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Wiiw is Ilia Mutuku??The Atlanta Cbnstiln(inn publishes the fallowing letter, wblfh njay relieve some anxious mother's suspense : Annapolis* III., August 5.?KJilort Coiuiilution : On rfie 9th day of April, I8ti2, as we were burying the Confederate dead at Sliiloh, I found the corpse of a young tnali?a mere hoy in nppearnnoc?probably 17 years old. lie had been wounded by a ritlc ball, and had crawled off into a vine-hidden ratine to die. He was a very handsome youth, with curly hair and blue eyes, and features strikingly beautiful in death.? Having bled to death, his body looked like Chiseled marble. There was nothing on his person to tell ns who he was or where lie was from. But there was a picture, evidently that of his mother, which lie had held and gazed upon until his eyes dimmed in dcnlli, and his cold hand relaxed its grasp, and let the treasure seftly fall upon his lifeless heart, where I afterwards found ii, nud still have it in my possession. The lady is ilrcsso 1 in heavy black, with a wide collar. The face is oval, npparanlly <55 years of age, and of pure Southern type. The eyes and hair arc black, or very dark brown.? The hair is worn in the stylo of '58, and is combed over the angles of the forehead. A long g?ld chain with pencil encircles the neck. But the most singular thing nhout this picture is that it is taken on patent leather ami is still well preserved. With the aid or a comrade, although much fatigued, wo made him a grave?a deep grave?aad, after winding an army Idanket nhout him, laid him to rest. It was all that we could do for our haudsoino, unfortunate foe. lie was somebody's darling," but whose?? Who among your renders recognize tho youth and the picture? If the unhappy mothcrshould seo this it will be a- comfort to know that her hoy died a brave and painless death, and that lie received as decent a burial as did his (lead enemies. Any one wishing to know further of this may address, Dn. D. IIuciiks, Annapolis, Crawferd County, 111. ??. Daxukrop l'KNcii.-Wnrrixn ox Postal Canns. ?A gentleman passed through Chicago recently wrote his mother a postal card, using a pencil, and signing his given name. A rogue in some way get possession of tlie card, and with a rub Iter entirely cfl'uccd the writing thereon, with the exception of the signature, lie then wrote over the same, in substance, that the gentleman referred to had lost his money and clothing, hut that a gentleman by the name of J. Rogers had kindly lent hith $20 to proceed on his journey, ?l rooimste.d that the npiount be immediately sent by money order to that individual, who, ft was said, was connected with a curtain railroad there. Acting under this information, the mother immediately procured an eider in favor of said Rogers. Slio wrote her son, and in a few vlnys received a telegram from him to the eflcst that his postal had been tampered wiili. Upon lioing apprised of the fact, the lady immediately informed Postmaster Jauies of the ease. A telegram was scat to the Chicago postmaster to stop payment of the order, and, if possible, t? jjtt possession of it. On Monday, Mr. Jsmm, nt New York, received h letter e*elesiug the order from tl>o Chicago postoflice, with the remark that "the order was presented on the 8th instant, and upon stating to the party that instructions had been received by telegram to refuse payment ho left without ceremony and did not request the return of the order." ? The money order will be repaid to the lady who scut it. Marriauk of Wauk Hampton, Jr.?Yesterday afternoon, at Grace Church, Mr. Wade Hampton, Jr., of Mississippi, and Miss Kate lMiolnn, of Memphis, were married, Kcv. L. 1'. Tschillely, the rector, ofliciating. The groom ' TT> w mt ?wrm Hiimn immpiuil, vrt usii'B Tsril' jinn, and the bride is a member ef one of the most distinguished families of the South, her father, recently deceased, having been one of the foremost Southern statesmen who gave their services to the Confederacy. The parties are at present exiles from the yellow fever country, ami took advantage of their meeting in bonis tille to blend their lives and fortunes. There Were no attendants, the immediate members of ihc family present being the mother of the bride and Mr. James l'helan, her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton left the city immediately for Mad Hons tx Faiiifjsi.i>.?Mr. Middleton Armstrong. of this county, ban lost a number of hcgs IhiU innaifcslod all the symptoms ?f hydrophobia. Peroral weoka ?g? a small dog wai seen to run through Mr. Armstrong* pasturo, Snapping nud foaming and evidently mad. In the pasture were a number of hogs, and they attacked the dog as ho ran through them. A fight ensued in which the dog was severely wounded, and it was in fact nearly dead when a final blow by some one dispatched it. Two weeks after several of the hogs that had engaged in the combat began to sicken, and in a few days they became so seriously affected and evinced so many symptoms of madness that tliey tvero killed.? Wi>,nsloro News and Jlerald. ? - ? A Home Destuoyf.d by Liuiitxixu.? A remarkable and disastrous freak of lightning occurred in the Fork last Friday afternoon. Mr. J. 11. Meredith had left his house and gone to mill and his wife and children had gono to a neighbor's house, a quarter of a mile distant, leaving no one at home, when a cloud cainc up and a r r.. i i. i * ? vn n ii i ci a mi wns ncaru, nnu in nvoniy luimiics Mr. Meredith's house, a twa-slory frame building, together with his housohohjl goods, bedding, clothing, provisions, &c., were completely destroyed. We have been unahlo toolitain an estimate of the loss entailed, but supposo it is not less than $2,000.?Marlboro' J'lanlrr. JJistioi* Oukxhk.iMBit.?Win. Jlenry Odeuiicimcr, 1'rolesI ant episcopal lli.shopof New Jersey, whose death is announced, was hern in the City of Philadelphia, August 11, 1817. lie was graduated at tko University of Pennsylvania in 1835, and was ordained a minister of the Kpiscopal C'biiicli in 1838. Two yoars later ho was chosen vector of St. Peter's Church, in Philadelphia, which position he held until lie .was elected, in October, 1850, llishop of New Jersey, to succeed llishop George Washington Donne. -? ? r.XCF.l.t.KNT llK.AI.TH Of NHW OlW.EANS. NOW Orleans, August 10.?Dr. C. P. White, sanitary director of the Auxiliary Sanitary Association, in his regular weekly report to the executive committee, says that the total morality in this city for tlie week ending tjio 15tli inst. is 02.? There has not been a case of yellow fover during the past week, nor a suspicions case. This makes seventeen days since the last case oo curren. iiiociiy enjoys mo uigaesi possible health. Tub FinsT Bat.b at Auocsta.?Augusta, August 14.?Tho first halo of new cotton at Augusta was received to-dny from Burke County. It was classed strictly low middling, and weighed V2'2 pounds. It was sold at the Augusta Exchange at twelve cents per pound, and watt shipped to Havre. The first bale last year was received eleven days earlier. Dpath ov a Goon Ma?. ? Dr. Thomas E. Powc, father-in-law of Judge McTver, and onn of Otsrnw's loading citizens, diod on the 14th. i I)r. Pmvb ptyviofts to the war wt.s one of the1 hthfc'est planters along t ho I'cc-Hec, and tvns well krtown throughout the entire Stale. * Stfie Wllectilii tRuton Sinus. K. Ih.STOKES, Editor. UNION, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 187fc I TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS 1 Copy, one year, in advahcb, f2.00 2 I'oiiifs one year," " 3.75 r, !< ' ? ? ? 8.00 10 " " " ' " 15.005 * . ADVERTISING. Oufnqnnrc or one inch, firntliiHcrtion, - - - |1.00 Each Hii>?wH|ueiit insert inn, f- ----- - 75' Liberal discount mode to merchants and others advertising for six months or by thoyenr. Obituary Notices of ten lines or less, inserted free. " " over ten lines, charged as Advertisements. TUo Teachers Meeting. Wo hope seine one will furnish us with the proceedings of the Teachers' Convention held at Klbctliel church last Tuesday. A Bright Outlook. We arc glad to henr from all important oommercia' and Manufacturing points in this eottntry that the outlook for all kinds of business is brighter than for many years before; - ? Storm in Union. A terrific storm of rain fell here last Sunday afternoon, but it lasted only aboat half an hour. One gentleman informs us that 1J inch 'of rain fell in that short time. We have not heard of any datnago being done. ?