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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
IRVING'S HAMLET.
London Correspondence Chicago Tribune

London Correspondence Chicago Tribune.
l spent an evening this week in critics.
ing the performance of Hamlet by Mr.. Irv-
Ing, the gentleman who created such a ser
satiOn in London BY his presentation Of
King Charles l., and by his dying
scene in "Ihe Bells His Hamlet
has attracted much attention and
has received much praise. and | fear
/ am in a small minority in my disap-
appointment with his conception Of the
character. His defect, 10 my mind, lies in
brief phrase; Lack of Iep0se- and over
done hysterieAl em0tion. He is never
quiet, never dignIfed, never sober Minded;
perpetual movement Of hands and body,
perpetual strainiBg after violent ef-
fects, never-CeSsing excitement and
impossible lOng-suStained Lysteria. Hsm-
let in Shakespeare is sal, sol
emn and dignified for all his mad freaks
and sudden bursts Of passion; be has the
Northern nature, the Danish gravity, car
ried away occasionally by fils Of BerSeker
fury; but Irving's Hamlet is a SOItherner
in his passionate gastieUlatiOn, his vehe-
mGuJ defamation, though even a South
erner is not always in fits. Once
or twice during the course Of the play,
when Irving was quiet for a mo-
ment, and spoke a few words without
gesticulatiOn, then l saw what an actor be
might be, and understood that what to
me was a complete trayesty Of Shakspeare's
Hamlet, was not due 20 lack Of tragic
power OF dramatic force, but was the result
of Mr.. Irying's conception Of the charac-
ter, and Of his deliberate reading. It
panied me to have Hamlet turned into
.-h h 1n--
before the ghost as no true man should
shrink and tremble, either before the natu-
raj or supernatural. His agony during the
ghosts revelation Of the murder in the Or
chard was a really 6ne piece Of acting, In
that the emotion was juStiftable, and the
irrepreSsible gT0ans wruug from him during
the recital, were natural and tragic in their
intensity Of feeling; but the effect Of
such a scene as this would
have been infinitely highIaned if it
had stood out in contrast With
a graver dignity at other times, and if its
vivid grief had been rendered vet more
vivid by the dark background Of a settled
sadness and a deliberate gravity. Mr..
Irving may, l think, be great if be will; the
power is there, and if only there is also
strength 70 regulate to control, to curb the
passion, he VIII make magnificent actor.
The piece is well put on the stage, and the
remainder Of the actors do their. parts re-
Specially, though not remarkably.
The piece has been marvelOusly success
ful; every seat in the house excepting in
the upper galleries, is filed for weeks in
and it is only by a lucky chance
that one can secure place without apply
ing about a month before one wants to 20.
We may hope that Mr.. Irving will give US
some more Of Shakspeare's heroes. 1 am
not at all sure that be would not make
splendid OthellO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
KISSING IN CHINA.

1t is a singular fact that the custom Of
kissing is altogether unknown in China.
The Chinese, indeed, have no word or
term expressing love as we understand
the tender passion. An American
navy officer, vOyaging Chinaward, mar
rates an amusing experience of the ignO-
rance Of the Chinese maidens Of the
science Of kissing. Wishing to complete
a conquest he had made Of young B,ei jim
beautiful LADY,, he invited her-using the
English wOrds-to give him a kiss. Find
ing her comprehension of his request some
what obscure, he suited the action TO the
word and took delicious kiss. The girl
ran in another room thoroughly alarmed,
exclaiming, eTerTible man-eaterl shall be
devoured." But in a>mOment finding her
self uninjured By the salute, she
returned to Bis side, saying,
81 would Ike TO learn more Of
your strange rte. Ke-e-cs me-" He knew
It wasn't right, but be kept on instructing
her in the rite Of I'ke-e-es me- until she
knew how to do it like a native Yankee
girl, and, after all that, she suggested a
second course remarking. "Ke-e-es me
some more seen jim, mee-lee-keet' Gang
lice-American), aud the lesson went on
until her mammals voice rudely awakened
them from their delicious dream,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
GEN. LEE AND SECESSION.

