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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
Gotten Stealing i'm the south.

A New Orleans correspondent Of Gin
cinnati paper thus refers to the advent into
that city of Messrs. Chandler and Waiter
son, who were sent South by the Treasury
Department to look after cotton frauds
These remarks were substantially reiterated
by one of the parties in this city a day or
two ago:
"a few days ago there arrived in this
city, Messrs. Chandler and Watterson, who
were sent by the Secretary of the Treasury
TO examine and report upon the alleged
cotton frauds of Government agents in this
section. These gentlemen have made but a
partial investigation, and have reported to
the Treasury Department that it would re-
quire dozen Hercules to perform the duty
assigned to them; that if they had been in
structed to inquire if any Government agent
had abstained from demonstrating, their
mission would have been brief and easy
one. Their report might have been en-
braced in the few scriptural words: mo, not
one" The extent of the peculations in this
line exceed any thing ever recorded in the
history of official corruption and robbery.
The Government cotton, which exceeded
one hundred millions of dollars in value,
has been swallowed up by its own agents,
and il is confidently stated by those who
ought to know, that the compensation to
officers and agents, and other expenses for
the agents of the Cotton Burau, will exceed
the amount received from the sales of all
cotton received by the Government. Some
of the most prominent Federal officers have
been deeply implicated in these fraudes. In
Mobile one of them was fined $4,000 and
imprisoned until he could pay the fine: he
threatened to peach on his confederates, if
they did not pay up and get him released.
A pony purse was made up for this purpose,
the fine was paid and the rogue released;
but il was soon discovered that the largest
contributor to pay this fine was the Collec-
tor Of the port, a suffering Union Martyr,
named Marlegut, who paid $4,000 on this
account Marlegut was removed; but this
was all. He has managed to place half
million in a safe place"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
The Approaching International Cholera
Congress-.


The President has sent to each house of
Congress message transmitting the cores
pondence between the Secretary of State
and the Minister of France, accredited to
this Government and also other papers re-
lative to the proposed International Con-
ference at Constantinople, upon the subject
of cholera Marquis de Montholon, under
date of November 18th last, writes that
every Power has adopted-whether spon-
taneously or to satisfy the urgent desire of
public opinion arrangements which have
seemed to be of the most efficacy for guard
ing their territory against the invasion of
the disease; but experience has proved how
much these preventive measures -adopted
in insulation and varying with localities
are difficult in harmonizing with the habi-
tudes and wants of our epoch, impatient of
every hiDdrance that inpedes the freedom
of commercial transactions. He says he is
instructed by NJ. Drouyn DeLHuys to at
tend the conference, at Constantinople, of
men of science from various countries inter-
ested, having, for its object, to seek out the
primeval causes of cholera: to determine
its principal points of departure; to study
its character and progress, and to propose
practical means for circumscribing and ex-
tinguishing it in its origin. The Secretary
of State, in reply, promises to give the sub
iect attentive consideration, and, on Nov
ember q, asks the opinions and suggestions
of Surgeon General Barnes. To this the
Surgeon General replies suggesting that he
be empowered to designate two officers of
the medical staff of the United States army,
as members of such committee. Under date
of Dec. 20, Sublime Porte assures Mr..
Morrison, representative at Constantinople,
of its cooperation, and suggests that meet
ing be held in January or FEBRUARY, and
that the execution of the measures agreed
upon be left to the several Governments
represented, and that Lalah E1endi, Chief
Physician of the Imperial Court, and DR..
Bartholette, now consul of Health, be Tur-
kish ENJOYS. A cordial welcome is promis-
ed by the Courts, under date of December
%. Mr.. Morris writes that no date had
then been fixed definitely for the assemblage.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House failed again on yesterday TO
obtain quorum on the franchise bill. 1t
shows lamentable state of public affairs
when upright and patriotic men feel COM
PEELED to adopt extraordinary steps to pre-
vent mischievous legislation. We presume
that the failure to progress with the franchise
question is owing to the fact that certain
members deem it their duty to absent them
selves from the sittings of the House, We
have had no conference with the members
who are charged with obstructing business
in that body, but presume they have we'll
considered reasons for the course they see fit
TO pursue. We reserve any further express
sion of opinion at the present time, further
than to say, that the gentlemen who are re-
sisting the gag of the previous question, and
the despotic haste with which the majority
are endeayoring to decide upon the impor-
tant issues involved in the bill under discus
sion, are known as liberal and enlightened
Legislators, and viii be prepared to render at
any time a faithful account of their stew
ardshiD
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18


