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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

SATURDAY, Dec. 9.-The House was call
ed to order at 10 o'clock, Speaker Richard
son In the chair.
The following were introduced and pass
ed: By Mr.. Colquett: To make the home
for inebriates self-sustaining. By Mr..
Lumpkin: A bill to amend the venue laws.
By Mr. Gift: A bill to preserve life In the
hands Of engineers.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To regulate the public printing etc.
Passed.
To allow an additional Justice Of the
Peace in the town Of SWeetwater. Passed.
To authorize semi-annual sales Of land
for taxes. Passed.
To change the time Of holding court in
the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Passed.
Requiring clerks of courts to keep an in
dex to their record books. Passed.
To change the line between Smith and
Jackson counties. Passed.
To provide for the collection of taxes that
are a lien upon real estate sold under de
cree of any court in the STATE. Passed.
To restore the right to change venue, etc.
Passed.
RECONSIDERED.
House bill to repeal sections 90 and 81 Of
the Code was taken up upon motion to re-
consider, and passed its third reading.
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL.
Senate bill appointing Thompson and
Quarles to wind up the affairs Of the Bank
Of Tennessee, came up on third reading.
An amendment proposed by a special
committee Of the House creates the Office of
Solicitor General, whose duty it shall he to
prosecute suits in connection with fraudu-
lent railroad bonds, and wind up the affairs
| of the Bank of Tennessee.
Mr.. Martin offered an amendment limit
| ing the term of the Solicitor General to
three years. Adopted.
I Mr.. Rossou moved TO strike out three
wears and insert two.
On motion Of Mr.. Tillmsn, ths provision
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
ARKANSAS.
Radical RascaIity,

LITTLE Rock, Dec. 9.-Enos Clarke, of
St. Louis, is about to institute proceedings
on behalf of St. Louis bank against State
Auditor Coner ofthe public works to com
pei the issue Of $500 government bonds
which the State claims to be heretofore de-
livered on duplicate order obtained by
the State of Col. Haymaker, by fraudulent
representation.
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GERMANY.
Relief for the Poor.

BERLIN, Dec. 9.-Herr Debruck pre-
sented bill in the Diet, the object Of
which is to tighten the burden Of taxation
on the lowest classes. 1t abolishes grist
and slaughtering taxes, and makes i'm
portant reductions in others.
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WAR DKPAETnxNP,
O,.vrf-u, o- TuR CHTEB SIGNAL OFyfCsH

UFWTIN
WAsHISGTOE, d. G., Dec. 9, 1911
ProbG6iiaies:-The barometer viii prob
ably rise on Sunday in New England, and
the area Of highest pressure viii move inso
the Ohio Valley, and ON to the Allegheny
range. Diminished northwest winds back.
ING to the southwest on the lakes and AZ.
lantic coast. Cloudy weather viii continue
on the Gulf coast, and partially cloudy and
clear weather on the Middle and East Al
lantic coast. Dangerous winds ars MOI yza-
ticipated EoT this evening on our coast.
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NEW York, Dec. V.-Ine HeTdsds
" " ashlngton dispatch says a scneme Is on
Ioo6 ior the Impeachment OF Ihe freSioent'
nhe suVJect was under cohsIueration IN lne
Deiiiocrauc CongresslOnai Comnnl1eee yes
1eruay ana VIII ps Iui1ner Pttrsueu az tne
meeting heN Heanesasy' IL peheFeu
.1at J! M, montgomery bialr Is a. tne DoCsom ol
IL: ne mann charge wiz pe Ior sioiaIloiis
oi tne inpeEh2i revenue laws anu usuIpa- y,
slohs o. ete war powers ~ eoilheSslon WIN
the attempted annexatioh OF oan Doihii'go'
blaine for vice President.
Intelligence from Washington says that
several influential PeDnSylVsnla Congress
men STAG tnas speaker blalne Is the oca cnoice
u sileir oeate lof ice freslueils ~ Ao'|'
The Apaches 90 be Let Alone.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Col. Davis, of
Gen. Pope's Department., reports that plac-
ing Of the Apaches upon reservation
would be unwise, and that for the present
they should be kept where they are.
Special TO the Louisville ledger
Another Case OF srother.in-Law.
Onita.a fieht is Going on in the Superyi-
sorshin of internal Revenue for Alabama
and Mississippi. The late incumbent. Ma
Iuah O1dumVOu,~ 10 DiotHOl- -AH-Aa" VI
Speaker Blaine, and although the proven
charge was sufficient to cause his peremp-
tory dismissal, he was retained in office
until dropped out by the consolidation Of
Tennessee and the assignment Of Super
visor Emory TO that district. Since this
Speaker Blaine, aided by John Sherman
and Others, is endeavoring to have STAN
wood relnstated. Commissioner Douglas,
IL is thoughb, Is weak enough 10 hsten 10
the proposltlon' Inc charge upon "hich
otahWood was cropped Is tnat ne was en-
gagged IN prosecuting ciains Ior cotton lax
against 1he government
Garfield and sherman.
There have lately been propositions made
to Gen. Garfield by several prominent
Democratic politicians of Ohio to induce him
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

