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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
VOLUME XXXIII.

est purpose to conform in good faith to the
condition Of things surrounding US Ala
oanla Is to-day, as true TO the Constitution
and laws Of the General Government, as
any State in the Union. Under the internal
revenue law, and the tax on cotton, the
people Of this State are now paying revenue
to the General Government at the rate of
nearly ten millions Of dollars a year. In
the enactment Of these laws we had no voice.
Ihls amendment was proposed when nearly
one-third Of the States were unrepresented,
and all Of its harsh features are aimed di-
rectly at the Statesthus excluded. The rati-
hcation Of such an amendment, proposed
under such circumstances, cannot, in any
possible view, accomplish any good to the
country, and might bring upon it irretriev-
able disaster. r. NJ P.rrov
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FROM A CABINET OFFICER.
a EHlOsy upon the PresIdcnf---Uis Fu
ture Action Toward Congress.

Special Dispatch 10 the Cincinnati Enquirer
WASHINGTON, Nov. IA, 1s66.-The fol-
lowing is portion Of communication TO-
day addressed by member of the Cabinet
TO friend Of the Administration in New
England, who seemed to be apprehensive
that the difficulties between the President
and Congress might induce action on the
part of the former which would tend to widen
the breach, if it did not put important inter-
ests in peril. The member of the Cabinet
says: Notwithstanding hislong public career,
few men seem to be less understood than
President JOHNSON; that he is a man of
strong convictions and earnest purposes is
| evident from the manner in which he advo-
Gated and pushed forward important mea-
sures in Congress like the Homestead bill
and the stand which hetook against secession
in favor of the Government, during the late
civil war.
He believes that the manner in which he
proposed that the Government should deal
with the Southern States was not only a
magnanimOus one, but the only one likely
to result in a speedy and hearty reconcile
ation between the sections; and ne has felt
1t to be his duty to sustain his views by the
exercise Of such powers as the Constitution
had clothed him with; but while this has.
and doubtless will continue to be his course,
he will violate no law, nor fail to perform |
the duties which are legally devolved upon
him. He will veto every bill that he may |
regard unconstitutional, no matter how un- |
popular It may be fer him to do so. But he |
will execute with unscrupulous fidelity all |
laws, especially those to which he has de-
clined to give his Executive sanction.
The apprehensions which you seem to feel,
and which many others share with you, that
Mr.. JOHNSON will attempt TO force Southern
Representatives into Congress, or do any
other imprudent thing by which the public
peace will be disturbed, or the public credit
be endangered, is entirely unfounded. While
he will exercise an earnestly in the power
which he possesses under the Constitution
in the furtherance of the measures which he
may think is best calculated to promote the
public veal, he will not quarrel with Con-
gress for pursuing the same independent
course.
He regrets the disagreement between the
Legislative and Executive branches of the
Government and would, | doubt not, yield
much to effect a reconciliation. He will not,
however, sacrifice his principles nor violate
he Constitution, according to his interpre-
alton of IT, no matter what pressure may be
brought to bear upon him. He means to do {
light, as he understands the right and will
rust to timefor the yindication of his course.
He will be as true to the Constitution and
Government, as President of the United
States, as he was tried and steadfast to the {
Union in the darkest days Of its trials.
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SOUTHEN AFFAIRS.
Military interference with Suits In the
south.

