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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
Immense Republican Convention
at Reading, PennsvlVania.

| Immense Republioan Convantion
at Reading, Pennsvlvania.
! READING, Pa, August 32EA grand Con.
venton of the people of Eastern pennsvly,.
mia, who are iayorable TO the princinisa oi
the Republican marty and opnosed IN the
policy of President Johnson. assembled in
| this city to-day. On their arrival the air
ferent local organizations and visiting dele.
yates formed into line and Oaraded tbrougb
the city A great many of thncs in th.
ranks were returned soldiers.
At balf-past two o'clock the convontion
WAS called to order by Col Garden Cnair-
man of the Republican Union State Central
Committee. VI. B. Thomas. of Philadelnhia
was called on to preside.
In conseouen,s of the immense numbsr in
attendance four different meetiry, xsre or-
ganized
Hon. E, Hall. Speaker Of the Ssnats od-
dressed the crowd
An imposing torchliuht nrocsssion uourd
nm the proceedirgs for Ihe dnv
The following resolutions were adon,ed n,
the great Union meeting At READING ln-J,v.
Rs,oivs4. That we give praise and thnnk,
10 Almighty God that he has youchsafed nm.
tou,n mi and comnlet. victory nvor thnso
who sought dpriup G,ur long vears of bIooJv
,yar 10 Isstrov iii, Inst ,lrar of th. r,,,ht,
of man rnon which IN bnse free institnt,on.
thot tho HACK and loarh,om. stnIn of sla'
r.r, which elas,ed us among the dark .nd
beatben nations of earth. has nj Iast bsan
hlottsd ont and in nIl our land mo man rsn
s,yto bis fellow.mnn. tbes. are min.
ps,ojr,J Tint we owe a debt nf Ios,i,,
,,r,,i,ud. IN Union soldiers and a,ilor, ror
thsir vnlor and nrowe,s In putiiny down
sIayehoIisr,, wicked and bIoodv rsbeIIion
and we nIsdgs IN their wives and ornbang
,r1,oc,ior sunnort and nntrnn,os yghnn
w,Ihin onr mower to give them.
P>,olp,d That in the ioint resolution
vh,,n r,ssed the Con,ress of tho Ini,ed
S,a,es bv twn.tbirds vote. pronosing an
amendment IN the Constitution We rsrog.
ni,e ths onIv SAFE palladium of tL. nrinc,nIs.
,ar ,,,L,ch ys sacrificed 400 noo lir.s or onr
hn., Liond and ,bres Ibous,nJ n,ilI;on, ~
,roas,,ro that in the zane sniri, which oc'
,na,ad an, forsG,thers ~ nrncIsim Tho Dsc.
ias,ions nt Tndenendsnce IN i77g we ma,
Gnas,ii, M 1 iUdorse tR. Grst ssc,ion or ,hs amend
man, dsclaring thar ALI nersons bor, wi,Ii,
tha Irn,,sd Stn,ss shnlI he citilsns ths,.or.
- r,oasrr. mr. rntnre nrotrction a, vail
"s nrcssrt fairness and eon,lity va .rs
% io clyor oS said s,ction which nIo,iGss Cnr
.anro,sn,,tio, In C,,n,,rass and j
,Ho 'sLS EIsc,orsi CoIi.gc. and wee declare nn,
snou,ad ,"o bo.,i,i,v noy and G,roysr "r,in,
,h' "Jn,iasion ~ Tho lo,.lv in rshaIi,"n
'', w., h',,is MISREPRESENTATION ,:h;ri, n.v.,o
IpoS Son,' siv,, nar c.nt rno," nowo. o. a."
wv ,'v'1 nd T., H. Ploc,orsi CotI.as .,hsn
a,oI sssoy nnn,,'or ~ ,uhicS neo,Jo in ,ba No.,h
Ill LII h.,Sird .oc,ion .xcIndina .li norin,ad
'.LnIs s. aiiinihiIiv og nIrcs MI. ons
,.,,,1 go | sUd rOn9siigsj .DnroysI '''' O1
p,!oJ".J m, ,ha ,rne iO,.rs,, and mn,
,os, ~ ~ noIicv tsid down bv And,sw
ioIn.on ,ha 49, rad, prssidsn, ~ WIZ,
,no,h is ~ resnrro,, fran, oblivion anJ
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31

Wy, Judge Flint, Gen. Washburn, ex-
Mayor Lloyd, and several Of our prom.
inent business men, werein attendance
out of curiosity, and were summoned
as witnesses on the part of the defense,
as to cost of kerosene. worth of room
for sparkling purposes, etc. etc. The
cost OF the suit amounted to sl3 62!.
Reckon this amt u smart city! Guess
not
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
Union Convention at Toledo Ohio

