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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27
THE DRESDEN AFFAIR.


The Hanging of the TWO Negroes
A COxrecs Version of the Affair."
| To the Editors Of the Union and American:
DRESDEN, April Gel ask to correct
some errors in your paper in regard to
the hanging of two negroes at dresden,
Tenn, and to give tie circumstances at
tending the same. They were brothers,
as stated in your dispatches, but not
named johnson. Being a resident OF the
locality, am familiar with the facts and
knew the negroes for years. The Oldest
brother was named Jake Farmer; the
other Henry Gardner; both notorious for
their bad conduct and thieving operations.
Some weeks ago Henry Gardner was dis
charged from the service of MI.
Shower, of Dresden. He then went
to Psducsh, KY, where he intended
to go with his family, and returned
after few days absence and along his
route made many threats to kill MIR.
Shower and burn his hotel. Mr.. Shower
hearing of these threats attempted bis ar
rest, but failed. A few nights after
he and his brother Jake Farmer, stole
horses near Fulton Station, KY, and
came to Dresden, as they say, either to
kill or burn out Mr.. Shower. When they
arrived about midnight they discovered
that member of Mr.. Showers family
was up at the stable in the rear of the
hotel and therefore abandoned the burn
ing, and agreed, as they afterward said,
to rob Mr.. Showers hotel. They entered
the front rooms and took all the valuable
paper, etc., including a desk supposed
to contain money and other valuables.
The desk they burned near town and
took such valuables as they found. They
then rode in town aud shot off their pis-
tolls, but returned in the direction of
Kentucky before daylight. The day fol-
lowing they were arrested in Kentucky
for horse stealing, but compromised and
escaped justice. Our Sheriff brought
Henry Gardner to Dresden on Saturday
from Paducah, KY, where he had been
arrested upon requisition, and lodged
him in jail. Sunday he went to Hick-
man, KY, for Jake Farmer, where he
was arrested. On his way to Dresden q
party of men, unknown, took Jake Far
mer from his possession at Ralston and
met like party who had forced the jail
aud taken Henry Gardner, some three
fourthssof mile west of Dresden, and
hung the negroes. The disguised psrty
came from the direction of Fulton, KY,
but who they were is unknown. The
negroes, doubtless, deserved the punish
nent, but as they were in the hands of
the law, they should have been let alone.
Our citizens condemn the action, aud l
am satisfied knew nothing of the affair
till it was over.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27

COMING into court one day, Erskine
perceived the ankle of Mr.. Balfour, who
generally expressed himself in q very cir
cumlocutory manner, tied up with silk
handkerchief. 'Why, what's the mat
teri" said Erskine 81 was taking a TO-
mantle walk in my brothers. grounds, :"
replied Bslfour, ''when, coming to a gate,
] had to climb over it, by which l came
in contact with the first bar, and grazed
the epidermis of my leg, which has caus-
ed a slight extravasation of blood" ''You
may be thankful" said Erskine, Chat
your brothers gate was not SO lofty as
your style, or you must have broken your
Neck
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27
PROFESSIONAL CARD.

A s. CoLYAR, b. s. FoOTE ". Z. COLYAR
IA having formed a Law Partnership. viii
tend to special cases in other counties They can
be found at the office for business at all hours.
OFFIOE-State Bank Building, corner
Of Cherry and Union. sprl9 I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27
IN BANKRUPTCY.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON
i the oath day of April, A. L. 1871, q war.
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the estate
Of Burrell G. Wood, in the county of Davidson,
and State Of Tennessee, who has been adjudged
a bankrupt on his Owu petition: That the payment
of any debts, and delivery of any property belong
ing to such bankrupt, to him, or for his use, and
the transfer Of any property By him. are forbidden
by law That meeting of the creditors of the said
bankrupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one
or more sssignees Of his estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden on the 18th day
OF May, A. D. 1871, at Q O'Clock A. M, at the
Office Of the Register in Bankruptcy, before
Alexander 8. Bradley, Esq, Register.
I. J. HARRISON,
spr26 ct o. s. Marshal Messenger.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27


lgozner Church and Summer Streets, =
ffHIs LARGE AND POPULAR HOUSE OF
= entertainment VIII be thrown open to the
Iss1ng public on the 18th inst, and WI be con-
FIRST GLASS HOTEL.
a, ~ "a been thoroughly remodelsd, ana Is one of
NE mosI elegant structures IN the city, The To-
canty B most desirable, and the rooms are Ar
ranged with special reference to the
COMFORT OF FAMILIES.
The former patrons of the 81 (lloud A.. s,,...,
70 re visit their old Nashville home, where thsS
ton. -S -'ssn-
Terms OF Boarding:
Iransient Visitors, per day. Az
Day Board per week 66l
month. ......... :. .... ........ q. 00
Special arrangements win be made for boarding
families.
Apply at Office, entrance from Summer, near
Church street. : -
D. DU PRE- L SISTERS,
"InAz Sn Proprietors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27
NOTICE,

THE FIRM OF BLACK h ARGO HAS BEEN
Il dissolved by mutual consent, and the bust
ness Of Wholesale Grocers and Commission Mer-
chants will be Continued at the old stand, by &c
&. BLACK 81 CO, successors to the old
firm. The business Of the old firm will be settled
by O. G. BLACK, who is alone authorized to at
tend to the same. apr26 st
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DE-. j. NJ. STONE,

uAvING BEEN ENGAGED IN THE PRAO-
II tice of his profession for thirty-fve years.
now tenders his services to the citizens OF Nash
VILE and vicinity.
Residence and once: No. 2lS South Summer
street febS SIM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27
JNO. G. JONES & WEI. o. THOMAS,
Practical Slate ROOfers.

No. 2S7 Church ST., nearN. B C.R R. Depot,
BE NOW PREPARED TO PUT ON PLAIN
n and ornamental Slate Roofing, with the ut
most dispatch and in the best manner. large
quantity of Virginia Slate on hand. which ia SUI
perior to any other in America. Prices greatly re
duced. All work warranted.
orders from any portion Of the South, prompt
ly attended to. febl4 SIM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-27

Mall Train leaving Nashville at $50 A. n. makes
direct connection for Henderson, Ky, EVGnsytlle,
81 Louis, End al points North Northwest
Express Train lsaviDg Nashville st 7:I5 P Il
carries through mail, and makes direct connection
for Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile, and an points
In the Southwest; and also, connects at Guthrie
with Hopkinsvtue accommodation
Mail Train arriving st Nashville at 9:I5 P II.
makes connection with trains from St. Louis and
also with through train from New Orleans And
Memphis.
Trains run daily, except Sundays
mrhl4 t1ul4 u N. L BLANTON, Rupt
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
Fire on Fire.

In addition to the burning of Chicago comes the news, this week, of the most de- structive forest fires ever known, in North ern Wisconsin and Michigan. The fire, aggravated by tornado of wird, attacked Peshtigo, town of about 2, 900 inhabitants near Green Bay, on the 9th inst, burning to death rot less than third of tie suhole pop alation The whirlwind came on so sud denly that escape was in many cases i'm. possible and most of those who saved their lives did so by jumping into the river, and remaining as much under water as possible till the tempest had past. Full accounts ol the loss of life in the track of this tornado have not yet been received, but Milwaukee advices estimate it at about Jtleen hundredl
 The loss of life in other places was prob. ably not as great as in the Peshtigo tornado but the destruction of farm buildings, fen. ces, stock, and farming tools, is estimated as high as $1OO,0OO, GOO. The destitution occasioned by these fires will be even great CT than that resulting from the burning of Chicago, and the suffering is much more difficult of relief. With their homes, stock and crops all destroyed, just at the com. mencement of winter, the people of the burnt district have terrible prospect be. fore them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
KENT

Tbe marriage of MT. Jerome Berry with Miss. Flora E. Smith. niece of Charles Ed
 wards, Esq, was solemized at the Congre. gational church, Kent Conn, last Tues
 day morning, Oct. 10th, at ten o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Arthur Crosby, pastor of the church. At the hour appointed. the church was well filled with friends that had gathered to honor the future bride and groom. Music was introduced during the ceremony. At the conclusion of the service very hand some reception was held at the residence of her uncle, attended only by the immedi- ate relatives of the bridal couple. We must not omit to mention that the pres ents were of very costly nature, and ma- ny in number. After the reception the married couple started on their tour. bear ing with them the best wishes of their nu- merous friends. A.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
COUNTY ITEMS.

HARwINroN. Harwinton Fair took place on the 10th inst. There was a fail show of cattle and although the number was not as large as we have sometimes seen on exhibition here, the quality of those shown was unusually good. A new flea. ture of the Fair was a fine exhibition oi Poultry. There was also good collection of fancy articles, grain, frnits and vegeta. bles at the Town Hali.-Herold.
 NEW HARTFoRD.-A young man named Carboso Carter, shot himself with pistol early Tuesday morning, at New Hartford MT. Carter was young man 9 years of age, of good reputation, member of the Good Templars and so far as his friends were aware entirely unlikely to destroy 
 WARREN. democrats of Warren el. cted all their town ticket except Town Clerk and one Assessor. Selecsmen Chas E. Beeman, Henry B. Shove and Thomas Meagher Clerk i; J. B. Derrickson.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
OBITUARY.

At a regular communication of St. Peters Lodge, F. & A. M., held at New Milford, Oct. 3, A. l.. 5S71, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
 Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, the Su- preme Architect of the Universe, to move from us by most affctive dispensation our beloved Brother. Wm. H. Knowles. Be it therefore
 Resoloed; That we cherish the memory of our deceased Brother thus departed from our fellow ship and society and continue to hold him in afec- tionate remembrance, at the same time feeling assured that his departure from among us is that he may join himself with the departed faithful of our order in that Temple not made with hands, which endureth when time shall be no more.
 Resofued; That we tender to the widow and mourning family and friends of the deceased our deepest sympathies on this occasion of sore be- reavement-and while we are conscious of our in- ability to offer any adequate consolation would share with them this heavy bereavement and bur- den of sorrow.
 Resoloed; That the Lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days as token of respect and affection.
 Resolued; That these resolutions be signeS the W. M., Wardens and Secretary, andr b in the lodge book of records and "' ecorde same be sent to the widow and psr .opy of tn ceased, and that they be print .ents of the de and Litchfeld papers. led in the Danbur
 Attest, i GEO. W. ANTHONY. Sec
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19

S0 We are compelled to condense re- port of the Torrington fair and omit list o1 premiums awarded:
 WOLCOTTYILLE. F The Torrington Agricultural Fair held here on Wednesday, the 11th, was sue. cess, considering the disabilities of rainy weather and want of previous arrah gement on the part of the managers; the exhibi tions of cattle were fair, some very fine specimens being on hand.
 Poultry and Dairy products were fairly represented. Vegetable and field crops were exhibited in abundant supply, and in good condition and appearance,
 The great race took place Friday P. M The result was as follows: ''Belle of Toronto" by G. P. Carpenter,
 Hartford, 12l dis s'Lady Sheridan" by M. J. Gallware,
 Waterbury, 212 dis. e.Lady Ross, /" by John Ward,
 Hartford, 4442 22z 'Belle of Watertown," by A. Warren,
 Watertown, 33311 Time 2:seA; 2:s7; 2:ssa; 2:4oa; 2:41.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
&itt56tIS Gnqniret Litchfleld. Thursday, Oct. 19, 1871
The October Elections.

The result in Penn, Iowa and Ohio adds three more to the Republican victories of 1871. In Ohio the Republican ticket is elected by over 20, 900 majority. Owing to alocal division in Cincinnati regarding the Sunday laws, the legislature is divided, with Republican majority, however, on joint ballot.
 In Pennsylvania the Republican State ticket is elected by over 15,000 majority. The Legislature is Republican in both branches, whereas the former Senate was Democratic. Control of the legislature is of considerable importance. this year, in- asmuch as the State is districted for Goa. gross and the legislature under the new census. The most complete Republican triumph was in the city of Philadelphia, which has elected Republican officers by over 10000 majority in most instances. A disgraceful riot was occasioned on elec- tion day by Democratic opposition to negro voting Two negroes were killed and over 20 wounded, and several Democratic po- Gcemen have been arrested for participa- ton in the riot.
 Tn Iowa the Republicans are overwhelm ingly victorious, as usual, by majority of about 10000.
 These results follow up admirably the previous victories of this season, in North Carolina and California. The single Re- publican defeat, in Texas, now turns but not quite so bad as at first reported, since the Republicans elect one Congressman. The year Fl bids fair also to witness the redemption of New York, State and city, from the hands of it's Democratic spoilers. which would extinguish about the last hope of the Democracy for 1872.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
News Of the week.


