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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
TRIUMPH OF SPANISH TYRANNY
ON AMERICAN SOIL.

The New York SIN, Radical organ,
now and then uses some very emphatic
language in condemnation of its chosen
leader and his administrative policy. 1t
does not, when in the humor, hesitate to
speak very plainly of the undue influences
that are occasionally brought successfully
to bear to control administrative action.
The friends of freedom throughout the
civilized world have been looking anxious
", hopefully, sympathizingly, 10 the
struggle Of the Cuban rebels against
Spanish tyranny. When the Spanish
gunboats built in the United States were
seized by the United States government
because of their violation of the neu-
rality laws, it was ardently hoped
the administration would detain those
boats. But these hopes have been sadly
disappointed. The Sun thus treats the
release ST these boats: The triumph of
Span;sh influence in the administration,
nominally of Gen. Grant, but really OF
I
| Hamilton Fish, is cOnsummated. The
thirty Spanish gunboats built here and at
Mystic, TO operate against Cuba, but Osten-
tatiously seized by the government four
months ago and kept under guard ever
since, were released on Friday by orders
from Washington. The Hon. Hamilton
Fish has directed that they shall be sur
rendered to the Spanish agents, and they
twill now be free to proceed on their work
against the patriots of Cuba. If the re-
publican cause there is put down, and
slavery and the African slave trade finally
re. established, the credit of it will be due
10 the Secretary of State, whose advice
4 controls Gen. Grant, and to Sidney Web
ster. hired lawyer of the Spanish govern
ment, who inhences his father-in-law,
Secretary Fish.
The neutrality law, under which the
Administration pretends to act, was finally
enacted in 1918. The Spanish colonies Of
South America were in revolt, and the
United States sympathized with them. 1t
was an earnest and not a hypOcritical
sympathy. The law was framed to en-
body and proclaim this feeling, and to
secure 10 all American colonies struggling
for independence and self-gOvernment all
the rights of belligerents through the
operation of our courts, whether the
President hal recognized the fact of their
r volt and their warfare or not. 1t was
intended 10 cover just such cases as the
present case of Cuba; and accordingly,
when a Venezuelan cruiser captured a
Spanish vessel and brought her into
New Orleans. she was held to be lawful
prize. though the President had not in
any way recognized the insurgent colony
of Venezuela. and though the fact that
the people Of Venezuela were warning
against the mother country was known
only by public notoriety, and was not
proved by any ordinary legal evidence.
"a But that was in a time when James Mon
roe was President and John Quincy
Adams was Secretary of State. Then the
President knew his duties, and the Sec
rotary had not a Spanish lawyer with
forty thousand dollars fees for his son-in-
law.
i But what can the cause Of liberty hope
from this Spanish administration Alas,
nothing Gen Grant set out with an
honest though apparently not intelligent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

Terms: Daily, $40 per year; Weekly, s. per year.
Terms Of Advertising: 81 per Square first inser-
ton; so cents each subsequent. Business
Cards, not over two squares,
80 per aunum.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
THE SITUATION ON THE FIF-
TENTH AMENDMENT.

THE SITUATION ON THE FIJI
TENTH AMENDMENT.
Some time since the House of Repre-
sentatiTes adopted a resolution requesting
the President to inform that body what
States had ratified the proposed fifteenth
amendment 70 the constitution OF the
United States. He responded on the 18th
inst. by enclosing communication from
the Secretary of State, who reports that
the following States have ratified West
Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts,
Wisconsin, Maine, Louisiana, Michigan,
South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arkansas,
| Connecticut, Florida, illinois, New York,
Indiana, New Hampshire, Nevada, Yer
/ mont and virginia. The States of Mis-
souri, and Kansas have also reported Q
ratification, but it is stated to be defective
| in consequence of certain omissions. Ala
bama has also ratified, but it is probable
the State Department had not been off
cially notified of the fact at the date Of
! this report. The action of Che seyera
States during the present year has been a'
| follows.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

TIE present condition of business in
this country is drawing forth some sound,
practical articles from the press. The
following remarks from the Boston id
rertiscr are worthy of consideration
"Thut shriukaEc of prices, sooner OF
la.cr. could not Doe avoided, has been Uni
vcr-aIly recognized, and this fact should
have. and doubtless has to a considerable
extent operated to inspire caution in con
tracing debts heretofore, while at present
it has a significance which cannot pass
unheedcd The longer business men have
recognized The uncertainty of the times,
and have KEEP, fully in view the necessity
of being prepared for whatever huctua-
tons might occur, the better they are pre-
pared for the present state of affairs; but
it is never too late 10 mend, and those
who have hitherto delayed the work OF
p~.paration still have time to enter upon
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY.

