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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

There is a deadlock in the Indi-
ana Legislature. twill be remem-
bered that the Democrats resigned
to prevent action on the proposed
fifteenth amendment to the consti-
tuition of the United States. The
Governor ordered elections to fill
the vacancies, and the Democratic
members were all reelected. The
Governor called the Legislature to-
gether to pass the appropriation
bills. The Democratic members
propose to meet the Republican
members in the special session for
the purpose of engaging in the ordi-
nary and proper Legislation for the
State, and, when such legislation
shall have been completed, each
Senator and Representative will
place his resignation in the hands
of the Governor, to the end that a
new Legislature may be chosen, so
that in the selection of members the
will of the people may be indicated
upon the ratification or rejection of
the proposed fifteenth amendment
to the constitution of the United
States. The Republican members
refuse to accede to this proposition,
or to give any pledge touching the
amendment. At the hour appointed
for the meeting of the Legislature
on the Sth inst. only twenty-seven
Senators appeared in the hall--not
a Democrat among them. Fifty
seven Radicals were present in the
House, but no Democrats, and both
bodies consequently adjourned. The
Radicals are talking of holding the
session without quorum, some OF
the Radical lawyers favoring that
course.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
THE RESTORATION OF A CARPET
BAG GOVERNOR.


Speaking of the restoration of
the carpet-bag Governor Welles,
for whose removal from Office Gen.
Stoneman was superseded in the
command of the Department of
Virginia and exiled to California,
or perhaps Key West, with a pro
liability of going to Havana, the
Richmond Wing says:
"If we choose to repeat the informa~
ton that has reached us touching the
influences at Washington that secured
this result, it would be concluded that
little consideration of his wOrthiness or
of the public good entered into the de-
cision arrived at The story will some
day be told. How he can derive pleas
ure from occupying place that but
serves TO concentrate on him the cons
tempt of all decent men, is a mystery to
be explained only by ascribing to him
qualities that prove the contempt to be
we'll bestowed. If ever our people are
iT6t again W CuOOSc lOE Jucuu5Glfts, buCy
will give him and his hackers lesson
that they will remember to their latest
day"
1t is remarkable with what te-
nacity these carpet-baggers hold on
to Office. Notwithstanding they
are held in the most supreme con-
tempt by the best over whom they
"rule," and are socially ostracised
as completely as possible, they have
the mack of holding on. 1t does
seem that such q condition of
affairs would deter any man from
again accepting an Office in which
he had rendered himself so odious
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
he country participates.

The general tone and temper of
President Grants message in regard
TO Virginia and Mississippi is
healthier than his party has hereto
fore exhibited So far as it indi-
Gates a disposition to do something,
which in time may result in giving
the people of these States the con-
troll of their governments, he is en-
titled to credit. The whole system
is a wrong one. lie does not pro
pose any improvement on the
stereotyped reconstruction" but
simply asks that Congress will let
it 20 on in these, as in other South
ern States. A large number Of the
ablest and soundest Democrats
in the House voted against the bill
reported in that body in accordance
with the suggestions of the mes
sage. Others, perceiving no hope
nor practicable means of doing
anything better, consented to it.
The Senate postponed the question
until December. The people of
these States would prefer that some
such bill, vicious and uncon
stitutional as it is, should pass, and
will thank President Grant for
moving in the matter. They are
in condition now to be thankful
for anything short of complete an
Inhalation of their political priv
ilepes
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

FoRNEY-a name to the vileness
of which no expletive or epithet in
the English language can add
a scintilla-pursues ex-President
Johnson. In an article brimming
with vituperation, he assails Mr..
Johnson's speechat Knoxville, and
represents him as saying that he
"would to God the government had
not had the credit to borrow a dol
lar to carry on the war" He said
no such thing. Any man who be-
lieyes Mr.. johnson capable of such
qualification, is simply fool.
The remark of Mr. johnson did
not refer to the war which ended
in April, 1865, but to the war which
commenced in December, 1865,
when Radical malice set TO work to
reconstruct" the South through
the instrumentality of military
satrapies. Against that species of
war upon the rights and franchises
of the Southern people Mr.. johnson
protested, and in the wish that the
government had no credit on which
to prosecute it, every true man in
he country participates.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

