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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-07-17
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Judge Dents Letter Of Acceptance.

From the Carionl
(Extract of n letter from Junge Dent to j. l.. wof
ford and A. J. Jeuks.)
elf | can, in the least, be instru
mental in restoring the State of nv
adoption to her normal place iA<6he
Union, and securing TO her "a good
local administration, you have my
permission to use my name for any
position within the gift of the Ma,
tional Union Republican party of
your State. The platform adopted
by your Convention at jackson. on
the 23rd of June last, most heartily
approve and endorse"
In publishing the foregoing letter
of Judge Dent, accepting the nomi-
nation of the Conservative Republic
cans Tor as they are technically
called the National Repubicans,) we
unhesitantingly endorse the views
expressed in the following article
from the Meridian Mercury:
THE great mass of the intelligent
people of Mississippi lave. intelli-
gently and deliberately made up
their minds to make no factious CD.
position to any reliable man of con
sentative views that the moderate
men of the Republican party might
select to head their ticket. They
will accept Judge Dent unhesitating-
~, from the hands that give him to
them to lead IN the coming struggle to
reconstruct the State on the Grant
Congressional plan. For us, without
unsaying word that we have said
upon the great questions of recon
struction as they arose while they
were debatable. we accept Judge
Dent with confidence that he is a
true representative of the men and
ideas we so ardently wish to succeed
in the issue that has been made up
between the opposing elements IN
Mississippi.
AS it was in Virginia, the other
day, so we confidently expect it will
be here, triumph for the conserva.
tive spirit which seeks to do Justice
to all men. And, as it was there,
the white and the black man will
join hands, and bury forever in the
forever past, the animosities which
never should have been, and never
will be again.
We have placed Judge Dents
name at the head of our columns
and we are committed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-07-17
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
Mississippi Election to be held on
the 18th November.

The President Of the United States
issued on the 18th inst, a proclama-
ton, designating Tuesday the 30th
day Of November next, as the time
iorsubmitting the Constitution, adop-
ted on the 10Th of May, 1868, to the
voters of Mississippi. The disfran-
chising part of the constitution is
submitted by % separate vote.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-07-17

GALLANT CoNDUCT.-At Laurel,
Maryland, Wednesday afternoon,
while the sons of DR.. Sharpe,
(brother-in-l law of General Grant,
Marshal of the District of Columbia,
we're bathing in the Patuxent river,
near that place, in company with
their Young cousins, Masters Grant
and Dent, who were on a visit to the
family of Marshal Sharpe, quite a
serious accident happened. Dent
Sharpe, very intelligent and prom
Using young lad of eleven years of
age, was noticed struggling in the
water, and while struggling he called
out that he was drowning. His
father heard his cries, and hastily
commenced to disrobe in order to
Jump in and save his son, but ere he
could get to the scene, Fred. Grant,
who had just come from West Point,
calamity jumped into the river,
without attempting to pull off even
his boots, and grasped the hair of
the unfortunate boy, who was going
down for the third time. With I'M
usual presence of mind, and an eX-
ertion of the extraordinary physical
strength, for which he is famous,
Fred. was enabled to bring young
Sharpe in safety to the shore. Ii
was a mosr gallant act, and one fol
which the young soldier deserves the
utmost praise. He was made quit
lion of in Laurel on that evening
but, with characteristic mOdesty
sought to evade the attentions that
were forced upon him for his heroic
conduct Wash. Star, 8th inst.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-07-17
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS letters of administration on
w the estate of Absalom Collum, decd !,
" ere granted to the undersigned by the Pro.
bate Court of Madison county, at the July
term thereof; Now therefore all persons hav-
ing claims against the estate of Absalom
Collum, decd, are requested to come for
ward and exhibit the same, and have them
registered within the time required by law,
or else they will be forever barred.
EBERT COLLUM, Admr.
July l6 go 6w
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Neu Embellishments.
CUNNINGHAM Il SHEPPARD
AitOrnieS at Law and Real Estate Agents,
Cnufou yIudison Co. m ins

DARTIES living in the North and West desiring
| homes in the Sunny South be furnished
with any description of furm they may desire, and
Land Owners in the South. wishing TO dispose Of Real
Estate, fluid purchasers by applying to us.
s-Y Office Post Office. Canton, Mississippi.
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-07-17

