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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
A REyOLUuONARY PROPOsI

A REVOLUTIONARY PROPOSITION.
A sufficient number Of the Demo
cratic members of the Legislature
of Indiana resigned to leave that
body without a quorum, when it
was apparent that the proposed fif-
teenth amendment to the constitu-
ton of the United States would be
taken up and acted upon. This
was done to get an expression from
the people of Indiana as far as pos
sible in the election of members to
fill the vacancies thus created. This
action of the Democratic members
has attracted the attention of the
Radicals in Congress, and we find a
resolution was simultaneously of
fered in the Senate by Mr.. Morton
and in the House of Representatives
by Mr.. Shanks, Of Indiana, which
reads as follows
lie it resolved by the Senate and
House of Representatives in Congress
assembled, That on the sixth legislative
day of regular session or of a legally
called special session of any State Legis-
lature, at the hour Of II NJ, shall proceed
to the consideration of any amendment
to the constitution of the United States
that may have been submitted by the
Congress of the United States to the
LEGISLATURES of the several States for
ratification according to the provisions of
the fifth article of the constitution of the
United States provided such amend
meHt may not have been acted
upon at any preceding ses-
sion of said Legislature And if upon the
consideration of such amendment it shall
receive the votes Of q majority OF the
members elected to each house OF said
Legislature, It shall be held to be duly
ratified by said Legislature and if final
action is not taken upon the first day,
then the houses shall meet the next day
at the same hour, and 80 continue 70
meet from day to day Sundays excepLed)
until final action IS taken upon such
amendment; nor shall the action of
either house of said Legislature upon
such amendment be hindered or pre-
vented by the resignation or withdrawal
or refusal to qualify of minority Of
either or Of both houses Of said Legs
la,ure.
SrC. ,. If such amendment OF amend
Incnts shall be ratified according to the
provisions of the preceding section, the
same shall be dull certified by the offs
GERS of each house, and shall be trans'
mitted by the Governor Of the State to
the President of the United States.
This resolution, beyond all doubt,
was aimed specially at the State OF
Indiana, from which both Morton
and Shanks hail. This movement
shows the revolutionary spirit OF
the times, and the rapid strides
making by Congress towards cen
tralisation of all power in that
body. Not only has Congress sub
mitted an amendment to the con
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

The Press and Times takes the
trouble to spell out the names Of
Grants cabinet for the public in
formation. The public are under
obligations. 1t is beautiful con-
dition though, when men SO utterly
unknown are foisted to the head Of
affairs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

THE following advertisement APP
pears in the Washington Chronicle
of the Goth inst. 1t is decidedly
unique
THE ORIGINAL GRANT REPUBLICANS
L Of this city. and sOJOurners from the States
will meet at Union League b all on This Sat
urday) EVENING at o'clock, 10 maintain the
right of decided Republicans 10 all tie govern
mem ~ PaI y original Caase men ana
"The original Grant Republicans
sojourning from the States is
good-very good. No "cakes and
ale for the Chassites or speckled-
backs of any sort Are the Nash
Vile delegation all right?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
THE MILITIA AND STATE BONES

While Gov. Senter is. hesitating
as to whether he should disband the
militia, Tennessee bonds continue
on their downward career. The
new issue of bonds have declined
in New York one cent since Satur-
day. This decline has taken place
upon the heels of the announcement
that the July interest on the State
debt would be promptly met. Since
the declaration of martial law in
portions of Middle and West Ten
nessee, the holders of our State
bonds have lost fully million dol
lars in the depreciation of these
securities. This is what the declar-
ing of martial law and quartering
the militia upon q number of coun-
ties has cost the friends of this State.
If our bonds shall continue to de-
cline as they have for a month past,
we may soon expect crisis which
will utterly ruin the credit of the
State. Gov. Senter must surely see
that there is too much at stake to
daily longer. Hewas not RESPONSE
BILE for the stab at the credit of Ten
nessee inflicted in the declaration
of martial law and quartering
militia upon number OF
counties, for this was done
before he assumed the duties
of the office of Goveruor-and ii
was done without consulting him,
although only a few days before the
Office devolved upon him-but he is
responsible for the continuance OF
this condition of affairs which mill
tates so seriously against the credit
Of the State. The men who deal
in our State bonds in New York
know exactly the condition of at.
fairs in this State, and when they
suffer these securities to run down,
it is safe to assume that they lack
confidence in the ability Of the
State to ultimately meet its engage
ments. Instead of running down
our bonds ought to have aPpreci'
ated in value, and under a judicious
management of the affairs of the
State, such would be the result
But with enormous taxes and a con
slant increase of the burdens of the
State, it is not q matter for wonder
that our bonds depreciate. If Gov
Senter desires to preserve and
strengthen the credit of the State
he must take hold Of the matters
which seriously affect that credit
and right them. The step which
is demanded by the highest inter
ests of the State is the disbanding
of the militia and thus stopa heavy
| drain upon the treasury.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

REALLY, the business of distrib-
uting public offices among the Pres
ident's relations has passed beyond
the limits Of a joke. Our exchanges
report several more in the past few
DAVIS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

GRANT has been laundering again.
He has an old friend in Covington,
Ky, by the name of Foulds, and it
was his intention to make him post
master at Cincinnati. But some
busy body has unearthed a law of
July ,, 1886, which contains the fol-
lowing clause "And no person
shall hold the Office of postmaster
who shall not be an actual residen!
Of the city or town wherein the
Office is situated, or of the district
Of country usually supplied by said
office"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

ITappears to be understood that
Washburne was made five days
Secretary of State, in order that it
might be said that the "Minister to
France is the late Secretary of
State"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

HE friends of Gen. Thomas are
still growing over the promotion of
Sheridan to be Lieutenant General
over the former. & 1t was very
probably intended as a cut direct
bV Grant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
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J. w. DOLBEAR,
who hopes never to offer any thing to the pub
lie that is in any way deceptive, believing that
honesty is the best policy"
A single trial of these Pens will convince any
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They write smoothly. with the ease of the
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Try them.
Goodspeed's Fountain Pen to be a very superior
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mass.
Judge J. o. SHACKLEFORD.
MIOHARL VAeGHN, Attorney at Law.
AMBROSE MORRISON.
Hon. p. c. NELSON, Speaker Senate.
X. Ii. THOMPSON. Merchant.
S. c. MERCER, Edi tor Press and Times.
c. c. PLUMER. Photographic Reporter.
Gen Jos A. COOPER, State Troops.
WIN. MILLS. Recorder.
HENRY STONE, Supt Com. Met Police.
EDWABp IL. EAST, Attorney at Law.
JOHN l.. r. STUBBLEFIELD, Attorney at Law.
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OgTaphic Reporting, Legal Documents and gen.
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Samples sent by mali, 30 cents per
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AGENTS wanted I'm every county, 90
whom q liberal discount viii be made.
Active yOung men make several dol
lars per day.
Address J.w. DOLBEAR,
80 North Cherry street, Nashville. Tenn.
DOLBEAR'S COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTIONS.
The oldest in America Established in 1885
No. COG Broadway, New York.
Corner Camp aud Common streets. New
orleans.
No. go Main street. Memphis
No, g Cherry street, Nashville.
Bookkeeping. Arithmetic. Writing. PhOno
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J. W. D0LBEAR,
80 North Cherry Street,
NARA dlt-Wlt Nashville, Tenn.
Notice to Show Cause-In bankruptcy.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT R. F.
4 Cattles. George W. Massey and Lee Ii.
Alley, citizens of Sumner county, Tennessee,
have fled in the Office of the Clerk of this
Court their petitions for di scharge, and it was
thereupOn ordered by the Court that a hear
ing be had upon the same
On the 18th day of April, 1869,
at the hours of g. 81 and 10 A. NJ, respectively,
at the office of the Register. in the Courthouse
in Gallatin, Tenn, and that all creditors who
have prOven.their debts. and other persons in
teTested may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, if any they have, why the
prayers of said petitions should not be granted.
and that the second ami third meetings of said
creditors will be had before the Register. at the
same time and place.
+. K. CAMPBELL, Clerk
U. s. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. Tenn.
norpI WaduaadovBs.9f
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
McClure's Music Store,
AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS CAN MAKE FROM SO 90 to s 8 %
II per day. selling Blake's Dollar Chair
Springs. They make Spring ard Rocking
Chair out Of any common chair. by attaching
them to the front legs. They ct any chair and
cannot get out of order; they will last n life
time The old fashioned rockers are dispensed
with. For the house and office they are indis-
pensable. Ladies pronounce them unequalled
for a sewing chair If yOu want an Agenc 1call
and see sample. or send for Circular, with tahDs.
etc. $50 Reward upon the conviction of any
person or persons who shall infringe upon
Blake's Patent Chair-Spring.
Address Propristors and Manufacturers. 6iZ
Broadway, N. Y. q. X. GOODWIN 4 20.
Prico reduced TO Agents mar2l Sc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH
Il me in the Drug business, Mr.. J. Bowling
HaddOx, late of Spring Hill. Maury county,
and will continue the business at the old stand,
corner Of College and Union streets, under the
firm name Of D0RTCH * HADD0X. .-I.-
would return many thanks TO my friends and
the public generally for their liberal patronage
heretofore extended to me. and will endeavor
TO merit 3 continuance Of the same to the new
firm.
All persons indebted TO me will confer favor
By coming forward and settling promptly,
Feb. l9, 1869. NAT. +. D0RTcH.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

intended to be maintained beyond Ano
drew Johnson's calamitous rule, looks
vastly like a desire to set Itself against
the public will.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

