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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21
Female SuHrage..-A Convention
THANKS Gov TRrorvnIo,-

A convention of female suffrage adyo-
Gates lately assembled at the Union League
Hall in Washington city, adopted resolu.
lions coDgratulating the people Of Iowa
and Minnesota on the great victory which
they have gained over their own preiu-
dices by enfranchising their colored men,
and urging them to perfect their work. of
justice by opening the folds to their women.
Also thanking Gov. Brownlow for his
proposition TO remove certain restrictions
Oh the franchise in Tennessee, and calling
upon him, while he advocates The merci-
ial enfranchisemen. of disluyal men, to see
equal liberty extended TO loyal women.
We are hardly able 10 see how the mem
bers Of the convention could discover any
proposition IN Gov. BrownloW's message
looking to the merciful enfranchisemcnt Of
TennesseeaDs- who bad been disloyal.
The female suffrage people have certainly
either mistaken the message Of somebody
else for that of Gov. Brownlow, or read
the document of our Chief Executive
through the aid of glasses with extraor-
binary magnifying capacities. The mere
idea or tlo1ght that the present
Governor Of Tennessee has proposed, or
will in future suggest the "merciful enfran-
chisemenP of the people of the State, is
simply ridiculous. Our people expect no
such act of patriotic generosity or wise
craftsmanship at the hands of Gov. Brown
low. They know the man too well to in
dulge even the faintest hope that their lib
critics as American citizens will ever be re-
stored through any agency, desire, or sug-
gestion of his. The only suggestion he has
made in connection with the restoration of
the franchise seeks TO impose badge of
infamy more CALLING and disgraceful than
the most ahject slavery, upon those who
would avail themselves of its condi-
tions. 1t is nothing more or less than
the promise Of the franchise to that
portion of the people who now oppose
Radicalism, but who will, in order to re-
gain the privilege of voting, sacrifice their
principles, support Radical men and
measures, and like meaness dogs kiss the
hands that smite them. The man who
would avail himselfOf such a suggestion
is as corrupt and vile, if possible, as he
who would make it. And thisis the kind
of "merciful enfranchisemenP' for which
an assembly Of intelligent plilantkropist8 at
the National Capitol thank the Governor
of Tennessee. The Lord deliver us and
the people Of the State from all such "mer.
ciful enfranchisement."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

The Directors of the Davidson County
Agricultural and Mechanical Association
held a meeting yesterday to discuss and
take action relative to the location Of the
Fair Grounds. A considerable length Of
time was occupied 10 commenting upon the
various propositions presented 10 the Board
Of Directors, and finally vote was taken
as to the location. On the first ballot, the
CcckIill Spring tract received seven votes,
the Foster place four votes, and The Gofi
land three votes. On the second ballot,
out of the fourteen directors, eight voted
for the Foster place and six for the Cock
rill Spring tract. There being majority
cast for the Foster place, committee
consisting of Thos. johnson, Robert Gard
ner and Ben Cockrill were appointed 10
close the trade with DR.. R. C. Foster.
The tract in question is about three miles
from the city, fronts Westwardly on the
Franklin pike, is trayersed by Browns
creek, and is on the line of the Nashville
ard Decatur Railroad. II contains eighty.
four and a half acres, for which the Asso-
citation will pay $500 per acre.
The selection of this place will no doubt
give general satisfaction. If there be any
objection to the location, it will be on ac
count of the distance from the city pro-
per, but no doubt arrangements will be
effected by which the tract of the Spruce
street railroad will be extended to the
grounds, and in that case access TO the
place will be easy. 1.-THE amphitheatre is
to be put up near the line of the Decatur
Railroad, this will be another easy way of
reaching fairgrounds. The Directors should
have an eye to this convenience. In order
TO obtain large crowds, and thus secure a
large revenue at the gate, there must be an
inducement offered TO the town people
A fair can be made selfsustaining only by
large crowd of visitors, and not by COM
petitors for premiums.
We understand tsat Maj. A. F. Golf has
been appointed soliciting agent to procure
subscribers TO the enterprizs. We hope
the stock will be subscribed Immediately,
and that the improvements may be built,
and the fair in Davidson county inaugu-
rated next season.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21
KNOXVILLE BRANCH RAILROAD.


Its Completion TO MI. Vernon.
The Knoxville Branch of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad has been com,
pleted to Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle county,
thirteen miles from Grab Orchard, and one
hundred and tWenty-eight miles from
Louisville. The C0urier-J0urnal says the
first train ran TO that point on Wednesday,
and all the employees Of the road, some two
thousand in number. participated in the
excursion. They were Joined by vast
concourse of the citizens of RockcastIe
county, aud the occasion was little less
notable than the one al Richmond. Mr..
VIM. a. Brooks, proprietor of the hotel at
Mt. Vernon, gavs a splendid supper to the
railroad men, and the eahgy of the con-
tractors aud importance OF their achieve
ment were fully recognized and COM
mended. The work upon this branch
road is uneIceptionally good and
is in great measure due to the genius
of the engineer IN charge, Mr.. VIM. I.
Barley. AZt. Vernon will be the terminus
of the road for some time, as the winter
season will retard tpe progress of the other
contractors. This station, says the Courier
Journal, is within five miles of the rich
and extensive coal fields of Rockcastle
county, thus placing that valuable COM
modify almost at the doors of Louisville.
Other great and desirable products have
also been secured to our city by the extern
sion Of this important railway. We are
glad TO learn, in this connection, that
Messrs. Meyer & Hay have finished their
contract for grading the road in Laurel
county. Ga Monday night a superb cham
payne supper was given in honor of the
accomplishment, at Hazel Patch, in that
county A large and convivial party as
sembled, and the affair passed off with
much eclat The engineer of this portion
Of the work is Mr.. T. S. Newcomb, who
was highly complimented for his skill and
fidelity in conducting the enterprise. Our
citizens have the fullest cause to rejoice at
the contamination of these great railroad |
projects. Louisville will ultimately reap
manifold advantages from them.
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state OmeinIs ElecIed

The two branches Of the Tennessee Gen
eral Assembly yesterday went into conven-
ton for the purpose Of electing a State
Treasurer and Secretary of State. For
the Office Of Treasurer Mr.. J. F. Rust, Of
this city, was the successful aspirant and
Hon. A. J. Fletcher was reelected Secre-
tary Of State. In these two elections, as
in that Of Public Printer a few days ago.
the gentlemen supported by the Nashville
Ring, met with the misfortune Of defeat.
The aforesaid Ring seems to be losing caste
with the assembled wisdom" and no
body outside that charming circle seems to
be very deeply regretting the loss. For
particulars Of Yesterdays election see
Legislative proceedings in another part Of
to-day's paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21
New ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


John Ramsge & Son, the old and we'll
known shoe merchants of this city, before
and since the war, have opened a select
stock ofgents, boys, ladies' and misses wear,
which has never been surpassed in Nash.
vile. Their purchases are from the best
shop makers, and they guarantee their
customers the best material and durable
work A = (
Cole & Son olfer a superior line Of
mattresses of, all descriptions, repairing,
etc, etc. Consult their card, and go TO 272
South Cherry street, or to the auction stores
of Yeatman Shields & Co, or T. W. Barnes
& Co.
A. Lande, No. 81 Public Square, has
one of the largest stock of furs ever brought
to this market, as well as large and
fashionable assortment Of hats and gents
furnishing goods. Ladies dress furs made
to order.
The National Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, does a general
banking business, allows interest on depos-
its, deals in government bonds, sells
drafts On all the European cities, and
sells gold, etc.
Ia calling special attention to the card
of Sam Powers ready-made clothing store
we feel sure that his hosts of old friends
and hundreds of new patrons will call
soon and test his fue stock and low prices,
at No. Ga North Market street.
Charles Robertson, No. "a, North Mar
ket street, baker, confectioner and candy
manufacturer, established 10 1916, is max
ing everything in bis line Of the very best
quality. BE is also in receipt of an extra
line of holiday goods fireworks, etc. Call
and see him.
The celebrated saddle horse ErebuS, is
for sale. Apply a, Bland & Teely's stable,
Market street.
Yeatman, Shields & Co, have mis-
celeneous sale this morning, which should
attract special attention.
Singleton, at the Pos.ofiice, has Harper's
Magazine for December, the Chimney
Corner and the New York Ledger.
Our friends J. II. O'Connell d Co., 1l3
Church street, are in receipt Of fresh oys-
tiers in bulk, by the pint, quart and gallon,
oysters in kegs and in cans. Go and get a
can or quart very cheap.
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EfadIy Stabbed.

On the corner Of Tulip and Woodland
streets, in Edgefe!d, yesterday, a little ne
gro boy, notorious for his meanness, com
menced striking at another negro a year or
two his junior. The youDgster, who is not
much bigger than a piece Of chalk, told
the other to let him alone, bat his advice
was not needed, and the former becoming
enraged at being struck with a whip, took
out his pocket knife and stabbed his ad-
veTssry in the arm, cutting an artery,
which bled profUsely, and serious conse-
quencss would have ensued if it had not
been for the promptuess CT Two physicians
in the neighborhood, who took his case in
charge.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21
RnnI Fstnfe Trnnsfers.

The transfers in real estate for the week
ending yesterday were as follows:
TIL Goodman 10 Henry Compton, land
in Rutherford, county, $1,000.
Henry Compton 10 Henry c Lockett
deed of gift to land in Rutherford county
A Matthews to James Whitworth, lotin
the city, ST, $50.
BF NichoI, james Whitworlh and Phe.
meas Garrett to Alex Matthews, land IL
county, $1,000.
MBHall, Clerk and Master, to james
Whitworlh, lot in Mansfeld's plan, 5000
CT Whitemore and wife to D F Wilkin
land in county, 500.
NJ B Howell, Clerk and Master, TO II
Campbell, lot in Edgefeld, 500
en- Donaldson, Sheriff, to- S Abbey.
lot 10 South Nashville, Sl,043 80.
SW Cbidress, trustee, and c E II Mar
tin to Byrd Douglass, lots in city So, 249 go
SW Childress, trustee, and c f II Mar
tin to W McBroom, lot in Harding's adj,
dition, S31O..
Y d Metcalfc 10 B Roman, land in
McMinn county, 81 900.
WP Bowers 10 Arthur C White, lot 10
Bryan's addition to Edgefeld, $500.
Thomas Harding to Susan Mccormack,
lot in Hardings addition, $500.
T A Atkinson to John L Williamson
lot in Nichols plan s., 500.
VIM r Ford, A B Ford aud Eliza J An
derson to F 0 Hurt, land in county,
$4,000.
John C Cant to Harriet Harold, land
in Hamilton county, $4,000.
Thomas johnson to Henry J Walker,
lot in Walkers addition, 1925.
FO Hurt to VIM r Ford, land in nine
tenth district, $4,000
Morton B Howell, Clerk aud Master, to
VIM G Garrett, land in Rutherford county,
5000.
PL Michel, clerk to David Hughes, lot
on South Market street, $15,I2 80.
S r Ham to VIM a Whitsett, land in
county, 1854 So
in Murrell to James Diahunly, land
10 county $500.
Rachel D Foote and Neill S Brown,
trustee, to Anna Martin, lot in Boyd's home
tract, $3.50.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

A new story of Robert Hall is going the
rounds OF the English papers, TO the effect
that one Of his congregation took him to
task for not preaching more frequently on
predestination. Hall was very indignant
He looked steadily at his censor for mo
m,nt and replied: "Sir, see you are pre-
destined TO be an ass, and what is more, l
see you are determined to make your call
ing and election sure"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

Sis Musco, drunkenness on the streets,
fined :hree dollars and costs. Rosetta
Nolan, drawing a razor and using abusive
language, three dollars and costs. Il.
Walpool, drunkenness on street, fined three
dollars and costs. 10 Kirchbaum, using
abusive language calculated to provoke a
breach Of the peace and drunkenness, con-
tiuued. Fred Mike, drunkenness on the
street, continued.
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Cant. shears,s Majority.

According to the full official returns re-
csived at the office of the Secretary of
State, from the 4th Congressional district,
Capt. sheafe's majority over Mr.. Tillman
is 66l. In speaking of the matter yes
terday in the presence Of gentlemen not
pledged to secresy, one of our distinguished
State oficialb remarked that Capt. Sheafe
was certainly elected, but it was not known
yet ,ahether the thing ,OOuld stick or not"
This means, we suppose, that the party
in power has not yet fully determined
upon the high-handed outrage of cheating
a gallant Union soldier on! of his election
to the Congress of the United States, just
because he belonged to the Democratic
party. 1t has been publicly stated that
Gov. BrownloW has conferred the commits
sion of election upon Mr.. TilIman, bat in
view of the remark of the State official
above referred to- we can scarcely believe
the statement correct. Besides, We believe
Mr.. Tillman a man Of too much personal
Integrity to accept commission of cleo
ton to which another individual is so
clearly and unmistabably entitled. We
greatly mistake the character of the man
if he would desire seat in Congress at
the expense of sacrificing the feelings and
principles of az honorable man. Radical
he may be and doubtless is, but we are not
prepared to believe him capable of SO
mean an act as this. We will not, there
fore, do him the injustice of even
intimaing that he would take the
commission, 20 matter how eager Gov.
Brownlow may be to confer it upon him,
until satisfied beyond all room of doubt
that he is justly and legally entitled TO it.
This is the present state of the case, as we
understand it, and We would further re-
mark that our sources of information on
the subject are ENTIRELY reliable.
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Tncendiarles at Work

The Athens Post learns that the barn OF
Philander McCroskey, who lives on Fork
Creek, in Monroe county, was fred on last
Saturday night, and destroyed, together
with its contents. The barn was among
the largest in the county, and filled with
the products of the farm. Oar informant,
Gays that paper, states that there is no
doubt of it5 having been the work of in
Cendiaries, and that the people are good
deal excited at the unusual number Of fires
which have recently occurred in that d.
rection.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

The Gallatin Eraminer of Thursday last
chrOicles the marriage Of Prof 81. B. Todd,
of Howard Female College, on the 18th
inst, to Miss Matte T. Garth, of Robert
son county. The Professor with his bride
arrived at home on the 14th, and, says the
Examiner, received the congratulations of
his friends. On the following day the To-
stitute presented an animated scene, the
young ladies of the various classes calling
to pay their respects to the happy couple,
in which they were seconded by large mum.
bers of the gentlemen and ladies of the
town. On Friday evening of next week a
more formal reception and supper will be
rendered the Professor and his fair bride
at the Oid-Fellows Hall, By his friends,
and the occasion will doubtless be the most
brilliant reunion of the season.
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rercgrnpnic Greeting. from Glars s,ine

d TeIcGraPhic Directing from Glars sViEe
The following dispatch was yesterday
received by the Southern Telegraph Com
pany:
GAINESVILLE, November 90, $50 p.
M.-Local Editor UNION AND AMERICAN:
This is the first dispatch from this place
by the Southern Telegraph Company,
which opened an Office in the Henry House
to-day. CLAY RoBERTs.'
We glory in the enterprise. We have
lust touched the wire that leads directly
to the Henry House, and imagine for the
moment that we are under its hospitable
roof, surrounded by the gallant spirits who
dwell in the seven-hilled city. Look for
us ria telegraph at the next hop. We are
coming, Father Abraham. Yours, till
then. We shall meet again. Ship us to
night the first hogshead of tobacco by the
wires
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New York yesterda


London advices of yesterday quote
United States 5-2O5 at 74I.
Exchange on New York was taken by
the banks yesterday at 4c discount and sold
by them at par.
Tennessee bonds were quoted 10 New
York yesterday at 684@G9e for the old,
and 67396Sc for the new.
There is but little doing in city check
and rates are unchanged. Dealers buy
at75@76c, and sell at SOC.
The sales of Southern State bonds at the
New York Stock Exchange on the 10th
inst. were as follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

contract their issues, while at the same
time the remote banks will be tempted to
undue expansion, the temptation being The
difficulty and expense of returning their
notes for redemption. In this, as in all
other cases, the inferior currency will be
the more abundant. Rigid, uDfailing con-
vertibility is the only safe rule, and in the
end the nnst economical
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21
BatcLeIor's Hair Dye-rhi 81

BatcLeIor's Hair Dye.-Thi splendid
Hair Dye is the best in the world. The only
true and perfect DVe-harmless. reliable, instan-
taReous. No disappointment. No ridiculous
tints. Natural black or brown. Remedies the
i'll effects Of bad Dyss. Invigorates the hair.
leaving it soft and beautiful. The genuine is
signed Willium A. Batchslor. All others are
mere limitations, and should be avoided. Sold
by all Druggists and Perfumers. Factory 81 Bar
clay street. New York. [apr29 IL.
Extra Special NOtIee.-Beware of Coun-
terfeitsl Smiths Tonic Syrup has been coun-
terfeited. and the cOunterfeiter brought to grief
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP.
The genuine article must have DR.. John
Bulls private stamp on each bottle. DR.. John
Ball only has the right to manufacture and sell
the original John Smiths Tonic Syrup. Of Lou
isyillo. Kentucky. Examine well the label on
each bottle. If my private stamp is not on the
bottle. do not purchase, or you viii be deceived.
See my column advertisement, and my show
card. l will prosecute any one infringing on
my right. The genuine Smiths Tonic Syrup
can be prepared only by myself
The public's servant,
DR.. JOHN BULL.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

