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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
TIRE LEGAL TENDER DECISION
RAILROAD BONDS

1t is accepted in financial circles in New
York as beyond question that all out.
standing corporate and city bonds issued
before the passage of the legal tender act
Feb. %, 1S62-will haveto be provided
for in coin, and without an attempt at a
legal evasion, the decision of the Supreme
Court being beyond appeal Some doubt is
entertained as to the course which may be
adopted blythe States, against which there
is. no legal recourse in the event of their
continuing to pay in currency. The out
standing debt of the States prior to 1862
is one hundred and eighty-five millions.
The following is an approx
mate statement of the bonded
debts Of the railroad companies
named, issued prior to the passage Of the
legal tender act, as taken from the last
statement rendered: New York Central,
about S1l, 25O,O 900; Erie, SIS, 500, 600
Harlem, s., 600, 600; Reading, $3.50
600; Michigan Central, $4,000, 900; Lake
Shore, Sl5, 800, 900; Illinois Central, ST.
100000; Cleveland and Pittsburg, s., $780,
600; Northwestern, $4,000, 900; Rock
Island, $1,000 900; ST. Paul, SIC,
600; Wabash, $4,000 If these
roads shall be required under this decision
to pay S1O9, 900, 600 in specie, it will almost
if not quite ruin them. The individual La
biIities outstanding, which were incurred
before the passage of the legal tender act,
are thought to be small, the bankrupt act
having swept out Of existence nearly all
that had not been previously paid
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
CONTESTED KLEoTIoNs.

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, referring to the
action of the House of Representatives in
the contested election case of Covode
against Foster, from the twenty first dis
trict in Pennsylvania, says, although
neither party held the seat, the contest
arose as to who was really legally elected,
but as usual in such cases this was de-
cided by party vote and Covode, the
Republican member, was awarded the
seat. The correspondent adds that the
Democratic members are very generally
of the opinion that no Democratic
contestant will get his seat just so
long as the present committee of
elections are in power, and they will
therefore very generally favor The propo-
sition made in the House on the 8th inst.
to draw committee from the members of
the House by lot for each case. Many
claimants to seats favor this course, as
they are of the opinion that in the end
they will stand just as good chance.
So infamous have been the decisions in
what are called CONTESTED election cases"
in the House, that many members have
been shamed into an attempt to correct
the evil. The Committee on Elections, on
the 4th inst, adopted resolution TO pre-
sent bill, prepared by Gen. Paine, their
Chairman, to the House, providing for a
new mode of conducting contested cleo
ton cases in the committee. The propo-
sition was to abolish this committee, and
to select in its place twenty-five commit
tees from the members of the House, so
that each may examine one case, and re-
port on the same, the House of Represen-
tatives to pledge itself in advance that it
will abide by the decision in every case.
This plan was varied but slightly when
presented to the House of Representatives
on the Sth inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
EFFECT OF DAWES, DEVELOP
UIENTS.

Those who underrate the importance of
the movement of Mr.. Dawes mus! be OBJ
ivious of the fact that the cohesive pow
er of public plumber is the only ligament
that now binds the Radical party togeth-
er. Referring TO the fact that Ben. But
Ter came to the relief Of the administra-
ton, the Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Gazette says it is known
that he never acts without an object. He
has had several jobs with gigantic pros
pective fees. Mr.. Dawes has had his eye
upon him. 1t is great point gained to
have watch dog, at the proper point,
competent TO smell out and ready 10 ex-
pose wholesale depredations upon the
Treasury. The administration is ut
terly powerless except through the
corrupt influence which the pub
lie money can purchase. But
ler's defence of Grant and Boutwell,
was known to be referable to the claims
he has been prosecuting before the Treas
ury. MIR. Dawes has effectually fright
ened the officials, and they dare not sue
cumb to the enormous demands of their
champion. A pet "claim" of Buffers
has just been rejected by the Treasury in
obedience. to an opinion of Attorney
General Hoar. Butler modestIy requested
the Secretary of the Treasury to have
turned over to him, as chairman of a bo-
/ gus concern called "the Board of Di-
rectors of the National Asylum for Disa-
bled Soldiers and Sailors" the bounty
forfeited by deserters during the war,
amounting to the enormous sum
of four millions of dollarsl OF course
this money was due to no one.
What Buffers share in this nefa-
rious transaction would have been had
it succeeded, no man can tell. 1t is
enough that the bold stand assumed by
the present "Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer," nipped the thing inthe bud, and
has lost the Government another of its
most talented advocates. For no one
familiar with the proclivities of the
doughty Massachusetts General would for
moment suppose that he will ever again
be found defending an Administration
that refuses to "shell out " for whatever
cause. 1t has shown the white feather
upon an all-important financial measure,
of the most vital consequence to their
herd, and he may, therefore, hereafter be
classed with Boutwell's most bitter oppo-
nents. No wonder Hoar was rejected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
TITELEG1sLArUHE YESTERDAY.

