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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
VINO owns HarPer's Ferry?

Another step has been taken in the legal
controversy between the government OF the
UniJeu States and the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company for the possession OF the
Harper's Ferry property. ltmay be remem-
bered that about a year and half ago the
government filed a bill to eject the Baltl-
more aud Ohio Railroad from the property.
Mr.. Garrett demuTTed to the bill, and a hear
ing took place before United States Judge
Jackson, at ClaTkesbuTg, WA, about two
months ago The demurrer was Oveuuled
and the defendant, the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, given sixty days in
which tO put in its answer. That answer
has lust been filed in the office Of the
Attorney General. 1t is a very long dOcu-
ment, covering nearly twenty pages Of
l-Irsalr written legal cap paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
ST. LOUIS
The New Chamber Of Commerce
Building

buAAuAnEs
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-The last stone Of the
walls Of the new Chamber Of Commerce was
laid this evening with appropriate CereInO-
MES in presence Of large crowd Of people.
Speeches were made by prominent citizens.
The hall for the Merchants Exchange in
this building, which VIII probably be the
largest when finished in the country will
be completed and ready for occupancy by
the 1st Of October, and the remainder viii be
finished later in the autumn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06

TENNESSEE BONDS were without
change in New York yesterday, the old
issue being quoted at sos and The new
at 49z.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06

THE Ne11 York Sun, though opposed
To initiation, is so bedeviled with Grant
ism that It prefers a Democratic sue
cess In Ohio this fall to the GTantism
that wOuld come OF a Republican VIC
tory.-CdRciHnati Commercial
The whole country is similarly 'be-
Iov1la1 -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
GERMAN 4.

BERLIN, Aug. 5.-A water-spOut bust
over Kirn, in Rhenish Prussia, to-day, in
Undating the place and doing great dam
age. Bridges and several houses were
swept away, and thirteen persons drowned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 5.-Hans Andersen
died of cancer. There is general mourn
ing in Denmark. DepUtatiOns from yaIi-
Gus parts of the country and elsewhere in
Europe will attend the funeral.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
INDIA.

CALCUTTA, Aug. 5.-Disastrous floods
have occurred in the northwestern provinces.
Many dwellings have been destroyed, and
it is feared a serious loss Of lifs has Oc-
cTrrad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
TeTlSss OF SsSbscrtP tiO9l.
X NAIL OR AT TIE BUSINESS OFFICE.

GOLD was strong IN New York yes
terday, opening at IlS and closing at
IlSs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
SRinueFs Cash.

The committee appointed to count the
,,,r5s in the Treasury on the retirement of
NJ Skinner are about ready to make their
rsnoTtI They have been engaged for the
I,aS, - eel in an investigation Of the S47,
606 robbery, and after taking a mass OF
t,sti,,,oTv without inculpatiug any single
;DJiviJusI. express the opinion that the
--onsy yss taken by an empiOye Of the
cash-foom; and, further, that 1t Is possible
for s1cb T3bberies TO occur at any time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
ROME.

ROME, Aug. 5.-The. O'COnneli centen-
nial was observed here by the celebration
Of Pontifieal High Mass in the Chapel Of
the Irish College.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06

AN awful fate has Overtaken a Texas
lawyer. The BOhhGm Enterprise says:
Joe Dupree made his first speech on Tues
day, assisting Capt. Sims in the Prosecu-
ton of Alex. Rodgers. The jury sentenced
him to be hanged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06

CoTToE was weak in New York yes
terday with middling at l429l44c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
Re,enue sefzures.

NEW ORLEANS, aug. 6.-Several cigar
manufactures were seized by treasury OIL
cials to-day. The manufacturers are
charged with making fraudulent returns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
The o,Couneu Centennial.
RELIGIOUS.
Na,ionaI Fe,bodlst Camp-Meeting.

