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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-16
EdeegieId and Kentucky Railroad.

Mai. J. D. Lockhart resigned the Super
intendency of the Edgefeld and Kentucky
Railroad on yesterday. The duties of the
Office will hereafter be filled by the Re
ceiver. Col. T. A. Fort, Receiver, in a
very complimentary letter accepting the
resignation of Maj. L., alludes in some de-
tail to the results of his administration as
Superintendent, and the superior energy
and ability displayed. 1t will be remem-
bered by our readers that Immediately
after the appointment of Maj. Lockhart,
the connections of the Edgefeld and Ken
tuckv railroad at Guthrie we're broken by
portion of the road being torn mp on the
Evansville, Henderson and Nashville rail
road by order of Gen. Boyle. Not daunted
bv the situation, now and independent
connection was made by Maj. i. by laying
down nearly mile of new track-thus IS
tablishing the independence of the Edge
field and Kentucky railroad at the State
line. 1t was also necessary to rebuild the
trestle at the Ridge top (the most impor.
tant trestle on the road which is now in
rapid progress Of construction-all o.
which has been paid for out ofthe earning:
of the road, the Receiver as he says in his
letter, having received no money from hiE
predecessors to appropriate to the accom-
plishment of these results.
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THE Observation-Disclosures
OE SELECTING GOOD MEN

To the Editors of the Union and American.
WIN you be kind enough to allow me
the use of your columns for the purpose
Of giving expression to few thoughts
in regard to our State Convention, that
is to be held very soon ? 1t seems to me
that State Conventions are of much more
importance than the masses of the peo-
pie are inclined to attach to them. am
satisfied if we ever did fully understand
and appreciate the importance of filling
our many offices with none but the wisest
and best of our countrymen, we do not
at present.
When we come 10 reflect upon the
subject of making and executing the laws,
it presents itself to us as one of the most
important subjects that man has to deal
with. As an evidence of this fact, we
have only to cast our eyes over the globe
and contrast the difference in people
occupying different parts of it. When
ever we find misery and degradation, we
find the wantOf good and wholesome laws;
and on the other hand, wherever we find
such laws well executed, we find freedom,
prosperity and happiness.
There is no installing the fact that
mans civilization depends upon good
laws, faithfully executed. Hence the i'm
portance of looking well to the selection
of men TO make and execute our laws.
We cannot, if we understand ourselves,
allow any but the wisest and best men to
make laws for US. As we are creatures
of necessity and Compulsion, we must not
only have such laws as will direct us in
the way we should so, but compel us to
adhere to it. To get such laws, we must
of necessity select the wisest man among
us for our lawmakers. None but those
can see the wants and necessities of the
masses, and at the same time understand
that what is good for the whole is equally
as good for them as individuals.
1t is evidently the duty of the few who
are possessed of wisdom to look after and
care for the many; and as they can not do
it without good and wholesome laws,
they must see to it that such laws are
made and executed And now that we
are about remodeling and changing our
fundamental law, it is especially time that
we should reflect well upon the subject
and select good men for the work. In
conclusion, l hope Tennessee will show
her wisdom on this occasion.
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AT Sparton, N. j., a hen was set on
some eggs recently, and two other hens
began Immediately to lay eggs daily in the
same nest. After the first brood was
Matched the hen continued to set, Matching
chickens at the rate of two day, which
were distributed among those hens whose
nests were less prolific. The whole mum
Der of chickens Matched by the one hen
was eighty-nine.
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ENGLAND.
The Reelprocltr of Fish.

