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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-24
THE WHISKY WAVE
Threatens to Engulf Gotham.
Albany Legislators to be Be-
sieged and Prayed for.
New York City to be shaken to the

New York City TO be shaken 10 the
Core.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-At the Union
Temperance meeting last night, DR.. Deeiils
said the Western WOMEN had worked no
bly,. God bless them fgr every run-shop
they had shut up. The rum sellers places
belonged to the rum-sellers, but the legis-
lative halls belonged to the people. The
capitol at Albany should be surrounded
and the Legislators sung to and prayed Tor
until they passed laws that would put the
liquor traffic in the category of criminal Of
fenses. The ladies of the Union Temper
ance meeting were to do nothing indisc-eet,
but they intended to create an intense feel
Ing against the liquor traffic. The liquor
sellers are to be visited aud asked to sign
the pledge. If they consent and give up
their traffic, the heads Of the city depart
ments are 10 be asked to give them EN-
ployment. Three thousand women are
ready to work, and they hope to shake New
York to the core.
The RatIOns of Congressman TO be Cut
OF
WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-It was stated al
a congressional temperance meeting yester-
day that Saturday next q crusade, similar
10 that now in progress in other cities,
would be commenced here against liquor
selling establishments.
Mixing LiquOrs-with Politics.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 23.-A State prohibi-
tory convention, in session to-day, made
the following nominations, for Governor,
Henry Howard, the present incumbent;
Lieutenant Governor, w. F. Sayles; Secre-
II tnfa NJ A1Iov,,a, MT IN
cumbent; Attorney General, Edwin Met
calf; General Treasurer, Henry Goff.
The Backeyes.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 23.-Dispatches from
all parts of Ohio, where the temperance
movement has been, report immense tenn
perance mass meetings and general activity.
In HillsbOro the saloon keepers threaten to
resume selling in strict accordance with the
laws. The womens' movement was organ
lied in Findlay to-day.
Death Of a Police Commissioner.
Hon. Henry Smith, President of the
Police Board, died at the Metropolitan
hotel tonight.
Move Against Pitfsburg.
PITTsBURG, Feb. pa large meeting
of ladies favorable to movement against
saloon keepers, was held this afternoon, in
the rooms Of the Temperance Alliance,
Rev. Mr.. DumOtt presiding. He called
their attention to the fact that the whisky
men Of Pittsburg and Allegheny City were
making vigorous efforts to break down this
movement. he exhorted them to emulate
their sisters in Ohio, and advised them to
ask the Lord for guidance and march on to
victory, and falter not in the ultimate sue
cess of their mission. Addresses were de-
livered by Rev. G. w. Crorage, and Mrs.
Hindman. After appointment of commit
tees, the meeting adjourned until Thursday
next.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-24

TIE happy comparison of Mr.. Gar
teld, IN Congress, in ikening the
United States army to "a half-deyel-
Oped frog, all head and no TAIL" finds
ample basis In facts. At the time
when the grand Army of Prussia num-
bered four hundred thousand men, the
staff numbered only one hundred Off
GERS The Russian army Of eight hun
dred thousand men has staff of only
three hundred officers. In our stand
ing army of twenty-five thousand men
we have statf of six hundred and
thlrty-three officers, many of them
Brigadier~ Generals. The question now
Is, ''whslt shall be done with them?"-
Chattanooga Commercial. lRepublicaaJ
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La Belle RiYiere.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 23.-It is clear and
windy. The weather growing colder since
two O'Clock this morning. has removed the
danger of a destructive flood in the Ohio.
Boatmen coming down the river report all
the tributaries running i'm heavily. 4
Gazette dispatch from McCOnnellsville re-
ports the Muskingum the highest it has
been for forty years.
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the police. Frauds inside the polls, if
not quite so glaring as outside, were
sadly conspicuous. Mr.. HazletOn re-
lates some instances IN which election
officers were guilty of frauds, but
enough has already been given to show
that the Ring has not yet forgotten its
old ways or neglected its opportunities.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
A matchmaking IaHYer.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 23.-Dimmick
is the only member of the Legislature i'm
plicated in the alleged blaclzmailiDg bank
swindle investigation. The committees
report will be received this afternoon, when
resolution to expel Dimmick will be, it
is said, Immediately offered.
LATER-Dimmick has resigned and an
election for a new member will be ordered.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-24
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Last of the swamp Angels.

WIIAnNGr0N, y. C., Feb. 23.-Steye
I.otherv. the last survivor of the notorious
band of Robson outlaws, was instantly
killed. in the upper part Of Robson county,
by three citizens. He was tuning his banjo
preparatory to playing for some wagoners,
when three shots were fired at him, taking
effect in his head, killing him instantly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-24

In our judgment of men, we are to be-
ware of giving any great importance to oc-
casiOnal acts. BY acts of occasional gener-
osity weak men endeayor TO redeem them
selves in their own estimation; vain men
to exalt themselves in that of mankind. 1t
may be observed that there are no men
more worthless and selfish, in the general
tenor Oftheir lives, than some who from time
to time perform feats of generosity. Senti-
mental selfishneSs will commonly vary in
dulgences in this way, and vain-glorious
seltishness will break out into acts of munif-
cence. But self-government and self-denial
are not to be relied upon for any real
strength, except in so far as they are found
to beeXercised in detail.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-24

THE opening of public libraries on Sun
day has been tried in Massachusetts,, with
the following good effect: at seems 10
me- says the Librarian Of the Worcester
Public Library, in his annual report, ''that
in our Sunday work we are doing a great
deal for the intellectual improvement of
our citizens, and are making use Of an in
Strument which is no inconsiderable aid to
the Church in raising the moral tone of the
community.
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Fire nf ENansYiIIe.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Feb. 23.-The ship
chandleTy of Sinsich, Rankin X Co., was
burned at 10 O'Clock this morning. Loss
on stock $4,000, on building 5000. The
stock not quite a total less.
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FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY.
Celebration of WashingtOn's Birth
Gav.

Celebration of washingtOn's Birth
day.
New YORK, Feb. %. : Washington's
birthday is being commemorated by very
general suspension of business, being a
State holiday. However the United States
Courts are in session but the custOmhouse
and postOffice recognise the day, the former
by keeping open for short time only in
the morning and the latter by closing at
10 o'clock. The goldroOm, Stock Exchange,
Produce Exchange and other similar places
did not open to-day. Many social clubs
are giving entertainments and in the even
ing a number of balls and banquets viii
take place. SaluteS were fired at sunrise
and noon, and will be fired at sunset. At
Il o'clock the Trinity Church chimes play
ed long programme beginning with Hail
Columbia and closing with Yankee Doodle.
At the Capital.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The day is
more generally celebrated here to-day than
it has been in many years. The flags on
the public and other buildings are numer
Gus and but little business is done in the
executive departments.
At Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. -Washington's birth
day was observed here to-day by the closing
of the Board Of Trade and partial suspen-
sion of business. Flags were displayed on
the public buildings, newspaper Offices, etc.
The banks are open but the Postoffice and
Custom House observed by a partial clos
ing.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 23.-The holiday is gen
orally observed and little doing.
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-WaShington,s
birthday was generally observed here and
all principal cities on the coast. Here,
however. there was no parade except one
company Of the National Guards. Courts.
boards, schools and most places of business
were closed.
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ACCORDING to the new directory, the
District of Columbia contains no less than
4 Thomas JefiersOns, > James MadisOns, 1
John Adamses, 3 John Quincy Adamses,
and q George Washingtons.
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LATER.-Reports from Sebewaing this
evening say fifty men have made landing
there. Reports from other points say about
two hundred men have escaped. Twomen
named II. J. Smith and Jno. Pourneir, of
Banks, are known to have been drowned.
The ice is solid and ranges from II to 20
inches in thickness and is not easily broken
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THE INDIAN WAR CLOUD.
An OlIa.Podrida Of Rumors.

