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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

A locomotive exploded near Scranton,
Pa, yesterday, burning and bruising engi-
neer and fireman. In the same town two
children, two and four years old, left asleep
by their mother, were burned with the
house.
Some $250,000 has been contributed by
wealthy persons during the past year
toward endowiDg the Washington Uni
versity in st. Louis.
Emma johnson, of St. Louis, took coal
oil yesterday to kindle fire which burned
her up.
The Utah Primary Convention adjourns
to give members a chance to put in their
crops. The Gentiles regard the State move
ment as farce.
Chas. Leber, has been sentenced at
Louisville to be hanged on May II.
The Judiciary Committee of the New
Y ork Senate are at dead lock on the Erie
Railroad bill
a. race across the Atlantic between
w nite Star steamer and Cunarder resulted
III passage of days hours, and s days
II hours respectively.
Wisconsins wants Supreme Judges in
place Of 3.
Ohio proposes to compel judges of cleo
, IlOu 10 T6lQdlll III S6SSiOu W lGlOuO
ment until all the votes cast have bee n
counted.
FOREIGN.
Spain DEGREES so more battalions of in
fantry.
The Assembly committee report in favor
of restoring the Orleans princes in their
property. Due D'Aumale and Prince De
Joinville have resumed their rank in the
army and navy.
The health of Moses Grinnel, now at
Genoa, is rapidly failing.
Queen Victoria sis anxious to express
publicly her own personal and very deep
sense of the reception that she and her
dear children met on Tuesday from mill
ions other subjects" She meditates two
weeks visit to Germany.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
TOM SCOTT.
A Fire In the Rear.

OIL CITY, Pa, March There was a
tremendous mass meeting here to-day to
oppose the mandates of the Southern In
provement Company, which proposes to
control not only the price but the refining
interests, and monopolize the oil trade. The
meeting was not extravagant in demonstra-
tons, but means strictly business, and in
tends in less than sixty days to have an
outlet which will be free of all cliques or
combinations.
In the afternoon dispatches were read from
various portions of the country encouraging
the project to carry their plans through for
new means Of transportation. A dispatch
from Buffalo states that Buffalo will meet
the oil region more than half way with a
railroad within four months. The Erie
guarantees railroad that way in less time.
Transportation would be by way of water
from Buffalo or Erie.
Galbreth, of the Erie, said he wonders
that the people of Pennsylvania don't 60 in
in body to Harrisburg and overthrow a
Legislature which permits and encourages
the growth of Such powerful monopoly
as the Pennsylvania Central railroad which
yields greater power that the State Legisla-
ture.
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CUBA.
sub-Letting the work of Conquest.

Sub-Letting the Work of Conquest.
HAVANA, March 1.-The journals pub
lished the following decree issued by Capt.
Gen. Valmaseda, and dated at Santiago de
Cuba, Feb. /:
ga white male or female, or free colored
male, who viii bring in twenty five free or
slave negroes now roaming in the noun
tains to headquarters, will receive full par
don and 5000 reward.
"a male or female negro slave who will
bring in twenty-five negroes from the in
surrectionary districts viii receive his free
dom, and if bringing in number with arms
seven dollars will be paid for each negro so
brought.
"Parties unable to bring in the required
number, but who bring in some, will re-
ceive pardon and the value of their SER
vices be taken into consideration in the mat
ter of recompense."
Execution, Etc.
The Spanish troops captured and exc
cuted, near Carlto Del Embarcadero, the
Cuban Col. CaLxitopedro and Capt. San
delinO Perez.
A heavy engagement is reported to have
taken place in the Zorro Mountains, in
which the SpTniards were victorious.
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TOGETHER WITH THE
UnriVaIed Orchestra of over Fifty
Performers.
CARD FROM DIR. JAS. A. RIDLEY.