A DOCUMENT containing the whole
Of the notorious proposals of I'm
peacher Ashley, who has been APP
pointed Governor of Montana by
Grant, for corrupt real estate spec.
ulation, was laid upon the desk OF
each Senator on the 9TH inst. To
many its revelations were entirely
new. The wonder seemed neral,
in the first place, that a man with
such a record should be indorsed by
the whole Republican delegation
from Ohio except Job Stevenson,
and by about one hundred and ten
members of the House, and in the
next place that he should be nom
mated by the President. When the
case came up in executive session
the indications Of a sharp debate
were so strong that it was allowed
to 90 over.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

Ex-PREsIDENT JOHNSON, through
yesterday and the day previous,
was the recipient of marked atten-
tons from all classes of citizens.
His rooms were the scene of con-
timed throng of visitors. He is in
superb health and spirits, and his
speech to-day will be heard by one
OF the largest audiences ever as.
sembled in this city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

TENNESSEE BONDS made another
heavy advance in New York yester-
day. The old issues were quoted at
Csc, which is an advance of thee
cents since the 1st inst. This is one
of the results of Gov. Senter's call
ing in the militia, with the probabil-
lty that they will be mustered out.
Every step which he will now take
to reduce the expenses of the State
will be reflected by an advance in
our bonds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

nR. WESTERVELT'S MAGNETIC PRE-
~ parations are a Specific Remedy and
Never Falling cure for Piles. He has
prescribed them for the last twenty FIVE years.
and has never known them to fail of Curing,
even in the worst cases of Ten and Fifteen
years standing. They give immediate relief.
and effect q perfect cure in a shorter time than
any other remedy. They CONTAIN NO MAR
COTlC, MERCURIAL or POISONOUS Drugs.
and may be used with perfect safety by either
Ladies or Gentlemen under any and all circum-
stances, or in any condition of health. They
can be Sent by Mail to any part of the
United States. To any person sending me ff-
teen ollars. l will send the remedy, postpaid,
by return of mail, that ! will warrant 10
cure the worst case of Piles within one
month, and if in case the disease should re-
turn at any time within five years, after using
these remedies strictly according to my direc-
tons. will bind myself to REFUND EVERY
DOLLAR PAID ME by the patient; and in or.
der to convince the most skeptical stranger that
this is no humbug, will give RELIABLE Sc.
CURlTY. if desired, for the full and faithful
performance nf the contract. Address DR.. p
A. WESIERYELT, Electric Water Cure, No
Is Mulberry St.. Nashville, Tenn. aplO st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

The idea of arraigning Andrew
johnson as an advocate of taxation
without representation, is the eli
max of all conceivable absurdity.
The Press and Times, at the present
rate its going, will soon be in the
hands of a commission de lunatico
fnqaireado-in other words, crazy
as a loon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

A WAsHTNGToNspecial to the Louis
vile COurier-JOurnaE states that in
discussing the reconstruction ques-
ton within day or two, the Presi-
dent has announced himself as ia
Voring universal amnesty with
universal suffrage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

THE New York Herald is anxious
to know whether Grants admins
tration will be success or q fail
ure. 1t is very certain that "mas-
terly inactivity in regard to Cuba
at least, means failure.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

THIS may not be the best govern
ment the world ever saw. but it is
certainly better in one respect than
a large circle ola certain family and
their sold friends" ever expected
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

The Cincinnati Commercial has q
rumor from Washington that Grant
has telegraphed to Reverdy john
son, Minister to England, asking
his resignation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
EDGEFIELD!

ON THURSDAY. APRIL Is, 1869, WE
" will sell at auction. on the premises. 20
or 30 Lots, beautifully situated on Woodland,
Fatherland. Boscobel. Shelby avenue and other
streets.
Edg is now q city, with fine schools and
churches. and one of the finest populations
there is in the State
We invite "a General Attendance.
0mnibuses will leave the front of our office at
IL o'clock A. n. for the sale.
Sale will commence on Woodland street, just
beyond Pitts Stable. at u o'clock N.
TERMS-0ne-fOurth cash; balance in six,
twelve. eighteen and twenty-iour months. with
interest.
ANDERSON, JOHNSON Il SMITH.
aPr9 IDS Agents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: The
elections throughout the State in all the
large towns, villages and cities generally
show heavy and decided Democratic
gains. They are the premOnitory symP.
IONS of a great political reaction in Ohio
poltics in the fall. The Democratic tide
is coming in at a high flood.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs
TRUSTEES SALE.E

