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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

The New York Sun asks, "Why
should not the purchase of ticket
entltle the purchaser to specified
seat in a specified railroad car, in
stead of being merely permission
to join in a general scramble with
q thousand rivals 2" and adds ;
"in the case of a lady travelling
alone, such a measure would be an
immense relief. Now she may en-
ter a car and pass from one end OF
it TO the other, looking in vain for
the accommodation TO which her
ticket entities her, unless some
chivalrOus man gives up his place
in her favor. Parties, too, whose
mutual society is expected to form
ine-tenths of the pleasure of q
trip, are separated, and their CONF
fort entirely destroyed. All this
would be avoided by numbering the
seats in cars, and assigning one to
each ticket. Which company will
be the first to inaugurate this much
needed refOrm2'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24
WORK FoK THE CONVENTION

Judge II. S. Lee, of Memphis, a
Radical, has a communication in
the Memphis Post, in which he sug-
gests that discussion in regard to
the proposed constitutional conven-
ton and the matters which will come
before that body, has not been in
stituted too soon. He says:
1.-THE people shonld clearly cOmpre-
bend the nature of the work before them.
believe it not only the privilege but the
duty of every citizen to make such sug-
gestions in reference to the subject as
be may deem right and proper, and he
is entitled to fair hearing, and candid,
respectful treatment, however erroneous
his views may seem to be. 1t is to be
regretted that gentlemen Of the Com
sentative party, who have offered their
opinions in favor of liberal and patri-
otto policy, have been met with personal
abuse, instead of that fair argument and
candid discussion which not only were
they entitled to, but which the subject
itself demands"
We are glad to meet with this
liberality in a Radical, and hope
his suggestions will receive the
favorable consideration of his party.
They have been disposed to abuse
the authors of any suggestions
which did not chime in with their
contracted views, and it has been
very common to hear the advocates
of "a clean sweep and a new DEAF
denounced as little better than trail
tors. Judge Lee deprecates ''mak
ing the organization of such con
vention a matter for partisan action, -
as ga constitution is not made for
political party - it is made
for the whole people" TO per-
form the duty of framing such an
instrument, Judge Lee urges chat
our best citizens be selected, with
out regard to their party aftilia-
tons ;" that they should be selec-
ted for their character and capacity
for the work" To these suggestions
every citizen of the State, who is not
afraid that such men would make
"a cleans weep and fair deal, i" will
cordially assent. AS to the features
which should be incorporated in the
remodeled constitution, Judge Lee
suggests the following:
First Manhood, or universal suffrage
Second. The perfect equality Of all
men before the law; and in regard to the
privileges, immunities and duties of
citizenship, without regard to race, color,
creed or condition.
Third. General amnesty for all past
political offences.
Fourth. Restrictions upon the debts
creating power of the Legislature.
Fifth. Provisions for funding the press
ent State indebtedness, and providing a
sinking fund for the future. -.
Sixth. Prohibition upon the Legisla-
ture loaning the credit of the State
to corporations or public enterprises,
without submitting the same to a vote of
the people.
Seventh. Adoption of means to compel
railroads that have received State aid to
relieve the State of the load of debt
incurred, or in default to sell
the roads to pay the same.
Eighth. Equality of taxation as be,
tween the commercial and agricultural
branches of industry.
Ninth. encouragement of foreign i'm
migration.
Tenth. A thorough free school sys>
tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

ton upon a ground which it now
ignores, and upon which il
cannot affect SO sorry a
dodge as it has touching the
franchise law. 1t was pledged to
a convention to 30 amend the con-
stitution that negroes voting should
pay a poll-tax as we'll as white men.
There are no ''ifs' by which the
Wing can effect q discreditable back
down from that position. But the
Wing is afraid of "a clean sweep
and new DEAL" and if the people
of Tennessee, those who elected
Gov. Senter, should will that, why
the Wing is "a Conservative" and
thinks it "much easier to pull down
existing institutions than to build
new and better Ones" and it is ''not
in favor of a convention" We
now know exactly where to place
the Wing. 1t is opposed to a con-
vention, and we presume the weight
of its opposition will amount to
about as much as that of the fly on
the cart wheel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

