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The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24
Patriotic Rivalry among the Western Cities.

To the Editors of The Irish Republic.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, August 6, 1867
GENTLEMEN: In the REPUBLIC of August the 3d. there
appears in your correspondent Go Aheads letter from St.
Louis small mistake-which think it is only just the
parties to correctnamey with regard to the time when
Jas Stephens first visited ST. Louis Mr. Moran who know
to be staunch Fenan not placed the head of FEM
anism for years afterwards The late amented W. j. Kenny
who died in the of the South was together with Mr.
Coyne the leading spirit in that city After Mr. Coyne
banished there ADLER thorough in the
cause than the late John B. OHara who may say kept the
fire alive until the time of the Chicago Convention After
which it was ably managed by Mr.. William Moran than
whom no better Fenan lives Your correspondent also gives
ST. Louis credit for being the foremost city in America in the
Fenan cause This beg leave doubt for younger
growth in Fenanism show good record if not BETTER
than St. Louis and think he does Chicago injustice
Aso last summer when the note of war sounded the little
city of Nashville the first to step forward only waiting
for the Of this city who did not delay them long They
then stepped forward and joined at Louisville by the
brave Starr and spauldng with their command Taking in
Cincinnati and other along the route they were the
first to shed their blood for Irish freedom Nashville
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24

voice encouraged black to enlist and fight under the
green standard.
For many years longed to OConnell-forI loved
him beyond expression-but he died before reached that
land which he labored to Free and permitted only to
look upon his coffin.
shall be truly happy to acquaintance with you
and shall be glad to hear from you at any time.
Il am yours truly, in the of universal liberty,
"HENRY HIGHLAND GARNET"
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say she sent the first commander who has many generations
pulled down the red and raised the green its stead Also
she has the honor of having forward who had the
honor of shedding the first blood that memorable day
Rdgeway Mr. John Muroy of Nashville. believe he
the first of who woundedan honor for which
would not take marshas baton while those from ST. Louis
late for the first crossing And word for it. she will
have to march the double quick if she is in advance the
next time Hoping that the only rivalry that shall be
between ST. Louis and her sister cities will be for the 'front.'
remain gentlemen, yours fraternally,
MICHAEL CoNLoN.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24
The Colored Race the Friends of Ireland.

The following interesting and suggestive letter ad
dressed friend in the city of Chicago whobelieving
that it is emneny calculated promote feelings of good
will among of different in this country, well
advance the of universal beryhas handed it to
us publication It's author the Rev. H. H. Garnet is
colored clergyman and of the leaders of his people
in the grand march from savage oppression to personal
liberty and political independence. The sentiments of
and friendly regard which he expresses for Ireland and her
cause most credtabe to his head and heart andaken
in connection with the fact that when the Irish Republican
army was about to Canada in 1866 brigade of
coored offered their services President Roberts,
fight for the liberty of Ieandit will far to dssipate
unjust and unfortunate preudice and to induce every
hearted ishman to welcome his side every man. every
color and country who is ready and willing stand up like
a man. for our liberty and for his own.-EDs l. R.
"183 BLEEKER ST.. NEW YORK, August TO- 1867.
"DEAR SIR have just received your note and circular,
and hasten reply. am the person to whom you
allude and whom you at the house of Rev. DIR: -,
some fourteen years ago. Mr. Richard Webb also my
personal friend and spoke at the Rotunda. lived three
months in Belfast and enjoyed the friendship of the venerable
James Sandfeld who was personal friend of Ireands
great son. Daniel OConnell. My only baptized
Irish SOIL and named Henry standfeld after my valued
friend
"My visit your country taught me to love Ireland and
the Irish people, and of the great grie of my life
occasoned by the keen and unaccounabe antagonic feel
ngs which the noble Irish people in America cherish against
my oppressed race and which unlike those which
cherished at home. Everywhere went, from the Giants
Causeway and Baymena to Dublin, received hundred
thousand Welcomes and while life and memory last will
love the land of the shamrock and harp The muse of
Campbell has dictated my prayer for the suffering people
" Buried and cold when my heart stills her notion
Green be thy felds-sweetest isle of the ocean;
And thy harp striking bards sing aloud with DEVOTION
Erin mavournin-Ern bragh!
"Aer ALL the black men who are true to themselves are
with you heart and hand in your just struggles for liberty
and independent nationality In the recent uprising of
Irshmen my heart babe them God speed and my humble
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A southern Radical Platform.

