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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
THE MILLERS.
Their Grievances Against the Rail-
roads.

Their Grievances Against the Rail-
roads.
CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-The third annual
Convention of the Millers' National AssO-
citation met at McCOrmick's Hall at IL a.
NJ. to-day with rather limited attendance.
A committee on transportation, appointed
at the last meeting of the Association, sub
mitted a report, which shows the diSadyan-
tages under which millers labor in the mat
ter Of freightS, and submits a resolution
urging upon transportation lines the favor
able consideration Of the fOllOwingrequeSts:
l. That -four in packages have precedence
of shipment and rates over wheat in bulk
2. That a tariff Of rates be adjusted up0"
an equitable basis without discrimination
or prejudice to the interest Of millers.
3. That uniformity and steadineSs ct
rates be maintained, a matter Of the utmost
importance, without which there can he
really no permanency in the market.
A general discussion Of the subject ct
transportation then took place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
A .Res.ertahIe,, Robber.

CoI-NCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Jan. 14-Elljah
CowIes, about so years old, and head lnan
clerk on the Chicago, Rock Island ana IA
cific railroad, was arrested at Ayera' rGIIa-
wattomie County, Iowa, this morning.
charged with mail robbing. United states
mail detectives JnO. b. Furry OF NeOTaska'
and Jas. Z. Stewart of Iowa, made the ar
rest. Cowles, who is connected by mar
rage with a prominent politician OF In
diana, was brought to this city this even
ing and taken before United States Com
missioner Williams, and waiving examina-
ton gave bail in thesum Of 5000. CoWles
was heretofore highly thought Of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
THE MINERS STRIKE
A large Number of Railroad Employees
Thrown Ont of Employment.

EHFONh OthA VI
NEW YORR, Jan. IA dispatch from
PottsviIle SAYS the difficulty between the
miners and coal operators in this region as
sumes a graver aspect every hour. fresl-
dent Gowen has ordered the stOppage oil all
improvements on his mines and the cesSa-
ton of all work upon shafts now being sunk
and has declared his intention to stop all
operations in this region until the men SUD
NIT. This will render individual operators
powerless to work because they VIII De re-
fused cars and cOal-roadS until the contro-
versv is settled. Miners and operators Of
Northumberland coal agreed to work on
the old basis of last year $3.50 but Gowen
controls the land on which the coal IS
mined and the railroad over which coal
is transported. This action VIII amount
90 nothing. The stOppage will throw out
of emDIoyment. besides 1900 miners, over
half the railroad employees of the Phila-
delphia and Erie Railroad anda large num-
Der Of men in the repair shops OF the Com
pany.
10000 Miners out of Work
Wu.KEsBARRE, Jan. 14.-Near ly all the
works of the Wilkesbarre Goal and Iron
Conpany in and around this city and al
Ashley and Plymouth are now idle for the
alleged purpose OF undergoing repairs, a
fire has been raging in kidder sluce OF the
above company for two weeks past, ana
has not vet been brough, under control. A
vast amount of coal has been destroyed
and number Of wOrkmen engaged IN
tiCbtino the fire narrowly escaped with
their lives. Nearly 900 miners are now
idle in this place alone, and TINS
afternoon they held a large meeting;
The impending strike was discussed and
they voted 10 demand an advance OF 10 per
cent. for the ensuing year over last years
basis, while coal brings the present price
The feeling among miners generally Is
strongly in favor of a strike If wages be
not advanced. They claim that they are
fnIIv Urepared. and think the present bet
ter time TO enforce their demand than they
will ever have again. The Riverside Coal
Company have not yet paid their miners
for November and they threaten to strike
IF not Maid this week. This COmdany has
three collieries within two or three miles
of this place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

OLD documents are dangerous
things, but t is an Ill wind that blows
nobody good. The country needs Ca
leb Cushing at Madrid, and could not
send there a more learned or more
willy diplomat to watch the facile Ser
rano-always provided the Radical Sen
ate, in this new squirt of loyalty, .
does not reconsider its action confirm
ING him to that mission.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
KANSAS.
The LegisIature-NO Action on the
Senatorial Question.

