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F"m"Ic Lobby Members OF Congress.

Participating in these influences
are the weaker vessels" Of all Sra-
dations of fraSility the broken, the
shattered and Tie marvclously frail.
Fine distinctions OF remarkably dis
tinctivc characters! Thongh old
enough to have been ''thc father" Of
the present Congress, had been
chosen last year" " dclcga, from the
District Of Columbia. (which. bv-thr-
way: was not then. nor Yet j., cnti-
tied to that representations ! am
stlli unable 10 depose from personal
knowledge of the mauucr Of enlist
ing the representative sympathies in
these excessively dubious claims.
Lither the members Of Congress be
long 10 an exceedingly gullible class
Of humanity, OF else there is consider
able more than there seems to be in
the machiEations OF these iair in
! trigueants. Upon the surface !hcre
Is 4 strikinSly beautiful, or else re-
markanl.v versatile woman, With II
| group of infatuated NJ. {. = huttering
ever IN her train. The scene hits
from the gallery and cloak rooms of
WY Nv i'iN"'tI!'utiNC \'IlEtLlDtlS 10 lut-
private boxes of the theatres and the
parlors Of the hotels.
Always sharp, piqnant and ner-
,ously watchful Of the situation,
these queens of the Represcn ative
Courts are always followed, SOME
times caught, and not unircauentlv
worsaipped. The sequel is dry, and,
besides, SO captivating associations
smack oi The vulgar. There comes
day when Il bill of moderate length
and fabulous figures approprates to
Judge Smith-the original J. s a
sum OF money mot otherwise appro-
/ priated and now in the Treasury, in
consideration OF certain services us IL
contractor Of mail routes,' or rs :.
supphant for damages to private pro-
pcrty, character OF person, which The
House affects to pass unnoticed,
while the radiant md lovely lecov
watches breathle>a and pale in the
! gallery above. f'or brief season
! Madame of the Irresistible smile ant!
seductive person may continue to en-
thrall hey Congressional admirorS,
/ but let her stay be longer or shorter,
the day arrives when the lmunis 0i
/ her intriRn" know her no longer, and
the NJ. { 5 have distressing realiZa.
ton that for the time ut least then
votes are not worth rush TO a single
interest save those of their constitu
encles. = W0sA. Coz Boston Post.
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THE METHoDIsrs. The London
P"triot says that Wesleyan Method
ISM has come to a stands still in Great
Britain. In Staffordshirc and all the
Southern districts it has been steadily
losing ground for several years. In
tho London circuits, during the last
year, there was an increase Of nearly
900 members, bnt III so many OF the
others was there decrease that the
total gain shown on the numerical
returns for the year just closed, Is
scarcely more than a single hundred.
Complaints are made OF general
laxity Of discipline, of the abandon.
ment Of love feasts and Stacker attend
ance at the class meetings.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

