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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23
THE FUNDING LAW.


Since the passage of the Funding Bill,
the Wing and Tribune has devoted good
portion of its editorial columns to uDjusti-
fed and uliustiiable denuuc iation Of those
who supported it-intense generalities as to
the measure and its friends, have been free
ly INDUCED in by our venerable neighbor.
We have seen nothing like facts and figures
and argument from it-no appeals to rea-
son, no logical sledge hanuer blows; but
an oft repeated use of high sounding and
startling buucombeizers, such as "peculiarly
influenced" "Credit Mobiier," "huge
swindle," "funding swindle," ''stupendous
swindle," etc, etc. Will these great sounds,
coming from the Tribune tripod, have the
effect to frighten any sensible man in search
oftruth, fu2der or no funder, influenced
peculiarly or otherwise, for or against 'stu-
pendous swindles? Men of sense prefer to
be approached with reason and logic rather
than mere words, whether large or small
whether uttered by young or old.
The WHO assumes 10 stand between the
people and a "s.upendous swindle," gotten
ND ION "sudden changes of MEMBERS"
some of them "peculiaTlY inhuenced,') by
an overwhelming majority of the peoples
representatives T; and the reader will remem-
OCT LIEU lLlS ElkalbtS lAsSOA 40 AACAOAJ
ing more than 4 declared determination to
pay our just debts, for four years over due
NOT by an immediate levy of heavy taxes
on land, merchandise, ETC., but by an lssu-
ance Of bonds, bearing interest, just like
the man who owes store account ana
finds himself unable to pay, gives his note,
bearing interest, and thus secures furtner
time. The very fact that the debtor comes
II. e GV,n Oft HE
dttion, proposes a settlement and gives bis
note, improves his credit and likes the ides
that he is an honest man. So witk the
Safe. 1t was desirable at least TO snow
the world that our honest old common
wealth wanted TO pay-intended 10 pay-to
meet in geo faith all her legal liabilities
The State simply says by this fundiog Dill
go glibly denounced, we can't pay now, bu'
wen strike balance and pledge ourselves
To nav YOU in instsllments hereafter. Car
the Wing and Tribune suggest BETTE
pian? We have called upon 1t 10 do SO; VIZ
again, in all seriousness, repeat the call
Come out, neighbo:-fac the music Iot
oppose funding-you say you oppose rePu
diation-yOu know Tennessee owes Jus
debts, bolc 1oould you pay them, a0hell toouIt
. Uou pdy thenl-what is your financial poll
cy? Now don't answer us by talking aoou
syoung friends" ldscerGted sores, etc., Civ
us YOUR policy. 1t is easy to get up OBJ
iections TO somebody else's policy-partlcu
lsrly if It is allowable in argument, to dea
alone in generalities and vague denuncia
tions. but it is often difficult to originate
GOOD plan when difficulties are thick 8
around. Try your hand neighbor.
funding is a swindle, what shall we do
be saved from reputation?
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across the Continent'

ST. LOUIS, April Pit is stated that
President Grant and party will leave here
Thursday morning for Idaho springs Colo
RADIO. In brief response to q toast at
Henry L. Blows yesterday the President
said that while St. Louis is one of the few
places in which he has lived long enough
to form close attachments, it is not proba-
bic that he will ever make this city his
home. ...-.
President Grant has spent quiet day in
the city. Tonight he, in com oany with a
number Of prominent gentlemen dinned at
theTresidence of chancery j. Filley, after
whichhe attended a reception at the house
ofMrs. Edgar Ames.
The President will leave here Thursday
morning for Idaho Springs, Colorado, where
he will remain two or three days, and then
go direct to Galena, Ills.
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The Democracy Ofthe East in Accord
with the People West and South.