LATER-The alleged spirit photograph on
Mason street is ascertained by chemical ex-
periments to be merely accidental discol-
Grafton in the material of the glass never
before discovered. The family to avoid the
crowd were compelled to remove the win
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
MEMPHIS.
Woman Suffrage.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 9.-John S. Toof de-
clines the nomination of the Democratic
Convention as candidate for Mayor.
Several ladies have registered for the pur-
pose of voting in the next municipal cleo
ton, under the clause in the city charter al
lowing all property holders, whether resi-
dents or not, to vote.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
Death of Parsons.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 9.-Rev. e. B. Par
sons died last night at his residence in this
city, aged siXty-si2. He was for fifteen
years prominent actor, and left the stage
for the ministry in the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
FRANCE.
The Crisis Postnoned.

PARIS. Dec. 9.-The Orleans Princes In
an interview with Thiers yesterday, con-
sented to defer for the present their claim TO
seats In the Assembly.
The Seine FrOEen Over.
The extremity OF cold weather prevails
here. The mercury in the thermometer is 13
degrees below zero. The river Seine Is frozen
over.
A compulsory military service bill and a
decree for general amnesty will be inIo-
duced in the Assembly next week.
The R1OtOus Assembly.
There was an exciting scene In the As
sembly to-day. Deputy Ordinaire attacked
the Commissioner of Pardons for rejecting
the appeals Of the Communists. His speech
called forth demonstrations Of dissent,
which were met with cheers by his
friends. The disorder was so great that
proceedings were temporarily suspended.
Quiet was finally restored, the session was
resumed, and the subject dropped.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
Senatorial Caucusing.

The Committee OF Conference appointed
by the Republican Senatorial caucus at Sac.
ramentO, last evening, have secured the con.
sent of absentees to 90 into the caucus or
Tuesday night, which is considered virtua
tTiumph for SARGENT
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.--J. S. Hull, agent in
this city for the Kentucky Library Lottery
Scheme, was arrested this morning and
held in $500 bail, charged with being en-
paced in the lottery business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

The mare Kate, which made a twenty
mile trot on a heavy half mile track, on
Thursday, inside of SO minutes and 81
seconds, is wholly uninjured. 1t is said her
feat was never before accomplished. The
proprietors will make her repeat it at an
early day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

4 ST. LOUIS lawyer attempted to try a
case The other day while he was half drunk,
but the Judge stopped him, saying, "No
lawyer can practice at two bars az the same
time"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

IF It was wrong for Adam to live single
when there was not a woman on earth,
how guilty are the old bachelors with the
world full of pretty girls.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

"My Darling's Shoes" is the last soul
stirring ditty. The old mans boots and
big brothers CATERS will doubtless be next
worked into rhyme and music.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

IT is sweet to have friends you can trust,
and convenient sometimes 70 have friends
who are not afraid to trust you.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

A SCHOOL boy has written composition
on the horse, in which he says it is an ami
NAL having four legs, 'one at each corner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

MANY young men are so improvident
that they cannot keep anything but late
hours.
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Iron Steamships for the Mississippi

No wonder that egotists find the world
so ugly, they only see themselves in it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

MONEY Is & great lever in the affairs Of
man; SO great leayer, some Of US can
never keep it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

