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Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-28
Card frnm audke Brien.

To the Editors Of the Union and Dispatch.
+ NASHVILLE, Dec. q, 1S67-While i
thank you for your very accurate report in
the main Of my speech on Thursday eye~
ming, as far as you went, allow me to sug-
gest few slight inaccuracies, in which, no
doubt, am TO blame instead of you. How
your reporter did so well under such dis
advantages, is mystery to me.
First. The franchise law. did not in
tend to say, if / did so say, that regard
the present franchise law unconstitutional.
This is what intended to say, and sup
posed had 40 said In my Gallatin speech
had argued, and so understood it, that
the schedule was no part of the constitu
ton therefore, the franchise law was I'M
authorized, unconstitutional and void.
Since then the Supreme Court has decided
otherwise-that il was part of the con-
stitution. Ifso, the act was valid. But
yet doubted the correctness of that de-
cision, which has now gone to the Supreme
Court Of the United States. Then if the
schedule is not part of the constitution,
the whole act is void
Second. did not say had favored the
proposition to put an equal number Of
COlOfCA llROu 4tAClAOpOtAtdh OiANC
force, but that when my son was about to
Oder a resolution requesting the Legisla-
ture to repeal the law, DR.. Sparkling or
some member of the Council assured him
half of the Metropolitans would be COM
posed of colored men.
Third did say, however, and there is
where your reporter got the idea, that
requested Mayor Alden inhis first message
to suggest to the City Council to elect one
half of the Metropolitan Police from the
colored men, and he promised to do so.
Fourth. did say | was for Nelson
Walker, Wade Hickman, VIM. Sumner,
Alfred Menifee, or any other respectable
colored man for Sheriff against any mem
her of the ring" [ repeat it.
Fifth. did say there was no necessity
for changing and rearranging this chan
Gerry division and judicial circuit. AS it
now stands any Judge can do the business
in this division or circuit in one-third of
the time-before the amendment in about
half the time. l say so yet, and the re-
duction as now made is, a simple outrage
upon the taxpayers. My motto is to pay
officers competent salaries, and let them
work. have thought proper to ask you
to make this correction.
Yours, etc,
NJ M. BRIEN, SR.
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MRS. WINsIOw'S
SOOTHING SYRUP.

FOR CHILDREN TEETHING,
Greatly facilitates the process of teething. by
softening the gums, reducing all Inflammation
will allay ALL PAIN and spasmOdic action. and
is sure 10 regulate the Bowels. Depend
upon it, mothers, it will give rest to yourselves
and Relief and Health to your Infants.
We have put up and sold this article for
years, and can say in confidence and truth of it
what we have never been able to say Of any
other medicine-NEvER has 1T FAILED IN SIN
LIE INSTANCE TO EFFECr A CURE. when timely
used. Never did we know an instance of dissat-
isfaction by any one who used it. On the con-
trary. all are delighted with its operation. and
speak in terns of commentator of its magical
effects and medical virtues. We speak in this
matter WHAT WE DO KNOW" after years of ex-
perience, and pledge our reputation for the full
6Ilment of what we here declare. In almost
every instance where the infant is suffering from
pain and exhaustion, relief will be found in
fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is ud-
ministered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle.
Be sure and call for Mrs. WinslOW's
Soothing syrup having the fac smile Of
CURTIS & PERKINS" on the outside wrap
per. All others are base limitations. Sold by
Druggists throughout the world. Price only
Thirty-ffve Cents per BOTTLE.
OFFICES: ais Fulton street, New
York; 3O5 High HOlbOrn, London,
England; 44I ST. Paul street, Mon
freaI, Canada
Z aus2s eod6m
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DAVIDSON COUNTY TEACHERS INsTIs
TUTE.-This institution is progressing with
increasing numbers and interest. The ex-
ercises yesterday were very spirited and
practical. Several Of those present were
heard to say that they had never before
enjoyed teachers meeting so.welI. The
session will close this Saturday. evening,
by adjournment to a time and place to be
hereafter published To-day, the best
modes of teaching geography, mental arith-
metic, English grammar and reading, will
be illustrated by Messrs. Braden, Andrews,
Mckee and Ogden. This evening the
opening exercises will be a lecture by Gen.
Eaton. Day session opens at 10 O'Clock
night at 81 o'clock.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The follow