The Democracy OF the East In AccOru
With the People West and South.
New YORK, April 22-The World this
morning in long article on the Democratic
party SAYS: We fellowship all genuine free
traders. We scorn political association
with any protectionists. Every citizen who
is uDequi7ocally for free trade is good
enough Democrat for US. No protection
ist can be Democrat at all. We stake all
our hopes on making the Democracy an
out and out, thick and thin, aggressive, if
you please intolerant, free-trade party, SUBJ
originating all issues to this, and thereby
drawing to itself all citizens who have o
true appreciation of this great principle.
The Eternal Fitness OF Things.
Gen. Butler is announced to be a candi-
date for Governor of Massachusetts,, and
confident of election.
vienna Commissioners Cunning an
Honest Penny''-A New Phase of
Radical Corruption.
A Washington special announces that
one of the Commissioners to Vienna has
been suspended for improper practices, who
is now on bis way to Vienna, and another
is suspected and his case being inquired
into. Reports are in circulation that some
of the complimentary commissioners sa-
cured their appointments in order TO repre-
sent certain manufacturing interests, and
that a Sewing Machine Company and a
Gun Company each has government com
missioner in its employ.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-It is ascertain
ed from official source that Minister Jay
snd Thomas Elrath in addition TO being in
structed to examine fully into the charge of
tie sale of sites for restaurants on the
American groa' ds of theVienna Exposition,
have Just been instructed by telegraph to
extend their examination to the charges re-
Gently made of the sale of commissioner
ships. They have power to suspend any
commissioner implicated. The power of
removal rests with the President.
Illinois.
ST. LOUIS, April 22.-The Demo cracy of
Quincy yesterday elected their entire ticket
and all their Aldermen.
OhiO-Equal Rights Of Negroes and
Women.
COLUMBUS, April 22.-In the House this
morning, House bill TO provide for the pay
ment of damages caused by the Union
forces during the Morgan raid, was de-
feated.
During discussion of the bill to esta9-
fish the Ohio State University, an amend
ment proposing that no distinction in ap-
pointments or admission to the University
shall be made on account Of sex or color,
afLer spirited discussion was voted down,
falling by only one vote: yeas, 50; nays, 80:
This evening an amendment was agreed
to for the admission Of pupils without re-
gard to sex, yeas 45, nays 30. The bill was
then put on its passage and defeated, yeas
%, nays 50.
Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, April ga proposed
amendment to the Constitution to-day
passed both Houses, exempting from taxa
lion $500 worth Of personal property and
100 acres of land. Weather clear and
warm.
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KENTUCKY.
A Village Barned by Incendiari

A village Barned by Incendiaries.
CINCINNATI, April ga special to the
Gazette reports an extensive fire last night
al Owingsville, Bath county, Ky. The liv-
cry stables of James Stone and j. E. Lee,
dry goods stores of w. II. Dougherty q
Co, and J. W. Barnes, saddlery shops of
Henry Scott and James Finkiin, Law office
of Nesbet & Judge and several dwellings
were burned. The loss not stated, insur-
ance light. 1t is thought to have been the
work of an incendiary.
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AMONG the drowned sailors of the
steamer Atlantic was woman, whose
sex was discovered upon the recov-
ery of the body from the water. She
went ty the name of Bill, and had made
three voyages. She was excessively fond
of tobacco, but was favorite and free from
many of the vices of the common sailor.
She was sn American, but her history was
buried with her, for who she was or where
she came from, or why she adopted mans
attire and mans pursuit, will never be
lxunwn
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THE APRIL STORM.
Further and Fearful Details.
A Long List Of Human Victims.
People Frozen Dead in Sight Of Home.
women and Children Perish i'm Their
Frustrated Houses.

