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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-13

Agitation is tho special falcrum upon
which all reforms rest. II 10 an essential
force, which cannot be dispensed with with
out danger and defeat.
The great agitator, Daniel O'Conneli,
whose unequalled success In this respect
has crowned Irish history with renown, I'M
derstood Its Significance full well when he
uttered this trenchant reply TO . question
which was put to him as 10 what should DO
donoto advance tho repeal cause. 1t was
simply this, and nothing more, "Agitate
Agitats, AoIrATEi' ,
In other words, II you would succeed In
the pursuit Of any important public work,
you must keep talking about 1t; keep turn
ing II over, with argument, iuvective, ridi-
cule, appeal, until men learn 10 feel and act
as you do on the particular question you
wish to carry. II this be done faithfully,
pcrsistently, the public mind will at last
wake up to your thought, the Importance Of
the issue, and the feasibility Of the plan you
propose. II you are right, no matter what
the present obstacles, you will by-and-bye
challenge attention. Your truth will be
heard. Investigation and discussion will
bring out the right and show up the wrong.
Time-servers and demagogues, though fruit
ful for evil, cannot "put out the light" II
will shine and expose every place Of injustice
and wrong.
But one Is ready to respond "thcre 10 an
obstacle In the way" "thore are difficulties
across the path" It may be; indeed, II 'ls
not strange that there should DO. The
world is full of them. But the confession Of
this fact is not altogether damaging, though
1t may be worth considering. Can 1t be sur
mountedi That is the question. You have
only to say that 1t can, when, instead Of a
encouragement, It will rise at once to the
Significance Of an Indictment to effective and
successful action. Why, II there were no
obstacles In the way, there would be moth
ing to accomplish; no enemy to fight, no VIC
tory to achieve, no cause to gain. We
would be on q dead level Of inanity and
stagnation. 1t is enough to add that there
Is certain amount Of opposition needed TO
give life to thought, and courage to resolu-
ton. It nerves the reformer for his work,
prompts the hero In the stirring strife,
klndlcs the fire on the orators lips, and
rouses the intellect to almost superhuman
efforts for the accomplishment of any given
end.
The application of these views may be
directed to the advancement Of any cause;
to the suppression Of gold gambling, the
labor reforms of the day, adequate compcn-
sation to Government clerks, reform in the
internal revenue system, and to many othel
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.

As was generally believed there was no
Senatorial election yesterday. From the
indications for several days previous, it
was understood that there would be
sufficient number, of complimentary votes
to defeat the election. Hence the result
of yesterdays balloting was not disap-
pointment to any one; except perhaps in
this respect, that it was supposed by
some that the combination between the
friends of Mr.. Etheridge and the extreme
Radicals was 50 complete as to secure
their entire vote for him yesterday.
However, in that the outsiders, at least,
were disappointed. Be that, however, as
it may, the Senate is yet to be determined
in joint convention, according to the old
rule, a rule which, in accordance with
Tennessee practice and our notions of
prOpriety is just and proper.
There is one thing peculiarly gratifying
in the result, so far as it is indicative of
anything-that is, the assaults which have
been made upon ex-President johnson
have proved of no injury TO him. They
come from persons who have, in the
main, within the last few months, ap-
plauded him to the echo for his heroic,
patriotic efforts in behalf of the
great principles which all of us
recognize to be the basis of
our government. Those persons can
give no reason for the change in their
course, unless denunciation be to them a
reason. If it shall prove satisfactory 10
their constituents, it viii be amply sufi-
cient for us. If it should not prove salts
factory to their constituents, then woe be
unto them. While we would not make
any threat, and would be far from holding
out anything that would seem like TIM
idation to any Representative, yet
we cannot hesitate to say that as between
the representation and the constituent, we
cannot do otherwise than take sides with
the constituency There are very many
things which have occurred in the last
few days, TO which we have made no
reference, and to which we have no de-
sire TO refer, unless it shall become
absolutely necessary to do so. But
whenever it shall become neces-
sary to preserve the purity of our
party, and to speak out plainly to prevent
our standard from falling into unworthy
hands, we shall not hesitate to speak
without reserve. There is an internal and
external history, and those who think they
can win position by attempting to take
the shortcut to greatness are very far mis-,
taken. We are dealing with existing facts,
and propose to deal with them as gently as
circumstances will permit But there is a
point beyond which endurance ceases &c
be a virtue There is a point beyond
which patience may turn TO resistance.
There is a point at which those who are
now so fiercely reyiling ex-President
johnson andhis supporters may find that
they viii either have to join hands with
Radicalism or stand out by themselves in
the formation of a new party, which will
have its beginning and end, will find its
center and circumference here in Tennes-
see. So mote it be.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

Gin this body, also, the County Re
formers will have the balance of power.
But it will only require two of them TO
vote with the Democrats to carry the ma
iority to that side, while four will be ne
cessary for the Republicans. The indie
pendent Republican voters of Hamilton
county, who elected these men, have by
it virtually obtained commanding posi-
ton. Their greatest triumph is to have
the regular Republican organization, who
so lately denounced them and sneered at
their strength, declaring it to be contempt
ible, now begging them as suppliants, to
act with them. We have reason to be-
lieye that the Democrats will most fire.
ouently have their cooperation.
As to the Fifteenth amendment, it is by
no means certain that it viii be brought
up. 1t was rejected by the last Demo-
cratic Legislature, and it would be rather
curious as well as inconsistent for the
party which opposed the resembling of the
Fourteenth Amendment by the last Demo-
cratic Legislature-declaring that when
amendments were ratified by State that
its action was final-noW in so short a
time eat their own words, and acknowl-
edge that they then maintained false po-
sition. The amendment is known to be
excessively odious, which will be another
reason for the Republican managers to
cease pressing it further in this State. If
they do it, we have every confidence that
it win be rejected. No Legislature elected
as this was, and constituted as this is, is
at all likely TO adopt it,
The close political character of this
Legislature is very similar to what it was
in 1889, when couple of Free-SOilers,
from the Western Reserve, held the bal
ance of power, and exercised it by elect
inc Chase United States Senator, and by
giving the Democracy everything else of
an important nature. There is, in this
Legislature, q guarantee, also, against any
swindling and unjust congressional appOr-
tionment, or Preparation of any outrageous
Radical act When we can obtain cor
rect list of the names of the members,
well authenticated and complete, in all re-
speCts, we shall insert it.
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- L. r. ~ ID I'D
FARM PROPERTY
PUBLIC SALE.

ON WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER -. AT II
~ o'clock a. M, ON the premises, | will sell
t. the highest bidder, the valuable farm in
It cnISns ACRES 'p Of yg now ,u rssrIS
land. and is situated ii miles from Nashville. 6
from Fran kiln County seat and z from Brent
WOOD Station. the crossing of the
NsBVELLE AND DECAIUS K. u.
AND TIE
Nashville Rn Franklin Pike,
the latter passing through. and the former con-
shutting the eastern boun dary, and having a
Passenger, Wood and Water Station Owens
within few hondred yards of il.
This very, choice Farm is on the bank Of Lit
tie Harpeth river, and is well watered by its
smaller branches. The advantages it possesses
in quality of soil, timber. water. accessibility,
character of neighborhOod, churches and
schools, on the whole, are unsurpassed by any
in the state A portion of the land is under
cultivation in small grain, while the remainder
is set in fine Stock Grasses. Competent judges
pronounce portions of it admirably adapted TO
fruit culture. including Grapes.
HE RESIDENCE-Is situated on a
prominent eminenee fronting the pike, sur
rounded BIZ perpetual evergreen of blue
ass, and in the midst of a beautiful Rort st
Grove. 1t is of brick and highly finished stone
and wood work, and con- aims a center hall and
eight large rooms. With small outlay it can
be made as handsome and commodious as any
dwelling in the country. A well of never-fa J.
ipg water, pure and cold, Is Immediately at
under one roof, az BY 50 feet,) on the most ap-
proved plan. is attached. O,hCr Outhouses in
moderate repair.
STGCK SALE.-At the same time and
place, there will be sold lot of Roadster
Horses; n lot of thoroughbred and grade De-
vOnshire Cattle, and also a lot of Berkshire
Hogs Also, flock OF 100 thoroughbred and
grade MerinO sheep. Of the most improved
American MerinO and lnfantadO Breeds, con.
sisting mainly of breeding ewes which are
bred To pure Iniantsd0 rams. Also. few fine
Cashmere Goats.
THE FARSI I1PLE n ESFs-Clnsiq
of two Buckeye Mowers. one Farm Roller
Va:ors, will be sold also.
THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
VIII be disposed of. comprising the usual
character and amount Of such articles, among
which is fine Piano. Also, one Family Ba.
rOuche.
Trains from Nashville arrive at Owens Sta
ton at 81 o'clock A. NJ. and from Franklin and
sOuthwardly at "a A. N. Vehicles will he IL
the city for conveying parties TO the sale, viz
the pike,
yER&S-The FARM has been surveyed
| and judiciously divided into FOUR SMALL
FARMS, and will be sold as a whole or in pOr-
lions. The terms Of sale will be liberal-a pOr
ton Of cash being required on the real estate
THE SALE WILL BE POSITIVE. Persons
desiring such property are invited TO attend.
JAMES C. OWEN,
Agents. Calender * Garrett. Nashville.
Franklin Weekly Review and Dixie Farme
copy d. oc1 d&sw I'd.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

