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Nashville and Decatur Railroad.
Change of Time.

On and after April lst, and until further notice,
Passenger trains will run as follows:
Columbia Accommodation train leaves Colum-
bia at7:2O, A. N. Arrives at Nashville 1900. Re
turning leaves Nashville at 3 P. NJ. Arrives at
Columbia. $40. Pm.
Huntsville Mail leaves Nashville at $50. AN.
Arrives at Decatur at 6. Pm. Leaves Decatur at
$50 An. Arrives at Nashville at 200. P. NJ Con
Meeting both ways at Decatur with mail train on
VI. & C.R.R.. for Mooresville, Madison, Hunts
vile, Woodyile, Larkinsville Scottsboro, and all
points East.
Passengers by this train arrive in Nashville in
time to connect with Night Express trains on all
roads from Nashville.
Night Express leaves Nashville at $50 P. NJ.
Arrives at Decatur at 43O a. N. Leaves Decatur
at 500. =. N. Arrives at Nashville at 40. Con
Meeting both ways at Decatur with mail trains
on NJ. & err. for Huntsville. Corinth. Grand
Junction, Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans, and all
intermediate points Connects at Nashville with
L. MR., for all points North and East
80 Miles shorter than any other route from
Nashville to Mobile, Demopolis, Selma, and all
intermediate points.
"a Miles shorter to COrinth, Grand Junction,
Memphis Jackson, Vicksburg and New Orleans.
33 Miles shorter to Huntsville.
Elegant Sleeping Coach will run Monday,
Wednesday and Friday nights from Nashville to
from Decatur to Nashville.
Through Tickets can be procured at w. W.
Craig's Omnibus Office. No . Cherry street, and
at Broad Street Depot Nashville.
J. r. VAN DYNE.
tIeupraI SUPERINTENDENT
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THE PROPOSED STATE OF EAST
TENNESSEE.

From the Memphis Avalanche
Several weeks ago we advocated the Gre
alton Of new State out of East Tennessee,
as the only road towards the restoration of
harmony throughout our limits. The pro-
ceedings of the large Convention lately held
at Knoxville show that the citizens in that
part of the State, are in sober, real earnest;
and we can again heartily wish them god
speed with the good work for a separate po-
litical existence In no other way can we
ever be at peace with them. Should they
succeed in their efforts to effect this, there
would be harmony again from Carter to
Shelby. We can not doubt the sincerity of
our East Tennessee friends in this matter
They know as well as we, that, as one State,
we can never have peace again. They must
desire peace as greatly as we do.
Intestine troubles can do no portion of our
people any good. They think it a great out
rage ever again to be governed by rebels.
They think the legislation of the State
should never again go into the hands of men
who attempted to dissolve the Union and
that a small minority of "loyap men should
control a large majority of the "reconstruc-
ted" We think otherwise. We have come
back to our homes have been pardoned by
the President, or taken the oath of amnesty
and think we should have a full voice in the
enactment of all laws operating upon us.
We are four fiths They one fifth. If
they deem it a hardship to live under laws
made by majority of their fellow men,
surely they cannot be surprised if we deem
is greater outrage to be deprived of one
eight by small minority. Let us separate.
This is the cure for the evil that is ever
coming up between us.
We can easily apportion the State debt.
1t is almost entirely for railroads. The
State has given $4,000 per mile for rail-
roads, and certain sums for bridges. Let the
Estate of Frankland" assume $4,000 per
mile for the railroadsin her limits, with the
debt for bridges there. The balance will be
ours. Surely this is fair. Let us separate
and have quiet and peace Prosperity will
follow then. We can see no other way to
allay the bitter feeling now existing Abra
ham and Lot separated. Let us do so too.
We heartily second the movement of East
Tennessee, and suggest that meetings be held
in every county of Middle and West Ten
nessee, to ascertain thepublic sentiment upon
this matter. 1t is the best the most pleas
ant way to reclothe our own people with all
their political rights. 1t is the surest way to
kill off Radcalism. 1t is the speediest way
TO win back prOSperitv
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THE New York Times has come to tn
conclusion that

