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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
LOUISVILLE.
New Orleans, via Montgomery.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 2S.-The first
train to Mobile and New Orleans, via
Nashville, Decatur and Montgomery, over
the newly opened route by the Louisville
and Nashville, and South and North Ala
bama road, left at 9:45 this evening with
full cars. A committee left to night for
Montgomery and Mobile to arrange for an
excursion Of the city authorities and lead
ing citizens to the celebration of the open
ing of the new through line, to be held here
on the 9th and 10th Of October.
The railroads have agreed to continue
their half fare arrangements TO the close of
the exposition on the 18th of October.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
Laura Fair Given to the Jury

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28.-The Fair
trial has concluded. An immense crowd
assembled in and about the court room to
hear the closing argument for the defense
by N. Green Curtis. At the conclusion of
his powerful effort Judge Reardon deliv-
cred his charge and at quarter OF i've the
jury retired.
Relics of the Lost Tribe OF Israel
The North Pacific Railroad engineer ex-
amined mysterious mounds on the prairie
between Monticello and Olympia, Wash
ington Territory, and found them to con-
tain pottery and other curious relics.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

A squad of "wild" Indians at St. Louis,
going to Washington, includes II squaws-
no mention Of pappOoses.
Chicago reports a man stabbed to Jelly
in bawdy house and thend ecapitated with
an ak.
Providence, R. l., lost $4,000 woolen
, Elill yesterday by fire.
A propeller loaded with pig iron was
burned on Lake Ontario Thursday. The
crew were rescued.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
GOV. Curtin,s Opening Speech.
ST. LOUIS.
A PriueeIy Gift to the People

PrineeIy Gift to the People.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28.-Tower Grove Park,
containing 200 acres of land donated to the
city by Henry Shaw, proprietor of the IA
nous Botanical Gardens here, was formally
thrown to the public this evening. Mr..
Shaw, who has been suuerintending the
Improvements of the grounds for many
months past, formally delivered the park
to the city in a brief address. Mayor
Brown responded on behalf of the city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
GERMANY.

23 victims OF the Imperial show.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-A Berlin letter
says, that during the reception OF the late
imperial party eight persons were sufoca-
ted and trampled to death one night and
fifteen more mortally wounded. The
mounted police charged the masses at one
time with drawn sabers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
FOREIGN.
SPAIN.
The Csrlist War.

PARIS, Sept. 2S.-A telegram from Pen
piquan says that the C2rlist iCebales with
six hundred men, is beseiging Puigcerda,
a fortified frontier town of Spain, in the
Province Of Gerana.
A later dispatch from Perpiquan say the
Carlist force before Puigcerda summone q
the commander to surrender, but he re-
fused, and they shortly afterwards with
drew from before the town.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

A Young Man is Shot by Mistake and
Fatally WOuuded.

Wednesday morning, ia a saloon at
Memphis, driver named Thomas ShandIy
had difficulty with "Fatty" McGiunis, an
old steamboatmsn, whom he fired pistol
at but missed the mark. The ball hit q
young man, named Thomas Murray, in the
abdomen, producing wound that it is
thought viii terminate fatally. Bernard
Smith, who endeavOrad to prevent the
shooting, was cut in the head by Standby
who fed and al lasL accounts had not beer
arrested,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
Death by Drowning

Tuesday moning last an aged negro man
at Memphis went to get bucket Of water
at the river. About two hours afterwards
the bucket was found floating down the
river but nothing has been seen of the ne
gro who is thought to have fallen in the
water and was drowned while in an epiIeptic
fis TO which he had long been subject.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
uom,eide in white County,

In White county, several days ago, Rob
ert Kimbrough, who formerly resided near
lockwood, Roane county, became involved
in difficulty with several persons, and a
general fight ensuing, killed man whose
name we are unable to learn. II was re-
ported that Kimbroush had been arrestea
but had managed to escape.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

TIE IRdjd Medical Gazette reports some
cas- oi small pox cured by the external
application OF carbolic acid. The persons
col, ,lusi were very reluctant to submit to
the treatment, but after one or two cures
vii he acid, and one or two deaths with
ON. the reluctance vanished, and now the
Garlic acid is reported to be in great de.
maj The acid was applied to the face
and lands, and next day the eruptions Yert
fouu to have scabbed and dried up. The
cnrrs were effected in few days.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