SENATE.
MIR. Cooper Of Bedford introduced bill
TO preserve the school fund; also bill TO
sustain the credit Of the State and toamend
the revenue laws.
House bill to amend the law in regard to
femes covert owning fee in real estate, and
passed on its third reading.
House bills to define the duties of clerks
and TO redeem the old issues of the Bank OF
Tennessee we're rel ected
Senate bill for the relief Of tax collectors
was rejected.
MIR. Cooper Of Bedford introduced a bill
to encourage the use of private capital
The bill authorizes every person who pays
the tax imposed on money to deal IN the
same as bankers do; to receive deposits
and sell exchange, etc.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Hornberger submitted a report from
Judge T. R. Smith, agent of the State, CIV
ing detail of the assets of the Tennessee
National Bank of Memphis, in which the
''school fund was deposited, which he Eoots
up at 1927, 416, most of which he states
can be secured for 81, 72s, that being the
sum for which the assets were purchased al
public sale.
Mr. Slimp introduced a bill to amend
the act authorising revenue officers to re-
ceive Bank of Tennessee notes in payment
Of taxes.
Mr.. Layman offered resolution to ad.
journ sine die on the 2Sth inst, which was
laid over.
The following House resolutions were
disposed of as indicated:
Instructing the Governor, Secretary o.
State, and Comptroller to enforce the pro-
visions of the act of Dec. Z, 1867, amend
ing the internal improvement laws, was re
jected.
Inquiring as to the amount of the State
debt, was rejected.
Endorsing the course of the Governor in
hardening convicts out Of the penitentia-
~, was adopted
Looking to the cession by Georgia OF
Dade county to Tennessee, was adopted.
Looking to the funding of the bonded
debt of the State, was rejected.
To sell part of the Hermitage property,
was adopted.
Asking information Of the Governor in
relation to railroad companies complying
with the provisions Of the act of Feb. %,
1868, was adopted
Instructing our Congressman to vote for
the removal of the national capital, was
adopted.
Mr.. James, of Hamilton, called attention
TO the Radical secret circular unearthed by
the UNION AND AMERICAN yesterday, and de-
manded that the matter be referred to q
special committee of five for investigation
as to the truth of the charges alleged against
the Legislature and convention. The mo-
ton was concurred in, and Messrs. James,
Of Hamilton, Fleming, Caldwell, Warren,
and Everett were. appointed the committee
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To Breeders Of Fine Stock.
Planters Bank Notes.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATE DECISION
l. of Chancellor East, the notes Of the Planters
Bank will be redeemed on presentation, by the un-
dersigned D. WEAVER,
ian23-dEs Trustee and Receiver.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

AMONG our Washington tclegrams
printed yesterday was the following. q
similar statement appearing in the Other
morning journals of the same date:
"Gcn. Ames was before the committee
this morning, and merely answered a few
questions. lie said that the State was
now under such control that the Rcpubli-
cans would probably retain it for five
years.
And for this It was that so long time
was required TO reconstruct" Mississippi.
-NcSo York World, Feb. ..
For this Georgia was reconstructed q
second time, and for this the demand has
been made that Tennessee shall be kicked
out of the Union and reconstructed. Re
construction means to secure The Radicals
in the control Of the States reconstructed.
Could the Radicals have secured the United
States Senators and the State Offices. Geor-
gia would not have been reconstructed =
second time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
THE NEW JUDGES