We desire to call particular atten-
ton to the communication On our
first page, headed "THE Duty OF THE
Hour" 1t is from one of the first
men in Tennessee. He is an "old
line Wing of the genuine stock.
AS the paper indicates, he was a
sympathizer with, and participa-
tor in common with the majority
of the people Of Tennessee
in the recent civil war. His views
are wholesome and catholic. He
scans the present exigeney from the
standpoint of a noble and high
minded patriot, and lifts himself
above the domain of partisan poll
tics. He gives wise counsel. II
should be needed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

We continue in our issue of this
morning the publication from ex.
changes and correspondents OF
whatever relates to the candidacy
for the United States Senatorship to
be made vacant by the expiration
of the term Of Mr.. Fowler in March,
1871.
In addition to Messrs. Etheridge
and Johnson, who have been most
conspicuous, the names of Edwin
Ewing Of Rutherford and Edmund
Cooper of Bedford are to- day pre-
scented in our columns. The press
are also discussing the names OF
Bale Peyton, of Sumner, Neill 5
Brown of Davidson, and Thos. A
II. Nelson of Knox. This is amag
nifcent array, any one of whom
would make a Senator whose pres
ence in the American Senate would
recall the better days of the Re
public.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24
CROPS AZ HOME ANN ABROAD.

A very severe drouth has pre-
vailed for several weeks in Ten
nessee, Virginia, Alabama and
Northern Georgia. The corn crop
in these States has been cut short
fully oneshalf. This will be a great
deprivation, and but for the fine
wheat crop, would be disastrous.
From the great Northwest we have
better accounts. For instance,
the Davenport Democrat, speaking
of the crop prospects of Iowa, says:
"The crop question is settled. 1t is
good Doubts and fears have been in
tense in many parts Of the country, and
in some parts many gloomy days have
been experienced on account of the dark
prospects among farmers, labOriDg men,
and those engaged in commerce. But
the season is past, the crops principally
secured, and the promise Of God to man
| of seed time and a harvest, has been
abundantly fulfilled. There are some los
calities, it is true, as occurs every season,
where the crop is ENTHUSIASTICALLY
below the average-but these form q
minute exception in the grand aggre-
gate.
The crop returns from Europe,
upon the whole, are indicative of a
fair yield of the various grains.
Since the middle Of June the wealth
er in England has been favorable
for the growth of wheat, and the
harvest will be good on all well
farmed and properly drained lands
There are some rumors of blight
and rust, but they do not amount
to much. The extent of land un-
der wheat in England this year is
about the same as last season, and
the yield is already having a sensi-
BILE effect upon prices. In the
north of Europe the grain has been
somewhat injured by cold, wet
weather. Not, however, to very
noticeable extent. In the south
the harvest is ended, and it is pro-
life one in all respects. Spain and
Hungary will have wheat to export,
while in Germany the amount will
be fully sufficient for home con-
sumption. In the south of Russia
the yield is fair, and the same genT
eral remark will apply to France.
The general tendency of prices for
breadstuffs all over central and
southern Europe is lower. On the
whole, our farmers can scarcely ex-
pect that there will be a very large
foreign demand this year for wheat,
and they must make their calcula-
tons accordingly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24
NEW ApyERTIsEMENTs
NOTTCE

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SOUTH
i Nashville Street Railroad Company are here
nv notified'to attepd the Annual Meeting. on
the 7th of September next, at their Office. for
the election of SEVEN DIRRCroRs to manage
the affairs Of said company for the ensuing
twelve months. X. A. BARN rs.
aur q. '69 eodlw Secretary.
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sle 90 THE ROUND TRIP,
IRcIGdIng Railroad Fare, from SaSh
vile and Return.
STAGE FARE To AND FROM THE CAVE
SIXTEEN DOLLARS.

Parties not purchasing round triD tickets. but
visiting the Caves via Glasgow Junction, viii
be entitled to Twenty five per cent. REDUC
TION on all regular charges at Mammoth Cave
Hotel, tour regular charges per day being FouE
Dollars. or Eighteen per week. but persons
visiting the Cave via Glasgow Junction, and
exhibiting their tickets at the Office of the HO-
tel, will be charged Three Dollars per day. OF
Thirteen Dollars and Half per week.
The charges for conveying persons 10 Nam.
moth Cavehaving been heretofore excessive and
persons having been unnecessarily detained at
the Railroad. we have purchased the GlaSgow
Junction Hotel, which is three miles nearer the
Cave than any other Station on the Louisville
and Nashville ARailToad. and have built q
splendid road from Glasgow Junction to Nam
moth Cave. and thus propose the above reduc-
ton for the benefit and accom- notation of visi-
tors. By taking this route persons can visit
Procter's Cave. which is Immediately on the
road. without additional stage fare. This Cave
has no equal either in Europe or America. for
the beauty of its Stalagmite and Stalactite for
nations and the grandeur and subimity of its
DOmes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

The Jackson Tribune suggests
Mr.. S. Il. Warren, of McNairy
county, as a suitable person fol
Speaker Of the House of Repre-.
sentatiyes. OF Mr.. Warren the
Tribune says: "He was one of the
first of that Spartan band of Union
soldiers that broke with Brownlow
and his oppressive reign, and fol
his early espousal and gallant vim
dication of the rights of the pro.
scribed white man, he deserves
prompt recognition at the hands Of
the people"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

THE friends of Chief Justice Chase
in Washington are open and loud
mouthed in their assertions that
they have assurance of support for
him from the South for the next
presidential election. They say
that the Conservative Republican
movement in the South was Origi-
mated for his benefit, and that the
result of the Dent movement in
Mississippi will, in the end, demon
strate the wisdom Of their predic,
fiOpc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24

us in financial matters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24
The financial editor of the Ne

THE financial editor of the New
York Herald says of Boutwell,, that,
without any previous training in
financial matters Of a practical ma
ture, it is felt that he quite possibly
does not comprehend the perplexi-
ty that may arise from a want OF
knowledge in regard TO his future
action" This is another way Of
pronouncing Boutwell, an ignoram-
us in financial matters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24
Buy Your Tickets via Grand
Junction.

Persons desiring any further reformation are
requested to call upon John p. Williams ESQ.,
Ticket A gent Nashville and Chattanoogs and
Sorthw estsrn Railroads. at the Nashville aud
Chattanooga Depot, or II. A, Huntington, Esq
No. North Cherry street.
aug24 lmt l.. J. Proctor 4 SON.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-24
SIS Get the Best SIC
SENT BY EXPRESS. CASH ON DELIVERY
THE GENUINE OROIDE
GOLD WATCHES.

Improved and manufactured by US are all the
best make. Hunting cases. finely chased and
beautifully euameled. Patent and Detached
Levers. full juwelrd. and every watch perfectly
regulated and adjusted, and GUARAN TED
by the company, to keep correct time, and wear
and not tarnish. but an appearance equal to
solid gold as long as worn.
These celebrated watches we are now sending
out by express, C. o. ID. anywhere within the
United States and Canadas at the regular
wholesale price, payable on delivery.
No money is required in advance. as we pre-
fer that all should receive and see the goods be-
fore paying for them.
A single watch to any address SIS.
A club of six, with an extra watch 10 the
agent sending the club. $50; making seven
Also a superb lot Of most elegant 0roide
Chains, of the latest and most costly styles and
patterns. for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear,
from 10 to 20 inches in length, at prices of 81.
81, IS and IS each; sent when ordered with watch
AZ the regular wholesale prices.
Describe the watch required. whether Ladies
or Gentlemen's size, and address your orders
and letters to
THE OR0IDE WATCH CO..
las Fulton ST., New York;
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-18

man. on his way to tho Council, who had since the
year 1882 been missionary In the Sandwich Islands
He came to Europe By way OF san Francisco and
thence across your wonderful Continent bY the
Pacno Railway. 1t was the frat railway
he had ever seen. Two days later ] was
introduced ut the house of a Catholic friend
In London to bishop that had Just arrived from
Pegu, In the FAR East or Eastern india. lie MAJ
labored for twentyone years among the pagans, ana
Was now on his way TO obey the call OF tao HOLY
Father and Join in the deliberations at Rome. MY
friend told me that all this bishops personal bag
gage was contained IN hand bag and that his bre-
Wary was the heaviest as his gold cross was the
only valuable article lac possessed. During the pass
week, 100, thore have been IN London ten Dlsnop3
IRON the United states. one IRON tho West ihda
lses, i've nom Mexlco, two from Guatemala, two
from Ecuador, three from New Granada. two from
Venezuela, one IRON Bombay two from the Cape oi
Good Hope, one from Ayza aud one from Calcutta
all on their way 10 Rome. make mention OF these
incidents rs bearing witness TO the unnecessarily the
caholicty OF the Council, ana as giving testimony
against that differentiated spirit shown by the Eng
lish press, which invariably tries 20 decry what 10
cannot uDdersland-what ito use word coined. as
believe, BY Charles Diekenst our "in5uauSy" pre-
vents Us from allowing TO be true.
But | md have already exceeded my nsaits with
ont touching on the subject 10 what in all rroba-
bty VIII 90 brought before the Council as REGARDS
matters OF faith.
First OF these-in fact tho only ono to which
shall aiiude-is the personal mfaibhity Of the Pope
But must reserve tnts for my next letter
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tudo-thae mutt coiored, oscillating sea OF life.
anxious, impatient and irritated at little delay.
measured tread entered tho procession OF
bull lighters; matadores, capeadores, ban.
in the cruel and bloody art Every eye was strained
IN search OF some particular object; close ana vain
dd they scrutinize the advancing group to discover
their Q,teyidO TatO, but he was not 10 be seen. A
deep murmur OF disappointment arose from the mass
OF heads. like the low moaning or coming tenn
pest but IL destined TO be tempest OF intoxi.
Gated delight, for at that critical moment q move
ment was observed at the gateway under the Pres,-
dents box, and an open carriage was seen slowly
entering Every lace was turned In that direction,
every eye was strained to Its utmost till the form of
their beloved Iato came to view. Electric fire
seemed TO dash nom their dark eyes and light up
heir olive tinted countenances While like tnunderdia
peal after peal OF pfras ring through the plaza %
TAOS carnage was drawn slowly round the arena.
olt uiu lovely brunetLe3 wave their kerr
chiefs ana shake their fans to ariract his
attention., mad with delight when they
with loving LOOKS from jet black eyes, and Smiles
from parted coral lips that Apollo himself might
nave envied and grown jealous Of Then from heav-
ing bosoms came deep drawn signs, that one 80
young, so amlaDle. 80 handsome, should be so
manned. Again are borne on the breeze shouts like
successive peas or thunder. Wreatns OF flowers and
crowns OF laurel are thrown into the trumphal car
which the mutlaed victorious conquer0r gathers up
and holds on high. The afternoon sun travelling III
tho far west lights up that upturned face and dis
covers the conflicting emotions within his breast
that so often has eourted and met danger. That
lace was now lit up with satisfaction then overcast
with sadness, like sunny spring and dismal winter.
tne pIghtness OF day aud The darkness OF night
alternately.
The bull lighter gazed round on the scene or ha
former triunphs babe his last farewell, and with
downcast heart was slowly borne away amid tho
Neither time nor space will permit my giving
description or the bull light that followed; but before
Romn aaator OF ns o W a esG ay w s
spatched his enemy, was para1od bleeding and mu-
tllate1 In triumph round the amphtheatre TO
ceiye hs crowns Of laurel and the oyatlons OF the
people.
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GeTmany---Its Treasury, Taxes aud
Parliamentary Prospects.
Cabinet Crises, National Finance and Bull
Fighting in Madrid.
Tie Empress EugtnieS Farewell to Turkey and
Arrival Of Other Royal Guests.

The French Transatlantic Mat Steamship Compa-
ny's steamship Lafayette. Captain Roussan, from
Ifayre on lie 9th aEd Brcst the otn Of November,
at this port yesterday forenoon landing us
passengers The Lafayette brought also our special
correspondence IRON the Continent OF Europe IL de-
tail OF our cable teegrams, OF as late date rs that
10 hand from Great Britain By the Cunard steamship
i.ussa.
1He German mail steamship Hammonta, Captain
Meier from Hamburg, by way OF Havre, on the 9th
Instant, reached this port yesterday evening.
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ms 1srrRs OK THIS LAREs.-Tne late storm which
swept over The great lakes proved very destructive
20 sblpping and involved considerable loss OF life
9he rrporTs are not all In Many vessels are still
unaceouuted for, but mar DO saie, though disabled
In some distant parts OF the upper lakes awaiting
assistance 10 Ret INTO port. considerable number
OF vessels known to be along She Canada snore uf
Lake Huron, OF which no definite report has come In.
ON Lake Michigan over forty disasters are reported,
OF which seven were total losse3 On Lake Huron
fifteen casualties are already reported, with two
total wrecks. On Lake Erie some twenty Ave dis
astcrs occurred OF which two were total losses. On
Lake ontario thirteen disasters already reported
or which tho large proportion oil i've were tota,
wrecks. On all the lakes named more or less lives
were lost, ana In some cases the shipwrccks wer0
attended with great suffering to the sailors when
they did not lose their iives-RocAeSler IN, II
Ual0a and Advertiser, NQp, Ia
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FRANCE.

The social md GOVERNMENTAL Situation
Radical Agitation ana sslIafso Believe"
Revolution WHAT the Solid, Substantial
Glasses Really Waut-Labor and Capital
The ..slrikes.O
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MICHIGAN.

Railroad Convention Mt East Saginaw.
DETROIT. Nov. 20, 1869.
convention in the interest OF the Northern Pa
cinc and Michigan Short Line Railroad met at East
Saginaw to-day. About sixty delegates were present
from Detroit Port Huron the valley cities Jackson
Lansing. Toledo. Chicago, Oregon ana elsewhere
Letters were read from Senator Howard, Governor
Baldwin, Jay Cooke. Mayor Page, OF Oswego; John A.
Poor and John Neal, OF Portland Me-; T. w. Ferry,
Edgar Conkn and Others Mr.. briggs read an able re-
port showing the resources OF Northern Michigan and
the extent ,of the trac between Lake Superior and
Saginaw. During the year 1858 the mineral product
OF the Lake Superior district amounted to 49, 300 0OO
the lumber trac OF che State to about s2s 900.
The total product OF Northern Michigan for Uses
from Mines quarrles, forests fisheries and salines
amounted in value to about $40o, 100000.
The Committee on Permanent Organization re-
ported John Moore. OF Saginaw, as president and
nine vice presidents and three secretaries. short
address was made by the chairman.
Az the evening session speeches were made by
William A.. Howard, Of Grand Rapids; IL. II.
Emmons, OF Detroit, and others, when the COnven-
tlon adjourned until morrow.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

Arrival OF n japanese Prince mt San Fran
ciscO-Heavy Gale ON the California Coast
Gold Discoveries In Alnska-Delegntc to
Congress from Alaska.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 90, 1859.
Japanese prince and suite arrived by the China
steamer yesterday. lie Is sent as special commits
sioner by the Emperor to inquire into the condition
OF the Japanese laborcrs the sugar plantations in
the Sandwich Islands.
The General superintendent sof the Central Pa
cinc Railroad has gone to ogden to take possession
OF the road between ogden City and Promontory
for the Central company and to arrange the neces-
sary junction.
heavy gale from the north has prevailed here
and numerous wrecks arc reported. Bark Mary J.
Smith Is q total wreck, In Barclay Sound. Bark
buena vista Is reported ashore near this port.
me Governor OF British Columbia has been applied
10 lor gunboat to 60 to Barclay Sound TO look
after the wreck OF the bark W. A. Banks, wrecked
In the straits OF Tuca November O. The vessel was
TOTAL loss, but the crew were saved.
Advlces rom Alaska state that gold has been dis
covered on the bars In the streams running into
COOKS Inlet.
General Ihrie has been elected Delegate to Con-
0rcss from Alaska.
Flour weak. Sales 81 3Th n SIS 5O Wheat very
dull Sales at 81 co. tho highest quotations. Legal
tenders 10