In letter to the NclC York Tribune,
F. Davis, Of Eureka, Ks, says:
I was In Texas at the time the order
of secession was passed, and at San
Antonio when Gen. Twiggs surTen-
dered and ordered all the troops away
from the fro1, tier. Most Of the soldiers
passed through San Antonio, and were
there ordered to deliver up their arms.
Afterward, I think the last Of Mare b
following. I met Gen. Lee at York
town. Texas, about half way from
San Antonio to the coast, on his way
home to Virginia. I had a long con-
versation with him upon the deplorable
condition Of the country. He said that
he was going home to Virginia, and
yiye ND his commission to the govern
nent that had educated him and that
he loved so dearly. He also said that
he could cot fight against the Union,
nor could he draw his sword against old
Virginia: that he should return to prl-
yate life and take neutral ground. In
speaking Of the order of Gen. Twiggs
recurring officers to deliver up their
side arms. he said: Sooner than de-
liver up nv sword I would have it run
tbrougb nv body" He talked of the
secession movement as the most unfor-
zunate position the South could possI-
2Iy have put themselves IN.
F. DAVIS.
K.,-sAS Arril 30. 1875.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
HARTFORD.

Organization OF the Connecticut Leg
isIature-Inaugurati Of Gov. In
EersOII.
HARTFORD, May 5.-The Legislature to-
day organized by the election Of c. B.
Bowers, as President pro TEN Of the SEM
ate, and Charles Durand, Of Derby, Speaker
of the House, and other Democratic caucus
nominees for the minor offices.
The Inauguration parade was not as large
as usual. Ex-GOveTnOrs Jewell and Haw-
lev. and COngTessmen Barnum, Phelps and
Landers participated in the ceremonies. In
the afternoon Gov. IngersOll read his mes
SAGE to the Legislature. 1t is mainly
business document, dealing with the affairs
Of the State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
LEXINGTON.
A Brilliant Racing Season An
ticipated.
Some of the Most Noted Horses
Already at the Track.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 5.-As the time
approaches for the spring meeting over the
Association course at this city, intense in
terest is manifested by all lovers Of the
thoroughbred. and already heavy wagers
have been made upon the several races. No
less than sixty horses are already stabbed
at the track, and tomorrow three more
stables, including the most noted in racing
annals, will be added. The amount OfmOney
offered in prizes is ten Thousand dollars,
and will be contested for with the utmost
energy. The track has been put in perfect
condition, under the present superior man
agemeBt, and a meeting is looked for which
will be the most prosperous and happy that
has been held here for years. On the first
day the races will be hotly contested, and
the most exciting time is expected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
THE VICE PRESIDENT AND THE
IETERVTEWERS.
New York Tribune

Vice President Wilson encountered
the inevitable ''iuterviewer" IN CIncIn-
matt the other day, but mindful Of the
rebukes administered him by the Ad-
ministration journals, he declined to
make anv more remarks about the
third term. He merely said, according
to the Enquirer, that the great battle
field of the next National campaign
would be IN Ohio, and the bat
tie LOST or won for the Republican par
". This fact WIS recognized by the
party leaders at Washington, and great
efforts would be made on both sides to
carry the State between now and No.
vember Of next year. The great men
Of the Republican party in Ohio should
take this mOmentOus fact into cOnsId-
Grafton. and exhibit less reluctance TO
rise up as candidates for Governor
against William Allen. They don't
seem to be exactly falling over each
other in their haste to be the standard
bearer Of the party IN the next cam
paign.
Washington Correspondence Of the Cincinnati
Commercial
A statement to the effect that Vice
President Wilson has recently refused
to talk with an interviewer IN Ohio has
Just gained publicity here, and is re-
ceived with the greatest incredl blIty IN
all circles. 1t is generally believed
that the interviewer didn't give the
old man a chance"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
THE sTORM IN EAST TENNESSEE.

