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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
The Hop Last Night.

ConcOrdia was ablaze with the youthful
and lovely last night in attendance upon the
grand ball given by the Philomathean Lit
erary Society, composed of some Of our
best young German friends. While the at
tendance was not so large as might have
been expected, it was quite select. Alto
gether the ball was recherche tribute to
TerpsichOre, and was worthy the efforts Of
such gentlemen as MeSsrs Buddeke, Kuhn
and others who wore the ribbons and con-
Quoted the evenings entertainment in such
a manner so pleasant and satisfactory to
those present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
United states circuit Court.

In this Court yesterday, Judge Trigg pre-
siding, the criminal docket was called over.
and the following (all whisky cases dis
posed of:
FOR ILLICIT DISTILLING.
United States VS.. B. P. Sullivan, nOHe
prOSeqi entered.
United States VS.. Connater, forfeiture
taken.
United States VS.. T. E. Brown, pardoned.
United States VS.. Calvin Clouse, for
fbituFe.
United States Us. N. +. Hood, forfeiture.
United States vs.. L. A. Tarwater, for
feiture.
United States VS.. John Reid, acquitted.
United States VS.. V. W. Smith, of Mont
gomery, one day in jail and so fine.
United States VS.. John O'Biien, $50 fine.
Forteitures were taken against Samuel f.
Williams, John Newton, Henry Adams and
l.. Z. Stowe, the charges against them be-
ing a failure to comply with the special
tax. Several cdpjGSes we're returned execu-
ted, many parties admitted to bail and cases
continued by consent. The court adjourned
to meet at o'clock to-day, at which time,
as announced yesterday, the criminal docket
will be called the second time and the cases
will be positively tried or continued as
reached. This is by order of Judge Trigg and
attorneys and suitors would do web TO be on
hand.
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WISCONSIN.
The Fires at Length Extinguished by
Rain.

The Fires at Length Extinguished by
Rain.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1S.-The Relief Com
mittee for Northern Wisconsin have decid-
ed to send two good men into every county
devastated by fire to ascertain the exact
amount and kind Of supplies needed, the
probable amount needed during the winter,
and the nearest point to which supplies may
be sent. The ladies of this city are making
up large quantities of clothing as fast as
possible for the use of the people during the
winter. The recent rains have stopped the
conflagrations, after everything was burnt
that could be.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1S.-A public meeting
to-day in aid of the sufferers of Michigan
and Wisconsin, besides appointing a COM
mittee to solicit subscriptions, requested the
Common Council to appropriate ten thou
sand. The Chamber of Commerce appro-
priated one thousand dollars, and the po-
licemen each gave three dollars, making
nine hundred dollars, for the same object.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Arkansas Agricultural College is to be
located in Washington County.
A congress of Eastern iron masters met
in New York yesterday and resolved to
adopt the decimal system for selling.
The amalgamated Society of Locomotive
Engineers commenced their annual meet
ing at Toronto yesterday. Among the del
egates present were Wilson and Fellows, of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Adcock, of Nashville,
Tenn.
Rev. Charles j. Hinsdale, for twenty-five
years the pastor of the Blanford Congrega-
tional Church, Mass, was thrown from
carriage iu that town yesterday and instant
Iy killed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

Somebody has utilized pet and other
names thus: For a printers wife, En-; for
a sports wife, Betty; for a lawyers wife,
Sue; for a teamster's wife, Carrie; for a
fisherman's wife, Nettie or Minnie; for a
shoe-maker's wife, Peggy; for a carpet
mans wife, Matte; for an auctioneers
wife, Bid-dy; for a chemists .wife, Ann
Eliza; for an engineers wife, Bridge it; for
wits wife, Sally; for wig-maker's wife,
Harriet; for debtors wife, Grace; for a
florists wife, Lille; for a real estate agents
wife, Lot-tie; for poultry dealers wife,
Henrietta: for a mathematician's wife,
Ad-die; for a gpat-raiser's wife, Mamie;
and for persons in want of wife, Mary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

A eotemporary tells of an undertaken who
in his enthusiasm for his business always
identified himself with it. He is called in a
hurry, and his coffin happens to be a little
short, ave will SETTLE he cries, "during
the night so as to fit the coffin; it is aston
ishing how we settle sometimes; we have
been known to settle three inches in a
single nightr' The same man was given to
dallying lovingly with his subjects,
and was proud when they looked
well. Once he said, Don't we look nat
ural? This neekcloth needs little fixing
and wen do" And another time, ''Will
our friends be kind enough to take last
look at us?" And on another occasion, on
receiving body from distance, he said,
"Here we are, eleven days from New Or
leans, and sweet as nutr'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

A writer who lately met Mrs. Lucinda II.
Stone, who is travelling in Europe with her
school of twenty-six young ladies, has much
to say about the ''Ameriean beauties" as
he calls them. He THINKS if Mrs. Stone gets
safaly back with them all she viii be alucky
woman. She Is quick and vigilant, but he
asks what can one poor woman do with a
bevy Of young girls who ara as playful as
kittens, as full Of frolic, and as careless of
consequences
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

IN the October number Of the Missionary
Herald, Rev. Mr.. Culick, of Japan, and OF
the American Board of Commissioners of
Foreign Missions, gives statements OF recent
occurrences in Japan which reveal feeling
of hostility on the part Of the government
toward christianity in any form, determ-
ination to prevent its propagation, with a
readiness to persecute, perhaps unto death,
any who may embrace or favor h-much
more decided than has been supposed to
exist. and which unless speedily arrested
or controlled must greatly eubarrass, II not
stop all missionary efforts in that and.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

EDWARD Fl. STILLwELL, aged IA, a son
Of Rev. r. II. StiIlwen, of Rome, Ca, COM
mitted suicide near that city on theflOth
inst, by hanging himself with a very small
cord from the limb of a. peach tree 1t is
considered doubtful whether he intended
to kin himself 9l glai 1l .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
OSWEGO.
Highway Robbery

OswEeo, Oct. 18.-Paymaster Ward of
the Sterling Iron Works was assaulted by
highwaymen last night, five miles from the
city and robbed of S2,700.
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LOUISVILLE.
Speech from Carl Sohurz---Have We
Any Republicans Among Us3


LOUISVILLE, Oct. lS.-The Hon. Carl
Schurz spoke here last night. Hereviewed
the political DISABILITIES and the still existing
laws; spoke of the Ku-Klux bill as danger
Gus and calculated to ALLEVIATE public opin-
ion and attributed both to blind party zeal,
and expressed confidence in the Confederate
who returns to his allegiance. Addressingthe
Republicans and Democrats, he said parties
are the spirit working on both sides to de-
feat the highest objects that both parties
profess to nave in view. He said the De
mocracy had lost the chance in 1868. He
read and warmly advocated the platform of
the recent aon-partisan movement in Ten
nessee, as comprising the best elements of
both parties, and concluded with an appeal
to all to rise above partisan spirit, and unite
in common effort TO secure reform and
good government.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
Not Suspended,

THEN.-A seven-year old boy was lately
heard to use profane language. On being
reproved by his parents, and directed to ask
Gods forgiveness, he retired to him room
and was overheard to say: ''Oh, God, l am
very sorry l said that naughty word, and
won't say so any more; but please hurry
and make me grow up to be a man, and
then can swear as much as / want to, like
pa, and nobody will notice it, ,
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GERMANY.
Labor Riots I'm Maintx.

FRANKFoRT-oN-THE-MAIN, Oct. 49,
Labor troubles in Mayence resulted in riots
to-day. The troops were called out, when
the mob was dispersed and quiet restored.
Chicago Relief
BERLIN, Oct. 1S.-Prince Frederick Viii
liam and Princess Victoria, recognizing the
cordial sympathy shown in America for
German soldiers during the late war, con-
tribute five hundred thalers for the relief of
Chicago.
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THE TURF.
Trottinx nj PrOsuect Park.

TrOtttng AT FrOsptct RArks
New YORK, Oct. lS.-The trotting race
at Prospect Park to-day for purse of ST.
200, for horses that have never beaten 2;26,
was won by Seafoam, beating Susie Hard
ing, Harley and Charles Z. Loem. Time,
$50, 2:26s, 2:2S, 2:29i.
Enigma won the purse for 2:39 horses in
2:34, 235I and 2:33I.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
An Immigrant.

