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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18
NASHVILLE. TENN. SUNDAY, APRIL 49, 1876.

that be readily received the forgive
ness for which he pleaded. Fortunately,
the circumstances Of his unexpected return
were unknown TO other parties, the two fe-
male domestics being absent at a ball,
from which they were not expected to re-
turn until ? or 3 O'Clock, and to divert sns-
piciOn tie young man was provided with
money and instructed 10 90 to hotel for
The balance of the night. The next morn
ing be purchased suitable apparel and re-
turned to the house, where little justifia-
Bile deception was used, and he was vel
coined as if he had not been a pre-
Vious visitor. The young man is
apparently sincere in his deter
mnation to reform, and is occupying
desk in his fathers establishments, where
he already demonstrates the possession Of
admirable business qualifications, and bids
fair to become a useful member Of society.
This story may SAVIOR somewhat Of the
improbable, but il was related to the writer
by gentleman Of unimpeschable veracity,
who enjoys intimate and confidential rela-
tions with the parties, and who vouehes for
its entire truthfulness.
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COMMISSION MERCHaNT.
TOY PISTOLS.

Ncw York Times, April u.
In Part i'll. Of the Court Of Common
Please, before Judge Gross, was tried yes
terday the suit Of William Weis against
Josiah P. Fitch, being to recover 500 med.
ical expenses and 81, 900 for loss Of services
Of PLAINTIFFS son. Il appeared that plantif7s
son, a boy Of thirteen years, was in COM
pany with the boy Of defendant. Defend
ants son was playing with a small toy Pis-
tol, which he playfully pointed at plaintiffs
son, and, swapping it, piece Of the cap en-
tered the latter's eye and caused the loss OF
Il. Plaintiff then sued the father Of the
boy who had used the pistol TO recover the
damages In question. Judge Gross decided
that the father could not be held pecuni-
arily responsible for the act Of his boy un-
de- the circumstances, and dismissed the
cOmplaint
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18
MINERS TROUBLES.
Great Demonstration by Ten Thou
sand Miners OF the Pennsylvania
Coal Region.

Great Demonstration by Ten Thou
sand Miners OF the Pennsylvania
Coal Region.
WLKEsBARRE, April 1.-THE first
open demonstration by the miners Of this
section took place to-day. Early this after
noon a procession Of 10000 from Sugar
Notch, WarrioTtOWn and NinatOche marched
through the city. Their approach had
not been heralded. They were a
motley and savage-lOOking crowd. Their
officers We're mounted and the commanders
dress was that worn by the militia Of the
State: They had bands Of music and car
ried the stars and stripes and large banners.
The following are some Of the notices:
s'If union is strength, Sugar Notch ls a
Sampson" "Our cause is just and We will
win;" awhile we have a crust We'll not
give in;' Traitors should Ce branded with
the mark Of Cain;'' "Bribers and betTayers
are useless" @Our Union is noble and
strong" ''NO surrender till hell freezes
over, land then We'll crawl out under the
ice"
Two men carried a miniature scahOld,
with an effigy in miners garb, bearing the
inscription, "a model betrayer and black
guard One banner had a representation
Of a man being shot from behind, and the
words, "a traitors DOOM" The procession
was not halted in the city, and no riOtOus
conduct or manifestation Of a purpose TO
intimidate such as are tired Of the strike
and want 10 20 to work occurred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18
BOSTON.
movements Of the Presidential Part!

Movements OF the Presidential Party.
Boston, April 1.-THE President this
morning abandoned the visit to Beacon
Park, and gave a private reception later,
receiving the citizens generally. At noon
the Presidential party were driven to the
State House, passing through file Of ca
dets. The company entered the building,
and were usheTed into the executive cham
Der and presented to Gov. CASTOR, men,
bers Of the Council and State officials, from
whence they proceeded TO the Senate cham
Der, where the Presidens was formally III
troduced, and from there the party entered
the House of Representatives, where a sim
liar introduction was made.
The Banquet at the Parker House to-
day BY the Commercial Club, in honor Of
the President and Cabinet, was a grand af-
fair. One hundred and twenty-siK guests
were present. Alex. II. Rice, President of
the Club, presided. President Grant, Sec
retaries Robson, Belknap, Fish, DelanO
and Post Master General Jewell were pres
ent. and a number Of local celebrities.
The Presidential party left for Concord
by special train.
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THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
An Officer Of the Nashville Barracks
Gives His Views.


