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The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
CAPE DIAMONDS.

The following interesting account
of a visit to the diamond districts at
the Cape, is given by a special cor
respondent of an English newspaper:
Through all the territory L ~traversed
there are or have been diamonds
found. We passed the very house
where that first gem was discovered
which has been the mother, we may
say, of all these diamond diggings.
We saw the boy who picked it up, now
grown into a stupid, filthy youth. He
has found two or three more since
that time among the pebbles behind
the house. Not an inch of soil has
been disturbed to look for them. If
the sparkle of the stone shonld catch
the Boer'squick eye,he will conde>cend
to >toop and pick it up; but that is all.
There are plenty of young Dutchmsn
on the fields picking and sorting like
men, but they are h ne'er 10 do
weeis of the %coloD:, not the farmers.
AT another place a % carat diamond
had been out in the garden plat.
In the Ba>utO village we saw a bran
new wagon, re>Plendent with paint,
and twelve fine oxen belonging there
to-the proceeds of a lucky glance up
OF the sand. This spot. al the junction
of the Mail and Orange Rivers, APP
pears to be unusually rich. The
kailirS don't dig on their land. any
more than Beers, bat they traver> 1t
more frequently in hunting, and have,
perhaps quicker eveS-though IN this
respect the descendants OF the >tolid
Dutch have almost attained, if not
-,,,fA 10 Tho a,-a. laval prn1.AIat "
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The Nevada Transcript, of MAY
22d, relates the following incideut:
"Afew days ago Dickinson. Super
intendent ofthe Black X Young mine,
at G~raniteville. started from the lat
ter place on horseback to the mill. a
distance of two miles. with his peck
cts filled with packages of gold dust.
that one of the packages. valued at
$500. was missing. He Immediately
walked over the same route he had
come, and when in front of Bohan-
mans saloon he found the lost gold
dust N the street. When he picked
it up there we're about a dozen men
sitting in front of the saloon. and he
quietly informed them he had at last
found a town of honest men,
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

A Washington special gives a let
ter from a prominent Republican
in Arkansas to Senator Sumner, stat
lug that there is a report there that
the Senator has announced his inten-
ton to support Greeley, and asks
only a reply as to the truth of the re-
port. Sumner replies: await the
action of. the Philadelphia Conven-
ton, hoping for a nomination that
will unite the Republican party,
which Grant. cannot"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
SOLD OUT.

If anything were needed to prove
the New York World to be under
the control of the Grant party the
quotations from that journal, to be
found in all administration organs,
would fill the void. The Enterprise
of Thursday devotes three-fourths
Of a column to quotations from that
organ, to show that Mr.. Greeley is
not an available man that hedoesn't
run we'll. The only possible point
to this which we a perceive is, that
the Enterprise is fearful that the
Philadelphia Convention may find it
wise for the success of the Radical
party to adopt the platform and
nominees of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton, and desires to warn the dele
gates to that bread and-butter gather
ing of the deficiency of Mr.. Greeley
in running qualities. Inasmuch as
the whole movement at Cincinnati,
platform, delegates and nominees
are in the same paper stigmatiZed as
a sham, the motive of that journal in
publishing the extract referred to is
not Immediately apparent. 1t is
possible, however, that the dozen or
so Bourbon Democrats who sym
pathize with the Enterprise and read
that military organ, may be lntiu-
enced by the quotation and com
ments referred to, and would like to
accommodate the administration
party by committing the hari-kari of
a separate nomination at Baltimore.
OF course this would please the i'm
perialists throughout the country.
and none more than the editor of the
Enterprise. whose single solicitude
is to give the Democrats a good
leader. If the Enterprise thinks
anv sensible man is to be influenced
by such trash Is the quotation of
Thursday. it vastly undertakes the
class of readers for whom we write.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25
The Daily Morning Chronicle, of

The Daily Morning Chronicle, of
Washington city las well as numer-
Gus Administration organs, has for
about a week past devoted a large
portion of its space to the defense of
Dan Voorhees, Isn't it a little
strange that Dan should so suddenly
be discovered by the Grant papers
to be one of the most consistent and
patriotic men in the Democratic
party. The advice given Daniel IN
the House, when he closed his polit-
zeal career, a few days since, go to
Grant and get your pay" seems to
have been we'll timed.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

