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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

| SENATE.
| SATURDAY, Feb. 20-The Senate met
to-day at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, Speaker Senter
in the chair and quorum present.
ELECTIVE FRANCHISE.
Senator LyIe's resolution looking to
the enfranchisement of the DISTINGUISHED
citizens of the State was taken up, and,
after being discussed by Messrs. Lyle and
Fuson, was referred to the Committee on
the Constitution.
| ELECTION OF JUDGES, ATTORNEYS GEN
ERAL, ETC.
Senate bill providing for the election Of
Judges, Chancellors and Attorneys Gen.
eral, the election to be held on the 4th
Thursday in May, was amended by the
House by changing the time of holding
the election to the LIST Tuesday in
August. The Senate non -concurred in
the amendment The other amendments
were concurred in.
THE SCHOOL FUND.
Senate bill directing the Governor to
issue bonds for the school fund passed its
third reading.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To provide for the working of public
roads. Passed.
To amend an act passed May 25,
1867, so as to legalize female suffrage.
Laid on the table.
To change the county line between
the counties of Wilson and DeKalb.
Passed.
To aid the Knoxville and Kentucky
railroad. Rejected.
INAUGURATION OF THE NEW GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Lindsey offered a resolution that
the Senate meet the House in the Hall
of Representatives on Thursday the 25th
inst, at II NJ, for the purpose of inau-
gurating the incoming Governor. Adopt
ed under suspension Of the rules.
SALE OF RAILROADS.
Senate bill providing for the sale of all
railroads that have failed to pay their in
terest, according to law. Passed its secs
ond reading. The whole question was
then made the special order for We'd
nesday at IL O'Clock.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER.
The Governor sent in a communica-
ton nominating the Clinton Indepen-
dent as one of the newspapers for the
publication of legal advertisements for
Anderson county. The nomination was
confirmed.
BUCK LEWIS.
Senate bill for the benefit of Buck
Lewis, colored, for services rendered as
Porter in 1861, was rejected.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
To transfer the duties of Superintend~
ent Of Public Instruction to the Treasu-
rer.
Mr. Cate offered bill in lieu which
provides that the County Trustees act as
County Superintendent, and authorizes
the Treasurer to select clerk to assist
him, TO have salary of 1900 per
annum.
The bill passed its second reading and
was referred to the Committee on Com"
mon Schools and Education.
Adjourned until Tuesday morning att
10 O'Clock, Monday being the 22d day
February, the birthday Of George Wash
ington.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
NEW YORK.
Arrest of Crim1naIs-COurt Decisions
Fun AmOng the GambIers, etc.

Fun Among the GambIers, etc.
New York, Feb. 20-Marshall and
Cole, alleged bond robbers, were ar,
raigned before Justice Dodge yesterday,
when the bonds found in their possession
amounting to $500 were identified as
having been stolen from Pequonaek
Bank Of Bridgeport, Connecticut The
prisoners were committed.
Two large gambling bells up>town
were raided on by the police last night,
thirty-four gamblers were arrested and a
large amount of gambling property
seized
The Surrogate yesterday rendered
decision in the Watson will case in which
property to the amount Of 100000 were
involved, sustaining the will
Yesterday the jury in the McHenry
perjury case were locked up for the
night They will probably render their
verdict this morning.
1t is stated that parties here who raised
$780, 900 to present Gen. Sherman with
a house have bought Grants house in
Washington for 100000.
Monday will be general holiday in fl
nancial and commercial circles.
A Washington special says the Senate
Finance Committee, after the informal
postponed the bank bill for the
present.
Coin balance to>day S96,0O0,000. Cur
rency balance $16,000,00).
The President has pardoned John II.
Eager and Nicholas Henry, convicted in
November and sentenced to the peniten~
tiary for defrauding the government by
false bounty money and back pay papers.
Lewis Cole, of the parties arrested
supposed to be one of the robbers of the
Pequannock Bank of Bridgeport Of $685.
300 has been discharged at the request
Of the District Attorney. Marshall is
in prison for q requisition from
the Governor of Connecticut.
Six counterfeit money dealers were toS
day sentenced to the Penitentiary for
different terms.
Edwin r. Lee, charged with stealing
1000 worth Of bonds from the Presi>
lent Of the Star insurance Company, has
been committed for trial in default of |
$4,000 bail.
Mclaughlin and Show, who made |
alse affidavits against Col. Bailey, were
o-day sentenced five years each in the |
'enitentiary.
The sensation story that young JEFF
ard was the murderer of DR.. Burdell |
vas completely disproved by his counsel. |
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
ALABAMA.

