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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
TILTON-BEECHER.
No Abatement of Interest in the
Trial.
TiltOn Stin on the Witness Stand.
No New Developments.

New YORK, Feb. S.-The bitter cold of
this morning, like the heavy rain storm Of
last week, had no effect whatever upon the
attendance at the suit O. Theodore Tilton
against Henry Ward Beecher. The Brook
lyn City COurt-rOOm contained the usual
thrOng, while outside in the cold corridors
another crowd danced to keep warm
and ClamOred for admittance. Mrs
TiltOR, Mrs. Field and two other ladies sat
in their usual places. Mr.. Beecher and
wife were Immediately behind the counsel
for the defendant, and in front of the Ply
moth gathering. When court was opened,
Mr.. TiltOn resumed the witness stand.
Mr.. Evarts stated that the counsel on the
other side had produced all the letters
they had called for except one, which
would be read from the book. Counsel
then read letter written by Mr.. Tilt0n 20
his wife, on the 14th Of February, 1868, and
another written Jan. Is, 1869. Referring
to a letter sent by her few days previous,
in which she said she could not live on the
salary allowed her, he stated that this INTEL
ligenoe made him sick, and complained
that no money had gone into the bank,
and that extravaganza in the dress Of the
children must be curbed, and the residence
in Brooklyn sold, or the expenses of carry
ing ii on checked. a letter from Mrs. Til
ton to her husband, dated Jan. 81, 1868,
was read, declaring how sOTy she was that
her harshness had driven him to the degree
it had, and styling herself "the chief
Of sinners" She had not seen
Beecher since he (Tilton) left, and she did
not care about seeing him till he (Beecher)
had better opinion Of him. Another let
ter from Tilton to his wife, Dec. p, 1866,
declared that lately be had been endeavor-
ing to ascertain what were his earthly am
bitions to struggle with and overcome, and
that now he had been able to lay
them aside. He liked Mr.. Beecher
as well as ever he did, but
he had ceased to be his souls prop, and
was not so dear friend as he formerly
had been A letter from Mrs. TilltOn,
dated March 6, 1869, petitioned her hus-
band not to make any more engagements
away from home, as they could live quietly
at home on the salary he could make in
the city.
Mr.. TiltOn was crOss-examined at great
length concerning his business transactions,
lectuTing, etc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
FASTEST TwO-mILE TROTTING
IIEAIa.
New York Sun.


The California stallion sam Purdy trot-
ted in private over the Bay District Course
two miles iu harness in 4:47 and repeated
in 4:45, which time has gone the rounds Of
the. press as the fastest twO-miles ever tr0t-
ted by any horse, mare, or gelding in the
country. For the information Of the pub
lie we would state that Mr.. Simmons
stallion George Wilkes was driven by Sam
ueI Mclaughlin in 1865 two miles to a
wagon over CentreVille Course 4:43, trOt-
ting the first mile in 2-22, and making the
second mile in 2:2I. The above performance
was at private trial. Flora Temple trOt-
ted in harness in public two miles in 4:5O3
against Princess, which is the fastest two
miles on record. Dexter and Lady
ThOrne trotted two miles in harness in
Al, which time goes on record. Dexter
and Gen. Butler trotted each two miles in
a public race in 4:563 to a wagon, which
is the fastest wagon time on record.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
NEW ORLEANS.
The Congressional Committee not Re
sPOnsibIe for the Aftempt at Com
promise.

Ehe EEaaAOntAA NOl1nlANleG not EkG-
sPOnsibIe for the Attempt at COm-
promise.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. S.-HOn. S. S.
Marshall, in published carl, says: / no,
tiCe that the city press, in discussing prop
ositions made for the adjustment of grave
questions arising out Of the extraordinary
Interference Of the military power of the
Federal Government in the organization of
the Legislature Of Louisiana, assume
that these propositions were made by
authority Of the Congressional Committee,
now in session in this city. This is a mis-
take. No session Of saId committee has
been called or held for the consideration of
that subject. For the action Of ind vidual
members Of the committee thereon, they
are responsible as individuals only.
The Congressional COmni- tee Cat New
OTleans) adjourned 10 meet in Washington.
The members stated they would leave to-
morrow via. Mibile.
The Committee Of Seventy passed resO-
lutions to be sent to the Conservative eau
Gus, expressing the opinion that any
compromise having the effect of
recognizing the legality Of the Kellogg gov
ernment or impairing the rights of the
people as they stood on the 4th Of January,
will be disastrous to the interests Of the
people Of this State and the whole Union.
No decision yet by the Conservative eau
Gus on the compromise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
THE FATE OF THE SOUTH IN THE
BALANCE


