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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-06
LETTER FROM THE EX-POST-
MASTER GENERAL OF THEE
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.
Fromthe Louisville Courier-Journal.


PALESTINE, TEXAS, March IS, 1S7O.-I
find the following, under the head of
personal Gossip" in the weekly edition
of your paper of the I'd inst:
A Texas paper reports that ex-COnfed
crate Postmaster General Reagan has
written and published letter in which
he "approves of Radicalism in all its
parts" 1t was "Regan" that threw
over King clear" after receiving half of
his kingdom. This Reagan turns his
back on Texas after she has loaded him
with benefits Chow sharper than" a
carpet bagger's "toOth It's TO have a
thankless scalawag.
have neither written or PUBLISHED any
letter at any time approving of Radical
ism in all parts, or in any of them. Nor
have / seen or heard of any statement in
any Texas paper that have done SO. And
l felt surprised and mortified to see the
foregoing statement in your paper and
the more SO as it may reach and be read
by many whose good opinion is very dear
to me.
While | have endeavOred to take, and,
when necessary, to express temperate and
reasonable views as to the course which
the necessities of our situation imposed
on us since the war, l have at all times
been in full fellowship with the Demo-
Gratis and Conservatives of this State, and
am, suppose, as far as any one could be
from indorsing the course and policy of
the Radical party.
Broken up and impoverished, like thou
sands of others, am quietly and indus
triously attending to my private business,
and trying TO support and educate my
family. Under such circumstances |
think public journals occupying the posi-
ton of yours ought to be little careful
as to the authority upon which they stab
the reputation and character of their
friends, Very respectfully,
JOHN II. REAGAN.
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Determined to See the show.

Last night between the hours Of 0 and
10 o'clock, we saw rather an adiprose
darkey who was bent on seeing the Buck
legs. In fact he labored under disadvan-
tages to see the aforesaid sight. He planted
himself in the alley between the Maxwell
House and the Masonic Temple, and rolled
his eyes toward the upper windows of the
latter institution till their whites cleaned
spots Of foxfire on a burnt stump. He
didn't quite get the range however The
music struck up and irrepressible Sambo
could stand it no longer Mounting up
ward he planted his feet on the iron rod
running parallel with the walls of the
Maxwell. He braced himself by placing
his hands against the wall of the hotel
with his feet on the rod aforesaid In this
''posish" kinky again rolled his eyes in
range. He saw. He was in ecstacies. In
fact he was in little too much ecstacy.
The clog dance overcame him. He moved
his foot to keep time. This was fatal He
lost his equilibrium and down he came,
''curfumux. ugh" he exclaimed as he
gathered himself up and left the alley.
That darkey deserves a free pass, and
should have one, to see the Buckleys.
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Col. Peter Turney.

To the Editors of the Union and American:
In your issue of the 31st ult., CORE
spondent signing himself CITIZEN, makes
some suggestions touching the election OF
Judges of the Supreme Court of Tennes-
see, which it is well should be fully con-
sidered by the people.
As matter of course, it is useless to
discuss the names of any gentlemen who
are disqualified under the provisions of
the Fourteenth Amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, unless they
have already been relieved by act of Con-
gress, or unless it is positively certain
that it will be done before the election
takes place. Fortunately, we have some
able men and distinguished lawyers who
do not come under the bar OF that amend
ment. have several such men in my
mind now, but shall on this occasion,
mention only one, leaving the others to
be mentioned hereafter. Col. Peter Tur-
ney, of the county of Franklin, is not dis
qualified under the Fourteenth Amend
ment, and is in every respect, well quail
fed for the high Office to which allusiOn
is made. He is known to have been
true and gallant sOldier-he is a lawyer
well learned and skilled in the profession
now, and for many years previous in the
enjoyment of an extensive practice, ge-
NAL, courtly and dignified in manner,
quick of perception, strong in thought
and apt in expression, and withall, of a
person. In short, his cleva-
ton to the Supreme Bench would be an
act of justice to learned and incorrupti-
bic lawyer, and al honor to the people of
the State. Middle Tennessee could not
do better than urge his name as one of
her candidates in the coming election.
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Municipal elections in Georgetown and
Pueblo. Colorado Territory, on Monday,
resulted in the election Of Republican Off
GERS for the most part.
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SUICIDE.
German Attempts 60 Take His
own Life--BIOOdy ind Probable
Fatal Result