The Philadelphia Press of the 18th, con-
tains letter from its New York correspond
ent referring to JAMES WALKER, ESQ.,,
formerly Of this city, and for many years
connected with the Insurance Companies Of
Nashville. 1t is fabrication from first to
last. The individual described as in pow
erty, and keeping the door of theatre for
bare pittance Is an impostor, if .he repre-
sented himselfas Mr.. WALKER though we
think it more likely that the Pres and its
correspondent are palming off the whole
story, knowing il to be false, in order to in
crease and intensity the prejudice of its
readers against the Southern people.
This is a strong statement, and would
scarcely be allowable in regard to any pa
per unless it was inspired and controlled by
JoHs w. FoRsEY, who is undoubtedly the
basest Hessian of than all. He has been
properly described as the most perfect poll
teal chameleon Of the time, invariably
changing color by what he feeds on. His
politics are determined by the amount of
pelf he may receive as the reward of the
most degrading service which the necessities
of any party may require. This much in
regard to the source Of this canard.
Mr.. JAMES WALKER, the father of Gen
WIN. WALKER, the leader Of the Nicaragua
an expedition, removed from this city in
1864, after a residence of more than forty
years, to Louisville, KY and is now an in
mate of the family Of his son-in-law, L.
RICHARDSON. He is seventy years of age
and the subject of cataract in both eyes. He
is possessed Of ample means, and is the OBJ
ject of the tender interest and care Of an
only daughter. So far as the statement Of
the Press is concerned, it is false in every
particular. There is not shadow Of truth
in II. or about IL.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

THE Georgia papers inform us that the mil
itary commission that recently tried Mr.. G.
B. Lamar, of that State, for cotton frauds,
bribery, &c, has adjudged that he should
pay fine of $4,000, and undergo three
years imprisonment. Though the judy
ment has not been made public, this is I'M
derstood to be its scope and effect 1t is
added that the President has ordered Mr..
Lamar to be released on bail until he has
time to examine fully into the evidence
upon which the decision is based. Prob
ably the President wants TO ascertain the
man who was bribed-a very pertinent in
quiry in connection with the government
cotton interests in the South.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
uxnrn MHIcn KING-

Gov Brownlow in his editorial Of the 18th
thus defines his position in the struggle be.
tween the President and the Radicals:
1.-THE people ever did plant themselves frmly
on any platform. IL Is on the platform now occu-
pied By the so-calied Radicals or faction consti
tuting the majority In the present Congress. We
no with that faction Of radicals. We approve
thea prinsiples and policy; and live or die. sinh
or swim. survive or perish, we risk our life, oui
fortune and our sacred honor on board Of that
ship"
The issue between our Governor and the
President Is thus sharply made up. Il
now becomes our Legislators to determine
under the altered circumstances, which lead
or they will follow. VIM. G. BrOwnlow OF
Andrew johnson "rhst is the question"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

A SKATING FRAr.-one of the latest
manifestations Of the triumph Of genius was
the other day given on the Fifth avenue
skating pond, in New York, where young
man without legs Of his own, but having q
pair Of artificial limbs, appeared to be enjoy.
ing himself as well as anybody on skates
He Is Represented 10 have been as swim and
graceful As any skater on the pond, meeting
wild, 10 heeiden, whatever. The msnufac-
tdsssr 81 the legs claimed that the affair was
.ahitberto unheard-of feat
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

LIBRARY AND BAR AssoCIATIoS.--An
informal meeting Of the bar of Memphis
was held ON the 9th inst, for the purpose OF
organizing Library and BAR Association.
MeSsrs. Pike, J. b. Heiskel, C. Kortrecht,
L. V. Dixon were appointed committee
for drafting articles of permanent organiza-
ton, and procuring charter therefor. H.
G. Smith, Esq, was elected President of the
Association Henry Graft, Vice President
J. w. Scales, Secretary; and L. V. Dixon,
Treasurer. 1t was resolved that member
ship shall be by individuals, and not BY
firms; that each member shall pay $50 in
itiation fees, and S25 annually thereafter;
that the payment Of $500 shall constitute a
life membership; and that the fees for mem
bership may be paid in money, or in such
books as may be needed by the Association.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
TEE PEOPLE SPEAKING OUT.