 FOREIGN. Bdudrid.-The Government sides with the Cath olics who oppose the papal pretensions.
 DOMESTIC. Extensive forest fires have occurred on the Rocky Mountains. Fires are raging in the mountains of Cal ifornia.
 A collision is iminent between the op: posing factions of the Greek nation. Fifty two lives were lost by the burning of Williamson's Mills, Wis. A German steamer with 800 migrants, has arrived at New Orleans. A cargo of tobaco has been seized by the Boston Custom House officers. There were five deaths from yellow fe- yer in Charleston, Thursday. A revolution is in progress among the Greek Indians.
 The Kiowa Indians are on the war path. A ACalifornia stage.coach has been rob- bed by highwaymen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
RAILROAD MEETING AT NEW PRES
 TON.


 A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the town hall in this village on Fri. day last, to take measures to build a rail. road to New Milford. About a hundred citizens of this and surrounding villages were present. The meeting was called to order by Rufus Smith. D. o. Whittlesey was appointed President, and H. s. My gait, Secretary. At the request of the chairman, Wm. Knapp, of New Milford, explained the provisions ot the railroad law and reported a series of articles of incor. poration. MT. Knapp also made an ear. nest speech in favor of the proposed road The following gentlemen, being called on by the meeting, made addresses favorine the road: A. N. Baldwin, A. s. Hill, Rufus Smith, s. J. Averill, Wm. Hopkins, Chas. Randall, o. H. Booth, J. E. Treat and H s. Mygatt.
 G. 0. Hitchcock also made some remarks claiming that the meeting was called for the purpose of defeating the proposed h,gh way to Bee Brook, aud not for obtaining railroad. At the same time he announced himself ready to contribute toward the con struction of one, and highly in favor of i' A short discussion took place on this mo, ter, and it was thoroughly de.monstra,a that the meeting ~as called. in good fa;tb It was stated that the road conld h. x,. Al AZ and the ties laid Ter about fifty thousan, doiiars' and then if desired the Honsaton ic Road would equip and run the road an, divide the profits after given time prx rata,
 The undertaking seemed to be yer, feasible one. and to meet the approval O the meeting, The following committe, was appointed to take the matter in charg, and solicit subscriptions: 0. E. Beeman Wm. Hopkins. Rufus Smith. Frank Brown 0. W. Cogswell. Levi Morehouse, A. S Hill, A. N. Baldwin, 0. H. Booth, Isaac B Bristol. J. s. Turrill, Frank Evitts.
 The meeting then adjourned to meet al the call of the Committee. Among those present. we noticed Eli Mygatt of New Milford, Martin B. Strong. 0. E. Beemar and B. R Beeman. of Warren, Dea. Isaac Patterson. of New Preston. G. w. Cogs. well of Marbledale, and number of othe, l prominent gentlemen. H. s. MYaATr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19

CHoAao.-The total loss suffered by the Chicago fife is now estimated at not less than three hundred million of dollars. On this property there was probably insurance for two hundred millions which will be paid almost entire. A few weaker com panies have been ruined, but the large, concerns like the Hartford and HEtna, are already meeting their liabilities. The loss of life was more serious than was at first supposed. Over one hundred bodies have already been found and it is thought that the total will not be less than five hundred. Seventy thousand people require relief which. however, is coming in most gener- ously from all quarters The contributions of New York amount already to over mil. lion dollars, Boston has subscribed $4OO, ,OOO Philadelphia $2O0.O .O0O. St. Louis, Buffalo, Washington and other large cities $1OO, OOO or more, each, the total amount being about five millions.
 The amount of grain lost is now estima. ted at two million bushels; that remaining at five million bushels. The area burnt over IS stated in a proclamation of the may. or to be 2,OOO acres. The papers have al ready resumed publication and the work oi building has recommended. The Bank vaults have been opened and their conteutt found uninjured. Unparalleled as thei, calamity has been, the feeling of the peo pie of Chicago seems hopeful, and the i'm mense damage done, will be repaired al speedily as the most energetic population in the universe can repair it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
LITOHFIETn

