Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 16 January 1895 — Page 3

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These scenes will positively be given on this staire or your money will be refunded.

Carry two sets of scenery, one large and one small, and can give the production 011 any stage, 110 matter how small.

PRICES, 50c, 35c. Children. 25e.

Seats now on Sale at Harry Strickland's.

Th°s. J. Orr the old -reliable music dealer, has put in a stock of

New and Second-hand 2 Organs,'

And wants ]»eople losir_ ing anv kind ot an instrument to call and see him. ]\Ionev saved sure.

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,P IKAKKfSON A CJO

President Casimir-Perier Tenders His Resignation.

REPUBLICANS DESERTED HIM.

Cabinet Members Kxhaust Every Argu

ment to Induce IIim to Rcmitin at the

Helm of tlio French Ship of State, but

'•'Without Avail -The National Assembly

to Elect a Successor—It May lie Miinself.

PAHIS, Jan. 16.—It was announced last evening that M. Casimir Perier, president of the French republic, has resigned office.

During the evening he conferred with the president of the senat-e, and then summoned M. Guerin, minister of justice M. Leyques, minister of public instruction M. Poincarre, minister of finance, and the prefect of the Seine. M. Leyques had a long conversation with the president, the result of which is not known.

A second official note was issued at 11 p. m., announcing the resignation of the president, an.I forecasting the ideas he intends to develop in his farewell address to the chamber of deputies. The note says that in the eyes of the president- Monday's sitting of the chamber and the vote which overthrew the cabinet were

Only Si-romlary Incidents

of the struggle which is proceeding against the parliamentary regime and public liberties.

M. Casimir-Perier had hoped tiiat the president oi the republic, who is deI prived of means of action, would have been exempted from party attacks and I the political confidence of the republicans would lmve accorded him power and authority. He had also hoped that those who. despite himself, had piaeed him in a position where he was unable to defend himself would have undertaken the defense of the first magistrate.

Continuing the note says that the president has requested the ministers to temporarily witudraw their resignations in order to facilitate the necessary changes.

Prime Minister Dupuy imparted President Casimir-Perier's decision to the presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies, who will forthwith call urgency sittings of those bodies. The greatest perplexity reigns in all political centers.

During the afternoon it had been remarked, not without surprise in the lobbies of the Palais Bourbon, that the crisis was not following the customary course, but appeared to be assuming (iraviT Aspect. 'Mian I sual.

When the raots became known, consternation, amounting almost to stupor, seized everyone. There had been ominous hints in the press in the recent days that M. Casimir-Perier was growing tired ol' his position, yet nobody paid attention to tnem. The high character, experience, firmness and integrity of llie president inspired the confidence of even the advanced JLiepublicans.

Tiie long conference which M. Casi-mir-Perier had with Al. ChailemetLaeor.r, president of the senate, is no\V explain,-d. irie had already resolved to resign. M. Ciialieniet-Laeour emptied his lit nest eloquence in a vain endeavor to persuade file president to reconsider his decision, and quitted t!:e Palaeo of the Eiysee under a sense of ucep distress.

All. the members of the cabinet from Prime Min.ster Duiiuy down followed. Ciiailemet-!,:ieonr ul exhausted every argument to induce Casimir-Perier not to roign. Their efforis were wittiouc Slice:'".S.

At 1) oVi'tek Casimir-Perier sent a short letter to Prime Minister Dupuy informing mm that his decision was irrevocable, und begging him to notify the pivsiif'nts of "he senaie and ciiamiierof deputies und to announce the !act to The .journal Officii'].

Dupuy accepted the task thus imposed upon him, and as on the occasion of the death of (. arnot. linds himself again confronted with the transmission of powrs involving difficulties of every description arising irom the unexpected position of aifairs. lie seemed completely overwhelmed with the sense of his responsibilities, but speedily recovered and with the energy, coolness and foresight that he displayed on the occasion of the assassination of Carnot, proceeded to take the measures which the situation demanded.

Kiect a Successor.

After interviews of the prefect of the Seine and tin prefect of police with M. Casinnr-i'ei.er, they received from Dupuy instructions to be followed during the crisis. Following is the text of tiie articles of the constitution relating to this chauge in the presidency:

Article J—The president of the republic is elected by an absolute majority of the suffrages of tiie senate and chamber oi' m-putics met in national assembly. He is appointed for seven years, and is eligible for re-election.

