davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
PORT AU PRINCE.
The Great Fire in FebFuary-MOre
Disastrous than nj First Reported
An American Merchant Loses His


The Great Fire In FebFuary-MOre
Disastrous than ut First Reported
An American Merchant Loses His
Life.
NEW York, March 11.-According to
accounts from Port Au Prince, received
Yesterday, the fire which occurred at that
place Eel. II, vas even more disastrous
than the telegraph announced. The entire
Northern portion of the city was swept by
the flames. Four hundred houses have
been consumed, and the loss Of property is
estimated at S2,OO0000. The property was
chiefly owned By foreign residents, COM
posed of EnglishInen, HOllanders, Ger
mans, Frenchmen, and few Americans,
and was insured in companies in
European cities, mostly Amsterdam,
where the loss falls very heavi-
IL. No American companies lost
ANYTHING by the fire. The cOmbustible ma
ture of the structures and the high wind
caused the flames to spread with great
rapidity at times. a dozen separate Tres
occurred. In seven hours from the time
off breaking ont Of the FIRE, space OF
about one-half mile square had been coy
cred By the flames. By blowing up build
ings and leaving nothing for the tire to feed
uDon, it was finally stopped.
j. B. Hepburn, an American merchant,
lost his life. BE had rescued his wire and
children. and vert back into his bazaar to
/ endeagor to save same Of his goods. While
| there he was surFc unded by flames and was
/ ,,,o;;,!,- IN escape. His dead body va;
found after the fire in well in the rear o.
] the store.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
THE GRREENBACK PARTY.
Meeting of the Convention Yes
terday.
An Organization Effected.
Basis of the NeW Party.


CLEVELAND, o., March 11.-About six
ty delegates, representing twelve States and
the District Of Columbia, assembled at
Halles' Hall this forenoon, with view TO
forming a new independent political party.
The call sets forth as the objects Of the
meeting the preparation Of platform Tor
the proposed party, and the fixing OF the
time and place Of holding future cOnven-
ton, which shall nominate candidates for
President and Vice President upon the fol-
lowing basis Of union:
l. The circulating Of all national and State
banks, as well as all local currency, should
be withdrawn from circulation and paper
money issued by the government directly
to the people, without the Intervention OF
any system of banking corporations, which
money shall be legal tender in payment
of all debts, public and private, duties on
imports included, this money TO be inter
changeabie at the option Of the hOlueTs
with registered government bonds, bearing
a rate Of interest not exceeding 1865 per
cent. per annum.
2. The interest of the present public
debt and that portion Of the principal Of
the same which is, by tine express terms of
the law creating it, payable in coin, shall
be SO paid.
A permanent organization was effected
BIZ the election Of Prof HOOton, of Illinois,
Chairman; J. 7. Campbell, Of Illinois, G.
w. Campbell, colored, OF Virginia, and R..
J. Trevelleck, of Michigan, Vice Presidents;
i. c. Cameron, Of Illinois, Secretary.
Several speeches were made and the Con-
yention took recess till the afternoon.
On reassembling, the Convention was in
formed that the Committee on Resolutions
would not be ready to report until tO-mOr-
row morning.
Adjourned until 10 \. NJ. tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
UEyTUCKY POLTTICs.

The canvass for the G0vernorship in
Kentucky grows interesting. The
Democratic Convention meets May 6,
and the candidates are busily engaged
in interviewing the people Of the State.
The prominent aspirants are Gen.
John S. Williams, better known as
"Cerro Gordo" Williams, Col J. Stod-
dard Johnston, editor of the Frank
fort Yeoasan, and Col. James B. Nc
Creary, Speaker of the Kentucky
House of Representatives for the last
two terms. The chances OF these gen.
flemen to receive the nomination
are in the order IN which
they are named, as matters stand to-
DAY, although it is the opinion of many
that Col. Johnston viii receive the
nomination. Gen. Williams has the
support Of the farming element, while
Johnston is supported by nearly all the
Democratic papers in the State. Col
AIcCreary's position as Speaker OF two
Legislative bodies has given him an &C
ouaintance throughout the State which
he is turning to good account.
It is believed that the Republicans
v7lnominate Col. r. N. Kelley, editor o.
tbe Louisville Commercial, for Governor
On their ticket. Should Col Johnston
receive the Democrats nomination, the
contest between the two knights OF TIT
ouiH would doubtless be an exciting
one. and certainly it would be an limo
cation on the established rule, which
makes the editors perform the labo
while others reap the benefit.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
brigham Young Imprisoned ana
Fined for Cnntenlnt OF Cart


SALT LAKE, March lin the case Of
Ann Eliza vs.. Brigham Young, a suit for
divorce and alimOny, q decree having been
made that Brigham Young pay 5000 at
torney's fees and $500 monthly alimOny,
peRdente Ute, and the time having expired
wherein the attorneys fees should hav8
been paid, Brigham Young was brought
before Judge Mexican to-day and adiudgel
guilty Of contempt, and ordered to be I'M
FrisOned one day and pay a fine Of SIS.
LATER-After. the decision to-day in
Brigham HOung's case, he paid bis three
thousand and twenty-five dollars TO the
clerk Of the court, and accompanied by a
friend was taken to the penitentiaTy, where
he is to remain for twenty four hours. A
paper for an appeal in this case had been
filed several days ago and bonds given. It
also was stated in court to-day that be dis
claimed any contempt Of court, but acting
hY advice Of attorneys, took this method
Of raising the question of appeal, which
vas argued for two hours, after which a
decision was given, fhing and impFisOning
defendant rs before stated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

LONDON, March 1.-The Times Paris
correspondent says Mac Mahon, by yielding
to the intrigues Of the BOnapartists and re-
fusing to make the Duke D. Audiffret Pas
uuier Minister Of the Interior, has dealt a
deadly blow at the unreserved respect
which all parties previously entertained for
the head Of the State. MacMahOn yester-
day wrote a letter insisting that Buffet
should enter the Ministry. The Duke
D. AudiffrOt will probably be elected Pres
ident Of the Assembly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
Hog PACKING In THE WEST
5.O57,OOO POrI1ers Slaughtered.

5,O57,OOO POrlIers Slaughtered.
CINCINNATI, March 1.-The Cincinnati
Price Current, while not prepared to pub
lish full detailed report Of PAGING in the
West tomorrow, will present brief state
rnent showing the total number Of hogs
packed in the West from Nov, l to March
/, is about 5,057,O00, against a total last
season Of {, 446, 200.
CHICAGO, March 11.-Messrs. Howard,
White, CrOwell & Co. publishers Of the
DUiIg Commercial Bulletin, will issue
their sixth annual report of the packing Of
Chicago tomorrow. Number Of hogs
packed during the regular season, $780,
S48, against l,52O,O24, last season. Aver
age net weight this season, 214.26 pounds,
against 2l6.47 pounds last year. Average
yield Of lard, S7.3 pounds, against SI.44
pounds last year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
GREAT BRITAIN.
Mitchell Probably Elected.

CORK, March 1.-The Parliamentary
election in TipperaTy passed of quietly to
day. About a third Of the constituency,
including the Roman Catholic clergy and
leading tradesmen, abstained from taking
any part in the election. Moore, COnserv-
alive candidate, had posted printed notices
at all the polling places, stating that Mitch
ell was ineligible, and all votes cast for
him would be void. The counting is not
yet completed, but it is estimated that
Mitchell has majority Of 1000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
LOUISVILLE.
me- Darl,Ies to JubiIate.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 1.-THE col
ored people held meeting tonight and
passed resolutions approving the Civil
Rights enactment, and also the follow
ing resolution for the celebration Of the
event!
Resolved, that in consideration Of the
legal and practical progress Ct Civil Rights,
We hereby set apart Thursday, the 18th Of
March, 1915, as a day Of jubilee in Louis
vile, aud that in after years the 4th day Of
July be a national holiday, in commemO-
ration Of freedom as well as the national
birthday Of the United States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
AITemPeranee. Lecturer Illustrating
the Evils OF IntemBeranee,

ERIE, PA, Ma ch IL The Rev. ]. A.
Davidson, recently State lecturer for the
Grand Lodge Of Good TemPlars Of Penn
sylvania, was arrested last evening Tor
drunkenness and disO-derly conduct, and
spent the night in the police station. He
was rel = sed this M ring on the payment
OF his fine. He has probably ass listed in
organizing more lodges Of the Order than
any other man in the State. This is his
second arrest in this city ON the same
charge.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
CONDENSED TELRGRAMS.

Charles Z. Whittlesey, an old and prom
inent lawyer Of St. Louis, and writer on
law subjects, died Wednesday night.
Messrs. Wheatley, Williams & Co..
sugar rehners Of New York, who failed 4
few days ago, propose TO pay fifty cents on
the dollar Of their Indebtedness Of S577,-
600.
The Democrats Of Cincinnati have EOmi-
mated Mayor johnson for reelection by &C
clanatiOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
THE RELIGIOUS AMENDMENT
Convention at Columbus Of Ohio and
Pennsylvania Deiegates-What They
ResOIye ShOuId he Done.

COLUMBUS, o., March 11.-One hundred
and thirty-nine delegates, representing
Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, assem-
bled here to-day in convention to take
some action relative 10 the adoption Of the
religious amendment to the Constitution
of the United States. Lengthy resolutions
were adopted, the point Of which was de-
claration that the present constitution iS
inharmOniOus with Christian usages, COM
mon law and the State constitutions, and
that the recognition Of Almighty God in
the National Constitution is not union of
Church and State, but is simply an Affirm
alton of the nations right and duty to &C
knowledge God, the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the authority Of his word, independent
of ecclesiastical intervention; that this ma
ton is committed 10 Christianity by its
history, q additions, institutions and laws,
and the spirit of its moral standards, and
that the proposed religious amendment IS
not an attempt to innOyate, but to fix and
authenticate our National Christian inner
itsnce in our Fundamental charter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

WITH ampler experience as the ses-
sion wears on, the Legislature is now
managing to get through with a good
deal Of business. From present Indica-
tons, the calendar viii be unusually
clear when the tins for adjournment
arrives.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
UNITED STATES SENATE.
EXTRA SESSION.
A Very Dull Day in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Mr. Clayton,
Of Arkansas, asked for decision On the
point of order on the resolution for the
appointment Of a committee TO visit the In
dian Territory during the recess.
Messrs. Clayton, Morton, Howe and
Sherman argued that the resolution was in
order, and Messrs. Hamlin, of Maine, and
Thurman contended that it was not,
Finally Mr.. Anthony moved TO lay the
whole subject on the table, which was
aqeed to-yeas, 80; nays, p.
The Senate then, at 1:45, proceeded to
the consideration of executive business.
After an hour and half spent in executive
session, tie Senate adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

A DISPATCH from Washington al
nounees that John 7. Edgar, Of Nebras-
ka, has been appointed United States
Consul at Beirut. He is, if we are not
mistaken, the son Of the Rev. DR.. Ed
gar, who was pastor of the First Pref
byterian Church for many years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
SPAIN.
Cushing Presents his Credentials.

Cushing Presents His Credentials.
MADRID, March 11.-Caleb Gushing,
Minister Of the United States, to-day pre-
scented his credentials to King Alfonso.
he said he had been instructed to strength
en- the bonds Of friendship between the
two nations, and to convey TO the King the
wishes Of the American people for the
prosperity Of Spain.
New YORK, March 1.-THE HeTdlGS
cable special from Paris says: The cOnven-
ton between Spain and the United States
for the settlement Of the Virginius affair
was signedlat Madrid on the 9Th inst. and
will be ratified to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

THE State Superintendent of AgTl-
culture received by mail, yesterday, aP-
plications for at least one hundred
copies of his condensed Resources Of
Tennessee" In a pamphlet Of los
pages he has embraced all the main
facts Of his larger work, and 1t would
be a great pity for the Legislature to
adjourn without making liberal ar
rangements for circulating this admi-
rable compilation extensively IN the
United States and Europe. There are
millions in it, for Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

The good news from New Hamp-
shire comes In broken doses, just as 1t
did last October, when the very wires
themselves could not realize that both
Ohio and Indiana had gone Democrat
ic, and 1t took them a week to tell us
the full particulars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

PIrTsBURG, March 1.-THE conference
committees Of iron manufacturers ana pud-
dIers met to-day, and were in session eight
hours. Both sides were equally firm in
declining to compromise, and settlement
by arbitration was finally proposed and
agreed to by the respective committees.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
FOREIGN NOTES BY CABLE

The Bristol, England, Royal steepe-
chase, yesterday, was won by Phrygia,
FlOuriste second.
Lady MOrdaunJ has been found guilty Of
adultery.
The German Emperor has accepted the
resignation Of his Minister at Washington
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
GERMANY.
ssrnnnu Irri,ntsn At snnln.