In reviewing the political situation
at Washington, the Ne1C York HeraId's
Washington correspondent shows that
every days delay makes it less easy to
pass through the House those "strong
measures for the South" which the ad-
ministratiou have determined on, and
among which are said tc be two years
supplies for the army, provisional gov
ernments for some Of the States, and a
law allowing Grant to declare martial
law in Southern districts at his discre-
ton. But there are a good many Re
pubhcans in the House who do not like
such measures and viii not support
them. and theirnumber is likely to in
crease rather than diminish.
Many Republican members of both
houses receive letters from their con-
stituents approving of Vice President
Wilson's recently published letter, and
there Is reason to believe that there is
a strong and growing feeling through
out the Northern States against the
policy of the Administration as ruinous
to the party and injurious to the coun-
try. The difficulty is that in the coun-
try, as at Washington, there is no
leader ready to form an opposition
within the Republican party or to give
expression to the thought which is in
so many minds. a convention of lead
ing Republicans has been quietly
talked of, but time is required to de-
termine upon such action, and Con-
gress is so near its close that it is hardly
possible now TO influence that body or
to change the purposes of those who
handle the majority in its houses. The
administration leaders have lost time
and opportunities, but they still hope
to b. able to bring forward the
measures they regard as most lmpor-
tant. it Is not impossible that they
will leave the South IN the hands Of
Grant, taking care to give him such
extraordinary powers as would be IN
cluded IN a Civil Rights law, martial
law act and a considerable army. The
Arkans As message which he sent to
Congress yesterday would seem to in
dicate that he confidently anticipates
the adoption of such programme.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

The report Of Superintendent Calender
is accompanied by those Of the Treasurer
and Trustees Of the institutiOn-the former
highly complimentary to the Superinten-
dent; the latter showing the annual Ordi-
nary expenses to have been for the past two
years S7s,9g3.46. No special appropriation
IS asked.
DR.. Calender sets out at length the rea-
sons requiring increased accommodations
for the insane Of the State, in the way Of
hospitals. Applications for admission are
received daily-sOme mails bringing as
many as four or five.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
MEMPHIS.
Arrival Of the KiDE Of the Carnival
Memphis wild with Excitement.

Arrival Of the KiDE Of the Carnival
Memphis wild with Excitement.
MEMPHIS, Feb. S.-The King of the
Carnival landed from a steamer at the levee
al o'clock, where his Clique and escort
joined him. As he landed guns were fired
from the bluff until the royal party had
taken up the line Of march, preceded by a
band Of music up Front to Poplar street,
thence TO Main, and down Main 10 the
Peabody Hotel, where a high wall with
heavy gates had been erected for him by
the City tOuncil. The Mayor and muuic-
ipal authorities were in consultation with
him, while the fire department was drawn
up in line, and the Chickasaw Guards
were acting rs a guard. Main street
for many squares was a solid mass Of
struggling humanity, aud verandahs
and windows were likewise filed
with spectators. After a flourish OF
trumpets and a parley, the gates were
thrown open, and Mayor League, advanc-
ing, delivered a large golden KEY to the
King, who, drawing mis- sword, smote the
mayor, who was kneeling on a purple
cushion, and dubbed him Sir Knight and
Lord Mayor. Fully 10000 people were
on the streets endeayoring to witness the
entry Of the King.
Express Robbers Arrested.
John Woods, alias Hall, alias Blakely,
and Henry johnson, cOlOred, two of the
men who robbed the express messenger a
few days since, have feen arrested, and
have divulged the names of their associates.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

THE Brownsville States says that it
Is predicted that Col A. J. Kellar of
the AUaIGRche, VIII be a prominent can
didate for Congress from the Tenth
District two years hence.-Memphis
Appeal
Col. K. has enjoyed a good deal Of
prominence as a candidate for some
thing or other during the past two or
three years, but without any distin-
guished degree of success. As, how
ever, he shows disposition to quit
political bushwhaeking, and bears his
blushing honors thick upon him with
the modesty beftting a man who does
not deny having elected Andrew John
son to the United States Senate, who
knows what tickle fortune may not
have In store for him next time?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
Episcopal CIerEymen to be Tried.