In reply to the numerous Inquiries ofmy
friends as to whether l will again to be can
didate to represent them in the State Senate,
desire to say, that l have not deemed it
proper to answer before this because it is
so long before the election, the people have
hardly considered whom they would prefer
as their representative. and for the further
reason, that since the last election Ruther-
ford and Bedford have been placed in the
same Senatorial district, and the question
arises which should be entitled to the first
Senator. Now, while have no desire to
fOrestall public opinion and announce my
self thus early a candidate, should it be
determined that Rutherford is to have the
first representative in the Senate and that
representative in the Senate and that posi-
ton should be rendered me with creditable
unanimity, then 1 will feel it a duty to de-
clare myself candidate. But if public
opinion points TO some other gentleman as
the proper person to represent this district,
I frankly say that | will not be his opponent.
j. A. RIDLEY,
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WASHINGTON.
The Sentence of VIM. B. Stokes

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Ex-Congress-
man Stokes was to-day sentenced to pay a
| fine of $1,000 and the costs of prosecution
| for having prosecuted claim against the
Government while member of Congress.
Bureau Howard with a Carte Blanche.
Gen. o. o. Howard, at the request of the
Secretary of the Interior, has consented to
visit Arizona, in the character of a special
agent of the Government, to report on the
spirit of the Apache Indians, in respect to
their hostiliiies against the whites. He
has large discretion to take any action
which may appear to him to be in the inter-
est of peace with these Indians. Gen.
Howard takes with him large number of
his staff and leaves here next Thursday.
Our Catacazies.
1t is true that there has been remon-
STRANGE from the government of Spain re-
garding Minister Sickles' interference in
Spanish politics, but it was of a friendly
character.
The case of MIR. Marsh, Minister to Italy,
has been discussed in diplomatic circles, but
has not been brought to the attention of
the State Department.
The BOmbsheT Committee.
The laying OF MI. Camerone resolution
naming the French arms committee on the
table, should not be understood to be
final disposition of it. This action merely
sends the resolution over, to be called up
at any time.
Summers Illness,
New YORK, March Ia Times dispatch
states that Mr.. Sumner was attacked by
the same complaint that Frustrated him
last year, consequent on the excitement in
the late debates. M
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PROBABLY no one invention has come
into such general use as the sewing ma
chine. The business of manufa curing
and selling them, says the Boston Com
merciGL Bulletin, has grown up mainly with
in the past fifteen years, but during the last
ten years has increased rapidly. There are
now made and sold annually in the United
States about seven hundred and fifty thous-
and sewing machines, and in every city,
town, village and hamlet these useful ma
chimes are more or less in use. Some of
the largest manufacturers are now running
extra hours to keep up with orders, and
even then are frequently unable to supply
the demand. The Massachusetts compan-
les are doing a large and remuneratiye bus
mess, many of them exporting their ma
chimes to all parts of the world, particularly
to Europe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
LOUISIANA.
Plain Words orthe COlOred PinchDeck.
The Legislature AdjOurns-ssImmOr
RlifY. GnrrnnfiOrn and Inhacancu,

The Legislature AdjOurns-ssImmOr
ality, Corruption and Indecency."
NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-The Legisla-
ture adjourned last night sine die. Several
plundering schemes were pushed through
before adjournment. Very little was done
In the way of reform. The Times says:
"The body called the General Assembly
OF Louisiana terminated last night its career
of unparalleled infamy. It would be trite
phrase to say that the history of modern
times furnishes no such example of gross
abuse of power, of such fragrant immoral
ity, corruption and indecency as have
marked the career Of this disgraceful as
semblage."
When the Senate adjourned last night
Lieut.. Gov. Pinchbeck being called OH for a
speech said, Gentlemen, / thank you for
your courtesy in requesting me to address
you, but regret that the implied compliment
to me cannot with any justice or honesty be
returned to the
Worst Legislature
in my opinion that ever assembled, and you
cannot feel more rejoiced than l at the
knowledge that its session has terminated
finally. If the Government cannot be car
ried on without the scenes which have been
enacted in the House of Representatives,
reiterate what l said this morning that the
sooner the Republican party goes down the
better"
Grant Club.
The Pioneer Grant Club, the oldest Grant
club in the Union, has reorganized with one
hundred and ninety members.
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A CURIOUS STORY ABOUT MRS.
LINCOLN REITERATED.


A few days ago, paragraph in the Her.
aid, based upon what was known to be good
authority, announced that Mrs. Abraham
Lincoln had recently visited Boston, and
incOqnitO and closely attended a public
seance of a Well-known lady medium on
Washington street, on which occasion the
the spirit of her lamented husband appeared
and. by unmistakable manifestations, re-
vealed to all present the identity of Mrs.
Lincoln, which she had attempted to keep
secret. We have now the best authority
for saving that the report was in all respects
accurate; that Mrs. Lincoln did visit Boston
on the 4th instant; that she took lodging at
the Parks House, registering her name as
Mrs. Under; that she remained there ten
days, during which time she made frequent
visits to the medium above mentioned, and
that while at the hotel her identity was
discovered by a person who had often seen
her in Washington. She desired to have
her visit to Boston unknown, but the in
junction of secrecy ceased to be binding af-
ter the revelation at the public Sednee. 1t
is further stated by those in position to
know, that the interviews with the medium
were of the most satisfactory and conelu-
sive nature, as sfording tests of the real
presence Of the spirit of her husband.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
Stokes Trial.

New Ork Assembly last night striking out
the word white from the military code.
This will allow negro companies and regi-
ments.
Stokes Trial.
Mr.. Graham. of Stokes counsel, continued
to argue as to the illegality Of the Grand
Jury this morning.
Mr.. Graham wanted the case to go to the
iury on the facts. 1t would be highly i'm
proper in a criminal case for the court to
substantially take the case from the jury
by directing verdict against Stokes. There
was no instance on which in a criminal
case the court had instructed the jury to
find for the people.
After Mr.. Graham concluded Judge
Cardozo said he would DO either one of
two things Either let the jury find gen.
eral verdict in favor of the defence, or he
would instruct them to find the Board Of
Commissioners properly constituted, but
all other facts for the prisoner.
He did not think it Unnecessary that McKeOn
of Stokes counsel should address the jury,
but McKeon thought differently, and pro-
ceeded in some remarks about exposing the
deviltry in the City Hall, and turning to
Stokes said: "This unfortunate is as guilt
less as any in this court ROOM This was
greeted with a scornful laugh from every
one in the room, which caused Stokes to
appear much frightened at the outburst of
unfriendliness, and Judge CardOzO said he
would clear the court if such demonstra-
tons were made again.
McKeOn continued his remarks till the
adjournment of the court.
Halls Trial.
New YORK, March 1.-The trial of
Mayor Hall commenced this morning. The
case for the prosecution was opened by Clin-
ton.
Mr.. Clinton went on to explain how,
through Mayor Hall, Tweed, Connolly and
Sweeney, the knavery of the city was
used by every sort Of device that sharp in
triguers could suggest, and then said, ''Lest
there should be any other outlet for public
money, they actually got a law passed EN-
towering them, as a board of audit, to ap-
propriate any sums that might be left over
to other purposes, besides absolute power
to fix the salaries of all public officers"
Mr.. Stoughton, of defense, called atten-
ton, interrupting, to the latitude of coun-
sci, and protested against the remarks ct
Clinton.
Judge DAILY thought it would be indecO-
rous to interpose with the counsel in IN
folding the case to the jury at the opening,
but would interpose when the dignity Of the
court is not respected.
Mr.. Clinton resumed his remarks. He
controverted the idea that the Mayors
signing away these fabulous sums, as well
as smaller sums, on the city account, were
Chargeable to routine, as it was his duty to
examine all such warrants.
Court adjourned until Monday.
Mrs. Harriet Beecher stowe
was very seriously, perhaps fatally injured
by fall yesterday, at her home, Mandoria,
Fla.
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LOUISVILLE.
Details Of the whisky Corner

LOUISVILLE, March 1.-The leading
member of the heaviest whisky firm in this
city, stated to a reporter to-day that there
is not over $4,000 barrels of Kentucky
whisky made between the years 1855 and
1865 in store in the country. Most of this
has been brought up for the corner men
toned in these dispatches. The operation
includes WHISTLES made between 1855 and
1867. The liquor men say the fact that the
stock of fine old Kentucky whistles is very
scarce is well known to the trade.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
ARIZONA.
The Flag of the Free.

