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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

The most serious evils to which the peo-
Pile of the South are subjected at this
time arise from the false impressions which
few Radical presses and correspondents are
daily making of their views and disposition
towards the Government. The chief labor
imposed upon the friends Of the South is to
correct these ISLANDERS.
The recent suppression, by General
Grant, of the Richmond Examiner, for
its foolish and incorporate language, af-
forded an excellent opportunity for this
class of papers TO renew their whining over
the pretended disloyaliy Of Southern
journals. At this we were not surprised.
II was only in keeping with their general
character. Bot, when we read in the Nash
vile Banner the statement that the suppres-
sion of the EramiRer had created much
discussion and 10 little CONSERVATION AMONG
the Southern press"-that ain fact many of
our (it5) more intemperate contemporaries
have reduced their tone TO degree of
moderation, which, were the circumstances
not 50 serious, would be rather amusing than
otherwise" we were surprised; because we
felt that the Banner was stating that which
it could not sustain, and which was
calculated TO be as injurious as it
was unjust. We were surprised, also,
because we knew the Banner not to be
in sympathy with those into whose hands it
was playing. We did not hesitate to cor
rect, as far as we could, the misrepresenta-
tions-at which our usually amiable neigh
Dor is displeased. Not that we have mis-
quoted or misrepreseated it. 1t does not
even pretend to maintain the CORRECTNESS of
its assertions; or excuse itself for the act of
injustice, willful or inconsiderate, which
ever il may have been. 1t has sought,
however, TO cover up its own misconduct by
questioning the motive which actuated us in
referring to il. BY way of magnifying its own
importance-and it is certainly wonderful
stretch of the imagination--it pretends to
believe that we are Jealous of it, regarding
it as "too high in the public confidence"
We have always understood that when there
was no better way of getting out of tight
place, a joke would sometimes answer the
purpose, and joke to be good should al
ways be ridiculous; and nothing could be
more ridiculous than this joke of the Ban
ners. But we have known men, who, in
the excess Of their vanity, have conceived
things nearly as ridiculous as this. The
homeliest fellow we ever knew lived in the
pleasant delu6on that he was envied by all
the young men of the town, whilst
the most stupid bore we ever come
across honestly believed that he was
not appreciated only because he lived
in advance of his time. To quiet the
fears of our neighbor we assure him
that we are not without appreciation of his
talents, but at the same time regard the
world as wide enough for us both, and viii
be most happy if he win abandon his &C.
centric way Of catering to both sides, and
give us the weight Of his profundity, and
the effhlgent light of his genius, in. the diff
cult work now imposed upon the press of
the South.
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THE New York Journal Of Commerce trusts
that party ties will prove weak when men
come to consider the simple question now
before them:
"Shall we sustain the Union and the President;
or sustain the enemies Of the Union and crush the
Presidentg The issue nade mp, and must soon
be decided
Its advice is also practical, timely and
true, when il says
ssff the Radicals in Congress conquer Mr.. John
SON there Is no chance Of peace or prosperity in
America during the present generation. and the
Northern Radicals are willing TO sell their prin-
ciples to-day for the sake Of Office and spoils and
the ability 20 manage Northern States in the in
terest Of disunion. For here Is the fundamental
point. brought forward by Mr.. johnson with start
ling force that these Northern extremists are
enemies OF the Government. They put on every
species Of disguise. They go TO the people Of the
Northern States representing themselves rs the
Sscnds Of the President and his policy, and hay-
ing obtained power they set themselves in the
wny of the Government. and IL they are not made
10 " get out Of IT, the Government wheels must
The conservative Republicans have Il now in
their power 20 save the nation. On them rests
the responsibility. Mr. johnson emphatically
belongs 10 tnem. They are his party. lie Is not
the man OF the Democratic party. and the Demo-
erals have no right to claim him. They will sup
mort his reconstruction policy, heart and soul.
and therefore the conservative Republicans may
Look 10 them as a power 10 be used for the accom-
piishmcnt Of Mr.. Johnscn's wishes.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

