, just completed,
shows the population to be 1874, 207, of
whom 173, 276 are males. The census
was taken by men employed in getting
up Edwards Directory, and is claimed to
be accurate.
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COAL TRAIN smasH-Up
The Baker station Aecidens-COm.
PIete blockade on the Edgefield
and Kentucky Railroad.

The Baker station AecIaenG-COm-
PIete blockade on the Edxefield
and Kentucky Railroad.
The wreck Of the extra freight train at
Bakers Station, on the Edgefld and Ken
tncky Railroad, Friday; afternoon, was
more extensive in destruction than the in
pose. In coming down the steep grade
Just beyond the station, the train became
manageable, and acquired 3 fearful We
iocity before reaching the bottom. See
ing that there was no possible chance
70 prevent the occurrence, Carroll
smith, the engineer, ieaped from
train, and by so doing probably saved his
NE. Mr.. Smith got his ankle badly
sprained and received other slight iniu-
RES. Before leapiDg of the engineer call
ed to the fireman, Jerry Nunley, to do
likewise, bat the latter did not hear the
warning, and went with the engine on its
mad sweep into the engine house at the
station. His injuries are more serious
than was at first supposed, being very
badly cut and bruised about the head and
body. A gentleman who was yesterday at
the wreck informs US that the track
Is for some distance badly torn
up, and that the wrecked cars and
their contents are SO heaped upon each
other and the road, as TO make the block
ade complete and difficult of removal. The
engine was verybadly smashed to pieces, and
the engine house nearly destroyed by the
violence of the collision. A large force
has been diligently at work ever SINCE the
occurrence, clearing away the wreck and
repairing the road, but it viii be several
days longer before trains can pass that
point. Until then passengers and baggage
viii be transferred at Bakers Station,
which work puts trains about an hour be-
hind their regular time. No freight trains
viii come or go until the blockade is re-
moved.
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NEW ORLEANS.
The War of Races.

Federal Troops 10 Keep the Peace.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 1.-Two compa-
MES of Federal troops arrived here yes
terday evening. Their object is said to
be the preservation of order on Wednes-
day. Their presence excites much con-
lecture. r.
Durchhsrd's pavilion on the lake at the
end of the Ponchartrain Railroad was
burned last evening. Loss Sl1, 200. No
insurance.
Promising Cotton Prospect.
Tne first bale of the new crop of Loui-
siana cotton was received here yesterday
evening, raised by Charles a. Pierson,
near the mouth of Cone River, Natchi-
otches Parish. The cotton crop along
Red River looks better than was expect
ed after the spring rains. 1t is believed
q fair crop will be made in the river par
ishes.
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FOREIGN.
What Russia Would Have Done
for France.
Curious Revelations of Eugeni
RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

A Revelation OF Last September.
NEw YORK, Aug. ga special Lon
don dispatch says the letter of the EN-
press Eugene TO the Gar, just published
in the Paris journals, alludes to the
friendly power which had expressed q
desire to intervene in favor of France
after the surrender of Sedan. That
power was Russia. The Emperor Alex
ander sent a dispatch to the Empress Re-
gent Immediately after the surrender of
Sedan, offering to intervene on the basis
of the integrity of French territory.
Alexander in the same dispatch informed
the Empress he had earnestly recon-
mended to the King of Prussia to open
negotiations for peace, and not to insist
on the cession of French territory, as his
disintegration of France would be dan
gerous to the peace of Europe.
The prospect of Russis's Intervention
wac, however, spoiled by the outbreak of
revolution Sep. and the flight of the
Empress, which took place few hours
after dispatch had been received from
Emperor Alexander. On hearing the
news that the Republic had been pro-
claimed, Emperor Alexander withdrew
his profered Intervention and notified the
King of Prussia that Russia would re-
main neutral. Jules Fgvre and all former
members of the Government of Sept,
knew of the existence of this dispatch.
II is said to have been found after the
flight of the Empress among secret pa
pers OF the Empire, but withheld from
publication by the Governnentof Nation
al Defense. These revelations are ap-
parently to be made public with the con-
sent of Empress Eugene. The Republi-
cans, chiefly Jules Favre and his former
colleagues, will probably deny the pro-
posed Intervention of the Gar, but the
truth is the facts related can be complete
ly established.
LONDON, Aug. 5.-Nspoleon recently
declared that France will not allow her
free trade principles to be torn to pieces.
Wont Go to Paris.
VERSAILLES, Aug. "A committee
of the Assembly reported unfaVorable
upon the proposition for the transfer of
the Chamber to Paris.
Gen. Rossel is to be tried by special
court.
Goes by Default.
VERSAILLES, Aug. Sit is said that the
question of prolongation of the powers of
Theirs as Chief of the Executive will be
allowed to go by default.
The siege of Paris will be raised on the
fifteenth inst. The government will soon
introduce in the Assembly bills against
the international society.
Thiers-ssVIsibIy Affected
VERSAILLES, Aug. 5.-In the Assembly
to-day the bill to impose tax on the in
comes of natives and resident foreigners
came up and gave rise to an animated
debate. No action has been taken. The
Assembly also considered the bill TO in
demnify citizens for loss of property
during the German invasion. Theirs
spoke several times and wss frequently
He was Visibly affected and
bitterly reproached the members. He
declared that he was willing to relieve,
but not to indemnify those who had srf-
fered during the war. Without disposing
of the bill the Chamber adjourned until
TuesdaY.
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SAN FRANCISCO.