Raining, track heavy, and attendance
light. The favorites were Madam Dudley,
and in the I'd race, Salina.
The horses of NJ. II. Sanford, of New
York, won five races during the week.
Sanford's horses will winter here TO take
part in the spring races of Louisiana and
Metairie Jockey clubs. The purses Of the
States of both clubs at the spring meeting
will amount to about forty thousand dol
lars
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

eWHAT is smile?" asked man Of
little girl. "Ths whisper o6 lauGh," re-
Piled she.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

TENNESSEE Bonds closed IN New Aofk
8 last teyening al 66 for both issues - s's
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

SOME of the Memphis women are going
to try to vote at the next municipal cleo
tion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

CorrON has experienced further ad-
vance an. New Yerk,, middling cemRand-
ing iase. A.At ANF Rl~si / 8
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FOREIGN.
Little Hope Of his Recovery.

A 'sscsns'' in the French Assembly
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WASHINGTON.

= = tFtl - IL Q ~ p d
MOoted Impeachment Of President
Jlt sfsa III 3 Grant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10

SATURDAY, Dec. 9.-The House was call
ed to order at 10 o'clock, Speaker Richard
son In the chair.
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NEW ORLEANS RACE.
Close of the lretairie Season.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9.-Fifth and last
day; club purse of $500; consolation hand
leap, mile and quarter, won by Madam
Dudley, beating Glencoe, Style, John Nc
Donald, Rice's Bay Filly, Won Moltke,
Rigway, Donovan, Bob Shelton, and Tom
Corbett in same order. Time, 2:20.
Second Race-Club purse $1,000, four
mile heats for all ages:
Salina. ............... 2dis
dis.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
A MAMMOTH IDOL.

Not so very long since report was
floating about to the { fleet that the Emper-
or of Japan had prohibited Buddhism in
his kingdom, and that the celebrated Col.
times called, was to be sold as old brass.
The London Times, on hearing of this,
proposed that the minister Of public works
should buy it and set it up in Hyde Park.
This great heatheasidol was first brought
into general notice in 1864, on account of
the great excitement caused by the murder
of two Englishmen, who went to Rama
kura to examine it, The image, though
in q sitting posture, is 80 feet in heixht
1t was formerly gilt all over, and sits with
the legs crossed and the hands folded as
if in deep thought. Some idea gifts great
size may be obtained when we state that
il is averred that five persons can stand on
the conjured palms of it's hands, while five
more can find room to sit on the thumbs
1t is Of bronze and hollow, and is placed in
the center of a large garden, which is sur.
rounded by high and massive walls. Orig
inally the statue was seated on an enor-
nous Lotos flower, and was canopied by a
roof, supported by one hundred columns.
On each Of the gates by which access was
attained to the Diabooth, stood an image
twenty-six feet high. The image on the
right hand had its mouth open and its
hands stretched out, while the one on the
left had its mouth shut and its hands
drawn back-signifying first, creation
and destruction; secondly, activity and
passiveness; thirdly, life and death. .
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
DCDGEVILLE.

For che first time in several months, we
looked in on the ME-. Sunday School, of
Dodgeville, last Sabbath.
Looking upon the three or four hundred
boys and girls, nearly all of whom seemed
so deeply interested in the exercises, on
thinking man, whatever his creed or re-
ligious belief, could avoid feeling impress
ed by the magnitude and importance of
the great and good work which is therein
being accomplished. The mind of child
is very susceptible TO impressions it has
been compared to blank page wherein
the teacher may write the character, if not
the history, of the man; or, as wax which
may be moulded and fashioned at the will
of the artist. The impressions received in
youth from the most stable features-the
landmarks as it were, of the character of
the man and there is no truer maxim
than that. 1.-The future of a nation can
be read in the character of its youth"
That being the case, how necessary it is
that more attention should be paid to the
moral education of the youth of our land,
when we realize that the danger which
threatens the perpetuity of our nation,
lies not so much in the ignorance of the
people as in the vice, corruption and i'm
morality, which stalks unblushing, defiant
and unrebuked, in high places among the
honored ones of the. land. Money, is the
king who seeks to overthrow the great re-
public, and Cupidity, is the assassin, who
would poison the Goddess of Liberty, with
that subtle drug corruption.
This growing moral laxity. and its
calamltous consequences, can only be com
batted and prevented by systematic and
untiring efforts to instill in the minds OF
our youth, sound moral and religious
principles-a love of truth, right and JUS
tice, and hatred offalshood, wrong and
injustice.
Our Sunday school under the present
efficient superintendent, and corps Of
teachers and officers, are doing a great
work in this direction.
The officers and teachers appear to be,
and no doubt are, jealous and outiring in
their efforts to discharge their high trust,
for which they deserve the commentator
and substantial encouragement of the peo-
ple OBSERVER.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
Another Man Attempts Suicide.

We met at the depot this morning, Mr.
| Brewster, one of the heavy men Of Apple
! ton, who gave us all account of series o
most heart.rending accidents that occurred
in that city on Saturday and yesterday.
On Saturday afternoon a large party O
laiies and gentlemen from the city ano
college procured boats, ard went up thu
| river to Little Buttes DIES Morris Lake for
ride. .u #.
The occupants of one boat were Mr.
Kinsley and Miss Clara. McCloud, both
members of the class that are to graduate
from the University on the goth inst. Al
p. IN. our informant last saw the couple
at Colwells Island, at the foot Of the lake
They had then decided to take row W
to the long railroad bridge before return.
ing home, They have not been seen since
At about 10 p. m, a steamboat passed
and it is supposed that the waves caused
by the steamer, capsized them.
At about that time woman living by
the lake, heard several distressing screams,
and shortly after the boat they occupied
floated down the river, capsized, and the
lady's shawl was clinging to it.
The oars were floating near the boat
The bodies have not yet been fourd, and
large parties are dragging the lake in all
directions.
Prof. Yocum passed through here last
evening, on the mournful errand Of break
ing the terrible news to the friends of the
unfortunate ones.
1t does not in the least mar this sad pic
ture, to state that it is generally supposed
that they were engaged 10 be married at a
future day.
Mr.. Kinsley was the only member of his
class who was studying for the ministry.
Miss McCloud was one of the most brill
liant students that ever attended the uni
versity.
The college and city are in the deepest
mourning, at this sad end to most brill
liant boating party.
1t seemed that this calamity might salts
fly the greed of the grim monster for one
day, in the quiet Crescent City; but on
the afternoon of the same Saturday one
Palmer Randall, youngest son of one of
the Oldest inhabitants of the city, commit
ted suicide by cutting his throat. He was
found by his father, lying dead in the
barn. Misfortune in business and deser-
ton by his affianced, were the supposed
causes. He was about twenty-five years
of age. He was buried yesterday. A
friend of his (name not given) who atten-
ded the funeral went home and hung him
self. but was found, cut down. and his life
saved.-Fond 1u Lac Commonwealth.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

A general discussion of the county bond
question and Cobb's railroad proposition
then eEsued.
Mr.. Barnard moved the appointment of
a committee of three to confer with E. P.
Weber, Esq, and ascertain upon what
terms he would engage to assist Messrs.
Henry & Smith in defending the bond suits.
The chair appointed Messrs Barnard, Nc
Farland and Reese such committee.
Mr.. Reese introduced the following reso-
luton and moved its adoption
ResolUed, That Messrs. Henry & Smith
be, and they are hereby requested to DO
tain the written opinion of Judge Redfeld,
as to whether the county of Iowa can be
compelled to pay the Iowa County Bonds,
| and to publish the same in the county pa.
pers.
Mr.. Spensley moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table, which prevailed.
On motion of Mr.. Coates the board ad
| journed until o'clock p. m.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
| The board met pursuant to adjourn.
ment. Roll called: Present. quorum
Mr.. Barnard from the committee to con
fer with E. P. Weber, reported that Mr.
Weber would engage with the county on
the same terms as Messrs. Henry & Smith
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, Mr.. Weber
was retained to assist in defense Of the
bond suits, to receive the same compensa-
ton as Henry & Smith.
DIR. VanDusen moved that the clerk be
| instructed to procure one of the new maps
of the city of Mineral Point for the use Of
the county. Mr.. T. M. Jones called for
the ayes and noes. The motion was lost
by the following vote: Ayes-Messrs.
Spensley and VanDusen-2. Noes
Messrs cambridge, Barnard, Dfmock, Ed
wards, Gile, Humbert, 7. NJ. Jones, Rob't.
Jones. Jenkins, Lockman, Mcfarland, Rob-
inson and Reese-l3.
| The bond of Messrs. VanDusen, Reese
and Coates, superintendents of the poor,
was presented and, on motion of Mr.. Hum
bert, approved. ......
The mileage and per diem Of members
for this session was then computed by the
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
A Shadow.