NASHVILLE, TENN, April IL, 1S75.-
Sir: As many people are misled by mis-
taken statements in newspapers, would
like the privilege Of saying a few words in
regard to the following, which appeared in
your issue Of the 10th INST:
"The United States army consists Of
25,S91 enlisted men and 2,S76 commits
stoned officers, presenting the amazing pro-
portion Of less than eleven soldiers TO each
officer. West Point is Matching a new
brood Of 25S lieutenants, who viii be out
Of their shells next June, and, with their
accession TO the shOulder-strapped gentry,
there will be less than ten soldiers to each
commissioned officer. II is remarkable
that common sense, practical people
should tolerate such an absurdity so long,
and that the army Of a republic should be
so largely composed Of military nabObs."
The United States Army, as it existed
when the last official register was publish
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THE WEATHER.
Heavy Frost, lee and SnOW-SerIOus
Damage 20 Fruits, Vegetables and
Tobacco PIRnfa.

Heavy Frost, lee AMI SnOW-SerIOus
Damage 90 Fruits, Vegetables and
Tobacco Plants.
MEMPHIS, April l7.-Tbere was a heavy
frost and ice last night, killing vegetables
and seriously damaging, if not killing, the
fruit.
BATER.-The ice and frost last night
wiz not affect the cotton crop, as very little
has been planted in this section.
CAIRO, Ill, April 17.-Clear and cold.
The mercury stood "a degrees above zero
at daylight.
CINCINNATI, April 17.-Cold. and cloudy,
with light snow.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April 11.-FOr the
last three days there has been strong wind
from the northwest, which has now sub
sided. Early this morning the thermOme-
ter marked eight degrees above zero. To
night the temperature is higher, and clear
sky. The cold has aided materially in i'm
proving the roads and drying the land for
the farmers.
CINCINNATI, April 17.-Reports from
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, show that the
weather during the last two days has been
the coldest fol the season known in years,
the thermometer ranging from II to % de-
Tees above zero. Early fruits are thought
TO be killed, and tobacco seriously injured.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April II, 1S75.-
Quite heavy snow fell here yesterday and
to-day, and tonight the thermometer is sew
eral degrees below the Freezing point.
kilograms to the COlTieTsJOUTndl say the
same has prevailed throughout Kentucky
and Tennessee, and that great damage has
been done TO fruits and tobacco plants.
CINCINNATI, o., April 1.-THE cold
weather Of the past two nights has msteTi-
ally damaged the fruit. Experienced
fruit growers say the peaches, pears and
cherries are killed.
CHICAGO, Ill, April 17.-Dispatches
from points in Michigan, Northern Illinois
and Iowa state that, owing to the severe
weather prevailing for the last forty-eight
hours, small fruits, apples and peaches are
killed in many locations, and in some
cases the trees themselves. High winds
have prevailed throughout the abOve-men-
toned places, and the thermometer has
ranpad from : tO 20 above zero.
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MEMPHIS.
a Curious story Of Attempted Murder
and Robbery.

and Robbery.
MEMPHIS, April IA young man
named JULIA De LaTaTda, arrived here to-
day on the steamer Grand Tower from
Hale's Point, who relates that some three
weeks since he landed there and started for
Dversbuag on foot. In the woods he met
a negro, who begged him for money, TO OBJ
tain food, and in giving BIN some, he
thoughtiessly displayed his pocket
book. seeing which the negro
drew a pistol and fired at him,
the ball striking him on the top Of the
head and partially stunning him. The
negro then stabbed him several times with
pocket knife, and after rObbing him fed.
A farmer living near heard the shot and
screams Of DeLavaUda, hastened to the
spot and had him conveyed TO his house,
where he lay several days unconscious, but
was Yesterday enabled 10 leave for this city,
to which point bis passage was paid by his
host. IavaTda states that his father is a
farmer near Newark, y. j., and that he has
a brother who is a wholesale merchast in
New York. He will be CaIed for by Chief
Of Police Athey until his friends can be
heard from.
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THE TURF.
Sixth and9Last Day of the Lou
isiana Jockey Club Races.
Ascension, Sweet Boy, and Fall
mouth the Winners.