National Methodist Camp-Meeting.
BIDDEFORD, Me, Aug. 5.-Large num-
bers Of people are arriving TO attend the
National Methodist Camp-meetlng, begin
ming at old Orchard Beech to-day, and last
ING until the 18th. Rev. L. q. lnskp,
President of the National Association Of
Preachers, will deliver the opening sermon.
Eleven States are represented, and 1t is ex-
pected nearly the whole Association will
be present.
sundsy.SchOOI Convention.
BUFFALO, Aug. 5.-TO-day was pleas
ant one at Fairpoint, Chantauqua Lake.
The attendance at the National Sunday
school Convention was about 5000. The
most important addresses of the day were
by J. P. Tyler, of Philadelphia, Rev. J. M
Freeman, D. D., and Warren Randolph:
a largely increased attendance is expected
tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
100000 Rnrnf.

The loss by fire yesterday in Arbuckle q
Brothers spice mill, Nos. So, as and 60
Front street, was fifty thousand dollars,
fully insured.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
NEW YORK.
The O,COnneII Centenary.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Brooklyn has
taken the lead in celebrating the Centen-
NAL Of Daniel O'COnnell's birth. The ad-
dress of Mr.. Richard A. German was de-
livered last night to a large and enthusias-
tic audience, and stirring events IN the
life of the great agitator were vividly Por-
traYed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
To the Memory OF A. J.

To the memory OF a. -
The Board of Alderman adopted resolu-
tions Of respect to the memory Of the late
ex-President johnson.
Duncan, sherman a. Cos Letters OF
Credit.
VIM. b. Duncan says his father, who is
now in Germany, offered S250,O00 TO pro-
tect letters Of credit Of the suspended firm
of Duncan, Sherman & Co. He believes
satisfactory arrangements will be made
through James Morgan & Co., Of London.
Missing Canal Documents.
All the missing canal documents have
been found in a store room adjoining the
office of the Division Engineer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06

OCONTO, Wis, Aug. 5.-A fire broke
out in the Revere House barn last night
which destroyed that building with its
contents, including three valuable horses.
The fire spread to the Revere House aud
adjacent buildings, all of which were de-
strOyed. Total loss about $4,000. Little
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
UnPIeasautness.

Ata meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the Centennial Exposition, which
was held last week in Philadelphia, there
was A lively debate relative to the manage
mept Of its affairs. l. Is understood that
the management Of the Exposition, par
ticUlarly in regard 70 expenditures, con-
tracts and other matters Of that character,
was placed entirely in the hands OF Gen.
Hawley, the President. Director General
GOsbOn has been shoTn Of nearly ali the
authority he possessed, and has practically
been made a subordinate Of Gen. HaWley.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
$4,000 swept Away.

LACROSSE, Wis, Aug. 5.-A fire here
last night destroyed c. L. Coleman's saw
mill aud a considerable quantity of lum-
Der. Loss variously estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000. No insurance. The
fire originated in the engine room,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
vast Mail Trains to the West.

Superintendent bangs Spent The DAY yes
terday IL Philadelphia, and is now in New
YORK. pushing forward the preparations for
starting fast mail trains west on the lst OF
October. The scheme is much more eX-
,ersiye than it was represented to be in the
first reports, and there Is now every reason
to hope that it will be successfully carried
ont
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
The SubIimity OF CheeA'

And now Jerome J. Hinds, VINO was
tried a short time ago, and through ways
that were dark acquitted on charges con
Meeting him with the Texas mail eonIIacI
frauds, steps TO the front and files olil on
the equity side of the Supreme Court OF tnls
District to restore the payment OF certain
MONEYS on account Of carrying the mails 10
John Altman 4 Bro. The respondents are
the Postmaster General, the sixth Auditor
and Altman & Bro. Judge Humphreys
made a preliminary restraining order, re-
turnable Sept. 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
FOREIGN.
The O'COnnel Centennial
Dublin.

Bursting of a Water-spOut in
Prussia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-06
AMuAtarN AASt%N >
Snecial Dispatch to the ENQUIRER.

II is now stated that Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury Conant will be called upon
at an early day to surrender up his stew
ar5sbiB. The assignment Of Judge Burn
bsm . the Secretaryship during BristOw's
.J,seace. Is considered as a preliminary step
q q. ,t,is direction. There are no charges
IL III - EJr. Couant other than incOmpe-
fsncy for the position W-'.ch he 1olds' IN
odJition C IN this, he has nGTer heretofore
beId anv nos zion higher than thai OF
'ii,-isioD in line II, ,easUry Department. Con-
saoTantlv he has no political strength, and
~ tLaf Bristow has entered the arena as
. Presidential candidate in 1876, be is de.
sirous of having some one in COnant's
nIace who can lend a helping hand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
A Beautiful Thought.

