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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-19
Davidson County Pensioners

Upon frequent inquiries made to us re-
Gently concerning the number of pen
sioners in this county, their names, ETC.,
we recently wrote to the Commissioner of
Pensions at Washington, requesting that
he send US list Of the same. We yester-
day received the following reply:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. March Is, ISL
In reply to yours of 27th ult., you are in
formed that there does not appear to be
any invalid pensioners in Davidson county.
Tenn. who served in the war of 1912,
that would have their pension increased
by the provisions Of the set of Feb. II,
1871, as they are now receiving the same
OF higher rate than is authorized by that
act The widows of soldiers who have
been granted pensions ON account of the
death of their husbands from diseaEe or
wounds in the war of 1912, or in any other
war subsequent to the Revolution and
prior to 1861, have been increased to SIS.
or viii be on application, so that they are
Lot affected by this act. 1t is possible
that our records do not show all the pen
sioners who now reside in Davidson
county receiving less than IS per month
pension. Respectfully,
II. VAN AERMAN,
Commissioner.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Canadian finances are said to be in a
hallway, but not so much SO as our own,
we imagine. Their new Dominion gov
eminent has sunk only $24, 000,0 900.
A powder factory, at Hong Kong, be-
longing to the Chinese government, re-
Gently exploded, killing forty persons.
The new French loan will probably
bear five per cent, and be redeemable at
a fixed time. The credit of conquered
France does not seem so low as that of
the victorious United States.
The Canadian authorities deny the eX-
istence of any troubles whatever in Win
nepeg.
L. S. recruiting officers will hereafter
raise the standard of height and other
qualifications for the service.
Mexico is trying to tranquillize.
Hon. E, w. Nisbet, former JHdgc of
the Supreme Court of Georgis, and mem
Der of the United States Congress in
1888 and 1910, and then a member of the
Confederate Congress, died yesterday at
Macon, Ga, aged 6S.
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WASHINGTON.
Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The south
ern Democratic members of the House
in caucus to-day resolved to advise
their constituents to afford every
facility to the Joint Committee fol
ascertaining The truth concerning viola
tons of law in that section of the coun-
try. a--a' s.s ~
what n Radical Governor Says.
Gov. Alcorn, of Mississippi, telegraphs
to, Senator Anes and Representative
Morphis, Harris and Pierce, that the late
outrages at Meridian are being legally in
vestigsted. Some disturbances have
since taken place along the Alabama
border, but there is difficulty in discov-
ering the guilty parties as they were dis
guised. The power of the State Govern
ment is ample to preserve the peace.
With the above exceptions, order reigns
throughout the State of Mississippi.
Statutory Revision.
Messrs. Abbott and BarriDger, men,
bers of the Statute Revising Commission,
have addressed letters to the committees
of the Senate and House on the revision
OF laws, II commencing some changes in
the arrangements for the work, with
view to greater expedition, in order TO
secure the completion of their report be-
fore the expiration of the new Congress.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
Shernanizfng.

Shermamizing.
After some unimpOrtant business thu
Senate took up Sherman's resolution al
iegiDg the subversion of the civil author
| lty In the South, by armed men disguised
and lawless mainly soldiers of the late
rebel armies, that persons and property
are unsafe, the rights of citizens denied
and the Courts powerless, by organized
perjury, to punish crimes, and instructing
the Judiciary Committee to report rem
edy by legislation.
Sherman said every word contained in
in the resolution was strictly true, and
that in eleven Southern States the public
condition was one of unparalleled horror
and anarchy. --.' -..-.-..
Mr.. Lewis said his State (Va.) was as
peaceful and orderly as any State in the
Union. He denied that any Ku Klux
organization existed there.
Mr.. Johnston, the associate of Mr..
Lewis, corroborated the assertion of his
colleague.
: Mr. Davis said there were disorders in
Kentucky that ought to be put down by
the proper authorities, but it would be
done sooner and much more fully if Con.
gress did not interfere with the State au-
thorities.
Mr.. Sherman proceeded to repeat &C.
counts of many outrages committed IN
the South, and to show that every victim
was Republican and every perpetrator
Democrat. '-'O-
Mr.. Stevenson said that having recent
ly acted as Governor of Kentucky, he
was able TO deny that secret organizations
in any considerable numbers existed
there. There were more outrages in the
city of Cincinnati than in the whole State
of Kentucky.
The Election Committee unanimously
Mr.. Hamilton, of Texas, emit
tied to seat. Report adopted.
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MISSOURI.
Our Disconnected Liberals.

ST. LOUIS, March 11.-At large meet
ing of liberal Republicans, tonight, reso
buttons were adopted reforming the plat
form of the liberal State Committee last
August, declaring hostility to the high
tariff; reasserting that the safety of the
Republican party demands a thorough
reform of the civil service; protesting
against the arbitrary manner that the
President has used the Government pat
ronage and interfered in the affairs of
States, declaring they cannot indorse the
present administration or favor rencmi-
nation of Grant, and denouncing the re-
movsl of Senator Sumner from the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations. An Execu-
tive Committee of five was appointed,
with power to increase their number, and
to take action relative to the coming city
elections, subject to the ratification of
another meeting.
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FOREIGN NEWS
The War on MOntmartre
Gems. Mcmahon and BaZaine
Napoleon Leaves CaSSel Today
The Black Sea Conference
Details of LIS Discussions
Threatened Rising i'm Japan
FRANCE
Who Rules ?

Who Rules!
LONDON, March 1S.-The Times Paris
special says, Friday morning battalion
of l94 National Guards prevented a bat
talicn of 81 from taking post on the
ramparts of the Notifications at Mont
martre, because they were not devoted to
the Republic.
Mcmahon and Bazaine.
PARIS, March 1S.-The French army
is being rapidly reorganized and the men
are nearly all armed. The suppression
OF the Montmartre revolt is in contem-
plation for to-day. 1t is announced that
Marshal Mcmahon supports the present
Government but will retire from the
army to private life. Marshal Bazaine
insists upon an investigation of his con-
PARIS, March Is Seventeen Partisan
Deputies in the National Assembly have
resolved upon fresh appeal to the Mont
martre insurgents for moderation. and in
sist upon the surrender of the cannon in
their possession to the military authori-
ties. The National Guard have trans
ported fifty six cannon from the Place de
la Vosges to Belleville to prevent their
seizure. The Montmartreists have greatly
increased their vigilance in preparation
for decisive measures expected from the
authorities. The rappel was beaten in
several quarters this morning. The NOR
tality is rapidly decreasing in Paris.
Mont EIartre surrounded.
PARIS, March 18-Evening. Gen. Fa-
ron with 800 men has blockaded Mont
Martre. Several officers have been taken
prisoners. A large crowd of National
Guards surround the hill. The armed
soldiers of the line fraternize in the streets
with the people, who are out in great
numbers, and shout ''ViYe La Repub-
lique."
A Mad Frenchman.
The splendid chateau of Chas. Bonnie
;hare having been wantonly pillaged by
German soldiers, its owner has written
o the Duke of Meckleaburg cOnplainin G
If the outrage and declaring that he wild
place tablet on The walls perpetuating
he memory of the disgraceful act.
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Clayton Resigns and Starts for
Washingten-HisS Successor i'm the
Two Horse Act-The FarcicaI TrfaI
OF Mcclure,
Special to the Union and American.
MEMPHIS, March 1S.-The Appeal spe-
cial tonight says Gov. Clayton was es-
corted to the depot by a squad of the
Governors guards and a delegation from
both houses headed nv band of music.
Citizens throughout tie State feel relief
at his depatnre and trust he may never re-
turn, at least to pursue the came career he
has since his residence here. Before de-
partidg he sent the following TO the Senate
Gentlemen of the Senate: Having been
elected by the General Assembly of Ar
kansas to represent the State in,the United
States Senate, l would respectfully in
form your honorable body that have
this day resigned the Office of Governor,
and turned over ID the President of the
Senate ali the books, papers, etc., be-
longing thereto. Respectfully,
POWELL CLAYTON.
The present incumbent of the Execu-
tive Chair desires also to retire the speak
ership of the Senate. A resolution of
fered this morning in the Senate prohib-
iting him from taking part in the DELHI
erations of that body was finally referred
to the Judiciary committee.
To the Associated Press
An Avalanche Little Rock special SAYS
the Senate assembled yesterday as High
Court of Impeachment, Acting Chief
Justice Whytock presiding. A commune
cation was received from Chief Justice
McC ure acknowledging service, and say
ing he was ready for trial. The counsel
for respondent submitted a general de-
murrer to the articles of impeachment,
after which the court adjourned till Mon
day, when argument will be had the de-
murrer. OF course it will be sustained
and the defendant released.
Before Clayton resigned, he signed
near thousand commissions for friends
who hsd been provided for, among them
Speaker Tankersley as superintendent of
the feQlU6nllaTy.
Hsdley was sworn in yesterday even
ing and entered on the discharge of his
duties as Governor. About three years
ago he was merchant here and failed
and took the benefit of the bankrupt law.
He has been in the State five years.
Wien the reconstruction bill passed he
entered into politics, as Radical, and
succeeded in being elected Senator of this
district. He was one of tie strongest ad-
vocates of the funding bill passed by the
last Legislature, and is said to have made
a good thing of it. He is now well off.
During the entire session of the Senate
to day Gov. Hadley presided, presenting
one of the strongest cases on record of a
Governor assisting in enacting the laws.
A bill creating county of Clayton
passed. Mr.. Ssrber introduced a bill
creating State Board of Detective Po-
lice, which ives referred to the Peniten-
tiary Committee.
In the House bill was introduced and
referred limiting the sessions of the Legis-
lature to sixty days.
The armistice is extended to the end of
the session. Clayton left for Washington
to day. As he crossed the river the band
played Shoe Fly.
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Dea1h Of a wei known citizen.