LNROM OCT. IS To %, INCLUSIVE, TICKETS
II to Nashville and returning will DE sold by all
Station Agents on the N and c. and n. and N. W.
Railroads to those desiring to attend the state Fair
at half regular rates, with admission to Fair
Grounds added.
Return tickets MUST BE STAMPED at railroad gate
at Fair Grounds; otherwise they will not be reeog-
niZed. [oCl7 lwl JOHN W. THOMAS, Supt
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LAST fall Grant carried Pennsylvania by
2S, sos majority. This year Geary carries
the State by only about 1000. There
would have been no question Of Demo-
cratic success had the party been united
upon the local tickets in Philadelphia.
Divisions and disputes in that city led to
The defeat of Packer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

THE Radicals have converted the Uni
ycrsity Of Alabama into a political ma
chine, and the result is, it opened the fall
session a few days ago with fourteen
cadets" The University of Mississippi,
from which politics has 50 far been cX-
cludcd, opened last month with one hun
drcd and seycnty-two students. What a
.r.f..s..tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

CHARLESTON is reported as enjoying
the best trade this fall that city has had
since the war Our Southern seaports
ought to reap a rich harvest out of the
growing prosperity of the South. This
will be the result if the business men of
those cities display the tact and energy
they should
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

THE New York Heruld, in an article
reviewing the teachings of the recent
elections, remarks chat General Grants
administration in them was only an Incl
dent, but its popular strength viii be
practically put Ia the test in the elections
of-next fall for u new Congress"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

The Memphis Appeal comes to us
greatly enlarged We congratulate the
Roprictors of that excellent journal upon
this evidence of the substantial prosperity
it is enjoying.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

ANDREW Johnson was defeated in the
New York Convention. He may be de
fcatcd 10y this Legislature. He has never
been defeated by the people. Let those
who will. take heed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

GRaNr carried Pennsylvania last fall by
-, sos majority. Now the Radicals are
in ccstacics because Geary has carried 1t
by about 1000 majority How many
such victories can they stand!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

\ NASHVILLE correspondent of the New
York Post, says that many Northern men
care becoming weary of the never-ending
political agitation in Tennessee, and are
preparing to leave. This, the writer ad-
mits, is mot that they feel unsafe OF are
maltreated in any way, or can not sue
coed in business, but that cit is natural
that Northern men should become tired of
the suspicion which as a class they are
obliged to encounter The Cincinnati
Enquirer is correct when it guesses that
'the only Northern men who are thus
about to rid the State of their presence
are those who invaded it, carpet bags in
hand. at the invitation of the late Radical
regime. and who now find their occupa-
tion-that is, their opportunities for Off
cial stealing gone Certainly they are
the only ones who, rs a class, encounter
the suspicion of the people Tennes-
see can spare them, and the States upon
which they next quarter themselves are
not to be congratulated
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
THE
0 N E D O L L A R
Palace Store
10 O'CLOCK, P. II.
MEDICAL OFFICE,
No. 10 Cedar Street.

