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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-22
Rirds-Eye View of the House.

Washington Correspondence of the n. Y. World. !
Taking gallery view of the floor when
the members are in session, it is really diff
cult to believe that old Thad. Stevens is the
''leader of the House, that is, that on
every question he actually leads the majority
by the nose, or ayes, according to radical re-
quirements. If there is to be a real express
sion of the bile of radicalism, that express
sion is expected from cold Thad," and there
is general and assisting" radical squeeze
in the galleries and on the floor But ! think
that Mr.. Raymond attracts more attention,
and centers more real interest than any other
member. Judging, toO from the many cards
sent in to him, and his frequent-I am bound
to say brief-absences from his seat, he at
tracts considerable attention outside the
House. Sin the House, and thus far, he
is altogether unassuming, almost retir-
ing. Although he is one of the most
prominent men in the majority, he pleads a
personal minority-youtha as a Congressman,
and inexperience III the rules and usages.
So he modestly rises to inquire" and mani
tests that innocent yet earnest desire for in
formation about matters upon which, per-
haps, he is more thoroughly posted" than
any man on the floor. This inquiring turn
of mind was an old game of Greeley's years
ago; but the part, in this case, is played out,
or rather it has resolved itself into an end
less editorial asking of questions, which nei-
ther Greeley, nor any other man, nor even
the Delphic oracle, can answer.
am inclined to think, however, before
the session is much older, the House will
find that while Old Thad. Stevens does the
stern patient" and other heavy business,
young Mr. Raymond will appear as the
leading Juvenile in that stock company. His
versatility attracts, already, much attention,
particularly his daring act of double bare
back riding round the ring and if he sue
ceeds in all his performances as well, it will
not be many weeks before he is ring-master
of the Radicals, as well as stage manager Of
the Conservative members OF the company.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-22

II lis stated that the Secretary of the
Treasury, Mr. McCulloch, has adopted, as a
legend for our coins, =" In God we trust "
/ Whereupon, one of our cotemporaries asks
"Who gave Secretary McCulloch the right
10 intrude his theological creed upon his fell
low-citizens?"
We cannot see the pertinence of the in
quiry. We hope we are a God-trusting and
God-fearing people, and if the Secretary OF
the Treasury has thought, for any sufficient
reason, that it was proper the fact should be
placed as an inscription on our national
coins, we cannot appreciate the reason that
should forbid it. 1t is true we are also a
Christian people, but we recognize Christ as
Goo, and the two as one. If there be a
union of Church and State in this, We confess
to dullness Of apprehension. That sort of a
union, we have been taught, was the uniting
Of particular church, sect, or denomina-
ton with the supreme power in State, and
asserting the doctrines and creeds of that
sect or denomination as the religion of the
people of the Government Mr. McCulloch
adopts a legend for our coin, embracing all
the God-trusting people of the country. We
are sure that, on a little reflection, our con-
temporary will not see so much danger of a
union of Church and State in this idea. IT
is impossible to tell, from it, whether Mr.
McCuIloch is a jew or an adherent of any
particular one of the numerous denomina-
| tions of Christians
If there is anything that the manager Of
our finances ought to be imbued with, it is
the fear of God, with faith in the doctrine Of
utur rewards and punishments.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-22
COMPARATIVE GROWTH OF CITIES
CONSUMPTION RAPIDLY GAIN
ING UPON THE HEELS OF PRO
DUCTI0N

The tendency of population to congregate
in towns and cities-the relatively slow pace
with which the country increases in num-
bers-and, as a consequence, the rapid
advance Of consumption over production,
and the effects which necessarily follow in
the appreciation Of all articles of subsistence,
and in the importance and profit of agricul-
tural pursuits, !are subjects in our economic
relations as a people, Of vast Importance and
universal interest.
We would be pleased if some one having
the time and facilities, would prepare for our
columns an elaborate paper upon this sub
ject. It's one from which great benefits mUy
be derived from being thoroughly under
stood.
In this connection, some very interesting
facts have been furnished US, compiled in a
pamphlet, but recently published, entitled,
"The Growth of New York" From this
pamphlet we learn that comparative an
alysis of the census returns of the United
States, France and Great Britain, shows to be
as fixed a law in those nations as in this
that population during the present century
has accumulated more rapidly in the cities
than in the country at large, and in certain
great central cities than in the cities at large
The growth Of population during the last
forty years in the United States, Great Brit
ain and France from 1920 to 1860, is shown
10 be respectively as follows:
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To POST MASTERS.

