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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05
SPECIAL FROM WASHING-
TON.
Another Letter From Warren.
The Reconstruction Situation.

To the Editors of the Union and American:
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1S70.-Since
wrote you last there has been compa-
rative calm, and yet there has been inces'
SAINT work by the Reconstruclionists poth
here and in Tennessee. They seem &c
know no such word as fail. However
am satisfied that they have become con-
vinced that they cannot succeed with then
original simon-pure Reconstruction plan
and they have taken another tack
think this was the real cause OF then
sending for Governor Senter to appear
before the Reconstruction Committee.
They hoped to make him available IN q
compromise.
The compromise is to let the Governor
and Legislature remain in Stotu quo, ana
by some sort of Congressional fiat ignore
or declare null and void the acts and do
ings of your Constitutional Convention.
That is what your Reconstruction Con
gressmen are now working for, and they
hope to inveigle Gov. Senter into the
scheme on his arrival. How far they
will succeed in that project you are better
able to determine in Tennessee than l am
here. Gov. Senter is believed by the
Tennessee delegation to be opposed to the
new Constitution. Hence they argue that
from this opposition and his desire to save
himself from complete reconstruction ne
will consent to ''modifed reconstruction. +"
If this can be accomplished, it Will
only require decision of your
Supreme Court to place you again
under the BrownlOw registration and fix
your political doom for this generation.
The action of the Supreme Court OF the
United States in relation to the legal tender
act gives encouragement to the belief that
your Supreme Court can be induced to
reverse its decision on the Franchise ques-
ton. The main ground upon which the
invalidity of the new Constitution is
urged, is the disqualification of members
of the Convention under the fourteenth
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States.
Judge Lea, of your city, is here. |
learned last evening that he would be ex-
amined before the Reconstruction Com
mittee on Tuesday, the 9th. His testi-
mony will be against reconstruction,
and will doubtless have a good
effect. All of the testimony which
goes before the House from the commit
tee will be published and will send you
copy of it. You will be very much
astsnished when you see the names OF
some of your fellow-citizens wh) are ia
voring reconstruction. Youwill certainly
be astonished at some of their statements.
1 again warn you that the danger is not
over and that you yet have much work tC
do before you get out of the woods.
WARIEN
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An Elegant Piece of Furniture.

There was received at the store of Jas. A.
Mcclure yesterday, a fine square grand
piano of the Haines Brothers build, COM
bining their large improved scale with the
new AgrGf6. In volume and softness and
delicacy of tone, it would grace the cur
tanned boudoir of Eugene. Itstands nearly
seven feet by three and half, and is most
deliberately finished, -beveled rosewood
top, fancy fret double veneered rosewood
desk, carved Tyre, with back finished same
as front, and a serpentine moulding all
around. Taken all in all, it is rare addi-
ton to the parlor. 1t was brought on to
fill the special order of one of our leading
hardware merchants - man of taste
as well as enterprise. We can out con-
graduate him Though in envy on the
prize he has secured.
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show whether they were really friends Of
the black man or not.
The vote being taken on the amendment,
Mr.. Wood called for count on the mega
tive iside, remarking that he wanted to see
the friends of slavery. Laughter
The negative being taken, he remarked,
that Mr.. Kelley, CT Pennsylvania, was
friend of slavery.
The amendment was rejected.
The committee went to the next item in
the bill, clarified sugar 3 cents per pound
Mi. Allison, moved to reduce it to y.
Nh. Smith, of Oregon, moved to reduce
it to n.
The subject was discussed by Messrs.
Allison, Schenck, Smith, Garfield, Judd,
Marshall, Logan and Burchard.
Without disposing of the clause and with
amendments still pending the committee
arose and the House adjourned.
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Justice Hinton moved to lay the last mo-

Justice Hinton moved to lay the last mo-
ton on the table, which prevailed.
The vote now occurring on Justice
Ewing's motion, Justices Paulan5 Ba kettle
insisted that the pay of 81, 200 was not
adequate for the service required, nor suf-
fcient toobtain the services of a compe-
tent person.
Justice Ewing sustained his suggestion,
and thought the pay sufficient.
The motion to make the salary of the
Supervisor 81, 200 per annum was adopted.
I he election of Supervisor being next
in order, the following named persons
were put in nomination: G. ID. Elliott,
E. L. Crocker, Prot. Mimms, w. Bryce
Thompson, A. c. Cartright, A. j. Roper,
and Thomas Canning.
After a recess of five minutes, the vote
was taken and resulted as follows: Thomp-
son 8, Cartwright 7, Mimms u, Elliott s,
Roper 10, Canning Z.
Justice Hinton moved to drop after the
third ballot the hindermost candidate,
which prevailed.
The second ballot resulted as follows !:
Thompson s, Cartwright s, Mimms 6,
Roper 16, Elliott 8, Canning 8, Crocker 7.
There being no election, the third ballot
was taken and resulted as follows: Thomp-
son 8, Cartwright s, Elliott 10, Roper %,
Canning l, Mimms 6, Croker 4.
Still no election, and on motion of Justice
Brien the Court refused to adjourn until 8
o'clock this morning
Balloting for Supervisor being next in
order, the fourth ballot resulted as follows:
Thompson IA, Cartwright 10, Elliott Is,
Roper 10, Croker 0, Mimms 5, Canning 2.
The name of Mr.. Canning was withdrawn
and the fifth ballot was had with the follow
ing result Thompson %, Cartwright II,
Elliott 10, Mimms 4, Roper 16.
The name of Mr.. Mimms being with
drawn, the sixth ballot resulted as fol-
lows: Thompson 80, Elliott 4, Roper IS,
Cartwright 10.
Mr.. w. Bryce Thompson having re-
ceived a majority of the votes cast was de-
clared duly and constitutionally elected
Supervisor of Education for the county Of
Davidson for the ensuing two years.
On motion, the court adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning,
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81 CIoud Cnrner.

The Improvements on this old and well
known corner are advancing at a lively
rate under the auspices of those enter
prising gentlemen, Messrs Thompson and
Carter, the premises are being entirely
transmogrified In addition to the two
elegant and capacious store rooms just
completed, fronting on Summer street,
the northwest wing is now being changed
into business rooms. The sidewalk on
Church street, along the length of the
building, has been barracaded against pc
destrians during the-progress of the i'm
provement. 1t will not be long before
that locality will be adorned with one OF
the finest business blocks in the city.
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Church Attendance.

Though the day was somewhat unpro-
pitious, large and interested congregations
attended the several churches, both morn
ing and night, on Sunday last. The SER
mon of DR.. Baird, at the McKendree
Church, was listened to with profound at
tention throughout, by very large con-
gregation. 1t being the day for regular
communion with both the McKendree and
the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches,
the two congregations partook of the sol
emn ordinance together. The communion
was highly interesting and deeply i'm
pressive, there being very many partici-
Dants from both churches.
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THE LATE GEN. THOMAS.
The Funeral TO Take Place ut Troy
on Friday "A Dispatch from Mrs.
Thomas TO GEN. sherman The
OFFICIAL Order.

Ene Eumeraf 10 u axe RittCc az Ahoy
on Friday-A Dispatch from Mrs.
Thomas TO GEN. sherman The
OFFICIAL Order.
Echo, UTAH, April 2.-Gen. W. T. Sher-
man Washington: Mrs. Thomas preferred
a quiet funeral, but as you were to be
there, desired to leave all the arrange
men.s to you, and thinks Friday will be
the better day if it is agreeable to you.
j. P. WILLARD, Bvt. Lieut.. Col.
SAN Francisco, April 2.-Gen. W. T.
Sherman: Your dispatch is just received.
regret that cannot yield.to your desire
of having the burial at West Point, as
Troy will be my future home. feel
that must bury Gen. Thomas in my fam
lily lot at the cemetery there. will leave
to you the arrangements for the military
funeral at Troy. On the arrival of the re-
mains, they viii be deposited temporarily
in tie receiving vault. Col. Willard knows
my wishes. Private services have already
beer held here. Sincere thanks for your
attention. FRANCES l.. THOMAS.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT
GENERALS OFFICE, Washington, April 3,
1S70.-General Order No. 37.-The body
of Mai. Gen. George H. Thomas will be
Nv Ivy, ~. I'll
at ~ o'clock M, and the ceremonies will
be conducted in military order under the
supervision of Maj. Gen. George Meade,
commanding the military district of the
Atlantic. The escort will be battalion of
eight companies, and Gen. Meade is au-
thorized to use two of the companies of
the Engineer Battalion from West Point,
two companies of general recruits from
Governor Island, and the band from West
Point. All officers of the army who can be
spared from duty; all civil officers of the
General and State Governments; all mem
bers of the volunteer armies, civic societies
and citizens generally are invited to be
present to manifest their respect to the
memory of him who holds sacred place
in the heart of every American.
By command of Gen. Sherman.
E. D. TOWNSEND, Adjt. Gen.
CHEYENNE, W. T. April 3.-The remains
of Gen. Thomas passed East this evening.
The military here paid appropriate honors.
A heavy rain storm is prevailing.
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North Nashville.

