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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
THE "PLATT-DEUTSCH BOYS
A Unique Festival to be Held I'm New
York.


Extensive preparations are being made
by the "Platt-Deutseh boys Of New York
and neighbOrhOOt, for an immense "YOlk's.
Fest" peoples festival. Il will be the first
distinctive "Platt-Deutsch" gathering Of
similar extent n he United States. Hith-
ert0 there have been festlfals ef all Ger
mans as a whole people; there have been
festivals of the natives OF single provinces
or kingdoms, such as the BaVarian "Fest, -
but never have the "Platt-Deutsch boys, F"
as they call themselves, assembled in force.
The "Platt-DeUtsch" language is the di-
aleet spoken by the peasantry, and general
" By the uneducated classes in the North
of fGermany. 1t is really a corrupt German,
but it has a literature Ofits own, and there
fore claims the dignity Of an Individual
tongue. In this dialect Fritz Reuter- wrote
those famous stories and novels that have
been found worthy OftTanslation into many
modern languages.
All those who are natives Of places in
which ''Platt Deutsch' is spoken are
"Platt-Dutsch Jungens." They are "Han-
OVeTaner," "Braunschweiger,. "Mecklen-
burger" "WuTtemberger," "SchlesWig-
HOlsteiner," Hamburger" "Bremer-
Hayener," "Stralsunder," and others, and
they cling together in the countries
70 which they immigrate, as all
other men do who are similarly
situated. They keep up their old
dialect, sing their old sOugs, tell their old
stories, crack their old jokes, and preserve
their old nicknames. But they have not
yet had VOlks-Fest, and this they now
propose to do. They will come in troops
and bands from the German settlements
around New York, and all the festivities
are to be conducted in the "Platt Deutsch"
tongue. At present they are having meet
iDgs every day tOmake the necessary prep
aratiOns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
MEMPHIS.
The Gray Join the BIue in Decorating
tine Federal Graves,

The Gray JOIN tHe hiue III DecOEauhs
the Federal Graves.
MEMPHIS, May 3l.-The graves Of the
Union soldiers at the national Cemetery,
were decorated this afternoon. About fOur
thousand people were in attendance, more
than half Of whom were eX-COnfedeTates.
There was no parade beyond the appearance
of the Chickasaw Gaurds and the Irish
Volunteers Of the State Guards in full uni
form, who stacked their guns near the stand
which was tastefnlly decorated with flow
ers. magnolia blossoms and evergreens.
Prominent in front was large cross com
posed Of rare flowers presented by a num-
Der Of ex-COnfederates.
The assemblage was called 20 order Oy
Judge IrisIng Halsey, who introduced Hon.
Hosea Townsend, the orator OF the day,
who made an eloquent and appropriate ad-
dress. referring to the pres nee Of the eX-
Confederates, and was followed by Col.
TrumbuU, an ex-Federal, with an original
Doam. Then Gen. Pillow made a brief,
apDropriate reply. Among the prominent
ex Confederates were Gems. Forrest, Pill
low and A. j. Vaughn and eX-GOy. lsham
G, Harris, and a large number OF regi-
mental commanders.
The courts Of the city were adjourned in
Observance Of the day and most Of the judi
cial officers attended the ceremonies. Every
thing passed of nicely ard without an accl-
dent to mar the era Of good feeling which
the ceremonies Of last Monday and to day
have produced and will be long Temem-
bered by those who participated in doing
honor 10 the dead of both armies.
One Of the features Of to-day was the
small number Of cOlO1ed people in attend
ance as compared with similar occasions
heretofore, but which is perhaps attri0Uia-
BILE 10 the fact that the cummitteein in charge
determined last week 10 have no general
parade.
A MAGNIFICENT wreath of choice flowers,
made by a number Of Southern ladies, was
presented by Gen. Forrest and adorned the
speakers stand.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
RETURN, O WANDERER, RETURN.
New York Herald

New AOTk Herald.
The newspapers have been talking Of
nothing but Henry Wilson for a month,
and newspaper readers are beginning
70 ask what II all means. We can an
swer for some Of them, and woe be to
Henry Wilson if he is not q Piesiden-
tial candidate. He cannot expect per-
sons Of quiet habits and retiring ways
10 allow him to invade their Out-of- 1.-THE
way villages and obtrude himself IN all
the newspapers unless his actions mean
something. Such conduct IN him is
only pardonable IN case his opposition
TO a third term for Grant means a de-
sire for a first term for Wilson. We do
not say that we shall insist up
on his actually becoming President
Of the United States, but we do
insist that he shall not triiie with rs by
doing only what Presidential candidates
are allo we'd to do without bearing the
full weight Of his responsibilities. If
he means nothing let him bring his
travels to an end at once; though we
think he has already gone too far, IN
vaded too many cities and towns and
villages, said too many oracular things
to too many people, and obtained too
much newspaper notOrIety TO enable
his countrymen to forgive him at this
late day. If he has no designs upon
the Presidential Office it would be manly
IN him tOIsay so, but he would find 1t
extremely dangerous TO make the avow-
al. Safety for Henry Wilson now con-
Eizts IN his lyaaDiDo on his travels and
boldly declaring his purpose, though
there would be sometiRg sublime IN his
denial Of any residential aspirations,
whereby he would make himself a mar
tyr.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
How Cincinnati Bust Head, is Made.

CINCINNATI, May 3I.-Revenue officers
to-day seized the rectifying establishment
Of w. I. Marshall, No. % Sycamore street
on the charge Of Illicit distilling. They
found a small still in the cellar that was so
arranged as to run the mash into the sewer.
Upon the approach Of the officers an effort
was made to use this appliance, but It
failed. Marshall is charged with distilling
saloon slops, and is suspected Of using sour
beer mash. he had no license as a distil-
Ter, and his entire outfit was captured by
the officers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
GRANTS THIRD TERM LETTER.


The Ohio Republican Convention
meets tomorrow, IN view Of which fact
the CIe0eLazd PJa5ndealer Of Saturday
makes this statement;
''A prominent government official of
this city says that Columbus Delano
viii read a letter at the Republican
State Convention from President
Grant, In which tho latter will decline
being a candidate for the third term,
and wll give the reason why he mas 50
long remained silent"
Upon the top of this comes by tele.
graph the letter of President Grant to
Gen. White, President Of the late
Pennsylvania Republican Convention.
1t is a very significant document and
written in what we would call Grants
peculiar style. he throws himself
back upon his dignity. and puts his
letter upon the action Of his party in
the second State Of the Union-Penn-
sylvania. When South Carolina de-
clared for him last fall, he did not
consider the adhesion Of that little
State of sufficient Importance for him
to say:
Friends, don't embarrass the party
by suggesting my name for a third
term. 1 cannot again serveyou. Con-
slider and compare the services and
merits of other Republican aspirants.
The first Washin gton has settled the
precedent. I cannot violate it. -
No. Gen. Grant swallowed greedily
the South Carolina resolutions. Tt Is
Idle for him to say that henever sought
a third term. He saw his party de-
feated in one State after another,
upon what his political adherents al
legged was the third term question, but
refused to say yea or nay, permitting
those most IN his confidence to init
mate that he would still accept. His
letter does not yet deny this. He still
occupies an equivocal position. He is
paltering IN a double sense. Hewould
keep the word of promise to our ear
and break it to our hope. He puts up
poor and pitiful mouth about the po-
sition he vacated and the emoluments
which it would have brought him. This
as cheap, sheet-iron thunder. 1t
viii not impose upon anybody; Ger
tainly not upon those who have
ever seen a stage storm. When lie
talks Of emOluments of Office which
he has lost, it brings back IN vivid
array the long list Of presents he has
received of houses, lands and bull
pups. It VIII recall the whole oata-
logue Of relations he has served as
brothers-in-law or other kindred more
or less remote.
But the third term still sticks out as
the one wish Of his ambition. He
does not want 1t any more
than he did the first - sim
ply that ard nothing more. He
cannot be excluded from a third term
by precedent; only by an amendment
to the Constitution.
1t is plain that Grant has failed to
meet public expectation. We have be-
Heved him to be the strong man Of his
party. He is no longer so, but an
equivocating, groyeling politician.
His last efforts is, by all odds, mis-
weakest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
TIE EFFECT or PRESENCE OF
WUEn
Brooklyn Eagle,


What co0lness may do in such cases as
the recent BolyOke Disaster, was once well
illustrated by the great German actor,
Emile Devuent. The Grand Theatre at
Vienna was crowded. The Emperor
Francis, with several members Of his
family. was in the imperial box. The play,
Schiller's 'sRObbers," had reached its
third act, when q cIy arose that the stage
was on fire. Devrient signed at once 10
the pronlpter, who lowered the curtain, the
actor stepping out in front Of IL ere 1t
wholly fell. In his clear, clarion voice he
said: There is no fire. The Emperor has
been despoiled Of an aigrette Of diamonds
on entering the theatre. No honest man
will object to being searched. You Will
pass out one by one at each sew
eral entrance and be searched
by the police stat oned at the several
doors. ANY man attempting 60 go out oi
order will be arrested The crowd, de-
ceived by the coalucss and the charge, poured
out. As each reached the door he was sim
ply told TO hurry on; and Just as the last
rows of the upper gallery was filing ont he
flames burst through The curtain, euvcloped
the auditorium, brit not a lie was lost,
though in less thai half an hUuI after the
great building was in ruins.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
LEGAL NOTICES.


State Of Tennessee, Davidson cOunty-M. j.
Moran vs.. RObt Moran.
IN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING to the
1 satisfaction Of the Court from affidavit Of
TIaintif. that the defendant is a nonresident of
fbe state OF Tennessee. 50 that the 0rdinsry pro
cess OF law cannot be served on him, and that
seid defendant Is indebted 70 plaintiff in the
sum OF one hundred dollars, due by account and
unpaid.
Ir is therefore ordered that publication be
made i'm the Union AMI American, a newspaper
,ubIi-hed en- the city Of Nashville, for f01r con-
Sscrtive weeks. so as TO compel said Defendant
t0 appear before me at my Office, in the city or
Nashville, on the Z9th day Of june, lo'o' az ~
o'clock A. r.. TO plead, answer or demur % SAID
attarhment or the same viii be taken as con-
f,.s-ed apd set for hearing eN parle-
Given under my hand and seal &C ONCE, TINS
2sth day of May, ISIS ,,,.,.,,..-r, :,
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
Murdered HIS wo,ber.iu-,aw

CLEVELAND, o., May 3l.-Jno. Keneen,
aged 80, residing a. No. - Fremont street,
on the South Side, murdered his mother
in-law Mrs. Bridget Genan, aged 50, yes
terdsy morning, cutting her head open
with an adze. The murderer then gave
himself up. He pleads insanity and says
there has been no trouble between the de-
ceased and himself.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
a Huua- Turv

Boston, May 31.-In the suit of Fan
ming against Rev. Mr.. Mcilew, Catholic
clergyman, vino, it was charged by plaintiff,
slandered him before his congregation for
being married by a magistrate, the jury
came il 10 court this morning and were
discharged, failing to agree on a verdict.
They stcOd 10 for plaintiff and for defend
ant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
THE ISRAELITES.
Annual Convention OF the Board OF
Delegates.

annual convention OF the bOtlEu OF
Delegates.
NEW YORK, May 3l.-The Annual
Convention Of the Board of Delegates OF
American Israelites met yesterday, Judge
J. p. JOachims presiding. The execu-
tive committee reported fayOrably on the
condition of the Israelites in Palestine, the
state Of the Jews in ROumauia and prOpO-
sitiOn TO aid students. The committee to
whom was referred the consideration OfhoW
best to pOpularize the board by extending
aid to cO-religionists abroad, recommended
granting premiums 10 Jewish youths Of ap-
proved character and talent, TO assist them
in their higher education. The Treasurer
reported collections for Palestine and
Trust funds S3,06', ofiwhich was discussed
1854, leaving a balance Of 81, ,46T.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Hon. P. J.
JOachinsen; Vice Presidents, Hon. S. Wolf
and IsadOre BensUageD; Treasurer, Leopold
BambeTger. An Executive Committee of
four persons, and a Board Of Trustees of
five were also chosen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

aYoU see" said Thiers, raphael came
from Paradise, and Michael Angelo came
from the Inferno, to prove that the genius
of man partakes Of every character. Note
the contrast said NJ. Thiers, 'Rsphael,
coming from Paradise, lived like a pagan,
while Michael ARgelO, coming from the
Inferno, lived like a saint, bearing in his
heart a divine Hove for the MaychiOness OF
Pescara.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

TIE Cincinnati Commercials Wash.
sRgtoR correspondent telegraphs that
some Of the hangers-on Of Southern
and Southwestern Senators claim they
viii have strength enough to beat the
confirmation Of Pierrepont as Attor-
ney General, in case he has courage to
Enaugurate the reforms in the District
Attorneys and United States Marshals'
Offices IN these sections, to which he is
nov directing his attention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
H0LY0KE.
French Canadian Victims.

MONTREAL, May 3l.-The cbarred re-
mains of some Of the victims of the terri
ble fire, ct the South sHOlyoke (Msssachu-
setts) Catholic Church, arrived here to-day.
When the train crossed the line there vreIe
eighteen coffins on board, eleven Of which
were left at way stations.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

In an English Sunday-schOol the Wears
daughter, who was very proud of her Bible
class, inquired Of one Of her pupils in a
smOck frOck how Queen Sheba came to
Solomon? He replied: "By railway
Miss On asking for an explanation she
received answer: because, Miss, the
Bible says she came to jerusalem with a
very heavy tTaiu.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

A MAN in the Bergen tunnel the other
morning hailed fellOw-labOrer with, $50
we've got a baby at yer house. What is it,
a boy OF a gyUrl,n "Guess.' "An' it's a
boy" "No.' swell, then it's a girl"
Faith" said the delighted father, ''SOme-
bOd's ben telling ye."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

TIE Rev. Adirondack Muuay's new
church in Boston will be buils on the
Back Bay land. It will seat 400 persons,
and the prics If sitting w'll be- $40 q
wear, besides whatever premium Az auc-
tion may bring for choice places.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

NJ. D'AGMGNAC DE BUCH, the last
descendant Of the famous CAPITAL de Buch,
has Just died in Paris under singular cir
cumstances. In the family there was this
prophecy
When a horse and mule are one
Then the last sire's race is run.
This was Of course intended TO mean the
Immortality Of the race. But they have
lately bred at the Paris Garden Of Accli-
nation a mule that can scarcely be distin-
guished from a Horse, and de Buch fell
dead while looking at this animal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

As a garbage caIt was dumped lately in
the suburbs Of London a human head roll
81 ont Of the mass. 10 was fresh and
bleeding, and the mystery is from which
one Of the ash pans emptied into the cart
that morning IL came.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
NEW YORK.
Decorating the Graves Sunday
and Yesterday.
All Branches OF Business Sds
pended.