The popular uprising in Tennessee is
almost universal. Nearly all the counties
will BE- represented in the Convention in
this city on the 22d inst. From day 10 day
we have given the proceedings of public
meetings appointing delegates, and declar-
ing their views Of the political situation.
We add 10 the list this morning the resolu-
lions Of the Giles and Smith county meet
irnra
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
eiLKs COUNTY.

Resolued, That we heartily concur in the call
made upon the people Of Tennessee 10 meet in
Convention at Nashville on the I'D inst, TO give
some expression Of their sentiment favorable 10 q
complete and speedy restoration of our State 10
all her rights Of equality and influence in the
Union.
Rssoiped, That we give our hearty and unquali.
fed endorsement Of the policy Of the present
Executive OF the United States. +" His Excellency,
son. |" for the attainment Of this desirable result
Resoiped. That the Chairman and Secretary Of
this meeting, the various public civil officers Of
this county. together with three persons 20 be ap-
pointed BY this meeting from each Of the civil dis
tricts Of this county, act delegates TO said Con-
vcntion. 20 meet in Nashville upon the snniyer-
sary of the birthday OF the Father Of His Country
And that any citizens Of this county, who may be
present nj said Convention. and who endorse the
sentiments Of the above resolutions. berequested
also 20 act as Delegates, and cooperate with the
delegates from this county upon that occasion.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
Pedigree.
SIRED By IMP. MARGRAVE.

lst dam-Fanny King by lump. Glencoe.
ID dam-Mary Smith BY Sir Richard.
Sd dandy Tennessee Oscar.
4th dam-The Ledbetfer mare by Sir Arehy.
5th dandy Imp. Diomed.
9Th danny Senms Wildair.
Tth dandy Fearno1gbt.
also offer the services Of Loyalty, thorough
bred stallion and one ofths feetest that ever rar
on Tennessee soil. having run over the Nashville
course tnetoriourly one Of the slowest in the
United States a second heat in 1.s6the best race
NJ that distance ever ran in Tennessee.
Loyalty Is certainly one Of the most perfectly
formed and exceedingly beautiful horses efeI
seen.
4 He Will serve a limited number Of mares al
thirty dollars the season-cash-
Loyalty was got by Child Harold out Of Delta
one Of the best mares in the State.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
SMITH COUNTY.

]. Resoiced. That we. n portion Of the citizens
of Smith county. in convention assembled. for the
purpose Of appointing delegates TO the State Con-
yention Mt Nashville. on the 22d instant do here
by declare that we have full faith and confidence
In the patriotism, integrity and wisdom of Tennes-
secs boasted son, Andrew johnson, President OF
the United States. and that we cordially endorse
and earnestly support the restoration policy Of his
administration.
2. Resotved, That in the name Of justice, the
loyal people of Teuncssee. and her thirty-hye
thousand Federal soldiers. we demand the admis-
s0n Of our Senators and Representatives elected
20 Their seats in the National Congress, and
20 the full and complete restoration of our State
10 all her rights under the Constitution.
3. Resolued, That every effort TO deprive the
State OF Tennessee her Just position In the Gov
eminent 70 be organized rs n territory il absurd,
and virtual acknowledgment OF the principle
Of secession which Il has taken four bloody years
60 suppress, and that we invite all, whatever may
have been their past history, 70 unite with us in
the future 10 support our Governmenh and that
we declare our purpose 10 sustain il afnst all its
enemies. come from what source they may.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

PETITION no SELL LAMB
JANUARY TERN. COUNTY COURT. 1855
FOR VAN RITRpN c0TrN

JANUARY TERN. COUNTY COURT. 1855.
FOR VAN BUREN, COUNTY.
VIM. Moonyham. ct. ais %. Moonyhan. ct. ais.
TT APPEARING TO THE SATISFACTION
Il Of the Clerk, from the Petition which is sworn
TO and fled in this Cause. that Daniel Moonvhan,
and Sharniek Moonyham are non-residents Of the
State Of Tennessee that the ordinary process 81
Law cannot be served on them; il Is therefore,
ordered that publication be made az to said non
residents IN the UNION AND American a newspa-
per published In Nashville, Tennessee. for four
successive weeks requiring said defendants 10 ap-
pear az the nex Term of said Court TO be hodea at
the Court House. in Van Buren eouRty. OF. Tie ii
Monday In February next. then and shere tc PLEAD
answer. or demur TO plaintiffs petition. or III
same VIII be taken for confessed and set tor heal
ing er pdrse nc to them. January 9Th. 1894
jansl-wH SEcIL SMITH, CLERK.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

THE New YORK PosT ON THE FREED
MEN. Whatever action Congress may see fit
to take in regard to the future condition Of
freedmen, beyond the simple act Of enforcing
their rights as citizens, their best protectors
in the end wiz be found TO be the States in
which they live. Congress may do them in
finite mischief by teaching them to look to
the Government for support and not to
themselves, but it viii do them little good
which the States win not DO in more effect
i've manner
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
BROWN DICK.

T ESTEEM MYSELF FORTUNATE IN
i being able to offer the services of this cele-
brated race horse and scarce less distinguished
stallion to the blood stock breeders of Tennessee
and States adjoining.
He will make the next season commencing first
of February, and ending first of July, Mt my
stables six miles from Nashville on the Harding
Pike
Brown Dicks racing career was unequalled by
any horse of his day, except the renowned
Lexington.
/ deem il unnecessary to present detailed
account of bis successful career upon all the
courses from Charleston TO New Orleans. II is
sufficient to mention his great race at New Orleans
when he beat Arrow and others three miles in
5303<, 5.23-a race unequalied at that time in
the annals of the American turf. Many spectators
of that wonderful performance have assured me
he won with perfect ease. and that il he had been
permitted to go another mile at full speed. would
have equalled. If not surpassed Lexington's great
race of four miles in seven minutes, nineteen and
three-quarter seconds.
Brown Dicks services viii be limited to thirty
mares besides my own, at scventy-five dollars n
season, cash. and must in all eases be paid before
the removal Of the properly.
Mares will kept at two dollars per week. or six
dollars per month.
All necessary attention given to mares left in
my charge. but no liability for accidents and
eecaueS.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
Wanted,

A LARGRNUMBER OF COMPETENT MEN.
"A school teachers and Clerks, out 81 employ
500 10 500 per month can be realized. larry
calls viii undoubtedly secure the best situations.
As 70 pay, etc. Gall at 81 y Cedar street. noms TO
o'clock every day this week.
feh13 lW
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

Torpedo. thorough bred colt, four years old
aext Spring A rich brown. large and extremely
handsome IL not sold will be farned on
For sale. also, several thoroughbred seIdinzs.
three and four years old.
fehll-d6w2ms w. g. HARDING.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

TIE loss Of life in this country BY
steamboat accidents the past year was much
greater than ever before, the number being
estimated al l,7sS; in 1854, S5s; in 1861,
90.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

The Emperor Of France, on the opening Of
the Chamber, I'D ult, made this significant
announcement: FruRcs has no pOlitioal STATE
PrssOners'a jaii, nor politieal eriles 6eyond her
fontisr.' Such is this day the condition Of
"despodc France" In free America the
case is different.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
FOR RENT
CIRCUIT COURT OF WHITE COUNTY

John Sparkman,
Us. I'D u X T. Il.
Mary Ann Sparkman.j
IT APPEARING FROM THE AFFIDAVIT
Il of the Complainant, that the Defendant is
NONRESIDENT, so that the ordinary process of the
law cannot be served upon him. il is therefore
ordered. that publication be made in the UNION
AND AMERIcAN, a newspaper published in the city
of Nashville, four successive weeks, notifying her
to appear at the next term of said Court. to be
held at the courthouse in Sparta, on the I'd Mon
day in May next. and defend this suit, or the
same will be set for hearing parte, and decree
rendered by Defendant.
feblT-wit A. DIBRELL, Clerk
FOR RENT.
TWO UNPUBLISHED ROOMS CAN BE
without boarding. Also Day Boarders wanted.
febl6-3t%
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
THE coxsrrrUTIoNAL AMENDMENT