THE New York Times has come to the
conclusion that
"The Union party in Congress cannot af
ford to carry the stigma which viii attach to
it if the session close without some substan-
tial and successful effort to meet the expec-
tatiOns of the country in reference to the
restoration of harmony as between the South
and North. Just now, the merit of what
ever has been done belongs exclusively to
the Executive. All that Congress has done
has been to thwart-not to aid-the policy
under which reconstruction has been brought
to its present point. Shall there not be a
compromise, obviating 4 further waste of
time and temper ?"
Of course there are good reasons for all
this, and among them the important ones
that the committee STIMULATES for conditions
not known to the Constitution, and to which
conditions the South never will accede. 1t
is well said, therefore, that
"Unless theCommittee is prepared for the
consequences of an indefinite exclusion of
the South from Congress, it should abandon
the idea of constitutional amendments which
cannot possibly receive the appreciation of
the requisite number of States"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

Destructive FIRE IN ST. LoUIs.-From
the st. Louis Republican we learn that de-
structive fire occurred in the Southern por-
ton of that city on the morning of the 9th
INST, resulting in the destruction of the car
house and stables of the Southern division
Of the st. Louis or Fifth street railroad COM
pany. One hundred and fifteen horses and
mules and thirteen cars were burned. The
fire was the work Of an mcendiary, as the
Waterman Of the building had passed
through it three minutes before the alarm
was given. Hearing a noise, he returned and
found a fire kindled in the middle of the
building and in endeavoring to remove one
Of the mules, the fire spread to hay and
other combustible material. In few mo-
ments the whole building was in flame
The scene that followed is represented as be
ing most horrible The mules and horses
were so confiaed in their stalls that escape
was impossible and all were thus roasted
alive.
The loss sustained by the st. Louis rail
road company isestimated at aboutSl0O 600
Insurance amounted to $4,000 The loss
sustained by other buildings adjacent TO the
stables $1,000.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

Col. STOKES and HORACE MAYNARD,
claiming to be Representatives from Ten
nessee, went on 4 pilgrimage recently to
Connecticut, to aid the Radicals in their
election for Governor. At New Haven the
latter is reported to have said:
'The question of negro suffrage in Ten
nessee will be settled by and by in favor of
the black man. | should not wonder if Ten
nessee gave the black man the right to vote
before Connecticut does. And the black
man viii probably vote sooner in North
Carolina than in Pennsylvania. Thirty
years ago the blacks voted in both Tennes-
see and North Carolina, and they must soon
vote there again if loyal men, and not rebels,
are to govern either of these State. a de-
plorable mistake was made by the Unionists
in each that they did not long ago admit
negroes to the suffrage, and the consequences
of that error are now becoming apparent
every day. The sooner it is remedied, the
better"
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OUH HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

After all the excuses and usurpations
which the present Legislature may commit,
the people have one consoling thought, that
another such body will never assemble again.
No franchise bill they can frame, no mana
cles they can forge, no outrages they can
perpetrate, will enable them ever to look
upon their like again; and for the very
simple reason that there is no class of men
in Tennessee to whom they can restrict the
right Of suffrage, 50 lost TO honor and so
insensible to the ordinary influences that
surround them, as to procure the election Of
such men to a legislative body. We speak
not in a-pirit Of ridicule but in earnest, and
take comfort from the reflection.
Great wrongs have been and will be
inllcted-serious obstacles will be placed
in the way Of our recovery from the
blighting effects Of the last five years
nevertheless, with an interest so common
among the people and a sentimentso general,
our condition will rapidly improve from the
very moment we are relieved OF the evil in
fuences Of the vulgar and unprincipled fac
ton now in power. 1t isimpossible for them
to Perpetuate their sway, in view of their
own weakness and the overwhelming force
Of popular sentiment. They have neither
talent nor prestige, fortune nor favor TO buoy
them up and the mere desire to do crd on
the part of weak and vulgar minds, UNI
supported by anything else, will soon be put
down by the overwhelming and enlightened
moral sentiment of a free people.
Let us pursue our daily avocations for the
present patiently and hopefully-thankful
that the great mass of IA are of one mind
and one heart, confident that by the force of
moral power the day is not very distant
when we shall once more be a scIfgovern
ing people
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Mr.. Warren moved still further 70 amend that
the provisions of the bill shall not DC SO construed
that white and eolored children shall be educated
in the school.
Mr.. Arnell moved that the amendment be in
definitely postponed. Hostages 20; noes, 80.
The amendment was then adopted
The main question was then put and the bill
passed by ayes, 81 noes, =
On motion. the House adjourned until o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The following petition was read and, on mo =
ton. referred 10 the Committee on Elections
To the Committee Elections The undersigned
received the loyal vote for Representative from
the circuit composed of the counties of Van Blu
rem, Grundy and Coffee. Mr.. Thomas has received
the contrary vote The House has decided Mr..
Thomas disqualification. consequently the dis
trct Is without representation. 1t remains for the
consideration of the committee and House
TO determine whether it would be proper the I'M
designed would be entitled to the position. 10y
atty unquestiOnable. Respectfully,
], b. RoDGERs
No. 573: To change the time Of holding the
Chancery Court of Sommerviile. Passed.
No, 81: 10 amend an act Incorporating the
Memphis City Railroad Company. Passed.
No. 5IS: To incorporate the Nashville Order Of
the Sons of Relief No. l. Passed.
No. 5lE To incorporate the Southern Life ln-
surance Company. Passed.
No. $50: To define the qualifications Ofjurors in
this State.
On the vote being taken on this bill ii was found
there was no quorum present, when the House
adjourned until o'clock tomorrow morning.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