DELAYED DELEeArEs.--0ur friends. DIR.
W. c. Bryan, Col. J. II. Trice, and Col. J.
c. Cole, delegates to the Convention from
Shelby county, were delayed on the way,
and did not arrive ill last night. They re-
greeted the delay the less when they ascer-
tained that It's action was 'all ri h."
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

A WASHINGTON correspondent of West
ern paper saws that the Richmond Eramiaer
was suppressed by General Terry for SPELL
ing Washington thus: "Y-a-n-k-e-e cap
i-t-a-l." The publication Of the EDdmiaer
was resumed on last Monday. Its editor
win hardly be guilty of such wretched SPELL
ioe, In f,,fnra
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
InsoIyent Notiee
STATE OF TENNESSEE

HUMPHREYS COUNTY.
ID. N. simpson. AdministFatorlof che Estate
of J. d. Cunningham, deceased. havins
suggested to the Clerk Of the County Court az
said county, the Insolvency Of the Estate OF the
said y. u Cunningham. deceased, DO therefore,
of the said deceased 20 Gle the same with The
Clerk Of the County Court Of said county On or
before tie 18th day Of August next. dali authen-
ton, or they will be forever barred. This lsfh
day February. 1850. ID. NJ SINpSoN
febss3--Ste As-sn;-t.-,,
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BARDsrowN. KENTUCKY.
Baptist Female Institute.

THIS INSTITUTION HAS. BEEN CHAR
Il tered By the Legislature Of Kentucky, and i
conducted BY Elder V. 4. kIETLxY aided By a
full and competent corps Of Teachers.
Pneils received ut any time. and charged from
the time they enter.
Railroad communication from Nashville, Leba-
non, or Louisville For particulars. address
Y, E. kIRTLEY.
ieo-s-dim Bar,lsfSNn, Kentucky
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"'''''A ANDREW MccLAls.

CaRrH,GE, Tenn, Feb, Is. 1S66.-HoS. WIZ.
'HEIsKELL, A. L. GARRETT, AND OTHERS. NASH
WILLIE, TENN. Gentlemen 81 our lettel OIL the pin
inst. inviting me 70 address the Mass CONVENTION
to be held ut the Capitol Of the STATE the III OF
When I take into consideration its leading
motive my heart overfows with gratitude Tor the
privilege presented TO me from so high . quarter.
of associating myself with you all Oh that illus
triOus occasion.
The time Is in the midst of our Chancery Court.
This connected with combination of circun-
stances beyond my control, forces me reluctantly
to the exceedingly painful necessity OF announc-
ing to you the impessibility OF my presence.
The time is the most appropriate, the birthday
of the Father Of his country.
With what noble emotion must the bosom OF
every American patriot swell at the mention OF
the name Of. him who sleeps in his dark
and narrow house. over whicn -tne breeLes OF
Heaven sigh in mournful silencei
But he still lives in the hearts of grateful and
an affectionate people. These reflections produce
in me an extraordinary degree OF anxiety To ex-
tend my feeble aid in restoring reason to her abb
solute sway throughout the realm. But yield to
present fate. will not hesitate, on any eonye-
nient occasion, to freely. iranky' and expiieitiy
general line of policy before the country. III IL
manifest to every rejecting and candid mind that
some kind of prompt loyal and conservative &C,
ton ON the part of our people is highly essential
in the present unfortunate political condition
of this nation. Believing you to be actu-
aetuated by motives. Of q highly conservative and
and happiness of future generations. 1 humbly
trust that your action in the Convention may
have the joyful effect to revive in full. active
vigor, the slumberns genius, the guardian OF civ
il and religious liberty. that the same may live
and triumphantly reign ~ long as the sun shall
measure his course in the heavens, or truth and
justice find residence in the earth.
Gentlemen. permit me, in conclusion, 70 tender
TO you my most sincere thanks tor your kind in-
vitatiOn. 1t will ever have a hallowed influence
upon my memory, like an Angelic leaf let fall
from Paradise. ie
have the high permission. Messrs.. Of sub
scribing myself, most respectfully, your very obe
LIVINGSTON, TENN, Feb IS ls66.-CoI. A. r.
Garrett. Nashville Tenn.--Dear Sir: / very
much regret that my private business is such. that
cannot be with you at the Capital ON the I'D
inst.
The call and objects Of the meeting have my
full appreciation. Every effort should be made by
the citizens Of Tennessee, TO sustain, encourage
and support the President in his wise. Just and
humane plan. Of reconstruction. Deplorable in
deed will be the consequences If the radical Con
gress succeed in their designs; the last hope for
Tennessee will be lost for years.
Let me say that sou hass the appreciation Of
all the good citizens Of our county far ~ can
learn. Respectfully, your friend.
a w. W. GoopPAsTURE.
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InsoIYenf Notice
STATE OF TENNESSEE, n

