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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
GERMAN INTERVENTION IN
FRANCE.


1t will be seen that Bismarck threatens
to interfere in the affairs Of France, unless
order be speedily restored ct Paris. The
plea is that the institutions of Germany
and of all Europe are jeopsrdized by the
insubordinate manifestations of the Com
mune. The impossibility of the non
intervention policy, so recently and so
prominently insisted on as fixed part of
German policy, is thus early demonstrated.
Nations, like individuals, cannot but be
concerned TO see their neighbor's house on
fire, especially if there be danger of the
confiagration spreading. In the interest
of order and civilization, the nations of
Europe ought TO have interfered long since
to rehabilitaie France.
This notification from Bismarck to
Thiers leaves room for g suspicion that
the Commune is not 50 nearly conquered
as our daily dispatches seem TO indicate.
If the Versailles government was on the
point of restoring order, such a notifca-
ton would seem superhuous, and Bis
marck is too much of statesman to offer
4 gratuitous insult.
Private telegrams intimate that it is the
design of Germany to restore the regency
of the Empress Eugene. 1t is certain
that Prussia wants no republic next dool
to her, and of all French dynssties, the
Bonspsrtist would seem the most likely
to favor her interests. Long ago we ex
pressed the opinion, that, whatever influ
ence Prussia exerted in the matter, woul,
be for restoration of the empire. Tn
curse of the Communist rebellion is, ths
it leaves excuse for strangers to fix tn
fate of France.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
EDGEFIELD.
Proceedings of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen.

Proceedings of the Board of Mayor
aud Aldermen.
The Board met in regular session or
Monday night, last, Mayor Glenn in the
chair, and the following Aldermen present,
to-wit: Messrs. Brooks, Morrow, Lessuer,
Thompson, Barthen, Hudnall, jenkins,
Murray, Marks, Poston and johnson.
Alderman Lessuer, from the Street COM
mittee, reported that bids had been re-
ceived from several parties for graveling
the streets, but ss yet the committee had
not decided to whom the contract would
be given.
Aid. Marks, from Finance Committee,
submitted a report, recommending the
payment of sundry accounts, amounting
TO S37 40, which, on motion, were ordered
to be paid.
He also presented the report of the
Revenue collector, showing collections Of
ga 20, and that of the Recorder, report.
ing collections of SIG so.
Aid. Morrow called attention to the Law
passed at last meeting, levying a poll tax
of 81, and said he understood that the
State tax was only fifty cents, and the cor
poration, he believed, had no right to levy
more than the State.
Aid. Morrow stated that some days ago
Mr.. Ptitchett, one Of the Bridge Directors
had stated to him that If the corporation
would widen the plank walk along Bridge
Avenue then the company would ALLOW
the same to remain; if not the compsn,
would tear it down. Aid. Morrow alst
stated that the Bridge Compuny was com
PEELED by their charter to make sixty fes
surface or road bed, and if they tore ava.
the sidewalk, they would have to widel
their road.
Aid. Jenkins moved the appointment o
a committee to see what right the corpo
ration had to Bridge avenue, and what wa
expected of the Bridge Company in tn
premises. The motion was carried, ant
the Mayor appointed as said committed
Messrs Jenkins, Lesseur and Morrow.
Aid. Morrow called attention to the pro
visions of the Bridge Charter, and wha
was contained in the right Of way give
the company by the late DR.. Shelby.
Aid. Jenkins thought it was the duty G
the committee to notify the Bridge Com
pany to repair the sidewalk immediately.
After some further discussion on tn
| subject, the Board adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS,

Tere Hsute, Ind, goes Republican.
The German residents of London had
their peace jubilee Monday.
The English Commons are debating on
reducing ocean postage to penny.
J. D. Rogers suicided with laudanum
on his wife's grave at Lowell, Mass.,
yesterday.
Gen. Spinner and Barney Williams, with
their families, sail by the Scotia from New
York to-day
An explosion of gas oc urred yesterday
morning at the new gas works in Chicago,
doing considerable damage.
The citizens of Atlanta voted uRani
mously yesterday to subscribe $3.50, 600 to
the Atlanta and Savannah railroad.
Boutwell, was boating on Lake Michigan
yesterday with Mrs. Mcfarland Richard
son
The London International Exhibition
of Science and Art, was formally opened
yesterday by the Prince Of Wales.
Cherries are in the California markets
and the fruit crop viii be immense. The
vintage is estimated at 10, 600, ,006 gallons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
CARROLL COUNTY AND HUNT
INGDON.

