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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE
CONVENTION.

RALEIGH, n. c., May 24.-The State
Convention re-assembled to-day, when some
eighty delegates answered to their names.
Mr.. Clarke, of Craven county, offered a
resolution that the Convention adjourn
sine die.
WHEREAS, This Convention was called
and did assemble at the instance and under
the authority of the President of the United
States, as COmmander-in-C Chief of the army
and navy thereof, to the end that the State
of North Carolina by altering and amending
its organic law in conformity to the neces-
stating results of war, might in fact exer-
else and enjoy the Constitutional right and
privilege Of membership in the Federal
Union and Uhereds, the Convention did at
its former session fully and satisfactorily ac
complish the purpose for which it was
called, and did assemble at the instance of
and under the authority aforesaid; and
WHEREAS, The Convention was moved
to assemble iii the present session by the
possibility that in the course of events fur
ther action in the premises might be re-
quired or demanded by the President of the
United States by reason of his official mill
tary position aforesaid and
WHEREAS, No further action as aforesaid
is required or demanded and
WHEREAS, As all ordinances and enact
ments further affecting the organic law of
the States in attempting to regulate the in
ternal government and policy thereof passed
by Convention, reassembled as aforesaid,
and which does not desire authority there
from, from the people through the mode
prescribed in the Constitution by the people,
would be subversive of the Constitution and
revolutionary in effect, dangerous to liberty
and incompatible with free institutions
therefore
ResOlued, That the Convention do now
adjourn.
The resolution lies over one day under the
rule. 1t is thought that it will not pass
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
Nashville and Decatur Railroad,
Chan~G of Time

On ard after April LIST. and until further notice.
Passenger trains will run as follows:
Columbia Accommodation train leaves Column
bia at7:20. A. N. Arrives at Nashville l0OO Re
turning leaves Nashville at P. N. Arrives at
Columbia, $40. Pm.
Huntsville Mail leaves Nashville at $50, An.
Arrives at Decatur at g. P. N. Leaves Decatur at
$50, 4. NJ Arrives at Nashville at 200 P n Con-
Meeting both ways at Decatur with mail train on
M. x err, for Mooresville. Madison, Hunts
ville Woodville. Larkinsyille, SeOttsboro, 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 "
Arrives at Decatur at 4:30. AN Leaves Decatur
at SOD, P. 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
% Miles shorter than any other route from
Nashville to Mobile, Demopolis, Selma. and all
intermediate points.
II 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. b. VAN DYNE.
ara1S -, 4
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

GREAT interest is excited among the Jews
in France by the approaching election for
Chief Rabbi of the Central Consistory at
Paris-the Jewish Archbishop he is fire.
quent called. 4 Russian official paper
states that the rabbinical Jews in Russia
possess six hundred and fifteen synagogues
and two thousand four hundred and thirty
five oratorieS, to which FIVE thousand and
one hundred religious officials are attached.
The Caraites, who are only to be met with
in five Governments, have fourteen syna-
gogues and forty-six religious officials. Of
six million three hundred and thirty-six
thousand souls, composing the population of
Poland, the Jews are above seven hundred
thousand, eleven per sent of the whole. In
many of the towns the Jewish population
preponderates, but few Jews are found in
the rural districts.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

An exchange says chat Senator Sumner
took occasion the other day, when present
ing a petition for the trial of Mr.. DAVIS by
court-martial, to say that his trial before
jury at Richmond at the present time, would
be one of those great comedies which will
hereafter excite the derision of the world.
This foppish and feeble pedant who aspires
to be the remodeller of republican institu-
tons, and the leader Of the party which es-
says to govern the country by the sublime
moral ideas CT which il claims to be found
ed, and who has published a volume Of
speeches, one OF which is devoted to proving
that all wars are wrong and bloodletting
for political purposes a monstrous crime,
prefers that the DAVIS trial should be 10y
court-martial, that it may be transmitted to
history as one of those great tragedies which
will hereafter excite the horror of the
world.
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FEATS.