After sweeping away our big bridge, and
swapping of historical trees in town, the
wind demon Of Saturday afternoon went
flying on his wild career Though East Ten
nessee, blowing down trees here, prOstrat-
ing fences there, and causing a general
scare everywhere. Passing over Greene
vile, he raised the roof Off from a store
house belonging TO Senator Andrew John
son, and further on mischievOusly tore off
the half of the clock front on the JOnesb0rO
courthouse. Then he went whistling over
the hills Of Virginia and far away.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

Two lives rarely run so closely parable
as those Of Robert and Mary EsseEy. who
had lived for many years at Orchard Fin
Farm, near BideiOrd, England They bad
been married sixty-fye years when the hus-
band fell IN. His wife attended TO hinI
assiduOUsly, and when he died ON Wednes-
day afternoon she exclaimed, "ThaEk God
be has gone before mer' It was not long,
however, for the old lady sank back ex-
hausted, and died within five hours. Both
The deceased were verging on ninety years
Of age.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

THE testimony which the committee
Of the Alabama Legi' lature is taking,
shows the extent to which Federal
troops were used to intimidate the
people of Alabama, in order to secure
n Legislature that would re-elect Spen-
Ger to the United States Senate. One
witness, a me elber Of the Legislature
which sent the ex-sutler to Washing
ton, confesses to having shot a hole in
his hat IN order to manufacture a Ku-
KlHx outrage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

PoET JERvIs, May 4.-The tax payers
of this village yesterday voted down all
but a few tax appropriations, including
those for salaries of the different officers,
policemen, lighting Of the street lamps and
gas. printing, and everything necessary to
run the village. The town was in COM
pIete darkness last night. To-day the
Board Of Trusteessmet to discharge all the
policemen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
rarre Haute,s Municipal divide

TERRE HAUTE, IND, May j.-ln the
municipal election yesterday the Demo
Gratis elected the mayor by 5gS majority
and city clerk by 265. The Republicans
elected the treasurer by !, ,IO6 marshal by
4O0. and assessor by 3l2 majority. The
Republicans elect three eouncilmen and
the Democrats two. The city IS Republl-
can on the vote for councilmen by small
majority. The Democratic majority last
October was 600. 3
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

a SENTIMENTAL young man Of Chicago
went TO see his girl the other day, and
found that his letters had been pasted over
the tops Of preserve cans. Those BEGIN
ming with "My Darling Susan went over
the peaches, and those commencing with
"My Own Darling were put over the ap-
pies. This was 200 hstteriugly sweet 10
allow the engagement % remain substan-
tial,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

The temperance men of New York
are Mortified at the announcement that
the basement Of the new Tribune build
ing is about to be let for a lager beer
saloon. 1t will be remembered that
Horace Greeley, the founder Of that
paper, was heart and soul IN the cold
water movement.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
OCCIDFNT CHAILFyGED.

William Lowell sends the following nqle
to the NeJ5 York Tribune:
l propose to Budd Doble, the party con-
trolling Occident, to trOt American Girl
against him a race of mile heats, best three
in five, in harness, for $500 or 5000 a
side, in Philadelphia, over Point Breeze
Park, or in New York, over either Fleet
wood or Prospect Park a good day and
good track the race to take place any tine
until 1st Of June, 1915.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

The Washington letter to the Neav
York Sun, which appears in this morn
ing's UNION AND AMERICAN, exhibits
the desperate condition Of the national
finances, and takes a gloomy view as to
the b-siness future Of the country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

The Democratic press Of Pennsyl-
vania say that Grant has at last
thrown away all chance of getting a
third term endorsement IN that State.
Taking another member Of his Cabinet
from New York, and sighting the
State which was carried for him by a
most expensive and elaborate fraud in
1872, is a measure Of ilgratitude which
the profoundest loyalty cannot over
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

WE publish elsewhere some highly
interesting points from the Nelg York
Bulletin and the TriJWae-standard
commercial authorities-ast to the wheat
crop prospects and the condition Of the
market. Reliable information upon
these subjects viii be of great value
and Importance, to Tennessee farmers
for the next two or three months.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
SAN FRANCISCO.
California Crop PrOsPeCts-Half an
Average Yield Only Expected.

Average Yield Only Expected.
SAN Francisco. Nay 5.-The crop re-
ports received to-day from various parts Of
the State show that in Sacramento valley
the Weld Of wheat will be from half to
three-fOurths of an average. In SOlOnOa
county the prospect is good for a fair crop.
The same in Napa and SOnamo valleys.
The San joaquin valley crops are very bad,
and many localities will not produce the
seed, while the whole valley will not prob
ably average over a quarter Of a crop. San
Jose valley will produce good half average.
In Sil0nas valley the wheat is IN splendid
condition Onthe higher land, covering about
1900 acres, but on the river belt half a
crop is the extreme estimate. In the south
ern counties grain is generally in good con-
ditiOn, and an increased area was planted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
EUREKA, KANSAS, April 20, 1870.
A THREE-LEGGED PRACTICAL
gOHE.

To the Union and AmCucan;
New CANTON, Hawkins CO., Tenn,
May /, IST5.-I am a subscriber to your
paper, and on going to the postoihce last
Saturday, my attention was drawn by d
friend to a communication from Stony
Point, dated April Is, and purpUrting to be
from j. B. Galbraith, describing a three
legged child, etc. Inever wrote that com
nlunication, nor heard Of such a hrSUs
uat1uU until l read it in your paper. The
whole thing is a forgery.
jos. B. GALBRAITH.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
SPAIN.
RebeIIing Against Don Carlos.

HeDeAIInB AkHIMst UOH NaFIOs.
Bn.BOA, May 5.-Fresh risings Of par
tizans of Gen. Cabrera against Don Carlos
are reported in Valencia and Catalonia
1t is stated that the Carlist Chief Polo has
joined in them. An organized body Of
Cabrera's followers, under command Of
Aguire, is making progress in the neighbor-
hood Of Vera.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
THE TURF.
Sixth and Last Day Of the CAL
weston Jockey Club Races.

First Race.
GALVESTON, May Club purse S7O0,
three mile heats. First heat:
Sam Harper. ........,............ l
Falmouth. 2
Nelligan n................ 3
Sand Wolten. n.................... dis
Time, 5:4S5.
The second heat and race were won by
Harper under a strong pull, Falmouth ID,
Nelligan a good third. Time, ;5:375.
Second Race.
Consolation purse for beaten horses,
mile and a quarter dash. Won by Sweet
Boy, easily beating Minnie F. and Austin.
Time, ZIG.
There was large attendance, including
many ladies, and the weather was delight
ful. Il has been the most successful meet
ing yet held in the State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

A COsMOPOLITE society is the First Ma
sonic Lodge Of Jerusalem, the master OF
which is loliuring in This country. and SAYS
that the master IS an American, the past
master an Euglishmau, the senior warden
a German, the junior warden q native, the
treasurer Turk, the secretary a French
man, the senior deacon a Persian, and
The junior deacon a Turk. There are
Christians, MOhammedans and Jews in the
lodge.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
FOREIGN.
The Good Work of Moody and
Sankey.
Don Carlos Followers DESERVING
Him.
A Revolution in Hayti-Murder
and Arson in Port
au.Prince.
The Question of the HOur-Wnl
There be War?
Meeting Of the Christian Convention
what Moody and Sankey Have Ae-


Meeting Of the ChFlBtlau convention
what Moody and Sankey Have Ac-
eOmRlished.
LONDON, May 5.-The Christian Con-
vention met to-day in the Hay Market
Theatre. Mr.. Moody, the American revi-
Talist, was chosen chairman. Canon Bates
by, of the See of Carlisle; Canon Free
mantle, chaplain to the Archbishop Of Can
terbury; Lord Chalmondely, Rev. Mr..
Aiken, and many hundreds other delegates
representing the principal towns in the
kingdom, were present. Rev. Mr.. Kellman,
of Edinburg, in an address stated the re
results of Moody and Sankey's labOrs in
that city were truly marvellous. Three
thousand persons had been converted, and
the number of dIunkards and theatre gOers
who had been reclaimed was remarkable.
A delegate from Rome gave an interesting
account Of the progress there. Addresses
were also delivered by other delegates from
the Continent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
Boston Gains "a Suit.

BosTos, May 5.-The suit brought
against the city Of Boston 10y the admins
traitors of the estate Of Armstrong & Co., to
recover for the loss of stock and uneXpired
lease by their building being blown up
during a great fire 10 prevent the spread of
flames, has been decided in favor Of the
cifv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
WASHINGTON.
The Displacement of COmmIssiOns
Douglas a Surprise.