south.
The Commanding General of the District
Of Texas publishes in general orders a tele-
gram from General GRANT to Major Gene
raj SHERIDAN referring to the endorsements
upon communications forwarded by General
J. G.. FOSTER to General SHERIDAN relative
TO the Presidents peace proclamations, in
which General GRANT construes these pro-
carnations as modifying General Orders No.
3, from the War Department, Adjutant
Generals Office, dated January 18th, 1866,
and General Orders No. "A, from the Head
quarters Of the Army, dated July 9th, 1866.
The first order referred to, No. 3, provided
for the protection of loyal persons against
improper civil suits and penalties in late re-
bellious States, and directed commanders of
military divisions and departments whose
commands are in lately rebellious States, TO
issue and enforce orders protecting from
prosecution or suits in the State or municipal
courts of those States all officers and soldiers
of the armies of the United States, or any
persons thereto attached, or in any way be-
longing who are charged with offences COM
mitted in their military capacity against
rebels during the excitement of the re-
bellion.
The second order referred to, No. A. was
issued by General GRANT on the 9th of
July last, and directed TO department, dis
trict and post commanders in States lately
in rebellion, to arrest all persons who have
been, or may hereafter be, charged with the
commission of crimes against officers, agents.
citizens, and inhabitants of the United
States, Irrespective OF color,) where civil
authorities have failed to arrest and bring
such parties to trial.-Ndtional Lntelligaoer,
l4h.
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A TELEGRAPHIC FEAT-SNow AND Mos
QUIToES-MEETING OF THE ANTIPoDEs.-
Monday night the wires of the Western
Union Telegraph Company were connected
through from Sydney, Cape Brenton, through
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the va
rious States of the Union, to New Orleans, SO
that the operators at the former place con
versed freely and rapidly with the latter.
The night was one of peculiar atmospheric
conditions favorable to such a direct tele-
graphic connection, and the conversation
was listened to with great interest by the
numerous intervening stations. The follow
ing are the messages:
Sydney to New Orleans: "You come good;
glad to hear from Sunny New Orleans. It's
showing hard here"
New Orleans to Sydney: 'Its quite sultry
tonight. We're fighting mosquitoes. Your
connection was good at Mobile"
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FROM Japan.
Dispatches from Rear Admiral Bell
Desperate Fight with Pirates in
China.

/
From the National Intelligeneer
The Secretary Of the Navy yesterday re-
ceived dispatch from Rear Admiral II.
IL. BELL, dated Yedo Bay, Japan, Septem-
Der lst, inelosing copy of the Hong Kong
EOeHiHg Nail of July 22d, which contains a
description Of a naval engagement with
some pirates to the west of Maco, where
they numbered some seven hundred men,
twenty-five junks and seventy guns.
The vessels engaged in the attack on the
pirates were the British ships Opossum and
Osprey, who sailed from Hong Kong on the
18th of July last. On the 18th Of that month,
when going to Ty-Yu-Lin-Kin Bay, infor-
nation was obtained that number of pi-
Eatical junks were at Sama or Samoy Bay.
The two vessels Immediately steered for the
place. The pirates we're found to be in an
admirably defended position. Sharp and
rapid firing was directly commenced, and
briskly sustained on both sides for two
hours, when it was determined to land and
take the village and junks.
a party Of about sixty men, consisting Of
blue jackets and marines, were accordingly
landed from the two vessels, under the com
mand Of Commodore MENZIEs. The land
ing party approached the village and creek
in which the junks were anchored, and the
pirates were finally compelled to abandon |
their junks and escape upon the other side
Of the creek. twenty-five of the junks we're
destroyed, and eighty or ninety parates
killed.
Dispatches dated the 31st were also re-
,eived from the same officer, giving some
details OF no importance to the
general public. Hon. ANsoN BURLINGAAIE
md General VAN VALKEKBURG, our Minis
ers to China and Japan, arrived at Yeddo
m the 18th Of August, from San Francisco,
md were received with the customary civili-
les,
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"STYLE"-When the United States army
occupied New Orleans, the wife of General
b accompanied her gallant husband,
and during her soiourn patronized SOPHIE,
the celebrated fashionable millinerof Charles
street. whose account current exhibited
debt of very large sum for laces and trim
mings furnished to several expensive court
dresses, 10 the no small discontinue Of the
General commanding" On one occasion
a characteristic repartee resulted. The lady
requested SOPHIE, in preparing a newly or
dered dress for fashionable soiree to which
she was invited, to fix her up as much "a la
creole" as possible. "Ah," says SOPHIE, in
broken English, Madame, l can zell yo ze
dress. but ToanHOt are 10 ze air"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17
Lyons Periodical Drops!
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY FOR
IRREGULARITIES.

These Drops are a scientifically compounded
fluid preparation, and better than any Pills. Pow
ders or Nostrums. Being liquid, their action is
direct and positive. rendering them a reliable.
speedy and certain specific for the cure of all
distractions and suppressions of nature. Their
popularity is indicated by the fact that over l00
900 bottles are annually sold and consumed by the
ladies of the United States, one of whom speak in
the strongest terms Of praise Of their great merits
They are rapidly taking the place of every other
Female Remedy. are considered by all who know
aught of them, the surest. safest, and most in
iallibie preparation in the world, for the cure Of
all female complaints. the removal Of all Obstruc-
tiOns Of nature, and the promotion Of health,
regularity and strength. Explicit directions sta
ting when they may be used, and explaining when
and why they should not. nor could not be used
without producing effects contrary to natures
chosen laws, viii be found carefully folded around
each bottle. with the written signature Of JOHN L.
LYON, without which none are genuine.
Prepared by DIR. LYON. 1856 Chapel street. New
Haven, Connecticut. who can be consulted either
personally. or by mail. (onelosing stamp concern
ing all private diseases and female weaknesses.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
c. q. CLARK, & CO.,
Gen1 Agents for L. S. and Canadas.
IL tVv- "
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

Hon. REvERDY JOHNSON, has addressed
note to the Memphis Chamber of Com
merce, reiterating the opinion, sometime
since given, that the cotton tax is unconsti-
tutional, and adding, GAS to the question,
it seems to me to be so free of difficulty,
when it is well understood, that I shall have
every hope of bringing the Supreme Court
to the same conclusion if 1 argue it before
themv
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THE WHEAT CROP IN VIRGINIA.
Charlestown (Virginia) paper says:
The memory of the oldest inhabitant
cannot call to mind an autumn when the
wheat crop presented a finer appearance than
that now shown by the crop recently seeded.
The wheat everywhere seems to have come
up well, and the broad acres of our farmers
are smiling in their garb of velvety green.
1t is earnestly hoped that a benign Provi-
dence will so order events as to secure a
fruition of the present promise, and bless
the labor of the farmer with a prolific
vicld y
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

A VENERABLE STOyE.-The oldest stove
in the United States, if not in the world, is
that which warns the hall of the capitol of
Virginia, in Richmond. 1t was made in
England and sent to Virginia in 177O, and
warmed the House of Burgesses and the
General Assembly for sixty years before it
was removed TO its present location, where
it has been for upwards of thirty years. 1t
has survived three British Kings; and has
been contemporaneous with four monachies,
two republics, and two Imperial govern
ments of France. The great republic Of
America has been torn by civil war, the
breaches partly healed; and still this old
stove has remained unmoved in the midst
of all.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-17

A New SwINDLE.-The New Lisbon
Ohio Buckeye State, says:
A newly married couple, in bridal cos
tune, recently stopped in this place to
spend a few days of honeymoon. The
groom borrowed $50 of an accommodating
gentleman, and then mysteriously disap-
peared. The wife wept and tore her hair at
thus being left without money, and without
friends, and the sympashizing inhabitants of
our town contributed literally for her relief,
about one hundred dollars being donated.
She then disappeared, and it has since trans
Pired that the promising couple had played
State.
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F. Q. DUNNINGTON q co..
EDITORS AND PR0PRTEToRs.

sOiuhtary communications. containing inter
iH portant news, solicited from any quarter
News letters from the various counties az ,bc
State especially desired.
All communications should be addressed Ia tho
Editors of the UNION AND AxERroAN."
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NE w
Wood Working Establishment.

V1HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE IN FULL
Doors, Blinds. inside and out. beth stationary
aud pivot slats MOldings, COrniees, Brackets
WashbOards and Caseings. Door and Window
Frames. ornamental and plain: Mantle Pieces
WeatherbOarding and Flooring, dressed ready for
use: and every description Of wood work con-
neeted with building. We are aisc, prepared 10
contract for Buildings entire. or in part. We have
been at heavy expense in procuring and putting up
Machinery. and hope by punctuality aud dispatch,
TO merit and receive the custom Of a generous
public.
Orders from any section Of the Southern eoun-
try will be punctually filed.
Our Shop il in immediate connection with the
Locomotive Shops Of the Nashville and Chatta-
noOFa Railroad Company, near the SeWanee Coal
Yard. on Cedar Street. Nashville Tennessee
TURBIVILLE- L FULCHER.
20 LII
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CARD OLE THANKS.

V1O OUR MANY FRIENDS WHO LABORED
Il so her0ieally to save our stock On the morn
ing Of the late cOnhagTatiOn, we desire TO express
our grateful thanks. To them we are indebted
for all that was saved, and we shall ever cherish
their names as friends indeed.
To our patrons, we would say that our Prescrip-
tion Books were preserved, any Prescriptions
they desire repeated can be done by calling at the
Drug Store Of Messrs. IL. p, JENKINS x CO.,
Market street. opposite Union.
Very respectfully,
YARYAN K co.
oefgT-ff
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ONE COPY OF MEIG's DIGEST. APPLY
Oaf this Office sep2-f
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BUY YOUR WOOD WHILE
IT is CHEAP.

