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But is il in entirely COED ts:ste or
proprietv. that standing organiza-

But is il in entirely coed tssste or
propriety, that standing organiza-
tions of the character now at Chica-
go should regularly meet and in
self-gratulations and mutual lauda-
tons chafe and fret the wounded
pride of others? Are they not per-
nicious on general grounds, as was
the Cincinnati society? Do they
not tend to infuse a military in
fluence into public officers, and to
build up class the existence Of
which has ever been deemed dam
4 gerous to civil liberty. ,sv Is
1 The sociality and conviviality Of
men who have endured the vicissi-
| tudes of camp and field are right
| enough in their way and under
4 proper circumstances, but these
4 army reiinions bode do good. LIE
i the volunteer soldiery7 welt bacl
] into the mass of their fellow-citizens
The triumph of free institution
over the trial of a civil war vii
never be complete and demonstra
ted until it is done. l55aa4 isrs
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The Radical quarrel in Florida is
still progressing On the 14th inst.
the Supreme Court of that State
rendered a judgment of custer
against Lieutenant Governor Glea.
son, forbidding him the franchise o.
otflee as Heutenant Governor. Ths
probability is that the case win b,
taken to the United States Supreme
Court. When the Legislature as
sembles in February, it will proba
bly, impeach Gov. Reed So W, go
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-17
PROGRESS OF CONSOLIDATION

y
/ A few days since the Senate Sc
lect committee on railroads author
Used Mr.. Sherman to report a bill
to construct a line of railroad from
Washington to Cincinnati. The bill
provides for the appointment of en-
gineers to determine the most direct
route for the location of the road.
A Washington letter says it is un7
derstood the committee maintain
that Congress has full power over
the question of granting the right
of way through the several States
| in the construction of railroads and
other works of internal improve
ment. Before the war our people
in their republican simplicity, be-
lieved that this right belonged ex-
clusively to the States, and Congress
! would never have thought of en-
tertaining such a proposition as
is now seriously discussed by a
committee of Senators. We can
thus see the progress that consoli-
dation is making. But this is not
all In the preamble to Mr.. Sum
ner's resolution guaranteeing the
right of every citizen of the United
| States to vote without regard 10
color, he reeites as follows .g91
"And whereas, further, it is expressly
declared in the constitution that the
|, United States shall guarantee to every
State in the Union republican form Of
government, and it is plain that inequal-
ity of rights is Inconsistent with repub-
lican form Of government and the
promises of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence"
/ The Norfolk Firginidn men
tons as an illustra ton of the char
acterishc sagacity of the late Gov.
TazeweH, of Virginia, that he al
ways maintained that the clause in
the Constitution alluded to by
Sumner would ultimately be quo
ted to sustain federal assaults on
the rights of the States. The reply
to this prophetic declaration of the
| great statesman and jurist was
that he was an "abstractiOnlst;
and yet to-day we find his Predic-
ton verified to the letter
| The New York Express refers as
follows to a few of the great strides
which Congress has made toward
the establishment of consolidated
government on the ruins Of what
was once republic:
| A Congressional COMMITTEES has already
declared the power of Congress to estab-
lish and make telegraph lines, and to
control the existing teIegraphs. l"-
Congress has already established a
Federal Insurance Corporation for the
whole United States. I'd. .. .. .ra.
/ Congress has already absolute power
and control over the currency, to the de-
struction of all State Banks, and through
its sixteen hundred National Banks has
control of all the money making Of the
country. GEO ~~
| Congress declares its power over the
militia TO the extent Of transcription, any
where and everywhere. 81. 10 So
| Congress has established q military
government from the Potomac to the Rio
Grande. taL 1l~-...
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Bankrupt Sale of Lands, Etc.
As ASSIGNEE OF ANDREW GREGORY,
"A will sell at the Courthouse. in the city Of
Nashville, ~
On Saturday, the 10Th of Dec, 1856 8

the following described property: Two Houses
and Lots on the east side OF MarBeS street. at
the junction of the MRrreesbOTO pike with
said street, fronting about sIxty-siT ieet on the
same end OF said pike, and running back one
hundred and eighty feet to an alley. The house
are two story double brick, with six rooms ln
each. and in good repair and comparatively
new.
Also. 1917 acres in civil district No. g. David
son county. about FIVE miles from the city OF
Nashville, on the north side of Mill Creek Val
ley pike, and adjoining Andrew GregOIy's home
place, being the same sold by II. Petway To A.
Gregory, 10Th day of October, 1850, and regis
tered in the Registers office of Davidson county.
Also, three-nInths interest in fourteen acres
in civil district No. 5. in Davidson county,
bought by said Gregory Of the Jacob Wagner
heirs. ...-
Also. IA acres and y poles ia tue 5 district
Of Davidson county, bought Dy said Gregory of
the Clerk and Master, Nashville, IN the year
lS6l. Reference is made 30 the Chancery Court,
Nashville, for n more particular description Of
these lands.
will also sell AZ the same time aud place, a
number of notes and accounts.
Terms made known On the day Of sale.
4, y. HURLEY.
moves laE3t Assignee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-17

