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ABOUT GRANT AND PLATFORMS.


The fossilized gentleman who was Sc
leetsd to "do" the Grant resolutions at
the meeting in New York city of the
three hundred largest bondhOlders in the
country, was careful to state that his
production was not to be considered
platform, nor construed as pledging the
General as Presidential candidate to
any line of policy; and to assert that
neither they nor the country wanted
from him any expression Of opinion on
public affairs. lie went so far as to
liken Gen. Grant to Washington, and to
claim that his pre-eminent merit as a
statesman, warrior and patriot rendered
any word to the American people super>
fuous that he embodied all that was
great and good and wise, and preserya-
tive Of the Union and restorative Of the
peace and prosperity Of the nation; that
his Atlantean shoulders were fit to. bear
the weight Of the mighty republic. and
the Eve monarchies of which he now has
the military superintendent; that he
was the incarnation Of all fnan-
cial wisdom; a more than Metternich
in diplomacy and the flower of ehivalry.
Indeed, he would have persuaded the
solid old gentlemen who sat around him
on the stand, and the sea Of upturned
faces that New York, ON any occasion,
would turn out to see such men as Stew
art, Aston and the like that General
Grant was specially sent into the world
to be elected President IN 1868, without
a dissenting voice. sI-Ie II
Such stuff is mere leather and prunel
la. What the future has in store for the
luckiest man born in the century, it is
impossible to foretell; but vast majority
of this people OF all sorts of opinions,
are deeply in earnest about the next in
cumbent of the Presidency; and do not
propose to be put OF with such optimis-
tic prating as this. There is no man
living who can enter the White House in
1869, as its official master, without pre-
yious distinct declarations as to his views
and purposes. Very great men are very
desirable things, but it is fortunate, at this
time, that this nation has no one so great
as to befool the American masses into
taking him on trust This is a fact, that
those gentlemen who are trying to per-
suade the people that Grant is all-in-aIl,
had as well come to understand in time
1t will save them deal of pains. There
is no objection to any body of men urging
Grant for the Presidency on some party 3
ticket, but he will be compelled to talk
before the voting is done, and he might
as well out with it. As the case stands
at present, he will have'to be the eandi-
date of third party, and the greatness
of the stake at issue and the earnest
temper of the times are both unfavorable
to the growth and successful development
ofpolitical tertium guilds, however much
bedizened with stars, or redolent of gun-
powder glory
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Tue House of Representatives yester-
day passed on its third reading a bill
which declares that there shall be no
disqualification for holding Office or sit.
ting on juries on account of race or
color, aad repeating all laws in conflict
with this. The vote by which this bill
was passed was thirty~nine to twenty.
three. 1t has yet to be acted upon by
the Senate.
The sixteenth section of the franchise
law prohibits negroes from holding Office
Or sitting on juries, and the Supreme
Court Of Tennessee has declared that the
franchise law is a part of the constitu-
ton of the State. Should the Senate
pass the House bill, the courts viii have
to decide whether that action is sufficient
to repeal the sixteenth section Of the
franchise act
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GREENBACKs Ann COIN,

The Press and Times asks if we are
in favor of redeeming greenbacks in
coin. That is a question not pertinent
to the present financial problem and one
that will never be practically offered.
The issue is whether the people are to
continue to exchange actual values among
themselves, in a currency already depre-
ciated, and being daily denounced as
irredeemable and eveHtually to become
worthless, while they are compelled to
take heavy percentage of what they
may have of it, and buy coin to pay in
terest on the government bonds. If
treasury notes are good as a currency
now, they are good enough to redeem the
bonds with. The greenbacks will be
ultimately disposed of by a gradual
process Of retiring. What is needed no'O
is to have the bonds gradually retired and
save the interest on them. The best and
safest way for the national credit and for
the benefit of the people, is to substitute
to the extent that the business of the
country, now .languishing for lack of
means to give it life, viii justify, for the
bonds and the national bank currency
based on them, a sufficient issue of treas
'ury notes Does the Press and Times
favor that policy ? or is it Cor an irre-
deemable currency for the mass of the
people, and for making them coin their
sweat and blood to pay limited class in
gold2
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Mr.. Washburn attempted to get the
attention Of the House to some other points
involved, but was prevented by the pre-
vious question, under which the Joint reso-
luton passed--yeas 100, nays 80.
Mr.. Farnsworth from the Postoffice
Committee, reported joint resolution
making it the duty of the postmaster
General to allow Senators and Represen-
tatives to examine and copy all papers
and recommendations in the Office apper-
tanning to applicants, removals, Postmas-
tiers, etc.
Mr.. Julian, who originally introduced
the resolution, explained the necessity.
He said when he called at the postofice
department to look at papers, he found
that they were examined before he was
allowed 10 see them.
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The Albany (N. w. Journal urges
the nomination of Gov Fenton for Vice
President with Gen. Grant, whose nomi-
nation for President, by the Republican
National Convention, it assumes to have
been virtually made already. The New
York Times says a portion Of the Repub-
lican party in that State look to Gov.
Morgan for that position. The New
York Tribune, which is power in the
Radical wing of the Republican party at
least, is not at all pleased with Gen.
Grant That paper says:
"Thus far, Gen. Grant has been COM
mended by Radicals on the one hand, and
what are called Conservatives on the other,
each holding a hand to one side of his
mouth, and whispering in the ears of the
respective coteries, Hush Ask no ugly
questions Grant IS all right! | have
talked with him, and knO,0." That will go
a certain length, but il will not hold out.
Before he is half through the canvass
Gen. Grant will be either tbe Republican
or the Democrat candidate, or no candi-
date at all. And it is idle and illusory to
imagine that he can essentially modify or
usefully disregard the convictions of the
great body of his supporters"
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Sc PHILIP DRUNE >,

The Chicago Times, of the 9th, has the
following account of late performance
the great rider and the great walker
Two great men of the nation met in
Chicago few evenings ago. Weston, the
hero of Weston's walk, and Sheridan, the
hero of "3heridan's ride" The place of
meeting was one where liquors were sold.
The two heroes approached each other,
shook hands, and took drink. Report
has it that they then proceeded to conju-
gate the interesting verb "to drink," and
got as far as the past participate where
the infections became somwhst difficult 10
both, and were soon lost in genufiect ions.
At late hour, the bar-keeper found them
endeavoring to coniugate the verb ito
genuhect."
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IL newspaper nowsa>days commendS
a prominent man, civil or military, for
anything right or just he may have said
or done in relation to public matters, it
is forthwith concluded by some Sharp
sighted people that the paper fayors his
aspirations for the Presidency For one,
we have to state that as yet, in nothing
we have had to say in regard to any
man, have we desired to manifest pre-
ference as to the candidate Of the Demo-
cratic party for that high station Ont of
several millions of men, that it is to be
hoped will next year support the Demo-
cratic ticket, there are not more than
half a score competent to fill the Presi-
dency; that have the innate qualities
BETTING the Office, and that eminent posi-
ton in the public confidence that entities
them to be considered in connection with
it and we shall defer even arriving at a
private choice, much less expressing pub
licly an opinion on the matter, until the
issues shall have been more definitely
shaped, and the comparative merits of
men have been more thoroughly discussed
This to prevent Misrepresentation.
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.PURS! FURS!

/ Our winter stock of Fars is now
complete, comprising many grades Of
Sable, Mink, Fitch, Squirrel Stone
Martin, Lynx, Muskrat and COney, for
Ladies and Misses, and Otter, Beaver
and Nutria, for Hen and Boys. We
have many fancy styles Of MnffS and
Collars for Skating, Opera and Party.
Our Furs have been manufactured
by ourselves with our customary care,
and will be sold, as usual with us,
under their natural and proper names.
Persons buying Of us can rely on
getting what they desire.
We are prepared to alter, line and
repair FurS in the best manner, and
ON short notice. .
All goods warranted as represented.
GREEN IL GREEN,
Fourth and Main, louisville.
dec7 If As College street.
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I'm Bankruptcy.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
i 2sth day Of November, A. D. 1867, a warrant
in bankruptcy was issued against the es-
tate of Geo. f. Case, of the county
of 0yerton and State of Tennessee, VINO
has been adjudged a bankrupt on his
own petition; that the payment Of any
debts and delivery of any property be-
longing to sucn bankrupt, to him, or fol
his use, and transfer of any property by him
are forbidden by law; that meeting Of the
creditors of the said bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more assignees Of
his estate, will be held at Court Of Bank
ruptcy, to be holden on the I'D day of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1868. at 10 o'clock . NJ, at the Office
of the Register in Bankruptcy, Livingston,
Tenn, before J. W. Johnston. Esq, Resister.
4. r. GLASC0CK,
u. S. Marshal, Messenger.
By II. L. STUBBLEFIELD.
dec11 2t Dep. U. S. Marshal. Messenger.
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In Bankruptcy.

THIS $40 GIVE NOTICE. THAT ON THE
Goth day of November. A. d. 1867. warrant
in bankruptcy was issued against the estate
of Wiley Hight. of the county of Jack
son and State of Tennessee. who has been ad-
judged a bankrupt on his own petition; that the
payment of any debts and delivery Of any proper
use. and transfer of any property by him are
forbidden by law; that meeting of the credit
ors of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy TO be
holden on the 18th dsy of January. A. ID. 1858,
at 10 O'Clock A. M at the Office ofthe Register in
Bankruptcy Gainshoro. Tenn. before j. W.
Johnston. ESQ.,. Register. CD
E. r. GLASCOCK,
". s. Marshal Messenger
By HI. l.. STUBBLEFIELD.
decll ct Den u s. Marshal Messenger
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In Bankruptcy.

rnHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON
L the 9th day of November. A. ID. 1868 war
rant in bankruptcy was issned against the estate
of 7. C. Gof, of McMinnyille, in the
county of Warren and State Of Tennessee,
who has been adjudged bankrupt on his own
petition: that the payment of any debts. and
delivery of any property belonging to such
bankrupt to him, or for his use, and the transfer
of any property by him, are forbidden by law I;
that meeting of the creditors of the said bank
rupt, to prove their debts and to choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at a
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden on the 4th
day of January, A. d. 1868. at l o'clock p. NJ.
at the Office of the Register in Bankruptcy,
McMinnville. Tenn. before J. W. Johnston,
Esq, Register.
E. R. GLASCOCK,
U. S. Marshal. Messenger
By II. L. STUBBLEFIELD,
decl1 It Dep. U. S. Marshal, Messenger.
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sPECIAL AUCTION SALE,

Vlo CLOSE OUT A LARGE CONSIGNMENT.
lust received at the Commission House of
JACOB THEM, 80 North College street, on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER ~, at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ The stock comprises "a full assortment OF
Calicos Domestics, Jeans. Fine Clothing, No
tions and Furnishing Goods.
D0LIN. BARNES Il co.. Auctioneers.
On FRIDAY, the 18th. we will sell at the
same place, 200 cases of a selected stock of
Boots. Shoes and Broeans.
DOT IN. BARNES 4 CO, Auctioneers.
dec1l 2t N
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In Bankruptcy.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON
i the 30th day of November, A. d. 1867, a
warrant in bankruptcy was issued against
the estate of Laborne Lofts. of the county
has been adjudged bankrupt on bis own
petition; that the payment of any debts and
delivery of any property belonging TO such
bankrupt, to him, or for his use and the trans
fer of any property by him are forbidden by
law; that meeting of the creditors Of the said
bankrupt, to prove their debts, and to choose
one or more assignees of his estate, will be held
at Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden on the
A. M. at the Office of the Register in BankruDt-
cy, Gainsboro, Tenn, before j. W. Johnston,
Esq, Register.
E. r. GLASCOCK,
U. s. Marshal. Messenger.
By Il. L. STUBBLEFIELD,
decll 2 Dep. u. s. Marshal. Messenger.
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GREAT PUBLIC SALE

OF ALL THE LOTS OWNED BY R. c.
~ McNairy & Co. in Hynes' and Boyd's Addi-
tions to Nashville, comes off THIS DAY,
Wednesday. 18th inst, at II o'clock, commene-
ing on Church street, near Nashville and Chat
tanooQa Railroad Depot. After this sale we
will sell LOT NO. SO, 100 by leg, Broad street;
nearly opposite Carroll street 0mnibuses and
splendid collation. fres to all.
J. L. &R. W. BROWN aud
+. r. CHEATHAM. Ag'ts.
DoIIH & BARNES. Auctioneers. decll 1t
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Legislature is considering the propriety
of authorizing the Governor 70 borrow
money at one per cent a month to pay
this interest, while the other is passing a
bill to add greatly to the expenses of the
State. We recite these facts that the
taxpayers, of whatever party, may see
whittier we are drifting. tfA@'
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THE NEGRO REBELLION IN ALA,
RAMA-ITN ORIGIN

A few days agowe printed an account of
resistance to the Sheriff by armed negroes
at Perote, Bullock county, Alabama, the
appeal to the military, and the subsequent
arrest of seventeen Of the ringleaders. The
Union Springs Times thus states the origin
of the trouble:
"Not long since-we do not know the ex.
act date--a negro woman took it into her
head to penetrate the mysteries of the
league at Perote. After her husband had
started to the dark lantern concern, she put
on an extra suit of his clothes and sought
the place of meeting. She was successful
in obtaining admission, and remained
during the proceedings The husband,
however, beat her home, and when she
made her appearance, of course explana-
ton had to be made in regard to her as
sumption of the breeches. The whole truth
came out, and through the husband reached
the league. Death by hanging was de-
creed as the punishment of poor Mrs.
Africa's curiosity, and committee was
appointed to execute the sentence. This
was more fun than the husband wanted
he reported to the military authority,
praying that proceedings might be stayed.
Military turned the case over to the civil
authorities here. Deputy Sheriff Walker
went on Tuesday last, we believe, to arrest
ringleaders. Resistance was made by other
leaguers, and the Deputy sent request to
his chief Sheriff Hall, to send a posse to
his aid. Yesterday morning quite Cav
airy" company, gallant and gay, went
hence to the rescue. Meantime, the citi-
zens of Perote and vicinity had rallied,
and arrested twelve principals in the af-
fair, whom they delivered here last night
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In Bankruptcy.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON
the 18th lay of November. A D. 1867, a war
rant in bankruptcy was issued against estate of
James S. Haley, of the coVuty Of Smith
and State OF Tennessee, who has been adjudged
ment of any debts and delivery OF any property
belonging to such bankrupt, to him, or for his
use, and transfer of any property by him are
forbidden by law; that a meeting of the cred
itors Of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one more assignees Of his estate,
will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden on the 18th day of January. A ID,
1865, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at the Office Of the
Register in Bankruptcy. Carthage. Tennessee.
before j. w. Johnston, Esq, Register.
Il. r. GLASCOCK,
u s. Marshal, Messenger.
By II. L. STUBBLEFIELD,
decll It Dep. u. s. Marshal, Messenger.
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For Rent for the Year 1865,

ToUR COMFORTABLE BRICK HOUSES,
il near my residence on the Lebanon Pike
These houses are in good repair, have each
eight rooms and hydrant- Apply to myself al
my residence, or DR.. J. d. Horton, at Jno
Brownies. corner Deaderick st. and the Square.
dec5 If NJ. G.. L. CLAIBORNE.
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RARE OPPORTUNITY

TTI0 SECURE A PAYING INVESTMENT.
Z The owner of Store House No. "a Public
Square. adjoining Calhouns, corner Square and
College street, will be in the city for one week.
and we are authorized TO sell this valuable
property at price that will pay better per
cent. than United States OF County Bonds.
j. l.. Il r. W. BROWN and
-4 aial r. r. CHEATHAM, Ag'ts.
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occasional" (Forney) says President
JOhnson's late message bears the impress
of the mind and pen of Judge Black Of
Pennsylvania. On this point, the Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
Herald says
''The President compiled with his own
hand almost the entire of his recent mes
sage. He plumes himself, it is said, on its
strength of argument, and is pleased with
its rhetoric of expression. The generally
acknowledged opinion here is that it is the
ablest document that has ever emanated
from his pen"
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district of Tennessee.

TIRE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY OWES
s. Hamiltou. OF Nashville. in the county Of Ds-
vidson and State Of tennessee. .within ssid Dis
trict who has been adjudged q bankrupt on
creditors petition, by the Qistriet Court OF said
decs Iavsts Once. SIX Church street
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Doors open at 2 o'clock. Curtain.to rise at a
quarter to o'clock precisely.
SCALE OF PRICEs.-Parquette and Dress Circle
rs Cts. Gallery Is cts. Private Boxes S. and SO
N. B.-There will be grand Family Matinee
on every Saturday afternoon. commencing at
two o'clock, for the accommodation of Ladies
and Children Admission . cents.