.Ehs ploxeDeNsIopsass S~SsS~A
- ItwA be seen from. our news. CO.
l1mns, this morning, that Governor
Brownlow has applied to General
Thomas forSsha1 mterSereaos, nj ~ ~ The
military arm Of f-powercto faste1f upon
the people 81 Tennessse the despot-
ism which he and his reto1h tionary
Legislature have. been foF The past
eight months epdeaporing torhS mon
rs. Gen.- Thomas referred the mat
ter to Washington and Immediately
received "a positive order from the
Secretary of, War not to. interfere in
the matters now pending In this city
and State.
It thus appears that the radical
plot to subyert the liberties of Il free
people has looked-te the ultimate old
OF elle military authorities Of the
United States the moment the-1,surp-
ations by which it was to be accom-.
plished failed to serve the purpose.
The franchise law-the Metropolitan
police-the summary rejection Of the
peoples chosen representatives. the
unwarranted assemblage of the I.egis-
}ature, and the to-be enforced ratifi-
cation Of the proposed constitutional
amendment, each and all, formed q
systematic plan, by which the grand
! object Vas to be consummated If
there was q hitch ora bnlk in any part
Of these nefarious plans and proceed
ings, IT was to be removed by the
strong arm of the military power.
Such was unquestionably the design
but it seems.t to have failed in its most
important feature at it's most critical
period.
1t is peculiarly fortunate, too, that
the ISSUES that have brought to this
pass our State -:rtfairs have been par
ticipatel in by men who have bee,
unqles tionably loyal from the out
set of tho present State Government
! The patriotic and iust-nunded mem
bers Of the Legislature who have re
sisted the liagitious schemes OF the
radicals TO. tyrannize over freemcn.
are without reproach in their record
of aAtachment to the Unien. The
honorable judge who is now nsi-
derins the he.jettS cos1usof Nj Vii
liams is also gentleman OF unhlc-
mished character and loyalty.
f, But why this invocation of the
military at this time? Wha are they
expected to do? And whom arethey
to coerce? There has been no popu-
lar outbreak no threats against the
Legislature or the laws Of the land
I Where, then, should the military be
employed? It is unreasonable to
suppose that. ii the Governors lc-
quest had been granted, they would
have marched to the court house, and
: either dissolved Judge Frazier S
Court, OF dictated his decision at the
point Of the layonet. The day after
the writ was issued, the request was
! made, and ii it had been granted, We
s!oull have had military guard sta
toned i'll the h,Lis OF justice, and the
liberties of the people placed in the
hands of 1ile OF soldiers.
Such is the radical plot and its dc
velopmcnt. Let TIE entire people oj
the State return thanks for the
prompt and decided response q the
Secretary of War, and cherish it as
! preventing the consummation of the
most violent outrage upon popular
liberty ever undertaken in America
not even excepting the' attempt o'
F, George the Third and Lord North -
: NusdrNe Lnj~n uiH 4ineyica5t, 1871.
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The LOYAL" .RoAD TO WEALTH.
J. Got n position rs agent in the
Frecdmen's Bureau. Previously
thereto. or subsequently, assume the
name of reverend, or get yourself
dubbed that by private friends. This
IS essential, as it Will inspire all the
Republican editors, strong-minded
women and radicals generally, with a
faith in you which cannot he shaken.
no matter what you may do.
>. Select i nice place tolive in, aud
rent yourself plantation on ..easy
terms
3. Contract with Yourself for the
requisite number OF ble-bodied
freedmen; wages, part Of the crop OF
rice, sugar or cotton, when made.
you to feed and clothc them mean
while.
+. Supply them literally with IA
tions and clothes from the Govern
ment stores and ut public expense.
This will odd largely to your profits.
though it helps to swell the taxation
at the North.
). When the crop is harvested, sch
'hV "Hole % IL, pocket the proceeds,
and leave without paying yonr labor
ers. Conscience need not trouble
you in this, as you will leave them no
worse oil than yon found them
8. Return to yonr native village
and assume the airs and snivel OF
martyrlom; if you can he "a victim
of the Presidents policy it Will pay
we'll il securing .ou plenty of de-
Tenders of the highest political iniiu-
ence
Having now wealth and position,
You are prepared to lecture Demo,
Gratis on their sins. These lectures,
II we'll spiced with "copperheaa, -
''dlsioyal, and lil" cpithets, " it'll
now and then donation to the 80 j.
cty for the prevention Of The recon
strnction Of the Union will So relieve
Your mind that you can pass quietly
down the vale OF life in all the odor
of hypocrisy, and finally die the death
of the pions. according to the protta-
llo doctrines Of the Republican
chnrcl:. -1idaAy A'y"S
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A sloop was oyerhauled in Mobile
Lower Bay, early on Tuesday morn
ing. July II, by United States cut
ter, having on board $50 negroes,
whom the parties were about to carry
to Cuba and sell into slavery. These
negroes had been collected ut differ
ent employment offices in Louisville,
Nashville and Memphis, under pro-
mise of $50 per month to work on q
plantation. The captain and crew
were ironed and viii be forwarded tu
Washington.
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Mr.. j. l.. Milburn, a clerk in the
Baltimore .Smt Office, on Tuesday,
after a violent fit Of coughing expell-
ed from his lungs brass headed
nail, one inch in length, which he
had accidentally swallowed over two
years ago, and which had remained
imbedded in The lungs nil that time,
constant source OF annoyance,
bleeding and i'll health. Thr nail was
much cOrroded
a man living at a village ncar Mo
bile attempted to frighten some girls
by wrapping white cloth ronnh his
body and personatinG a ghost. All
ran but one, who pulled ont II re-
volvcr and deliberately fired six balls
into the head and body. She went
home and related the circumstances,
and parties returning to the spot
found life completely extinct.
\ large number OF counterfeiters
: were alres'edin New York, on Thurs
day, by the United States detectives
The particulare are not given, fur.
ther arrests being in contemplation
Large quantities Of dies, plates and
presses for printing currency were
seized.
| y jewish synagogue just completed
at Berlin is represented to be one of
the most gorgeous buildings in Eu-
rope, costing $3.50, 900 in gold.
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A despatch from Great Falls, New
Hampshire, July IS, says: Last
evening, while two young ladies,
aiiss Stone and Miss Maddox, were
bathing in the river, they .ventured
beyond their depth and were conse-
quently drowned. The mother OF
Miss Maddox, who went to their res
cue, was also drowned. The bodies
were recovered after remaining in the
water about four hours"
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Just Received.