Yard al r. r. Trestie, on North szmmer street
Orders may be left az CHAs. Marlin 4 CO.'s
Cherry street.. OF At this Office. iyll-u
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G.. w. s M I r n,
DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Perfumery, and Fancy
Articles,
CORNER CHURCH AND VINE Sis.
NASHVILLE. TENN.

TlHE LATE FIRM OF w. J. & C. W. SMITH,
J. Smith. and c. w. Smith having purchased the
entire stock Of fne Drugs. ETC.. 10 this popular
and elegant establishment soleits the continuance
Of the patronage Of the Physicians and citizens o
Nashville. He feels confident that uith the valu-
able assistaace Of Mr. X. ii. GORDON. be can eiva
eatiFe satisfaction. The Drugs. Mcdicines etc.
are Of the very best quality, and the prices e. low
Is the lowest. (B. 4 o. inov3-lW
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J. +. PENTECOsT.
TENNESSEE AND PACIFIC
RAILROAD.

OFrcE IESsEssEE ASD P4cIFIc r.. r. CoaPar,,3
NASHVILLE. August - isfg
DkOPosALS WILL BE RECEIVED Ff5R 4
4 preliminary survey, vita inzfrumenfa II
that portion oi The road uhich B. befFrer r.
eitles % Nashville and Knoxville. Tennc1.o5
The road must bosuTvcyei 90 tno line.'sr a..
report must enhface al necessary iuflrrnefir. r.
regard o. the character 81 tbs c1uutrY "a re4our
ths distances tnterFeu ing. grades ard ehstrurfrs
the cost oi eouEtfucti1n hal tc 1re1uIr4rsef T..
plans ana protle views Of the sUFerll roufrs
ihe tnfineerH must state tie aula l.7 which ~.
work Wiil Be eonstrueted and an proposals. ua,,.f
be filed at the once hy the lrsi of October.
j. D. ,. DEb0W, President
au.si-tf
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GROCERIES, LIQUORS nc
WEAKLEV { YARBROU6H.
WHOLESALE
G R O ER S.
NO. NORTH COLLEGE STREET.

| I,OOO BBLS EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR,
300 bbls extra superfne Flour:
so hhds New Orleans Sugar;
. hhds Domerara Sugar;
| 50 bbls Crushed and Powdered Sugars;
900 sacks primo Rio Coffee;
. sacks Laguira CoIee;:
. bbls Fresh Rice;
50 bbs New Orleans Molasses;
200 boxes Proctor & CANDLES Soap;
$50 boxes various brands Soap:
100 boxes Star Candles;
100 boxes Tallow Candles. hard pressed:
50 boxes Fine Chewing Tobacco;
so gross Fine Cut TobaecoI
25 bbls Smoking Tobacco;
% kegs English Soda;
% kegs American Soda;
20 cases and 2 lb cans Oysters;
80 boxes Pepper;
50 boxes Spice;
30 boxes Indigo;
so boxes Ground Mustard;
25 bbls Mason's Backing;
go boxes Pint. Quart and \ gal Bottles;
20 boxest Garrett Snuff:
20 gross Durkees Bluing;
25 bbls Bourbon Whisky;
3 bbls Robertson County Whisky;
100 bbls Foote Nash Proof Whisky;
100 bbls Ginger Cordial;
Is bbls Ginger Wine;
Is bbls Sweet Wine;
50 bbls Grape Vinegar;
25 bbls Lemon Syrup;
50 boxes Starch;
so dozen Buckets
so dozen Brooms;
1000 Flour Sacks;
so boxes assorted Candy
Brandy, Rum, Gin, Wines of various brands at
WEAKLY & YARBROUGHS,
No. North College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.
oct10-3m
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Tennessee Bonds.........1
Davidson Co. Bonds..-70
:. and N. r. r. Script90
The above bonds are
Fought with coupons
"a Railroad Stock.......30
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BANKS.
Ta0s. S. MARI. sIT.ppov
President. ts.sbicr
NATIONAL SAVINGS COMPANY.
coRxER UNION ArD COLLEGE, srRprTs
- . = = = = -
press, if forwarded
TENNESSEE

The following are the rates paid for unearrent
money. These quotation are liable TO huctuate
but may be depended on Tor a sufficient length Of
time for remittanees to be received By mail or
express, if forwarded with Outdeay
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I am decidedly Of the opinion that this
amendment should not be ratified. The first
section embodies principle which | regard
as dangerous to the liberties of the people Of
the whole country. That principle is as aI'-
plicahle 10 New York and Massachusetts as
10 Alabama. The second section proposes a
change in feature Of cur Government
which has never been complained Of before.
The question Of representation has never
been a source OF trouble or Inconvenience.
i contributed in no way 10 the recent trou-
bles Of the country, and a change IN II can
not be legitimately claimed AZ forming any
part Of the results Of the war. The third
section would bring o possible good to the
represented States, while it would reduce
those that are unrepresented TO utter anarchy
and ruin.
We are sincerely desirous for a complete
restoration Of the Union. We want ooaeili-
alton, harmony and national tranquility
We feel that We have given every evidence
which human action can furnish, Of an hon
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We have a large number Of MANNED and
disabled soldiers, for whom provision should
.be made by the State Those who have lost
limbs. and are unable to procure artificial
ones should have them supplied by the
State. This is due them for their gallantry
and patriotic sacrifices in the States ser
vice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-12-11
Watches and JeaCeIry.

Ne" 'nwhIE1 STORE 81
Nert Door to Piper & Fumkhouser Main Street,
where will be found fine assortment of Watches,
Jewelry Clocks, Spectacles, &c, for sale low for
cash. These goods have been selected with great
care and are warranted to be of the best quality.
@~ Watches and Jewelry repaired in the best
manner. q. Z. 4EAKLE.
sept 10-6mos. Win. copy. ,-s
MO MORE BIG PRECES.-The under
~ signed offers for sale a fine assortment of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, fine Gold Pens and
Pencils, Watch Crystals, Keys, ETC., with well
selected stock of
ENGLISH s FRENCH SPECTACLES,
at entirely new prices.
n. B.-Every article warranted as represented.
Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired and
warranted at moderate prices.
B. MAYNE from 225 Regent ST., London,
now on Main street, Staunton, opposite Gabriel
Hirsh's Store. s.s..s aug 28-6m
TElHE OLD ESTABLISHED WATCH
and jewelers. Store has been removed to
the Virginia Hotel. A. A. CONE, successor to
J. w Meredith, would respectfully inform his
friends and the public generally, that he has re-
moved his store to the Virginia Hotel, next door
70 Ladies' Entrance where he is prepared to keep
ND its established reputation for good work.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c, repaired and
all work guaranteed.
He respectfully solicits a continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore ebestowed-promising
satisfaction in all cases. June26-t
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On the bosom of the river ~
Where the sun unloosed has culver, 1e
Where the starlight streamed forever,
Sailed a vessel light and free;
Morning dew-drops hung like mamma,
On the bright folds of her banner,
While the zephyrs rose to fan her
Softly to the radiant sea-:
At her prov pilot beami1ig
In the flush of youth stood dreaming,
And he was in glorious seeming,
Like an angel from above
Through his hair the breezes sported.
And as on the wave he foated
Oft that pilot, angel throatedy
Warbled lays of hope and love-
Through those locks so brightly flowing,
Buds Of laurel bloom were blowing,
And his hands anon were throwing
- Music from a Tyre Of gold; =
Swifter down the stream he glided,
Soft the purple waves divided,
And rainbow arch abided
On his canvas snowy fold. -" -
Anxious hearts with fond devotion,
Watched him sailing to the ocean,
Prayed that no wild commotion
Midst the elements might rise;
And he seemed some young Apollo,
Charming summer winds tofollOw, -ft..
While the water flags corollassa g sl- ~
Trembled to his music sighs.
But these purple waves enchanted,
Rolled beside city haunted
By an awful spell, that daunted
Every conner to her shore;
Night shades rank the air encountered,
And pale marble statues Numbered,
Awoke to life no more.
Then there rushed with lightning quickness
Ger his face mortal Sickness
And the dews in fearful thickness
Gathered DER his temples fair T9
And there swept a dying murmur
Through the lively Southern summer
AS the beauteous pilot conner
Perished by that city there.
Still rolls on that radiant river,
And the sun unbinds his quiver
Ger the starlight streams forever
On its bosom as before,
But that vessel S rainbow banner
Greets no more the gay savanna
And that pilots lutte drops mamma
On the purple waves no more