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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-05-22

CINCINNATI, May 21.-Some anxiety
was produced here to-day by the announce
ment in the evening papers that there had
been three deaths from cholera on the stea-
mer John Klgour bound from New Orleans
70 this city, one having occurred
bstween Yickshurg and Memphis. another
ct Paducah and the third before reaching
Evansville. A dispatch from L 7uisVille to-
night states that Capt. Stein, the command
er of the Kilgour, denies that there had
been any deaths from cholera on his vessel.
What grounds there may have been for
these rumors can only be ascertained after
the arrival of the boat, which viii probably
be here tonight or to morrow morning.
LOUISVILLE, May 21.-The authorities
are taking various preventive measures iI
regard to cholera.
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CAEAP TRANSPORTATION.
Governors Convention OF So nth and
West.
A rTemortaI 20 Coueres IS.

ATLANTA, GA, May 21.-In the Con-
vention of Governors to-day thert' was con-
siderable discussion on the prop ar roethod
of building the canal, the minority mixing
that it should be a government work and
not under the control of priva te corpora
ton. Gov. Hendricks had an enthusiastic
reception.
SECOND DIsPATCH-The 'Gtlbernatorial
Convention to-day adopted a n, ,emorial To-
Congress urging aid to the three great water
lines from the West to the Alta ntic. Elo-
ouent addresses were made by Gov. Wood
son, of Missouri, and Gov. Brown, OF Ten.
nessee. The Convention declined to accept
a rendered excursion, and adjourned sine
die. A grand banquet was given at the
Kimball House tonight. -.
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HnrrOr of the Sea.

HALIFAX, May 21.-The brigantlne Kill
dare from Baltimore reports that on the 9th
inst, on the Big George bank, she saw
schooner lying st anchor 70 feet under
water. The fOremast and mainmast were
standing. The Kildare went close up, and
dead bodies were seen in the cabin. The
name could not be made out, but the WRECK
is supposed to be that of an American fish
ing schooner.
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THE. MODOO WAR.
Ten Squaws and PapOOses Captured.
Renorted Battle.

A Reported Battle.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.-The following
dispatch was received to day by Gen. Sher-
man from " en-. Schoheld:
Gen. Davis reports fight with the Mo
docs on the 10th inst. The Indians were
whipped and ran away. Mounted troops
have ne in pursuit and have not peen
heard from since the 14ths
How Capt. Jack Gets Supplies OF Ann
munitiOn-The Contractors Ring.
SAN Francisco, May PA dispatch
from Yreka this evening says the Modocs
are still going towards the Pitt river coun-
try. Trails are discovered showing that
the Modocs and Pitt river Indians have been
in constant communication. 1t is believed
the Pitt Rivers are with Jack now. The
Piutes are out of their country also. Twen-
tv were seen in Surprise valley, but sud
denlv disappeared. 1t is reported that
large Quantities of ammunition have been
sold to the Pitt River Indians. Several
councils were held. The attitude is threat
ening. Old Shave Head tells them they
must fight or go to their reservation.
The Lava Bed Abandoned.
LATER.-Tne Modocs left the Lava Bed
about two days after the attack Of Capt.
4
Jackson's forces. The old strong hold is
abandoned. Jack is making his way toward
Pitt river. The Warm Spring Indians and
| Hasbrouck are pursuing. 1t is reported
there is a quarrel amongst the savsges, two
thirds of them declaring they will fight no
longer. The employment of troops in the
Lava Bed is quite useless at present. 1he
| courier was shot at close to Van Bremers
! Batteries A and K of the Fourth artillery
remain in camp at the Lava Bed.
| Another Scrimmage.
ANOTHER DIsPATCH.--The Modoc'
scattered through the country of Butte snt
Antelope Creeks. Monday Hasbroucf
overhanled them and lively fight ensueC
in the hills close to Fairchilds. The Mo
docs were driven Southwark on the Tick
nor road toward the timbered buttes. Fiv
Modocs are reported killed in the battle
Ten squaws and papooses were captured
The troo, Tuesday were hurrying towar'
Van Blemers pursuing. No report OF los
on the part of the soldiers.
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RELIGIOUS.
Further Oyertures for Presbyterian
Unity
North and South, New and Old;