| Asovuy unu FFODaOAe
Fatal Result
The suicide mania seems to have re-
ceivei OF late a fresh Impetus in this
vicinity. The mortality from this cause in
our midst has been for the past six OF
eight months unprecedented, and the num-
Der OF Germans, people usually of the
best nature, morals aud sphits, in the list
is wholly unaccountable. 4
The last victim to this frenzy is Ger
man by the name of John Werner, who.
although still alive, came very near making
a success Of the job, if it do not prove en-
tirely so. Werner is a young man near
twenty-seven years of age, and apparently
able-bodied and in good health. He has
formerly been in Columbia, Maury county.
and came to this city on Monday morning.
On reaching the city he repaired to the
Aurora House and took lodging He
seemed in ordinary good spirits, manifest
ing no signs of mental depression, nor
giving any indication of morbid propen-
sity. 81 a 1888 -. -. -, - !
In the evening he drank some beer but
not enough to do harm or place him I'M
der intoxicating influences. He returned
to his room between the hours of 9 and 10
O'Clock. Shortly after he had retired he
stabbed himself with an ordinary pocket
knife somewhat resembling the ssbarlow''
knife. The stab was severe one, the
blade entering the left breast Just below
the nipple and penetrating as it is sup
posed the cavity. The wound bled pro-
fusely, the wounded man being literally
covered with his gore and the bed and his
clothing saturated with the same crimson
tide. His loss of blood was fearful. DR..
Menees was called, in, and did all he
could to alleviate the suferings of the poor
man. On being questioned as to the cause
of the rash act no satisfactory reason was
assigned. He is..very dangerously wounded,
and depleted from the loss of blood. his
recovery yesterday was considered prob
lematical
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

A block of buildings were destroyed by
fire yesterday at jamestown, n. Y. Value,
49,, 1000; insurance, $4,000.
The New York Legislature have resolved
to attend the funeral Of Gen. Thomas in a
body.
The Maryland Legislature has adjourned
sine die.
Ninety-two of the Papal Zouaves, from
Canada, reached New York yesterday, en-
route home.
Claus Deihn persisted in a confagration
at Davenport, Iowa, on Monday morning.
Legal tenders are quoted in San Francisco
at 905c. Flour and wheat dull at weak
prices. A fifteenth amendment procession
Yesterday passed off quietly.
Toronto has been made an archie pisco-
pal diocese, and Bishop Lynch Archbishop.
A condemned murderer in Texas offers
his physicians certificate that his health
is too delicate to endure hanging, and
prays that the ceremony may be post
poned until he gets stronger.
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ncTrandcd soldiers.
RICHMOND.
Ellison Moves Chief Justice Chase
in Chambers TO Dissolve Under
woods Injunction.

Ellison Moves Chief Justice Chase
in Chambers to Dissolve Under
woods Injunction.
RICHMOND, April 5.-The city troubles
have at last got to the United States Su-
preme Court. A motion by Mayor Eli
son and others to dissolve the Injunction
Will be heard on Thursday next in Wash
iugton. by Chief Justice Chase in Cham
bers. The motion is made first, on a want
of jurisdiction; second, that there is no
equity in the bill; and third, that the facts
show that the injunction was improviden-
tally provided In the meantime affairs
will be peaceably continued here.
Candy Refers 90 Attorney General
FHOar
The writs of election against Mayor Eli
son, doubts about the legality of which
caused Gen Candy 10 decline rendering
military aid TO the Marshal viii be re-
ferred to Attorney General Hoar for de-
cisiOn.
4 DOUbly-ProtcCICd City-A State
Court Cuts OIL CahOOH's Supplies.
The two Mayors 60 on as usual holding
courts, with their police -peaceably, patrol
ing the streets. The State Court has en-
Joined the city officials from paying or
otherwise recognizing Mayor Cahoon, or
his police, or any Of the old city govern
ment
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Back from Wo.hinpton.