From Alex. n. Dougherty. N D.. late one Of
the Medical Directors L. ). A, Newark. y. ).
Having been made acquainted with the
composition Of the preparation known IS
S0z0dont, ! have for some time past per
mitted lis use in my family, where il has
given entire satisfaction. 1t is an elegant
toilet article, well worthy Of the encomiums
it has received
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

From the number Of marrisga licenses
issucd by The County Court Clerk, during
The past week, it would seem that he mat.
rimonial market is decidedly brisk. Good
husbands continue IN demand, and as this
Is Leap yesr, there il considerable inquiry
on The part Of fair damsels while 4 Il offer
ings are freely accepted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21

The following persons were granted dis
charges in bankruptcy during the weel
ending November Goth:
Thomas Griggs and Isham L. Mathews
of Williamson county.
NJ. F. Seltz, of Davidson county.
James F. Lauck and P. G. Woodwar d
of Sumner county.
B. F. Scott, of Humphreys county.
W. C. Blanton, J. o. Blanton and W
Blair, of Maury county. .....
John A, Leath, of Wilson county.
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on the ISL day of december. ls6s,

at the hours Of 9, 81. 70. l0l3, II. III 4. N.
and - N. respectively, at the office of ". n,
Doughty, EEq,, REGISTER, in Fayetteville, Lin
coin county, Tennessee, and that all creditors
who have proven their debts, and other persons
Interested. may appear at said time and place,
prayers of said petitions mas not be granted
and that the second and third meetings o. cred.
itoTs will be had at said time and place.
L. r. CAMPBELL, Clerk,
u. S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. of Tenn.
nov Saturdays sc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-21
Drove of Turkeys.

We noticed passing through the city yes
terday large drove of turkeys. We
rather like 10 see them coming in thusly.
They are very convenient to have about
the house during Christmas week and other
times 4 half dozen good sized goblers
would be SO handy too, to use in stufiUg
one OF them big oysters sold by OConnell
T. r.
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Notice to show Cause-In bankruptcy

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT JAMES
A. Lucus. ". IL. Martin, 7. A. Anderson,
". T. Sample. J. Suddath, ;, n. Mosely. W. A.
WhitwOrth, 5. Heermans, G. Clifford, Groves
A. J. Crenshaw, d. Mabry and r. n. Miers,
Court their petitions for discharge. and it was
thereupon ordered by the Court that a hearing
be had upon the same,
On the 10th day of November, 1865
at the Office of A. S. Bradley, Esq. in the Court
House in Gallatin, Tennessee, and that all cred
itOrs who have proven their debts, and other
persons who are interested. may appear at the
said time and place, and show cause, if any
they have. why the prayer of said petitions
should not be granted, and that the second and
third meetings of said creditors will be had be-
fore the Register, at the same time and place.
L. r. CAMPBELL, Clerk,
oct 3O-9t U. s. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. Tenn.
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on the Goth day of November, 1868,

at the hours offs, and g A. N. at the Office of
". \. Doughty, Esq, Register, in LewiskurE
Marshan county, Tennessee, and that all credit
ors who have proven their debts, and other
persons interested may appear at said time aud
place, and show cause if any they have. why
the prayers Of said petitions. may not be grant
ed, and that the second and third meetings Of
a il creditors viii be had at said time and
/ ace f. r. CAMPBELL, Clerk,
L. S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. of Tenn.
-atdfya
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Marriage Licenses from NoVenbe or
18th TO November 2Oth.

WHITE.
VIM G Robinson TO Matte Allen.
Richard B Tilford to Nancy Catharin,
Williams. #''
John Joyce TO Josephine Drake.
G w Reagan to Maggie Wright.
George W Trabue to Ellen Dunn.
John w Boyd to Missouri Ann Stephen
SOD.
Matthias Forster to Emily A Smith.
James o Russell to Mary Swami.
Thomas II Friendsly to Harriet b
Sadler.
George F Fuller to Julia Henry.
William Gray to Mary E Marling.
Thomas E Winstead to Maggie S Burns.
Charles 0 Lyle TO Catharine Bergen.
Josiah B Luton TO SalIie F Campbell.
John c CogSin to Louisa P Dunlap.
Jacob D Reese TO Martha Pike.
James A Thomas TO Mamie B Ross.
c r Head to Sophie c ChildreSs.
CoLoRED.
Alexander Plummer to Paulua Sum-
mer.
Isaac Nicholson TO Ophelia Foster.
Levi Rutherford to Lizzie Hobson.
Robert Mckay to Margaret Vaughn.
Horace Ewing Sarah Ewing.