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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-25
THE INTERNATIONAL RACE.
Perhaps West Tennessee Is Demand
ing Too Much.

Ing Too Much.
Waverly Journal, July ..
We regard it as unfortunate that
West Tennessee Is claiming, under the
former usages Of the Democratic party,
the right to nominate the next Cover
nor, and we do hope, for the sake of
unity and uninterrupted harmony, that
this sectional question or preference
viii not be pressed in the State
Convention. In making its selec-
ton the convention should not
confine itself to any particular section
of the State, but should take up and
nominate the most available man re-
gardless Of whether he lives in the
western district or elsewhere. Availa-
bility is the great, primary leading
question that should control in the
election of our standard-bearer. The
convention must nominate such a man
as the people want, and if he can't be
found IN West Tennessee, he must be
looked for elsewhere. Our people no
longer consider themselves bound by
the action of these conventions, except
IN so far as the conventions reflect the
viii and obey the behests of the people.
West Tennessee has a number of
good men, who have ability
enough to make the State a good Gov
ernor. But the people in the coming
election demand something more than
ability. There are discordant elements
Ii the party which must be conciliated
and harmOnized if we would win. How
to do this is one of the most important
matters that viii present itself to the
convention for its action and considera-
ton. These discOrdant elements can
only be harmonized by nominating
such a man as has the confidence and
commands the respect of the various
elements now composing the COnseEva-
tive party of the State.
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Now that all three statements are
before the pOblic, it is to be noted that
neither Beecher nor Mrs. TiIton calls
IN question single line Of the lengthy
extracts from correspondence which
constituted the bulk of Tilton's sworn
Story. These letters and parts
of letters dovetaiI so perfectly
with his version of the facts, that
it is difficult to believe any fresh YER
sion can give them an innocent inter
probation. The statements, not sworn.
of the two parties accused are precisely
what Tilton prepared us for. Beecher
makes one specific issue about the
chamber scene, while Mrs. Tilton
ignores 1t. She does not DENY
the letters published by TiIton
to prove his ideal home but
speaks of them as 1.-THE hottest
love a wife ever offered and de-
nounees their publication as perfdy
well nigh to sacrilege--in which she is
right. Yet, while confessins these let
tiers, she scouts Tilton's description of
hrs ideal home as "a lamentable satire
upon a household where Tilton HIM
self years before laid the cornerstone
of free-love and desecrated its affairs.
That atmosphere was not
only homeless, but impure for my
children" Supplementary statements
are badly needed.
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MEMPHIS.
The Cotton Prospect Thereabou,.

The Cotton Prospect Whereabouts.
MEMPHIS, July 24.-The Committee on
Information and Statistics of the Cotton
Exchange made report derived from 81
responses from West Tennessee, So from
North Mississippi, 81 from Arkansas, north
of the Arkansas river, Is from North Ala
bama, Of the average rate July -, As fol-
lows: Of 2G6 responses, los report tavOra-
bic weather since the 18th ult.; 157, too
dry; l, too wet; Ill report more favorable
weather TO date than the corresponding
date last year. Two and three-fOurths per
cent Of the crop planted has been abandon
ed from drOuth and overflow. FOrty-two
per cent OF the crop was planted early. OF
the early planting, 40 report better stands
than last year; 80, not so good. OF the late
planting, l65 report il better; 100, not so
good. Of the early, 2O6 report the crop
well formed and boiled; of the late plant
ing, 40 report fayorably. On labor, 1866
report labor working well; 100, only mod
erately well. of early planting, l4l report a
better conditioned crop than last year; 30, as
well; 81 not so good. Of late planting l02
say better, 16 as well; 80 not so good. The
responses to the general condition indicate
it has been better cultivated than for years,
but suffering from continued drouth; an
ticipating danger from frost upon the late
crops with slight indications of rust and
blight. Twenty-nine per cent. of the crops
planted did not come up before June l..
Nineteen and three-quarter per cent. was
planted after the 10th of May.
The Grain Outlook.
Eighty-six report good corn crops; IS fair
and 90 inferior. One hundred and fifty
one report good wheat crops; 81 moderate
to poor; 81 good. of the Oat crop 1I6 say
mOdesate; poor. The grass is generally
poor owing TO drOuth.
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WE took some trouble yesterday to
ascertain the views Of the County
Democratic and Conservative Execu.
tive Committee, as well as Of many
other representative citizens, and found
a singular unanimity of opposition to
the proposed selection of delegates to
the Congressional District Con-
vention on August County
election day. In referring, a
few days ago, to the determination of
the committee to postpone all such ae-
ton until after the election, the Banner
said: Zone thing at a time, they think,
rs the true policy, as the first impor-
tant object is to secure the election of
the candidates now before the people
for our county Offices. We approve
this action of the Executive Commit
tee, and We are satisfied il shall be gen.
orally commended over the county"
The UNION AND AMERICAN remarked,
on the same day: ''Our committee,
wisely, we think, have concluded that
We had better do one thing at time,
and the present canvass for county Off
GERS can best be managed by the exclu-
sion of all other questions. When the
election of August 6 is over there will
be ample time in which to hold primary
meetings and select our delegates"
And we have seen no reason since to
change our opinion.
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WILL BUSINESS BE BETTER IN
THE FAIIS

New York Bulletin, July p.
On scanning the material conditions Of
the country, we fnd little but what is en-
cOuraging. Our fundamental reliance is
upon the agricultural interest; and, taking
the country as a whole, the crops promise a
WELD far beyond an average. This pros
pect applies not only TO cereals, but to tue
hay and root crops. Considering that the
European harvest also promises 10 be a good
one, this abundance implies cheap food for
the masses, while it also provides a large
surplus for export i'm payment for our I'M
DortatiOns.
The cotton crop, notwithstanding the I'M
favorable early symptoms, now promises to
Weld an Out-tuTn of nearly four million
bales, supply which will probably be
found to be consistent with the largest pos
sible return for our exBOrtable surplus, for
Europe is likely to take ?, 100000 or 3,OOO,-
600 bales at about current prices, whereas
100000 bales more would materially de-
press the price, and possibly cause a reduc-
ton in the aggregate value Of our ship
mentS.
We have to consider also that the de
preston of trade in England and on the
Continent Of Europe has caused there a
very general decline IN prices, the natural
effect of which will be to encourage in
creased purchases on our part in the for
eign markets; and the reducedprices Of inn
ported merchandise will induce more iber-
al purchases by our consumers Nor need
this be regarded as an unfortunate circlm
stance; for our augmented exports OF az
riculmral products provide us with the
means Of exchange or payment.
IL will thus be seen that the unfortunate
experience through which Europe and the
United States have been passing for seye-
raj months past has laid the basis for re-
newal of active and prosperous business.
We have gone through the reaction which
succeeds a period of Over-stimulatiOn; and,
having reached the last stages OF eonvales-
cence, we are now entering upon a renewal
Of healthy activity, having as the basis, re-
duced prices, comparatively limited stocks,
abundant crops, and a sOunder condition OF
finances and credit.
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Coniensed TeIegrnrns

We spare cur Telde 5 some further Of
horrible atrocities by the Boston boy iiend.
Quebec reports the murder Of a widow
for 500. by a Norwegian 10 whom she was
engaged to he married.
The British Parliament will he prorogued
AU-. ].
Linton. Ontario, boasts Of 4 100000
fire.
Mullen who set out TO walk 500 miles in
six days, made l5s in four days and quit.
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THANKS 70 the efforts Of the able corps
Of office-seekers sent to Japan by President
Grant, the natives Of that country are be-
coming proficient in one branch Of western
industry. The liquor trade is assuming an
Importance which is astonishing in view OF
the fact that the japanese have for centu-
ries been a most temperate people. In all
the seaports the art Of making and selling
bad whisky has been learned to perfection,
aud even Bingham is said to regard Japa-
nese brandy-smash as a palatable coneOe-
ton. How to suppress intemperance IS
the question now agitating the Mikado' S
cabinet. An inspection of grog-shops is
proposed with a view of Analysing the
liquors and destroying those of inferior
quality
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Jay OOOke Pans Out Seven Cents Q
fne Hundred

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July PA divi-
dend OF five per cent, authorized by the
committee Of creditors OF Jay Cooke Il Co,
has not yet been paid, the register having
doubts as TO its binding effect upon him.
He has, however proceeded with the neces-
SaTy calculations, so that there should be
no delay if the court ordered him to pro-
coed. Ia the meantime the funds in his
hands have increased to such an amount as
will warrant the payment of seven instead
Of five per cent 1t is believed that he will
bring the matter before the court when its
opinion can be obtained, and if a proper
order IS made, payment viii be proceeded
with as early As possible.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-25
THE INDIAN WAR.
A Panic in Southwestern Minneso

A Panic in Southwestern Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, July 24.-Special from Vino
ma to the Press says, the operator al Mar
shall, Mimi, to-day telegraphs that the set
tiers of Lake Sheteck were panic stricken
by the appearance of a warlike band of
Sioux, who were heavily armed and made
hostile demonstrations. Many settlers left
their homes, cattle and everything and fed
to Marshall. At the latter place also more
than the usual number of Indians were
noticed in town, and their manner was bold
and defiant. One Of them boosted he had
taken six scalps within the past few days.
He probably lied. Lake Sheteck is III Muir
ray county,
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CHICAGO.
Insurance Demands.

CHICAGO, July 24.-Tbe Chicago under
writers this evening had under COnsidera-
lion a demand by the National Board in
New York that a ire patrol consisting of
100 men, should be established under pain
of withdrawal by the Insurance companies.
Much discussion only served TO show the
demand could not he complied with at
least at present. Clarke was instructed 20
telegraph TO New York that nothing has
heen dome in The matter.
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A Canadian Corner i'm Grain.

MONTREAL, July 24.-SOme excitement
is caused IN commercial circles here, BY the
arrest Of partners OF the firm of Brown q
McMinn, grain dealers, at the instance of
the Bank Of Commerce for alleged irregu-
larities in connection with the loan on
some grain. They have been released on
bail and will 90 into bankruptcy. Other
grain houses are reported in difficulties.
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some surmise that Cuenca, which
lies eighty-fve miles to the southeast
OF Madrid, was not captured by any
detachment from the Carlist forces in
the NoRth, but indicates an uprising IN
the Castilian provinces in favor of the
Don, and that the presence of his
brother Alfonso is Madrid invention.
The silence of Bayonne about the af-
fair, favors this view.
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Complete Change Of Front
S. s.
The Infantry of the Christian Army

FAIRPOIST, July 24.-The Sunday
School assembly will open at this place
ON August and continue two weeks Ali
denominations will be represented. Tie
grove in which it will he held is on the
border of Cbautauqua lake and has been
used as a camp ground the past three
years. IL is beautifully laid out and will
be supplied with cottages. One hundred
and fifty tents will be set up next week 4
park has been laid out to represent the
topography Of Palestine.
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The Court Journal.

LoNG BRANCH, July 24.-President
Grant, Mrs. Grant, Attorney General Will
liams, Col. Thomas Scott and few other
friends will leave here tomorrow morning
on a special train for Atlantic City. via
Camden. At Egg Harbor City tie party
will remain a few hours.
President Grant has been in consultation
with Secretary Bristow this morning on
the bids for new loans.
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Custar's Search for the Golden Fleece

ST. PAUL, MINI, july PA special
from a camp on the Little Missouri. Da-
kOtah. July Is, saws Custar's expedition
was then in latitude 1919, longitude 1O3-
80. The command is well and in good
spirits. The Indians were in sight several
times. but no tighting as vet.
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SPAIN.

MADR1D, July 24.-It is stated that Cas-
tellar and Sienallo are preparing 70 act in
concert for the definitive establishment Of
& conservative republic.
LONDON, July 24-It is reported fIom
Spain that Gen. MariOnes has won great
victory in Navarro, taking 1900 Carlists
prisoners.
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ARKANSAS.
Rrnnks Incifinc Race Preiudic,

Brooks IneitinG Race Prejudice
LITTLE Rock. July 2j.-The BrookSites
are having tOrchlight procession tonight.
1t is very large. The affair is composed
mostly of cOlOred men.
The Constitutional Convention was in
session a short time to-day, but did nothing
of importance.
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ROME.

ROME, July 24.-The announcements that
Father Howard would succeed Msgr. De
MerOde as the POpe's private chaplain, was
ineored. Asgr. Sanmitilla, until now.
one Of the private chamberlains of His
Holiness, has been appointed to the va
cancy.
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NEW YORK.
A Convicted FeIOn Sues the Judge
Who Sentenced Him

n
NEW YORK, July 24-Edward LANCE.
convicted in New York last October of
stealing United States mail bags and sen
fenced by Judge Benedict to pay fine OF
500 and be imprisoned one year, was sub
sequently rescntenced to Imprisonment
alone, the first sentence being contrary TO
the statute. The second sentence was de-
clared invalid by the Supreme Court and
LANCE was discharged. He now has begun
suit against Judge Benedict for
false imprisonment, claiming $4,000 and
his costs.
The Army Rife Association Of Toronto
will have a match at CreedmOOr next fall
with the Irish team.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-25

JONES, whose Wife's maiden name was
Eliza, cOnfided TO his destined biographer
the fact that he once (and but OnCe) after
wedlock INDUCED himself in an allusiOn To
tie devil as the .'fIiher Of Lie Since
that he has found it more conducive TO mII-
tual confidence 70 call people by their right
names.
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AND now Ben Butler figures in the
Beecher scandal During the past
score of years has there been any devil
try raised in this country that Bold
Ben did not manage to come to the
front?
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GIVE got 'em again. shouted Missis-
sippi boatman when first the comet burst
upon his bewildered vision. And then he
wildly proceeded to relate his experience:
Snakes I've had before, and now the stars
have GOT tails ON ZEN. I'm a dead man
So much for knowing too much of WHISKY
ard too little of astronomy.
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\ COPPER piece, affecting to be of ten
centimes, has got into a certain circulation
in France, Of which a note may be fttingly
made. 1t bears the head Of Napoleon Ill,
in a Pussian helmet. Around the neck IS
a dogs collar with a ring. Upon It IS IN
scribed ..Sedan." The circular legend is
Napoleon III, lie Miserable; $1,000 prison
crs." On the reverse an owl peIched on a
cannon; around Vampire Francuse, =
Dec, 1851. September, 1907
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CIRA.

HAVANA, July 24.-Six parsons who
were wounded by The terrific explosion on
the Spanish steamer Minerva, Thursday,
have died. This makes eight deaths in
oil
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FORT WAYNE.

Severe StOrm-A Woman Dies Of Snake
Bite.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, July PA severe
thunder storm, this afternoon, did some
damage TO property in this vicinity. The
residence of Neil Mckay was struck by
lightning and badly damaged. As far as
can be ascertained, no one has been in
iUred.
4 woman named Shank, living near
Columbia City, Ind, was bitten by a rat
tlesnake, while at work in her garden yes
terday, and died in a few hours. Her
sUilerings were intense.
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Si.ROO.NOn.

LOUISVILLE, July 24.-The lower board
Of the general council last night passed an
ordinance submitting to the people sub
Scriplion of 81, 100000 10 the Louisville ard
Paducah Railroad.
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TENNESSEE BONDS tumbled yester-
day in New York, closing at ~.
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THE TURF.
Closing Day of the Chicago Meeting.

Closing Day Of the Chicago Meeting.
CHICAGO, July 24.-This was the last
day Of the second summer meeting at Dex-
ter Park. The track was rather poor owing
to recent rains. In spite of still threaten
ing weather and occasional showers during
the early part of the evening nearly 1000
persons were present. There were four
races, two trotting and two running. The
following are summaries:
First Race-TrOtting for purse Of $1,000,
for three minutes class; 5000 TO first, $3.50
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Hand ball.

The deciding game of hand ball of the
series between James Ferron and Alder
man James O'Byan, Of Chicago, H.,
against James Casey and James Dunn of
Brooklyn, was played yesterday in Phila-
delphia, and resulted in favor of Brooklyn.
JaY Cooke Pans Ont Screen Cents ON
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CINCINNATI.

A Monumental ROstrum 90 EcIfusa
4 CINCINNATI, July ., -Nfn Mueller. N
Munich, the designer pf the Tyler-Dayid-
son fountain, has written letter 10 the
City Council here, urging them to make
use OF the $4,000 donated by David Sinton
FOR the improvement Of Fifth street sapas1a
in the erection Of a roStrum worthy to serve
| as place whereupon the public interests
can be deliberated, and adds: 1T is the
firSt time since the period Of the Greeks
and Romans that it has been thoughs of
erecting a monumental rost11m. Do not
give up the idea, for think & possible 10
make something magnificent of it,
An IaEeniOus Rascal.
Suit was instituted yesterday BIZ tIe
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and ST. Louis Rail
road Company against Lyman 5. Cotton,
attorney and civil engineer, for enbezzIine
$4,000 in the transfer of real estate
Cotton having brought forward fifitjous
names as owners of property aud received
from the. treasury of the company more
money than was really paid for the prnn-
erty. Cotton left the city several days AGO.
and his Whereabouts are not known.
Fifty DOIIsrs and Costs.
An important liquor case decision of
Judge Welch, of the Supreme Court of
Ohio rendered at Athens, has been received
here to-day. About the middle OF June
Mayor Haldeman, of Glendale. tried Conrad
Weiss for being found drunk on the streets
and sentenced him to thirty DAYS in the
workhouSe, SO and cost. An application
TO probate Judge Watson for habeas corpus
was refused. The case was taken before
Judge Avery, Of the Common Pleas on a
writ Of error. Avery sustained Mavor
Haldeman. Application was made to the
Supreme Court for leave to fiji a writ of
error. Judge WEIGH refused To grant
leave. This decides the case. finally sus-
tanning the action OF Mayor Haldeman. of
Glendale.
fOlSoned HIS CONGRATULATIONS
DefalcatiOn.
OMAHA, July 24.-On Sunday last, Paul
Nelson, an old settler. died suddenly, as
was supposed Of cholera morbus. The ac-
tionS Of his SOn-in-law, c. Peterson, in re-
fusing persons a sight Of the body. and the
hasty buryiDg of the remains, excited sus-
plclOns that all was not right. The conO-
ner eNhumed the body and claims appear
ances Of Nelson's having been poisoned.
Peterson is under arrest and confined in
Jail to await the conclusion of an ANALYSIS
OF the stomach, which will be made to-
The affair creates a profound
1t is stated that the charges against
Postmaster Goest have been proven TO be
true.
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ESTABLISHED MARCH 80, 1885,
WASHINGTON.

Alabama CIsIms-The New Five Per
Gents.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-The Court of
Commissioners Of the Alabama claims M ct
to-day at the department of State, and after
the consideration and adoption of rules ad-
jouned to Thursday the LIST of October.
when it will proceed to hear bill.
tt is said at the Treasury department
that the highest bid yesterday for the five
per cent. loan was 10ls and the lowest
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CorToN was dull in New York yes.
terday at lie. for middling,