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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
CITY MATTERS.


We publish in another column a commu-
nieation from citizen in regard to the i'm
portant question Of municipal guardians for
the ensuing year. We can truly saw that
the gentleman who writes so earnestly upon
the subject is one as thoroughly informed in
regard to corporation business as any one in the
city and has ever manifested deep interest
in such questions.
We fully concur with him that II Is the
paramount duty Of the people Of this city to
move in time, and select for Mayor. Alder
men, and Counoilmen the best men whose
services can be commanded. The present
city government is an admirable one and in
ils leading officers could not be improved.
They have exhibited energy, skill and pru-
dence. But the necessities of the city re-
quire that its executive and legislative
business should be committed wholly TO
hard-thinkine, handwriting. punctual
men " who think speech-making and politi-
cal pipe-laying is the least Of their duties
Corporation work is business Of practical
dollar-and-oent kind. Men should be en-
Ployed on il who have an interest in the CITY
and know how TO conduct il. and none
others
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
THE ADDRESS AND THE PRESI-
DENTS SPEECH.


On another page we give the address of the
National Constitutional Union Convention to
the people Of the United States; the reply of
President JOHNSON TO the delegation ap-
pointed to lay before him an authentic re-
port Of the proce sdings Of that body; and
lists Of the standing committees appointed,
and these conclude the account of the action
Of that great and wise assembly of pat
riots.
The address is long, but will repay the
reading by every man who desires to see the
issue now before the people presented in a
strong, clear light. We need not commend
the speech Of the President The true men
of the country have their eve fixed on him,
and are watching his every expression. As
it isread the conservative heart ofthe nation
will beat freer and hearltiher, for he gives
words Of faith, hope, and good cheer.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
A MOVEMENT OF CONSERVATIVE
SOLDIERS.

On Saturday at Washington an important
meeting was held which was exclusively
participated in by ex-oficers Of the Federal
army. The meeting was presided over by
Gen. JAS. B. STEEDMAN, of Ohio, and the
object was the organization Of the Conser-
vatiye soldiers and sailors for the support
of the principles of the Conservative Union
party, and the administration Of President
JOHNSON
Resolutions were adopted setting forth
these views, and providing for the assem-
bling Of Convention Of all the soldiers
and sailors who served on the Federal side
during tie late war, at Chicago, on the 18th
Of September.
A Committee consisting Of Gems. GUSTAV,
MEREDITH, Rousseau, MCCooK and Crock
was appointed to publish a call for this
purpose, and a Committee of Arrangements,
consisting ofGene. SCOTT, OSBORNE, MANN,
HoTCHKIss and Col. A. H. MARYLAND.
The call was generally signed by those
present. and preparations are in progress for
the Convention. We are gratifed to per-
ceive this action on the part Of the true men
who fought sincerely for the cause Of the
Government, and in full faith that they
were fighting for the preservation Of the
Constitution. As a general rule they were
the men who enlisted in the first year
Of the war, and in the spirit Of
the CRIrTENDEN and JOHNSON resolu-
ton Of 1861. While doubtless many Of the
rank and file Of the army who went into the
war al 4 late period are now conservative
men, it is nevertheless true that those Of the
soldiers both officers and men, who now
sidewith the Radicals only enlisted after the
perversion Of the original object Of the war
to a crusade against the rights, liberties and
institutions Of the Southern people The rad
ical officers who enlisted early will be found to
be men who for personal reasons sympathized |
with the damnable plot Of the so-called LOYAL |
Governors, who, in deliberate conclave, no. |
tilted Mr. LINCOLN that unless he yielded to /
their demand and converted the defenders
OF the Constitution into a band Of abolition /
crusa 'crs they would withdraw supplies Of
men and money, and let the contest 70 by
default.
The organized action Of the men who
fought for the Union under the Constitution
will lend powerful aud timely aid to the
Conservative masses in the present struggle
for the rescue Of the country from the clutches
Of the Radical crew, and We hail it as such.
The soldier whatever his rank who cspouses
The other side, furnishes whatever Of fame
be won in the field, and will ultimately 90
down before the judgment Of his country
men as one too ignorant 20 understand the
yreat duty in which the country employed
aim, or knavish enough 10 barter away his
interests for a mess Of political
voltage.
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THE MONITOR,