Article I provides that in case of a vacation of the office through death or any other cause the nationaL assembly shall proceed forthwith to elect a president. In the interval the council of ministers is invested with executive power. The national assembly being merely an elector at college all discussion therein is prohibited.

The report of the resignation of the president, became generally known at 11 o'clock, but was universally discredited, and a general movement was made toward the newspaper offices with a I view to learning the truth. Very soon the papers exhibited lantern transparances of the official note. Even then many papers refused to believe that the I event was possible. Finally they became convinced that the president h.al really retired and assembled in groups discussing the chances of those who would be named to succeed liini.

Did Socialism Cause It,

PAKIK, .Ian. 10, a. ni.—The socialist group in the chamber of deputies have issued a manifesto saying they do not believe that Casimir-J'erier will present himself for re-election. The manifesto adds: "He is gone forever, vanquished by socialism. He l'aiied in the combat to obtain the victory expected of him by thereactionaires on account of his weakii h.s of character. It is a victory for the socialist party. Wishing to struggle against us, he found only rotten instruments. He perished through the •corruption of the regime of which ne

was the chief. He was defeated by the intrigues of his president of the council."

The manifesto finds his flight shameful and says: "In the dishonor of such a flight the capitalist class will perish. The downfall of Casimir-Perier is the downfall of capitalism and reaction. Let us remain united as the supreme crisis approaches and desert not our post of combat."

Casiiuir-I'erier May He Ke-Klecteil. PARIS, Jan. 16.—The senate and chamber of deputies have been summoned to meet this afternoon to receive government communications. M. Dupuy will read the president's message in the chamber and M. G-ueriii will road it in the senate.

It is believed that the national assembly will meet Thursday. Those best informed as to the political situation believe that Casimir-Perier will be reelected by a large majority. It is expected tlii't steps will be taken to bring about this result. If they fail it is probable that the government parties will choose Dupuy as their candidate. The names of Waldeek-Rosseau, ChallemetLacour and Spuller are also mentioned in connection with the office.

BATTLE IN AFRICA.

Italian Troops and Abyssinians Come Toaether Near Coatit. MASSOWAII, Egypt, Jan. Ki.—The Italian troops, under General Baratierc, have had some sharp figiiting with a large force of Abyssinians, I led by Ras Maii^asria. The latter was attacked unexpectedly by the Italians near Coatit on Sunday last. The enemy numbered 1,000, armed with rifles, and in addition the Abyssinians hail numbers of spearmen. The Italians compelled the enemy to retreat to the

Cronda mountains. Later in the day the enemy returned to the attack and advanced upon the I front of the Italian expedition, when the Abyssinians were repulsed with serious loss. The enemy attempted to maice a flank attack, but was again repulsed.

The Abyssinians continued to keep an 1 irregular musketry fire on the Italian troops until niglitfali, but there was no further fighting of a serious nature.

General Baratierc is now encamped at Coatit. The Italians fought well, and the casualties among them were few. I The captives, who fell inuo the hands of the Italians, say that the Abyssinians lost very heavily.

Living Pictures at Denver.

Df.nvkr, Jan. 16.—The board of aldermen, by a tie vote, has refused to apI point a committee to investigate and report upon the living pictures which are being exhibited at the Broadway theater in this city. There is an ordinance prohibiting indecent- exhibitions, which it I is the duty of the police board to enforce, and the Woman's Christian

Temperance union protestors against the pictures were advised to take their case before that board.

Detective Norris Meld.

RICHMOND, .Jan. 10.—Detective John T. A'orris of Springfield, (J., under arrest here as a suspect in the gold brick swindle, was taken before Police Judge Crutchtield, and a motion made to discharge him. Letters from the mayors of Cincinnati, Springfield and Chief Shea of the Chicago detectives were read to show that JNorris was a man of integrity and honesty. The justice refused to release him, and he was remanded to jail.

Cashier indicted.

OMAHA, Jan. l(i.—The federal grand jury has returned an indictment against R. C. Outeait, cashier of the broken Capital National bank of Lincoln, charging him with falsifying books oft he bunks. This is the bank in which the state lost s^iO.UUO, and Pii lent Mosher is now serving a sentence of five years for looting.

It's Carter and Alautlc.

HiJi.KNA, Mon., Jan. 10.—Both houses of the legislature balloted separately for United Slates .senator yestei^ay. The Pepiii.'iiean vancus nominees, Lee Alantle for the short term and Thomas H. Carter for the long term, received the solid Republican vote in both houses, and today their election will be ratified in joint assembly.

I'atat Uridine Accident..