A visit to North Nashville convinced US
that the spirit of progress was wide awake
in that portion of our city. The Cotton
Mandatory is being pushed forward with
great energy. One of the most extensive
and substantial stone foundations ever con-
structed in this city is rapidly approaching
completion. The huge smokestack is rear
ing its tall form aloft, and ere long the
sound of the spindles will be heard giving
pleasant music to the hundreds of opera
tives, who will feed themselves and clothe
the public.
The McGavock Real Estate Company
are busily engaged preparing their streets
and avenues, and bringing their desirable
property into market There is business
in North Nashville
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Hopeful Indications.

The meeting of the Quarterly Court
yesterday, furnished us the opportunity OF
seeing and conversing with magistrates
from all parts of Davidson county, and it
affords US pleasure to note the fact that
not from even one did we hear discour-
aging word ahOut agricultural prospects,
or the want of peace and order in his
district. All seemed hopeful that peace
would continue to reign supreme, and the
industry with which the people are adj
dressing themselves to their work would
result in abundant crops and increased
prosperity and happiness. The people
seemed determined to deserve the better
time coming.
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ATenncsscean in New York.

The New York Times of the 31st ult.
says that James S. Bell, of Harrison, Tenn,
and John S. Skinner, of Oxford, n. c.,
students at Eastmans College, Poughkeep-
sic, were induced by VIM. Rogers, to enter
a jewelry store in Liberty street, where, by
the envelope game, they we're swindled out
of 1886. Rogers was arrested, arraigned
before Justice Downing and held for trial.
Mr.. Eastman rescued the complainants
from the House 0l Detention by giving
bail for their appearance at the trial
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Republican Hcadquartcrs

Republican Headquarters will, to day,
be established over the store of Mr.. Hunt
ington, on Cherry street, and the "old
flag will swing as a banner upon the outer
wall. The officers of the club arc:
T. w. Sparkling President.
VIM. Tinker, Secretary.
Adam Wolfe, Treasurer.
There is hope for the club. CHARTERED
in the UNION AND AMERICAN Block and so
close to us, they are bound to become good
patriotic Conservatives.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05
RECONSTRUCTION.
An Ex-FederaI Soldier and Present
Magistrate of Davidson County
CertifIes to the Peace and Good
Order Prevailing Here.

Al EXst cueraI SOhuIeE Nhu IESScht
Magistrate of Davidson County
CertiTIes to the Peace and Good
Order Prevailing Here.
The following is the copy of letter
yesterday addressed by Justice w. A.
Mathews to Hon. John NJ. Lea, of this
city now in Washington
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 4, 1S7O.-Hon.
John M. Lea-Dear Sir: As ono concern
ed in the welfare of Tennessee, and oc-
cupying position from which ams en-
abled closely to observe the condition OF
affairs in Davidson county, l deem 1t a
duty solemnly incumbent upou me to test
ify as TO the peace, order and attachment
to law in this the capital of the State.
In March, 1866, after five years
service as a lieutenant in the First
Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment |
was elected Justice of the Peace for
the county of Davidson, in which capa-
city have been continued to the present
time. Upwards of 5000 cases have been
heard before me, a large number OF the
same being misdemeanors, but / have YET
to issue the first process that was moi
| promptly served and executed. | am free
| to say that for the past six mOnthsthe com
plants made to me directly or indirectly
respecting personal violence have beer
largely on the decrease, and even in these
cases political differences are seldom in
volved. l am, my esteemed sir, fully
pursaded that / never knew more peace
able locality for the same population
| either North or South. So IA
as my experience and observation
extend, the law is faithfully
observed and in all cases promptly
enforced. The representations of vic
lence and lawlessness lately made to thu
nstional authorities, are utterly groundles
and in most instances absolutely absurd
An accurate investigation of allege'
wrongs against the peace and dignity o
the State, must III the end brand witt
shame and lasting infamy the vile CALVIN
niators of this people, who have origin
ated and published these untruthful state
ments.
Make such use as you think proper o
this statement of facts, and believe me,
Yours truly, w. A. MATTHEWS,
| Juctipp of the Peace
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05