Mr.. Hall and family, from Allegheny
county, Michigan, arrived in the city yester-
day with view of settling somewhere in
our State. Hr. Hall informs us that large
number Of persons in Michigaa desire to
locate in Tennessee, and only await salts
factory information concerning the country
and laws.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

THREATENED HIN.-An angry Western
editor wrote to a poetical correspondent the
other day: 'If you don't stop sending to me
your abominable poetry, I'll print a piece
of it some day, with your name appended
in full, and send copy to your gall" The
poetry from that fountain was quietly dried
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

CHILDISH INNocENCE.--A little boy had
been cautioned never to take the nest egg
swhen gathering the eggs; but one evening
the girl reached the nest first, seized an egg
and started for the house. Her disappointed
brother followed, crying, "Mocherl mother,
Susy's been and got the egg the old hen
measures by!'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
THE NILSSON.
R0sf0u EufhuISed.

BosToN, Oct. 1S.-Mlle Nilsson had an
other great triumph tonight at the Boston
Theatre which was crowded to repletion.
Inspired by so vast an assenblage Nilsson
excelled all previous efforts in this city and
created enthusiasm unexcelled. The re-
ceipts amounted to $500.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

AFTER the great fire in Lsndon, 10 sep
tember, 1866, a memorial monument, which
still stands, was set up in that CITY. The
monument bears, among other lnScrlptens,
the following words: al three years time
the world saw that finished which was sup
posed to be the business Of an age" IL this
was said Of London two centuries ago,
what would be said Of Chicago now? An
other inscription, which ascribed the fire to
Popish 'splot for extirpating ye Protestant
religion and old English liberty, and ye in
PRODUCING Popery and slavery, was obliter-
ated by the order Of the London Common
Council in 1881.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
MEXICO.
POrflriO Diaz on the Rampage.

CITY OF MEXICO, Oct. TO- VIA HAvA-
MA pronunciamento attempted here on
the 18th ult. was promptly suppressed.
Porfirio Diaz is reported to be on the road
between Puebla and Vera Cruz at the head
of 1000 men. The national forces at
Orizaba will march against him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

ssEs Court An q Damage sutt. A
Special to the Union and American.
KNOXVILLE. Oct. 18.-The Supreme
Court to-day reversed the decision Of the
Circuit Court in the case of John Baxter
against, Saunders. q Clark. Baxter sned the
defendants for libel, laying his damages at
$4,000, for publishing in the Knoxville
Wig and Register the Mabry speech in a
suit pending between Baxter and Mabry.
The Circuit Court awarded Baxter $4,000
damages, and Saunders & Clark appealed
to the Supreme Court. That tribunal re-
verses the decision of the lower court and
remands the case for new trial. .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
FOREIGN.
Labor Riots at Mayence, Germany,
FRANCE.
TbeCor.icans

The COrsicans.
PARIS, Oct. 1s.-There have been sew
eral unimportant demonstrations in Corsica
by the partisans of the late Emperor.
The German Treaty-NeutraI Terrific
ry- ~
PARIS, Oct. lS.-The final ratification by
France of the treaty with Germany has
been dispatched to Berlin. dBy the terms
of the treaty six departments will be evac-
uated by the Germans, and are declared
neutral territory Ia military point of
view until the stipulated payments of in
demnity are completed. During that time
these departments will not be occupied by
the French troops, and should France not
fulfill its financial obligations, they will be
reoccupied by the Germans. n
Chicago Relief.
NJ. Labonlaye, the well known friend of
America, has been appointed Chairman of
the Chicago Relief Committee, formed by
citizens of France In accordance with the
instructions of the Committee, he has is
sued an address calling for contributions,
and saying that although France is poor,
she desires to show her gratitude and make
some practical return for the fraternaI SYM
pathy shown her in her misfortunes by the
people of the United States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
POLITICAL.
ThOS. Scott, of Pennsylvania, for
President.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 1S.-In view of the
result of the recent elections in Pennsyl-
yania and Ohio, the Pittsburg Post comes
out tomorrow in a double loaded leader
declaring for Thomas Scott for President as
the man to carry Pennsylvania against
Grant by an overwhelming majority.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19

APPRoPRIATE.-AM Methodist brother re-
Gently had occasion to preach discourse
against the doctrines of immersion, but
couldn't find the text until, with great
shrewdness and good sense, he hit upon
this: Beware of divers!-and strange doc
trines."
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THE STORM KING.
schooners stranded.


