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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

have more or less Of ambition Minis
gled with their greed. ThMre is a
way now of making State out of
a territory quicker than the tradi
tlonal twinkling of a star or the
shaking of a sleeps tail. A bevy of
Federal ofiiee-holders will get to-
gether a hundred or two miners
and rowing fortune hunters out of
The gulches, and call them q con-
vention, constitution is adopted
and sent forward to Washington,
and lol another star glitters in the
national galaxy. And here is the
cream and the fatof the thing. In a
few weeks, a couple of fellows who
couldn't have obtained the situa.
ton of toll gate keepers before they
went TO Wyoming or Montana,
come back United States Senators,
and fifty or six y moro State and
Federal offices are filled with the
same sort of material. Nor is this
all. These territories afford fine
field for land swindlers, and getting,
through official positions, the first
grab at every thing. The Pacific
railroads are soon to open up that
region, and it doesn't take more
than three OF four years by this
process, to make a millionaire and a
Senator out of fellow now SUBJ
sisting ON free lunch and sleeping
in coal-hole at Washington.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
CuRA. THEN sOUCH AMERICA.

UNA COS
1t is being gradually developed
that leading members of the Radi
cal wing of the Republican party
are looking to the absorption of
the government on this continent
by the United States, and there is
well grounded suspicion that Gen.
Grant is seriously entertaining the
idea that this will be the great fea-
ture of his administration. A
prominent New England member
of Congress, a strong friend of
Grant, who is said to have been
among the loudest in denOuncing
England for its left handed aid to
the Southern COnfederacy during
the war, is reported to have de-
clared himself in favor Of sending
large force to Cuba to aid the ins
surrectonary party, provided they
would agree to annexation to the
United States on the withdrawal
of the Spanish authorities, which
he insisted would surely follow such
step on the part of this govern
ment. He is further credited with
saying that we can afford to and
will do as we please on this CONT
nent; that when we obtain Cuba
and st. Domingo, we will absorb
the rest of the West Indies and
make them a stepping stone to the
South American States. The
House of Representatives is said
to be rife to take any action which
will be necessary in the premises,
but some doubt is expressed as to
the Senate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
AND so the anti-Grant men, a

AND so the anti Grant men, and
anti-repealers have triumphed at
last. The Senate has the first
Touchdown and the presidential
claret flows freely. Morton, of In
diana, bore him to the ropes. The
repealers are now endeavoring to
induce the discounted combatant
to veto the conference bill which
they say is worse than the original
law. Ben. Butler, it is said, dealt
a foul blow. by fooling the repeal
ers in the House. Butler will get
even with Grant yet. He has not
forgotten that bottling-up report
about the battle at Bermuda Hun
dred.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

SENATOR SPRAGUE in his sweep
ing philippe against things gen
orally, levelled a blow at his black
letter colleagues in the Senate-the
lawyers. But it would appear that
they are like the late Maj. Polk
kind-"no lawyers to hurt" They
were ignorant Of the law excluding
Stewart from Treasury Department;
and the other day, Mr.. Boutwell,
wanted a law passed enabling him
to anticipate the payment OF gov
crnment interest, and Senator Sher-
man accommodated him by intro
ducing one. When it had passed
the Senate and been sent to the
House, it was discovered that the
identical law was put in the
statute book year or two ago.
They seem neither to know what
the laws are, nor what they should
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
ASIDE REGISTRATION.

Can the Legislature pass law
authorizing the annuling of right
or even privilege acquired under
the constitution Of this State 7 This
is a question which should be
pressed to a solution by some of
the citizens residing in the counties
IN which the registration has been
annulled by the Governor. The
franchise law is held to be part of
the constitution of this State. 1t
provides that it shall be the duty
OF the registrar "to take the proof
required by this act, and to regis
ter the names of each and every
qualified voter, and to issue GER
tifcate that such voter is entitled
to the privileges of the elective
franchise" 1t is further provided
"that upon taking and filing the
proof and oath, required in section
5 of this act, the said commissioners
shall register the name of said vo-
ter, and to issue him n GER
tificate thereof; provided, that
nothing herein contained shall pre-
vent said commissioner from hear
ing proof from equally competent
testimony, contrary to and contra
vening the proof offered and taken
in behalf Of said applicant; and
said commissioner shall be the
judge of the weight of the conflict
ing testimony, so far as the same
may affect the issuance of the GER
tifcates." The act provides for
furnishing any person swearing
falsely to any of the facts required
to be sworn to by the provisions of
the act, and provision is also made
for furnishing registrars for "every
wilful and intentional violation of
the act" There is nothing in the
act looking to the depriving of any
man of his right TO vote acquired
under its provisions except by
legal process. The act which
authorizes the Governor to set
aside the registration of voters
in any county is no part
Of the franchise act, and is no
more binding than if it authorized
the Governor to set aside and de-
clare void the decisions ola court
of record. 1t is time these usur-
pations had an end. The men in
Madison and Shelby counties who
hold certificates from the registrars
are as legally entitled to vote now
as they were before Gov. Senter is
sued his proclamation setting aside
the registration in those counties.
We think there can scarcely be a
doubt as to how the courts would
decide this question, and some one
or mora citizens of Madison and
Shelby should test the matter be-
fore those tribunals.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
GRANT AND THE TENURE-OF-
OFFICE LAW.

