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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-08-28

court If be would be allowed to produce the
man Caldwell, who had pissed for the hus-
band of the defendant, Cromwell, to which
the court replied that the matter would be
taben under consideration.
The witness continued: l came from
Memphis to Nashville in company with that
lady Indicating the defendant), her hus-
band and SOD; the son stopped some
where ON the way and went off
on another road, and the lest Of
us came to Nashville; | was carried to
the lady's house; Mrs. Cromwell sent for
some shoes, some towels and hose for me;
l told her didn't need them, but gave the
money to Mrs. Cromwell for the shoes; she
asked me if had any money and l gave
her $40; her husband paid my fare to Nash
vile; we got to MIR. Cromwelps Saturday
morning; as dressed up that night, but
my dress was taken from me and another
dress put on me; she insisted upon putting
on another dress, and l was sent into the
parlor. heard some one ring the door
bell, and three gentlemen came into the
parlor; cue was talking very impudent and
saucy, in q way l never heard any
one talk before; one came and cal
down by me and asked me what made me
so still, an / never said word, but got up
and left the room crying; was standing on
the perch crying, and
A BLACK HEADED GIRL
called HSaIlie,n | think asked me what l
was crying about and said mustn't let any
body see me; one of the gentlemen came
out and asked me what was crying for
and 1 never answered him, but she an
swered and said | was Stranger and 30 |
felt bad; be wheeled around right quick and
said "shis don't suit me-" went into the
parlor, got his hat and LEFT, the other two fol-
lowing him; Mrs. Cromwell told me
I mustn't cry, that shs didn't
bring me there to cry, snd that if police
man saw me crying there he'd take me to
the guard house and say | was drunk; two
policemen came afterwards and she took
ma into room before saw them and told
me they were there and were going to arrest
me-; she said / must tell the policemen l
had been il bad place before, and they say
told the policemen that, but don't recol-
lect it; recollect telling them that could
go home whenever wanted to, for l was
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The Harrisburg Telegraph states that num-
Der of capitalists from other places have lately
been in that city, selecting site for new iron fur
naces. a number of which they propose to erect.
Steps are taken to have an exhibition of leath-
or at Northampton, the principal place where
the boot and shoe trade of England IL CARRIED
on. American machinery will form part of the
display.
All the "shoe towns" are complaining Of duli
times, and Arlington and North Bridgewatel
MASS factories are doing little now except to
clean up the odds and ends Of stock, and to fill
the few light orders which now and then come
The Norwich (Conn.) Lock Company make
1900 locks per day. One OF their recent inven
tions is lock so constructed as to admit OF ZOO
changes, and requiring key for each change,
Yet a master" key is made which will unlock
the whole.
There are more miles Of railroad in the United
States than in all the nations of Europe cOnbln-
ed. Our completed lines would reach 70,l7
miles, with an additional 43 900 in process OF
building. In all Europe there are less than 20,
600 miles Of railroad.
The Pittsburg Commercial shows that the coal
fields OF Pennsyvania can hardly be called mex
hAustible They comprise about 5000 square
miles The yearly rate of exhaustion, takinf
last years satisfies for a basis is about 2,7OO
acres, or five square miles, but there can be NJ
calculation upon the future rate. 1t will proba
bly, be doubled in ten years, and 30 on, until a
the beginning of the next century, ten thousant
acres Of coal will be used up yearly.
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went after her three times before he brought
her. His wife lived at Hazlettville. While at
his fathers this time went aud got tub OF water
and two cats, or kittens aud washed them,
wrapped them up and hung them up in a basket
TO dry He Isaac) was kind to witness but the
kindness was that of u child rather than that OF
a man. He wanted the witness to play with him
the witness prepared dinner and left it to go to
church 10 have it eaten cold on her return, but
prisoner in the meantime cooked warm dinner
He on one occasion went to visit rela-
tive and the whole family were sur
prissd to find him home late that night. They
found that he had made his wife and child get
up after tLey had gone to bed in order that they
all might come home. The change after 1863,
gave the witness great trouble, very fearful lest
he Qsaac) should entirely lose his mind. He
went to basket-meeting (pcnic) and came
home in the same unaccountable manner as in
the last instance
Cross erdHined. The husband Of witness is
81 or 68 years old. The instance spoken OF was
the only time that her husbands condition had
given the witness any uneasiness. This was in
the winter OF 1886. Had chills just before his
time (husband) which had weakened his body
considerably. Isaac was the only child born
after this time.
