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National Union Republican Conven.
ton

Trn ,,ndrrsyrncd constituting the National Com
rnttee designated by the Convention held at Chica
20 ON the goth 81 May, 1865, hereby call conven
ton Of the Union Republican party at The City OF
Phadelphia on Wednesday, the 9Th day of June
next at - o'clock noon for the purpose oil nominal
ing candidates for the Offices of President and Vice.
President fthe Cnited States.
Each State is authorized to be represented in the
Convention by delegates equal to twice the number
of Senators and Representatives TO which 1t will be
entitled in the next National Congress- and each
orSapized Territory Is authorized TO send two del
egates.
a In calling this Convention, the Committee remind
the country that the promises of the Union Republ.
can Convention of 1868 have been fulfilled. The
States lately in rebellion have been restored to
their former relations 10 the Government. The
laws of the country have been faithfully executed,
public faith has been preserved, and the national
credit firmly established. Governmental economy
has been illustrated by the reduction at the same
ime, OF the public debt and of taxation; and the
funding OF the national debt at lower rate of in,
terest has been successfully inaugurated. The
rights of naruralized citizens have been protected
by treaties, and immigration encouraged by liberal
provisions. The defenders of the Union have been
gratefully remembered and the rights and interests
OF labor recognized. Laws have been enacted and
are being enforced, for the protection ofpersons
and property in all sections. Equal suffrage has
been ENGRAVED on the National Constitution; the
privileges and immunities Of American citizenship
have become part of the organic law, and lib.
eralpolicv has been adopted toward all who en-.
Gagged In the rebellion. Complications in foreign re.
lat,ops have been adjusted in the interest of peace
throughout the world, whilethc national honor has
been maintained. Corruption has been exposed,
offenders punished, responsibility enforced, safe
guards established, and now, as heretofore, the
Republican party stands pledged to correct all
abuses and carry outall reforms necessary to main
tain the purity and efficiency of the public service.
Tocontinue and firmly establish its fundamental
principles we invite the cooperation of all the cti.
Gems Of the United States.
s8g X WILLIAM CLAFLIS, OF Massachusetts,
Chairman.
eWrLHaslE E. CHANDLER, of New Hampshire,
assf sd so Etg Secretary.
John A. Peters Maine. I. ". Osborn Florida
Luke T. Poland, Vt. l.. c. Carpenter, s. e.
i. B. Erieze, X. l. John Ii. Caldwell, Ga.
H. II. Starkweathar, CT. James p. STOW, Ala.
James Gopsul, y. J. VI. IL Southworth, IL.
William II. Kemble. Pa. a. c. Fisk, Mississippi.
Howard NJ. jenkins, Del. $. C. Fomeroy, Kansas.
d. R. Cowen, Ohio. Is. f. Rice, Arkansas.
John Coburn Indiana. j. b Clark, Missouri.
&. B. Farwe, Illinois. A A. Burton Kentucky.
u. Chandler, Michigan. Horace Maynard, Tenn.
r RI L rn~-lI, A.t.r IL,
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T. ". Osborn, Florida.
L. c. Carpenter, s. c.
John III. Caldwell, Ga.
James Z. STOW, Ala.
VI. TT. Southworth, IL.
a. c. Fisk, Mississippi.
$. C. romeroy, Kansas.
y. F. Rice, Arkansas.
j. 3. Clark, Missouri.
A. A. Burton, Kentucky.
Horace Maynard, Tenn.
f. D. Taylor, Nebraska.
James W. Nye, Nevada.
II. W. Corbett, Oregon.
George G. Gorham, Cal.
John b. Chaffee, Col.
W. A. Burleigh, Dakota.
5. J. Bowen, Dis. of Col.
4. III, 1872.
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John. A. Peters, Maine.
Luke +. Poland, Vt.
i. b. Erieze, X. i.
H. II. Starkweather, CT.
James GopsilI, y. J.
William Fl. kemble. Pa.
Howard NJ. jenkins, Del.
Is. r. Cowen, Ohio.
John Coburn, Indiana.
&. B. Farwell, Illinois.
u. Chandler, Michigan.
J. T. Averiii, MINI.
David Atwood, Wis.
Geo. W. McCrary, Iowa.
G. G. Fulton, Maryland.
Franklin Stearns, Va.
j. r. Hubbard, W. Va.
VIM. Sloan, n. c.
Washin atan. ID. Ian
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House and Land For Sale.
House Lots For Sale.

IN the civilians Field (so-called1 between
L Green Street and Western Avenue. Inquire
ID. r. PIKE.
Augusta, Dec. 4, ISL. fGm
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.For Sale OF TO Zet.