New ORLEANS, April 1.-THE weather
was clear and pleasant, and the attendance
to-day was very large, being estimated at
from 5000 to 5000. The track was in eX-
cellent condition, and the racing good.
First Race.
Fortuna stakes for year Olds; S25 en-
trance, p. p, with 81, 600 added; second
horse 500, third S100. Fourteen nomina-
tions; six started. Ascension won easily
bya length; Pauline Sprague second, War
fare third, beating Mignon and Mainsail.
Distance Ole mile and half. Time, 2:43.
In the pools last night, Ascension and
Leap Year sold for S25, Mign0n and Pau
line Sprag1e $50, Mainsai 500, Warfare
SO. On The track COttrilfs entries sold
even against the field.
second Race.
Consolation race, one mile, for horses
that have run and not won during this
meeting; club purse of 800. First horse
$50, second So, third So. Sweet Boy
won by length; Puss Broadnax second,
Pauline Sprague third, beating Highway
man, Port Leonard, MignOn and Mildew.
Time, l:455.
In the pools last night Puss Broadnax
sold for $500, Sweet Boy SIPS, AIildew
$40, Highwayman S124, Pauline Sprague,
MIgnOn and Port Leonard 500. On the
track the rating was about the same.
Third Race.
-Four mile heats, for all ages; club purse
$1,000. First horse s., 900, second 500.
Falmouth. ...............s....
OaIWay. ay..s.........
Col. Nelligan.. T o
Time, 7:45i, 7;4S, S:OOR.
In the pools last night, Galway sold for
244, Falmouth 200, Col. NelIgan 100. On
the track to-day the rating was the same.
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KATE FIELD wants 70 know why
none Of our millionaires ever think Of
aendowiug'' a theater, and SO placing
It above any necessity Of pandering to
vulgar tastes. that the stage may serve
its true and original purpose Of at once
entertaining and elevating the public.
Kate evidently regards the capacities
Of the stage IN this respect as equal to
those Of the church or The college. She
NAV not be aware that there exist IN
Europe endowed theaters such as she
describes, and we agree that the want
of similar institutions reflects no credit
On cities so opulent and elegant as Bos-
ton or Philadelphia. But the idea is a
very old one. Panem ct cincenses' free
lunches and free shows, was the cry
and the delight Of the Roman mob two
thousand years ago.
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ed, consisted Of :, ,204 commissioned officers
and little over 25, 900 enlisted men. But
a large number Of these officers belong tC
tie staff departments, as the quartermas
ter's, medical, engineers, ordnance, etc.
and form no part Of the fighting force.
The proportion Of quartermasters, sur
geons, etc, IS necessarily large on account
OF the scattered condition Of the army.
These do not serve with troops as COM
manders, but to supply them.
The engineers, Of which there are 100
officers and 200 men, are all or nearly all
engaged in improving our harbOrs and
river. The ordnance department is man
ufacturing and improving our arms, and
has Outstripped the world in its inventions.
In estimating the proportion given above,
only the Cilieers Of the line should be CON
sidered, as have just stated that the num-
Der Of staff officers Is not so much deter
mined by the size Of the rest Of the army
as BY its distribution.
The line-that is, the cavalry, artillery
and infantry-cOnsists Of I,6OI commits
stoned officers and %, 135 enlisted men,
making one officer 10 more than fourteen
men. Now, the proportion Of officers is
yet too large, though the staff be LEFT out.
II the object Of an army is to be prepared
Tor war, with as little expense as possible,
then | say this proportion is not too great,
but exists for the sole purpose Of economy,
without defeating the end for which the
army Is kept al all. The regular army is
only a nucleus 10 which may be gathered
an army in case Of need. Being the nu-
eleus it should possess the germ Of sudden
increase. This ratio Of officers
to men gives it this property.
And why? 1t is organized and
ready for the field, but is not large enough
10 cope with our most contemplate neigh
Dor. There is, however, a full compliment
Of officers already acquainted with their
duties, with each command, however small.
Now should the necessity arise, these small
companies cOGld be increased to a hundred
men by enlistments, thus making an army
Of seventy-fye or eighty thousand in an
exceedingly short period, saving the time,
money and confusion of new organizations.
And this increase would not materially
diminish the discipline Of the regular army,
for, mixed with trained soldiers the raw
recruit learns obedience quickly.
II is unnecessary for me 20 speak Of the
policy Of keeping a small army. While
all other countries are bristling with bayO-
nets, we cannot afford to sleep too sOundly.
In regard to the 25S cadets referred to
above, let me state that that number is di-
vided into four classes, one Of which grad
yates every June. Nor is this sufficient 70
ill the vacancies, but many are appointed
from civil life. About One-fOurth of the
present officers in the army are Of the West
Point brood.
have said more than 1 intended. but
think the army IS like an innocent, good
natured dog, and does not howl as much as
it should. LEVIN q. ALLEN, US S. 4.
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THE GREAT FRESHET.
Damage TO the Union Pacific Rail
rOad-AU Trains stopped.