BALTIMORE, May 21.-In the Presby-
terian General Assembly to-day the over
lures committee recommend the adoption
of a solemn declaration in substance as
follows:
/. In view of the reunion of the two
bra ches of the Presbyterian Church IN
the North, neither of which was response
BILE for the conduct of the other, all action
before the reunion touching the Southern
Assembly or the Old School Synod OF Mis-
souri,, is now null and void.
2. The Assembly expresses confidence IN
the soundness of the doctrine and Chris
tan character OF these brethren, and hopes
a more intimate communion would tend to
remove the barriers that time has estao-
lished between us and them.
8. With regard to civil magistrates and
the relation of Church and State, the com
mittee set forth the declarations cont ined
in the confession of faith and form OF gov
eminent of the Church.
4. They recommend the appointment OF
two Committees to confer with similar
commissions from the General Assembly OF
the Church, South, and the Old School
Synod of Missouri.
L lie T6pOEb duu IOCOl0hA0ANoeASAS "O@~
unanimously adopted.
The report of the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions shows the receipts duri1g the past
year has been 1886, and expenditures
$552,775, which, with a previous debt OF
$50, ,757, leaves a balance of SIPS ,69o against
the Treasury. This heavy indebtedness OF
the Bosrd is owing to steady aud hehlthtul
growth of the mission work.
Presbyterian General Assembly.
LITTLE Rock, May 21.-Iu the Pres
byterian General Assembly to-day, DR.. ri
K. Smoot, Chairman of the Committee or
Foreign Correspondence, read the annual
report of the committee. The report rec
commended that the Assembly do not send
delegates to the Evangelical Allisnce. Lies
over.
The Baptists.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 21.-The Baptist
anniversary meeting continued in session
to day. At the Missionary Union resolu-
tions were adopted to increase the force IN
India by sending out ten new missionaries.
Collections are to be taken up in all the
churches TO meet the expense for this pur.
pose, and also for paying the presen5 dehi
cheney of 1900
The Women's Baptist Missionary SocietI
met with closed doors. The special object
of the society is the Christian elevation oi
women in foreign lands.
The United Brethren.
DAYTON, OHIO, May 21.-The General
| Conference of the United Brethren to-day
agreed to enlarge the Religious Telescope
one column to the page at as early day a
practicable, and that two editors be placed
upon it.
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ST. LOUIS.
The Social Cancer.

. ST. LOUIS, May 21.--A memorial signed
by nearly one thousand women of this city,
praying for the repeal of the social evil re-
eistration system in practice here, was pre-
sented to the City Council lsst night. 1t
was referred to the Sanitary Committee.
The Omaha Lottery.
A sbecial dispatch says No. 60,777 has
drawn S75, 600 in the Omaha lottery.
Forty Days After Easter.
The different Communicates of Knights
Temulsrs of this city celebrate Ascension
Day tomorrow, with religious services in
st. Johns church.
Bishop Ryan, of the Catholic church,
lectures here tomorrow night upon the dan
gers which threaten our civilization.
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MEMPHIS.
A Fearful and Distressing Tragedy.
A Bridegroom Shot Dead on His
Wedding Tour.

