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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11
A RETROSPECT.

The New York Sun (hadlcal) con-
cludes caustic review of the first year
of Grants administration as follows:
"Gen. Grant has, at the close of his
first year, proved so lamentable failure,
both as q statesman and politician, that
no well-informed and farseeing Republ-
can contemplates his denomination as a
possibility; while a large body of the
wiser and more cautious members of the
party apprehend that his course must in
evitably break it in pieces before the next
Presidential election"
Whatever President Grants future
course may be, it can scarcely bring with
it more disappointment to the well mean
ing among his former supporters and
shame and disgrace to the whole country
than has been effected by that which be
has chosen to adopt during the past year.
He has been in Office just one year, and
during that short space of time has
achieved a notoriety, distinction, which
is far from being an enviable one. He
commenced his career, says the Albany
argus, by introducing an innovation
from which ii must be said he has bene-
fitted pecuniarily to an astonishing extent.
Inaugurating the system of selling posi-
tons of great public trust and honor for
money, houses and lands, at that time, he
has kept it up with but slight variations
to the present time, and has, in
consequence, seen his Golfers grow
plethoric, and his bank account
assume astonishingly healthy pro
portions, and, as another gratifying
result of his sharp practice, " rejoices in
the possession of several very eligible
little pieces of property in fashionable and
other localities. Little or nothing has
been done during this period, to relieve
our people of the oppressive, the almost
unbearable weight of debt and taxation
under which they are groaning, while, in
order to carry out their policy of recon
struction, the Radicals have been engaged
in overriding the constitution, in revolu-
tionizing the Government, in usurping the
rights of the sovereign States and their
people, and in forcing upon us central
lied despotism which is repugnant to all
our republican principles. BY reason of
the negligence, the cowardice and the lack
of patriotism of President Grants admin
istration, our flag has been disgraced
abroad, our people humbled to the dust,
and our very name rendered by-word of
scorn and contempt to all peoples.
Can we see anything to approve, any
thing to rejoice over in all this3 Perhaps
the wealth he has acquired, and the great
reputation as a traveller, as the ''Great
American Traveller" in fact, which he
achieved last summer, when for months
together he neglected his duties and the
interests of the nation, may amply indem'
Nifty President Grant for the reputation
which he bears and the ills which he ha:
brought upon the country, but it is
scarcely possible that our people can be
pleased with the prospect before them, Of
with the manner in which the custodian
of the nations honor and liberties has
fulfilled his trust during the period alluded
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11

Ex-Goy. LEToHER, of Virginia, has
published a statement respecting the pro
posed monument to Stonewal jackson,
saying $4,000 is needed, and that no
local or sectional views restrict the scheme
that il is national in its design and the
North has cordially responded TO the ap-
neal. and the East and the West are
moving. 1t is proposed to erect a memo
rial chapel at the Virginia Military lnsti-
tute in Lexington, and, should the funds
collected permit, a statute in bronze or
marble. 'to transmit to coming genera
lions the features, form and expression OF
one whose name and virtues are alike
known and honored throughout the civil
lied world, and who was a bright exem-
Mar of whatever was true and noble, and
of good report among men. "
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SLIGHTLY DISFEGURED, BUT
STILL THE RING.

Whittemore has published letter de-
Tending bis sale of the. cadetship, and
announcing himself as candidate for
reelection. He says recent developments
have satisfied him that his resignation was
a hasty and unnecessary step. He adds:
I do not hesitate to say that the Repub-
licans and Democrats regard the whole
transaction as unparalleled in haste and
severity; and, furthermore, l repeat what
Gen. Logan himself said the day after my
resignation, that he did not report reso-
lutiOn of censure instead of expulsion,
because he did not believe my intention
was wrong, and he did hope | would be
returned to Congress, and he would be the
first man to welcome my return. Such is
the change already, which, OF course,
brings balm TO the wounds inflicted. The
hope expressed by very large number of
members of the House that may be re-
turned to Congress is the evidence that
while they were pressed into seeming
acouiescence in this hasty action of few
Hotspurs, they are still openly friendly,
and they express every confidence in my
honesty and integrity in this whole matter.
l shall again appeal to my constitu-
ents. whose confidence have never vio-
lated; shall ask them 10 give me their
votes and send me back TO my place made
vacant by no dishonest actions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11
THE CARDOF SPEAKERS THOMAS
AND PERKINS