BALTIMORE, Feb. The Standing
Committee Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, for the diocese Of Maryland, has
presented the Rev. Joseph Richey, rector,
and Rev. q. B, Perry, assistsnt, Of Mount
calvary church, to Bisbop Whit ngham,
or the charge Of using Prayers for the dead,
involving the doctrine OF purgatory. The
act complained Of is tlls reading of a COM
mendstory Prayer for the dying at the
ourlai ser'ics Of the late Rev. J. b. Moss.
II IS exr ected that the trial will proceed at
once oefore the ecclesiastical court.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

In his speech on the Hennepin Ca.
nal job, Mr.. Dawes said that since the
estimates Of the Treasury had been re-
ceived, which showed that there would
be deficit of s2O,OOO,OOO, there has in
the last forty days been dilninution
OF receipts below these estimates Of
sS,8OO,OO0, and that if the revenues
continue to decreese in the same ratio,
S50,000, 900 VIII be necessary to make
good the deficit before July 1. Such
are the beauties of Administration
f0anciering.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
NEW T0RK,
Insurance Companies Withdraw
ing From the Board of
Underwriters.
Express Robbers Arrested-One Turns
states Evidence.

Express Robbers Arrested-One Turns
states Evidence.
New YoRK, Feb. daniel HOrey,
John Sweeney aud James Drew, are nov
under arrest at police headquarters, charged
with having been concerned in stealing a
safe. which is said 10 have contained over
$4,000 in bonds and money, from Adams
Express Company on the 2Sth ult. HOrey
and Sweeney we're in the employ Of the
company. The safe is now said to have
contained, besides $4,000 in South Caro-
lima STATE bonds and Virginia consolidated
bonds, one package Of $4,000 in green
bacSs, another Of SIS, 900, another contain
ing So, 900, and other packages, the con-
tents VARYING from $1,000 to $4,000 each,
bringing the total amount to S530,O00. It
is alleged that $4,000 in greenbacks were
recovered Yesterday and that Superintendent
Waliing has received information which
will lead to the recovery Of nearly ali the
stolen money
NEW YORK, Feb. S.-Sweeney, one Of
the clerks arrested on q charge Of completely
in the rObbing Of Adams Express COmpa-
ny, a week ago yesterday, has turned
States evidence, and on his testimony, to-
day, his associate clerk, named HOrey,
p g
together with q man named Ettrich Latta,
on a charge Of receiving stolen bonds. Jas.
Drew, the fourth person arrested, has been
released.
The exact amount stolen is thirty-three
thousand dollars in bonds, thirty thousand
in cash, and three hundred dollar drafts.
All but two thousand dollars Of the prop
eTty has been recovered.
Insurance Companies Withdrawing
from the Board Of Underwriters.
Three insurance companies, the Ameri-
can, Merchants, and Gebhard, have with
drawn from the Board Of Underwriters, and
it is reported that a number Of others have
withdrawn. Among those most positively
announced to have withdrawn is the Stand
ard, which, like the three companies above
mentioned, is Of good standing in insur-
ance circles. Prominent insurance officials
state that the efforts Of the executive com
mittee Of the Board to restore harmony
of feeling, has apparently lad the effect
Of widening the breach, and il is
expected that before the next regular
meeting Of the Board, the number Of Tesig-
nations Will be largely increased. One
member of the Executive Committee Of
the Board Of Underwriters, who also is
President Of an Insurance Company, says
he does not see how the Board could hold
together much longer. The chief cause of
the disruption Of the Board of Under
writers is the disregard Of established rates
that has invaded the Board Of Insurance
Brokers, which cO-Operates with the Board
of Underwriters. A member Of the former
BO-rd says he has heard Of several intend
e.. resignat Jns Of members fIOm that
Board, aud knew caOainly Of one member
who had resigned,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

Of specie payments. he has prepared a bill
which he wlllinroduce at the FIST oppor-
tunity, in which it is proposed to repeal
the sixth section of the act Of June, 1S74
limiting the greenback circulation to three
hundred and eighty-two millions Of dollars,
and also the first and third sections of the
act approved January If, 1875, or practically
the whole act. In lieu Of this, he proposes
to substitute his old 1865 interconvert-
ible bond scheme Mr.. Kelley has no idea
that his bill will be passed by the present
Congress. He thinks, however, that it viii
so commend itself 10 the country during
the next twelve months that it will become
a law in 1876. He will make a speech on
the subject before the session closes, ex-
pressing bis dissent from the present man
agelnent Of the finances by the Admins
tratiOn.
The Mississippi Levees.
The select committee on the Mississippi
leTees has agreed to offer an amendment to
the river and harbOr bill, when il shall
come up, making an appropriation of S3,-
$4,000, the amount estimated by the engi-
neers as requisite to repair the damages Of
last season.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

