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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

FRIDAY, Nov 24.-The House met at 10
A. NJ, Speaker Richardson in the chair.
PETITIONS.
By Speaker Richardson: For the passage
of the act granting each city, county and
precinct the privilege of granting or with
holding by popular vote license to sell in
tOxicating drinks within their respective
limits.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To authorize semi-annual sales of land for
taxes Passed.
To amend the ''act to regulate the cleo
tive franchise Passed.
To change the line between the counties
of Monroe and LOudOn. Passed.
To provide for a perpetual school fund.
Passed.
Requiring the County Surveyor and
Entrytaker to keep the record books Of his
his office at the county seat. Passed.
To extend the time now allowed the
clerks of the several courts for the enroll
ment of causes, and to suspend prosecutions
ments. Passed.
To allow a Notary Public for the town Of
Milan, in Gibson county. Passed.
To amend section 2,307 Of the Code.
Passed.
To extend the powers of sher.fis in exc
cutting processes in criminal cases. Passed.
To establish the county of Moore. Passed.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To compel the bringing of certain suits
in the counties in which the alleged offences
are committed. Passed and referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
To amend section 2,291 of the Code.
Passed.
To define the duties and fix the salary Of
the Attorney General and Reporter for the
State; to secure the copyright of the reports
and decisions Of the Supreme Court Of the
State of Tennessee to the State, and to
provide for the printing, distribution and
sale of the same. Passed.
To change the line between the counties
Of Williamson and Rutherford. Passed.
To encourage the suppression of horse
stealing. Passed.
To amend the laws in relation to costs in
suits brought by pooI persons. Passed.
Torepeal sections 2939 and 294O Of the
Code. Rejected.
To repeal section 8 article 40 of the Phi
vate Acts of 1S69-70-brought up on a mo-
ton to reconsider, and recOmmitted to the
Judiciary Committee.
To release the State s interest in the sew
eral turnpike companies that pay no diyi-
dends. Passed.
To change the time of holding the Chan
cery Court of Macon county. Passed.
To repeal section one Of an act to amend
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FRANCE.
Plain words with the Heathen Chinee

Plain Words with the Heather Chinee
PARIS, Nov. 24.-Thiers received the
Chinese Embassy yesterday evening. The
Chief ambassador expressed the hope that
the treaty relations between France and
China would be maintained, to which
Theirs replied: "Your government must
give proofs that our Missionaries and Con-
suls are respected. This is absolutely
necessary for the preservation of peace
between France and China" The Presi-
dents tone was emphatic, and the Embas-
sadors withdrew deeply impressed.
"Viye NapOIeOnP'
A large number of sympathizers with the
ex-Emperor Napoleon to-day made de-
monstration in his honor. They traversed
the Faubourg st. German with shouts of
"Vive Napoleon" No attempt was made
by the police to interfere with the demon
stration.
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BELGIUM.
More RiOtinm

BRUSSELS, Nov. 24.-After the adjourn
ment of the chamber to-day mob assem-
bled before the residence of Nolhamb, a
member of the right, who made himself
particularly obnoxious in supporting the
appointment of NJ. De Decker, and became
very disorderly, their actions eliminating
in smashing the windows of the house. So
violent were the manifestations of the mob
that an alarm was sounded and the civil
guard mustered in strong force. There are
fears of serious disturbances.
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CLEVELAND.
One More Unfortuuate