A gentleman of the primitive school
from the rural districts while dining yes
terday at one of our hotels, called for tea,
When asktd by the attentive waiter what
kind he would have, our country friend
briefly replied, ''Why store tea, of course
YOU certainly don't think l would come
thirty miles to drink sasafrac, do you Z
The store tea was promptly furnished.
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Accihont 10 Cart. PeebIcs.

We regret to hear that while returning
from church Sunday night, Capt. PEBBLES,
our well known friend of steamboat
celebrity, was so unfortunate as to step
upon a treacherous boulder which turning
suddenly threw him violently to the
ground, by which accident the Captain S
ankle was badly sprained. He was yester-
day suffering much pain, but as usual, was
in good hnmor with himself and the rest
of mankind. He hopes to be about again
n few days.
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Remains Arrived.

The remains of Friedman, the pedlar,
who was murdered in Maury county, were
found in Duck river, about two. hundred
yards from the residence of the two meI
who have been arrested as the murderers
A spool of thread found on the bank Of the
river was the immediate cause of the body
being secured. Parties in the neightor-
hood had been searching for the remains,
and discovering the thread, commenced
the use of graphing hooks Immediately
opposite, and brought up the body. UpoI
examination, it was ascertained that the
unfortunate man had been shot in foul
places, and badly wounded with knife
The remains of the deceased arrived here
last evening by the train.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05
EVANSVILLE.
Negro Voters.

EVANSVILLE, IND, April 4, 1890 P. NJ
The election is passing off quietly. The
negroes are voting without molestation, ID
all the wards.
The city election resulted in the choice
of Republican Marshal, Treasurer, Clerk
and Assessors, and a Democratic Surveyor
and Collector. The Democrats elect seven
out of nine members in the Council,
About 200 colored voters were almost
| unanimously for the Republican party.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The County Court reassembled at .
o'clock. and call of the roll showed a
quorum present.
The following resolution offered by JUS
tice Tardiff, was unanimously adopted;
Resolved, That the thanks of the Quar-
terly Court be cordially rendered P. l..
Nichol, ESQ, the retiring Clerk of the Da-
wilson County Court, for the magnificent
hospitality to-day enjoyed at his hands by
the members of this Court.
Justice Maxey moved to elect the Super
visor for term of two years.
Justice Meacham moved to elect for
term of one year.
Justice Brien moved to elect for one
month only. -,
The motion of Justice Maxey tor term
of two years was adopted.
Justice Ewing moved to make the 81
peryisor's salary 800 per month.
Justice Hinton moved to make the 81
pervisor's salary $500 per annum.
Justice Campbell moved to make th'
salary $500 per month.
The, motion to lay on the table the mo
ton for 81, 500 was adopted.
Justice Baskette moved to make the sal
airy 81, 800 per aIfnum-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05

Fourteen new freight and construction
cars have just been placed upon this road,
and splendid new locomotive. The cars
are from the Ohio Falls Car Works, at
Jeffersonyille, Indiana, and the locomotive
is from the Rogers Works, Patterson, New
Jersey. The locomotive was put upon the
track yesterday and works like a charm.
We are gratifed to learn that the work on
this road is progressing rapidly and salts
factorily. We are assured, that by the
middle of June the cars will be running
from this place to Lebanon, which will
bring the two cities directly together in
business intercourse as they are already in
fraternal feeliDo
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The Fruit Prospect.