WHEN the President was a wood
teamster hard by st. Louis a few
years ago, he fell by the wayside
one rainy day, and an old lady
took him in the kitchen and darn
ed his overcoat. Her husband and
several of her sons are now in
Washington on the strength of it,
and their cry is "Darned if we
mustn't have an office" These, we
suppose, viii come in the list Of
4" old and valued friends"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

A New YORK dispatch Of the
22d says:
The Epening Post has a long leader
attacking President Grant for his vacil
lating inconsistent course with reference
10 appointments, showing that alter the
President had said all recommendations
for subordinate appointments must come
through the heads Of departments he had
made several appointments without the
knowledge of any member OF his cabi-
net
The Post is leading Republican
journal, and this means business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
THOMAS /. DODD,
GRANDE NOUVELLES!

THE FRENCH EMPRESS HAS COME
Il down to Nashville. at p. Gravflfe's
Hair store. where every body can see her
with the best assortment Of Hair Braids, CuTis.
ChignOns and Wigs, better made and cheaper
than in any other establishment in the city.
Also, Hair Jewelry. Psrfumsries. Combs.
Brushes, Soap etc. etc.
Come and See Tor Yourselves.
P. S.-Private Room for Ladies Hair dress
ing and Children'5 Hair-cutting
Gents' Wigs made to order cheaper than IN
New York city.
P. GRANVILLE
Is NOrth Cherry ST.. cor. Bank Alley
janO 3m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

or other poisonous medicines administered in
any case in this Establishment. but on the con-
trsry. we extract everything Of the kind from
the system by our
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
ELECTRIC BATHS,

which are so PLEASANT. NVIG0RATING
and strengthening. that every patient We have
had is delighted with them. and all persons
Morphine and Laudsnum, which is so often the
cause of suicide, will do we'll to put themselves
under our treatment. as we have succeeded in
cured the disease for which they have taken
the drug.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A SINGLE GENTLEMAN, A PRACTICAL
n Gardener, (Lsndscape.) Florist and Fruit
Grower, desires situation to practice his Pc
culiar skill professionally,
Address. ID ~ IL. H0LSTEEN. =
In care Of G. Patterson. ESQ.,.
marA lw* Sykesville, Md.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
FOUNTAIN PEN.

FVHE BEST EVER MADE-SUPERIOR TO
Steel or Gold, and ten times as durable as
Steel Pens. suited to every size and style of
NETTING furnished hy
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24

The Memphis Passenger train makes con-
nectiOns at Humboldt and Memphis for New
Orleans and all important points south and
Southwest.
The day train makes the most direct rail con-
nectiOn for Cairo. st. Louis. Chicago and the
West.
The Memphis Passenger makes close connec-
ton for Paducah. Both trains connect with
Palatial Steamers at Hickman for points North
and South.
Tickets for sale at the City Transfer ONCE,
Maxwell House. and at the NashVillesnd Chat
tanOoga Depot. A. l.. lands,
Gen. Agent N. Il N. W. X. X.
W. l.. DANLEY,
General Ticket Agent. ianI If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
WANTED

A GOOD JOURNEYMAN BOOT AND SHOE
n Maker, without family. can find good
place and fair WAGES. by applying for particu
lars at THIS OFFICE, to go to Prospect, Giles
county. marlS lW
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
OUR SUCCESS.
Our Location.

We are located in one of the most healthy
cities in the West or South. We are on high
ground, and in the most airy and healthy part
of the city, with no other house joining us
nearer than two hundred feet ON either side. SO
that we have free circulation Of air, and our
rooms are all vel! ventilated on every side.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-03-24
CORRESPONDENTS.

Persons writing to US for further information.
expecting an answer by letter. must enclose
One Dollar, with their name and pOstOffice ad-
dress plainly written, and they will receive i'm
mediate attention and answer by return Of
mail.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-05-26
The Vital Statistics Of the
United states

Show that periodical fovors and acute and
chronic disorders of the stomach and bowels,
are among the most prominent and fatal diseases
in this country DisObedience IN the laws of
health, ~ regards diet; the use of perniciOus
stimulants; and the wear and tear of business
excitement and of fast life" generally, have
much to do with the prevalence OF these mala-
dies IN our cities while in the West, and espe-
Cially in the newly opened districts, they are
chiefly due TO malaria, unwhOlesOme water, and
the exposure and Privation incident to life in
new settlements.
Nov, 1T Is A FACT that IL is as possible to
protect the human system against these mala
dies, as to guard life and property against the
inoursioas OF assassins and thieves. Strengthen
the vital organization with HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS, and IL becomes "a capa
BILE of resisting the active principle of epidemic
or endemic disease as q fire proof safe is of re
| sisting the action of combustion. This is the
| experience of thousands who have remained
| unscathed by malarious disorders IN the sick
| Hest seasons while their neighb0rs who neg
| lected TO tone and regulate their systems will
j this unequaled medical stimulant. have falleI
| thick and fast ArOund them. Weakness invite
disease. Nigor repels il. Help nature TO tgh
| the good fight with infection whether il be II
| the air the water, OF the soil with this match
less preparatiOn,-a compound Of the rares
vegetable extracts with the purest of all ditfu
sive stimulantS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-05-26
A Horrible Death.

