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The Globe Democrat is repeating "Wi5h
damna5le iteration its Own assertion lii.''
the bandits and outlaws OF limos are
Democrats. lt may te 50. DeihOeia' :
with a penchant for robbery and olnef
forms of crime have no other alternative
but To become bandits and outlaws;
whereas Republicans manites'lnS such IN
cliuations are promptly prov led with Of
fees, or admitted to custom-house, Indian,
or crooked whisky rings.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

ONE Of the Colorado cattle-kings was re-
Gently visited by an old college friend who
frequently OveTtaxed his hosts memory by
using Latin quotations long forgotten by
reason of dIsuse. One day the Western
man got even with his pedantic guest.
Pointing to an immense herd of fine youI &
cattle in prime condition for the market,
the visitor said: "YOu must have had
good luck since you commenced stock
raising97 ''Yes," replied the host, "it is
due to my luck that 1 can say hiRc. dlG
idciry7RG' in looking at my herds" "What
do you mean ?" asked his astOnished guest.
why, don't you see? Hence these
steers"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

1T was lively on the French ship Finis-
terre. There were 200 persons, without
counting a hundred galley slaves in the
hold; and off Donegal arose the cry Of fire.
Sure enough there was Ere in the hold. On
the ship were five hundred pounds Of
spoWder, and two thousand b0mbshells
Every one rejected on eternity. But there
was a brave captain and a disciplined crew
so they put the fire ont.
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THE CROPS.
Cereals in the Northwest.

CINCIENATI, o., Aug. 19.-TO-mOrrow
morninl's issue of the Cincinnati Price
Current viii contain what il claims as the
fullest and most comprehensive preseuta-
tiOn Of Western crop reports ct published,
comprising about $50 special returns from
nearly as many counties in Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan and
Kentucky, together with some from other
States They relate chiefly to
Wheat
The reports indicate that in Ohio and
Indiana there is a full average acreage;
yield somewhat slOrt; large losses by rain
and very inieriOr quality.
IllinOis-Crop below an average; condi-
tiOn largely bad; quality inferior.
IoWa-ACreage about as usual; generally
harvested in good condition; some damage
by blight and other causes; yield large in
many places; crop not full average; quail
iIy inferior.
MissOuri-COnsiderab short and mate
rally damaged.
Kentucky-Yield up TO average amount.
bat largely and badly damaged.
Michigau-Fair crop.
Wisconsin-Yery good crop and Condi-
tiOn.
Large destruction and damage in Ohio,
Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, and por-
tions Of Missouri, whHs the acreage was
increased, and Michigan, Wisconsin and
Iowa show a large production.
Corn.
Largely increased acreage, very prOmis-
ing outside of portions Of the Ohio Valley,
and if the crop natures north and north
west will be much greater than usual.
Cattle and Hogs
generally in better condition than a yeaI
ago, and in many sections stock is feeding
upon the damaged grain.
Much information is furnished relative
to other crops. Potatoes promise an Un.
usally large crop throughout nearly all
these sections.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Aug. l9-Th'
state Register, Of to-day, publishes the fol
lowing relative 10 the corn crop:
Owing to the cold, cloudy, wet weather
corn is growing rank, but not filling prop
erIv, and unless this process commence
soon. frost viii catch il, Great auxietl
prevails among farmers regarding th
coming cOry crop.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

1t MAY be dGubted whether SartOr;s is
passiOnately fond Of babies. The other
morning, while he was standing on the
piazza in the midst Of 3 group or his boon
companions, Nellie came waltzing out
with the national grandchild in her arms,
and, planting it playfully upon his shoul-
der, exclaimed: "Oh, amt iJ a darling,
Algy?' "Well,7 returned Algy with the
mortified air Of a man who had been taken
advantage of, "Well, its mother is."-
BrOOklln ArQns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

A FARNEE's wife in Yorkshire town
was assaulted BY her husband in field
lately, where there was a COW that The
woman had greatly p tted. On seeing the
man beating bis wife, tearing her clothes,
and Otherwise maitrea'ing her, the COW
came charging up tha iieli, and attacked
he mau with such fsrJcity that he was
clad % retreat. The COW then took mp a
defensive position bv :he wOma1's side,
and stood perfectly till vii pee latter
struggled 10 he- fer an sUpp1 '-,. r~..f
" leaniUg against its flank uE'il she had
sufficiently recovered 10 take refuge from
sr hlsOl1l in flight.
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NOT THE PLAN.

As he stood up 10 the ticket Office win
dow be looked as though he might have
been 4 tar boiler when Noah calked tie
ark.
Il wants 10 git an inskurshun ticket %
Banesyille, sab, IF yCu please"
Where's your money! demanded the
agent.
-lps jist ono fur bOf ways, amt 10, sal. +"
''Yes, and ticket good for five days"
"Rell, wants 70 pay for de ticket on ce
way back, kase Try dsrters is 90 gimme De
money for coming 30 see dem, sah,'
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Letters from Negroes Intercepted
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Probable wife NIurder.

ST LOUIS, Aug. 19.-Dispatches from
McLeansboro, Ill, says that Mrs. Chas. n.
OgleSby, living near WalpOle, was found
in her house last Monday, with her throat
cut from ear to ear, and razor with
which the act was done lying on the floor.
Her husband, a young man . years Of age,
was arrested on suspicion Of having COM
yniffad the dnad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

HE Herzegov.nan war increases in
proportions, and may yet revive the
medSeval struggle between the cross
and The crescent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

AFTER a few weeks absence, the
Green River Paragraph re-appears
among cur exchanges, revived, reiu-
venated and disenthralled.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

TENNESSEE BONDS were quiet in
New York yesterday, the old issue
being held at 50 and the new at 52s.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

GOLD opened at ll35 in New York
yesterday and closed at llSs, the ex.
tremes Of the day being ia and IISs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

A LOWELL machine shop is now filling
orders for full machinery for an 5000 spin
die mill at Rome, Ga; G,O0O spindle mill
at GTeenville, ). C., and a 1000 spindle
mill in Western Mississippi,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
GERMANY.

BERLIN, Aug. 19.-The War Office has
invited Gen. Meigs, Of the United States
army, to witness the militsry maneuvers in
Siiesia next autumn.
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ss5.OOo for n Trotter.

Utica, n. Y, Aug. l9.-Robert Bonner
has purchased the trotting horse Grafton
from Richard Pennisto, OF Lexington, Ky,
or S35. 100, Grafton trotted a mile Orlal)
II 2:l55.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

COTTON was firm In New York
yesterday at l4st9l4ac for middling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
HIEhRaY Robberx.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. 19.-About 10
o'clock tonight three young men, while
walking near the wateTWOrks reservoir,
were accOsted by two masked men, who
presented pistols and ordered them TO she'll
out their pOcket-bOoks, which they did,
one ST2, another So and another 81, which
the foOtpads took, together with two tickets
to Denver.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
THE TURF.
Yesterdays Races at Saratoga.
VIatOr, WarIOck, NettIe Norton and
CIemafis the winners.

VfatOr, WarIOcE, NettIe Norton and
CIematis the winners.
SARATOGA. Aug. 19.-The first race to-
day was sweepstakes for three year olds,
mile and a half; only three starters, and
the race was won by ViatOr, Warwick sec
ond. Viniagretts third. Time, 2:4S3.
The second race was free handicap :for
two wear olds. one mile; FIVE horses started,
and came in in the following order: War
lock. Bluecoat, Durango, Misunderstanding,
Patience. Time, 1:47a.
The third race was q free handicap for
all ages. one mile and half, and was won
bv Nettie Norton, F. Carver second, En-
lista third, Brigand, the favorite, fourth,
Caroline fifth, Survivor sixth lime,
2:44I.
The fourth and concluding race was sell
inc sweepstakes for two year Olds, three
fOurths Of A mile, and was won by Glenn
ats, Ban.bino second, Jennie l.. third,
Mollie fourth, Freebooter fifth. Time,
1924.
Utica Park Races.
Utica. Aug. 19.-The largest crowd
ever seen at the park attended the races
TO-DAY. The race for the 2:29 class was
won by Adelaide, Annie Collins second,
Bonner third and Ben Smith fourth. Time,
| 2:22I, 2:27, 2:27, 2:265. Annie Collins
won the second heat. Little Fred the
| favorite was seventh.
In the 2:lS class Fullerton was drawn on
! account Of Ianeness, leaving Lady Maud
and Nettie as starters; won by Lady Maud.
| Time, 2:22s, 2:3Os, 2:25, The last race was
| trOtted in the rain.
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shOt ina saloon.

CINCINNATI, Aug. l9.-During an al
tercaiiOn in the saloon of Alderman John
II. Dix, in the Third Ward, last night, be-
tween VIM. Lynn, gas filter, and Edward
Nealns, the proprietor, Dix, was accident
ally shot in the abdomen. The wound is
considered daDOerOus
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An ESCAPED Convict shot.

MEMPHIS, Aug. lS.-Henry Jackson,
colored, al escaped convict, who was shot
a few nights since while attempting to
break into the residence of Mr.. Kennedy,
in Fort Pickering, died in Jail this after
noon from the wounds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
CHATTANOOGA.
Senator Key Ssrenaded by the Citizens.

PyrOtechnics in Honor Of His Ap.
pOintment.
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NASHVILLE TENN. FRIDAY AUGUST 20. 1875.
NEGRO INSURREUTION.

NEGRO INSURRECTION.
A Plot to Assassinate the Whites
Letters from Negroes Intercepted
Both Parties Under Arms.
Negroes Massed Near WaynesbOrO
A Collision Imminent.
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After the Marine Contractor.

A Cry for Help from Ohio
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w L1AO4444N ~ AO4Ns
Suit Against the Marine Con.
tractors.
A Negro School Marin after Her
Civil Rights,
Report of Prof. Janney on the
Black Hills.
Attempted Assassination of a
Witness
The $47,OOO Treasury. sThieves.
Frauds at Red Cloud Agency.
A Cry for Help from Ohio.
The $4,000 Treasury. KThieves.

Frauds at Red Cloud Agency
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Both Parties Under Arms.
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Fen from n Car and Killed.

PITTsBURG, Aug. ia dispatch from
WilmOrs, Pa, says Hon. Samuel Henry, a
member Of the Legislature from Cambria
county, while going from one car to an
other on the PittsbuIg express this morn
ing, fell off and was instantly killed. His
remains were taken TO his home at Ebens-
burg by a special train at noon TO day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
FrnfrIcIda.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 19.-Three brothers
named William, Thomas and Nicholas
Moran, quarrelled in the Fifth street horse
market, this afternoon, resulting in the
former being knocked down and literally
kicked to death by the others. Tho origin
of the quarrel is said to be Of long standing;
that William, by superior business tact, had
succeeded in acquiring considerable pro-
perty from his brothers, which had aroused
their hatred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
LIIIButian Cattle.

Advices from the Red Cloud Indian
Commission show that a great number of
the cattle furnished by the contractors
were under-sized. A quantity Of hides Of
cattle used az this agency have been found.
They showed that the gross weight did not
exceed from two hundred to four hundred
pounds each. For a considerable period
this summer the Indians were without
supplies. The coffee was poor, the sugar
coarse; the tobacco very poor, and looked
much like mOlaSses. 1t had been diScoV-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20

WHEELING, W. VA, Aug. 10 The
fast line westward bound on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, ran over a COW, thiIty-
seven miles east Of this city, at noon to-
day, ditching the engine and tour cars.
The fireman was instantly killed and the
engineer badly injured. None others were
hurt. The postal car is a total wreck.
The mail matter was saved without in
jury. Trains were delayed some six hours
By the accident.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-20
WASHINGTON.

A Negro School Marin after Her
Civil Rights,
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BArTIsTs AND
MEruoDIsrs In the course of doc.
trinal sermon preached by sable BROTH
cr before the Colorcd Baptist Association
on last Sabbath, the reverend gentleman
drew contrast between the Baptist and
Methodist churches, denominatng the
former the cash system and the latter the
the c:edit system OF religion, and
in illustration Of his position related the
following: Some years ago n man
'fesscd ligion, and piled to jine the Bap.
tist Church. He gin in bis 'speriencc,
and was jeeted So he went right
straight and jned the Metodis'. Some
time after dat brudier Baptis' axed
him, How dis p We wouldn't hab you,
and the Metodis dun TUX you .O.'
said he, you old Baptis want to make
me pay de cash down, and, You see, de
Mefodis gin me six months credick -
Greensboro, Ga, Herdld.
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14
Cheering Accounts from Mississippi