AsIBEELEY, ONT, Oct. 1S.-The schooner
Lucy Anchard of Algonac, Mich, and
Mary Thompson of Chicago, are ashore at
Point Albert. No lives lost.
Wrecked off Manistee-Seven Sailors
Lost.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-The schooner J.
Lavent, owned in Chicago, was wrecked on
Saturday last off Manistee and the crew,
seven in number all perished, except one
seaman named Peter F. Thornum, who
after fearful sufferings for many hours, was
finally rescued by the schooner d. P. Dob
bins.
A Barge Goes Down with All Aboard.
KINCARDANE, Ont, Oct. 1S.-The barge
Twilight, laden with lumber, drifted ashore
near here last night. All hands are gone
and are supposed to have perished.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-19
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The New York Convention.

The New York Convention.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The National In
surance Convention to-day was largely at
tended. President Miller stated that the
subject of Chicago would be brought before
the Convention. Relative to the losses of the
New York companies, he believed they
would all be able to pay at least 80 per
cent, but time should be allowed to collect
their resources. He believed the fire of
Chicago was the result of badly constructed
buildings, as in Paris or London the fire
would burn itself out in one block.
Imposing Figures.
HARTFORD, Oct. 1.-THE nine fire in
surance companies of Hartford, since their
organization, have paid losses of over S59,-
100000. Their Chicago fire insurance
amounts TO 100000 or SS,0O0,000.
More Suspensions.
New YORK, Oct. 1S.-The Atlantic Fire
Insurance Company, of Brooklyn, has sus
pended business in consequence of Chicago
losses The liabilities aggregate $500, 900,
and the assets $4,000. The directors
profess confidence in being able to resume
in a few weeks.
Chauncey Bedill has been appointed re-
ceiver of the Manhattan company. Presi-
dent Palmer, it is said, has removed and
holds possession of the securities of the con-
cern.
Not Suspended,
PHILADELPHIA, Oct, 1S.-The Enter
prise Insurance Company, of Philadelphia,
has not suspended, as reported.
WORCESTER, MASS, Oct. 1S.-The re-
port that the First National Insurance
EsI.s "a l. 4
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GEORGIA.


: MACON, GA Oct. Y1S.-The entries for
the State Fair on the 23d are unusually
large. The Fair promises TO be success.
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IRELAND.
The Ph0eufx Park RfOfara

DUBLIN, Oct. 18.-Prosecutions against
policemen of this city for exceeding their
authority continue to be pressed.
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ETECrING AFTER THE POLLS ARE


The Radicals are an initiative set of fel-
lows. IN the Southern States they have
shown themselves good at electing their
candidates after the closing of the polls. It
appears from the following article from the
Cincinnati Eaqa;rer of the nth inst, that
the Northern Radicals are initiating their
Southern, BEethrens a. Ee1 -EcEEASr
.ts0nfhe evening aftsrthe election, when
tyenty-four hours had elapsed and the re-
suit was known, the Republican leaders in
this city sent the following dispatch to r.
ID. H8RRIsoS, the Chairman of the State
Central Committee at Columbus:
'CINCINNATI, October 11-Evening.-
Enough has been ascertained to show that
mot single Republican legislator on our
ticket has been elected
"That was most likely true, but the send
er of the dispatch did net know what could
be done by cauyassing. The real work that
elected half the Republican ticket did not
commence until long after the polls were
clOsed.s So ~ N-A
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Whatever Midas touehed was turned into
gold. these days, touch man with gold,
and he'll turn into anything.
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The judicial and school election is pro-
crossing. A light vote is in prospect. The
Republicans and taxpayers carry the city
and State
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.fNI0N. AND AMERICAN,

CorroN- continues duh in New York al
lower rates, middling closing yesterday at
1osc.
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CALIFORNIA.
Sand Storms from the Arizona Desert.
$4,000 Head of Sheep Scattered and
Lost,

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. lS.-Sandstorns
from the Colorado deserts are prevailing at
Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
Fifty thousand sheep were scattered and
lost in the mountains near Fort Tijon by
two storms.
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Common Abilities-Lie-abilities.
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Imposing Figures.

surance companies of Hartford, since their
organization, have paid losses of over $780,
100000. Their Chicago fire insurance
amounts 70 S7,OOO,OOO or S8,OOO,OO0.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-27
UseGlobe Flower Cough Syrupl!
To Advertisers.