The Cairo Bulletin OF the 18th says ::
while the sternwheel towboat Stella
was living at our wharf this morning,
John Humes, of Louisville, and another
man. approached her stern in a skiff,
stopping at the wheel, by direction of
the mate, to attach line to one of the
wheel arms. This job accomplished,
HINES attempted to crawl up between
the pittman and the fantail; but at the
moment about half his body had pass
ed through the wheel commenced
revolution, the pittman slowly
but with a giants strength, closing upon
the body of the poor man, like the blade
of an immense pair Of shears, crushing
flesh and bones as it closed upon him,
until the wheel caught upon the centre
and of course stopped. la this excru-
tiating and horrible condition, Humes
was suspended, his hips and abdomen
pressed and crushed into space OF III
or fsur inches. With all his 1acuIIio J
about him, the suffering man scleI L;n.
to theengineer to "back" and rellsIe t
not to 90 ahead, for the worst hau nOt Ss oi
been reached. Bat, as stated, the "neDi
had stopped upon the centre ana coIIu
not he forced into a backward reVoiu-
tion In this situation OF ahslrS inc
snly thing that could be done was S aoi ie.
Steam was applied, the wheel MADE It's
forward revolution, still further CRUSH
ing. mangling and grinding the wreten-
ed sufferer, until a complete revolution
Ioosened the terrible grip of the iron ana
timber upon his body, and let him drop
into the river below. Still living the
wounded man was picked up by parties
in skiff, but by the time he reached
the boat death came and relieved him OF
his suffering"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-05-26
IT., Fifteenfh Amendment.

The following article is from the Chi
cago Post, an able and independent Re-
publican newspaper:
That "two wrongs do not make one
right" is IS true in politics as every
thing else; hence we do not choose to put
forward the r1ffianly action OF the Ia
diana Legislature in electing Senator
to Congress in 1857, and the atroclous
conduct of the Senate in admitting 10
his seat the man so chosen asa Justlnca-
ton of the revolutionary proceedings
by which it is claimed that the Fifteenth
Amendment TO the Federal Constitution
was ratified q few days ago. 10 make
no long story of it, We will state that
the Copperheads (and they are about as
malignant in Indiana as in Texas) were
determined that the amendment should
not come to a vote, although to defeat
it they might be compelled to resign
Being hard pressed by the majority
AGAINST them in each house, a sufficient
number of them sent in their resigna-
lions to the Governor, as they had q
clear legaI right to do, to break up a.
0uorum: but ten of them, eight of whom
had resigned, were brought into the
Senate under a call of the house, aud
though they were present and did not
vote, the resolution was brought ana OF
course passed by twenty seven to one
-thirty-fOur being a quorum. The
claim of the majority that they had no
official notification of the resignation OF
the eight members held inside OF the
Senate under the call, and that, as they
were present, though they refused to
answer to their names, may or may not
have something in it. Whether it has
or has not makes no difference, because
the proceedings in the Lower House are
in themselves conclusive of tho want OF
legality in the result. The resolution IN
that body was considered by only fifty
i've members, against the protest OF the
opposition that the action was worthless
as Sixty.six members were required for
q quorum. The Speaker paid no atten-
ton TO the fact; but put the thug
through"
Now we are sincerely and heartily in
favor of the Fifteenth Amendment, but
weare not in favor of and can not assist
IA establishing such q precedent for flu
tHre outrages upon the rights of the
minority as this Indiana history will be,
f it has the appreciation of Congress
and the country. We hold that the
resignation of the opposition members
was moral crime against the people;
but il was not necessarily subveIsive
of good government or order in the
State. 1t simply delayed legislation,
and took the question in issue back to
the people, where the Republicans
shoGld have been glad to fight it out.
But set it up as rule that the constitu'
ton of State in time of peace may
he violated with impuuity and that the
Violators may gain all that they endeaV-
ored TO accomplish by their act, and OF
oSIrse all checks upon the power OF
maierities, all safeguards for the pro
sectieu of minOrities, aud all stable and
orderly government, are at an end. The
Fifteenth Amendment, ratified by the
means chosen for the purpose in Indi'
ana, would not be worth the parchment
npon which it is engrossed.