Our friends from all points in Missis-
slppi continue to send us the most en-
couraging accounts of the prospects of
carrying the State in November. There
Is great enthusiasm at every point, and
all are sanguine as to the result. The
Democrats, and those Conservatives who
prefer honesty to corruption, have gone
into the contest with unanimity and
heart ness never before seen in the State,
During the last few days the Appeal has
published the most glowing accounts of
the various public meetings that have
been held. The outrages perpetrated by
the negroes have aroused the whites, who
seem animated with common impulse
and fixed determination to achieve sue
cess They declare that the fearful taxa
ton must he reduced. the reckless ex-
tfavagaHce which has marked Radical
rule must give place to retrenehment and
reserm - .uemphis Appeal.
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14

CHLoRtL HYDRATE IN NEURALGIA
The intimate mixture of equal parts of
chloral hydrate and camphor will, it is
said, produce a clear fluid which is ofthe
greatest value as local application in
neuralgia. DR.. Lenox Browne states,
in one of the English medical journals,
that he has employed it IN his practice,
and induced others to do SO, and that in
every case it has afforded great and in
some Instances instantaneous relief Its
success. he says, does not appear to be
at all dependent on the nerve affected, it
being etficacions in neuralgia of the scia-
tica as of the trigeminus; it is of the
greatest service in neuralgia of the larynx
and in relieving spasmodic cough of a
nervous or hystercal character. II is
only necessary to paint the mixture light
ly over the painful part and allow it to
dry. 1t never blisters. though it may oc-
casion a tingling sensation Of the skin.
For headache it is also found an exec!
lent application.
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14

ANRcDorE CONCERNING CENTRAL LEE
In his lecture before the Georgia Histor-
ical SosietY, Hon. Ben. Hill related the
following incident:
There were many peculiarites in the
habits and character OF Lee, which are
little known and which may be studied
with profit. He studiously avoided Civ.
ing opinions upon subjects which it had
not been his calling or training. to inves-
tigate, and sometimes thought he car
rled this great virtue too far Neither
the president, nor congress, nor friends
could get his views upon any public ques
ton not strictly military, aud no man had
as much quiet, unobtrusive contempt for
what he called military statesmen and
political generals Meeting him once on
the streets of Riehmond, as was going
out, and he going in the executive office,
l said to him, General, l wish you would
give us your opinion as to the propriety
of changing the seat of government, and
going further South
That is political question, Mr.. Hill,
and you politicians must determine it.
shall endeayor to take care of the army,
and you must make the laws and control
the government
'Ah General said |, but YOU will
have TO change that rule, aud form ant,
express political opinions for if we es
tablish our independence, the people will
make you Mr., Davis successor
Never, sir he replied, with firm
dignity that only belonged to Lee That
l will never permit Whatever talents
may possess (and they are but limited
are military talents. My education and
training are military. think the militia
ry and civil talents are distinct, if not diff
ferent, and full duty in either sphere is
about as much as one man can qualify
himself to perform, shall not do the
people the injustice to accept high civil
office, with whose questions it kas moi
been my business to become familiar
well, but General, insisted, his
tory does not sustain your view. Cesar
and Frederick, of Prussia. and Bona
parte were all great statesmcn as well as
great generals.
And all great tyrants, he promptly
responded. speak of the proper rule
in republics, where, | think, we shoalo
have neither military statesmen nor po
ltieal generals.
But Washington was both, and yet
not tyrant,' repeated.
And with a beautiful smile he said
Washington was an exception to al
rule, and there was none like him.
| could find no words to answer fur
ther, but instantly l said in thought
Surely Washington is no longer the on
lv exceptions, for one like him, if not ever
greater, is here
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14
Valuable Farm for Sale.

We are authorized to offer for sale one of
the best and most thoroughly cultivated farms
in Western Arkansas, situated In Crawford
county, about eight miles from the city OF
Van Buren, and four miles from tiie town Of
Alma, containing quarter section. one-half
in Frog Bayou bottom, and the other up
land.
One hundred acres are in cultivation. fifty
In cotton and fifty in corn. Has "a fine six
acre orchard Of apples of the finest varieties.
together with fine assortment Of peaches.
fine field of sweet and Irish potatoes and
turnp.. Also, If desired, a tract Of 100 acres
near by, can be had to 20 with this place.
Asuperior large double log dwelling house
and outhonses; the house one story and half
high; fine barn stable and corn crib. &c,
making every thing complete and eomforta-
BILE with excellent water A steam grist and
cotton mill, on the joining place, and in u
NEST excellent neighborhood
Any one wanting a Ne place can pur-
chased at bargain. Terms to be agreed up
on. II desired. the standing crop will be
disposed of to the party purchasing. Also all
the farming utensils, which are Of a superior
quality.
Parties in earnest to purchase such place,
will find it greatly to their interest To exam
inc this farm. and see for themselve " hat 1t is
by the crops that it produces and there Is no
better time to do so than before the gathering
of the cotton and corn.
For further particulars apply to the editor
of this paper. Aug l0-1m
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14

MEsMgRIzING A ROOSTER An expert
ment which it may amuse the boys to re.
peat, has been described by several cor
respondents to a popular science journal
Place cock upon a table OF board, and
holding his wings close down his sides,
let second person bend down his head
until his beak touches the board on which
he lies, and draw line of white chalk
straight out from the point of his bcak
This done, the bird may be released from
all restraint. and he will not stir so much
as feather, Nay, further, writes one,
you may clap your hands or shout close
to him, without arousing him from his
lcthargy, from which, however, he will
ultimately recover. Another expert
mcnter writes: { | have seen row OF
fowls rendered quite senseless by draw
ing chalk-line (bcginnng at the top OF
the beak) slowly across table, and |
have, myself, successfully performed the
experiment The birds are simply mes
m riZed.
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14

THE HANDKERCHIEF Until the reign
of the Empress Josephine, handker-
chief was thought, in France. So shock
ing an object that a lady would have new
er dared to use it before any one. The
word WAS even carefully avoided in ref
ned conversation. An actor who would
have used handkerchief on the stage,
even in the most fearful moments, would
have been numerically kissed and it was
only in the beginning of the present cen
tury that a celebrated actress, Mile Ouch
esnoise, dared to appear with a handker.
chief in her hand. Having to speak of
this handkerchief in the course of the
piece, she never couldAunmon enough
to call il by its truestrohs but referred to
it as light tissue. AsYw years later, a
translation of one of Shakspeare's plays
by Alfred de Vigny having been acted,
the word handkerchief was used for the
flfst time on the stage, amid cries Of in
dignation from great part of the house.
| doubt, says a writer, If even to day
French eiegaRtes would carry handkcr-
chiefs if the wife of Napoleon |. ha not
given the signal for adopting them. The
Empress Josephine, although really love
ly, bad bad teeth. To conceal them, she
was in the habit of carrying small hand
kerchiefs, adorned with costly laces,
which she continually raised gracefully
to her lips OF course, all the ladies OF
the Court followed her example, and
handkerchefs have rapidly become an
important and costly part of feminine
toilet
The Van Buren press., 1875-09-14

How TO JUDGE A TowN-The Jetfer-
son City Mo. Journal tells this:
About a week ago gentleman from
Tennessee representing capital of $40,
600, in search of A location at which to
engage in business, gave us q call, and
after stating mission West, asked to look
at our paper. We handed him the morn.
ing journal, and to our surprise he did
not stop to read our newsy local pick
ups, or our attractive editorial page, but
turned at once to ouriadvertising column
and commenced counting our advcrt-
scrs and measure their space.
Well, said he, elaneng up from the
paper, is that all l. that the business
OF this town?
Oh, no, said We, here is the Tribune,
with few advertisements that don't ap-
pear in the journal
He then counted two additional local
business advertisements in the Tribune,
and again looked up with the remark:
And that's all, is it2 Why, you have
not got as much of town here as
thought you had.
And then we explained to him that we
nave great many business men who do
not advertise.
They are not business men 10 hurt if
they don't advertise was his answer.
We could not contradict him, and we
we were powerless to vindicate the claims
Of the city,
lie left us saying if he had time he
would look around, but he thought this
was no place for him
This is one instance, and a fact.