A4OA1 4E1LO. The track of the Shepaug railroad reach ed Shepaug Falls (about ten miles from Hawleyville) last week. It is being laid at about the rate of half mile day. The Sentinel is evidently of breed of fowls that prefers growing to fighting. It preludes retreat from nearly the whole ground of its late controversy with the Enquirer with note of triumph that would have done credit to the veteran songster which constitutes so large g part of the growing material of the Register. On one point only does the editor of the Sentinel continue some appearance of defence: he cannot quite acknowledge that he is noaO 8 Republican! Nevertheless he cannot meet the facts stated in our last, which prove that such were his politics up to the time of his purchasing the Sentinel. The loud Democracy" of his editorials has been the same from the first. When did his insin- cerity become sincerity? Has he actually vituperated i've cannot with any propriety say argue@ himself out of one political faith into another?
 Now the real occasion of this late terrific tempest in the Sentinel teapot is simply this: hat paper is a. fraud on the Democratic party cfthis county. It is edited by a man who is no more Democrat than he is a Hindoo. So conscious is he of this weak ness that casual touch of ours occasioned the nosiest eruption of malice, hatred and all uncleanness his concern has experi- enced since it unwittingly elected our Judgo of Probate last spring.
 A burglar visited several houses west of the village. Friday night He entered the houses of Messrs. DeForest, Cable and Plumb, stealing over $50 from the clothes of MT. DeForest. He attempted the house of MT Charles Merriman, but, in breaking a window pane walked Mr. M., who went to see what occasioned the noise and the rascal ran off.
 pr. Deming has been making thorough repair of the mill he recently purchased in Bantam. MT. Lewis Hutchinson has charge of the work. It is reported that Mir. U. P. Bartholomew is to have charge of the mill when in running order. Such an arrangement would be satisfactory to the Bantam people, who have long needed a frst-class mill.
 Deacon Dudley, having mended all the ways hereabouts is enjoying his vacation at the sea-shore. We hope he is not troubled with dreams of savage inspectors crying, "Not accepted"
 In regard to the charge that we are Repub- lican it is very hard thing of which to accuse man.-Sentinel.
 Not at all. No one objects to the apostle Peter's religion. His crime lay in the de- nial that he was g Christian.
 The substantial chimney which has made it's appearance on the northeast cor ner of St. Michael's church, though not very ornamental looks as if it might be quite useful
 -Auo cOuSCIucGlO4 O1 tuo Oou Ol COI4- mon road down the middle of West Street west of the west park commenced this week. It will be great improvement on the pres ent arrangement.
 Edwin H. Wentworth conveys to Hen ry T. Wentworth his farm of about 157 acres; price $5. 32O.
 T. H. Richards is this week opening an extensive stock of fall and winter goods Advt. next week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
NEW MILFORD.

A dense smoke covered this section of the state on Thursday last, which it is sup. posed was caused by the great Western fires.
 On Sunday, the 22d inst, collection will be taken up in the Congregational church for the benefit of the Chicago suf. ferers.
 A large number of the citizens of this place attended the railroad meeting in New Preston, last Friday, of which you will probably receive report. A railroad from that place would be great advantage to New Milford, and it is now most fla. vorable time to secure one, INo.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
PLYMOUTH SKETCHES. No. sl.

PLYMOUTH SKETCHES, No. 8l. When, some months back, stated that so far as was aware, Augustus H. Fem, Esq. was the only poet in town, ought to have known that there was at least one more worthy of notice. MT. Samuel w. Morse, of Terryville, has written some very excellent poetry, especially in regard to our deceased soldiers And he possesses what many rhymers do not-the ability to set his words to music. With Col. Fem to represent tho Hill, oentroi portion of the town, and Mir. Morse, Terryville, or the eastern portion, the question naturally arises, who does, or shall represent Thom- aston, or the western portion, in the poet ic line? cannot imagine. That a poet or poetess does, or will ere.long exist there, admits of never doubt. Who it is, or shall be, Time, as with rapid flight it goes. will bye. and bye disclose.
 PLYMoUTHEAN.
 Oct. 16, 1871.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19
DIED.

In Woodbury, on the 18th inst, after 8 severe illness of nearly three lyears, which she bore with christian fortitude and res ignation, Mrs. Della, wife of Walter S. Seelye and daghter of the late Deacon Ma than Hart of Cornwall. aged AT. Mrs. s. was the tenth of family of whom eight survive.
 In Kent, Oct.. 3, Mrs. Alice Whitn ey wife of Chas. Whitney, aged B years.
 In Litchfeld, Oct. 5, Henry Perkins, aged GA years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-10-19

GOLDEN WEDDING. On Monday evening, Gen. Charles F. Sedgwick and wife, oi Sharon, celebrated their golden wedding. The Nestor of the Litchield county bar can rely on the good wishes of his breth- ren and it is very fitting just at this time. that our States Attorney should show us how very permanent the marriage rela- ton may be.