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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.


WAsuINGroN, June 30-The House
amendments to the Senate bill TO prevent
determination of fur-bearing animals in
Ia were concurred in.
Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on
Foreign Relations, reported a joint resolu.
ton authorizing the exploration and sur
vey of the Tehuantepec and Nicaragua
route for a ship canal between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans The same Committee
we're discharged from the further consider
alton Of o joint resolution for a ship canal
survey across The Isthmus of Darien, and
various memorials on the subject were
presented, all of which were indefinitely
postponed. -s-
Mr. Fowler introduced bill authorizing
the adjudication by the United States
Courts of Mexican land claims not passed
upon by the Land Commissioner of 1851.
Southern Railroad Connections.
Mr. Pomeroy introduced bill authori-
zing the Alabama and Chattanooga Rail-
road, the Vicksburg snd Meridian Railroad
and the North Louisiana and Texas Rail
road to consolidate for the purpose Of
forming junction with the Texas Pacific
Railroad at Marshall, and grants to said
road twenty sections of land per mile.
At o'clock the Senate went into Execu-
tive session. At 2:10 the doors were re-
opened and the Senate proceeded with the
tax question.
Literature and Art.
Mr.. Summer moved to place on the free
list books in foreign or in dead Languages,
of which no editions we're printed in the
United States, also, books with illustra-
tons relating to science and art Re
jected.
MIR. Schurz offered an amendment that
paintings and works of art, the property OF
American artists now held for pay and
duty in any Customhouse, shall be sur
rendered without duty on proof of property
by the owner. Adopted.
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AnInnmoil, Sercnnne.

Our esteemed young friend z. Taylor No
Clure, who was married short time sincs
to one Of Kentucky 5 fair daughters, was G
Wednesday night last the recipient Of
delightful serenade at the residence of b
brother James A. Mcclure, on Universit
street. A large furniture car was presse /
into service, and about the witchIng hon,
a number of cur well known muscial
we're fully equipped with their IL
struments for the occasion. A Buy-
dett organ was procured, an
occupied place in the rear Of the car, e.
which DR.. Relay, a gentleman of fine mu-
steal culture, presided Frank Angelo was
along with his violin, and everv
body that know Frank understands vhat
he can do on fiddle. Fred Sporer AMI
his magical cornet were side By side Wit
the party, MatteozZi's trombone was
fixture that could not be dispensed
with, and last, but not least
Prof. Hahn was master of ceremonies.
With such an array Of musical talent, 1t -
useless 10 add that the serenading partJ
was complete, with enc exception, the al
sence of Tom b, the Spokesman Tor tina
evening. He was, however, encountere
on the way, and did his part admirably.
In the stiffness OF the night, the rich tone
Of the organ blended harmOniously with
the brass accOmpaniments and Angelo
string orchestra, and perhaps a bette'
serenade was never listened to before iii
this place. Young Mcclure acknowledged
the surprise by his presence, and the eve
genial James A. threw open his doors, and
entertained tine visitors IN the most hOspi-
table manner. The happiness and pros
perity of the newly married couple VIZ
proposed on several occasions, and until r
late hour, the reunion of the musical spirits
was of the most agreeable character.
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CUBRRNATOREAL AsPIRANTs.

Gen. Quarles, Gen. Brown, Gen. Bate,
and perhaps other distinguished citizens
of the State, are prospecting in reference
TO the Gubernatorial nomination next No
vember. These are all worthy citizens,
and are doubtless eminently fitted for the
position to which they would aspire.
We have but one objection to them, and
that applies equally to all of them. They
are all from Middle Tennessee. We have
Just as good men for Governor in West
Tennessee as are to be found in other
portions of the State, and other things be-
ing equal, we should prefer some of our
citizens But already we see indications
that East and Middle Tennessee will COM
bine in this as they have in regard of
other matters, and that there is little
chance for any gentleman, however
worthy, if he happen to hail from this
end of the State. 1t is for that precise
reason that we would now urge simple
Justice for West Tennesseeans. We ex-
peCt to support with all our might who
ever shall be the nominee of the Demo
cratic party; but that fact shall not deter
US from demanding simple justice for al
Democratic aspirants to positions from
this division of the State.
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ROME.