There have been SO many beautiful things
said aud written about death, aud so many
consoling aud happy conceptions Of the souls
existence after death that he must be bold
writer indeed to essay to engage the readers
attention with an extended article on this sub
ioct. A few days ago, while reading an article
Ia the Eclectic Magazine Of recent date, We
were touched with the closing paragraph. II
the reader docs not agree with us that the idea
and language Of this writer is " beautiful en-
ceednsly." then wo think be has never as yet
touched bis ear TO the lips Of dying child
Never think reader, that the dear one y0Y
have seen die had far TO 20 to meet God after
they bad parted from you. Never think, pa
rents, who have seen your children die. that
after tbey LEFT you, they bad 10 traVerfe dark
solitary way, along which you wou!d have
liked lif it had been possiblel 10 lead then
by the hand, aud bear them company till they
come into the presence Of God You did 80,
if you stood by chem I'LL the last breath was
drawn. You did bear them company into
Gods presence, If you only staid beside them
till they died The moment they left yoa
they were with Him. The slight pressure Of
h. cold fingers fingered with You yet; but the
little child was with the Saviour
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
Happy Homes.

A cheerful, happy home is the safest safe
guard against temptations for the young -
Parents should spare no pains and begrudse
no money 10 make bone an attractive spot
There should be pictures on the walls, flowers
to cultivate the iner sensibiilies, the choicest
and most entertaining Of books, and high
toned and instructive newspapers and periodi-
calls. These things, no doubt, cost money, but
not tthe Of the amount that one oflhe lesser
vices will cost-vces which are sure to be ac-
quired away from home, but seldom there.
Then there should Dc social pleasures-a
gatheringo OF young aud old around the hearth
stone. warm welcome TO the neighbor who
drops in to pass a pleasant lolr. There
should De music, and games, and reading
The tastes Of all should be consulted, until
each member Of the family looks forward to
the hour Of reunion around the hearth as the
brightest ons 10 the whole twenty-lour.-
Wherever there is found pleasant, cheerful,
neat and attractive, inexpensive home, there
YOU may be sure to fnd the abode Of domestic
virtues there will be 10 dissipated husbands,
co disconnected or discouraged wives, no
fast sons or frivolous daughters.
Recreation is necessity Of hardwerkinr.
overworking, over strained lie. Men and
women need it, and viii have it. But should
they 90 from homo to ina it? Is home moth
ing but place to sleep, cat and drudge in?-
Plainly false and injurious as in such view,
it seems to lie that which widely prevails
amoug US. The members Of The 'houscho'd
seek their recreations abroad. Yielding to
different tastes, or controlled by different cir
cumstances, they seek it in different Places
Husbands and wives, parents and children
thus separate from one another 10 their associ-
atons the family unity disappears, aud the
seeds Of dscord are planted in the home circle.
Under this false and fatal iiea-that it is
necessary to 60 abroad to seek after enjoy
ments-socety Las become a travelling associa-
tion Of pleasure hunters, as ii pleasure cosld
be found by thus hunting for it. Tie old,
happy home life is disappearing, and with it
is vanishing not only the truest enjoyment, but
also the greatest safeguard Of our social state.
Miserable or guilty is the man who quits home
to fnd eDjoyment. Lost is that woman who
docs not fad home the happiest spot 90 earth.
The family circle is misnoner as applied to
the members Of households thus separate in
their associations and pleasures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
1PT COUNTY, w Va SAIU RDA I. w
NV Lost Friend.

Even while he was courting, keptm my hold
on him. Against opposition on the part 'l
his bride and her family, be stipulated praye'y
that should be his best man on the wedding
day. The beautiful woman grudssd me my
one small corner in bis heart, even al that
time but he was true to me-he persisted
and was the first ts shake bands with him
when he was married man. had no sus-
picou then that | was to lose lin from that
moment. | only discovered the truth when
went TO pay my first visit to the prlde anu
bridegroom at their abode in the country /
found beautiful house, sxquisitely kept from
ton TO bottom | found hearty welcome;
found a good dinner and an airy bedroom !
f,und pat,ern husband and pattern vile
the only thing did not find was my o'o
friend. Something stood up in clothes shock
hands with me. pressed wine on me, called me
by my Christian maine, aud inquired what
was doing in my profession. it was certainly
something that had trick Of locking like my
former comrade and brother; something that
nobody in ms situation could have complain
cd of with the smallest reason something
with al the brightness of the old metal about
II but without the stcilinG old ring; sone-
thing. in short, which made me take my
chamber candlestick carly on the first night OF
NV arrival, aud say good night, while the
beautiful woman and pattern wife was present
to keen her eye on me. Can ever forget The
language sf that eye on that occasion 1.-The
volumes it spoke in one glance Of cruel
triumph NO more sacred secrets between
you two" It said brightly. When you trust
him now, you must trust me. You may sac
rifce yourself for your love Of him over aud
over again STILL but be shall make no sacrifices
now for you, until he has first found cut bow
they affect my convenience and my pleasure.
Your place in his heart now is where ! choose
it to be. have stormed the citadel, and J
will bring children by-and-by to keep the
rsmparts aud you, the faithful old soldier Of
former years-you have got your discharge,
and may sit and sun yourself as well as you
can at the outer-gates. You have been bis
truest friend; but he has another now, and
need trouble you no longer, except in the ca
paciiy of witness Of his happiues. S. This, you
will observe, is in the order Of nature, and the
recognized fitness Of things aud he hopes
you will see it-and so doI. And he trusts
you will sleep well under his land my new
roof-aud SO do |. And he wishes you good
night-Gna so DO l."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
Douglas Jerrold's Wit.
from London Socieiy.l

Jerroll's wit wss Of the keenest and most
Transparent. character, like Sidney smi,hswit,
like all true wit; foT genuine vii is the same
al the world over. I" Wit gives you nod in
nassing; but with humor you are at home.
You must be on th. alert for wit; it flashes,
and is gone. "Take walk upon an empty
stomach" said the doctor to Sidney smith
" Upon whose?" asked the dean. That IS
Wit. SO is Tom Hoods description Of fellow
who's. height Of folly constituted his own
monument:
90 column Of Top,
A light house without any light atop
So was Sidney Smiths reply to the church
wardens, when they wanted wood pasemer;
around g. PauPs: Lay your heads together
and the thing is done" while bis remark to
little child who was scratching tortoise, that
/. was like scratching the dome Of ST. raurs
to please the dean aud chapter, is a fine ex-
ample of perfect humor. The wit Of Jerrold
is often equal to that Of the dean, and many
brilliant saying is attributed to both Of them.
score ofstories ofJerrold occur to me, though
it is too late 10 add any new oues TO the re-
cord for bis wit aud humor" have been care
fully collected aud published. There are
few good things, however, which will bear Ie-
petition
Mature las written honest man npon hia
face" said person trying 10 make interest
for his friend with Jerrold "Then nature
must have had very bad pen was the
prompt reply. Everybody knows Low he re-
yeDsod himself upon pompous fop, who bad
made himself extensively conspicuous at club
dinner where sleeps head was fayoritc dish.
Pushing bis plate aside, the stranger exclaim-
cd, "wcll, ! say sleeps head, forever
What esotism," remarked Jcrrold. This,
no doubt, led up to kindred aash Of wit on
another occasion at The expense Of literary
friend Of Jerrolls, who had inst ordered
Some sheop's-tail soup, waiter" All ,
said Jerrold, looking up, and smiling with his
great eye, "extsemes meet sometimes"
There was an old gentleman, who drove
very slow pony in ramshackle sig aud lo
was anxious one day TO pay Jerroll a liill'
special attention. The humorist was on his
way to the station from his house. cab, Mr.
Jerrold," said the old gentleman, =" shall |
give you a lift?' "NO, thank you" said
Jerrold, Il am in hurry" In the country,
on a visit, Jerrold was told, among other sos-
sip, of young man 10 tbs neishborhood.
named Ure, who had cruelty Tilted lis sweet
heart. 9" Ure seems to be base 'un," said
Jerrold.
at a bail, seeing a very tall gentleman waltz
ing with n very snort lady, Jerrold said,
'1'hvrcsa mite J.ssins with nsiio-ioso. ~
The author Of an epic poem entitled "A Des-
cent into Hell" used to worry Jerrold very
much. AT last the wit grew irritated with Ito
poet, who, coming bounding upon him with
the question, All, JerrOlj. bave you seen my
Descent into IIell2" was answered with quick
aspsrity, "No; ! should like to T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
loneliness.