PiTTsnri:!- Jan. 10.—A strong wind blew over the falsework of a new bridge 1 being erected over the Monongahela

river at Homestead, and a number of workmen were dashed to the ground, a distance of !J0 feet. hie man was kiiled, one fatally injured, another seriousiy hurt and several badly bruised.

Work of Some of Cook's iany. Li'i' tni-i ROCK, Jan. 10.—Jim French and Sam Mo Williams, two of Bill Cook's gang of desperadoes, held uj) und robbed the store of W. S. Nash of Fort Gibson, securing a small amount of money from the cash drawer. They also took a supply of clothing and rode out of the town unmolested.

lie Was Not Straight.

WICHITA, Ivan., Jan. 16.—Willard Ii. Broone, who has just vacated the office of county attorney of Sedgwick county, has been suspended from rhe practice of Jaw for one year for having accepted money to dismiss prosecutions against persons charged with crime.

Mc.Milhi.'.i mill IJurrows.

LANSING, Mich., Jan. Ki.—United States Senator McMillan was re-elected by the legislature in joint session, receiving an unanimous vote, .iulius C. Burrows received all the votes lor short term senator, except that of Donovan of Bay, Democrat.

Ail For WolcoM.

DiiNvr.ii, Jan. 10.--In formal caucus every Republican promised his vote for the re-election of Senator L. O. Wolcott. The Populist caucus voted to give a complimentary vote to Lafo Pence, retiring congressman from Colorado.

The Pope III.

ROMF,, Jan. Ki.—The pope is sulTering from alight chill and therefore is keeping his room. Audiences with his holiness have been postponed as a measure of precaution, but no anxiety is expressed as to his condition.

ImS: ''ye Again. "AIGUSTA, Ale., Jan. l(i.—The Maine legislature met in joint session and elected W illiam P. Frye to the United Star.es senate to sucoed himself. «*.,

J'y the Sho(| iiu Koute.

NKW M.um\sviuii:, W. Va., -Jan. 16.—Pinky Edgell, 0.1, a wealthy citizen of Wetzell county, suicided by blowing his head olf with a shotgun.

AWFUL CATASTROPHE

Seventy-Five People Killed at Butte, Mon.

FIRE IN THE RAILROAD YARDS

Spreads to Several Cars Loaded With Powder—A Series of Explosions Follow.

DEBRIS FALLS A MILE AWAY.

Many of the Spectators Who Had Fled in

Terror at the First explosion and Others

Killed—Every Member of the Fire De

partment Hither Killed or Wounded.

The Entire City Shaken as if by Earth

quake—The Greatest and Most Disas

trous Explosion in the History of the

West.

BUTTE, Mon.-, Jan. 16.—The fire broke out in the Montana Central yards and soon several cars loaded with powder caught fire. Just as the firemen were closing around the blazing cars an explosion occurred, killing a number of firemen and spectators and maiming many others. The firemen who had escaped immediately rallied and were beginning another attack when a second explosion, more violent than the first, took place. The people in the vicinity were mowed down as with a great scythe and the streets for half a block around

Looked Lake a Great JSatMefield.

Debris was thrown high in the air, coming down a mile away. Many people on the streets in the center of town were thus injured. A few of the remaining firemen were gathering themselves together and attempting to get to a place of safety when the third and last explosion occurred. This too, killed and injured many people. Thero were several cars of the powder and all of them exploded. The whole heavens were lighted up, and the city shook as if an earthquake was in progress. llesciicrs Killed.

Immediately after the first explosion she entire hospital corps and police force were summoned, and many of the detachments of these companies are among the killed and injured ill the subsequent explosions.

At 1 a. m. 10 dead bodies'had boon gathered together, and thero was donbuless a gretit many more in parts ol tiie yard that no one dared to approach, Every house for blocks around was turned into an impromptu hospital.

Fire Department Wiped Out. Every member of the department was either killed or wounded.

Three policemen were among the killed. Plateglass was broken all over the city and the damage to property is enormous. I

The relatives of the killed are frantic and tiie city is in consternation. It was the greatest and nmst disas- of which contain hi trous explosion in the history of the west.

l~': j0 a. in.—So far between 50 and 60 mangled bodies have been recovered and more are being picked up on all sides, It is impossible to get names now. It is estimated about 100 additional persons were injured, several of whom died after being taken to the hospital. The scene beggars description. At this hour wagons are still taking dead bodies from the scene of the explosion to various undertaking establishments, and the wounded to their homes and hospitals. The latter are all full.

The list of dead will possibly reach 75 and the damage to property will bo more than $1,000,000. In all three carloads of powder exploded, one of which was stored in the Butte Hardware company's warehouse, which adjoined the Kenyou-Cornel I warehouse. Large pieces of iron were thrown for miles. Several bodies were hurled a long distance and picked up in unrecognizable masses of flesh.

A Jury Scandal.

CHICAGO, Jan, 16.—In Judge Horton's court thy state was to have opened the case against ex-Policemen Morau and Healy, who are charged with the murder of Swan Kelson, but in his chambers sensational disclosures of a conspiracy to corrupt the jury were made, and he adjourned the trial. One of the jurors, who is acquainted with the defendants, is accused of perjury. Bailiff L. Scharlinghousen, wno summoned him, is under suspicion.

E MARKETS.

Kcvicw of the Grain and Cattle Markets For January 15.

Pittsburg.

Cattle—Prime, $3 25(/••" rn good, .?5($ 5 Oi) itood butchers, *1 (0 rougn fat, #3 20(^4 00 fair, light steers, $3 40($

cowsand heifers. 50(/,3 40 bulls,stags and cows, !)()(«3 75 i'resli cows and springers, $15(£05. Hogs—Philadelphia- id

OLD HICKORY'S HOME

GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON'S COLO

NIAL HOUSE AT NASHVILLE.

Redeemed From Destruction by the La

dles' Hermitage Association—Full of Art

Treasures and Historical Souvenirs—A

Touching Romance—A Fitting Sobriquet.

[Special Correspondence.

NASHVILLE, Jan. v.—No visit to Nashville is completo without a drive to "The Hermitage," the home of "Old Hickory." The superb old manor is a pcrfect treasure house of antiquities and is crowded with historic associations. The mansion, a fino specimen of colonial architecture, with its huge pillars, broad porticoes and spacious rooms, is approached by a driveway bordered on either side by a row of stately pines. Across the antique porticoes shad-

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I quaint mirrors, its pictures and busts of the general, is delightful with its stately old time air of dress parade. Indeed the whole houso is packed with the mahogany and rosewood, themotherof pearl, the damask and silvr of those good old days and I is calculated to drive a connoisseur quite hopelessly wi'd.

Uining lioom, Library and liedrooni. The dining room shows a curious mantel, decorated with tall silver candelabra, over which hangs a line portrait of Jackson. Here, too, you may see a magnificent I silver service, presented by Lafayette, and a beautiful piece of silver, the gift of Decatui'.

In the library is a wilderness of curhis, medals, coins, pipes, swords and sn!i:'i'boxes as well as the general's books, a

January, tho anniversary of tho battle of I New Orleans, is an interesting souvenir. There is a penholder made from a portion of the tr-e under which Washington first unsheathed his sword in defense of Amer-

ican liberty. There is Washington's office chair, and another chair presented, by the wife of Chief Justice Taney.

Perhaps the most interesting room in I the house is tho general's bedchamber, which he died. It is preserved just as ho left it. The curious high posted bedstead, tho easy chair and footstool, the dressing table, all partake of association with one of the most picturesque characters of

American history. In this room is another I of those quaint hickory mantels which are found throughout the house, sedate and stately in shape and execution as old time manners. Here is preserved a qu .ntity of General Jackson's porsotml "effects, jewelry, clothing, his watch, seal,cornelian ring, topaz breastpin, gold pen and pencil, tobacco box, walking stick, slippers, dressing gown and a marvelous bead regalia presented by Sam Houston of Texas. I Interesting Kelics.

In a large empty room on the ground 1 floor is the general's carriage, made from a portion of the old ship Constitution.

The sword presented to Jackson by the citizens of New Orleans is another souvenir of interest. In cupboards and closets aro stored away many rare old bits of fadcd finery. There is the full set of pearls and topaz presented by New Orleans wornen to Mrs. -Jackson. There is a beautiful pink brocade worn by Jackson's wife's niece, beautiful Emily Donclson, at, tiie court of Berlin. This lovely girl was a great favorite-of the general and was mistress of the White House during her uncle's administration. She is said to have strongly resembled Alary, queen of

lit slackers, 25 tat Soots, and to have possessed much of tho fascination of the White Rose of Scotland. The gown which she wore at the first inauguration ball is a precious and coquettish relic. It is of amber satin brocaded with violets and garnished with lace and pearls. It was a present from Jackson, and even at that day was described at great length in every newspaper in the country. The wedding dress of Airs. Sarah

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best mixed, §4 85(jj4 i»5 Yorkers, $4 70(g) 4 80 pigs, $4 4O«0 00 roughs, 00w 4 25. Sliecp lOxtra, $: 00 good, $2 50(^2 UIJ fair, $1 SOW.J ()0 common, ia(4l3-s'e yearlings, 30 best lambs, !?4 15(c4 50 common and fair lambs, $4 15(.t4 50 common and fair lambs, -S2 50(t/.5 01) veal calves, $3 OOit^O ~5.