A Bridegroom Shot Dead on His
Wedding Tour.
MEMPHIS, May 21-A terrible, tragedy
was enacted on the steamer Pi III Allen
whilelyi at Idlewild, fifty mik IS below
here this morning. A planter nam ed Nor
gan, who in company with his fan Gee, had
gotten aboard at Friar's Point, " as shot
and instantly killed by John Cannon, who
was somewhat under the inhue nee Of
liquor, and who had invited Morgan and sev
eral others to take a drink. while stand
ing at the bar dispute arose result ing as
stated above. After the shooting iannon
went to the clerk of the boat, asked for a
package of money be had deposite q, and
after getting it jumped ashore and ma de MS
escape.
Later Account.
The murder was one of the most 11npro-
yoked that ever occurred. Morgan was an
entire stranger TO Cannon and never ex-
changed a word with him. Cannon was
drunk and had threatened to Kill one OF the
clerks of the boat, and while walking down
the cabin saw Morgan Sitting in chair
with his feet Cd tie back of another, and
approaching him said, "You are damned
fraud" Morgan, without moving, repl led,
''You are liar" whereupon Cannon put
pisto! to his head and fred. He then made
his escape as aires3y reported. Cannon
was a desperate character, and attemp TED
to kill his own sister sometime since. 1t is
thought he will attempt to reach Texas.
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LOUISIANA.

A City without POlice-The Beauties
of MetrOpOIttans.
NEW ORLEANS, May 21.-The gun
store of Bauron, foreigner, was gutted by
a mob on March 5. He sued the city,
claiming $91 900 damages. Judge Durell
decided that the city had DO police under
its control, and therefore was not response
hIo
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Edu. Peynaslo.

LoU1sv1bLE, May 2i.-The United States
Collector seized So 800 worth Of cigars from
Edw. Peynado, the leading importer and
dealer in this city, on the charge of frsudu-
lent invoices and returns The stock seized
constitute his last three invoices from
Havana.
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nnn,z ennnsnston nt seIms, AIa.

SELMA, Ala, May 21-The banking
house of I. K. Ferguson & 20. SUSPENDED
payment to-day. Liabilities and asses
unknown. A meeting of creditors will be
held tomorrow.
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INDIANAPOLIS.
Fuuera, Of GEN. Candy Friday,

Funeral of Gen. Candy Friday.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 21.-The remains
of Gen. Canby arrive here on the early
train tomorrow forenoon from Peoria. A
meeting of various committees was had this
forenoon and arrangements perfected for
4, Ne funeral on Friday afternoon at two
va. 'ock. A dispatch from Gen. Sherman
we'd to day announced that he would
iooa io 20 Washington at three O'Clock this after
noon for indianapolis.
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FOREIGN.
Off.TOId Tale.

an OAt-AOAN As4ANs
BRUSSELS, May 21.--A dispatch from
Rome says the Pope has had several severe
attacks and is in danger OF sutfocation'
The Cardinals are in the Vatican, ready for
any emergency.
Government stories abOuti "Rebeis.'
MADRID, May 21.-The Carlists under
Don Alfonzo attacked Sonshuja yesterday I
Aft,r stubborn resistance the cOmmandant
of the garrison surrendered, on condition |
that the lives of his men be spared. Not
Withstanding the terms of the capit2latlon,
the Carlists butchered hundred and hfty
of the men in the streets Of the town.
I,ATER.-The first report of the mass lcre
of surrendered volunteers by the Carlists Is
greatly exaggerated. Only 16 volunteers
were butchered. -,
It is re- sorted that the government Will
propose that the President Of the republic
be Ell cted by plebisticum.
LONDON, May 21.-The report that the
Carlists were about to introduce loan IN
the London market is false.
Eastern Germany.
Cases of cholera ars reported in East
Posen.
A Dutch HObbIe.
THE HAGUE, May 21.-The Ministers
have rendered their designations to the
Kiog.
Thiers's Never Ending Struggle.
PARIS. Nav 21.-In the Assembly Ibis
afternoon there was an absolute contest Ior
the Vice Presidency, for which Office NJ.
Martel, an svowed supporter OF President
Tbiers, was nominated by the Left. Two
ballots were taken without result, none OF
the nominees having a majority. On the
third ballot NJ. Martel was elected, by
msiority of seven, receiving $50 woes TO
923 for bis opponent.
The announcement of the result caused
a profound sensation in the Chamber. Al
though close, the vote is decided reverse
for the powerful Conservative combination
in the Assembly, which made the election OF
Martei a test question. 1t is now believed
Thiers will have a majority Of 3O In the
vote on the Interpolation, notwithstanding
the coalition of the Bonapartist, LeglitmlsG
| and Orleanist members against him. Both
sides are making efforts TO bring out all tne'r
strength, and pressing summonses nave Deen
sent to all absent members to come TO Ner
sales. Among the speakers will be PreSl
dent Thiers, M Cassimer Passier, Duke De-
Broglie and Duke D'Audrifet PAsquier'
auother Herald Man in Trouble.
HAVANA, May 21.-Mr. Price, the New
York Herald correspondent here, was AZ
rested this morning by order OF the GoVerh-
ment and placed in Fort Csbana. NO on one
is allowed to communicate with him. The
charges upon which he was arrested are
not known.
Mexico.
Cry OF MEXICO, May 15.-Tbe family
of lbe late President have delivered to Pres
lident Lerdo De Tejads the sword OF the
Emperor Maximillian, which has been IN
their possession since his surrender.
An election riot took place in Merida, IN
which thirty persons were killed and hity
| yrounded
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Another herald Man in Trouble.