_____ An Error CorrectedWe were mistaken in our last issue in stating that Mr. Hill had resigned the position of Clerk of the Hoard of County Commissioners. Mr. Hill has not resigned, but being compelled to be absent for some time on important business, Mr. W. W. Hughes will act as Clerk of the Board during his absence. Snmmer Meeting of State Orange. The proceedings of the joint meeting of the State Grange and Agricultural Society came too late for our outside this tyeck agd is too long for our inside, Consequently ere are compelled to ^ostpono its publication to next week. It w&9 a very harmonious and highly in&truotivo meeting. A number of very valuablo essays were > >.1 dis*uaitlons upon Agricultural topics were spirited aud ablo. * * Disastrous Flood in England. One of tlio most destructive storms known for a number of years visited ninny parts of England last Monday, washing away bridges, bursting sewers, ruining crops and suspending railway traffic. Tn Derbyshire, the Trent and Dovweut rivers have overflown their bnuks.? All lew-lying lands are flooded. Wheat is gunman/ roiling una nny crops leu standing will not pay for the cutting. Tito rain at Sheffield was so violent as to wash away the foundations of five houses in courso of construction. The Chronicle & Constitutionalist. . j We had a very pleasant visit last Tuesday from Mr. Earlic E. Jennings, the genial and intelligent Travelling Agent of that sterling and enterprising Southern Journal, the Chroniclt Constitutionalist, of Augusta, Geo. Wo have * > ? V: "T fairness and ubility with which it has ever dofended the interests and fair name of South Carolina, particularly ill tlio most trying days of our adversity, and we honesty commond it to our citizens as eminently worthy their patronage. ? Destructive Storm, On Monday last ono of tlio severest storms experienced for many years swept along the middle Atlantic and new England Coast, doing great damage to tlio shipping at Norfolk, Vn., jeeauion n. u:, 1'orilaail, .Maine, anil several peiats iu Massachusetts, besides blowing down houses of all description, injuring craps and uprooting trocs inland But few lives are reported lost. At Norfolk llic storm was fearfully destructive. Tlio streets wore flooded, Houses were unroofed and church steeples blown down. Tho datrngo in that city alone is estimated at from $200,000 to $300,000. Tribute to Dr. Phillips. The graceful and appropriate tribute to the memory of Dr. G. D. Phillips, which apppcars iu our issue this week, is from the pen of an old friend who had good reason for letting his heart speak its impulses. All who have been at all familiar with Georgia politics know something of Dr. Phillips' record. A Democrat of tho old Virginia, Jefferson, 1798 school, of the strictest sect, he, nevertheless, hnckthe gjod fortune to secure Die respect and confidenoe of all parties in Georgia and was a recognized leader in all reforms for the country's good. We have few men of this type left among us and more's tho pity. ?.a Nominations. We see that Judge Wallace has been put forth as a candidate for the office of Governor of this Ktato. Well, no better man for the position eould be named, but, in the nam? of justico we say, let hint serve out the term of nnn nftir.a liefVir* forcing Another upon him. Hon. J. C. Sheppard, it is said, is aspiring to Congrcssien'nl honors, from tho fifth District. Well, lie's a good man, too, and if his "head is sol in that direction" ho will be a hard man to beat. Of this, however, the people of that District alone, are the only proper persons to decide. Tho people of Union arc well pleased with the present able Representative of tho Fourth District, and they will go fur Col. Evins first, last and all the time. Ttim Vnif? ana Vl.t.1 Upon the excursion train last Saturday whea just abovo Saluda, a difficulty aross between Ruho Rates and Wiley W hillock, botk colored, in which llube cut Wiley so badly that it was reared ha could not live. In fact it was reported in town on Monday that he had died, when Ruho fled. On the saino day, at Joncsville, John Reutly, white, accidentally shot George Hardy, colored. Tho hall entered just helow tho nipple of (ho left breast ami was cutout on lite opposite side of tho body. It was purely an accident.? (fierilly was trying to sell George a pistol and it 1 went off while showing it. Gcorgo is doing well and will recover. f-J-4 A Good |l?Mon for Being Absent. Aa it will not be possible for us to receive tho proceedingsbfthe Teachers' Convention, whhh convoned at Elbethol- Church last Tuesday, in time for publication in this week's issue, and feeliog it .due to Mr. Davis that the cause of his not {^filling his appointment should bo knowttba possible, we havo taken tho liberty of p^blis^^ng the following letter, which wo reoeivod from him on Tuesday evonipg.? While wo syi^jpbtfuse with Wi1. Dw?i? ia his in-' juries, wo can truthfully say that the members of tho Convention were deprived of a rich literary treat by the accident to himf Wikmsiioko, August 18th, 1879. R. M. Stokes, Esq.:?Some time since I accepted an invitation to address the teachers of Union County on Schools. This morning I left Winnsboro by tho train in order to fulfill my engagement. When the train reachod ltidgewny, twelvo miles below here, it ran off tho track and tlie two passenger coaches were unceremoniously landed, upsido down, on the ground at tho bottom of an embankment. 