The LegisIature-NO Action on the
Senatorial Question.
TOPEKA Kansas, Jan. 1.-THE House
spent the whole day in electing minor Off
GERS. Nothing of Importance was done in
the Senate, only routine business. The
Governors message has not yet been pre-
scented.
ST. LOUIS, Jan 14.-The Democrat spe-
cial saws members are reticent on the Sena.
torial question waiting on caucus Organiza-
ton. A caucus Of members from the Usage
Land region is talked Of, with the view
of bringing out a candidate in full accord
with the oppressed settlers on these lands.
Jno. A. HaldeIman, of LeavenwOrth, is the
latest addition TO the list of candidates fol
Senator. Among other candidates, are
Judge J. c. King, ex-senator Ross, Gov.
Osborne and eX-Governors Robinson and
Harvey.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
Yellow lack.

HALIFAX,Jan. l4-Her Majesty's steam
er Sphynx. which arrived here from Jamai-
ca Sunday, brought 101 officers and men Of
the frigate of Abuker, who are more or less
affected by yellow fever. the disease being
contracted by them while on general leave
from the ship. Nineteen OF the Abukers
crew died from fever at Kingston.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

Is it not rather late in the day to
punish Caleb Gushing for writing a
letter to JEFF Davis, after the meek and
gentle Horace Maynard has Inaugural
ted a movement to abolish the test oath
and make jeff Davis himself eligible
to the Chief Justiceship or any thing
nIca5
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

THE Hon. CARL SEIZURE must he
close reader of the UNION AND AMIN
ICAN. Judging from his able speech in
the Senate yesterday upon the financial
situation and the real needs of the
hour. He presents with close and
compact logic the arguments adduced
in our files for the past four months,
even to the point that imitation. only
fosters Wall street speculation and
gives no relief to either South or West.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

FALLING back on his Madrid mis-
sion, Caleb Gushing has the sublime
satisfaction of knowing that the Su-
preme Bench was not debarred him by
any 81 500 landaulet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

The Alamo Sentinel of the 9th inst. has
this note: "The financial agent OF Crock
EFT county made a report to the court, TINS
week. showing Crockett county to be IN
splendid financial condition, so much so
that we are to have a courthouse, poor
house and fire-prOOf safe. After paying all
debts, Crockett is between $4,000 and
$4,000 ahead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
NEW YORK.
Three seconds too Late.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE match be-
tween Edward Mullen of Boston, and V.
Z. Harding of this city, was won by the
former. The distance was ten miles, and
the time one hour, twenty-five minutes
and five and half seconds. Harding was
three seconds behind
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
OHIO.

Tburman's Election Formally An
nOuneed-
COLUMBUS, Jan. 15.-In the House this
morninp. bills were introduced to repeal the
Adair liquor law; to provide for the protee-
ton of real estate, so as to avoid the neees-
sitv of taking and foreclOsing mortgages.
In the Senate bills were introduced 70
eoualize fares and freights on railroads.
AT noon both houses met in joint session
To announce the election OF Allen u
Thurman 10 the L nited States Senate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

CoTToN was in fair demand In New
York Yesterday at 165c for middling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

THE session of the House yesterday
was rather short, but withal sugges-
tive
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
= n-,,,,,,Io,aI Couvention.

The constitutional Convention to-day
reinstated ten years as the term Of Supreme
Court Judges. This is not likely to be
cbanoed hereafter. The judicial article
will probably be disposed of next week.
when auxiliary subject Of minority repre-
sentation will be discussed. Members are
nreparing for debate on that subject
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

TENNESSEE BONDS were quiet IN
New York yesterday at 792 for the old
issue and 79t for the new.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
The ,teIish 10 the Esescue.

A company of State militia and one Cat
lin gun were dispatched this evening to
Terrebonne parish to prevent any further
disturbance arising out of labor riots in
that section. A detachment of State cav
airy will leave tomorrow. As far as heard
from at the State-house, only one person
has been injured thus far. There appears
to be more excitement than serious trouble.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
An II-starrnh Shin.

lev, as a gift Of the city, will take place at
3 p. NJ. to-day at the residence Of John F.
Cleveland, where Greeley's daughters are
residing.
An III-Starred ship.
The Spanish frigate AraplleS, went
ashore at the foot of Bridge street, Brook
lyn to-day, while leaving the navy yard.
Carved 10 Death.
Two Swedish seamen quaTelled over a
game of cards in their boarding house in
Brooklyn this morning. One OF them Peter
Stevenson, literally carved the other to
death.
The Greeley Album.
The Greeley Illuminated album, made by
order of the city, was to-day presented to
the Misses Greeley at the residence of JnO.
f. Cleveland. The presentation speech
was made by Mayor Havemyer, to winch
Miss Ida Greeley briefly responded, ex-
pressing gratitude Of herself and sister for
the honor paid by the great metropolis to
their dear father. Mr.. Cleveland, as a
member Of the family, thanked the mayor
and officials, and Whitelaw Reed made a
feeling speech in behalf Of the Misses
Greeley.
The ArapIIes-COmmun
The Spanish frigate Arapiles, which
went on a reef in East river this morning,
floated and is now anchored off the battery
Several communists were arrested yes
terday and released on bail to await trial
on the charge of having attempted to excite
riot.
A Human Fiend.
Joseph W. Freeman, aged twenty-six,
shot and killed his mother at her residence
in Jersey City tonight. He entered the
house and asked her for two thousand dol
lars. Upon being told that she had not
that amount, he drew pistol and shot hel
in the back. The victim was the widow
of Jos. H. Freeman, and owned cOnsidera-
BILE property. Young Freeman was ar
rested. 1t is thought he is insane.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
Union AND. AMERICAN.

GOLD ranged from l1lS to Ills IN
New York yesterday, and closed at
lila.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
Rebel Archives,
The Afternoon Caucus.

Mr.. Boutwell, took the floor, according to
agreement, as soon as the caucus was called
to order and made speech of some length
in favorOf Mr.. Gushing, and was followedby
other friends of Mr.. Gushing, as heretofore
stated. Mr.. Sargent reserved the important
letter with view to allow everything to be
said in support Of Mr.. Cushing's coniirma-
ton that could be said by any one present,
before putting an end to the discussion by
producing the document. Finally he OBJ
tanned the floor and read and commented
on the letter, being listened to with the
closest attention. The result upon the
camcns has been already Described.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
LOUISIANA
The Negro strikers.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 14.-Captains
Snow and Joseph have been sent to Hon
ma TO report upon the condition Of affairs
in TerTebonne parish, regardingthe striking
of negro laborers. No blOOdshed is re-
DOrted
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
WASHINGTON.

Caleb Cushing's Nomination
Withdrawn.
A Letter from Cushing tO:sJeff
Davis In 1861
The Ostens;ble Cause of the Con-
tretemps.
No New Nominee yet Broached.
The "Rebel" Cushing to go to
Madrid.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
The Memory of Greeley.

The presentation of an Illuminated me-
mortal album TO the family of Horace Gree
lev, as a gift Of the city, will take place at
3 p. NJ. to-day at the residence Of John F.
Cleveland, where Greeley's daughters are
residing
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
CINCINNATI.
Coal Rarges Sunk

CINCINNATI, Jan. 1.-The TOW Ooat
sam Clark, coming down the river with
coal for Louisville and Madison, struck the
pier OF the Newport and Cincinnati railroad q
bridge and sunk seven barges and two full
fats of coal, and injured two other barseS.
Loss i'm coal and barges $4,000. Current
in high water is changed at the bridge so as
= - u. ...,s.r,rrn with coal nerilOus.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15
No New Nominee yet Broached.

The following particulars in regard to
the Republican caucus yesterday have been
ascertained: The last forty or fifty minutes
of the morning caucus were almost wholly
occupied by Mr.. Sargent, in detailed re-
view of Cushing's public life from the time
of President Tyler down to the present day,
which he severely criticized, arguing that a
confirmation ought not to be thought of
for moment. Calls were then made for
avote; bat Mr.. Boutwell, expressed desire
to reply, and the caucus accordingly adj
journed to give him and other friends of
Gushing such opportunity. Between u
and l o'clock, Sargent received intimation
from an undisputed source, that letter,
damaging to Gushing, had been discovered
in ba
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

The Spanish frigate Araplles, went
ashore at the foot of Bridge street, Brook
lyn to-day, while leaving the navy yard.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

Resumption now would lay a basis for
our new prosperity and sound one could
not be laid unless the irredeemable paper
currency be done away with. The nation
had suffered the ills of the crisis; now let
it reap the benefits. He intended to vote
for the resolution Of the minority offered
by the Senator from Delaware, and if that
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-15

The House Committee on Elections will
make three reports on the Western Vir-
GINA contested election cases, none of which
will be signed by majority of members.
Five members sustain the legality Of the
October election, two the August election
and three hold that neither election was
valid. The remaining three members of
the committee entertain views differing
from the others.
Outstanding legal tenders are 1881, 49,
ON
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-05-15
Local and other Brlene,s.

