Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-06

When Mr.. Bass was appointed Receiver
for the corporation, he took possession Of
the room formerly occupied by the Reve-
nue. Collector at the south end of the Mar
kethouse. Mr.. Bass demanded his books,
which were turned over without hesita-
ton. Sheridan, however, continued 10
hang around his old haunts, and made
himself oficious in examining papers,
locking drawers and opening and closing
the corporation safe at will. To
all this interference on The part
Of Sheridan, Mr.. Bass had no complaint
to make, though il must be confessed that
he was evidently in the way. This state
Of things continued for several days,
when Sheridan rather Unexpectedly mott.
fed Mr.. Bass that that was his Office, and
he did not intend to vacate it. Mr.. Bass
politely informed him that it was his Of
fee, and he intended to occupy it.
Early yesterday morning, Sheridan, pro-
tected by policeman, entered the Office,
and took charge of the desk occupied by
Mr.. Nelson, the Revenue Collector APP
pointed by Mr.. Bass, and was, or pretended
to be, busily engaged in making prepare.
tions to open his registration machine.
Upon reaching the Office, Mr.. Bass found
him in possession, much to his own an.
noysnce, and the inconvenience of the
Revenue Collector, who of course was
not able to transact his business with
Sheridan occupying his desk. Mr.. Bass
Immediately applied to his lawyer, and
/ procured States warrant for the arrest oil
Sheridan, charging him with assault, and
unlawful dstainer. The warrant was
promptly served, and Sheridan arrested,
and carried before Justices Brien, David
son, and Cunningham. The Office of the
former was too small TO entertain the
large crowd who were anxious spectators
in the case, and the justices adjourned
their court TO the Criminal Court room,
which was soon crowded.
Sheridan had employed as counsel,
Judge M. NJ. Brien and A. s. Bradley,
and Mr.. Bass was represented by Col. A. S.
Colyar aud Gen. George ]. Stubblefeld.
The trial occupied six or seven hours,
during which the points in the case were
fully reviewed, and the action of the
Chsncery Court referred to, and the bills Of
injunction and cross bills introduced as =
part Of the evidence. After discussion
Of the case by both sides, the Justices
rendered their decision, requiring Sheridan
to give bond 10 the sum Of $500 for his
| appearance before the next term of the
Criminal Court.
After this trial Sheridan, with his usual
amount of impotence, again visited the
Collectors Office and commenced ransack-
ing papers and unlocking drawers, and
making himself az ffisky as little dog in
high oats. Mr.. Bass in his usual quiet
manner remarked: 81 don't want to hurt
this man." and turning to Sheridan said,
"You must leave this Office" Sheridan
replied chat he would go when it suited,
when Mr.. Bass caught him by the arm,
led him 10 the gate of the railing and
showed him out. Sheridan then left the
room, looking around at the crowd as if
be intended to summon them as witnesses
Of the affair.
In connection with this affair, and in or
der to place the whole matter in its true
light it is only necessary to state that
Sheridan, on former occasions, never used
the Collectors Office for issuing certificates,
but occupied the city council chamber at
the north end of the markethouse, over
one hundred yards from his Office, and had
he made the request could have carried
on his registration business in the same
room The simple truth of the matter is
just this, that he did not wish to issue GER
tifcates, and resorted to this plan, know
ing what would be the result.
We mention this fact TO show that be
had double object in view, first to defy
the decree of Court Of Chancery, and sec
Ondly to create furore which would pre-
vent him from giving certificates to those
justly entitled to them.