BY especial invitation our agricultural
elitOr visited the county of Carroll in
West Tennessee, on the let inst, and ad-
dressed the people on the subject of agri-
culture and its influences. After he con-
cluded, the farmers organized a large
club, and seemed determined hereafter TO
take some steps for the preservation of
their lands and for diversifying their
crops. Money is exceedingly scarce In
the county-the farmers raising nothing
for sale except cotton, and that is now at
a price below its cost of production in
that county.
We intend in q short time TO write 9
notice of the county and its capabilities,
and desire only at the present time 10
thank the citizens for their great cour-
tesy and kindness to the representatives
of the UNION AND AMERICAN, and 10
testify cur feelings of gratitude for the
substantial aid and comfort they rendered
% the Peoples PAPER.
We would especially return our CRATE.
ful Acknowledgements to A. Z. Estss, the
talented editor of the Huntingdon Courier,
and to Colonel Johnson, the cordial anG
whole souled proprietor of the johnson
House, who, TO the urbanity of the land,
lord, unites the kindness of the friend,
with the hospitality of prince. Long
may he live to make glad the heart of the
stranger, and TO dispense his good things
81 the wearied traveller.
We desire also to thank w. Ii. Tray
wick, leading and successful farmer fo
valuable information, and also Major Y
w. Allen, a veteran of 1872, who thougI
afflicted, still dispenses his knowledge L
The inquiring stranger and fights in inns
ginstion his battles over, and shows hoy
fields are won To Capt. Chapman
I II. Alexander, John Conyers an
others the UNION and AMERICAN is in
debted for special favors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
uarkethouse improvements

1t is now understood that the Market.
house Committee, to whom the matter
was referred at the Last meeting of the
Common Council, will report in favor Of
the entire demolition of the present un-
slightly mass of brick and shingles, and
the erection In its stead of q more conve-
niently arranged and better appearing
building, to answer the purposes of a
public market place. While engaged In
this commendable work, or rather before
commencing it, might not our worthy city
authorities very properly consider the fea-
sibility, not to say economy, of making
the new structure a story or two higher
than the old one-in this way making
room for commodious City Hall, and a
number ofIooms to be rented for shop or
Office purposes? Would not the increased
rents very soon pay the difference between
a cheap and more costly structure? At
any rate, no harm can come of q serious
consideration Of the matter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
ARKANSAS.
A Little Negro Rebellion and How
Clayton Brought it About

A Little Negro Rebellion and How
Clayton Brought it About.
MEMPHIS, May 2.-The Avalanche s
Little Rock special last night says seri-
ous troubles are reported in Chicot coun-
ty, the largest negro district in the State.
Just prior to his late election as Senator,
Clayton appointed Senator J. w. Mason,
colored, Of Chicot county, Probate
Judge, as it is alleged to secure his vote
for the Senatorship; but just on the heels
of the session, Clayton appointed Mai.
Rsyland, of Jefferson county TO that pO-
sition, and under Clayton's instructions
the Senate refused to take up and act on
MasOn's nomination, and by that means
it was expected to get rid Of him. But
Mason went home, took possession of
the Office, and the colOred men made
Rayland leave the county. To add to
this the Governor recently appointed Con-
way Barbour (colored) lately imported
from Cincinnati, and a member of the
House from Lafayette, as Assessor of
Chicot county, ignoring the claims of all
colored residents of that county. This
Incensed the negroes still more, and when
Barbour went down he only remained
two days, the negroes telling him itwould
be better for his health if he made him
self scarce. The negroes there are re-
ported to be on the point of an outbreak,
and should the Governor attempt to foist
these men on them by force, there will
be trouble. Mason and Representative
Wood, colored, are now here to see the
Governor on the subject.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
SURGICAL.
A Remarkable Case-A Man Graft
cd Like a Tree.

