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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24

THE EQUITABLE" INSURES DWELLING
Houses and Furniture, Barns. Stores and Mer-
chsndIse. Mills and Factories, Academies, Church.
es and SchOOlhOuses. Its funds are securely in
vested in interest bearing and dividend paying
stocks and bonds. II holds no bills receivable for
moneys loaned on personal security. The Stock
holders are Citizens Of Tennessee widely known
for their integrity, business capacity, and high
financial standing. The Equitable Offers you re-
liable indemnity. security and integrity. and be-
ing a home company, owned and managed by
your friends and neghbOrs, II Is entitled to your
confidence and patronage,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24

CoTToN was Less active in New York yes
terday at 225c for middling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24

THE average depth of the Atlantic Ocean
is three miles; that of the Pacific four miles.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24

A RECENT visitor to Mr. Carlyle'S study
says that "an earthquake might turn it up
side down, but could not add to its disar-
rangement."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24

GOLD is firm in New York at lO9I@1o.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24
NASHVILLE DIRECTORS.

W. w. BERRY, of Berry, DemOviIle s. Co.
ID. F. CARTER.
X. H. GARDNER, of Gardner, Buckner s. Co.
A. G.. ADAMS, of Adams, Throne & Co.
D. WEAVER, Trustee Planters Bank.
j. Z. GILBERT, of Gilbert, Parkes & Co.
THOS. d. FITE, Of Evans, Fite, Porter & Co.
VIM PHILLIPS, of Phillips Hooper & Co.
JNO. PORTERFIELD, Cashier Fourth Ma
tiOnRl Bank.
ROBT. B. MCLEAN, of Mclean & Co.
B. s. RHEA, of Rhea, Smith & Co.
JNO. F. WIRELESS, of McAlister & Wheless
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24
INSURE IN THE
EQUITABLE OF NASHVILLE.

The Company has offices in all Of the principal
Towns in the State, where Policies will be issued
at the lowest rates consistent with safety.
mh24 eOd3m SDIstD
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24
GLASS AND oUEENsWARE.
WE IMPORT DIRECT FROM THE BEST
w manufactures almost everything made OF
QueenSware, China or Glass,

of English, French, German and American
Ware, for the Dining-TOom, Kitchen, Pantry,
Parlor or Bed-chamber, either for use or Orna-
nanf- Also.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24
Silver.Plated 4 britannia Ware,

Casters, Ice Water Pitchers and Urns, Coffee
and Tea Urns, by the piece or sets, Tea Trays
and Walters, Forks, , Spoons. Candle Sticks,
Mugs, Knives, Sugar Mixers, Sugar, Cheese and
Cracker Bowls, SC, Of the very best quality
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-24
Chandeliers, Lamps, Lanterns,
AND FIXTURES.

STUDENTS LAMPS OF the best and most ap-
proved makes, for Coal, Lard and Cotton Seed
Oil; a large and handsome variety; some very
handsome. Also,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
COMMON PLEAs-SpeClAL TERM.

BY Judge Joseph F. DAY.
Guttentag VS.. Blot.-The direct conflict between
the witnesses makes 1t proper that cross-examlna-
ton should be read reference will be ordered to
take proof OF the facts.
King vs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vacated on pay,
ment of costs.
Ranch vs. Rund.-Injunction dissolved. Motion
denied.
Day VS.. Sgor-Injuncton dissolved.
Williams vs.. TOmpkins.-Order for attachments
granted.
Wilson vs.. acknowledgement ordered.
In the Matter OF Leander Shareholder mOdife0
by striking allowance for costs or motion.
DUNG vs. AndcrsOn.--MotiOn granted on pay
ment Of costs OF trial within four days; otherwise
denied.
Murray VS.. Harris.-Motion granted.
Knapp VS.. Megs.-MotiOn for commission granted,
but motion for stay denied.
Wilson vs. Standardization granted, unless APP
pellant within five days serve notice Of appeal on
respondent and amend his notice of appeal by set
ting forth grounds Of appeal and pay full costs.
Weeks VS.. Chera.-MotiOn denied, with $40 COSTS
Troxell VS.. Haynes ct al.-Motion denied.
Special Notice.
On Monday, May Is, Chambers will be held from
ten to eleven O'Clock A. NJ, and not afterwards.
Chambers viii be held by Judge Robinson in the
General Term room, by Judge Larremore in Trial
Term room, Part l, and by Judge Joseph F. DAILY in
Chambers. The said three Judges will sit in Gene
raj Term at eleven O'Clock. All er p1rte business
viii be attended to by Judge Joseph F. DAILY. Mo-
tions will be called before him and sent to Judges
Robinson and Larremore to be heard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12