The Washington correspondent
of the New York Post telegraphed
on the 9th ult. as follows:
"Three days ago / telegraphel, upon
the authority of a prominent Senator,
that the amendment as passed by the
Senate was satisfactory to President
Grant Now | have reason TO believe
that the Senator Inexperienced Grants
exact remarks. The amendment is not
satisfactory to Gen. Grant, unless it is
found to be impossible to obtain total
repeal of the bill President Grant does
not consider the amended bill as oblec-
tionable as the original bill, as has been
said, but still there are many features IN
it which he does not approve, and which
in his Judgment ought not to be there.
Even should the House reconsider the
action of Friday, and agree to the Senate
amendment, it is in no wise certain that
the President will then make such
wholesale removals as ltading Republi-
cans desire. Your correspondent feels
fully satisfied that the Senate will not
agree to any further concessions or mod
ifications of the bill, nor is there any
disposition TO yield the principle con-
tanned in it.
If Grant was not pleased with
the Senate amendment, he cannot
be very well pleased with the
compromise which has been finally
adopted. Grant demanded the re-
peal of the tenure of office law, and
intimated on numerous occasions
that he would be satisfied with
nothing less than the repeal OF the
law. The House of Representa-
tives passed a bill repeating the
law, but the Senate was not wiling
to yield the power it had acquired
over the executive department, SO
the matter between the two houses
has been compromised by leaving
the whole thing in muddle, to be
construed Just as it may suit the
within or the convenience Of the ma
jority in the Senate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
BARKIs Is WILLIN'.

The following letter is published
in the Chattanooga Republican:
WINCHESTER, Tenn, March 80 1869
Mr.. Editor In view of the fact that nu-
merous applications have been and are
being made to me from West and East
as well as Middle Tennessee, to an
nouuce myself candidate for Supreme
Judge in this division of the State, ]
take this method of replying to those
thus honoring me, and say, that am not
disposed to make this announcement );
yet if the convention for that purpose
should see proper to place my name on
the ticket, it would be an honor | would
not feel at liberty to decline and, if
elected, would employ whatever of abili-
ty | possess earnestly and firmly to dis
charge the dnties imposed | esteem the
position refer1el to as one of great pub
lie Importance; and for which the people
should, with discriminating care, seek
for efficient and reliable incumbents,
rather than that persons shonld seek the
place for the sake Of Office Respectfully,
\. A. PATTERSON.
The Judge wishes his Radical
brethren to understand that he is
not candidate before their coz
vention for the nomination, but
that if it is rendered to him he will
accept. The Radicals are now APP
prised of the Judges position. If
they want him, " Barkis is willin'. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

The UEION AND DISPATCH and the GAZETTE,
hitherto published separately in this City were
consolidated on the 9th of August. 1868, and
old title Of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
PRECEPT AND PRACTICE.

Mrs. Grant is reported to have
said to some Office seekers who
wished to obtain her influence
" All things being equal, if L could
give away Offices l would give Them
to soldiers-to those who have
been in the active service Of the
country. When the army was
raised it was said to the soldier,
Enlist or take command, and if you
live to return we will reward you,
with every favor the government
can bestow, and if you die for
our country we will take care OF
your widows and orphans 1t
will not do to go back on that word;
but I sometimes have thought, see
ing how soon it is forgotten, Poor
widows poor orphans If have
any influence with Mr.. Grant-and
| do not know that l have any-it
will be exerted in behalf of the
soldier" This sounds very pretti-
y, but it reads very awkwardly in
connection with the treatment
which certain soldiers in East Ten
nessee have received. The post
masters at Jonesboro, Rogersville
Greeneville, and cambridge served
as soldiers all through the war, but
they have been removed to make
room for men who did not shoulder
o musket. 1t is a pity Mrs. Grant
cannot get her husband to practice
her doctrine.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
THE STATISTICS OF THE CENSUS
OF 1870.