l. The Feats to begin with the riding at ings. -
The rings TO be placed on hooks and be three
inches in diameter, and ten in numbeT-lanee
used to be eight feet in length-the speed of the
horse to be twenty seconds to the round. The
successful Knight to have awarded him a Crown,
which which to crown Queen of Love and
Beauty"
= A ring for the most elegant and graceful rid
ing; Costume Mt the will of the ridcr.) Premium:
A splendid Riding Whip.
3. A SERIES OF TILTING.-In this gentle
and joyous amusement, the Knight, desiring to
entert the same, shall give the challenge by throw
ing the gauntlet; I'd, by challenging, through the
Herald. any designated Knight Sd, by placing
himself or themselves lin case the challenging
party consent to more than one,) and challenging
4. SABRE EXERCISE.-Each Knight will be
provided with Sabre, Cavalry, if possible with
which. at thirty seconds to the round he shall de-
capltatc a manikn; ID, cleave the head; Sd, take
suspended ring; 4th, pierce and take off head
from near the ground. Premium: A Silver Cup.
5. RING FOR BONS.-Premium: A fine Saddle.
q. SECOND FOR RINGS.-RegulatiOn and
premium same tirst-thc victor in the first ring
to be excluded.
LADIES RING FOR GRACEFUL RIDING.
In mask or not, at option of rider. Each lady to
have an escort, or Knight attendant. Premiums:
A splendid Saddle, Bride and Martingale.
5. JOCKEY RING. Premium Silver Spurs
There will be other mprOmptu lists burlesques,
&c.. as may be suggested or concluded on by the
committee.
The premiums will be awarded as soon as won.
The Crown, as soon as awarded. shall be given to
the Knight victor who shall ride around the ring
tthe Others drawn up in line) until he selects his
Queen of Love and Beauty" when he shall
present it, on point of his lance, to the "ladie
fair. with without words of compliment as he
may deem proper, and. if accepted, it shall
be placed upon her brow by hmielf or such per
son he may designate.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
THE MONTGOMERY COMMITTEE.

We learn that the Committee from Mont
gomery, Ala, to visit Nashville and Cincin-
natl upon the subject of a Railroad connec-
ton directly from the Ohio river at the for
mer place to the Gulf, have postponed their
visit temporarily. These gentlemen are not
idle in the meantime, but are preparing not
only facts but the substantial evidences of
their earnestness in the enterprise This is
very well, for before railroads are con-
structed money is required. Cincinnati does
not expect 10 build the entire line of this
proposed grand trunk road TO the Gulf
neither does Nashville or Montgomery-but
it is expected that the three united, together
with the interested multitudes along the
line, will build the road. Being more i'm
portant to all concerned than any other, it
demands a great effort, and that there should
be an equitable division of the burthen. We
believe that upon proper canvass and un-
Outstanding Of the matter, there will be
most hearty cooperation all around, and
that neither Of the cities named will fail to
do its full share of the work. This is so in
necessary TO success that there
should be no other calculation. In prepar-
ing for it Montgomery is not only acting
wisely, but she will make her committee
irresistible before the other communities in
terested
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THE OHIO DEMOCRACY-CONV
TION--NONINATIONS AND PLAT
FORM.

Special Dispatch to the Louisville Courer.I
COLUMBUS, May 24.-The State Demo-
cratic Convention was very harmonious to-
day, and accomplished its work with spirit
and enthusiasm. Thos. NJ. Key, of Hamil.
ton county, was nominated for Supreme
Judge; Col. Lefener, of Shelby county, Sec.
rotary of State, and Wm. Larwill of Ash
land county, member of the Board of Pub
lie Work
the following is the platform adopted
ReSoiUed That the Democracy of Ohio
will adhere in the future and at present, as
in abe past, with unfaltering fidelity and
firmness to the organization of the Demo-
cratic party and to its ancient and well set
tied principles, as enunciated by Thomas
Jefferson, the great apostle of American De-
mocracy, and as acknowledged and accepted
by the party from the foundation of the Gov
eminent; and especially to the principles of
equal taxation, and of the representation of
all the States subject to taxation.
Resolred, That the one great question of
the day is the immediate and unconditional
restoration of all the States to the exercise
of their rights within the Federal Union,
under the Constitution; and that we will
cordially and actively support Andrew
johnson as President of the United States
in all necessary and proper means to carry
out his policy of immediate representation
in the Senate and House of the eleven States
from which it is now unconstitutiOnally and
arbitrarily withheld, unless in the degrading
condition of inferiority in the Union, and
negro political and civil equity enforced by
the Federal Government
ResOtued, That for the purpose above set
forth, we will cordially cooperate in public
meetings and at the polls with all men with
ont reference to past party positions, who
honestly, and by their acts and votes, as well
as by their profession, support the Presi-
dent in his policy of reconstruction, as now
declared.
After the Convention adjourned, an i'm
mense mass meeting was held, at which
speeches were made by Vallandigham and
George III. Pendleton.
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THE CONFEDERATE CURRENCY
QUESTION.