A Remarkable Case-A Man Graft.
ed Like n Tree.
The case of George Gardner, of this
city, who, as our readers may remem-
ber, had his foot crushed on the NJ. K.
and T. r. r. sometime since, has given
rise to an experiment and result in sur
gerry of great interest to the profession,
and destined to command the attention
of scientific readers everywhere. A re-
port of the case will doubtless find its
way 10 the medical journals, but we may
without improperly give an outline of
the experiment.
1t has always been difficult to cause
the healing of wounds where any large
surface of the skin was gone, as nothing
but skin will produce new skin and this
only for a short distance Qess than an
inch) round the margin. Hence in ma
king amputations it has always
been considered necessary to preserve
q 'slap" of skin to fold over the exposed
end of the limb in order to form cover
ing of skin and good Stump" But in
GaIdner's case the patient was too weak
to admit of amputation, and it was q
question of life or death to save the ankle
| Joint and to form skin covering for the
crushed and mangled stump. This wa'
done by wonderful process, viz: By
transplanting or grating on the wounded
part, from time to time, a small portion
of skin from another part of the body
Pieces of skin not so large as a grain o.
wheat were taken from the patients arm
and grated On the lacersted stump, wher'
they took root, as it were, formed I
nucleus for growth and gradually spread
until the whole surface was completely
covered with sound and new integu
ment of skin, and the young man has {
good ankle joint and beautiful stump
-SeClalia (MO.) Times.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
FOREIGN.
The Struggle over Fort D'IsSy
German Threat to Interfere
Plan to Restore the Regency
OF Eugenie and Little Louis
Ill. nnRMANYs .sI.
GERMANY

Threatens TO Interfere tim, France
and Perhaps Restore the Regency
of Eugenie.
NRw YORK, May Especial CORE
spondents telegraph the following:
BERLIN, Sunday.-An Imperial council
was held to-day to consider the situation.
Bismarck was present. 1t was agreed to
notify the Versailles government that a
further limited period would be allowed
for the restoration of authority, the en-
forcement of order and the fulfllment of
treaty stipulations, after which Germany
will take independent action to establish
law and order in Paris. The dispatch
will emphasize the wish of the Germans
not to interfere in the interest and politi-
cal affairs of France, but will add that
such an interminable civil war, original
ing IN revolution, and characterized by
disgraceful excesses, cannot longer be
tolerated, for the moral and material in
terests of Germany as well as the whole
of Europe are suffering. 80 { ..-s .-aaL
Private reliable information leads to the
belief that it is the intention of the Ger
mans to restore the Regency as the next
legitimate government, in the event of
the Versailles government being unable
to enforce its authority.
,- Another Version.
LONDON, May "A special from Ber-
lin to the Telegraph saysa council of war
held in that city has agreed to give GER
tain limit of time to the Communists to
submit to the Versailles Government, at
the expiration of which the Prussians
will interfere to compel such action.
The Versailles authorities are said to have
been notified of this decision by the
Prussian Government.
The Incorporation OF AIscce and
LOuraine-An Incident of 1866.
In the German Parliament to-day the
bill Incorporating Alsace and Louraine
with the Empire came before the House.
bismarck restated the arguments on which
the measure was based. The annexation
of these provinces to Germany was neces-
sary to give bulwark against the recur-
renee Of French aggression, cases of
which had been so frequent in times past.
One instance of comparatively recent
date was cited On the 9th of August,
1866, France sent to Berlin an ultimatum
the session of Mayence. The
illness Of the emperor of the French alone
prevented hostilities then. During the
late war the foreign powers proposed the
of Alsace and Lorraine, but
that would be insufficient for Germany and
could not be thought of. As for the in
habitants that are averse to their father
land, said the prince in conclusion we
shall strive to win them back. The bill
was referred to a committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
LOUISVILLE,
ThntRniIroadLease.