Damage to the Union Pacific Rail
rOad-AII Trains stopped.
OMAHA, ApFil 17.-OfiiCial reports from
the scene Of the food on the Union Pacific
Railroad state that last night Superintend-
ent Earle walked through from West to
Green River Station. Sixteen bridges are
gone west Of there and the road washed
badly. The water rose three feet yester-
dav, and is still rising rapidly.
SALT LAKE, L. T., April 1.-THE flood
in the vaIey Of Bitter Creek, Wyoming, is
still reported On the increase. Three
Union Pacific bridges are now reported
zone. as also the rOad-bed in
many places, and that nothing
can be done towards repairs till the water
falls. All the mountain streams are rising
on account Of the rapidly melting sDOw,
and there Kill probably Be- difficulties from
that cause at other POINTS soon. There can
he no time fixed for trains 70 commence
running again, as that viii depend on the
weather, which is now quite warm, and
there being an unusual amount Of snow,
he damage TO the track viii probably IN
crease. rather than diminish, for the next
weeS or ten days.
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LII aOFFe IsNTHs F0K OUT.



The periodicity Of the Southern "out-
rage business Is rs well fixed as that
Of any event in the Radical political
calendar. 1t comes whenever there Is
an important election to be held at the
North. We call attention to the pres
ent extraordinary quletness Of the
Southern country, as oontTasted with
It's fearful turbulence when the Admin
istration was striving 10 carry Ohio,
Pennsyivania and New York last au-
tumn. In this business, as IN others,
the eternal law of supply and demand
controls. When the demand ceased on
the day Of election in November, the
supply suddenly stopped. ana the coun-
try has not heard of IN Outrage II
the South since that time. Curious,
isn't II?
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An Effort TO InJHre n Church with
GunpOWder.

CINCINNATI, April l7.-Fiye cans Of
gunpowder were placed in Q basket in the
yestibule Of ST. &avier's Catholic Church
tonight, and material outside Of the bas-
ket fired. They were discovered by the
sexton and thrown into the street, where
four Of the cans exploded. Tie only ex-
planation is that the powder was pUt there
TO destroy the machinery Of the contractor
who is completing the tower.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18

MINISTER WAsHBURNE does not
care to run for the Presidency, after
all a Washington correspondent Of
the CIeUeJ0nd Leader says he is told by
high authority that Cir. Washburne
"has Informed his confidential friends
that he has positively withdrawn from
the CGntest for the Presidential nOmi-
nation
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The temper and logic Of the above are
admirable, yet the fact remains that after
deducting idle pets on staff and quarter
master duty like Freddy Grant, there ne
mains one officer to every fourteen enlisted
men. The Prussian system is expressly de-
signed to mobilize the entire population in
cases Of emergency, and yet the GOtha
Almanac states that the German army con
sists Of 81, $50 officers to ], 1,32J, 600 men, or
one officer TO fOrty-One men-41 and IL
the republic just reYeTses the figures.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18

G zEw American prima donna, the
daughter Of E. L. Davenport and sister
Of Fanny and May Davenport, has
made a decided hit in opera in Italy.
A Turin paper thus speaks Of her debut
in ssTraviata:'' "TIer seductive features,
her elegant Bearing, be musical per
fectness and freshness Of her voice, and
her intensely dramatic executions" and
in conclusion the critic writes: LA
Blanche has conquered the loftiest diff
fculties. and We predict for her q splen.
did future"
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FOREIGN.
GERMANY.
Withdrawal of Grants from CathOlI