WASHINGTON, May 6.-The displace-
ment Of Commissioner Of Internal Rev
enue Douglas was a surprise to that gen.
tleman. Yesterday afternoon Secretary
BristOw called upon Douglas, saying he
did so at request of the President, and to
perform the disagTeeable duty OF informing
him that ex-senator Pratt had been ten
dered and accepted the position Of Com
missioner of IHernaL Revenue. Mr..
Douglas made one inquiry only following
this verbal communication. 1t was wheth.
er his integrity as a man and officer had
been in any manner impugned, to which
the Secretary replied, not in the slightest
degree. With this Mr.. Douglas expressed
himself satisfied.
The RsbeI-RadieaI Hester Dismissed.
J. G. Hester, special agent under the
Department Of Justice, and known in con-
nectiOn with political arrests in Alabama,
has been dismissed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

CONGRESSMAN KELLEY Is being
dulv set upon by the Administration
organs for daring to say be regretted
mis- vote in favor Of the Force bill
The Washington paper gives him a
kick. and the Philadelphia Press re-
minds him IL this way that the road TO
party favor does not lie IN telling the
truth about the South: IL we are not
mistaken, Mr.. Kelley once before took
the bolus of a Southern trip with Op-
posite results of the most violent kind.
Evidently the operation Of this medi-
cine may depend on the condition Of
the patient. '-NeI1 York Tribune.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

UNLESS appearances are very decep-
tive, Gen. B. II. Hill viii be the next
Congressman from the Ninth Georgia
District.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

THE new trowel bayOuet lately adopted
in the United States service is 20 be habit
ually worn in the sCabbard, unless when
liked on the rifle for use as a weapon. Z
is never TO DE used rs an iutrencEiug tool
fixed to the musket.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
HAYTI.
A Revolution I'm POrt-au-Prinee-The
Mob Committing Murder and Arson.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, May 5-A revO-
luton broke out in Port-au-Prince Sunday.
Gen. Brice was dragged from church and
shot. Forty foreigners have been killed.
Among the victims is the servant Of the
British Consul General. Buildings were
fired and every species Of disorder prevail
ed. A state Of siege has been proclaimed. A
British gunbOat is there and another will
90 tomorrow. Steamers were not permit
ted to enter the port, and have landed
their cargOes here.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

COTTON quiet in New York, closing
yesterday at 164@163c for middling
upland.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
ST. LOUIS.
Meeting Of the Missouri Constitution
Al CnnranIinn.

Meeting Of the Missouri Constitution
al Convention.
ST. LOUIS, May 5.-The State Constitu-
tiOnal Convention met at Jefferson City
to-day, and organized by the election as
President of Waldo p. Johnson, who was
expelled from the United States Senate in
1862. and subsequently served in the
Confederate Senate, by a vote of A
to q, over Jas. o. BrOadhead, of st. Louis.
Mr.. johnson briefly returned thanks for the
honor conferred on him, and said he only
hoped the members would only know the
past as it would throw light on the future.
After the appointment of one or two bust
ness committees, the convention adjourned
till o'clock tomorrow.
The convention consists Of siXty-nine
members, of whom siXty-three are set down
as Democrats, four Republicans, and two
Liberals. Some of the ablest men in the
State are in the body.
Indians Attacking Hunters and Herds
men.
The Kansas City special to the Repu5-
Ecda says dispatches from Wallace, Ks,
state that the Indians continue their at
tacks on hunters and herdsmen. A gen.
tleman named Francis, with an outfit and
three men, was driven in this morning,
after a sprichtly skirmish near Landsman's
Fork, north of Wallace. He was shot at
several times, and has dozen bullet holes
in his clothes. His escape is miraculous.
He reports that the Indians are crossing
the road and moving north. The Govern
ment has ordered troops to protect the set
tiers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

THE sHome Rulers" in Ireland intend
holding a meeting In Dublin 70 protest
against the visit Of the American Rife
Team in June '1as unbeoOming under eX-
istiug circumstances-ghile the Irish na-
tion is deprived Of the use Of arms"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06

FROM reports from this county, We
are led to believe that the damage to
the wheat is greater than at first re-
ported.-Clarksoulc Tobacco Leaf.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-06
PRESCRIPTION FREE.

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MEDICAL.
MANHOOD RESTORED

A victim Of youthful imprudence. cs1sing
prenaturo decay, nervous debility, etc. hlvfnS
Irieu IN vain every known remedy, has f0uud =
slIiple sell-cuFe which he viii send FREE to his
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