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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16

We yesterday conversed with gentlemen
from Bolivar landing, some $50 miles be-
low Memphis, on the Mississippi river.
From them we learn that there are hun
dreds of acres Of the very finest cotton IN
picked, which yet whiten, like snow, the
fields and valleys of the bottoms along the
great Father of Waters The cotton,
they say, is of superior fiber and in vast
quantities. Those who raised it, not hsv-
ing the force to pick it out, freely offer
one-haIf, and not unfrequently three
fourths, Of the cotton to those who will
pick the other half or fourth. Verify
a prolific and, by nature, a heaven-favored
country is this Sunny Southland of Guns.
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GREAT BRITAIN.
That High Commission,

LONDON, Feb. 14.-In the House of
Lords, this evening, NJ. Granville said the
Anglo-American High Commission is
without power to settle the question of
the fisheries. It is only authorized to
frame plan of adjustment on which the
decision of the members must be unani-
nous for submission to their respective
governments.
British Claims Against Prussia.
In the Commons the Viscount Infeld,
under Secretary of Foreign Affairs, said
on the case of the British golfers sunk in
the Seine by the Prussian government, he
had no doubt that Bismarck would amply
redeem his promise to compensate the
owners for losses and injuries sustained.
RIOtOus Cork Onians.
RiOtous demonstrations in Cork yester-
day on the occasion of the welcome Civ
en- the released Fenian Captain. The
streets were cleared by the mounted
police with drawn sabres.
Prince Napoleon.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Echo OF this
evening says Prince Napoleon is in Lon
don and will make this city his perma-
nent residence.
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Receipts from the Lecture.

The receipts from DR.. Baird's lecture
for the benefit of the Orphan Asylum, on
Tuesday night, were near $500. The count
yesterday evening was S475, and enough
was still to be collected from sales of tick
cts to swell the amount to $500, if it does
not go beyond these figures. This, when
the facts are taken into consideration that
several preceding lectures had been given
for the same purpose, aud that tickets were
put at fifty cents each, shows that an
audience was present, aud that the ar
rapgement was a decided success.
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OLD establishment necornted

We observe that the Oh and well-knOwr
establishment, Nos 50 and 81 South Col
lege street, between Broad and Church, or
the west side, Is being thoroughly Touo
waited and improved L iS being reprinted
AID its external appearance otherwise I'M
proved. We notice number of improve
ments Of similar character on South Col
lege street.
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Bereavement

An interesting little daughter, near eight
years old, of Thomas Fl. Bduer, Secretary
of State, died at his residences, on the cor
ner of High and Demonbreun streets, at
ten o'clock yesterday morning. after a
painful illness of three weeks. We deeply
sympathizs with the Secretary in his sad
afflicton, and trust that he may be reunited
with his sinless jewel in that sunlight
cline. where death and sorrow never
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what the Governor General of the
Dominion Says.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Feb. 15.-The Do
miniou Parliament was opened to-day by
Governor Lord Lisgar. He referred to
the joint commission, and hoped the mat
tiers in controversy would be satisfactory
ly adjusted. Canada urges no demands
beyond those to which she is plainly en-
titled by treaties and the laws of nations.
She has pushed her claim to its extreme
assertion, and only sought to maintain
the rights of her own people, fairly and
firmly, but in a friendly and considera'e
spirit, with all due respect to foreign
powers and international obligations. The
thanks of the nation are due to the Ad-
miral of the Station and those under his
command, for the valuable and efficient
aid rendered our cruisers during the past
season, in the maintaining of order and
protecting our inshore fisheries from en-
croacbment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16
CINCINNATI.

ESNOn.EXplOSiYe| Constructive
Victims
CINCINNATI, Feb. l5.-William Red
dinCion and daughter, fourteen months
old. were both dangerously burned Mon
dav night by the explosion Of lamp
II led wi h non-eXplosive gasoline. Tae
flames tirst communicated to the child
The father was burned in endeavoring to
extinguish his daughters burning clothes.
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MOI Ernec.ed 20 Recorer.

