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wv H. AIKEN, ,ATTORNEY-AT7LAW AND
w Commander of the Grand Army OF
the Republic in California and Nevada, will give
prompt attention to the collection of Addition
al Travel Pay, now due California and Nevada
Volunteers discharged more than three hundred
miles from home. Soldiers can depend on fair
dealing. Information givenf free ofcharse When
writing enclose stamp for reply and state COM
pany. Congress has extended the time ior nlne
2S, 1866, to January, 1875, SO all such claims
must be made before that time: Original Boun-
ty of S10O has been allowed all volunteers who
enlisted before July 22d, 1861 for three years. if
not paid the same when discharged. Land War
rants can be obtained for services rendered be-
fore 1855, but not for services in the late war
Pensions for late war and war of 1872 obtained
and increased when allowed for less than disa-
bility warrants but no pensions are allowed TO
Mexican and Florida; war soldiers. State OF
Texas has granted Pensions to surviving "eter
ans of the Texas Revolution. New Orleans ana
Mobile Prize Money is now due and heins paid.
", Il. Aiken also attends to General Law and
Collection Business. aug .1S-6m suH
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
A LOOK OVER THE LINE.
Return of the Louisville, Nashville
aud Great Southern Railroad MAN.

Return of the Louisville, Nashville
aud Great Southern Railroad MAN.
Louisville Courier-JOurnal, Oct. p.
Some of the officers of the Nashville
railroad, with party Of business menfrOm
this city, returned last night, after an ex-
tensive trip over the line Of the road from
this city to Montgomery, Ala. The party
comprised the Hon. T.. ID. StandifOrd, Vice
President; Col. Albert Fink, General Su-
perintendent; III. V. NewcOmb, Director;
w. Il. Ray, w. \. Hauseg, Z. G.. Miner,
Mr.. Thomas Mack, of England, and sew
eral other gentlemen who were invited to
accompany them. The primary object of the
trip was to invest igate the mineral and TIM
Der resources of the country adjacent to and
alongtbe line of the South and North Ala
hama road (Which is now operated by the
Nashville company, and to examine the
condition of the road, to encourage and
advance the business Of the company gem
orally. One day was passed at Nashville,
where the railway officials OF the party
were met by tine Mayor Of the city and
prominent merchants and shippers. Cordial
and friendly relations were established with
these parties, which will doubtless result in
a better understanding between the COM
pany and its patrons, at Decatur the
directors car was hitcled TO special ell
gine, and the party leisurely proceed to
Montgomery, stopping at each point OF
interest ON the route. The coal
and iron section Of the country adjacent to
the road were thoroughly inspected, and
their unequaled richness and inexhaustible
quantities exceeded the expectation OF all
parties. Mr.. Mack, of Eng and, represent
ing large mining interests there, expects to
organize a company ON large scale, u the
quality Of the coal is such as to bear trans
Dortation, as is confidently claimed it will
be by those familiar with it. Pine timber
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
CRIMINAL NOTES.

j. 5 Reid, a gray-headed wood dealer,
who has seen the SHOWS of siXty-twO win
ters, was arrested yesterday for aSsaulting a
fellow wood merchant with a whip. The
affray occurred on the Public Square, and
attracted crowd, of course.
Judge Duling's friends came nobly to the
scratch, yesterday morning, with contribu-
tions amounting, in the aggregate, to SIO.
Harry Palmer, convicted Of obtaining
money under false pTetenses, was taken
to the penitentiary yesterday, having re-
Gently been sentenced to three years inn
prisOnment.
Vim. Trabue and Harry Jones, both col
ored, were sed from the Jail TO the
penitentiary yesterday, to enter upon a
term of three years Imprisonment each,
for malicious stabbing.
Peter Clark, cOlOred, convicted Of bur-
glary and larceny, was removed TO the peni-
Tertiary yesterday on a sentence of five
years.
In the Criminal Court a continuance
was Yesterday ordered in the case Of Joseph
Cox, indicted as accessory 10 the killing Of
Maurice Eagan. The defendant announced
himself as ready for and insisted upon a
trial, but the prosecution wanted further
time, on account of the absence of an i'm
portant witness for the State. The bail
bond Of the accused was renewed.
Wm. Stiffe. well known colOred hack
man, was yesterday arraigned for trial in
the Criminal Court, on the charge of lar
ceny. 1t appeared in proof that he had
picked up pocket book on Cedar street,
containing S27, and made no immediate
effort TO find the owner, although showing
no disposition to conceal the property when
arrested. The case was given to the jury
shOr ly before adjOurning time, and their
verdict is not yet rendered.
James Burnet and G.. II. Minchin were
arrested by Officers Kerrigan aud WOmack
Yesterday, on the charge of vagrancy.
Sheriff Ward, Of Weakly county, took to
the penitentiary yesterday Sam Sutherland,
colored, convicted Of hOg-stealing, SEN
tenced to one years confinement, and Hen
nv Bell, cOlored, convicted of hOrse-stealing
in two cases, sentenced to 10 years in each
case.
James Ogle was arrested by officer Reid,
Yesterday, and arraigned before Justice
Cassetty, on the charge Of stealing money.
Ii is said that last March Ogle, who was
employed as 'butcher" by John Eagan, the
news dealer at the Chattanooga depot, re-
turned from trip, the proceeds of which
amounted to about 50, and skipped away
with the money. The prosecutor withdrew
the warrant upon Ogle refunding the money
and paying the costs of the suit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
ARE THEY KU.KLUX!
Five Coffee COnntians, Charged with
whipping n COIOred Man, ON Trial
I'm the Federal Court.