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.--The follow
ing are the transfers of real estate for the
week ending Dee. 9th, 1867:
W. W. Ross, administrator, to Isaac
Whitworth, 172 acres of land in Davidson
county, $4,000. @sG
W. L. A. Ramsey to Thos. W. Humes,
lot in Knoxville, $2l0.
James r. Cox to Thos. Z. Cox, interest
in land in Cheatham county, $3.50.
John Lumsden TO Tobias @. Miller, lot
in city, $500. 1~A p a-
Wiley Wheeler to James, Holloway, land
in district No. 3, $2295. .-...
E. H. Horn to Thos. Caldwell, execu-
tor, lot in city $l427.
Michael Vaughn, trustee, to Catherine
McCarley and Rachel Hunter, land in 22d
district, $3.50.
A. L. Davidson to Samuel E. Davidson,
lot in Edge6eld, $500.
S. E. Davidson to A. L. Davidson, lot in
Edgefeld, $2500.
F. M. Allen to Acton Terry, lot in
Harding's addition, $500.
w. L. Rowland, attorney for Jane Wat
son, to Henrietta Williams, (colored, } deed
| of gift, land in 9Th district.
Isaac Hunter to Joseph A. Holt, land in
district No. %, $500.
Isaac Hunter to Gee. d. Weaks, land in
district No. %, $500.
John w. Terrass to Fred, Terrass, lot in
the city, $4,000.
Fled. Terrass to John Terrass, lot in the
county, $4,000.
Alloway & Hamilton to VIM. NJ. Ham
bill, land in Cheatham county, $4,000
L. M. Temple, trustee, and wife julia
D. Temple to A. P. Ogden, land in David
son and Sumner counties, $2400.
w. d. Maddox to L. M. Temple, trIs.
tee, five acres in the 18th district, David
son county, $4,000.
Virginia f. Bradford, ct al to Abram l.
Demoss, land in the 14th district, $4,000
Madison Stratton ct al. TO Henry Bryan
six lots in Stratton and Seymore's addition
to Edgefeld, $4,000.
Benjamin w. Hyde to Franklin Hyde
deed of gift to land in 23d district.
Benjamin w. Hyde to Robert H. Man
love, deed of gift to land in 23d district.
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EFFECrs or NEGRO TESTIMONY.

EFFECTS OF NEGRO TESTIMONY.
scene an the Police COurf-A Well
Known Gentleman aud Popular
Railroad Conductor Arrested ON n
False Charge by n Negro.
Some Of the beautiful effects Of negro
equality and testimony were practically IL
Illustrated in the Police Court on yesterday
morning. 1t has not been unfrequent Of
late when good citizens have been arrested
on the most frivilous Of charges trumped
up by negroes, who in the exercise Of the
privileges which the new order of things
have conferred, subject many persons to
very serious annoyance and yexatious in
dignities. A case in point came mp in the
Police Court on yesterday morning. Major
Compton, a high toned gentleman and a
popular conductor on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, which position he hes
held ever since the road was built, was ar
rested at the instance of a negro Fman
named Charles Fulton, in the following
circumstances: On last Monday, as Mr..
Compton was starting out with his morn
ing train for Louisville, the negro Fulton,
and bis accomplish, Jack Davenport, got
on the train TO go to Madison Station, the
fare being thirty cents. The negro gave
the Major a dollar note, and received
seventy cents in change. On reaching the
station the negro got of, but accused the
conductor Of taking a dollar from him, al
leging that he had given him two dollar
instead of a one dollar note. He told Mr..
G. that he was going to watch out for him,
and that the first time he came to Nash
vile he would have him arrested. He
was as good as his word, and on yesterday
the Major was before the Police Court.
Mr. G. attended to his own case, it being
the second time he had been arraigned by
negroes before that court on fimsy charges.
Mr.. G. stated the facts and added that
if the train at the time had not been under
way, he would have chastised the negro
for his impertinence. Col. Stone remarked
that the character of Major c. was we'll
known, and that it was frivolous charge,
and he would dismiss il. Major Compton
asked where such things were TO end? " If
the negro has sworn to the truth" he said,
ought to go TO the penitentiary," if not,
he ought not TO be permitted in court. Un-
der the present circumstances, the Major
said, any citizen of the community or State
could be arrested at any time, and on any
charge negro might trump up. There
were, he said, but two sides to iohnny-cake
board, and that was the second time he had
been 30 placed under frivolous accusations.
The first time he submitted 10 a fine, but
now be intended to fight it out, and that he
WOuld not he driven Ia yef lawvara 70 40
il for him either. He said that if the ne
gro was responsible he could have the
proper recourse; but as an irresponsible
being, he was beneath his contempt, and he
had no recourse for the indignity and
annoyance.
The remarks of Major G. had practical
application about them that is we'll worthy
of consideration by all courts wherein ne
gro equality prevails, and negro testimony
is admitted.
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8. T.-196O-X.