PARIS, Juno 30.-The supporters Of the
infallibility dogma count on Cardinals Cul-
len and Bonnechoreas their latest rescuists.
Untrue.
LONDON, June 30.-Dispatches from
Rome of the goth announce the report OF
the immediate vote in the Ecumenical
Council on infalhbihty dogma as untrue.
The discussion of the project continues.
1t is reported that the Pope has ordered
the cardinals to oppose any proposition to
set aside the discussion.
A committee of Bishops of all nations,
including Archbishops San Francisco, OF
Mexico, BALTIC, Quitimore, and other
Americans addressed q request to the
faithful for subscriptions for the Catholic
Church, at Constantinople, which suffered
so terribly in the recent conhagration.
News-A Day Old
ROME, June 30.-A magnificent display,
yesterday, in honor of st. Peter. Process
sons and reviews lasted all day. Fire.
works at night.
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Zinc Arts.

We dropped in or the portrait painter,
Mr.. Robert L. Newman, at No. 1894,
Church street, yesterday afternoon. From
the specimens Of his handiwork, as see
in his studio, We pronounce him an artiss
of the first order, and an unquestionei
genius, upon whom nature has been prodi
gal in the bestoWal of remarkable gifts.
He is painter of the Titan school, giving
prominence to the natural coloring AMI
broad outline of hissubjects. He has spe.
eimens of flower work that gives every
tint and shade and form of the original,
with every petal stem and leafet foldin;
clearly illustrated. His portraits arc re-
markRble for their broad naturalness. Hs
has a portrait of Gen. Lee, painted from
an original photograph that fully embraces
our ideal and the actually of the grand old
hero in every outline and detail. Tho
towering form of the iron warrior stand =
upon the canvas in that bold, broad AMI
commanding originality and outline char
acteristic of the man, yet conveying with
wonderful exsetitude the benignRnt ex-
preston that so enieared him to his men.
The portrait has been pronounced one {
the finest ever produced of the create :
Captain of the age. The studio Of Mr..
Newman is well worthy Of a visit.
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THE COMING JUDICIAL CosyEN-
THON.

To the Editors Of the Union and American:
The general move for a Convention
springs from the desire of the people tc
make sure the eleetionSef worthy men,
1t Is no ordinary party measure. .Nal
does it arise from any mere party neces-
slty, aside from the need of the whole
people Tor sound judiciary. Il need
bear no political complexion, further than
IS inevitable in any true representation of
this people. And looking over the dele.
cations already named In various counties.
we find all shades of old Wing and DEM
ocrat, Unionist and SecessioDist, ex-Fed-
al and ext Confederate.
The Convention promises to be COM
posed very largely of the legal fraternity.
In view of the nominations to be made.
this peculiar composition of the BODY
seems eminenily proper. And aside from
the proverbial banter against LAWYERS
that we al love to indulge, there is no
class in the community more intelligent,
more high-toned or more public-spirited.
None but the selfish or incompetent need
fear the verdict of such body.
Conventions are, of course, liable to
abuses. So are Legislatures and Congresses.
as we know to our sorrow. Though ca
pable of less immediate mischief, cliaues
and factions IN conventions are az corrupt
ing as rings and lobbies in the halls of
legislation. There are some politicians so
schooled in cliques and rings that their
conceptions rise no higher: they
mistake the eXcrescence for the
elephant. These ulcers on deliberaiiye
bodies, however, are possible only when
the people are themselves demOrslized or
supine. If conventions must be dropped,
by reason of these abuses, we must abolish
Legislatures, declare the people incapable
OF representative government, and revert
to some old formula of aristocratic creed.
such, indeed, seems the tendency lust
now IN many quarters. If the people are
wise, such philosophers viii be left to rail
outside at system they do not appre-
ciate.
Nominating conventions are q natural
growth of American soil. All our ,radi-
tons and all the analogies of our representa-
tive government suggest consultation. by
the people in convention assembled. oyer
the merits Of aspirants, in order to put
the best men forward. Such is the spirit
OF our institutions. The attitude of Mr..
Ewing, on the other hand, recalls the
English lord, who, hedged in with titles,
lands and self-conceit, laughs in his sleeve
at the machinery of popular elections,
and coolly calculates to make the people
fall down before him, 1lolens, volens.
When we consider the high qualifca-
tions-peculiar and we might say techni-
cal-required on the judicial bench, and
the important trusts deposited with the
last resort for right and justice, the need
for consultation and deliberation seems
more urgent here than in nominations for
other departments. The extended term
under the present constitution is an ad-
ditional argument. And how could we
have consultation and elaboration and
concert of action throughout the State
unless the people meet in convention
How else keep ambitious incompetents off
of the track2 WoRKISGMAN.
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Butter