UeFlittuJ AFFILaiteu . > 9tlLus
LONDON, March y, $50 A. M.-The
Berlin correspondent Of the Daily Nel5s
reports that the German Government is
irritzted at the conduct Of Spain in the
Gustav affair, and at the clerical leaninss
Of King AlfOnsO's ministers He adds this
feeling will find expression when the new
Spanish Ambassador presents his creden-
tials to the Emperor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

MINISTER CUSHING is at last en-
abled to inform the Government that
its draft on Spain for $4,000 will be
promptly honored. He has succeeded
In having Alfonso agree to pay $1,000
for each life taken by Burriel, but
nothing is charged for the indignity
offered the American flag.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
Reward for vOIney VOIfair smith Re-
vOked.

LITTLE Rock, ARK March 1I.-Gov.
Garland to-day issued a proclamation re-
vOking the proclamation heretofore issued,
Offering a reward Of 81 900 for the arrest Of
Y. V. Smith, and $500 for the capture of
Ed. Wheeler, Smiths Secretary Of STATE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The state still in DOubt-The Demo.
Gratis Elect the Council and Two Con.
gressmen.
CONCORD, March 1.-THE entire re-
turns of the State election have not yet
been received. The Republicans still
claim a majority in the House Of II, which
they say will not be reduced below 8. The
Democrats have a majority in the Council,
which will be an obstacle in the way OF
removals from Office. The Democrats elect
two Congressmen-JOnes, in the First dis
trict, and Bell in the Second. Blair, Re
publican is elected to Congress in the
Third district.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

THE following was the vote N the
Senate on the Local Option bill: Ayes
-Messrs. Blizzard, Boyd, Buchanan,
Ellis, Emmert, Hodges, Jones, Jordan,
Marchbanks, Maryc. Ragland, Trotter,
Turley, Wilson, I4.-Noes-Messrs.
Haynes, Logan, Iosley, OvertOn,
Quarles, Smith, Wade, Speaker Paine,
8. Absent-Messrs. Alden, Butler and
Polk. 5.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

4 CLERGYMAN was sent for suddenly
- o. 70 q cOttage, where he found 4 man
in he'd well, my friend, what induced
Won " g, to send for me ." The patient, who
was rather deaf, appealed to nis ,'s,
'.What did he say?" she says" shouted
the woman, what the deuce did you send
for him fOT?'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
CUBA.
The View Captain.GeneraI.

HAVANA, March 11.-Count Yalmesada,
newly appointed Captain-General Of Cuta,
arrived to-day, and was received with the
usual ceremonies. A reinforcement Of l.
90 soldiers also arrived from Spain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

That healthy reaction" has set IL
There is a pleasant and familiar ring -
the news from New Hampshire.-ClH-
cinndti Gazette.
Next time do not crow till you get
out OF the woods. -,-.---
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

PIECHBACK has canvassed the opin-
ions Of the Senator's as to himself, and
admits that he has no chance Of ad-
mission.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

JUDGE GARDENEIRE's report on the
proposition. to regulate railroads by
legislative action-we publish 1t in full
elsewhere-is a very strong dOcu-
ment, and should be read with
care b. every member of the
General Assembly. The case Is one
where we must look well before we
leap. A blunder would be all but fatal
TO the most important interests Of the
State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

Hon. E. A. JAMES, of Hamilton,
has arrived in Nashville, to testify be-
fore the House Committee now investi-
eating charges Of bribery and corrup-
ton againstmembers Of the last General
Assembly, in connection with the pass
age Of the Funding bill We under
stand that evidence has been already
secured by the committee that will
make their report very spicy reading.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

FoREEY SAYS in one Of his letters TO the
Ubi1GdeIDEiq Press: 4All over the cOntl-
nent Of Europe the water is bad, and 1t
would seem as if nature had provided
special wine for every district TO make up
the deficiency; anu yet, strange to say,
while everybody drinks it, have not seen
an intoxicated man in France.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
ESTABLISHED MARCH 80, 1886.
WASHINGTON.

Combinations by the Senate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

THE Louisiana carpet-baggers have
at last succeeded q baving Gen. EN-
DRY retired, oEst east left without a
command.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
John Mitchell Probably Reflect
ed From Tipperary.
Minister Cushing in Spain.
New Captain General OF Cuba.
AIacMahOn Becoming Unpopular.
W-FeeIing Between Germany and
Spain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

DEKOVEN-"Is this a Jaeger that I
see before me?'-Rochester Democrat.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

TIE following is fromthe pen ofQuares,
anoij English poet, whose works are ABOUT
90 be reproduced:
Ou- lie is but a winters day;
some osslv breakfast, and away!
OTHERS to csfznCT stay, and are iull IeH' ~
-The oldest man bit supS and goes to beq!
3--e : his debt who fingers through the uA5
yC60 g0es the soonest has the least to pay!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

Minister Cushing in Spain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

Hawaiian Reciprocity Treaty.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

BRUCE, the negro Senator from Mis-
sissippi, looks exactly like Kalakaua.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

YoUean still trsEel from Louisville
to 81, Louis fof-cne dollar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
FIRE INSURANCE.

CAPITAL, 100000
TWENTY PER CENT PAID Up
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12

Retirement of General Emery
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-12
UNION AND AMERICAN.

Terms of subscriptions.
z NAIL Or AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-04-03
Going 20 the Dentlst.

like to come across man with the
tOOthache, There's something 40 pleas.
ant about advising him to stuff cotton in
it, to use eamphOr, creosote, peppermint
and "reliei,p that always ieOl better
after giving It, Ihave been thSre-hsd
IN aching sRag-and | know just how il
feels. II used 70 wake me up ut night
and make me mad at noon, and set me
to swearing in the morning ! didn't
meet man or woman but what they adj
vised me, One said that hot knitting
needle pushed down on the root was ex-
ccllcnt; another said that opium was an
excellent thing and others said that It
must be dug out by the dentist, II sat
down to dinnes, that old tooth began to
growl; II l went to bed, or got up, or
went to party, or stayed at home, II
growlcd lust tho same. II wasn't al
ways growl. Sometimes 1t was q
Jump that made my hair stand up,
and again u sort Ofcutting pain that made
me makeup wry faces ut the tbaby, and
slam doors, and brake windows. / ate
cotton, peppermint, camphor and opium,
until got black in the face, and tho old
snag kept right on. | put bags Of hot
ashes to my cheek, applied mustard, held
my head in the oven, took sweat, and
the ache still ached, After the third week
neighbors did not dare to lot their boys
pass my house, and hawkers and book.
canvassers went around tho other street.
! was becoming a menagerie and at
last decided to have my tooth out.
/ decided to, and then ] decided not to.
| changed my mind four times
in one afternoon, and at lastI went. He
said that II he could not take that tooth
out without hurting nc he would give
me million. II got easier as he talked,
and concluded not to have II pulled. 1
started down stairs, but n jump caught
me, and | rushed back. lie said
he would look at II; perhaps It did
not need pulling at all, but he could kill
the nerve. by dint Of llattory he got mo
into the chair, Then no softly inserted
knife md cut away the gums. looked
up and said would kill him; but he
begged me not tO-said the cutting was
all tho pain thcre was In It. He finally
got me to lie back and open my mouth,
and then he slipped in his forceps and
closed them round the tooth. "ObsOr-
Observation-Disclosures !" | cried. But
lie didn't pay any attention to Il. IIc
drew in a full breath, grasped the forceps
tightly, and then pulled. Great spoons
but Didn't It seem US II my head was 60
Ing! Itried to shout, grappled at him,
kicked, H4 81, then he held up tho old S9ag
any more aching" / leap down and
Rugged him; promised him ten millions;
| told him to make my house his home
forever; Rugged him again. shook
hands with everybody in tho street, kissed
my wife, bought the baby dozen rattle
boxes IN u heap, and it seemed to me us II
the world was too small for me, was SO
happy.