GET your wood and willow ware
at Clark e. Baldwin's.
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Here the reportersuddenly brought
his notes to close, exclaimlng, "Got
dlSgusted and left"-CIdriOn.
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DSOTO MUTUAL IIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
OFFICERS OF THE PARENT {

JAS. III. LUCAS, President.
VIM. BALLENTINE, Y. President.
PROF. r. G. AREADT, Autuasy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29
of taxes from the properly owners
and the white citizens who nav 4

of taxes from the properly owners
and the white citizens who pay
poll tax, for the benefit Of common
schools. Their wrath is excited
only when they are prevented from
forcing from an oppressed people
additional taxes, "not to educate
the children as Judge Shackelford
states, I" but for incidental expen-
ses." heplain meaning of this is, for
the benefit, if not of themselves, of
thefavorites oftheseofioials who are
controlled by the nod and beck Of
the Superintendent Of Public In
struction. This is the iniquity
which Judges Shackelford and
Smith strangled in its first pulsa-
tions, and for which, through the
exertions of the Superintendent Of
Public Instructions and his army OF
of snbordinates, in the Radical
county meetings and the State con-
vention Of that party, they were
thrown overheard. This revelation
of Judge Shackelford shows how
the legion of ofice,holders created
by the Radical Legislature have
fastened themselves upon the body
polite like SO many leeches, and
how they are sapping the substance
of this people, and how every bar
rier of law which represses them
lis to be broken down. I pa -.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29


Church North-the loyal church-of the
Simpsons, the Pearnes, the Spences and
the brakes. Thess men have used the
cloak ofloyalty to carry out their schemes
of personal ACCOMPLISHMENT. Under the
lying pretense of fervent patriotism and
an undyipg loyalty, they have taken the
property Of churches and Of individual
members, and have applied it to their own
use. In violation not only Of christian
courtesy, but even of common decency,
they have assumed to take possession of
the entire property of the Methodist
Church South, to which the body they
claim fellowship with renowned, years
age, its claims; and not satisfied with the
seizure of the property, they have spared
no pains to stir up strife, i'll feeling and
contentious among brethren and kindred.
By their preaching, their letters and
their private conversations. they have
seduously endeavored to fire the loyal
heart to such pitch that no member OF
the hated Organization should be permits
ted to preach in East Tennessee, and
that its ministers should preach the gos-
pei at the peril of their lives. With
what success they have lsbored the
record will show, 20 is"
This statement shows whittier we
are drifting under Radical rule.
The intolerant spirit displayed in
Bloupt county has exhibited itself
in other portions Of East Tonnes
see, but has never taken the shape
it did in that county. Public SEN
timent in East Tennessee, for in that
section the Radicals are overwhelm-
ingly in the ascendant, not only
tolerates but justifes this proscrip-
tive spirit which breaks out in
mobs and endangers the lives
of those who may differ from the
majority. This fell spirit of intol-
GRANGE, which has grown up under
the name of Hloyalty,'' must
be put down by the strong arm OF
the law. / The civil law is that
which should be invoked, and if it's
minions are faithful to the oaths
they have taken, these proscriptive
Radicals may be taught q most
impressive lesson. "Let us
have peace and let us have
with it liberation, the freedom Of
opinion and the right of free
speech. East Tennessee Radicals
must be taught to respect these car
dinal virtues in q republican gov,
eminent, and who so capable and
so suitable to inaugurate this work
as Gov. Senter? The men who are
SO ready to furnish militia tc
scourge the other portions of the
State, should be taught the sterr
lesson that only those who are
themselves blameless are fit for thi.
work. "Let US have peace" but
not that peace which mobs South
ern Methodist preachers in Eas
Tennessee, and turns loose an un
bridled militia to prey upon whole
counties in Middle and West Ten
nessee. .is. rls..,f .T.aataal .n a $50
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A DENIAL.

