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GREENBACKs VS.. NATIONAL RANK
CURRENCY.

Demas Barnes, member Of Congress,
has written a forcible letter Astounding
in facts and statistics, to the New York
Tribune, in reply to an article of that
paper opposing the substitution of green
back Treasury notes for the National
Bank issues. He concludes as follows:
believe in greenbacks. / believe that
il the National Bank issues were cancelled
in the manner heretofore proposed, the
greatest impediment to return to a specie
basis would be removed that our bonds
would Immediately appreciate, and the
premium on gold decline in proportion.
The inadequate security furnished by
the National Bank act to the currency
which is issued by majority of these
banks, is an element of weakness which,
until remedied in some way, will continue
our finances in a deranged condition.
Should our bonds fall in price to eighty
nine cents, all the ten per cent. bank bills
about three-fourths of the entire amount
would be at one per cent. discount. This
would Immediately produce fear, stagna-
ton, countermanding of imports, falling
of in customs, receipts, depletion of the
Treasury, boarding of legal tenders, gen.
eral panic, hazarding the ability of the
government to pay its interest.
Before the official news could be acted
upon by the Treasury Department, a
further and rapid decline would take
place, the people be saddled with depre-
ciated currency, and general paralysis and
reputation stretch their whitening blight
over the land These facts are Just what
fnanciers understand, and which to-day
cause our bonds, which draw six per cent.
gold interest, to sell in London for 70,
while English consols, which draws three
per cent. interest, sell for "a.
That our bonds will huctuate sufficient
to produce this state of affairs is not only
possible, but reasonable and probable. 1t
is only what is now daily occurring in
Wall street. 1t is exactly what has &C.
CURED TO al private or government bonds
ever issued in or by any nation. English
consols draw less interest, hence are held
by stronger owners; yet there never has
been but one consecutive period of ten
years since their issue in 175l in which the
variation in price has not been as small as
l6 per cent. In every period of ten years
they have huctuated from 20 per cent. 10
90 per cent. respectively. In December,
1866, published circular fully discuss
ing both these points, viz: the insecurity
of these bills, and the benefits of transfer
ing them into legal tender greenbacks, to
which ! refer the public. l do not now
desire to see political war opened against
these banks; but do desire to have the.
radical errors upon which they now exist
corrected before they involve the nation
in financial ruin.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

THE OLDEST ODD FELLOW III THE UNI
TED STATEs-A correspondent of the
New York Express, says the oldest living
Odd Fellow in the United States is p G.
NJ. Benjamin Downing, now residing in
New York city, cat the age of eighty"
three, who has belonged to the order six
ty years-he having joined the Duke of
York's Lodge, No /, at Harwieh, Eng
land, in 1907, and is the Oldest living
member of the formation of the first
Grand Lodge of the State of New York,
and the only surviving member of the in-
stimtion Of Columbia Lodge, No | of
this city.
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GEN. GRANrININDIANA.

A Lafayette correspondent of the New
York Tribune says
The simple truth is that General Grant
has never been very popular in Indiana,
and, if nominated for the Presidency, he
would not command so heavy vote as
some candidates. 1t is undeniable that, if
a military candidate were to be nominated,
Gen. Thomas would get many nore votes
than Gen. Grant. Schuyler Colfax would
run much better in Northern Indiana, and
Gov. Morton would receive more votes
in all parts of the State.
Now, although we have done splendidly
at the county elections in October last it is
certain that we shall have to work pretty
hard in order to carry Indiana next year
by a round majority. Some Of the mis-
cradle camp-followers will drop of here
and there"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01
Receipts OF TnIernaI Revenue

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The receipts of
internal revenue for the week are $3,ll4~
ZOO.
The Senate's Judiciary Committee met
this morning to examine into the case of
Senator Thomas of Maryland. 1t will be
remembered that when he appeared last
March to take his seat, it was alleged that
he had in various ways, given aid and COM
fort to Rebels during the war, and his Gre
dentials were accordingly referred for exam
nation. John j. Cisco and other promi-
nent gentlemen are here as witnesses.
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Sl433 az
The first items of assets (1240 02.100)
were intended to pay these dividends, but
the Directors thought under the law they
should apply the sum to repairs, and did
80. 1t will also require at least FIVE years
of the present receipts to restore the road,
before these or any new dividends can be
paid, with the most liberal assistance and
support of the friends Of the road, who have
been advancing the money and working on
a credit in repairs.
This report is published to show clearly
to the travelling community that all the
receipts of this road past, present, and
prospective, are being devoted to disins
teresting effort upon the part of the officers
to rebuild it and restore its lost usefulness,
and take occasion to add personally and
officially that the books will be freely
shown to any and all persons, without
regard to race, color or previous condition
of servitude," and to pledge the officers of
the road and employees to hurriedly resign
all the honors profits and emouments of
their position into the hands of any parties
who won't steal, will pay its debts and
more successfully satisfy official complain.
ings, the murmuring of fools, and threat
enings of sweli-heads generally, of which
| am exceedingly tired-especislly the
part of 1t originating in Davidson county,
by parties who have been arrested for
stealing around the gate.
D. H. c. SPENCE,
Secretary and Treasurer.
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Presidents Message. etc.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 80. The Presidents
message is in type, and was again the SUBJ
ject of Cabinet consideration to-day. All
the members of the Cabinet were present,
including Gen. Grant.
The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of VIM. B. Davis as agent for the In
dians of the Cherokee agency.
The fractional currency printed for the
week was S455,0O0; shipped, S200,755 /;
United States notes shipped, $4,000 I;
national bank notes issued, $3.50, 800 /;
fractional currency destroyed $4,000.
Receipts of customs for the week ending
Goth inst, S2ll $50.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

WHILE the politicians are at logger
heads over financial questions, the peo-
pie are approaching nearer and nearer
the verge of pecuniary ruin; but there is
a point beyond which they cannot be led
or driven. Let our would>be statesmen
guard against passing that point
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IMPORTANToRDER BY GEN. CANDY.

The War Department has received copy
of an order by Gen. Candy, in which he
reviews the proceedings of the Military
Commission in a case where the sentence
vas that of death. The order is regarded
as very important, because this is the first
death penalty trial in that district under
the reconstruction act. The case was that
of a negro named Cooper, tried BY a civil
court in North Carolina in March, 1866,
for rape. He was sentenced to be hanged,
but escaped before the day Of execution,
and was not re-srrested till October, 1866.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

PAYMENT of our Indebtedness in green
backs would turn loose twenty hundred
millions of currency, relieve us Of an
army Of tax-gatherers, enable every
debtor to get ont of debt, and build up
the waste Of the late war as with the
hand of magic.
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Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S0.-In the House.
the order of last Wednesday being that no
business should be done to-day, there was
a thin attendance, not more than fifty or
sixty members present.
Mr.. A. H. Bailey appeared and took the
oath. .-
Mr.. Maynard moved recess till 1890
A. NJ. Monday.
The House then adjourned.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
The Atlantic Gable COMPANY,

New YORK, Nov. 30.-The Atlantic
Cable Company announce that properly
accredited agents Of any newspaper or
newspaper association, will be allowed to
transmit at half price political and general
news, and in plain language only. No
abatement will be made TO newspapers on
commercial or code messages. Contracts
may be entered into BY which The compa-
ny win agree to adhere to the half rate for
one year, to such newspapers as will pay
to the company at least $3.50 per month,
for political and general news.
The conversions of 80 notes have been
very heavy during the week, and will
probably aggregate about twenty millions.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

TIE Louisville Journal of yesterday
announces that John E. Hatcher, for
merly of this city, and more recently of
the Mobile Adoerfissr and Register, has
determined to make Louisville his home,
and will hereafter be editorially con-
nected with the Journal We trust that
the removal of our friend from the shores
of the Gulf to the banks Of the Ohio, may
prove in all respects agreeable to him.
We congratulate the brilliant corps of
the Journal sanctum on his accession.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