J. NJ. Murrell, Esq, whose serious i'll
ness we mentioned in Tuesdays issue is,
we are sorry to say, no better. He is gra-
dually sinking and his attendant physicians
and friends had yesterday given up hopes
OF his recovery. Possibly before this may
be read his soul may have winged its
fight to the eternal world, disembodled
from the fraiI cssket IN which it is now i'm
prisoned but feebly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16

There were considerable quantities Of
farm and garden products offered for sale
and which exchanged hands on Broad
street and the Public Square yesterday.
Among the principal articles of this species
of trade may be classed seed oats and po-
tatoes, the trade in both of which has been
quite lively for some time past. Large
quantities of seed oats in fact have been
going to the country from our dealers for
some time past.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16
The Adelaide Phillips Concert

Our readers should remember the con-
cert announced at Masonic Hall, on FRI
day evening next, by the Adelaide Phillips
Troupe. The press everywhere speak Ct
Miss Phillips as beng able to fulfill the
highest conditions of the dramatic and
lyrical art; and Mr.. Levy is spoken of as
the prince of cornet players. Reserved
seats are to be had at Domains music
store
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HOUSE.
Passage of the New Force Bill
Scathing WORDS OF Democratic
Members

Passage of the New Force Bill
Scathing WORDS of Democratic
Members.
The House resumed the consideration
of the bill to enforce the right of citizens
of the United States under the fifteenth
amendment to vote in the several States
of the Union.
Mr.. Eldridge, member of the Judi
Ciary Committee, denounced the bill as
the most unwaTrantable and unjustifable
measure yet proposed by Congress. 1t
was absolutely atrocious. 1t had no
warrant in the Constitution, no precedent
except in the act of which it was amen
datoIy. 1t was the GROWING act of CEN
tralizstion and consolidation: it abolished
away at once and finally all State machin-
cry and local authority, and established
in their places Federal hayonets. 1t
created a host of new offices before
unknown, and filled the land with
spies and infOrmers. 1t sought to over
awe free American citizens, and TO con-
troll their votes by the menace of the
sword and the presence at the voting
precincts of soldiers of the army. 1t
has Its origin in the interest of an I'M
scrupulous, desperate PARTY. It's very
title was false pretense, if not a lie.
1t was bill to prevent, hinder and delay
citizens from voting. 1t would bring
war and blOodshed. 1t was intended to
awe men of the States and drive them
from the polls. They would not submit
without a struggle. Many law-abiding
citizens would feel more like firing
bullet than casting a ballot, through the
paid spy and infOrmer which this bill
would place before and behind the ballot
box. The hypOcFitical cry, 'Iet US have
peace would not avail in the face of
such measures.
What New York WIFI DO.
Mr.. Cox gave notice that the Legisla-
tur5 Of New York would either enforce
its own election laws, for the election of
its own officers, by having day for such
election different from that for the cleo
ton Of members Of Congress, or it would
meet the Federal power fairly and
with the State power against the
of Cyngress.
Mr.. Voorhees, SAID the bill provides for
an army OIL OLlC IRIS all ONSI Jn6 lduu IulCk
as the lOcusts and mean as the lice of
Egypt authorized to arrest without war
rant American citizens.
An amendment striking out the 10Th
sect n, requiring the military authorities
to obey the call of a United States Mar
shall or Deputy, was agreed 10.
The bill passed by nearly party vote;
yeas, IA; nays, Ga. We published its
provisions in exteuso yesterday morning. J
The House took a recess. The even
ing session will be for reports of the Ju-
dietary Committee.
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RAILROAD COLLISION.
: vGfracuIoUs E,cnpc-R cbind Time
Fs.F~a EEr.unnSlbFgl

: Miraculous EsCAPc-B chind Time
WHO'S Tsu~poHsibiCl
ALBANY, y. Y, Feb ID The Mon
trea express rain f New York So
minutes behind last night 4, the Spuy-
Ter Duyyel creek bridge, the engineer
slac,gd dove. when the Nonkers train
came laundering behind, around curve,
al full speed II ran tito and demolished
one ca, AL SMASHED the platforms of
several orl.rs. Mi-acUlously, 20 lives
were .os,, though several were severely
injured
Train wrecked on the Knoxville
sEvaDCl OF louisville ROOd.
LpUIsvLLE, Feb. 10. Tuesday the
axle Of the lender 10 the engine of train
going east. o.. the Knoxville Branch
Road, broke add rlc.rain was complete
Iy wrecked. Oh. .yrryss car was drag
,r1 q H-1. l..wihou. p wheel under
DID,. Foranac.G no one Was seriously
hurt.
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1rinCe Napoleon.
THE FISHERIES.
Nova Scotia Doesn't Admire the
High Commission