We copied the other day from the
Greeneville Union an account OF
the turbulent scenes that occurred
in the Radical convention at that
place. Col. Geo. f. Grisham, editor
Of the Jonesboro' Flag, claims that
he was misrepresented by the
GreenevilIe paper. In card in
the Knoxville Press AID Herald, he
says:
al did introduce the resolution acs
credited TO me, to exclude Rebels and
Conservatives from participation in this
Radical convention, and this gave otfense
TO Smith. He also called upon me for
an explanation in the committee room,
which was given, where angry words
passed on point of veracity, but no
collision whatever occurred, as stated in
the Greeneyille paper
Col Grisham denies that he ever
was a Rebel or that he voted for Sc
caSsiOn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

THE most important question
before the country is, whether this
is the land of the free and the
home Of the brave, or the home of
taxed white slaves, while the land is
becoming the property of govern
ment, of cliques of monopolists, and
of " rings" of sharpers. And, tits
very important,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29
BANKRUPT SALE.

T WILL SELL AT TIE COURTHOUSE
i door in the city of Nashville. on Saturday,
the 18th day of May. 1869. at ten o'clock A. NJ,
the following property belonging to the estate
OF J. }. Jentner, bankrupt: Lot;NO. "a and part
of lot No. 95 of Il. W. McGayock's addition to
Nashville, situated in the 9Th ward and front
ing 232 feet on Coleman street, and running
back to Cumberland river. Said lot has on it
neat frame dwelling together with a soap and
candle factory containing No. steam sngine
and boiler and all other necessary machinery
for running the same, all of which will be SOLD
with the lot. ] will also sell one lot situated
on the corner of Front and MOdeire streets.
feet Besides the above mentioned real estate,
will sell large lot of candle boxes potash,
Venetian red and acids. Terms made known on
day of sale ARTHUR U. WINSTON,
apr25td Assignee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

A GOOD deal of important business
was left unfinished at the adjourn
ment of Congress. Among other
matters of this kind, was the ques-
ton of which Senator was the
Il" mastiff" and which the puppy
alluded to in Sprague's speech.
The longer it ispostponed, the more
difficult its solution, and we
hope it will be called up early in
December. CANNES are increasing
in high places. However, it is
said that when traitors become nu-
merous treason becomes respecta-
bic, and by that time it may be the
case with Senatorial puppyism.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

The Memphis AUaianche has
been disappointed in Gov. Senter,
and it pitches into him pretty
heavy. 1t had been led to expect
better things Of Senter than of
Brownlow, but no such thing has
happened. He accepts Brown
lows mantle and pursues his pol
ICY" quoth the AUalancbc, and so
that paper has no use for Seuter.
1t sees some CLEAN of hope in
Stokes, on account of two or three
streaks of liberality in his speech
here the other day, but it finally
arrives at this conclusion: We
prefer the devil to BeeIzebub for
ever, and between Stokes and Sen
ter we are endeavoring TO learn
which is the devil"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

TIE Knoxville Why demands
the calling of an extra session of
the Legislature to ratify the pro-
posed fifteenth amendment, but in
the present straitened condition of
the treasury and the enormous
taxes already imposed upon the
people, Gov. Senter wisely declines
to convene the Legislature.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

THE Knoxville Press and Herald
states that Hon. Thomas A. r.
Nelson has yielded to the solicita-
tions of citizens and members OF
the bar all over the State, and con-
scented to become a candidate for
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

How is this? The Press and
Times is lugubrious over the dead
calm'in Tennesseepolitics. Things,
to it, look as idle as a painted ship
upon a painted ocean. The people
are at their plows, and it bemoans
their apathy. In vain the fife
squeaks, the drum is thumped and
the flag waved. The masses are
lethargic. The lip of the "loyal''
orator is dumb for lack of listeners.
Grief sits on the heart of the organ.
Only a few days since it was rail-
ing against agitation and denounc-
ing agitators. Let US have peace"
was its constant petition. This ju-
dicial embroglio seems to have
driven it +" clean daft. {"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

THE Knoxville Why speaks of
the mobbing of the Rev. Mr.. Smith
by Blount county Radicals as
simply "repreheDsible," nothing
more, and mildly regrets the occur
renee. Had this been a Ku Klux
outrage the indignation of that
paper would have gone up to white
heat The Wig tries to break the
force of this diabolical outrage by
saying: .s
I'm Middle and West Tennessee,
where another sentiment prevails, minis
ters of the Methodist Episcopal Church
have been killed or driven off by those
Of the other side D
This is very "reprehensible, for
no such thing ever occurred in Mid
die or West Tennessee.
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FOR SALE.I

