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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
KEROSENE.
Forty Persons Injured.

MILWAUKEE, April "Wednesday night
a serious accident occurred at Middletown,
Wis. Exercises were being held in a
schoOl-hOuse when a kerosene lamp ex-
ploded, setting fire to the building. About
three hundred persons were present and be-
came panic-stricken. In the rush for the
door many were injured. About forty per-
sons We're hurt, four seriously. The fire
lasted about half an hour, and was extin-
guished by two plucky women, who
smOthered it with overcOats and carpets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
CINCINNATI.
Sticks.

CINCINNATI, April 2.-The Board OF
Trade. last December, passed resolutions
expressing its belief that the restoration OF
specie payment is not practicable now, and
should not be attempted until such foun-
dation be made that the change to the pay
ment will not shock or derange business,
and that further imitation of the currency
would retard the return to specie payments.
Efforts are made to revive this question,
and fine Board to-day reaffimed these reso-
lDtions. and in view of the inexpediency of
agitation. indefinitely postponed the con-
sideratiOn of the subject.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

An Iowa paper tells of a woman named
Mary McCarron, living in Franklin county,
in that State, who has been confined to her
bed with spinal disease for the last eight
years. Her friends recent ly sent to Bishop
McClosky, of New York. for some water
from the Virgin Mary's well in France. An
application of the water was made, and it
was stated that, within twenty-four hours
thereafter, the patient could walk as well
aS eyer
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"Died, Washington, Jan. 2, lS5

( TIE cabbage crop will yield twice OF
thrice the income Of the tobacco crop with
one tithe the labor bestowed on the latter.
The increase of our German population has
created demand Tor cabbage which would
astonisl those who have not studied the
produce trade. 1t all the large cities are
manufactures of pickles and saurlTout,
which are ready to contract for growing
crops TO almost any amount. The great
cabbage fields in this vicinity are in New
Jersey and on Long Island.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

A SPANIEL named Curley is the regular
mail carrier between a settlement called
Lake of Two Woods, Dakota, and the Min
nesOta line twelve miles away. Letters
and papers are placed in a sack and tied
about the dogs neck; he is told to 90, and
never fails to reach his destination. Ar
irving, the mail is oyerhauled, the faithful
servant is treated to a good dinner, and
started on his return trip.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
The First Victim.
MEMPHIS.
Jack Er0st.
Sfrayed or stolen.

MEMPHIS, April 2.-There was a heavy
frost last night and some ice. 1t is feared
the fruit crop is seriously damaged.
Strayed or stolen.
Thos. S. Jukes, a well known dealer in
stoves and hollow ware, on Second street,
and a prominent officer of the Odd Fellows
and knights of PythiaS, disappeared very
suddenly several days ago, and fears are
entertained that he has been murdered
while en- route to St. Louis, for which
Mace he started. Several attachments have
been sworn out and levied on his property
NV creditors who believe he has absconded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
a poafal Past

ST. JOSEPH, April flames b. john
son, bookseller, was arrested to-day charged
with violating the postal laws by sending
through the mails postal card bearing in
decent language. He gave bail IN five
hundred dollars for his appearance before
the United States Court at Jefferson City.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
NEW YORK.
..Imnroner snecuIations..

New YORK, April 2.-The closing of
the Security Bank is said TO be in no way
due to the Commonwealth Bank or the
panic. 1t is due to the dishonesty of an
abscOnding cashier and improper specula-
tions on the part OF one of the officers OF
the bank.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

. A CORRESPONDENT of the Ohio State
Journal says: Soon after the war / copied
fn~n tombstone in the cemetery at Edge
field he following epitaph, which may have
a certain interest in connection with recent
events:
asPreston :. Brooks will be long remembered
As one in WHOM the virtues loved 10 dwell,
Tbnugh sad 10 rs and dark, this diSpenSatiOn,
We know Gods wisdom orders all things
we'll"
"Died, Washington, Jan. q, 1857"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
Two Of I'm.