A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED
n in MurfreeSboro at So 90 per annum. 1t
contains more reading matter than any country
paser IN the State.
The publisher would be pleased to 6ll few
columns VITA substantial Nashville Advertise
mentS.
Send for specimen copy aud rates Of adver-
Using. r. d. REED. Publisher.
p. ;. Refer 10 Uniou and American Office.
uur ~ I'm
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

BUFFALO, August 20.-The American So
ciety for the Advancement ofScience had an
interesting discussion on glacial theory,
VIII ich occupied most Of the day. The cleo
ton Of officers was held this evening with
the following result: President, J. L. NEW
BERRY, of Columbia College; Vice Presi,
dent DR.. WALCOTT GIBBS, of Cambridge
Secretary, c. L. LYMoN, Of Yale College,
Treasurer, DR.. A. II. EwIN. The next meet
ing ofthis association will be held at Burling-
ton, Vermont, August q, 1867.
A resolution was adopted urging Congress
to make an appropriation to enable the Com
missioners to the Paris Exhibition to pre-
pare for publication full report ofthe same.
The usual complimentary resolutions were
passed.
President BERNARD made the closing
speech, congratulatory of the association and
the success Of the present session, and thank
ing the people of Baltimore for the interest
and hospitality shown the society. A large
number Of the members make an excursion
to Niagra Falls tomorrow.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

SAN Francisco, Aug. Is. President
JOHNsoN's proclamation declaring MAXIM
ILIAN's decree for the blockade Of the Mex
lean ports null and void, is received here
with unqualified satisfaction.
The North Star Mills in Grass Valley,
has been sold for 100000. These mills
were for the last four years Melted at $780,
600, of which $4,000 have been divided
amongst the owners.
! lAdvices from Passietta, Lahita, to the Sth
of July, reports seven vessels Of the Spanish
fleet after recruiting, had been ordered to
Manila.
IL Honolulu Chancellor Of the French
Consulate, was murdered in bed by a Chi
nese servant.
Gen. MCCooK, the new United States
Minister arrived at Honolulu, July %.
A Princess, aunt of Queen EMMA, died
on the 25th
The steamer Sacramento started to-day for
Panama with Sl,146,392 in treasure, Of
which 81, l69,358 were for New York.
Legal tenders are quoted at II.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
Great Fire at New YOrH--Thirteen
Lives Lost.

NEW York, Aug. 2O.-The fire at Jersey
City yesterday was one of the most disas-
trous ever occurring in this vicinity. 1t
burned from eight o'clock in the morning
until nightfall. 1t broke out on the schooner
Alfred Barrett, lying at the pier on the Jer-
sey shore. She was loaded with oil and
was to have started for Boston this morning.
On her catching fire she blew up and the
flames spread with great rapidly to the adj
joining vessels. Two piers were totally de-
stroyed and one partially so. Thirteen
lives were lost and several persons injured.
The loss Of property is estimated at from
one TO two million dollars, on which par
tial insurance had been made The prop
erty lost consists of cotton, tobacco, oil,
two piers and part of a third, and some
eighteen vessels, CT all classes. The fire is
said to have been caused by a man going
into the forecastle of the schooner to look
for backing brush and while there either
lighting or treading upon n match.
The following are she estimated losses (:
Mr.. HENwOOD, one of the lessees of the cot
ton dock, and other gentlemen competent TO
Judge, estimate the total loss at not less than
two million dollars. The loss to the Erie
Railway Company is estimated at $4,000.
The cotton pier, eight hundred feet in
length, is owned by Moses TAYLOR C Co.:
loss about $4,000, partially insured. The
losses on cotton and tobacco could not DO
ascertained. The following named firms
were losers on oil: ROBBTNG, JoCoBsEs, &
Co, about $500 barrels; LOMBARD &
STEPHENS, largely S. FOSTER, DEwY &
Co, largely; LYLEs, PoPHENNEs & Co.,
200 barrels; ROAT & RUST, ], loo barrels,
In tank, and $50 in barrels; HOwITT, SCHo-
FIELD q Co., !, 100 barrels, in tank
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
Fenian Officers ReIease-Order from
Attorney General StanburV

BUFFALO, August 2O.-Tne trial of the
Fenian officers concerned in the recent Ca
madam raid was expected to take place at
the United States Circuit Court, which sits
In this city the present week. The following
order from Attorney General STANBURY
was received by mail yesterday, by Hon.
JOHN GANsON, counsel for the Fenian Of
ticers:
WASHINGTON, August II, 1S66.-To w.
A. Dart, United States District Attorney,
Pottsdam, New Xork-Sir: l have received
your letter Of the 9th inst, in relation to the
indictments pending against the Fenians,
and concur in the proposal Of the course
suggested. You are, therefore, hereby au-
thorized and instructed to enter mol. pros.
IN their cases. Very respectfully,
HENRY STANBURY, Atty Gen'l.
The great Fenian picnic comes off to-
morrow in this city.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