1t is asserted by several Democratic
Senators that their whole number, with
one or two exceptions, will vote for the
confirmation of Judge Strong for the Su-
preme Court. They assert that the Demo
Gratis will take this course in consequence
of the past record of the Judge and his
well known Conservative views, and they
fear if he is defeated that a worse one
will come in his place. There is no
doubt Bradley viii be rejected. The
Southern Senators are greatly incensed at
his nomination.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

JUDGNG from the tone of the Utah
press, there is more apprehension felt
among Gentle settlements, in regard tc
the passage by Congress Of a bill punish.
ing and prohibiting polygamy, than could
have been anticipated by those in favor
of the measure. The Corinne Reporter,
the leading Gentle paper, declares that If
such a bill is passed, the Gentle settle
ments would be RACED to the ground, and.
in the fury and ferocity Of Mormon
hatred, even the inhabitants might not
escape massacre.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

\ TEST CASE has been made up in the
District of Columbia on the question
whether Confederate soldiers have the
right to vote under the local laws Of the
District. The person who brings it lives
in Georgetown, was a private in the Rebel
army, and claims suffrage under John
sons general amnesty proclamation Of
July 4, 1865. The Board Of Registration
refused to piece his name on the poll list
The case will soon be heard before Chief
Justice Carter on application for a writ Of
nla2adGHlus against the board.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

ANDREW J. THORPE, wholesale tobacco
merchant of Cincinnati, who was cOnvic-
ted in the United States Court last De
cember of fraudulently using tobacco
stamps the second time, was sentenced on
the 9th inst by Judge Lcavitt to pay a
fine of s., 600 and costs and imprisonment
for one year in the county Jail. That
must be regarded as pretty severe punish
ment for an attempt to cvale the revenue
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

Several members of ;hc Convention.
DESTROYS of obtaining extra numbers Of
TIE paper containing the speech Of Judge
Nicholson on the franchise question, have
asked to he informed in advance Of the
time Of its publication. We therefore
announce tia, we shall publish it in full
in Tomorrow mornings issue. Gentle
men wishing extra copies VIII please leave
their orders in our cw..ar room hy 9
O'Clock this gvggtn..
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HurIey's Popular Worm Candy.

As this is really specific for Worms, and the
best and most paatsble form to give to children it
Is not surprising that it is fast taking the place of
al other preparations for worms-it being per-
fectly tasteless, and any child viii take it.
Messrs. James Riddle Il Co: Gentlemen II
give me great pleasure to say, after using all the
other worm remedies known to me- with but par
tial relief to my children, advised to try Dr.
A. 7. Hurley's, and since using it, my children
have become quite well and healthy; the children
would eat it all the time, it is so pleasant if we
wOuldlet them. believe it is one of the best and
safest remedies known, and as such, recommend it
to one and all. JAMES W TRAVIS
Louisville, Jan. 8 1868.
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SHERIFF's SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO wRITs OF .VRNDI-
ID toni EIponas to me directed, and delivered
from the Honorable Circuit Court Of Davidson
County, Tennessee, at its January Term, 1870. /
will expose to public sale, to the highest bidder,
for cash, at the Courthouse door, in the city of
Nashville, on Saturday, the 9Th dsy of March,
1870, the following described lands and tenements
tO-wit:
one house and lot in BOyd's addition to Nash
vle being part Of lot No. 322 In said addition be
ginning at the west corner OF said lot on State
street. running thence east with said street thirty
feet to stake in said lot thence north 10 feet to
sixteen feet alley, thence west thirty feet to the
northwest corner Of said lot thence south 40 feet
to the beginning, and being levied the proper
ty Of Joseph Scott to satisfy two executions in my
hands in favor Of r. E. Wright and n. o. Kent, for
the use Of r. D. Wright, and against Joseph Scott,
for s55 80, and 500 63, respectively, interest and
costs to be added.
Dated this 10th day Of February, 1870.
C. NJ. DONALDSON. Sheriff
fehll-ejd-A By R. Z. GAIEEs, Deputy
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COMPREHENSIVE.

- b. KIRKPATRICK AND SUMNER KIRK
- PATRICK are admitted partners in the bust
ness Of Il. I. Kirkpatrick, from Jan. /. The style
jan16-1m
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EIurley's SarsapaHIla.

WITH IODLDE OF POTASH
This is the pure and genuine extract Of the root
and will trial, be found to effect certain and
perfect cure Of the following complaints and dis
eases:
Affections of the Bones, Habitual COstiveness,
sipelas, Female Irregularities, EStula, an Skin
Diseases, Liver Complaint Indigestion Piles, Pull
monary Diseases, Scrofula Kings Evil, Syphilis
and all Impurities Of the Blood.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
ANOTHER RADICAL CIRCULAR.

Since our exposure yesterday morning
of the secret circular which certain
prominent Radicals were distributing, we
have been informed, by authority which
we cannot disregard, that there is another
circular in existence. This latter origin
aics with the Judiciary, and is intended
70 organize them so that they may CO.
operate with this movement of the Radi-
cal politicians. We desire only to say to
those Judges who are attempting to de-
feat the action of the Constitutional
Convention by a resort to Federal author
i.y, that they are known and viii in due
time he thoroughly exposed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

SENATOR MORTON, of Indiana, took the
ground in his speech in the United States
Senate on the 9th inst that the Cuban in
surgents had not done what entities them
torecognition as belligcrents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

Old Union and American Block, corner Cherry
and Church streets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11
Our Financial and Commercial
Department.

Every department Of business has an immediate
interest IN the markets Of the country, and in its
hnancal fluctuations and condition. The man who
falls to keep himself properly advised as to the
rise and fall of the markets, as controlled by the
laws Of demand and supply, and the relative con-
dlton Of the currency is exposed to constant loss
and must necessarily fall behind his more inteIIi-
gent and enterprising neighbors. In order to
make our paper valuable as well as interesting we
shall make this a SPECIAL FEATURE Our Dali,
Market Reports, domestic and foreign, by tele
graph, and our City Reports, gotten up at heavy
expense, shall challenge the commentator of our
best business men; while our current Financia
Reports from all the leading money centers of the
country shall be fuller than have ever been pub
lshed by any other journal in Tennessee,
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THE CELEBRATED IMPROVED
O. FIR ARD
OROIDE colo WITCHES,
$l2, $l5; 500, 1926.
I'VE HAVE RECENTLY BRouGHT ouR IN.

WE HAVE RECENTLY BROUGHT OUR I'M
W proved "OrOide Cold to perfection. Fol
appearance, style of finish and accuracy Of time
keeping, the Gerard Watches are universally &C
ceded to be the best. They retain their briilancy
and color till worn out
gs-If after purchasing and fairly trying, any
one is not fully satisfied, We will cheerfully refund
the money.
They all IN Hunting Csses, Gentlernens and
Ladies sizes. Every Watch guaranteed for time
and wear, by special certificate.
sE-A large assortment Improved Oroiden
Chains, 81 to s9 Also Gentlemens and Ladies'
Jewery in great variety.
eE- Beware Of limitations. Order direct from
us or our authorized agents. Agents and others
applying for circulars, will please enclose three
cent stamp for postage.
SF- Goods sent to be paid for on de}rcrv. Gus
toners PERMITTED TO examine rhG, they OrjeT before
paying bd5s,) on payment Of Express charges both
ways.
"Whcn SIX Watches are ordered at once, we
send an extra watch (of same kind free
II Purchasers residing some distance from TX
press offices, and desiring to time and expense
can have the goods sent safely by mail, BIZ re-
hitting with the order the amount required BY p
o. Money order, registered letter draft or check.
payable to our order, at our risk. Address plainly
JAMES GERARD & Co.,
febl1-eOd1y No. IS Nassau st New York.
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PRIVATE BOARDING,

AND TWO OR THREE UNFURNIsHED
ROOMS, can be had by Supplying to THIS
OFFICE, or to No. 20 SOUTH CHERRY STREET.
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In Its Political Conduct.

THE UNION AND AMERICAN will take the Constf-
tuition and laws for its guide, adhering to the
teachings Of the founders of our government II
will guard with vigilance and hrnness the rights
OF all the people, urging upon all, moderation for
bearance and steady adherence to law and order
thereby enabling the people to develop the resour-
ces and advance all the material and other interests
our State and common country.
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PROV WASHINGTON.

The evidence taken before the House
committee relative to the sale, by members
of the last and present House, of the ap-
pointment of cadets to the Military and
Naval Academies was very positive and
to the point. The committee decline to
furnish the details, but the testimony al
ready given, taken with that to come, will
show that half dozen Of the cadetships
have been sold 1t is due to say the carpet
bag members have made the bargains and
sales. The most fragrant cases were in the
last Congress.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
sHERIFF's SALE.

ON SATURDAY, THE 18th OF FEBRUARY,
" 1870, at the Courthouse door in the City Of
Nashville, a large lot Of Horses, Buggies, Bar-
ness, ETC., etc. r T. GAINES,
. febIl-H Deputy Sheriff. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

TENNESSEE BONDS improved a little in
New York yesterday. The old were
quoted at 81 and the new at 80.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

GOLD was heavy and lower in New
York yesterday, opening at 100. and
closing at 1901.
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McCLUREeS
TEMPLE of MUSIC.

6=5es751TEe Great southern Piano
E+H Factory of WIN. kNABE
II e ~ & CO., baltimore, Md.
over GO FIRsT-cLAss PREMIUMS AWARD
~ ed over all competitors among them those
given at the Georgia State Fair at Macon; Missis-
sippi State Fair, at Iuka; Virginia State Fair at
Richmond; and the Shelby County Fair, at Mem
pills. all of which were received last fall Every in
strument fully warranted for five years, and sold
at LOWEST PRICES.
JAS. A. MCCLURE,
Sole Agent for Tennessee.
Also, SOLE AGENT for Steintyay a. Sons
and H8incs Bros Pianos, together with
the ONLY complete stock of SHEET MUSIC and
small MusicaI foods in the city.
Southern Depot for the sale Of the Sur
dett" Organ, conceded by the profession to be the
ONLY REED instrument approaching the tone Of the
pipe organ.
Orders AIDED, guaranteeing satisfaction, and Mu-
sic mated free of postage. jan23-3m
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THE SOUTH AND THE WEST

From the returns of imports and ex-
ports for the month of November, 1869,
received by the Bureau of Statistics, we
take the following items:
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GRANT. SENIOR

The Presidents nomination to the Sen
ate to-day of his own father, Jesse r.
Grant, to bepostmaster al Covington, KY,
created great deal of amusement at the
Capitol Grant, senior, was first appoint
cd by President johnson, but, as his com
mission was about to expire, his son re
Amounted him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

GOVERNMENT Bonds were a shade
easier and dull in New York yesterday.
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Nov is the Time TO Subscribe.

The events which will transpire during the year
1870 viii be of absorbing interest to every citizen
OF Tennessee. The Constitutional Convention,
soon to assemble, will be the most important in
this State since 1884, and its proceedings will b
fully and accurately reported and printed in the
Daily Union and American. together with
full reports of the proceedings Of the Legislature
and Congress. As we cannot print all these re-
ports In the Weekly addition, we shall give a very
run synopsis Of the important events TRANSPORTING
IN those bodies, so as to keep the readers Of that
edition thoroughly posted 1t is of the highest i'm
portance that every citizen Of Tennessee should
keep himself thoroughly informed upon the poIit
zeal events of the coming year, so that when he
called upon to vote upon the amended constitu
ton he can do so UNDERSTANDABLE -
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REMOVED.

T HAVE REMOVED MY TIN SHOP FROM NO.
: 231 South Cherry street to
No. IOl BROAD Street,
three doors above Summer, where 1 Will continue
the business in all its branches as heretofore, on
the most reasonable terms.
febG-eOd1W a. ZIMMER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-11

CoTToN opened firm but closed heavy
in New York yesterday.