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The New York herald., 1868-03-14
THE F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, March Is. 1858.
PETITIONS.

"AshiSoioN, uaTch Id, isoo.
PETITIONS.
Mr. JOHNSON, dem.) OF Nd presented petition Of
the Colonization Society praying that the Postmaster
General be authorized to enter into contract 70
carry the mails to Liberia. Referred 20 the Com.
nittee on Post Ofices and Post Roads.
Mr.. SUMNER, repl of Mass, presented the petition
OF drafted men OF New York asking 10 be placed on
an equal footing with volunteers with regard pen
sions.
Mr. SUMNER also presented a number OF petitions
from shoe and leather manufacturers 0! various
parts of Massachusetts, praying for a reduction OF
the tax Referred to the Committee on Finance
Mr.. CAMERON, (rep.l Of Pa, presented the renon.
STRANGE OF the ourneymen printers OF Pennsylvania
against the passage of copyright law also The pe-
tion Of Lucretia Mott, President OF the An;isaVe-y
Society praying for the establishment 0! republican
form OF government in every State. Referred ;o Tie
Judiciary Committee
Mr.. FRELISGHuYsES, trep) Of y J., presented me
petition OF citizens OF New York and New Jersey
praying for reduction OF tie army ana navy ard
OF the general expenses o! the government Referred
MT MoRroy. repJ of Ind. presented the petition
OF the worklngmen OF Ohio for The passage OF an
eight hour law. Referred TO ,ae Committee OF Com
AxESpNFSr or rHE JUDICIARY ACT.
TIE bil 10 amend The ludic!sry act Of september
A. l5ss passed last evening, came over from the
House signed and received tie signature of the Pre-
sident pro tern.
kkLiSf OF HklhS or AShblkf DlCkENS
Mr.. TRUNsCLI. rep.l Of H., called up the bill FOR
TIE relief OF the heirs Of Ashoary Dickens, making
An appropriation or account OF lis having acted as
Secretary Of State MI. Trlmoul offered an amend
Nent providing that none Of the heirs who have
taken part IN the rebellion, their assgnees shall
participate in the benefit OF this act which was
agreed 70. The bill, after scme discussion. was
passed.
TEP DIPLOMATIC APPROXIMATION BILL
On motion OF Mr.. MORRILL,, rep, OF Me-, the Sen.
ate insisted on Its amendments 10 the Consular and
Diplomatic Appropriation bill, non.concurred IL BY
The House and Messrs. Morrill,, o! Maine. Howe and
Buckalew were appointed as a committee OF confer.
ence on the part OF the Senate.
Mr.. MORGAN, trep) Of n. Y, introduced Joint
resolution 70 carry into effect he resolution OF March
8 ls67. providing for an exchange OF documents
Referred 70 the Committee OF Library.
The senate here assumed .ae functions OF a Court
OF Impeachment for the tria OF the President.
The New York herald., 1868-03-14

INCOME RETURNS FROM THE PRINCIPAL CiTiBs.-
The following tables exhibit statement OF the next
taxable income upon which internal revenue taxes
were collected In the principal cities during iso5-6o
and le66-ai;-
The New York herald., 1868-03-14

ALBANY. March 13, 1858.
CONTESTED STAT.
/. Speaker announced as the special order the
epert 0. the Committee op Privileges and Elections
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
More "IhrOwIng Out"

1t seems that Middle Tennessee Radi-
Gals are not the only people in the state of
that political denomination who have a
faculty for throwing out" votes that don't
exactly please them. Radicals down in
Madison county are learning the same sort
of defiance to law. Tie jackson Wing of
tie 9TH says:
"The vote in this county on Tuesday, as
per the returns of the judges of election,
shows a majority of over one hundred for
the Democratic candidates. The returns
were made to Green the Registrar, who, we
understand, has thrown out all the pre-
cincts but Jackson, and has sent up his re-
turns indicating a majority in the county
for Grant of twenty-five votes"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10