Withdrawal Of Grants from Catholics
BERLIN, April 1.-THE government bill
Withdrawing State grants from the Catholic
Bishops, passed its second reading in the
Prussian Chamber of Peers to-day.
William Writes n Letter 10 Victor
Emanuel.
The PreSSe says Emperor William, Of
Germany, has written letter to King Vic
tor Emanuel expressing his qualification at
the recent interview between the latter
and the Emperor of Austria at Venice.
The German Emperor also, says the Presse,
speaks in affaGtiOnate terms Of Emperor
Francis Joseph and expresses the hope that
the interview will serve to strengthen the
friendship between Austria and Italy.
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THE MEXICAE BAEDITTI.
The Mexican Government Protecting
tho Raiders Who Have Been Dep
redatinE on the Texans.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, April IA
special from Brownsville to the NelrS says:
Judge DOugherty had arranged to have
witnesses come from Nueces to Matamoras
to identify the property in the possession
Of 1.-THE arrested raiders, and proposed to test
whether the Mexican authorities would
deliver the raiders under any circum-
stances. He received a note from Consul
Wilson, dated April IA, informing him that
he had noticed that the Mexican Govern
ment had ordered the prisoners to Monte
rey, TO be placed in charge Of Gen. Esca-
bela, the military commander Of the State
Of Nueva Leon. This virtually amounts
to a refusal to let Americans testify against
the raiders, as they will now 60 to Monte
rey, near 800 miles in the interior Of Mex
ICO,
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NEW YORK.

Preparing 20 Confer the Scarlet Ber-
eta ON Cardinal McClOsky.
New YORK, April 17.-Great prepara-
tiOns are making for confeITing the scarlet
beretta on Cardinal McClosky. The sane
tuary Of the chathedral is being enlarged
to accommodate the large number Of arch
bishops and bishops expected, and to give
scope for a full observance of the entire Ger
emOnial. Admission to the cathedral viii
be by tickets only.
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GEN. SUTTON, who was nearly muir
dered in Washington a few days ago,
as he alleges, by Gen. Ross, a business
partner, is pronounced out Of danger.
He refuses to appear against Ross, who
continues to assert his innocence.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18

a New YORK publishing house will
shortly issue a volume of poems by the
we'll known Southern iterateur, Paul
H. Hayne The volume is entitled
'The Mountain Of the Lovers, with
Poems Of Nature and Tradition
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A WASHINGTON telegram states that
n very perceptible contraction in the
aggregate circulation Of national bank
notes is noticed at the Treasury. The
actual decrease, aside from the tempo.
rarv Withdrawals incident 10 the Ope-
ration Of the redemption agency, is es-
timated at ten millions. This contrac-
ton is attributable to failures, to iqui-
dations and to Withdrawals.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-18

THREE HUNDRED ballots IN the
DenOcratic convention of the Ninth
Congressional District Of Georgia, and
no nomination made yet. The ballot
stands, for Col. H. P. BellS 30; for
Hon. Ben. H. Hill, %.
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NEW ORLEANS.
The Louisiana Legislature still Carry
fug Ont Ths Compromise.

IUH UUI tLI0 NNt-IF n u NIIII7V'
NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-THE House
tcompleted its reorganization to-day by
elec.inE Trezevaut Clerk and other Con-
>ervatiye o0cers.
In the senate. the terms Ct the award
were carried ont 10y unseating Elan, Dem
ocTat, and by seating +. 5. GOOde, Dem
ocrat. IN place Of Crozier, colored, Republi-
can. The icint resolution recognizing the
KELLOGG government was adopted with but
two dissenting votes. During the day 3
LARGE number Of reform l'ills we're intro
duced.
Death of the Widow Of bishop Polk
Mrs. Polk. widow Of Bishop Polk, died
here tonight.
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THE Nel5 York Tribune pertinently
asks: isn't It about time the Northern
partisan learned that it Is not necessa-
~ to hate and abuse the South in order
to appear patTiOtic?'
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The telegraph brings unfavorable
reports Of the frost and freeze upon
fruit and tobacco plants in Tennessee,
Kentucky and Ohio. Nothing is said
in the dispatches as to injury to wheat.
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A Drunken Murderer and suicide.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 17.-Anton
Linberg, while drunk, fatally stabbed
Andre johnson in his sick room at Col
linsville last night. John FELTON,, who en-
tered the room on hearing the disturbance,
was stabbed four times and died instantly.
Felton.s wife was dangerously stabbed.
Lfnberg then killed himself.
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ACTIVE efforts are being made to
acclimatize the Florida cedar jumpers
Virginiana) in Bavaria. Its wood is
superior to all other kinds Of cedar, and
Is in great demand in the manufacture
Of lead pencils. The cultivation Of the
tree is also being attempted IN other
parts of Germany.