The subjoined memorial relative
to a subject Of great and growing
importance, was presented TO the
House of Representatives a few
days since. 1t was signed by forty
three of the principal officers of the
Life Insurance Companies of the
United States. 1t is to be hoped
that the law regulating the taking
of the census statistics, will con
tain provisions for carrying out of
the suggestions of the petition:
To the honorable Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
in Congress assembled : The under
signed, representing life insurance assoc
Citations of the United States, respectfully
represent to your honorable body that it
is of great impOrtance-in the first
place, to the people of the United States,
in view of solution Of practical ques-
tiOns, constantly arising, and determine
ing the values of life and reYersionary
interests in estates, legacies, and success
sions in the second place, to the gooerR
meRt of the United States, in providing
for the equitable taxation of such lie
and reversionary interests, and also in
view of the probability that some con-
siderable portion of the public debt nay
vet be converted into annuities cOntin-
gent on the duration CT life; and, in the
third place, finally, to the interests of
associations engaged in the business 0!
lie insurance and in the sale of life an
nuities-that such information respecting
population and mortality to be collected
in the taking CT the Segenh Qecenniat
census of the United States, that Of 1870,
should be as accurate and complete as
possible.
They would urgently represent that, in
their opinion, the taking of the census In
ono day, facilitated by prior distribution
of schedules to be carefully filled up by
h0us ehoders and others, will prove not
merely economical, but will conduce TO
the desired accuracy and completeness in
the results obtained.
Aud furthermore, they would respect
fully suggest that the chief officer, to be
entrusted w.tn the duties of conducting
the inquiries of the census should be
one who appreciates the Importance of
accuracy, and who is Intimately ac-
quainted with the application of the re-
suits of the inquiries Of the census TO
science, AMI especially 10 the deduction
of monetary values depending on the
duration of lifes
Finally, it is manifest that the aeon
racy and completeness demanded in the
collection cf facts for the purpose herein
specified, if extended to the inquiries re-
specting agriculture, manufactures, and
other industrial interests, would tend
greatly tG enhance the value of the re-
cults obtained.
Dated February, 1863
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

In 1867 Gov. Brownlow received
776 votes in Sullivan county, and in
1868 Grant received 5S5. There
were only p votes cast in the first
election and % in the second for the
opposition ticket. The report of the
registrar for that county shows
that only 449 voters have been reg
istered in Sullivan. This shows
that 136 more votes were cast for
Grant than were registered and 327
more for Brownlow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

THE avidity with which appoint
ments in the territories are sought
is q noticeable feature in the ground
scuff1e now going on at Washing
ton. Fellows whose stomachs are
wholly unused to the comfortable
distension of "a square meal want
collectorships in the Revenue De
partment. They want quick re-
turns, and will trust to their own
wits for the size of the profits.
But the less hungry can afford TO
look to the future, and they
prefer the territories. These
will take anything from the
Governorship down, the higher the
rade of course the better. They
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

CURIOSITY was alive last year to
know what Gen. Grants full name
Is, and it is now increased. Hun
dreds of persons whose names COM
mence with U and S are in fever
Of hope that this lucky vowel, or
lush consOnant, may lay the foun-
dation of some family connection,
whereby may hang an Office.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
Our Financial and CONNER
cial Column.

Every department of business has an imms-
date interest in the markets of the country. and
in it's financial fluctuations and condition. The
man who fails to keep himself properly adj
vised as to the rise and fall CT the markets, as
controlled By the laws of demand and supply
aad the relative condition of the currency. ia
exposed to constant loss. and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and enterprising
neighbors. In order to make our paper valuable
as well as interesting. we shall make this a
SPECIAL PEATURE. Our Daily Market Reports,
domestic and foreign. by telegraph. and our
City Reports. gotten up at heavy expense. shall
challenge the commsndstion of our best bust
ness men; while our current Financial Reports
from all the leading money centers of the coun-
try shall be fuller than have ever been pub
lished by any other journal in Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

The Cleveland Banner states that
with the exception of Knoxville
and Cleveland, the Grant admins
tration has made a clean sweep of
the postmasters along the line of
the railroad from Bristol to Chat
tanooga.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
FRIDAY. APRILa, Isse.
IT is respectfully suggested to /