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED MADE IN
I'D trust 70 me by John o. Ewing on tho Goth
July, 1866. for the benefit of his creditors, l
will proceed to sell on Saturday, the Sth May,
1863 at the Courthouse in Nashville, one tract
of land in the I'D district Of the county Of Da-
which there is a good residence and other
buildings; also one other parcel of land adj
joining. containing about l0l acres. A lsO lots
Nos 4, 5 and G, on McLemOre between jackson
and Jefferson streets, Nasty vile. Terms of sale,
one-third cash and balance in 6 y, Is and "A
months. Notes with security and lien retained.
MICHAEL VAUGHN,
apr23td PCT Trustee Of JnO. o. Ewing.
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THE Radical party in Memphis
has split in two, and each wing has
its candidate for Chancellor.
Judge Hunter, who tried to sup
press the Memphis Ara7anche, is
one of the candidates, and Judge
W. III. Smith is the other. Barbour
Lewis, who is a friend of the latter,
reports Hunter as saying, what in
hell do we care for the State unless
VIC can stay here and controlit." In
q note to the Appeal, Hunter de
MES having used this language,
and says it is lie manufactured
by Barbour Lewis, but the Mem
phis Post says several gentlemen
assure it that Hunter "has ex-
pressed this sentiment in their
prasence"
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TRUST SALE

10y VIRTUE OF A MORTGAGE MADE BY
ID James q. Owen and wife to the Mechanic
Building and Loan Association on the 18th Of
March. 1857. and registered in book No. 25. page
80, shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder
for CASH, on the 18th Of May, 1869. at the
Courthouse in Nashville, Tenn, the property
described in said mortgage Sale positive and
without equity of redemption.
ap27 3ls r.. LUSK, Treasurer
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Is Formations In u. n. CtreuIt Court,
Mid. Dis. Tenn.

APRIL TERM. 1863.
No I154-United States VS.. Four barrels Of
Apple Brandy.
WHEREAS. X. Mop. SMITH, ESQ, At
w tOrney of the United States for said Dis
trict, has fled his information in said Court,
on behalf of the United States against four
barrels Of apple brandy. Of which Jacob HaW-
kins is the reputed owner. alleging among other
things, that said brandy was seiZed as forfeited
10 the United States. for the causes in said in
formation alleged. -. ...
Now, therefore. 10 obedience to the mon ition
of sAid Court, to me directed and delivered, 1
do hereby give public notice to sll persons
claiming said property. or knowing or having
anything to say why the same should not be
condemned as forfeited. and that they be and
appear before said Circuit Court, to be holden
in the Federal court room in the Capitol. at
Nashville Tennessee, On the 29th day of
APrIl, 1869. at 10 o'clock A. ~. then and there
c. R. GLAsCOCK,
apri3 lat U. s. Marshal d
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

Forty years ago young lady in New
York State became insane, and has since
that time been an inmate Of the aims
house. A few days since she recovered
her mind, and is now making acquaint-
ance with herself as gray haired
woman.
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In Bankruptcy.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
L I'D day of April, A. d. 1869, q warrant
in bankruptcy was issued against the estate of
Z, C. Asa, of the county of Davidson,
and State of Tennessee, who has been adjudged
a bankrupt on his own petition: that the pay
ment of any debts and delivery CT any proper
ty belonging TO such bankrupt, to him, or for
his use. and 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 to choose one or more assignees
OF bis estate. will be held at Court Of Bank
ruptcy. to be holden on the 10th day Of May.
A. d. 1869. at 8 o'clock. A. NJ, at the office
Of the Register in bankruptcy. at Nashville.
Tennessee. ut the Court House, before Alex
ander 5. Bradley. Esq. Register. -
K. r. GLASC0CK,
Apr292t U. S. Marshai, Messenger.
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Sheet Iron Workers
Steam Fittings and Brass Work.