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 2.-The
County Treasurers of Fairfield and Orange
burg have been arrested charged with the
embezzlement of public funds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

SENATOR SCHURz has accepted the invi-
tstion of the City Government Of Boston to
deliver a eulogy in that lbE upon Charles
Sun Reg. The colOred seiazens have in
yited Wendell Phillips to perform similar
service in Faneuil Hall on April -.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

WHAT is craftsmanship? ask a cores
pondent. Perhaps Mr.. Butler, or Mr.
Simmons or Mr.. SanbOrn c. tell.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
ALCOHOLIC.
A Fest Case.

Test Case.
WHEELING, April 2.-The friends of
Gary and Emery, the murderers of Goet-
lieb Powell at West Wheeling a few
months since while under the influence of
liquor, have obtained the names of the
saloon keepers that furnished them liquors,
intending to prosecute them undera statute
of this State which makes saloon keepers
liable for all damages done by persons
while intoxicated. This case will be
looked upon with great interest, as this is
the first ever instituted under said statute.
The First Victim.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-In the Court
Of Quarter Sessions to-day the first convic-
ton was had under the Sunday liquor law.
A saloon keeper was convicted on testimO-
nv of a woman, who testified that in hopes
that she could prevent defendant from sell
ing liquor to her husband, she went to de-
fendant's tavern on Sunday, March -, and
said her mother was sick, and bought hall
pint of whisky, and then in pursuance OF
her original design, she prosecuted him.
Defendant admitted the sale, but said il
was for medicinal purposes. The Judge
held that tavern-keeper had no right tC
sell liquor on Sunday as an apothecary
Sentence deferred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
FOR N.
ATruee at BiIboa.


. LONDON, April 2-Authentic advices to
April from the scene of war before Bilboa
show that the Republican, troops have taken
no position held by the Carlists since
March 25. A three days armistice, in
which Bilboa was not included, has been
agreed upon for the burial of the dead.
Meantime the bOmbardment of the city
continues. Gen. CabaIliero DeErodss with
5000 men, is advancing by forced marches
to the assistance of Marshal Serrano.
HindOO Communists.
A special from India says incendiary
fires are alarmingly frequent in the neigh
bOrhoOd of Seetamus in the Gwalin dis
trict. Two large villages were entirely de-
stroyed. From Nemn large numbers of
the inhabitants are emigrating in conse-
quence of the famine.
Paris versus Mcmahon.
NEW YORK, April 2.-The London Tel
egrdph of the 18th ult. saws: sThe com
position Of the newly appointed Committee
of the French National Assembly to report
a bill prolOnging till the end of the year
the powers of the present municipal au-
thorities has produced great impression
in political circles, it being tantamOunt to
a government defeat. OF fifteen members
eight belong to the Left and are opposed
to the bill as an encroachment at the rights
of electors"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
Good Friday.

MIR. Anthony said tomorrow being 6cod
Friday, a day observed by the whole Chris.
tian world, he thought kthe Senate should
not meet. 1t had been the customary dur
ing the long session to adjourn oyerthat day
ard he therefore moved to lay the pending
bill aside in order that he might mase a
motion to adjourn over. Upon this motion
the yeas and nays were called and the mo-
tiOn was agreed to, yeas % nays 21.
The bill was laid aside, and Mr.. Antho-
ny moved that when the Senate adjourn to-
day,it adjourn to meet Monday next. .
Mr.. Morton said this motion was calcu-
lated to waste the time of the Senate.
Mr.. Anthony said when he was accused
of wasting the time of the Senate by Sen
ator who had spoken more hours than
he (Anthony) had minutes, he would de-
fend himself, not until then. (Laughter.) }
Mr.. Upton said Il the Senate adjourned
over tomorrow on account of its
Pfety,
it would take some Sunday session to make
up the lost time.
Mr.. Ferry, of Michigan, moved to amend
the motion of Mr.. Anthony, so as to pro
vide that the Senate should meet on Satur-
day. He was willing to give one day, but
hoped there would be a session on Satur-
day to make up for it.
Pending discussion on the motion to ad-
journ, Mr.. Ferry, of Michigan, moved the
Senate proceed to the consideration OF ex-
ecutive business.
Mr.. Anthony gave notice that tomorrow
be would move that the Senate adjourn
Mr.. Window introduced a bill TO enable
the Mennoites from Russia, to effect per-
manent settlement on public lands of the
United States. Referred.
The motion of Mr.. Ferry was agreed to
and the Senate proceeded TO consideration
of executive business. Soon the doors re
opened and the Senate adjourned till to-
morrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
SOUTH CAROLINA INSULTED.