I'OK SALE.-A good Horse and Gig and Tv,
l. Harnesses. Inquire at the Farmer Office
may3.t3t
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RAILWAY SLAUGHTER.
seven Men killed and rs nangIed

Seven Men Killed and rs MRngIed.
PAXTON, Ill, June 1.-THE construc-
ton train which left this morning on the l..
B. and NJ. railroad, when about six miles
east was wrecked, and seven men killed
and about % wounded. The accident was
caused by too fast running. The train
consisted of two fat and one box car, and
was pushed BY the locomotive. The car
that was in front was new and light, and is
supposed to have jumped off the track.
Collision with an Excursion Train.
CINCINNATI, June 17.-AbOut O'Clock
this morning, on the indianapolis, Clncin-
natl and Lafayette Road, as the express
west was approaching ElizabethtoWn, 1t
came in contact with a special train from
St. Louis containing several hundred Gin
cinnatians returning from the Saengertest,
resulting in the death Of one OF
the excursionists named Zenter, a member
of the Washington Band of Cincinnati,
who was standing on the rear of the plat
form of the second passenger coach and
was most horribly crushed between that
and the third car. Several other passen-
gers on the special train were badly dam
AGED. Both engines were thrown from the
LIdChs nc OAA5AA4C VI StNSAs~L NA0-'--
rendered useless, having its cylinders and
boilers knocked to pieces.
A Carload of Hogs Burned up.
BUFFALO, June 17.-An engine at
tached to freight traiG on tn L. ). Nj.
Central Railroad ran off the track near East
Buffalo at l O'Clock this morning in conse-
quence of a misplaced switch, setting fire to
and destroying two carloads oil of and one
carload of live hogs.
Minor Accidents.
CLEAvELAND, June 17.-Chas. B. Rum
was run over and instantly killed by an en-
CINE near South Water street this morning.
A man named Oneil was killed by a train
near the House Of Correction last Saturday
night.
Look out for More Mishaps.
ALBANY, June 1.-THE strike on the
New York Central and Hudson River roads
continues to-day. The conductors and
brakemen have been obliged to act as
switchmen and signal men of their own
trains,
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BOSTON,
De Kingdom Am a Comm, Etc.

De Kingdom Am a Comm, Etc.
Boston, June 1.-THE Colosseum was
well filed this evening. Proceedings open
ed with prayer after which Mayor CASTOR
made a speech of welcome. Gen. Banks
delivered the inaugural address which was
frequently applauded. The appearance Of
Gilmore on the platform was greeted with
prolonged applause.
The first performance was Old Hundred,
by a full chorus of over $4,000 voices, an
orchestra of 800, and the grand organ.
This was followed by an overture from
Rienzi, the chorus of Damascus; piano solo
by Bendel; four part song under direction
of Zeyrhon; the Imfammatus from Rossini's
Stabat Mater, in which Madame Rudess-
dorff sang the solo. Her voice was not
fully up to the expectations Of the aud
ienee,
The SECOND part of the programme was
opened by the United States marine band,
who played several patriotic airs; the sing
ing of the Star Spangled Banner, given with
cannon and bells, all the military bands,
full orchestra, great organ and full chorus,
The audience were wild with enthusiasm.
The concert waltz of Strauss "On the
beautiful Danube" followed, the music
was conducted by himself and was great
success. Verdi's anvil chorus was then per-
formed af.er which it closed by singing
Nearer, my God, to Thee"
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TENNESSEE NEWS.

Chattanooga has Mechanics Building
and Loan Association.
NathantShelby, a colored bird thief, has
been jailed at Clarskville.
The foundation has been commenced for
the Memphis waterworks.
Clarksville has a new fire engine and
Hook and Ladder company.
At the third annual tobacco fair of
Clarksville last Wednesday two hundred
and twelve hOgshes ds were entered.
An editor of a Tennessee paper, on a visit
to Lookout Mountain, took church for a
tavern, and ''wrote it accordingly"
The remains Of Capt. r. NJ. Bearden
were inferred with Masonic honors at
Knoxville last Friday.
The proceedings Of the Circuit Court at
Knoxville were interrupted Friday ty the
circus music. y
One of orr Chattanooga yeung ladies,
says the AelG5e, recently attempted the
cSpture Of 0an acute little animal with a
bushy tail" When her peach and honey
came that night he informed her that mar
rying would be out of the question unless
she used some other kind Of hair oil,
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