HAVANA, May 21.-Mr. Price, the ne"
York Herald correspondent here, was AZ
rested this morning by order OF the GoVerh-
ment and placed in Fort Cabana. NO on one
is allowed to communicate with him. Inc
charges upon which he was arrested are
not known,
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The Connecticut Senate vote to smand
the consultation in favor of one Capital
Hartford
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Con,r.I \ abroad shops were burned at
N;ocara ny, yesterday 10 the extent Of
NlasAel ~ >
100000.
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Mexico.

Cry OF MEXICO, May 15.-Tbe family
of he late President have delivered to Pres
ident Lerdo De Tejada the sword OF the
Emneror Maximillian, which has been in
their possession since his surrender.
An election riot took place in Merida, IN
which thirty persons were killed and nifty
wounded.
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The BaPtists.
The limited Brethren.

DAYTON, OHIO, May 21.-The General
Conference of the United Brethren to-day
agreed to enlarge the Religious Telescope
one column to the page at as early day as
practicable, and that two editors be placed
upon it.
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thing about poison.) think after Hall die
every body watching one another. Me no
understand what they mean. All afraid
somebody put down poison in water, bread
or something. 1t looked like it he was
poisoned to me all the same. Buddington
dldn't Ike to go to cabin. BE was quarrel
ing all the time.
Hans Christians statement upon this,
though much brieFer, is to the same effect.
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swayne,s Mammoth springs

These well-known white sulphur and
iron springs are located in Henry county,
Tennessee, eleven miles east Of Paris
and three and half miles north OF
Springville depot on the Memphis and
Louisville railroad, only six hours ride
from Memphis over frst-class road AID
at special rates for visitors. The splen-
did white sulphur baths at the Mammoth
Springs are justly celebrated for their
healing qualities. Those of our citizens
who wish to get away from the heat and
dust of the city during the sickly season
will find Swayne's Springs a most de-
sirable place of resort within easy reach
of Memphis. The springs are kept in
the best style, the fare is excellent, and
the rates moderate in the extreme. The
proprietors, Wynns & Co., do everything
in their power to please and acconmo.
date their guests by making the springs
delightful summer home where pleas
ure and health can be enjoyed
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cotton over the Pnducnh Road

The first two bales of cotton over the
Paducah railroad arrived in the city yes
terday from the Big Creek country, ard
from the plantation Of Mr.. Payne.
Track laying on this road is now twenty
three miles north of Memphis, and the
construction train is expected to reach
Covington by the 25th inst.-a distance
of thirty-seven miles from this city.
The citizens of Covington are making
extensive preparations for a monster
barbecue to take place on the 4th of
July, aud celebrate the completion of
the road from Memphis to that burg.
Between Covington and the other end of
the road twenty-one miles this side of
Troy station, there is gap Of thirty
miles which will be ironed over during
the present summer, and by fall there
will be a continuous railroad communi-
cation between Memphis and Paducah,
on the Ohio river.
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EnhoIAcn1emr Exercisos.