In resuming the publication Of the UNION AND
AMERICAN we contracted with the old firm of J. o.
GRIFFITH Co, 10 fill out their unexpired sub
scriptiOns 10 the ertent efthe amount stH due.
But rs many changes have been effected since
the suspension Of this paper in 1862, we are Gem
PEELED to ask the various Post Masters at whose
Offices the UNION AND AMERICAN is received. to
inform us promptly by mail what papers arc not
taken out by Of the absence or death Of the
parties, or for other cause.
Their PROMPT ATTENTION will greatly oblige us
Nnd will be received as a personal kindness.
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Gen. sherman i'm Memphis.

The Argus concludes very compliment
tary notice of Gen. Sherman's recent visit to
that city as follows:
The Argts has no reason to feel any special
love for Gen. Sherman personally. Indeed,
if it were vindictive, it possesses just cause
for crushing him with monstrous avalanches
of sulphurous adjectives. 1t has faint re-
collection of being under the cloud of his
displeasure, when hasklpg in the sunshine
of his smiles was a privilege accorded only
to the "loyal," and the 1rgu8 didn't make
that exhibit in his memorandum book.
If Gen. Sherman should ever be candi-
date for Congress from this district, or Mayor
of Memphis, we think we will feel inclined
to support another man. But we can't help
admiring his extraordinary military genius
and when We become President of the Unit
ed States and declare war against England
or Macmillan, or conclude to give the
Fenians helping hand, we shall tender him
the command of one Of our biggest armies.
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MAYORS OFFICE,

DR0PERTY OWNERS on College and Market
L streets, between the Square add Broad street,
are hereby notified 10 construct new stone or brick
pavements. To reset the old ones wherever II y
required in accordance with the specifications and
grades which will be furnished by the City Engi-
neer on application. Said work must be com
menced within ten days from this date, and push
cd rapidly 10 completion, the city will contract
with parties for the same and the expense will be
charged 20 the property owners.
dee22-tf W. MATT. BROWN, Mayor.
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To OUR FRIENDS IN EDGErIELD.-0ur Route
Agent, Mn. SATTERFIELD, is about perfectng an
arrangement by which he will be able bright and
early every morning, TO place the UNIoS AND
AMERICAN at the door OF our numerous friends in
that growing and prosperous village. Those who
desire to receive the paper in this way will please
make it known at our eounting-room
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twas slip of the pen which made us
say yesterday. Z" By calling conventions
and specially delegating the necessary pow
ers to the same and only thus, can the cor
stitution be changed" There is another
mode given in the constitution to change or
amend. We simply, however, desired to
express the view that, under no circum-
stances, could the State Legislature, by its
own action, lawfully change that instru-
ment.
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MAYORS OFFICE,

DROPERTI OWNERS on Church Street on
i Line Street. between Summer and College
and on Cherry street, between Church and Cedar
are hereby notified to contract stone curbIDE and
stone and brick pavement. wherever it is requir-
ell. according TO the specifications and grades
which will be furnished by the City Engineer. If
this date. and pushed rapidly 10 completion. the
contractor for the street work viii be notified 20
construct said eurbing, the expenses Of which will
be charged TO the property owner
dec2l-tf W MATT. BROWN, Mayor.
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A COMPLETE change Of system will be
shortly introduced in the mad houses OF
France. Strait waistcoats and all the other
instruments hitherto used, are to be abolish
ed, and the patients win live together, and
be constantly occupied at some useful work.
he experiment has been tried Mt the climatic
ylum at Blois with great success.
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country population, and the growth of popu-
lation during the same forty years outside of
the principal cities of Great Britain, viz:
London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bris-
tol, Birmingham, Glasgow and Dublin; and
IN France, outside of Paris; and in the United
States, outside of its fifty principal cities, is
shown to be respectively as follows:
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whereas, the growth of population during
the same forty years in the eight above
named principal cities Of Great Britain, in
the capital city of France, and in the fifty
chief cities of the United States, is shown to
be as follows:
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HAIR FAsmoN-An Eastern exchange
SAYS the ladies are fast discarding the "wa-
terfaIlp mode of dressing the hair, and
adopting the new fashion, which consists Of
coiling the hair behind, in much the same
manner that a snake coils itself up prepare
tory 10 the dormant" season. 1t requires
considerable ingenuity to dress the hair in
this fashion; puff three-quarters of a
yard long is used, round which the hair is
twisted cable fashion, and then rolled up
like huge tail. These coils are already
reaching enormous dimensions; eight inches
in diameter being the average at present.
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GEN. BEAUREGARD writes to a F