Her little life dream, rounded so with sleep
Had all there is of life except gray hairs
l1ope-loye-truSt-p passion and devotion
deep
And that mysterious tie a Mother bears.
There are occasions when shadows fall
across our way and we should be silent,
or only repeat the golden words of the
poets, and wait for the time to soften our
sorrow. 1t was dear Tom Hood who
wrote the following beautiful lines:
THE DEATn-BED.
We watched her breathing through the
night, go ~ . |
Her breathing soft and low,
AS in her breast the wave of life
Keep heaving too and fro.
S" silently we seemed to speak,
So slowly moved about, "sf .
As we had lent her half our powers,
To exc her living out.
Our very hopes bcIied our Fears
Our fears our hopes belied-
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died. ~
For when the morn came dim and sad,
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed-she had
An0ther morn than ours. .. ...
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

THE SToRM.-This place was visited by a
terrible wind, followed by thunder, light
ming and rain last Friday night. The
wind was from the southwest, and though
it was terrific for the space of about quar-
ter of an hour we hear of no particular
damage being done about here.
We learn from the State journal, that
considerable injury was done to the young
shade trees in the city. The awnings and
smoke-stacks of the steamships were TAX
en- by the wind. The episcopal church
tower was somewhat damaged.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

proceeded to elect three superintendent u
the poor by separate ballots. as follows:
First balfot--15 votes cast. Mr.. Coates
received 3, Mr.. Humbert /, Dr.. VanDusen
10, Mr.. Robinson /.
DR.. VanDnsen was declared elected.
Second superintendent, first ballot-l6
votes cast. Mr.. Mcfarland received 3, Mr..
L.ockman a, Mr.. Coates 5, Mr.. Robinson 2,
Mr.. Spensley l, T. NJ. Jones L.
+ Second ballot-16votes cast. Mr.. Lock
man received 8, Coates 8. Robinson 2,
Jenkins l, Reese /, Humbert /.
Third ballot-l6 votes cast Mr.. Coates
received H., Reese 5, Robinson l.
Mr.. Coates declared elected.
Third Superintendent, first ballot-16
votes cast. Mr. Reese received 2, Lock.
man A, Barnard /, cambridge Humber'
g. 20
Second ballot-l6 votes cast. Mr.
Spensley received /, Reese II, Humber
2. Edwards l, Lockman 1.
Mr.. Reese was declared elected.
On motion of DR.. VanDusen, the chair
man was directed to appoint the standing
committees.
The chair appointed Messrs. Mcfarland
Reese and Robinson, committee or
claims.
On motion of Mr.. Coates, the board de
cided to entertain miscellaneous business al
this session. ...
DR.. VanDusen introduced the following
resolution, and moved its adoption:
R.solped, That Iowa county be exempt
ed from the provisions of chapter 81, gen
eral laws of 1871, commonly known as the
Dog Law" for the year 1871.
The motion prevailed by ten ayes to six
noes, as follows Ayes cambridge
Barnard, Coates, Dimock. Edwards, I. M
Jones, R. Jones, Lockman, Mcfarland and
VanDusen 10. Noes-Gile, Humbert
Jenkins, Robinson, Reese and Spensley
g.
The clerk then presented schedule Of
bills filed against the county, amounting
81 ,5Ol.19. Referred to committee on
claims.
VIM. T. Henry being called for, addressed
the board on the county bond question.
On motion of Mr.. Mcfarland, the board
adjourned until o'clock a. IN. tomorrow.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
Thursday, June s, 1871.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Roll called and quorum present.
The reading of the journal was dispens
ed with. E.a .-s... ,-..
The following report was received:
"The committee on claims, to whom
was referred the several bills set forth in
the accompanying schedule, has examined
the same and instructed me to report the
same to the board, with the recommends
ton that they be allowed at the amounts
set opposite each claim by the committee,
with the exception of the bills for the sup
port of the poor, which have been referred
to superintendent of poor, and bill No
152. which is reported back without rec.
commentator. mi a ". .@
d. MCFARLAND, Chairman"
DR.. VanDusen in the chair. ..--
The schedule of bills was then taken up,
considered by items, eand allowed as fol.