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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-10

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iority of the Board it failed, and that was
the end of it, and unless the charter gave
them the right to reconsider, il is irreyoca-
bly, sealed.
Alderman McGavock said that this ques-
ton must have occurred during the session
of Congress sometime. 1t was 4 novel
question to the City Council and he
thought that the idea that it required two
thirds of the entire Board grew out of the
fact that it required two-thirds of the Board
to suspend the rules.
Chairman Eakin said that the appeal
taken by Alderman Cheatham was out of
order and 50 ruled. He said that the mat
ter was finally settled By the adoption of
the resolution introduced by Alderman Nc
Gav0ck.
Alderman Cheatham appealed from
this decision and said that if the Congress
Of the United States assumed the right to
say that twO-thirds of the members present
could sustain or defeat the bill, it i'll be-
comes the City Council to take opposite
grounds. He then read the following rule
from the appendix to the city ordinances.
Rule s. In all cases moi specially pro-
vided, the two Boards shall be governed in
their action by the rule regulating similar
bodies, as laid down in J~efferson's manual.
He said that what he heard from Wilson's
parliamentary usages was a digest of par
liamentary laws.
Alderman Pentecost moved to refer the
matter to a committee of three.
Alderman Cheatham's appeal from the
Chairman's decision was sustained.
A vote was then taken upon the appeal
of Mr.. Cheatham from the decision of Al
derman Pentecost deciding that the bill
was lost, as twO-thirds of the entire Board
did not vote in favor of passing the bill
over the Mayors veto. The appeal was
sustained, the vote standing as follows:
Ayes-Adermen Douglas, Pentecost and
Eakin-3.
Nays-Aldermen Nilsson, Cheatham, Con
sabine, Breen, McGavOck and Gleayes-6.
The bill was then ordered to be trans
mitted to the other Board.
Resolution instructiDg the Captain of the
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
TIE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

LORD DERBY's LETTER sIGNIFYING HER MAJEsTY's
GOVERNMENTS ACCEPTANCE OF AN INVITATION
TO BE REPRESENTED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The Secretary of the
Interior received to-day from the State Department
copies Of the official letters announcing the acceptance
by the British Government Of tho invitation OF the
United States to participate in the Centennial. Lord
Derby . letter to Minister Schenck is as follows:
FOREIGN OFFICE. Dec. 8, 1874
SIR: with reference to my letter OF 25h August
have the honor to inform you that Her Mujcsty's
Government pts with much pleasure the Invitation
Of The United States TO take part In the International
Exhibition to be held at Philadelphia In 1876. Shall
nave the honor to acquant you hereafter with the
arrangements which Will be made In carry this
decision effect. Her jcsty's Government trusts
that this exhibition will fully realize the objects which
the Government OF the United Suites and the promoters
OF the undertaking have IN view, and they do doubt
that 1t will tend 10 the further development OF the i'm
pOrtant commercial relations between Great Britain
and the United States.
have the honor TO be- with the highest consideration
sir, your most Obedient humble servant DERBY
To Gen. Schenck g., DO.
copy OF the foregoing 10 received from Minister
shenck aud Secretary Fish 10 also Informed Of the
ceptance, by letter from Dir Edward Thornton, who
makes use Of substantially the same expressions and
SAYS he is instructed to convey the Information to Sec
retary Fish, with request that the President OF the
United States be made acquainted with the same.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHINGTOE. Tuesday, Dec. %. 1874.
proposition looking TO the opening OF ship canai
between tho Chesapeake and Delaware Bays was sub
ni,ted in tho House to-day by Mr.. Swami OF Maryland
II was in the form OF resolution calling on the secre
tary OF War for report OF surveys approximate cost
and distances; and reorniS ot lhe Go,rrniucn' M ie
resolution off red hy Mr.. iiag'ns OF West Vircinia,
instIucng the Judiciary Committee to inquire whether
restrictions are imposed unon 'eieHrapnic connu"o"
tions TO the press Or the pc oie.
The following candidates for the position Of Second
Lieutenant in The army have been examined by the
Board OF Examination in this ctr. and having passed
satisfactory examinations assigned 10 thcinfantry
regiments following their respective names; james
Brcluan. l7ih; Chls: s.: Jchn Cnubb, 17th J ;ncs s.
10 h: James 8. MarellCr, 24'h.
The PENNSYLVANIA Republican Association held their
1rst Centennial sociahc tonight in and OF the Ccnten
nal Exhibition. BRIEF addresses were delivered by
Representatives Hawlcy OF Connecticut and Kelley Of
peuusyyl,;it and {, poem was Tecitcd by l.. A. Co
bright. Of the District Of Columbia Centennial Com
mis>ioncrs.
Col Mcndell writes TO Representative Luttrcll that
| his report on the surveys OF the Sacramento and
Feather Rivers will recommend spproprlafon.s, of Of
and 900 for that OF the Feather River These amounts
will 6e sufficient to remove obsiructons0 OF all Kinds.
Ex.Goy. Bradford declines tho appointment Of Ap
praiser of Merchandise Baltimore the ground that
be has no knowledge Of the practical details OF the
Office and that the duties should be discharged by one
who has sucn knowledge.
Graham, the principal witness In the examination
concerning alleged sale Of cadetship by Represent
ative sowell, be found. He is cvadins suit
pena OF the COMMITTEE
Indian Inspector Vandever will recommend that tho
Ochcco Indians he removed from Warmers Valley and
confined On Klamath Or YaniOna Res rvdtiOn.
The House Committee on Appropriations has agreed
to bill appropatng 00o for Cefrayng the expenses
Uf entertaining the King of the Sandwich IslaDds
The Senate Committee Railroads to-day appointed
Messrs. West, Cragin aud Ransom Subcommittee
the Texas Pacific Railroad Oil.
Mr. Irwin still prostrated. but Is reported tonight
az more tranquil and may bc well enough to appear
before The House tomorrow
Ifor REGULAR Report Of Cos9rtsondt Proceedings zee TIT Page
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
FOREIGN NOTES.

