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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26
RADrcALIsM RUN MAD.


The representative from Maury county in
troduced into the House on Wednesday, the
frllowing bill - s
BE 4 enacted Jv Tie General Asses,bly Of the
State Of Tennessee, That all frcemen of the age Of
twenty-one years and upwards, being an inbabi-
tant Of the State, and all persons who have been
inhabitants Of any one county within the State
six months Immediately preceding the day Of elee-
ton, shall be entitled TO vote in this State
What does this mean? If we understand
the force of language, it signifies, LIST. that
all freemen who are twenty-one years of age
and upwards, being inhabitants of the State
shall have the right to vote 3D. all other
persons who have inhabited any one county
within the State for six months preceding
the election, shall be admitted to the ballot
box. Under the first we shall have all loy-
alists, rebels and negroes who happen to be
men Of the age of twenty-one years and up
wards, voting and giving in votes. Under
the second we shall have all the odds and
ends Of both sexes, all ages colors and con-
ditions who are able to get to the polls or be
brought to them, hoops, diapers and all, con-
tending for a ticket and right to its deposit
and count a
Arnell must look out, or he will endanger
his prospects before the Stevens Committee,
and the other radicals of Congress. a
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26

After protracfed debate in the Tennessee
House of Representative, the bill which
had previously passed the Senate allowing
the negro to testify in the courts Of this State
was passed. Before the vote was taken an
amendment was offered an adopted, "that
this act shall not be so construed asto give
colored persons the right to vote, hold Office
or sit on juries ia this State" This was
adopted by vote of as for, and 25 against
it. And the bill thus amended was ratified
by a vote of Al against 80. The bill must
now go 10 the Senate for action on the
amendment before il becomes the law. We
trust the Senate will accept the amendment,
and thus give US law which will refer all
disputes and legal differences to our courts,
and make the Judiciary of the State homo
geneous and harmonious. Whilst we regard
the amendment as simply an expression Of
opinion in which we entirely concur it does
not go to the substance of the bill ITSELF and
should not stand in the way Of the Senate in
an act of simple and abstract justice both to
the whites and blacks Of the State.
PSI will be seen from the action of the
State Senate on yesterday, that The bill, with
the amendment added by the Housed Rep
resentatives on Wednesday, was passed, and
is now the law Of the State. Our views on
its policy aud propriety have already been
given, and we have no doubt, that in prac-
sice, il viii justify the wisdom of its enact
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26

A bonnie boucke for scandal-loyers is de-
veloped by the New York journals, in which
no less prominent person than A. T. Stew
art, the dry goods dealer, is the principal.
The National Police Gazette, weekly which
Is Stunned as moral leprosy by pure
minded folks in recent issue gave sensa-
tional account Of the recent disappearance
of a Wall street broker and somewhat mo-
torions French actress In the course Of the
article the alleged adventures Of this fasci-
mating Jezebel with "vescran ro,s," are
described in such manner as to leave no
doubt that Nj, Stewart is the person scam
dalixed. although great care is taken TO avoid
mentiening his name. The dry goods deal
er. aeling indignant and aggrieved at these
Coarse inuendoes, seeks redress in a suit
against Matsell formerly chief of police)
& Mcclellan, proprietors of the Guseite, for
libel. The accused were taken before the
police court at the Tombs, and held each in
n surety Of one thousand dollars Cor exam
nation on the complaint, Both absolutely
denied that Mr.. Stewart was the veteran,
&C." alluded to, declaring that il was ahoih-
err man. The article, however, is too suk-
gestive, even to persons Of moderate sagaci-
~, to admit Of any doubt that Mr. Stewart
is the person aSpersed
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26