The large three days trade sale by Yeat-
man, Shields & Co., commences this
morning at 81 o'clock A. N. Their stock is
unusually large. We are assured that they
will sell.
We call special attention to the annual
election of stockholders for the Nashville
and Decatur railroad, advertised for TO-
day at Masonic Hall, instead of at the
depot.
Our readers will be graGfed to see the
announcement that Rev. r. A. Holland,
the eloquent young divine, will deliver a
lecture on the evening of the 18th inst, in
Masonic Temple, for the benefit of the
Protestant Orphans.
B. R. Cutler & Gleaves, corner Broad
aud College streets, announce their fall
and winter stock of shoes, boots, etc, Of
every variety and the latest styles. This
house was established in lS43, and, through
all the mutations of time and the troubles
of the country, has steadily maintained the
reputation of a frst-class house, and still
worthily wears it. There is no better any
where.
Crunk, Dodson & Co., have a regular
auction sale this morning of choice stock
of varieties, including the best staple
goods.
A girl who understands stitching on a
singer sewing machine can get a good
situation by application at this office.
DIR. Westeryelt proposes TO cure rheu-
maiism, neuralgia, scrofula, etc, etc. See
card.
See bankrupt notice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10

We have received the initial num-
Der of a monthly journal of the
above title, Published in this city by John
Frizzell & Co. 1t contains e. pages OF
original and selected matter, of the high
est interest TO the craft, and displaying a
degree of merit, creditable to Southern
literature, and acceptable throughout the
country. The following is the table of
contents: Are We Progressing-Assistant
Grand Secretary-Comp. Townsend A.
Thomas-Demoraliza of Society and
its Cure-DeeGs Of Brotherhood - Ma.
sonic Northumberland Grand Chapter
U. S.-Grand Encampment q. S.-Grand
Commsndery Of Tennessee-Grand Coun-
Gil +. and S. NJ MasOns of Tenn.-Grand
Chapter +. A. Masons of Tennessee
Grand Council High Priesthood Of Ten
nessee-Grand Lodge Of England-His-
tory of Masonic Imitations-Leaf by Leaf
the Roses Fall-Masonic Ambition-Ma-
sonry, Its Stability - Masonic Law
Masonic Observation-Disclosures liberation
NJ. w. Grand Lodge Of Tennessee-Penn-
sylvania, New Masonic Temple in Phila-
delphia-Rite of the Mystic Mason
Tidings from the Craft-The Bible-The
Beauties of Bible Language-The Masonic
Record-The University of Freemasonry.
This magazine is devoted to the interests
of Freemasonry and general literature. 1t
lie not sectional, but il destined to be me-
trOpolitan in it5 scope, and TO circulate
throughout the country. 1t receives linn
tied number of advertisements, and, while
these are not permitted to encroach on the
reading matter, advertisers will be able to
present their business 10 the most substsn-
tial people of the country.
We congratulate the mystic Brother
hood on the publication of a periodical,
which, by its positive ability, shall not
only commend itself to the membership,
but go to all who wish for an elevated lit
prafurp
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
Educational Mntters.

General John Eaton, Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, gave US the following
educational items yesterday:
In Sumner county there are about one
thousand children attending the common
schools, and about four hundred at the
subscription schools. Other common
schools are rapidly opening. There are
three schools for the colored people. The
want Of houses and the scarcity Of teach
ers are greatly in the way of success. The
scholastic population is 1908. The schO-
lastic population of Weakley county is
$3.50, and about forty schools are in opera
ton. Every district in Knox county has
schools, and the attendance is estimated at
1000, aud the scholastic population nearly
5000.
A meeting of all the State SuPerin-
tendents will be held at Atlanta, December
10, 10 discuss important educational mat
terR.
Dr. Sears, agent Of the Peabody Fund,
is on an educational tour, and letters adj
dressed TO him will not reach him. He
will return in a few days.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
INFANTICIDE.
The Body OF an Infant Pound i'm n
Well.
Arrest of the Cruel Mo,be,
A DetectiVe Charged with Compound.
ing the Felony.