THE details of events recently &C.
curing in Arkansas, as printed
elsewhere in this paper, will re-
mind citizens Of Tennessee of scenes
that were enacted in this State
something over a year ago. Ark.
ansas affords striking example o.
a State reconstructed" by carpet,
baggers and scalawags under au.
thority of Congress. An unbridled
militia called out by the Governor
is threatening to burn towns ant
kill citizens Unfortunately. 81
much for Radical rule. v-
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conducted. It is perhaps the first
time in the history of such trials
that the insanity plea was so nearly
swept away as to leave the slender
est imaginable point upon which to
hang . verdict Of acquittal A
mad-house can have no terrors fol
one whose insanity is SO transient
as this verdict shows that of Gen
Coles to have been. q haasrd o
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FHE UErRAoRApIuAI.s AFRAID OF

[ I'd - aid 44ANN.5 ,r.f q. = H.rF Fr /
The Radicals are not a very
happy family" just now They
have got Grant for President after
the 4th of March, but, they are
greatly troubled Is to, the course he
will pursue. His reticence was all
| right during the Presidential cans
Fass, but now that he is elected The.
| most ultra Radicals, insist that he
should so define, his position as to
leave no doubt upon that point.
| But he has resolutely kept his
counsels and left those who essayed
| 70 take charge Of him to reflect
upon their discontinue, This is
producing its natural result, and
already the New York iati-SlaVery
STANDARD is predicting that Grants
administration will be one OF
hostility to Radicalism," and in
sists that the Radicals must at
= once impeach and depose President
johnson, put Ben. Wade in the
presidential Office, put Radicals in
, every official position, and KEEP
them there the next four years.
In this, the Anti-iSIduery Standard
reflects the sentiments Of very
large portion Of the Radicals. Theil
: want of faith in Grant induces
d them to make demands not very
: dissimilar to those of the Anti
S Slavery STANDARD, They are afrai,
g to trust Grant, and they do no
: want the checks they placed upol
IF President johnson removed unit
J. they become thoroughly cOnvince
/ that Grant will act up to their cor
d victions of a Radical.
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w T. BERRY & co. HAvEJuST OPENED
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BOOB - for the Holidays. The following are
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THE United states Houaa1 of Rep

The United States House of Rep
resentatives yesterday passed bill
removing the political disabilities
of Mr.. Speaker SenteF So it seems
the Speaker of the Senate has been
heading off those who are endeav-
Oring to keep BIN oul of the guber.
material chair.
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BUY AT HOME.

THE UNDERSIGNED. BEING FULLY
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Mn. WooDoocK wants the negroes
to have the privilege ofdrinking at
the bar of the same saloon that be
does, and introduced a bill in the
House of Representatives yesterday
to secure them that privilege.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-17

THE House of Representatives
passed a bill on its third reading
yesterday locating the Agricultural
College, that is 10 be, at Knoxville.
The Senate has yet to act on this
bilL0gT1AgTVA gEW4W
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We would remind holders Of Union
Bank notes that the time for their redemp-
ton ceases on the 3lst inst. a.
All notes not presented at the bank ON
or before that date are forever barred, and
will be worthless. dec Is tilldec 81
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Election of Directors.

.x,Be ANIMAL ELECTION FOR DIREC
t1ra Of the Widow Md Orphan Enmd
Life Insurance Company will he held a.
the Once of the Company, No. u Maxwell
House, Nashville. on Friday, the hrst day oil
anu ED. FARNSWORTH. Pres't.
T, l.. MARSHALL, Sec'y.
Nashville. Dec. Is, 1S6S.-2H
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On Saturday, December 10, 1868
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Middle District as Tennessee.

TINHR uNDER3.GEED HEREBY 6fVE5
4 notice of his 6-BOihtmont rs Assignee ni
". +. Dillen and S. l.. Waller. OF Davidson
county. Tennessee. within said District, who
have been adiudged baakTupts upon their own
petitions, by the District Ceurt Of said District
ALEX. A. HALL Assignee.
Ofhce-NO. 81 South Market street.
Nashville. Tenn, Nov. l9, LAVISH
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In BANKRUPTCY.

T1HIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
i 18th day of December, A. ID. 1868. a warrant
in bankruptcy was issued again; the estate
Jno. ri. Duer of I'd dist. in the county OF Rob
srtson and State of Tennessee. who has been i'd
indeed a bankrupt on his own petition; that the
payment of any debts and delivery of anyproP-
erty belonging TO such bankrupt to him OF Tor his
use, and the transfer Ofany property by him are
forbidden by law; that meeting OF the eredI
tors of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more assignees OF his es-
tate, will be held at n Court of Bankruptcy 20 be
holden on the 18th day Of December, A. u. 1868,
at 81 o'clock NJ. at the office OF the Register
Rankruptcy ut the Courthouse in SpriR gteld.
Tennessee, before Alexander s. Bradley, Esq.,
Register Il. r. GLASCOCk,
decIT ~ u 5. Marshal. Messenger.
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Important to Bankrupts,
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
In the City of Nashville.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE HON,
ID orable the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District of Georgia. i
win sell in front of the premises, on tho corner
of Line and High streets. in the city of Nashville.
On the 22d day of Decesnber next,
IN the highest bidder for cash. part of lot No.
80 in the city of Nashville. beginning at the cor
ner of Line and High streets running with High
street uthwardly to a stone wall, thence with
said wall eastwardly to the fence which separates
said part Of said lot from the part of 1T secondly
proper Office in Davidson county, TenDeSsee
thence with said fence TO Line street; thence
along Line street to the beginning corner; the
same being the life estate OF Mis-; Mary A.
Sands in and TO said city property. The same
70 be sold under the incumbrance, If 1t can be
so sold; If not. to be sold free Of incnmbrance
Title perfect. Purchaser TO pay for title, stamps
and aitestatiOn- NOAH X. FOH LEX,
naV2q Iaw3t f.rF Assignee
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Chanc ry Sals of Valuabla Farm.

George II. Warfeid. Trustee, and others. We
John b. DOrtch
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER MADE IN
| this cause at the October term, 1868. Of the
Chancery Court at ClarksVille. will offer Tor
sale, to the ighest bidder. on the premises,
On Saturday, December 10, 1868.
the tract of Land mentioned in the pleadings.
and known as the Warheld Farm. being the
same farm formerly occupied by W. W. Warmed
The farm contains about so acres. and IS stu
ated on the KeysbuTs road, about thirteen
miles of GAINESVILLE. IL adjOins the land be-
longing TO the estate Of e. A. Sueg, deceased.
There is a fine brick dWeliiag cool stables,
0ut-hOnses and barns. This rs one Of the best
farms in Montgomery county
TERMS-One ana two years credit Notes
with good security required ard a lien retained.
Notes to bear interest from date. Sold without
the right of redemption.
w. T. HACKEBF0RD, c. L n
November Is. ] 6S-nOv2z Il
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, sOu,hern Homs Institution.

s9sH 10 J9as-2.-~--- 2Siilii.ik 20
e. Issues an kinds Of Life aud EadOWmsnt
Policies on most favorable terms. may5
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FOR SALE.

MY STALLION, LOTTERY, SIRED BY JOE
M Lottery. his dam Morgan mare; raised in
Jasper county. Georgia; grandsire Burgess Joe
Lottery. from Connecticut lie Is l55f hands
high-Bot grown yet-5 years old past: beauti
full chestnut sOrrel. and an excellent traveller in
single or double harness. lie can show some VI
the best colts in the State. Apply to
W. &. HOOD,
does W3m GAINESVILLE Georgia
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FOR SALE.

TWENTY-FIVE BEAUTIFUL. BUILDING
i Lots near Nashville and Decatur Depot, at
FIVE DOLLARS PER FOOT. CASH great bar
gain.
Also several Dwellings and Stores for rent TOR
1859 at reasonable prices. =. -
AKRINGT0N, FARRAR i WEAKLEY,
Real Estate Agents.
dec1I1w No. ~ Church street.
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For Rent for the Year 1863.

FTNITE TWO COMFORTABLE DWELLING
Nos 1877 and E39, at present occupied by
Mr.. Sanders and Mr.. Tardifi, are for rent treln
Ist OF january. 1869. Apply to
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MANuEACTORY FOR SALE.

XXYE OFFER FOR SALE ONE OF THE
w best inducements ever offered TO eapltal-
lists. consisting Of a Steam Engine, with every
variety of Machinery required 10 the business.
and capable of manufacturing from s4o,Vo 10
"'''''V BROWNS &,CHEATHAM,
d.olct f Agent.
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McCluFe's Music Store,
Farmers. Buy at Home

UOUR WAGONS AND AGRICULTURAL
implements. | am manufacturing the very
best of Steel Flows. and other Implements
AIsO. wagons Of the very best material and
workmanship. J. n. RUMSEY,
No SsI South Cherry street. between Ash an
Mulberry streets. tOct6 6m
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AGENTS WANTED

PLANTERS BANK NOTES
TN ACCORDANCR WITH AS ACT OF THE
Il General Assembly Of the State Of Tennessee.
approved Deem Der Il. l35s, entitled an act To
expedite the distribution ~ the Affects o. Banks
which Fave or Msy asane assignments among
their creditor. notice Is hereby given to the
I ,ldeu Of the notes OF the Planters Bank OF
TeBEshBss % emf them 70 tie undersigned
at the Cank in Nashville for payment between
now and the first day OF January. 1853. or they
D. WEAVER Tras,so.
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Louisville and Nashville
r "A K R o A d .
FALL SCHEDULE. 1853.
commExCrNe NOVEMBER $. Is44,
Traina IA ~ 3 follow

Trains win run as fOlloEs:
Lave Nashvisle.-....... $40 A. NJ. $50 p n.
Arrive at Louisville. $50 p. NJ. 800 A N.
Both Trains make direct connection az Louis-
Vile with the JeffersOnvilie Railroad Tor "a
Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis. Cincinnati. Balti-
more. Washing ton, philadelphia, and New Y ork-
Morning Train from Nashville connests with
United States mail line steamers leaving Lolls-
Vile at 400 P. n. connecting st Cincinnati With
early morning trains East, BAGGAGE cHECkzD
from Nashville 10 ST. Louis, Chicago. Cisein-
natl, and ali principal Eastern cities. -a- l..s.
- The GsSo P. n. Train from Nashgiit
does not run on SUNDAY.
Gaiiatin Accommodation Train lsavcs ITALIA
tin at 0ta5 A. n, arriving At Nashville AZ
lis45 A. NJ. Returning. leaves Nashville az
9sA6 P. M and arrives az Galiatin at $50 7. M.
ALBERT FINK,
Cent SupeTfntsndant L. 1 n. R. ".
mari II
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Concordia Hall for Rent.

mHIS MAGNIFICENT HALL CAN BE
L rented bv the night or otherwise, by re-
snacfahIe nnTties at reason able rates. by APP
nIoing 10 s. HIRSHBERG,
= at Albert & Seeman's, 2 Public Square.
dacl6iW
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fnformatio,t.
Spou~e fer Textiie Fubric..

sponge 1Cr HcNtkAc FaaDrfcS.
A. Paraf, Of Mulhousc, France, has lately Oh
tanned patent in this country, in which we find
the following: 81 &ftF ~ ~ rft
The best quality of sponge is gathered in the
Mediterranean sea but an excellent quality as
well rs an inexhaustible quantity is found upon
the rocks of the Bahamas and the coast of Flor-
da. The sponge, when torn from the rocks to
which it adheres, appears at first as n heavy
black-looking mass, having strong and often
sive odor. In order to clean the sponge, it is
buried in the earth for some weeks, at the end
Of which time all the organic matter will be de-
composed, only the pure tibrous skeleton remain.
ing.
1.-THE sponge, when purified, is liable to be-
come exceedingly hard, and, therefore, unfit to
be used as material for weaving cloth To OBJ
viatc this, First take the purified sponge, and
immerse it in water containing from ten to TWEEN
ty per cent Of glycerin, then squeeze it dry, af-
ter which it will be entirely soft and elastic. 1t
is then cut into small pieces, and put through
the carding process, and then felted. Only GER
tain qualities of sponge are capable of being
spun. One of them is the kind known as CHI
poul," which has comparatively D long fiber.
The felted sponge may be used for hat bodies,
carpets, etc, the sponge cloth for clothing, etc.
"Sponge thus prepared may be worked in the
preparation of fbrous and textile fabric, with or
without the admixturc of other ingredients or
fbers; for instance, it can be used to advantage
in connection with wooden and other similar SUBJ
stances q