ToLEDo, August 22.--The Union Con.
Eressional Convention Of the Tenth District
Ia this city to-day, re-nominatsd Hon. J. N.
ASHLEY By aecIamantion. A series Of radical
resolutions we're adopted.
Amer the adjournment, the campaign Of
this State was formally opened. An snlbu.
sastic meeting was addressed By Hon J. T.
Ashley snd Hamilton, Of fs1is.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31

neA- -ANNoUNCNG CANDIDATEs-For County
Offices, SIS 90; State, $40 90.
JOB-PRNTISG, of all descriptions, neatly
executed.
nGA- All communications tending to per-
sonal agrandizement or Cmolument will be
charged the same as advertisements.
Advertisements and subscriptions con
tinued unless ordered to be stopped.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
A Curious Suit-Law in La Crosse. J.

From The La Gross Democrat.
There came off to-day before Police
Justice Hubbard, in this city, sin
gular lawsuit growing out of the fol-
Observation-Disclosures: Charles Morland
and Robert W. Unbine, two young
men about twenty-five years of age,
have for some months been cOurLing
young lady. The men grew Jealous
Of each other, and each strovs TO win
the girl to consent to marriage. But
abe could not do eide which TO have
Sunday night of last week, the two
men were sitting on the porch talking
with the girl when u dispute arose
between them as to which was the
shortest route to North La Crosse
Morland saying by tho depot, Undine
claiming by the wagon road. They re.
ferred the matter To the girl, who
laughingly replied that the bcst way
to decide was TO walk there and back,
each by his route, whom they could
decide which was the quickest; and as
there WAS but little difference in the
distance, size could know which was
the smartest man. And she playfully
added, "Go, noble knights, and he who
first returns shall claim my hand in
marriage"
Each man started, Morland disap-
pearing aronnd the corner by the de-
pot route, Unbine around the corner,
to go BY the wagon road. When IN
bine returRed after q forty minutes
walk on hot night, he was made still
hotter by seeing NorIand coolly sit
ting on tho porch, where he had, been
for 35 minutes, as he only stepped
around the corner and returned, pre-
ferring sitting with tho young lady |
to walking three miles over railroad
ties. After some hard words, Unbine
told the girl to goa hotter place than
La Crosse, and left the house. lie
brought suit against the girl to recover
pay for the following bill OF goods,
which he had presented Eer while
sparkling her. We copy the bill from
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
Rrava Worda.

"Let the good work go on" was the dying
utteranee Of the mArtyred DR.. Dostis and
with these noble words trembling on bis linz.
he went up from bis work TO his reward.
Brave and generous words; the golden
fruit Of a devoted life; the breathing Of =
Divine thought through human lips.
Yes, "Let tbs good work 20 on until
those who suffer and who die for liberty
shall live in immortal memory, till Erandsr
and more unadlng than the soldiers glory
shall be bis who gave his life that other uen
might truly live, for
''whsthsr on the tented Ssld
o. 10 TIE battles van,
The Attsst plaes vhsrs man can dIs
IL where he dies FOR man."-PSos Res.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31

S@-The navigation of the Colorado
river is now fully established, giving
facilities for opening and developing
the gold, silver and copper mines of
California and Arizona, thereby great.
ly increasing the value of the mining
interest in that section.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31

1GT The President has killed the bill ad.
mitting Nebraska BY pocket veto. He IL
determined :bat no mare loyal States shan
reinforce the Unlon party IN CouKrsss Hhs
ean prevent ~ South csEolina may coma n,
bu, NsbriBks shtst.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
THE UNION FLAG.
JOneSbOrOugh, August 81, 1866,
G.. H. GRESHAM.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.


Terms.
g6S~ The UNION FLAG will be published
every Friday Morning, on the following
terms:
One copy, per year, 50 90
Six months, OO
Single copy, 10 cents
No attention will be paid to orders for the
paper, unless accompanied by the CASH.
Terms OF Advertising.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31

"a A child was born at White
Pigeon, Mich, having one head, two
noses. four eyes, four oars, two
mouths, and two chinns
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
s1S IS
Totnl

Total sl3 70
After rather amusing trial, du.
ring which the plaintiff admitted that
ho ate some Of the confectionery he
brought the girl, the court gave a
verdict Of 25 cents and costs against
tho plaintiff His honor, Mayor Ls.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
Total

On the trial, Hon Angus Cameron,
appeared for the prosecution and
"Brick' Pomeroy, by particular re-
quest, for the defense, under whose
instructions the young lady presented
q bill ~ follows:
To Kerosene oil 7 months SO 90
To rent of parlor sparkling 10 90
To cofectionsry eaten by plaintiff %
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
J0NESB0ROUGH
Female College.