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The demand for brakes Plantation Bitters,
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= n. SPECIAL NOTICES. g /
: For choice GROCERIES, WINES and
BRANDIES, go to
w. w. TOTTEN & BRO,
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del'7 If

! Nitro Giyeerin is said to be the most
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Holiday Gifts may find. to their sorrow. that
there are other potent agents that can blow
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Documents at the TARBOX BROTHERS, 81
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Have you hurt child or lame horse
Use the Mexican Mustang Eminent.
For cuts, sprains, burns, swellings, and
caked breasts, the Mexican Mustang Lini-
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For rheumatism, neuralgia, stiff joints,
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For spawned horses the polLevil. ring
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For wind gals, scratches, big~head and
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Cuts, bruises, sprains and swellines, are
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1t ia more certain than the doctor-it
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cheaper than the doctor, and should never
be dispensed with.
/" In lifting the kettle from the fire, it
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the pain, caused the sore to heal rapidly,
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Look closely, and be not dscsieed By Conn
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w. E. WARDS SEMINARY, 10 Spruce
street, will resume studies next Monday,
the Both inst. The classics without which
there can be no thorough scholarship, are
taught free of charge. The number Of
classic studies is FIVE times as great as it
was three years ago, showing that here, as
in the higher walks of English training at
this time, there is a greater demand for
true cultivation. As an educator, we con-
slider this one of the most hopeful auguries
for the future character of our women.
Charges for modern languages and for
music will be found lower than other first
class schools. w. f. WARD.
Principal.
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MovEG.-As the old year closes and
the new comes in, many changes are taking
place among the family renters and busi~
ness men of the city. Families are busily
moving to the localities selected for their
homes for 1868, and many merchants are
changing their business localities. Rents
have come down amazingly during the last
year, and many houses throughout the city
are labeled for rent" for which no appli-
cation has been made, and the probabilities
are that they will remain vacant or go for
a very low figure.
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WFpDTSG PARTIES AT THE COMMERCIAL
HorEI.--C. W. Kennedy and lady, Of
Augusta, Georgia, a newly married bride
ana bridegroom, werO at the Commercial
Hotel on yesterday. They are enjoying
the felicity Of bridal tour.
DIR. T. f. Porter, Of Paris Tennessee,
and Miss Willie Burgess, of Lebanon, an
other couple who have Just entered the
silken bonds were also at the same house,
on their way to Paris, the home OF the
bridegroom. They were accompanied by
r. T. Harris, son Of ex-Gov. Isham q.
Harris, Of Paris, and the Misses Bib, OF
Tates' Station, Kentucky.
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TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS APPRoPRI-
ATED.-The last meeting of the Common
Council passed bill on its third reading,
under suspension of the rules, appropri-
ating ten thousand dollars to the benefit of
the public schools. Resolutions appropri-
ating monies are easily passed, but where
is the money to come from if things go On
at the present rate? "Sir," says one of
Shakspeare's characters, can call spirits
from the Vastly deep" "Aye, and so can
], but riH they Gomez that's the question"
was the reply.
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$500 BoNps TO KEEP THE PEACE.-
John Mcgowan was yesterday held in the
sum of $500 20 keep the peace for one year,
a warrant being sworn out by Robert
Ksnnear, who was in fear that Mcgowan
would kill him or do him serious bodily
harm. Mcgowan, it is to be hoped, will
let Robert rest in peace.
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ARRIVAL OF TUE A. BAKER.
First Boat from the Upper Cumber-
Iand-Her Cargo, etc.

First Boat from the Upper Cumber-
Iand-Her Cargo, etc.
The A. Baker Captain John Cartwright,
the first boat that has been at our wharf
from the Upper Cumberland river trade
the present season, reached this point at
half past ten o'clock last night. This
staunch craft has been lying high and dry
at Granville, 175 miles above here, since
June last. She reports three feet water as
high up as Granville, and the river rising
slowly at that point. The A. Baker brought
down 73 hogsheads Of tobacco, $50 sacks Of
wheat, 5 bags of ginseng, bag of feathers,
I box OF beeswax, and bag of rags. She
will remain here a short time for repairs,
when she will go regularly into the Upper
Cumberland river trade, plying from this
city to Granville and intermediate points
when there is s tficient water.
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ANOTHER PEACE WARRANT. - John
Mcgowan on yesterday evening swore out
a peace warrant before Justice Classify
against Kinnear, the negro with whom he
had difficulty. The warrant was to force
Robert to keep the peace, and We hope it
will have the desired effect.
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GUNTHATH a. SCHIFF.

