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WASHINGTON, May S.-Sayles A. Brown,
Postmaster at Washington, this afternoon
was nominated by the Republican City
Convention for Mayor.
Col. j. z. Thomas, j. G.. Gibbs and Col.
L. d. Childs, representing the State Cen
ira. Executive Committee of the Demo-
cratic party of South Carolina, have come
hither TO present to Congress a remon-
STRANGE on the part of the white people of
South Carolina against the Constitution
recently adopted by the Reconstruction
Convention. To-day the committee ap-
peared before the Reconstruction Commit
tee of the House. Mr.. Stevens received
them with courtesy. Col. Thomas, chair
man of the committee, remarked that in an
analysis of the Constitution for SOnth
Carolina, there were two objections which
stood out in bold relief-unqualiied
negro suffrage and the taxation power.
Col. Thomas then argued to show
their disastrous effects upon both races.
The Constitution established taxation with
representation. Those who have no proper
~ are 10 tax those who have all the pro-
perry. Under the Constitution 100000
might be raised in the way Of taxes, $780,
600 Of which for educational purposes; and
yet those advantages we're 10 be enjoyed by
the blacks alone, as white children would
not attend black schools. The State here
tofore, in its most prosperous days, had
not been able 10 bear a tax Of more than
from 5000 600 to $400,00 annually. Col.
Thomas, 10 conclusion, said be felt it 10 be
his duty to state 10 the commit
tee that, while the whites are
willing TO concede to the negroes all OF the
civil rights and equal suffrage. yet the
white race would never acquiesce in negro
rule. You may make Us pass, he said,
under the yoke, and We shall have to do
80, but by every means which God and
Congress have left us, under the Constilu-
ton and laws, we will resist this domino
ton of an inferior race. BY peaceful
means, by political efforts, by industrial
efforts we will carry on this political
contest until We gain control, which
of right belongs 10 the power Of mind.
Now, said Col. Thomas, can you have
prosperity in the South under your recon
struction scheme, bat give the South fair
showing interest 10 restore the State 20 the
Union on joint basis, and again will our
people return with willing hearts TO the
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Nov York Iaena.

NEW York, May S.-The Church of
Redemption controversy, in which the
church warden, with the assistance of the
police, elected a clergyman appointed by
the trustees, has been decided by Judge
Barrett against the warden.
The laborers' strike.at Yorkville ended
in a compromise.
Mrs. John Brennan, who was shot acct
IDENTIFY by her husband, in Brooklyn, yes
terdsy, is in a doubtful condition.
At a meeting Of the Board .of Managers
of Southwestern Bible Society a statement
was made by Rev. DR.. Doremus Of their
needs in the work.
At meeting Of the soldiers and sailors
last evening, Siekles, Cothrane, Schaler,
Collum, Smith, and Woodford, were elected
delegates to the Chicago Convention, TO
be held on the 10Th Of May.
Reports Of the African Colonization
Society shows that institution 10 be -four
ishinE.
Col. A. G.. Hazard, powder manuiae-
turer. Of Springfield, Connecticut died
here yesterday.
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IooU AR. Nor no. THE SENATE

&c any one has been disposed to believe
that the predictions of the Democratic
press as to the revolutionary tendencies
of the Radical spirit, have worn too
gloomy a color, he will perhaps be unde-
ceiyed by the description we publish this
morning Of the unprecedented scene in the
American Senate on Wednesday. 1t
smacks strongly of some Of the stormy
passages in the French Assembly that
were the prelude to that dreadful period
in which "France got drunk on blood to
vomit crime" When an insolent mob
attempts to overawe the Chief Justice of
the United States, presiding over the highs
est court known to the laws, and indi-
yidual Senators are assailcd with INSULT
ing hootings and ratings, and American
ladies O. sit in the galleries during its
sessions and chant hippant songs in de-
Iision of its proceedings, we have got to
a point from which we must turn back
That way further lies terrible mischief
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Volcanic ErUptiOns in the Sandwich
Islands eff


SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-Virginia City,
with but a single exception, elected the
entire Democratic municipal ticket.
At Paradise Valley, Colorado, the In
dams killed one white soldier, and wound
ed tive.
Sandwich Island advices report terrible
volcanic eruptions at MOuno Leo. Innum-
cradle earthquakes were felt, the earth
opening in many places. \ tidal wave
sixty feet high, was the effect, sweeping
human beings, houses, and everything
movable. A terrific shock Frustrated the
church and houses, killing many. In all
there were one hundred human lives lost,
besides thousand of horses and cattle.
The craters vOmited fire and lava. A
perfect river of red hot lava, five or six
miles long, flowed to the sea at the rate of
ten miles an hour, destroying everything
before it, and forming an Island in the sea.
This is a crater, two miles wide, and threw
rocks and steam of fire thousand feet
high. At one time the illumination ex-
tended fifty miles. The lava has pushed
from shore one mile. A conical island rose
suddenly, three miles from shore, emitting
n column of stream and smoke, and while
the kono packet was passing spattered mud
on the vessel.
Earthqo Ike shocks extended to all the
Islands Of Hawaiian group, but no damage
is known except around Mouna Leo Ex-
tensive land slides accompanied the other
phenomena, destroying life and property.
In the valley below the gases that issued
afterward destroyed both vegetable and
animal life.
The new island thrown up is four hun
bred feet high, and is now joined TO the
main land by stream Of lava mile wide.
A large stream of water has burst from the
mountain where the earth eruption oc-
Cured. About three hundred miles in cir
conferences is isolated, and at least halt
million of property destroyed.
The King Of the Sandwich Islands has
issued proclamation for the relief of the
sufferers. Many visitors from Honolulu
and San Francisco have gone up to view
grand spectacle
The greatest shock occurred April %.
Prior to the eruption there was a great
shower OF ashes and pumice. During the
great shock the swaying motion of the
earth was so dreadful that no person could
stand In the midst of the tremendous
shock an eruption OF red earth poured
down the mountain, pushing across the
plain three miles in three minutes, and
then ceased Then came the great tidal
wave, and then the streams Of lava. The
villages on shore were all destroyed by this
wave. The earth opened under the sea
and Redeemed the water. The eartb
eruption swallowed thirty persons and the
sea many more. Great suffering and terror
prevailed in the whole region effected.
The sloop Live Yankee had been dispatched
with provisions to the rescue and relief
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FenInn Convention.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 7.-Oae Of the
State Conventions Of the Fenians which
are now being held in the principal States,
commenced here to-day. About fifty dele
gates were present, and the utmost una
nimity and enthusiasm prevailed. General
ONeill laid before the convention the
present state Of the organization, and his
plans for the future, which met with the
approval Of all, and the delegates there
upon pledged an amount Of support, prov
ing Connecticut in earnest, and will not
be behind her sister States.
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WARRINGTON GOSSIP.

RumOTs Regarding Impeachment
The Effect Of FesSenden's Detection
Threats of AssassinafiOn-The Al
Senate.
Special to the Louisville Courier.
WASHINGTON, May There are the
usual rumOrs ahoat touching the probabili-
ties Of impeachment, and the opinions ex-
pressed are oftener the result of tempera-
ment than information. Each party pro-
fesses alike to be saBguine, and as Senators
are quite reticent, the final result is the
merest conjecture.
fessenden's supposed detection is still
discussed, and it occasions a diversity of
opinion as 10 the effect it will produce. but
it Is generally conceded if he votes against
the measure it will fail. He was overrun
with visitors yesterday and to-day. and IL
IL said Radical Senators and Congressman
have used every effort to move him from
his position, but in vain. Evidently no
outside influence will affect his vote
In secret session yesterday, Fessenden
said incidentally that among hundreds of
letters to him were a number threatening
assassination if he voted against impeach-
ment, and this attempt at coercion had
been Endorsed in this Senate. In reply TO
Senator, he said the person was an officer
of the Senate. Ii evidently refers to For
ney. This incident is accepted az a con
irmation that Fessenden will not act with
the impeachers.
The Senate'ssecretc consultation lasted till
nightiall. The temper Of the debate over
the rules, mode of voting, etc, was con.
servative. S"mner was discomfited at every
turn and became decidedly splenelic. The
discussion was mainly over the mode of
voting on the eleventh article which But
Ter artinlly eOntrved TO comprise four diff
ferent allegations, so as to insure vote of
guilty on some one of the counts. The
Conservatives hope to checkmate the sim
liar purposes of the Radicals in this. but
the question as to the vote on the article as
whole, or on each count separately, is
still pending,
There is certainly nothing to discourage
the President and his friends, but an extra
ordinary pressure will be brought to bear
on Senators to affect the verdict, and the
result must be considered problematical.
If johnson is acquitted, seven of the fol-
lowing Radicals must sustain him !:
Grimes, Fowler, Fessenden, Van Wrinkle,
Anthony, Sprague, Wiley, Trumbull,
Henderson and Frelinghuysen.
Wade's unpopularity being considered
an obstacle in the way of a successful issue
of impeachment, Radical Senators within
a day or so, to make the way smooth, have
agreed on plan to induce Wade to resign
as President pro tenn, and allow Colfax TO
succeed johnson, with the assurance that
Wade should have the nomination for the
Vice Presidency, but doubtful Senators, it
is said, don't bite at the bait yet.
The House had another performance to-
day. Pike, of Maine, applying the epi-
tibet puppy to Myers, of Pennsylvania, a
brother Radical. Colfax heard it, when
he was reminded of the gross violation of
rules, but the honorable gentlemen ex-
planned and adjusted their misunderstand-
inO
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LATEST T'ELEGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
House OF REPRESENTATIVES.

W A~NPECSthat3ttNeAs
WASHINGTON, May s, 1S6S.-Mr. Ste
vens, from the Reconstruction Committee
reported back the bill to admit Arkansas
to representation in Congress.
Alter some discussion between Messrs.
Eldridge, Stevens, Baker, Beck, Spalding,
Boutwell, and Robinson, as to the policy of
a delay until the members could examine
the Constitution adopted by Arkansas, and
the report of the committee thereon, Mr..
Stevens moved the previous question. He
then yielded part of his hour to close the
debate TO Messrs. Woodward, Beck and
Pile, who discussed the general subject,
after which he spoke briefly in reply to the
objections made by Messrs. Woodward and
Beck to the bill. As to the objection
from the members on the other side, that
they were not prepared to vote on the ques-
ton, he said if 1t were postponed for eter-
nifty, he should still find them unprepared.
There had been a great clamor against his
side OF the house for keeping out these un-
reconstructed States, and now was an OBJ
lection made TO letting them in.
Mr.. Eldridge moved the House refuse
the bill, and it was then passed. Yeas 10 /;
nays 80.
Messrs. Baker, Loan, Spalding, and
Williams, Republicans, voted no, and the
Speaker voted yes.
Mr.. Robinson moved TO amend the bill
80 as to make it read A bill to keep Ar
kansas, an equal an independent State, out
of the Union, unless the people submit to
despotism. Rejected
The bill as passed has already been tele-
graphed.
Mr.. Shanks introduced joint resolution
to declare officers elected in South Carolina
to be the provisional government of that
State. Referred to the Committee on Con-
stitutions.
Mr.. Paine, from the Reconstruction Com
mittee, reported bill to admit South Car
olina to representation in Congress. Or
dered to be printed and re-committed.
Mr.. Van Wyek, from the Committee on
Retrenchments, offered resolution reciting
that the iron clads Oneada and Catawba
had been recently sold to Swift & Co !,
and there was reason to believe
they were to be sold and deliv-
cred to the Peruvian government now
at war with friendly power, and request
ing the President forthwith to order the
seizure and detention of these vessels I'M
I'll the matter can be Investigated by Con-
gress.
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, reported q
bill to supply the deficiency for the execu-
ticn Of reconstruction laws in the third
military district for the year ending June
30th, 1868. Referred to the Committee of
the Whole on the State Union, and made
the special order for Monday.
The House at o'clock went into Com
mittee Of the Whole on the State Union,
with Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, in the Chair,
and was addressed by Mr.. Cook on the
policy of reconstruction, defending that of
Congress and condemning the course of
the President.
Adjourned.
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senator Fcssenden's Vote, etc.

New YORK, May S.-The Washington
dispatch TO the Sun says Senator Fessenden
indicated to-day he would probably vote
for the second article, and expressly stated
without any reserve, that his written
opinion was only adverse to the Grst ar
ticle, as he comedies that the President has
power under the Constitution TO make re-
mOvals, but not to Gil such vacancies while
the Senate is in session.
A heavy rain storm and high gale, with
thunder and lightning occurred last night.
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sale of santa Anna's Property. etc.

HAVANA, May Santa Annals prop
erty at St. Thomas has been sold at auc-
ton. The finances of Hayti are growing
worse. President Salnave is expected at
the capital.
st. Domingo advices report the country
unsettled, and business PROSTATE. Baiz
would return to CuracOra before the in
auguration as President. The revolution
in Venezuela is increasing. A cessation
Of hostiIities for fourteen days has been
agreed upon. Anarchy reigned in sew
eral districts Of Denmark demanding a re-
dress for injury sustained by the Danish
houses at st. Domingo, caused by the
Venezuelan reyolutionists.
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conservative Convention,

RICHMOND, May S.-The Conservative
Convention nominated Robert f. Withers,
of Lynchburg, for Governor, Marmaduke
johnson for Congress at large, and APP
pointed delegates to the New York Con-
vention.
Two hundred and eighty-three NUM-
cipal officers have been appointed in Vir-
ginia by General Schofeld since January
1st
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Union, and the same energy, the same
self-sacrihce, and the same valor which
they gave the lost cause, viii they give to
the Union, provided you meet them in a
spirit of magnanimity, and concede to
them the rights to which they deem them
selves entitled to.
The American Medical Association all.
journed to meet in New Orleans on the LIST
Monday in Nav. 1869.
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ATon,nl,ia Ttnn,.

MEMPHIS, May SC. w. Gayer, a
prominent merchant, was thrown from
carriage this morning and dangerously in
jured. Miss Charlotte Harrison and Miss
Bryant who were also in the carriage, were
severely injured.
Pat. Mathews, negro, while attempting
to carry off coal from c. &. Macphenon's
residence on Adams street this morning,
was shot and mOrtally wounded.
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HAVANA, May Further Mexican adj
vices state that another conspiracy has
been discovered in the City Of Mexico, and
the leaders arrested, including Colonel
Machado. A conspiracy was aIso frustra-
ted 10 Orizaba.
Two thousand musket5 have been ordered
from the United States to arm the National
Guard at Vera Cruz.
Two millions dollars we're sent to Europe
nv the steamer Mercy.
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A NEW York correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Ledger says; Trinity
Church corporation has killed of what is
called the Broadway Arcade railroad.
They sent several experienced engineers to
Albany 70 testify before the committee
having the subject in charge, that il an
excavation Of fifteen or twenty feet was
made in Broadway, opposite Wall street,
the steeple Of the church (276 feet high
would topple 10 the ground. This argu-
ment appears to be conclusive. A good
many people would like to have an Ar
oade railroad, but nobody would like to
topple over Trinity steeple."
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CHICAGO, May SIN the NJ. E. Confer
ence to-day the question of the admission
of the Southern delegates was taken mp and
discussed, DR.. George Peck, of New York,
making an earnest plea for their reception.
He was followed by others on the same
side.
DR.. Nelson offered resolution designed
TO equalize the time of the speakers on both
sides. The resolution called forth an ami
mated debate, which was carried on amid
a great deal of confusion, but it was finally
adopted, after which the Conference adj
iourned
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The Ohio Siaiosmaa speaks Of = deaf and
dumb man in Columbus who has been
taking lessons in articulation from DIR.
Boyle Of that city, and who utters distinct
~ any word that may be given. The
Statesman says ihst the efforts Of Dr. Boyle
in teaching muies how to speak have been
remarkably successful.
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liberately rose and gave nine cheers for the
Union and the flag, Vice President Brock
inridge caused them to be cleared. There
was no disorder attending the execution
of that order, and since then, until to-day,
no such order has been executed.
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CoIored Conservative meeting

SAVANNAH, Ga, May S.--A large meet
ing of colored Conservatives was held this
evening. A United States flag was pre-
scented to the meeting by the white citizens
Speeches we're made by white and colored
men
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I'm Bankruptcy.

THIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
L 4th day of MAY. A d. 1868, a warrant in
bankruptcy was issued against the estate Of
James V. Hays, Ofi5th civil dist. in the county Of
Davidson and State Of Tennessee, who has been
adiudged n bankrupt on his own petition
or for his use, and the transfer of any property
by him are forbidden by law that a 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 a Court Of Bankruptcy.
to be holden on the 26th day of May, A. D.,
1863 at AZ o'clock A. NJ AZ the Office of the Regis
ter in Bankruptcy, No. S2l@ Church street.
Nashville, Tennessee. before Alexander 5.
Bradley, Esq. Register.
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with their corn planting, though they keep
themselves busy and do the best they can
under the circumstances. Wheat, oats and
grasses look well. In some localities the
first mentioned stands thinly Oh the
ground. The fruit crop promises well. In
some places the peaches were killed by the
frost, but there is enough left for home use.
Apples, cherries, ETC., will be quite album
dant.-G reenerdle Union, Nay 7.
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RANKRUPT NOTICE,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
~ have been appointed assignee in bank
ruptcy, of the estate Of Andrew Gregory. Of Da-
wilson county. who has been adjudged bank
rupt on his own petition. in the u. ;. District
Court for Middle Tennessee.
A. ii. HURLEY, assignee.
Nashville. Nav s. 1885. mYa law3t
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BUY AT HOME.

THE UNDERSIGNED. BEING FULLY
prepared for manufacturing sash.
Doors, Biinds. inside and out, Pivot and
Stationary Stats. Frames Of every description,
Brackets. COrnices. plain and ornamental,
Mautelpieces. MOuldinGs Of all kinds, Base
Boards Flooring. Poplar aud Pine Ceiling
Plank, WeatherbOardinE and Building Mate
rial generally. Also, Builders and Contractors
All at as low rates as can be imported u equal
quality. Send orders. Puncguality and dis
patch are our business creed. Utiice and fac
tory adjoining NashVille aud Chattanooga Rail
road Locomotive shops Cedar street, Nashville
Tennessee.
TURBIvILLE a FULCHER.
anr4 dkwlv
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THE New York Tribune pays the follow
ing compliment to the late speech of Mr.
Stanbery. 1t says;
Mr.. Stanbery's argument deserves the
praise Of being most systematic and me-
lhodical in arrangement and clear and
able in statement. Where the plentiful
lack of merits in the defense does not in
duce the advocate TO assume positions which
are obviously untenable, his Grafton is
worthy Of the tribunal to which it is adj
dressed, and BELTS in dignity the imPoT-
lance Of the case"
or none OF the speeches in behalf Of the
impeachment can this be said.
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nly9

V'HIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON
/ the 2d day of May. A. D. 1868. q warrant
in bankruptcy was issued against the estate Of
Mortimer Hamilton, of Nashville. in the county
been adjudged a bankrupt on his own ueti-
ton; that tho payment Of any debts and
delivery of any property belonging 10 such
bankrupt, 10 him, or for his use. and the trans
fer Of any property by him are forbidden by
law; that meeting Of tho creditors Of the said
bankrupt, 10 prove their debts. and 10 choose
one or more assignees Of hiss estate. will be held
- a Court Of Bankruptcy. a. be holden on the
18th day Of May. A. y. 1853 az 3 o'clock
,. n. at the Office Of the Register in Bank
ruptcy, No. 8212 Church street, Nashville Ten
nessee, before Alexander s. Bradley. ESQ, Re
gister. h. X. GLASCOCk,
mYg q u. s. Mnrshal MeaaenRer.
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THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT ON
= tho % day Of May. A. D. 1868. warrant
in bankruptcy was issued against the estate Oe
ty Of Davidson and State Of Tennessee, who
has been .adjudgel a bankrupt on his own Pc
ttion; that the payment 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 meeting Of the cred
itOrs Of said bankrupt. 10 prove their debts, and
10 choose ono or more assignees Of his estate,
will be held at Court Of Bankruptcy. 10 be
holden the 18th day Of May. A. ID. l86s
at % O'Clock r. ~, nc the Office Of the Register
in Bankruptcy. No. s21< Churce street. Nash
Vile. Tenn. before Alexander s. Bradley, ESQ.,
Err. GLASCOCR,