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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
POLITICAL.
Judge Davis Accepts PreSiden-
tiaI Nomination.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 23.-The following dis
patch has just been received from Judge
Davis;
Washington, Feb. &c. NJ. Chamber
lin, President of the National Labor Re-
form: Be pleased to thank the convention
for the unexpected honor which they have
conferred upon me. The Chief Magis-
tracy iof the Republic should neither be
sought or declined by an American citizen.
DAVID DAVIS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

THE Washington Republican Of the 2lst
inst. says: "The President, it is understood,
has determined 10 appoint as collector ofthe
port of Philadelphia E. A. SOuder, retired
merchant, an old-time 'abolitionist and
straight Republican, a member of the Board
of Trade, Seamen's Society, Bankers and
Brolers' EXCHANGE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

First pirate, then an African slave
trader. then again freebooter, next pri-
vateer. and lastly a peaceful merchant
packet, now plying between St Thomas
and St. Croix. WI, is said to be the re-
cord Of a schooner built at Baltimore In the
year 1900.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

OK the 22d inst. the stockholders Of the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad ratified
thelease Of their road to the Southern Sc
curity Company-Tom SCOTS railway c,om-
pany-by vote ofover 10000 to 5000
ngainst the lease.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
HAYTI.
where is the Monroe Doctrine? Or
Our NegrOphiIisfs?

Our NegrOphiIists
New YORK, Feb. 23.-Port au Prince
dates of the Sd inst, state that another rev.
olution is probable. The National Palace
is believed to have been set on fire by disaf-
fectionists. The Haytien national treasury
is empty, and the German Government de-
mands pecuniary damages for outrages on
its subjects; while France insists on taking
the custom duties as indemnity for similar
Outrages.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
Garden Seeds that are Genu-
inc and Reliable.

TFsYoU WANT SEEDS THAT WILL GIVE
1 entire satisfaction, get those raised by the So
ciety of Shakers at Mount Lebanon, New York.
BERRY, DEMOVu4LE q CO., Special Agents.
lllustrsted Descriptive Catalogues sent free on
application 70 d. @. BRAINARD, Mount Le-
banon, NY, james WStSD8t sat
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
NEW YORK.
RfR NaHaa

NEW YORK, Feb. pa Rio Janeiro
letter Of the 26th Of January, states that
coffee has advanced with sales Of fort
night of $4,000 bags for the United States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS

THE Georgia native Radicals have at last
succeeded in BUSTING Col. Robb, the carpet
bag Collector Of the Port of Savannah, and
Grant has appointed James Atkins, native
OF Georgia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

Having consulted a number Of my friends On
the subject, hereby announce myself a candl-
date Tor Tailor Of Davidson county az the new
August election, subject to a convention of ~
people. THOMAS MoFARLIN. myi3 sat - .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

An enterpriSing Western fisherman goes
upon frozen lakes and pumps out water,
fishes, bottom, etc. he has become rich
already, although his plan has only been
tried this winter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

The spirit of Leap Year has moved a
Rondout maiden of seventy-fve to lay sue
cessful siege to the heart Of s sixty-six year
old youth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
HOITAE.
Outrages ON Americans in Cuba.

Mr.. Getz presented petitions for law IL
censing distillers according to their capac-
ity.
Outrages ON Americans In Cuba.
The Consular Diplomatic Appropriation
bill coming up, Mr.. VOORHEES, spoke against
it, because it contained an appropriation
for Consulate at Havana. He spoke Of
Spain as being a brutal, bloody power
against which Cubans revolted, being sup
ported therein by the sympathies OF the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24
CONGRESSIONAL.
TrumbHll Catechised by Morton
voorhees, Attacks Grants Cuban
Policy.
SENATE
Southern Railroad Notes.

Mr. TrHmbulI, from the Judiciary Com
ttee, reported bill to abolish stock gam
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-24

VIII show that there has Ibeen 10 surprise
IN the matter Of the American case; that
the claims for consequential damages had
been presented for discussion before Joint
High Commissioners; this being SO, there
can be no withdrawal of the American
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11

NAHRow EscAtr.-baring a class
meeting, held several years since, by
the Methodist brethren Of a southern
village, Brother Jones went among
the colored portion of the conerers-
ton. Finding there an old man noto.
rious for his cudcavor to serve God on
the Sabbath and Satan the rest of tie
week, he said:
well, brother Dick, I'm glad to
see sou here. Haven't stole any tur-
keys since saw you last, brother
Dick ?"
"No, no, brudder Jones; no tur:
keys"
Nor any chickens, brother Dick ?''
"No, no, brudder Jones; no chick
ems"
"Thank the Lord, brother Dick -
That's doing well, my BROTHER said
brother Jones, leaving brother Dick,
who Immediately relieved his over.
burdened conscience by saying to a
near neishbof, with an immense SIGH
of relief:
OFF he'd said ducks, he'd a had
me-"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11

"Thcre is not doubt reioined
the other captain, "that the writing
on the slate, let it have come there as
it may, SAVED all your lives. was
steering at the time considerably
South Of West; and altered my
course to Northwest, and had louk-
out aloft, to see what would come of
it. But you say" lie added, turning
to the passenger, shat you did not
dream Of writing on a slate ?"
"No, sir. have no recollection
whatever, of doing so. l got the i'm
preston that the barque / saw in my
dream WIS coming to rescue us; but
how that impression came cannot
tell. There is smother very strange
thing about it," he added "evsry-
thing here on board seems to me quite
familiar; yet | am very sure l never
was in your vessel before. 1t is
puzzle to me. What did your mate
see ?" --.---.-
Thereupon Mr.. Bruce stated to
them oil the circumstances above de.
tailed The conclusion they finally
arrived at was, that it was a special
interposition of Providence to save
them from what seemed hopeless
fats.
The above narrative was cotninuni-
Gated to me by Capt. J. S. Clarke, of
the schooner Julia Hallock,s who had
it directly from Mr.. Bruce himself
They sailed together for seventcep
months in the year 1888 and 80; sd
that Captain Clarke had the story
from the mate about eight years after
the occurrence. He has since lost
sight Of him, and docs not know
whet her he is yet alive. All he has
heard of him since they wcrs ship
mates is, that he continued TO trade
in New Brunswick, that he became
the master of the brig Comet, and
that she was lost.
CAS- truthful and straightforward d
man." he replied, Gas ever I met in
my life. We were as intimate 40
brothers, and two linen cant be to,
gether, shut up for seventeen months
in one ship, without getting to know
whether they can trust ono another's
word or not. He always spoke of the
circumstance in the terms of revcr
ence, as Of IN incident that seemed to
bring iiirh nearer to God, and another
world, Id stake my life upon it that
he told me 10 lies
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11
The Rescue.

Mr.. Robert Bruce, originally de-
scended from some branch of the
Scottish family of that name, wa,
born in humble circumstances, abou,
the close Of the last century, at Torbay
in the south of England, and there uE
to seafaring life.
When about thirty years Of age, to
wit, the year 1872, he was first mate
of barqde trading between Liverpool
and st. Johns, New Brunswick.
On one of her voyages bound west.
ward, being some FIVE or six weeks out
aud having neared the easorn portion
of the banks of Newfoundland, the
captain and mate had been on deck Al
noon, taking an observation of the sun
after which they both descended to
calculate the days work.
The cabin, small one, was immedi.
ately at the stern of the vessel, and
the short stairway descending to it ran
athwartships. Immediately opposite
to this stairway, just beyond a small
square landing, was the mates State
room; and from that landing there
were two doors close to each other,
the one opening aft into the cabin, the
other fronting the stairway into the
state-room. The desk in the state
room was in the forward part of it,
close to the door; so that one sitting
at it and looking over his shoulder
could look into the cabin.
The mate, absorbed in his calcula-
tions, which did not result as he had
expected, varying considerably from
the dead reckoning, had not noticed
the captains motions. When he had
completed his calculations, he called
out without looking around. "I make
out latitude and longitude so and so.
Can that be right? How is yours p"
Receiving no reply, he repeated his
question, glancing over his shoulder,
and perceiving, as he thought, captain
busy writing on his slate. Still no
answer. Thercupon he rose, and as he
fronted the cabin door, the figure be
had mistaken for the captain raised
its head, and disclosed to the astonish
ed mate the features Of an entire
stranger.
Bruce was no coward, but, as he
met that fixed gaze looking directly
at him in grave silence, and became
assured that it was no one whom he
had ever seen before, it was too much
for him; and instead of stopping to
question the seeming inturder, he rush.
cd upon deck in such evident alarm,
that it instantly attracted the captains |
attention.
"Why, Mr.. Bruce" said the latter,
what in the world is the matter with |
vou?"
"The matter, sirP Who is that at
Tour desk ?"
"No one that l know Of"
"But there is, sir; there's . strang-
II there"
"a stranger! Why, man, you must
'e dreaming. You must have seen
he steward there, or the second mate.
Who else would venture there without
rders ?"
"But, sir, he was sitting in your
rm-cbair, fronting the door, writing
n your slate. Then he looked up
ull in my face; aud if ever I saw a
ian plainly and distinctly in this
Iorld, 1 saw him
"Him Whom ?"
"God knows, sir, l don't. saw q
ian, and man / never saw in my
fe before"
"You must be going crazy, Mr..
'rucc. A stranger, and VIC nearly
* weeks out ~
IL don't know, sir, but then I saw
im.n
"Go down aud sec who he is."
Bruce hcsitated. II never saw or
clever ir Ghosts be said ain, ;fi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11