PILGRIMAaEs seem to be coming into
favor again in France. One is now being
arranged throughout it TO the church OF the
Cure dArs, for the deliverance OF the Holy
See and the conversion Of intields. More
than 0,0O0 persons, it is said, have already
declared their intention to join in it, lst
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

LEAvENwoRTH boasts of dog which
brings the morning paper in from the yard
every morning, and gives it to mis- master
before he gets out of bed. The other NOR
ming, the dog brought in the paper, but on
investigation, refused to deliver it. He
did not recognize the gentleman who was
in bed. Faithful dogl But how about the
wife? -.a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
Desperation of Pennsylvania RAIDS
Perjured FeIOns PardOned for POlIt-
icaI Service.

Perjured FeI0ns PardOned for POIIt-
icaI Service.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. s28.-Last even
ing City Treasurer Mercer and Charles f.
Yerkes. broker, sentenced to the Eastern
Penitentiary last winter for embezzling
city funds, were released upon pardons by
the Governor. There is condition which
states that if there is any money paid for
services in connection with the receiving of
the pardons, then they are to be null and
void. Since his release Yerkes has made
an affidavit denying the charges made by
him against Gen. Hartr4nft and the authen-
ticity of the paper which has been issued
as evidence against him and alleged to have
been signed by him. Yerkes' release has
created great excitement.
GOV. Curtin's Opening Speech.
BELLEFoNT, Pa, Sept. 2S.-Ex-Gov,
Curtin was received here tonight by a
torchlight procession and made speech in
which he stated that he should support
Buckalew for Governor. He claimed that
Hartranft was nominated by the same cor
rupt ring which nominated Geary, the pre-
sent Governor, and which has ruled the
State for six years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
COOLIES.
Home. Sweet HOmei

HAVANA, Sept. 27'--Advices from Kings
ton say the steamship Virginius left Por-
to Cabella on the 9TH inst. with 500
Coolies and $4,000 of their own earnings.
They return to their homes in China.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
.rnnC nr cIInccpsrTInN.

HoN. SYDNEY BREEzE respectfully de-
clines the straighout nomination for Gey-
ernor Of Illinois. Haven't the GRANTEES
about got sick of this weak invention?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
Accidentally Shot.

In Chickasaw county, Miss, a few days
ago Bob Wofford accidentally dropped his
pistol, which fired and wounded him in the
foot quite seriously.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
FOREIGN.

Poor Carlotta is improving.
Garibaldi approves the Alabama award.
That settles it.
The London Neys praises the New
York immigration Bureau, State institu-
ton which Congress wan'nd to supersede
last winter and give the President more
patronage to dispose OF.
South American adVices state that Peru
is quiet. A misunderstandiDg had broken
out between Bolivia and Chill. The Vice
President of San Salvador had been assas-
sinated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
Thos. G. Boyd, the MysteriOusIy Dis

1t is re 0rted that Thos. G. Boyd since
his sham murder has visited his father,
who resides at Mount Vernon, Monroe
county, and in order to prevent recognition
disguised himself as woman.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
GREAT BRITAIN.
paternaI Government

LONDON, Sept. 2S.--The government
authorities have detail ned steamship which
was to have sailed to-day with number
of immigrants for Canada, because it is
now too late in the season for their depar-
ture. ff
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
Rome and Russia.

ROME, Sept. 2S-Negotiations between
the Holy See and the government of Russia
are proceeding satisfactory. The question
| of the establishment of Nuncio at St.
Petersburg is not yet decided.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The President
received a great number of callers, to-day,
including all the Cabinet representatives
In Washington, Judge Settle, of North Car
olins, and several others. @
The President this morning had a long
interview with Gen. Sherman, whom he
had not seen since bis return from Europe.
-. The Indians.
A delegation Of Indians are now here
representing the. Unapspss, Black Feet,
Upper and Lower YaRctonians, had an In
terview with the President to day, at which
The Grass, speaking through an interpreter,
said be never had anything against the
white nen; you sent for me before, but I
did not like TO come; you sent for me again
and came; have seen you; have been
pleased; we want room at cur reservations,
and don't want to be crowded; we will mind
the great father and do what he tells us;
our people are all working, but are very
poor. He said the land of his reservation
was bad, but he was raised In that coultry
and wanted to stay there.
a-sFT Cabinet spOuters.
Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 1872.-Secreta-
ry Boutwell, win speak at Harrisburg, Penn
sylvania, tomorrow evening; at Philadel-
phia on Friday, and at Lebanon, Pennsyl-
vania, on Saturday. The following week
he also spends in delivering political speech
es in Pennsylvania. Attorney General
| Williams also enters the campaign in
Pennsylvania, for (which purpose. he will
leave the city on Friday. BE win speak at
Mesdville, Erie, Philsdelphia and other
places during next week. Secretary Della
no, of the Interior Department, viii also be
heard on the stump in Pennsylvania next
week. 1t is not known whether Postmas.
er-General Creswen win speak in Pennsyl-
vsnia or not, but it is supposed be viii.
Internal Revenue Laws.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has had printed in pamphlet form all of the
laws and parts Of laws, decisions, regula-
tions, ETC., referring 10 whisky and tobacco,
snuff, cigars, etc, which will be sent to all
interested on application to the Bureau by
mail or otherwise. .ttksEt8E1
The Presidential MenaSerfe.
A special train arrived this evening from
Long Branch, having on board Grants
horses, colored servants, three dogs-one
Newfoundland and two bull pups-and his
carriages.
] .OpeClai 70 lue LOulSNlllo OOuIleE-oOuAuaA.
! WASHINGTON, Sept. PA paper was
handed around in the War Department to-
day asking subscriptions by the clerks for
political purposes. The person who carried
the paper represented that it was circulated
upon permission of the Secretary of War,
whose name headed the list for $3.50. Some
of the clerks declined to contribute, where
upon it was intimated that dismissal might
be their reward.
Administrative Ammunition.
The Radicals are making preparations for
q series Of attacks upon Gov. Curtin in re-
venge for his declaring for Buckalew.
ChaIn-Sh0t.
Many Of the negroes now being carried
to vote the ring ticket in Pennsylvania are
drawn from localities in this city where the
smallpox has for months prevailed. It is
feared that the disease will thus be distri-
buted throughout PENNSYLVANIA,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

The New York Herald wants the British
government to hire Stanley as q perpetual
hunter for Livingstone or any other lost
Englishman in the wilds of Africa.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
Cardinal CalIen.

The report that at late meeting at May
nooth, Archbishop Cullen opposed home
rule while majority of the Bishops present
voted for it, is said to be without founda-
ton
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

The Capitol, Exposition Building,
Churches, Dwellings and Business
p houses Visited by the Gale. sgeeF
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

Serious COnHsgrattOn or Paper Boxes
HARTFORD, Sept. 2S.-A fire in the
paper box room of the Meriden Brittania
Company's works to-day was quickly ex-
tinguished, but not until damage had been
done TO the extent of $4,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

Several Persons Reported Buried In
the Wreck of a Demolished Resi-.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29

Houses UnrO0fed, Trees UprOoted and
[ Buildings Demolished,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-29
GEN. Dix-Pertinent Inquiry.

One hundred thousand dollars has been
appropriated for the Museum of Natural
History and Art in Central Park.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12
YE JoUSTE.