Examined again by defendants counsel. There
was a looking glass fell while he was studying III
parlor one day, which 80 unnerved him that he
could not sleep that night.
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DEeCRIPTIoN BY OUR ooRREsPoNDEHT-DErATLs
NOT IN THE REGULAR REPoRT-AN AcoUIrrAL
PRoBABLn
Especial Correspondence Of ale Commercial.
DOVER June 5.
The public interest increases, rather than di-
minishes. There are all sorts Of rumors az to
the verdiot,an majority seem to expect an ac-
quittal. The evidence Of insanity is regarded as
very strong, and am positively told, this morn
ing that West was very much excited about his
mothers testimony, saying he " wonld rather be
hung than be proven crazy, which, in itself, is
surely very crazy idea. Most people would
rather be crazy seven days out OF the week. than
be hung once
The Jury are twelve men Of about the average
intelligence-men who. to look at their earnest
faces, one would think would render truthful
verdict accortling to the evidence given. They
are beginning to look little worn, from being
locked up in a room all night, and all day too,
except while sitting in the jury box, during the
sessions.
The health OF the prisoner seems to be not
very good. He sits in the dock, with
head almost constantly resting in his hand. re-
moved from time to tme to use his handker-
chief in drawing it across his forehead, and
clearing pair Of steel framed spectacles which
he wears most of the time. He continues to ap-
pear in the court room in customary neat fitting
and clean clothes, wearing panama hat. His
walks between the Court house and jail are al
ways between and leaning on the arms Of Depu-
ty Sheriff Irons and a son Of Sheriff williamson,
walking slowly and, apparently feebly.
The Court has adjourned till tomorrow morn
ing, the examination Of witnesses for the de-
fence being completed with the exceptions of
two witnesses from Baltimore Drs. Sleigh and
Way and a man at Middletown. These parties
are expected to arrive here tonight.
The great heat of yesterday and to-day have
made it an extremely disagreeable duty to " at
tend Court the very small room being densely
crowded, with very poor ventilation. Many spec
tators we're made sick, and we're compelled to
seek the open air.
The most dramatic feature, this afternoon,
was the production in Court Of the "Museum.
The State, it seems, had witness named Battle,
subpWnaed, and when he was questioned private
ly az to what he knew, it was ascertained that
he knew too much-for that side-and was not
put on the stand. The defence then summoned
him, and he proved to be one of the most i'm
portant witnesses yet celled. The exhibition of
the box with it's many ''curiosities,' brought to
light full explanation of Tie box" 80 much
talked of heretofore 1t was box in which
Prof West moved his museum from Delaware to
Baltimore, aud back again. j. A. A.
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A BAD AND sINdULAR VISITATION OF PROVIDENCE
There resides in the neighborhood of Delmar
in the lower part OF this State, family upon
which affiiction has fallen with heavy hand
The family name is Locates, and the surviving
children are under the care of the maternal an
cestor, the male head having long since been
gathered unto his fathers.
Mrs. Locates is now a widow for the second
time. By her second husband she never bad
any children, and all those whose names will ap-
pear in this connection were born OF her first
union. She is In very poor circumstance aud
is maintained by the small pittance which the
State doles out to her for the care OF two of her
afflicted ehildren-both deaf and dumb and in
mind so weak as to almost border ON idiocy.
One OF them, however, is incessant worker,
and through summers heat and winters cold
tolls manfully at the work assigned him.
Eleven children have been born to Mrs Le-
Gates, five OF whom are living. Some of them
lived to the meridian Of lfe-lived to sec broth
erH and nephewe reared among them-some Of
whom were weak in mind, and as bodily aifict-
ed as themselves, but during all these years
their conditions became no better, and at the
age Of forty they were as simple as at the age
of two. These children
John Wesley. He died years ago at the age
OF A.
Elisha, who died not long after his brother
43 years of age
William. He died 80 year ago at the age of
I6
Elglite, aged IA and has been dead Is years.
Leonard, 43 years old
Renatimus Thomas, 33.
James, age not known.
All the above children were sorely afflicted.
Some OF them were only deaf and dumb, but
the most of them were also incapable of reason.
ing Leonard could hear bnt he could not
talk James could neither hoar nor talk Re-
natimus, although he lived to be 80 years old,
never sat alone.