WE HAVE FOR SALE,
w the cheapest residence in Edgcateld, two
story frame house with SIX rooms, kitchen cistern
and stables-sI in the very best order, and not lar
from the bridge. Price g, 900 cash.
Also, a large number Of residences In Edgeheidr
at prices and terms to suit al parties
in the City We have 8 small two-storSs brick,
with four rooms at $1,000, on long time, situated
near the corner Of Summer and Ash streets.
Also, two small frames near the Nashville and De-
Catur Depot. at 81, 500 each.
Also a small frame with two rooms, In good con
ditiOn, In North Nashville, at $500.
Also, beautiful brick, No. 70 South high street,
with air rooms, 5t 5000. O.
Also, q three-ss0ry brick, On Broad, between Col
Iege and Cherry streets, at 5000.
Also, store and residence, new and In perfect
order on Broad, bet. Summer and Cherry, at 5000.
Also, store and residence, No. q South College
street, in perfect order, at 81, 900
Also, twO-story brick, on Deaderick, opposite
Banner Office, at $4,000
Also, a three-stOry brick store No. s. Union
street, at if1.O00-rents For 81 $40 per annum.
Also, three-stOry brick store, No. 10 South Mar
kst street, at 5000
Also, two-story frame residence, No. "a Line
street, at g., 500.
Also, a two-story brick with eight rooms, No 2o5
Gay street, at $500.
Also q large number Of houses and lots all over
the city, including large number Of SUBURBAN
RESIDENCES, for sale, for lease and for rent, on
easy terms Also, farms Of every description and
price. Give us a call aud examine our list. We vii
sell a. low a. the lowest.
ARLINGTON, FARRAR WEAKLEY,
nov11-f No. 81 North College street
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
THE LEGIsLATUKE YESTERDAY


Mr.. Hall entered his protest against the
adoption Of the resolution complimentary
to Judge Trigg.
MIR. Milisaps introduced a bill for the
protection of farmers having hogs running
at large IN the woods.
Senate bill providing for the management
of the penitentiary, SO as TO make that in
stitution sef-sustaining, was passed on its
third reading-ayes 20, no l.
house OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Bills were introduced by Mr.. Townsend
10 provide for the sale Of unclaimed prop
erty in the hands of common carriers; and
by Mr.. White, to amend the law in refer
ence to conveyances, by annulling the plea
of infancy
Senate bill to amend section 1902 Of the
Code, so as to authorize the Governor to
have certain railroads in the hands of re-
ceivers turned over to the stockholders,
was passed on its third reading, ayes GO,
noes 9.
House bill regulating the tax on mer-
chants was taken up, aud bill in lieu, re.
ported by the Committee on Commerce,
sbolishing the tax on sales and merchan.
disc, and imposing en- dd 0al0renl tax or
capital, was adopted. After considerable
discussion, the House adjourned without
taking a vote on the bill
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

THE New York World tells its readers
10 put this and this together: The Frcs1-
dent Is about to appoint enough Radicals
Ito The Supreme Court 10 assure his party
the majority in that tribunal AT the
same time Congress is proposing TO eNtin-
ruish the power Of that court to declare
unconstitutional any of It's political acts.
From which is a double inference: Con
gress is afraid of an inquiry into its own
laws; and is also afraid TO trust its own
chosen statesmen whom it will make judges
with an opportunity to traverse the politi-
cal acts of the National Legislature. \
politician made judge for life is so apt
TO become both learned and decent that
he insensibly dons Democracy "ere he is
aware" All this muzzling a coordinate
branch of the Government is fine amuse-
meat for The Camblers-in-law and the
brothers-in-law who now run affairs. The
dav of judgment, however, will only come
the sooner for all this usurpation.
on, Nor cept NOR. rt,r n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
rnr tnIcrranh announces this mon

The telegraph announces this morning
Edwin NJ. Stanton viii be appointed by
the President TO vacant judgship in the
Suprame Court \ few days ago Grant
was reported to have said he wouldn't
appoint him "bccausc he insultcd Shcr-
man" on which the New York World
remarked: Anything to save a
bench. which a Marshall, a JAY, and a
Tanev have made iIlustrious, from the
imposition Of a man who has broken more
laws than any official Of the lawlcss de,
cale throush which we have been pass
inc. Stanton need not expect to escape
Justice Ivy assuming to wear its name,
As well make Holt, his partner in infamy,
a cabinet officer, or Sanford Conoyer,
the c2ntrcrc Of both, the pastor Of
church
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
GAwRLINGIN COTTON.

The Shreveport Ga Southwestern Of
q recent date has this paragraph:
oOn the 18th ult. sales were made in
New York of cotton to be delivered in
February at twenty-five cents per pound
for middling. That don't look much like
the big prices everybody is looking for in
a month or two"
There are 'buIls'' and bears in the
cotton as well as in the gold market, and
this is simply a bear movement to depress
the price of cotton. Neither the seller
nor buyer expects to deliver or receive
cotton at the time specified But if when
the time fixed for the delivery comes
around. cotton should be worth only
twenty-three cents a pound in New York,
the buyer will pay TO the seller two cents
for every pound sold. If, on the
other hand, cotton is worth at
that time twenty seven cents, the
seller will merely pay to the buyer two
cents for every pound sold. And so If
lower or higher, the difference will be
paid by the buyer or seller. The buyer
bets that cotton will then be worth more
than twenty-five cents, and the seller bets
that it will be worth less. This is q
wagering form of sale and purchase where
the commodity bet upon is never owned
or handled at all. 1t is sheer gambling
under the forms of business, the formal
ties of a pretended purchase and sale being
merely the excuse for an actual wager
There has been a persistent effort on th'
part of the bears, assisted by the Ag
ricultural Bureauat Washington, to create
the impression that the cotton crop vii
certainly reach 2,75O,OOO bales. This
game of a large crop was successfully
PLAYED in the fall of 1868, and prices run
down to low figures and spectators
bought up all the cotton in the market.
Immediately after they had succeeded il
doing this, prices took an upward turn
and they made handsome profits. Their
is reason to suspect that the old game !
being PLAYED this fall
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

GRANTS idea Of a ''union Of all the
States upon basis of equality indestruc-
tible by any constitutional means is
quite refreshing in connection with his
suggestion in the same message whether
it would not be wise for Congress to en-
act a law authorising the Governor OF
Georgia to call together the Legislature Of
that State as originally elected, Chat is,
reseat the expelled negroes,) and require
the taking the oath prescribed by the re-
construction laws.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
STOKES on TENNESSEE.

The Cincinnati Gazette informs Us that
Mr.. Stokes, of Tennessee, has written a
letter to some prominent Republicans at
Nashville upon the calling Of the State
Convention to amend the constitution.
He holds that the movement is illegal, IN
constitutional, void and revolutionary.
He thinks Congress VIII carefully in7esii,
gate thclate reported election frauds inTen-
ncssee. and expresses great regret that the
Republicans viii not entirely absent them
selves from the polls on the coming cleo
ton for delegates to the Convention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
Lard Bar ELS
Real Estate for Sale,

KEGS. Of all sfrss and descriptions. Also.
TANKS. Of ali kinds and siEes. built on snort
mott, q either IN the city or cOUntfy. All work
well done, and at reasonable prices. seq tbal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
GRAND SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
On Tuesday, december el, 1869,

WE WILL SELL, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON
w the premises, all that valuable properly on
the Southeast corner of Union and Summer streets,
On which sresituated the old John Nichol residence,
Thayer's provision store, Daley's store, Currey
undertaking establishment, etc This eligible and
very desirable real estate must be sold, for divl
sion and will be divided into ten lots Eve fronting
on Summer and Eve on Union.
Plats viii be exhibited on day Of sale
Sold by authority Of the Honorable County Court
Of Davidson county.
Terms-One-third cash, balance on one and Two
years with interest and lien retained.
ANSON NELSON, Commissioner
BROWNS CHEATHAM,
nov2S 3wd Agents, Al Union street.
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Ii - rrr1ol1 HAy-r RrJEcrEp LIE AMENDMENr