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 24.-C. II. Arm
strong, postmaster at East Liverpool, Ohio,
was arrested and brought here to-day, at
the instance of Special Agent Baldwin, of
the PostOf'ice Department, charged with
Withholding money order funds. He was
held to bail by United States Commissioner
White in the sum of $1,000 to answer at
the January term of the United States
Court. Mr.. Baldwin assured a gentleman
in the service to-day that offenses Of this
kind would be prosecuted with extreme
yigor hereafter.
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THE TURF.
international Banter.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Col. Mcdaniel,
owner of Harry Bassett, replies to the prop
osition of Mr.. Grattan, owner of the Eng
lish race horse, Sterling. for mile and a
half race in England, in 1872, for ten thou
sand pounds, that he (McDaniel) can only
consent to having the race take place in
this country.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-Goy. STAN
ford's horse trotted yesterday three miles
on Union course, time 2:1Ss, 2:l9, 2:194.
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the taxpayers Of the State as
any time after the adjournment Of this
General Assembly, which may fatally en-
barrass the treasury by absorbing the reve-
nues which we provide for the floating debt
and current expenses of the State govern
ment; therefore,
Resolved by the General Assembly Of the
State Of Tennessee, that the Judiciary
Committees Of the two Houses in joint ses-
sion b. instructed to enquire: As to the
obligation Of the state 10 receive said new
issue in payment Of dues to the State gov
ernment and as to the probable result Of
pending litigation in references thereto. 9
As to the quantity of said new issue out
standing. As to the practicability and
wisdom of ayerting the consequences Of an
unfavorable termination Of said litigation By
providing for the funding Of said new issue
in the bonds of the State, while the same
can be done. Said joint committee shall re-
port by bill or otherwise at az early day a.
practicable. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
By Mr.. Samsell: Bill to change the line
between the counties Of Hawkins and
Hamblin. Passed.
Bv Mr.. Moore: Bin 10 provide for a
County Judge for Robertson county.
Passed.
BIZ Mr.. Leach: Bill to change and f& ths
time of holding the Circuit Court OF tbs
Tenth Circuit in Robertson county. Passed.
Bv Mr.. Allison, Of Smith: Bill TO author
fle The removal of the county seat Of Smith
county. rThe bill was ac 'ompanie'l BY 4
number Of PetitiOns-l Passed.
For the relief Of all solvent railroads that
have paid the intcrcse on their bonds.
Passed.
Adjourned TIL 10 \. NJ Tomorrow.
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Caught n Tartar.

A rObber named Freundhoff attacked Mr..
Wertz, farmer, north of st. Marys, few
evenings ago, and presented pistol, which
Wertz knocked from his hand and then
killed the robber with a poker. On the
person OF the latter were found watches
and other valuables, among them a watch
belonging to Jacob Eclles, who was at
tackled and robbed near Wapkonetta six
weeks AGO,
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j. Matt. WOllard and w. II. Orr are can
didates for the Office of Mayor of Lebanon.
The residence Of Mrs. DusenbeIry, widow
of John l.. Dusenberry, deceased, about 2
miles East Of Mulberry village, Lincoln
county, was destroyed by fire last Saturday
morning. All The furniture, clothing, pro
visions, etc, were burned.
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GERMANY.
The Standing Army.

BERLIN, Nov. 24.-The Commission on
the Budget to-day reported to the Reich
stag a scheme for the maintenance of the
army. They estimate the annual expendi-
ture for regular troops, based upon a force
of 401, 500 men, exclusive of officers, at
about o0,353, 900 thalers, and recommend
an appropriation of 225 thalers per head for
that number Of enlisted men for the ensuing
three years. Parliament has not yet taken
action on the subject.
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The Pulaski Press nominates Maj. A. r..
Richardson, and the Pulaski Citizen nomi-
mates Hon. T. NJ. Jones, as candidates for
the position Of Judge of the Criminal Court
of that Circuit, provided the General As
sembly Should adopt the bill to create such
a COuTt
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INDIANA.
Negroes Fleeing for the Ku-Klux.


SchOOl-HOuse Iucendiarized,
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 24.-Helen Park is
again growing worse. Evaline Park con-
tnues improving. Both had wounds in
the head from the murderer's ak, from
which portion of the brains ran out. The
excitement in Clark county, Ind, on ac-
count of the tragedy has not died out. Sus-
piciOns that white men instigated the
bloody deed are being secretly investigated.
A number Of negroes are leaving the coun-
ty. Mrs. Taylor, wife of Squire Taylor,
who was said to be the one who struck the
brutal blows, has gone to Chicago, where
her daughter is a washerwoman in a hotel.
The grand jury of Clark county meets the
first prOx., when it is probable that some of
the lynChers will be indicted.
Early this morning public school build
ing in Bedford, Lawrence county, Ind, was
burned to the ground, consuming books of the
pupils, furniture, and the whole apparatus
The building was one of the finest in south
ern Indiana, and cost about S27, 900. No
insurance. The fire is believed to be the
work of an incendiary.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

The State Debt-what the Treasurer
says.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 24.-State
Treasurer Parker publishes a statement
that the total debt of South Carolina is only
| S12,4O0,00O, and that the accounts are open
to the inspection of the public. The agency
| in New York viii be discontinued, and
some resposible banking house designated
TO pay the interest on the debt.
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OHIO.
Democratic central Committee.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Nov. 24.-The Demo
cratic State Central Committee was in ses-
sion here to-day. Geo. X. Pendleton, Geo.
w. Morgan, and Senator Thurman were
present. The financial management of the
fall campaign was reviewed, and the COM
mittee adjourned to meet on the 22d of
February next
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CALIFORNIA.
A Railroad Monopoly.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 24.-It is current
ly reported that the Stockton and Copper
opovie and Stockton and Visalia railroads
have been sold to the Central Pacific, which
with the exception Of a short line in Los
Angeles county, now owns every railroad
in California.
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The Franklin Journal says that Dr. S. S.
Mayfeld has returned from Helena, where
he went to see his son JOEL who got into a
serious affair for killing man by the name
of Simmons. DIR. Joel Mayfieli has been
released on bail, and is now at his fathers,
in Williamson county.
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SCRANTON.
Still Sinking,

New YORK, Nov. PA dispatch from
Scranton says that portion of Olive street
sunk several inches yesterday morning in
consequence Of cave in the Pentbrook
shaft. There is considerable excitement as
many houses were twisted out of shape and
the foundations cracked open.
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THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.
Sinking Of the Steamer Andy Johnson.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-The steamer Andy
johnson, belonging to the Keoluk Packet
Company, struck snag and sunk miles
above Hannibal, Mo-, at o'clock yesterday.
She lies in six feet water and can be easily
raised if the ice does not run too heavily.
The passengers and crew will probably re-
main aboard till taken off by some passing
steamer.
Later.
CHICAGO, Ill, Nov. 24.-Capt. Lee, of
the steamer Andy johnson, which was
sunk yesterday 13 miles below Quincy, ar
rived at Quincy this morning. He reports
that while in the texas he was notified that
the. boat was sinking. He Immediately or
dered the boat on the bar near at hand, but
before the boat could reach the bar, she
sank in 6 feet of water. She had large
freight and many passengers. The latter
were all saved. The steamer was valued
at $4,000.
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ROME.
Maintains His Gironnd.

LONDON, Nov. 24.-Specialt to the World
A distinguished Cardinal authorizes the
statement that the Pope will not leave
Rome, unless he is compelled to do so by
physical force or personal violence.
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NEW ORLEANS.
The Texas Railroad.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 24.-The Times
announces a compromise between Charles
Morgan, the proprietor Of the Opelousas
Railroad and the Mobile and New Orleans
Railroad, which will insure the early COM
pletion of both roads to Texas.
The Lieutenant GOvernOrship.
1t is believed that Yarmouth will appoint
a Lieutenant-Go The contest is
commenced, and the aspirants are numer-
Gus.
LATER.-Gov. Yarmouth has called an
extra session of the Senate, to meet Dec.
6, to continue ten days, for the purpose of
electing President of the Senate, who will
be er OficiO Lieutenant Governor.
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LITTLE ROCK.

LITTLE ROCK, Nov. 24.-The celebrated
Nettie Jone case was argued and submitted
in the United States Circuit Court to-day.
Seyia Frank, colored, was shot through
the thigh last night, by Scott Logan, color
ed, in personal difficulty.
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GIBRALTER.
To Become SPANISH.

MADRID, Nov. 24-The Correspondent
ciG says answers which have been made to
recent private enquiries, show that Great
Britain is ready to receive favorably from
Spain aproposal for the restitution of Gibral-
ter.
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A Pulaski, a few days ago, the ceiling in
the passengers room, at the old depot, took
fire from defective stove-pipe and came
near causing a serious fire.
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HALIFAX.