senate would go chat and nothing Ing se a
Iiu,euso NJ, IN his recent European tour.
Fckeu W - rani,ef Cnat he had seen the effect OF
Mr. skHH i9 FRn'isnd which was now the greatest
nation Of tns36rd the s.v~. was Satcd a Ua
al classes 1t developed wealth. SLIM, sn. ,ad
uvtty, increased the wages OF laborihg inon' =.
reuuceu sne nours OF iapor. ~AAnt
Mr. KELLEY took issue with Mr. Kerr's staten.
that Great Britain the greatest nation in the
world, and claimed that
PRECEDENCE FOR THE UNITED STATES
He pointed to the impoverished condition of Ire
land India ana POrtugalas the result Of the English
policy, of free trade. and characterized England as
the trcacherous nation, whose people were paupers
and whose manufacturers were princes.
After good deal OF discussion and dilatory v0t
ing Mr.. Kerr's and other amendments In the SEINE
direction were rejected
DUTY ON WOOL.
Mr.. BINGHAM, (rep.) OF Ohio moved to strike ont
the paragraph which reduces the existing duty on
wool and woOllen fabrics ten per cent to leave
them at the present rates. Rpjected-9 to
Mr.. BROOKS, (dem.) OF N. Y, moved proviso,
that no higher rates OF duty shall be exacted under
the second section than sixty per cent ad valorem.
Rejected.
without having made any progress whatever on
the bill the committee rose and the House, at -FOUR
O'Clock p. NJ, adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
ART MATTERS.

The annual meeting Of the members OF the
Academy Of Design took place on the sth inst The
principal business transacted was re election o.
Carl Brandt, ]. H. Beard and j. B. irving to ~" we
full ncpe,v =, '''icians and the well-known
marine painter, Edward Moran, az Associate. The
following officers were chosen for the year s-se@"
Professionalism Page. - ~ -
Vice President-Launt Thompson.
Corresponding iSecretdgU-T. Addison Richards.
Recording Secyetasv-E, w. Perry
IredSureT-E. ID. 4. Greene.
COuncfl-J. @. A. Ward, ]. w. CASTELAR,, A. D..
Shattuck, s. J. Guy, J. G. Brown and Thomas
Hicks.
Hanging Committee Whittredge, w. o. Stone
and w. HOwes.
The third number Of Fine Arts has reached us.
1t contains an excellent photograph 0fRembrandts
picture Of "Chrst Healing the Sick" which serves
frOntispiece, and several examples OF high
order Of engraving. This journal continues to ss-
tain the high promise OF its first number. 1t Is the
only American journal that can be looked upon as
entirely devoted to the interests of art, and we
hope it will receive the support from the public to
which its merits entitle 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
LOOSE LEGISLATION IN JERSEY.
The --latest Phase OF the Stanhopc Rail-
road Alleged Swindle.


road Alleged Swindle.
If there is not weeping and wailing there is at
least considerable deal Of crashing Of teeth in
certain State official circles in New Jersey over the
Stanhope railroad alleged fraud the particulars Of
which appeared In the HERALD some time ago.
In response to letters addressed them
by Governor Parker, asking for informa
ton on the subject, President BEETLE, Of
the Senate, and Speaker Miles, Of the House, reply
jointly and claim that the Stanhope bill, granting
power to the corporation to construct railroad from
added to- such addition having been surrepttiously
and raudulenty interpOlated and the proof of such
fraud and Interpolation is the fact that the original
BILL in its eighth section, contained no such pro-
vision, ana In no stage OF its progress in either
house was any amendment, alteration or addition
made offered" They say further:-"The bill in
question, therefore, while apparently receiving the
sanction of both houses and the approval of Your
Excellency, never in reality passed either house.
We regard this attempted fraud upon the State.
upon the Legislature and upon Your EXcellency,
as dangerous alike to both public and private in
terests and deserving the most emphatic condemna-
ton. We desire that this statement, together
with your letters to us, be published, to notify the
incorporators named in the bill OF the fraud at
tempted to be perpetrated in their Names and also
to protect all persons who may become interested
and liable to be deceived as to its true character
and the power therein contained, believing that the
Legislature will at its earliest opportunity repeal
the same" Now 1t is quite clear that If the bill is
fraud and was s not passed BY either house there
would 20 at once before the Courts. But
it appears that Messrs. Niles and BEETLE, with the
clerks OF the Senate and House, gave q complete
record OF all action taken upon this bill, certifying
that it did pass in a regular and orderly way, and
that the BILL signed by the Governor the den-
tica bin signed by President Bette and Speaker
Niles. In the meantime Governor Parker and the
legal representatives Of the State are said to have
decided in favor of the substantial validity of the
BILL that 1t seems clear the cOrpOrators may go
ahead and build the road. Even repeal
difficult in view OF a section ofthe bill which
power, and not otherwise, to revoke or annul this
charter, whenever the courts shall have decided
il to be injurious to the citizens of this State by
reason OF the misuse OF the powers herein granted
matter upon which there Is no dispute what
ever Is, that sharper piece OF legislative railroad
sharp practice Is not known In the history OF New
Lersex leGislafinn than thi StanhQne affair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
selous' Jerusalem.