Ir will he remembered that some time
since Col J. +. Jacques, one of the peace
commissioners to Richmond, chaplain,
etc, was. in connection with one Herman
Ro,engarten, with half dozen aliases, and
Rebeoca Dockins, arrested for the murder of
Louisa Williams, it being charged that they
caused her death by means Of abortion.
The case as to Col. Jacques viii be called in
the Circuit Court this morning. Louisville
na,.,..,,.s 1OfL
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

Gov. BRowNLow, in recent speech, said
the Franchise Law was in accordance with
Presidents policy, and he looked with in
terest to its enactment On the other hand,
Forney says-"the passage Of the Franchise
bill by the Tennessee Legislature is direct
rcbuke TO Andrew johnson from his own
State" Who shall decide when ID. DIS
disagree p Union.
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TENNESSEE LEGIsLATURE.



FRIDAY. May 1.-THE Senate was called TO or
der by Speaker Frierson. at A. II.
A greater portion Of the morning was devoted
to the consideration of Senate bills on their Sc
cond reading without final action.
The following House Joint motion, proposed by
Mr. Arnell, was taken up and adopted
| move that the potion from the Mayor and Al
dermen. of the city Of Nashville. together with
letters from Major Gen. Thomas and the cOunte I
petition Of citizens Of Nashville and that the
Metropolitan Police Bill be referred to a select
Joint Committee Of seven ON the part OF the
House and on the part of the Senate. to take the
same under consideration.
Committee on the part of the House, McSsrs.
Arnell. Elliott, Smith of larleman, Moss, Eos
ter. Wines and Duggan.)
The Speaker appointed as the committee on the
part of the Senate. Messrs. Nease, Bosom, Pow
ell, McElwee, Case and Cate
Senate bills ON their third reading were then
taken up.
y. To give further time for the completion OF
the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and Charleston
Railroad. Rejected.
81 To incorporate the German Immigration
Aid Society Of Nashville. Passed.
%. For the benefit of Mr.. Strickland claiming
compensation for service in assisting 10 erect the
Capitol. Rejected ayes, $ ; noes, Is.
Adjourned to P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The consideration of the calendar was cOntin-
ued without action on any measures Of public IN
tcrcst
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

The Nashville correspondent Of the Gin
cinnati Gazette writes The same efforts are
being made here to stir up the depraved and
brutal instincts Of traitorous mob against
loyal men and negroes, As were so successful
in the city Of Memphis" How malicious
must be the wretch who, without the shadow
of a pretext, would seek to iniure a eommu-
nifty by such falsehood.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

An exchange says that parson Cheeyer has
been delivering a sermon before the anti
slavery society. lie told them all about
what God is going to do, being very familiar
with the Most High. lie had 4 word or two
to say about the devil and his angels, from
which, it appears, he was not unacquainted
with them; but We don't think he is as well
posted up about the latter As Parson Brown
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

We learn by Telegraph that the Radicals
held meeting in ST. Louis ON Saturday
night endorsing the action Of Congress and
condeming the policy Of the President.
vor the holding of a similar meeting in this
city. il is not believed, however, they can
get an audience outside Of the members Of
the Legislature and the halEdozen rip-raps
who desire TO be policemen under the pro-
noscd now law
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THE TgI.VEEEKLY UNIOy AND AMERICAN.

Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urlay. each number containing the matter of two
Dailies. is new being issued from our Office to
supply the wants Of that large class Of readers
who are not satisfied with a Weekly and arc NOT
situated to take Daily. Price s. per annum.
Subscription taken for any time at that rate.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

The Louisville papers are waging fierce
war upon each other. The point of differ
ence We are unable to understand. The eff
feet is to organize a Radical party, which
they all profess to oppose The work in
which they are engaged may be profitable
to them, but we think it poor pay to their
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

RAILROAD ELEcuoN.-At a meeting of
the stockholders of the NJ, c. Il l.. Il. r..
held in GAINESVILLE on Saturday last, the
following named gentlemen were chosen Di-
rectors for the ensuing year. d. n. Ken
nedy, Joshua Elder, Thomas +. Pettus, T.
w. King, w. 4. Quarles, James f. Rice,
John A. Bailey, George T. Lewis, Joshua
Cobb, John +. House. II. NJ. Dudley, II. W.
HUMPHREYS, $. w. Dawson, J. O. ShacI,el-
ford and Josiah Potter. \ more efficient
boarl conld not have been selected.
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500 REWARD.

ST0LEN FROM MY STABLE. SIX MILES
- South Of Nashville. tie night o. the - inst.
dark bay NEARLY brown MARE MULE. a few
white hairs Interpreted over the body. about ia
hands high, or years OLD, and very raHnd bodi-
ed; branded 5. on the neck, and II. .. OF the hip;
works finely in single harness. and will pace, when
made to do 50. under the saddle; sh0d all around
l. will pay $50 for either the Mule or the thief
OF 500 for both. JOHN OVERTON.
may9-dtr-E&WlW
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12
OTR OUTsInE PAGES.

FIRST PAGE.-The Terrible - Suffering-" Of the
Loyal Island Of ST. Thomas; A Lesson from
English History Banking for the Blacks, &c.
FouRrH PAGE.-The Cars Escape from Assas-
sinafion. Indian Corn &c
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

4 YOUNG GIRL, aged about fourteen, was
arrested on the streets Of Huntsville, few
days since, arrayed in male attire. She
claims TO be from Ohio, and to have been
attached to the Goth Illinois regiment.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12
Southern Express Company, I

NASHVILLE, Tennessee. May :. 1866.
NHIS COM PANI HAVING RESUMED
Il their business in this city, (Which was inter
rupted by the war. take pleasure in informing the
Bankers, Merchants and business people gener-
ally that they prepared to take charge Of, and
forward TO destination,
GOLD. SILVER. BULLION.
TREASURY AND BANK NOTES,
BONDS. VALUABLE PACKAGES. and
heavy Freight. in charge of special and trusty
Messengers.
Have connection with responsible Express
Companies TO all parts of the United States,
Canada and Europe.
A. h. HOLT, Agent.
JAS. SHUTTER, Sup't
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

YEsTERDAY's proceedings of the Legis-
lature will be found Of more than ordinary
interest 10 our city readers.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

FRIDAY, May II, 1S6G.-The House was called
to order at o'clock.
The following documents. bearing on the Metro
politan Police bill. were presented by Mr.. Arnell
and read by the clerk:
Headquarters Military DECISION Of the TehHes-
see, Nashville, May 9Th, 1866. Hon. W. Matt.
Brown, MayOr-Sir | am just in receipt of your
favor of this date, asking me to state whether or
not | have had cause to complain of the want OF
energy and efficiency of the police force OF this
city, and if the course of the City Government has
been satisfactory TO me as cOmmandant, since you
have been in Office. In reply, II gives me pleas
ure to state that ia the performance of the duties
of your Office your course, we'll as that OF the
city authorities. has appeared to me to have been
influenced entirely by the desire to preserve the
peace and good order of the community. Your
and judciOusly.
| am. sir. very respectfully. your obedient ser
want, Gro. Ill. THOMAS,
Nj linz
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