A LOT of fresh ground FLOUR, whic
N will be sold wholesale aud retail, =
reasonable rates, by
July "a JAENEY & TOlLESON.
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To Fine Stock Breeders.
EOR SALE, a 1inei young BULL, iltter.
II months old; breed, fve-eighths Brat
min. Apply to RICHARD TOZER,
July "a ~ Columbia, s. C
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-24

Why is'asrestless sleeper like law
yer? Because he lies on one side, aud
turns and lies on the other. rS
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clafatlOn or De!Ief and policy against
the adoption Of the amendment. Be
ing myself earnestly and decidedly in
favor of the adoption Of the amend
ment by the States, cannot 90 into
an organization that would either
openly oppose that measure, or would
smother 1t by avoiding q discussion. +
must also add, that no man is more
deslrous than / am 70 attain the entire
restoration OF the American Cnio II.
with its practical workings in more
perfect harmony and concord than
ever, and the surety. as far as mortal
affairs can be made sure, of endless
perpetuity in the future.
The blessings to flow from such II
Union are countless and inestimablc
But such Union, consistent within
itself, maintained by the ,nniversal
consent of all classes and Sections,
and laughing to scorn both the as
. sanlts of foes internal OF external and
, the ravages OF time aud change, viii
only he obtained by sternly retract
ing every departure from or compro-
mise with the supreme and general
idea OF the American Fundamental
law--the Constitution The general
idea consists, in brief, of the politi
cal liberty and equality Of mnnkind
under the law
Such, and such only, can be tue
Union, the nationality that viii put
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-20
ANnrHrR nEsTEnN MoNnER.

The greatest wonder in the State of Iowa,
and perhaps any other State, is what they
call Walled Lake, in Weight county,
twelve miles of the Dubuque and Pacific
railway and about one hundred and fifty
miles west Of Dubuque City.
The water is from two TO three feet higher
than the earths surface In most places
the wall is ten feet high, width at the bot
tom fifteen feet, and at the top FIVE.
Another fact is the size Of the stone used
in its construction; the whole is Of stone,
varying in weight from three tons down to
one hundred pounds re q
There is an abundance Of stone in Weight
county; bat surrounding the lake tothe ex-
tent Of five and ten miles there are none.
No one can form an idea rs to the means
employed to bring them 70 the spQt, or who
constructed it,
Around the entire lake is a belt of wood
land half a mile in width composed OF
oak ); with this exception the country is a
rolling prairie. The trees, therefore, must
have been placed there at the time of build
ing the wall.
In the spring Of 1856 there was a great
storm, and the ice ON the lake broke the
wall In several places, and the farmers in
that vicinity were obliged to repair the
damages to prevent inundation. The lake
occupies a ground surface Of 1900 acres,
depth Of water as great As twenty-five feet.
The water is clear and cold, soil sandy and
loamy.
1t is singular that no one has been able
TO ascertain where the water comes from,
and where it goes TO- yet it always remains
clear and fresh.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-20

a lot on Spring street, in Edgedeld, described as
follows Beginning on Spring street, at the
and running thence along Spring street towards
the Whites Creek Turnpike road, 40 feet TO a
stone; thence at right angels from said street l4S
feet 10 the southern line Of lot No. 2, in Wet
more's plan Of Edgefeld thence with said line
east 80 feet 10 Sparkman's corner; thence with
Sparkman's line to the beginning"
TERMS: Six months credit, note required,
with two approved securities bearing interest
from day OF sale. and lien retained. Sale free
from redemption. MORTON B, HOWELL,
decS-td Clerk and Master.
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MADISON srEArrov. HAMPTON J. cHEsEY
HEx1. p. H8Y.
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III. Ii. PLUMMER e. co.

E'0REIGN AND DOMESTIC GROCERS,
II Masonic Temple. Church street. are receiv-
ing the most attractive stock Of Fine Groceries
ever offered in this market. Come and see us If
you want fresh. clean goods. We have Sugars,
COffees, Teas, klour. Bacon, Smoked and Picked
Fish. H0miny. Rice, Crackers. BuckWheat, Tube.
Cheese. Maceargni. Lemons, Orange Gelatine
yellies. Canned FTuits, Ginger Preserves, Shaker
Preserves French Preserves, Oysters, Capers,
Olives, Pine Apples, Sesdiess Raisins Figs, Cur
rants. Citrons, PTunes, Dates Oils, Salad Cream,
Raisins, Almonds, Pecans, Fine Candies. Candy
Toys, kiTe CFHekers. T9Tpedoes. etc. etc. But
why try to enumerate? We have everything
you want, fresh and cheap. Come and see Ne
before ron buy. Orders from the country for
Holiday Goods carefully 6lled,
HB. PLUMMER 4 co,
darT-2v Masonic Jennie Church sfrce
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tract Of land containing Is acres. on the waters
of Indian and Mill Creeks in the sixth Civil
District OF Davidson county. adjoining the
lands Of Robt. Mayfeld, John BTiley, Iloltha
description in Book No. ~, page 6S7, OF the
Registers office.
TERMS OF SALE-Six raoDths credit. Note
required with two approved securities, and
lien retained Sale free from redemption.
MORTON B. HOWELL,
decS-td Clerk and Master.
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THE CAUSE OF THE sTAGNATION OF
.uESFyRSs AND DULL TINES.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Clnclnnau Enquirer.
"Doll times" nothing doing" " bust
ness At a stand still industry not remit
neratiyeg such are observations hourly
made everywhere, and the question IS, Why
so7 The circulating currency is near one
Thousand million of dollars, three times
Greater than before the war, and 40 obliga-
lion recurring those who furnish It to re-
deem it in coin on presentation. The de
dressed business condition Of the country
Fan not, thercfore, be laidto q want Of mOn-
ev. for there is a superabundance OF u
somewhere in the country. The cause OF
the dull tines is not in the want Of money
to carry on with ease and facility the
business Of the country, but In the oppres-
siye burdens all branches of business are
compelled to sustain in the shape Of taxes.
That is the mill stone that Is hanging to
the neck Of labor, industry, trade and com
merce. Profits are nearly all taken by the
tax gatherer and every thing consumed Is
thereby rendered 50 high as TO compel
everybody to do with AZ little as possible.
Under such condition OF things there
can be no stimulus to industry, except up
to the point required simply for self-pre5er'
vation-to keep the mill from ceasing
work altogethef-and to prevent produc
ton from languishing into complete indif
ference. Prosperity is out OF the question
when a large part Of the results Of labor
are eaten up by taxes Discouragemenl
takes the place Of cheerful hopefulness
and diminished consumption makes trade
dull, times hard business stagnant.
Economy in public expenditures th'
raising by taxation no more money than i
absolutely required for an economical ad
ministration Of the government, and Tia,
payment Of the public interest should b.
rigidly insisted on by the people. The!
should demand Of Congress and Of the eZ
ecutiye departments O. the Government
curtailment Of expenses, and the abolish
ment Of ali useless expenditure. There i
no doubt that the expenses of the Felera
government can be reduced so that NOT amor
than one-half the taxes low raised need b
levied. That would be a great relief an
under il business would again revive, an
prosperity receive a fresh start. Let It b
L tried
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-20

William Lipscomb VS.. s. F. Jones and
others.
IN PURSUANCE OF DECREE OF THE
l. Chancery Court Ut Nashville in the above
named cause | will sell at the Court House at
| Nashville, on
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-20
ITS ADVANTAGES ARE NUMEROUS.

Il draws together all the buyers in this and
many other markets. the competition between
whom insHres the highest market price for each
bale offered. Each bale is before the buyer so
that he can see lie condition with q sample fully
drawn, showing its quality.
Ca The owner either in person, or through
bis agent, has the right 90 reject the sale when
the price Il not Satisfactory. a.
These advantages are secured to the Planter
with the same expense Of selling as under the old
system. The universal satisfaction given 10 all
who have ever tested this system il prOsfthat this
is par excellence the best that can be had
sepl5-tf
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salnrday.: Deeember 20. Isee,

saturday DeeeAADef ~, 1906,
The former residence Of the late Gen. +. X. ZOl-
licoffer, fronting 461Z feet on High street, and
running back l70 feet to an Is foot alley.
This property is well known, and is In the mest
desirable portion Of the city for residences. The
purchaser viii be put into possession immedi-
ately upon complying with the terms Of sale.
The purchaser will be required TO pay one
fourth CASH and execute notes for the residue
due at one and two years. with interest from the
day Of sale, and lien will 5e retained to SECURE
their payment. The saleis without redemption.
MORTON b. How ELL, o. and NJ.
.dec9- til #
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FOR SALE.

