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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
WUTCHCRAFT.

The people of Franklin county, ILL
nois, are discussing the question whether
or not two young ladies of that county
are bewitched. The most of them have,
however, come to the conclusion that it is
an imposture of the young ladies them
selves, or that their freaks are the result
of drugs administered TO them by some
evil-disposed person or person. The
theory of witchcraft appears not to be
accepted, although parties have sought to
make the impression that they were IN
der the influence of that agency. Very
wild stories have been told of the manner
in which they conduct themselves after
night comes on-for they appear to be-
have in very decorous manner during
the day. One account says:
'The spell comes upon both at or near
the same time, generally during twilight,
when they both break into run. They
always run north, in the direction of the
house of an old lady, who they say has
bewitched them. These spells are put
upon them, they say, on account of their
telling something that she forbade, and
that she and cat are with them on
their house-top dance. Their converse
ton, when laboring under these spells, is
in an unknown tongue. They catch and
est all the flies they can get hold OF, until
nausea is produced, when they both vom-
it at the same time. What one does the
other does at the same time. They seem
to be moved by one controlling power"
Another account. which we print else
where, gives an entirely different version
as to who it is claimed bewitched these
young ladies, and the reason why it was
done. The theory that their unseemly
actions are the result of witchcraft is not
likely to be accepted by any intelligent
persons. There was q time, however, and
that within two hundred years, when it
would have been go accepted, and some
poor old woman would have been hanged
or burned at the stake as the
Veritable witch. There is little doubt
had these young women lived in the days
of Cotton Mather, some one would have
suffered death as the penalty of the sus-
picions of themselves or friends. The
first settlers of New England brought q
belief in witches with them from
Europe, and it was many years
before this belief was thoroughly
eradicsted, not however until the
lives of many persons were sacrificed
on the charge of being witches and in
league with the devil About the same
time the belief in witches began gradually
to give way in Europe, bus in England
and France instances have occurred as
late as 1880, where the psople in the ru-
raj districts have hunted some POOR old
woman almost to the death, on the ground
of her being witch; but Judges and juIies
no longer take cognizance of the once
dangerous charge.
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THE COUNTS.

PROBATE CoUEr.-MatheE McClung was
appointed and qualified ss administrator
upon the estate of John Marshal, deceased
G. II. D. Sumner was appointed and qual-
fled as guardian of James 81. and Charles
W. A. Sumner, minor orphans.
CIRCUIT CoURT. Motions for new trials
in the cases Nos 27l, $50, 542, 577, 654,
and 53I were overruled. Motion to Get
aside Judgment in the C -ses of Moses Bea-
ty VS.. Wade Cullum, and Sidney P. Smith
VS.. A. I. ODenham and others were over
ruled. Appeals to the Supreme Court
we're granted in the cases Of Wm- B. Bate
vs.. o. F. Noel, Louis Nahm ". Nuke
Powers, and Thomas Hooper VS.. Hugh
McOrea.
CRIMINAL Court. - The misdemeanor
docket will be taken up Tomorrow and
persmptorily called to its termination.
Defendants who submitted their cases at
the first of the term, and failed to give Sc
curity for costs, etc, will find it to their
interest to enter into required bond with
out f1rthev delay.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

An Agreed ChancerY Decree Settling
the Case Of the State vs.. the MEM
phIs, CIarksViIIe and Louisville
Railroad Company.
In the Chancery Court yesterday an
agreed decree in regard to the case Of the
State of Tennessee vs.. the Memphis,
ClaTksville and Louisville Railroad Com
pany, which settles, or is designed to set
tie the various issues involved in that suit.
According to the terms of this decree, the
Railroad Company is to have thirty days
in which to purchase the S.ate'sinterest IN
the property of the road at 81, 700, COO in
State bonds with January coupons of 1871
attached. Should thecompsny fail to make
the purchase within the time pre-
scribed, then thirty Days more are to be
allowed, within which time the stockhoId-
ers may buy the property. II, at the end
Of sixty days, neither the company nor
stockholders have purchased the road, the
Commissioners are authorized to sell 1t on
the most profitable terms possible, or at
any rate, for the best price offered. II
the company or stockholders accept the
terms offered, they are to hold the State
harmless against all debts of the company,
except those arising from suits for dam
ages. The second mortgage bonds are
declared by the court not to have been in
conflict with, or having any pnority over
the debt of the State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

then escaped. Cornelius Corners, the
keeper of saloon, was arrested this
morning on suspicion Of being the muir
derer.
Wife Murder.
James Armstrong, who was arrested
in Salem yesterday, charged with the
murder of his wife in September, 1869,
in North Bridgewater, makes full con-
fession of his crime, which he says was
instigated by quarrel with his wife.
GarrOted on the BOwery I'm Broad
Day.
New YORK, July S.-As a gentleman
was coming out of the Citizens Savings
Bank, corner of the Bowery and Canal
street, this A. NJ. with s., 900 that he had
Just drawn, he was seized by two men,
one of whom held him while the other
rif1ed his pockets. The thieves were ar
rested.
The Murderer of a Young Lady.
DRKALB, Ill, June S.-John Reed,
the murderer of Miss Johanna McCOrmick,
was captured near Shabbona, about one
mile from where the murder was COM
mitted, at ii O'Clock to-day. He was
taken by Representative Pritchard while
coming out from under barn. The ex-
element was intense, but influential men
prevented Reed from being lynched. The
prisoner had been to Aurora and back,
all the time prowling about in the vicinity.
The prisoner passed through here at
O'Clock this afternoon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

quest. The instructions of the Secretary
referred to were issued on May 10Th last,
and concerned the tax en- interest, diVl-
dends andI salary.
Odd Fellowship I'm Germany.
DR.. John F. Morse, recently appointed
Deputy Grand Sire from this country for
Germany and Switzerland, has just IN
formed Grand Sire +. d. Stuart that he
has instituted in Zurich, Switzerland, the
first lodge of Odd Fellows in that coun-
try. 1t is called Helvetia No l. The
following named are the only lodges yet
established in Germany: One each at
Dresden, Saxony, Berlin, Prussia, and
Stuttgardt, Wurtemberg. DR.. Morse has
also established an Encampment at Ber-
lin, the first in Germany.
KelIy's Steel Patent Extended,
The Commissioner of Patents in con-
versation to-day stated that the Kelly
patent for the manufacture of steel was
extended in accordance with the terms OF
the law, which says that when, after
hearing the argument and evidence, it
shall appear to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner, that the patentee, without
neglect or fault, has failed to obtain from
the use and sale of his invention a reas-
enable remuneration for the time, inge-
nuity and expense bestowed upon it, and
the introduction of it into use, The term
of the patent shall be extended.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
THE TURF.

An Exciting Day at Long Branch.
LONG BRANCH, July 8.-The first race,
hurdle race for $500, two miles, eight
hurdles, was won by julius. Time not
given.
The second race for purse of 1000,
all ages, three mile dash, was won by
Helmbold beating Gegards and Gerold in
the order named. Time, 5:49.
The third race, Monmouth Sequel
stakes, g, $50, two miles, was won in
the following order: Nellie Ransom, one
by two lengths; Monarchist two; Nathan
Oaks, three; Slockw God, 4; Express, five,
twenty-five lengths behind. Time, 2:4O3.
Express was great favorite before start
ing against the field. The greatest ex.
element wss manifested during the race.
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FOREIGN.
Henri de Chamb0rd Heard
from.
More Elections in Prospect.
FRANCE.
rhe Old Bourbon ON His dignity.

The Old Bourbon on His Dignity.
LONDON, July 8.-The Count de Cham
bord is now at the Chateau Ch2mbord.
He refuses to see the Orleans princes I'M
til he cCnsults the people of France.
His proclamation, calling upon the peO-
pie to rally round sthe Bourbon throne,
creates great excitement. Unless the
authorities interfere there will be an imi-
tstion of Napoleon's Suasbourg pro-
gramme.
A Move for Another Legislative
Body.
The French National Assembly is en-
gagged in the discussion of the bill recent
~ introduced, providing for the elections
of Conseils Genersux, and fixing the day
on which the same shall be held.
e Count Del hambourd has gone to Bruges
in Belgium.
The French railways have made con-
siderable reduction in the tariff of the
rates for transportation Of goods and
passengers.
Faidherbe-Gambett
Faidherbe is engaged in the preparation
of a history of the war with Germany
and its successor the civil war for the pos
session of Paris.
Many prominent French republicans,
including number of members of the
Assembly, have given banquet in honor
of Gambetta.
The Reconstruction OF Paris.
The deaths in Paris are rapidly de-
creasing.
1t is announced that the city of Paris
will issue loan TO the amount of 600,-
600, 200 francs, to be expended in repair
ing the buildings, monuments and public
works damaged or destroyed during the
siege.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