SJAIE OF TENNkNSEE, |||
HUMPHREYS COUNTY.
ME. WM. w. Moss, Administrator. and Sal;pa
w Spene. Administrative. Of the Estate Of VIM
Spane. deceased having suggested 70 the Clerk Of
Of the Estate Of the said WIN. Spane. deceased.
do therefore. notify all persons having claims
against the Estate of The said deceased TO Ale the
same with the Clerk % the County Court of said
duly authenticated as prescribed by law, for pro
rafa distribution, or the same will be fnrever
barred. This 18th day Of February. 1866
WM W. MOSS Administrator
SALINA SPANE. Admrx
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trnn. Whom il avs
POLICY OF MEXICO.

A friend has placed in our hands an
official copy of the DEGREES of the EMPEROR
MAxrAurIAS ON the subject Of Mexican
immigration. As his agents are not allowed
to act in this country, they cannot pay ex-
penses of immigrants as proposed, until
after their ARRIVAL in Mexico.
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For GAINESVILLE. SmithIand
and Evansville

V'HE STEAMER ,. y. WEBB. j HAN.
1 THROUP. Master, and j. w. WuLsax, Clerk.
will leave as above for all intermediate points on
SATURDAY next. 9th inst. at 10 o'clock A. ~
For freight or passage apply on board or 10
HARRISON K SONS, Agents.
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M. cHARLEs A. CLAPP was assassin
~ bis bed. ID Montgomery, Alabama on
Friday night. I've negroes have been ar
rested on suspicion Of pensftrating the
murder
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EsTRAY--Hickman County.

fT'AKEN UP by Samuel A, Wilson, on Piney.
II in the Sixth District. on the Sd of November
1855. a horse MULE, about Is hands high, s or
years old, and light bay. branded with the letters
u. 5. and L. q. The Mule was wearing a bell with
leather collar. Appraised at SIS.
feb22-3t. X DIEM Ranrer
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For CINCINNATI.

rrHE FINE WHEEL STEAMER
Il REBEteA. :. f. HILRRETH Master
will leave as above on SATURDAY, at4P.M.
For freight on passage apply on beard. or TO
A. A. SPENCER 4 co.
tnI
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

Nrand Division Sons of Temperance.
~ An adlourned meeting Of the Grand Division
perance Hail. Masonic Temple, Mt o ciack this
P. ". y. III. FAREAR a. =
fcb23-ft.
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eExEnAI. eRANr.s onnrn.

The UNION AND AMERICAN is singled
out by one Of the papers Of this city as
proper subject Of suppression under General
Grants latS order. That order requires
Department Commanders TO forward to the
headquarters of the Lieut. General such
newspapers published in their respective
departments as contain sentiments Of disloy-
lily and hostility to the Government in any
Of its branches, and b. state whether such
paper Is habitual In its utteranceS Of such
sentiments To relieve ali Of any special
frOuble on this score, copy Of the daily
edition Of this paper win hersaffer be
mailed regularly to Lieut.. General Grant
and In view Of the evident desire of at least
come who reside in this commonly 10
Silence its voice, we respectfully ask that Il
De read at headquarters and file Of Il kept
TINS politicians are critcising the taste
md substance Of Mr. BAscRorr's Grafton at
Washington on the birthday Of Mr.. LIN
poLx. ltmight be expected that historian
ine tame and dignity, OF BANCROFT
aieht on memorial occasion, say some
hing that would not please the preiudices
4 the present Being human he may have
rred In judgmeus or d, the essential princi-
dies involved in psst events. But he uttered
ome truths As 60 she present which win be
Recognised and valncd as long as cOnntitu-
Ponai government Sc maintained in this
lountry. One Of these WAS, fbal an unsuc-
essfil attempt ID dissolve tlle UaiOn did not
bake provinces Of those States engaged in
be effort He zlid furthermore, that q fiae
lose Of a greatsavil war on the coneln@os
which both parties TO the contest are
hereafter 20 1--we in The same government,
iere should be no monuments 20 victory
at those Of mourning and affection erected
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