Our venerable but still handsome friend
Sam. Davidson, Esq, yesterday returned
from Washington, after a stay of three or
four days in that renowned city. Mr..
Davidson was there on business interests
of his own entirely Independent of the re-
construction problem, and therefore had
but little opportunity of interviewing
the Lords and Princes of the remodel
ing occasion, He says, however, that
much more can DO heard in Nash
vile about reconstruction than in Wash
ington, where that sort of business is done.
Looking in for few moments upon Con-
gress, he was not very favorably impressed
with the appearance of that body; but says
that, at Washington, the members have the
reputation of being cleverer set of fel-
lows than they seem to be. The numer-
GUS friends of Mr.. Davidson will be glad to
learn that he gets back home in vigorous
health, and full of hope for better times in
TanneSSaa
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Z@ SAD AFFRAx.i p
. Railroad Conductor Probably
q

8 . ii
We understand from passengers on the
train that a serious ARRAY occurred on the
down freight train on the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, just beyond Elizabeth
town, on Monday night that viii likely if
1t has not already done so, result fatally to
one OF the parties. It appears that at the
time and place indicated, the Conductor
OF the freight train, whose name is Stewart,
was ,reprimapding a brakesman named
Rogers The, latter resented and harsh.
angry. words, and finally an. alteration en-
sued. In the difficulty the braskemar
Rogers, seized d coupling pin and striking
Conductor Stewart on the head felled him
ON the spot. The blow was severe one
fracturing the Conductors skull and pro-
ducing terrible and painful wound. In
suffering and almost helpless condition the
Conductor was brought on TO Elizabeth
town, where he was put under medical
treatment. When last heard from he was
still alive, but his recovery was REGARDED
extremely doubtful, the chances being con
Sldered against him. = .-r [
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MEMPHIS.


MEMPHIS, april 5.-A meeting of e1-
Federal soldiers was held here yesterday
and resolutions Of respect to the memory
of Gen. Thomas were adopted.
Hon. Gale II. Kyle, an ex-member OF
Congress from Arkansas, is dead
Memphis and ViCksbUrg Railroad
The following gentlemen have been
elected directors of the Memphis and
Vicksburg Railroad Enoch Ensley, w.
L. Vance, w. r. Hunt, w. G. Ford, Jacob
Thompson, J. X. Alcorn, p. j. Stark, w. B.
Greenlaw, and Robinson Topp.
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Chemicals ExhiSised ar the BIcdicn

There was a fine display of chemical and
medical preparations from several of our
prominent druggists on exhibition at the
meeting of the State Medical Society YES
terday, The preparations of w. D. Kline
were varied. and prepared with elaborate
skill and IN exceeding good taste. They
consisted of elixir valerianate of ammonia.
syrup phosphates of iron, quinine and
strychnia; cordial elixir of armoracia ct
bismuth citratis, elixir anchona ct fer
ratum, syrup sanguinaria acetatis, vini
ferrl amara, syrup caeis phosphates, COM
pound syrup phosphstes, etc The elixirs,
compounds, etc., of Mr. Wharton were
also prepared in excellent taste, as usual.
Also the preparations of Mr.. IilIard, both
exhibiting vast chemical knowledge and
practical skill. There were also unsur-
passed preparations from Louisville, be-
fore the society.
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New Books.

Our SATURDAY NIGHTS, by Brick Pome.
roy. This book is dedicated ''to tie wives
and workingmen of the world" It is an
unpretending volume, but full of beautiful
and touching stories-'heart written chap
ters'-whieh will certainly add to the hap
piness Of the hearts and homes of its read
ers.
HAMMER AND RAPER, by ]. Esten Cook :;
a story of the late unpleasantness. The
author of ''Surry of Eagles Nest, and
Fairfax, continues in this volume his in
teresting incidents of the lats war.
The LIVING WRITERS OF THE SoUrH. by
James Wood Davidson, contains the names
of 2fl writers-166 male and seventy-five
female. To those curious in The literature
OF the South of the present day, it vii !
prove highly interesting
These books are from the press of G.. w
Carleton, New York, and are for sale by
Paul & Tavel, Union street.
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WASHINGTON.
The Chronic Alabama Claims.

The Chronic Alabama Claims.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The State de
partment has advices that the British Gov.
eminent desires again to discuss the claims
arising out of the Alabama question.
Lord Clarendon would prefer that Mr.
Fish should propose terms of settlement
and make an offer to that effect The Sec
rotary is Of opinion that better terms can
be agreed upon by waiting than by imme-
diate action.
Reconstruction -GeneraI Amnesty
EgiII.
The Reconstruction Committee this
morning transacted some business of minoI
importance. 1t did not consider the Gen.
eral Amnesty bill.
Gov. Sentcr III.
Gov. Senter, of Tennessee, has not yet
arrived, being detained by i'll health.
Couldn't Swallow Them.
Commissioner Dslano received letter
from Cincinnati, inclosing whisky stamps
to the value of Si65, which the writer
says he stole from the collector of the sec
ond Ohio district, and wishes to return
them.
Another StaIe-Ncw Mexico.
The House Committee on Territories,
viii on Thursday, consider the proposition
TO admit New Mexico as a State in the
Union, according to the provisions of the
Gaudaloupe Hidalgo Treaty.
Going 10 New Orleans.
Judge Bradley, of the Supreme Court,
viii leave for New Orleans on the first OF
May, for the purpose Of trying such causes
as may come up before him.
NOn-COmmittaL
The President has declined to enter into
discussion on the subject of the home
stead tenure for freedmen, as desired in a
an address submitted TO him In advance of
the proceedings of Congress.
Memorial Services
Memorial services in honor of the late
Gen. Thomas were held in the Hall of the
House of Representatives this evening.
The galleries were densely thronged.
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FRANCE.
Paris,

PARIS, April 5. The Constitutional
states that the pleJiScit1tns will bear on two
points not contained in the constitutional
acts of 1852, viz: Ministerial responsibility
and the division of legislative poTers be-
tween the two Chambers.
1t adds it is evident that the pIebiscituna
must precede the discussion of the new
Constitution, and that a proclamation is
expected from the Emperor which will
explain the real character of the national
vote
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CoNNECTrCUT.


/ A Sign i'm the East-DemocraticF VIC
tory-English Elected Governor
| SeRatePrObabIy Democratic.
New YoEK, April 5.-The Times Hart
ford special correspondent says: vio-
lent storm, rain and snow prevailed, ma
terially reducing vote cast and greatly
retarding transmission
Returns enough have been received to
show that English has been elected Gov
ernor by about /, 900 majority and that the
Democrats have probably carried the
Senate, although the Republicans retain
hopes that they will still have control of
that body by reduced majority. So far as
heard from the Democrats have gained in
all parts of the State, their net gain being
$50 votes in rs towns scattered through six
counties.
Gov. Jewett comedies the election to
English, and the Republicans generally
have concluded to live under Democratic
administration during the coming year.
The Democrats are, of course, as jubilant
as the weather permits.
Tribune Comedies Election of Entire
state Ticket
The Tribune saws Our returns from
Connecticut are incomplete, but they seem
sufficient to show that English and
most likely the entire State ticket are
elected by small majority. 1t indicates
that the Republicans will have the Leg
islature with reduced majorities in both
Houses. 4-7st
EngIish's Hlayority 1000.
The World ssys the heavy storm some
what affected the vote Indications are
that English, Democrat, for Governor, viii
have about one thousand majority. The
Legislature is in doubt, but the Democrats
have made gains and have probably carried
the State Senate. 4.
Close COunLing-A Democratic Sem
ate.
HARTFORD, Or, April 5.-The Twentieth
Senatorial District, which was counted last
night as Republican, is Democratic by 81
and the Third District is Demo-
cratic by or majority. This gives the |
Senate to the Democrats by one majority, |
unlessths Sixteenth District, which isclose, |
should be Republican. The House is Re- |
publican by about six majority. English's |
ma jority is about 600. 1851
s---
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Settling Up.

P. L. Nichol, Esq, Clerk of the County
Court, yesterday settled finally with the
Treasurer, of Nashville and Edgefield, pay
ing over to them all moneys received by
him for tipping licenses to April 4, 1870.
The same officer also reported to the
Comptroller collections of State taxes on
privileges, in issues of the Bank of Ten
nessee, from Dec. "a, 1869, to March /,
1870, amounting to S74,943.s9. Also in
currency on privileges for same time SIG,
941.84.
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AMNESTY,

The New York Tribune of the I'd inst.
says:
"The President was reported week or
two ago as disposed, on the PRONUNCIATION
of the proclamation of the fifteenth
amendment, to ask Congress in special
message to declare general amnesty also.
On the publication of the PRONUNCIATION,
the Democratic journals rejOiced in the
story that there was no such intention on
the Presidents part. Now we have the
rumor that he submitted the promised
message to his cabinet at the meeting
yesterday. How much of truth there
may be in the statements we have no
means of telling; but we have little doubt
that the President shares with the people
the feeling and belief that in declara-
ton of general amnesty the conflict began
ten years ago ought forthwith to find its
appropriate end.
The Washington correspondent of the
Louisville Commercial writes on the 4th
instant:
at is ascertained that the report that
the President intends to issue an amnesty
message is incorrect. No such proceed
ing is meditated, and there is authority
for saying that the cabinet would almost
unanimously disapprove it"
There is no probability that Grant is
going to do any thing to favor the South
ern people.
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OHIO.


Municipal Elections
CLEVELAND, April 5.-The Republican
majority on the city ticket is about 10.
The Democrats gain one Councilman, CIV
ing the Republicans two majority on the
full vote. The Prohibition ticket received
POO votes.
Cincinnati-The Bible Question.
CINCINNATI, April 5.-The complete re-
turns received late last night give the Re-
publican Clerk of the Probate Court 4, O69
majority. The Republican majority for
the entire city ticket averages about 5, 900.
The new Board of Aldermen will stand
Republicans, 10; Democrats, 6; Indepen-
dents, 20. There is tie in one ward. The
City Council, with the members holding
over, will stand, Republicans, rs; Demo
Gratis, 1G; Independents, 4. The School
Board stands &c for the Bible in the schools;
- against il.
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BENJ. STILuGFLEET always appeared in
a full dress suit of uniform color with
blue worsted stockings. In this dress he
was q constant visitor at Mrs. MOntague's
evening parties, and, as his conversation
was very interesting, the ladies used to
say eve can do nothing without the blue
stockings" Hence the appellation ap-
piled to literary ladies of Blue Stockings.
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Sons of Temperance.

The members of Temple Division No ?,
Sons of Temperance, propose having .
meeting at their hall on Thursday evening,
April 9TH, at Z o'clock There will be 8
public installation of officers at the Frs
Presbyterian Church, on the same evening
and members of other divisions and visit
ing members are invited to be present.
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Almost a Sufficient Reason.

Among the applications yesterday made
to the Quarterly Court to hawk and peddle
without license, on account of bodily in
hrInlty, was one from q person who says,
IN his petition, that he is not able to work
and does not think he could do much good
at stealing. On account of some informal
ity, the prayer was not granted, but certain
humorous members of the Court will
always think it ought 10. have been cheer
fully given. --r
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WINNIPEG.
savage Allies to Subdue

savage Allies TO Subdue the Rebels.
OTTAWA, April Col. johnson, Chief of
the Six Nations, residing on the Brant-
ford Reserve, has offered 800 of his braves
to serve in the Red River country. The
Government informed him that they would
decide in a few days whether the offer
would he accented
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Scayengers at Work.

A goodly force was at work on Cherry
street and in other localities yesterday,
scraping and cleaning the streets They
are in excellent condition now for the
scrapers and scavengers, and as warm
weather is upon us, we hope to see them
all cleaned and put in proper order
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Removed.

II. s. Peach, the Plumber and Gas Fit
ter, has removed from Church streetto No.
% Union street, in the New Theatre build
ing, Those who want anything in his line
will find him comfortably located in his
new quarters, and ready to attend to the
wants or his old friends and the public
generally. -.-.---.--.--.-4
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SPAIN.
COnScriptiOn and Standardization
Meu Killed.

Consumption and Standardization
Men Killed.
MADRID, April 5.-The enforcement of
the consumption law commenced yesterday
throughout Spain, proceeding generally
quiet, but dist urbances are reported in
some places. In Barcelona there was
much agitation. The people at Bavrics
threw up barricades, and the troops
charged ana took them.
In the town Of Sanse, near Barcelona,
the rioters made some resistance, and
twenty men were killed.
1t is reported to-day that order has been
restored in Barcelona and vicinity.
Senior De Echegarz, Minister of Agricul-
ture, remains in the Cabinet, and the Min
isterial crisis is ended.
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