Headquarters Military DiUiSiOn Of tie Tonnes
see, Otfce prou0st Mdrshdt General Nashville,
Tenn, May 9th, lSG6-HOn. W. Matt. Brown l
regret to see that Nashville is included in the Ne
trOpolitan Police BILL inasmuch nearly all
other cities are excepted from the operations of
said bill. | have had business with the police
force now under you. on many occasions and have
always found it efficient and willing to assist and
cooperate with me in every particular.
With the police organized by you, and the city
authorities you have brought order out of con-
fusion" and now every soldier and citizen feels
secure in life aud property at all times day and
night.
If any city is accepted, l see no good reason
why Nashville should not be.
Your Obedient servant, Il. W. JOHNSON,
Breyct Brigadier General L. 5. A.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12
LETTER rRnM GEN. DONALDSON.

Headquarters Military Dirisioa Of tie Tunes
see, CAief QI1rtcrmdStsr's Office, Nashville, Tenn.
May 9Th 1906: | desire to give my testimony a
to the efficiency of the city police Of Nashville
1t has acted in harmony with the military, anC
been Of service to me individually, in ferretina
out frauds against the United States.
J. j.. DONALDSON,
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4 CALL has been issued in Indiana, sign
ell by large number of prominent men
who voted for Lincoln and johnson in 1864,
for a State Convention on the 18th inst, to
sustain the restoration policy Of President
johnson. We regard this movement as a
bright indication for the future. The Re
publican State Convention, which assembled
at indianapolis about the close of March,
was controlled by the Radical element, and
the resolutions adopted applauded the course
of the Radical majority in Congress. The
Conservative members in that body, strug-
gled bravely against the resolutions, but, as
we have said, they were overpowered and
we are glad to find that they, like the con-
sentative Rcpublicansin Connecticut, are re-
solved TO repudiate the radical element and
assume the position Of unequivocal support
of President johnson.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
Edgefield & Kentucky r. R.
Nashville e. GdTksriUe Line.
J'o TAKE EFFECT TUESDAY. MAY l. 1866
!. PIANO WANTED.

NOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR, FOR
L which a good rent viii be paid The lady VIII
he able 10 give entire sdtisfcOH that the property
will be well cared for and duly returned. Enquire
at this office.
mays
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Stop the Thier,--s5O Reward.

CT0LEN FROM MY PREMISES, NEAR
- FTanklin. IcEnesgee. on the night Of th., 9th
April, one large BAY HORSE. about ten years
old about si1tesA aands high. scar on inside Of
the ears; = splendid work horse has broad hips
and rides to!ers6ly well; banded u. S. and /. c.
thief. or SIS for the horse So in addition 10 the
above is offered b the Live Stock Insurance
COmpOuany for the thief,
mayS-slm' JAMES p. MOORE.
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THE MEMPHIS RIOTS.

We understand that there are no less than
six different commissions now engaged in
investigating the facts relative to the recent
riots in Memphis. In addition to the COM
mission created by Gen. Stoneman's order,
ON which Gen. Marcus ]. Wright was
placed, the white citizens have organized
one, the negroes another, the City Council
another, and Gen. Fisk of the Freedmen's
Bureau, and Gen. Howard, have each or
dered one. The order-loving citizens of
Memphis look to Gen. Stonemans commits
sion for a candid and just statement in le-
gard to the late unfortunate occurrences.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-12

Bureau ofR.. f. and 4. h., office Sapf DaDidsoa
CDunfg. Nashville. May g. lS60.-W. Matt Brown,
Mayor of Nashville: Sir--It affords me pleasure
to state that during the past year my official rela-
tions with your Honor with the Recorder, and
tireiy satisfactory. When was appointed Judge
of the Freedmens Court-a court necessarily I'M
popular with the masses Of the peOple--a court
with but few precedents TO guide, and 4 very
fearful that most unpleasant collisions with the
civil authorities would occur. | am most happy
to state that nothing of the kind had occurred.
The city government has cO-Operated with me in
the enforcement Of law and order, under very try
ing circumstances, in spirit of trlcndlineSs and
good faith worthy of the highest commentator.
OF your large police have often spoken in dat
tering terms They are equal in every respect, on
the whole to any police force | have known.
| have the honor to be, very truly, your Ubedi-
ent servant, JOHN LAWRENCE,
Sup't and Judge of Freedmen's Court.