whipping n COIOred Man, ON Trial
I'm the Federal Court.
On the night Of the Path Of April last, a
negro Damed Benjamin Patten, residing in
Coffee county, was taken from his home
and whipped by party Of disguised men.
Thereafter five citizens of the county,
Vance Creek, Fec Thomas, Lucien Crock
EFT, Andrew Willis and William Riddle,
were arrested on the charge Of Ku-Klux
conspiracy, and required 10 give bond for
their appearance at the present term of the
United States Circuit Court.
The case was called aid the trial CON-
menced yesterday. All Ofthe accused we've
OH hand and about twenty witnesses for
and against. District Attorney Hughes
and Assistant District Attorney Harrison,
appeared for the prosecution, and j. G.
Stubblefeld and Baxter Smith for the de-
feIlse.
Counsel for the defense moved 10 quash
the Indictment, on the ground that the
State had exclusive jurisdiction Of the Of
fenSe. The motion was argued at length
by both sides, and the Court reserved deci-
sion, in order to investigate the question
more particularly, saying the case might,
in the meantime, proceed ON its own
merits.
-Four witnesses for the prosecution were
examined before adjournment for the day.
Ben Patten testified that, on the night of
April u, between midnight and day he
was roused from sleep by voices calling to
him from the outside to come out; he re-
fused to obey, when two doors to his cham
Der were simultaneously broken open and
a number of men entered disguised, having
on long gowns and having their faces cover
cd with white cloth with holes for the eyes,
ETC.; by threatening to kill him, they com
pelled him to 90 out some distance from
the house where he was laid across a log
and whipped. He recognized several of the
parties BY their voices, shapes, etc., and
identified them as the accused at the bar.
Aieck Patten testified that he was a son
of Benz. Patten; that he was sleeping on
the night in question in room adjoining
that OF his father; that he saw the dis
guised men, recognizing some of them;
they were among the accused designating
them).
j. II. Parker, cOlOred, a school teacher,
testified that he occupied the same room
with Ben Patten on the night when the
Ku-Klux came; he was not discovered by
them at first; when they saw him he ran
out, and inhis flight was fred upon once or
twice.
Crocker WintOn, eOlOred, was the fourth
witness. He was sleeping in the same
house with the Others when the Ku-klux
visited it and whipped Patten, and wit
messed the affair. He recognized certain Of
the perpetrators by signs, which he de-
Scribed.
At the close Of his testimony, court adj
jOurned till this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL COURT.-State VS.. Joe Cox,
being accessory TO murder; continued bytEe
State.
Bill TrabIe, cOlOred, and Perry Jones,
oolOred, convicted of malicious stabbing;
sentenced to two years confinement.
State VS.. Isaiah Cody, colOred, and Jas.
Childress, cOlored, larceny; continued.
State vs.. Bill Stiiley, cOlOred, larceny;
pending.
CHANCERY COURT.-HendersOn VS..
Griffin; decree for sale.
Briggs vs.. Hinton ct al; reference to
Clerk and Master.
Head VS.. McEwen; decree ordering Clerk
and Master to pay b. j. Hill, solicitor,
S400, with which 10 pay taxes.
Malone vs.. COsgroye; decree opening
bids.
Akers VS.. Greenfield; decree for sale.
Jackson VS.. Greenfield; decree for sale.
Hurry & Paul, administrators, vs.. Bow
ling; decree for sale.
ShawNs. Patterson; decree for costs.
CIRCUIT COURT.-Ben ULger, use, ETC.,
vs.. Hugo Girard; judgment affirmed.
GOtchel, Hyde & Co. vs.. VIM. Nicely;
judgment for plaintif-$6S.65.
w. Woodland vs.. John G. Ferris, admin
istrator; judgment for plaintiff-S623.2S.
Rutland VS.. Hickman, ct al; continued
by consent.
White vs.. Conner, ct al; continued for
want of counsel.
Ferguson & Griffin VS.. A. d. Creighton;
continued by consent,
jackson VS.. Louisville and Nashville
Railroad; continued by consent.
j. and Z. Maltby vs.. G. Ii. Ryman; con-
tinued on affidavit Of defendant.
Rogers VS.. Tucker, two cases; continued
by consent.
Gennett vs.. Wilson; Judgment for plain
tif-S89.OS.
steele VS.. Little; verdict for defendant.
President and Directors Of Bank 1ennes=
see VS.. VIM. Z. Demoss; verdict for plain
tifE-S11G.25.
N. McRidley vs.. Dews ct al, two cases;
continued on affidavit of defendant.
Hunter VS.. Litterer i Cableri pending.
FEDERAL COURT.-United States vs..
Vance Creek, Fec Thomas, Lucien
Crockett, Andrew Willis and VIM. Riddle,
going in disguise on the highways aud on
the premises of one Benz. Patten, cOloFed,
in Coffee, with intent, etc; pending.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
LOUISIANA.
A Street Fracas Between Gov.
Kellogg and Major Burke.
The Governor Draws His Re
vOlver to Escape a COwhiding'
Five Shots Exchanged Without
BlOOdshed.
looted Prosecution Of kellogg ana
nfharz fnr Mn rdar.