PAsIs, Dec. 22.-The publication of the journal
lie Pays, has been suspended by tue Government for
two weeks.
BERLIN, Dec. 2o.-Prince Bismarck has moved
In the Federal Council that extradition treaty be
concluded with tho United States which shall replace
all similar treaties now existing between that country
and the various German Governments.
HAVANA, Dec. 22.-The bark Arabella from
Demerara for Liverpool with sugar and ruln which put
into st. Thomas Now 80 disabled. was destroyed By nro
in that harbor while undergoing repars Tie vessel and
cargo are total loss.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-Advices from the Cape Of
Good Hope state that the United States steamer Monon
gahea sailed from there the 18th Of November the
Korguelen Islands to embark tho American expeditlsa
TO observe tho trant Of Venue from that station Tho
epors from the diamond and gold deids are
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
THE ONTARIO LEGISLATURE.
THE ASSEMBLY PRORuGUED-srEECH 3Y TIE LIEU
TENANT-GOYERNOR.

THE ASSEMBLY PRORoGUED-SFEECH 3Y iiIH LIEU
TENANT-GovERNOR
TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 2?.-Thc Ontario Lcgis-
lature met OF O'Clock p yesterday. Tie ls passed
during the session. numbering %, were as.cnied to
Lieut-Goy. Crawford then read speech, in Which lie
said:
You have passed necessary stitutcs FOR e settlement
OF the boundaries OF the Province, oa nDgth. md west
an Object of rapidly incrr2Sng 'i;prt ;rc YOr hlv"
made additional provisions Tor The mOr convenient and
ell ,rtlal .dmui>tra' lou OF ji.ii:' I tE' uUranzti
,trcts Of tl" Province ana thc utrirti !Uv"rnmcnt
%, those districts iJu haze Elr;a Noir ciiO1 to
improved Immigration policy, witch r1et viii have
the eject OF tug our vast rri;ory "a hardy set
tiers for their bclri. as well as VliS.
look upon the two series OF bills wir't yOu have
po Sscd aft citing important sections Of r. sIS con-
munity Of the Domniu, as lhdcaiioh> Os Ih go ing
recognition eyerywhrIc Oi tno National scci;rity into
which he Confcdl It.On az has w" 81 n PfaIIac"s,
"a well as the for closer ass"'iI"a among
Christians who have c0nnIon reiis,ui, ii.ta aiii u
common discipline. thank you f"r the liz supplies
granted for service in The cUtng year. i0i may rrv
upon their beng expended wiii Il N:d;t I rfAri %
economy The last session Of the tCr.n tJt When yUu
were elected is closed ara ur1y tl.l' tic Dyin"
blessing may rest upon the llbors which you have
brought to u happy CONCLUSION.
Mr. McKeuzie sald at Is the eLieutcnan''iovernor's
pleasure that this Legislative Asstmpl, b" rrorogued
Until Saturday the 16h day OF January next TO be then
holdep and this Provincial l. ci>lative Assembly Is ac
cordngly prorogucd until Saturday the l6.h day OF jan
uary next"
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
CRIMES AND cAsuALrIRs-BY rELBGR

CRIMES AND CAsUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.
ALBANY, Dec. 22.-Mchael Haran was seriously
injured in Rork's psnins MILL to-day.
GLOUCESTER. Mass. Dec. q, Tho schooner Everett
has sve here aud the loss Of two Of her ere" while
kshpg he Grand Banks. Dec y
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 02.-Inquires by the police
have eveloppg the unoruuse g whose remains
were found . runi a the Medical College.
ALBANY, Dec 22.-By the falling Of the wall OF an
building this woknsn named Joseph
Pole william Bohm seriossy Injured.
CINCINNATI Dec 22.-Burglars entered the prem
ises yesterday distracted
property anountpg 800 In bonds es.b jevel
LANCASTER, Penn, Dec. q. - Henry Gallagher
sho Jacob Sehlegenb the this morning. Mount JOY In
feting wound Gallagher made his lie heavy built
man 5 feet IL inehcs high. WITH dark curly hair
BATHURST, N. B, Dec. 22-The death sentence on
Anrtcs comaled for life IN the
Psnena She phvy 70 The scheme nudsrnx her husbssd
0slaia haA6sd lsst Oetsees
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
CURRENT TOPICS AT TIE CAPITAL.
THE PACIFIC MAIL INVESTIGATION TO BE CON

TINUED IN NEW YORK.
WASHINGTON Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1874.
The Committee of Ways and Means obtained leave
to-day TO continue the Pacific Mail investigation In
New-York City, and will do so during the Chrlstmas
holidays. In the mean time Richard B. Irwin re-
mains in the custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms' ana
in the care of physicians who certified to-day to the
Sneaker that his physical condition is such that he
could not safely appear at !hc bar OF the House, r
undergo any mental excitement. MIR. Richard ILL.,
Parsons has made the statement that he received
considerably than $4,000 for acting as couhsel
for the Pacific Mail Company in Washington. IL
has not been formally decided what members "1 the
WAYS and Means Committee will go TO- New,f0rk to
continue the Investigation of the Iaclic hlal sun
sidv hut probably KassOn and Nbacli will go there
directly to be OnPd before the nvcstlgalon Is con-
cuded by Dawes, Beck, and Roberts
DE CIslONs OF THE ALABAMA CLAIMS COURT
The first thrcc decisions by the Court of Commits
sioncrs of the Alabama Claims were made to day, as
follows: James Hooper against the United StatcS.-
Allowance freights and primage. S10l4 O1 chro"
nometer $3.50; bill Of particulars, S19l6 SO; amount
of judgment. $3.50 50; interest from July H. 1854
TO date of Judgment, Dec. 90 1874. at per cent.
81. 1899 49, Thomas j. Hooper against tho United
States.-Allowance on bill of particulars $422 SO;
salary at S1co per month for three months $500;
amount of Judgment. S722 so; interest from July
TO- 1864 to Dec. 90 1874 at Per cent, $3C3 81. Wm
r. Uooper against the United States.-Allowance on
bill of particulars Ss45 salary for three months at
$3.50, per month $3.50; amount of judgment, $l,@9'
interest from July TO- 1864 to Dec %, 1874, at per
cent S54l 81. The Court will adjourn tomorrow
until after the holidays. Judge Parker was absent
Yesterday ana to-day, and will not be present to-
morrow His absence Will carry over the important
cases recently argued until the week after next.
MR. KELLEY WILL REMAIN WITH TIE REPUB
LICAN PARTY.
The lion. WIN. d. Kelley says it IS not true as
published in o telegram from st. Louis to-day. that
he will como out openly for the Independent party
and in time to play prominent part in the National
Convention at Cleveland on March 18th next. lie
further says whatever differences may exist between
him and other Republicans on the financial qnes-
ton, he will seek its adjustment as member Of tho
party and not outside OF it. lie authorizes this e&-
nlanatiOn.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
FOREFATH ERS' DAY.
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE ENGLAND
SOCIETY.

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW -EN1LhND
SOCIETY.
RESPONSES BY TIE REV. HENRY WARD BEECTIER,
SENATOR CONKIING, MAYOR VANCE, AND OTHERS
Among the pleasurablc society reunions that regli-
lary every Winter minRle the substantial comforts
of the state dinner with the intellectual enjoyments
of the succeeding tOast-rosponses, mono are more
brilliant than those of the New England Society
which held it's usual annual dinner last evening at
Demonico's. The great dining hall. set apart for
these gatherings, was, in accordance with Delm0n-
icOs usual custom, decorated with most appropriate
symbols in the shape of the national o0lOrs grace
fully hanging from tho ceiling, and 80 ample
as to conceal the walls and to form vivid back
ground. Sitting at the long tables set out in elc-
CANT style with entcing dishes, were tho President
of the Society, Isaac Ii. Bailey, having for his
right and left neighbors tho Hon. Chauncey NJ.
Depcw, the Rev. DR.. Chaplin. the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, Gen. Hancock, Senator Roscoe C0nkliDg
Mayor Vance of New-York and Mayor Hunter Of
Brooklyn. the Hon. Benjamin A. Willis. Charles X.
MacDonough, President of the st. Nicholas Society.
and James G. Carter while at the general tables
were among others, joseph ii. Choae, John Q. A.
Ward Sinclair Tousey, Sanford II. Clifford, Dr. Hast
lngs Samuel D. Babcock. Luther Is. Wyman, Salem
II. Wales, Charles S. Smith. Alderman Billings, A.
b. Darling, Elliot C. Cowdin, Josiah H. Fiske
Jackson s. Schultz. WIN. Ii. Lee, DistrictrAttorney
Phelps, Freeman j. Fithian, and Col VIM. Borden.
After the tables had been cleared the coffee brought
and the fragrant cigars lighted, Isaac H. Bailey in
an appropriate speech introduced to respond to tho
first toast, THE Day we celebrate" the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher, whose speech was the main feature
of tho evening. He was received with great cordi-
ality and heartincss all rising from their seats.
appauding aud giving such rounds Of cheers and
"tigers' that some minutes passed before he could
find chance to begin His speech was delivered
with great earnestness and was constantly ap-
plauded. The second toast. "Thc President of the
United States" was drunk in silence. Senator Conk-
ling responded to the toast, "The State of New
YORK;" and Mayor Vance followed in behalf Of the
Getty of New-York." Mayor Hunter of Brooklyn,
the Kew. Dr. Chaplin, Gen. Hancock, Gen. Horace
Porter and others, made short speeches.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
AFFAIRS IN JAPAN.

THE QUESTION OF A REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY,
REJOICING OVER TIE MAINTENANCE OF PEACE
WITH CHINA MAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH
AMERICA.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 22.-The mail steam
ship Vasco do Cana arrived here this afternoon from
Hong Kong via Yokohama. Her latest dates are Hong
Kong, Nov. a5. and Yokohama. Deco.
The attention OF the japanese Government fs now
turning upon the establishment Of representative
Assembly which question has been in abcyancc during
the late dispute with China In all likelihood the
Assembly will come into operation early in the coming
Spring
An important failure has taken place in the city Of
Toxic. The firm Is that OF Oaoo and Co. They were
esteemed as among the wcalthiest and safest financial
firms in the whole country. 1t is oniY short time
that this house, in connection with the great German
bInkers OF the city, established OF the s0caed
tona banks contributing less than 81 900 600 toward
its capital.
The Gazette in describing the peace festivities. says
the streets presented animated and brilliant appear
ancc The night was bright and fine. though somewhat
chilly, aud nothing marred the outdoor festivi-
ties except the exceedingly muddy state OF
the thorough'ares Despite tais, however,
the streets wero crowded with sighseers,
among whom not few foreigners to be seen. Il
pretty we'll known that the lst OF January next
the japanese Government will undertake 10 carry
the postal between the United States and this
country. In the terms Of the convention entered into
between the two Powers, the mails between San Fran
cisco aud Yokohama 1t Is understood will be conveyed,
as now In vessels OF the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company; but, as it IS part OF tho bargain
that the delivery shall include Shanghai, speculation
has been rife lately to what Company would be So
lectcd for their conveyance to Shanghai. IL was
rumorcd that a japanese Steamship Company was
about to organized largo scae to eDter tho lists
with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company on that par
ticular route, and that to them was to DO allotted
the duty OF arranging the mails to China.
It was also reported that a contract had boon
entered into between the Government AMI the Pacific
Mail Steamship COMPANY f'r n mail s"ryiro between
Yokohama ann shanghai. TO leave each cuh weekly.
According to The Long Kong D.dH Iress Willow
River near its mouth has changed It's coarse, causing
widespread inundatOns and distress. About 20 miles
from Hoochoo the country IL one Vas. ocean.
Tue jar indemnity OF 50O00 tacs Is being drawn
from National Treasury at SHANGHAI ffon funds re-
ceived from customs dues.
The Daily Press learns from the Corra that the Gov
erninent there really In the hands Of young an -
OF and that trade with CAind has been ro-
sumed under strict conditions.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
A CUBAN JOURNAL ON PRESIDENT GRANTS
MESSAGE.

HAVANA, Dec. 22.-The Diario, commenting
on President Grants message, warmly ccnmends the
financial recon- menGtions especially those which look
to q return to Specie payments. TIC Dt.rio urges
postal convention between tie United States aud SPAN.
which will do away with the Inconvenience 10 which
Cubas mail communications with ELropc, principally
by way OF Ncw-York, are subject.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23

also added that O thoroughly disreputable person.
whom he did not more fully describe. had with the
authority Of letter signed by every Cabinet mln-
lister but one, stocked that Navy-Yard with voters
and strikers to work against him (Chittenden), all
of whom were discharged after the election, leaving
the Yard 80 scant of workmen that one OF tn enew
sloops-of-war has been left there rotting on the
stocks for want Of covering.
Mr.. Hale replied again to all these attacks upon
the Navy Department., but his argument was en-
trely on the tu quoque principle that there IL no
more corruption in the administration OF that do-
partment now than there was in Democratic days.
Mr Randall of Pennsylvania condemned that kind
of argument, and proclaimed his determination TO
be doubly as viglant in attacking Democratic mis-
deeds in the next Congress as he has hitherto bcen
in attacking Republican misdeeds.
The debate was closed by O characteristic spcech
from another Pennsylvania member. Mr. ONelli'
who demurred to the doctrine that Navy-fard IN
ones district is misfortune, and avowed his WILL
ingness to have all the Eavy-Yards in the country
merged into grand one on League Island. The
bill gave rise to no other discussion and was passed
without material amendment. 1t approprlates
about $17,000.O00
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
GERMAN COMMISSION TO THE PliILADEL-
PIIlA exhibition.