HALIFAX, Feb. 15.-In the Nova SEQ
tia Assembly yesterday Mr.. Hill made
strong speech condemning the local gov
eminent for not giving moral support to
the Dominion Government on the fi.hery
question, and concluded by moving the
adoption of resolution to communicate
with the Governor General, urging him
to see the rights of Nova Scotia in the
fisheries be Lot conceded in the negotia-
lions of the Commission just appointed.
The Attorney General, Wilkins, and
Hon. Mr.. Vail, replied that the govern
ment had the subject under consideration
and intended moving it. Their fear was
that the fisheries would be given up in the
settlement of the Alabama claims. Reso
lutions would be moved protesting against
anything of the kind. The appointment
of Sir John A. Mcdonald was argued as
an evidence that the interests of the mari
time provinces would not be duly cared
fpr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16

Chicago reports woman burned to
death by kerosene, an unknown man
killed by a coal cart, one boy killed and two
playmates seriously injured by the caving
of a snow bank, the suicide of maniac
by starvation and some minor items of
similar Jolly nature.
Brooklyn, surrounded by water like
CoIe1idge's Mariner, fears a water famine
nevertheless.
The Roumanianrumpus is toning down.
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NEW YORK.
RoutweII,s brokerage.

The Tribune's Washington correspond
ent telegraphs that Secretary Boutwell,
says, concerning the retention in the
Treasury of currency balance of about
S25, 600, 900, that it is necessary, in order
TO provide for the redemption of the
50, 900, 900 worth Of three per cent. GER
tificates authorized to be retired 10y TIE
act Of July y, 1870. These certificates
are liable to be presented at any time,
and the Government must keep on hand
funds available for that purpose. As the
currency receipts are much diminishe' ,
the only way the payment of these can
be provided for is b. holding this large
balance, or by sellIDg gold to raise the
money AS needc7, TIE large balance IL
lures none but the Government, and that
only by the loss of interest. Any other
plan would, by arrangement of the tinan-
cial machinery Of the country, result II
far greater loss.
The stevens Battery.
The Stevens gunboat viii be ready fol-
launching in June. Most of the ma
chinery is in position. The vessel will
be completed during this and next month,
except a portion of the joiners work.
Mr.. Stevens bequeathed the battery to the
State Of New Jersey. 1t is not certain
the State can hold the bequest. If it can
it will probably dispose of it. SO the
battery will pass into. the hands of cur
own or some other Government. 1t is
not intended to arm the vessel until after
being finally disposed of.
4 Dealer in Divorce Gets Into
Trouble.
Qlitc a sensation was produced in the
vicinity of $50 Broadway this evening
by the arrest of NJ. House, a notorious
divorce lawyer. The prisoner is charged
with subornation of perjury in a divorce
at New Haven, Connecticut for Mr..
Randolph, of that city. He was given
in charge to the New Haven officers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16

Gen. w. B. Hazen, Of the United
States Army, was married last night to
the daughter of Washington Mclean,
Of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Cuban rebellion is rapidly bccom,
ing a non entity.
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w WnorUipht Have Been.

ALBANY, Feb. l5.-Before the legis
lative committee on the New Hamburg
accident Howard Willard, of New Ham
burg, stated to-day that in his opinion
The attaches of the oil train had sufficient
time 10 mount the drawbridge, lower and
exchange the light, and stop the express
train, and thus prevent the accident.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-16

The Peabody Educational Fund Trus-
tees are in session at Philadelphia.
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NEW HAMBURG.
Legislative EnvesIigatiOn of tn


Late Disaster.
ALBANY, Feb. Is The investigation
of the Committee of the Legislature INTO
the Hudson River Railroad disaster at
New Hamburg, was continued yesterday.
The testimony concerning the disaster
was similar to what had been already
published. A dispatch received from
Comm, dore Vanderbilt asking 4 suspen-
sion of the investigation until the railroad
company is represented 10y counsel, was
cOmDliCd with.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12
Why Woman WEEDS.