COULDN'T STAND THAT?-The New Or
leans Crescent relates the following incident,
which occurred at the incendiary meeting
Of the Friday evening preceding the Con-
ventiOn Riot of the Both ult:
whilst Mr.. JUDI was addressing the
caowd, he thought proper to quote APPROX
ingly the communication of Governor
BRowNLOw to FORYEY, in which he spoke
of President JOHNSON as "the dead dog at
the White House" Mr. JUDD. in this con-
nection, eulogized BRowNLow as a "patri
Of" and denounced the President as 4
traitor At this moment a gentleman.
who we discovered to be Mr.. o. w. Aus
TIN, late clerk Of the Fourth District court.
and a member Of the convention of 1864 pass
ed from the front of the platform, where he
had been standing, and pushed his wav
through the crowd, in a very excited man
ner, remsrking; 81 can stand this no longer.
BRowNLow, a great BLACKBOARD, is spoken
OF as a patriot, while the President. the
friend Of the country, is branded as n traitor.
This Is infamous, gentlemen" Mr.. AUSTIN
was at once surrounded by the late DR.. Dos
TIE, Rev. Mr.. Horror, Mr.. CHAs. SMITH
and several others, who implored him no,
to break up the meeting. Mr.. AUSTIN re-
piled that he came there as a spectator, not
as participant in the meeting; that he
could have nothing to do with a party who
sought to elevate Parson BRowNIow apove
President JOHNSON; to place the negro
above the white man; and with these remarks
he eibowed his way of the stand.
The open and bold denuneiation Of Mr.
AUSTIN, to which We have referred. was
made at no slight hazard, in the midst Of
gathering OF negroes, excited to the highest
pitch by ineendiary addresses"
The Crescent thinks that this incident and
the absence Of twO-thirds Of the members Of
the Convention from the meeting on the
S0ih, afford reasonable ground for presum.
ing that majority ofthat body do not SYM
Pathise with the agitators, who are seeking
to introduce war ofraces.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
A TENNESsEEAN MISSING.

A gentleman named WARD, from Ten
nesSee, who was stopping at the Sheridan
Hotel in Kansas City, on the night Of the
9th inst, was requested by a boy to accom-
pany him, and close an agreement for the
purchase Of a mule which the former had
proposed to buy Of him. Mr.. WARD left
the house for that purpose and he has not
since been seen. Fears are entertained that
he was wayiaid and murdered for purposes
of robbery. A hat corresponding with the
one which the missing man wore was az
forwards found lying in a ravine near the
rivers. LOUIS Republican.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
HOnOrs 10 American Naval Officers In
EurODe.

New York, Aug. 2O.-The Herald's cor
respondent with our naval squadron, bound
for Russia, gives an interesting account of
the cordial reception accorded to the officers
and crews of the Mantomaha and Augusta
by the King and royal family, and the
people Of the Danish capital. The King and
his family paid visit to the vessels, and
were both astonished and pleased by their
inspection and reception on board the iron
clad. The Princess DAGMAN, daughter of
the King, and betrothed to the heir of Rus
STA, and future Empress of that country, ac-
eompanied her father The young lady is
spoken Of as very intelligent, good looking,
selfpossessed and well informed. The
crown prince said that Russia and the
United States were the greatest powers on
earth, and would, no doubt, take care of the
little fishes, The officers of the squadron,
strange to say, found stored at Copenhagen
a large amount of war material belonging to
the late rebel Anglo-American ram Stone
wall, which they claimed and took possession
Of All well on board both vessels at date.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

FVHIS TRUSS Is ENTIRELY DIFFERENT
Il IN PRINCIPLE aud ACTION from nuy ofhrr
nov p ass, and has EVERY DESIRABLE AID
VANTAGE. viz:
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
BYTELEGRAPH.
THE DISPATCHES OF The ASSOCIATED PRESS
NOON DISPATCHES.