BERLIN, TuCsuAY, DC. Is, 1914.
The Imperial Commission of Germany to the
Centennial Exhibition at Pnladelpha is composed Of
tho following gentlemen:
DIR. jacob OF the Department Of Commerce. Presi-
deut uerrcn SLruyc, Wedding. ,Gfhlann anJ Holl-
den OF Prussia; Baron NUstliz walwz. tie Saxon
Minister Berlin; Baron Won Spltzcrnr Minister OF
Wurtemburg; DIR. Kruger, the Hdu>eaic x prrsrDta
i've: Dr. Neidharit. mcuDcr of the FEDERAL Council for
HeSse, and Herr T. lther, mcmUer VI the Council for
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
DESPERATE FIGHT IN VENEZUELA.

HAVANA, Dec. 22.-Advices from Venezuela
to the Sth Of December report that desperate battle
has been fought IN the Province Of BIrqusimcnto. be-
tween force Of Government tro ps under Gen. Mar.
qucz aud body OF insurgents under Gen. Ccma The
engagement lasted 81 hours Between 700 and 800 men
were killed and wounded both sides. Both bodies
claim tho victory
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
NEW RAILROAD LINE TO TIE VEST

The terms of an important contract between
the EewYork Central Riilroad and the Canada South
ern said have been closed yesterday secures
the working OF through passenger and freight line
from York to Toledo the Central Road to Buf
falo, and thence the Canada Southern, and the
transfer OF Wagners to that line. The melting cause
of the contract is said to have been that the Erie
would make It II the Central did not.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
FOREIGN WS.
THE TROUBLES IN SPAIN.

IIE IhOUDLLo IN Dh "1-''
ADDRrss OF THE PRINCE OF AsTURIAS IN Favor o.
THE MONARCnY-GERMANY TO DEMAND sAT1s-
FACTION FOR THE OUTRAGE ON THB BRIG
PARIS. Tuesday. Dec. "a. 1874
Alfonso Prince Of Asturias. replying to an 3D.
dress of certain Spanish grandees. says the mon
orcbv alone cap terminate the disorders and uncer-
tainty which prevail in Spain. majority Of the
people of Spain are agreed and have declared their
opinion that he only is tho rightfl representative
of the Spanish monarchy.
LONDON Tuesday, Dec. "a. 1874
A special dispatch from Berlin to The PaH Mall
Gazette saws that the German men-of-war Mbatross
and Nautilus, which were directed to withdraw
from the Spanish coast. have now been ordered to
remain at Santander and to demand satisfaction OF
the Carlsts for their attack upon tho German brig
Gustav.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
SUSPECTED INSANITY OF A MURDERER.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. GA commission OF
physicians are engaged in an inquiry as to the
sanity OF Heidenbut who convicted and sentenced
to be hanged for the murder OF Godfrey Kuhne but the
death warrunt been issued. nasnuch us there
is strong opinion that the condemned Is Insane anu
WAS 30 ut the time of the commission VI the crime.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23

BOILER ExPLosIoN-sIx MEN KILLED.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. GA special dispatch to
The Eers from Green Bay says that boiler exploded
yesterday morning In the saw.m OF J. R Laird o.,
ut Angelica, Shswano County. eix men we're alea' ana
one fatally wounded.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23

Rradl", DR. Perpenie and Marshall Mixter were COM
mitted to answer Miss Mixter as yet, has not oeeh
arrested
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23
THE PHILADELPHIA MALPRACTICE CASE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-in the abortion
case the COrouers verdict Is that Martha Bradley csme
to her death from violence and malpractice at tho hands
Of Dr. r. c. Perpente. aud that Miss Sarah A. Mixter
Narsh.,l Nixtsr and sowe sns unknown 70 tho Jury
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23

Boston, Dec. g. - Four Gloucester fishing
vessels have lost this In the Grand Bank
Fishery three Of them with all Of their crews fth
10 now given up az lost with her crew OF IL men.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-23

bss tnph rage.