SOMETHING like a year ago, Attor-
ney General Williams settledto Grants
satisfaction the rival claims Of Baxter
and Brooks to the Arkansas Governor
ship. Has Grant gone back on his IN
dustriously plant Attorney? Has
poor Landaulet Williams come to this
to be spurned ike a dog by his mas
teri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Feb. S.-The Archduke johann
Salvador, Of Tuscany, an officer Of the Aus
trian army, has been ordered under arrest,
because in a pamphlet on military reOr-
ganizatiOn he violently attacks Germany,
and declares that war between Austria and
Germany is impending.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
FOREIGN.
Vigorous Prosecution of the War
In Navarro.
An Unsuccessful Attempt to Cob
ble Alfonso.
Carlist Chiefs Killed by Their
Own Men.
SPAIN.

SPAIN.
HEEDAYE, Feb. 7.-Fighting continue,
in the vicinity Of Estella. The Carlistl
have concentrated and occupy about the
same position which they held when Ger.
COneha was killed.
Arms Landed for CarIIsts.
LONDON, Feb. 8, 5 A. Ma special dis
patch to the STANDARD from Hendaye re-
ports that twelve cannon, 1000 rifles, and
$4,000 cartridges for the Carlists were
landed on the coast Of Biscay Saturday.
The King I'm Pampeluna.
Pampeluna is saved. King Alfonso
entered the city Friday.
why Gorilla was Banished.
LONDON, Feb. 6, $50 A. M.-The Tines
telegrams from Spain state that SenOr Zor-
illa's Ofense consisted in issuing invita-
tiOns to a conference for the pUrsose Of Or
ganizing the Republican party on the basis
of the Constitution Of 1869.
AttemPt 60 Capture King Alfonso.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent as
serts that the object of the Carlists' attacl.
at Oteiza was to capture King Alfonso.
He was known TO be in the vicinity
Eight battaliOns Of Carlists were engaged in
the movement.
Carlist Chiefs Killed by their Own Men
BATONNE, Feb. S.-The Alfonsist troops
have entered Estella. The Carlist chiefs
Mendiri and ArgOnz were killed by their
Own men. Don Carlos has retreated to
VeregO, in Guipuzeoa.
The CarIist Statement.
Dispatches from Spain donot confirm the
report If the capture Of Estella by Alfonso
The Carlists claim that they have regained
the ground they lost in GuippzacOn; that
Gen. Iona has been compelled to abandon
Searanza and GUetaria, and is hemmed il.
az San Sebastian, and that the Alfonsists
have lost 200 killed in recent engage
ments.
Madrid, Feb. S.-King Alfonso will re-
turn to Madrid Saturday. Gen. JOvellar
takes chief command Of the army Of the
North.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
PRENCRIPTIOy FREE.

EOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF SIENNA
u Weakness, Lost Manhood, and all disorder
brought on BY tndiscretiOn or excess Any drug
gist has the Ingredients. Address DR.. =. Hill
TON q Co, Cincinnati, Ohio. Oc29diy
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

DIALOGUE between two bachelor gour-
mands. "Aly dear fellow, I've just engaged
a cook, woman Of marvellous talent"
SIS she married?1 "NO, and for thai reas-
on l am afraid I shall lose herr aOh,
then, you must not hesitate "What
must dO?n 81 beseech you-maTy herln
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

LOUISVILLE, Feb. S.-Gen. Vim. John
son, a veteran Of the war Of 1912, former
member Of the Kentucky Legislature and
father Of Cols. JilsOn and Albert w. John
son, Of this city, died at his home in Scott
county Friday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
MEDICAL.
MANHOOD RFSTORFD.