Coroner NOrvell was yesterday summoned
to hold an inquest over the body of white
male child taken out of a we'll on Church
street, west of the Chattanooga depot. The
jury returned a verdict that it was case of
infanticide by some person unknown.
A further investigation of the case iusti-
fed the belief that Catharine Craig was the
mother of the child, and that a negro
woman who has since gone 10 Murfrses-
boro, had deposited the child in the well,
and warrant having been issued, police
man Gilmore arrested Mrs. Craig, and
arraigned her before Esquire Matthew'S, but
the trial was postponed until the 1lth inst,
and she was required to enter into bond in
Che sum of $25OO for her appearance.
A warrant was also issued for the arrest
of the negro woman, and an officer dis
patched to Murfreesboro to effect her arrest.
Detective Barmore was also arrested upon
the charge of compromising the felony in
making proposition to Mrs. Craig TO have
theiwhole matter concealed upon the pay
ment to him Of S75. He was also required
to give security in the sum of $1,000 for his
appearance on Thursday morning at 10
o'clock.
The discovery of the child, and the de.
velopments afterwards made, caused con-
siderable excitement throughout the neigh
borhood where Mrs. Craig was known.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
COLUMBIA SYNOD.
DOnnell Institute ana Religious In.
tereStS,

IeEeSlS.
From the Athens (Ala.) Post.
The Columbia Synod Of the Cuniber.
land Presbyterian Church convened 10
Athens, Ala, on Friday, the 10th ult.,
and closed its session on Monday, 18th.
The Introductory sermon was preached by
the Moderator, Rev. NJ. B. Dewitt, and
the exercises we're then opened with
prayer.
There were members present from all
five Presbyteries which compose the Synod.
Also there was present the distinguished
divine, Rev. H. B. Warren, D. D., of
Texas, who delivered, during the occasion,
some very able discourses.
Rev. A. NJ. Kerr, of Richland Presby-
terry, was chosen new Moderator. and Rev.
j. 81. Patterson, of McGready Presbytery,
temporary clerk.
Reports on Missions, Education, State of
Religion, and Minutes of Presbyteries pre-
scented many encouraging features of the
Synod's work, and offered slimulants to
greater efforts in the wide field open before
the body.
Quite an amount of Home Mission
work was reported by Ihe Presbyteries Of
Tennessee, Jackson and McGready. This
much needed labor ought to be greatly en-
couraged and augmented by all religious
denominations.
The statistics exhibited some ninety Or
dained ministers, thirty probationers for
the ministry, more than seven thousand
COMMITMENTS, with quite a considerable
number of professions of religion and ac-
cessions to the church during the Synodi-
cal year.
The Donneli Institute, the Synod's fe-
male college, at Winchester, Tennessee.
was represented 10 be in fine trim, 80 far as
its management ID concerned, having a
capital man as Principal and an excellent
corps of assistants in literature and music.
It's prospects are very fair, in spite of the
destruction Of lis building materials, with
which was 10 be erected a superb structure
for the use of the school. 1t has an ample
and comfortable edi6ce, and now calls
upon its friends throughout the country to
rally TO its support and patronage. That
institution has done much for the educa-
ton Of our people, and it refers proudly to
the names of Scott, Anderson, Biddle, Girls
man, etc, whose labors accomplished so
much in the thorough training Of the fe-
male mind of the land.
The report on the state of religion pre-
scented the mingled lights and shadows of
our country's sad condition. Many pre-.
cious and extensive reviyals have occurred,
and many hearts made glad over repeniiug
sinners, while many places remain barren
and cherries for want of tillage
Yet, peace and harmony generally seem
to prevail within the congregations under
the care of the Synod.
No ecclesiastical body was ever more
Hospitality entertained than was the Synod
by the citizens of Athens.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
Late Assistant Postmaster.