CLRrHAaR, TESS.. Feb T. ls66--Messrs. VIM:
Heiskell, A. Z. Garrett, VI. f. w. Dunaway, and
others-Gentlemen: Yours Of the 9th instant, eS-
tending TO an invitation to be present at Nash
Vile on the 22d instant, at a Mass Conyenfionss
has been received and contents examined. .
Our Chaneery Court here, and also the Circuit
Court ut Smithyille. viii both be on hand on that
being present on the occasion. While returning
to you my profound thanks for the honor OF your
invitation, permit ma at the same time to assure
you that no man in America more sincerely de-
sires to see Tennessee represented in the Congress
of the United States. ard to resume her former
proud position among the sisterhood of States,
than do, Respectfully.
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Franklin College Nursery.

LNRUIT TREES OF TUE BEST QUALITY,
it and the finest Eyerreens. can be supplied at
Franklin College Nursery, FIVE miles from Nash
vile, on the most favorable terms. Catalogues
sent upon application.
GEO. A. KINNIE.
feb1l-1Ot n FANNTNG
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For RurksyilIc and CreeIshoyo

rrHE STEAMER A. BAKER. Captain ,Iogy
Il CARrwRiGHT. will leave for the above and in
termediate ports THIS DAY. Friday February
q, Att O'Clock. An,
For Freight or Passage. apply on Board. or TO
j. N. CORBETT.t -.
feb28-lt WIN. BOYD. Agenls.
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Col. A. w. Putnam, of Coffee, then made
the following remarks:

The historian Motley, in his history ofthe Meth
erlands. speaking of the seige OF Antwerp. says
that the commander of the assailing forces prose-
cuted the seige by rhetoric and failed; but at the
same time he persisted in building bridge which
he thought necessary to the success OF ms plan.
Now sir / say that Andrew johnson has not only
conquered by his rhetoric, but he has prosecuted
the construction Of great national BRIDGE which,
spanning all the States OF this great continent,
will form a thoroughfare from the South to the
North and from the North to the South. This Is
what he is endeavoring TO accomplish. as is eyi.
dent from his message IN December last Beyond
that what do see in his message OF yesterday,
but another glorious ornamental span of the same
character and structure, with solid fouDdatlons
on either shore, the abutments secured upon the
rock Of the Constitution, so that the bridge may
stand firm against all the assaults Of the enemies
of our great nation, one and indivisibie. And
there is SIR in contrast with that what seems to
be bridge apparently built upon the abutment
alone. attempting like q suspension bridge over to
some distant and unknown locality. AZ has been
hoped by some people Of these southern STATES
that there would be some way Of climbing up upon
that suspension bridge without an abutment down
South by which they could get back. The broad
plan Of Andrew johnson presents
into the Union as Iaw-abiding citizens.
Why, sir. what does the Karl Of Leicester say
when the English were seeking to have the
Netherlands restored 70 the enjoyment of their
rights and liberties and to be relieved from their
Acknowledgement, lie says that those states have
scarcely a hole to creep through. President
johnson has opened hole to this great American
people This people will see their way and come
back, as they are entitled, TO the enioynents Of
ali their rights Of citizenship IL Is one q the great
objects Of this Convention TO disabuse the mind Of
the public, and show them that we are siandered
and libeled- We owe il TO ourselves. rs honorable
men. and should repei themwish sccrn. In the coun-
Nv from which came, in which know the people
well there has been but enc disturbance, and that
by Northsrn man. who is now under arrest for
larceny. Our citizens have been attending to
their home affairs in the most orderly manner.
Ibelieye the same can be said Of the other por-
fions Of the State In reference 30 our changed
relation 20 the negro population. Col. p. said Il
had never been our custom TO abuse them. and it
Is not now. N.sSss t
Col. P. was very cordial In his indorse-
ment of the President m
On motion, committee Was appointed to
invite Maj Gen. Thomas to q seat in the
Convention. The committee discharged
their duty and reported, that Gen. Thomas
returned his thanks to the convention and
would avail himself Of the pleasure Of attend
ing, ifnos prevented by official engagements
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