1t is not your neat dress, your expensive
shawl, or your pretty figure that attracts men
Of sense. They look beyond these. il is tie
true loveliness Of your nature that wins aud
continues to retain The affections Of The heart.
Young ladies' sadly miss it who labor to in
press the outward looks, while they bestow
not a thought on their minds. Fools may DO
won by gcwgaws aud fashionable, snowy
dresses, but the wise and substantial are never
caught in such traps. Let rnodes,y be yous
dress. Use pleasant aud agreeable language,
and you may not be courted by the Top and
sot, but the good aud truly great will love to
Hnger in your steps. The result vii be your
infinite gain.
"Mrs. Jones" said an excilsd boy, "your
little Ike is out driving all alone. DO you know
that7'
"No, didn't hear Of II till no@, gasped
Mrs. Joues, with horror "Oh, my poor, dear
little Ike, he's lost,l have The picture in my
minds eye now. Two milk-wbite stations
are gallopiug along adusty road. Tie driver
is Ikel lie has lost all coDtrol over tie ami
mails They are prancins toward a ayawuing
abyss Oh, beavensl I'll put on my things
and rush to save him! Which way did be
20? Where is he dFiviug?'
"He's out in tie yaFd driving nails into the
eaie-post," was the solacing reply, and Mrs.
Jones le,i greatly relieved But she was mad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
REMOVAL.
COAL AND WOOD YARD

Washington Sc LippitU
WILL keep on hand a constant supply ,ooi
" coal of all kinds, and Sawed and Split
WOOD. which they will furnish and deliver in
quantities to suit customers. for Cash. Orders
leitat Yard, corner Samuel street and d. .. Il.
Ne. Cash paid for Bones.
June II, lS73-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
All the Man She Wants.

The Eye Beach correspondent Of New
Hampshire People says: A story, and good
one. too, is told of Commodore Mutt, with Bar
nuns agent, called at one Of the Beach hotels
one pleasant day in August. The little man
had been hosting 10 considerable nourishment
in the form Of whiskey, and few more friend
IL cocktails at the bar served to put him in q
ioyful condition. On getting into the carriage
TO leave, nearly all the guests Of the house, iu-
Guiding a number Of ladies, assembled upon
the piazza to see him of. How is your
wfe?" said lady as he stepped into the car
rage. Bully :" said the Commodore with
classic brevi,y. "She hasn't got much Of a
man. has she?' continued the lady jokingly
Ladies'" said the Commodore, politely rails
ins bis hat, she's got all the man she wants
which, suspect, is more than some of you
can say" and, replacing his hat, be rode of
amid the roars Of the assembled crowd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-11-20
Short in Funds, but not Lacking in
Patriotism.

The following Arkansas eulogy well illus
strates our human nature which respects the
aphorism, De m0r!ns NH Risi boHum "Mr.
Speaker, as rise to address you in conmem-
Grafton Of our deceased colleague, Colonel Yell,
Of Yellville, my thoughts recEr to the last
time when We had the pleasure Of listening to
bis eloqueuce 10 this house. If | am not mis-
taken it was when he explained bis connection
with the YellviIle Bank, @hish bad unfortunate
" busted, aud Of which be was the distinguish
ed President. Our deceased colleague did no;
account for all the funds in bis possession, Mr.
Speaker, but bis speech on tina. occasion show
ed that hig heart beat warmly for bis Eatiyc
land"