A gentleman who says he has been
in the United States Land Once f q
years, states that about ono-Lalf #
the homestead entries made are aban.
doned, and the land entered by others;
in many cases the entry is abandoned
three or four times befofc coming into
the possession of persons who hold is
permanently. Proof of six months
abandonhient is sufficient to have tho
entry Cancelled.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11

A machine which ties a genuine
knot in the band around shcaf of
whcat-insicad of merely twisting the
ends or tucking them under, Which IL
the best result previously al.sincd--
has been devised by New Jersey in.
ventor. The shcsvca can now be dc.
llscred BY tho reaping machine secure.
" tied and requiring no further sttcn-
finn-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11
ADVERTISING -RAYEs.

one twoishr'elfcur ithr'er 81. ont
v'k,l u'hsl ks v'ks MOI mo'slye'f
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11
Only N Dream.

Onky u DEcnms
BY the lake, beyond the meadow,
Where the lilies blow,
As the young Moon dipt and lifted
Her reflected bow,
Lived and died dream Of beauty,
Many years ago.
Something made the milk white blossoms
Even whittier grow;
Something gave the dying sunset
An intenser glow,
And enriched the cup Of pleasure,
Filled 10 overflow.
Hope was frail, aud Passion hecting-
1t is often so;
Visions born Of golden sunsets
With tho sunsets go;
To have loved ia to have suffered
Martyrdom below!
By the lake, beyond the meadow,
Where the lilies blow
OF the glory there that perishsd,
None shall ever know
When a human heart was broken,
.. Many years ago!
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-06-11

'In July, 1863. the Julls us;lock was then lyins
at the foss Of Rutgers square, New York. She
traded between New York and st Jago, in tho
island OF Cuba The captain allowed me to use Iii,
name, and to refer TO him as evidence Of the truth
Of what Is here set down.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

1t is common saying-"Riches will not
make you happy" What is to be deduced
from it, admitting it to be true? Are we to
conclude that property is not to be desired
1t is true that riches will not make their
possessors happy-that is to say, they are
insufficient in themselves, to render one
perfectly happy.
In the first place, there is no such thing
as complete, unalloyed bliss, in this state Of
existence; and even the nearest approach to
it is not attained without something besides
wealth. 1t does not follow, however, that
the possession of property-ofa competency
does not contribute, in degree, 10 ones
enjoyment.
The true import of the saying we have
quoted is that those who rely solely on
wealth for happiness will be Disappointed
as they will be, grievously. Happiness de
ponds mainly on the culture of the mind
and the heart; on the faithful performance
of duty, in secret as we'll as openly, amid
reproach and obloquy, as we'll as when
cheered by words of encouragement or ap-
plause. It depends on courage to sus tain
US through the trials of this life, and the
hope that extends to another. 1t depends
on the love and confidence of kindred and
friends, and acquaintance. What wealth
Or property can do towards promoting hap
piness, at the same time, is not inconsidera-
BILE. 1t relieves US from anxiety about the
supply Of our wants, and the wants Of those
dependent upon US, or near to our hearts
It supplies US with the means of intellectual
culture, as we'll as physical comfort.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

GRATITUDE. the branches of tree
return their sap to the root from whence it
arose, as river pours its streams to the
sea whence the stream was supplied, so the
heart of grateful man delights in return
ing benefit received. He acknowledges
his obligation with cheerfulness; he looks
on his benefaotor with love and esteem l.
And if to return it be not in his power, he
will nourish the memory Of it in his breast
with kindness-he will not forget it all tie
days of his life. The hand of the generous
man is like the rains of heaven. which drop
upon the earth, fruits and flowers. But
the heart of the ungrateful is like desert
Of sand which swallows with greediness the
showers that fall-burying them in his
bosom to bring forth nothing.
Envy not thy benefaotor, nor strive to
conceal the benefit he has conferred. For
though to oblige is better than to be obliged,
though the act of generosity commands ad-
miration yet the humility Of gratitude
touches the heart, and is commendable in
the sight Of God and man. But receive no
favors from the hands Of the proud to the
selfish and avaricious be under no obliga-
tons. The vanity of their pride will expose
you to shame; their greediness Of avarice
will never be satisfied.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14
A Thrilling Romance.

Chapter I. She stood beside the altar
with wreath of orange buds upon her head
upon her back the richest kind of duds
Her lover stood beside her, with white
kids and dickey clean !; the last was twenty
one years old the first was seventeen.
The parsons job was over, every one had
kissed the bride, and wished the young pair
happiness, and laughed and danced and
cried.
The festive scene was ended, the last
words had been said, the happy maid had
simmered down, the last gay guest had fed.
Chapter II. She stood beside the wash
tub, with her red hands IN the suds, while
at her slip,shod feet there lay a pile of dirty
duds.
Her husband stood beside her, the cross
est man alive he was twenty-nine, and she
was twenty-five
The heavy wash oyer, and the clothes
hung up to dry, and Tom had stuck his fin
ger in the dirty baby's eye.
Tom had been spanked, and supper made
on crust of bread; and the happy wife
and husband went grumbling off to bed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

STYLE IN OLD T1MEs.-In 1882, Gov
Hancock received his guests in red velvet
cap, within which was one of fine linen,
turned up over the edge of tie velvet one or
two inches. He wore blue damask gown,
lined with silk, white satin embroidered
waistcoat, black satin small clothes, white
silk stockings, and red morocco slippers
The judges of the Supreme Court of Mas,
sachuseits, as late as 1773, wore robes Of
scarlet, faced with black velvet; and in
summer black silk gowns. Gentlemen wore
coats Of every variety of color, generally the
cape and collar of velvet of different color
from the coat In 1880, Gen. Washing
ton arrived in New York from Mount Yer
non. to assume the duties of the Presidency.
He was dressed in full suit of Virginia
homespun. On his visit to New England
he wore the old Continental uniform, except
on the Sabbath, when he appeared in black.
John Adams, when Vice-P President, wore q
sword, and walked about the streets With
his hat under his arm. At his levees in
Philadelphia, President Washington was
clad in black velvet, his hair powdered and
gathered behind in silk bag; yellow
gloves; knee and shoe buckles; he held in
bis hand cooked hat ornamented with a
cockade, fringed about an inch deep with
black feathers, a long sword in a white
scabbard, with polished steel hilt, hung at
his hip.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14
Poetry.
Man


The Human mind, that lofty thing,
The palace and the throne,
Where reason sits sceptred king,
And breathes its judgment tone
Yet who with silent steps can trace
The borders of that haunted place,
Nor in his weakness own
That mystery and marvel bind
That lofty thing-the Human mind?
The Human heart, that restless thing
The tempted and the tried,
The joyous and the 81 ffering-
The source of pain and pride,
The seat of Love-the lair of hate;
Self-stung, self-deifed;
And yet we hail thee as thou art,
Thou restless thing-the Human heart.
The Human soul-that startling thing,
Mysterious and sublime
The angel sleeping on the wing,
Worn by the scotf of time
The beautiful-the Yelled the bound,
The earth enthralled, the glory crowned,
The smitten in its prime;
From Heaven, in tears, to Earth it STOLE
That startling thing-the Human Soul
And such is Man ! Oh, ask of him,
The erring, but forgiven,
If DER his vision, drear and dim,
The wrecks of time are driven
pride or passion, in their power,
Can stem the tide or turn the hour
Or stand in place Of heaven?
He bends the brow, he bows the knee,
Creator, God, to none but Thee.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14
Aim and Purpose.

1t is not to contemplate an aimless and pur.
poseless existence-golden youth gliding
BY, Fastening by, wasting precious oppor-
tunities, no aim, 10 object in view, just like
ship nnder full sail and we'll manned, but
no rudder, only drifting, no harbor in view,
going with the tide, or perhaps with rudder
in good working order, but no port in view,
only sailing you know not where. Have
an aim in life, and noble one. Aim high,
and you will hit something above your level.
Are you student? Be not satisfied to get
through your studies or Rotations without
censure from your teacher, but study hard
to acquit yourself with honor; but not con-
tent to creep along on the level, but walk,
yea, run even, up the rugged hill where
honor stitch at the peak. Are you me-
chanic ? If SO, learn your trade we'll, not
contenting yourself with being an average
workman, but strive to become master of
your art, always bearing in mind the old
adage, "What is worth doing at ALL is worth
doing we'll" Strive to be a leader, not a
follower. First have an object, aim high,
and then zealously labor to accomplish your
object success is sure to follow earnest, un-
ceasing toll. The contestants in the 18TH
milan races had an object in view, and every
sinew and nerve was bent to obtain the OBJ
ject 1t was the crown at the end of the
race. Life is race, and many are on the
course. You must either run or be trodden
under foot; the multitude is moving on
you must not look behind, or defeat is GER
tain. Lead off in the train, and you will
gain the crown at the end Those who
daily will never reach the object, but will
fail at last. Reader, have noble object
in view, and then with all your might
press forward until you reach it, and it is
yours.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK Bird gle
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
them with every adjunct to complete livery,
we now prepared to furnish our friends, and
the public generally, with anything they may
need IN that line.
Our horses are young, fresh, fast, and
well broken; our Buggies, Carriages &C., new
and of the latest style. and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference TO the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double bugges, riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
would do we'll to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to call) CAN be
accommodated as heretofore.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit a continuance Of the favor shown
us in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. dec6-tf