THE Washington correspon lent of The
Loaf vile Ledger writes July Z: There
are reports of secret conferences at the
residence of Bancroft Davis, Assistant
Secretary of State, bat it is not prob
able anything important was done,
alihc ugh Secretary Fish has sent
away his furniture and failed to
renew the lease of his house, well in
formed parsons deny that he will leave
the Cabinet. It is conceded that he ex-
pect.d to leave when he gave up the
lease, and it i5 known that he repeatedly
teadcred his resignation, but it appears
that strong representations were made to
him by personal and party friends to re-
main in Office. At one time everything
had been fixed for Morton to go in as his
suoc Ssor. 1t Is asserted nov that Fish
viii remain, and though his furniture has
been sent away, his ample fortune makes
the question Of an establishment for the
winter comparatively unimportant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
TIE RADICAL CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNOR OF OHIO,


Two hundred and nineteen Radical
members of the Both Ohio regiment of
volunteers signed the following circular,
and number of copies were distributed
in the Rsdicsl Convention that nominated
Noyes for Governor:
eve. the undersigned, members OF the
thirty ninth Ohio volunteer infantry, do
hereby certify that during the campaign
against Atlanta the conduct IF our colo
mel, Edward +. Noyes, was such as to
excite the disgust and pity of all the SOL
diers. His conductwas cowardly through.
out. and his want of courage led him into
the grave error of trying to conceal the
fact by resoTting to intoxicating drinks.
In front of Reseca he was so cOwardly
and so drunk, and made such disturb
apce, that he was reprlmanded
py the commanding officer, Dodge,
and when the firing commenced
was SO irrbecile that Lieut.. Col. Henry
II. Mcdowell had 30 take command OF the
regiment, and led them through action
into Camp. Al through this memorable
march he was an object of disgust anC
pity 10 the soldiers of his command
Charity toward crippls and fallen mar
has heretofore restrained us, and thes'
{ CTS woulg never have been made public
in this shape were it not for the intamou
attempt to place this unworthy man
the head of the great State of Ohio.
Sill this man was nominated and IN
der the party lash the great body OF tn
Radicals of Ohio will be forced to supper
him. We shall see whether majority
the people of Ohio will elect such a ma
tLeir Governor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

The way he Fourth Of July was cele-
brated nv the Grant Administration, at
Washington, is thus told in a special tele-
gram to the Cincinnati Times an
Chronicle:
''WAsHNGTJN, July 5.-NO observance
whatever of the national holiday Wss bad
here yesterday. Not even a national sa-
lutte was fired from the Navy Yard. Nc
flags were displayed on the public build
ings.n
Not q salute fired, not even q flag dis
played in honor of the glorious old Fourth
by the Grant authorities at Washington
Had q Democratic administration been il
power and be,n thus guilty, the Radicali
would have forthwith accused it of ''dis
Loyalty"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
RUSSIA.
Alexis AIexandroYitz.

NEW YORK, July S.-Officid advises
from Russia declare that the Grand Duke
Alexis Alexandrovitz will certainly visit
this country early in the fall, and will
probably arrive here in September. The
squadron to accompany him, which now
lies at CrOnstadt, which numbers several
of the finest vessels in the Russian Navy,
two of which are the frigates Sevettona
and the iron clad frigates KiDag and Po-
garsky. The object of the Grand Duke
in delaying his visit was to escape the
heat of an American summer, and at the
Recommendation of Catacszy, the Russian
Minister at Washington, in order that he
(the Duke) might be present at the next
session of Congress, and more formally
testify to the amity that exists between
Russia and the United States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
One Hundred Thousand fOr SEWER
syiIIe Marrow Gauge Railroad