In the above list the States of Missouri |
and Kansas are classified as having imper-
fectly ratified the amendment. The Legis- |
laturo of Missouri failed to act upon the |
second section, and in Kansas the same |
section was imperfect when ratified These
defects will be remcdied when the Legis-
Iatures of both States convene next month.
Indiana ratified the amendment at a called
session of the Legislature, when the two
houses were reduced below legal quorum;
but the Secretary of State of that State has
certified that the proposed amendment was
ratified, and the Radicals in Congress will
accept thataction without inquiring intoits
legality. Since New York ratified the pro-
posed amendment, the Democrats have
electeda majority of both houses of the Leg
stature, and there has been considerable talk
that the action of the Legislature in rati-
. flying the amendment would be rescinded.
To prevent this, Senator Williams, of
Oregon, has introduced bill in the Sen
ate declaring that when a State has once
| given its assent to a constitutional amend
ment, any other action of the same State
on that point shall be void Thus
we have another step in the
direction of declaring away the
the sovereign authority of a State. Mr..
Williams will allow State that has re-
iected an amendment to change that &C
ton, but will not allow State that has
ratified the same privilege. If Congress
shall thus secure New York, and the In
LLAMA ratification be held good, twenty
two States will be counted by the State
Department as having ratified the pro-
posed amendment, after Kansas and Mis-
souri, shall have corrected their hasty ac-
ton. Six more States are necessary to
| complete the ratification. OF the
States which are yet to take ac-
ton, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ne,
braska, Rhode Island and Texas, may be
counted upon for ratification. These
make the necessary number to complete
The work of ratification. But Georgia is
to be forced TO ratify, lest New Torh
should rescind. 1t would seem, therefore
from this statement of the situation, tina
rheproposcd fifteenth amendment is pretty
f certain to be declared ratified before thu
f beginning of next spring. The question
as to the legality of such ratification ma!
e be a question for the courts to decide a
70 some future time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

THERE are two boards of directors of
the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad,
and they have appealed to the courts to
decide which is the legal board. The
President of the new board has received
dispatch from parties in New York
stating that the money has been raised
and is now ready to complete the road at
once if the courts sustain the new board.
The money no doubt will be powerful
agent in settling the dispute.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

Would be pleased to see his old friends and patrons
al fe LARGEST Clothing House IN the United States
an orders attended to "a promptly as If in person
der5-3u
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

TIE candidates in the floating district
composed of the counties of Sumner,
Macon and Smith, for delegate to the
Constitutional Convention are H. Banks
dale, of Smith, Hugh B. Flippin, of Ma
con, and Geo. E. Seay, of Sumner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

IT has been reported for several days
that the nomination of Mr.. Teaman for
United States Judge for this circuit would
be Withdrawn by the President, but it is
now said the nomination viii not be with
drawn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

Ma. J. P. THOMPSON, Col. James II.
Hughes and Hon. II. 1. ". Hill, are can
didates in Warren county for delegate 10
the Constitutional Convention. They all
favor universal suffrage and universal
fav-DayinC
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

THE prospect now is that Virginia viii
not be admitted until after the holiday
recess. That State has complied with all
the requirements precedent to her admis-
sion. but the Radicals in Congress daily
and are disposed to go back upon their
r.lnle-ns
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

SOME of the Republican Senators are
said to be not at all pleased with the
nomination of IIoar, but it is thought
they cannot defeat his confirmation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

THE candidates for Sumner county for
delegate TO the Constitutional COnyen-
ton, are John Branham, J. r. A. Tompkins
and ] ] Tnrnpr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

Az Austin dispatch of the 10Th inst.
reports that Hamilton is elected Governor
of Texas by about 1900 majority, and
that the Legislature is Conservative.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

The telegraph reports number of
failures yesterday in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and
other places.
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Important Notice to Delinquent Cor
pOTatiOn Taxpayers!
2OPer Cent and Costs saved by Pay
naent BEFORE goth December.