MuLBHBkS, Tenn. Jan. 20. 1866.
To THE ED1ToRs OF THE UN1oS AMI
AdERIcAS:-I notice in your issue of TIN
10th inst, memorial to the Reconstruc-
ton Committee and TO the President, from
the Union Central and the German Cen
trail Committees" OF Tennessee. Those doe
uments being Of such serious import l am
induced to make few inquiries through
your paper concerning the persons who
could have dictated such remarkable docu-
ments, hoping that some one viii be kind
enough to furnish the desired information:
LIST. Who are those men?
I'd, Have they always; or how long have
they been Unidentified with this State?
Sd, How long did each of them serve in
the Union army, and in what battles we're
they severally engaged, how many wounds
received, &c.2 EaAaG
4th, what pecuniary sacrifices have they
made in behalf of the Union?
9Th, How mitch is due them as indemnity
for losses that they have severally sustained
by the rebellion.
9th, To what extent would their interest
be promoted by the return of peace, good
will and harmouy?i
The high prerogatiye assumed by these
committees, and the weight and influence
they will probably exert, will attract pecu-
liar interest from the whole country &c the
answers Of these interrogatores.
Will not the committees furnish the de
sired information? if not, cannot the UNION
AND AMERICAN, or some of It's contributors
furnish it? H.
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THE Philadelphia B,iletin,a rabid organ
ofthe Observation-Disclosures the luxury offs
sneer at Bishop Elliott of Georgia, for signi.
fling to Bishap Hopkins, of Vermont, his
readiness to reunite at once with the Episco-
pal Church North. Bishop Wilmer, of Ala
bama, also comes in for due share of like
courteous remark. This sort of thing, how
ever, is 20 Characteristic that it might pass,
but from lamentation, we see in the same
paper, that somehow or other New York is
getting pretty much all ofthe Southern trade,
while Philadelphia is getting little or none.
Considering the emirently generous and
magnanimous spirit with which the "zurren-
der" of such men as Bishop Elliott is met
by our contemporary, it certainly is rather
strange, Why, in renewing their trade, Geor-
gia people should pass by Philadelphia, and
20 to New York to buy! srbq iFas
Republican journals there, probably have
no higher estimate of Bishop Elliott's char
acter, than the Builetin-but il only from
selfish motives, they have the good sense to
refrain from thus wantonly wounding the
feelings of his friends.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26
A REprnnIc or 4 KINGDoN.

Mr.. Smith, of Hardemaa, introduced into
the State House of Representatives on We'd
nesday bill described by the Reporter as
follows: 9iti
To authorize the Governor to issue writs ol
election. 1t provides that no election for officers
except Governor. Electors for President and Rep
resentatives in Congress- shall be held until writs
are Issued by the Governor, prescribing the time
and manner of holding such elections"
If this is not making of the Governor a
King or at least viceroy, we know nothing
of the powers and prerogatives of such char
acters. 1t Is very palpable that it is a new
born species OF absolutism totally inconsist-
ent with the rights, and subversiye of the
liberties of free people. fsum liA
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FoREIoS.-Ths steamer Nora .Scotian ha.
arrived at Halifax. The trials of Fenians
have been concluded for the present Quite
a number were liberated on bail. A de-
structive ere had occurred at St. Kathe-
rines' docks, Loadon, much property being
burned. The Emperor Napoleon had given
his usual New Years reception 10 the d.
ploniatic corps, and gave atterance to peace
fal senti7enis One Of the attaches of the
French embassy at Washington had had an
interview with the Emperor, An alliance
between France and Austria is talked OF.
The new Italian Ministry had been formed,
with La Mormora for its head. The Pope
has expressed the fear that 'the enemies Of
the Church would go to Rome aher the
French troops leif. The Times attributes
the tightness Of the money market to the
excessive shipments Of goods to this country,
without any substantial return. 1t speaks
Of the mode in which we pro-
pose to pay our national debt.
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1 PLEADING AND PRACTICE OF THE HIGH
COURT OF cHANCERY. BY Edmund Rob
srt panielL +. X. s.. q Commissioner of the
Court 81 Bankruptcy, Third English edition;
1 adapting the text to the last General Orders,
and the most recent decisions of the Court.
BY Thomas kmerson Headlam. NJ. p. To
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| important changes recently made by Acts of Par
| lament and Rules and General Orders of Court,
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has been omitted which bears upon the present
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which may furnish models for future changes In.
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The notes to this edition have been combined
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An entirely new and important feature of this
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Part / of the Appendix contains large eellee-
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and all ofthem adapted to general use.
Part ii contains Forms of the various Modes of
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Part III embraces a very full collection of
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The editor has also added to the Appendix an
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Courts Of Equity OF the United states-thosc
adopted and promulgated BY the Supreme Court
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The Alleged Plot TO Rescue Jeff. Davis
Tho Southern Version.