Women and Children Perish I'm Their
Frustrated Houses.
ST. LOUIS, April 22.-The Democrat
Prints the following special from Lincoln,
Neb., April 81: The train on the ID. s& ID.
r. r. came in this morning, the first time
for a week. The reports of the late storm
show it to have been the severest ever
known. Men were frozen to death within
two rods of the house, while trying to get the
stock to feed them. Near Grafton, man
named Keller, attempted to reach neigh
Dor, scarcely half mile away, accompa-
MED by his wife and child, and the two lat
ter we're frozen to death. mr. Marshall,
near Hastings, persisted while trying to
reach the stock from his house. The wife
and child of Mr.. Bent, near Red Cloud,
frozs while attempting to reach neighoor's
after the house was rendered uninhabitaole'
Their bodies were found Friday ten RODS
from the house. Families were compelled
to take refuge in cellars or keep their Deus
for three days. Houses were blown down
and filed with snow The destruction OF
cattle and horses was great. Some lost all
they had. One party lost whole hero OF
70 head. The gulleys on railways were
filed with snow as hard as ice, and tne
snow blows were useless.
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Our Late Visitors.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 22.-Postmaster
General Cresswell and Hon. Simon Cam
eron arrived in this city this morning.
They spent the forenoon driving ABOUT the
city, and at 2 O'Clock met the Board of
Trade at their rooms, where they made
short speeches and were introduced to
many of those present. lion. George n.
Lane and Gen. Coburn were also present
and addressed the Board.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

A NEW HAMPSHIRE Administration or
gan denies the reported remark of the Hon.
Glenni W. Scofield that the Republican
party "was put to its trumpsn in the last
campaign. Which means, doubtless that
the repeaters like Mr.. Brown, who was late
ly pardoned by President Grant for voting
the Republican ticket too many times in one
day, are net ''trumps." 1t seems to be on
ly question what suit the knaves belong in.
-Nelo York Tribune.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23
Condenaed TasexraIna.

The fifth triennial convention of the Con-
gregationalists is in session in Chicago.
The Cincinnati gas works are fortified
with police as precaution against the
strikers.
Lockwood's paper collar patent has been
extended.
A rumor that the Erie road is to be leased
by the Atlantic and Great Western, is de-
MED by President Watson.
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Competitive.

ST. LOUIS, April pa COMMITTEES APP
pointed some days ago by Hon. VIM. ii.
Stone, Representative of the Third Con-
gressiona! District in this city, to examine
candidates for the West Point cadetship,
reported to-day that Jno. N. Sullivan, Is
years old, was the successful competitor
out ola class of II.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

Tis the opinion of DR.. FL. R. Linderman,
director of toe mint, that an important
question will have to be met by the next
Congress as to who shall be the loser BY the
abrasion of coinage. The director, and, II
is said, the secretary Of the Treasury think
it is unjust to make the Last holder OF the
coin the loser because Of the abrasion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

THE Emperors of Germany and Russia
are determined to take the lead in provid-
ing military music for the Vienna exhibit
ton at their own private expense. A
Prussian band of the Guards and Rus
sian band of the Guards, each composed
of hundred men, will add to the musical
delights of the exhibition by their perform
ances.
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The eldest Inhabitant.

MILWAUKEE, April PA Mr. Patter-
son from Minnesota, aged 1872, passed
through here to-day to visit son in Illinois
aged 90.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

IT is now announced that as soon as
practicable after the reorganization of the
new Civil Service Commission, The rules
prepared By the old commission win be so
modified IS to enlarge the authority of the
appointing power, so as to give greater
scope and discretion TO the heads of depart
ments in the selection Of subordinates.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

THE case of ex-Emperor Napoleon has
been widely discussed in the medical world,
and TIA opinion in France is unanimous in
the reprobation Of the use of anesthetics
in cases where the patient is well stricken
in years. The French doctors say Napo-
leon died of chloroform.
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WASHINGTON.

whereabouts Of the war Department.
WASHINGTON, April PA dispatch re-
ceiyed to-day from Secretary Belkna2 men
lions that be and General Sheridan and
party were at Ringgold barracks on the Rio
Grande, and would leave tomorrow for
Brownsville. All are well. They will take
the steamer from Brazos Santiago, on the
18th inst. for New Orleans.
Legal tenders outstanding 1855, Ill ,655.
James Brooks. rFs
Physicians of Jas. Brooks pronounce his
conditieh very critical - Ass7.A
s.r A Negro Lawyer. ~
The first colored graduate of the law
school of this District was to-day admitted
to practice in the Supreme Court of the
District.
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THE win of the late Commodore NJ. f.
Maury was on the 18th inst. authenticated
by the great seal of the State Of Virginia
preparatory to lis Transmission to England,
where much of the property disposed of by
the will now is. Commodore Maury died
in very comfortable circumstances, and
leaves his family well provided for.
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MEMPHIS.
Diocesan COnventiOD.