President Grant Loses his Temper
Interview Between Representatives
of the South Carolina Tax-Payers
and the Presidenf-Their Needs Over
shadowed by his Personal Feeling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
sanbOrn Turns Up Missing Again

The Committee ON Ways and Means did
not have, this forenoon, its usual hearing in
the matter of the Sanborn contracts. The
personal attendance and statement of Jno.
Sanbon had been expected, but he failed
to make his appearance, and the committee
proceeded to the consideration of ordinary
business
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

Mr.. Ramsey, from the Committee on
POstoffices and Post-roads, reported bill to
provide for the transmission of correspond
ence by telegraph. Placed on the calendar.
The bill is the Hubbard postal telegraph
bill, unchanged, except in matters of de-
tail. 1t proposes to incorporate Gardner
c. Hubbard and his associates as a postal
telegraph compa7v on condition that it
shall contract with Ihe Postmaster General
for the transmission of correspondence by
telegraph at rates and in accordance with
provisions elaborately prescribed in the bill
heretofore published in all its essential fea-
lures
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
New Mexico.

The House Committee on Territories, by
a vote Of six to one, agreed to recommend
the passage of bill for the admission of
New Mexico as a State in the Union.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Mr. Conger,
from the Committee on Commerce, report
ed bill authorizing the appointment Of
competent persons to obtain and report to
the authorities information regarding the
seal fisheries and fur trade of Alaska, the
condition of the natives, etc, with salary
of s. day and actual travelling expenses.
After a long debate the House refused to
order the main question-yeas 102, nays
Ill, and the bill went over.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
UNION AND AMERICAN.

GOLD in New York yesterday ranged
at 1134@113s, closing at the latter fig
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03

The House to-day set the 2lst of April
for the previous question on the various
propositions relating to improving the
mouth of the Mississippi river. One of
these is Capt. Ead's jetty plan; the other, a
canal from Fort St. Phillip to Breton Isle
which is recommended by the Engineer
Rurpau
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-03
Dawes and HOar at Logger
heads.
The Rivalry for Summers Shoes.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The Senate
bill to amend an act to promote the deyel-
opment of the mining resources of the
United States, as returned by the House of
Representatives with amendments, was, on
motion of Mr.. Sargent, referred to the Com
mittee on Mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, DECEM BER 70.

The GAZETTE, like many other papers 10
the State and elsewhere in the Sonth, has, tor
years. had among its subscribers, free l'st' 4 e.
persons who have been regularly served with
the paper, but who never have in any way
given quid pro quo for services rendered.
While regrettiug, sincerely, the severance OF
our connection, in any way, with the readers OF
the Gazette, many of whom are doubtless
worthy recipients of our favor, yet as times
are, and as everything connected with the pub
LEGATION Of paper has now to be paid for M cash.
we consider that it would be imposing on good
nature and taxing our iberality to too great an
extent to further extend these courtesies, and
therefore from the lst of January, 1875, there
will be no longer free list, those who receive
the paper being expected to PAY for it. The
Justice of this determination on our part none
will question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

The LEG1sLATURE.-It was not anticipated
that a quorum would be present in either
branch of the General Assembly, yesterday, to
which day it adjourned for the holidays, and
consequently the following report of the pro-
ceediugs will not be read with surprise:
Senate at II o'clock, called to
order by Mr.. Wynn, eight present. Prayer by
Rev. DR.. Garlick.
On motion of Mr.. Pridemore, adjourned.
House of Delegates The House met at II
O'clock Speaker Hanger in the chair, twenty
five present. No prayer.
On motion of MIR. Gilman, the House ad-
journed.
Aud yet it is whispered that this will be a
fire months session, which, at So 600 day,
will about exhaust the $500, 900 10 the treasury
We hope for better things. There is MUCK
important work to be done, but there need be
no extension of the session, and in the language
of the State Journal, ''if the General Assembly
wishes to be favoraby remembered by the Vir-
GINA people, let them do what business they
have and get out of Richmond quickly"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

The usual New Years reception will be held
at the Executive Mansion, in Washington, &C.
cordiug to the following programme: At IL
o clock a. IN. the President will receive the
Cabinet and foreign ministers. At 1850 a. NJ
the judges of the Supreme Court of the Uuted
States, Senators and Representatives 10 Con-
gress, the Commissioners Of the District of
Columbia, the Judges of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia and of the Court Of
Claims will be received AT II m the officers
of the army and navy will be received. AT
r. 80 the Assistant Secretaries Of Departments,
the Assistant Postmasters General, Solicitor
General and Assistant Attorneys General, and
the heads of the several bureaus will be receiv-
cd. At l2:45 p. m. the associated soldiers of
the war of 1872, the associated veterans of
1916, and members Of the Oldest Inhabitants
Association of the District of Columbia will be
received. The reception of citizens will COM
mence at l o'clock p. NJ, at which time the
gates of the Enclosure will be opened, and will
terminate at 2 p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29
Lively Times in an Office.

Sudden deaths from natura! causes have been
the rule rather than the exception lately, and
ouly yesterday a meeting OF attorneys aud
clients, in close proximity to the City Hail,
well nigh resulted fatally, the would-be shootlst
being \. Grant, ex- captain Of the Boys III Blue,
and his intended victim Mr.. r. Ross Perry, a
member Of the District bar.
Captain Grant against whom Dought can be
said as one of the best friends Capitol Hill ever
had in the way Of Improvements as the build
cr of Grant and Capitol blocks on 4 and East
Capitol streets respectively, was lately the de-
PENDANT 10 the case OF Garter IS. Grant" 10
the Equity Court, wherein decree was passed
authorizing Carriers attorneys, Messrs. Perry
and Pierce, to take possession of certain houses
10 the blocks above mentioned. This decree,
however, not proving sufficient, writ OF assls
lance was granted by Judge Wylie, which re-
suited in the ky, Of the buildings in question
going into the possession Of ballItf Of the
Court, where they still remain.
CRAFTS counsel made such sturdy defence
throughout as elected the sympathy OF all OF
the friends of Improvement; but yesterday
Carriers counsel brought things to finale BY
obtaining decree to SELL although the same
was strongly resisted BY Grants counsel, Gen.
S. S. HenkIe.
Very soon after the decree had been passed
Mr.. r Ross Perry, Carriers counsel, repaired
to Gen. Hcukle's Office, CD Louisiana avenue,
opposite the City Hail. where be met Captain
Grant and his counsel, General Henke, aud
short conversation 10 regard to the whole judi.
cial proceedings waXed so warm that Grant
called Perry damned rascal, whereupon Per
ry raised chair in offensive attitude, at which
Grant chimed 10 likewise, but before either
lett the hands of the coubatants General Hen.
kle intcrposed, aud by mild couDsels prevented
difficulty.
Explanations then ensucd, but OF such a posi-
tive character that in few moments Grant
called Perry q damned son-ot. bitch, when the
latter raised a chair again, at which Grant
drew pistol, but was prevented from firing by
his counsel, General Henkle, when the matter
ended and Perry retired :.
The report gained credence and caused quite
an excitement 10 court circles during the alter
noon that Grant had fired once at Perry, the
bullet barely grazing his head and burying it
self in the opposite wall Of General Henkle's
office
Mr.. Perry was entirely unarmcd, and is is
Fortunate for both parties that serious results
we're avoided. - Washington Chronicle.
kalakaua attended the Italian opera in New
York last night, and witnessed 'Lohengrin. y
He was accompanied by Governor elect Tiden
and Mayor-elect Wickham. The orchestra
the king with the Hawaiian ma
tional hymn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29
DIED.