UNDER our present system of finance,
the poor and the laboring classes pay the
taxes to support and enrich the already
rich bond-holders. Yet the laboring
masses have the power to change all this
If they fail to do it, they viii deserve
the fate of seris.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

THERE are two thousand millions Of
the interest bearing capital of the Union
locked up in the shape Of bonds. 1t is
dead capital to the enterprise and devel-
opment of the country It is every day
drawing from the pockets of the people,
n half million of dollars, that go directly
into the greedy paunches Of the bond
holders, and never returns again. How
long will the people remain silent under
such condition Of things
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

GEN. HANCOCK has written letter to
King Butler, leading Lacquer of New
Orleans, who was preparing grand
Radical reception of the General, in
which he says
my tastes and intention will lead me
to decline receptions of political parties,
and, indeed all others of public charac-
ter, from whatever source, save such as
NAV relate 10 official matters connected
with my administration Of affairs in the
9Th military district"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

The laborer gets a dollar a day in
greenbacks for his labor; but the bond
holder gets dollar a day on his bond for
an hundred dollars, and does nothing,
and the labOrers pay it This is called
justice by the politicians. Honest peo-
pie call il legalized robbery.
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Canadian ParIinment

OTTAWA, Nov. 30.-In the House, last
night, Mr.. McDougall gave notice that he
would on Monday introduce resolution
to memorabilia the Queen, asking for a
union of Ruperfs Land and the northwest
territory with the province of Canada, and
to grant to the Parliament of Canada an
thority to legislate for their future welfare
and government.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

THE city of Louisville is being sug-
gested and strongly urged as the place
for holding the Democratic National Con-
vention to nominate candidates for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency We
favor the proposition heartily.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

THE telegraph this morning informs us
that McCulloeh defends his course of
fnanciering; whereby the poor are made
poorer, and the rich, richer He is tying
a milestone about the neck of the coun-
try; but it were better for him if he were
adjusting it about his own.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

q WHEN yougo to buy a new gown for
your wife and a pair of shoes for your
baby, look into the cost and see how
much of it goes to pay taxes to bond
holders and Revenue Collectors.
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Az. S. LINDSEY.
nov3Otd Executors of VIM. 2. Lewis. deed
FOR SALE.

MCCORMACK, EEAEE &, 60. ARE
vi now carrying on three establishments for
the manufacture Of MINERAL WATERS and
B0TTLING OF PORTER and kLE-one in
this city, one IN Louisville. Kentucky, and one
Ia Chattanooga, Tenn. They now offer for sale
one or two Of these Factories. and am Oae de-
string 70 enter the business viii End the invest
ment profitable. Now Is the proper time to pur-
chase. IS IL will require some time TO make
arrangements for the coming season. COM
plete knowledge Of the business can easily be
acquired. and viii be impaired 10 the purchaser
free Of cost. Apply 10
MCCORMACK, KEANE b Co.
now b no South Cherry
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An OId mann NTnraered


HARTFORD, Nov. 30.-Richard Brad
ley, aged eighty.one years, a jeweller in
this city, was murdered on the evening of
the 18th inst. by an English thief named
Jno. Brooks and Caledonian named
Alexander Henry. They also robbed the
store. Both of the murderers have been
arrested.
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Fire.