SAN Francisco, March IA dispatch
from Wickenbourg, Arizona, says the
Apaches attacked two trains between that
place and Phoenix, and murdered Sam
Culimbur and Tom Harris at Martinez
rancho; ran off stock and plundered the
station of all moveables. Cullimbur and
Harris were employees of the Stage Com
pany. The station is but four miles south
of Camp Dale Creek, where are posted
three companies of regulars, two ofinfantry
and one of cavalry.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
ARKANSAS.
Railway Consolidation.

MEMPHIS, March 1.-The Directors of
the Memphis and Little Rock, and Little
Rock and Fort Smith, and Memphis,
Shreveport and Southwestern Railroads,
met here to-day, and completed articles of
consolidation, and elected Sam Tate, Pres
dent: Hon. Alex. Mcdonald, Col. Alfred F.
Lacy and Col. Sam Tate, Executive Com
mittee, with power to contract for the COM
pletion Of the remainderof the Fort Smith
road during the present year.
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MEXICO.
RumOrs of an American Prot ectOrate,

NEW YORK, March IA Vera Cruz
letter states that it is generally credited in
Mexican government circles that the visit
of William Cullen bryant is of political
character, embodying some proposal from
the American government to President
Juarez to a protecto-ate by the United
States over that country. This report
gained such credence that the official organ
was obliged to deny any knowledge of such
mission.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

NEARLY year ago Miss Hattie Thomas
had the entire scalp of her head taken off
by the machinery Of q button factory in
Naugatuck, Connecticut. Her attending
physician has attempted the feat Of replac-
Ing the skin by transplanting pieces of skin
from other parts of the body and some from
other persons, and thus far with apparent
success, the wounded surface being about
three-ffths covered, and it is believed the
operation viii be entirely successful,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

GRANTS champions in the Senate have
subjected themselves to a good deal OF
ridicule by their unruly course, but the fol-
lowing is about the sharpest we have seen:
Cooking and Morton after debate
with Carl Schurz, look as il they had been
fooling with a threshing machine"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

As judge was delivering his decision in
a case the other day, he was interrupted by
the vociferous braying Of a donkey under
one of the windows Of the court room.
"What is that?" testify asked the judge,
Whereupon the lawyer against whom he
he was deciding the case arose and remark
ed: sit is merely the echo of the court,
your honor"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
SOUTH CAROLINA.

COLUMBIA, March 1.-The tax levy for
State purposes will be six mills on the dol
lar which viii not provide for back debts.
The Legislature viii adjourn in sweek.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

1t is dangerous to be ''highly spoken of
in Cincinnati. A baby was left at rich
mans door the other night, with note,
saying HHaVing heard you very highly spo-
ken of, and also that you are extravagantly
fond of babies, l have brought you this
treasure"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

In consequence of the delay of Mr.. Conk-
ling to "crush" Messrs. Sumner and Schurz,
as prophesied, the st. Louis Republican
suspects that perhaps he is not, after all, a
trip-hammer or a pile-driver in disguise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
GERMANY.
Frightful Casualty at Frankfort.

FRANKFORT, March IA building in
which large number of persons residrd
fell this morning, burying the inmates in the
ruins. Fourteen corpses have thus far been
taken from the debris. A large force of
men are yet engaged in searching for the
bodies of other victims.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

A Boston shoemaker sensibly advertises
that parents who desire their children to
have shapely feet should select shoes with
low broad heels. The value Of this advice
shown in the number Of crooked ankles
nd corned feet displayed by fashionable
Dung ladies,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
WISCONSIN.
The Presidential One.Term.

MADISON, Wis, March 1.-The Assem-
bly, was occupied last night and this morn,
ing discussing resolutions endorsing Mr..
Summers One-term amendment to the
United States Constitution.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
UNION AND AMERICAN.
GOLD is frmer in New York at 1000

TENNESSEE Bonds closed in New York
last eyeningat 6s4 for the old issue and $50
for the new.
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HOUSE.
The Wisconsin Lands.