1 involuntarily performed some extraordinary feats of ground and lofty tumbling, in tho course of which 1 received a cut in tho head and several bruises in other portions of my body. Though not severe, they were sufficient to prevent the fulfilment of my engagement in Union. I telegraphed the cause of uiy not coming, but as the teachers met at Uoudcysville, I fear they will not roccivo my cxcuso while in session. 1 do not Wish lo'setfm discourteous, especially as a l'riend sent twelve miles to the depot for me. No person was seriously injured in tho wreck. The Rev. Dr. Mcynardic, received some severe brusos, but his injuries were not considered dangerous at the time. Everybody got slight cuts about the head. The accident was caused by the wrencbiug of a rail on a stringer trnck*. The train was behind lime, and running rapidly over a crooked and inferior road bed. R. MEANS DAVIS. Whero to Bay Fruit Trees. We have known Mr. I'. T. Ilerkmans rJl August*, for at least twcn(y-?*o years, and in all that timo he has boon recognized as the most reliable authority in this country upon all matters pertaining to Horticulture at the South. The greatest fault he lias is being too honest for theso fast money-making times. lie is as incapable of practicing deceit in his business as he is of deliberately picking a man's pocket; and the result is, the most implicit confidence is placed in the honest fulfilment of every order sent to him for trees or plants from his Fruitlaud Nurseries. When llcrktuaus deceives us wo shall almost ho ready to say there is no honestly in man. This is ika character of tho man of whom we weuld advise the peoplo of Union to buy their fruit trees, liis agent, Mr. F. l.euchcr, who is also an intelligent Horticulturist and Gardener, pioposes to start ou a canvass of this County for Mr. Ilerkmans' Nurseries, in a few days, and we ask all who wish to purchase fruit trees, shrubbery, flowers, &c., to hold their ordc.-s until ho calls upon tliciu. We will guaranteo perfect satisfaction given for all orders taken by him. Superior Marble Work. Wf doubt much if there is a better workmnn IiHUmWiffftttwmj other State than our fellew townsman, Mr. W. A. Nicholson. As proof of this wo refer our readers to the mnny handsome Monuments, designed and executed by uiui in our tillage graveyard. .Air. JNichulson is also otic of our beat and most enterprising citizens nnd, therefore, is entitled to whatever business in that line our citizcus have to give.? The most effectual way to build up a town is to encourage, with all our pntronage, every industry within its borders, and thereby keep all the money we possibly can in circulation among ourselves. I.el us support our own citizens in prcfaronce to tboso at a distance who do nothing and ears but little far the prosperity of our 4.0wn. We can conscientiously say that we have no wish that any individual in this County may be in WJBt of Mr. Nicholson's services soon, but wbon the sad necessity does come, as come it must, no betler man could bo selected for the work, A Superior Workman. In our columns will be found tho advertisement of E. W. Percival, of Charleston, ouo of the best and most reliablo mechanics in this State, who offers to furnish the citizens of Union with Doors, Sash, Minds, Mouldings, Brackets, Mantels,and, in fact, any other article ncoded in erecting all kinds of buildings. Wo have seen spc? linens of the work turned out by Mr. Perci vol's establishment, and after a fair test of time and weather, wc pronounce it, in point of material and workinanshiD. sunerior lo nnv frnni any other factory of which wc have any knowledge. Mr. Percivol also proposes to sell as cheap as any other factory. Those wanting work in hi* linejean learn all particulars by eall' ing on Mr. W. A. Nicholson, whero specimens of Mr. P s work can be seen. The Laat Excursion of the SeasonWe are informed, officially, that the last excursion to the mountains and return the tame day, will be ran on Wednesday, tho 27lh inst. It seems to us that this excursion would sail out people best of all, as it passes Union at 7.60 A M. andJret urns at 0.40 P. M. On that day there is to be a reunion of tho 18th Regiment of 8C. V., and all who wish will hare an opportunity of attending it. Fare from Union for round trip, 76 cents. Tickets now on salo at the Railroad Office. None will be allowed to get on the ears without a ticket. * On