Upon motion of ]. II. Caldwell,
ESQ, a proposition was submitted to the
County Court of Sewer that the Court
subscribe the sum of one hundred hous-
and dollars as stock in the proposed Mar
row Gauge Railroad, to commence az
Knoxville, running by way of Sevieryille
and intersecting the Cincinnati, Cumbsr-
land Gap and Charleston Railroad at or
near Clifton in Cooke county. After
due consideration by the Court, It was
ordered that Sewer county take and sub
scribe the sum of one hundPd thousand
dollars to said Narrow Gauge Railroad,
| and that said stock is to be paid in Coun-
ty Bonds at such a rate of interest and
on such length of time SIS the Cours
msy hereafter direct or provide. ana II
is further ordered that an election De op,
ened and held in the county, on the %
Saturday of October next, 70 rsuIy OF
reject the action of this Court-h"01-
vilIe Chronicle, July Z.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

HENRI DE CHAMBoRD, whom the cable
has ignored for some weeks, and who is
said to be busy organizing crusade for
the rescue Of Rome, again comes to the
surface, ard it is said that his bid for the
French throne creates intense excitement.
He does lot seem TO be on such cordial
terms with the Orleans branch of his
family as the latter would desire. If his
attitude of hautsaw has any basis of
strength in the national sentiment of
France, the constitution of Theirs Assem-
bly, must be as fallscious as those of the
late Empire.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

The Knoxville F'res3 and Herald of
the 9Th says: "On the 4lh inst, as al
excursion train on the Cincinnati Cum
berlaud Gap and Charleston Rsilroad was
returning to Morristown, and when about
twenty miles from that place, ". G. Car
riger, son of c. E CarTiger, Esq, of
Hamblen county, while standing on the
platform of car and leaning backward,
was struck by the timbeIs of bridge,
over which the train was at the moment
passing, and was precipitated in creek
below. From the shock received he died
soon after the train arrived at Morris
town -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
CINCINNATI.
Underground Railroad Connec

underground RaIIrOad ConnecIlOn.
CINCINNATI, July S.-The statement is
again made to day, on very good author
ity, that arrangements are about matured
for the completion of the cd tunnel as a
railroad entrance into Cincinnsti through
Deer creek valley. Eastern capitalists
are at the foundation of it, it is said.
While it is independent of any railroad,
and is intended for the ultimate accom-
mediation of other railroads, It's imme-
date purpose is the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

AN "unpleasantness" is growing up in
the Radical camp in Georgia. Letters
have been received in Washington from
prominent Radicals in that State, impli-
eating Senator Hill in scheme to secure
the nomination for Governor, and they
charge that he is not particular which
party he serves, so he rides the winning
horse. A Washington dispatch of the
7th inst. says:
ssParties have arrived here for the Fur-
pose of laying before the President an
exact statement of the situation of polit-
ical affairs in Georgia which relate TO the
suspicious action of Hill, and, if posi-
BILE, TO prevent his securing the control
of any more of the Federal patronage of
that State. These parties confirm the
statement mentioned in these dispatche;
a short time ago relative to the intention
of Governor Bullock of going over to the
Democrats, 10 order to escape impescd.
ment at the next session of the George
Legislature. The Republican party 0
Georgia is represented as being utterly
| demorafzed."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

PRESIDENT GRANT cites, as prominent
among the reasons moving him to pardon
the bigamist Bowen, that che rendered
good service TO the cause Of the UniJn."
Whether Grant designs to intimate that
t'Unionistsn should be allowed more
matrimonial privileges than ''Rcbels" so
called, is not clear. Tbs court that tried
Bowen seems to have thought him too
much devoted to the idea of "union" in
the family way.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
CANADA:
Serious Election Riot,

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, July Mr.. Mac
Cauley, Secretary to Speaker of the
House of Commons, was killed to-day N
an election riot at Monticello, Ottawa
county. He was knocked down and so
badly kicked and beaten that he died
soon afterwards. There is great excite
ment in the city, where MacCauley has
many friends.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

The Lebanon Herald gives the follow
ing statistics in regard to Wilson county:
Number acres of land, 356, 664 value,
S., 10, 1928, number town lois, 34S
value, $5S2, 339; value of personal prop
erty, 1851, ga; total valuation of taxable
property, Sc. 224, $780, Number of polls,
/, 487. Tax for 1S71-State, $37, 347. 81;
county, $15, 936. or; railroad, $2S, 1856. IA;
total, SS1, 668 49,"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