NASHVILLE May 18th, 1866. -Editors Union and
.tmertcGR The day before yesterday you pub
lished article on Confederate money. and this
morning another which it seems to me- may mis-
lead many people Is TO what the decisions of the
Supreme Court are. The Court at jackson. Ill ade
another decision upon the question besides the
deed of trust case referred to by you this morn
ing. The other was the ease of a man who had a
Judgment for two thousand dollars rendered be-
fore the war. During the war one thousand dol
lars "a C0Hteterdfe money was paid; since the
war the other thousand was paid, and the plain
tf in the judgment filed his petition to set aside
the one thousand dollar Corteterate money pay
ment. The Supreme Court declined to give the
relief asked for. upon the ground that it was an
executed contract.
The court required the deed of trust case as an
eXecutory contract and cancelled it.
You say in a former the court drew a dis
tinctiOn between executed and eXecutery con-
tracts, stating that in the former. grounds of
public policy, they withheld an expression"
The two cases at Jackson settle by law this dis
tinction. They were SO intended. The court being
of opinion that all e1ecutOry contracts where the
consideration was Confederate money was paid,
but that executed contracts must stand. So the
inquiry for any one intended now isis the con-
tract crecutOrV c.recuted. C.,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

THE New York Herald calls the Presi-
dent chieftain without an army, and Gays
if he does not make himself jackass, he
will sink to the level of Tyler. As a
newspaper, the Herald is i" a big thing on
ice" but as to having ever contributed
strength or consistency to the craftsmanship
of the country, by discussion or counsel, it is
enthusiastically small. This is so well known
to everybody but its proprietor, that every
body else is astonished that it ever dares to
thrust its political vagaries upon the atten-
ton of the patriotic and able public men Of
the country.
Sometime ago the Herald announced that
it had resolved to encourage young writers
by paying them to contribute to its columns.
In its leading editorial of May 10Th, above
referred to, we have a specimen of the re-
suits of this enterprise.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

PEnsoNAL--The following gentlemen are
on an excursion to the Northwest present
ing the subject of the most direct railroad
connections with the Southern valley of the
Mississippi and the Gulf They were heart
ily greeted and most Hospitality entertained
at IT. Louis, from whence they went to Chi
capo. and were there received most kindly
ON Wednesday last: Hon. Milton Brown,
Of Alabama; Col. Geo. 5. Gaines, Mississip-
nj; p. Hamilton, Mobile; Col. John For
sythe, Mobile; james ID. johnson, Mobile;
Governor John J. MeRae, Mobile; Chas.
L. Rushing, A. V. p; Abram- Murdoch, Co
lumbus, Mhr.; Col. Eli Abbott, Miss; C. w.
Williams, Miss; DIR. Alex. jackson, Tenn;
Mai. R.B. Hurt, Tenn; J. W. Dearman,
Tenn; Wan. Cook, Kentucky.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

every Conservative man. and leave only. Radicals
that they will vote Down his dictation like men,
in a manner that will cure him Of his usurpations
and hurl him TO disgrace from the place where he
has sat above all law. / have no earthly apPre-
hensiOn of him or any man like him. The silly
eonceit 81 such feller" rs Fletcher and his
conductors in the last Legislature, who voted him
n contribution of $4,000 at the end of the last
sessiOn-all these things do not alarm me. They
tell rather Of his alarm. But. as | said before, If
they should exclude us all from the polls, we can
with confidence appeal TO the masses of the Radi-
Gals MISUNDERSTANDING that if they are sgc-
cessful. they simply destroy their liberties and
make all slaves. When once their prejudices
dispclled they will realize the true condition
of affairs. They will see that their leaders have
misled them to their own ruin, and they will haul
them off. That is my conviction. because l be-
lipys in the Deonle
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
Best Card Of the Season
Bro VILE,
OR

ONE To FIVE YEARS CREDIT. ON TUES
" day. May g. 1866, at IL o'clock A. ", on the
premises, in Brownsville, we will sell at public
auction from 70 to 100 as beautiful building lots
were ever offered for sale in the vicinity of
Nashville. The lots are near the Gallatin Pike
and many front on the Porter Pike. Many of the
lots finely timbered with beautiful forest trees
Soil Of unsurpassed fertility. The neighbOrhOod
is well known to be one Of the best in the State
No better opportunity will be offered to secure
comfortable home near the city. yet free from its
heat dust, and heavy corporation taxes. and best
Of all, pay for the lots from the products of rich
Vegetable Garden.
TERMS, 2, 3, 4 and years credit, with inter
est from date. etc Additional advantages will be
given to building purchasers. A liberal discount
will be made to parties paying all cash.
Omnibuses and collation. as usual.
J. l.. X II. W. BROWN, Agents.
L. w. BARNES, AuctiOneer. 3S13 Union st.
may24-5t
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ouR OUTSIDE PAGES.

FlRsT PAGF-Toumament at Memphis. Speech
Of LandOu c. Haynes-Teuble Rain and Hail
Storm-The Way They Swindlel the Negroes.
FoURTH PAGE-A Great Western Idea-A
Mi.er'. EnncY-Marriage by Lot etc.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

AT the death of pious merchant at Neu-
chate, Switzerland, the name of God was
found against several sums on the credit
side Of his books. No one knew of such a
creditor and an investigation showed that
the merchant had opened an account with
the Father of All, and entered to it each
year a share of his profits. The clergy have
claimed the sum on the ground that they
represent God upon earth, while their de-
mand is opposed by the authorities of the
canon
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

CoLoRED TEsTTMoNY.-The Legislature
on yesterday perfected the law touching this
important subject, giving validity to it in all
the courts of the State, and declaring the
law to have effect Immediately.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND PLEASUREEXCURSIO
TO
CHATTANOOGA
Lookout Mount tain.

LO O out NJ Oun t n / II.
4 COMMENCING MONDAY. JUNE 4TII. 1886
and continuing through the week
Tickets only EIGHT DOLLARS for the round
trlp-good on any passenger train from June 4th
TO 9th inclusive.
10 enable all to participate in this grand Look
out Mountain Excursion. tickets will be sold the
hrst three days, June 4th 5th and 9th at halls fare
rates from all points north of Decherd making
only EIGHT DOLLARS from Nashville to Chat
tanOOga and return.
No better opportunity can be afforded pleasure
seekers to visit Lookout Mountain, Lula Falls
the battlehelds of Mission Ridge and Chicka-
manga, and other historic places in that vicinity
Connecting railroads and steamboat companies
between Nashville and Cincinnati, have Joined in
tins enterprise. No pains will be spared by either
company On the way or at Chattanooga that can in
the least add to the comfort or pleasure of the
eNeursiOnists.
Tickets can be procured at the ticket office at
the Nashville Il Chattanooga Depot and H. C.
Jacksons ticket Office opposite st. Cloud Hotel.
W. p. INNES, Gent Supt
n. Il c. and n. 4 n. W. K. r..
m n
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

ANOTHER SwINDLER- County Judge
Of Shelby county, having appointed COM
mittee to investigate the accounts Of GAR
LAND Z. WARE, late Clerk of the County
Court of that county, that committee repor;
him as indebted 20 the State and county in
the sum of S249,5l3,76. His accounts show
that he was incompetent TO cast sum in adj
dition correctly. The people would like to
know how much Of this sum has been ex-
pended in support of the Radical dynasty
which is at present tyrannizing over them.
Can ANYBODY give the information?
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

o OMISSION SUPFuED.-Gen. BLAIR, in a
speech at Macon City, No, few days age,
stated that the Presidents 22d Of February
speech was a most admirable exposition;
but that in speaking Of dead ducks" the
object Of the President was TO include the
entire duck genus. Some people were res
tricting the meaning Of the Presidents Ian
guage TO female ducks, such as FoRNEY. Gen.
BLAIR begged leave 10 correct that missp-
prehehsion. The Presidents observation
entirely included the case Of Dnake-the
author Of the new constitution Of Mis-
souri,.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
TILE IRI.KEEEKEK rNION AID ANFRlrlN.

Published every Tuesday. Thursday and Sat
t1day. each number containing the matter Of two
Dailios. 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 are not
situated 10 take Daily. Price s. per annum.
Subscription taken for any time at that rate.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
Nashville and Chattanooga
r. A / L r O A d
CHANGE OF TIME.

OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
n. X c. AND n. Il N, W. RAILROAD,
Nashville. Tenn, March 4. 1866. J
ON AND AFTER TUESDAY. MARCH 9TH
" 1866. and until further notice. Passenger trains
will run follows
Nashville and Chattanooga Line.
Leave Nashville for CHATTANOOGA and all points
South, at730 A. NJ and $50 p. NJ. Arrive at Chatta-
nOoga at $50 p. NJ. and $40 A. NJ next day. Re
turning leave Chattanooga ut GEO A. NJ. and $40
P NJ. Arrive at Nashville at 400 P. NJ. and Gas
A NJ. next day.
All trains connect at Wartraee for Shelbyville.
Nashville and Northwestern Line.
Leave Nashville for Jacksonville, and all points
West and Northwest at 40 P. NJ. Arrive at
J0hnsOnville $3.50 Pm Returning leave Johnson
vile at lao A. NJ; arrive at Nashville ut $50 A. N.
Trains on the n. x n. W. r. K. connect at
j ,hnsonvile, with first class line of Steamers
for Paducah. Cairo and st. Louis.
RD- Berths and Meals FREE on Steamers con-
Meeting with n. and N W. Railroad
Ss- Passengers by this route save expense of
Sleeping Car and Meals between Nashville and
Cairo.
RB- Trains stop at all intermediate points
w. u. INNES, GenI Supt,
n. * c. and n. W. r. r.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26

The Senate Special Committee on the
nominations for Nashville Police Commits
siOners are to report to-day. Some oPposi-
ton has been displayed to the names offered
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
ENGINE FOR SALE.

An EXCELLENT FIFTY HORSE POWER
"A ENGINE. with double slide valve, afteen
inch cylinder. twentyfour inch stroke, two boilers;
all II. perfect order. a bargain seldom offered
can he obtained by Supplying TO
WV. SUTHERLAND.
msyl7-a2w Nextdoor 70 the Post Ofiee.
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STEAMBOATS,.
For Cairo.

FlHE FINE STEAMER TYRONE. Captain
i HARMON. WASH. WEAVER. Clerk, will leave
for above and intermediate ports SATURDAY.
6th inst, OF u o'clock.
For freight or passage apply on board OF to
CORBETf X BOYD g..
may25-2t W A PEBBLES Asehls'
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REGULATIONS.

!. That all Knights shall be en- costume: to be
known or unknown, as each may prefer but i'm
every case to give his name to the Herald
2. Each knight to be heraded in any name or
character he may be pleased to designate
}; The knights to enter the list, one at time
and As each enters, the buger to sound the APP
prOach, and the Herald to announce his name
.Sc. When all are in, shall form in line and pass
III review, in such a parade the Chief Marshal
designatcs.
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GRAND
REUNION AND FESTIVAL.

AT NIGHT,
At GAINESVILLE Female Academy Buildings-under
the supervision of Committee of Managers.
BE- The whole to be conducted under the aus
Eices and patronage of the Lady Managers of the
Tennessee Orphan Asylum.
BE- Special Trains will run from Bowling Green.
Nashville, and Cumberland City. Trains will
run, once or twice every hour, from the Depot to
the Fair Grounds. mayl3
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-26
CIGARS. ETC.

Carolina LIST. 2d. and Sd. Peru AID other brands.
Smoking and Chewing Tebaceoz, Pickles, English
and American Sauces. English and American,
Mustard and Spices, Crackers. Candies. Molazses.
Syrups Nails, Glassware. and many other articles
too numerous to mention. -
ROBERT THOMPSON.
may2O-3m "A South Market Street.