On the 10Th inst, WILLIAM MORGAN, in
the Dist year of his age. Gss- His funeral, to
which the friends of the family are respectfully
invited, will take place at two o'clock to-mor-
row afternoon, from the residence of his son-In'
law, Robert Prettymsn, No u North Pitt st.
This morning, FRIEDRICH MILLER, aged
69 years. Es-The friends of the family are IN
vitsd to attend the funeral, from his !ale resi-.
dence a S. Lee street, Thursday morning, at
10 o clock.
On the 18th instant, MARGARET A., wife
of John 4. Jones, in the 43d year of her age
rs Her funeral will take place to morrow.
morning. at II O'Clock, from the residence of
her husband, No 8 South Columbus St. The
friends of the family are invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

FEDERAL INTERFERENCE IN LOUISIANA
The Baltimore Americans Washington CORES
pendent says: "There is now no doubt that
instructions have been sent to Gen. Sheridan
to proceed to Louisiana, and he is clothed with
extraordinary powers, which, if communication
should be broken off, would make him for the
time being the representative of the Executive
power of the Government. ln case of any
emergency, he is empowered to take command
of both land and naval forces. Gen. Emory
has been superseded by Gen. Terry"
The Baltimore Suns correspondent says:
1T is stated authoritatvely that on Saturday
the President sent to Gen. Sheridan, at Chica-
20, confidential instructions to proceed imme-
diately to New Orleans and fully acquaint HIM
self with the actual condition of affairs in Lou
isiana without regard to the present comman-
der of the department of the gulf, Gen. Emo
~. If during his stay in New Orleans VIC
lence of any kind should be resorted to against
the Kellogg government, he is ordered to as
sumo the command Immediately, and carry out
the instructions con6deutially sent him, which,
it is understood, arc the same as sent to zen.
Emory during the disturbances of September
last, with the difference that instead of the
military being used to dispense any armed as
semblage, it will consider such assemblages as
disturbers of the peace and as enemies of the
United States having no claim to quarter.
From the private expressions Of Gen. Sheri-
dan no one doubts that he will carry out these
instructions to the letter, which be probably
has received. He is probably now on his way
to New Orleans Gen. Emory will remain in
charge of the department of the gulf, aud Col.
Detrobriand in command Of the federal forces
10 New Orleans. Gen. Terry, who was to have
been ordered South, is too uuwell to permit Of
change Of post at present"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

deputatiou of special agents to each of the
principal Offices for the purpose of ascertaining
what number of employees can be discharged
without impairing the efficiency of the service.
1t seems that the expenditures of the Depart
ment exceed the appropriation, and that unless
there is a reduction made in the clerical force
at the more important offices there will be
deficit of 100000. The work Of reorganiza-
ton will begin Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29
COMM ERCI.AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Deer. 3.-Receipts
of Grain continue very light, but quotations are
unsltered Wheat is active for best grades,
with sales to-day at 100 and 10 for ordinary TO
good white, snd lis and l29 for good to choice
red. Corn is fairly active with sales of mixed
at - and So offerings Of $50 bushels. Oats are
firm offerings Of 30 bushels, with sales at "
and G3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

10 order to protect themselves from the I'M
portupities of beggars in New York, certain
citizens have arranged for the purchase of meal
tickets at FIVE dollars per hundred, and when
az appeal is made for charity one of these
tickets emitting the holder to meal is given,
but it is said that the look of disgust which it
occasions from those who long for enough cash
to purchase a drink can be better imagin ed
than described
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

THE LOUISIANA AMENDMENTS. Whatever.
doubt may be pretended as to other things in
the Louisiana election, the fact of the passage
of the constitutional amendments seems to be
settled. These amendments were recommend
ed by the acting Governor and approved by
the Legislature. aud have been adopted by a
popular vote. Four of them impose whole
some restrictions upon the extravaganza of
State officials, and the fifth changes the day of
the State elections to that fixed by law for
federal elections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

Hon. Alvah Croker, Representative in Con-
gress from the 10th district of Massachusetts,
died at his residence in Fitchburg on Saturday
night. He left Washington Oh Monday week
to spend the holidays at home, and caught a
severe cold, which. Cd Friday. assumed seri-
Gus form of congestion of the lungs, and ter
minated fatally. He was aged Is years.