There were others not afflicted winder,
Laura, (both living) Teresa and Phebe Aun,
(bOth dead) Winder, while he has escaped the
Affcticn which bas been visited upon the most
of his brothers. seems to possess an iDsatiate
desire for strong drink which is slowly consum-
ing him
Ihe maternal ancestor Of all these children is
very aged and also very poor. She is greatly
bowed down under the sorrow of her life in the
nature of her offspring, but is wonderfully glad
to see those who call upon her. The neighbors
often visit her, taking with them little decaces,
which ill the hearts of her children, with &C.
stacy. Although grown, they are as simple as
children, and no child would dance around in
greater glee than they when the gifts OF the
neghbors are left with them.
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An Ohio. o.Democratic paper denies that Hon.
William p. Groesbeck is, or will be, candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Governor of
that State.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Committee met
in Philadelphia on Wednesday and decided to
hold the State Convention at Wilkes-Barre, on
August 9th.
lis understood that after continued importu-
mites H. Jones Brooke. ESD, OF Delaware coun-
ty, has consented to run for tine nomination OF
Senator IN the Delaware and Chester districts.
Mr. Brooke ID the present member: He has q
vigorous and strong competitor in the person OF
OF Thomas V Cooper, Esq. OF the Media Amer
jcdn, who, having served three terns in the low
or House, now desires to be transplanted to the
Senate.
The emptiness OF Democratic principles" IL
shown in the fact that even Democrats DO not
support them. Their most vaunted principle is
that of Estate rights"-the right of each State tc
regulate its own affairs and the wrong OF Fed
eral Interference against the local authorities
And yet, though the Supreme Court OF Louisiana
distinctly affirms that the Kellogg government
is the legal government of the State. these same
Democrats want the President to interfere ant
overthrow it /! Consistent Democrats, indeed
-NegD York Commercial
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A st. Louis despatch contradicts certain re-
ports that the cholera prevails in that city.
1t is stated that the convlcts in the New Jersey
State Prison ''refuse to work for the contrac-
tors until good food is furnished them"
In Kansas, small party of Usage Indians at
tackled some herdsmen on the new Ellsworth
trail last Saturday and killed and scalped one of
them named Chambers.
The proprietors of the Drummond Colliery
iu Nova Scotia have had another serious loss by
ire. A large quantity of timber belonging to
them, cut during the winter, is being destroyed
by fire now raging in the woods near Westville.
A fire at Middletown, N Y, last night des-
troyed the planning mill aud sash factory Of The
odore Wilkens, Cooper Institute Hotel. and Stein
hardt's saloon, causing loss of $4,000,
Some unknown persons attempted to throw
the Providence mail train from the track of the
Shore Line Railroad, near Westerly, Il. l., OIL
Wednesday night, by placing obstructions on the
rails. They were discovered and removed in
time to avert disaster
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9EatAs.

kIEELE-In this city, on the 5th inst, Dorothea,
wife OF Jacob kenle, aged 90 years
The relatives and friends of The family are re-
specfully invited attend the funeral leave the
residence of her husband No. 402 W. Front street
on sunday afternoon, at O'CLOCK, to proceed to
RiVervieW Cemetery.
KELLEY On the 5th inst. in this city at the reHi-
dence Of Scattergpod Allen, Samnel Kelley, in the
49h year of his Age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectuy invited TO attend the funeral, from his
late residence, el0 Washington street, on Monday
afternoon, the 9th inst, at O'clock without further
notice.
WlaGLESWORTH.-In this citY,on the 4th OF June,
Robbie. youngest son Of George W, AMI Liz e
WiggleswOrth aged years months, and II days.
The relatives and Iriends OF the anily are inyit a
to at end the funeral from the residence of his pa
rents No 305 French street, saturday afternoon,
the 7th Inst, at O'Clock. SerV. at m O'Clock.
To proceed to wilmington and Brandywine Ceme-
terry, Without further nouce
Suffer little children to come unto me for OF such
is the kingdom of Heaven.
Gone but not forgotten.
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ARRIVALS UP To 1.sO P. M. To-DAl

ARRIVALS UP To 1.SO P. M. TO-DAY,
Geo. j. Appold, Baltimore.
d. H. Miller, do
A. f. Crane, do
Capt. Sol. Hewes, do
Geo. N. Appold, do
Geo. w. Townsend, Phila.
David W Glass, Baltimore.
Herman Winter, Brooklyn.
NJ. Murdaugh. Va.
II, o. Houghton, Baltimore.