The Governor Tells Sheriffs Their
Duty-A Lesson for Tennessee Rad
tcRIs.
MOBILE, Feb 20.-GoY. Smith has
issued letter Of instruction TO the Sher-
ifs of the different counties in reference
to outrages by the Ku-Klux. He says
that they are invested with ample au-
thority TO protect the citizens and pre-
serve order, aud that if they are unable
to do so by means of a posse cOmitdtuS
it is their duty to call upon the military
commander of the nearest post, who, un-
derA standing general order from the
War Department will furnish all requi-
site assistance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21

The New FORK EveHing Post argues
that neither Congress nor the Vice Presi-
dent has any power to say whether the
electoral vote of the State shall or shall
not be counted The Vice President
counts the votes that are properly certi-
fed, the Senate and House look on,
neither has any control of the operation,
and if any State is aggreved it can ap-
peal only to the Supreme Court
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21

Boston papers report that the prepare
tons for the National Musical Festival in
that city are being pushed forward with
great energy, and that thousands of dol
lars are pouring into the treasury. Able
men have been appointed to look after
the organization and details of each de-
partment, and several societies in differ.
ent sections of the country have already
volunteered their services.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21

SATURDAY, Feb 20-The House was
called to order at 9 A NJ, Speaker Rich
ards in the chair and fifty-six members
present
Mr. Brown withdrew the resolution
offered by him yesterday, turning over to
President Burns the Nashville and North
western Railroad, as Receiver.
Mr. Myers, from the special committee
to whom were referred the charges
against General John Eaton, State Su-
perintendent of Public instruction, sub.
mitted report generating him from
said charges Five thousand copies were
ordered printed.
Mr. Singletary submitted report from
the Special Committee on the affairs Of
the Bank of Tennessee of which 240 cops
les were ordered printed.
House bill to wind up the affairs OF the
same institution was made the special or
der for Monday morning.
Mr.. Doughty moved to reconsider the
vote by which the House yesterday rer
.iected House bill granting aid to the
Mineral Home Railroad Company.
Mr. Hodges moved to lay the motion on
the table. Carried-ayes "a, noes %
Adjourned to A NJ Tuesday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21

The official recspitulation of gold and
silver coin sold on account Of the United
States, from January, 1863, to January
9, 1869, shows S23S,5O0OOO. The
largest sales were in 1867, w: Nearly
$59,0O0,000 in New York. In 1868,
over $39.0O0O00 at New York and St.
Louis. The taxes on the entire amount
sold in those three years were Sl48, 900;
commissions $263,000, premiums $10S,-
1900; net receipts, about S346, 800, 900.
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WILLIE WENT A yyOOING.

Young Willie went a wooing
One pleasant Sunday night;
W ent Eoolng Jennie Gilbert
FRAY who had a better right?
Inc dew was on the flowers,
MI ne stars were shining bright,
w nen W lille went a wooiug
One pleasant Sunday night.
The path led through the meadow
To farmer Gilbert's house
And Willie trOd as gently,
And "slyly as a mouse.1
bqk ms heart tt grew tumultuous
ben first he saw the light
In farmer Gilbert's parlor.
That pleasant Sunday night.
Jennie Gilbert was the mistress
OF farmer Gilbert's farm,
And many fond admirers
Had offered her their arm,
AND told her how they loved her;
Bat it wasn't told Alright,
Until Willie went a woOing
One pleasant Sunday night,
She was her fathers all on earth;
Her mother. years ago,
Went down the darkened valley,
And crossed the rivers flow;
And J ennie grew to womanh0Od-
VI her fathers home the light,
Who're Willis.went q wOoing
One pleasant Sunday night.
Twas never kneWn what Willie said.
Nor how his love be told.
But snnle let him hold her hand.
perhaps that made him bOId)
FOR he kissed her on her burning cheek,
Her little hand held tight
Did Willie. while a wooing,
One pleasant Sunday night.
The farmer in the kitchen lone,
Sat By himself apart
The w0Oing in the parlor
Made sOrrowful his heart.
The hour hand on the kitchen clock
Was standing bolt upright,
Ere Willie left of WOOing
That pleasant Sunday night.
To breakfast on the morrow
Jennie came little late;
Her father gazed into her eyes,
And sought to read his fate;
But she kept her secret nObly,
Her fathers gaze despite,
Said not word of Willie
Or the pleasant Sunday night.
Dark browed sat farmer Gilbert,
And with a heightened face;
lie thought of all the empty rooms
Within that pleasant place;
SO sad was his demeanor,
That Jennie, pale with fright,
thought Willie sure was tabOOed
From coming Sunday night.
But Willie Gray was sent for
That very blessed day,
And everything was settled
Before he went away,
For Will, and Jane, and Father"
Put everything 10 rights"
And Willie came a woOing
The coming Sunday nights.
Bhthe Will and gentle Jennie
Now journey side by side,
worthy happy husband,
A loved and loving bride.
Father Gilbert rocks the cradle.
The farm looks trim and bright
And Willie woes his Jennie
Now every Sunday night
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21

The funeral of Sol. Smith, the veteran
manager author and actor, whose death
we have heretofore announced, took
place in St. Louis ON Tuesday last, and
was very largely attended. The ser-
vices were in charge of the l. o. o. F.,
Of which organization the deceased was
an honored member.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
ST. LOUIS.
TObacc anIsis in Trouble with Reyenue
Officers.

Officers.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb, 20.-An examination
Of the books of White & Erickson, and
Thurmond & Co., tobacconists, disclosed
the fact that the former firm has failed to
report to the United States revenue off,
Ger, sales to the amount of $4,000 pounds
Of tobacco, on which there is due the
government for tax and penalty 81, 900.
Thurmond & Co.'s books show that they
sold 92,500 pounds more than they re-
turned, upon which there is tax and
penalty due the government of SIT, 500.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
LONDON.
Views of the English Press en- the Ala
bama Claims Treaty.

Views of the English Press en- tie Ala
bama Claims Treaty.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Standard reS
grets the rejection Of the convention rela-
tive to the settling of the Alabama claims.
Advances for new treaty must come from
the United States. England is now I'M
fettered from concessions, and will only
treat hereafter on terms Of absolute
equality.
The Times says the present treaty
testifies the amity Of England. Its fail
ure does not endanger the friendship of
the two countries, but rather serves asa
warning in arranging the points of new
convention.
The Post regrets the rejection of the
treaty on account Of the delay it will
occasion in the restoration Of friendly re-
latiOns between Great Britain and the
United States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
ARKANSAS.

MEMPHIS, Feb. 2O.-The Avalanche's
Little Rock special this morning says the
bill legalizing martial law procIamations
Of Gov Clayton and the acts ofthe militia
Hereunder, passed the Senate today.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21
PHILADELPHIA.
A National Bank I'm Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Cot is reported
that the Cashier Of the Fourth National
Bank is a defauIter in the sum of over
one hundred Thousand dollars, and has
made his escape. There was a regular
run on the bank to-day, but its doors
were not closed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-21

TIE resolution which was passed by
the Kansas Legislature, asking Congress
to ratify the Usage treaty, also provided
that the settlers on the lands should be
allowed to purchase it at one dollar and
a quarter Per acre.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
TEE WRISKEY FIGHT.
The following telegram appears in all the
Knrthf&n naners:

: The following telegram appears in all the
. Northern papers:
< Governor Scott OF South Carolina, forwards to
4 the Internal Revenue once Information that A.
P. Turner, Deputy Collector Of the third district
Of that State on the 9th instant seized two Illicit
stills owned by man named ScruggS, and moved
them to his house. The next morning crowd
OF armed men surrounded Turner's house. In Co.
lumbia as he was about to convey the Stills 10
the courthouse, for the purpose OF recovering
them. Turner defended himself with pistol.
The attacking party were all armed with mus
kets They fired q number OF rounds and he
responded with his pistol, scattering his assai-
wears DID, was wounded in the shoulder. Turner
afterwards left from the rear OF his premises on
horseback for assistance. While he Was gone q
crowd of thirty men, armed with muskets, again
surrounded his house. They were led by Nickel
yey who demanded OF Turner's wife that the stills
he given up which was refused. McKelvey then
took an axe broke open the smokehouse, where
tftey had been deposited, and the crowd took the
stills away. Turner obtained warrants and
caused three OF the rlngieaders - be arrested and
strl under armsand guarding tie stills, OF which
they have possession. Governor Scott believes
that military force Is absolutely necessary In
that vicinity to enforce the revenue laws against
these violators.
We may be permitted to remark that the scene
OF vthe outragen was Spartanburg not Columbia,
and that all the facts are taken from the state
sment OF Turner himself. while q spartanburs
paper, 1.-THE Spartan" says:
Alittle 'unpleasantness' occurred last week et
sEe residence OF Mr.. A. p Turner Ia TINS dlsttlct,
"a consequence OF an attempt by several persons
"a reesbture two stills which had been seizeel
bv Mr.. Turner Several shots were fred on ooth
ysilesfat luckily, nobody hurt.
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n,- TO THE FRIENDS OF OLD s,

~ TO THE FRIENDS OF OLD ST.
STEPHENS CHURCH, ST. STEPHENS PARISH,
AND BRETHREN OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
With the consent OF the Bishop OF the Diocese,
| purpose, through Gods assistance, to reopen
this venerable Colonial Church. 1t Is now sixty
years since it has been closed and the old con-
gregation has long since scattered, but during
the past summer have repeatedly preached In 1t,
and, though my services were at night, always to
large and attentive congregations, OF both white
and colored. feel assured that there Is here
wide field for successful missionary work. The
building, substantial brick structure, Is In good
preservation, but the interior was much injured
during the war. / need about $4,000 one thous-
and dollars to repair 1t, enclose the graveyard,
and ht up parochial school. The people, though
in moderate circumstances and not Episcopali-
ans, have subscribed literally for these purposes
but they cannot do all. l therefore confidently
appeal to my brethren Of the Diocese, and espec-
ally to those of Charleston, st. Johns, st. Ste
phen,s and elsewhere, friends, relatives and descen
dants OF the dead buried around this sacred
building. seek to rescue from desecration the
graves of the loved and honored, and to rehallow
the spot where they sleep with the word and wor-
ship Of God. Help me with your gifts and your
PRAYERS In your Christmas and New Years
offerings. remember this W ork for Jesus sake
Contributions may be sent to me, addressed
"Monck's Corner" or to Messrs. THURSFON
HOLMES, Charleston, S. c., P.F STEVENS.
dec21 tuth4
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The ram Triumph, formerly the Atlanta, has
gone to sea-. It is rumored she is in Cuban inter
est, and is gone after the Spanish gunboats.
Three hundred Chinese, under contract for
three years, viii reach New Orleans about the 10th
Of January.
The Tennessee Constitutional Convention has
been carried by large majority.
Eighteen Of the Spanish gunboats have left New
York.
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourn
Cd yesterday morning until January 10th.
"A private dispatch from Paris says that the ex-
narration OF the Jews from Russia has COM
menced.
General Candy has ordered that one per cent
Of the interest due January lst on the State cou-
pom bonds and registered bonds, be paid on the
lss proximo.
Returns from one hundred and twenty counties
in Texas give Davis CRadicap majority Of six
nundred and twenty. There are only seven more
counties to hear from.
2 Cardinal Matheir win take message from the
Pope to Napoleon.
3 Tho Shepard Company nour mills at Albany, n.
T., have failed, with liabilities OF 100000.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
ObltuQrn.


LESESNE.-Died in Mobile, on November 27th,
Mr.. THOMAS LEsESfE, native OF Charleston, S.
c., but resident OF Mobile for more than thirty
years.
1t Is hard to express in few words q just con-
cepton OF the character OF one who. to the vigor,
force and nobility OF the man, added the tender
swerving adherence to principle marked his whole
life; his word was his bond; in his business rela-
tions he won and retained the confidence OF all
who had dealings with him. The religion which
guided and directed his footsteps was marked by
beautiful charity and forbearance, and when his
last hours drew nigh he awaited the dread sum-
mons with full confidence in the merits OF his
Rcdeemer.
Charleston has had many noble men who did
honor to her name but among her children she
never numbered q more worthy representative Of
her virtue, truth and honor than him who made
South Carolina honorable and loved in the Gulf
CITY OF the South.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
w A R N 1 N G
A SPLENDID PUMP FOR SALE.

Having purchased the exclusive right for ths
States of North and South Carolina for the manu-
facture and sale OF A. BALDING'S PATENT GLASS
SUBMERGED DOUBLE-ACTlNG FORCE PUMP,
hereby forewarn, under the penalty OF the Law,
any person from infringing upon my rights In the
same. Intending to manufacture and sell the
same. would be pleased to confer with parties
wanting them. The price will range from $50 TO
$50, according to the depth OF the we'll for NO. s
yard wells, throwing 80 gallons OF water per
minute. and No. 2 for railroad stations. throwing
60 gallons, price given on application. This pump
has no friction, and the packing viii last lor
fifteen years in good well. Directions VIII &C,
company the pump for putting 1t up, which can
he done In 40 minutes / will receive orders at
Tarboro. Scotland Neck. and Farmville, N. c.. Az
orders addressed to me at either Of the places
named will receive prompt attention.
noy27 s6mo6pSC j. L. AllChEN"-
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEws.l

COLUMBIA, December 70
In the Senate bill to establish a system Of
free schools; bill to incorporate the Policy-hod-
ers and Tontine Life Insurance Company; bill
to incorporate the Promptitude Fire Company OF
Charlesson; bill to incorporate the Hebrew Be-
nevolent Society of Columbia; bill to provide1or
the assessment and taxation Of personal property
in Charleston, received their third reading. The
seventh section of the last named bill, which al
lows Council to grant licences topersons engaged
in carrying on any calling, business or profession
was amended by adding: provided no distinc-
ton be made on account OF race or color"
Hayne introduced resolution requesting the
Governor to inquire Of the State Inspector Of
Guano the extent and value Of the phosphate de-
bic waters, and report to the Senate. 1t will
come up tomorrow.
The nomination Of Samuel L. Bennett, OF
Charleston, as trustee of the State Orphan Asy-
lun, vice Reuben Tomlinsen resigned, was con-
nrmed.
The Joint resolution authorizing the State au-
dItor and county commissioners TO levy certain
taxes, was concurred In, after being amended SO
that the tax in Georgetown and Marlboro may
be four mills, and in Marion i've mills.
JiIlson introduced q bill authorizing the extern
sion Of the South Carolina Central Railroad from
Sumter via Camden and Lancaster Courthouse,
to the North Carolina line, In the direction Of
Charlotte.
In the House, the bill to incorporate the
Charleston Water Company was postponed to
January
The bill giving consent to the sale OF certain
lands to the United States was read second
time.
The bill to provide for the better protection Of
laborers was postponed to January 6. 1t is
thoug& that it will not pass.
Notice was given OF the following bills: By
Brodie, the repeal Of the act appointing the
Land Commission; by Ransier, providing that the
remedy in all cases, civil or criminal that may be
carried to the Courts Of the State heretofore ap
plying to white persons only, under the old
statutes shall apply to all without regard to race
&c.
The bill changing the name Of the South Caro-
Ina Improvement and. Trust Company was
passed, and the title changed 70 an act.
Bills were read the nrst time to incorporate the
MorrB Street Baptist Church OF Charleston, and
several fire companies Of Beaufort.
A resolution appointing committee to prefer
charges against Judge Rutland was referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
The Legislature have agreed to take no per
diem from the 2sd OF December to the Sth Of jan
nary.