First Session for the Collegiate Year
1866 & 'e7, begins September 10th.
xuitiOn per Session OF Five Months.
Hpslling and Reading, 81 so
Tho isme with Primary Geography
and Arithmetic, 1900
All other branches, Except Muscl IS 90
Mnsic on Piano and Guitar, rs 90
Cohfpgent fee, 90
Payment for half session invariably in
ADVANCE.
NJ deduction for absence except in case
of pfotracted illness.
Vocal Music and CALIsTHENIos free Of
thage to the whole school.
Board in good families from three to four
dollars per week.
Or further particulars address,
c. FOYE, President,
lnly20tf JOHeSboro, Tenn
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

Jaa Gel 0h Cav GIo sisuoss late a. a. T. lad IL
Ii. A'RnLr, iais IA 5th Team. Cav. Ahd A.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26
NUMBER 81.

Gen, High Ewing, IF Kansas, to be minister
resilient at the Hague. =
& W. J. Valentine, Of Massachusetts,, to be a com
missioner TO the Paris Exposition. ~
Hon. Henry May, an ex.Congressman, died in
Baltimore to-day, ,s
WASHINGTON, Sept. ga delegation Of prom
inent Southern business men, mostly cotton fac
tors and planters are the city seeking a modifi-
cation Of the existing rules aud regulations under
which cotton fs transported to market, the reYe-.
nue. tax paid and final shipment of It made to do
mestic ports..a 15 @
!. The delegation consists Of Mayor Wfthers, Of
Mobile Col. Fellows and Judge Pinckard, Of
New Orleans, and Mr.. Cunningham, Of CINCINNATI
representing large Ohio cotton interests in the
South and others. aSssl,'15 %''o. +,
They PRESENT. the memorials of the chambers Of
commerce, Of New Orleans and Mobile, which
set forth the very serious drawbacks attending
the marking and shipment Of the cotton under the
present regulations .,-...5, ,..54.
The payment Of the three per cent tax before
the cotton leaves the plantation, they assert,
works great injury to the planter, compelling him
to make serious sacrifices in order to comply with
the law. The regulations attending its shipment
to domestic ports, also, operate in such manner,
1t IS asserted, as to very materially favor direct
shipment to foreign ports, which, they think, it is
to the interest Of Northern merchants to prevent.
| This delegation have had an interview with the
secretary of the treasury on the subject, and that
officer expresses his willingness to modify the
present regulations 50 far the existing law gives
him any discretion in the matter, but he has
doubts if the law warrants any change,
The delegation therefore waited on the Pres
ident to-day to ask that the question of the secre
tary's power under the law be referred to tn
attorney general for his opinion, which reques
was granted
These gentlemen do not hesitate to affirm tha
under the existing regulations it would requir
more than year to bring the limited crop Of IL
present season into market.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26

On Monday afternoon sea.faring man whose
name is John Berry, paid visit to Charles Miller
who lives near the corner of CasacaIvo and Inde-
pendence streets, and spent the evening with the
latter at his house. Mr.. Miller, now pilot on the
river, is native of Finland, province of Russia
became sailor in his youth, served on board of a
man-of-war, and for many years has been citizen
Of this city. He knew Berry as a boy, served
with him on board of the same vessel and had
learned to regard him as an old friend. The two
men, however, had been separated from the time
of the commencement of the past war, and
had never met since until the evening in
question. Upon that occasion he received his old
acquaintance in his accustomed manner, invited
him to supper, and spent an hour or so afterwards
in the social manner natural to two old friends
who meet after long absence. While sitting to-
gether in room in MilleT's house, the voice of
Berry became little loud, and the wife of the for
mer closed door to prevent its sound from at
tracing the attention of her neghbors. Berry
appeared little offended. " see how it is :" said
he to his companion" Weare getting along little
in life since We used to work together. But nut
on your hat, and lets bum around.n The above
was the only allusion made to the fanced slight
and he moved towards the door. As he was going
out, an inmate of the house, knowing the custom
of sailors of carrying their money in their caps,
and having perhaps, remarked that Berry
| did the same, warned him that he would run some
| risk in returning home with it thus dsposed that
his cap could be very easily knocked Off and his
znoney stolen. Berry took the hint, and also a
cap belonging to his friend which was living near
at hand, and without uttering any word of expa,
nation left the house, His friend concluded to ac
company kim to the corner and take with him
(Berg) parting glass. Nothing occurred-no
words passed showing any ill feeling until after
they had entered and left the coaeehouse. But
upon emerging from the latter place and reaching
the banQuette, Berry struck Miller violent blow
| across the head. He also drew clasp knife, and
while Miller, stunned with pain, was asking, with
his hands to his head, "M Ny God, what is the mat
ter" plunged the knife in his breast. Miller
says that he did not know that he had been
cut until he had reached his house.
! He bled very profugely, and then inquired
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26
Necessity for a True CONSTITUTIONAL Policy