newspaper as followsi
AT one time, in order to escape the ha-
tired of northern fanatics, | thought Of
seeking refuge in Brazil, but the generous
sentiments expressed by President johnson
toward the Southern States have persuaded
me, together with 4 great many other Con-
federate officers and soldiers, to remain in
Louisiana. prefer to live here, poor and
forgotten, than to be endowed with honor
and riches in foreign country"
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WITH THE VIEW OF RETIRING FROM
w business, on account of declining health,
have disposed Of my entire stock Of Drugs. Med
icines, etc, to Messrs. X. p. JENKINS & Co,
who will continue the business at the old stand
No. - Market street take this opportunity to
return my thanks to the public for the very liberal
patronage which has been extended to me for a
number of years, and bespeak continuance of il
10 my successors. whom most heartily recommend
as business men Of experience, application, encr-
gy and integrity. I. WELLS.
lec22-Im
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The Germans in Missouri are inviting
their countrymen to emigrate to that State,
and numbers are on their way thither.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-22

SAINT LOUIS
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
@ o Nj p A n v,
HOME OFFICE: NO. GO NOGTH THIRD ST
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI.
SECURELY INVESTED.
Dividends declared 10 Policy Holders Jan. I, 1865,
Forty Per Cent.
Reader, Is Your Life Insured?
If not, what provision have you made for your
dependent ones? THINK What would be
their pccuniary situation were you to
die tomorrow?
II it is wise to Insure, is it prudent to Delay?
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
DIRECTORS.
JAMES II. LUCUS......... SAMUEL WILL
Robert NJ Funkhouscr, Of Funkhouserk Burnett.
Chas. II. Peck, Prcsd't Of the Phlo Knob Iron Co.
Robert X. W Gods, Cashier of the Merchants Bank.
Jules Vale, of Chouteau, Harrison Nalie,
Geo r. Robinson, of Robinson n Garlard.
Chas. W. McCord Of McCord Co; Machini'ts,
John f. Thornton, Of Thornton 4 Pierce.
Isaac II. Sturgeon PRESIDE of the y. Mo. Railroad
Hon. John Hogan, Member Of Congress.
Henry Qvcrstelz, Of Overstclz, Wagner Co.,
Mich. Schafer, of Nicholas Schaffer ( Co., Star
Candle Dealers.
William r. Gay. of IIancnkamp & Edwards
David Keith, Of Keith & Woods, Booksellers and
StatiOnerS.
R. p. Hancnkamp. Of Gay & Hanenkamp.
Isaac W. Mitchell.
D. A. January, of D. 4. january & Co., Groc.s
and Commission Merchants.
VIM. j. Lewis Of Lewis / Bro, Tobacconists.
+. Rozier Jr., of +. Rozior. Jr., < Co.
Jacob Tamm, Of Tamm Il Meyer
OFFICERS.
SAMUEL WILL, President.
JAMES II. LUCAS, Vice President
WIN. r. SELBY, Secretary.
VIM. n. BENTON, General Agent
DIR. JOHN T. HODGEN. Consulting Physician
LAKELAND. CLINE & JAMESON. Legal Adv'rs.
HON, ELIZUR WRIGHT, Consulting Actuary
SILAS X. FOOT.
State Agent for Tennessee.
&, R4RFIELD.
=. ". STEPHENSON.
Special Agents, Nashville, Tenn.
Office: Second National Bank building
Nashville Local Beard of Reference:
Ilillman, Bro Sons, J. A. McAIister 4 Co.,
JnO kirkman. e.. j. Stubblcfeld
James VI. Hamilton. A. Hamilton,
James Woods.
Examining Physicians:
Tho'. r. Jennings NJ. D., T. Madden. .
decl3-lm
IUU BBIS CHOICE APPLES;
Sc Dairy Salt;
1000 Supcrfne and extra fnimly Flour;
Car loads Bran, in store, and for sale
low.
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TO RENT.
4 CARD.