DR COLEMAN, LONG KNOWN IN THE CITY
IL and entire surrounding country since 1850, as
successful practitioner of medicine, respectfully
solicts call from those aboring under any cOnsti-
tutional disturbance of the system-especially any
disease of the genital organs, in either male fe-
male, and all diseases arising from impurities Of
the blood or skin-alsO spermatOrrhGa, and all dis
cases of females and children.
Dr.. Coleman has been engaged in the practice OF
medicine over twenty years, is q graduate Of the
University Of Pennsylvania, and has diligently ap-
piled himself to his profession ever since.
With his practice and experience, having treated
over twenty thousand cases Of SeEWGt diseases in
the past ten years, he has elected the truth that
there are first principles in medicine well as in
philosophy, which, though simple, yet inva-
riable and incOntestible, and like the needle and
stars to the mariner, conduct the physician TO the
origin and cause of disease.
Accidental success in being relieved in the adj
mnistration of SdrSGpariLidS, OikS, bdteTS, etc,
does not compensate for the mutifarious dangers
arising from the blind and incautious administra-
ton of some unknown, patent, specific remedy
Human nature cannot and will not endure the yiO-
hence done to her by these panaceas, prescribed
generally by individuals utterly ignorant Of the
functions by the human economy.
Dr. G. does not profess to perform any fabulous
cures, or to be in possession of any remedy not
known to any educated and intelligent physician
He who does, should be regarded by discriminate
ing public an impOstor.
Those soliciting my practice by letter Will please
address, with full statement of case,
Dr. L. L. COLEMAN,
&C lift No 10 Cedar street, Nashville Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

Steam Engines,
Steam Boilers,
Saw Mills,
FIGURING Mills,
Cotton Presses,
Tobacco Presses.
Hay Presses,
Lard Presses,
Mill Gearing,
Segments,
Shafting,
Pullevs,
Hangers,
Wagon Boxes,
Hand Irons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT OF
UNDER THE GASLIGHT.

FHHE FASCINATING BIJOU ACTRESS, MISS
i JENNIE WILMORE; the sterling leading &C
tress, Miss NELLIE JOHNSON; the popular ju-
venile actor, Mr.. JAMES O'NEILL; the we'll
known Nashville, favorites, Mrs MARY STEVENS
and Mr.. GEO. S.tGRAY, will appear in conjunc-
ton with the talented stock company, in the great
est success of the modern stage, entitled
\ UNDER-THE GAsLIGHT,
with all of its startling effects thrilling situations
and EFFECTIVE TABLEAUX
The railroad scene and moving cars, imported
from Cincinnati expressly for this occasion
Man bound TO the Track Nightly.
Secure your seats early. oc20 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
Real Estate for Sale,

sErWO BRICK HOUSES ON LINE STREE I
/ one with four rooms and kitchen. ana the
other with eight rooms and kitchen, both IL
No. | condition.
As feet Of ground on Gay street, opposite the
- feet of ground on Water street, small
shanty on Il.
A small lot on Capitol ILL., near the Capitol
size not remembered.
~ feet on High street. South Nashville.
All the above property l. in the corporation OF
1 700 feet of lots in West Nashville. out of
the corporation.
10 acres on MurfreeSbOrO pike. on Nashville
side of Mill creek, very desirable for residence
for a Nashville business man.
o lots in Brookin. each containing from TO
2S acres; a stone house on one. and a new frame
on another. the balance vacant
I 500 acres on Whites Greek and the Ridge.
It includes the Piper Mill properly and all i'm
prOvements thereon.
All the above property is clear of all incum-
ORANGES except this years taxes, as the records
will show. The money for 1t is badly wanted
for improvements and business at Manchester,
Tenn. All or any portion OF 1t Will be sold at d
great sacrifice.
cylinder. 5-foot stroke, slide valve, with two
double hue boilers A inches. IS feet long; FIRE
fronts CRATE bars and all complete.
Also one small engine, S-inch, q inch stroke.
Said engine all complete, but no boiler.
said engines | usei at the paper mill on White
creek. and [ believe the machinists of Nash
vile know | always used the best OF machinery
For examination, etc, OF any oil the ABOVE
property, call on A G.. Whiteman, at White
man Br0s. paper store. Nashville, Tenn.
octI4 Ijapi w. y. " HGfEnAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
FRENCH BROTHERS,

Nos. 81 and 81, Market Street,
OFFER GREAT BARGAINS IN THEIR I'M.
" mense stock of
Iron, Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes,
Horse Shoe, Wrought and Cut Nails
Nuts, Washers, Bolts and Screws,
Hinges, Files, Saws, Chisels, Augurs, &C.,
Trace, Log, Breast, Fifth and other Chains,
Anvils, Vises, Bellows and Blacksmith Tools,
Axles, Thimble Skeins, Wagon Boxes Pipes, &C,
McGowen Pumps, Hydrants and Valves,
Hollow Ware, Teakettles, &c,
ShOvels, Spades, Forks,
Axes, Hatchets and AIDES,
PlOws and Agricultural Implements,
Wagons and Wagon Materials,
Paulins, Tents, Rubber and Wagon Gov re-,
Harness, new and secondhand,
Saddles, Brides and Collars
Government goods of every description, at low
prices, quick sales and small profits
Agents for "The Fish Brothers Wagons
5000 feet Leather Hose and two Hose Car
griHes. OctIT-IW
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Announcement Extraordinary.
COSTUMES!
COSTUMES!
COSTUMES