A WAsHINeroN special to New York
paper, reports the resignation of Commits
sioner Pleas anton and the probable pro-
motion Of Deputy Douglas in his place.
A later dispatch from Washington direct,
speaks OF the Commissioner as still dis
charging his duties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

THE Pittsburgh Post says: ''There
viii have TO be more presents as well as
Presidents made. Il is said that Grant
lost heavily by betting against "Oyster-
man." at the Long Branch races on the
Fourth. Some Office holder or office
seeker will have to make the losses good
by coming down with the stamps, or the
basket and sawdust will be called into
requisition. Perhaps Grants adversely
is Boutwell's or Pleasanton's Opportu-
nity.n
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LOUISVILLE.
Nnrrow Gauge Road 10 westport.

Narrow Gauge Road 10 WestpOrt'
LOUISVILLE, July s The City Council
at its meeting last night, granted the
right of way through a portion of the
city, to the Louisville, Harrod's Creek
and Westport Narrow Gauge Railroad
Company. This is a three-foot gauge
road, and the project is being pushed
with an energy that lenders its early con-
struction probable.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
TRENTON.

Great Alass-nseettng of the Farmers.
Special 70 the Union and American.
HUMBOLDT, TENN, July SAN i'm
mense assemblage of farmers met at
Trenton to- day, and were addressed with
telling effect by your MIR. Killebrew, Rev.
Moses Senter, Maj. L. NJ. Jones, Hon. r.
P. Caldwell and your Senior. Great en-
thusiasm prevailed. The finest demon
stration ever made in Tennessee-twenty-
five hundred were present. and all sump>
fuously fed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
GREAT BRITAIN.
washburne whitsvvashed

LONDON, July S.--The Times publishes
a letter vindicating the conduct of United
States Minister Washburne during the
siege of Paris by the Versailles army, and
stating in the most positive terms that
Washburne was never in favor of the
Communists.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
MAINE.

A farmhouse and 25 Acres of
Woodland Burned.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 8.-The house,
barn and out buildings of Geo. BlaisdeIl,
Lebanon, Me-, were burned with their
contents. The flames spread to the woods
and burned over % acres of valuable
woodland.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

Coz. CEPHAs G. CH1LDs died Friday
night in Philadelphia, aged 81 years. He
was formerly connected with the North
American and for a quarter of century
was editor of the Commercial List and
Price Current
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

Me-. FRKDER1oK WATTS, the new Com
missioner of Agriculture, is now Presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania Agricultural
Society, and is said TO be one of the most
scientific ard intelligent sgriculturists in
the country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
THE NEW BONDS.
The National Bank mOnOPolists
working Against Them.

working Against Tnefns
WASHINGTON, July S.-The National
Banks continue to hold five-twenties and
other 6 per cent. bonds, and it has been
discovered al the Treasury Department
that some of these banks have advised
their depositors who arr holders of the 6
per cents, to keep them. Though these Ma
tional Banks are the creatures of gov
eminent, it is from them that the most
serious impediments to the success of the
new loan have been met with.
In Wall street.
NHw YORK, July e.-Tho Times finnn-
cial article says the public funds were
less firm than yesterday and the day be-
fore on the non-confirmation of the
rumor from London of the success of
Assistant Secretary Richardson in placing
the new loan. Private cable kilograms
were silent on the subject, and the pre-
vailing opinion in the street at the close
of business was that the report of yester-
day was premature.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
ITALY.

Diplomats Moving to the New Capt.
tau
ROME, July THE French Charge
d'Affaires at the Italian court hiss taken
up his residence in Rome. The Austrian
Minister is expected at an early day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09
GEORGIA,

Projected Railroad from Rome 10
Columbus.
ROME, GA, July AT a city election
to- day to decide whether Rome should
subscribe one hundred thousand dollars to
the Northern and Southern Railroad from
Rome ito Columbus, Ga, the vote was
unanimously in favor Of the subscrip-
ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-09

ADvIoEs from Honduras report another
revelation imminent Among other
grievances it is said that inhabitants de-
string to emigrate are charged 81,
each for q passport.