Wspublish to-day card from Speakers
Thomas and Perkins rcfuting the ISLANDERS
which have been SO frequently uttered
AGAINST the people of Tennessee. They
are gentlemen of the highest character
and where they are known they viii be
believed. One of the readiest means used
nv the Radicals to keep themselves in
mower is to continually pirate of Rebel
outrages. The New York Herald well
said few days since:
If there is one thing more than another
that inclines us to oppose any further
n,eddliue with the Southern States it is
the frirhtful stories of murder, robbery
and desolation which viii be published in
fine Radical newspapers as soon as they
are taken in hand. Let us reflect for a
moment on the horrors of nightmare.
The card of Speakers Thomas and Per-
kins is a full denial of the Radical allega-
tons, and as such we invite TO it especial
attention.
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THE NAsHvELLE r0sE0FFHoa1
The fight over the Nashville postotiiee
has been very bitter. Senator Fowler,
who opposes Mr.. Hopkins, triumphed
Tuesday, but there are indications that the
contest win be fought over, The WISH
ington correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Gazette writes, March 8:
sTbe Senate spent an hour and Q half
in Executive session to-day, considering
the nomination of Hopkins for the post
office in Nashville. He was strongly sup
ported, but Fowler, the father-in-law Of
The present Qatel) incumbent, madsa point
that the custom of the Senate was to defer
as a matter of personal courtesy to the
Senator recognized as the dispenser of
patronage for the district involved. In
spite of all opposition on the merits of
the case, Fowler was enabled to carry the
matter against the President, and nearly
half of the Senate. In this case, Brown
low was for Hopkins. The last case OF
| the kind was where Brownlow insisted
| that his son-in-law should be pension
agent at Knoxville, instead of Kicks.
| Previous to that, Ross was supported by
the Senate in claiming that nomination
| of the President, which was distasteful
to him, should be rejected
The correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial writes under the same date
sSThe old contest over the Nashville
Postofflce was settled to-day, by three
hours contest in executive session, and
| Senator Fowler has won the fight En-
Dry, the (lateq) incumbent is the father
in-law of Senator Fowler, whom the lattei
desires to retain in office. The President
nominated Hopkins, several months ago,
and there have been many discussions II
the Senate as to who should control the
office. The pressure in favor of Hopkins
confirmation has been immense, and th'
question arose as to whether Fowlel
should control the office, in opposition t.
the whole Tennessee delegation, merely
because he resided in the city. 1t wa
finally decided, as was the like case o
Senator Ross, and others, that the offlc'
belonged to Fowler. Hopkins was re
iected by a majority of one vote. Fowle
has asked for few Offices, and TO this on
he devoted his whole strength.
| Brownlow supports Hopkins, but b
finds his appeal to the Senate for the re
lection of Grants nominee for pension
agent at Knoxville on the ground that h
(Ricks) was personally Objectionable t
him, returns now to plague him.
1t is noticeable that correspondents o
both the Gdzotte and Commercial spea
of Judge Embry, who was removed b
Grant to make room for Hopkins, as 18th
present incumbent Hopkins havin
been rejected, does the office revert
Embry, or does it not become vacant?
The Washington correspondent of tb
Louisville Commercial telegraphs, Marc
9, that it is expected that motion wi
be made to reconsider the vote by whic
Postmaster Hopkins was rejected, and b
friends entertain hopes that he may yeti
confirmed. 1t is sdded that there wei
some twenty-five Senators absent whe
the vote was taken, it standing 81 for
% against his confirmation, so that it
entirely uncertain what the result will b
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GEORGIA "RECONSTRUCTION''-
RASCALITY DEFEATED.