NEW YORK, May 31.-The observance
Of decoration day was yesterday begun IN
Brooklyn, by services in .he afternoon al
the Lincoln statue in Prospect Park
Memorial services were also held yester-
day afternoon in Calvary Cemetery,
Roman Catholic, where Rev. Silves.e
Malone, pastor of the Church of Saints
Peter and Paul, Williamsburgh, pronounced
an eloquent and patriotic oratiOn.
This morning the vaiOus posts Of the
Grand Army began TO assemblesat on early
hour in Union SQUARE where they formed
in procession.
The Lincoln Statue
in Union Square was handsomely decorated
under direction of Abraham Lincoln, OF
Post No. Is. Immediately surrounding
the statue is a sort of trellis work fence,
thickly covered with ivy. The pedestal is
completely covered with evergreens. Two
sides bear the national shield inlaid in
natural flowers, while the others bear in
scriptions in letters formed OfWhite flowers.
A fence covered with flowers and ever
green's was placed around the base of the
pedestal and within this were set eight
vases Of flowers and palms.
The statue Of Washington ia Union
Square was decorated with eysrgreens,
which were stretched in festOons from the
bronze figure to the railing surrounding the
pedestal.
The Profession
began to move down Broadway at about
twenty minutes past ten. 1t was formed in
five divisions, headed by a squad of police.
The SkidmOre Guards, colOred, turned out
with full ranks, and attracted much atten-
tion. They were preceded by large drum
corps and band, all colOred. Wagons
filed with flowers were dis
tributed throughout the procession.
The tattered battle flags borne by many
veteran companies were frequently applaud
ed along the route, which was lined by
spectators. In general features the parade
did not differ essentially from those of for
mer years. The chimes of Grace and
Trinity Churches were rung as the process
sion passed. The monuments of Gems. Rich
and Montgomery, at st. Paups Church,
and Gen. KeaTney, at Trinity,
were decorated during the march
down Broadway. The line of march was
to the South Ferry whence the posts Of the
Grand Army crossed to Brooklyn to deco
rate the graves Of soldiers in the various
cemeteries.
At Other Points.
Dispatches from points North, South and
East, where memorial services were ar
ranged for to-day show there is very general
observance of the ceremonial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
NEW ORLEANS.
Meats and Sweets.

NEW ORLEANS, May 31.-The Price
Current gives the following stocks on
hand: Pork, 4O,6TS barrels: 4O,4z2 tierces;
21.9sO kegs. Bacon, $4,000 casks hams:
l2.6SO tierces; dry salt meats, SZOOOl
casks. -Four, 3O.OJO barrels. Corn meal
I6.lO5 barrels. Sugar, 5000 hogsheads,
Molasses, 3O.4jO barrels.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

Sixteen of the miners engaged in driving
AWAY workmen ff0m Wangamie and Sungar
Match Lines, Pc, were arrested yesterday
and held in $1,000 bail each.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
UNION AND AMERICAN.

Terms Of Subscription.
BY NAIL Oh AT TIE BUSINESS oFFrCI
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01
Other Points.

Dispatches from points North, South and
East, where memorial services were ar
ranged for to-day show there is very general
observance of the ceremonial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-01

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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-09-09

grave. -. "A boy named Morrie Ryan, residing
at Hopkinton, Mass, started from his house to
kill cat, when he was stopped by his two Sis
ters, who tried to persuade him to desist.
struggle ensued, during which the gun in
Ryan's hands went of and killed the two girls.
80. The publishing house of Lee Il Shepard,
OF Boston, and Lee, Shepard Dillingham;,
OF New York city have suspended ......
Two new cases OF yellow fever are reported
from Fort Pickens, Barrancas Barracks, Fla
..... Seventeen tramps were arrested in
Railway, N j., and they thereatened to have
revenge. On the night after their release two
barns and lumber yard were fired by the
incendiarios. /. The Atlantic mills at Lawrence,
Mass, havo recommended running, and there
is prospect OF steady employment for one
Thousand hands.
Two of the Franklin county (Ill) Ku-Klux
have been hold in $1,000 bail to appear for
trial. Six more OF the outlaws have been ar
rested. The testimony shows that thore are
400 OF tho organization in Franklin county, and
GOO in Williamson The total outstanding
currency of the United States September 1st
was sf15, 93S, 900. 02. d. Hon. j. nj. Thacher,
commissioner OF patents has resigned, to enter
upon the practice OF patent law in Chicago.
Tho Khedivo Of Egypt expects to bo called
upon by tho Turkish authorities to aid in put
ting down tho lIe,zegovinian rebellion, and is
consequently calling in his officers on furlough
..... The Republican Banner aud the Union
american, of Nashville, Tenn, the oldest
papers of the Southwest, have boon consoli-
dated under tho name OF tho american. ...
Viscount do Meaux, the French minister Of
agriculture, recommends manufacturers to ex-
hibit at the Centennial exhibition. Auditor
Thayer testified that the canal board let con-
tracts for the Champlain canal improvement
in direct violation Of law, and expended $685.
600 without any law whatever. The paint
factory of Baxter, Bell & Co., at Brooklyn, N
Y, was destroyed by fire, involving loss of
$3.50,