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PROPOSITIONS TO EXTEND THE
FRANCIIySE.


Mr.. Lillard, of Marshall county,
offered in the House of Representa-
tives yesterday bill to extend the
right of suffrage to all male citizens
of the State above the age of
twenty-one years.
Mr.. Prosser, of Davidson county,
offered a bill proposing amendments
TO the constitution of the State.
The provision of the constitution
under which Mr.. Prosser proposes
to amend that instrument is con-
tanned in the third section of the
eleventh article and is as follows
"Auy amendment or amendments TO this
constitution may be proposed in the Senate
or House Of Representatives; and II the
same shall he sgreed TO by a majority OF
all the members elected 10 each of the two
housee. such proposed amendment or
amendments shall be entered on their
iourrsls. with the yeas and nays thereon,
and referred to the General Assembly then
next to be chosen and shall be published
six months previous to tbs time of making
such choice. And if in the General As
sembIy next chosen aforesaid, such pro-
posed amendment or amendments shall be
agreed TO by twc-tkirds Of all the mem
bers elected TO each house, theo it shall he
the duty of the General Assembly TO submit
such proposed amendment or amendment
10 the people, in such manner and at such
time as the General Assembly shall pre-.
scribe. And ST the people shall approve
and ratify such amendment or amend
mcnts, BY majority of all the citizens OF
the State voting for Representatives voting
in their favor, such amendment or amend
ments shall become part of this constitu'
ton"
Should Mr.. Prosser's bill bopasseC
by the Legislature, itmay be finally
yatifed or rejected within twc
years, certainly not under one
Vaor
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ton. He should, however, be graf
fled if the question was again sub
mitted to the supreme Court and
adiudged upon direct argument and
consideration. With regard to the
second point he held that it was the
constant practice to render judg-
mentof forfeiture in such cases by
default without Intervention OF
jury So says Washington tcle-
gram.
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THE TENURE-OF.OFFICE AND UNI
vERSAr. SUFFRAGE.

There is great deal of specula-
Iation as to what Congress will do
the tenure-of-office law |
and the suffrage question Anum-
Der of Radical journals have |
the repeal Of the tenure
of-ofiee law They admit that it
was passed to take power from
President Johnson, and to prevent
him from aiding the Southern peo-
pie in their efforts to re-establish
constitutional governments in the
States that have now been recon
structed in the interest of the Radi-
cal party. These journals admit
that this law makes the President
simply the Recording Secretary of
Congress-" but that they prefer to
hold out the advantage it gives
their party until they are satisfied
that Grant will pursue the policy
chalked out by Congress. "Delta, P"
the well informed Washington cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Sun,
states that although Congress will
be disposed to give the new Presi-
dent as much money as he or his
friends can stagger under, res
| pendent has "good authority for
saying that they will reject the
demand for the repeal of the
tenure-of-ofice act" Touching the
suffrage question, this correspon.
dent says:
| al have like authority for stating tina
the negro suffrage amendment TO the con
stitution will be passed BY unanimou
Radical vote in both Houses at at an earl
day of the season, notwithstanding tn,
adverse decision of several Radical States
and Notwithstanding, too, the memorabl
avowal of Senator Sherman in the Senat
in 1867, that the great West, particular,
| Ohio, would never consent to having ne
gro suffrage thrust upon her people by an,
other power than their own free choice ["
| The Washington correspondent
Of the Boston Post states that al
though it appears to be foregon
conclusion that some amendmen
TO the constitution comforting tn
ballet upon the negro Throughout
the country will be adopted b,
Congress, the details are not as We
settled. Senator Wilson. of Mas
sachusetts and Mr.. Greeley arc re
ported rs desiring to include in tn
amendment a clause removing al
disqualifcations and disabilitie
from the whites who werc engage,
in the late war on the Southern
side. 1t is also stated by this cor
respondent that an attempt will b
made to restrict the negro vote t
the national elections, but the pre-
sent prospects, that the right of til
negro to vote will be made to OK
tend to all elections, both nations
and State. The advocates Of uni
versal suffrage will be satisfied wit
nothing less than this. If tn
feature advocated by Mr. Wilso
shall be incorporated in the amend
ment, it will give the white me
= the control of several States now i
the hands of carpet Dagger
t through the agency of negro vote,
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THE TLECroRAL COLLEGES

On yesterday, the first Wednes-
dav in December, the Electoral
Colleges of the various States mot
and performed their part in the
election of the President.
The vote is east by ballot, and,
after the votes are counted, several
copies Of the record are made. Ono
is sent by mail to the President Of
the Senate, at Washington; another,
we believe, is deposited in the State
archives, while a special messenger,
who may be either one of their own
body or an outsider, is delegated to
carry it to Washington personally
This messenger receives, while on
this duty, the same mileage as a
member Of Congress. With this
precaution there is not much dan
ger, therefore, Of the vote of any
State failing to arrive at Washing
ton by the time the general count is
made by Congress, on the second
Wednesday in February. The Of
fee of messenger from any Of the
Pacific States is quite a valuable
position. On the day above speci-
fed the United States Senate pro
eeeds to the Hall Of the House Of
Representatives, and its President
takes his seat by the side of the
Speaker. The tellers are then ap-
pointed, and the scaled packages
from the Electoral Colleges are then
opened, usually commencing with
the State of Maine. After the roll
Of States has been called, the re-
suit is declared by the President Of
the Senate.
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Great Sale of Japanese. China and

Great Sale of japanese, China and
Oriental wares, Rare and Beautiful
Marine Shells, CurlOsifies, etc.-At pub
lie auction. without reserve OF limit, at sale
room Of Murphy < Bradshaw. No. IS Church
street. commencing Friday and Saturday even
ings. December 4th and 9Th, at o'clock. TO con-
tinue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday fol
lowing, at 10 A. n. and P. n. each day, the
finest and most extensive collection ever offered
in this city; direct importation by BOyton
Agency Of New York and Philadelphia. com
prising an immense collection of the rarest and
most beautiful specimens of Shells and Marine
Curiosities from every quarter of the globe. A
variety of ingenious and exquisite Oriental
workmanship rarest Of Japanese and Chinese
manufacture; magnificent inaid work pearl,
straw precious woods, boxes, caskets. checquer
boards. etc; original books. maps. pictures,
fire proc tea kettles. cabinets. bureaus, stand;
tab, 8, o =. etc; beautiful designs IN French
ana tall n shell work. suitable for holiday pre-
nts; rticles of curiosity iiOm all parts of the
universe. The entire shipment to be sold posi-
lively without reserve or limit. This is n rare
opportunity.
Attention of Ladies particularly invited.
I. B0YT0N, Importers Agt.
Murray & BRALsEAw, AuctiOnetrs.
tppS-
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Acting ASSISTANT Q. MS OFFICE. U. s. A.,
NASHVILLE, TENN., December l. 1853. J
PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE WILL BE
Il received at this Office until I'm,
On Thursday, Decembaf 10, 1858,

IVlUVU UIIFHtIa DIIUHIIUUuS OUdI,
1l5 tones Ba!ed Hay,
40 tons Baled Straw
The articles to be of the best quality: the Coal
to be in Jumps suitable for CRATES, and bids for
same must state the kind Of Coal and the mines
from which it was taken. The delivery 10 be
made prior to the SOth day of June. 1869, at such
times and in such quantities as the Post Quar-
termaster at Nashville may designate; pay
ment to be made monthly for the quantities de-
hand, and If not then as soon thereafter as
funds shall be received,
Bidders will state the prices for delivery
both at the Barracks and elsewhere within the
city limits. Separate contracts may be made
with the lowest bidder on each article.
By order of Brvt. Maj. Gen THos. SwORns
j. 4. CLEGH0RN,
dec3 Ct Brvt. Capt. and A. A. Q. NJ.
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AT 10 O'CLOCK Am.

We had hoped TO continue selling three days
in g. CD week. as previously advertised. but we
find il necessary TO discontinue selling on Tues
DAYS and Thursdays. from the fact tDat we can
not afford to force so many goods on the market
during the week. It does not give as sufficient
time to arrange and attend TO our wholesale
trade. We will give notice at our next sale
whether the sales will be continued. All per
sons desiring 10 purchase had better take ad-
van age of this opportunity, rs 1t may be the
last sale. CAMPBELL SPIKE.
dec}-tf
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FOR RENT FOR 1869.

1.-TWO EXCELLENT STORE HOUSES ON
Union street and one on Market street
Also forty Dwelling Houses in Nashville and
,birty-fiye neat Cottages in Edgefeld, at from
SSiPPJRtT r FARRAR & WEAKLEY,
Saci-Iw No. 70 Church street.
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HAINES BROTHERS

lave BEEN PRONOUNCED. BY. THE
III profession TO be among the best lnstrd-
mepts made. First class premiums taken
wherever exhibited Being one of the largest
manufactures in America. (haying made and
sold g72 Pianos in 1861 we are enabled TO sell
at prices which defy competition. send Tor
circular and price lists
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BROOD MARES,
STORE FOR RENT.