OMAHA, Feb. 23.-Generals Sheridan
and Ord, with an escort, left Cheyenne
yesterday morning for Fort Laramie.
Troops left Cheyenne to-day. At Chey-
enne it is very cold with three inches of
snow. Information received from Laramie
says it is reported there the Cheyennes are
debating whether to stay on the reservation
or get south and keep out of trouble. Il
is thought they will not coalesce with the
hostile tribes. Many Indians continue to
90 north for the purpose of forming war
parties. Crazy Hoses band has declared
for war. The employees of agencies at
Red Cloud and Milestone are apprehensiye
of trouble. 1t is considered doubtful
whether the Oagallia youngmen will stand
by the agencies. Their hostile action
toward those who have declared for peace
is not considered favorable. However, no
trouble is at all probable with the Indians
south of Fort Laramie. If they commit
any depredations it will be in Dakota,
Northern Wyoming, and Montana. Il
severe storm of wind and snow commenced
here Saturday hight, and lasted until this
morning. The Thermometer is below
zero. Very little snow west and no de-
tentiOn to travel; trains from the east are
six hours late.
Left for the Front.
CHEYENNE, Feb. 23-Gen. Baker, the
noted Indian fighter, arrived here yesterday
and left for the front to-day. Generals
Sheridan and Ord have reached Fort Lara
mie in safety. This morning nine eompa-
nies of infantry and seven of cavalry left
to-day for the vicinity Of Red Cloud Agen-
CIV. Considerable snow has fallen and the
weather is cold.
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THE Baptist Central Association Of Mis-
souri, reported 500 baptisms at its la'e ses-
sion, which makes their total number in
the State 79, ,404.
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LOUISVILLE.
A ThierTurns up after Fifteen Months

Thief Turns up after Fifteen Months
Absence
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 23-GeO. Peay, OF this
CITY. who disappeared in New York fifteen
months ago with about $500 belonging
10 a merchant Of this city, and supposed to
have been murdered, turned up in Mon
treal. where he has since been living under
an assumed name, and with another
woman than his wife. Peay's wife and
children are sill living in this city and
nourned him as dead.
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4 DISAPPOINTED American, writing
from Florence, says: "We hear a great
deal about the blIe skies of Italy. but
never a word about its rainy ones, or
of its heavy mists and damp, chilly
days that often merge into weeks, nay,
sometimes into months"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-02-24

IN the British medIcal report Just issued,
a fatal case Of poisoning by tobacco is men
toned. A boy on the Implacable had fir =
quently been reproyed for chewing tobacco,
and on several occasions swallowed pieces
TO prevent detection. On the night Of his
death he was heard breathing stererously,
and efforts to arouse him being vain, he
was taken to the sick bay. His pupils were
insensible to the iiglt, and his pulse beat
feebly. He died in two or three minutes
after. Two small pieces Of tobacco were
found in his stomach.
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Oh

The cause Of the higher education Of
women, and of WOmen's Rights generally.
seems to be making very rapid progress in
the Colony Of Victoria. The University Of
Melbourne has opened its degrees to ladies'.
and, writing on the subject on Dec. >, the
correspondent Of the London Times says:
'sAt a meeting Of the Senate it was
agreed that the regulations permitted
women to attend lectures and to pass tl.e
examinations, and, on the motion Of Prof
Wilson. it was resolved that the Council
should grant to such females as have al
tanned proficiency equal to that attained
by Bachelors Of Arts and Masters Of Arts
certificates thereof, and also throw open 10
them the pecuniary prizes of the UDiyersi-
". At the last matriculatiOn examination,
two young ladies were the only candidates
who passed with credit. There are 800
entries for this months matTiculatiOn, 81
by women. The University buildings are
too small for this increase in numbers,
and the examinations have been held
for the first time in the town Hall.
1t is not only in the university that wOmen's
intellectual capacities are recognized. The
UnitariansOf Melbourne have appointed q
lady as their minister For some time
they have been without any recognized
teacher, and persons nOminally belonging
to the denomination occasionally forced
their way into the pulpit to prOmulgate
peculiar and extrSgant views, to the great
annoyance Of the congregation. To avoid
these scandals, a Miss Turner was induced
to Officiate temporarily, and, after a few
months experience, she has been formally
indicted to the church. She conducts the
service without any embarrassment, and
hel sermons are carefully prepared essays.
quietly delivered"
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DEATH OF GEN. wIGFALL.

From the Baltimore Gazette, Feb. -.
A private dispatch received in this
city yesterday announced the death, on
Wednesday, of Gen. Lewis L. Wigfall,
IN Galveston. Texas. after brief Ill
ness. Gen. WigfaI was well known
throughout this country, having been a
distinguished Senator of the United
States from Texas previous to, and at
the time of the breaking out of the late
war, and afterwards a General in the
Confederate army and member of the
Confederate States Senate. The de-
ceased was a native of South Carolina,
and went to Texas when a young man.
His ability as a lawyer soon gave him
a prominent place at the bar of that
State, and equal success attended him
In his political career. In the Senate
of the United States he was a leader
of the advocates of secession, and
was noted for his boldness. Upon
the secession of Texas ne resigned
his seat in the United States Senate,
and took an active part IL the move
ment Of the Southern States. He was
present at taking of Fort Sumter, and
received the surrender of the fort.
Soon afterward be was given the COM
mand of a brigade of troops from
Texas, and participated in a number of
battles. Later IN the war he was
elected a member of the Confederate
Senate. and was a leader IN that body.
After the war he went to England, and
became interested in mining operations
in Colorado and the Far West. About
eighteen months since Gen. Wigfall
made his home in Baltimore, and was
admitted to the Baltimore bar. The
intelligence of his death VIII be sur
prise, his age being but little more
than fifty. Gen. Wigfall was a gentle
man of marked ability and of great per-
synal courage and boldness. He was
essentially a man of force, and was full
of energy and will. His life was an
eventful one, and he possessed qualities
worthy of the highest admiration.
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AN ACTRESS AND A NEwsBOY.


The newsboys Of New Orleans
recently presented Lotta with gold
medal and a bouquet of flowers
on the occasion of her playing for the
benefit of the Newsboys' Home, re-
preventative newsboy making a compli-
mentary presentation address. A New
Orleans paper describes the scene as
follows: During the delivery of the
address Lotta was so deeply affected
that, unable to control her emotions,
they found vent in tears. and in the
fnllness of her heart she actually kissed
the young orator then and there, to his
great confusion and the uproarious de-
light of the spectators, eof whom she
begged indulgence for her inability to
respond-that language was powerless
to express her feelings. The episode
was replete with touching sentiment,
and it found an earnest recognition
among the crowded auditorium.
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LAKE HURON.
Three Hundred Lives in Immi-
nent Danger

On Broken lee, far ont upon a Wide
and BOisterOGs Bay.
DETROIT, MICH, Feb. 23.-A heavy
wind to-day has driven the ice from the
mouth of Saginaw river into the bay. 1t is
reported about 800 fishermen are on the
floating ice, and at last accounts were five
miles from land. Great fears are enter
tained tLat the ice will break up before the
men can be rescued, and that fearful dis
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Asked TO Resign.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-Citizens of Strasbourg
demand of Bishop Raes the resignation
of his seat in the Reichstag, because he
has acknowledged the validity of the treaty
of Frankfort
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Earthquake.

LAeUAYRA, Feb. 9.-There was an
earthquake here on the 9th inst. 1t was
the severest which has occurred since 1872.
People rushed terror stricken into the
streets, and much injury was done persons
and property.
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RnujshRd.

SAN DOMINGO, Feb. 23.-Gen.. Come
leas was installed President on the 9th
ultimo. All members of the family of ex-
President Baez have been banished from
the cnnntrY
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The RatIOns Of Congressman TO be Cut
nG

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-It was stated al
a congressional temperance meeting yester-
day that Saturday next crusade, similar
TO that now in progress in other cities,
would be commenced here against liquor
selling establishments.
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DisraeIi.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-It is said that on the
assembling of Parliament, it will be i'm
mediately proroged until the 18th of March
so that members who have accepted Office
from Disraeli may have opportunity to go
before their constituents for reelection.
1t is also said the Queens speech will not
be ready.
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ODER, Feb. 23.-Mr. Dillon, member of
the Livingstone search expedition, has COM
mitted suicide.
DIR. LNingstOne's remains were expected
TO reach Zansiber on the 10Th inst. Cam
eron's expedition win proceed to Ujiji to
obtain documents and property left by the
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-11-03