MOOted Prosecution of kellogg and
Others for Murder.
NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-The Herald pub
fishes the following, dated New Orleans,
2Sth inst: The Conservative leaders last
evening held a meeting and decided TO
commence criminal proceedings against
kellogg, Longstreet, Badger, and all the
Radical leaders for murder. The charge
will be conspiracy, on the fourteenth of
September, against the lives of citizens
while in the exercise of rights
guaranteed under the Constitution in
removing and protecting arms. Affidavits
are being prepared to-day and two United
States Commissioners agree to issue war
rants. While the affidayits will be filed,
the warrants will not be issued before the
election unless further arrests of writes are
made. As the offense charged is murder,
all who are arrested must lie in the parish
prison.
TThe Chairman of the Democratic Cen
tral Committee denies the abOve.J
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 29.-rhe cor
respondence between Gov. kellogg and the
Democratic Conservative Committee rs TO
naturalization, which has been going on
for several days, was brought to close this
morning by kellogg, who concludes to
allow naturalized citizens to vote in the
same ballot-boxes with negroes and other
natives.
A BIoOdIess Collision.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 29.-AbOut half
past three tins afternoon, collision Oc-
CURED between Gov. kellogg and Maj. L.
A. Burke, near the corner of Rampant and
Canal streets. Gov. Kellogg, accompanied
by Judge Atochs, was going home in cal,
which was stopped as above and conVe.-
sation ensued. Burke put his hand in his
breast and drew a whip, with which ne
tried to strike kellogg, when the Governor
pulled out his pistol and fired, the shot
barely grazing Burke, who then drew his
revolver and fired three or four shots with
out effect. The cab in which were seated
Gov. kellogg and Judge Atocha being
driven off.
The Governor states, when Burke ap-
preached the cab lie extended his hand,
which Burke took, and at the same mo-
meDt seized him by the wrist with the
other hand and attempted to pull the Gov
ernOT out, but the Governor being the
stronger of the two, quickly released him
self from Burke's grasp, and al once drew
his pistol and fired.
The Governor ami Maj. Burke, in con-
versation with the associated press agent af-
ter the shooting, did not differ materially in
their versions Of the affair. Burke was ar
rested and taken to the central pplice sta
tion, but released by Judge OtOcha, who
went to the station for that purpose by re-
quest of Gov. kellogg. The difficulty
arose from the correspondence in the papers
relative to naturaiized citizens. Both the
Governor and Burke were congratulated
by their friends on the harmless termina-
tiOn of the affair.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30

THE James H. Platt, Jr., who certi-
fed concerning HaIrison's persist
ent Efforts to secure the custom-hOuse
appropriation, isa carpet-bag Congress
man from Virginia, and notoriously
one of the worst of his class. At the
last session, he introduced bill max
ing appropriations for public build
ings throughout the country, which
was so full Of scoundrelism that even a
Radical House had to lay it on the
table. Harrison's appropriation was
in this bill and, of course, shared its
fate But for the work put in by Sena-
tor Cooper, Nashville would not have
got dollar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
'BROWNSVILLE.'
Gov. Brown Reiterates His
Charge that MIR. johnson
Favored Funding.