"Stout burghers, too, with sombre mien
And brows close-knit with care;
Grave signiors from the bustling Change
Had come by rail. half fare;
For wide had spread the rumor wild,
This mighty marshallng
Meant mischief to their Deity,
Grim goblin of the Ring.
A ring, indeed, was threatened there
Not one of sordid pelf,
Not new gas stock or City Hall
You know how tits yourself
Those quiet, fat, nice little things
Where Ins' together pull
But more like those bucclic minds
Employ to nose bull |!
A mystic ring by subtle art
Suspended from pole,
Where, creaking in the ftful breeze,
1t stirred the ardent soul
Of knightly youth to pluck it off
With thrust of proven lance,
And reap rich guerdon for the deed
In Loves approving glance.
"Thrice pierced on high with faultless aim,
Thrice borne to end of course,
Unsoiled of earth and firm retained
While yet the champions horse
Dashed wildly DER each hurdles height,
And madly rose and fell
Like storm-tossed bark, whose. yearning crev
For basins call-ah ! we'll
"This feat performed, the deed is done
Proud deed of deTring do
Achieving which the conquring knight
Receives his priceless due
The right to name the reigning dame,
Who rules with modest sway
Ger festive rout and joyous ball
That end the happy day.
"(Could nobler object fire the heart,
Or higher aim prevail?
"What! go out West and buy farm,
Dron lance and WELD fail,
Go guide plough and till the soil,
Go join the sweating crew?
Not if the court do know herself,
And we'll she thinks she do %
"With proud resolve to keep the lists
Grim warders twain were nigh
Bold Mitchell of the city force
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12
Qaiscellaneous.
From The Baltimore Bullet
YE LYSTEs AT BRooKLANDwooDE.
Ye BrOaUne, Hys Tourney!
BY NUMEROUS AUTHORS.

ILLUSTRATED BY DIVERS ARTISTS.
aWhat news, what news, oh pilgrim gray,
What news from Brooklandwood?
How Jared the gentle chivalry,
And how the honors stood
How rode the knightly champions
Who crowned the lady-queen-
Pray tell us-and the wondrous sights
of that resplendent scene!'
81 bring brave tidings-give me time
Good sooth, I'll tell ye all.
1 heard the thund'ring tramp of horse,
The trumpet's battle call;
Mine aged eyes beheld the tilt;
Its like was never seen
In all the couuty's broad domain,
From Canton to Long Green.
"Oh fair and gay had dawned the day
On lordly Brooklandwood
Bright flashed the rays with ardent blaze
From cleaning helm and hood,
And, thronging TO the gorgeous lists
That compassed all the plain,
Came surging countless mGltitudes,
Per omnibus and train!
proud knights and squires, bold cavaliers
In panoply of steel,
Were gathered there in serried hosts,
All painting high to feel
The clash of arms, the battles shock,
The din of charging horse
And keenest those whose steeds were charge
At Kearneys for the course
"Witb beating hearts that tnrobbed as one,
With cheeks of changing hue,
Confessing pride, as chosen knights
Dared deeds of deTring-do
Rich iewelld danes and maidens coy
Their beauties rare displayed,
With glance demure and furtive smile,
In Wamsley's best arrayed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12
DANA BfssCEkEOlRD'S
NEW IMPROVED
FAMILY KNIT TING MACHINE.
KNITS EVERYTHING.
p r L q E. j. 2 90!

DERFECTl0N in work and simplicity OF
Il construction have been attained in this
Machine.
1t knlts both circular and fat, with perfect
salvage edge, making periee hand stitch.
1t narrows and .widens, knitting heels and
toes of stockings to perfection, with ribbed or
plain stitch, and is Crotcheting as we'll as
Knitting Machine.
1t makes all the intricate fancy stitches of
the Crotcheting needle better than hand work.
1t is so simple that child can operate it,
and the rapidity of its work is truly wondeful
-2O,OO0 stitches per minute.
This Machine has carried the first prize at
the Maryland State Fair, Maryland Institute,
and Virginia State Fair this Fall and was the
principal attraction at all of them.
They are more valuable in the family than
the Sewing Machine. rs Price SIS and $35.
aS- Send for Circulars. AGENTS WAN
TED in every part of Maryland. S~ Liberal
Terms. Address,
j. A. HAMILTON,
GENERAL AGENT FOR MARYLAND,
III North Charles Street, Baltimore.
Dec. 23.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