The bill from the House of Representa-
tiyes to admit Georgia to representation
in Congress, which was passed Tuesday,
was very promptly taken up by the Sen
ate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday,
accepted by majority of the same, and
afterwards reported to the Senate. 1t is
stated in the Washington dispatch to the
Cincinnati Enquirer that this haste
arises not from the fact that the bill meets
the views of the Republican Senators, for
it was well understood that it does moi,
hut it is to be sent to the President as
quickly as possible in order that Georgia
may be admitted at once. The programme
is then to duplicate the Virginia bill in
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The Grant brother-in-law who presidss
over the New Orleans Custom-house is
getting into very warm water. The
Louisiana State Central Republican Com
mittee have united with every Federal
ofice-holder in the State in declaring on
paper that Casey is totally unfit for the
position he holds, and have forwarded
that paper to Washington, together with
an earnest request for his immediate re-
moval. Secretary Boutwell,, it is said,
has been of this opinion long time, but
delicacy has prevented him from saying
anything until now. The paper referred
TO was addressed to the Louisiana Con-
gressional delegation, who lost no time in
laying it before Mr.. Boutwell,, through
whom it went at once to the President.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11

IT is stated in Washington dispatches
that the Banking and Currency Committee
had a good deal of debate at their meet
ing on the sth inst, on the question of
what should be done under Loughridge's
initiation instructions. The majority voted
to report squarely for an additional $780,
600, 900 Of greenbaclls to the present cir
culation, but the minority are in favor of
meeting the order with bill adding that
amount to the National Bank circulation,
with proviso that it shall 60 into the
South and West The report will not be
made till next week, and by that time it
is possible that the minority view may
have gained strength enough TO command
a majority vote in the committee.
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REDUCE TnE TAKES.


The Philadelphia Inqairers Radical,
docs mot heartily rejoice over the cnor-
nous reduction of The debt, in February,
but, on the contrary, says that it can
only regard il, and the policy of which it
is the outgrowth, in the light Of nation
al calamity, aud it records its protest
against any such suicidal attempts to pay
off the great debt of the country at the
expense of national prosperity" The
Lsquirer says;
HH Mr.. Boutwell, wishes to Commend
the Administration 10 popular regard, let
him, instead of taking everything from
the country for the benefit of foreigners,
give the people some relief from onerous
taxation, and cease comparing himself
with Mr.. MeCulloch in his monthly debt
statements. It is a good thing for any
country to be free from debt, but it is a
better thing to encourage manufactures
and commerce SO as to enable them to
make freedom from debt a blessing in
stead of a curse"
The Chicago Post (RadicaD says it is
deeply TO be regretted that Congress has
not yet given any certain sign that there
isto be reduction of taxation, saying
that the result of the public discussion of
the question by the people and in the
press is a popular judgment, in all parts
of the country, against requiring this gen
Grafton to bear the whole burden of the
war, and demand for reduction OF
taxation more nearly universal than
any popular demand which ever went
up to Washington. The Post quotes and
/ indorses the resolution adopted by the
Indiana Republican State Convention de-
claring that a reduction is demanded,
both of tariff and internal taxes, till il
reaches the lowest amount consistent with
the credit and necessities of the Govern
ment, and that all are in favor of tariff
for revenue, believing that proper ad
iustment of duties must necessarily affor(
the incidental protection to which any in
terest is entitled" And the Post adds
/ eff this resolution is not needed, lie
the people get up petitions and deluge tn
halls of Congress with these expression
of their earnest demands. If Mr.. Bout
| well stands in the way, let him be put on
of the way. Nothing should be allowe'
| to prevent the speedy tightening of tn
burdens by which the country is griev
ously, and, on any just principle of states
manship, now needlessly borne down, an
| all its great interests which affect all tn
| people seriously cnppled.n
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Iris reported that the bill to enforce the
fifteenth amendment, has been finally put
in shape by the Judiciary Committee, and
will be reported to the House next week.
1t has been modified somewhat, but still
imposes fine and imprisonment on any
person who fails to register any colored
voter, or TO receive his vote, or TO assess
the requisite taxes TO enable him to vote,
or to prevent him from having the same
privileges under civil regulations as are
given TO white voters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11

THE Brooklyn grand jury says; 1.-THE
abuse of our political system, in itself
the most beneficent in the world, tends TO
making the worst classes important in
politics, and the public administration
comes at length to represent faithfully its
sources in oppressive taxation and unpun-
ished crime" This is the whole story
the very pith and marrow of all the evils
from which we suffeH But how can our
political system be kept from running
into such abuse
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11

JUDGE CARPENTER decided a few days
ago in suit brought in the court in
Charleston, S. c., over which he presides,
that a note drawn payable six months
after a treaty of peace between the United
States and Confederate States of America
could not be collected, as no peace had
been declared between hosegovernmcnts.
Exceptions have been taking to this
ruling, on The ground that the close of
hostilities was a virtual declaration of
peace, even though one of the contending
powers ceased to exist.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11

THE Louisville Commercial, Radical,
commenting on B. Buffers defeat on the
Bingham amendment, says:
This cuts off even the shadow OF a
chance of any further interference in Ten
nessee; of any attempt by Congress to
restore the former minority government
which served its turn, but which is now
out of date.
We hope so. AT any rate the Com
naerciGt expresses well Radicalism IN
Tennessee, ''tbe former minority go0-
eminent, sghich served its turn, bit is
NOR out Of date"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-11

TIE Legislature of Alabama, which ad-
journed theother day, passed acts divorc-
ing seventy-ive couples, and granite q
special State aid of bonds to fiverailroads,
besides the general law. The special
grants amount to about 81, 900 OF
State bonds, and increases the State debt
that much
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FOR RENT-BEERsEEBA SPRINGS

TTNHIS PLACE, so GENERALLY KNOWN BE-
Il fore the war, is now offered for rent or lease
for term of three years. There is large hotel,
together with quite number of cottages and a
storehouse for selling merchandise in. The tenant
renting the property would have the exclusive
right to the trade of the place as well as the adj
vautages of the hotel There is no more desirable
place for resort in the South The hotel and springs
are on the Cumberland mountain, IS miles from
McMinnville. 1t is not deemed necessary to par
hcularise, as this place is well known throughout
the whole country II is sufficient to say this
property is for rent, and can be had on the very
best terms. Address
JOHN ALEX. CAMPBELL,
No. 70 y. Summer St, Nashville, Tenn.
marll-U
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A Rare Business Chance.

u1oA LIVE, ENERGETIC MAN Is OFFERED
i a rare chance to engage in business, in town
located in splendid country that is fast filing up
with permanent settlers from Kentucky, Tennes-
see and Mississippi. Profits good, competition
light and small capital required Good reasons
given for selling. Address
THOS. w. MONTGOMERY,
nar9-thursAkues4ws st. Charles, Ark.
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New York dispatches say that the de
cline in gold, after extending its depress-
ing influence throughout the produce
markets and trade generally has finally
reached real estate, and thst property Of
all kinds is lower and rents are coming
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TENNESSEE IRON STORE.
HILLMAN, BRO. & SONS,

Nos. SO and 81 North Market street,
uAvE IN STORE AND ARE DAILY RE
IL CEIVING
Tennessee Charcoal Bloom Iron, H.
B. a. =.
kentucky Charcoal Iron. H II. & =.
Ohio River Il Iron.
sSLaFseIie,7 Nails and Spikes.
Horse and Mule shoes and Horse
Shoe Nails.
AnViIs, Viscs. Hammers and Bel
lows.
Steel Springs, Buggy and Wagon
AXies.
Thi'nbIe SIkeins, Wagon Boxes and
Castings.
Carriage ana PIow Bolts, Nuts and
Washers.
steel Pillow Plate, Gas Pipe.
TSVO-HOrse Wagons, ArOned with
our Ky. IRON.
Hubs, SpOlxes, FeIIOes, and "A full
stock OF WOOD WORK, PIOws, etc,
Which they offer low for cash, and to prompt deal
ers only on short time.
HILLlIAN, BRO SONS,
Nos. 81 4 "a North Market street,
feb2O-tapr1 Nashville, Tenn
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Magnificent CITY Property for Sale.

THAT VALUABLE LOT ON CHURCH STREET,
i opposite Masonic Hall, 2Sxl3O feet. Barber
shop No. g. part of this lot. The central loca-
ton of this lot its proximity to the Maxwell
House, and fine buildings going mp corner Church
and Summer, must rapidly enhance its value.
BROWNS & CHEATHAM, Agents,
marl0-3t Al Union street
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GOLD opened in New York yesterday
at 1l0F and closed at 1924 bid and
ll2a asked
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DIR. S. M. JAMESON & SON.