LOUISVILLE, April AT meeting of
The stockholders of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad to-day the President and
Directors of the company were authorized
to lease the Nashville and Decatur Rail
road, and TO make such contracts for the
completion and control Of the North and
South Alabama Railroad as they deem
best for the interest of the Louisville and
Nashville Company. A resolution was
also adopted to guarantee and endorse
three and half millions of seven per
cent thirty year bonds of the Memphis
and ChiO Railroad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
ANeaf lob RnhIv SnnIIea

An individual of fixed colors called al
the store of Mr.. Adder, on Broad street,
and asking for goods to the amount of SIS,
had them wrapped up and laid aside, say
ing he would call for the articles late in
the evening after he was paid of. True
to his promise, the purchaser called Just
before dark, and thrusting some twisted
bills at Mr.. Adder, seized the bundle and
rapidly dashed for the outside. Young Mr..
Adder also dashed out in pursuit, go
closely pressing the suspicious individual
as to compel him to drop the bundle OF
goods, but not close enough to stop the
progress of the dusky race horse, who sue
ceeded in getting out of reach, out Of sight
and out of town. An examination of he
twisted bills at the store resulted in the
discovery of bundle of counterfeit notes.
The owner can get his spurious bills by
calling at the store for them and no ques.
tlons asked that an honest man might de-
cline answering.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
TENNESSEE NEWS.

A vast amount of slaves produced thS
past season in Upton and Lsuderdale
counties have principally been shipped to
the New Orleans market, where they find
a ready market at good prices.
A splendid church edifice has just been
completed at Coyington, Tenn, by the
Catholics of that place.
The store of John A. Overall, situated
on the Randolph road, seven miles west
of Covington, wss totally destroyed by
fire few nights ago.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
NEGRO KU.KLUX.

How is this9 The negroes of Chicot
county, Ark, in open rebellion against
the Radical State authorities, and driving
out Clsyton's appointees in the most ap-
proved Ku-Klux suggesting that
it "win be better for their health" to
leavei Can such things bel And,
actually, the darkies cannot endure car
pet -baggers, of their own color. We'll,
our Southern darkies will yet tesch their
Radical brethren q lessen or two in free
poEernment. that they seem TO sadly need.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03

Miss c. E. Beuyman, Troy, Ohio; Mrs.
L. 5. Simmons, Gallatin, Tenn; j. NJ
Blare, Harman- Ohio; Z. T. Tompkins,
MUrfreesboro, Tenn; W. B. Lowe, Spring
field, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
THE PENDING TREATY WITH
ENGLAND.

So far as we are permitted to peep in
60 the mysteries of the late High Com
mission, we are disposed to think that
the forthcoming treaty will prove an un-
profitable campaign document for the
Administration. 1t is said we are to pay
for the in-shore fisheries. 1t may suit
New England to retain her dropping
fishing interests by hook or by crook,
but it will hardly suit any other section
of the country to pay therefor at this
late day. The statement that the claims
of Englishmen for damages during our
civil war, overbalance the rsvages OF the
Alabama by some twenty million dollars,
is really refreshing discovery. For
the life Of us we cannot see how the
thing is figured out, unless the losses of
English sympathizers and siders of the
defunct Confederacy are included, in fla
grant violation of the fourth section of
the fourteenth amendment 1t would be
really curious if the Radicals should find
this supererogatory provision against
the payment Of rebel debts, oveTuled by
some universally recognized principles of
international law.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03

Miss Viria Sweeney, Columbus. Texas
Mrs. Susan Afford, Waveriy, Tena.; yamei
P. Nelanes, Forris City, Ark; Robt- Long
Louisville, KY; Myer Circle, New Xorl
Citv.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03

List OF Unmailable Letters i'm the
Nashville POstOETice Monday, May
4, 1871.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03