nNE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE STORES
" in the citys For further particulars address
p o. Box Sl6. dec22-2t.
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Congressional ProceedHngs-Coneiusfo n
of the Debate on Gen. Grants Report.
WAsuINGrnN Dec. 1q

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
SENATE.-After the reading of General
Grants report, Senator Sumner asked that
the report of General Schurz should be read.
Several Senators objected, on the ground that
Schurz's report was too long. Mr.. Sumner
asked that they should begin reading it, as
it was very important document. lie IN
stanced fact that full report of affairs in
Kansas was read in Senate, and that the
present report was much more important.
He said the message of President Johnson
was like the whitewashing message of Pierce
on Kansas affairs Mr. johnson denied that
there was any whitewashing in this report,
which was 4 plain statement of facts.
The Clerk commenced reading Mr.. SchurZ' 5
report, when Mr.. Sherman moved to print 1t.
Mr.. Sumner argued that it should be read,
declaring that Schurz was sent on a tour by
the President, and made visit occupying
much time and extending through different
States, and had made full and truthful re-
port.
Mr.. Sherman admitted that the report
might be able and interesting, but would
rather read it than hear it read.
Mr.. Doolittle thought Mr.. Sumner ought
to qualify his statement that the message was
intended to whitewash affairs which are
worse than those of Kansas in the days of
Franklin Pierce. He thought Mr. Sumner
could not mean that affairs in the South were
worse than those of Kansas.
Mr.. Sumner said he had nothing to quail
ify, and reiterated the statement.
Dixon denied that there was any attempt
in the message to whitewash the condition
Of affairs in the South, and said he could
not suffer such charges to go before the
country without protest.
Doolittle was panied TIC see the Senator
from Massachusetts make the charge of false
hood, in saying the message was an attempt
to whitewash affairs in the South. He said
it was direct attack upon the integrity of
the President, which he thought no Senator
could doubt, no matter how much he differ
ed from him in opinion. Mr.. Sumner de-
MED any intention of charging the President
with falsehood. He said there was no ques-
ton before the House when he made the
remark, and that the statement about white
washing referred only to a document which
was read, and not to the policy of the Presi-
! dent He denied that he had ever in public
or private questioned the honesty or patriot
| ism of the President.
Mr.. Dixon accepted Mr.. Summers re-
traction.
Mr.. Trumbull rose and asked that this
| debate should cease, as it was not for the
| public interest or welfare. 1t was then vot-
ed that the report of Gen. Schurz should be
| printed with the other documents.
A resolution was adopted calling for the
report of Gen. Howard, on the condition of
| the freedmen.
Mr.. Cowan withdrew his objection to au-
thorize resolution to refer all papers or re-
presentations of the lately rebellious States
to a special committee Of 10.
The chair stated that the objection having
| been removed, the resolution might be con-
sidered before the question was taken.
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ASSETS, July I, 1865. - I:
SECURELY INVESTED.
Dividends declared TO Policy Holders jan. !, 1865
Forty Per Cent.
Reader, Is Your Life Insured!
If not, what provision have you made for your
dependent ones? THINK! What would be
their pccuniary situation were you to
die tomorrow?
DIRECTORS

II it is wise to Insure is it prudent to Delay
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
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Wn3ated.

40 ers or % ffS'-'iasS Coat Pants and Vest maxi
- WooDMAN, TRUE & CO., 7IE--
1uiy is-dsw 81 and IS Middle st.
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Miscellaneous.
YORK g. CUMBERLAND r. R.
Notice to Bond Holders.

