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ColOred Vote of New York,

The New York Herald thus comforts the
Greeley Democracy over the prospects of car
rying the colored vote of that State:
''Thc colored troops at the Cooper Insti-
tute last night gave no indication of any de.
sire to fight nobly for the Sage of Chappaqua
in the coming canvass. Saunders, the col
ored convert TO Liberalism, met scant comfort
and no courtesy from the 'breddern,' such
terms as Judas, liar &C., being freely
hurled at him. The Rev. Mr.. Garrett, who
spoke for Grant, was tumultuously applauded
1t Is evident that the old Abolitionist will
have to encounter all the opposition of the
entire colored vote in New York in No.
vember, if last nights proceedings mean
anything"
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schurx's Mock Grievance Disposed Of
s ""rs. Of rr .,, and su..r'a Daring ."-
arsenais Freely Sud 10 the Ike bells by Ger
man Officers.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. l2.-The Leader
of tomorrow will contain the following let
ter:
To the Editor ofMe Leader:
DIR. Canisius, who, during the rebellion OF
our Southern secessionists, was the United
States Consul in Vienna, has given evidence.
in his recently-published letter, to the fact
that the Austrian and Prussian Governments
sold arms of every description to agents who
forwarded them to the rebels. Now, at a
time when there is so much talk BY Carl
Schurz and the Liberals about our sale of
arms to France, feel obliged to say what l
know about the sale of arms to the South
erners, the legality of which was never
doubted by the Germans, so long as they had
hand in it themselves.
In July or August, 1862, made trip from
Brennan to Hamburg and met in the diligence
a personal friend, First Lieutenant, named
Siefert, of the Bremen Hanzatic Battalion
and his brother-in-law, Mr.. Borntraecer. n
commissioned Landevehr officer, of Dussel-
dorf, Prussia. In the course of conversation
they told me that they were going to Ham
burg, in order to send a cargo of muskets.
purchased from the arsenals OF several Ger
man principalities, to the Southern States.
This fact is still fresh in my memory, because
a dispute arose between US over the question
as to weather such a transaction, carried ont
by military officials, could be considered a
legitimate business, the rebels not being an
acknowledged belligerent power. The last /
heard of the sale was rumor that the above
named officer had had the worst of it that
is, that he had met with heavy losses. II
is, however, beyond my knowledge whether
the secessionists ever received the arms or
not. Respectfully yours,
DR.. HERMAN METRE.
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Henry Ward Beecher on CrOauet.

Mr.. Beecher writes: "Croquet is one of
the most charming of out-of-door-games, and
the man who invented it, if alive, ought to be
honorcd with annual gifts, and if dead, his
name ought to be cut in gold and put in
Westminster Abbey, among the benefactors
of the race. A minister, like any other man,
may say that this fascinating sport has no
charms for him. But to decline it on moral
grounds, as something too worldly for min
he will lose his influence may be sure that he
has no influence which he would not be all
the better fer losing."
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COMMUNICATIONS.

tras Nrw NATIONAL ERA does hold itself responsible
views expressed by correspondents. Well written and
nteresting communications will be gladly received
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The Arms Sale Question.

schurx's Mock Grievance Disposed Of
course OF Prussia and Aus rim Daring rn~
Southern RobeiiiOn-Arm. from Germ, ar
arsenals Freely Sud 10 the lee bells by Ger.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-08
CINCINNATI.
Spontaneous COrnbustiOn Of Coal Q

Spontaneous Combustion OF Coal OIL
CINCINNATI, June IA coal oil explo-
sion took place in the cellar of Hy Wick
mans store on Fifth street near Vine at Z
O'Clock this evening. 1t blew show win
dows aud contents and doors into the street
and blew out the end of the small frame
which constituted the rear of the store. 1t
demolished the queensWare and lamps and
severely burned Mr.. Wiekman who was
alone in the store.
Several persons on the sidewalk in front
of the street were Frustrated but not in
jured. Mr.. Wiekman's injuries are severe
but perhaps not fatal. How the coal oil ig-
nited no one knows. No one was in the
cellar az the time. Speculstions are that it
is a case of spontaneous ignition. At least
one barrel exploded. The fire alarm was
sounded quickly and the fire extinguished
by the engines before it got out of the eel
Lar. The store-room contained queensware,
much Of which was broken. Damage
probably $1,000.
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Grand Concert


The vocal and instrumental concert given
nv the Young ladies of Tennessee College,
al Franklin, Thursday night was largely at
tented by the citizens of the town and sur
rounding country. The young ladies &C
Quilted themselves in a manner most pleas
ant to the large audience and ereditable to
themselves. Among the young ladies' par
ticipating in the exercises, whose names we
were fortunate in obtaining, may be
mentioned Miss Mccall, Of Selma, Ala,
Miss Jennie Smith and Miss Otey Shaekle-
ford, whose excellent singing and unusual
lv fine piano music won many compliment
tary remarks for these young ladies', In
whose praise too much cannot be said. Miss
Alice Hargrove received a gold medal for
having acquired the greatest proficiency IN
music during the session. As an evidence
of her thorough musical culture, this
young lady rendered an instrumental piece
of twelve pages, which was enthusiastically
encored by the audience. The song ''Dont
call me a firf, y by Miss McCall, also received
a hearty and appreciated welcome from the
delighted hearers. gThe two COUSINS"
sung by Misses Smith and Mccall, was
very much. admired for TIE perfect time
maintained throughout, TO say nothing ef
the soft, sweet voices. Altogether the con-
cert was one of the pleasantest we have
exer attended, and viii long be reuemoer-
ed by those present.
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PHILADELPHIA.
The Gas Famine.

I II" =" 7INAC DFII8 u iLIIMB-
PHILADELPHIA, June THE strike at
gas-wOrks has not prevented the usual sup
ply Of gas. Other WoFkmen have BEEN OBJ
tanned, and forty policemen, formerly in the
employ of the gas company, have volunteer
ed their services and are aiding to keep up
the supply. The Trustees have published.
q card, ask Dg consumers to economic gas,
and promising full supply in few days.
LATER--The city tonight is furnished
with very meagre supply of gas. But
few Of the street lamps are lighted and the
city is shrouded in almost total darkness.
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WASHINGTON.


NEW YORK. June IA dispatch from
Washington saws official information has
inst been received from London giving the
assurance that The Ed sish gqgernmeut &C
cepts The supplemental rule to the Treaty
Of washington as amended by the Senate,
and that the Geneva arbitration viii now
proceei to consider the cases presented by
the two governments.
WASHINGTON, june IA report pre-
vailed to-day that England has accepted
the additional article to The treaty Of Wash
ingt0n. This report may have been found
ed on the remarks made last night ia the
House Of Lords which gave promise ofsuch
Eesult. No Official information had been
received up to a late hour tonight confirm
ing The report. Gentlemen Ia official posi-
tions have, however, through Minister
Schenck, such limitations as lead then to
the belief that the article
viii be accented with the explanation
given to the British Ministry BY the an-
thority Of our Government in relation to
Consequential damages. Should the article
be accepted Il viii be embodied in the
form OF treaty, TO be negotiated hero by
Secretary Fish and Sir Edward Thornton,
and then sent 10 London fer the Sover-
eign's Signature. The arbitrator at Ge-
neyR can adjourn soon after their meeting;
on the 18th, to meet again as soon as the
documents shall reach them, and thereafter
continue their business withont further inn
pediment. -s-
VaRdeYbiIts Tax.
In accordance with the request of the
New York Q. r. r. Co. the sale Of their
property to satisfy the demands Of the Gov
eminent tax, is postponed until the At
t0rneys of the company can confer with
Secretary Boutwell, and Commissioner
Douglas.
The Debt OF q Century-A Touching
.a7r Scene I'm the House.
During the proceedings in the House Of
Representatives this afternoon a bill was
passed for the relief of lady aged II, giving
her s., 700, being the amount of seven years
half pay due her father, who served as an
officer under Paul Jones in the ''Bon HON.
me Richard" Twenty-Five years have
been spent by her in prosecuting the
claim. She was in the gallery when
the announcement oils passage was made
BY the speaker, and waved her handker-
chief with an air Of triumph. Several mem
bers on the floor noticing this act, began to
applaud, meanwhile smiling at the lady as
If to express their qualification at the result.
Other membeTs followed their example,
and general clapping Of hands and laugh
ter rang through the hall. The lady, over
come BY her feelings, burst into tears and
then fell on her knees in prayer. Many
hearts were made glad by the lady's sue
cess.
Louisville Canal Tolls.
Representative Holman's opposition in
the House to reduce the tolls of the Louis
vile Canal, was engrafted on the river and
harbor bin in the Senate, and has been con-
CURED in by the House, thus fixing the toll
at five cents per ton. n SEvT9-~r
t--s Once Seekers f4 .s.
WASHINGTON, June. THE President
was called upon to-day previous to the
meeting Of the Cabinet by large number
ofdelegates to the Philadelphia Convention,
who are now on a visit to Washington, and
received their congratulations. or fAit
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NEW YORK.
progress Of the Great str,k,

EEOS EeSS VI NAtr UEetat SlFkkes
NEW YORK, June THE Executive
Committee of the Eight-hour League have
been busily engaged in preparation of a
letter to Gov, Hoffman repelling the accu-
sations of violence which have been brought
against workmen.
The meetings of the German furniture
makers continue large and enthusiastic,
the men evincing as much determination
as on the first day of the strike. Although
threatening no violent measures, they are
gradually manifesting bitter and reVolu-
tionary spirit. - -- E.-su.raF A.
The Gas Mems Protective Union, num-
bering some $50 men, resolved to stop
work tomorrow night unless the hours are
reduced to eight.
Methodist Book Agent Arrested.
DR.. Lanahan was arrested this afternoon
on an order of arrest issued by Judge
friedman, of the Supreme Court, on the
complaint Of Samuel G. Goodenough, who
has brought suit against him TO recover
damages for alleged SANDER. The plaintiff
in his affidavit says DIR. Lanahan had called
him thief and a robber, and that he ac-
cused him Of wearing diamonds and other
articles Of jewelry purchased with money
which he had taken from the Methodist
Book concern. Bah was fixed at Sc, 900.
I.ATERZDr. Ianahan refused to allow
any of his friends to bail him on the ground
that he had been prosecuted by the Metho-
dist Book Concern, and was committed to
Ludlow street jail. t15tsg5
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SATURDAY. 4 7 JUNE 3!

win support the Liberal ticket, and in an
lswer to the facts stated above, they point to
the closing speech which he made at the
Cincinnati Convention, in which the fol-
lowing language was used sWe have now
accomplished our work. Our duty viii be
to proclaim TO all the land The principles
we have embodied in our PLATFORM and 20
forward and solicit, with all the entreaties
which our minds and hearts are capable Of
making, the support Of the people of the
United States for the candidate we have
nominated" One thing, however, may be
regarded as permanently settled, and that
is that Mr.. Schurz viii not support Grant
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CANTON, Ills, June The most de-
structive rain storm Of many years passed
over this vicinity last night. All the low
lands in every direction are flooded, and
great destruction of crops is reported.
Along the Illinois river bottoms everything
is washed away, houses, barns and stock,
To the northeast Of this city several houses
were washed away, the inmates barely es-
Gaping with their lives. A large number
of hogs and other stock are
drowned. One farmer reports two hun
dred fat hogs and shoats gone. Southeast
the losses are still more extensive.
Fences, bridges, culyerts, small buildings,
railroad tracks and everything movable has
been swept away. Seven marrow escapes
from drowning are reported, and one IN
valid who was compelled to move out in
the storm died of exposure. This morning
all the coal mines are flooded east and
south of this point. Southwest of Canton
on Spoon river the damage is re-
ported as still greater, but no par
ticulars 3 can be obtained, as ali
communication is severed, bridges gone,
railways washed out and telegraph lines
down. The damages to crops cannot now
be ascertained with certainty, but it is be-
yond doubt that all the grain on low lands
is washed out. The higher prairie farms
have not suffered SO much, but have not es-
capped entirely. 1t viii be several days be-
fore the real extent of the damage is ascer-
tanned. Later reports make the damage
much worse even than first represented. It
will take several days to repair the rail-
roads. In all ten miles of track and bridges
are gone. All communication is cut off for
several days. Two more deaths by drown
log are reported.
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BOSTON.
Laslet 70 &c RLggIng.

BOSTON, June Additional accounts
continue 10 be received Of shipwrecks by
the recent storm. The schooner Endicot,
Capt. Reed, arrived in this port to-day.
Capt. Reed reports that on Wednesday he
fell in with lumber laden schooner with
the loss Of her mainmast. The crew were
evidently in great peril, as five men were
seen lashed to the rigging. The sea was
too high 70 send a boat to their aid, and
Capt. Reed lay by her IA hours for the
purpose Of taking them of, but the gale
continuing, it was found impossible. II
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struck bH Iaghtning.

The residence Of Felix Cheatham, stu
ated near the Ash Barracks, North Nash
vile, was struck by lightning yesterday
afternoon. A hole was made IN one end of
the building but fortunately none Of the in
mates of the house were injured. IL is said
the lightning struck in several places near
Mr.. Cheatham's, but fortunately DID no
other damage than that already mentioned.
The wires on the suspension bicge gleam-
ed with The lightuing's fash to the great
terror of an Edge6eld street car conductor
who wished to be non conductor at that
time.
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TENNESSEE NEWS.

It is said that a strike among all the
workers Of Memphis is in contemplation if
the eight hour system be not adopted.
The Coffee county Agricultural Society
was organized on the Sd inst. The society
will hold fair at Manchester next fall.
A Memphian has sued one of the street
railroad companies for $4,000, in conse-
quenoe of his child having been run over
and killed.
So ne one entered the room in which Mr..
Wooten was sleeping at Mrs. II. BledsOe's,
on Royal street, jackson, few days since,
and picked his pockets of $l02 20 and val
liable papers. EET
The McMinnville and Manchester Rail
road is undergoing many t'seful and neces-
sary repairs. The road is being ditched
and in many other respects placed in first
class condition.
Rev. E E. Hoss, of Knoxville, it is an
nounced, has severed his connection with
the East Tennessee Conference and attach
ed himself with the Pacific Conference, and
viii leave for San Francisco about the 1st
of July.
There have been several nocturnal rot
berries lately in Lebanon. Students hay e
been the principal sufferers, Mr.. Shorter
having lost the debater's medal awarded
him by his society and about $50, Mr.. Cos
ling gold watch, and Mr.. Cayett and some
others various amounts of money.
A little son of Mr.. Sullivan, living at
Woodbury., Cannon county, was drowned
under very distressing circumstances a few
DAYS ago. His mother left him playing
near the house, and while she was engaged
eIseW here, the child, who was only two
years old, fell into tub of water, and in
some way wedged himself in, head down
wards, and was drowned. gNE
Geo. Dowel, young MN living six miles
north of CCokeville; Putnam county, met
with a terrible accident a few days since.
He was up in tree some thirty feet from
the ground trying to hive swan of bees
which had settled on limb. In his effort
to reach them the limb broke and he fell,
striking on his feet. His legs were literally
drove into his body. He was living at last
accounts but little hopes Of his recovery.
The Western passenger train from Knox
vile on the 4th bore away from The city a
number Of boys, ranging from twelve to
eighteen years of age, who left. without the
knowledge or consent Of Their parents or
guardians. They kept the matter of their
intended departure secret from all but those
who were in the plot, and i was success
until ,the telegraph headed some OF them
OFF at Cleveland. -..Is
The Chattanooga Herald tells Of gen.
tleman in that city who called upon one Of
his tenants for dues on rent, Seeing bis
landlord coming, the man hurTiedly bolted
the GooF and shut him out. Fortunately
for the man Of rent bills, the key RENAME
ON the outside, and it was but the work Of
a moment to lock the door and start away.
This was more than t, e self-incarcerated
prisoner had ba gained for, and calling back
the property-hGlder, b. acknowledges the
corn and paid the biz. 3hasI4 ~
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The Manchester Democrat says wheat,
oats and corn look finely in Coffee county
The Chattanooga Tunes says: I've are
going TO have IN Hamilton county the best
wheat crop harvested in this section for
many years, If the Judgment Of farmers Is
70 be depended on. Fruit Of all kinds is
looking splendidly and the yield VIII be tlne.
Oats vii not be heavy. Corn is doing wei.
The breadth planted is large, and The stand
generally good. We derive our information
on these points from many of our best
farmers from ali sections Of the county, and
these statements we believe are true Of Ma
rion, James, Bradley, and, in fact, the whole
of lower East Tennessee. The corn is spf-
fering for the want of rain" The Kingston
East IeaaeSSeean says the prospect for a
good wheat crop in ROane county is aatter-
ing, bat there is some complaint
OF rust. The farmers are complain
ing Of the rayages Of the worms
in the young corn. The bug is destroying
the fruit near Tullahoma. The Indspend-
ent Of that town says: sMany Of our farm
ers are experimenting with grape growing
This year. Professor Kocsis has planted a
vineyard Of considerable dimensions. We
Sze Inclined to believe that The experiment
vii lead to the extensive cultivation of the
grare IN this sectiop,ss our soil and climate
give every Indication Of being favorable.r
The people Of Henderson county have
planted twenty acres of cottsn for one Of
corr LIS year. Some of the famers of
Bradley county have cut their wheat, and
the yield win exceed their expecta-
tons. The Cleveland Banner says
no rust or other disease has struck
the crop, and it locks for some
thing over an average yield In quantity and
q very superior article in quality. The
Athens Post mentions one crop in McAIinn
county which win yield thirty bushels TO
the acre. The farmers in l.incon county
have commenced cutting their wheat, and
the prospect is encouraging for large
yield. The Browns landing correspond
ent Of the Memphis AUeLGncbe says: ''The
prospects Tor good crop of cotton are first
rate, so far at least as the Tennessee bot
3 toms are concerned. There is considerable
complaint in regard to scarcity Of labor"
.
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a Mother Accidentally suGOeates her
Child.

In the absence on. business yesterday o.
Coroner Everett, Justice CASSIDY was called
upon to hold an inquest over the remains
Of eolored infant about SIT weeks old,
daughter of Samuel and Eliza Jones who
live at No. ITO North Spruce street. From
The evidence taken, it was satisfactory to
the minds of the jury that the child had
been sufocated accidentally by its mother
the night previous while asleep.
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Death of Romeo.
OHIO FALLS.
Sc per ron CanaIDues,

CINCINNATI, June IA special to the
Times and Chronicle announces the passage
of the House bill to reduce tolls of the Lou
isville Canal from fifty cents per ton 10 five.
There is great rejoicing among the steam
boatmen hero On this event.
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ST. LOUIS.
The Berkeley Case.

ST. LOUIS, June TN the Berkeley trial
to-day three experts testified that the hand
writing Of the blsck-mailiDg letter offered
in teetimo ny by the defense some time age
closely rcsembled that of DR.. Berkley. d.
Witnesses for the defense testified they
were present at the picnic at which it is al
legged Berkeley took improper liberties with
Ella Perry. Saw Berkeley and the child to-
gether repeatedly, but observed nothing i'm
proper in the doctors conducs.
Tbi> ease is rapidly coming TO close,
and vii probably be given 10 the Bishop
for final decision early next week.
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CIV. Noyes who for many years past
has been at the bead Of the Crescent City
Circus, one Of the best shows travelling,
will visit Nashville nexb week, and our citi-
zens can look out for an exhibition that
will be something extra in the way Of
arenic performances. The company is large
and comprises some Of the best talent in
the country. lsIE
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THE PACIFIC SLOPE
CrOp Prospects,

SAN FRANCISCO, June THE first re
ceipts of new barley are selling at S1.40
per GENITAL. Wheat harvesting is progress
ing throughout the State. The yield will
average large and the quality unexception-
able. The average will be the largest ever
gathered on the Pacific coast.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

In a boat race yesterday on the Schuyl-
Kill over a FIVE mile course, VIM. Schaf
came out ahead in 1927, the fastest time
ever made in this country.
The severe storm of Thursday nigh;
prevailed throughout the northwest.
Bismarck is going to the Isle of Wight
for the benefit of his health.
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THE TURF.
GnIda.r,Ifh nInIh

PHILADELPHIA, June THE race be-
tween Goldsmith Maid and Lucy came off
this afternoon at Suffolk Park, and w:s wit
messed BY thousands of persons, The rain
fell during the last two heats. Time m ade
by Maid was 2:22i, 2;21h 2:22s. Jay
Gould was trotted out iye heats and m ade
2:231. 60