Special Notice TO the Public.
TINHE REVIVAL OF COMMERCE AND INDUS
i try in Tennessee has induced me to open in
Nashville branch of my =" COSTUME EMPO-
RUM" at "Deprez's," No. "a Cherry street.
whore rooms have been fitted up for the purpose
The suits will embrace such characters as Richard
ILL., - Spirit of the Sum- 3" Tombstone" "French
Mousquetaires," 4" Marquis" Counts and Count
esses," " Highlanders,D ''Spansh Danseuse," so
hemian Girl" . Indians" - French and Spanish
Pages, +" " French, German and Italian Peasants, /"
" Chinese" Jugglers I" " Clowns" and in fact a
variety too numerous to mention-au of which
will rent at the lowest Eastern figures.
DELI I'm CHAS H DANIFIJF
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THE FAIR.

ITO GIVE OUR OFFICERS AND CLERKS AN
i opportunity of attending the State Fair OH
Thursday, 21st inst, we Will close our respective
banks on that day.
Merchants and others having paper due on that
day will please pay on the Doth.
EDGAR JONES,
Cashier Third National Bank.
JOHN PORTERFIELD,
Cashier Fourth National Bank.
r g. JAMESON,
Cashier First National Bank.
W. B. DORTCH,
Cashier Second National Bank.
JAMES G. OGDEN,
President Peoples Bank.
THOS. S. MARI,
President National Savings Co.
MORRIS'SAX,
oS0 ct Cashier Nashville Savings Bank
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RST
NATIONAL BANK,
Nashville, :. mn.

ESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF THE
IL United States and Fiscal Agent for the
State of Tennessee.
Capital stock Paid ID............-. ye5O .0eS
sarplsIs or Contingent Fund, $500
A. 9. SANFORD. Pres. r. G JAMESON. Cash'r.
deel2sp ly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
GRANDE NOUVELLESI

sHE FRENCH EMPRESS HAS COME
J down to Nashville, at =. Gs0Vtsie's
Hair storS, where everybody can see her
with the best assortment OF Hair Brdlds, Cdris,
Chignous and Wigs, better made and cheaper
than any other establishment in the city.
Also, Hair Jewslry, PeTfumeriss. Combs.
Brushes. Soap, etc, etc
Come aud See for Yourselves.
P. S.-Privars Room for Ladies' Hair Dress
ing and Chiidren's Hair Cutting.
Gents Wigs made to order cheaper than IN
New York city. P. GRANVILLE,
may7 If y N. Cherry ST.. cor. Bank alley.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THEATRE.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, Ger. 20.
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NOTICE.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9Th day
OF October, 1869 JOSIAH FENRIS
Op90 [ Notary p1li.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

Water Wheels,
Water Pipe,
Gas Pipe,
Gas Retorts,
Pumps,
iron Bridges,
Iron Orders,
Railroad Castings,
Store Fronts,
Window Caps,
Window Stills,
Window Weights,
Fencing,
Verandahs,
Crate Bars
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20

ORDERS SOLICITED FOR COPPER, TIN AM
~ Sheet Iron Work, Tin Roofing, and Distillery
and Steamboat Work Ocl7 3m
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s447,9s2 50
Liabilities

!, W. B. Dortch, Cashier Of the Second National
Bank Of Nashville, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true, 10 the best of my knOwl-
edge and belief. W. b. DORTCH, Cashier.
Correct-attGst: JAMES MCLAUGHLIN.
MORTON b. HOWELL.
W. II. CLAIBOURNE.
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.sThese two latter gentlemen, therefore,
hold the balance of power, but
it requires them both to give the Re
publicans the Senate on party ques-
tons. If one of them votes with the
Democrats the Senate will take that COM
plexion. We presume they will generally
take an independent course, sometimes
voting with one and sometimes with the
other party.
''In the House of Representatives there
are one or two members who are not
definitely ascertained, but the following is
pretty certain to be its complexion:
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Resources.

A t THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 9TH
~ day OF October, 1863: