Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-22

lily of Tkurlow Weed have been prostrateC
by the use Of copper tea kettle, which had
been cleaned with OXaic acid. They met
with narrow escape from death, partie.
ularly Weed himself, but are now ree0Y-
ering.
Small Failure.
Of Newark, has failed. Liabilities $4,000.
Emigration Commission.
The members of the legislative commit
tee appointed TO investigate the affairs OF
the Emigration Commission, after examin-
ing single witness yesterday, became in
volved in verbal alteration, which be-
came bitter and severe. In the course of
this, Mr.. AlVoid, whose questions were dis
allowed OF The ground Of irrelevancy, de-
clared he had been chOked off so many
times that he should not act longer with
the Commission, but return home Monday
and appeal to his constituents 10 support
him.
ARRIVAL OF the Rife Team.
The steamship City of Berlin, which ar
rived this evening, brought home the
American Rife Team. The reception com
mittee, composed of delegates from the
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with the Governors Island Band and
large number Of invited guests, both ladies
and gentlemen, went down the bay in the
afternoon on steamer placed at their dis
pOsal by the Quarantine Commissioner.
About six o'clock the City Of Berlin
arrived inside Sandy Hook, and was greeted
with salutes from the reception committee
boat, and natioHalti6s of America, England
and Ireland, fiOm bands In waiting on
steamers. The procession of dozen or
more steamers proceeded slowly up the bay,
the City of Berlin ahead, whistles blowing,
bands playing, and cheers from heavily
loaded excursion boats which formed part
OF the escorting feet. a salute Of thirteen
guns was fred from U. S. Fort TOmpkins
on Staten island, in honor Of the team.
When the City Of Berlin came to anchor at
quarantine she was boarded by the recep-
tiOn committee, and the team taken on
board their vessel and brought to the city,
the intervening time being passed in ex-
change Of congratulations, speech making,
etc. At the battery a section Of artillery
belonging 20 the State militia fired 6 salute
Offorty guns.
Soon after the members Of the team
stepped on board the reception steamer
and cheering had subsided, and they had
been introduced to the greater part Of the |
company Dy Mr. Charles A. O'ROuke, the |
chrODicler of their triumphs in Ireland and |
The team was ranged in line 2nC |
Gen. Shaler delivered the address of vel |
come. He said the National Rifle AssOcia- |
ION were proud Of the manner ia which |
heir comrades had borne themsclTes |
abroad, and the country was proud OF the |
TACT that they returned as yicJOrs. He |
hen announced the programme Of the |
sntert ainment. Col. Gildersleeye,. cap
ain Of the team, responded |
and said he felt there was but one word By |
which he could call them all "friends." /
He could not sufficiently thank them for /
heir reception. The Team had seen /
beautiful cities and beautiful places, but |
none with such pleasure as those they /
tonight. They owed their success |
% harmony and system; aud it was with /
he greatest pleasure and pride lie could |
'ay that during the period of three /
months not a single uIkind word /
lad been exchanged. Colonel Gil
iersleeve was frequently interrupted /
y applause, and st the conclusion Of nis
peech cheers were given for the American
Team, Irish Team and Ireland. Alderman /
'urTay m2de a speech Of welcome in te-
lalf Of the city. The rihemen are in fine
lealth and spirits, and were driven TO their
homes, where they were visited
y personal friends and admirers.