Why NOll10Q " buSs .r
Some close observer of our social re-
lations having looked about among his
married female acquaintance, ventures
to give the following list, with an at
tempt to indicate the real reasons which
influence too many to marry:
Number one has married for home.
She thought married life on earth was
but moonlight walks, buggy rides, new
bOnnets, and nothing to do. Well, she
has got her home; whether or not she
is tired of the membranes, this depo-
nent saith not, inasmuch as this depo-
nent does not positively know.
Number two married because she had
seven young sisters and a papa with a
narrow income. She consulted the in
terests of her family. Perhaps she
would better have consulted her own
interests by taking in light washing or
going out by the day to work.
Number three married because Mrs.
sounded SO much better than Miss. She
was twenty-nine years and eleven
months old, and another month would
have transformed her into a regular old
maid. Think how awful that would
have been!
Number four married because she
wanted somebody to pay her bills. Her
husband married for precisely the same
reason, so they are both repenting at
leisure.
Number five married because Fanny
White had a nice new husband, and she
wasn't going to be left behind. Pity if
she couldn't get married as well as
other folks. ~
Number six married because she was
poor and wanted riches! She never
counted on all the other things that
were inseperable from those coveted
riches. 4
Number seven married because she
thought she should like to travel But
Mr.. Number Seven changed his mind
afterward, and all the travelling she
has done has been between the well and
the back kitchen door. r...'.
Number eight married out of spite,
because her first love had taken to him
selfa second love! This piece of retail
iation might have done her good at the
time, but in the long run number eight
found 1t did not pay. +" ''' - !
Number nine married because she
had read novels and "wanted sympa-
thy" Sympathy is fine thing, but it
cools down at a rapid rate if the do
nestle kettle is not kept boiling, and
the domestic turkey is undone. Nov
eisafld- housekeeping don't rum very
we'll tOgetherin harness, to use sport
ing phrase, and number nine's supply
of sympathy didn't hold out very, long.
Number ten married because she
loved her husband with all her heart
and all her soul. And she loves him
still, and will probably continue to love
him, and is the happiest wife in the
wOrld-so she says. 81. '....'.
Wehave all the right motive at last
--oAe which, when -saactiied by q de-
sire and resolution to improve and ele-
vate each other, and to live, true and
holy lives before God, can not fail to
call down the blessings of heaven.
But sad is the fate of those who marry
from wrong mOtives-tO escape their
share of LIES work or to get something
for which they have nothing to give in
return. ''..'' -..-"
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12
TRENTON ADVERTISEMENTS

TRENTON ADVERTIsEMENrs.
DAN T. HEAD, w. c. WILLIAMSON,
NJ. d. DARLINGTON.
HEAD. WILLIAMSON Il CO.,
TRENTON, LA,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING . .
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
General dealers in
DRY GOODS, ~'
GROCERIES,
WESTERN PRODUCE,
FURNITURE,
HARDWARE,
% - IRON CASTINGS,
NAILS, STOVES,
BAGGING, TIES,
WAGONS, CARTS,
HARNESS,
GIN BETTING,
FLOWS,
AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
GENERALLY.
They are constantly receiving direct from
New Orleans, New York and st. Louis, adj
ditions to their already large and varied
stock which are all being purchased at the
most favorable rates, which enables them
to sell at the lowest prices, and will be
pleased to supply their friends and those
who may favor them with their patronage,
CASH AND SUPPLIES ADVANCED ON
COTTON,
or they will purchase cotton at the highest
market price.
Their shipping and storage facilities are
the best that can be offered, and rates for
same reasonable. Cotton stored with them
will be insured if desired.
Trenton, Dec. 80, 1870. d MA:
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12

Mr.. G. G. Collins, of the Indian Viii
lage, has shown us some Of the fruits of
his farm. One is corn stalk bearing
four ears, and the other a limb OF cot
ton with nine bolls easily covered with
the hand. The cotton is of the Herlong
variety, SO well known and deservedly
popular among hill planters. Mr.. Col
Inns is laborious farmer and good
citizen. 50" FL" ,'4 ~ -"'' -
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12
DELTA CARDS.
DELTA
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT.
fV .t -tt ~ ---a
ROSENFIELD & KEARNEY, Pro'rs.