Corn meal l. in demani In this market
An excellent article Of chewing Tobacco
can be bad al Grubb's.
Reports from the wheat crop In the lower
EastanAllee Valley are highly encouraging.
The rust Is appearing on the black berry
briars, and threatens TO shorten the crop.
Squire pimmon Dorsey, Of this vicinity, is
In his Tooth gear.
The commencement exercises at Wesleyan
University begin next Friday, the 22d.
j. w. Allard, Esq, Cashier OF the East Ten
nessee National Bank, Knoxville, was in town
last Saturday.
The man who cannot manage his own affairs
successfully IL not fit to advise and lead other
people.
Some town chaps who went ont 20 the wa.
tiers Of Mouse Creek last week returned with
full baskets and empty TASKS.
V. &C. Allen, Esq, who left Melss county for
Texas last year, is returning with his family
in consequence Of bad health.
We are indebted to the Rev. T. Sullns for
copies Of the Daily Christian Advocate con.
tanning the proceedings Of the General Con.
ference In session at Louisville.
We tender our thanks to Rev. James II.
White, Athens. for dish of large and luscious
Strawberries-the first OF the season. Mr..
White informs Us that in few days he will
be able to supply all who may desire any of
this delicious fruit
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The sweet perfumes Of bursting flowers and
the warmth Of gentle sunshine have taken the
place of rain, rain, rain, and lovely May is up
on us. Then rs dame nature has dressed her.
self in such Qucenly style, IL is proper for our
fair women (the lovely May of human nature, }
to follow her course and don their Spring aud
summer colors. TO this end | have taken
unusual pains to visit the leading stores Of
lower East Tennessee, so that may be able to
select and combine in one stock the very latest
and most beautiful styles of Ladies, Misses,
Gents and Boys wear for the present Spring
and Summer by the 10Th to the 10th inst.
promise tohave the above stock ready for in
speciion ut my store, Cog Iiill, Tennessee, and
to sell them as low as my man that sells above
cost. In conclusion, thank you all for past
patronage, and promise that In the future, rs
In tho past, will use my utmost endeavors
to keep none but the best goods at the lowest
reasonable prices. Truly, &C.,
May 9th, lS7i-3t. j. A. TURKEY.
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Monroe County.

We had the pleasure of sp 'ndiug Monday
aud Tuesday among our friends at Madison.
Vile. The crowd In attendance was not as
large as we have been in the habit OF secin Z
there the two first days of the May Circuit
Court. Candidates, however, were plentiful
enough; indeed, Monroe seems to be more
heavily afflicted in that respect than even Nc.
MINI, where they are generally us thick MS
frogs In Egypt and almost as noisy. We sue
cccded In getting up the names Of the follow
ing aspirants for county favors:
For County Court Clerk-A. r. Hicks, b. c.
Pcthtt, G. b. Woodward. John Minis, Arch
Mason, IL. G. p. Horton, and E. j. Mumford.
For Tax Collector Charley Cannon Ed.
HNskell, Thos. Wilson, j. j. Browder, John
Breakbill, John Breeder, Winter Dixon, VIM.
Kimbrough. Andy Cannon, NJ. w. Mcbride
and James Cline. The above are about all we
heard Of on Monday. Several others were re-
ported piping, and It was thought, II the
weather continued favorable, they would get
through the shell by Tuesday evening.
For Sheriil-Thc present incumbent, Col. 10.
Il. Houston, Is u candidate for reelection; we
are not positive that he has any opposition
us yet, though we heard one or two other par
ties suggested us having an itching for the race
For Circuit Court Clerk, Il. Il. Griffith, the
the present efficient incumbent, has no oppo-
sition, and Is not likely to have. Not many
people are anxious TO take the field against
old campaignors like friend Griffith.
For County Trustee, we heard the name Of
DR.. Jos. Upton spoken Of. We don't know
whether he Is candidate, but Monroe could
not elect better or more upright man to that
or any other position within her gift.
The farmers Of Monroe, rs everywhere else,
are behind with their work, and are not hope
full Of large and luyurant breadth Of corn.
Wheat looks well and promising, an along the
route between here and Madisenvile, and
from present indications the yield will BIO
abundant. But, as has been said good many
times before, the wheat crop in this country
won't do to bet on until 1t Is harvested aud In
the garner. 10 .... ..|
We found the people Of Monroe less excited
than we expected In regard TO the Telico
Marrow Gauge. and not much In favor Of vot.
lug county subscription to the enterprise.
win pay cash for q Cur load of Corn At Hanoy's
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The SulliNs Farm.

We would again call the attention Of the
citizens of Athens and surrounding country
60 the sale Of the old Sulins Homestead, be.
longing to the heirs of Mrs. II. Cardwell,
decd. which will take place June LIST. that
uon-convcnience to town, with the advanta-
ges of town schools and churches, makes it Il
very desirable property. Would it not suit
some OF our business men of Athens to own
u farm so close to town rs the old Sullins
Homestead, from which to obtain their sup
piiesy The terms are very accommodating
twelve. eighteen and twenty-four months
iimG giXCn Tho nmrchnsor.
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The Swce,wn.cr r;nterpr,sc.

Not Charley Woodward's paper, but the es.
the manufacture and repair of agricultural
implements. We learned while at Madison.
vile day or two ago that 1t was rapidly be-
ing pushed forward, and would be ready tc
commence manufacturing in n short time
1t is most commcndable enterprise, and we
tanned. IL the parties connected with It will
post vs. occasionally, we will take pleasure in
calling attention to their progress and success.
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Mirabile EDictn :

Apetit jury in Bradley county, last week
rendered verdict in favor Of the Railroad
the first instance, we believe, on record in the
history of the East Tennessee Company. If We
knew the patronymics Of the winning counsel
we would do them up In historic type and put
them on file for future reference. As for the
jury, each member oft has achieved name
a light, landmark on the cliffs of fame" We
shall think better Of Bradley county all the
days Of our life.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-05-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


We are authorized aud requested 10 an
uounee l.. e. KESTFRO as a candidate fol
sheriff Of MeMinr county al the ensuing An
gust election.
We are authorised aud requested In an.
nouncs {. Z. WITT ~ n candidate for sheriff
Of Meainn county a, the ensuing August
election.
We are authorized and requested to an
nounce TdOS. p. DUGGAN a. "A candidate fnl
sheriff Of Mchlnn county, at the ensuing Au,
gust election.
We are authorized aud requested 10 an,
nonnce |. :. ARRISON as candidate foI
sheriff of dcMinn county. at the ensuing Al.
gust election.
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Jersey Butter.

This household is profoundly grateful &c
Miss Emily Matthews for present of some
nice golden Butter, the product of II Jersey
COW. We don't know whether it lisa pecu.
liarity Of the Jerseys or superior skill and
care in handling the milk and cream, but the
Butter certainly eXccls any we have seen in
this country in richness of color, solidity and
sweetness. Several families in this vicinity
have Jerseys, and they are all proving splen
did millnrv
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Il III Il LA NJ A IS HOUS Il,
Knoxville, Tennessee,
JOAN SCIlEKE, FroprEator.

Southwest corner Gay and Cumberland SITS.
in the business center of the city.
My aim will be to keep In the future whaj
Knoxville has long needed,
+ | II $ TIC l. ASS HOTEL.
It has the advantage over all other hotels In
the city In regard to location, being situated
IN THE BUSINESS CENTER or THE CITY
The interior of the Lamar House Is being
rc-furuishod and re-dtted throughout. Good
Beds, an excellent Table and attentive ser.
wants await the traveller.
Terms will be reasonable and the Public IL
invited TO give the house under the new man.
agemont, trial. JOHN sCHERF, Prop'r
WIN. II. LrLLARD, Clerk.
Jan. q, lS73.Gm.3lD