1t is reported that strikes are be-
coming numerousjus now IN Eng
land. Not only + the day laborers
striking, but the domestic servants
are beginning a similar movement.
They ask for an increase of wages,
half-holidav every week, and every
other Sunday. their working hours to
be from 6 until 10 o'clock. The
buffers and gentlemen's servants al
so threaten a strike.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The House, May %, concurred in
Senate amendments to the bill for
the duplication of United States
bonds defaced or destroyed, and
passed the bill extending the Swamp
Lands Act to Nevada.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The Brooks Republicans of Arkan-
sas met in State Convention at Little
Rock, May %, with a large attend
ance. 1t was about equally divided
with whites and blacks. After APP
pointing a Committee on Creden-
tials they adjourned till the 23d.
In caucus it was decided to declare
for Greeley and Brown. and to place
in the field a full State ticket.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

Judge Jones, of the st. Louis
Circuit Court. gave a decision re-
Gently, that the publishers of Sunday
papers cannot collect for advertise
ments if advertisers refuse to pay for
them.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The Republican State Convention
of West Virginia have instructed the
delegates to the Philadelphia Con-
vention to cast their votes for Grant
and Boreman.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

"Postponement' is a great feature
in the Alabama question. Il is now
quite apparent that Greeley ; admin
istration viii have to settle the mat
ter.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The Republican State Convention
of New Jersey indorse the admins
tration of Grant and favor his re-
nomination and that Of Colfa1.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The Sacramento Union, of May
23d. says:
The travel overland continues to in
crease steadily. The pa>>sengertrains
have now. as IA general thing, three
ears attached. bun that which arrived
from the East Yesterday had four, all
quite we'll filled.
Yesterday twenty five a loads of
flour and sixteen of wool wsge.sent
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

The San Jose Daily Press is the
name Of a new paper recently started
in San Jose, Cal. It is neatly exc
cuted and its editorials are pungent
and sensible. 1t supports Greeley
and Brown.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

On Tuesday night last the Demo
cratic Association Of Chicago in
dorsed Greeley as their Candidate
for President.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

Cool weather is reported in the
Western States.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

A farce called consequential
Damages" is having a great run at a
London theater.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-25

1t is denied that Grant will take
the stump"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
Religious NO1scas

Central Baptist Church-Preaching at II
a. m. by Rev. John Powell, and at I p. N.
by the pastor, Rev. w. G. Inman.
Church of the Advent-Seats free. Holy
communion Z a. M; morning service IL a.
IN. No service at night. The Right Rev.
the Bishop of the Diocese will preach in the
morning.
First Baptist Church-Preaching at II a.
m. and I D. m. by Rev. DR.. Jones.
Edgefeld Baptist Church-Preaching at
10:45 by Rev. Mr.. Nelson, and at p. m. by
Rev. John Powell, of McMinnville.
st. Anne's Church, Edgefeld- Services
at IL a. M. and p. m. by Rev. W. j. Ellis.
Second Presbyterian Church-Services by
DR.. j. W. Hoyte at IL o'clock a. m. and z
o'clock p. m.
Claiborne Chapel-Divine service at II
a. m. by Rev. j. w. Hammer, DID,, and at
Z p. m. by the pastor.
Christ Church-The usual services to-
day at II a. m. and Up. IN. At the even
ing service the Right Rev. Bishop Quintard
will preach.
Mulberry Street Church.-Rev. DR..
Chestnut will officiate at II O'Clock a. m.
and p. IN. Singing at $3.50 o'clock.
Union Chapel-Preaching at II a. m. by
Rev. D. Rutledge, and at 7:15 p. m. by
Rev. f. A. Mason.
First Presbyterian Church-Preaching
by Rev. j. E. Wheeler at II a. IN. and I
p. m.
Odd Fellows Hall, Edgefeld--E Elder ]. L.
Sewell, of the Christian Church, will preach
at Odd Fellows Hall, Edgefeld, to-day at
II O'Clock a. m. and at 7 p. m.
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Services at the usual hours, morning and
evening, by the pastor, Rev. DR.. A. j.
Baird.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
LATEST MARKETS RY TELEGRAPH.
New Orleans Markets.