A Grand Fenian Congress Called by
President ROberts--Arrest of a MUIR
derer.
New YORK, Aug 2O.-President Rob
ERTs, Of the Fenian Brotherhood, has issued
a call for General Congress of Fenians at
Troy, on Tuesday, September 4th, for the
transaction Of business.
Gen. SwEENY has issued an address ex-
horting members of the Brotherhood to
evade becoming parties in political associa-
tons not connected with the cause of Irish
freedom.
A man named ROBERT REID was arrested
in Brooklyn on Saturday, charged with the
murder OF his wife in Liverpool, England,
December 10th, 1862. The prisoner was
turned over to an English detective, who
will sail with him for England on Wednes-
days steamer.
Counterfeit compound interest notes Of
the denomination Of fifty dollars on the Citi-
zen's National Bank of Fulton, New York,
are now in circulation, as are also counter
felt fives on the National Bank Of Cairo.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
Another RaiIrond Accident.

HUDSON, n. Y, Aug. 2O.-The engine
Baltic, attached to the United States express
train, on the Hudson River road, due at
ll:35 this morning, exploded while the train
was standing at Catsklll Station, four miles
below this city, seriously injuring the engi-
neeT, G. G. SMITH, and the fireman, whose
name we did not learn, and who is not ex-
pected to survive. No passengers were
hurt. The engine is a complete wreck, and
1t will require four or five hours to clearthe
track. Trains both ways are delayed in
consequence. A strong force Of men with
necessary tools, were dispatched from this
city on receipt Of the news to clear away the
WrecL
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
From IInrnian Islands.

SAN Francisco, August l9.-Gen. ED
WARD KCCOOK, our Minister 10 the King Of
Hawaii, was presented to the King on the
26th Of July. The Hawaiian Legislature
met and adjourned on the 2Sih Of July.
&Honolulu papers suggest the organization
Of a vigilance committee, to protect the for
eign residents from acts Of violence by the
muFderous coolies, lately imported from
China.
The steamer Montana has arrived from
Portland, Oregon, with Sl3,500 in treasury
notes.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

BALTIMORE, August 2O.-The Labor Con-
vention assembled at noon to-day, at the
Front Street Theatre. Some FIVE hundred
or six hundred delegates, so far, have been
recorded, and more are expected to arrive
to-day.
The Convention was temporarily organ
lied by calling JNo. HNcKLIFF, OF Illinois,
to the Chair. A Committee on Permanent
Organization was appointed
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
Nashville and Decatur Railway.
Short Line
Between Nashville and Huntsville,
Vieksburg, Mobile, New Orleans,
and all intermediate points.
lhr,ugh 10 Memphis VithOsi Change Of Tan.
Only one Change besscesr Nashuils and Mobile and
bta too Changes bet,0een Nashvills and Nee
Orleans.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
lhr,ugh 10 Memphis Eithosi Change Of Tan.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, AUGUST 18Th
" 1855, and until further notice, Trains will ru

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH.
" 1850, and until further notice. Trains will run
as follows:
COLUMBIA ACCOMMODATION TRAIN-Leaves Co
lumbia at 7:l5 A. n. Arrives at Nashville at 1000
A. n. Returning-Leaves Nashville at S:l5 p. ~:
arrives at Columbia, 500 p. n.
NAIL AND ACCOMMODATIONS TRALN-Leaves
Nashville at $40, A. n; arrives at Decatur at SIS
P. NJ: arrives at Huntsville at l:3S A. ~; leaves
Decatur at $50 a. "; arrives at Nashville at
20 P. u Connects direct for Louisville, the East,
North and Northwest.
MEMPHIS, MOBILE AND NEw ORLEANs EXPRESS.
Leaves Nashville At $50, P. n; arrives at Deca-
tur Ht 5:O2 A. NJ; leaves Decatur at l2.OS A. NJ;
arrives az Nashville at Cos A. r.: connects both
ways at Decatur with Express Train on Nashville
4 Chattanooga RAILROAD for Memphis. Mobile
New Orleans, and all intermediate points. Con-
meets at Nashville for Louisville direct.
Time from Decatur to Louisville. Il hours and
Il minutes. Also connects at Nashville with
morning Trains on the Nashville 4 Chattanooga
and Edgehed and Kentucky Roads.
Through Tickets can be procured at the Office
Of the Nashville City Transfer Company. No. IS
North Cherry street. and at the Broad Street
Depot, Nashville, Tennessee
Baggage checked through.
J. II. VAN DYNE,
jyO General Superintendent
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