thia excursion there will be Police Officers to aid the managers of the excursion in keep' ing order end general good conduct, so that it shell be e pleasant end safe trip. ?, ? Aooideet to Est. X. J. Meynardie. We regrOt'to learn that the injuries received by Dr. Meynardie, in the accident on the C. C, and A. Railroad, early last Monday, were more set ious than at first supposed. An account of the accident to the Nctti and Courier says ; There were thirty or forty passengers on board, ami that the casualties were not grcntei is almost miraculous. Tim Rot. Dr. K. J. Mcy[_ aardio had a rib and his collar bono broken.? i Capt. Newoemcr, the conductor, was severely [ out about the head, and several others received slight bruises. The passenger coaches are ? i complete wreck. Revival of Corn. We have rot been able to obtain for thin week all the information wo wish in answer to the Register's doubts and queries. While we acknowledge our error in calling the polen of corn, the "bloom," wo can inform our respected neighbor that we hare in our garden stalks of corn, the tassels of which wero so nearly dead when the rains cams that that part 'directly supporting the tassels wero white an(l bard, but nfler the ratns sheets of oom appeared . and silked on those stalks. In some cases good, well filled cars were made, in others the grains on the cobs were very scattering. Wo can only account for tho filling of the new ears on the old stalks by supposing that they wero impregnated by the polen from Into planted corn in the patch, that tasscllcd after the rains set in. ? IjIttlb Nell not Dkah.?London, August 18. ?Tho report published here of the death of Mrs. Sartoris, daughter of General Grant, is doclareil unfounded. The mistako arose from the death of Mrs. E. T. Sartoris, formerly Adelaide Kemblo. Don't that knock in the head a number of "highfalutin" panegyrics on Grant and Grantism? While we arc glad that "Little Nell" still lives, we cau'1 help thinking, if Grant should filo away all the fulsome things said of hitn by Editors, under the fulao report, and he should, accultntaU;/, be elected President in 1880, what a number of journals would bo represented in oilicial positions during his term of office! - - - For tho Times. The Nott Mine, &o. Dig Branch, Aug. 12. Mr. Editor :?Your mineral corr^p0n()eDts j seem to have a partir.i'?;ir frtncy for d,c ictt?r ? They T.Tc certainly not to tho manor born or they would not spall Nott with a K. Such a placo as in? "Knot Gold Mino" was not put down in our mineral Geography. Mr. "llutton" writos vorv confidently, but is mistaken ns to some of the statements. The tnino had been worked some litnc unsuccessfully ly Dr. M. A. Moore and Mr. \Ym. Norris, who sold out tho unexpired lease to Blun. dill, and in a very short time Mr. Blundill struck a pocket from which ho drew nn immense amount of gold; but I doubt if Dr. Nolt, who then resided in New Orleans, ever received more than a tenth of the amount Mr. Button credits him with. To the best of my recollection Blundill's son and himself disappeared before Dr. Nott made his appearance. The reputation of tho mine grew to bo very high after Blundill's success end, Dr. Nott sold out to (len. John i(. Means, (afterward* Gov.) Nicholas l'cay, Tlios. Lylos, Dr. Osmond Woodward and perhaps others. These gontlemen invested a large amount of money and labor in the enterprise, but after a few years experience became satisfied that planting cotton was n more certain and plcasanter business, and by degrees abandoned tho enterprise. There can be no doubt aboifl the richness of this mine. The great difficulty has been the expense of working it. Whether this obstacle can be overcome by any of the improved processes introduced by the California mincers is questionable; but we would bo glad to know that some-ono had ttie pluck to make the experiment. We know no one who can give more reliable information than Mr. Montgomery or Mr. Carrol. They arc both familiar with the facts and wc are willing to endorso Mr. Carrol's figures, from our knowledge of the man. I thank Mr. llogan for his frank mid good tempered reply to the rather taunting queries of the "l'oor and Unsuccessful Farmer," who certainty put his foot in the wrong furrow this time. Mr. Uogan's idea that a two-horso farm is the best for the times has been illustrated by the failure of so many farmers who have tried it on a large scalo. Mr. Uogan's remark that the "elTioicney of the hands depends very much upon who hires and manages them" is significant. Success depends on something more than