In our paper yesterday We mentioned
the serious illness of O. j. Cheney, a well
known citizen of this place. To-day we
have the melancholy task of chronicling
his death. He died at the residence Of
his father-in-law, S. D. Morgan, at an
early hour yesterday morning. Before
the war Mr.. Cheney was a member of the
firm of s d. Morgan & Co., wholesale
dry goods dealers, and in that vocation
made the acquaintance of large number
Of persons from this and the adjoining
States, who will remember his quiet demean-
or, and yet ever courteous bearing, and
will be sorrowful at the intelligence OF his
death. In our own city, he bore the char
acter of heightened gentleman, and was
held in high esteem by all who knew him.
We sympathize with his kindred in the
loss they have sustained.
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JAPAN.
Ripe for Rebellion,


SAN FRANCISCO, March Yokohama
dates Feb. 22.-Thn Damios are acting in
dependent of the MikadO. Prince Salunia
is acting as if ready to break into rebel
lion against the Nikado at any moment.
Foreigners generally, are apprebensive of
a renewal of civil war this summer. Sa-
tunis has withdrawn all his troops from
YeddO. Already the public feeling is be-
coming alarmed from the MikadO gen.
orally. Financial matters are becoming
greatly damaged. Counterfeit kinsats
are flooding the country.
The European War still Raging.
Sixteen German vessels, including seve-
rsl steamers, are practically blockaded at
Yokohama Several attempted to es-
cape, but each time were turned back by
the vigilance of the French cruisers.
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On this, the 10Th day Of March, will be
celebrated, in peculiar manner, the fes-
tival of S. Joseph, the Patron of the Uni
versal Church, so ordained by decree of
Pope Plus TX, promulgated on the 8th of
December last, and which festival will be
observed by the Catholics of the entire
world. In addition TO the prescribed de-
votions, we are Informed that Bishop
Feehan will, this afternoon, during YES
pors at the Cathedral, bless the new ban
ner Of st. Joseph's Total Abstinence So
ciety. 1t is probable, also, that a short
address will be delivered to the members
of this excellent society, which is accom-
plishing much good in oUr midst. This
ceremony will be new TO most of our read
ers, and will be very interesting.
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LEB ANON.
Meeting OTthe Wilson County Farm
ers' CIub-AddresS OF Col. J. Ii,
iIlebrew-AdOPIIOnO of a COnstitu-
ton and Election of Officers.


ers' CIub-Address OF Col. }. Ii.
KiIlebrew-AdOpIIO of a COnstiIu-
ton and Election of Officers.
The Club held an adjourned meeting
in Lebanon yesterday-calle1 to order by
Col. J. II. Allen, President. Col
B. J. Tarver introduced Col. J. 3.
Killebrew, of the UNION AND AMERICAN,
who addressed the Club, and q large
number of the citizens, in an able argu
ment in favor of the development of the
agricultural and other material interests
of the State. His speech was well re
CeiVed, as it was listened to with markell
attention and manifest interest on the
part of all.
The committee heretofore appointed
submitted constitution for the govern
ment of the Club, 10 which was lead,
an adopted section by section.
An election was then had for perma-
nent officers of the Club which resulted
thus:
Col. Thomas r. Jackson, President.
Col. ]. II. Allen, Vice President.
John NJ. Fakes, Z q , Secretary.
The officers elect being duly Installed
Col Tarver offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted by a unanimous
vote:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Will
son County Farmers Club are hereby
rendered Col. j. B. Killebrew for the very
able and instructive address just delivered
by him, before this meeting.
The President announced the subject
for discussion at the regular meeting the
second Saturday in April, to be: FWhat
is the best mode Of planting and cultiVat-
ing corn 2"
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HORRIBLY MANGLED.
The Legs of n Little Boy Broken 4
E0ur Places.

The Legs of a Little Boy Broken fn
Four Places.
An accident occurred near o'clock on
the evening of Friday, of most painful
character, by which both the legs Of a little
boy were broken by the revolutions of
wagon wheel, one of them being broken in
three places. The unfortunate affair hap
pened in this way: Mr.. John i. Jenkins
had driven q one horse wagon to the
slaughter house, on the river, in the lower
part of the city. On returning, while he
WIS passing along Coleman street., near
Taylor, he passed four little boys engaged
IN play. He stopped the wagon to take
one of them up to ride. Seating the little
fellow, he started on. Meantime the 9TH
er three boys had passed behind the vag-
on. One of the party, named Charles
Edward Worner, gathered hold of the hind
part ofthe wagon and aimed to climb upon
it, desiring also to have thefun Of ride. In
endeavoring to swing himself upward to
secure the seat, his feet and legs be-
came entangled in the wheels Just
as the vehicle was starting. Not
knowing the perilous situation of the
boy, the driver drove OF his team. The
legs Of the little fellow entsngled in the
wheel were terribly mangled The right
leg was broken in one place near the knee,
and the left legwas broken In three places,
and both below and above the knee, and is
badly shattered. The screams of the little
boy caused the driver to stop the wagon
and rush to him. He was found maneled
in the manner described. Severe bruises
and Commissions we're also sustained about
the breast and chest. In his helpless and
deplorable condition he was conveyed
home, and medical aid procured. Not
outstanding the severity Of his injuries
the little sufferer was much better yester-
day, and Drs. MaddeR and Stout think he
will recover. The little boy was near five
years old, and tue son of Charles Worner,
one Of our well known butchers. We
trust that this will serve as q warning to
other little boys not to attempt clinging to
wagons and vehicles, or get upon the
same while IN motion, a practice that is
too much indulged in by boys in our
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JAMAICA.
The Progress of Annexation

KINGSTON, March 17-Since the visit
of the San Domingo Commissioners pop
ular feeling runs high in favor of the
United States. There's an idea here that
Jamaica will soon follow San DOmi lingo.
The feeling of Hsytien refugees generally
favors annexation. They say the value
of property in Hayti will increase and
that the Haytiens seeing railroads, tele-
graphs, steamers, roads and thriving
commence in San Domingo will soon de-
sire annexation themselves. The U. S.
Commissioners before leaving Jamaica
visited ex-President Geffrard of Hayti.
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ALABA MA.

Buste cd Decides that Buffers Ku-
kiuX Bill Is the Law Already.
MONTGOMERY, March 1S.-Tn the U.
5. Court to-day, Judge Busted held that
in all cases where complaint is made of
an attempt, by two or more persons, to
deprive any one of any right guaranteed
by the constitution and laws Of the United
States, the Federal Courts had exclusive
Jurisdiction, and the State Courts were
Invested of all iuri: diction.
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The First Prize story in the Ladies'
Pearl. Ed. CD. 60. =.

Some months ago Mr.. Ward offered
prize of $50 for the best Religious Ro-
nance, for the Pearl. This offer brought
into the field some of the best writers IN
the Southland As it is impossible for the
committee to decide between two Of the
contestants, the crown of Romance Lau-
reate was placed jointly on the brOws of
both-'Leaves from Lucy Lenoir's Diary;'
or the Months Of her Life, by Judith St.
James, and ''The Sisters, by Tvor McIvor,
are the prize stories. The first chapters
of 'LeaYes from Lucy Lenoir's Diary, viii
appear in the April number Of the Pearl
Those who have read anything from the
pen of Judith st. James, have reason to
expect a rare treat, as this is reported as
the best production Of her pen.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

A Democratic Legislature May
Elect Weston.
CONCORD, March 1S.-Weston has failed
of election by the people by about $50
votes. The official count will be neces-
ssry to settle the complexion of the Leg
lsturs, but 1.-THE indications are altogether
in favor of the Democrats.
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CHINA.

Poor RequitnI for the Tientsin
Massacre.
SAN FRANcI.Oo, March 1S.-The Chi
nese imperial authorities had paid 200,
600 tatls indemnity for properly destroyed
at Tiensin, and appointed Frenchman
imperial interpreter at a salary of $l5, 900
year, which concession IS regarded as
full settlement of the Tientsin claims.
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LOUISVILLE,

whisky Bottles and Family Jars.
LOUISVILLE, March 18.-Mike Kennedy
Taylor, at II o'clock tonight, attempted
double murder by stabbing his wife with
pair of shears and then stabbing him
self in four or five places. Neither are
dangerously hurt. Cause, whisky bottles
and family lars.
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The Musical Entertainment,

The musical entertainment given by the
pupils of Mrs. Wilcox at Mr.. Wards Semi
nary last night was most delightful and
agreeable occasion. There was large and
delighted attendance present, and the pu-
pills acquitted themselves with much credit
Mrs. Wilcox deserves all praise for the
proficiency with which she imparts in
struciiOn in the divine arto and for the mu-
steal taste infused into the younger minds
of Our CITY
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Sent to Jail.

Henry Styles, negro, was brought be-
fore Esquire Albert some time since,
charged with assault and battery, with in
tent to commit murder, and he was held
in s $1,000, on his own recognizance. Hay-
ing failed TO appear, he was re-arrested
yesterday and sent to Jail.
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TELEliRAPHIC..
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Gen.Grant Visits Philadelphia
The Latest 0fNew Hampshire
ku-KluX "LaW" i'm Alabama
The Little Rock varieties"
Clayton Resigns" ShOO, Fly"
the Flood i'm West Tennessee,
14rmruv -
The Flood in West Tennessee.
WEST TENNESSEE.

Khe F1ood-TwO Miles of the
Charleston Road Washed Awav-
The Ratchie River NavsxabIe IN
Bolivar-Great Crevasse an North
Mississippi.
Special TO the Union and American.
SsEMrHs, March 1s.-Still further re-
porss OF terrible loss of property and in
jury to railroads by the recent food have
been received. Tie Mobile and Ohio
road, from all accounts, has suffered
more severely. The others, however,
have suffered greatly. On the Memphis
and Louisville road, at point about fif-
teen miles from the city, the embsnkment
has been washed away for 200 feet, and
the water is exceedingly high. In some
places it rose eighteen feet and covered
the country for miles. 1t is reported to-
night however, that trains will go out
upon this road tomorrow and transfer at
the break mentioned. On the Memphis
and Charleston road, at point near La
fayette, the track is submerged and
washed away with the embankment for
distance of two miles, beside being COW
cred to depth of four to six feet at
many other places The Mobile and Ohio
road is badly injured and several bridges
are reported gone.
A large crevasse is reported in the levee
which protects several of the wealthiest
and largest cotton producing regions in
Northern Mississippi, and large planta-
tions, with the crops of cotton but half
gathered, are reported under water.
Hstchie River, email stream which
has not been visited by a steamboat for
years, is said to be navigsble to Bolivar,
distance of 20 miles from here.
Daniel Farrell, a well known resident
of this city, was killed, yesterday, at
Galloway, Tenn, by being run over by a
locomotive.
To the Associated Press
The Murder of Mrs Van HOok-The |
BigamIst Hardwicke.
A jackson, Tenn, special says that
Hester Long and Charles Johnston, col |
ored, are being tried for the murder of |
Mrs. Van Hook. Their connection with /
the murder is not yet fully established.
An officer leaves for Little Rock to-day
with q requisition from Gov. Senter for
HaIdWicke, the bigamist and swindler.