New YoRK, August 2O.-The cholera still
fingers In this city. Fourteen fresh cases
were reported to the Board of Health YES.
terday, and thirteen burial certificates were
issued from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in
Brooklyn. There are no perceptibIe changes
in the progress Of the epidemic, and four
teen fresh cases were reported in that city
yesterday.
CINCINNATI, Aug 2O-Sixty-nine deaths
from cholera we're reported for Saturday and
iifty-four yesterday.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
THE RAINS AND RIM CRoPS

We learn from gentlemen who came down
on the cars yesterday that portions Of viii
hanson, Maury and Giles were favored
with refreshing rains on Sunday. They Is.
sure US that the cotton and late corn have
been seriously injured by the late drouth,
and that land that three weeks ago promised
a heavy yield Of cotton, cannot under the
most favorable Circumstances yield more
than two-thirds, II 50 much, Of what ii then
nron,;scJ
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

New YORK, Aug. 20.-JAs. STEPHENS,
the Fenian leader, is indignant at the report
that an attachment is TO be procured against
him on account Of the vessel now lying at
Brooklyn, and says he has nothing to do
with her.
The Mayor Of Portland, Maine, acknow-
lodges the receipt Of more than $4,000
from this city in aid of the sufferers by the
recent fire.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
Oueen ortbe sandwich Islands.

WASHINGTON, August 20.-The Queen Of
the Sandwich Islands has decided to take
up her residence at the house Of the Secre-
tary Of State, till Wednesday. Among the
many private compliments paid Her Males
ty, there has been no more fitting or select
one than a magnificent Photographic album,
containing the photographs Of a number Of
Governors, and some finely executed views
Of Washington City, which was presented to
the Queen by Mr.. PHELPS, Of the firm Of
PHELPS & SALMON.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
TnsOIVent Notice.

WHEREAS, A. J. B. WALKER. Admins
W traitor Of the estate Of A. W. Carson, deed
has suggested TO the Clerk Of the County Couri Il
jackson county. Tennessee the insolvency Of said
estate il was therefore ordered bv said rIerL
that the administrator proceed TO advertise the
same m some newspaper in the State Of Tennes-
see, ana at the courthouse door in the town Of
Gainesboro, for all persons having claims againSt
said estate 70 file them with said clerk on or be-
fore the 18th day Of February, 1867, properly au-
thenucated Tor pro rata distribution. An persons
having claims againts said estate arc hereby roff
ed 70 ME them as required in the above order or
they will be forever barred
A. J. =. WALKER.
Administrator Of said Estato
au2i-a1wfw
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
InsOIyent Notice.

WHEREAS ROBERTA. cox. Administrator
W Of the estate Of james Roberts, Jr deed
has suggested 10 the Clerk Of the County Court
OF jackson county. Tennessee. tho insolvency Of
SAID estate; 10 was therefore, ordered, by said
clerk that the administrator proceed tC advertise
the same IN some newspaper in the State of Ten
nessee, and at the courthouse door in the town Of
GainsbOr0, for all persons having claims against
said estate TO file them with said clerk on or be-
Tore the Sd day Of February. 1867. properly au-
thentcated for pro rata distribution. All persons
having GLAZING against said estate. are hereby no
tilted to file them as required in the above order
or they will be forever barred.
IR. A. cox,
Administrator Of said Estate.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

InsOIrenf N0fice-

WHEREAS ROBERT A. cox, Administrator
w Of the estate Of William Putty deceased
has suggested 20 the Clerk Of the County Court OF
jackson county, Tennessee, the insolvency Of said
estate il was therefore ordered. by SAID elerk
that the administrator proceed 10 advertise the
same IN some newspaper in the State Of Tennessee
and at the court house door in the town Of Gain--
ooro. Tor AZ persons having claims against said
estate to file them with said clerk. on or before
the ID day Of February, 1867. properly authenti-
Gated Tor pro rata distribution. All persons hnv-
ing claims against said estate are hereby notified
to hle them as required in the above order or they
will be forever barred.
r. A. cox,
Administrator Of said Estate.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

In to-day's paper viii be found an i'm
Portant proclamation from the Executive Of
the date Of yesterday. As reported ~ tele-
graph it is vague and imperfect, bu, while
We are vet unable to pronounce on its full
purport enough is given to assure US that il
is a step in the right direction.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-21

WE had the pleasure Of meeting yester-
day with Gen. SPEARS, Of Bledsoe, and Hon.
NELL 5. BRowN, who have just returned
from the Convention at Philadelphia. They
give most gratifying accounts Of the result
Of the deliberations Oft that body, and oftheir
observations while North.