ININAI. NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
II the reduction on taxes due the Corporation q
Nashville for cash. viii positively cease on the 2Jth
DeceFnber. 1862 after which distress warrants viii
be issued and collections made By law, without
abatement with costs and interest added. It IL
important that those who have not paid, should do
so at once stop interest, and save heavy expenses
Ry order. ANSON NELSON,
NOV 20 In Collector. City Han. Market House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

YESTERDAY the Legislature of Kentucy
elected Gov. Stevenson United States
Senator from that State. His term com
mences March 4, 1871.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

TENNESSEE BONDS were quoted in New
York yesterday at 5Og for old, and AZ for
new
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

GoLD opened in New York yesterday at
1913, advanced to 1929, and closed al
1919
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
vorrCE! NOTICE!

xFaTRFRs- OF SMILEY LODGE No. 80, l Q.
vi q n. are earnestly requested to attend the
reon,ar meeting at their Hsl tonight, the l.sn
inst when business Of Importance VII pc pre-
sep qH-s 60 a ~ ~ y r. NJ NJ BARNES,
~ V1I "a " Secretary.
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FOR. RENT.

Unwilling WITH SIX ROOMS, CORNER
McNairy and IcCavock streets Apply to Jos. W.
Fuleher on the premises, or at Turbiyille 4 Ful
dee172v
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FARMS AT AUCTION.

One Hundred and Twenty Acres,
U1oGFTHER OR IN TRACTS OF FROM FIVE
to twenty-eight acres. On Tuesday, De-
Cember 2i, 1869, at II O'Clock on the prem
ises. we will sell at auction said lands, ~ miles
from Nashville Il Of mile from MurIreeso s
Pile ON Chicken Pike near Franklin College-being
mart of the Harris tract owned by Q. NJ. McCay !:
has on It a nice frame Cottage, good Barn, stable
mi cleared but ten acres, well watered, adapted TO
Market Gardens, Diaries, Fruit, Grain, Grass,
stock etc Terms one-third cash, balance in one
and two years. with interest. Free buses leave
our office at II o'clock for the sale cordial IN
'''''''' ANDERSON, JOHNSON & SMITH,
AGENTS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
FOR RENT FOR 1870,

HOUSE WITH -FOUR ROOMS, AND - o.
n acres land attached, near the Nashville hiis
and Decatur Railroad Depot, to rent for As'sA-
1870 II is a fine Market Garden. Liberal terms
given. Apply to o. MLhtlIt,
aec17tf Corner Cherry and Union
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Toro,o c,ho-;Ar,c Sale

L Asst AND CLOSING SALE FOR 1s69:-Tues-
l 4 day, Wednesday and Thursday, 2lst, "a,
and sd December, Yeatman, Shields Co, wan sen
Sheriff, large invoice Of Drygoods. Clothing, etc,
etc. Also, q general and well-assorted stock OF
staple and fancy Drygoods, Boots, Shoes, Hats
Mems Furnishing Goods, Cutlery, Trimm1lngs' no
tons Varieties, etc, etc. These goods closed only
to the highest bidder. declu
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17

The New York money market was re-
ported generally easier yesterday after
noon. H
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-17
]. NJ. Carsey, Son&Co.
C0TT0N O-Ess
AED
Commission Merchants,
CoRNER BROAD AND COLLAGE.

NTEsSRs BAILEY. 0RDWAY & co.
MI having Withdrawn from the Cotton de-
psrtn ent, and J. NJ. Carsey from the Grocery
department of the old firm, the under signed o.
EsIs rs services in connection with his s0n, ".
81 CARSEY, to the Planters and Shiprers. 0:
Cotton and other Produce, to sell or snip LOT
them Doing strictly Commission business.
we hatter ourselves that We snail pc aole 70
c;vc satisfaction to those who may favor US
With c0nsiguments. Our motto viii be to obey
instrections in every instance, which must be
giyen us in writing. We shall be pleased to re-
ceiye consignments Of Cotton or 0ther YrGquce
the same as those Of other Commission Mer
chants OF this city.
Thanking the old patrons OF the horse o.
Baiicy, Ordway Co. for their very liberal
nstronare We solicit continuance of the same
TO j. 81. ChRSEY, SON Il co.
W J. N. CARSEF,