&a-An infant prodigy exists in Rome. She
lives on a corner. Her mother sent her to buy a
spool of cotton. The merchant prince she visited
raised from an old cheese-box, on which his noble
form was reclining, and said
"Will you have Coats cotton2"
NO. said the little girl, 81 don't want Coat 8
cotton. Ma wants it to sew pas pants with"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12
Ms-One of the hest political notes of the d,

lz6s~One of the best political notes of the day
occurred at Fairhaven, Vermont, the other Sun
day. On returning home from church, little
Freddie who is about FIVE years old, said to his
father "Our minister is Republican, ain t
he, pa?" 81 hope so, my son; but why do you
think he is?" because, when he was praying
this morning he said, Grant, our Heavenly
Father If he had been Democrat he would
have said, Greeley, our Heavenly Father"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

S- Two little school girls, of infantie years,
were lately prattling together, and one of them
said 1--WE keep four servants have got six
horses and lots of carriages now, what have you
gotT' With quite as much pride the other an
swered: "Weve dot a skunk under our barn."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

CoRRECTE PoRTRAYTE OF YE wARDoURE GRYM
And doughty Marshal Frey
Supported by their henchmen true
From Erins sod ava,
Brave, stalwart lads in long tailed blue
And hats of Panama.
"'What no, there, herald! blow your horn
Invoke the daring youth
Who risk this joust, this crucial test
Of valor, pride and truth
Shrill blared the clarion's brazen throat,
Quick stilPd each beating heart,
AS, answering swift the bugle note,
The curtains swept apart.
"And, instant, dashed into the lists,
In harness rare bedight,
On courser proud and prancing high,
Each noble, loyal knight;
Loyola's, Lystra's, Manor's Lords;
The Chief of Highlands clan;
st. Mary's Knight, Sir George of Oaks =
Or any other man!
cloud, ringing bumpers of applause
Approved the knightly roll
That swept, responsive to the call,
Beneath the ring capped pole.
Sound clarion sound the note of charge,
| And forward to the frayp
'Bedad,' said doughty Marshal Frey,
Pll name who wins the day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

MAYDEYs FAYRE WHY'S KNYGHTES HADDE NO LUCK
"Then cheers upon the welkin rang,
With clamar loud and high,
Reverberating echoes pealed
In thunder from the sky
And trumpets clangor, shrill and long,
Babe all the world rejoice,
As, bending low, he knelt before
The lady of his choice.
Chow sped the feast-who graced the ball
How fled the hours in dance.
OF song, and Jest, and joyous mirth--
OF sigh and melting glance
That sweled the victor's triumph still,
l cannot speak-tor down
The engines screeching whistle came
And warned me back to town.
"SmaI need to tell how sped the time
Vast not at Brooklandwood
Small need to say the prncely host
Gave racy fare and good
In such house. with such host
Both famed of high renown-
Suffice, in short, to say: You bet
That things were done up Brown :"
MORAL.
When stout Earl Marshal claims his gage,
May be there to tell
| like em roasted, like 'em steamed,
Fried, stewed or on the shell,
With pepper sauce, good ale galore!
And tumblers' clicking din
So, when the Captain pays that bet,
Good Marshal count me in i
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

YE KNYGHTE SEEKING YE MAYDEN OF HYs cHoYc
"Stout Warder Mitchell shook his head
That's easier said than done;
Against your choice, I'll back the field,
And give you two to one.'
Done, quoth the Marshal, double done;
I've got'you there, my jockey
I'll 90 you oysters for the crowd,
And drinks to boot, on CockeyY
"Like Lightning leaping from the cloud,
When bursts the gath'ring storm,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

G9~It really requires more delicacy of touch,
better acquaintance with the inner emotions
ofthe heart, and grander pathos ofsentiment
to make declaration of love than it does to
put up stove.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12

Now rushed the gallant heroes forth,
Now charged each knightly form;
With straining nerves and lips compressed,
Swift DER the course they plunged
To stride their high ambitions goal,
Right valiantly they lunged.
"O'er hurdle, brake-oer hill and dale,
The courtly rivals flew,
And charging fierce the mystic ring,
With potent arms and true,
Thrust deep their trusty lances home,
And strove the charm to hold
AS oft they failed-like luckless wights
Who corners try in gold,
"And long the magic amulet
Their best devoir defed,
Till, laundering down, the Jesuit knight
Loyola's hope and pride
Transfxed its centre thrice, and thrice
Bore firmly on his blade
The glttering toy to barriers bound,
And there his trophy laid.