Sierra Nevada to be TunneIed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.-Col. Won
Schmidt is negotiating on behalf of the
Lake Taho Water company with the
Central Pacific Railroad Company. He
wishes to drive tunnel through Sierra
Nevada of sufficient size to admit the
passage of trains and the canal both.
This would save the road seven miles of
distance and one thousand feet ascent
and descent and obviate the use of snow
sheds almost wholly. The negotiation are
likely to succeed.
The report of the formal transfer of
the California Pacific to the Central Pa.
cific is premature. The management
will not change until about the 1st of
September.
The legal obstacles having all been re-
moved the sale of lots in Gerba Ruens
Plaza by the new City Hall Commission
ers will positively take place on the 14th
instant.
GOV. BigIsr.
Ex-Governor Bigler is in dying con
dition with dropsy at Sacramento. He
was tapped yesterday.
The suffrage Shriehers.
The female suffragites of San Fran.
cisco and Stockton are arranging law
suits against the county clerks for re-
fusIng to register them as voters under
the c Constitution of the United States.
Crops Damaged.
a tremendous hail storm in the vicinity
of Walla Walla, Oregon, on Saturday
last did much damage to the growing
crops and fruit.
The land grant of eight hundred thou
sand acres to the Wallmette Valley Cas-
cade Mountain wagon road, was sold to
party of San Francisco capita lists.
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NASHVILLE. TENN, SUNDAY. AUGUST 8. i
MEMPHIS.
The Mystery of Iniquity.
Strange Upshot of a Ku-Klux
Trial.

The Tables Turned, and the Raci-
cal Accusers Jailed for the MUIR
der.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 9.-The soscalled Ku-
Klux trial before U. 8. Commissioner
Garrett, in which four men, named
Smallsy, Chapman, Bowder and Redd
were arraigned for the murder of man
named Garrett, who was taken from Jail
at Salisbury, Tenn, last June, terminus
ted last evening in the discharge of the
prisoners. 1t appears to The satisfaction
OF the Commissioner that the prosecu-
ton on the part of ]. W. Brock and d.
A Robertson, the principal witnesses,
was malicious, and their evidence untrue,
some forty of the best citizens having
testified 10 their unrelisbility, and most
OF the defendants having clearly proved
an abb. To-day Brock and Robertson
were arrested for perjury and committed
to jail. This evening State warrant
charging them with the murder of Gar
rett, was received from Bolivar. The
general impression is they murdered Gar
ret for the purpose of fastening the deed
on the parties discharged to-day.
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CONFEDERATE POS AGE STAMPS

We called attention yesterday to an ad-
veT,iseme Of party in New York,
who wished 70 purchase Confederate
postage stamps, and asked "What does
it meant" a gentleman in this city in
forms us that they are bought for parties
WAC sre making Collections &C the post
age stamps Of all lle governments in the
world, and for which liberal prices are
paid. He write:
NASHVILLE, Teun., Aug. 5.-The Con-
fcd"rae l. Gals were postage stamps used
by The POs,masters of the South in 1861.
They were suthOriz by the Confederate
az hoIities previous 10 the issue of stamps
by that Government, in pursuance with
Which the POs'masters of many of the
principal cities and towns IN the South
Issued stamps at their own offices. For
scv, raj years they have been in great de-
ma1d by parties in this country and in
Europe making coll CtIons of postage
stamps. We have Only had descriptions
of ab Dut twenty five, while full list of
all The varieties issued exceeded one hun
d:cd. The following partial list includes
few not generally known:
Athens, c., Sc, purple.
Baton Rue, La, sc, rcd.
Charleston, S. c., blue On white.
Charleston, 5 G., Eav., &c, blue on
yellow.
Cnarles.oa, S O., Elv., SC, blue or
blue.
Columbis, :. z. Sc, blue.
Fredericksburg, Va, sc blue, 10c red.
Greeavila, Ala, sc, blue.
Livingslyn, Ala, Sc, blue.
Knoxville Tenn, sc, red.
Kuoxvill I, Tenn, envel. sc, buff.
Macon, Ca, DC, green.
Memphis, Tenn &c, red, &c blue.
Memphis, Tenn, enyel. &c, red on vel
low
Mobile Ala, DC blue, &c black.
Nashville, Tenn, 81, red, &c, red, &c,
dral. l0c, green.
New Orasns, La, &c, blue. &c, red, Sc,
bre gp, &c, red.
Petersburg, Va, sc, red.
l,heatOWn, Tenn, sc, red.
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LOUISVILLE.
Dan voorhees,.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 5.-Hon. D. w.
VOORHEES,, of Indiana, arrived here this
evening, and addressed ve-y large audi
ence at Weiseger Hall, on the political
topics of the day. Mr.. VOORHEES, coms
menced with criticism of the KusKlux
bill, reviewing all its features, and pros
ceeded to discuss the Encouragement in
the national finances, and other portions
of the national policy of the Republican
party. He was listened to throughout
with earnest attention, and frequently sp-
plauded.
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ST. LOUIS.
Chauco for IA Mining Muss.