DR. s. M. JAMESON, OF EDGEFIELD,
hxs associated with him his son, DR.. JAS. NJ. JAM
ISON, in the practice of Medicine.
office: Corner Woodland and Tulip streets.
martin
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Powerful Vegetable Alternative
DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

"The life Of the flesh is in the Blood is a
Scriptural maxim that science proves t2 be true.
The people talk Of bad blood, the cause Of many
diseases, and like many popular opinions this Of
bad blood is founded in truth.
The symptoms Of bad blood are usually quite
plain-bad Digestion causes imperfect nutrition,
and consequently the circulation is feeble, the soft
tissues lose their tone and elasticity, and the
tongue becomes pale, broad, and frequently COW
cred with pasty, white coat. This condition soon
shows itself in r0ughess of the skin, then in ERUP
TIVE and LUCRATIVE diseases, and when long con-
tinued, results in serious LESSONS Of the Brain Liy
er, Lungs, or urinary apparatus. Much, very
much, suffering is caused by impure blood. 1t is
estimated by some that one-hfth Of the human
family are affected with serofula in some form.
When the blood is pure, you are not so liable to
any disease Many impurities of the Blood arise
from impure diseases of large cities. Eradicate
every impurity from the fountain Of life, and good
spirits, fair skin and vital strength viii return to
you.
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K O 8 K . O F.!
Meets with GREAT SUCCESS in the CURE of
Diseases of the Nervous
System.
Meets with GREAT SUCCESS in the CURE of

Almost nine-tenths of our people suffer from
nervous exhaustion, and are, therefore, liable to
its concomitant evils of mental depression, con-
fused ideas, softening of the brain, insanity and
complete breaking down of the general health.
Thousands are suffering to-day with brOken-down
nervous systems, and, unfortunately, tobacco,
alcohol late hours, over-work, (uental and physi-
increase at a fearful ratio.
The SYMPTOMS to which diseases of the nervous
system give rise, may be stated as follows: A
dull heavy feeling in the head, sometimes more or
less severe pain or headache; Periodical Headache,
Dizziness, Noises or Ringing in the Head; Confu-
sion of Ideas; Temporary Loss Of Memory; De-
lection of Spirits; Starting during Sleep; Bad
Dreams; Hesitation in Answering Questions )
Dullness of Hearing; Twitching of the Face an
Arms, ETC., which, If not promptly treated, lead o
Paralysis, Delirium, Insanity, Impotency, Apo
plexy, etc, etc.
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GovEEMESr BoxDs were active in New
York yesterday at an advance Of ! per
rant
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$9,351,750 90
95,9615 60
Receipts as above.
Leaving balance unproVided

tOr..........-.........-,...s. oIoJ-, iOf ~
1t is true the General Assembly pro-
poses, by an act passed Feb. "a, 1870, to
fund three millions of her floating debt
by an issue of bonds, but this does not
diminish the debt, if the proposition should
be successful.
With this exhibit of the condition of the
State, it is apparent that the Legislature
which has just adjourned, knowing of the
corruption which has so enormously in
creased our debt, knowing also the weight
of taxation which Expresses our people,
intended to provide alone for the pressing
demands upon the State. If Reconstruc-
ton come, this state of things must lead
to worse, with no provision for the future,
and the liabilities of the State increasing
yearly by millions, hopeless loss of
credit and bankruptcy are inevitable.
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LID Oh
TROTTING STALLION.

TTNHIS MAGNIFICENT TBOTTING STALLION,
il the winner Of three First Premiums at the
State Fair last fall, follows, viz: Best Aged
Trotting Stallion, best Sweepstakes Trotting stall
lion and fastes9 Trotting Stallion
IDOL will stand the present season ending July
at Fairview Stock Farm, on the Nashville
pike, in Sumner county, Tenn, 81 miles west of
Gallatin. TERMs-S50 for seasvn, or SIS to insure
payable when the mare il removed Mares left at
up on Saturdays free Of charge. For particulars
see handbills. W. A CHEATHAaL
feb15-2m lBl
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TKSxEssEE BoSDs were quoted in New
York yesterday at 5sa for the old and
4s3 for the new.