A victim Of youthful inprudence, causing
premature decay, nervous debility, ETC., having
tried in vain every known remedy, has fO1nd q
simple seif-cure which he will send FREE to his
fellOW-suilerers. Address J. H. REEVES Is
Nassau street, New York. dec22 3m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09


The annual circular Just issued from
the Mercantile Agency Of R. G. Dun &
Co., shows that there were 81 business
failures IN Tennessee last year, against
77nl873. One noticeable feature, how
ever, is that, though the number Of
failures increased, there was a marked
diminution IN the amount Of liabili lies.
Whilethe losses Of 1873 were 81, $50, 900,
those of 1874 were S5I,OO less, with
Il more failures in the latter year. Two
causes are assigned for this: First, that
the panic Of 1873 caused the failure of
an unusuaInumberof large houses, thus
raising very much the average amount
of Liabilities over all previous years.
Second, that the volumes Of business
had been greatly diminished during
1874, 50 that, when failures did occur,
the liabilities were comparatively light;
and, further, that the houses which
succumbed during the year were in a
great degree a smaller class Of traders
than those of 1873, and, indesd, than
the average of those Of several pre-
ceding years. This remark applies to
the whole country with as much force
as to Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
SENATORIAL ELECTIONS.

West Virginia Tries and Fails Again.
HUNTINGDON, ". VA, FEB. S.-The
ballot in joint session to-day resulted:
Camden 25, Walker -, Stevenson 10, Car
penter 13, Blair 4.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

NAPOLEON always carried with him an
emerald Of great value which belonged 70
the crown jewels. He lost it at Waterloo.
Il was found By Prussian soldier, and has
since been numbered among the Prussian
crown Jewels.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

THE bill that passed the Senate ye :
terday, depriving the Governor, Secre-
tary, Comptroller and Treasurer Of au-
thority to borrow as much as nickel
in any emergency that may arise, is
tantamount to a vote of want Of con.
fdence. Under the section repealed,
no loan could be negotiated without
the concurrence sf these four officers.
What the latter have done or were like
ly to do. In abuse Of this power, Is not
explained. It seems the stranger
since two Of the officers are Of this Leg
islature's own choosing, while a third
was elected by the people by nearly
fifty thousand majority. But, for that
matter, 1t would not require much
more tinkering with the State finances
to annihilate our credit In the money
markets Of the world. Why, then,
legislate to prevent borrowing, when
borrowing would be an impOssibility?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
ST. LOUIS.
Mike McCOOIe Escapes for want OF

Mike McCOOIe Escapes for Want OF
Prosecution.
ST. LOUIS, Feb S.-The case of Mike
McCOOle, the pugilist, charged with killing
Patsey Manley, Oct. 20, 1874, was dis
missed by the Criminal Court to-day, and
defendant discharged for want Of prosecu-
tiOn, the State being unable to find wit
nesses against him.
Death Of a SteambOatman.
Capt. T. T. Moore, formerly prominent
steambOatman, late member Of the firm
of John Roc & Co, died yesterday. Capt
hlOyi" was also at one time a member of
;he firm Of Merrill, Fijz & Co, Of New
YORK.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

TENNESSEE BONDS closed at 64 yes
terday IN New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

COTTON dull In New York, closing
yesterday at l5sc for middling upland.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09

sHERDAE has returned to New
Orleans.
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WASHINGTON.
King, the Slippery, Found at
Last
Lively Competition for the West
ern Mint.
A Proposition to Lay Sickles on
the Shelf.
The Civil Rights Bill.
The Convertible Bond Scheme,
Flattering PrOspects!Of the South
ern Pacific.
The Civil Rights Bill.
The Convertible Bond Scheme.
sIiPPery Kin Found at Last.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The messenger
Of Sergeant-at-Arms Ordway arrived this
morning from Montreal. He had been on
the track Of Wm. S. King since the 2Oth of
January, when he first obtained sight of
him. He traced him to a great stOck-farm,
near Compton, Canada, about Ia miles
from Montreal, and on the I'd of February,
about ten in the evening, placed in his
hands a subpoena to appear before the Com
mittee on Ways and Means to testify con-
cerning his receiving S1Z50OO in cOnnec-
ton with the Pacific Mail subsidy. Mr..
King expressed much surprise that the
messenger found him, but did not indicate
that he would obey the summons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-09
Congressman Brown Endorsed.

Judge Kelley believes that the distress
which the country is now suffering is
mainly owing to the failure Of Congress TO
adopt his peculiar IDEAS un the fnances.
He has no hope whatever that business will
speedily revive. On the contrary, he is of
the opinion that we shall go from bad to
worse, under the operation Of the law which
was passed in the beginning Of the
present session, looking to the resumption