The GAINESVILLE Chronicle says that the
peach crop of Dickson county is not materi-
ally injured by the late cold snap, and the
crop in Montgomery county is not hurt to
any great extent.
Saws the Lincoln County NeES:
I'VE are pleased to learn that the peach
crop in our county is abundant; from a
few localities, however, we learn that it Is
entirely DESTROYED.
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An Elegant Hearsc.

j. W. Kimbro, the funeral undertaken,
received yesterday, hearse for children,
which is the handsomest piece of work of
.the kind we have ever seen. The body of
the hearse is white, with gold finish, and
the trimmings of white alpaca, with silver
fringing. 1t is mounted with a number
of gilt urns, and on each side of the
drivers seat is an elegant silver lamp.
This hearse is from the mandatory OF
w. NJ. Raymond & Co., New York, who
are also manufacturing for Mr.. Kimbro, q
similar one for adults, which is expected
here in week or two. The enterprising
spirit evinced by Mr.. Kimbro deserves to
be appreciated
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05
ILLEHAII.Y sTAhIPED.


Messrs. MeCampbel & Mitchell are open.
ing an extensive business in the well-knOwT
building on the southeast corner of College
and Church streets. They will sell princi-
pally articles of manufacture from the Pen
itentiary-agricultural implements, buck
cts, cedar and wooden ware, etc. This is
one of the best locations in the city, and
the two gentlemen referred to are recOg-
nized as among tho best of thOrOughgoing
and business men. Mr.. w. l.. McCampbe1
was for a number of years connected with
the extensive firm of Anderson, MeCamp-
bell Il Co., Main street, Louisville, ant
Mr.. Mitchell is well known in business cir
cles in this city. Success and prosperity tc
the new firm
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a navidsnn Cnnnfr Dininp.

When the Quarterly Court, composed of
the Magistrates of Davidson county, yes
terday adjourned for dinner, they proceed
ed in body to the Maxwell House, where,
by the invitation of p. L. Nichol, Esq, the
retiring Clerk of the County Court, they
partook of a most sumptuous and tastefuily
arranged repast. The occasion was, in all
respects, most pleasant, and will always be
most happily remembere& by the partici-
pants in this first dining of Davidson coun-
ty nj the MAXWELL
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CINCINNATI.
Voters Made to Order.

CINCINNATI, April 4.-The election is
proceeding with quietness. Weather fine:
In the wards polling the greatest colored
vote not many persons are present to see
how voting progresses, but there is not the
slightest indication of trouble. Colored
people nearly all voted. There is the usual
amount of scattering, though the colored
vote is almost unanimously Republican.
Very few arrests were made for illegal
voting
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05
Academy of NIusIc.

There was another good house at the
Academy last nigh. The varied and di-
versifed acting of the performers and the
startling aerial flights and leaps, with ever
changing medly Of scene, each of which IS
attractive and wonderful, draws large houses
nightly. 1t is regularly growing in popu-
lar favor and under the present manage
ment will continue to do so.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05

Fhe monthly meeting of teachers of the
public schools of this city was held at the
Hume Building yesterday evening. Super
intendent Caldwell delivered a deeply in
teresting address on the subject of the best
methods of teaching the various branches.
The subject of English grammar and arith-
metic was reserved for a special lecture,
which will be given on the 18th inst. at
p
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-05
CONNECTICUT.

Hartford, April 4.-The election to-day
passed off quiet. The storm was severe
and has turned TO snow. IN.
SO far as returns have been received lne
indications are that the State is very close,
Returns from eighteen towns show ne,
Pennblican loss Of l22, mostly in Hartford
county.
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Partial Destruction OF the Indiana
PenilentiRrY.

The Indiana State prison, located at
Jacksonville, was partially destroyed by
fire on Sunday. The flames originated
near the roof of the old cell house from a
defective flue; the building was damaged
to the amount of $4,000, and a negro
convict named Isaac Roberts was burned
to death.
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MISSOURI.

Serious Railroad Accident - Five
Persons Killed and Twenty-Five
Wounded.
CHICAGO, April 4.-The western bound
train which left Quincy, Saturday night, on
the Hannibal and st. Joe Railroad, met
with a serious accident about twenty-four
miles west of Quincy. Two passenger and
one sleeping coach were thrown from the
track, down a steep embankment and COM
pletely demolished. Twenty-Five passen-
gers, more or less, were injured-two ia
tally