We have made arrangements to issue alarge
extra edition of the DAILY CHRONICLE during
the Fair, this week, and are confident that ad-
vertisers will never find a better opportunity to
reach the public. Our city circulation is now
larger than any paper, singleton consolidated
ever published in Knoxville, and we know We
can place advertisers in our columns before
more readers than any other paper. We hope
our business men will not forget this. A few
dollars spent in advertising is certain to pay..
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.sEat. Drink aud be Merry.

Mr.. j. F. Kinzel, the well known and pop
ular caterer, is well aware Of the truth of the
above axiom, and knowing that most peo-
pie get hungry at intervals, has determined to
satisfy every one who attends the Industrial
Exposition to-day with square meal j He HAS
rented the dining room and kitchen at the Fair
Ground, and will employ corps of good cooks
and attentive waters, so there will be no need
of bringing lunches along. We know what care
he takes in providing good table, and predict
that the dining hall will be one of the attractions
at our East Tennessee Industrial Exposition.
y25-3t
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The place for Family Supplies.

Bearden's store, on Market Place, Is an es-
tabllshed institution. fartles VIII md there
good weights and gentlemen to attend to Gus
toners. .eslA
Families DESTROYS of obtaining any articles
that are scarce, can leave their. orders, which
will be carefully attended to without commits
sion. All goods purchased and left, will be sent
home promptly and free of charge. Witt, =
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81 7 y = = = = =
MANHOOD.
HOW lost, HOW REsTOREDI

JUST PUBLISHED A NEW EDITION OF DR.
cure fsithout sJof Or SemisI
Weakness. Involuntary Seminal Losses Impotency.
Mental and Physical lncapaeity, Impedments to Mar
dulgence or sexual extrayagance - ~ -
Prics, in 9 sealed envelope, only cents. koa1
Inc celebrated author IN this admirable esay clear
y deme4srnt9 from q thirty weary succsssfiil nrse
pee, tat the nianinf Of seifLabrse nat
e reaicaiy cuTea the dangerous use Of inter-
out mode Of cure at once mplscertan and efFectu.
q! BY means Of which every suferet no matter what
vately and radically. S"f'' F'A-
- Thu Lecture should Be- in stse haads II every
ycuth and every man in the land = = y - 80 :.
Sent u6dsr seal in plain envelope To any ddres.
posfpaid on receipt Of six centsor two poststamps
Also. Dr. Cniverwells : Marriage Guide" price Is
CHAS. J: c. KLINE & co.; ~
=, "a B0rery, New York, Postofice Box Ass
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-27
DIsTANCING THE WHOLE FIELD.
Excitement Concerning the Fair.

Excitement Concerning the Fair. -
The enterprising Confectioners Messrs. Spiro
s. Brother, announce in due season to all per-
sons expecting to attend the Eair, that they will
be found there with choice refreshments Of
every kind and in any quantity. Cakes and
nuts, candies, sandwiches, cold meats, &C., &c.
They have also secured from the managers
the privilege of having Beer Stand. They
will, therefore, supply all wishing it with nice
cool Lager Beer. --N v2l-d-6t.
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Actuated

By desire to avoid expense and trouble and knowing
from experience that the credit system whether prae
teed on large or small SCALE is injurious to the best
interests Of the business community, we have adopted
and are rgidiy enforcing, In Retail Department
the strictly cash system. We believe we win be sss-
taincdn this by the fact that purchasers will know
taRe We do not add per eentage TO our legitimate
profit, in view of possible losses.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-27
Fashion.

Persons visiting Knoxville during the fair,
will do we'll to call at Hoxsis b DePue'sNo. 100
Gay street. and examine the cooking stove
" FASHION" This stove has been before the
people of East Tennessee about three years,
and has met with such universal favor, that we
now order them by the car load to supply the
demand. We claim for this stove merits that
are not found in any other stove offered in East
Tennessee. Dont..fail to go and see the stove
FASHION" T1Flua1g -g- y26-3t