the employment of labor i anil "pitching the crop." The shortcomings of tho present labor system can only be met by watohfulncss over all the leaks, rigid economy and unceasing industry. The days of easy farming are no more. ? ANON. For the Times. A Nuisance. Ma. Editor :?I doubt if it is known to you or to the town authorities the many unpleasant remarks made by tho passongcrs on tho cars, in relntion to the unmannorly conduct of many of our citizens white and colored on tho arrival and departure of diet trains at this place. It is with difficulty that passengers can get off or on the train on account of the number of persons crowding around tho cars having no visable business there, only to see and be seen ; and it is most embarrassing, to ladies especially, to have pcrsous push their heads into the windows and continue gazing at tliera as if they wore on oxhibilion. In other comtdunities tho town authorities have a policeman stationed near to the train on its arrival and departure to prevont the annoyances above mentioned. Cannot the lUilroad Company or the Town authorities do something to abate the nuisance? CITIZEN. Biiatto* to ao Ovkrhoard.?Col. John II. i Cochran returned home last Saturday from Washington, hut he declined to be interviewed concerning the civil service programme of the A.ln,i.l.l.?ll? It I? ? "- ?-J ?--? . 4KUUMUIV?1 ai?ui|* f? liua UVOIt I Cpui lCU (IIKV JJG would get the appointment of Unite! States Internal revenue Collector for this State, which i our people would coaeider fur preferable to any appointment that the administration would likely make.?Andertoti Journal. Attkmpt to Wrrck a*Tk4I!I.?The conductor of the northern kound passenger train last Wednesday evening reports that bis engine jumped the track a few miles this side of Woodwards, and his train thereby delayed for a considerable tune. Examination proved that some villain had placed ercss ties on the track. There was no mishap ether than the delay.?Chttltr BuUiton. Tee Su.ven DoiA.r.n Bki,ow Pah.?A lelegrapbio despatch, in speaking of the order directing that ten per cent, of the amount of > salaries due government employees shall b<f paid wWh standard silver dollars, says : "It is asser tained ilint the banks will not lake them and that ' they will bo at ton per cent, discount in less I 'than a month. It is impossible to estimate the i effect of placing so many silver dollars uppn the Washington market. to the Led lea of Caroline Tht 'l,ailtes' Memorial Attocmllwn oj 071 <ir*leston, organised Tor tho purpose of erecting a Monument to the Confederate Dead, are now earnestly endeavoring to raise the funds necessary to complete that long since begun at Magnolia Cemetery. In this Cemetery lie the ^remains of men who, at the call of duty, their homes in all parta of this and many sister States, and gave their lives for the defence of their country. It is to do them honor that we are now striving ; and if those from among whom ao mab'y of them came, will unlfe with us In-thisgood Wo'rfcf * we will welcome their aid. A Military Fair will be held in this City ih the second week of January, 1880. Contributions to it, either in tho form of direct suLsorip-tions, or of work, etc., will be gladly received-. All communications should bo addressed t6 MIIS. JAMES CONNER, Chairman J.adits' CommitUe. The interest of tho Ladies of Union County is earnestly requested in behalf of tho abovb appeal. The thought of a monument to the Confederate dead always awakens in the heart of womnn admiration, sympathy and love.? She sees again in her minds eyo her hero in the beloved grey, marching to defend her and his country ; she remembers her words of fkrewcH and how she bade him Ood speed. ?>ht remdift* bcrs her hopes and her fears, tho victories and the defeats, and, alas ! the death. So, when called upon to rear a monument lo tho dead heroes of tho "Lost Cause" she is never backward, for thus, in the only way left to her, she gives expression to tho dt>cp feeling of her soul. The Ladies of Union Cftunly are, therefore, | earnestly requested to contribute to this, in donations of money, however small, or of articles for tho Fair. Contributions of money and articles may be ^ mado, on or before the second day of January fl next, lo cither of the following gentlemen: Coll UMoKissick, Capl. A. 11 Foster, II LQoss, Esq., Capt. F. M. Fair, J. C. Hunter, Esq., Col. D. P. Duncan, Capt J. T. Douglass, Maj. 11. J. Retsill, Capt. John 11. JctTerics, T. L. Haines, Esq., Dr. J. F. Norman, A. A. Sarrntt, Esq., W. A. Moorelicad, Esq., D. Johnson, Jr., Esq., S. W. Porter, Esq. Latest