% doz Calf Pocket Books. at So 50 per doz.
So dor. Morocco Pocket Books at 81 per dOz.
&c dog. Morocco Pocket Books. al S. 90 per dCE
400 Photograph Albums. Is picture at 40 cents.
2O gross Esterbrooks Steel Pens ct 75e. DIT. gro.
VIM. GAMBLE 4 co.
-o-ao e o. Charrv sfraof
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IyVVg BARRELS EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR ;
200 barrels extra superhne Flour;
50 hogsheads New Orleans Sugar;
IS hogshsads Demerara Sugar;
50 barrels Crushed and Powdered Sugars;
900 sacks prime Rio Coffee;
20 sacks Laguira CoHee;
Is barrels fresh Rice;
90 barrels New Orleans Molasses ,
300 boxes Proctor 4 CANDLES Soap;
$50 boxes various brands Soap;
100 boxes Star Candles
100 boxes TaIioW Candles, hard pressed;
so boxes hne Chewing Tobaeco;
so gross Fine Cut Tobacco;
q barrels Smoking Tobacco
Is kegs English Soda
Is kegs American Soda;
40 saSas and n. cans oysiens;
80 boxes Pepper; &.
90 boxes Spice;
60 boxes Indigo $50 saA
so boxes Ground Mustard
25 barrels MAsou's Backing;
60 boxes pint, quart and half gallon Bottles
20 boxes CARROTS Snuff
20 gross Durkee's Blning;
| rs barrels Bourbon Whisky,
Is barrels Robertson County whisky;
100 barrels Foete Nash Proof whisky;
100 barrels Ginger Cordial;
IS barrels Ginger Wine;
10 barrels Sweet Wine;
| 90 barrels Grape Vinegar;
| % barrels Lemon Syrup;
50 boxes Starch
90 dozen Buckets;
so dozen Brooms
1 1000 Flour Sacks
/ SO boxes assorted Candy
Brandy, Rum, Gin, Wines, Of various brands,
WEAKLkY < YARBROUGHs.
No. North College street, Nashville, Tennesse'
Oct1l-3m
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FOR SALE.

dO OOO SLATE PENCILS, in wooden
HO,OUO boxes, at ~ cents per 100.
Best French copying Ink, (purple.l 81 IS ct bot.
Best French copy ing Ink, purple, at IS Pt. bot
Best Black Ink. at Soc. pit. bot.
Arnold's Inks, ats pts, Soz. 4Oz, and 2oz.
WIN. GAMBLE K CO.,
noval-f d Cherry street.
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nMeIIinp and I.ot fOr SaIe.


shelton et ais.
As DIRECTED BY A DECREE OF THE
"A County Court OF Davidson county 10 its
March Term lst6 in the above cause, ] will offer
Ell Public Sale, al the south end Of The Court
House. in the city Of Nashville, on SArb RDAf,
the 29th day OF December, lstd, the Lot Of
Ground on Broad street West Nashville, belong
ING 10 the estate Of NJ. l.. Shelton, deceased.
ffautinE 81 feet on Broad street. and running
back $50 feet on which ! = desirable and web
BULL two story Brick Dwelling. contain
ms eight r0oms good cellars, cistern and every
convenience Sale "a take place at Il o'clock
and purchasers will plesse examine the premisas
before day Of sale.
TERMS-0neNhirl cash. balance en- credit Of
SIX twelve and eighteen months, with interest,
lien etc y. L. NICHOL, Clerk.
decl4 A NELSON A CO. AGENTS
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FOR SALE.

First class Note Paper at s. 90 per ream.
First class Letter Paper. at 81 90 per ream.
First class FOolscap Paper. at S4 90 per ream.
First class Legal Cap Paper. at Sc 90 per ream.
French Note Paper, in 4 ream boxes. "a 90 pc
ream. VIM. GAMBLE 4 CO.,
nOy2D-tf .. - IS Cherry street
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-20

A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS HAD FOUR
"A teen years experience in the ApOthecary
and DRUG Business, both in American and Ger
man houses would be pleased to aecepta sitRa-
ton, either in the city OF eOHntry town. Can
give best of references Apply 70 S. W. J.
Roy 40 Nashville fferI9-fw