St. Louis, being exasparated with the
tyrannioal Determinations of the Union
Pacific in favor of Chicago, held an indigna-
ton meeting last night and resolved to
push through the proposed Atlantic and
Pacific.
Pittsburg is to have new Democratic
daily.
Yesterday was the 9th anniversary of
the battle of Bunker Hill.
FOREIGN,
An unknown epidemic IS raging in Bra
I'll and already counts 5000 YiGtims IN a
population of 10000.
Prof. Agassiz reached Panama June /.
The anti-Jesuit bill has passed q second
reading in the German Reichstadt by 193
to 10l,
Extensive cotton mills were burn ed Sun
day night in Warrington, Lancashire.
Rev. Norman Mcleod, leader of the
Scottish Church, died Sunday.
The volcanic politics of San Domingo
threaten another early eruption.
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WASHINGTON.
Bureau statement Of the Cotton Crop
The stand and Prospeet.

WASHINGTON, June 1T.-The following
is a synopsis of the statement of the area
and condition Of the cotton crop which
win appear in the June report of the De-
partmeut of Agriculture:
An increase in the cotton area is reported
in every State, and a very small proportion
of the county returns shcw a decrease of
average. The planting was generally re-
tarded by the protracted season of drouth,
and fields that were planted late occasioned
some trouble in Obtaining perfect stands,
but recent rains and renewed efforts in re-
planting have finally secured stands OF aE-
ersge completeness. --.e r-..r1
The per centsge Of increase in area, last
wears crop being the basis of comparison,
is as follows: North Carolina 10; Sonth
Carolina 8; Georgia u; Florida 10; Alaba-
ma IL; Mississippi 10; Louisiana IL; Texas
Is; Arkansas 16, Tennessee u.
The average increase throughout the
cotton States will approximate IL per cent.
Texas has naturally made the largest rala-
tive increase, not only having enjoyed "a
favorable season for planting, but also dur
ing the past year having received accessions
of immigrants who are cotton planters.
The condition of the plant throughout the
cotton section is very nearly full average.
Sepsrating the Atlantic from the more
western States, the former stand a little be-
low the average, while the latter are fully
ND 20 the standard of fair condition. The
drought which prevailed in April and the
first half OF May delayed the growth, and
the cold nights in the more northern belt
had a further retarding effect; but the
abundant rains and genial temperature
which followed have wonderfully inyigo-
rated and advanced the crops.
The following figures represent the con-
dition of cotton in the several States, 100
Standing for the average North Carolina
SO, South Carolina %, Georgia 96, Florida
05, Alabama 105, Mississippi 100, Louisiana
l04, Texas 100, Arkansas 9S, Tennessee 1Ol.
Gen. SIckIes Recalled.
Gen. Sickles has gone to Madrid to pre-
sent his letters Of recall to the Spanish
Government, but no successor will be ap-
pointed until several matters in contro-
versy, including the liberation OF DR..
Heuard, have been adjusted. The Spanish
Government has yet failed to be convinced
that Houard is an American citizen, but
may release him in accordance with the re-
quest of our Government.
Andrew Johnson,
President johnson recently received four
thousand dollars refund of tax on salary,
the same principle having been applied to
President Grant under the judicial decision.
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POLITICAL.
Thee pylng Gasp q Reunion.RefOrm.
p in. Cox.


CINCINNATI, June 17.-Ex-Secretary
Cox left tonight for New York, to attend
the meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on
the 20th. In conversation prior to his de-
parture, be said in substance that the Stein
way Hall meeting intended to call subse-
quent conference of Liberals of the same
class as those engaged in that meeting, but
it was found that some Of those who were
supporting Greeley gave encourage
ment to the idea of their favoring a
movement to put such man as Adams
in the field, and on their sug-
gestion, the terms of the invitation were
extended so as to include men of the posi-
ton of Schurz, Horace White and Bowles,
and Schurz was willing to unite in the call
when this was done. Its understood that
the majority of the meeting will be of those
who have refused to support Mr.. Greeley,
but enough of other phases of purpose will
be there for full conference and cOmpari-
son. of all sorts of views. The gentlemen
named above are in no way. committed to
change their attitude unless convinced OF
the duty of doing so by the conference.
What the World Says.
NEW YORK, June 1.-THE World re-
CARDS the movement of the gentlemen who
are invited to confer together here on the
10Th, in reference TO an -anti-Grant pro-
gramme, as one wholly outside Of the Dem
ocratic party, and that unless it commands
very large Republican following the Dem
Ocrats will shun it.
Senator Sehurz.
Senators Carl Scburz and Carpenter are
in the city. A Washington dispatch says
it is stated there that Schurz would support
Greeley; that he will take the first oppor-
tunity to present his views in speech
which he has prepared.
Waiting for Baltimore.
James NJ. Ashley, of Ohio, stated to-day
that Carl Schurz will certainly support
Greeley in case of his nomination at Balti-
more.
LATER-Carl Schurz has been in secret
conference to-day with the signers OF the
call for next Thursdays meeting. Mrs.
Schurz sails for Europe Wednesday.
The Arkansas Democracy.
LITTLE Rock, June 17.-The Liberal
State Convention meets tomorrow and the
Democratic State Convention on WedEes-
day. The city is full of delegates to the
latter
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OONGRESSIONAL.
Col. Buck Travis a Candidate for
Congress.


Col. Buck Travis a Candidate for
Congress.
MANTYvu.LE, HENRY Co, TENN, June
]. I872.-Col. w. E. Travis, Dear Sir: We,
o,,r old friends and neighbors, congratu
Iaiings Won npon the removal of your poiiti-
cal disabiI lies. do resp fully and earnestly
call upon YOU to enter political life and be-
come a candidate for Congress for this Dis
tr'ct. Looking to the Importance Of en-
forcing the obligations of the constitutional
aud civil law of our country, Of preserving
unimpaired the liberty of the citizen by
haDeas corpus, Of admitting the Southern
States ofulf equality in the Union, Of main
tanning local sslf government and checking
the ceutralizing tendencies of the Federal,
of restraining the growth Of vast corpora
tions whose vampire shadows are being
cast hefure, of reforming the civil service
TO the point of awarding faithfulness and
honesty, instead Of party incompetencg and
of administering the government honestly
and economically. We are also interested
in looking for men of unqualified ability to
support these principles. We therefore call
upon YOU to leave, Cincinnatus like, the
plough handle and become the peoples can
didate for Congress, believing the public
confidence viii gather around and sustain
you. Respectfully,
Thog. w. Whitfield, E. F. Mclaughlin,
Lee Rushing, S. w. Goodwin, A. Jordan,
w, C.. Williams, ii. B. Walters, W, Z.
Beasly, A. Robins, Thos. II. Robins, S. G.
French. sa-. .
AT HOME, June 1, 1S72.-Dr. Thomas
w. Whitfield aud others; Gentlemen: am
in receipt Of your note of this Date, in which
YOU congratulate me on the removal Of
my political disabilities, and call upon me
TO allow the use of my name as candidate
to represent this district in Congress.
Fortbe terms Of confidence expressed, l
return yon my grateful Acknowledgements,
being more gratifying to my feelings as you
are my old friends and neighbors who have
known me long and well. In answer to
your request, I must say that fear your
partiality makes you overestimabe my abili-
ty, and my situation ct present viii make
it quite a sacrifice on my part TO comply; but
If the Ue9ple choose to elect met their
representatigein Congress, will accept the
position with lis great responsibilities, and
viii 90 forward in the discharge of the du-
ties incumbent on me as such, with all the
ability and earnestness that l can command
with an eve single to the rights OF the
people and the State, by a sacred regard for
The Constitution and subordinaton OF the
military to the civil law.
If you should see proper to announce me
as a candidate, you are at liberty 10 do so,
and at a proper time will see the people in
the different counties and discuss the pre-
sent issues Ofthe country fully before them,
but for the present, and for some little time
TO come, l viii be engaged at home in my
crop which l cannot neglect.
Very respectfully, your Obedient servant
w, Z. TRAVIS.
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ROME.
The Years Of Roter Surpassed.

The Years Of Eeter Surpassed.
ROME, June 1.-THE twenty-sixth ami
versary of the accession of the Pope to the
Pontifcal chair was celebrated in this city
yesterday in a becoming manner by the
faithful. Four thousand persons, represent
ing all the nations Of the earth, proceeded
to the Vatican and presented congratulate
ry addresses to his holiness, who on appear
ing before his visitors was greeted with
loud cheers.
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BROWNSVILLE, TENN.
A Frightful Negro Vendetta.
Human QundrfIateraI.

MEMPHIS, June 17.-An A1GtaRche
Brownsville, Tenn, special says yesterday
John Higgin and James Smell, both colored,
had desperate fight growing out OF an old
feud, and were arrested by the Marshal
and carried off. Soon after they were taken
off Smells wife entered Higgins house,
armed with an iron porker and beat Hig-
gins wife to death, literally crushing her
skull like an egg-shell. Higgins and Smell
were soon released. On their return they
renewed the fight and but for the interfer-
tence of ciizens would have fought until
death. Smell and wife have been arrested
and iOdppd in i2il
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CINCINNATI.
A FataI Russ-A lIlnister Brained

A Fatal BHSS-A Minister Bra1ueOs
CINCINNATI, June 1.-THE Rev. &. j.
Thompson, formerly Pastor of the Christie
NJ. E. Chapel of this city, but now of Leav-
enworth, Ks, was this morning about II
o'clock assaulted with hatchet by man
named Baum. Three Gashes Ware made in
his lead, -ano blow pelietratingI the cavity
of the skull. 1t Is thought Thompson will
die.
= The parties are very reticent. It is said
that Mr.. Thompson called at the house of
former member OF his church, wild
ow named Mrs. Shinledecker, who had
buried'two husbands, and in leaving, took
the liberty Of kissing her. This SO en-
ragged Baum, 8ho was a rejected lover of
the widow, that he attacked him with the
result indicated. Baum, thus far, is at
large. Thompson, when approached by
the newspaper reporter, declined at the
present time to furnish names or particu-
lars.
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An Aberdeen lover seated himself re-
Gently on barrel turned on its side while
seEenadlng his hearts mistress. In his
ecstacy he rolled the barrel over, smashed
his guitar against shutter in his efforts to
regain his balance, and disappeared in the
cisterp. The buJbI,ng cry o. the strong
swimmer in his agony broug out the
entire family, including the bulldog, in
various brief and picturesque costumes.
He was rescued and told 10 come in and
play when he wanted, and not destroy the
flavor of the family water in future.
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THE CRIFS.


ST. LOUIS, June 17.-The Democrat this
morning publishes crop dispatches from
over hundred points in Missouri, Kansas,
Illinois. Iowa, and Nebraska, which say the
winter wheat'is very poor, large amount
plowed up and, the remainder Of the yield
one-tbird' to half crop. Very little old
,z-bnaf az, hand
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The style of writing required in the great
world is distinguished by free and daring
grace.a careless security,a foe sharp polish,
3 delicate aud perfect taste; while that fitted
for the people is characterized by a vigorous
natural 'fuliness, a profound depth of feel
inc. and an engaging naiyete. We do not
now speak of a still higher regiOn-that Of
ganins-for which there exist no b ounda-
RES of high and low; which embraces the
most polished cosmopolitan and the home
lest NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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a CLERK in a grocery store in Manches-
ter, n. H., last week undertook TO sscer-
tain the cause of the head Of hOgshead OF
molasses bulgh g out by striking it with a
mallet, when loud report ensued, and he
was thrown violently across the floor, and
enveloped from head 10 foot in floods OF
mOlasses. He says he never was so sweet
in all his life.
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Death is continually walking the rounds
of great city, and sooner or later he will
stop at every mans do0g. EUt, after eli, the
shortest ,ife il long enough if it lead to
Better, and the longest life is too short, if it
do not,
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DELEGATES TO THE BALTIMORE
CONVENTION.
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMTT

There win be a meeting Of the Demo-
cratic State Executive COMMITTEES in this city
at IL O'Clock A, NJ of Wednesday, June 10
Every member of the Committee is re-
quested to be present. JNo. G. BURcH,
Nashville, June Z, 1872. Chairman.
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The newest sensation is a fan sewing
machine attachment which protects the OPP
orator from heat, flies and mosquitoes while
at work, and requires no attention RhateT-
er. II is the invention OF a Memphian.
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TNTNARY,

Purse 81, 900; 5 per cent. entrance money
70 70 70 second horse. Two mile heats.
D,ShIcDarEels IL Co.'s ch. c. Harry las-
sett, years old, by Lexington, dam
Canary Bird, los lbs; .......(Roe) !
!. w. Hunt Reynolds ch. IN. Metella,
3 years old, by imp. Australian, dam
Ia Grande Duchesse, III lbs (Par-
tnrl .............. ......,...... dis
-..'' Time-3.39i.
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TENNESSEE BONDS closed in New York
last evening at 78B for the old issue and
g3 for the new. (.
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CorToN IS less active in New 7 ork at
265c for middling. ~. d
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MILAN.

A MisnOmer-EdueatIOnaI Facilities
Milan COIIege-A Worthy Example
Public Spirit Of Its Citizens-Exten-
sion Of the Mississippi Central Rail-
rOad-ROteI-A Fable EmehaRtress-
short Dresses-BEateriaI for Wives
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Go1D is dull but steady ia New York
at I19g61l4.