ST LUIS, Aug 1.-The suspension of
work continues at the Vulcan Iron Works,
the men refusing to resume labor SO long
as Superintendent Reese is retained in
charge. The company will stand by Mr..
REESE, and new hands viii arrive here
early next week from Pennsylvania. 1t
appears that the trouble grew out of an
old strike which occurred il Pittsburg
some time ago, and in which Mr.. Reese
was victorious. Sixteen of the men en-
gagged IN that strike were among the
hands of this mill, and were told by Mr..
Reese that they could hold their places as
long as they conformed to the rules.
Failing i'll this they were disch arged, and
the other hants stopped work.
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ESTABLISHED MARCH 80, 1885. a N
WASHINGTON.


WAsHrNeToN, Aug 5.-The record of
steamboat boiler explosions kept In the
office of the Board of Supervising In
spectors in the Treasury Department,
shows that there were more lives lost by
the Wesifield disaster than by all of the
steamboat disasters which have occurred
in either Of the past two years.
In 1869 there were 81 lives lost by
explosions on steamers of all characters,
including river, lake aud ocean craft, and
in 1870 the number was but "a, ofwhich
80 were passengers and q crew.
PIeasRntOn's Place.
Private advices> indicate the reported
change in the Internal Revenue Commits
sionership as likely to occur within few
days, but that there is no selection of a
successor. Communications from the
West and Southwestern border name Col.
Given for the Commissionership.
Contra band.
The question has risen whether foreign
goods can be landed in the United States
on the northern frontier at place where
there is no custom house officer to make
inspection. It is thought that this would
be contrary to law, and render goods
liable to seizure. The Secretary of the
Treasury will decide the question to-
morrow.
Appointees.
The President has appointed Matthew
McDJugal United States Consul to Dun
dee, Scotland; John G.. Steward and
0restes Cleveland, of New Jersey, and
Thos. H. Caldwell, of Tennessee, COM
missioners from those States to the Cen
tennial National Anniversary at Phila-
delphia.
Another Ku-Klux Adjournment.
The Ku-Klux investigation Committee
to-day concluded the examination of wit
nesses in attendance and took recess until
the goth of September. Among the last
witnesses was Lieut.. George B. Pickett
10th United States Infantry, who has for
some time been in command of detach-
ment of troops in Pontotoc and Monroe
counties Mississippi. He testified thst
Ku-Klux organization existed in the five
northeastern counties of Mississippi on
the border of Alabama, in which he be-
lieved it was confined. In the former |
State the purpose Of the KuKlux was to
intimidate colored voters and drive out |
Northern men from their section. Within |
the knowledge Of the witness they had
murdered nine negroes in Monroe county
in the four months he has been stationed |
there. He believed the presence of
troops had good effect in that vicinity.
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CAIRO.
Struck ON a Rock.
A steamer in a Fix.

CAIRO, Aug. 5.-The steamer John
Hyde, leaving here at 9 o'clock tonight,
ran on the famous rock in the mouth of
the Ohio. She blew the signal of dis
tress, and the steamer Belle of Memphis
and a tug went to her assistance. A
party just from the boat reports her as
having run well upon the rock, but no
water in the hold. We canno. learn the
extent of damage tonight. The steamer
Tom Jasper goes soon to take off part of
the cargo.
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ARKANSAS.
The Radical War of Assassina-
tiOn.
The Negro Victim still Alive

The Negro Victim Still Alive.
LITTLE Rock, Aug. 5.-Messrs. Brooks
and Hodges, leaders of the opposition
faction to Senator Clayton, left for Mon.
ticello last evening to sec Fulton, who
was shot on the LIST, and who is leading
colored man of their party.
The Journal this evening contains the
following special:
Pine Bluff, Ark dug. ga man
just in from Monticello, reports that E.
A. Fulton is still alive, and hopes are en-
tertained of his recovery. Mari ia re-
leased under $4,000 bond. Murray is
held in $1,000 bond, but is still in jail.
JAS. Brooks.
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Concert and Tabieaux at Green
Hill, Wilson County.

From the Misses Williamson aud Carter
we have received tickets to grand Con-
cert and Tableaux, to be given at Scobey s
Chapel on the evening of the 8;h. This
neighborhood is noted for its refinement,
and any of our city friends who wish to
spend night in the country, can have a
delightful time by going TO see this Con-
cert and Tableaux. Arrangements will be
made for half fare tickets, leaving here at
4:30 p. M, and returning at $50 the next
morning. Everybody is invited. Tickets
only 80 cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-06

QUEEN VICTORIA has at length done
something that the papers praise her for.
She has directed that the pulpit sand
glass, which indicates the length of time
allowed for the sermon, in the Royal
Chapel, shall be measured for twenty
minutes only, instead of an hour, as
formerly. OF course rule established
by the Queen, who is the head of the
Anglican Church, will be followed by all
its ministers, and twenty minutes for
sermon" will be marked up over every
pulpit.
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HARPETH RIVER HORROR,
A Wounded Lady Institutes Sust for
Damages.

Among the wounded by ths terrible dis
aster to passenger train on the Nashville
and Northwestern railroad on the Sd Ct
July, was Miss Clara E. Leake, of this
city, who had her arm badly broken, and
was otherwise injured. Through her at
torneys, MessEs. w G.. and II. NJ. Briep,
Jr., Miss Lsake yesterday instituted suit
in the Circuit court against the Nashville
and Chattanooga Railroad Company for
damages in the sum of $5O,O0O We hear
talk Of other suits of a similar character,
about being brought, but this we believe,
is the first instance in which proceedings
have been commenced.
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rENNESsEE PREss EXCLUSION


Mr.. George NJ Emsck, editor of the
Manchester Democrat, publishes the fol-
lowing in his paper yesterday:
eve have jus: returned from the
East, where Ie have been making ar
rangements for the proposed excursion
next week. With the exception of the
Baltimore and Ohio road, we found the
railroads very cordial and kind toward
the Association, and they kindly ten
dcred them free transportation. The
Baltimore sDd Ohio, however, claims
half fare, or IS from Cincinnati to Bal
timOre, but We sire in h0pes they will
reconsider their an:wer and give US q
more favorable one. The estimated cost
of the trip will be $45 each. The cities
OF Cincinnati, Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia propose giving US public re
captions, and otherwise entertaining US as
they think proper. The programme, as
il now stands, is for the Association to
leave Nashville on the Louisville road on
Thursday next at $40 P. NJ. 1t is sup
posed The pGrly will be gone nearly two
weeks
Cincinnati is already moving in the
matter Of giving the excursionists vel
come to that civ.
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A NEw style of stock speculation has
come into vogue in England. Men take
out policies of life insurance and put
them up at public auction. A man in
Liverpool lately realized $l5, 600 upon
the policy of a trsdesman which he had
bought for $3.50. The tradesman was
so obliging as to die two days after the
policy came into the possession Of the
Speculation.
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The pleasure of a ramble in the cOun-
try round Paris is attended with some
danger at present A gentleman and his
son were strolling in rustic part of
MontmoreDcy fortnight ago, when one
of them trod upon a shell, which explo-
ded, killing the father and manning the
son. Some Of the suburbs were almost
sown with shells that failed to burst
during the siege, owing to the rain and
snow, but which are now in good condi-
tiOn
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VIZ admire thu bluntness of Senator
Pomeroy, who declares that the labor
question and civil reform are 'dead flies
to catch the gudgeons." The country has
been suspec!ipg for some time that
Grants Civil Service Reform Commission
is little better than a farce, and here
is the proof from a political
aud personal friend of the President.
But what will the toiling millions of the
North say to the Radical Senator's ssser-
ton thst the labor question, which is
daily looming up into terrible proportions,
is sn ''unmiiigated humbug.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-06

MR. MORTON M'MIoHAEL is spoken of
as an independent candidate for Mayor of
Philadelphia, and it is stated that if an
independent ticket be nominated it viii
have the support of the BuIletin,, the
Telegraph, the Ledger and the North
american. BIeSlichael is the proprietor
of the latter DaDer.