Henry l.. Jones, il no more. Tb7I heart
which, but few weeks since, sat with
hope that erect and vigorous form Ito hu-
man vision is laid in the silent tomb. lie
sleeps the sleep of death, and we, his
living comrades, can in the future profit
naught from Henry Jones, except in the
bright example he has left us. It's we
who knew him most Intimately that can
testify most fully TO his moral worth. As
a man Of business, as a man socially, AID
more especially and important as Christ
ian, he was a man--"his like we ne'er shall
see." But we can not mourn for him as
those who have no hope; hope which Is
well founded on that rock which ID higher
than we. Our hearts are sad, as human
selfish hearts must needs be, that we can
not again hear his welcome voice on earth,
receive his lavish courtesies, or 10 silence
admire him in his general department.
The kind word was ever ready to respond
to all who addressed him las many can
attest in performing his duties in his try
ing calling in this city, and while he toiled
and labored diligently year after year
twas not for himself that he was striving.
He ever remembered that kind, loving
mother; though far away, he was cou-
stanlly Strewing her pathway with many a
fragrant flower, and leaves her adequately
provided against all pecuniary contingent
cies in return for her bright and shining
example, demonstrating to her once living
son what che had by precept instilled
within him from his youth. Let us who have
basked in the sunshine of his once bright
and genial spirit, who felt the intluence'of
his daily walk and conversation, strive to
emulate his virtues, remembering that cur
loss is Henry's gain. And though he now
lies in his peaceful resting place, and 10
years to come the green grass shall cover
the mound, the marble that marks the
spot, through storm and sunshine, may be-
come defaced, he will yet live in our hearts
through the only heritage we can posses
his bright example, his spoLless name while
living, and his abiding trust while dying. |
w. D. K.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
CommIssIOner's Court

William NJ. Robertson, assault a1d bat
terry s. and costs.
Hazlewood Smith, obstructing street
crossing; 50 and costs, and for using abusive
language, discharged.
John Scott, drunk and lying on street /;
50 and costs.
Charles Lamansky, fast driving S. and
costs.
Alfred James and Oliver Howard,
larceny of cigars valued at 81; transferred
to Justice of the Peace.
Eliza Madden, merchandising without
license discharged.
Thomas Taylor, assault and battery with
knife; continued.
Nelson Blair, larceny; s. and costs.
Henry Rice, drunkenness on street; So
and costs.
Cinda Taylor and Rachel Rcash, mal-
ing loud aud boisterOus noise or street; So
and costs.
John Allen, Morgan Woods, unlawful
gaming; s. and costs each.
Louis Lanier, William Snyder, Leroy
Thompson, George Bingham, Frank shute,
for unlawful gaming, were each fined S.
and costs
Mary Jane Wesley, making loud and
boisterous noise on street; sent down for
ten days.
Daisy Winters, drunk and using vulgar
language on street; So and costs.
Thomas Gowen, assault and battery !;
discharged.
Robert Bradley, using abusive language;
$40 and costs.
Margaret Terril, assault and battery, and
using abusive language; $50 and costs.
B. Shafer, John W. Swinney aud ". II.
Corbett, peddling meat during market
hours s. and COSTS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
View Nashville Theater.

The celebrated tragic actress, Miss Char
lotte Champion, made her debut last night
to large and appreciative audience, en-
acting the character of Medea in the
tragedy of that name. Although a stranger
to many Of our people, her fame is co-ex-
tensive with the American stage, and
amongst the many rising stars in the dra-
matte armament, no one is more deserving
the name of finished artistic. She has a
splendid voice, her elocution is unexcep-
tionsble, graceful in figure, and in person
very attractive. With these advantages,
she also possesses those accomplishments
which are necessary to those who expect to
gain distinction in her profession. 10 short
We consider her studious pupil of the old
school, with the talent requisite to estab-
lish for herself name equal to the numer-
Gus bright intellects who have adorned the
stage in days gone by. Her Medea last
night was faultless in every particular, and
the spirit with which she entered into the
play was alike creditable TO herself as it
was pleasing TO the audience. She did not
receive as good support as We would have
been pleased to see, but the piece, we IN
derstand was rather hurriedly announced,
and the members ofthe stock company did
not have sufficient time to commit their
parts TO memory.
Miss Champion will appear tonight in
her celebrated impersonatioR of Hamlet, a
character which has never before been at
tempted by female. Success to her, say
we
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
Fraudulent Breach of Trust.

The case of Mr.. Theo. Muling, charged
with fraudulent breach of trust was con-
tinued by Esq. Matthews until Friday next.
The matter in controversy is in regard to
horse, which the prosecutor claims Mr..
Muling fraudulentlY withholds from him,
the true owner. Mr. Muling claims that
he purchased the horse from the son of the
prosecutor. The statement was made err
roneously that he had been arrested upon
the charge of false pretenses instead of
fraudulent breach of trust.
The statement was also made that Mr..
Muling by consent of the parties had been
acquitted Of the charge of swearing false
ly in procuring an attachment. The suit
was dismissed by the Court without hear
ing the proof at all.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
ENFRANCHISEMENT.
Movements of the COIOred Citizens q
Abolish the Franchise Law.