Haywood County Will Wipe Out Her
Radical Majority Next Tuesday.
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 29.-GOy.
Brown spoke here to-day, at Lee Hall, to a
large and intelligent crowd. His speech
was enthusiastically received. He repelled
the charge made agains. him by Johnson,
Maynard, Ed. Shaw * Co., in the most
emphatic terms. He charged Andrew
johnson with advising the Hon. w. r.
Robertson, State Senator, and Hon. John Il.
Bond, hoater, to vote for the fund
ing bill. Bond and Robertson both
authorized Gov. Brown TO make
this statement. lie also arraigned
Maynard with favoring the funding bill
and of advising Judge House, a Radical
member Of the Legislature, 10 vote for the,
bill. Gov. Browns defense of himself and
administration made many friends here.
Reputation finds no followers here. The
Democracy of old Haywood are iubilant
and will redeem their county next Tues
day. w l. W.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30

ABOUT a year ago the parasites of
the President filled the papers with
items of news about the probable mar
riage of Fred Grant to the daughter of
Gov. Cooke, of Jay Cooke & Co., the
greatest banking house in America.
Since that time, the Governor has
met with misfortune, the great bank
ing house has exploded, and Fred
Grant has supplanted a war-worn vet
eran in command at Chicago.
Last July the Government took
what in Chicago was known as the
White Elephant off the hands of the
owner, Mr.. Honore, and converted an
unproductive property into a source of
great revenue to Mr.. Honore's family.
The denoument was only the other
day. Fred Grant married the daughter
of Mr.. Honore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
TOLEDO.
Vested Rights versus Canon Law-The
Question of Burial in ''COnsecratsd
GrOund.s

GrOund.'
TOLEDO, o., Oct. 29.-An interesting
case came up to-day in the Common Pleas
Court upon an application of John Wynn
for an injunction against Rev. James
O'Reilly, pastor Of ST. Francis de Sales
Catholic Church to restrain the latter from
interfering with the burial of the body of
Mrs. Mary Wynn, wife of the plaintiff, in
St. Francis de Sales cemetery at this place.
II appears the family Of Mrs. Wynn own
a lot in that cemetery in which they de-
sired to bury her, but after preparations
for the burial had been made, Wynn was
notified by Father O'ReiIly that he would
oppose it. The remains were deposited
temporarily ia a vault in the Forest ceme-
tery, where they now are, and Wynn ap-
piled for an injunction to prevent inter
ference with the interment.
Father O'Reilly, in answer, set forth
that the cemetery is under the control of
the Bishop of the Diocese OF Cleveland,
and the rules of the Catholic Church make
it obligatory on the Bishop or his represent
ative not to permit to be buried there per-
sons of whom full proof of membership is
not furnished, and that they died in full
communion. Mrs. Wynn, for many years
prior to her deoease, ceased to be a member
of the Roman Catholic Church, and died
out of communion. Decision reserved.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30

is found to an unlimitedj extent on the
southern end Of the South and North
Railroad line, and Messrs. w. r. Ray
and f. G.. Minor, and other parties
contemplate building and operating a
saw-mill and the transportation Of manu-
factured lumber over the roads of the CON-
pany ON an extensive scale. Altogether
this trip of the representatives Of the road
and their friends will be of great benefit to
the company. We are glad to see Messrs.
Standiford & Newcomb vigorously interes'-
ing themselves in developing the resources
of the country through which the North
and South Alabama road passes The de-
velopment Of the coal, iron and other re-
sources of this portion of the line is the
only way to make it self-sustaining, and
NAV be increased to an unlimited extent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
AS TO AUGUST BELMONTs LIMP.

Mrs. George Washington Browne, very
old lady, died about two weeks ago, and
her will was admitted to probate yesterday.
Her husband left large estate, part of
which was a remunerative hotel res
taurant in Water street, near Pearl, still
extant and fOurishing, and from early
times fayOrite with the men Of Wall
street; resembling an Englislhin with its
chops, steaks and tankards of ale. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brownies direct heirs are two daugh-
ters and the minor son and daughter Of a
deceased son, Richard. Another daughter,
deceased, was the woman for whom was
fought the duel fOm which August Bel
mont limps to this day. She was Mrs. OS-
car Coles, beautiful and interesting, and for
some remark made by Mr.. Belmont one
evening at Niblo's a chivalrous South Car
Gilman, Mr.. Hayward, Of Charleston, chal-
lenged him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
GERMANY.