The Wisconsin Lands.
The bill for the extension of the Wiscon-
sin Railroad Land Grant came up, and a
great deal of flibusteTing ensued thereon.
An amendment was offered that proviso
be inserted that only American iron be used
on the road. There was considerable de-
bate and short filibustering speeches inv0lv-
ing the tariff and protection as a side issue,
the question being reference of the bill,
with instructions to the Public Lands Com
mittee to report any time next week after
NJ Onday. The bill was referred with in
structions.
The Senate amendment to the bill re-
moving stamp duty on canned fruits ETC.,
was concurred in. The bill goes to the Pres
ident.
Southern Quarantine.
A bill passed for more effective sys-
TEN of quarantine in the Southern
and Gulf ports, authorizing a detail of ar
my surgeons to confer with the local au-
thorities on the subject.
The House went into Committee on the
deficiency appropriation bill. There was
considerable discussion in the progress of
the bill, principally on the improvement
and extension of the Capitol grounds, and
on the utility and cost of the storm sig nal
service.
So much was said in favor of the signal
service that Mr.. FarnswOrth who made an
antagonistic amendment withdrew it, re-
marking that
Babies
would soon be weaned according to these
signals.
The committee arsse without disposing
of the bill.
A resolution was adopted inviting a visit
to the House from the imperial japanese.
The House then adjourned. To-mor-
rows session is to be for general debate
only.
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CorToE is in moderate request in New
York at 223 for middling.
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Henry Jay who had both shoulder blade:
and collar bone broken, skull fractured, and
hips and back crushed, in a railroad
accident at Wellseille, on the North Missouri
Railroad last November, has brought suit
against that company for fifteen thousand
dollars damages.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
ST. LOUIS.

ST LOUIS, March 1.-The Senate Com
mittee on the Congressional Apportionment
has been instructed to give st. Louis three
Repres antatives.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02
NEW YORK.


ALBANY, March IA bill passed the
New York Assembly last night striking out
the word white from the military code.
This will allow negro companies and regi-
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FOREIGN.
Details Of Assault on Queen Victoria.

Fish's Response to Earl Granville,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-02

COUNTY COURT.-The will of G. c..
Torbett was admitted to probate. F. c..
Huntington was appointed and qualified as
executor,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-25

childish fashion upon the carpeed moor OF
the hail. amusing themselves with game OF marbles
and was reading In on adjoining roorn' occasionally
raising my ewes from the page TO enjoy inc iun tat was
going on outside was suddenly aroused Dy the sonnd
of the haildoor opening heavy step in the Vesouie
and erutf masculine tones mnelng with the voices oil
the children. Looking up, saw in the nall what ap
peared to be a tall rough-looking man. VINO was IN
STOPPING posture with bis hands resting ON his Knees
watching the children at their play, aud making some
observations upon IT, Presently he squatted-hat Is the
only term TINT will accurately describe the attitude 10
assumed as It struck meand taking UP enc Of the mar
bes attempted to propel in accordance with the rules
Of the game which the children were eagerly explaining
70 him. The marble slipped from his awkward M
gers and rolled wide OF the mark and as one OF 'no
children ran to fetch IT, he to his feet with grunt
Of dsapprova at his failure. From the roughnesS auu
cumsiness OF his general appearance and movements
the grufness of the OF his voice, ana certain
oounrihed air he seemed TO carry with him. TOOK MN
10 be an ordinary farmer or marketman just arrived IN
town. and who had come for the purpose OF business
with the OF the house. who was provision dealer
After momentary feeling OF surprise that he should
have entered at the instead OF the basementdoor
and that he should familiar with the chOFcn. hut
thinking him too insignificant parsonage TO waste
second thought upon, returned TO my book" This
number also contains sketch Of the eminent American
Ceoocst T sterTy Hunt, with an estimate OF his posi-
ton in American science.