WE MANUFACTURE. FLUE AND TUB
w llar Boilers of all dimenSi0hs, using the
best Tennessee Iron.
All kinds of Sheet Iron work, such as Chin
neys, Oil and Water Tanks. Fire proof Doors
and window shutters. Orders for new work or
repairs in the city or country promptly at
tended TO. Satisfaction guaranteed as to work
manship, and charges rs low as in any market.
Steam Guages, Whistles, Safety Globe and
Throttle Valves, always on hand. Orders re-
spectfully solicited
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-29

THE DISTINGUISHED TR0ITING Stall
Il lion, IDOL, will stand the present season
at Fair View stock Farm. three miles from
tiallatin. near Nashville Pike. At SO The sea
son, payable LIST July. 1863. In case OF failure,
the mare will be returned the next season
gratis. Special attention will be given 90 mares
from a distance. Good grass furnished gratis.
and grain fed AT Ave doll airs per month.
q. F. CHEATllAM.
mar2u Supt. Fair View Stock Farm.
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THURsDAY. APRrr. aa. Issa.

THE paper of "PhiIo- Justitia,
in another column, is worthy of
perusal.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

II 1ba % day of Anil a IL 1850 a W.
rant in bankruptcy was issued against the estate
Of JnO +. Shelton. of the county of Davidson
and State of Tennessee, who has been adjudged
Of any debts and delivery of any property belong
ing to such bankrupt, to him or for his use,
and the transfer of any property by him are for
hidden by law that a meeting of the creditors
Of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts, and
to choose one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be hold
en- on the 10Th day of May, A. ID. 1859. at So
O'Clock A. NJ, at the office of the Register in
Bankruptcy. Nashville, Tennessee, at the
Court House. before Alexander S. Bradley.
Esq, Register. Z. r. GLASCOCK,
Apr29 q u. g. Marshal Messenger.
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On the 10th day OF May, 1853,

at the hours Of l0A, lOA. Il, IL
and 1lK. A. NJ. u n. Ia and 121{ P. NJ.
respectively. at the office of Alex 5. Bradley
Esq Register. No. 7S11 Cherry street, NASH
vile. Davidson county, Tennessee. and
that all creditors who have proven their
debts, and other persons interested. may appear
at ssid time and place, and show cause, # any
may not be granted. and that the second and
third meetings of said creditors be had before
at said time and place
4. X. CAMPBELL, Clerk
U. S. Dist. Court Middle Dist. Tenn.
onrO0. 4 hursdavs a
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Notice to show Cause-In bankruptcy

cObAce 10 SuOh ChuAO-Ah
THIS Is Is ~ N,s GIVE NOTICE. di, TMAT W HEN
Bradford. James Nj. Felt, Gustav Weimer.
ZebuIon c.. Utley. Z. W. Harlow and H.
q. Doyle, all of Davidson county, Tennessee.
have filed in the office Of the Clerk of this
Court their petitions for discharge, and il was
thereupon ordered by the Court that hear
ing be had upon the same
On the 10th day Of May, 1859,
at the hours of l. IA IA 2, 20. 3. 81. and 81
r. NJ respectively. at the office of Alex. S.Brad-
ley, Esq No. 7S1z Cherry st. Nashville, David
son county, Tenn, and that all creditors who
have proven their debts. and other persons in
terested may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, if any they have, why the
prayers of said petitions should not be granted,
and that the second and third meetings of said
creditors will be had before the Register. at the
same time and place. I'D.
E.. X CAMPBELL. Clerk
U. S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. Tenn.
apr22 Thursday s3t
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TRUST SALE.

pY VIRTUE OF A MORTGAGE MADE BY
y John n. Calender and wife to the Me-
1st of April. 1858, and registered in book No. 2 I.
page Al, | shall proceed TO sell % the highest
bidder for CASH. on the 18th OF May, 1869. at
the Courthouse in Nashville, Tenn, the proper
ty described in said mortgage. Sale positive
and without the equity of redemption.
ap27 3ts X. LUSk, Treasurer
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AND WAREHOUSE

r . II X II n H
TI,HE LARGE, WELL LOCATED AND
L well known Store and Warehouse, southeast
corner of Church and College streets, lately Oe-
cupied by Msssrs. TREANOR i CO., will be
rented on reasonable terms for the year 1863.
ian3 ii CHEATHAM. WOODS 4 co.