M. d. Whilen, New York.
O. +. Whitman, Phila.
H. Il. Shelingford, Phila.
Jas. P. Hutchinson,
Ben Ferris, City.
John Leighton, Hannibal Mo.
Mrs. Z"
Geo. t. Chamberlain, New York.
Franco Labowidette
Dan1. ]. OKeefe /"
Jno. D. Sherman,
W. E Reybold, Delaware City.
Il. G.. Orcutt, Chicago.
A. ]. Taylor, Dover.
VIM. P. Cole, Baltimore.
W. S. Watt, Wilmington.
H. L, latnall, 'E
G. s Wallen, Penna.
d W. Corbit, Odessa
Jno Townsend, Jr, Townsend, Del.
Jas @ -
H G Tile, Springfield, Mass
T W Brooks, New York
II B Black
Mrs NJ A Parke, West Chester, Pa.
Miss s George
] A Spencer, N Y
feather, Philad'a
Chas feather. "
H Primrose. Smyrna, Del
I G Barrett, Philak'a
JW Fries, Salem, N J
H Rice. Chester, Pa
Jno NJ Young, Washington, d C
] p McOolley, Philad'a
Jas Raptash, N Y
Frank Hughs, Easton
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RAILROAD ELEoTIoN.-An election was held at
New Castle yesterday. at the office of the N. O.
& =. I. Railroad Company corner Of Front and
Delaware streets, for seven Directors in the
New Castle and Wilmington Railroad Co., with
the following result
A. @. Gray, 1888; Isaac Hinkley, 1888; Will
liam Couper, 1888; s. M. Couper, 1888, Jesse
Lane. 1850; A. @. Nowland, 1865; NJ. NJ. Cleay-
er. 1865, A. V. Lesley, 255: g. W. Seemer, 165 |;
L Rnnara 1Rh
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DECISION IN THE doss CASE AT BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, June
In the U. s. Circuit Court verdict for five
thousand dollars was returned this morning
against the New York Mutual Insurance Co. on a
policy on the life of W S. Goss. Payment was
refused because Goss, having persisted by fire,
there was no evidence that the body found was
actually his Other policies amounting to twenty
thousand dollars will be governed by this suit.
motion for new trial was entered
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AN oHIoAN WANTS TO EXHIBIT CAPT JAoK-THE
GALL0ws
WASHINGTON June 6.
An enterprislng individual writes from Ohio to
the Government, offering to pay sixty thousand
dollars for the privilege of exhibiting Captain
Jack throughout the country for sixty days.
TomIwright the negro who murdered apeddler
last December, was hanged to-day.
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By a vote of two to one, last even ing, the City
Council decided to purchase the ground, on the
Brandywine, for Park. This is right. 1t is
gratifying to observe that no party question was
made of it, Democrats, as we'll as Republicans
supporting the proposition Just four years
ago, a committee OF citizens-Messrs. Thomas
+. BAyard, SAml M. Harrington, Chas. B. Lore,
d. W. Taylor, and Geo. W. tone-unanimously
recommended the step now taken, in an elAbor-
ate report on the Park question.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.


Board of Health tonight.
City Council meets again this evening.
The bell of the Fame Hose Co., will be rung
tonight in honor of the opening of the new
house.
President Hinckley and Superintendent Ken
ney. of the p. W. 4 B. Il. r., went over the W..
& W. r. r., yesterday.
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SALE OF WHARF FRoNrs.-M. M. Child x Co.,
advertise elsewhere sale OF wharf fronts, on
tomorrow week, which should claim public at
tention, The lots have frontage OF 100 feet on
the Christiana river, and are $50 feet deep are
located near Third street bridge and adjoining
the w. & w. r.. II. The terms are moderate.
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THE EMPEROR WILLIAM IN SERIOUS CONDITION.
PHILADELPHIA, June s.
A London special despatch from Berlin says
that the Emperor William is in serious condi-
tion, and that his physicians advise him not to
take the visit to Vienna.
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The trial of Charles r. Henderson, in the
Criminal Conrt at Baltimore, on the charge OF
having murdered DR.. Merriman Cole, on January
The oase wns submitted without argument and
in Ave minutes the jury brought in a verdict OF
not guilty.
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JR. o. U. A. M. NATIONAL CoUNcm.-The Ma
tional Council of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics will hold its annual sepsion
in this city. on the 18th inst. Messrs. JOS Smi-
ley, VIM. H. Albercombie, VIM. Fl Hutson, j.
Adam sohl VIM. A. Harvey, Lewis II. Vogt,
aud Charles A. Pouder are delegates from the
Maryland State Council, and will attend the ses-
aiOu.
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Chicago's first grand jubilee concert was given
Yesterday in the Chicago ard Rock Island Rail
road Depot ito the largest audience ever gath,
to ait on ..rough wooden benches, but the mus.
icsI p performances they listened to are described
"a ,iaxcellent."
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Even burglars are sometimes useful to have aye
around. This was the case the other DAY az IN the
iail al Snrinqfied when it was found impossible
10 ouen locked door Locksmiths wore sent for
and worked hours without success upon it, and
finally the sheriff called upon an old burglar
who was in custody. to try his hand at 1t. he
onanad IL in few moments.
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THIRD EDITION.


THE OPERATIONS OF THIEF AT HAzELTOE, PA.
HAzEIToN, June 6.
Yesterday, Henry Staufenberg entered the
house of Mrs. REILLY, a widow lady,an demand
ed her money. On being refused, he stabbed and
beat her and small girl living in the house.
He assaulted another lady in the neighborhood
but being interrupted fled.
He is still at large
Mrs Reilly still lives in a critical condition.
Staufenberg is 26 years old five feet eight
inches high, stout built has a small, dark nous
tache and goattes, and was dressed in a gray
suit and light hat.
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Commercial Reports.


Cotton dull 1916@2O1 flour dull super6ne,
s416@51G extra 559l@659 Penna ohia lndi-
lower. red, 81. $50 81 10: white 85 spring so Rye
dull, 81; corn improved demand, yellow west
en 62c062c white IS oats improve demand
white 50; mixed 4711@50c, latter for light
WhiskeY steady 95c. Gold II.
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weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON. June 6.
Probabilities For the Middle States South
westerly to Northwesterly winds. clear or partly
cloudy weather
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MARS LIS;
W. Z. Reybold, VIM. B. Ford, q. Lecroix, N.
Lamoerton l. A Millard, F. g. Hartel
WILLIAM M. STUCK ERT, Chief Marshal
Judges-P. r. Clark. Thomas Bird.
Choice selections of music by McClurg's Military
Band. Opening address py John OByrne, Esq.
fark grounds opsu at 10 clock a. M Tilting
commences At 2, p. NJ. Closing at 7, +. M.
ADMISSION TO GROUNDS 50 Gents.
Children, % cents. Tickets to Grand Stand, so
Cars stop at Paschall Station, q few minutes walk
from the tarK.
gH-SPECIAL NOTICK-Shoud the weather prove
unfavorabe the tournament will take place tue hrst
fnllowing clear day 7Ta je6-3t
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CAKE PREsENTATIoN.-Wh While Council was in
session last evening" Mr.. VIM. s. Armour, in be-
half of the Choir Table of Union Festival, pre-
sented that body with a twelve pound cake. No
speeches were made, but vote Of thanks was
returned.
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A Memphis despatch reports little or no ex-
ctement" about the cholera, it being hoped that
few days of fair weather will cause the disease
to disappear. The Common Council on Wednes-
day night refused to concur in resolution of
the Board of Aldermen, to establish Board Of
Haalth
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John MERRICK ~ CO.,
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
No. East Filth Street, clayton House.)
Dealers in State and City Loans.

Dealers in State and City Loans.
BANK, RAILROAD STOCKS AND BONDS
Bought and sold on Commission.
Time paper AID cola eral loans negoti ated.
Money Loaned on cal. Also, REAL KS TATE
AGENTS, Nor cages Negotiated, Ho ses Rented,
and Rents Collected.
Have for safe Northern Pacific Il. X. T-sO First
Nor gage, Gold n 8; Wilmington q Western K.
II 7.5O First Mortgage BO DIS
Two tirst class arms on the State Road near Mil
ford, ID l. larg peach and apple orchards now in
bearing, and other fruit; very desrably located
farms.
All business intrustad to US will be thankfully re-
ceived and promptly attended 70.
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France.

CONTRADICTION OF THE EMPRESS APPEAL.
LONDON, June 6.
M Pietre, who was formerly Napoleon's pri-
vate Secretary contradicts the authority of tile
published appeal of the Empress Eugene to the
people of France.
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We present very full report of the proceed
ing's in the trial of West, at Dover, with letter
describing the progress OF the case from our
special correspondent.