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FOSTER, THE SPlRITUALIST.
Thrilling Interview Between the Me-
dunn and q Citizen.
why Foster Left the Church, and the
Origin of Ariel.
A Spirit ON a sleeping Coach.

A few days ago young man of thirty
four entered within the sacred precincts CT
this sanctum, and coming up to our spirit
ual reporter wanted him to tell quick as
possible
WHAT HE KNEW ABOUT FOSTER.
Our reporter Objectsd to this in2smuch as
his knowledge concerning the exploits Of
the spirit medium could not be given in a
day. He referred the anxious inquirer to
the file of the UNION AND AMERICAN for
some Of bis information, but this not salts
flying his intellectual capacity ne tried to
satiate his unguestional propensities by re-
lating briefly what Foster says is
THE ORIGIN OF ARIEL,
book in relation TO the ethnology of the
African race, and written by learned gen.
tleman in this city. According to Foster,
there dwelt in one of the New England
States wealthy gentleman who had much
learning in
BIBLICAL HISTORY,
and being very much disturbed about the
origin of the races, inquired through him of
the spirits concerning the learned men of
this country engaged in chronological mys-
teries. The spirits being generously dis
posed, told him the name of the gentleman
who at that time was preparing for publica-
ton book on the history of the
AFRICAN RACE.
The wealthy literateUr Immediately wrote
IS the spirits had directed to the author in
this city, and soon regular correspond
ence relative to the subject agitating the
mind Of the former and claiming the atten-
tiOn of the latter, was established, resulting
in pleasant acquaintance of much benefit
to the one and assistance to the other.
THE MANUSCRIPTS
used in the composition Of Ariel, were Civ
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Condensed TeIeSrnn,s.

The Circuit Judges of Michigan have
agreed on Q rule that counsel for the de-
fense SHALL open their case Immediately
after the plaintiff, before evidence is taken
on either side.
Gen. HsucoCk was diUed in New York
last evening by officers of the army and
navy.
The Kentucky Legislature organized yes
terday. The Governors message opposes
the passage Of laws empowering counties,
etc, to burden themselves with railroad
debts.
The Governor of Minnesota inficLs Oh
the Legislature a message longer than the
Presidents.
The money clerk Of The Adams Express
at Cincinnati is under arrest for eIubezzing
$1,000
Twelve soldiers Of the war Of 1912 gath
cred IN Philadelphia yesterday and cele-
treted Jackson's victory of New Orleans.
ihe New York pglice picked up yesteF-
day, IN 4 destitute condition, a cLlG that
had been kidnapped from The Barbados.
" "a. j. Healy, L. s. n, was arrested in
New Aoik yesterday for dtirauding the
Government of $4,000.
The total deaths in New York city last
year were -, ,y4I, an iuCrease Cf ) j,671 over
the year previous.
The deby oftho wealthy State of Pennsyl-
vania is only Sit, ,5ZiO5g.
Parsons, Kas., Is gr,gmbling about the
epizooty.
Andrew Mcdonald, 2 native of Ireland.
died in New Orleans yesterday at the age
of 104.
OsWegC, New York, reports Sl35, 900
fire.
The Legislatures Of Illinois and Wiscon-
sin assembled yesterday.
Bp. Duganloup speaks in the French
Chambers today on the educational
question.
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IMPUDENCE.

TIE impudence Of some people is quite
marvellous. Among the numerous anec-
dotes CT complete assurance few will dis
tancs the following: A three volume novel
has been published lately Of considerable
lneIit, written by an agtnOress who, as it
was ler first work, and Tor reasons best
known 10 herself, refused to annex her
name. The book was published anony-
mously, and great was the curiosity in the
ncvei-resdjng world to discover the IN
known author or authoress. It appears
now that SO many p5oPls have written TO
the publishers claiming 30 be the author or
authOTess in question that from sheer ne
Cessicy, and TO stop further correspondence,
the real authoress has, with her consent,
been announced. It would be a fitting
punishment if the publishers of the book
were to announce publicly the names and
addresses Of al who have falsely claimed
to have written il. Il has been said that
the Eleventh Commandment is, "Teli lie
and stick TO IT," and re doubt not that
mary have declared 50 often that they
wrote the novel that they now come to be
heve i. Articles ana dramatic notices are
common properly; but fancy novels!
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FOREIGN.
yearly Ira de Review-COttOn.

LONDON, Jan. 8.-Extract from the
yearly circulars Of prominent brokers say
the cotton trade was not 50 good in 1872 as
in the previous year and the rates obtained
were not even remuneratiVe to spiuGeIs
and manufacturers. The commerce of the
new year is well under contract. Business
for the present will be mainly influenced
by the quantity Of imports, and the pres
ent scarcity is likely to be tided over with
out any enhancement Of prices,
As to the sugar trade its stated that the
consumption of 1871 by Europe and United
States was increased in 1872 by about two
and one half per cent. 1t is expected that
the new crop will be at least IA per cent
better than the last, while the stocks are
accumulating and depreciation
in prices is certain.
In regard to the timber trade it is said
that the forests which are beiysg cleared for
supplies grow continually further from sea
ports, and an enhancement in prices is
probable.
The wool trade is in az unsatisfactory
state. The imports for the first time in its
history have fallen off, and the deficit has
evidently gone to the United States.
Louis Napoleon Perhaps Dying.
A dispatch from Chiselhurst at O'Clock
this afternoon says Napoleon is worse. 1t
is reported that meeting of BOnsp8rtists
is to be held at Chiselhurst relative TO the
course to be pursued in the event Of the
death Of the ex-Emperor.
MIDNIGHT.-A dispatch from Chisel-
hurst tonight says NapoleOn's suferings
are acute, but his strength and endurance
are great.
A DEIse Disturbance az Derby.
While Charles Dilks was speaking on the
subject of the Land and the People, in
Derby last night, a mob attempted to dis
perse the meeting, The aiherents of
Charles resisted ana q severe struggle eu-
sued. Several persons were injured and
many windows broken. The fighting last
ed more than an hour. Great excitement
prevailed. Order was at length restored
and the meeting brought TO a close. A
large crowd arrived with sticks and blud-
geons and escorted the speaker and his wife
to their hotel.
Protestant Church In Rome.
ROME, Jan. S.--The pioneer Protestant
Church of this city was concentrated to-day,
seven American clergymen taking part in
the ceremonies. ...
The Jesuit WAR.
BERNE, Jan. S.-The Swiss Federal
Council has threatened the use of vigorous
measures against the Canton of Vitaus be-
cause Jesuit masters have been tolera-
ted in schools.
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ARKANSAS.
OmniverOus-E Enfranc nchisement-Sen-
atOriaI.

OmniverOuS-E Enrranc
at0riaI.
LITTLE Rock, Jan. S.-The permanent
committees were announced in the Senate
to-day. Republicans fill the chsrmanship
of every committee. Senator Clayton in
troduced a joint resolution agreeing to the
amendment to the Constitution passed by
the last Legislature, doing away with the
DISTINGUISHING article Of the Constitution.
The same Senator will introduce a bill sub
lnitting the amendment to a vote of the
people, which after being ratified by them,
will become law. There is no opposition
to the measure, and it will pass by unan-
imous vote.
Nothing important in the House.
Among Republicans the Senatorial ques-
ton is narrowed to Dorsey and Bowen.
Neither have sufficient strength to be elect
ed without Democratic aid. The Demo.
Gratis will probably nominate man cf their
own, with view Of forcing one faction oi
the Republicans to the support Of a COM
promise candidate.
Discussion was continued in the Fed.
eral Court to-day in the Harrison-Ha adley
Injunction case,
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NEW YORK.
PRacf.cnI COInmunisrrl.


NEW YORK, Jan. SIT was discovered
yesterday that Mr.. Kidd, a twine mer-
chant on Murray street, hsd train of fuse
connecting his premises and adjoining prop
erty, whereby they could be set on fire.
Kidd was arrested, and bis office boy testi-
fed to seeing him making the fuse. Three
large warehouses were involved in this at
tempt, and but for the discovery, a heavy
confsgration would have ensued, as the
trains of fuse We're nearly all laid in the
upper stories, and from roof to roof.
Stokes
was remauded to the custody of Sheriff
Brensn to-day, and he Immediately placed
deputies in charge of the prisoner, who
may be removed to the well furnished cell
occupied by him before bis sentence.
Tweed.
Seven jurors were obtained to-day in
the Tweed case.
Hoffman Sails for Europe.
Gov. Hoffman and family sailed to-day
in the steamer Parthia, for Europe. He
declined any public demonstration.
Roscoe CGnREin.
ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 8.-The Republi-
can Joint Legislature Caucus, tonight,
unanimously nominated L. Conklin for
United States Senator.
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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The Senate yesterday completed It's Or
gsnization by electing Mr.. Archie Thomas,
of Robertson, principal doorkeeper. The
House being still unorgapizsd, the Senate
adjourned until 10 O'Clock this morning.
In our condensed report yesterday Of the
action Of the Senate in the elecl ion of
Speaker, we mentioned Senator MCCon-
rell, Of Trousdale, as one who voted against
Mr.. Speaker Lacey. 1t should have been
Senator Mccall, OF Obion.
In the House the voting for Speaker was
resumed and seven Intellectual votes taken
before the adjournment for dinner, After
dinner the voting for Speaker was agai
resumed. On the first vote Mr.. Lindsey
received tWenty-nine, Mr.. Ferguson twen-
four, scattering nineteen. Ga the second
vo.e Mr.. Lindsey received twenty nine,
Mr.. Mcfarland twenty-thrae, scat teriDg
twenty. On the third ballot Mr..
Lindsley received twenty-seyen, Mr..
Ward sixteen, scattering twenty-seven.
Nj. Jeup then withdrew the name Of Mr..
Liudsley when Mr.. Bleyins nominsted Mr..
McGaughey Of Greene. On the next vote
which was the twenty-fourth ballot there
were seventy two votes cast, making thir-
tv seven necessary to a choice. Mr.. Nc
Gaughey received exactly this number and
vas declared elected. Mr. McGaughey re-
ceived the same vote that Mr.. HOuk did on
Tuesday with the folio wing changes and
addition: Mr. Houk received thirty-four
votes Including Mr.. McGaughey's vote.
Air. McGaughey received the same number,
with MIR. Houk's vote in lieu of his owD.
In addition he received the votes Of
Mr.. Kerr, Of Memphis, Mr.. Nc
blit., of Lincoln, and Mr.. Worley, of Giles.
The evident premeditation of the result
was the cause of indispensable laughter
from all parts Of the house. Neill S.
Brown, j, of Davidson, was reelected prin-
cipal clerk; Eth B. Wade, Of Rutherford, re-
elected assistant clerk and f. E. Williams,
ofHs2Cy, reelected engrossing clerk. The
doorkeeper and assistant doorkeeper aIe
ye. to be elected.
Yesterday and the day before ru-
mors vera rife about the hotels
and Capitol that arrangements" had
been made which would make
certain the election of Speakers and also
Of State officers. These TumoIs went so
fzr in scmo instances as to indicate the
formation Of sCme Of the important COM
miltees. Private cagcuses, under lock and
key, were spoken of, in which prominent
members Of all three parties took part.
But more of this aDon-when future de-
velopments throw further ligdt upon the
Suhiact
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new HAMPSHIRE.
Democratic state Conyentio,

CONCORD, n. Il, Jan. Sat the Dem
ocratic Convention to-day Jas. A. Weston
was nominated for Governor on the first
ballot. Henry Calavay, of Keene, was
nominated for Railroad Commissioner.
The resolutions adopted recite as an in
PRODUCTION the seventh article of the Bill @!
Rights Of the State Of New Ham eshire, ia
which the sovereignty of the STATE is de-
clsred. This is followed by a resolution in
which the usurpaiOns Of the President, the
Credit Mobilier scandal, the Illegal use Of
money at elections, etc, are strongly de,
nounced.
Butte-feld, Of Concord, offered the fol.
lowing which was adopted:
Resolved, That we sincerely regret the
untimely death Of the late Liberal csndi-
date for President, Hon. Horace Greeley
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vanished into the passenger coach and
thence to the baggage car.
Here he remained Till the train reached
the next station, one mile distant, where he
left that train. The wonderful revelation
became known, and the spirit Of the en-
gineer was introduced to all of the startled
passengers, trembling old men, nervous Ia
dies and terrified children by Foster who
had all Of that sleeping coach to himself
till he arrived at Memphis. The sleeping
car conductor has been eating lemons, has
abolished silk cravats and high heel-boots,
he thinks he'll never come back to run that
"sleeper" again. And with this our friend
left our sanctum.
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ENVY PUNISHEn-

A Burmese potter, it is said, became en-
vious Of the prosperity Of a wsshermau,
and, to ruin, him, induced the king to or
der him to wash one Of his black elephants
white, that be might be 'TlOrd Of the whiti
elephant" )" which in tbs East is great dis
tincti0n.
The washerman reP,ied that, By the rules
of his art, be must have vessel largo
enough to wash him in.
The king ordered the potter to make him
such a vessel. When made it was crushed
the firsr step of the elephant in it. Many
times was this repeated; and the potter
was ruined by the very scheme ne had In.
teaded should crnsh his enemy.
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a Terrific storm.

CHICAGO, Jan. 8.-A terrible storm of
snow as fine as sand, accompanied by a
heavy gale Of wind, has prevailed here
since p. N. The Thermometer is 2 de-
grees above zero, but the cold is terrible on
account Of tbs piercing wind. The storm
is accompanied by al extraordinary cleo
trlcas torn which iuterferes somewhat with
the working Of the telegraph wires.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Proposed Electoral Investigation.
Debate On Increasing Grants Salary
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Son motion Of
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, bills were passed
for the erection of public buildings at
Evansville, Ind, ard Grand Rapids, Mic.
The Louisiana and Arkansas Eiec.
tiOns.
Mr.. Morton offered a resolution approprl-
ating $4,000 to defraY the expenses of the
investigation to be made by the committee
On privileges and elections into the election
troubles in Louisiana and Arkansas, and
comforting authority upon persons to be
deputized by the committee to make inves-
tigation. Mr.. Morton said that it would
be impracticable for the committee on privi-
leges and elections to go to the States in
question, and therefore it would be neces
sary to appoint other persons, as permitted
by the resolution Of the Senate adopted yes
terday.
Mr.. Howe asked whether there was not
some doubt as to the power of the Senate
by resolution to appoint such commission
as the resolution proposed, with power to
administer oaths aud compel the attendance
of witnesses.
Mr.. Morton said the question had been
raised, but he did not think there was much
doubt on the question. If, however, any
witnesses should prove refractory, they
might be brought to Washington.
MIR. Ferry, of Connecticut, aud Mr.. Conk
III pg S Sf SNE NsE 4 9PF fbe gHnss o tahGft6ofze
committee to delegate its powers to COM
mission, and the latter suggested that the
investigation might be made by selecting
from witnesses familiar with the facts in
the respective cases and examine them in
Washington.
Mr.. Thurman said that to make the COM
mission satisfactory to the Senate and to
the public, it must be composed Of persons
whose character would be a guaranty of
ability and good faith, and as such persons
must be literally paid, he thought twenty
thousand dollars too small sum to pay the
expenses of the investigation. As to the
question Of authority, if necessary bill
comforting all needed authority could be
passed by the time that fit persons to act
as commissioners could be found.
On motion Of Mr.. Thurman the resolu=
tion was amended SO rs to authorize the
commission to have witnesses sworn by any
State or United States officer authorized to
administer oaths.
The resolution so amended was adopted.
The Senate resumed consideration of the
Indian appropriation bill, and at four
o'clock went into executive session, and
soon after adjourned.
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On yesterday, the doth anniversary Of
Col. Knapp's entrance into the Office as a
cub, the st Louis Republican took posses
sion of its new building, costing $500
aud said to be the best appointed printing
Office in the world.
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H0E&E,


| Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts, introduced
| a bill to amend the bankruptcy act so that
State corporations, such as insurance COM
panies, etc, shall not be subject 20 the pro-
visions of that act, but to the jurisdiction Of
| the State courts.
Mr.. Garfield, from the committee on ap-
propriatiens, asked leave to report a bill ap-
propriating two million FIVE hundred thous-
and dollars for the purchase Of an addition
to the site Of the post Office building, at
Boston.
Mr.. Farnsworth objected.
That $4,000 Plum.
The House hen went iatO Committee of
the Whole and resumed consideration of
the legislative, executive and judicial apprO-
priation bill.
Mr. Sargent IN wed an amendment in
crossing the appropriation for the Presidents
salary from $4,000 to $4,000 and fixing
| the salary hereafter at $4,000.
MI. Hsrman made point of order that the
amendment changed an existing law and
was ther efore out of order.
The Chairman ruled that although it did
! change an existing law, still the practice of
the House had been not to treat amend
ments to increase salaries as a thing chang
| ing existing laws. Although he did not
clearly see the distinction, still under the
practice be overruled the point of order.
Mr.. Holman appealed from the decision
of the chair, and the committee did not sus-
tain the chair, the affirmative vote being
only y.
NT, Sargent then modified his amend
men; by emitting that part of it making
| the proposed increase a permanent one.
Some objection was made by Mr.. Holman
and over-ruled by the Chairman, and an
| appeal being taken the decision of the chair
was not susJained-syes, so; nays, 81. So
the amendment was decided to be out of
order and was not received.
An animated discussion took place on the
proposition to increase the appropriation
for the Bureau of Education.
Without disposing of the question the
committee rose ard the House adjourned
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Georgia,

ATLANTA, Jan. S.--The Georgia Legis-
lature met to-day. S. n. Trammell was
elected President Of the Senate and a. 0.
Bacon, Speaker Of the House.
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Some 13 of the public schools in New
York city are insuficlentIy provided with
mems of escape in case of fire.
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A TALE OF TERROR.
shipwrecked OF Patag0nia-Canni
baEiSm.

baIism.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. S.-The Times of
tomorrow will contain the narrative of
Mr.. Scoville, the frs of the officers of the
wrecked ship, Golden IHind, who just ar
rived from Rio. The vessel was wrecked
on the west coast OF Patagonia in June
last, and fourteen of the crews spent forty
eight days in two open boats in the straits
of Magellan. They were compelled, to keep
from starving, to devour the bodies of five
of their companions who died from priEa-
tons and exposure.
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Union AND AMERICAN
Rates of Advertising.

GOLD opened in New York yesterday at
III. and closed at 112s0l12!.
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TENNESSEE BONDS c.osed in New York
last evening at S0E for both issues
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en- in part by the spirits, and Foster himself
felt as if he knew its author long ere be met
him In this city, when, as the medium re-
lstes, it was quite gratifying to them, more
especially as the author showed him the
letters received from Eastern gentlemen
previous 20 the publication of Ariel. This
circumstance, ~ communicated by Foster,
WAS rolatod IN
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TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF,

Chicago, 80. Mrs. Sarah Reed of Boston,
has tracked hither her absconding lover,
John r. Goss, and caused him to be held in
$1,000 bonds for robbing her of $500 and a
diamond ring.
Lowell, Mass, 80. This afternoon the
body OF an unknown man, probably 80 years
Old, was discovered in the Concord River in
badly decomposed condition, evidently
having been long embedded in the mud.
Albany, N. Y, 80. II. l.. Lamb, editor of
the Troy Times, has been appointed deputy
superndent of the bank department.
Chicago, 80. A dispatch from Mocknac
says the straits may be considered open, al
though the ice may interfere with the pro-
gress of vessels for number of days.
Springfield, Mass, 80. Mrs. Emiline Fo-
ley of New Haven to-day kidnapped her
child by former marriage, boy years old.
from school in Westfield, where he had been
placed by his father, Henry Taylor of West
Springfield. The father and mother were di.
vorced some years ago, and the custody of
the boy was given to Taylor.
Charleston, S. c., 80. Morton, Bliss &
Co., of New York, applied to the Supreme
Court OF Columbia to-day, for writ of man
damus to compel the comptroller to levy
tax sufficient to pay the overdue and accruing
interest on the State debt. The writ is re-
turnable on Tuesday next
The chamber of Commerce of this city had
special meeting to-day to consider this sub
Ject and adopted preable declaring it i'm
portant to determine the character and
amount of the State debt, and that the pro-
ceedings in the Supreme Court may not re-
suit in the recognition of fraudulent bonds.
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FROM NEW YORK.

New York, So Chief Justice DAILY de-
cliRcs to sit in judgment on the Bergh con-
tempt case. His name still appears as men,
Der of the society for the prevention of cruel
ty to animals.
The pilot commissioners have given notice
that all shad poles in the harbor must be re-
moved before Monday next, under pains and
penalties.
A gang of Italian and Swedish laborers
have recently been put to work on the rail-
road at Patterson, n. j., at reduced wages,
and fears of another riot is entertained, as
the old hands are said to be resolved that the
new ones shall not continue their labor. Both
parties are heavily armed.
Edward ID. johnson, town clerk of north
Bergen, N. j.. is an alleged dcfaulter in the
sum of $1,000.
a private letter from Austin. Texas, says
that Gov. Davis recently sent message to
the legislature, requesting that body, in view
of the contemplated trip of the President to
some of the Southern States in May or June,
to invite him to extend his visit to Texas.
The ST. Crispin committee says that Seven
OF the leading firms on Broadway have ac-
ceeded to their demands, and that their sue
cess is certain.
John P. Thompson of the Evening Post,
formerly editor of the Southern Literary
Messenger, died this afternoon.