MEMPHIS, April 22.-The Episcopal
convention of the dioces Of Tennes-
Gee assembled in st. Mary's Cathedral in
This CITY TO day, the Right Rev. Bishop
Ouintard presiding.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

THE Washington correspondent Of the
Louisville Courier Journal writes:
"Tt seems that instead of Gen. Gordon
being The first ex-Confederate to preside
over the Sonata, Gen. Ransom, of North
Carolina, was month ahead of him in the
matter"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23

IT pays even in this world to become
known as an able and faithful worker in
the Lords service. Sturgeon has been Of
fered $4,000 to deliver fifty lectures in the
United States.
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FOREIGN.
The Beer Riots In Frankfort.
Twelve Persons Killed and Forty
Wounded

Twelve Persons Killed and Forty
wounded.
FRANKFORT, April 22.-The riotiDg in
this city yesterday was cansed by an ad-
vance ia the price of beer. The disorderly
demonstrations lasted until midnight, and
the troops were peIted with stones several
times during the evening. Sixteen brewer
es were wrecked by the rioters and there
was much plunderiDg. During the con-
'flicts which took place twelve persons were
killed and forty wounded. One hundred
and twenty OF the rioters were arrested.
Raw Material for Paris Riot.
PARIS, April 22.-The election to 6ll the
vacancy in the National Assembly from this
city, which will take place on Sunday next,
is already causing much excitement. On
successful efforts have been made to induce
N. Baronet to retire from the contest. M.
Eugene Pellatin, the eminent French wri-
ter and politician, is supporting Count De
Remusal. rrrR-. ykrrysatn
Teh War I'm AEgiers.
A dispatch from Algiers says four Insur-
gent Arabian chiefs have been executed
at Constantine.
An HOnOrartum.
Hon. E. B. Washburne, United States
Minister, o-day presented to Baron de Ita-
) uba, the Brazilian Ambassador, on behalf
of the American Government, two cases OF
silver plate, in recognition Of the ability and
irnpartiality with which he discharged his
duties as member of the Geneva tribunal OF
Arbitration.
The Cable Monopoly.
LONDON, April 22.-An advance In the
Atlantic cable rates is now expected instead
of the reduction sometime since announced
to take place May 1.
The EPSON Downs.
EPSON spring meeting commenced to-day.
The city and suburban handicap was won
by Morniugton, Cremorne second, Bertram
third. The betting just previous to the
start was 40 to / against Mornington, . to
2 against Cremorne, and II to against
Bertram; 25 horses ran.
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MADRID, April 22.-Presidebt Figuereas
in consequence of the death of his wife has
temporarily retired. Ply Margal Minister
of the Interior, discharges the duties OF his
office.
Some of the adherents of Don Carlos
Yesterday made an attack on the Alcade OF
Figuras in the province OF 5erronne'
number of people of the town armed them
selves and rallied to the support Of the
authorities, driving OF the insurgents.
Differences have arisen between the gov.
eminent and the permanent committee OF
the Assembly, growing out of the appoint
ment by the former of Senior Ply Msrgal to
act as President during the absence OF
Figuereas. The committee claim that the
government in making the appointment has
exceeded its powers.
TagItOnt Dead.
NEW YORK, April pa dispatch from
Paris announces the death of Taglioni, the
famous danseuse.
sumatra.
THE HAGUE, April 22.-The Minister OF
the Colonies to-day informed the Chamber
of Deputies that the Dutch losses during
the campaign against the Atchinese were
officers and 50 men killed, and 30 officers
and 383 men wounded. a----
HAVANA, April 21.-Fred Roca, United
States Consul at Manzauillo, was drowned
on the 18th INST, while on fishing excur.
sion.
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THE motto of the Good Templar girls o
Sdm, N. j., is: "The lips that toucn
" shall never touch mine'
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QlIncutL 10 EOiioWsf - Inc r0aQ5 are uoe eniO
to Yreka. The country is in great fer
Epizootic.
Nearly all the livery stables in this city
are closed and car travel greatly impeded
by the epizoctic. Wells, Fargo q Co. VIII
use oxen.
The Latest speculations.
There is much speculation as regards the
Modocs gaining aid from other tribes. 1t
is possible all the tribes except the Warm
Springs sympatbize with Capt. Jack, but
they are satisfied that TO aid
him means determination. The Pit
River Indians will not likely join, unless
he forces them. They are miserable set
aud have became demoralized over the
many severe chastisements of Gen. Crook.
They have lost all courage to fight while
Snake Greek is about. The Fall River In
belong to the Pintes Snakes.
The Pintes, who roam Goose Lake,
further north, are vicious customers. Al
though belonging to some northern reser-
walton in Idaho or Oregon, they are con-
stantiy proving in that section, comprising
Goose Lake, Chewecan and other
valleys of eastern Oregon, northern
Nevada and Southern Idado. On this side
of Shastas they scarcely number half a
dozen warriors. They had always been
bitter enemies of the Modocs. The Scott
Valley, Klamath River, Indians, although
sought for aid, have never
shown the least disposition to take stock
in Capt. Jacks crusade. The Indians
hereabouts, and throughout the Scott
valley, are as well posted as the whites
on the movements of the Modocs. There
are signal fires on some of the bills in
Scott valley, whether signals of the Mo
docs or not, we are unable to say.
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are scattered in small parties and will be
difficult to follow. The roads are not safe
to Yreka. The country is in great fer
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COTTON is steady in New York, with a
mode-ate demand at 1899 for middling.
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lJainu aud Amsrifam.

GOLD advanced to 117s in New YORK
yesterday, but closed weak at 1l746l17S.
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Nearly all the livery stables in this city
are closed and car travel greatly impeded
by the epizoctic. Wells, Fargo & Co. viii
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POLITICAL.
Views of the New York World.

Blazing the Way for '76.
National Republican., 1873-09-26

railroad from washington to Alexandra, and a
strap on OF boot leg, and part OF billy; also,
several s large stones very bloody some ,na one IN
the lead part Of slung- shot saving, "rhls looks
like II belonged TO that leather When witness
sas Hahn nc very aa 30 10 ees.ea
white man or a black one.
Mr.. Thomas Holden testified that on tho night
Of the 2sth Of March last he passed near Atmory
lot about i:iO O'Clock, and very soon witness
heard a cry u distress on the Armory grounds.
lie stopped, and soon Mr.. Mullen came along
with hts hack, and witness and Mr.. Mullen went
toward the sound; soon some other persons
joined them, and while witness held the horses,
Mullen and the others went into the lot and
brought out a man terribly beaten and Just
breathing, who was carried to the statlon-house.
W. N. Mullen tcstined to meeting Mr.. Holden
and going into the Armory lot and finding there
the body OF Hahn. Hahn lay with his head TO.
seventh street. There were evidences Of strug-
gle and many bloody stones. lie was the worst
beaten man witness ever seen.
dcnces Of 4 Struggle near ear where The body lay.
John Howell, colOrcd. Witness was employed
by Mr.. Scott at the American house In March
last; on the evening OF INC homicide NE prisoner
walking along seventh street, witness rccog-
nlzcd him directly; had known him before IN
Alexandra.
CrOss. examined: Witness had lived with
loupg's woman In Alexandria, but only some
times; never had quarrel with Young; had nc
lll-feeling for Young; never said In Alexandra
he was going TO nx Henry Young; only said
was not afraidpf his doing anything TO me u he
would only let me know when he was going II
do II; on that evening on Seventh street did moi
speak to Young.
Thomas Humphrey. witness saw the de
ccaseds body at the Central guard-house on tn,
morning after the murder; saw him also tn,
night before at the American house; witness
saw Young at the same time; he was outside
looking In at Hahn.
Ctoss-examlned: The post where Young stoot
was about fye feet from the door.
him that on the night OF the homicide he neye
left his home In Alexandria.
The court here, at i:2o p. M, adjourned.