Tho Southern Version.
From the Richmond Enquirer.l
The ''rebel' sojeurners at Old Point Com
fort, most of whom have been engaged there
in the United States Ordnance Department,
were startled and surprised Sunday morning
by the PRONUNCIATION Of an order desiring
them to leave the place. One hour was
given them to depart; and, as no steamer
was at hand, they passed the night in Hamp-
ton, and yesterday morning run the gaunt-
LETT 10 the wharf at Old Point, and took the
steamer for Richmond. They numbered be-
tween forty and Fifty men, many of whom
left their baggage behind iatheir hurry. The
agent of the National Express and Trans
partation Company, located at the Point,
being in the s'rebep category, unable to
bring off his Office property, turned over his
KEYS and the contents of his Office generally
to the agent of the Adams Express Compa-
nv, who happened to be a Northern man.
The reason assigned for this summary Or
der was report that plot was in progress
to rescue Mr.. Davis. Upon what amount
of truth this report was based, we have no
means of ascertaining, as the. whole pro-
cedure was in accordance with an order
from the War Department at Washington,
which, it is to be presumed, acted, upon Sc
eret evidence, the particulars of which it
has not thought proper to divulge. In pur-
suance of the details of the order, the guard
on duty around the fort are trebled, and
the bridges over the moat were drawn. The
exiles" who reached the city last night
report that the restrictions on Mr.. Davis
had been increased and that now he was not
even permitted tospeak to the Lieutenant of
the guard placed over him.
at seems that the alleged plot to rescue
Mr.. Davis has been suspected for some days
past, and the sentries had been increased
and strict surveillance instituted through
out the fortress and its environs. No vessel
arrived without being searched; not even a
canoe or a fishing smack was permitted to
touch the shore without being met and in
spected by a military guard; while during
the night an armed vessel has been put on
patrol duty in the Roads in front of the
Fortress. Every defensive preparation ne
cessary to anticipate and repel formidable
assault has been made"
II L /
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26

UroS the subject of the Presidents action
in the event of the passage in the Senate of
the negro franchise bill for the District OF
Columbia--ofwhich there Is but little ground
for doubt--the New York Times, (Republi-
can, says: ~ M
1t is well enough 10 bear IN mind that President
johnson has never committed himself in any way
TO the principle of universal negro suffrage either
for the District of Columbia or for any State: and
that Is the principle which, if this bill passes the
Senate, is to be presented for his approval He
has never gone farther than to say that If acting
within his own State alone. he might favor the
admission of qualified coiored voters to the exer-
else of the right of suffrage; and even this was
given merely as personal opinion. and in no
sense as an indication of official action. 1t Is
known. also that he regards the people Of the
District of Columbia as having in no wise lost
their rights as citizens their claim to respect
and regard for their wishes concerning their own
affairs by their subsection 10 the exclusive juris-
diction of Congress; and it would be unwise to
sumo that hewil feel at liberty wholly to disre-
gard the vote lately taken in the District on the
subject of negro suffrage.
Whereupon the Times concludes that the
bill will be vetoed. If so, it viii be the be-
ginning of a grievous breach between the
President and the dominant party in Con-
gress. 6.a
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The fanatics of this country claim to be
the only pure patriots. DIR. johnson of
dictionary fame, was an acute observer Of
human nature, though a rather testy old fel-
low, and somewhat given to pungent criti-
cism. He must have had the radical gentry
of the present day in his minds eye, when
he defined fanaticism to be ''sspecies of ro-
bust ignorance" and patriotism, as g the last
refuge of a scoundrel'
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26

wHu.E the Radicals are enfranchisins
negroes. mot recognizing women )--these
same Radicals in Missouri have reccntly dis
franchised ulltwo-thiris Of the white voting
population of that State. The minority
there, in order 70 keep power. have recently
passed Test oaih uith 81 conditions in il,
and the Registers C. voters, one from each
county, is 70 be appointed, not in the coun-
ties by the people thereof lint BY the Cover
nor, and these Registers have the power to
reject any voter who viii take these 81 oashs,
II they think this voter docs not believe in
the 81 prescriptions OF the oath. The object
is to give the Radical Governor Gull pawsr
over the elections.
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COMPLETION OF THE NASHVILLE A
NORTH WESTERN ROAD-s2O. eco
LOANED TO THE CITY OF HECK.
MAN, KENTUCKY. u" eiiI "a

The energy and enterprise that is being
displayed by the citizens of st Louis win
rapidly advance the wealth and prosperity
of that city. The following important an
nouncement came to us through the Repub-
iican, by last mail ~, e,i,,g ~ I
Major J. A. Laudereale, of Hickman, KY, ap-
the Chamber Of Commerce, Mt toe instance of the
President, and explained that the City of Hick-
man had sent him and Mr.. j. A. Oyerton here to
borrow Of the business men of St. Louis S20,0O0 on
her bonds, payable IN five years, in annual in
est, to be used in the early completion of the
Nashville 4 NorthwesternsR Railroad. Whereupon
a resolution was adopted approving and recon-
mending said loan and appointing Mr.. A. III.
Smith. member of the Board, Il. Ii. Pittman, of
Pittman Bro, and Mr.. Watson. of Anderson 4
Watson, r committee to visit the business men Of
st. Louis. and to urge upon them the prompt sub
scription of the above amount. stone
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26

PRopIeALTy AND EyrRAvAGANcE OF
THE sorrH.-From the following, which
We find in late number Of the Macon
Jo'unai and Me~eaeer, il would appear tina,
the reign a. extravagance is commencing in
the South. II says.
The very idea of economy, and even Of
regulating expenses BY income, seems 10
nave eepar,ed IRON among us. The open
ed visions seems 10 have run everybody
crazy, the poor as well as the rich. Wom.n
dress as Il they were locomotive signs for
the milliners shops, and men smoke costly
cigars, drink fifteen-dollar brandy, and drive
las, horses, al 4 they were loaded down with
riches and had but a short time to live and
nobody to leave il TO. We shall wake mn
from this delusion before many months shsil
have passed over our heads and when the
crash comes what an awful fall il viii he :
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-26
TO THE PEOPLE OF TENNESSEE

Recent events render desirable Mass
Convention Of that portion of the people of
Tennessee who are favorable to its speedy
and complete restoration to its proper po-
sition Of equality and influence in the Ma
ton.
The war has closed, and with it all occa-
sion for distinctions between our citizens.
Let rs, then, celebrate the Anniversary of
the Birthday Of the Father of his Coantry,
THURsDAY, FEBRUARr 2sD, 1859,
by tic asseublage, at the capital of the State,
of the masses Of the people to devise meas
ures to secure this desirable result. This
may be secured by hearty and unquestioned
endorsement Of the Restoration policy of the
present patriotic Executive of the Nation,
His Excellency Andrew johnson, Tennes-
sees most distinguished son. Let every
counfv eend nm n full deleoaf;on
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Desirable sarsursan Residences
ron sALEs "a.

A FRAME DwELLIxG WITH FIVE ROOMS
N and eui buildings. IN beautiful Grove. near
fhe Nnrfyeesbora Pike. about one mile from he
Ss<x mart II the fc<fc7 Ifacs and fronting sn swo
Avenue. enc 90 q. pias. The Trzet contains
III n -I00fh Acres Of very fertile L-sod = good
ueiehbcrhood is excellent. and the property Is
offered low Cor hall Cssh:
. college s' j. l. / r. W. BROWN, Arsn,s
ianls-lm &1f Union st.
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Two VERY LARGE ROOMS IN THE
i Fourth Story of the uSIox sSD American
BLOCK. well adapted 10 nsany purposes. Apply
at the counting roomof this Office
y. c. HUNTINGTON L co.
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NOTICE.

yrsHE PEBLTc ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
fksa tie Firn 81 WV. FtkSIGsS 4 Ca. has
fkir dsy heeu 15ssplsed By mutual consent
E. n PENNEBAkEK refires from the Firm.
having sod his entire interest in the house 10 w NJ
MOORE and the new Firm will sentirne 10 do
Business under the Old style Of VIM. fIsniena 4
C.. =. X. PennebakeF viii remain a. Clerk and
win he rizd 10 see his old friends.
:au2l.x WM. FLANAGAN 4 co.
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REMOVAL.

WE HAVE REMOVED OUR STOCK TO no.
w South Market Street, where we hope 20
meet our former patrons and the public generally.
Our stock Is large and well selected, and We viii
always sell At the lowest market prices.
jsnf3-2w CHAS- NELSON & co. =.
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FOR RENT.

TRoNTING ON CHURCH STREET. IN THE
II UxIox AND AyERIcAx Block, Room admir-
ably suited for an Office or small Retail BasinesS
Apply at the Counting Room Of the UNION AND
AMERICAN. jan4-tf.
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EHAyEA LARGE NUMBER OF LEGIsLA-
w TIVE UNION AND AMERICANS. bound in Book
form, containing the full reports of the proceed
ings and speeches for sessions Of 1859 and 60.
Apply at this Office jan2a-tf
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ILLNESS or BrsHoP MONKS, or THE
METHODIST CHrRcH.-This we'll known
Meihodist prelate was stricken down with
paralysis at Xenia, Ohio. on SATURDAY..
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COUNTER FOR SALE.

WE HAVE A VERY NICE COUNTER,
w eighteen fee; long for sale. Apply to
+. C. HUNTINGTON * co.
jan25-lw UNION AND AMERICAN Office.
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PETROLEUM.
Tennessee and Cumberland
Oils Mining Company. /

0EF1cx TExx AND CunBr . on xxp MIME Col
No. q. Union ST., Nashville, Tenn.
ta4fE s. january 18th. 1886.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
y special meeting Of the Stockholders of the
tennessee and Cumberland Oil and Mining Com
pany viii be held on THU RSDAY. Feb. Is, 1865
az ~ oclosk A. NJ at the Office of the company No
q Union street. Nashville, Tenn, for the purpose
q appTopriating certain funds. nov in. the hands
OF the Treasurer for the purchase Of such property
as may, by the company, 90 deemed advisable
and for the transaction Of such other business as
may come before the meeting
BY order of the Board.
jan 2s-td F. II. COTTON. Secy.
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DULY arALTFIED

II Executer Of the last VIII and Testament Of
JOHN HARDING. SEN. deeeased: this Is TO
aotify ali ssss.a- i,sirbtri % the Estate Of said
Tesfator to come forward and make Immediate
payment 10 the undersigned and all persons hav-
70 present TIE safne duly proven within the time
prescribed By law, or this notice will be plead in
bar against them. WILLIAM q. HARDING.
Executor. kc. Of John Harding, Sem, deed
JAMS, 1s65-wsw ~
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$50 REWARD.

GT0LEN FROM MY PREMISES ON THE
- 10Th inst, a Chestnut colored MARE, 10 years
old, about Is hands high, little white ON one or
both hind feet. and heavy with foal. Branded with
the letter II. on the left hip.
will give FIFTY DOLLARS for the return Of
the Mare. and ONE HUNDRED for the appre-
hension and conviction of the thief.
Also. n large BAY HORSE, with two or more
white feet. A good PAGER and considerably marked
with saddle spots. w. G. HARDING.
jan25-dlw&wlm q
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ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

es-Papers throughout the State friendly TO Il
objects Of this Convention, will please publi
this call til the 22d Of February.