Movements of the COIOred Citizens 30
Abolish the Franchise Law.
We learn that the following document lie
in circulation among the negroes of this
city, and is being numerously signed
The undersigned colored citizens of the
State of Tennessee, being of opinion that
the time has now arrived for the re-enfran-
chisement of that portion Of our citizens
now deprived of the right of suffrage, upon
the basis Of the permanent equality Of legal
rights and privileges lrithOut regard 10 race,
color, " lineage respectfully but earnestly,
recommend the calling together Of Gene
raj Convention, to be composed of delegates
representing the colored citizens Of the
various counties OF the State, whose duty it
shall be take into consideration this I'M
portant matter and take suitable measures
for attaining the object specified, at the
earliest convenient moment. We recon-
mend the Sth day Of December as a suit
able day for the holding of said convention,
and the city of Nashville as the most suit
able place Of assemblage. 1t is earnestly
hoped by the undersigned that delegates
will be sent to this all-important conven-
ton from every county in Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10

Exercises at the Medical Departments
Of the University Of NashviIIe-In-
trOductOry Address by Prof. John
HI. Calender.
The commodious hall of the Medical
College was we'll filled last evening to hear
the Introductory address to the opening
session of the Medical Department. The
attendance of students was considerably on
the increase of the number at the same
occasion of last year-over one hundred
and thirty having matriculated. The full
attendance of the present term will not be
reached until about Christmas, and the
daily additions to it indicate it will speedily
swell to a number worthy of the best days
of the department before the war. The
States of Texas, Mississippi, Alabama,
Georgia and Kentucky, are already well
represented in the classes.
The exercises of last evening opened
with prayer from the Rev. DIR. Bunting.
Chancellor ]. Berrien Lindsey then brief
ly but eloquently alluded 10 the past fame
of the Department. He called 10 mind
like occasion of eighteen years ago, when
the founders of the Department welcomed
its first Glass 10 its halls. Since that time,
over four thousand students had received
instruction from its Professors. These
students were now widely scattered over
the country and filled the front rank in the
Profession. He would now introduce to
the audience one who was born within
stones throw of the University, one who
had caught his early love of learning and
science in her halls, aud who now, under
the new Faculty, which the Department,
in the discharge of their duties 10 the
Trustees of The University, TO its four thou
sand graduates and to the city of Nash
vile, had seen proper to organize, ably &C.
cupied one of its Professorships. He
would introduce Prof John Fl. Calender.
Prof Callender's address-aboat an hour
in length-came fully up to the reputation
of that gentleman for terse and scholarly
eloquence. 1t took ia a wide field of re-
search, and indicated, while replete with
the learning of noble science, that the
speaker was one who verified in his own
mind the truth of proposition before he
accepted it. To the students it was e.
pecially fraught with suggestive truth and
kindly admonition. In closing, the speak
er warmed up with the classic memories
which crowded around him. In graphic
words he called up the learned names,
now of the lists OF eternity, which had
adorned and made famous the University.
We were pleased to see so many ladies
present. All the members of the able
Faculty were on the stand. The closing
day indicated stormy night,-but an hour
before the stated time, the clouds gave way
to bright stars. As the years go by, msy
each one bring together such gathering
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-10
The Election in Benton County.

To the Editors Union i American.
CAMDEN, Tenn, Nov. 9TH, 1S68.-Dear
Sirs: l have been waiting anxiously for
several days 10 enable myself to give the
result of the election in this county, and
have at last the returns from all but the
11th District, which suppose gave very
small vote As far as the balance of the
county official returns, show for Seymour
80, Grant I55. The election passed off
quietly every where in the County; not
much interest manifested we have had
Circuit Court this week, which has to day
adjourned until court in course no crimi.
nal prosecutions in our courts everything
quiet; nobody much excited about any
thing the Democrats have given up the
contest, but hope for better day the
vote Of the county is less than two hun
dred, whereas but for the franchise law
we could poll about 1900 votes. Money
matters very hard, many people can not
pay their taxes until they get portion of
the present crop into market.
Yours truly, 8.