NEW York, Sept 25.-The Tribunes Washing
ton special says the trial Of Jefferson Davis can
not take place in October, and its postponement
is legal necessity consequent upon the irregular
ity in the adjournment of the circuit court at Nor
folk, last April. Chief Justice Chase announces
himself ready to call special session, and pro-
eeed with the trial.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-The committee ap
pointed to present the proceedings of the Cleve-
land convention, waited on the President to-day
Gen. Granger, in the course of his remarks, re-
| ferred to the congratulatory dispatch sent by
| Gen. Forrest and other ex-Confederates, and said
the true spirit of the Southern men was there
I exhibited, and no one had a right to doubt the
| honesty and sincerity Of their declarations.
| The President in responding said While the
war was physical contest, conducted, Of course
with intellect and intelligence as far as the science
of war was concerned, the struggle now is purely
Of a civil character, for the establishment of q
basis upon which our institutions are to rest here
after. The query which now arises is, whether
the character and genius of the nation is IL
be subverted or whether it is to be settled
upon the principles of the Constitution I thinI
we are now at the most important crisis of ON
country's history, when we are to fix substan
tial and enduring basis upon which the institutions
1 Of the country are to rest We are to return to
constitutional limits, establishing the great fact
that this is a government Of limitations; that il
has written Constitution and that its boundaries
are to be observed and strictly guarded, if free
government is to exist; and, coming out of a re
bellion we ought to demonstrate to mankind that
a free government cannot exist upon hatred
and distrust and i-will and that with
US the time has come for a re-estab
4 lishment Of all the relations of the
4 States to the federal government. This I look
upon as being of equal importance with any part
| of the war, if not the most important part.
have said more than intended, but I repeat that
the encouragement the countenance and the con.
fdence given me, coming from the source tdoes,
is peculiarly acceptable TO me, and God being
willing, will, with your help, pursue the course
have been pursuing in the effort to save our gov,
ernment. know it has been said that the found
ers of a government are entitled to the most con
spicuous place in history, but my opinion is tina
the preservers Of a government should occupy tn,
most important page.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26
Interesting General Intelligence.
HOME H1AR1zETs-R1v NEWS,
Etc,
ETC.
Etc.


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. PA suit was brought
up yesterday in the Fifteenth District Court
against the collector of the internal revenue, to
test the constitutionality of the law of the last
Congress requiring the people of California to
pay their income tax in gold or its equivalent, by
raising the amount of income returned to the
greenback basis.
Dispatches from Salem, Oregon, dated yester-
day, say the Democratic contestants from Grant
county have been aam'tted 10 sea1s IN .he house,
and the Union men ous'ea, IL was 'hrousn tne
aid oil 1he lat'er mehoels ,nas 'ne eols','usioi"l
amendment was passed in the House 1t had pre-
yiously been passed by Tue senate ;r,
FORTRESS MONROE, sep, zo-lne quaran!lne
steamer says 'ne ol'y ol Aloaiy reports .avlns
SPOKE on tLe o"pe5, 'niS iioinIus, s. '"'
d. o. hngnl, from " "'lin'ngIon, ,I M ~, - c,u, ,a
NE" nokh, sep zo-riaie4 anu on'iu' WIZ
Jumped from 'ne WINDOW 3 1 1ne ;I put"S 'Vhe'ieii'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26
STEAMERASHORE WITHOUT CHANCE or ASSISTANCE
Peru. Chill and Bolivia Protest Against
the Brazilian -Allies' Project
Against Paraguay.