Tellow Fever News. Memphis, August 18.?Twenty-fire new cases were reported to-day, fifteen of which are colored. Four deaths have occurred. Eevcaal additional cases of persons stricken beyond tho corporation line have been reported. A fire early this morning destroyed a large briok building in the rear of the Howard's raw, formerly used as an ice houae. Tho fire waa of incendiary origin. The weather ia dear and ceel, the thermometer ranging between 02 and 70. Memphis, August 18.?Eight cases wcro reported te the Board of Health up to noon, of whom six are white and two colored. Memphis, August 1?.?Eleven casea were reported this morning, three of whom are colored. Four deaths have occurred since last night. A Goon Investment.?Thirteen dollars for one enn be realised by subscribing for the Southeun Mi'sicai, Jouknav. Only $1.00 yearly secures it. $1.00 worth of choice Vocal and Instrumental Music is published in each monthly number and $1.00 worth of Premium 8heet Music is presented oaeli subsoriber; $18 worth at Aluaio. all lot J. UmIiIm litis titers is given over one hundred pages (Sheet Music siic) of valuable and instructive musical reading matter, comprising musical sketches, discussions, edito rials, hints, correspondence and general musical intelligence from all parts of the world, (the South not excepted.) Send ten cents and you will recoive a specimen copy (containing $1.00 worth of Music) by return mail. Address LUDDEN & BATES, Southern Music House, Savannah, Ua. Petroleum Finn. ?Titusville, l'a., August 1G. ?A (ire which occurred Thursday meriting at Parker's Landing has proved more destructive than was expected. Efforts to extinguish the burning oil have up to this evening been ineffectual. Five tanks, containing 86,000 barrels of ail, have been burned. The third tank caugnt at 11 o'clock this morning and burst with terrific force, the concussion shattering every pane of glass on Hiver avenue and knocking several people senseless. The burning oil rushed into the river, and it became a sheet of flame. The greatest consternation prevailed, every one fleeing to the hills for safety. The wind suddenly changing, the town was saved.? The flames are now confinod to the tanks. Lkciikut and Cowardice.?The New York Graphic says : The story of the Nnrrngnnsett Pier scandal, 33 the details are made publio, places Senator n Ul 1 2- - a ? ... uvmis ^vutuug 111 au mirjjueiy a wit ward position. Unless he can clear himself, he will stand convicted of having stolen into another man's house with the intention of destroying the pence and happiness of that horqp. |fis conduct when confronted hj the bereaved hps: band bears tho stamp of cowardice. Lechery and cowardice cannot be forgiven in a persnt) assuming te occupy a high public position. We very mceh believe that in llhode Island lies the grave of Hoscoe Conkling's political future." ? A Orrosan to thr Coi.orko Exodus.?Rev. Geo. Mutton, colored, formerly well known in[ Washington politics, and for several years pact a baptist minister in Cincinnati, is visiting his friends hi Washington and the scenes of his childhood in the neighborhood of Piscataway, Prince George's County, Md. He has lately been to Kansas to see what the exodus poople are doing, lie represents that many of the emigrants are in a totally helpless condition, and it will be necessary to support them for months to come, if not years, lie states that he found but one colored minister in l?$ptucky who was in favor of the iqorenfeqf, Tut British Parmamrmt.?London, Augusta 14?The House of Lords last night adopted the amendments to the Irish University bill as passed by the House of Commons, making piorision for fellowships, scholarships and other ordinary endowments similar to those of the London University. The House of Commons last night finally passed the bill enabling banks of unlimited liability to beoome banks of limited liability and authorising such banks to increase the nominal value of their shares. ??1?. ? Yiiiow Pkvkr at baltim0hr.-^-ltaltim?>r?l August, 10.?Aba Gelli. e sailor on tho Spanish steauiar Enrique, from Havana, who was ill wiUfc yellow fever an<! taken to (be quarantine hospLtnl, died yesterday afternoon. No i>*w eases have been developed en the Enrique, but sbe is still detained at quarantine. There is no esse of y?low fever at quarantine. - ~ ?>. e + ? Fataj. IJotbi. Pian.?New York, August 10. ?Tlje oharred remains of one man and three servant girls were fonnd this morning in the ruins of the Locust Grove Hotel, at Bath, L, I,, whieh was destroyed by fire yesterday,