New ORLEANS, Jan. Gloom dull;
white 72673c. Oats easy at 5Sd6Oc. HAY
dull and lower: prime to choice S15619.
Bacon scarce; 7, =, 81, o. and 1Oc. Molas-
ses firmer; prime to strictly prime 4465Oc.
Coffee firmer at 206223c. All others dull
and unchanged. Rain restricts business.
Sterling exchange 11S5; sight, par; gold
1OI.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27.-COtton firmer;
sales 1000 bales; good ordinary 195d20tc;
low middling 20Id2Oac; middling 2lS6
213c; receipts 1895 bales; exports to cOnti-
nent 3,241 bales; stock 220,010.
MOBILE, Jan. 27.-CottOn firm; mid
dlings 2ld215c; net receipts 1,709 bales;
exports to Amsterdam las; sales 1000
bales; stock 61,5S9.
SAVANNAH, Jan. 27.-COttOn firm
heavy storm restricts business-middling
216214c; net receipts zoos bales; exports
to Amsterdam $500; cOastwise 1853; sales
1000 bales: stock 99,914.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 27.-COtton quiet;
middlings 2O2d21c: net receipts 2, 1874 bales;
exports coastwise 287; sales 200 bales;
stock 3O,438.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28

The Selma (Ala) Times, of Friday, gives
an account of a railway collision, which oc-
CURED on the Alabama and Chattanooga
Railroad on the evening of the 18th inst.
The accident occurred near York Station,
where the Alabama Central Railroad inter
sects the Alabama and Chattanooga line.
The regular passenger train Of the Ala
bama Central was going West, and was on
regular time. At the crossing it ran into a
freight train on the Alabama and Chatta-
nooga road, which was going East, and was
not on schedule time. Tie engines Of both
trains were badly smashed and Mr.. Rey-
mold Hawkins, a messenger Of the Southern
Express Company, who was in his car en-
the passenger train, and the engineer of the
freight train were instantly killed The en-
gineer and fireman of the passenger train
were seriously, perhaps fatally hurt. Fur
Their particulars of the accident could not
be learned at the time Of writing the &C
count.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
The Knight of the Cue.

Quite an enthusiastic crowd assembled
at the Maxwell House last night to see the
wonderful billiards of Mr.. Dion, who first
played French carom game, making many
difficult shots.
Mr.. Charles Wand then played a game
of seven hundred and fifty points
with the champion, being allowed
four hundred and fifty points. Six
teen innings were played, by which time
Dion came to the end of his string. DiOn's
highest runs were 21O, 126, III, SO; missed
shots, /; average, 465. Wand's highest
runs were "a, 80, sc, 80; missed shots 3;
average 1Ss-making 800 points in the
game, and having so to go, when Dion
made his last run. After concluding this
game, in which both players did some
remarkably scientific cueing, Mr..
Dion gave those present a bene-
fit of his many astonishing shots.
Dion failed to make the floor shot, his ball
having become frightened at fellows
boot, in the vicinity, which caused it to balk
in one or two inches of the objective ball.
Here it stuck and no amount of Kings
english, however emphatically expressed,
could induce this cued ball to jump the crack
on the floor. His ball doubtless wanted to
get back to its cushion and seemed to sigh
for its little bed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
WORD ON CHEMISTRY.

DR.. James r. Nichols, the well known
chemist and editor of the Boston Jour
nal Of Chemistry, writes the following on
kerosene:
"Kerosene is not explosive; a lighted
taper may be thrust into it, or flame appli-
ed to it, with perfect safety. Accidents
from kerosene occur from two cauSee; I'M
perfect manufacture and GdulterdtiOn. Nap
tina is volatile, imfammable and dangerous,
and with imperfect distillatiOn of kerosene
some naptha remains, and further, I'M
principled dealers add naptha to kerosene
But even naptha is not explosive; TO render
it or the vapOr that rises from it explosive
it must be nlired nth air, and this is the
great secret of the terrible accidents now so
frequent. A lamp full, or nearly full, is
comparatively safe. In using impure oil
above the line of oil is inexplOsive vapOr,
(nOt gas) and as long as it is warm and
quiet, no air can reach the oil;ibut when the
lamp cOOls, the vapOr cOndenses, and va
CUM is formed which is instantly filed
with air and the mixture is more or less ex-
plosive. Let the lamp be suddenly shaken
and an explosion is probable; or let an I'M
repleniShed lamp be lighted and there is
similar danger. Cold air striking a partially
filled lamp will condense the vapOr, air will
rush in and there will be an explosion. So
much for impure kerosene. Moral, buy of
responsible parties, and always keep your
lamps well filled. "The whole hazard
comes from mixed vapOr"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
Louisville and Cincinnati ShOr Line
New Advertisements.

See advertisement in city notices Of Ryan
& Ryan, wholesale dealers in liquors and
cigars. Luck to the new firm.
Removal Of the Philadelphia Store. This
popular house Of Blake Il Mclaughlin has
removed to No. p Public Square, between
Deaderick and Cedar streets. Goods are
being offered at cheap prices and greatly re-
duced rates. Those wishing to purchase
would doweil to 90 to this house.
S. Cauvin & Co. have engaged Mr.. JO-
seph Dion to give two free exhibitions of
his billiard playing at the Maxwell House on
Monday and Tuesday nights.
Nathaniel Baxter, Jr., Clerk and Master,
adyertises a chanceTy sale at the courthouse
on Saturday Feb. II, 1872.
Large peremptoTy sale OffanCy dry goods,
furnishing goods, trimmings. mems hats,
cts, on Tuesday morning Jan. Is.
a. V. S. Lindsey, Secretary and Treas
Urer Of the Edgetield Street Railroad las a
card in to-day's issue.
The spring session Of Edgetield Female
Seminary commences Monday Jan % 1872.
The sami-annual session Of the Univer-
sity Of Nashville-cOllegiate department.
commences Jan. %, 1872.
The Messiah, by the Nashville Choral
Society, with a large and efficient orchestra,
at Masonic Hall, Thursday, Feb. l, 1872.
Alexander Il. Hoge, Special Commission
er, will have a Chancery sale AT the Court
house door, Saturday, Feb. Il, 1872, Of
tract Of land in Davidson and Williamson
counties, in pursuance Of a decree in the
case Of Mary G. Caruthers VS.. Frank
a. Campbell and others.
Beulah Lodge No. 24G, +. 4 A. NJ. has a
called meeting tomorrow night at : o'clock.
Observation-Disclosures, Marshall X Bruce to
the magnificent new house erected by Mr..
j. B. Cheathau, No. 20 NOr,h Cherry
street.
Fine two story brick residence, with sixty
feet of ground, in West Nashville, for sale
by Arlington, Farar x Weakley, No. 81
North College street.
Reservoir Mills are now in good running
operation by ). B. Spurlock of No. So
Broad street. Read his card Of the Lame
Miller in to-day's advertisements and see
what he has to say for himself.
New and second hand buggics for sale
cheap, by f. W. Tealey.
The steamer John LUmsden leaves on
Monday, the 29lh inst, at 4 P. NJ. for Cairo,
st. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans. c.
II. Arthur X Co., or Harrison & Sons,
agents.
John Gilgan x Co., No. I4Public Square,
aiv 7 Use in to-day's paper.
Rad card Of Alex. Hogan, No. II Union
street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
Still Burning.

The fire was still burning in the cellars
of the destroyed houses on Market street,
at o'clock this morning, notwithstanding
water has been thrown on continually since
the fire commenced. The cellar of Ewing
& Co. was full of whisky, which was ex-
ploding at intervals this morning. Being
buried under the fallen walls, and covered
up, it will burn some time yet. Capt.
Stocked has employed an additional set of
men to watch the fires, and the firemen
thereby have an opportunity of resting
themselves. The Fire Department is in
trim order, and will be found ready to fight
the fiery fiend at any moment. The fire
engines were withdrawn last night and
plugs turned on, pouring a continuous
stream of water into the cellars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28

'::My Lover is Shy" winsome little bal
lad by Frank Howard.
"The Fountain Grand March" piece Of
rare merit by Theo. Willbrecht.
"Darling Little Nell," charming song
with chorus-words by Charlie Howard and
music by G. T. Dondore.
"The Bellies of New York." dashing
concert waltz by Gustave Satter.
''Gut' Nacht, Ihr Blumen," Good Night,
We Pretty FlORers-from the German of
Carl Pallat, with words in both languages.
"Visions of Home" Polka Mazourka, by
II. Weigand, of Theo. Thomas celebrated
Orchestra.
"The Whirligig GallOp," dizzy fantastic
by Frank L. Bristow.
We are indebted to Mcclure, of Union
street. for the above.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
Total amount insIrad

In addition TO the above, we may add
that Mr.. Dickey had his mill fully insured,
and the damage he sustained, which will
probably not exceed $500, will add tn at
amount to the loss by insurance.
The above statement puts down the loss
es of the Equitable at $4,000. We hear it
stated that $4,000 of that amount had been
re-insured by that company.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
While attempting to save a portion of
Noel d Plater's stock, a gentleman named
Mike Mahoney, who keeps a grocery and
saloon on College street, below Church,was
seriously hurt by the falling walls, and it is
feared he is MORALLY injured. He was re-
moved from the building by Robert Adams
and some other persons, and taken to his
residence, where he remained in a critical
condition all day. 1t was reported that
several other persons, who were in the
building when it gave way, were buried in
the ruins, but from inquiries, we think
there is no cause to apprehend that any
such accident occurred. At least we hope
there is no foundation in the rumor that
was being circulated to that effect.
AFALLING BRICK.
Fireman E. NJ. Carroll, of Deluge Fire
Company No. 3, received a severe blow on
the head by falling brick. He was knocked
to the ground, somewhat stunned, but soon
recovered, and remained at his post work
ing faithfully.
A DARING ACT.
While the flames were darting like fiery
fends through the building, and the whisky
in the adjoining house was exploding, a
party of firemen entered one of the build
ings. A key of powder was seen in few
inches of the fire; in fact, other articles of
merchandise were already burning, and not
withstanding it was hard enough and at
some risk the firemen had ventured a still
greater danger was imminent. In less time
than it takes to tell it. the flames would
reach the powder, the explosion Of which
would have been fraught with horrible
consequences. Seeing the danger Of the
situation, yet with a presence of mind
seldom preserved, Mr.. Alfred McWright, of
Deluge Fire Company No. 3, quickly seized
the keg of powder now enveloped with
flames and bore it out of the building into
the street. There are few men in such mo
ments of danger that would think of under
taking such hazardous deed, and not one in
an hundred would have sufficient control of
their fears in similar situations to have ac-
cOmplished its safe removal. Such conduct
is deserving of the highest praise Of every
one.
WORKING ALL DAY.
The engines were at work all day, and
still in service after dark last evening. Al
together it has been one of the worst fires
that Nashville has encountered for some
time,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
THE COURTS.

COUNTY COURT.-A number of Magis-
trates gave bond under the new law.
CRIMINAL CoURT-In the case of Frank
Ward, charged with extortion by means of
threats, the jury brought in verdict Of
acquittal. The case of Chas. Morley,
charged with malicious shooting, was tried
and given to the jury.
LAW CoURT.-In the case of j. G. Cal
vert, executor, against the Mayor and City
Council, motion for new trial was over
ruled. The greater portion of the day was
occupied in arguing motion for new trial
in the case Of the First National Bank VS..
Jas. Davis. Several minor motions were
disposed of.
SUPREME COURT.-The court is still
engaged on the dockets of Marshal and
Sumner counties. The case OF Bob Beatty,
colored, under sentence of death for the
murder of his wife in Maury county, was
argued by the counsel yesterday. Judges
Mcfarland and Freeman left at 8 o'clock
yesterday morning on brief visit to their
homes
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
RTSINESS NOTICE.

A few days ago the UNION AND AMER
IcAN sold its Nashville, Edgefeld and
suburban subscription lists to Mr.. a. E.
Sneed, a gentleman long connected with
the subscription department of this Of
fee. He will conduct the delivery Of
papers and receive subscriptions for the
same. He will devote his entire time
to the BUSINESS, and requests us to say
that he will guarantee the regular and
prompt delivery of the Daily papers to
all subscribers on his routes. He will
keep a registry of complaints at our
Counting Room, and desires that every
neglect or failure of carriers shall be
reported to him at this office. He will
receive subscriptions by the week, month,
quarter, half-year or year, at the pub
lished rates for papers delivered-25
cents per week, 81 per month, So per
quarter, or S12 per year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-28
UndeIivered Dispatches.

The following kilograms remain over
night in the Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph
office No. 80 North College street:
J. NJ. Carsey, Son & Co.; G. II. Vessel
s. Son; Saml Kinkade; Gennett & Co.; T.
II. Jones; P. H. Mitchell; Nelson &
Sprague.
Office hours from 8 to 10 A. NJ. and 4 to
p. NJ.
The following kilograms Iremained in the
Western Union Telegraph Office Saturday
night:
w. II. Knowles, c. r. Parsons S Co.
(2), Rhea, Smith & Co. (2), Phillips,
Hooper & Co. (2), Thomas Parkes, Mrs. D
Weinbaum, Forsyth 81 Cheatham, Lande
& Bro.
SgOfice hours Sunday 0 to 10 a. m. and 5
to p. III.