Snief Enginter has been submittedto the
Secretary Of War.
work in all directions during the past
season has progressed finely upon the
navy and harbors. and upon fortifica-
uons. Much heavy work which has
oeen IN progress for several years back,
is nearly completed. The estimates in
Consequence is very materially reduced.
Inc fortification of harbors is being con-
nhed SO far as heavy worksare concerned
70 those harbors which can be entered by
lron-elads carrying the heavy rifed mod
efn ordinance, and whose successful en-.
trance would sacrifice millions of dollars,
experiments with torpedoes have shown
that very great reliance can be placed
upon this new weapon for harbor de-
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ooNii SoMAIssIoNEBs.-The Board
met yesterday and allowed the following
accounts, after which it adjourned: Mrs.
Wright. $SS.75, P. Holland sl4s, I. Jose.
S6o4.55, T. Holland & Co. Sl.34S, +.
Wheeler S64.5O, p. Holland SIT, A. Z.
Bancroft SAT rs, H. s. Crocker. $40 rs,
T: u. Miller Sl65 rs, J. B. Van Hagen
$297 75. d. l.. Deal $50 rs, W. S. Travis
1915 80, Floral Springs Water Co. Ss6
Thomas Jose $40, G. Wright, SIT 25'
3. McAdams 1925, Phi. Felsenthal 1901
Vim. Culverwell $11, John McManuus
sos 63. Louis Sultan $3.50, j. B. Van
Hagen S240. William Goodman 81. W.
ID. Henderson $500, Western Union Tel.
egraph Company 81 so, p. b. Miller S23
U. Z. Sherwood $50, D. G. Clark SIG.
FATAL AFFRAY.-- Yesterday afternoon
about four o'clock difficulty occurred
between James King, James Gleason and
- Ryan. Pistols we're drawn and
several shots fred. King was MORALLY
wounded, and died in less than an hour,
Gleason was severely wounded in the
body. There were 80 many conflicting
accounts given us of the unfortunate
affair, that we refrain from giving public
ity to any. Coroner Deal at the time of
this writing, is holding an inquest on
the body Of King, and we will publish
the sworn testimony in full Gleason
was taken to his room, and there is rea.
son to hope, though the wound is severe,
that he will recover.
FoUR-MILE HOUSE. - Our friend
Nichols still holds out at the Four.Mile
House, where he serves up the good
things Of life, whether eatables or pota-
bles, in unexceptionable style. Parties
wishing to take pleasant drive from
town will find excellent accommodation
for themselves aud their teams. Nichols
is whole team himself and knows how
to entertain his friends and visitors. and
what is more, to the purpose exercises
that knowledge; we can bear witness to
that from actual experience.
JUDGE BEATTY, candidate for Justice
of the Supreme Court. left Phoebe for his
home at Hamilton. We regret to say
that we did not have the pleasure OF
seeing the Judge, as he called at the
Office during our absence. We under
stand that he is in good spirits as to his
prospects Of election, which we hope the
results will fully justify.
VISITING. Yesterday we had the
pleasure Of an introduction to Mr.. Bar
stow, Inspecting Agent of Wells, Fargo
L. Co., who is visiting Piocke on bust.
ness. We bid Mr.. Barstow welcome and
trust his stay will be pleasant.
YESTERDAY fight occurred on Main
street in which one of the parties was
beaten on the head with a pistol, IN the
hands of bis antagonist. The latter was
arrested and the matter will probably
come up before the Justice.
REcoLLEcr that within one hundred
feet of the polls tickets are neither to be
offered or shown; also that there is a
penalty incurred for deceiving any votel
as to the contents of any ticket offered
him.
LAST night special train was run
from and to Bullionville to accommodate
those who desired to attend the
mass meeting.
A. MANpIcH's FRUIT STORE booth s
fresh oysters to be received regular by
every stage, from Baltimore. Store ad
joining E. Hamilton's.
The polls will be he held at the bach
of the Courthouse, in the Assessors
| office,