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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

John Powers and his sister lad dinner
together, Sunday, in a house where the LAT
ter was servant. John died yesterday
and his sister today, it IS supposed, from
the eife,t Of poison contained in chow
chow
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McCLAIN's canvass is producing
degree of Generalization IN the Black
and-Tan ranks that simply pauperizes
description.
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GERMAN n.

BERl IN, July 22.-The PrOUiacidl Cor
rcspORdeRcc, a semi-Oflicial organ, congGatu-
lates King Louis on the establishment of
the most cordial relations between Bavarian
and other States Of the German empire.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
ALGERIA.

Algeria papers fear that trouble with the
natives IS in1pendins- They have heard that
10000 muskets and 500 cWt. OF powder are
imported across the Tuniscan frontier
weekly. r at
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WASHINGTON.
The Negro Governor of Mississip-
m Demanding Troops.
The Mayor and Postmaster of
ViclSsburg Say None are
Needed.
VaciIIafing Course Of Dangling Bel.
kuaR.

VaciIIafing Course of BungIing Bel.
knaP.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 22.-The
Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi has tel
egraphed that he has sent TO the President
by mail a statement of the condition Of af-
fairs at Vicksburg, which led him TO ap-
prehend disturbance of the peace, which,
owing TO the unorganized state of the
militia, lie would [nOtl be unable sup
press.
The Mayor and Postmaster of Vicksburg
have on the other hand telegraphed to the
President protesting against the sending Of
troops to that city, as such an act would
have the effect of increasing the excite
ment, as there are no indications of am out
break.
Yesterday the Secretary of War ordered
two companies Of troops from Jackson TO
NicksbuTg as their presence might have
the effect of preventing a scene of violence
should such be contemplated or be likely
to occur in the absence of a restraining
power. The action of the Secretary meets
with the approval of the President. Moth
ing more will be done in the premises.
The Secretary-of War WIFI leave Saturday
for New London, where his family are
spending the summer.
Later.
The Secretary of War. in view of the
protest Of the Mayor of Vicksburg and the
postmaster at that city against sending
troops there, has counterInanded his order
directing troops to proceed to that place
until the full particulars of the whole
trouble be received from the acting Gov
ernOr.
The Alabama Claims.
The Alabama Commissioners are in ses-
sion to-day at the Department of State,
having organized for business. Ii is prob
able they will adjourn to the Department
Of Justice building, where the future ses-
sions will be held.
SuPersediBg the Syndicate.
Several bids were received to-day at the
Treasury for the new five per cent. loan and
Others are expected tomorrow. The bills
will be considered at noon tomorrow, and
Secretary BriStow will leave in the even
ing for Long Branch. Ii is not probable
that the award viii be announced be fore
his return.
NeVermOre''
The last surviving sister of the late Ed
car Allen Poe died here to-day, aged GS.
The widow of ex-COagreSSman Mellish
has been appointed to 5000 clerkship in
the currency division of the Treasury De
paTtment.
Gen. B. F. Butler had long interview
with Secretary Bristow to-day.
Cookies Crash.
The District Court has authorized the
receiver of the First National Bank TO sell
the building at public auction, fixing the
minimum price at 100000. The court
also, on application OF the receiver, made a
decree authorizing the receiver to compound
the Indebtedness of the firm of Jay Cooke
X Co. TO the First National Bank.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
A Republican Trick.

BOsToN, July 22.-Henry l.. Pierre au-
thorizes the statement that his signature
was attached to the Congressional RepUbli-
can address without his authority.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

IT makes little matter whether Brien
was around there somewhere" last
week, as he will be nowhere on Au-
gust 8.
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The Alabama Claims.

The Alabama Commissioners are in ses-
sion to-day at the Department of State,
having organized for business. 1t is prob
able they will adjourn to the Department
of Justice building, where the future ses-
SiOnS will be held
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MEMPHIS.

4 House Fired by NegrO-FOur
Women and Children Badly Burned.
MEMPHIS, July 22.-The house Of John
Sigler, near Cuba, in this county, was
burned Sunday night. His wife, two
children and Mrs. Ligon were dangerously
burned. The latter is not expected TO live
The fire is believed to be the work Of a ne
gro with whom Mr.. Ligon had difficulty
about some work.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

The following State Conventions
have already been held in the States
which have general elections for State
officers in the ensuing summer and au-
tumn, and nominations have been
made:
Democratic-Kentucky, North Caro-
lima, Maine, Vermont, Indiana, and
Iowa lAnti-MOHoP0ly Convention in
the LAST
Republican-Kentucky, North Caro-
lima, Maine, Vermont, Indiana, Illinois,
Iowa.
IRdependeHt-I Indiana.
TemDerdnce-I Illinois, New York.
State Conventions are yet TO be cali
ed in the following States which have
general election for State officers IN the
ensuing summer and autumn:
Observation-Disclosures, Louisiana, IL
linois, Massachusetts,, Nebraska, Neva-
da, New Jersey, New York, South Car
Olina.
Republican, - Massachusetts, Mis-
souri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New
York, South Carolina, Tennessee.
Possibly other Independent, temper
ance. and liberal State conv antionsmay
be called.
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HarrOdsburS.

LOUISVILLE, KY. July PA special
TO the COWieT-,IOJBHGi reports good
crowd at the fist days meeting of the Har-
rodsburg Trotting Association. The fol
lowing IS the summary:
First race for Mercer county two year
olds.
Cooks b. C. Tom Stamps. ....... ! /
PassmOre's b. {. Addie. e.............. , )
COleman's b. C. Blanncrhasset. ........ 5 .
Walkers ch. Q. Malt Smith. .......... dis.
Time-S:2I3, 3:22s.
Second race for horses who never beat
three minutes, best three in five.
Gibbs b. 9. Henry Stanhope.... l l /
Chinn'S r. IN. Roaue Aollie ---. : = >
Bradley's b. b. Richmond. ..... , dis
Time-2:45, 2:44, 2:4O.
Third race for double teams, mile heats.
Chinn's Entry. /
HaydOn's Fly. dis.
Time-2:J1.
An exciting time Is expected tomorrow.
Dexter Park.
CHICAGO, July 22.-The 2:Z9 race was
won by Kansas Chief, Mollie John, Harry
Mitchell, Phil Sheridan, Gen. Howard,
Fox and Dan following in the order
named. Gen. Howard was distanced in
the third heat and Fox in the fourth.
Time, 2:27, 2:2S, $50, 2:2s...
The $40 running race was won by Carrie
p. Ella Hawkins, Uncle Hart and Sweet
Bay coming home in the order named.
Sweet Bay was diStanced in the first heat.
Time-l:47, 1:49I, l:52s.
In the 2:24 trOt Ella Wright won in the
last three of four heats. Time-2:26, 2:2Is,
2:Z65, 2:25!.
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New York World, July 81
The appended tables show the gross
earnings of all horses who won money
during the meeting, also that won by
the several stables, together with the
amount credited to winning sires:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

The strongest propensity in woman's
nature, says cynical editor, is a desire TO
know what is going on, anu the next TO
manage the job.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
FORTHCOMING POLITICAL CON
EENrIONS.

The following is alist of the addition
al State Conventions to be held during
the remainder of this month and IN
August and September, as far as have
baen called.
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FROM Tilton's sworn statement, the
Great American Scandal is resolved
into bad case of mother-in-law.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

WHATEvER may be McClain's quail
fications, Kercheval must admit that
his "chancery" practice is admirable.
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Later.

The Secretary of War. in view of the
protest of the Mayor of Vicksburg and the
postmaster at that city against sending
troops there, has counternanded his order
directing troops to proceed to that place
until the full particulars of the whole
trouble be received from the acting Gov
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

1t may be a mere bit of thought
Iessness that Beecher's statement is not
sworn to, as Tilton's was. In either
case, the man capable Of such crime,
or such slander, would not stop at
perjury. Beecher vindicating Mrs.
Tilton, and the latter vindicating the
former, looks perfectly natural to any
one that believes Theodore's craven
tale. But where is Frank MOulton,
the mutual friend?" viii he tell the
truth, or perjure himself? And how
are we going to know which he does, if
he speaks?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

THE coming man for Governor is
Brooks-B. T. G. Brooks. In fact, he's
already here. A note from His Excel
lency informs rs that 1.-The Working
mems State Executive Committee met
in this city last evening for hepurpOse
of counting the votes of the different
Labor Unions of the State, which re-
suited in the nomination of B. T. c..
Brooks as their candidate for Governor.
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Thc Blame ON Myself

aud pouring oat mV heart 20 my friend IN
the strongest language oycrbmHed with The
eNa.grrati0us of impassioEed sorow.
Hal been the evil man Mr.. TiltOn nov
rppiesents, should have been calmer and
more prudent. Ii was my horror Of this
evil imputed, that filled Inc with morbid
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

CoTToN was quiet in New York yes
terday at 17Cal7sc.
WHO'S Brooks !?
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I0uS BIdJcS JHc CdSC' luz ISoBAC VI
Alabama have been resisting this Issue
for years, and now they have to decide
between thrashing the negro party at
the polls and seizing the reins Of gov
ernment, or sinking into the domestic
hell Of South Carolina and Louisiana.
Mutatis nlutandis, we apprehend that
New York and Massachusetts, would
not stop hundreth part Of minute
to debate the question"
THEODORE TILTON has sounded the
neither depths of turpitude. His
course and motives, as detailed by him.
self in his sworn story, are simply and
utterly incomprehensible to any South
ern mind. Equally incomprchensible
must be the social status of the COM
munity to whose presumed sense of
Justice Tilton continuously appeals in
his piteous, and, to US, contemplate
way. To the very last, he apologies
in whining accents for finally exposing
Bescher, as if this were, after all, the
objectionable sin, which Northern So
ciesy will be slow to 3orgive. Tlton's
excuse seems to be that exposure would
destroy Beecher's usefulness" and in
jure the cause of religion" Great
heavens What could be the
usefulness of such 4 wolf IN
sleeps clothing as he de-
scrit es-lnd what the religion "
of a pa stor who, according to his story,
could utterly blind the moral percep-
tions of the purest womanhood: To
Gehennah, whence it came, with such a
diabolical stimulation Of religion. Did
Tilton owe no duty 10 other possible
dupes Of the arch-impostor-to other
ideal homes IN similar danger from the
pastoral wolf-to society ut large:
Was there no church council, or other
body, to decide on the danger Of the
flock from such a shepherd, who could
make hell seem heaven, and remove
him if necessary? 1t is MOTTO Southern
society or Southern ideas that Tilton
appeals 50 apologetically, and We
thank God for 1t. We cannot under
stand the moral condition of a commu-
nifty hat would Justify his course, any
more than that of which he accuses
Beecher With all the solemnity Of an
oath.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

TENNESSEE BONDS were quiet IN
New York yesterday at Is.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

LAST week we ventilated a Repub-
lican campaign address, got up by
Senator Howe and signed by thirty
eight Congressman. Now comes Hen
ry L. Pierce, of the Third Massachu-
sets district. saying his name was
attached to the document without his
consent. How many more Of the sig
natures were unauthorized may yet be
developed. The two-thirds majority in
Congress is badly demoralized when
not even thirty-eight genuine sigma
lures can be obtained for campaign
address.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

GOLD declined in New York yester-
day frcm ll0s to 1O9a, closing at lO95.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

OudfSes
whoPublished Tilton's Affidavit?
Theodore Talks of Retiring to
the Region of Nowhere.
He Says All Tragedies Culminate
in Death.
Beecher Makes a Preliminary
Statement.
He Defends the Character of
Mrs. TiltOn.
The Charges of Her Husband
The New York herald., 1874-07-10

A BoUNTHUL HARvEsT.-The crops in all
the States promise an increased yield over last
year, Judging from the comments Of our ex-
changes In addition to the cheering reports
we have had from all the great grain-produc-
ing States of the West and the Middle States
the intelligence is received from Ohio and
Indiana that the crop of cereals will be more
than an average. Corn and fruit in the latter
State are backward, but with few weeks of
favorable weather very large yield is antici-
pated Later reports from the cotton and
cane producing parishes Of Louisiana agree
that the harvest will be abundant The corn
crop, however, does not promise to be good.
All the Texas crops, with the exception of
corn, are good. In some of the counties the
corn raised will hardly suffice for home con-
sumption. In Wisconsin and Illinois the
prospects are brighter for all products than
they have been in ten years. This will be
gratifying news to the poor, for with abundant
harvests in all the States of the chief life
giving products prices must fall as matter
of course. The tobacco and fruit crops in
some States are poor, but as these articles are
luxuries that can be dispensed with no serious
injuries can result
The New York herald., 1874-07-10

IMPORTS STILL Nor EXCESSIVE Although
there has been O revival of the import trade
since the effect Of last winters panic passed
away the amount of importations at the port
of New York has not been large compara-
lively For the last week there was an excess
of $1,00O,OOO worth over the corresponding
week of 1873, but less by nearly $1,OOO,0O0
than in 1872. For the whole period from tho
LIST of January the amount was $2l6, 6,26l,O11
for the corresponding period Of 1873 it was
s217, ,215, ,6l5, and for the like period of 1879.
$3.50, 715, 400. This is merchandise only and
exclusive of specie. So far, then, the inn
ports of 1874 were over 81, 1000, 900 less than in
1873, and upwards of s14, 5O0,0OO less than in
1872 With an augmenting population and
larger increase of exports the balance Of trade
is becoming more favorable.
The New York herald., 1874-07-10

The Sioux Indians have evidently made up
their minds to give trouble, and it is becom-
ing clear that the warlike measures taken by
the government were fully justified by the
unsettled state Of many Of the tribes. 1t is
quite possible that unfair dealing and unnec-
essary provocation may have caused the un-
easiness noticeable among the savages. This,
however, can only be regretted, for, until
some better system of dealing with the In-
dians has been adopted, it will be impossible
to prevent bad men inficting wrongs
on the redskin, which that child of
nature will seek to avenge on
the helpless frontier settlers. We do
not believe in the canting peace policy, which
General Sherman criticises with dry humor,
but we are in favor Of treating the redskins
with justice and humanity and protecting
them from the dishonest scheming of con-
been taken in this direction it is vain to hope
that peace can be maintained at the border.
The Indian is shrewd enough to know when
he is robbed, having had a thorough educa-
ton in this respect, and having been trained
in the idea of avenging his own wrongs. See
ing no means of obtaining justice he naturally
enough appeals to the rifle and the scalping
knife for revenge Unfortunately his ven-
geance too often falls ON the innocent If it
were possible to confne his scalping opera
tons to the dishonest traders and agents who
plunder him he might be allowed to continue
uninterruptedly his samusement without serious
loss to the community
The New York herald., 1874-07-10
Free Cuba.

The arrival in this country Of Colonel
Cespedes, son of the late President of the
Cuban Republic, once more turns attention
to the struggle going on almost at our
very doors Having escaped the Spanish
cruisers he comes to this country with
the object of procuring, if possible,
assistance for his countrymen in the
field. His account of the death of his father
the ex-President, differs very little from that
already given by the HERALD. Unfortunately,
there is reason to suspect that treachery had
something to do with the Cuban leader un-
timely end. Much as this is to be regretted
it does not furnish any good reason for de-
spairing of the ultimate success of the patriots,
for there never was a cause which escaped the
taint of treason. What it concerns most the
world to know is that, despite the
terrible sufferings of a six years war,
the spirit of the Cuban insurgents is
unbroken and that they are resolved to
continue the struggle to the end. In
view Of the resolute and tenacious spirit
shown by the insurgents there is little reason
to doubt Of their ultimate success Day by
day the resources of Spain are wasted by o
civil war, which has grown in strength within
the last year until the hope of its early sup
preston has been completely dissipated. In
Cuba the financial crisis is scarcely less dan
gerons than is the political one in the Penin-
sula. and so in both hemispheres Spain is
rapidly approaching national bankruptcy.
/ The loss of Cuba must therefore of necessity
result from national prostration induced by
the constantly recurring civil wars Under
these circumstances wise statesman would
not hesitate to surrender the island to the
Cubans in exchange for an indemnity of O
hundred million dollars Such an arrange
The New York herald., 1874-07-10

MACHINE PUR1rY.-An ingenious Yankee,
according to Boston journal, has invented a
machine which, if all is true that the inventor
claims, will do more to purify elections re-
store the public tone, bring the country back
to the teachings of Washington and the
fathers and prevent corruption than the reso-
lutlons of dozen political conventions and
the efforts Of two-thirds of the party press
combined This machine is called 'sthe
patent safety ballot box" and the inventor
assures us that it can neither be stuffed nor
manipulated. 1t seems to have made so deep
an impression upon the Senate that we Won
der an appropriation Was not made to send it
into South Carolina. That State stands in
more need of the virtues possessed by this
machine than any other. We should like to
see it tried on Moses and the South Carolina
Legislature.
The New York herald., 1874-07-10

The SARATOGA REaArTA.-The amateur
oarsmen assembled at Saratoga are working
gallantly' to get themselves into trim for the
annual contest which will decide the boating
championship for the year. Considerable in
terest is already shown in the result by the
outside world, and judging from the
appearance of the men, the race prom
ises to be we'll contested The conditions
under which it takes place are very favorable,
and it depends in good part on the Regatta
Committee to make the Saratoga race as popu-
lar as is the annual struggle between Cam
bridge and Oxford in England We hope the
committee will neglect no precaution to pre-
vent any hitch in the proceedings. The race
should start without fail at the moment
appointed, and any crew failing to put
in an appearance at the time indi-
Gated should be ruled out. Nothing
Injuries the popularity of contests such as this
like bungling in the arrangements and need
less delays. The oarsmen, we feel, will do
their duty, and it only rests with the COM
mittee to see their arrangements promptly car
ried out to make the Saratoga regatta thor
oughly popular with the people.
The New York herald., 1874-07-10
The Police Phnntasm ne gOria-OrganA nA-
zation OF the Board.


The new figures thrown on to the canvas in
the police phantasmagoria are Of a character
more ludicrous than ever. The forms OF
Gardner and Charlick, with the sentence OF
the Court of Oyer and Terminer in one hand
and the reappointment Of the Mayor in the
other, gave place, some two or three days ago.
to picture OF Matsell and Voorhis, sup
ported on one side by the aged Mayor and ON
the other by the wary Comptroller, cropping
their way up the stairs at headquarters al
midnight and feeling round for the chairs 50
recently occupied by the convicted Commis-
sioners This in turn gave place to the rep
resentation of meeting of the Police Board,
with every Commissioner voting for himself
for President or Treasurer. Next came the
shadowy likenesses of an old gentleman in
terrible rage calling on Disbecker to resign,
with the sturdy figure of the Commissioner in
the background, holding his thumb to his
nose and his fingers spread out in the shape
of fan. Now we behold a gouty sembIance
of Methuselah in the presidential chair Of
the Mulberry street mansion, crowned
with high paper cap made out
of an old number of the PoIicl
Gazette, while an equally venerable and gro
tesque figure is seen at his back, dancing
breakdown on his spectacles and teeth, which
he has sportively but recklessly cast on the
floor. On the left is Disbecker, with ons
hand under his coat-tail and the other saving
the air, delivering Fourth of July Grafton.
and on the left Voorhis disconsolate, weeping
on the shoulder Of Comptroller Green. In
the background appears slim general in full
uniform, carrying away cash box and pay
roll and apparently well pleased with himself
and the rest OF mankind.
When we say that Matsell was yesterday
elected President OF the Police Commission
we complete the humiliating history of this
police scandal 80 far as it has yet reached. A
deeper disgrace could not have fallen on the
city, even if the two convicted Police Com
missioners had been suffered to resume tho
positions from which they were expelled by
the law but the organization Of the Board
will at least enable the men to receive their
pay for June, and thus far it is well that the
deadlock was broken. After all, in such q
commission there was but little choice as to
who should be made officers of the Board, 50
far as the people are concerned. All we can
now hope for must come from the action OF
Governor Dix.