We hear considerable complaint on tho
part OF consumers in regard to the difi
Guilty of procuring pure, firm and got
fresh butter We do not know, nor shalt
we pretend to discuss the causes or Just
grounds Of these complaints. Butter is at
article that is always IN demand in rhis cit
at good prices. While it is thus in 4. =
mand, in a firm, sweet, marketable AMI
dairy state, and an article OF almost univor =.
sal daily consumption, it is ayerred that :
is offered frequently IN market in q rauel
and altered condition, almost unfit for use.
We are not aware as to the extent Of tbs
Offering for sale Of this infcrior article, bni
we can assert that some specimens bavl
recently come under our observation a.
most strong enough to be placed upon any
ordinary skirTaish line or TO resist thJ
weight Of public opinion
We are not posted as to the details O.
the market regulations IS affecting this
commodities offered at the stalls, but va
do know that an extensive dairy, near
Nashville, that would supply families with
pure, fresh butter and milk, would be one
Of the most profitable enterprises tia.
could be embarked in, as well as a blessing
to the community.
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ESTABLISHED }. MARCH 80, 1885.
NEW YORK.
Heat and nrarfnIitv

L
NEW YORK, June 29.-The extraordinary
heat of the past few, days has caused {
great increase in the city mortality. a
least an average increase of rs per cent
upon last weeks mortality. During The
twenty-four hours ending at noon, to-day
there were 106 deaths against 81 during
the corresponding hours last week. Yes
terday there were 107 deaths against "A
last week, and 80 ever since the hot
weather set in.
European Money Markets.
New York, June 30.-The cable reports
show decrease Of q, 900, 600 francs in
the Bank of France in bullion. This large
falling off is due to the payments for re-.
cent heavy French purchases of grain in
America and on the Continent. In London
money is dearer than at Paris. This is the
case Also at some other financial ceuters
of Europe, which causes drain of bullion
from Paris,
The Assistant Treasurer to-day paid
Sl,299, 400 in gold, account of July interest.
Freights Advanced.
The railroad competition between the
Trunk lines Is not yet settled. Rates for
irst-class freights viii be advanced to the
old standard, after July 1st. Competition
on passenger fares and cattle freight still
continues. A4t
big Law Suits.
Suits have been commenced against the
bondsmen of ex-Collector Revenue Bailey
for the recovery of deficiency in his ac-
counts, which is stated at S604, 951. The
court oyerruled the award OF, $25, 900 to the
city for streets occupied by the New Har-
lem Railroad depot, the evidence showing
the fee of property taken to be worth
$40, 900. The new Commissioner appointed
the fix compensation price
The War OF Races.
The grand nfass rleeting of work.
men held at Tonpkin's Square tonight
was an unmistakeable protest against the
introduction of Chinese labor. Over
5000 persons we're present. Nelson w.
Young was President. lie made lengthy
speech against Chinese labor as a system
inaugurated in Massachusetts,. Appropri-
ate resolutions were adopted. Speeches
we're made by Masor Hall and others
strongly sympathizing with the object of
the meeting, which was orderly through
out
The Turf.
There was a double team race at the
Fashion Course to-day for purse of
So, 900, mile heats, best three in five,
which was won by Jessio-weishts and
harness-in three straight heats, beating
Honest Allen, Bell Strickland, Kirkwood
and Medoe. Time-2:323, 2:314, 2:31f.
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THE CITY.
TAXING sEkAr.aa KINKS.
A Lndy,s view OF the subject.