BISMARCK states that in August, 1866,
Louis Napoleon sent an ultimatum to
Prussia, demanding the cession to France
of the fortified city of Mayence on the
Rhine at the confluence of the Main--a
position commanding the South German
States. In what way this demand was
mixed up with the offer of Prussia to let
France take Luxembourg, Bismarck fails
10 state.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03

THR military situation before Paris
presents little of tangible change. The
struggle over the ruins of Issy continues,
while the Communists have felt strong
enough to venture sortie on Choissy Le
Roi TO the Southeast of the city. Every
hour brings new report about the ubiqui-
tous Dombrowski-killed, wounded, cap
tured, or arrested, but still lively as a
flea. Neuilly, where the Versaillists ad-
vanced within hundred feet of the ram
parts some two weeks ago, is again
threatened, and our kilograms close with
that desultory cannonRde all along the
line TO which Paris has been listening
ever since last September.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03

Miss Bell Kelley, Bell Buckle, Tenn;
Yagsr Hall, Louisville, Ky.i d. W. IoWns-
end, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
Good Move.

We are informed that a young mems
Literary Society is about to be organic
ed in the city, with membership of some
forty of our highest-toned young men to
start out with. This, to say the least Of it,
is refreshing news, and will be productive
of much good in more directions than one.
All young men who have any ambition to
know more than they do now, and who
would like to adopt a morally healthful
way of spending some of their leisure
hours, should lose no time in enrolling
themselves amongthe membership; for we
feel sure, from what We know, the Society
is to be organized under auspice,
which augur success, and know it will meet
with hearty recognition by all our good
n;fizapc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
Unearthing an Ola Landmarks.

Workmen are now making excavations
IN the rear of the Armstrong house on
cherry street, adjoining the Maxwell, pre-
paratory to the erection of handsome
houses by Messrs. Beech and Chestham.
1t Is known to old residents that q deep
well on the northern side of the lot was
many years ago covered over, and the
necessary precautions have been taken to
prevent the diggers and curiosity hunters
from falling into its vastly deep. At one
time yesterday it was thought that the top
OF the old well had been reached by the
excavators, but the rumor, that two or
three of them had gone down head fore
most to hunt for gold or the "Old oaken
buckle" turned out to bs like castle in
the air-unfoundsi.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
APsanut nts,nrhan.a

On Monday evening at half-past z
o'clock, vender of peanuts, whose stand
is Just opposite the Maxwell building, on
Church street, knocked down q youth Of
somewhere In his items, who, he alleges,
stole handful Of peanuts, then called him
disreputable name. 1t was done not for
the peanuts, but for the vulgar speech.
The youth denied the peanut charge, but
accepted the blow in bad grace; so he who
don't got some peanuts for te poys to pc
sthole away, amt it, was notorious.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
Blast Ia.

Considerable reports are heard occasion
ally from Church street, in the excavation
of cellar in the rear of the st. Cloud
building. Blasting is a dangerous busi-
ness, but with proper caution no one need
he hurt
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ST. LOUIS.
Serenade 10 senator Schurz,

ST. LOUIS, May 2.-The serensde to
Senator SChurz at the Southern Hotel to-
night was one of the largest demonstra-
tons maze in this city for long time.
Large delegations came from all parts of
the city with bauds and lanterns, and the
block in front of the hotel was COM
pletely filed with people. Samuel l.
Glover, on behalf of the Democrats, and
VIM. NJ. Grosyenor, on behalf of the
liberal Republicans, welcomed the Sena-
tor in brief speeches. Senator Schur2
replied in a speech of considerable length
expressive of his gratitude for the honor
shown him and the appreciation of his
efforts, and ably and eloquently vindi,
eating his course.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
ITALY
And Rome

FLORENCE, May 2.--The Italian Senate
continues the discussion of the question
of papal guarantees. An amendment to
the bill, abolishing the Pope's right to
grant exequaturs to the consuls of foreign
powers has been rejected.
A demonstration planned to celebrate
the events of 1S49 in Rome proved a
failure, the Government having been
warned that disturbances were intended
by the international society.