MONTGOMERY, June 5.-The Union Re-
publican convention of Alabama adjourned
sine die to-day, after two days session.
Over forty counties were represented by
about one hundred and seventy Cislegates
To-day the Committee on Platform made
the following report, which was unanimous
ly adopted
Resolved, That the Republican party of
Alabama declares itself a part of and in
alliance with the National Republican par
ty of the Union, and an unconditional
friend of the Union of these States.
Resolved, That we endorse the action of
Congress on the question Of reconstruction,
and will heartily endeavor to carry out the
same to its conclusion.
Resolved, That we will endeavor to Sc
cure, by amendments to the constitution,
laws of the United States and the States,
equal rights to all men, and the full en-
ioyment of the right of citizenship, with
out distinction of color.
Resolved, That we are friends and adj
vocates offree speech, free press and free
schools, and most liberal provisions by the
State foR the purpose of educating the peo-
pie thereof henceforth there is to be no
distinction between the people of the State
in civil and political rights on account of
color.
Resolved, That we discountenanee all
attempts to stir up strife among the people,
believing such course injurious to the
country.
Resolved, That those men who stood
firm to the cause of the Uuion are entitled
to the confidence which is the reward of
patriotism and fidelity in every land.
Resolved, That we pledge our endeavors
to remove the tax on cotton and State poll
tax, and establish as a rule in the State
that tax paid by every man be exactly pro-
portionate to his property That we re-
commend to the people of the State that
they manifest to the world their determin-
ton to abide by the prescribed terms of
restoration by electing to office men who
can comply in all respects with the re-
quirements of the acts of Congress, and
support for Office only such men rs are true
to the Union, and who prefer the govern
ment of the United States to any other that
could be framed. That all men have cor
dial welcome to political equality on this
baco
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ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS,
VIR GIN IA.

THIS FANoRITE AND DELIGHTFUL
i Watering Place will be open JUNE Isl
Arrangements are making to render II more
than ever attractive TO all in quest of recreation
while to the invalid its remarkable medicinal
waters hold out new hopes of health.
Its reputation is established as a cure for
SCROFULA, and most Of the Glandular and
Cuteneous Affections: CHRONIC DIARRHEA
and DYSENTERY, DYSPEPSIA, BR0NCHI-
IT'S, THRUSH, Affections of Kidneys and Blad-
der, DROPS1 and PILES. In all anRmie con-
ditions Of the system and broken down states Of
the constitution, loss of appetite and general
nerv Gus prostration, their powers and virtue az
a restorative are without n known rival amongst
the Mineral Waters Of the world They are
especially indicated in the ailments peculiar to
the female constitution.
The Springs are distant only eleven hours
from Richmond and twelve hours from Wash
ington by rail in the midst of the grand noun
tain ranges Of Virginia; In the same county with
the famous Natural Bridge" from which it
takes its name } and near 10 Lexington Wash
ingtOn COLLEGE. and the Military Institute; the
home OF Lee and the tomb Of Jackson
For all particulars of routes. location and
properties Of water, see Springs pamphlet, sent
free by mail.
The bottled water and the salts Of the water,
Tor mass, > can al all times be had fresh and
genuine from Hegeman a Co.. New York; Cole
Richmond; aud A. y. Runker, Lynchburg, Va
A superior Band Of Music fer both lawn and
ball room In attendance during the season,
Daily mails at this Office By Virginia Central
FRAzIER d RANDOLPH, Projectors.
CAPT. WIN, II. SALE, Gent Sup't.
mayo In
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AlIthe lots in the plan of the N. A. McNairy
N. McNairy, deceased. The following list com
prises the lots to be sold
ON PORTER STREET-LOt No. 206, front
ing 100 feet and running back to IGrundy street
along McNaiTy street US feet to an alley
ON BROAD STREET-LOts Nos. and 8,
fronting together 100 feet, and running back l69
feet to an alley; Lot No. Il, fronting 100 feet
65, fronting 90 feet aud running back III feet to
an alley; Lot Ne. AS, fronting loo feet and run
ming back l69 feet TO an alley.
ON MC6AN0CK STREET-Lots Nos 50 and
81 fronting together 100 feet and running back
l69 feet to an alley; Lots Nos 81 and 80, front
ing together 100 feet and running back leo feet
to an alley; Lot No. ia, fronting 100 feet and
running back l69 feet to an alley; Lot No. rs
fronting 100 feet and running back loo feet to an
alley; Lot No. l22, ironing 100 feet and running
ON DEMUMBRANE STREET-Lots Nos.
1853 and 1856, fronting together 100 feet and run
ming back lee feet to an alley; Lot No. l52,
fronting so feet and running back us feet to an
alley Lot No. 1SS. fronting loo feet and running
back l76 feet to an alley.
ON LOCUST STREET-Lots Nos. 25s and
259. fronting together 100 feet and rnning back
40 feet to an alley; Lots Nos. 275 &c and 277,
fronting together $50 feet and running back ITO
on GRUMPY sTRRET-Lots Nos. 239 and
40. fronting together 100 feet and running back
to an alley. And on
MIDDLE FRANKLIN TURNPIKE-Lots
Nos. 329. $780, S3l and 1872. forming a triangle,
with front Of about go feet.
TERMS OF SALE-Credits of ak, twelve,
eighteen and twenty-four months. with interest
from the day of sale. Notes required with ap-
proved security and lien retained. Sale free
MORTON B. HOWELL,
June6 I'd Clerk and Master
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Public Meeting In Georgia, etc.

AUGUSTA, Ca, June Cat meeting
of the citizens of Fulton and DeKalb coun-
ties, held at Atlanta, to form Conserva-
tive Union party, preamble and resolu-
tions we're adopted denouncing the Sher-
man bill as infamous, and preferring mill
tary rule to organizing under its provisions.
The press of Atlanta have no sympathy
with the movement, and pronounce it i'll
timed and injudicious. The feeling
throughout Georgia is to submit and
organize under the military bill. The
people are sick and tired of uncertainty
and viii conform to the requirements of
Congress in good faith, the opposition will
be ineonsiderable, as a great majority of
the people are in favor of voting for the
Convention.
Hon. Joseph Lumpkin of the Supreme
Court of Georgia recently died at Athens,
Georgia.
The wheat harvest in this State has COM
menced and the yield promises very large.
All crops are looking finely and promises
we'll.
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was adopted by the Warren county dele
CATION:
Resolved, That Capt. c. A. Sheaf, of COT
fee, is the unanimous choice Of the Union
Conservative party of this county for State
Senator, to represent the Fourteenth Sena-
torial District in the next Legislature.
Col. Hibbs, of Marion, then offered the
following resolution which was unanimous
ly adopted.
Resolved, That the delegates present
from the counties Of Marion, Bledsoe and
Sequatchie recommend Gen. James e..
Spears, of Pikeville, as their choice to rep
resent them in the next State Senate, and
he is hereby requested to announce himself
as a candidate.
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THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MURDER.

The knoxville Wing, OF the 9th inst
publishes the statement Of Hickman to
the Adjutant General of the killing Of
James Brown, on the Doth ult, and adds +:
Notwithstanding Capt Rickman's ex-
PLANTATION, the Governor has ordered his
arrest, and the arrest Of all concerned with
him, and they will be turned over to the
civil authorities 70 be dealt with according
TO the law and evidence"
On the same subject a special telegram
dated 4th inst, from this city to the Gin
ciRnah Gazette says
Gen. Whipple, ofGen Thomas staff, has
gone TO Franklin county TO inquire into the
killing OF Brown and others, on complaints
made against Capt Rickmans militia.
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THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DIS


TRTCE
The nominating convention for the
Third District, met at McMinnville on the
Sd inst, delegates being present from the
counties of Jackson, Marion, Overton,
Sequatchie, Van Buren,, Fentress, Hamil-
ton and Warren. Hon Asa Faulkner
was called to the chair After consulta-
ton and elaboration, the following reso-
luton was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That in view of the fact of the
misrepresentation of a majority of the
counties composing the Third Congressional
District the delegation present decline to
make a nomination.
1t having been stated that Capt E G.
Flemminghad consented to make the race,
it was thought unnecessary callanother
convention. Mr.. Thurman addressed the
Ns,c Era the following note, pledging
to Mr.. Flemming the hearty support of
Hamilton county, which viii doubtless be
the case with the other counties in the
district
Editor New Era: Having visited Nc
Minnyille for the purpose of representing
the county of Hamilton in the Congres-
sional convention holden for the purpose
of nominating candidate for Congress in
this district, aud having heard that Capt.
Eli q. Fleming had consented to make the
race, hereby pledge to him the hearty
support of Hamilton county. From my
personal knowledge of the counties Of
Rhea, Bledsoe, Marion and Sequatchie, he
would also be an acceptable candidate there.
Let us hear from the Captain, for wewish
soon TO see him in the field on the platform
of equal rights and justice to all parties.
am fully authorized to speak for the
Hamilton county delegation.
NJ. r. THURMAN.
SoMISATIoNs FOR TEE LEGISLATURE.
Al the adjournment Of the Congression-
al Convention, the following resolutions
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BRowNLow occupies almost the entire
space in his Wing, this week, in certify
ing to the good character of Col John
Baxter. He calls him ali sorts of hard
names-but Brownlow's abuse of per-
son is generally and in this case particu-
larry, proof of the decency and respecta-
bility of the person abused
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JOHN OxENFoRD, the dramatic critic Of
the London TINES, is now dangerously in.
and has at the same time come into nosses.
sion oftwo fortunes amounting 10 al 600
--EDchaage.
Forty one thousand pounds would make
even a prize fighter feel ill.-Prcss and
Times.
QUEKY-lf 94l 900 win sicken prize
fighter, what proportion Of the stolen
school fund win it require to sieken the
stomach of Tennessee Radical2
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ACCORDING to the Press and Times, the
golden rule, DO unto all men as you
would have them do unto YOU is the
guiding principle of Tennessee Radical
ism.
We suppose, then, that if the Conser-
vatives were in control of the State, it
would not complain if they disfranchised
the Radicals, hunted them down with
brigands taxed them GENEROUSLY, squan-
dered and pilfered their substance, de-
posed their Judges, and played ths pres
ent Radical yole generally.
The devil never appears in so disgust
ing guise as under the garb Of sancti.
fcation and quoting s rupture. Go on
with the rascality, NJ, essieurs Radicals,
but spare us your sai atty cant about it
-~
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The President at Chapel HnI, N. G

CHAPEL HILL, June 5.-The President
and party arrived here this evening, and
was welcomed by DIR, Swaync, President of
the University. President johnson re-
turned thanks for this manifestation of
friendship. He trusted one of the leading
studies of this University would be the
principles of the Constitution and free
government. He loved his country, and
regarded the Constitution as the palladium
of our safety and our liberties, and BY it
in future az in the past, he intended to
stand Our principles Of government were,
if properly understood, sufficiently expan
sive to embrace not only all States of the
Union, but the entire civilized world. In
conclusion, the President encouraged pupils
of the institution who were listeners, to
works of usefulness, reminding them that
the paths of honor were open to all. The
President was frequently interrupted by
applause Seward, Randall and Sickles
also spoke, and the ceremonies Of the re-
ception closed.
The commencement exercises take pace
tomorrow, Thursday.
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R. Fl. GROoMEs & CO.,
UNDERTAKES For CITY AND SUR
TO STOCKHOLDERS.

OFFICE OF NASHVILLE 4 DECATUR r. r. Co,
NASHVILLE, May 30. 1867. J
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Nashville and Decatur Railroad Company
are prepared TO issue CERTIFICATES OF
STOCK to the Stockholders Of the Tennessee
and Alabama Railroad, the Central Southern
Railroad, and the Tennessee and Alabama Cen
trail Railroad. whenever their Certificates Of
Stock in said Companies are surrendered, at the
office of the Company in Nashville.
g. W. SEAY. Secretary.
may3O I'm lB. PATTI
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Frank N. McNairy'S Lands
AT CHANCERY SALE.
THURSDAY, JUNE 81, 1857,

IN PURSUANCE OF DEGREES OF THE
J. Chaneery Court at Nashville, / will sell on
the premises, On
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES,
Inauguration of the Governor of New
Hampshire.

Hampshire.
CONCORD, June 6.--Gov. Hartman was
inaugurated to-day, and delivered his
message to the Legislature. 1t is some
what lengthy document and devoted
mainly to the State topics. Various insti-
tutions Of the State are represented in
prosperous condition. The financial con
dition of the State is highly gratifying.
Balance in Treasury upwards of 5000,
and State debt reduced the past year $685.
343. OF national affairs, he says the right
fol authority has at last presented its ulti-
matum. Executive cannot, and the judici-
airy will not, the South dare not, evade
its requirements. The result is full of
promise for early paci6cation of the COUNT
try
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

T'HE ST0CKH0LDERS0F THE McGAVOCK
4 and Mount Vernon Street Railroad are
hereby notified to attend meeting at the office
Of the Company, on MONDAY next at three
o'clock P. N.
June7 81 +. K. CHEATHAM, Sec'y.
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a PORTION Of the } demphis Radicals are
'eiy opposed to Gen. Eaton Cor Super
intsndent of Pub .ic Instruction.
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FKIDAH MD SATUHbAE, JTNl
7lh and Rfh.
DAN CAsTELLO's DEPARTMENT.
A Brilliant Street Pageant

IA this Grand Cavalcade and moving Picture
VIII appear series Of the most elaborafsfY ia
lshed Chariots; generously decorated Platform
Cars artistlcaiiy finished Cages and Dsns. con-
tanning the whole Of the Geological Collection .
the Band Chariot, Of original design and re,
spiendent Decorations. called the Throne OF
Apollo, and a Cayalcade entitled the Crusader's
Triumph, consisting Of over 80 mounted
knights, clad in burnished Steel ArmOr, with
their banners. pennons and insignia, and accom-
panied BY their Ladies. in costumes of N edievaI
Ages, ali preceding the GROWING feature OF the
Processi0n--a large living Lion, borne on The
elevated platform Of the splendid Tableau Car
rage, loose, unclaimed, untrammeied and free
In the public streets. This sight forms the great
sensation Of the times.
Performances at = and ~ Pm
Liberal arrangements made for the two aftar-
ngon sxhioitlohs Tor schools. on Application TO
Mr.. j. NJ. Nixon. st. Cloud Hotel.
Parties with ladies wishing 10 avoid the crush
q ne Ticket Wagon are informed that Offices
Tor the sale Of Tickets have BEEN opened at Sim
giefon's Book and Periodical Depot, POstofice.
the News stands Mt the 81. Cloud and CONNER
Girl Hotsls
The route Of ths grand procession viii be
anblshed on Thursday morning. junel 81
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THIRD NATIONAL BANK

NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE.
STOCKHOLDERS.
W. W. Berry NJ Burns
John Kirkman, jas p. Kirkman.
ID, Weaver Edgar Jones,
Dan1 +. Carter, A. J. Duncan,
Alexander Fall, Chas. +. Hilman.
Edmund Cooper.
Deals in Exchange, Gold and Silver, and
Government Securities
Drafts drawn in sums t. suit on London, New
FORK, New Orleans, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Louis-
vile, Memphis, etc.
$50 Bonds and $50 Treasury Notes always
on hand for sale.
Highest premium paid for Compound Interest
Notes.
W. W. BERRY, President.
EDGAR JONES, Cashier.
JOHN KIRKMAN. Vice President.
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FOREMAN WANTED.

WANTED, A GOOD PRACTICAL CAR.
w penter foreman. who understands Draw
ing and Machinery. Good wages and steady
employment. Inquire at this office
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E>UBE.EC sFEAHING IN MARSHALL.
COUNTY.

Hon. Edmund Cooper, candidate for
Congress, win address the people of Mar
shall at the following times and nlaces.
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SoMrSATIoSs FOR TEE LEGISLATURE.
At the adjournment Of the Congression-
Al Convention, the following resolutions