This new establishment, conveniently To-
near the Wharfboat, is now prepared to fur
nish meals at all hours, in the best style.
Recent additions enable the proprietors to
offer to guests, also, excellent Hotel accom-
modations. The Saloon will be found sup
piled with choice wines and liquors, cigars,
tobacco, &c. ........,... b..
Delta, Dec 13, 'ls70. d:3m
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12

The ball given at the Courthouse last
night, by the Silver Corl,et Band, was
a well-managed and exceedingly pleas
ant social reunion. The music fur
nished by Professors Boese and Rob
erts was very fine, consisting of the
flute and piano, and the dances en-
braced quite variety of movements,
including cotillons, waltzes, lancers,
polkas, marches, reels, &c. 1t was I'm
doubtedIy very creditable affair to
the Band.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12
FOX SALE.

4 N eligible residence and lot in the CEN
n trail portion of Monroe. COnveniences
excellent; title perfect. If not sold, will be
rented. Apply at the TELEGRAPH Office or
to r. RICHARDSON.
Jan. 9, 1871. daw-tf
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12
MORE HELP WANTED!

HAVING re-rented for a term of years,
IL the splendid Madam MCGUIRE pIanta-
ton, l shall for the approaching seed time
and harvest, require 10 more good laborers.
Married men preferred.
A common School Room and a true
House of Worship, will be erected upon the
banks of the Bayou DeSiard this Spring.
EUGENE TTSDALE.
jan2-dawtf
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-12

FASHIONABLE DRESS.MAKING.
Mrs. M. J. McKinna respectfully informs
her former patrons that she has resumed
the business of Dress-making and may be
consulted at the residence Of her mother
Cutting and fitting executed upon the
shortest notice. M low
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-05-27
MD

Helmbod's Extract Buchu is Diuretc and
Blood-purfying, and cures all diseases arising
from habits of dissipation, and excuses and inn
dences IN Life, impurities of the Blood, etc,
superscding copaiba in aiectations for which it
is used, and syphlitic afcctions-in these dis
eases used in connection with Hclmbod's Rose
Wash.
LADIES.
In many afIectations peculiar to Ladies, the
Extract Buchu is unequalcd by any other rene
dy-as in chloross or retention, irregularity,
painfulness or suppression of customary evacua-
tions, liberated or schirus state of the Uterus,
LeucorrIIGa or Whites, sterilty, and for all
complaints incident TO the sex, whether arising
ndscretion or habits of dissipation. 1t is pre-
scribed extensively by the most emHent physi-
clans and mdwives tor enfeebled and delicate
constitutions, of both sexes and all ages (attend
ed with any of the above diseases or symptoms.9
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-05-27
Bm,norms Sketches.

AN ANXIOUS TRAvELER.-A we'll
known Brooklyn politician, noted for his
waggery, stopped the conductor of an AL
bany bound train on which he was journey
ing last winter, and asked innocently II the
next station was Poughkecpsie Me-
said the conductor. On his next fare-col-
lecting round, the conductor was again
asked ifthe train was nearing Poughkeepsie
towhich he again replied negatively, Again
and again, as the official made his rounds
the same question was asked by heanxious
passenger, until at last the man of checks
replied with some little irritation in his
tone:
No, sir; we arc not yet near your stop
ping place. Pray trust to me, and l will
let you know when we shall get there
The passenger thcreupon relapsed into
silence, and the official, engrossed with
other duties, forgot his case until the train
had left Poughkeepsie about half a mile to
the rear, when, recollecting himself, he
hastily backed the cars to the station, and
rushing up to the troublesome passenger,
cried out;
This is Poughkeersie. Hurry up and
get of. We are behind time.'
'Oh, thank YOU deliberately drawlcd
the quondam questioner, but l am going
through. My daughter cautioned me par
ticuarly to take q pill at Poughkeepsie,
That ALL
The pill was taken-and so was the joke
by the passengers.