New YORK Sept. 25.-Arrived: Steamer Sara
toga, from Norfolk; and Abermarle, from sa-
vannah,
Pilots report a large steamer ashore on Body
Island, seventy miles south of Cape Henry. She
signaling in distress, but, owing to the heavy
sea and breakers, it was impossible to render her
any assistance.
New YORK, Sept. 25.-John B. Steele, an ex-
Congressman, was thrown from a wagon in King
ston yesterday and killed.
The Tribunes special says a secret treaty exists
between Brazil, Buenos Ayres and Uruguay by
which it is agreed to overthrow the present legal
authorities in Paraguay and destroy the sever
eighty aud independence of that State. Peru
Chill and Bolivia have Indignantly protested
against the project
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26

A man named John Brown attempted to com.
nit suicide on Monday night, between Ii and II
o'clock, in house of ill.fame, on IRENE street,
between Cont and Benville streets. A revolver
was the weapon with which he tried to make his
exit from this world. The wound he inflicted was
very slight, the ball grazing the hip, and causing
an abrasion on the left side Of the abdomen. Why
he endeaVored to shuttle off this mortal coil, in
such singular way, and in such company is a
question that perhaps can only be answered in the
O7tdYtie. Latin
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26
Meeting of the Joint Committees.

meeting of the joint committees was held last
evening, Alderman McCloskey presiding.
The street commissioner having sent a Gommu-
ncaton, representing that the plank road on
Thalia street, between Franklin and Rampant
streets, was worn out, resolution was adopted
that the part of Thaa street referred to by the
commissioner, be shelled.
complaint from property holders and residents
in that part OF the city bounded by Julia, Felicity
Rampant and Claiborne streets, in regard to the
condition of the crossings, was referred to the
committee on streets and landings.
A communication from tile surveyor, in relation
to variety of subjects referred to him. was read,
and after discussion of certain matters relating
to the interests OF parties concerned in the tobacco
WerehOu les, and the rights of parties to back up
drays for loading in front of cotton presses where
Railroads interrupt. Portions Of the communica-
ton We're committed and the remainder was passed
over Informally.
The street commissioner, in relation to a com
plant referred to him. in regard to the condition
of Felicity street, between TchOunitoulas and
Chippewa streets, reported in favor of improve
ment, and the subject was referred to the sur
yeyor.
The street commissioner was authorized to have
Clio street repaired from Magnolia to Claiborne
streets, and five bridges constructed on the east
side of Claiborne street, from Clio to Melpomene
streets.
Alderman Bosworth inquired by what authority
| the monkey show now on the eyee, at the head OF
Canal street, was tolerated. The canvas occupied
about thirty feet square, and was the cause of an
assembaGe constantly through the day of vaga
| bonds and idlers.
Mr.. Prague replied that there was private pro
| show. .-r
Mr.. Stith said there was no private property OF
| the levee.
Nothing was done in relation to the matter, ant
Immediately after the colIoquy the committees
| adjourned. -EF e..
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26

A NoToRIoUs wINDLEa BROUGHT TO GRIEF-
Some months since We published in the Enquirer
an account Of the robbery Of j. L. @. Banner, ESQ,
by rogue calling himself Harden, who, after
being rescued from starvation by Nr. banner,
base1y robbed him and deeamped. He soon
turned up in Lynchburg, where he swindIed several
parties, and he has now turned up in Louisville
where, uuder the name Of John B. Burton, alias
James Martin, be has been arrested for passing
two hundred dollar worthless check on the prin-
cipat of a female school. He had on his person
letters addressed TO Harden, and number of
newspaper clippings detailing fnrgeries and other
acts of rascality committed in Stauutnu, Virginia,
Augusta, Georgia, New York and other places
This fellow was confined in one of the New York
city prisons in January last, on some charge, the
nature Of which we have not learned. His real
name is Schote, and he is the son of ? respectable
Clergyman in Holland. He is a man d very pre-
possessing appearance, plausible in manner pos
sessed OF fine talents, good education and many
accomplishments, but is withal a yiluia OF the
deepest dye, and if not convicted before the Louis
vile courts, we hope he will be returned to Vir-
gina. that he may receive portion Of the punish
ment due to his many rascaIities.
s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26
ONWARD AND BAYswATER THE WINNERS.

New YORK, Sept. 25.-The races at jerome
Park, Fordham, to-day, were attended by 10000
persons, including Gen. Grant and Madame Ristor
Gen. Grant has accepted an inYitationto see Mary
Stewart tomorrow night The first race one
mile and quarter, was won by Bayswater.
Time, 2:l7. The second race, four miles heats,
was won by Kentucky in 1885 and Tag. Four
started. Onward was second in the first heat and
Fleetwing second in the second heat Idlewid
was dstanced III the first heat.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-26

The subjoined table presents the deaths from
cholera and other diseases, together with classi-
tication with reference to color reported to the
Board of Health, since the existence of cholera
does not includethe nterments from the Marine
Hospital which, being under military control, are
not reported to the board. From the 9TH to the
8th August the board has no returns from the
cemeteries. The first daily report was made to
the board on the 9th August. That, and all the
succeeding daily reports, show the iuterments up
to O'Clock Of the morning Of the day the report
NAV be dated: