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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07

In hi, speech at the last meeting of the
Army of the Cumberland. i, Pittsburg,
General Sherman uttered the following
tribute TO Abraham Lincoln. revealing his
noble and hopeful character in the midst
of discouragements and Witnessing to the
power he welded over men:
81 have heard the best orators, and have
marked them we'll but / never heard man
who spoke to the hearts ofmen as Lincoln
spoke to those of the men who stood before
him. | remember almost every word he said.
He addressed them a. children, and said that
those were sad days, but better were coming
that the rain had fallen, but the skies would
soon be clear; they should not be discouraged
but think of the tomorrow which awaited
them, having faith in the nation and in final
success, which would come as surely az there
was God in heaven. That speech reached
all hearts, and was worth its weight in dia-
monds"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07
NODE OE ELECTING PRESIDENT.

NODE OF ELECTING PRESIDENT.
Owing to the deficiencies in our mode
Of electing President of the United States,
which were made to appear very plainly
in the last election IN certain cases, the
Committee on Privileges and Elections
was ordered to report at the next Congress
plan for changing the Constitution so as
to remedy the difficulties discovered
That Committee held session in New
York last week to consult in relation to tn,
performance of the duty assigned them
Inquiries having been made of Senate
Anthony, chairman of the Committee, II
10 the recommendations that would proba
bly, be adopted, he replied that it was very
certain that the plan of electing the Presi
dent by direct vote oft the people would
not be adopted, because it could not re-
ceive the necessary two. thirds vote in the
Senate, on account of the opposition of
the smaller States, whose influence it
would curtail in the Presidential election.
He said farther:
There are certain defects, however, in the
present method which, it is very essential
should be remedied, and the needed remedy
will, without doubt, be embraced in the re-
port of the Committee. For example, at the last
Presidential election two sets of Presidential
electors claimed the right to cast the vote ofthe
State Of Louisiana for Pres. and yet the Con-
stitution provided no tribunal for settling the
dispute between the contestants. II the cleo.
ton had turned on the vote of Louisiana, the
question raised by those contestants would
have been of vital Importance. Senator An
thony says that the Committee will certainly
recommend the designation Of some tribunal
already in existence or the creation of a
special tribunal to decide all disputes of this
character before the electoral vote goes to the
Senate, so that that body will have nothing to
DO but count the votes before them and de-
clare Who is elected. Again. the Constitution
PROVIDES that the electors shall meet in their
respective States and east their votes for
.1es'dent and Vice President on a certain
gay wnich shall be the same in all the States. |
NOW u happened in the Presidential election
vi iooo' mat owing to heavy snow storm.
'ne ELECTORS OF Wisconsin were unable to
meet at the place designated, and of course
were unable to comply with this requirement
or the Constitution. Fortunately in that case
- IN the other, the contest did not depend an
the vote OF Wisconsin, otherwise A yerv ON
blrrassipg state of affairs would have on.
sued. The Committee " i'll recommend such
a change in the law as will avoid the evil re-.
suits Of such a contingency, should i, ever
happen again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07

The position of the government in re-
gard to the panic, was tersely stated by
Secretary Richardson as follows: "While
1.-THE government is DESTROYS OF doing all
"in its power to relieve the present unset
tiled condition of business affairs. as has
already been announced by the President,
lit is constrained in all its acts to keep
''within the letter and spirit OF the laws
(which the officers Of the government are
''sworn to support, and cannot go beyond
1.-THE authority which Congress conferred
"upon Them" Curiously enough the
most urgent appeals to the government
to transcend its authority TO relieve the
spectators of New York came from demo-
Gratis, with that pink of conservative demo-
Gratis, Rcyerdy johnson at their head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07

One of the typical American shippers OF the
past, recently entered the Bay of Rio Janeiro
flying flag which was not recognized by the
officers of Fort Santa Cruz. They according
ly ordered him to anchor Immediately. Not
understanding a word of Portuguese, the gen.
tie captain just screamed ont the name of the
ship and calmly sailed on. A blank shot fired
at him failed TON the language of Mr.. We'll
ler's beautiful ballad-''prewail on him to
stop" But he was observed to seize his re-
volver and instantly fire six successive shots
into the air. Then the fort and two shore
batteries joined in duel of solid shot, and
when at last he reached quarantine, still fir
ing his revolver, his ship was in rather dis
mantled condition. Then did the Captain of
the Fort appear and vigorously inquire why
he didn't stop. The pleasing emotions of that
officer may be imagined when the astonshed
skipper stated that he thought they were sa-
luting the American flag, and that he was do
ing his best to respond to the compliment with
his revolver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07

Russian aggression in Asia is likely, it is
reported, TO involve that nation in a war with
Japan. Russia has long since claimed the
island of Saghalien, as part of its Amoor River
possessions. Its encroschments have been
gradual; and we believe that it is a matter of
record that the Russian Government once
asked permission 20 establish settlements for
its fishing and trading people along the shores
The North German Government at one time
was also accused Of intriguing for foothold
upon the island; but it relinqushed any claim
1t may have advanced, and the Russians,
since the civil war in Japan, have been COM
parahvely undisturbed war between Rus
sia and Japan would be likely to end disas-
rously to the latter empire. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07

The question of annexation to Boston
comes up to-day in some Of the surround
ing towns. There appears to be no doubt
that annexation will be very decidedly
respectable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07
NEW FALL GOODS,
WOODEN Yarn 1 cts. a Skein.


| Large Skein Blue Mixed Yarn for % cts
Ladies' Fieeced Lined Hose only 70 cts.
| Closing out our Hamburg Edgings at cost.
Five Ladies' Handkcrchiefs fuH size for p cts.
| Children's Wooden Hose only 10 cents.
Ladies' Felt Woolen Skirts VERY Low.
Cent? =, IndershirIs and Drawers for 80 cts each
Good Linen Towels for cents each.
A few dozen Ladies' Ribbed Hose at cts. pair.
Silk Neck Ties for Ladies, large assortment.
Ali our HAMBURG EDGISGs AT COST.
Good Bustics for 25 cents each.
Nice Linen Shirt Bosoms for 25 cents.
French Corsets DC Bones) only 50 cts.
Gents White Shirts, Gents Overshirts, Undershrts
ot pliHsFs b TTa1ss o oSee: 70 cESrs
Gents Paper Collars for cents IA box.
Adamson's Cough Balsam, 25
Twelve doz. Good Shirt Buttons for cents.
y Cakes Coed Honey Soap R for Is Cents
sAs noavDe nmen only IS
Perry Davis Pain Killer only 20 cents bottle.
Gents, lidfs. Al Linen and An Rsmmed, 20 cents.
Good Pins 5 cents. Good Fine Combs cents.
Children's Round Rubber Combs, 10 cents.
Men and Boys Neck Ties and Suspenders.
Lace e Collars cents. Pearl Shirt Buttons cents.
Kennedy's Medical Discovery only LIS.
DR.. Schenck's Seaweed Tonic, $l.l5
Schencks Mandrake Pills, 20. Hooway's Pills. 20.
| Al other Kinds of Pills only 30 cents box.
Halls Hair Remover, Go cts. Knowles Restorer IS
Burnett's Cocoane for the Hair. 10 cents bottle.
COTS Best Alpaca Braids u yd. sticks cents.
Best LOG yards Machine Spool Silk 10 cents spool.
Spool Cotton, Warranted 200 yds) 30 cts.a dozen.
Good Note Paper, cents qiire.
| Nice Tinted Initial Note Paper, 20 cents a box.
Nice Periumery. 10 cents. Good Hair OIL, ~ cents.
Beet Lily White, 10 cents. Tooth Brushes 10 cts.
Toys, Bibles, Albums. Playing Cards.
Elmwooa Paper Collars (tinen cocered) IS cts. box.
Thomas Ancocks Porous Piasters, only 20 cents.
Miss Sawyer'e Salve, $50 cent size) for 40 cents.
Gents, undershirts and Drawers at Low Prices.
Mrs. WnslOws Soothing Syrup, % &"
Magnolia Balm (for the complexion) 80 "
Plantation Bitters, only 10 cts
Ayers Sarsaparla and Cherry Pectoral each Go cts.
Peruvian syrup preparation of irony Is cts.
Russia Sarsaparila and Iron, Cheap.
Vinegar Bitters, 10 cents. Vegetine So cents,
% Nice Envelopes for 10 cents
Helmbolds Buchu. 81. Smolanda's 3uctu, cheap
Hoyt's German Cologne, very nice. Bush's and
Batchelder's Hair Dyes.
For the Next 30 Days we shall offer Extra
Bargains, and it will be the Best Time to buy as
later in the fall many kinds of goods are SURE to be
HIGHER than they are now
COOKS CHEAP VARIETY STORE,
Second Door above Post Onice.
janl6-ttues &thurs&w Halloween.
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Special Notices.
STATE OF MAINE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, |
Augusta, Sept 25, 1873.
A II adjourned session Of the Executive Council
"A will be held at the COUNCIL CHAMBER, in Au.
gusta, on Tuesday, the fourteenth day OF October
next, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Attest: GEORGE G. STACY,
septi-t&w2t Secretary of State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-07
BATCHELoR'S HAIR DYE.

49, This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the ,corid
me only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, heli
ahte ana Instantaneous; no disappointment; no
riulcnlous tints or unpleasant odor. Remedies the
III enects OF bad dyes and washes. Produces I'M
MhpiArELf superb BLACK OR NATURAL Brown
sra leaves the hair CLEAN, SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL
n nne genuine signed W. A. Bachelor. Sold by ali
druggists. CHAs. BACHELOR, Prop, N. Y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
Police PickinRs.

Some young ladies dress themselves in
the garments custom has assigned the male
sex, because th9y are DESTROYS of KNOWN g
Just how it seems to wear mans clothes,
and sIsplurge around" untrammeled by
trailing skirts, frilled, founced, futed,
fringed, frayed and flowing. Others don
masculine attire simply because they are
seized with q sudden, violent and uncon
trolable desire to outrage Madam Grundy's
fine sense of propriety, and the eternal fit
ness of things; while others, again, envel-
op their persons in said garments because
they are strong minded and wish to show
that they are emit led to all the privileges
now usurped by the tyrant,
Man-Mrs. DR.. Mary Walker being
notable case in point. Then
are wives, sad to relate, who, soon
after marriage, don certain proportion of
male attire, and wear the same in triumph
until themselves or their unfortunate hus-
bands are translated to another, and let us
hope better world. But this last is an
unpleasant subject. None Of the reasons
above alluded to, influenced the accomp
lished Emma Gray Friday night, when she
laid aside for the nonce, the style of dress
she wears so becomingly, and substituted
therefor clothes Of fashion and design
never intended for the gentler sex. How
ever, Emma had her reasons; indeed, she
never does anything without reason. Her
motive for her conduct on the night re-
ferred to, was very practical one,
the fact being that she was very DESTROYS of
getting some whisky-or, as she herself ex-
pressed it, in her quaint and graphic STYLE
she wanted to ego on a SPREE" and as every,
hOHv IDnrrc xul.ic " ia aaeonfial ri nlo
where one wishes to go on spree-that is
planned, further, that she knew
a saloon to purchase liquor in her
own dress she would be arrested at once,
whereas, dressed as man, she might es-
cape notice. Fallacious reasoning. Mis-
guided Miss Gray! She had hardly left the
quiet precincts of her own dearly loved
home, when a vigilant officer of the law
swooped do wn upon ,her as doth the hawk
swoop down upon the unprotected chicken
and bore her off in triumph to the police
station. The five dollars which she was
required to pay as fine yesterday, would
have been quite sufficient, If properly man
ipulated, to purchase material enough for
several sprees.
Sam spence, cOlored, mas MS regular
days for hitting things, and Friday was one
of those days. Unfortunately for both
Sam and James Garter, the latter happened
to- be passing by just as the former was
seized with a sudden desire to sstrike
straight from the shoulder" and very much
to the regret of Mr.. Spence and also that of
Mr.. Carter, the latter received the full
force of the blow. Such tn ngs will happen
in the best of families, however, and it
seems impossible to guard against
them. When Sam struck balance sheet
last night of his weeks receipts and expen-
ditures, he entered among his expenditures
the sum Cf five dollars paid out on account
of the csrelessDess of his friend Mr.. Carter
in passing him just as he did.
These two cases were the only ones on
the police docket yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
A Grand Mu.icaI En,erta,.m.u,

We are pleased 20 learn that the musical
amateurs of our city have determined to
give grand concert about the close of the
month, which from the Preparations being
made and the artistic skill of those whe
have agreed to participate, will perhaps be
the most decided success We have had in
Nashville during the season. 1t viii be
under the direction of Prof. Heineberg, and
is intended as a complimentary benefit TO
Miss Julia Palmer, young lady of our
city, who has manifested a wonderful talent
for music and rare vocal capacity for one so
young. Those engaged in the preparation
of this entertainment desire to give this
token of their appreciation of her genius
and at the same time provide means to en-
able her to pursue the study of a profession
which she seems to have been born to
adOrn,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
New Advertisements.

Cook wanted.
Second hand spring wagon and buggy for
sale.
Bunch of keys found.
Horse and buggy for sale.
Oliver DouG Byron at the Opera House.
See advertisement of Yeatman, Shields &
Co., of forced sale OF dry goods and notions.
Desirable Vine street residence for sale.
See insolVent notices by A. F. Whitman,
Public Administrator.
Read the advertisement of Geo. Futcher
agent for IGOl Boy, Davy and tie Jack
Hero.
q. Rice & Co. advertise their magnificent
stock of ali kinds Of dry goods and ladies
wear. 4sa
FARMLAND & Co. invite their friends to
call and examine their varied aud extensive
assortment of dress goods, ribbons, gloves,
black lustres, silks, etc.
Meeting Of the Choral Society to-mor-
row.
The Joseph kid glove at Richheimer q
Co.'s, 46 College street.
See announcement of the Drs. Payne.
Alex Work, Tax Collector of Cheatham
county, sdvertises sale of various tracts OF
land to take place at Ashland City on Mon
day, July Z.
Particular attention is called to the ad-
veTtisement of the new house of Joseph
FARMLAND q Co., II South side Public
Square and 10 Union street. They have a
well selected stock of dry goods and sell
them cheap.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
THE TENTH WARD.

The Annexation Election Declared
Null aud Void, and the Territory
and Citizens Thereof Restored TO
the Status They Occupied Previous
to Said Election.
The case Of sundry citizens of the Tenth
ward vs.. Mayor and City Council was
heard in the Chancery Court yesterday.
Chancellor Cooper being Incompetent,
Judge Baxter presided by interchange. 1t
will be remembered That the decree of a
former Chancellor, IN dissolying the iDjunc-
ton and dismissing the complainants' bill
was reversed by the Supreme Court at the
December term, 1872, and cause remanded
| to the Court below, and the Mayor and
City Council announced to the court that
they had no defence to make to the COM
plainsnts' original and amended bill, and
asked leave of the court to withdraw their
answers and demurrers. In submitting his
decree in the case yesterday, the Chan
cellor reviewed the suit from the beginning.
1t appears, says the Chancellor, that the
pretended election Of 7th April, 1866, was
gotten up in fraud, was carried on contrary
to law and was an outrage upon the rights
Of compla nants. The sheriff neither ad-
N0TLlctu LUZ uOlu ClCSDlOL3 dL0 buO
election was therefore null and void. We
copy as follows the concluding portion of
the decree:
1t is therefore decreed by the court that
the said election so held as aforesaid be de-
clared void and the attempted annexation
of said territory by the defendants to the
city of Nashville be declared null and void
alb initio, and for nothing held, and that the
said territory and citizens thereof, and free
holders of said territory be restored to the
status they occupied previous to the said
void election, and void proceedings of the
defendants in their attempt to annex said
citizens and territory to the city of Nash
vile, and the said defendants be perpetual
ly enjoined from collecting taxes or charg-
es for privileges upon said property sought
to be annexed, on the citizens of said terri
TORY or the freeholders thereof. 1t is fur
Their ordered that the defendants pay all
costs of this cause for which fl ia may is
sue.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
sssOME ONE BLUNDERED."
The Supports 20 an Elevator GiVe



Way.
About u O'Clock yesterday, Robert Lii
lard, young printer about eighteen years
old, employed a. the Methodist Publishing
House, together with three others, was be-
ing carried up in the elevator from the nrst
to the fourth floor of the publishing estab-
lish,nent, when the cross beam which sup
ported the elevator gave way, the pulley
dropped upon the head OF young lillard,
and the elevator rapidly descended. For
tunately it twisted to one side so that it
stopped after falling about thirty feet. The
four men were at once released from their
dangerous position, Lilard being insensi-
BILE, with the blood streaming from fright
full cash in the top OF his
head. Drs. Compton and Hollowel
were called in, restoratives applied, and the
wound dressed, when the young man was
removed to his home at 81 South Spruce
street.
1t was found, upon examination, that the
skull of the unfortunate man was not frac-
| tured, and the doctors stated that unless
there was a confusion Of the brain, no seri-
GUS result would follow. The three mer
who were with Lillard, escaped uninjured
fortunately, although they occupied very
dangerous position, and if the elevator had
descended to the basement, they would al
have been either killed outright or bad J
maDgled. Inaddition TO the weight Of the
men, there wss about three hundred pound;
of printers material on the elevator.
The beam which supported the pulley Of
the elevator, the giving way CT which caused
the accident, was altogether too light fol-
the weight it was required to sustain. Il
was made of poplar, and the iron braces a.
tached were very light indeed, and the
wonder is that it has not broken long be.
| fore this.
Young Lillard has been employed in the
establishment for nearly four years, and Ii
highly spoken of by his associates, all o
whom deeply sympathize with him in biz
misfortune. The pulley which fell upon
him is quite large one, and will probably
weigh twenty-five pounds. He is brother
of Lillard, the druggist, on Church
street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
All About q Pig.

A few days ago difficulty occurred il
the 18th district of this county between
James Breathett and Charles Ferley, both
eolored. 1t appears that Ferley's pig got
into Breathett's garden, and the wife Of the
latter set the dogs on the aforesaid pig, and
in the chase the pig was slightly dis6gured.
Ferley made fuss about it, and with gun
on shoulder went to Breathett's house.
Something was said about 81 damages, and
compromise was about TO be effected
when Ferley raised bis gun as if about to
fire. Brestbett then stepped hack in his
house, procured his gun and fred on Fer
ley, and load ofsquirrel shot was depos-
tied in his side. DR.. Willis Compton was
called in to dress the wound, and nothing
serious is apprehended.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
Personal.

mhSO cod I'm sun tues, and thurs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
Cnmmtssinnara 70 Wanna

Gen. j. I. Wilder, Prof. j. NJ. Stafford
and Col. L. j. Dupree yesterday received
their commissions as representatives from
Tennessee to the Vienna Exposition. In
pursuance of a resolution adopted by the
Legislature providing for the appointment
of six additional commissioners, other than
those above mentioned, the Governor yes
terday appointed Nathan Adams, Stanton
Depot, and Brown Bayless, Memphis, for
West Tennessee; 81. B. Clay, Hawkins
county, and Robert 81. Armstrong, Knox
vile, for East Tennessee; A. 3. Beech,
Nashville, and Gen. w. II. jackson, Da-
wilson county, for Middle Tennessee, to
whom commissions were also issued.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-W. Warner VS.. l.. and
n. Railroad; appealed.
Saterlee, Blackwell & Co. Us. j. L..
Hirsh; Judgment for plaintiff.
Deposit Bank, Somerset, KY, VS.. NJ. j..
HARRISON; Judgment for plaintiff.
w. G. Ewin, Clerk, etc, VS.. Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company; judg-
ment quashed, and plaintiff took an appeal
to the Supreme Court.
LAW CoURT-John Lellyett VS.. Mayor
and City Council; judgment for plaintiff Of
81, 443 81.
Bergman Howard VS.. Braxton Rhodes;
judgment for plaintiff.
Richard Frazier VS.. Matilda Frazier, di-
vorce granted.
Court adjourned to Monday.
SUPREME CoURT-This Court was en-
gagged in the case of Walter Scott VS.. G. w.
Lincoln ct ais, up to the hour of adjourn
ment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
Methodist Mite society.

A very sociable assembly met at the resi-,
dence of our well known fellow citizen Mr..
VIM. Mccain, in South Nashville, on Fri.
day last, and organized mite society of the
Elm Street S. s., NJ. E. Church, South
Mr.. Frank Glenn was chosen President;
Mr.. Charlie Hamm, Vice President; Mr.
Greenfield, Secretary; and Miss Annie K
Stratton, Treasurer. We congratulate the
society for their judicious selection of of
fce:s, and predict for it much success. We
understand The next meeting will be helt
on the I'd of May next.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20

The Governor yesterday issued pardon
to Nelson Shepherd, convicted by the Maury
county Criminal Court of petit larceny,
and sentenced to one years confinement.
A short time since while lying in the Jail al
Columbia, an attempt was made on the part
of several of the prisoners to escape from
jail, and Shepherd informed on the party,
and their well laid plot consequently baffled.
For thus informing on them, one of the
prisoners who occupied the same cell with
Shepherd, jumped on him, and beat him in
the most unmerciful manner, and he is still
suffering very much from bis injuries, and
on account of his condition brought about
By disposition to prevent the cOnteml lated
assault upon the jailor, he received his par
don
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-20
New Music.

From McClure's Temple of Music, we
have received the following pieces of new
music:
Little Tottie Chasing Butterflies, song
written by Dexter Smith and music by G.
A. White.
When Those you Love are Smiling Near,
song arranged for the piano by Charles J.
Miers.
Close your Eyes, the Night has Come, a
ballad, words by Clara Stanley, music by
Z. Lin wood.
Wise Sentimental, with variations.
Falling Blossoms, a reYerie for piano by
j. w. Harmston.