rs=azzzzzs1 Notice is hereby given to holders of
Bonds and Coupons for interest," issued
BY the orK & Cumberland railroad Company, bear
ing date JAM !, 1857 commonly called "cogsoli-
dated bonds, secured by deed of mortgage to James
Hayward and others, Trustees, that at meeting of
said holders, held on the twenty fourth day june
1885, by adjournment from the twentieth day of june
1865, it voted THAT it is expedient that the
holders of the bonds issued by the York g. Cumber-
land Railroad Company, June 1, 1857, commonly
called the consolidated bonds" pay and redeem the
mortgage made by said company to John g. Myers,
bearing date Feb. s, 1851 and that the Trustees
der said deed of January !, 1857, to Hayward AMI
Others, immediately proceed to take all due meas
and to levy upon and collect of said bond-holders,
sum sufficient to pay the amount due said Myers
mortgage, and all other claims having priority
the rights and claims of said consolidated bondhod
ers. And they further give notice that the sum to
be paid for the redemption of aid mortgage to John
G. Myers, having priority the rights and claims
of said consolidated bond-holders is, convenient
ly may be at the rate of twelve per cent. on each
hundred dollars of bonds and coupons secured by said
deed and mortgage Of Jan ], 1857. qa5.a.t ~
4The undersigned, Trustees aforesaid, do there
fore hereby call upon all holders of said bonds and
coupons for interest other claims, secured by said
deed of Jan. 1851 to pay their several proportions
of the to be paid for the redemption Of said mort
every hundred dollars SO held by them respectively,
and they appoint the same to be paid to either of
the Trustees, at the office Of Evans & Putnam, No.
"a Middle Street. rtland, or before the first day
of September, 1865.
n. L. WOODBURY., Y. 8 G. r. r.
s3 ata8 GEO. EVANS, Co. 4I
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Farm for Sale.

OITUATED in North Yarmouth, ON the Glouces-
- ter road, formerly known as the "Col. Cushman
Place." within two miles of two depots on the G. T.
R. R., containing 200 acres Of land, 40 of which is
wood land: fences mostly stone wall. Building
good two storied house, with out-budings; and barn
100 feet by 80, cut full of hay last year. Orchard
grated bore in 62, 1900 bushels, and IN '64 we have
sold 5000 90 worth Of apples, besides bountfu sup
ply for large family. Pear, plum and cherry trees
In bearing, with variety of other fruit.
Also, Cranberry patch from which 80 bushels have
been taken in one season. ilfitiai z f. li44ifa 1s
The location is a fine one, with plenty Of shade
trees. Mills, school house, &C., near by. i..3
For further particulars inquire on the premises.
june3eod3m* atiis.ii aSAM'L II. SWEETSIR.
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Hunted.

GIX IXSHOOK-MAKERS. to 90 West; to whom good
~ wages and steady employment wiz be given. For
~ iMurtner particulars enquire at No. 113 Commercal
street, between and o'clock P. M. july27a1w*
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Alternate House Lots for Sale.

eVO HOUSE LOTS at from 10 to III cts. per foot,
AO within from 10 to 10 minutes walk of the Post
Onice, and only from II to minutes walk OF the
Horse Railroad The above limited number of Alter
nate HOUSE LOTS on new streets already located Is
offered at the above named prices for the purpose OF
encouraging the building Of Houses, thus giving to
parties who make the first purchase the advantage of
the rise the land which is to follow the i'm
provements. stsstA3y - 4ti
For plans Of Lots and Streets, apply to
MOSES GOULD,
july14-6w i1e No. "a Middle Street, up stairs.
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Particular attention is called to the following pro-
vision OF the Act of the Legislature of March To- 1854
''And If any person interested shall fail to pay
his proportion by the time fixed in said notice, then
any such deficiency arising from such failure may be
paid by any other person persons holding bonds
claims secured as aforesaid; and the person so pay
ing any deficiency as aforesaid shall succeed to all
the rights which the person failing to pay aforesaid
would have had if seasonable payment had been
made by him, subject however to the further right of
redemption as hereinafter provided"
Portland, July26, 1865. .--dtf M 70
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YOUNG WIDOW LADY would like a situation
IA as Housekeeper. Please address
Juiy24dlwisS es N. M. e., Bangor, Me.
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For Sale.

o. The subscriber offers for sale one and half
A,;.| story BRICK HOUSE, situated in the rear Of
kAssA. Wilmot ST., between Cumberland and oxford
Streets. The house is in good repair containing eight
rooms, with wood-shed and asupply of good water.
For further particulars inquire of r
H. PALMER. on the premises.
July 14-d2w&
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THE subscriber wishing to change his business.
l. will sell the fixtures and stock of his SALOON,
No. III Fore St. at bargain. Apply Immediately.
I july24d1w suci 81 VIM. j. PEARSON. 4
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he caught at the arm of his chair as II SEEM
sd to give sudden lurch ceilingward, -
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To Let.

~ Apply to =
JEFFERSON COOLIGE g. CO.,
ap19dH Cor. Commercial and Franklin streets.