Lndy's view OF the subject.
We think the best, way we can accom-
plish the object desired in the accompany
ing letter from lady friend is to publ sh
it In full We believe what she says about
the sanitary advantages Of this amusement
and endorse her views:
NASHVILLE, June 2S.-I see il stated in
your paper that cur Legislaturs IS passing
a law 10 impose tax on Skating Rinis,
Just as though they were theatres NOF,
as one of the many ladies who have besa
patronizing the rink since its establishment
here, take the liberty Of writing to sou
and asking you that you viii use your in
huence IN calling the attention of the
members OF the Legislature to the benefits
of this new mode of exe1cise and enter
tainment for ladies. Instead Of taxing
such place, l am sure that the gentlemen
in Che Legislature would, if they knew The
benefits Of such exercise, az / do from nv
own experience and that of other membsza
Of my family, feel much more Ike voting q
premium or diploma TO the proprietOrs Of
the rink.
There is no one who las ever travelled
in the North but has heard disparaging re-
marks made about the sppsarauoe Of lsdlss
Of the South We aye told that the lad as
Of England and of tbs North are robust In
appearance with rosy complexion This Is
because they take active exercise IL walt
ing and skating. Tho ladies OF the South
are sad to he slllow aud far more feel 10
than their Northern SISTERS. I must con-
fess that there is too much truth in thiS.
The ladies Of the South DO nos take enough
exercise. feel this myself But we now
have presented to US a means Of exercise
which is sufficiently fascinating to draw rs
from our lstless ways and induce rs TO 90
that which our health has long since DE-
manded. Ii may be permitted 1 can bit
think that this amusement is not only
benefit TO the present generation but to-
prosperity. It does seem very strange 10
me that our Legislature, which ought 10
be doing everything to promote whatev,r
is beneficial to the health of the women Il
the-State, should turn aside to tax sk8tm
Kinks
did not intend to say SO much, but We
feel SO much on the subject that ccui
write all night about il.
With sincere respect,
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Condensed TELEGRAMs.

A mill at Montreal, the largest in Lower
Canada, was burned down yesterday, with
$1,0O0,O0O worth of grain.
Provost Paradal left Paris last night en-
route for New York. He had an audience
with the Emperor yesterday.
Mr.. Daniel W. Voorhees, was nominated
for Congress, without opposition, by the
Sixth CTerre Haute) Democratic Congress-
ional Convention, in this city, to-day.
Burton Eldert, yesterday, shot his wife,
and then killed himself, near Hamilton,
New York. The wife may recover. Cause,
jealousy.
An amendment to the tax-tariff bill to
allow transportation in bond of imported
goods, and thus destroy the Yew York mo-
nopoly and encourage trade between inte-
rior towns and Europe, was withdrawn
yesterday in the Senate. The amendment
for new Department of Revenue was also
Withdrawn. An effort to advance the tax
on whisky to 81, was rejected, Mr.. Thur
man stating that the ''ring" had brought
up ali the loose lightning in the land.
Taxes have been reduced in MeMInn
county SIG S72 IL this year.
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/, be obtained in Europe and that tho Aneri
can people may use their own money 7
building mills, bridges, roads and raj
! roads. Ea saa si-4s-slil3 ,ssltss - 9
Messrs. Blair's and Davis amendment
!. were rejected. <slssr .am
/ Mr.. Mayhem offered al aaendment to
strike from the frat section the CLAUSE
exempting bonds and coupons from al
| taxation, but subsequently wltndrew 1t.
Mr.. Woodward, however, renewed 1t,
arguing that this Congress could not re-
strain any future Congress from the exer'
else of that power.
Mr.. Bingham opposed the amendment,
andssdenied the correctness of the legal po-
sition of Mr.. Woodward.
Mr.. Holman sustained, and Messrs-
Brooks and Butler opposed the amend
ment; the latter claiming that while five
twenty bonds we're liable to Federal taxa
ton, Congress could exempt these four Per
cent. bonds from all taxation.
The amendment was rejected by a large
majority; the yeas and nays being re-
fused.
Mr.. Ingersoll moved to make the bonds
and coupons payable in lawful money, in
stead OF COIN, which was rejected.
Mr.. Marshall moved that the bonds be
redeemsble after twenty years instead of
thirty. Rejected.
Mr.. Coborn moved to make the bonds
iiity year bonds. Rejected.
Mr.. Van Trump moved to make them
1000 year bonds. Rejected.
Mr.. Holman moved to prohibit the
employment of agents. Rejected.
The second section was then read when
MIR. Wood offered an amendment prohibit
ing the pay of any commission on broker
age.
Mr. Schenck said there was nothing in
the bill authorizing the payment of any
brokerage.
Mr Randall supported and Mr. Allison
opposed the amendment, which was re-
jected, So to 104.
The committee of conference on the
Iadian appropriation bill was announced.
Adjourned
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THE DRESDEN BAR AND THE SU.
PREME JUDGEsHIP.