HALIFAX, Nov. 24.-There are no addi-
tional cases of cholera here. The diseased
district is kept in strict quarantine. The old
health officer has been removed and anoth-
er aDpOinted
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ST. LOUIS.
Black Immigrants for Kansa.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-Fifty-fve cOlored
people passed through here yesterday en-
route for Lawrence county, Kansas, where
they viii settle. They are the advance
guard of some 5000, who will follow soon.
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East Tennessee farmers have this fall
been making large purchases of fruit trees.
This is an investment that will pay an hun
dred fold for all the labor and expense of
cuturp
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CINCINNATI.
That OmnIpresent PennsxIrania Road

Thai UmhIpresenI pennsylvania Road
CINCINNATI, Nov. 24.-The Board of
Aldermen to-day passed an ordinance grant
ing to the Newport and Cincinnati Bridge
Company all the privileges desired at the
crossing of Eggleston avenue and Kilgour
street. No doubt every facility will be
granted by the city that is necessary to eyeiy
approach to the bridge and to carry out the
Improvements which are projected on a
grand scale by the Pennsylvania Company:
A Generation Wiser than Their
Fathers.
a M ement is on foot here to secure a
nation&- invention in aid of the movement
to secure a recognition of God in the Con-
stitution ef the United States. Jan. 81 is
designated.
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TRENTON.
! TxpIOsion In tI,e State Hou,o

Gas Explosion In the State HOuse.
TRENTON, n. j., Nov. 24.-Anexplosion
of gas occurred at the State House this
morning blowing out the end wall and
shattering the side walls. No one injured.
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WHOLESALE CLOTHING.
THE
CLOTHING TRADE.

We haze Just opened a
larger Stock Of Ready-made
Goods, adapted to the early
Fall and Winter a0eaT Of tie
Southeast, than eger before
a0hich ne a0iU sell Ito mer-
chants only) at the uey
10 WEST EASTERN
PRICES, and a0e earnestly
inUite buyers to call and en-
anime our Stock.
Particular attention IS call
ed to oar Neao Styles Of Salts.
These Goods haze been con-
ceded By all a0hO hare eram-
tned them, superiority an
make, color and finish, and
aOiU satisfy any one hGt, at
the prices at a0hich a0e offer
them, they are the cheapest,
By tar, Of any IN this market.
A full line Of BeGUer o.
Coats and Gam Clothing on
sale. Orders carefully filed.
BOLIVAR h. COOKE & Co,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
B. II. COOKE,
J p. WHITE.
WreroOmS No. 10 Public
Square.
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Geo. w. Nowe,'of Morristown, killed
white Chester hog on Friday, Nov. II, that
weighed six hundred and thirty-five pounds
gross.
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Adjourned til 10 A. NJ. to-morow.

"Flannel Receptions are in vogue. 1t is
another name for those parties where the
oung ladies' sew an hour for the poor, and
dance three for joy,
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YOUNe Alexis visited the Naval Acade-
my at Annapolis yesterday, and was feted
a "a mode imperiGle. The party left at 2
O'Clock in Gle afternoon for New York,
wherethe Grand Duke win remain until
about Dec. 5, when he win visit Boston,
. Albany and Montreal, and thence proceed
West, after which he win visit some Of the
Southern States. aA
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~EQUALIzE THE FEES OF OFFICERS y
We see that is the substance of the caption
OF bill which passed the Senate yesterday.
We respectfully suggest that it might be
wise first TO g equalize the labors of of
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-11-22
OUR RECENT GUESTS.
How tho Delaware Firemen were Re-
ceived In Wilmington, N. c.
From the Wilmington Star Of yesterds

From the Wilmington Star Of yesterday
The Washington Fire Company, OF Whining
ton, Delaware, arrived 10 this city from Charles
ton on the 5.45 train last evening. Unfortunately
for the proper observance Of the cerem MES
which had been arranged for the reception Of the
visitors by the hremea OF our city, almost con-
tinuous rain had been falling during the day,
| which had the eject to make the streets sloppy
and disagreeahle sRd naturally had bad erect
upon all concerned. To make the matter worse,
Just as the train arrived at Union Depot and the
visiting fremen together with the three compa.
nies OF this city, who had marched out to receive
them, had drawn up in line, and the recep
tion ceremonies had commenced, The raia com.
menced falling In perfect deluge. Captain
Boatright, Of the Wilmington Steam Fire Engine
Company, OF this city, welcomed the visiting
nremen in Feat and appropriate address, which
was responded to BY NsJorJ. Frank HAZEL Oh the
part Of our visitors. The companies ten formed
and marched down TO the hall OF the "Rankin,"
where they remained for short time, the visitors
being Hospitality entertained, after which they
repaired to the hall Of the "Adnan" Company,
the like hospltalit,es being tendersd, and next
visited the hall of the Hook and Ladder Company,
where similar welcome was rendered. The line
Of march was then taken up for the PURGE House,
where large crowd assembled, and where music
and an interchange Of courtesies were INDUCED
in until the time arrived for repairing to the City
Hall, where magnificent supper had been
prepared for our visitors. The tables, which we're
In the form OF cross, one extending nearly the
entire tength OF the hail. and the other extending
very nearly across the sam., were loaded down
with dellcaeies, including wines, champagnes,
&c. Being seated at the table, an opening address
OF welcome and fifendly greeting to the visiting
arsmen was made by Major F. D. Poisson, In his
usual felicitous style. whica was appropriately
and eloquen,ly responded to by Major Hazell,
after which ample justice was done to the sump
tuous repast, toasts were proposed and responded
| to, Wilmington meeting Wilmington on terms Of
Fellowship, good will and reciprocal greetings,
which was Kept up for some hour', when it
became necessary TO separate for the night /: be.
ing the purpose Of oa visitors TO leave early this
morning for the trip homeward.
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BY W. Y. LEITCH & r. s. BRUINS,
AuctiOneer1.