' a II i Il i \ = i . II 4 !,
No. 10 Cherry ST., two doors above Union,
Have now in store aud offer for sale one of the
largest and best selected stocks of Goods, con-
sisting in part of the following articles:
Trimmings and Buttons, latest styles;
Fancy Goods, BOgwood, Steel and Jet Sets, etc;
Knitting Yarns and Zephyr Worsted, all shades;
Willow Ware Baskets, Chairs etc;
Lace Goods, Notions and Hosiery, of every de-
scription;
COrsets, all sizes and styles;
Ribbons. Star Rraids, etc;
TOYS DOLLS. Wooden Ware. and Children's
Buggies; -.
The best assortment ever brought to Nashville.
All our Goods will be sold at prices which defy
competition. GUNTRATH Il SCHIEF,
Octl9 tiljanl 80 Cherry street.
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Turner'S BALL.-The grand ball aud
amateur performance for the benefit Of the
German school and church, which took
place on Thursday night at Turner Hall,
on the corner of Market and Gay streets,
was complete success. 1t was very largely
attended, and resulted in gratifying re-
ceipts Cor the worthy object had in view.
The occasion passed of pleasantly to all
in attendance, as the Turner festivals
ueually DO.
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Custom HoUsE.-Both boards Of the
City Council have been discussing the ne
cessity of establishing custom house in
Nashville 1t is strenuously advocated by
many persons, and at the last meeting of
Council resolution was presented urging
immediate action in the matter on the part
of the members of Congress from this State.
The resolution was referred.
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COUGH, A COLD. OR A SORE

a COUGH, A COLD, OR A SORE
THROAT requires immediate attention, and
should be checked. If allowed to continue,
Irritation of the Lungs, a permanent
Throat Disease, or Consumption is
often the result.
Having a a direct influence to the parts, give
immediate relief. For bronchitis, Asfh-
ma, Catarrh, COnsumptive and Throat
Diseases, Troches are used with always good
success. Singers and Public Speakers
use them to clear and strengthen the voice
Obtain only Browns Bronchial TrOches,p and
do not take any Of the worthless limitations that
may be offered. Sold everywhere.
oct27 4meod
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TIE MARNEsT DECEMBER FOR FORTY
YFARs.--An old and ohservant citizen,
who has paid much attention to the sea-
sons, said on yesterday that this was the
warmest December month that had oe-
ourred since 1872. In that year there was
scarcely any winter, and the weather was
so warm that many persons lost their meat
after il had been sailed down. The spring
and summer following he stated was the
most prolific crop year that he had ever
known. May the ensuing crop season
after our thus far warm winter be as super.
abundant as it was then.
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New Marriage Guide.

An essay for young men, on Physiological Err
rors, Abuses and Diseases. incidenttO youth and
early manhood which creates impediments to
MARRIAGE. with sure means of relief Sent
in sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Ad-
dress DR.. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
San0h m ..
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THE HERNANDEz TRoUPE.-Last nights
performance was admirably carried out by
this popular troupe, but the introduction
of a stale pantomime as the closing per-
Torrance rather dampened the general ex-
cellenee of the entertainment, more espe-
cially as it is we'll known that the talent
of the company is so much better brought
out in good farce. The audience, among
whom were many ladies, was large, and
unsparing in applause. This afternoon
there is TO be grand matinee, commencing
at two o'clock, and rare bill is offered.
Plenty of good things are also ON hand for
tonight.
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A SUGGEsTIoN.-It is the custom when
the police make an arrest, especially if the
person be a drunken man, for crowd of
boys, urchins, negroes and idlers to gather
around and follow on toward the station
house, making all sorts of noises. This is
a very bad practice and creates unneces-
sary disturbances and Vexations. We hope
it will be stopped.
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MAGIsTERIAL TLT.-Justices Mathews
and Brien became engaged in an alterca-
ton on yesterday, in which unpleasant
words were used on both sides. No blows
were struck, however, and nothing serious
resulted from the misunderstanding
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London adVices Of yesterday quote
United States 5-2Op at 725.
Exchange on New York, drawn upon
shipments of cotton or other produce,
were taken by the banks at discount, and
sold by them at par.
There wac very little doing in goyernr
ment bonds or uneurrent money.
Nashville corporation checks were
dull at 35c discount. -
The Gales of Southern State bonds at
the New York Stock Exchange on the Path
inst were as follows:
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