III lsrespectfully suggested to the
Mayor and City Council, that
some action be promptly had to
provide proper reception by the
city authorities of the ex- President
of the United States, who, it is said,
contemplates a visit to the city early
next week. 1t is an honor due alike
to the exalted station he has filed,
and to the man, as one of the most
eminent citizens Of the republic,
and as one who has reflected his own.
fame on our own State. Such ties
timonials of respect TO recently re-
tired Presidents are customary and
proper, and they should be officially
rendered. No party bias or politi
cal antipathy should begrudge its
free and voluntary offer. Andrew
Johnson is now in private life. He
has played a most conspicuous
part in the most eventful era in our
history, and his name and deeds
belong to us as people. Contem-
poraries may differ and freely crit
icise his political course, but his
claims to receive marks of unusual
respect row, are as just, as are
his claims to receive a fair and
candid hearing at the hands of
posterity hereafter. In this view,
We trust there will be no hesitation
in the appointment Of a committee
to make the necessary arrange
ments to accord to the Ex-Presi
! dent the honor of such a reception
as may be deemed appropriate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
TERMS CASH ADVANCE

HE NASHVILLE UNION AND DISPATCH and the
NASHVILLE GAZETTE by consolidating the two
papers, propose to make the UNION AND AMKRr-
cANthebest and cheapest Journal ever published
in Tennessee. and We ask the united support and
favor ofthe patrons of both the former papers,
IN the new enterprise, pledging ourselves that
IN every particular our paper will compare IA
vorably with the best in the entire country and
in saying this. We only repeat the expressions of
many Of our patrons. who are most capable Of
Judging in such matters
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
In the Political Interests of
the People

THE UNION AND AMERICAN will take the Con-
stitutiOn and laws for its guide. adhering to the
teachings of the founders of our government. II
will guard with vigilance and frmness the
rights Of all the people. urging upon ALL modera-
ton, forbsarance and steady adherence to
and order. thereby enabling the people to
develop the resources and advance all the mate
rial and other interests OF our State and com
mon country. Feeling that these are endan-
gered By the revolutionary schemes of the Radi-
cal politicians. who now hold the legislative
power Of the government. we shall abate moth
ing of our past.opposition to thsirmeasures.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

TENNESSEE BONDS took another
downward turn in the New York
market yesterday. They are now
quoted at lower figures than for
many months.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
BEST FAMILY PAPER IN TENNESSEE
DAILF sENI WEEKLY AND WEEKLY

Tri-Weekly and other subscribers. having
prepaid for the UEION AND DIsFATCH will be
supplied with either Of the other editions Of the
UNION AND AMERICAN at the reduced rates, if
hey will notify US of their choice.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
In Every Thing.

News. Commerce.. Finance. Manufactures. Ag-
riculturs and miscellaneous topics. together with
political matters. shall be the special object Of
attention in the columns of the UNION AND
AMERICAN go Is to make it ahead Of all other
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly sdmonish the Southern
people to be self-reliant. and shall do what we
may be able to induce TIE establishment o
manufactures in our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS of manufacturing
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversif-
cation of Southern industries and the develop
ment Of Southern resources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

New York papers state that Gen.
Sickles has been rendered and has de-
cliped the mission TO Mexico.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02

Col. Eli Parker, having resigned from
the army, it is said will at once be az
pointed Commissioner Of Indian Affairs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
Upon the Subject of Agri-
culture,

And kindred topics, we shall also give sn az
tsnsiVe variety Of valuable and interesting nat
ter-ths best adapted to the farming classes Of
our State, which will. in a great measure, sup
ply the place Of family agricultural paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
Nashville and Northwestern
r A L L r O A d .

The Memphis Passenger train makes con-
nections at Humboldt and Memphis for New
Orleans and all important points South and
Southwest.
The day train makes the most direct rail con-
nectiOn for Cairo, st. Louis, Chicago and the
Vest.
The Memphis Passenger makes close connee-
ton for Paducah. Both trains connect with
PAlatial Steamers at Hickman for points North
and South.
Tickets for sale at the City Transfer Office,
Maxwell House, and at the Nashville and Chat
tanOOgs Depot. A. l.. Lands,
Gen. Agent N. q N. w. K. r.
W. L. DANLEY.
General Ticket Agent. janI If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
TO ADVERTISERS.

THE UNION AND American as an advertising
medium shall not be surpassed by any paper in
the State. In enterprise and energy it shall be
second to none.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
I'm RankrunfSr.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
In third general meeting Of the creditors of
Richard B. Reynolds will be held before the
Register in the Courthouse at Franklin. Tenn,
April II. 1869, at II O'Clock, N.
j +. BRITAIN.
apr2 2tE* Assignee.