BY W. Y. 'LEITCH & r. s. BRUINS,
Auctioneers.
TWO STORY ROW OF DWELLINGS.
i North side OF Borgard street. between Rose
Lane and Rutledge Avenue Also, Vacant Lots.
Will be sold on FRIDAY, t1e 24th instant, at.
IL O'Clock, at the old Postofice
The following Real Estate, viz:
That row OF TWO STORY WOODEN DWELL
lNGS, 1ve In number, known as Nos. 6, 8, 10, IL
and l6 situated on the North side OF Borgard
street, opposite Sires, near Rutledge Avenue.
Each Dwelling contains three (3) rooms, and
Ii chen attached. Lots measure, each, 27k feet
front, by AK feet In depth.
ALSO,
Those eight vacant Lots adjoining the above
heIcethsa IStI hsaeaRsEare REar eFlS tEJh h t4a NJ Yeal
27H feet, by 44H feet In eepth.
ALSO,
Those two desirable Lois situated on the South
side Of Line street, between Laurel and Coming
streets. next West OF humans Row. measuring
zach in front 40 feet by 81 feet in depth.
ALSO.
s'ead Mall, near the City Hospital; said property
by 200 feet in depth.
Those three Lots on the West side OF Aiken
street, adjoining the Colored Burial Ground, OPEN
ing on Hampstead Mall. Each measuring 81 feet
front, BY 81 feet In depth.
ALSO, 9.rf..
Those two desirable Lots on the West side OF
King street second South OF City Railway Depot
Each 81 feet front by los feet in depth.
Terms cash. Purchasers to pay us for papers
and stamps. nov20
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The bids were referred back to the committee
for rep rt as TO the lowest bidders the charac.
ter Of the sureties, DC.
1t was suggested by the Mayor that the Council
should nx q day for the election OF the regular
boards Of the city government, and he stated that
those offices had usually been filed at the first
regular meeting in December. On motion OF Mr..
Taylor 1t was, therefore,
Resolred, That the election for the city boards
be held al the regular meeting Of the ooald, on
Tuesday, the 18th day OF December.
A communication from the street inspector OF
the lower wards was read, which reported that
the causeway leading to Chisolm's mill was in
need Of repairs, which would probably cost $500;
the two bridges leading to Bennett wharf needed
repairs to the extent OF $3.50; the plank road, at
the foot OF Laurens street, needed repairs to the
exteIt Of $500; and that the plank road at the
foot Of Hasel street had been repaired by him at
an expense OF $3.50. Referred to the committee
on streets.
a communication was received from the Gold
and Stock Company, Of New York, asking for
permission to erect telegraph poles along the
edge Of certain sidewalks to carry their wires,
and promising that they should be neatly and
tas:efuly arranged 30 as not to interfere with the
interests or convenience Of the public, and the
desired permission was granted.
THE QUESTION OF SPECIAL DETECTIVES.
The Mayor then announced that he had, upon
the recommendation OF q number OF prominent
merchants upon East Bay, appointed Moses Levy
a special detective, without pay, to prevent
thefts from the wharves and warehouses along
the water front. he had also had applications
for other appointments OF the same kind and he
desired 10 bring the subject to the atten
ton OF the Council. Sd as 10 obtain the
opinions Of he members as 20 the expediency
Of making further appointments. This led