An excellent series Of engravings OF Selous' two
great pictures of Jerusalem in Her Grandeur and in
Her Falp have been executed for the convenience
OF those who may wish to retain some mcmento OF
the sacred city. In order to meet the requirements
OF various classes of purchasers three different sets
Of engravings have been prepared. In point OF ex
ecution these works remarkably fine, and pre-
serve the effects OF the original pictures with great
fidelity.
From the following letter 1t win be seen that ex-
ception has been taken to the remarks that we
felt ourselves compelled to make. We publish
the letter as matter OF justice to the gentle
man who feels himself aggrieved, but do not think
that lie has succeeded in proving our position
wrong. The impression made on us by the exhibit
ton OF drawings was that the students had
been allowed to waste their time in over
celebrating drawings in order to please the eye Of
the visitors, and, as we think the time OF students
is too precious to be wasted in efforts after effect OF
ys MSS duty sG Is ane
aim and scope OF art schools will probably be OF our
opinion, unless, indeed, their interests may
them to look from different standpoint.
New YORK, May IL, 1872.
sra-In your notice Of the exhibition of drawings at the
Of
A a
will give false imp to those not having an
In a ep "nS aIss
drawings are to found the entire exhibition These
permitted for the purpose of correcting former hab
its Shading has been regarded the end to be
attained, but steadiastly held end which
the subtle rendering of form. The importance OF
line study has been SO fully recognzed that IT has not
been limited to the sense Of making maps of Objects Ex
anime the best of these drawings imagine section
any direction, and you will find that the feeling Of its out
line has dictated the most delicate shade & MiLMARru
Professor in charge of the schools of the National
envy OF Design.
There Is an admirable collection Of art books
beautifully illustrated, at present on view in the
Leayitt auction rooms, Clinton Hall. Some Of the
works are very rare and OF great value. The collec
ton will be sold by auction on Tuesday night, 14th
inst.
The exhibition OF the French and Dusseldorf COL
lectiOns will close on Wednesday They will be sold
At auction on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and
Saturday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
THE GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL
SOCIETY,

Interesting Paper by DIR. z. b. O'Cal-
laghan, the Lately Appointed Archivist
Of the State-A History OF Trinity, st.
Paups and St. Johns Promised.
regular meeting Of the New York Genealogical
and Biographical Society was held at Mott Memorial
Hall, 81 Madison avenue, last night. The meeting
was called to order by the Chair ut halfpast seven
O'Clock. After the reading of the minutes by the
Secretary and the transaction Of sundry minor
business, committee was appointed, consisting
OF the following gentlemen:-Dr. O'Calaghan,
Rev. Reverdy r. Belts, Mr.. f. F. Delaney and DR.. H.
r. Stiles-to request history of Trinity, St. Paul's
ST. Johns and other churches, and to prepare
diagram OF the church yards and complete cata-
logue OF the inscriptions on the tombstones.
DR.. +. b. O'Callaghan, OF Albany, the well-known
historian and the lately appointed archivist of the
State OF New York, read paper on the early history
OF the New York Bar-1702 to 1730-in which were
included biographies of Sampson, Sheldon,
Broughton, May, Buckley, David, Jaminson,
and Francis Harrison, all OF whom had been Record
OF the city, and the first three Attorney Generals
OF the Province of New York. The paper which was
quite voluminous, displayed that depth of erudition
for which the Doctor is Justly celebrated. Many
quaint and homely incidents In the lives Of these
first sons OF the American Bar were invested with
much interest by the Doctor, and their recital
could not but bring back to mind the homey but
honest times OF the knicSerbockers. After the con-
cusion OF DR.. O'Callaghan's paper the meeting adj
jOurned to meet at the same place on the fourth
Saturday OF the present month.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
THE SHOOTING OF MR.. PHELPS.
His Ante-Mortem Statement.