ELMIRA, Nov. 30.-The Eli Hall was
destroyed by fire last night. The lower
portion of the building was occupied by
the Adams Express Co. Loss from $780,
600 to $4,000. Fully insured.
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Schooner Ashore

OswEao, Nov. 30.-The schooner Car
thagenian from Chicago with a cargo of
II 900 bushels of wheat, went ashore last
night. The crew was taken off in life
boats. 1t is feared the vessel and cargo are
a total loss.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

LET the mechanic, when he sits down
TO eat his dinner tomorrow, calculate
how much tax he pays on every mouthful
that he takes from his little tin bucket,
to feast the rich bondholder, who dresses
in fine linen aud fares suinptuously every
day"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

WE are indebted to Hon. John Trim,
bic for a copy of the report of the Agri-
cultural Department of the Patent Office,
inr 1861
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

THF New York Times in the last few
days is manifesting very strong prochvi-
ties for Grant as the Republican candi-
date for the Presidency
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Mr.. Davis i'm baltimore.
Snow at CIeyeIanfI,

BALTIMORE, Nov. 3O.-Jefferson Davis
arrived this morning from Richmond, and
will remain several days.
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TIE National HatelligeneeT is doing up
VIM. b. Stokes on the question of loyalty
and the Duncan letter.
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Propeller Ashore.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 30.-A heavy storm
and wind has been raging since midnight,
and showing and freezing.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

DUNKIRK, n. Y, Nov. 30.-The pro-
peller Owago, went ashore this morning
five miles above here
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BELLEMONTE GARDENS.
HENRY GRAY, Gardener.

BOUQUETS, WREATHS. CUT FLOWERS.
ID and Floral Ornansnts Of every description,
AT ALE SEASONS.
novZ7 I'm
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THE St. Louis Republican has a Dispatch
from Fort Leavenworth, dated November
18th, which says:
BreVet Major General Cnster, Lieutenant
Colonel of the 9TH cavalry, whose case was
sent TO Washington some time ago for the
Presidents final action, was received here
and sentence read before the troops on
dress parade this evening Some of the
charges upon which he was tried were
absence from his command without leave,
and leaving his men in the hands of the
Indians without any effort to rescue them;
making undue haste on his return march,
thereby causing much damage to the
stock, and conduct preiudical to good mill
tary discipline. 1t finds him guilty and
suspends him from rank and pay for one
wear.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-01

Being again sentenced to be hanged in
April, 1867, Gen. Sickles took the case out
of the hands of the civil authorities and
sent it TO military commission, which
also finds him guilty, and condemns him to
death. Gen. Candy, reviewing matters,
says it was an error to refer il to a military
commission, as the crime took place before
the end of the rebellion. This jurisdiction
Of military tribunals is determined and
limited by period and territorial extent of
military occupation. II does not relate
back to period anterior to the date of
that occupation. The proceedings, there
fore, are disapproYed, and the prisoner is
turned over 0 the civil authorities for new
trial.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.
CHANCERY SALES
FOR
Saturday December Fl, 1867.

FOR
Saturday December Fl, 1867.
E. j. Golladay. Elk. etc, vs.. j. H. Anderson
and others, James NJ Stafford and Others VI
j. II. Anderson and Others.
IN PURSUANCE OF A DECREE OF THE
L Chancery Court at Nashville. in the above
named causes, / will sell at the Courthouse, at
IL O'clock on
Saturday, December 81, 1857,
The tract of about fifteen acres, about two and
half miles from Nashville, on the western side
of the Dickinson turnpike road, purchased from
Jesse II. Anderson, from John T.. Gieayes, and
erty has upon it the old Walton residence and
an excellent spring. The land IS fertile-the
garden particularly SOS well fenced and the
most desirable country residence now offered for
sale Persons desiring to purchase such place
are requested to examine this.
TERMS. Credits Of six snd twelve months,
without interest. Notes required with two OF
more approved securities and a lien retained.
Sale free from REDEMPTION.
HovSOtd MORTON B. HOWELL, C. Nm.
J. II. Austin vs.. B. NJ. Wheeler and others
IN, PURSUANCE OF DEGREES OF THE
L Chancery Court we will sell at the Court
house, at Nashville. at Il o'clock, on
Saturday. December ~, 1867,
A tract of about enc hundred and eighty Eve
acres of land, about twelve miles from Nash
vile, on both sides of the Murfreesboro turn
pike. which was conveyed in trust by B. NJ.
Wheeler in December, 1850. This land will lie
divided into small farms, the exact boundaries
of which will be made known on or before the
day of sale.
TERMS OF SALE.-Credits Of six. twelve.
eighteen and tWenty.fOur months. without in
terest NOtes with approved security required.
lien retained, and sale tree from redemption.
n0v30-td MORTON b. HOWELL, {. / NJ
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NOTICE,
Engine and Boiler.