AT the Greenlaw Opera House this
evening the pupils of the Echol Acad-
envy will give an exhibition and concert
such as will, no doubt, attract fine au-
dience. The programme of exercises is
interesting, and will be interspersed with
good music by Professor Handwerker's
famous band. The May Queen will be
impersonated by Lizzie Davids, and the
Fairy Queen by Alice Snowden. A
number of young ladies will act as
maids of honor, train bearers, etc.
Among the youths who will take leading
parts may be mentioned Masters Logan,
Snowden, Mosby, Rowland, Partee and
Jesse Taylor. The latter will deliver
the salutatory, will recite the Con
quered Banner" and give the represent
alton of Black Hawk. The exhibition
should be well attended by our citizens,
as it will be an educational and literar y
entertainment most attractive.
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Criminal Court.

In this court this morning the jury in
the case Of Bob Wheeler. the negro
charged with grand larceny. concluded,
after being locked up three days Mt two
dollars per day, to fnd that Bob was in.
nocsnt, seven Of tho jurymen being for
acquittal and five for conviction. The
case of Dick Murphy, colored. for grand
larceny, was called, and nine out of
twelve jurymer called we're objected to
by the defense. which oceasioned the
filing up Of the jury chairs by the
Sheriff. This was being done when our
reporter left the room.
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called into requisition. II she move,
heavily, the editorials of the Register
Cypress her, bat IL she is risky and gay
a back Gle Of the LEDGER fills the void,
That is a strange custom with hui
maniiy to apply to all newspapers for
the correction Of some error except TO
the journal in which the alleged error
appeared. SO as to persons demanding
information or enlightenment; they pro
pound interrogatories 10 one journal
through the columns OF another when a
social call on the editors or note adj
dressed to them would be the direct way
Of settling the matter. But, then, il is
something TO appear in print--a pardon
able weakness.
Barbour, the fruitist has the unadul-
ieraied thanks Of the LEDGER for several
boxes Of fine. large red raspberries,
picked fresh this morning and selected
from lot that he left at Oliver, Finnie
& Co.'S. The idea that raspberries are
injurious to health at this season Of the
year is ridiculous, and the vast number
of boxes that Barbour sells daily is con-
elusive proof that our citizens know that
the berries and fruit Barbour brings to
market are all right.
The Universal Peace Alliance has not
been able to keep men from going to
war. The conflicts going on in the world
at present are, civil war in Spain be-
tween the republic and Don Carlos, the
Cuban war, the Russia-Kiya war, the
Dutch-Atcheen war, Sir Samuel Bakers
war with the slave dealers Of the White
Nile, the American Indian war from the
Rio Grande to Oregon, the war in China,
the periodical revolutions in Central and
South America, the difficulties in India
between the English and the native
tribes-but, Hinc iHe ldchryme.
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But three arrests we're made by the
city police this morning, and they were
for minor cases, such as misdemeanor,
harboring vicious dogs, etc. Recorder
Winters gave audience to sixteen indi-
yidnals at his court this morning, and
assessed sixty.fye dollars as fines upon
the eyil-doers. His interview lasted a
half hour, during which time be saw one
nuisance, two disorderlies, two fast
drivers and other offenders Miles Par
ker, arrested for larceny, was turned
over to the State. He also discharged
William Hamilton, arrested for robbery,
there being no proof against him.
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The Bon Aqua Springs are situated
near Burns station, on the Memphis
and Louisville railroad, and are under
the management of Mr.. j. F. Robinson,
of Nashville. Excursion tickets to and
from the springs only fourteen dol
lars. The trains leaving Memphis at
1925 am. and 4:3O p m. arrive at Barn S
station at $50 p. m. and $50 am. Par
ties desiring to visit the Bon Aqua
Springs can procure all information by
addressing Mr.. Robinson, the proprietor.