TN ADDITION TO THE LARGE AND SUI
i perior stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing. Hats.
Varieties, etc.. 70 be closed out by. us. on the
18Th 14th and 18th of April. we viii also sell the
balance Of the Millinery establishment and lS0
packages of assorted Glassware.
aprl0 1t YEATMAN, SHIELDS q co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN stockholders Of the Tennessee
and Pacific Railroad Company. that
in pursuance of a resolution of the Board
of Directors Of said Company. q call of IS %
date hereof, and SIS 90 per share in sixty days.
was ordered. Stock holders will therefore please
pay the same to the undersigned, at his Office in
Lebanon, or to J. w. PARAM0RE. Vice Pres
ident. at Nashville, who is authorized to re-
ceive and receipt for the same.
ID. COOK, JR.,
Secretary and Treasurer,
s. W. r. X. Co.
TREAsURER's OFFICE T. x P. X. R.,
aprlO lwl April 10. 1869. J
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

W Stanford Moore, of HiIlsboro,
North Carolina, died in the poor house of
that county last week. In 1861 he was
a millionaire.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

TIRE DISTINGUISHED TROTTING Stall
Il lion. IDOL, will stand the present season
at Fair View Stock Farm. three miles from
6allatin. near Nashville Pike, at $50 the sea-
son, payable Isl July, 1869. In case Of failure,
the mare will be returned the next season
gratis. Special attention will be given 10 mares
from distance. Good grass furnished gratis.
and grain fed at Eve doll ars per month.
\. +. CHEATHAM,
mar2n SuDt. Fair View Stock Farm
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5000 Choice Peach Trees,

ONE YEAR OLD. WELL GROWN AND
" rooted. aud healthy. Also lot of SUPk-
RIOR PEAR TREES, imported from France.
on the Harding Pike, Trees will be delivered
at No, !, North College Street, ifdesired
mario I'm CHEATHAM 4 CLEMENT
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

5000 acres in Perry county. West Tennessee.
lying between Buffalo and Tennessee rivers,
ly timbered with inexhaustible quantities Of
chestnut-oak, (tan BARK etc.. etc. Price 81
per acre.
Apply to A. NELSON 4 CO.,
.anrl0 81 Real Estate AGENTS. Cherry st.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
CHEAP LANDS !

. OOO ACRES IN DEKALB COUNTY.
O,OOU six miles from Smithville, fifteen
from railroad, at 50 50 per acre.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10
IN Annual Sale Eh
THOROUGHBRED STOCK
WILL TAKE PLACE AT BELLE MEADE
April 80, 1869.

Consisting Of two year old Colts and FiIlies
sired by Lexington and Brown Dick. Also, 1
Inc lot OF yearlIngs by Jack Malone and Brown
DICK. This Is fine opportunity for every one
70 mako selection of the most approved and
fashionable stock of the country.
A In addition to the above, will offer few
thoroughbred Mares, Attorney Bulls aRd Heif-
ers, berkshire Pigs, Leicester Lambs. etc.
Pedigrees furnished and terms made known
on day OF sale. TIE above stock to be sold to
the highest bidder without reserve.
feb6 ids W. q. HARDING
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About 200 acres in Cheatham county. tim.
bered with oak. poplar. beech, hickory, chest
nut. etc, at Sc per acre.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

2O6 acres one mile west of Huntingdon, on
both sides of the Nashville and NOrthwe stern
railroads.&c. acres as rich as eream-at $50 per
acre.
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BIN. POTTS, President Board Trustees.
J. HUTCHINS, Treas'r
J. p. ANDREWS. Sec'y
octll If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-10

T. NJ. PATTERSON. President.
Mrs. IDA PATTERSON, Principal Music and
Assistant Literary Department
MRS. ELIZA BARKSDALE. Assistant Litera-
~ Department.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-03
BROWNSVILLE.
Bloody Riot heUween the Whites
and Negr3es.
One White Man Killed, One Nor
tally, and another Severely
Wounded.
Two Negroes KIIied and Several
Wounded.
The Rist I'm Progress at ter
o'clock pm.