On Friday night, when Coroner Young waited
upon Mr.. Charles II. Phelps, OF 100 West Thirty
ninth street. the gentleman who was shot at his
residence by sneak thief he found him in very
precarous condition. and fully of the belief that he
was about to die from the effects OF the injuries he
had received, Mr.. Phelps made the following
STATEMENT:
'Ths evening. about quarter to nine O'Clock,
Mr.. John 4. Palmer informed me that there were
two suspicious looking men Longing about the
store and told him had better go through the
house. | Immediately came up stairs, tried the
middle door and found 1t locked. | then went to
the room door, and on opening IL found two men
near the stairway. grappled with the smallest OF
the two men, when the second man came to the as
sstance of the man was struggling WITH and the
man escaped. then seized hold Of the second man,
and as did 80 he shot me and ran down the stairs
/ Immediately followed him down the stairs and
found that was shot in the left breast and said to
Mr.. Palmer, 'Oh, am shot, Mr. Palmer then took
me by the arm and led me into the store. l did not
know either OF the men. The men had been robbing
the house."
The case being submitted to the Jury they found
that Mr.. Phelps came to his wounding by "A pistol
discharged by man whose name Is unknown, while
endeavoring to prevent the premises from being
rObbed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
INFANTICIDE IN WILLIAMSBURG.
An Insane Mother browns Her Infant I'm
n Pail OF Water.

At about eleven O'Clock yesterday forenoon the po-
lice were notified that Mrs. Eliza Harris residing at
343 South Fourth street, Williamsburg had drawned
her infant IN pail OF water. Officers Powell and
Quinn were sent by Captain Woglom to investigate
the case. and when they entered the apartments OF
Mrs. Harris they found her sitting by
the window. and Mt her feet was
q pail OF water with the babe, partially
nude in it, face downwards. The officers told the
wretclcd mother that she had better dress and go
with them to the station house. This she did with
out making any objection. The body OF the babe
was also removed to the same place. During the
afternoon medical gentlemen visited Mrs. Harris and
found that she was suffering from puelperal mania.
She gave birth to the infant female, nine days
ago. Her history Is a sad one. She Is a native OF
England, twenty-nne years OF age. Her husband,
who is said to be an English Mariner left her about
three years ago on voyage, giving her abso-
lutte control of their three children, aged
respectively five, seven and ten years. During his
protracted absence, it Is alleged she became the
mother Of the babe in question, and since then re-
ceived information that he was on his way TO JOIN
her and the children. This information crazcd her
In consequence of the sad condition In which she
was placed, and In her frenzy she committed the
grave offence for which she was arrested. She ~
kindly cared for by Captain Woglom
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
NEWARK MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
vitality Interesting tn Taxpayers-A New
License Tariff for Shows and Exhibi-

vitality Interesting to Taxpayers-A New
License Tariff for Shows and Exhfbi-
lions.
At the last meeting OF the Newark Common
Council, held on Friday night, the tax ordinance
for 1872 was considered, and the following appro-
priations agreed upon footing up in the aggregate,
s7ss 0O0:-Lighting streets, s6s,OOo; poor and
almshouse, $4,000; repairs of streets, $47,5OO;
public grounds, $1,000; public buildings
$4,000; new buildings, $4,000; repairs
OF bridges, $500; crosswalks, $4,000;
public schools current expenses, s4l,000; support
of police $l42, 0OO Fire Department, S70,0 supply
OF water $4,000; public health, $4,000; interest
upon city debt and temporary loans, $4,000; repair
OF sewers, 5000; construction OF sewers, S4S 900:
wharves and docks, $4,000; uncolected taxes and
remission Of taxes for 1871 $40,500 interest of
street Improvement bonds, $4,000; redemption of
aqueduct bonds, $4,000; interest on school bonds,
$4,000. Total, S7Ss000, In addition to the special
taxes for war bonds, &c.
Some time ago, as recorded in the HERALD, the
Committee on Shows and Exhibitions prepared
license tariff OF most absurd construction. The
lions, $40 every performance; mnstrels SIS: cir
cuses, menageries or sparring exhibitions $780, No
intelligent person could reason why a minstrel
troupe should be charged more than a theatrical
company, nor a circus company ten times as much
The authorities were rather puzzled recently about
a charge. An educated pig' held forth in the
town, and there came demand from the city for
$40. On being urged the authorities said they put
the pig performance under the head OF "jugglcry
and scight OF handr So odious is the whole system
that resolution has been introduced recommend
ing the prohibition of sparring and gift exhibitions,
the managers or proprletors OF the two public halls
In town 500 each per annum.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
Something of the sad and sublime are mingled in
WAS THIS A MURDER z