Cincinnati.

Wheat 55!.j'c. Corn 4:Jvt-l4e. Cattle—Select butchers, #4 15u0 50 fair to good, §3 50i(/,4 10 common, '-'5(i/,3 35. Hogs—Seiecicd and prime butchers, §4 55 (ii 4 r5 packing, £4 50(i4 55 common to roughs. §3 75(«,4 -5. ,-dieep—,1 50(f,-l 00. Lamlts—50(^,4 00.

Chicago.

Hogs Select, butchers. jvl (i()w!4 75 packers, §4 35g)4 00. Catile —i'rime steers, ^5 10(0(5 05 others, $2 75yv.4 1.

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buds, $1 50(«:5 75. Sheep 00(I£3 75 lambs, §2 50«i4 35. ••w-iv.'-.-e-'ri-K:

York. Sheep—$2 00@3 75

Cattle—$ I 40(«*5 25 lambs, $2 00@4 75.*

Jackson, the wife of *he general's adopted son, is also preserved. This lady was a Philadelphia belle and beauty and went to tho altar in an exquisite robe of whit silk and tulle. This costume has been worn as a wedding gown by brides of three successive generations.

The mansion and grounds are under the care and control of the Ladies' Hermitage association of Nashville. The property was purchased some years ago by the state from the adopted sou of General Jackson, with the proviso that his wife remain thero during her life. When she died, the general assembly of tho state assigned the house and tomb and L*5 surrounding acres to the Hermitage association to improve and preserve in lasting memory of the hero

ows from the swaying branches duft. Tho great carved door opens, and you enter the vast old style hall, long and broad enough for a modern ballroom. Its walls are adorned with paper of gorgeous coloring, which represents scenes and incidents in tho life of T'-lemachus. This paper was bought by General Jackson in France in 1SJ57 and is yet in an excellent stato of preservation. The pictures still hang as Jackson left them. There are two fine portraits of Mrs. Jackson by Karle and a most interesting portrait of the general himself, taken by order of the French government five days before his death. A (plaint winding stairway leads to the Kipper rooms. Huge old fashioned claw footed mahogany sofas, chairs and tables furnish the halls, giving it a hospitable air. The drawing room, with its antique,, yellow keyed, spindle legged piano, its faded velvet hangings, its inlaid and ormolu ta- having by his al! Ides, its bronze and gilt candelabra, its broken up a happy home. 'IhN, however,

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I lection numbering many hundreds, mo. autograph. There is,a lctler from Thomas Jefferson and ..i exquisite porcelain miniature of Mrs. i)j I Witt Clinton, presi nled by herself and accompanied by a letter couched in the romantic conipHmcnt. and high Hung persillage of that day. There is a small paml from I he floor of Napoleon's room at Long- I wood, Sr. Helena. A candle found in Corn- I wallis' tent-at the surrender of Vorktown I and sent to Jackson with the request that, he light it upon every recurring tsili of

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of New Orleans. When these patriotic and energetic southern gentlewomen who formed the association took possession of the property, they found ruin and decay everywhere prevalent upon the noble estate. The old log cabin where tho general lived for 15 years heiore

The Hermitage"

was built was a total wreck. A Noble Work. But these southern ladies, with their soft voices, indolent manners and languid, airs, can be energetic enough over any object upon the welfare of which their hearts are set. It was not long before the mansion was newly roof -d, tho rooms repaired, fences up, outbuildings put in proper shape and tho old log cabin fully restored, even to its kitchen fireplace, the favorite* resting place of "Uncle Alf," the ancient negro body servant of the general.

At the tomb one pauses to read the ornate enumeration of the virtues of Jackson's wife. The story of their love was a romance. Jackson fairly worshiped her and during his momentous career never wholly emerged from the influence of her personality. He wore her miniaturo on his heart until his death, and no matter what liis cares, responsibilities or amusements he never slept until lie had read a chapter in the Bible she left him when she died. Mrs. Jackson was a woman of great, piety and cared nothing for the honors of this world. When Jackson was elected president, his wife said to thoseabout her: ••For .Mr. Jackson's sake I am glad. For my own I never wished it. I would rather he a doorkeeper in the houso of my (lod than to dwell in that palace iu Washington. Her influence over Jackson was profound, as shown by the following anecdote. Old Hickory was an expert inprofanity. When occasion required, ho simply paralyzed his hearers by the originaliiy, variety and pictiircsqueness of his swearing. During an exciting political campaign and just after Mrs. Jackson had confidentially told a guest that she thought the general wr disposed io be religious, and that but for the approaching presidential election she earnestly believed ho would join her church, he suddenly burst into the room with an opposition newspaper in his hand, cursing like a house afire. Ho swore until he was actually out of breath, when his gentle wife, who had at first been sti.nncd by his oaths, arose, and approaching him looked him steadily in the face and simply exclaimed, "'.Mr. Jackson!" The great warrior who had always conquered was immediately subdued by this mild adversary.

A Touching Story.

Rachel Jackson was a wonderfully beautiful woman, and her portraits show a face of winsome and innocent loveliness. The throat, is full, the lips sweet, the brow well shaped end the eyes large and limpid. A cap of soft lace crowns the dark curls whijh fall over her j-houldcrs. In her youth she contracted an unfortunate marriage. Jackson was accused by his foes of ir.s to -Mrs. iiobards

I was not true. Kobanis v."as a man of I whom very little good could be said. His wife was sprightly, cheerful and very beautiful. Kobards' jealousy was terrific.

Jackson, who was a good companion, of agreeable address an:! admired by women, soon felt the fury of this jealousy. Matters growing ncire and more unplcaant, Mrs. Rohards at length hit her husband. This was in the spri: of lc.U. Uol.arda applied to the Virginia legislature, for a divorce, which was granted, provided tho supreme couro should see cause lor divorce. It was r,-roiled anil became tho •reiieral belief in Nashville that Kobards had obtained a divorce. Thereupon Mrs. Rohards, who had been living in Natchez with the family of Colonel Siark, returned to Nashville and was married to Jackson. After they had been married two years Kobards obiahii a divon iu a Kent ucky court. Jackson at one had be-, man icd wo who was legally auothe make their union legal the secoia! "ne.

realized that ho years to a woman man's wife. To !h were married

These unforiuiiate suspicion and scandal 1'oni 1 hem, marred is said, really bio! heart of iiachel Jackson.

ircumstanccs, the nat uraily arising ir happiness, and, it the gentle, loving

The popular story is that making preparations to go Hei'mitagi'" to Washington il received the rude shock whit death. Sin was like a mot!

liile she was from "The ie piior lady led to her icr to every

servant upon the estate, and wishing to leave all com forlalde for the winter made a trip into Nasi-,ville to buy supplies and ch. thing for her dependents. Weary from her shopping, she went into a hotel parlor to rest while she waited for the coach which was to take her back to

'The Hermi

tage. Suddenly she heard her own name spoken in an adjoining room, coarsely and cruelly bandied about, while her character was fiercely assailed. Motionles.-,, as if turned to stone, she sat listening to the accusations which had been circulated dur-

CAKKIAGK MAKE OF SI! II' CONSTITt'TION. ing the presidential campaign, and which her chivalrous and tender husband had, carefully concealed from her. She was seized with spasmodic disease of the heart and died soon after. I'arlon says that sho had known of the slanders long before. That, may be true, yet undoubtedly tho rudeness and brutality of the attack may have hastened the end.

Personal Feeling.

Jackson's grief was agonising, and ho seemed to live only to revenge her wrongs. Possibly during no other aiiininislrat ion of the government, has personal lecling played so important a role in official appointments as in the offices filled by Andrew Jackson. It was enough for him to have tho slightest, suspicion that an officer of the government had failed to espouse his wife's cause. Such a one was quickly removed. Even upon her tomb is a reference to this sad story. "A being so gentle and so vii'iuotis slander might, wound, but could pot dishonor, is inscribed I here, bearing the touching testimony of the stanch loyalty of the heart, of "Old Hickory" even beyond the grave.

Jackson belongs neither Io party nor section. Me belongs to the country. The tough, gnarled and knotted hickory was an appropriate synonym for I he audaciiins, persistent, and fiery soldier who lives still in the memory of his countrymen, and. whose voice vet sends its clarion call from out the misls ol the past, crying, ''Tho Union must and shall be preserved."

E PI NI SESSIONS TIUTER.