IVoR SALE. A FIRST RATE ENGINE AND
JIG Boiler in good order. Can be seen. and
price learned. b. calling at this ONCE
uaya In
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FtnaneIaIRepOrt

OF the Nashville, MurfreesborO. and Shelbyville
Turnpike Road, from October l. 1865 to 0cto E.
Der ], 1867.
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Amt paid by Treas. from 1862 744 32( ON n,
% col. from old debts from '62 495 70( i'zfo w
col. from IL gates in 1S65-6.,..-....... 1857 IS
Sc col. from II gates months of 1867. 1888 90
borrowed from D Weaver in 1866 $3.50 %
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GpEll
Four gates are kept by persons in
their own houses where new gate
houses will have to be built SOON. 100
There also remains of old dividends
unpaid in 1862.
To Davidson county school fund. AZ:
To individual stockholders ,................ 75t
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S22,@5 G.
DISBURSEMENTS.

showing q Dalance uG6 IfeaSurer."..'.sS sol IL
DEBTS DUE BY ROAD FOR VARIOUS CONTRACTS
AND LLUNPAID.
Isaac Paul for Gate House at No l in
Davidson county. $3.50 90
T. G.. Hobson. for breaking IS. 900 bush
els of rock in Davidson county,
and hawking gravel, &c, about. 1000 90
This rock and gravel not yet put on
road
Dempsey Weaver for money borrowed
with per cent. interest............... 5000 90
Miscellaneous small debts on road. 1900 90
Untitled contracts for timber and work
in rebuilding Stones river bridge. 1900 90
Untitled contract for rebuilding new
gate house, No. 800 90
Due treasurer for money advanced as
aboVe................... COL "A
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/ n S u X A N @ E.
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
FOR TEN CENTS!
THE WEEKLY PRESS.

ONLY A FEW MORE SUBSCRIBERS
" are required to insure the speedy issue %
the Great illustrated Paper.
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Secretary and Treasurer.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1867-09-12
OUR NDIiN TROUBLES.

Council irih the SiOur at Fort Sally
in agreement to Settle on q Rcser-
ration near the Mouth Of the Big
ShcycRHe--.Sjibscguent Movements
Of the Indian Commission.
Fort RANDALL, Sept. 3.
The Commission held council at
Fort Sully on the 31st, with six ma
tons of the Sioux, four of whom
agreed to settle on a reservation near
the mouth of the Big Sheyenne
The Chiefs complsined of the bad
faith of the Government, delays in
repceipt of goods, and maltreatment
on the part of soldiers. Most OF
these complaints were true The
Commission will stop at the Sautee
Reserve, and be at Omaha on the
9th. The Commission will doubtless
select the valleys of the White Earth
and Sheyenne Rivers for the Indians.
All the tribes up the river are f.ieud
ly.
Bdftles ,cith the hadions in California
-LadiGR Outrcges in Oregon,
Washington and Idaho.
san FEANCIsco, Sept. 6.-An expe-
dition is fitting out to punish the
thieving Indians in Umatilla.
Soldiers under Lieutenat Force
had battle with the Indians lately at
Brunt River, killing or capturing a
considerable party, with loss of
four soldiers killed and nine wound
ed.
Reports of Indian outrages in the
Oregon, Washington and Idaho min
ing regions are frequent.
Colonel Coflinger had several
brushes with the Gwyhee Indians
about the middle of August, killing
twenty or thirty in all.