BERLIN, Oct. 29.-Von Arnim when re-
leased was merely required to guarantee
that his absence should not cause any de-
lay Of proceedings in the case. He is not
bound to remain in Germany.
The trial Of Kullman for the attempted
assassination Of Bismarck, began to-day al
WurZburg. The prisoner admitted his
guilt.
ROTTERDAM, Oct. 29.-The old Catholic
Bishop Heycamp is dead.
Speech from tine Threne.
The session Of the Riechstag was opened
to-day by the Emperor William in person.
The speech from the throne enumerates
comprehensive measures for uniformity in
judicial procedure. The attainment Of
this end, the Emperor says. will confer on
Fatherland boon long enjoyed by other
countries. Steps have also been taken TO
secure a kindred uniformity Of civil
rights. The legislation in regard to the
military system of the Empire
will be completed. The sums of
money granted are insufficient 10 meet the
ordinary expenses Of the army, and pro
vide for the improved equipments demand
ed by the advance OF military science. The
budget of 1875, will show a necessary in
crease of contributions for this and other
branches. Projects Of law, making civil
marriages obligatory, aud introducing civil
registration, wiz also be submitted. The
Emperor continues:
"YOur cooperation is now for the first
time invited to inStituting budget for
Alsace and Lorraine. You will here have
an opportunity of obtaining more thor
Ough knowledge Of the resources, require
ments and institutions Of those provinces
than was before possible under the old sys-
TEN of yearly administration reports. You
will show our cOmpatriOtS Of the upper
Rhine the interest the whole nation takes
in the most ancient German country"
KulIman's Confessions
In the Kullman trial to-day the public
prosecutor said, notwithstanding the prison
ers admission Of guilt, it was necessary that
the full evidence should be submitted to
the court. Kullman, in reply to
his interrogation, stated that while
living in Salzwedel, he joined Catholic
society. He said bismarck was the worst
and maddest enemy of the church. The
prisoner ayowed himself an Ultramontalne,
and admitted that he uttered threatening
expressions, such as: "BefOre l die, an
other must fall" etc, etc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30

Dr.. w. P. JONES wOrmed his way
into the Senate from this county in
1872, while the Democratic party was
tora asunder by internal feuds. There
is no split this time, and the Democrat
who betrays Wade, by swapping for
Jones, is no better than a dyed-in-the-
wool Radical, with Civil Rights thrown
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
RIn-0nn

PLYMOUTH, PA, Oct. pa fire here to-
day destroyed JeSsops hotel and livery
stable, the stables of Davenport and Blair
with two tons Of hay, the barn of J. b.
Smith, with sixty tons of hay, ID. Mullins
shoe store, the dwellings OLA. Lee, Daniel
Huntsman and II. Lewis and Van Looms
store. Loss 100000. Insurance not over
$1,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
Co1denseTd Tfeiegrams-

A San Francisco dispatch, if we interpret
its pigeon English Alright, promises that the
King of Hawaii.will visit this country a
month hence.
Brigham Young has retired to Southern
Utah to hibernate.
Pittsburg is proud Of bran-new Corn
Exchange, and puts ON London airs.
The grand combination against the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, reported from
Chicago yesterday, is duly denied.
Private dispatches from Rome, Italy, an
nOunce the death of the sculptor Vim. II.
Rinehart,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30

Our report of the speech made by
Judge John n. Lea IN the Tenth ward,
last night, though somewhat meager,
gives assurance that the people viii
find no cause to regret having literally
forced him into their service. His
views as to the minor Importance of the
Senatorial contest, compared with the
various absolutely essential reforms to
which the new General Assembly
should devote its attention, are emi-
nently sound and practical. We re-
gret they have not a stronger hold upon
the public mind.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30
The Conxre.-toua, Nominees.

Col. John L. House and Hon. Horace Ill.
Harrison, Congressional candidates from
this district, addressed a fair crowd Of citi-
zens at McWhirtersville last night. The
sOvereigns were quite enthusiastic. and
with them House undoubtedly had the
call. The candidates spe ak al Dickson
Station to-day aud close the canvass at
Charlotte Tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-30

WITH a Democratic majority of at
least $500 in this county, the Radical
dark-lante1n candidates for Senator and
Representative can hope to be elected
in but one way. They propose to
swindle the necessary number of Dem
ocrats out of their votes by promising
to support this or that Democrat for
United States Senator.