The amendment TO the Constitution ef the
United States, reported by the Radical non-
reconstruction Committee, does not suit the
several inembers Of the happy family
The Washington correspondent Of the Chi
cago Times says:
The general impression here among those who
have good means Of obtaining correct inforIna-
ton, is that the constitutional amendment,
which passed the House recently, will not pass
the Senate. The Radicals will oppose IL,
regarding IL as n compromise OF the prln-
ciples u eternal truth and everlasting justice
which divine Providence has kindly committed to
their keeping and specially commissioned them
10 advance. Sumner. honest though fanatical. and
learned though impracticaole. denounced Il in
unneasared forms the other day, as Disgrace to
the country. and repeal ofthe declaration Of in
will vote against IL. The Democrats. with Rever-
dy johnson at their head viii vote against il also.
leaving Il 10 the feeble support Of few milk and
water Republicans, including fessenden, whe
doesn't hesitate 10 say that II il not strong
enough"
Our own opinion is that il matters not At all
whether the Senate agrees with the House,
or the House with the Senate, or whether
neither or both agree in the recommends
ton of amendments to the Federal Constitu-
ton. All Of them have to be submitted to
the States for ratification, and IL the people
are worthy of freedom, they will take care
Of all these matters at the right time and in
the right way.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

lust RECEIVED AT H. C. SINGLET0N'S
y Stable, No. South College street, SEVENTY
TONS OF BALED HAY. in prime order. which
will be sold at the low price of 81 90 per ton.
Also, fine lot of Kentucky raised MULES and
WORK HORSES, which will be sold at reasona-
BILE prices. Call and see 4. p. CRAIG.
feb17-3t
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
CON SUM ON,

BY New Inhalants based on recent discoveries IN
in the Physiology Of resperafion. lie CURES
AGUE not 10 return. Also CANCERS.
He has had an extensive practice and wonder
fol success in the treatment Of Cancers. which be
CURES without eating them out or using the
knife. Let those who have
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

d HutsOn uecedseu-
(Insolvent Creditors BLY,
TN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING THAT
L John Berily, Charles Hutson, and Emma L.
Hutson and W. A. Lightboum, are non resident
Defendants of the State of Tennessee it is there
fore ordered, that publication be made as to said
nonresident Defendants, for four weeks to appear
at the next term of our Chancery Court, to be
holden in the courthouse in Sparta, on the first
Thursday, next after the third Monday in March,
1866 to plead answer or demur to said BILL or the
same will be taken for confessed, and that all of
their claims with the Clerk and Master at Sparta
for pro rata distribution, duly proven as required
by law within the time prescribed, or the same
will be forever barred, &c.
P. TURNEY, Clerk and Master
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

Ia all stages, no matter Of how long standing. lie
cures ASTHMA 90 II never returns. He has a
sure cure for the distressing disease, HemmOrr-
and Lungs.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

or red spots lose no tine in having them attended
10, q timely treatment may prevent the horrors.
sniering. and death Of an open cancer.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18

RHEUM ATIsmi

Than any other Physician in Amerioa-hs has
cured women who have been confined 10 IN sir beds
for year,. He never fails TO cure
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
:CATARRH ED.
He is treating catarrh on new plan which /.
SURE CURE ron THIS DISEASE

cured by local treatment alone hence the many
advertised cures foF catarrh All Of which are local
remedies. give relief 9nly while she patient Is
using them. but never euro Understanding the
disease, and knowing Il cannot be cured BIZ local
treatment alone. therefore. be also pre<sribaa a
constitutional treatment he Il enabled 20 remove
the causes Of Caiarrh. and thereby eject
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-18
Fits and Falling siesyness-

and the various disorders resulting from Sedsn-
taEy habits. Excess, accident Of Climate, and all
diseases Of the EVE AND EAR.
He has had more extensive practice. and better
success in the treatment Of all