MEssRs. VIZ. HKIsKELIa A. 3. GARRET. AID
0fHKRs.
Gentlemen Accept my thanks for your kind
Invitation 20 be present at the Mass Convention
on the 23d Of February, TO celebrate the birthday
Of the Father of his Country, and to put the seal
of condemnation upon the libeers of the integrity
and loyalty Of the people,. la.s4e r..t 4.
The sitting Of the Court at Smithland. will pre-
vent my attendance, and therefore write 70 say
that the objects Of the meeting, a. Il understand
them. are cordially approved.
Without being the friend Of any pgrty. or poll
tieian, il will afford me much pleasure. in my
humble sphere, 10 assist and cooperate with all
men, who are laboring to re-cstablish law and
order and those elementary principles of e0nsti-
sidered the inaiicnable and inyiolabls birthrieht
of every American citizen
Security for life and liberty-trial by jury
upon indictment presentneHt, in criminal
cases-and in civil cases. when the value IN con-
troyerss exceeds. twenty dollars. The writ Of
Hab.=a5 Corpns--freetlotn o. speech and the pres
the right to petition Government for a redress
of grievanees-seeurity against unreasonable
searches and scizures-against the Quartering of
soldiers IN hoascs. without the consent OF the
owners-the SnbOrIiination Of the military TO the
civil authority strict adherence on the part Of
the President aud all In authority to constitution
al powers granted, are great fundamental prin-
cipies OF American government. which. although
much 0bscured, and OfteH oyaded during the war,
by the plea Of military necessity, 1t Is hoped may
return to light up the darkness of the political
The late adherents Of the Confederacy in this
part of the State are SOBER industrious and peace
able; and especially Is il so with the returned sol
diers without having changed their opinions, they
accept the present condition of affairs a fixed be-
yond control, and will cordially sustain the
authorities in the maintenance Of law and order.
Many things suggest themselves. but perhaps
already too much has been written for one who
has voice in deciding the great questions at the
JoHx H. SAVAGE.
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LETTERS RECEIVED.


A number Of letters were received from
the distinguished sons of Tennessee-several
of which are subjoined. In addition 10
these, we may say, that letter was received
from Hon. w. B. Stokes, who accepted the
invitation to be present. and was present.
Also one from Hon. HoRAcE MAYNARD,
which was Of considerable length, ard pub
lished in advance of the Convention, in one
our city papers. The pressure upon our col
umns forbids its insertion this morning. We
viii endeavor to make room for its material
parts at an early day:
LITTER FROM GIN. FRANK caEtTHAN.
NAsHvlLLe. TESN.. Feb. Is. lsiai-6entlcMea -
Your invitation 70 attend the Mass Meeting on
the approaching anniS erSary OF the birth day at
the Father of his Country. is received.
| am of the number of those who desire 20
see the State of Tennessee restored TO her pristine
and proper position of equality and influence IN
the Union" and regret deeply that previous and
pressing engagements, of a nature which admits
Of neither neglect nor delay, viii prevent my at
tendance on that interesting aad important oe-
+ cas0n.
Without arrogance or egotism, may say that
in other days | have borne some humble part in
adding to the glories that cluster around the old
standard so proudly denominatcd :" the flag of the
free. Without personal shame or regret. add
that more recently l have warred under another
banner and against the one whose ample folds
now float from the dome OF your capitol IN both on
mother upon whose bosom had my birth, within
whose limits have passed my life, and beneath
whose soil propose, God willing, that my ashes ashes
sounded. did but my duty; strove to do 1t
well.
am Tennesscan still; and having with Ten
81. lk.. - ls.fn I'm