THE STORE ROUSE NO. 2. NORTH
I Cherry street. next door to UNIOE AM
ANssIcAN Block. lately occupied by Morris
Powers ~ a Clothing Store. is for rent. For
particulars apply 1" W. l.; BOY D. or
CLARK FhI'rCHErr. at Bank OF Commerce.
I
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McCIure's Music Store,
Farmers. Buy at Home

uOUR WAGONS AND AGRICULTURAL
implements. l am manufacturing the very
hest OF Steel Plows, and other implements
Also, wagons Of the very best m mater anu
workmanship. ). II. hOn0Lt'
Ne IA South Cherry street, between Ash an
" I, ~ streets loet6 6m
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MONEY WANTED.

JWANT SIS, coo. FOR MANUFACTURING
purposes, aud will give mortgage on roper
ty (real estate) worth s2O,OOJ;
Address, I. v. Bun o53.
nOv25 w. Nashville, Ie
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Successor 10 NeaAley x arOfOus""
-, ,,7srrNppcp1pr or VREsu STOCK
- Gracar i M Tiauors consisting in paIt
., bbds New Orleans Brown Sugar.
10 Demerara Sugar
10 bsgs choice Rio Coffee.
9 :. Crushed sugar sE:
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Z. 4. GLASC0CK,
L. S. Marshal. Messenger
ByJ.C c. MCMULLEE.
drrS-it Dep. U. S. Marshal, Messenger

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT ON THE
L u day of n ovember, A. D. 1868. warrant in
bankruptcy was issued against the estate of
Richard NJ. Anderson in the county OF Hiek
man and State OF Tennessee, who has
been adjudged a bankrupt on his own
petition; that the payment of any debts
and delivery of any property belonging
and The transfer of any property by him are
forbidden by law; that meeting of the cred;
itOrs of said bankrupt, TO prove bis debts. and
TO choose one or more assignees of his estates,
will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden on the 18th day of December. A. ID. 1868,
AT 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the Office of the Register
in Bankruptcy, at Columbia, Tenn, before J.
E. R. GLASC0CK,
U. s. Marshal. Messenger.
By J. C. MCMULLEN,
dec II Dep. U. S. Marshal. Messenger.
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dec II Dep. U. S. Marshal. Messenger.

rpHIs is TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT ON THE
Cd day of N venber, A. D. 1868, warrant
Moses Ba'es, of the county of Hickman, and
State of Tennessee, who has been adjudged
bankrupt on his own petition; that the pay
belonging to such bankrupt 10 him. or for his
use, sRd 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 10 choose one or more assignees of his
estate. will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy. 10
be holden on the nth day OF December. A. u
1865 AT 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the office ofthe Regis
ter in Bankruptcy. at Columbia, . enntssee, be-
L. r; GLASC0CK.
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U . lhHIsIsKIt lhUfsoIBOIt
ByJ. c. McMULLEN,,
der3-lt Der.U. >, Marshal. NJ Messenger.

THIS Is TOGIVE NOTICE. THAT ON THE
l. ID day OF November. A. ID. 1865 q warrant
in bankruptcy was issued againi; the estate
of William Anderson, of Hickman county.
ana state of Tennessee. who has been ad-
Judged bankrupt on his own petition; that the
erty belonging TO such bankrupt, to him or for his
use, and the transfer ofRny property by him are
forbidden by law; that meeting of the credl
tors of the said bankrupt, TO prove their debts,
and to choose one pr more assignees of his es
tate, will be held alta Court of Bankruptcy. to be
holden on the 18th day of December. A. b. 1865.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ al the office of the Register in
Bankruptcy. at Columbia, Tennessee. before J.
Jay Buck, Esq, register.
F.. q. GLASC0CK,
". S. Marshal. Messenger.
ByJ. Z. MCMIlLEN,
decSlt Dep u. 5. Marshal, Messengey.
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NEW ApvERrIsEmENrs
JUST RECETHED.

N tatoes, Cider Vinegar. Acid Vinegar and
Coal Oil. HARRISON & SON.
dec2-lt Opposite the Wharf.
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STRAY MULE.

/, FRIEND OF OURS TOOK Up. ON MON.
A day evening, q stray mule on the streets OF
the city, OF on the commons, and brought MN
TO our Stable for safe keeping. The owner. by
proving property and paying charges. and for
this notice can get him at our stable.
j. 5. BEADLE i CO.,
dec2-3t No. 1856 South College street
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IN RANKRUPTOY.

THIS IS.TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT ON THE
j "a daysO Of November. A. ID. 1868. a warrant in
bankruptcy was issued against the estates of Z:
N Moore, of the county of MauTy and State Of
Tennessee. has bern adjutged abanKrnpt on his
own petition; that the payment of any debts
and delivery Of any property belonging 10 such
bankrupt to him or for his use, and the trans
fer Of any property by him. are forbidden by
law. that a meeting of the creditors of the saip
bankrupt, to prove their debts and to choose
one or moro assgnees of their estates. will be
held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden on
the 18th day of December, A. ID. 1868 at 10
Bankruptcy, at Columbia. Tennessee. before J.
IL, RncR Ean ReRister.
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novl2 If No North College street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-25
GEORGETOWN.
Affaira in GesrgetsNn.

TIE PuBLic SCHooLs.-The Board of Quar-
dians OF the Public Schools held an lniormai
meeting last evening and resolved 70 close the
schools from this afternoon till Monday morL-
ing, the SOth inst.
SAD CAsB.-Jos. Cation, hailiug from WASH
ineton, was found by oficer Msstin lasi nignt,
on me street IN suffering coadItioa, ana
brought to the station house. where he sun re-
mains. Ii appears he was lasoring under the
effects of liquor, and resolved TO put al end 10
bis LIE by jumping into the canal. he was
prevented, however, from doing Il is, and then
attempted 20 butt his brains out against brick
wall. In this attempt he was taken with f.,
under which he was laboriug when found. His
face and head look as II lie had Jus; emerged
from the pugilistic arena.
SALB OF REAL EsTATK.-Thomss Dowling
Auctioneer, yesterday, sold part OF LOT a.
fronting a. feet on Bridge street, between High
and Potomac streets, improved by two three
story brick buildings, 70 A. X. Frazier, for
S23COO.
INSTRUMENTATION are now en-
gagged in constructing a substantial railing
along the embankm-nt al the Georgetown end
of the AqueduCt bridge over Rock Creek,
which will prove a Necessary protection dur
ing dsrk nights as well improve the ap-
pearanse of the bridge.
THE Posi- OFFICR viii be closed a. Ia a m
tomorrow for the remainder OF the day.
The POLICE SrATIoN.-The large stove au-
thorlzed by the City Councils, for heating the
prison attached TO the ponce station Is being
placed in position to-day.
EFT. boaiman, charged with stealing a horse
from eleXancria. WAS discharged yesterday
after a hearing by Justice Buckley.
OUT OF DANGER.-Michael Shearo~. who
was supposed 10 awe been seTiouly IN iUrei on
Sunday night by the acCIdeu tai & Ischarge OF
pistol WblNE Ge was returning to has pocket.
has so far recovered as 20 be able To proceed 10
ais home.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.-No buziuess was
transacted to-day on Change. }6l bushels
wheat were offered without sales.
TIRE CANAL.-Boats are SIN arriving with
out detention, $50 having already reportcu
during the month.
ARRIVAL OF q RAIN BY CANAL.-Arrivad
boats Maryland, Benson TALBOT, aud Andrew
Johnson with wheat and corn for Georgetown
mere ants.
RIVER FRoNT.-Entered-St T.. 4.
Knight Denty. New York. Schooners Ida
May, Drisks, Calais, Maine, with lumber: S.ar
Thompson. NantIcoke with wood, sloops 50
man and Waymark, Alexandria, with wheat
and corn. Cleared-BrIg Virginia Dare,
Letouman, Alexandra.
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GENTS Robes De Chambre, so 10 $50
Gents Capes, $40 and Sl2. Gents fine White
Shirts, -. Gents good Cloth Gloves, rs cents
Gents doube-breasted kersey Goats, SO
Gents lambs wool knit Undershirts, 81
Gents Walking Goats, $40 Gents alI-wool
Business Suits, Si9. Gent's finest SIlk-mixed
SUITS, $50. Gents fine black cloth Sacks, SIS
Gents fine black doeskin Pants, So Gents
fine black beaver Overcoats, SIS Gents fine
TO So. Boys Dress Suits, $40 and SI2 Bows
Overcoats, good, $40. Children's Play Suits,
s. and So. ChildreE's dress Garibaldis Suits
81 10 Sl5. Children's Dress Coat Suits, - to
Sis Children's Overcoats, fancy trimmed, So
Childrens linen Shirt Waists, $50 ChiIdren's
fine OverccatE, $40 20 S'5 Chldren's and
boy Gloves, p TO GO cents. Bows Buckskin
Gauntlets, 81. One Price Only. Plain Figures
AT Geo. &. Henning's, No. 5l1 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-25

THE POTOMAC Front There is nothing of
particular interest from the ssriver front" this
morning. The steamer Arrow, Capt. Stack
pole, took down gay party of excursionists
TO Mount Vernon and Marshalfs Landing.
Other matters will be found below:
Rdfy's koTf.-Arrrived-Steamer Virginia
Gregg, from Potomac Creek, with wood for
market. Sailsd-SteaIner Columbia, Harper,
for Baltimore. with merchandise aud passan-
gers; scEooners Belle Conway, Skinner; Isaac
NaDZant. Pitts down the river, light; John
Williams, North, for Georgetown to load with
coal for Petersburg, Va Flying Fish, Shire yes,
for Hunting Creek, Va.
FCTrler'S Uhdrf.-arriyad-Schr. Ida May,
from Calais. Me. with l50,CO feet of long lum-
bPr. and 200 900 laths for Mohun d Son. Mem.
Sailed from Fortress Monroe, to-day, a large
schooner, assigned to this wharf, freighted
with 500 bus hels of Jackson white potatoes
for market: also, sailed from Phiiadelpha, on
the so instant. schooner WaDsit, With 400 tons
cc5l for the Washington and Georgetown Ice
Company.
Hroarp 'sHkOrf-Sailad-Schrs Slaight, Smith,
foI Georgetown, TO load coal for an Eastern
port; Benz. Stoakley, Wilburn, for Salisbury,
Md, light
FGg's WhGrf.-ArrIved - Steamer Virginia,
Griffin, from Tulip Hill, with hay, for Z. j.
Brewer.
JoGRSO7's Wharf - Arrived - Schr. Dergo,
Johnson, from Bath, Maine, with $4,000 feet of
lumber, for &. Il. Church & Co; steamers
Guiding Star, from AleXandria, with wood, for
J. Miller: Fairy. johnson, Piscataway creek
with posts, for William McLain.
CTr'eT'S Whdrf.-Arrived-S George Twi.
bill, Frame, from Philadelphia, with 100 tons
of COAL for Wilson +. Brown. Sailed-Schrs
Pho b. ). w lliams, SpauldIEg, for Baltimore:
Ann +. CARL, Tyler, for Georgetown, 10 load
with coal for an Eastern port. Memorandum
Sailed from Philadelphia. on the 18th Instant
schooner Emma, Trot, with coal. for George
Bogus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-25

The ADVERTISEMENT of Messrs. Wall Il
Robinson, elseW here, is a model IN its way. II
is no empty flourish of trumpets, but con-
yincIng demonstration based on sound bushes
principles, and addressed to the very large
proportion of our population. who wish TO
study economy in the purchase Of clothing, in
way to appeal directly TO their reason and
good sense. the same tact and energy which
have made this firm what it Is, doing busi-
ness OF some S;ln,OD0 per year, Is displayed in
their present wIde-awake TACTICS. The times
are dull to be sure, but they do not for that
reason fold their arms despairingly and above
all they are much too shrewd to adopt the
suicidal policy of curtailing advertising be-
cdUse business is dull, some short-sig hted
tradesmen do. They know well from their
extended observation and experienc e that there
is no time when liberal advertising ensures
such prompt returns when times are dull
and II Is an object for people 10 know where to
buy cheapest. AT such times they scan adver-
usmg columns closely to see where their
money Will 20 the farthest, and the result is
that thousands of readers will note with the
closest atteL uon every word of this advertis-
ment of MessrS. Wall Sc Robinson with its
irresistible Inducements to purchasers. while
In Hush times il would have excited vastly less
interest This Is the secret of the success of
thOI Ough bus ness Hlen like Wall & Robinson
anu shows how they are able regardless of s'thr
QUIZ times 10 go on increasing their stocks
charging their operations. and addIngSo hand.
sOme!y to the size Of their already spacious
establishment. This is the way TO prosner
m dun times, and 1t Is astouish hing that busl-
ness men generally do not see it.