The dead body Of an unknown man was found
yesterday floating In the Harlem river, short dis
lance south OF 1.-THE railroad bridge and near the
Westminster county side. 1t was apparently that Of
sailor, about twenty-eight years of age, and had
been In the water for some time. From the tact
that hole resembling bullet wound was visible
a little below the right IL was strongly
suspected that deceased had been foully
dealt with, although this might have been caused
by the action OF the water, as the nose was en-
tirely gone and the front portion of the skull left
bare. The body was dressed In short, coarse
Jacket colored woolen shirt, dark vest and panta-
looms, the feet being encased in CATERS. Deceased
had long, dark hair, but no beard nor whiskers.
Coroner Meeks was notified OF the occurrence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
WASHINGTON, May

WASHINGTON, May IL, 1872.
After spending over half an hour in voting
whether there should be'a call Of the House, which
was negatived, Mr. Dawes trcp) of Mass, re-
newed the motion to close the debate on the first
section OF the Tariff bill, reducing the time from
ten minutes to one minute, and it was agreed to.
REVISING THE PENSION LAWS.
The House then took up the bill reported yester-
day from the Committee on Invalid Pensions revis-
ing and codifying the Pension laws
Mr. ROOSEVELT (dem), OF N. T., moved a proviso
that widows shall not lose their pensions by mar
rying again, and spoke of the philosophy of en-
couraging rather than discouraging marriages,
whether In maids or widows. The amendment was
rejectcd-yeas 81, nays %.
Mr.. WHEELER, (rep) OF N. ", moved an amend.
ment that whenever a widow shall forfeit her pen
sion on account of remarriage IT viii revive on her
again becoming widow II she he in INDECENT cir
cumstances. Agreed to-73 to so.
without proceeding further than the eighth sec.
went over until Friday next. and the House, az one
O'Clock, went into Committee OF the Whole, MIR.
Scofeld in the chair, on
THE TARIFF AND TAX BILL.
After spending nearly an hour in committee and
| getting things in an inextricabc tanglc from the
| variety OF amendments offered the committee rose
and Mr.. DAWES moved that the whole OF the second
section, embracing everything that comes under
,ara ,g pgr ser reamcto be treated as single
Tlat We. 'gfeee ID nd tken the House went into
committee. ~
ductoi lNenii per ent OF the present duties ex.
cept ~ tEAhf ~ 'ot on goods, for which he offered
the rfa 1as reported In the original bin
Rcjet hd=t, ~ T.
Mr.. ksNN iHom} ~ Ind, meged to make the re.
duction 0tNcu per cent on the present rates lie
said lid not believe that any horizontal reduc-
ton 5uid operate az fairly as the present tariff
Rates we're adjusted, not upon any principle, but as
mere obs. st he would rather have reduction
OF fifx.eu Der cent tban one OF ten per cent
Ptu-fRAqT rHB INTERESTS OF THE COUNTRY
Mr. pfwEs opposed the amendment and said
that III Kerr would PROSTATE the whole interests
Of tbe.eRunrr a thC feet OF foreign producers. He
appe.ipr III tie House to adhere 10 the ten per
cent gdacu8u 81 toe only practical thing, for the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
SUICIDE BY TAKING POISON.

Yesterday morning Isaac Speyer, young man
OF twenty years, swallowed a dose OF Paris green,
with suicidal intent, at his residence, ga Third
street, and was removed to Bellevue Hospital for
treatment All efforts to neutralize the effects OF
the poison proved futile and death ensued late in
the afternoon. Depression OF spirits caused by
being out OF employment IL thought to have
prompted deceased to take his own lile Coroner
Herman was notified and will hold an inquest on
the body TO-DAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
SUICIDE IN BROOKLYN.

The Coroner was notified at a late hour last night
to hold On inquest over the body of john Parting
ton, aged forty-6ve years, who committed suicide,
IL IL believed, at his late residence No 147 Hillary
street, Brooklyn. An empty bottle, labelled
story OF the manner OF his taking on He has
been In a feeble mental condition for some time
past consequent np2n domestic trouble.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12
FIRE IN WILLIAMSBURG.

At abont half-past seven O'Clock last evening the
stable OF J. Coleman Withcrs street, near Lorimer,
Williamsburg, was destroyed by fire, and two
horses, valued at 500, persisted In the flames. The
entire loss will reach $500. No insurance.