The Reciprocity of Fish
LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE Morning Tele
graph has an editorial on the removal O
the reciprocity treaty, wherein 1t predlct'
some modification Of the policy o
Congress toward the Dominion of Csnade
through the influence Of Secretary Fish
who is believed TO be in favor of free trade.
Feels Relieved.
The Tines, in an article on the Cana.
dian reciprocity, says its rejection by the
Senate relieves England of an awkward
question. If free trade existed be-
tween Canada and the Union, the Cana
dian tariff would discriminate against d.
rect,,trade between. the Union end England,
and Canada would recognize closer COM
mercial interest with US than with England,
anda political issue to follow the CONNER
cial arrangement
Colonial Cordially
A deputation waited on Earl Granville
to-day and presented an address, asking
for close relations between British colonies
and our home government. Earl Granville
replied approving their request and de-
daring that he was opposed to colonial IN
dependence. s
Southern Cotton King.
The Times to-day, while admitting the
improved quantity, quality and price of
India cotton, does not consider possible
the displacement of American descrip-
tons.
Chinese COOkingshop.
Koopmanschaap, the Chinese merchant
of San Francisco, is negotiating with the
North German Lloyd's Steamship Com
pany for the transportation of coolies
from Chinese ports, by way of the Suez
Canal, to New Orleans.
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soUsE OF VETERINARIANS.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. l5.-Thc House was
called to order at 8 O'Clock, MI Speaker
Perkins in the chair.
RAILROAD RECEIVERS.
The Speaker submitted n COmmuniCa-
ton from the Comptroller, in reference TO
settlements with railroad receivers. He
states that in accordance with a resolution
of the General Assembly he had endRavOred
to make final settlements with R. B. Cheat
ham and other railroad receivers. He had
made such settlement with the Winchester
and Alabama, the Meanwhile and Man
chester, End the Southwestern Railroads.
As he could effect only partial settlements
with the former receivers of the Edgefeld
and Kentucky, and the Nashville and
Northwestern Railroads, he wished to re-
fer the matter to the Legislature for action
and investigation.
The communication was referred TO
the Special Committee to investigate TIE
condition of railroads
Mr.. Cheatham said, in reference 10 the
Comptroller's communication, that there
were some errors in it in regard to him
self, but he was glad that the matter had
been referred to a committee for thor
ough investigation.
RAILROAD CLAIM.
The Speaker submitted another com
munication from the Comptroller in refer
ence to a claim of the Memphis and Ohio
railroad against the State for Transporting
State Guards. In connection with the
communication, Mr.. Townsend intro
! duced a resolution instructing the Comp
! trolIcr 70 Issue his warrant for tn pay
ment of said claim. The resolution was
taken up and adopted.
CLAIMS FOR LABOE.
Mr.. Hinkle offered a resolution APP
pointing committee to investigate the
validity of the claims of labOrers on the
| Northwestern railroad. Taken up, and
after some discussion, referred 10 the Ju
dietary Committee.
| THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILROAD BILL
The consideration of this House bill
being The unfinished business, the bill wa,
taken up, Mr.. Hornbergcr being entitled
to the floor.
Mr. Thomas asked leave to make q mo
ton. He considered it matter of wis
policy. in view of all the circumstances
and especially the pressing business befor,
the House, that this bill should be post
poned He therefore wished to renew th,
motion of Mr. Nicks to postpone its fur
ther consideration until the first Monday
in February. The motion was put anC
lost, ayes %, noes SO.
Mr.. Neil moved to reconsider the yot,
just taken.
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, moved TO la!
the motion TO reconsider on she table
Carried
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ARevenue officer i'm Court.

3. J. Sheridan, formerly Revenue Col
lector, was before Justices Court yester-
day afternoon, charged with burglary, at
the instance of Mr.. Clark, his former clerk.
1t appears that while Clark was in his
employ, Mr.. Sheridan got somewhat in his
debt Clark had some records in his pos
session which Sheridan wanted about max
ing up some reports and settlements.
These Clark refused to deliver up until he
was paid. Mr.. Sheridan to procure the
documents, entered Clark's room, as aver
red, clandestinely. For this Clark got out
a warrant and had him arraigned on the
charge of burglariously entering the room.
The charge was dismissed, and Mr.. Sheri-
dan in turn had Clark arrested. He will
have a hearing to-day
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wagon Smashed 90 Pieces.

The team of Crouch, who keeps livery
stable on College street, became frightened
Yesterday afternoon and dashed off at a
fearful speed The wagon was smashed all
to pieces, and was almost a total wreck.
No one was hurt, nor was either of the
horses injured. The damages sustained by
Mr.. Crouch in the breakage of wagon, har
ness. etc. amounts to near 800.
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The Learned Pig.

One of our prominent College street
merchants has bought half interest In the
learned pig show on that street. He says
that notwithstanding the price of insurance
and the tightness Of the money market,
the price of admission will not be in
creased for the present. His mottois, Big
nic. little PIG. root hog or die.
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ST. LOUIS.


- y.ouTs, Dec. l5.-Several days ago
Do,is G GRAY. a young merchant, was
a,rost,d and tried on a charge of stealing
"re bnudred and twenty wheat sacks and
ocT1ittad To-day be brought three suits
Inst Sc yeral merchants charging them
Eth CONSUMING to blast his good name and
.ro5;t os a merchant. He claims $4,000
DAMAGES Among the parties sued are
HTsyo2 Cole Geo. Balm, Henry Frederick
and Benz. Van PhuL
Fraudulent Representations
Col Rush c. Hawkins has brought suit
AGAINST Col. George Bliss, Jr., for having,
Nv fraudulent representations, led him into
~, purchase Of ZOO shares Of Wyoming
Cod Company stock at over sc, and IN
.Iucipr him to hold the stock until loss OF
.S3S. 900 had accrued omit.
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Little Rows Drunk.

We saw two little boys, not over twelve
years of age, in a state of maniacal intoxl
cation near four o'clock yesterday evening
on Gay street, near Cherry. They hac
bought pint of whisky and drank them
selves into pitiable condition. The mar
who would sell boys of their age whisky tc
drink is none too good to be drenched II
ritTiOl
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Social Party.

The Ambrose Fishing Club gave another
social dance last Tuesday night, at their
hall on Front street. Despite the inclem-
ency Of the weather large crowd assembled
and tripped the light fantastic until late
hour. Jordan McGowan's band was en-
ploved for the occasion.
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EVANSVILLE.
rarSisaud Pistols.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 15.-Tho officers OF
tbs steamer Fleetward, report a bloody
murder at Maysvillo last night, in which
Mr.. Taylor. Clerk of the Bancroft House,
shot and killed stranger ina quarrel about
cards m a gambling house.
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store Broken into and Robbed

On Tuesday night last, the store OF S.
Weinbaum, on Broad street, between Vine
and Spruce, was entered by burglars, and
dry goods, clothing and shoes valued at
upwards of $500 carried Of. The thieves
effected an entrance by breaking through a
back window The proprietor Of the
house offers a liberal reward for any in
formation that will lead to the detection Of
the thieves, and the recovery Of his goods
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4 Card from DIR. Sparkling in Reply
TO Charges Of Assistant Assessor


To the Editors OF the Union and American:
In the Banner Of the 18th appeared an
article under the caption of Grave
charges against Assessor Sparkling l i'm
mediately addressed note to the editors OF
that paper, stating that the charges referred
to were ,riLfjiNy and H3Gliei0Usy false, and
that Supervisor Emery gave the informant
of the BGRHrT to understand distinctly
that there was no completely on my part in
the matter. Much TO my surprise my state
ment was refused publication.
further state, for the information of the
public, that Supervisor Emery had an in
vestigation of the grave charges" alluded
to, and entirely ehonersted me from all
participation in them and so reported to
department Respectfully,
FRED. w SPARKLING,
Assessor Fifth District.
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Destruction on the Trock.

Some fend in human shape with the de-
sign Of throwing the train off, through
motives Of cupidIty or incarnate
deviltry, placed some distractions
on the track of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad near Henderson
vile, few days ago. Luckily, the dis
covery was made in time TO prevent any
serious results. Being determined to
break up, if possible, this species of mon
strous wickedness, the officers and Super
intendent of the road have offered a re-
ward of $500 for the scoundrel or scoun-
drels who were guilty of so dastardly an
act Any one guilty of 50 fendish an
atrocity, must certainly carry hell in his
heart, curses on his lips, and assassination
in his hand.
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Death OF "a venerable Lady.

Edgefeld has lost one of her oldest resi-
dents, and large family connection are
called upon to mourn the loss of the head
of a time -honored household. Mrs. Maria
G. Shelby, relict of the late DR.. John
Shelby, died at her residence yesterday
morning. Her death was not unexpected.
Over a month ago she received fall which
resulted in fractured leg, and since that
time has been gradually sinking Her
time oflife, travelled as she was in the winter
of her days, was too much for such a shock.
She bore her last illness with Christian
fortitude, and met death with the utmost
compOsure.
The funeral of the venerable deceased
takes place on Friday from Christ Church.
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snndnY-schooI Conccrt.

Our readers are reminded of the Sun
day school Concert that takes place at Elm
street church tonight and tomorrow
night, the proceeds to be applied for the
benefit of the school. 1t is needless to re-
mark that the entertainment will be both
pleasing and entertaining.
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Grncinus Permit.
BRAZIL.

Curious, il the Allies are successful
PARIS. Dec l5-Later dates from Rio
! Janeiro state that the Brazilian Ministry
unsucessfully opposed the continuation of
the war against Paraguay, have rendered
their resignation, which was accepted.
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WASHINGTON.
Nomination..


WASHINGTON, Dec. I5.-The President
to-day made the following nominations TO
the Senate: E. Il. HOar, of Massachusetts,,
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of
the United States; w. Purviance, Attorney
for the Western District of Tennessee.
The Senate to-day confirmed no nomina-
tons, but merely referred those received
to-day, including that of Judge Hoar, for
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court,
which was sent TO the Judiciary Committee
without action.
Standing the Liquor.
The Committee of Internal Revenue Of
ficers, to whom was referred the subject of
a change in the recent order of Commits
sioner Delano concerning the use of stand
casks, have, on consultation, decided that
no reasons exist why any alteration or
modification Of the Commissioners order
should be made.
British Postal Convention.
Postmaster General Creswell received a
cable telegram on the 14th, from the Post
master General at London, announcing the
execution by the British POstoffice, on that
day, of new postal convention to come in
operation on the LIST of January. The
articles Of the convention were drafted and
executed At Washington on the Sd inst
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NINNN EINNIVlls
standing the Liquor.
NEW YORK.


Important 10 Gamblers ON Time.
New YORK, Dec. 15.-In the Supreme
Court yesterday, a suit to recover S25, 900
difference in the price of /, POO shares of
Michigan Southern stock, which were sold
by Merriam Il Bartlett to Jerome, Kellogg
s Co., on three DAYS option, was decided
against the plaintiffs. When the option
!. expired the price had declined from los to
7 81, and the stock was rendered but pay
ment of difference refused.
Failures
Failures are announced today of Rich
ard, Patrick & Co, Of New York, and in
San Francisco of w. B. Wild, bank stock
loroker and former clerk in the Sub Treas
ury Liabilities not stated.
Ruulor says a prominent drygoods firm
slso suspended. Name not known.
The Bounty BOuncers.
The Government Committee on stock
exchange have concluded not to offer re-
wards for the apprehension of Gray &
Pratt, as the victims of the Bounty Loan
Fund have already taken the necessary
steps in the matter. They have, however,
directed their law committee to see that
there is no compromising with the rogues.
EnIisting against Cuba.
The Sun says the Spaniards are enlsting
men here, to serve against Cuba. Legal evil
dence of the fact has been offered to the
law officers of the United States in this
citv. and they decline TO receive or in any
way act uFOn it.
Going TO Leave Us.
EVERYTHING is IN readiness or board the
Spanish gunboats, and they are expected TO
leave 20 morrow.
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Handbills are posted about Richmond,
calling for ten thousand colored people to
90 South. The inducements offered are
from SIS to $40 month and rations.
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URAGUAY.
ENIIes Recalled.
RED RIVER

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The Uraguayan gov
eminent has recalled all political exles
eYcept Gen. Flores
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Herr Goldschmidt and his wife denny
Lind), are having success in Germany
with the pastoral oratOrio of Ruth, "
which proved failure in England two
years ago.
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le Governor Placed under Gun

The Governor Placed under Guard.
ST. PAUL, MINI. Dec 1.-THE latest in
telligence from Red River is to the effect
that the rebels have placed Gov, McTavish
under close guard, on account of his recent
proclamations advising them to lay down
their arms and submit to the government
Forced back upon the American
Lines.
Capt Campbell, of McDougall's party,
attempted to enter Fort Garvey, but was
met at the gates by the scntinels, who
forced him back upon the American soil,
upon pain of being shot, and he was for
! hidden to rc-cntcr the lines of the insur-
gents. -
Account saws that the Rebels continue
| IN Issue rstions from the Hudson Bay
COMPANY with regularity, and that IS max
ing inroads upon the company.
BREVITIES.
A Boston firm offer silver TO their Gus
to'uers in making change.
The increase of outdoor poor al Lon
don has become very alarming within
! few months.
There were 963 liquor prosecutions at
Boston during November.
A Philadelphia CrGsus has Just had
manufactured in New York, the finest set
of drawing-Toom furniture ever made in
America. II is got up in the Egyptian
style and cost $50, 600.
One of the features of the Ecumenical
will he a Chinese Bishop. Although q
native of France, he wears the Celestial
piC-tail and goatee, and combines with
his pricstly Office that of umbrella maker
which secular employment Is followed in
order to support an Orphan Asylum.
The girls of the period are to be found
At Gloucester, Mass. A companyof thrn
got up dancing party the other night, ID
which they invited theirgentlemen friends
and then paid all the bills; but-the gents
took the young women home.
A case of considerable interest to col
Iege freshmen has just been decided in The
Providence Police Court. A. Brown
university sophomore, undertook tC
prevent fresh from wearing tall hat
fresh made complaint, and the other wa
fined five dollars and costs
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to the United States Senate, and cited vari.
Gus instances in which constant opposition
to johnson and fidelity to party had been
shown by his acts.
Mr.. Cooper, an old line Wing, who had
been elected to the Senate, would yield a
hearty support to President Grant and his
administration.
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FRED. w. SPARKLING,
Assessor Fifth District.


Mr. Grant and the Affidavit OF VII.
GRVctt,
We are requested to publish the follow
ing card, which explains itself
NASHVILLE, Dec. 10, 1S69.-George W.
Emery, Esq, Supervisor of the Internal
Revenue District Of .Tennessee-Sir Pub.
licity having been given through your Office
to what purports to be the affidavit of w
A. Gavett, charging me with being party
or the principal to black-msil practices,
respectfully ask a fill and impartial inves
tigation of said charges, that may have
an opportunity Of indicating myself, anC
that the result may be published
NJ. GRANT. Asst Assessor.
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FRANKFORT.

SteycnsoH Suu Ahead---NCtrccrI Y"
Chance.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. There were two
Intellectual ballots for United States Sena-
for The last one stood: Stevenson 50,
NcC-eerv 81. GolladIy l6, Finley 10, Beck
/ 1.-THE race is narrowed between Steven
son and McCreery, the latter viii doubtless
n, elected
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WEST VIRGINIA,
u,acIS and BIOOdy.

C,xclxYArL Dec 1.-THE officers
IL steamer Fleetward report a despe-
u fight on Monday night, between
rae Of negroes and whites at Marden,
I ,GI,s Virginia, eighteen miles above
G " 60 on. on the Kanawha ryer.
S :, 1 vers wounded on both sides,
S 500 P,,e NcF among the number.
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BOSTON.
T.oosinc the Dogs OF war.

BosTUy, Dec. l5.-Tbe iron-clad Terror
has taken a crew and goss TO New York,
subsequently to the West Indies. Several
other We ssels are fitting up for sea- in
Guiding the new steamer Worcester. The
Niagara is being converted into an IRON
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HIbIlCnI

The Methodist Episcopal Stats COnven-
ton to-day reported that they regarded the
Bible as the only sufficient rule Of
Christian faith and the pslladi-
nm Of our liberties We look on
all attempts to exclude it from our
Dublic schools, or 10 break down its
authority, as blow at the foundation Of
repubIcanism. A resolution strongly urg-
ing prohibitory liquor lswwas also passed.
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Proceedings .of the supreme Cou

NASHVILLE, Dec. Is, 1S69.-Court met
this day pursuant to adjournment, all the
judges being present.
w. d. Robertson VS.. Season and
Dougen. By Judge McClain. Reversed
and dismissed.
A. A. Pearson vs.. G. W. Blackburn. By
Judge Andrews Affirmed and petition
dismissed.
r. A. Barnes VIZ. w. II. Gordon. By
Judge McClain. Reversed and amended.
r. McClay & Co. VS.. John Overton. By
Judge Hawkins. Decree affirmed.
An order was made by the court this
morning that on Monday morning next, the
Goth inst, .he Law and Equity dockets of
the 9th circuit would be called and all the
unlitigated causes disposed Of. See order
published in the Bonner and UNION AND
AMERICAN. j. G. FRAZER.