Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-17


The DIFFICULTY BETWEEN MAYOR
BRowN AND Mr.. RExFoRD.-An occur
renee in which the Mayor of the city was a
prominent actor took place yesterday. The
affair viii probably undergo judicial exam
ination, and it is proper that the antecedents
Of the difficulty should be given.
On the 4th inst the following correspond
ence was had between the Mayor and
committee Of colored citizens:
Hon. II. AlaH. Brolra WIy0r Of tie city Of
! NaslsgiHc: The undersigned have been APP
! pointed a committee to inform you that the
/ cOlored citizens Of the State design holding
| a Convention Of three or -four daya, in this
| city, commencing Monday morning next,
| the 9th inst, at 10 O'Clock, TO deliberate on
the following subjects: Agriculture, Manu-
! iactures, Mining and Education and 10 adopt
some plan by which these important branch
es Of industry and elevation may be more
edectually prosecuted by as rs a people. Also,
to solicit your appreciation Of and Of called
upon protection in the same. We feel it
10 be our duty to say that nothing will be
done or tolerated by said Convention incom-
patible with the laws Of our country, or the
decorum that should characterize such an
assembly.
Respectfully, your obedient servants,
DANIEL w WATKINS, SR-,
NELSON WALKER.
NASHVILLE, August 4th, lS66.-MAYOR's
OFFICE, Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 4th, 1866
Daaid Watkins and Nelson Walker, Committee
-Sms: Your communication of this date
stating that the colored people Of this State
are DESTROYS Of holding a Convention in this
city, beginning on the 9Th inst, for delibera-
ton on the subjects Of Agriculture, Manufac-
lures, Mining and Education, has been re-
oeived.
In reply thereto, would state that meet
ings or Conventions with such objects in |
view, meet with my thorough appreciation, |
and that all requisite aid and protection, if |
necessary, tending to the successful prosecu- !
ton of such worthy aims will be cheerfully /
extended at any time
In such undertakings, tending so obvious |
ly TO the advancement enlightenment and /
elevation Of your people, you may be al |
ways assured Of, not only our appreciation |
and protection, but Of our hearty co-opera-
ton and aid.
1t is hoped that this city may not be Wis
tied and degraded by such proceedings as
have recently been witnessed in sister cities,
originating as they doubtless did from trivial
causes OF indiscretions. l therefore urge
very earnestly-the importance and absolute
necessity for that caution and forethOught
which should characterize this meeting, and
a strict adherence to the discussion of the
objects named.
Wishing you may succeed, 1 am,
Very respectfully,
w. MATT BRowN, Mayor.
THOs. S. Hays, Secretary.
The matter and tone Of Mayor BRowN's
reply was proper, and, we think, exempt
from harsh criticism. 1t promptly acceded
to the request and accorded to the petit
TONERS the assurance, not only Of his pro-
lection, but his encouragement in the work
in hand. His advice was well-timed and
well-meant, and was given with no purpose
to obtrude official dictation or restraint
The members Of the Convention seemed to
20 regard it, and it is to be regretted that
The prejudices of other parties led them to
express any other view Of the correspond
ence.
On the 9th inst, however, the Convention
Of colored citizens being in session, Mr..
REXFoRD Of the Nashville Bar was called
upon to address it. In the course Of his
as reported in one of the city pa
pers, he was represented as having used the
following language:
Gle had noticed a correspondence between
he Convention and the Mayor of Nashville.
He was sorry that any Mayor should pre-
cribe what subjects should be discussed in a
Convention Of free men. He hoped it
would be be the last time that Nashville
you'd be disgraced by such letter from
uch a Mayor"
Mayor BROWN at the time of the delivery
If this speech was i'll, and absent from the
,ity on a tour Of recreation. Upon his re-
urn on yesterday morning, his attention
vas called to the gratuitously offensive al
usion in Mr. RExFoRD's speech He
promptly called on that gentleman, with
whom he was entirely unacquainted, and
sfter introducing himself presented a copy
IF the paper containing the speech alluded
o, and inquired If Mr.. RExFoRD avowed
he authorship. In reply to am
answer, he proceeded to admin
stcr a physical castigation to Mr.. REXFoRD, =
ifler the primitive mode. When the ope-
alton was completed, the Mayor with his
urbanity withdrew.
We have not learned the extent Of Mr..
iEXFoRD's injuries, but understand that it
vas copious and satisfactory fagellation.
The case viii be heard this morning before
he Recorder and further comment on the 7
acts, if any should be necessary, is deferred
ntil the investigation is had.
Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-We are pleased d
o learn that some Of our most promising r
oung men are joining this excellent Order.
10 ON with your good work. 5
FRANK GRAY charged with shooting /
THEODORE SCoTr, was tried before Squire i
MATHEWS yesterday afternoon. The trial q
ook place in the Recorders Court The /.
PROSECUTOR, Mr. SooTT, testified that GRAY, 4
DANIELS, himself and another person, were /
,laying game Of bagatelle at the saloon, :
10. 80 Market street, ON the 18th ult., when !
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