DRESDEN, Tenn, June IS, 1S7O.-At q
meeting of the Dresden Bar this day, held
for the porpcse of expressing the sense OF
the legal profession here for the Supreme
Judgeship, B. B. Edwards, Esq, was
called to the chair, and J. L. McGlothlir
requested to act as Secretary. ..
On motion of G. H. Roulstone, ESQ.,,
the chair appointed S. B. Ayres, c. NJ.
Ewing and A. NJ. Boyd, Esqrs., a COM
mittee to draft resolutions, who after re-
firing returned the following which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Supreme Bench
should ever be kept free from every ap-
proach of sectional, partisan, or political
feeling, and should be occupied by law
yers of the highest attachments, of the
purest impartiality, and of the strictest in
tegrity, and that for the promotion of
such means a convention is in the opinion
of this bar, both unnecessary and impoli-
tic.
Resolved, That in the event conven-
ton is held, however, contrary to our
wishes, West Tennessee should be repre-
sented therein, and that the Bar of this
place be requested to appoint or provide
for the appointment of delegates to
represent the interests of the Bar and peo-
pie of Weakley county in said Convention.
Resolved, That in Hon. s. w. COch-
ran, of Troy, we recognize a true and
upright man, lawyer of undoubted
ability and learning, and worthy candi-
date for the Supreme Bench, and earnestly
recommend him for that position to the
Bar and people throughout the State.
On motion, B. B. Edwards, Charles NJ.
Ewing and ]. L. McGfothlin were ap-
pointed delegates in accordance with the
provisions in second resolution.
On motion the Nashville UNION AND
AMERICAN, Republican Banner and
Union City papers be requested to pub
fish the proceedings of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
B. B. towards, Pres't.
J. L. MCGLoTHLIN, Sec'ty.
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THE MCMENNvILLE AND MAN.
CHESTER RAILROAD.
To Che Editors of the Union and American;

To The Editors OF the Union and American:
NASHVILLE, June 2S. 1870.-Inclosed
please find note from Atha Thomas,
who acted as Chairman of the Railroad
Committee, making report in the case of
the McMinnville and Manchester Railroad
win be obliged to you if you will
publish this note, as the notice your re-
porters made of this report few days
ago was calculated to make the impress
sion that there had been intentional
wrong by me while acting as President of
that road. Respectfully, 2. Fl. MAEBURY.
NOTE FROM MR.. THOMAS.
House REPRESENTATIVES,, NASHVILLE,
Tenn, June %, 1870. Mr.. P. II. Mar
bury, President of the McMinnville and
Manchester Railroad Company, CONNER
cial Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, Dear
Sir: l deem it proper as a member of
the special committee on the investigation
of railroads, and one who had it especial
ly in charge to investigate the McMinn-
vile and Manchester railroad, to state
that the committee did not intend, in their
report on this road, to impute to the
President a willful misapplication of q
part of the proceeds of the bonds appro.
priated to this road, but merely that the
sum of about six thousand dollars had
been applied in manner, though legiti-
mate in the current expenses of the road,
yet not in accordance with the law max
ing thu appropriations. I do this in order
that no wrong impression may be made
! by this report, but that simple justice
may be done to all. Yours, respectfully,
ATHA THOMAS.
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From the carrOItOn lMiss.J Conservative.

From the CarroIIton [Miss.l Conservative.
We had heard it stated several times
that MIR. Sam. Bryan, who, heretofore,
had been bsrefaced ON the top of his
head, had, by the use of coal oil, grown q
thick coating of hair on the aforesaid bsld
head. We saw Mr.. 3. on Monday last,
and upon examination found the state
ment to be correct. Mr.. Bryan informed
US that the way he found out this new
property of coal oil was simply this:
He had large boil on the bald place on
his head which gave him much pain, and
in the absence of anything else, he rubbed
coal oil on it. He says it relieved the
pain almost instantly, so he continued to
rub on the oil until the boil was entirely
well, when, TO his surprise, he found a
thin coating of hair coming out over the
bald place. He continued the use OF the
oil for month or two, and now has q
heavy coat of hai- on his head. This ls
no humbug, but the simple truth, and we
advise our bald-headed friends to try the
experiment.