We learned fast night, at o late hour,
the mesger outlines of q fearful riot,
which, at 10 O'Clock p. M, was in progress
at Brownsville, Tenn. Up to that time
there had been Que white man killed and
two wounded, one mertally, and two
negroes killed and another mortally
wounded.
TIE origin of the difficulty was be-
tween a man named Sherman and some
negroes. A negro had threatened to kill
him, and seeing the negro standing In a
party of others, Sherman went up to
him and asked him about the threat.
The negro denied having made it, but
another negro took up the matter and
Sherman struck him over the head, lay
ing him out.
The melee then became general be-
tween several Of Shermsn's friends and
the negroes, and shots were rapidly ex-
changed. A young man named Tom
Grant, well known in this city, was en-
gagged in the melee, and Constable tried
to arrest him. Grant resisted, and the
Constable shot him through the bowels
The town was in 8 state Of the widest
excitement at eleven O'Clock, and def
mite particulars could not be Cleaned. All
that is known is, as we stated, the death
of one white man and two negroes, and
the wounding Of two white men and one
negro.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-03
NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, May There was q
westerly gale yesterday at the mouth Of
the Mississippi, which swept away the
galleries of the lighthouse and the light
keepsrs' dwelling. At Southwest Pass
it destroyed the lighthouse boats, blew
five feet Of water into the lighthouse,
and the dwelling buildings settled one
foot. The storm also damaged the rig
ging Of the vessels at the Pass.
A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest Of J. G. Forbes, Of the brig Cslsen.
It has been issued on the affidavit OF Su-
NervisOr Creecy. He is charged with
frsudulently branding 5000 boxes OF to-
baccO. Creecy also seizsd 800 boxes Of
tobacco tO-dsy which was shipped from
Augusta, Gs. He goes to Mississippi to-
night to examine other alleged irregu-
larities.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-03
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May 1.-The English pres
continue to review Summers speech OF
the Alabama question. The Times, 81
the concession OF . long article, says
The Queens proclamation OF neutrality
st the beginning Of the rebellion on the
prohibition, bat not the authorization oi
blockade runners, was not the only real
evil, it was the position Of the Govern
ment In allowing the Alabama to come
into English ports, which point would
have come within the rejected treaty.
Instructions have been sent to Commo-
dore Pheleman, commanding the British
West India squadron, 10 demand of the
Spanish authorities in Cuba the restora-
ton OF the EI.ig Mary Lowell and an
apology for her seizure.
News from Paraguay states that the
partizzns Of Lopez were numerous and
active in Corroleon and Lsgns districts,
where they were pursuing q guerrilla
warfare.
The expedition of the allies Up the
Parsns found no Notifications on its
banks.
Parranhais, with 5000 men, was about
to march for Villa Rics, which is still
in the possession Of the Psragusyans.
PARIS, May 1.-The protocol for q con-
ference. between France and Belgium
has been signed.
madrid, May 1.-E5trsdo's amend
ment to the Constitution, abOlishipg the
prsrogstive Of the Crown to Ecclesissti.
cal matters, was rejected in the Cortes
yesterday. The limitation OF the spirit
usl jurisdiction Of the church was then
discussed until the adjournment.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-03
NEW YORK.

NEw YORK, May 1.-The Peruvian
delegation has received letters from 81
Thomas, dated the 2Sd alt, announcing
the safe arrival at that port on the 2zd,
of the monitor MancscOpAc in tow OF the
transport Morayian; both monitors are
there In good condition and all on board
are quite well. The Peruvian Consul
states that at the time Of the report OF
the loss Of the other mopitor was cir
culated, be was lying in the harbor OF
st. Thomas, where he has remained ever
since
Greeley, in an article signed with his
initials In the Tribune, says OF the
Young correspondence, that three
fourths Of it was Of matters IN which the
public had and Puld have no
t,,terest, the blsz)ning Of which
eouid crafty no decent curiosity, and to
print which was simply an outrage. He
expresses the belief that the statement
that Young hes been abusing his position
.op the Tribune, or his iDfiuence as q
Journalist, to promote bis private ends,
and especially to procure loans or suosid-
las for his, or bis friends Philadelphia
venture, or ventures, is false and un-
founded, and trusting that the one touch
ing the Associated Press will prove
equally 80, calls for full investigation
of the came by the members Of
the Associated Press, before some
imusrtiaI arbiter or tribunal, and
uroposing to take no part in that
scrutiuy, uuless We are made party by
the defendant, but trusting that Mr..
Young, who should be respected, unless
implicated, shEH not be stabbed in the
dark, but shall have the fullest Opportu-
nitv for explanation and defense.
GresIey concludes as follows: We
beg that ii will be understood that Mr..
Young hss rot been removed or sus-
pended, nor In any manner condemned
BY Us, as has been mistaken and asserted
by the Sun and telegFaphsd slI over the
eouatry. 1t is not our custom to pass
Judgment on any one on the strength OF
a mere indictment, especially when the
Gnding Of 1t Vas plainly impelled By
envy, malice, and blighted aspirations"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-03
FROM DUB SUNDAYS EDITION
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The following
Is 8 recspitulatiOn Of the public debt
statement, which has Just been issued
from the Treasury: Debt bearing coin
interest g IO7, SIS, 700 interest $45 066,-
IS5 %. Debt bearing interest in lawful
money So, ,240, 900; interest 81, OH, 700.
Dsbt bearing no interest s4O7, ,22I 1858 40.
Debt on which the interest hss closed
since maturity s5,7O1, ,3lS "a interest
1856 $40 IS. Total debt, principal, out
standing, s., SIS, 541 ,3S2 05; interest &C.
crued S46 96S, ,293 OS. Less amount of in
terest paid in advance S, ,206, ,796 inter
est 8, ,649, l56 IS. Total debt, principal
and interest S2,6S5 .OS2, SIS u. Amount
in the Treasury: Coin belonging to the
Governmsnt S92, OBJ, ,732 96 coin for
which certificates Of deposit are Outstsnd-
ing sI6 307, 200 currency S7SS. $50 OF; to-
tai sIl6. .I35, ,497 OS. Amount Of debt less
cash in the Treasury s.. SIS, ,7s7, ,Ssl O9.
Decrease during the month S6,S99 07O IS.
No bonds were issued 70 the Pacific Rail-
road during the month Of April. The
statement, however, shows Sn increase
of the accrued interest OF 1924 ,28l on the
bonds Of said road since the last state
ment.
Gen. Robert E. Lee, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Tsggart, OF Baltimore,
eaIlsd on the President this morning and
had an interview. 1t was merely one OF
courtesy and Of short duration. Minister
Motley was present.
The resignation of Lieut.. Ely Parker
Brevet Brig. Gen., hiss been accepted, in
consequence Of his having entered upon
hIs doties as Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs.
Fractional currency received during
the week, none. Shipped SS20,l
Amount redeemed S4SS 9O5. National
Bank notes issued S24l ,545. Actual cir
culation 1926, $50, $50.
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ALABAMA.

MoSreoMERY, May The members
al the Illinois Press Association, who for
some days have been the guests Of the 1e
eity, leit by steamer for Selma At 10
O'Clock this morning. They were muen
pleased with their visit, ana IeeeiVeo
:, >uch courtesy and attention. shey go
s-ou Selma to Columbus, Miss.s snn
..-,-.a their homes.
Ths late aims are proving very disas-
- Many o. the streams are out Of
stUS,' sSsIr hanks, and much cotton and corn
S"sI Sss bssn drowned oIs. The rain still
~ .on,inues aud the planters are much de-
pressed. ..I uovanna
Milton j. Stafford. lGteEnal revenue
Supervisor for Alabama eaI ~. as.os .-a,
has sent In his resignation, to teke slIec'
to-day. He has been appointed py 5oV
smith special messenger to FepFesen.
the interests of Alabama in the Fuone
Lands.
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The soldiers, ssrnvea.

Monday, the day appointed for the
decoration of the tombs of our heroes.
found the ladies thoroughly prepared
with fi)wers and gerlahds hardly q
garden in the city could boast q bud or
blossom, 80 completely had the generous
reapers performed their work, and had
the bee or the humming bird, natures
beautiful cleaners, followed the harvest
eFs Of sweets, they would hardly have
been Is well rewarded ia their search, as
Ruth in the fields of Boaz.
Bot the sky was wrapped in sable
when the day dawned, and the artillery
of heaven, more terrible ia its peaIs than
thst Of the battle thunder which sounded
the doom Of many OF the silent sleepers,
betokeued storm; and we postponed the
ceremony until Saturday, the first of
May, and only the tears that are the
rain clouds tribute to the grass that
wraps the mounds, were shed above
them.
On Saturday all Aberdeen viii s'g 20 a
Msying,p the young and the old, the
wrlnkled and the fair. By that time th
q dJwering trees and shrsbs win be agai