Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-05

EDToBs UNIoS AM AaEKicaS:-Ishsm G.. Harris
has been nominated for Governor by the sovereign
people in primary assemblies al over the STATE, frcm
Center 20 Shelby: and every nomination has been
accompanied withan expression Of wish that there
be opposition to him, and that he be elected by
reclamation. No other gentlem1n has been men
toned in connection with the Office except MAJ G.
A. Henry Of Clai ksyille who on being asked whist
on visit to Nashville last week, TO permit his
friends the use of his name a candidate for Gov
eTnor, replied very promptly, " No, Sir; am for
Governor Harris against the world. He is tte man
for the times mas crowned himself all over with
honOrs, by the manner in which he has administers
ed the high and responsible duties Of the cfce IN
these times of trouble and ought TO be honOred with
reelection by reclamation ! say, then, without
ceremony or circumloeutiOn, let all the newspaper
press, simultaneously and man, hoist the name
Of Governor Harris at the head Of his columns as
the candidate for Governor of every body and al
Tennessee. He can not, loiH not refuse. He is 10
the harness-is better informed of the policy and
true interests Of the State in the perils that beset
her path, aud is better able TO condIc her with
wisdom through our prospective troubles than any
new man can be. He knows it, and will serve
again. Tennessee promises the Governor fright
future. And she will not forget to award, also, to
Gustavus Henry, Of ClarksYile. high seat IN the
synagogue RUTHERFORD."
Eiitors Union and American: take the liberty to
present for their consideration to the Bar Of Tenn
and TO the popular mind thereof, the name Of Hon.
Nathan Green, of Lebanon. as in every sense wor-
thy and well qualified for the position of Of the
Supreme Judges Of the Southern Confederacy. lie
has illustrated and adorned our judicial history
through long series of years, by valuable ser
vice in the Chancery and Supreme Courts. was
transferred IN the plenitude Of his fame and use
fulness, from the Supreme Bench 10 the Lebanon
Law School. where he has wrought out for himself
"preclarnH e! memorabilia nOmea And believe it
is the opinion Of the legal profession throughou ut
the state looking to the Clearness and force Of his
intellect his profound legal learning exhibited in
his poIshed opinions in Il Sac Reports, and HIS
elevated character Upwright and pure
christian gentleman that he is inferior to 10 man.
The Judge Is a profound constitutional lawyer,
and Withal a sound Southern Rights statesman.
During the past canvass wherein the ordinances of
separation and representation submitted to the
people Of the state be rendered the most effective
service Ills whole soul was thrown into that
great Southern movement in contributions to the
newspapers and in public addresses TO the people.
Tennessee will honor herself in hJnOFing such
man. Let her legal men present his claims to the
President and Cabinet Of the Confederate States.
Although past the meridian of life, hIs constitu-
ton and physical health are robust. and his intel
lect as vigorous as youth. We would not deprive
the Lebanon Law School tthe brag institution Of
the South) of his valuable services, by transfer
ring Judge Green 10 the Supreme Beach Of the Con-
federate States. He could still illustrate his Uses
fullRess there and mpart his legal learning, did
Judge Story il the Law School at Harvard, whilst
still discharging the high duties Of Supreme Judge
of the Uuited States.
Surprising that the Supreme Court will be reor-
gained under tie new Government, and that Ten
nessee is entitled to place take the liberty 70
express my own, and / confidently believe, the pre-
terrence Of the Bar Of TENNESSEE
Outrageous Conduct OF the Lincoln Soil
diers.
The Washington Star has the following in regard
to the way IN which the LINCOLN hirelings conduct
themselves
Yesterday, squad of soldiers (of the Buffalo
and Ellsworth Zouave Regiments) went into Hol-
brooks restaurant, Corner Of Pennsylya avenue
and First street. and called for and obtained drinks
all round, which they refused TO pay for; at the
same time beginning to eyinee a strcDg inclination
10 create rev. Some of the ZoUaves eadeavored
70 issgGde the others from dis0r1erly bel lr1r but
were oyerruled; and the crowd pitched into the
eatable and drinkabe things about the bar which
they soon demolished. They then got into a row
among Themselves in which they used such missiles
they found most convenient al hand for the pur-
pose Of breaking each others heads bottles and
stone Jars being the most come-ar8b.e. Holbrooks
place Is damaged some 5000 worth.
During the afternoon, two members Of ole Of Il e
Maine regiments were walking on the avenue near
Four and .a-half street, when they were met ~
three of the Fire Zouavcs, all Of whom were drunk.
As they met, the Z0uaves accused the others Of
running against them. which the latter denied. A
Zouave then raised a large junk bottle which he
had II his hand and struck one Of the Maine men on
the head with il, smashing it in pieces, while the
other Zouaves prevented the interference Of the
other Maine man. One of the Zouaves drew knife,
W tn which he inflicted a severe wound on the
shoulder Of the man who was beaten.
A number Of soldiers wentintO a notorious house
of evil repute on the Island. about Y O'clock and
after behaving in a dlsorderly manner broke and
carried Off a number Of china and aiabaster Orna-
menUs. As they left the neighbOrhOOd one Of them
nut his hand through the omen window Of Patrick
Given's store, and cut his (Given's) wife il the
breast with a knife which he had drawn. It is
lucky that pay day is net Of every day occurrence
with the soldiers.
Jeff Davis Mansicn.
The Richmond WHO of June 20 saws: