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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
Acquiring TERRITORY.

Grant is in the real estate business. He
appears to be impressed with the idea that
be must add q slice to Uncle Sans do
minions, in order to give his adminstra-
ton some importance, and he seems bent
upon accomplishing this object. He has
been pressing the question of anneXing
San Domingo, and finding he was about
to fail in this matter, he has got up an
amended treaty, which will be sent to the
Senate in a few days, and he hopes for
better success than with the one now pend
ing. The new treaty apprOpriates one
million and a half to the payment Of the
Dominican Indebtedness, and provides for
the appointment of commission, who are
to make disbursements in the following
order: First, to the payment of
foreign governments who may have
claims against the republic; Sc
cond, to the payment of individ-
ual creditors who may not be citizens of
the republic; third and last, to the eXtin
guishment of the domestic debt; and it is
expressly stipulated that beyond these
and the payment of 81, 500, 900, this gov
eminent is not TO be liable in any manner
So that, il the treaty should be ratified,
large mass of the Dominican Indebtedness
must be repudiatcd. Not content with
this experiment, Grant has fixed long
ing eye upon Mexico, and desires to get
a slice of that republic. In a conversa
ton with an interviewer few days age,
he expressed his conviction of the i'm
portance of providing an outlet for the
people and products of Arizona to the
southward. lie said that at the time of
the Gadsden purchase, our own Govern
ment failed to obtain from the Mcxi-
cans the cession of part in the Gulf
of California, fault which
was not noticed at the time, but which
was severely felt afterwards. The Prcsi
don't now has in contemplation the Sc
curing by proper treaties and negotiations
of enough of the present Mexican toni !
tory TO give US an uHdisputcd road to Il /
Gulf of California and q harbor. This |
would include the present town of Liber-
ind. which would then become a port OF |
entry, and entrepot for the Arizona re-
zion. The President expressed himself !
as very DESTROYS of accomplishing this on
account of its importance to the people OF
Southern Colorado, New Mexico and ART
IONA so that, in the event of war, com
munication could be had without crossing .
what might be an enemy's country, 1t /.
is q wonder that Grants ambition would i
be satisfied with less than the Whole OF I
Mexico.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

TIE investigation INTO what is known
as the Georgia bribery case, has revealed
the fact that Gov. Bullock has paid to
John W. Forney about 81, 600 on account
of Georgia. Forney claims that all the
money was paid for legitimate paper
work, such as advertising, printing
speeches, pamphlets, etc. Forney has
the following in the Chronicle of May
II:
"When the Senate Committee have
made up their record on this last attempt
to destroy Gov. Bullock, the publisher of
the Washington Chronicle will take Oc-
casion to comment upon the manner in
which he and his business assistant were
treated when summoned 10 answer the eX-
traordinary questions of this eXtraordina-
nv inquisition. Many versions of their
evidence have been regularly communica
ted TO the distant press, most Of them I'M
Just and many of them untrue. The
publisher of the Chronicle will exercise
his right to defend himself and that paper
as soon as the subject becomes 3 matter
for honorable public discussion.
The thing is hurting.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
TAX THE BONDS.
The Washington correspondent Of Il

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Enquirer says:
When the Internal Tax Bill is reported
to the House, a Western member pro
poses TO offer an amendment TO lay tax
of two per cent. on the interest of all
United States bonds, to be deducted from
said interest by the disbursing officer of
The Government.
Upon which that paper remarks: We
are now paying about 1925, O0Q, 600
interest in gold a year upon the genuine
and fictitious paper debt of the country.
\ tax of two per cent upon it would
amount to $2,5OO,OOO Such a tax,
although better than nothing, would be
ridiculously low. The tax which ought
to be levied is that amount of tax paid by
all other property, viz: about two per
cent upon the principal. On the 81, 200,-
600, 900 bond this would give SO, 600, 600
a year. In Ohio the whole property, real
and personal, is about 81, 900, 000,O 1t
Is hardened with the support of the State
and local governments, which cost $685.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

A LETTER FROM GEN. THOMAS.
The following private letter from the
late Gen. George FL. Thomas has been
furnished for publication in the New
York Stoa:
SAN Francisco, Cal, Feb. q, 1870
Ny Dear 81 had the pleasure TO
receive your letter of the 18th this morn
ing.
Ihave notified the Speaker of the House
of Representatives, Tennessee Legislature,
that will return the gold medal to the
Legislature of Tennessee as soon as get
to New York city, where it is now on de-
post for safe keeping. -
In reply to this notification, the Speaker
wrote me protesting against my returning
the medal, and tried to explain away any
apparent attempt to insult me by the reso,
luton offered in the Legislature, etc. =
know the Tennessee character so well
that place no value whatever on the
Speakers attempted explanation, but can
not now get the medal, it being packed
away with other articles in the same box.
l shall wait until have an opportunity
to unpack the box, when l shall return it
to the Legislature.
agree with you entirely in your ex-
preston of disgust at the manner in which
the situation and condition of the army
under my command for the defense of
Tennessee, in the fall of 1864, is persist
emily ignored by parties trying to justify
themselves for the course taken by them
in regard to the operations of that army
But feeling confident that the country
will fully understand the condition of the
army left with me, and as fully justify
me in all that did to delay battle until
my troops were in condition to strike an
effectual blow, when the history of the
Tennessee campaign is written, | have
not allowed myself to be drawn into the
present controversy.
Chaplain Van Horn is now engaged
writing the history of the Army of the
Cumberland, and l have no doubt will
clearly and satisfactorily detail all the
circumstances connected with the defense
of Tennessee against Hoods invasion.
In connection Herewith, he will also give
a history of the operations of the cavalry
after the battle of Nashville.
Any information or suggestions you
may feel disposed to communicate to HIM
he will be most happy to receive, as it is
both his desire and mine that the history
of the Army of the Cumberland shall be
as complete and reliable as possible. His
address is, Rev. Thomas B Van Horn,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Very truly yours, GEO. II. TT2NAs.
GEN. , United States Army.
1t will be seen that Gen. Thomas
smarted keenly under the movement that
was made on the eve of the battle of
Nashville to remove him from command.
1t would have disgraced Gen. Thomas had
he been removed, and it was well known
here that he could not safely have at
tackled Hood sooner than he did. We
are not surprised that Gen. Thomas did
smart under this gross injustice, and the
efforts that have since been made TO JUS
tify Grant in so persistently demanding
the removal of Gen. Thomas.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

THE New York Tribune is grieved at
Congressional incivility. "Wil not some
friend of decency in debate be good
enough, it implores, "to revive in House
or Senate the letort courteous z" We
would suggest careful perusal of the
controversial articles of the Tribune. In
the same issue of that paper occurs this
''retort courteous: ''Lies deliberately,
wilfully, wickedly, with naked intent to
defame and malign." 1t is evident that
II. G. is more troubled about the mote in
brothers. eye than the beam in his
oup
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boo, 600 a year.. Double that amount Of
bonds should certainly be made 20 con-
,r;l,,,sa eAs.aao. nna. .,aar

~ A
boo, 009 year. Doable that amount Of
bonds should certainly be made TO con-
tribute $45,eeo,ooe year. ~ =
The power of the Federal Government
to tax its own bonds is not questioned by
any one. In the contract with the bond
holders it was agreed that they should
not be subject to Stateand local taxation,
but the right of the federal power to do
so was not denied 1t was not denied,
because it was expected to be done. The
party in power recognize this right as
existing when in their funding bill they
propose 10 the bondholders to surrender
Il, provided the latter will accept lower
rate of interest. The right existing, and
and The exercise of 1t being in accordance
with The established principles of equity,
why is it not enforced? 1t is because the
bondhelding influence has bought up and
corrupted Congress, which is composed
partly of bondholders and partly OF men
whom they have purchased. 1r
BY taxing the bonds of the rich we
can give the people uutaxed sugar, tea,
coffee and molasses. Who is not for iii
We shall await the publication of the
yeas and nays upon this question with nc
little interest. 1t win be good for refer
ence in the coming Congressional cleo
ton. -- re..---.f
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

THE FIRST SPRING
1 Fair and Stock Sale of
the Tennessee Agricultural
and Mechanic Association
will take place ON the Fair
Grounds at Nashville on the
18th, 18th, 18th, Goth and
2lst days of May, 1870.
Liberal premiums are offered
on all the leading classes of
Live Stock, Agricultural I'M
PIGMENTS and Machinery, and
also on Fruits, Flowers and
Vegetables. Competition in
vited from all the States.
Sale of Stock at public auc-
ton Oh each day of the Fair.
Persons holding stock of any
grade, class or kind, which
they wish to dispose of, and
persons wishing to purchase
stock of any kind, will do
well to attend these Great
Stock Sales. Large quantities
of stock of all kinds will, in
all probability, change hands.
The Grounds have been great
ly improved, and the Direc-
tory will spare no pains to
make the Exhibition attrac-
tive and useful. No charge
will be made for exhibiting
any article or animal, nor for
bringing them into the
Grounds. The premiums for
trotting stock have been mod
flied from fastest" to "best. "
But speed is one of the tests,
and the lovers of fast driv-
ing will doubtless be highly
entertained. The lovers OF
the chase have rare sport in
store for them. A red and a
gray fox and two deer will be
turned loose in the Grounds
during the Fair, pursued by
a pack of thirty hounds and
five huntsmen. Let every
body comeI Trains will leave
the Chattanooga depot every
half hour during the week
Fare to Grounds, 10 cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

THE Philadelphia Age says it is ru-
mored that Radical merchants of that city
are discharging all the colored men in
their employment vino viii not openly
agree to support the nominees of that
party at the coming election. Here is .
case for Sumner, but as it is to benefit
the Radical party, it is questionable
whether he viii regard it as wrong.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
OVERWORK.

A recent Washington dispatch says
that fears are expressed by some of the
warm personal friends of Chief Justice
Chase that his health is so rapidly break
ing down that he Will not much longer
be able to sit on the bench. Comment
ing upon this statement, a contemporary
remarks that "this is another of the ever
recurring but never needed warnings that
fall upon the dri ing, pushing, restless
men of the times. Overwork is the bane
of the public men of the United States
the skeleton in the house of success.
Starting, for the most part, poor, and
without the aid of social connections,
weakened and hampered by defective
education, with the mistakes of
youth perhaps to overcome, the sue
cessful politician, or statesman or
divine, or man of business of this
country, generally has a fearful load to
carry. 1t is different in England or
Europe There, although the avenues to
fame and fortune are closed to the many,
those to whom they are open start in the
race in good condition, and with all the
accessories of success. The English poll
tician, for instance, as a rule starts with
a strong family connection to back him,
has not to wage ceaseless struggle for a
livelihood, has built up in boyhood a
hearty constitution, and has enjoyed the
advantages of thorough scholastic train
ing, coming away from the university or
college al twenty-five or later, and not in
the crude years of boyhood, as is gener-
orally the case with US. In fine he starts
as a thoroughbred on the race track. No
wonder that in the attempt to cope with
the work of men so prepared and endow-
ed, our statesmen break down in the I'M
equal struggle-the odds are too heavy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

TnK Piiisburg clerical sensation is Rev
DR.. Clark, a staid and severe Presbyteri-
an, who has taken the responsibility OF
breaking his engagement of marriage
with young lady of his congregation,
and so comes before the Presbytery as
culprit. The charge was sustained, and
the Presbytery administered a rebuke to
this reverend violator of his plghied
troth TO young lady.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

Ir is reported that President Grant has
expressed an opinion of his own, and
that he will make some suggestions to
Congress on the subject of the tariff.
This is something very wonderful and ex-
ceedingly refreshing, as it was not sup
posed that he had any views on any ques-
ton, from the fact that he agreed in ad-
vance to become the tool Of Congress,
merely allowing himself sufficient indie
pendence to write his name underneath
all laws passed by his masters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

The examination Wednesday into Gen.
Towards doings developed the fact, as
shownby the books of the Building Block
Company, that the Freedmen's Bureau
money was kept in the Freedmen's Bank
TO discount the notes of this company,
and that all three institutions were
managed and controlled by the same per-
sons. The further the examination pro-
crosses the worse the Developments APP
pear for Howard. Alasl for 'the Chris
tian soldier!n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

THE Atlanta Constitution states that
the expenses of Gov. Jenkins admins
traiion for fifteen months was $0,623,
and of Gov. Bullock's administration for
the same length of time, $2o727. This
contrast shows what a costly 'luxury'
Radicalsm is
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
Valuable Property!

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST MADE TO
I'D me as Trustee OF Andrew J. Duncan, on the
22d Of May, 1869, and under the order Of the
Chancery Court at Nashville in the case of W. F.
Coopt and others vs.. A. J. Duncan and others,
will, on the 3OFH DAY OF MAY instant, and on the
premises, sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, the tract of land on the Franklin turnpike
about three miles from Nashville, known ns KIRK
wood, consisting Of about eighty acres the land to
be sold in parcels according to plan to be seen on
the day Of sale
And on the next day, at the Courthouse door in
Nashville, will, in like manner, sell lot Cher
ry street in Nashville, in the rear of the CONNER
cial Hotel, fronting fty-four feet on said street
also a house and lot Summer stree, on the east
side, between Church and Broad Streets ad Joining
the late residence of Gov. Foote; also a frame
house on the corner Of Church street and the De-
pot grounds Of the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad Company.
These sales will be made upon the following
terms: One-third of the purchase money to be
paid in cash. and the residue secured by satisfac-
tory notes, in equal instruments, at one and two
years from the day of sale, with interest from
date and lien retained. The sale will be free from
the equity of redemption
W. F. COOPER, Trustee, etc.
May 0, I870.-myI1-tds.
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ITO Enjoy Life's Blessing We Must
i, fave Health.

1t is a stubborn fact that every human being is
more or less predisposed to disease, and in the
spring the exciting causes of disease numerous
and active, and sickness is exceedingly prevalent.
Now, to counteract the baneful influences which
sometimes tell with fearful effect upon system
at this period of the year, certain and agreeable
remedy is furnished by Messrs. DR.. S. B. Hartman
L Co, of Lancaster and Pittsburgh, Pa 1t is that
noted and efilcacious invigorant and tonic, MISH-
LERS HERB BITTERS- hfe-giving preparation
and in universal use 1t is the best blood purifier
now before the public; it invigorates, renovates
and cleanses the life current within us; corrects
all the irregularities of the system impaTts fresh
vigOr and strength to the constitution, and pro-
duces perfect health and fine spirits where now is
general debility and nervousness. Every body
ought to use it in the spring and summer, as it
will be found reliable protection against disease
and promoter of happiness.
.nayl5-deod1w&wlt SD
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
I O00 HANDS WANTED,
COAL OIL! COAL OIL!

WE HAVE RECEIVED THE AGENCY OF
w celebrated brand OF West Virginia Standard
Oils, which we win guarantee equal to any ever
brought TO this market. We invite the attention
of the wholesale trade TO this OIL and can make n
to the interest of merchants generally to purchase
of us. Wholesale dealers are invited to call and
examine for themselves.
NJ. A. PARRISH & co.
Fronting on College and Market streets, South of
Broad. apr2Sd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

STOCKS and BONDS:
One share Of stock in the Nashville Female Aead-
envy, exempt from taxes until 1884
The following stocks, being each SIS per share:
so shares Broad Street Bridge Company; 1l6 shares
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad Company; 6
shares of Nashville and Decatur Railroad Compa-
ny; shares of Nolensville Turnpike Company; 4
shares Nashville and Kentucky Turnpike Compa-
ny; Is shares Franklin and Columbia Turnpike
Company; 20 shares Columbia, Pulaski and Elkton
Turnpike Company shares Agricultural and Me-
chanieal Association. Also, shares Of Nashville
Horticultural Society, $50 per share; 20 shares
Gun Factory, $40 per share; 80 shares Second Ma
tiOnal Bank of Nashville, 500 each; 80 shares
Nashville Commercial Insurance Company, $50
surance Company, SO each in new company, and
300 in old company.
The following bonds of 81 900 each:
Montgomery County Bonds, due July 1855, Is
sued 1883
IA sumner County Bonds, due 10th of April, 1877,
issued 1867.
u Henry County Bonds, due April l, 1872, issued
1851.
SCity OF Nashville Bonds, due October, 1882, is
sued 1852.
City Of Nashville Bonds, due July, 1884, issued
1866
State of Tennessee Bond, due frst of January,
1892, issued 1866.
10 City of GAINESVILLE Bonds of $500 each, due
8 City Of GAINESVILLE Bonds of $500 each, due
October l, 1887.
Montgomery County Bonds OF $3.50 each, due
| October 1, 1881.
sCity Of Nashville Coupons of $50 each.
also, sundry City Of Nashville Corporation
Checks and Railroad Tax Receipts.
The July and October Coupons for 1870 are on
all of the bonds.
All persons desiring good investments are most
earnestly invited to attend this great sale. The
terms being CASH, great bargains win necessarily
be given. PHEBE HILL, Executrix-
BROWNS 81 CHEATHAM,
Real Estate Agents,
spr2-60ds No. GAN. Cherry ST., Nashville.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

TENNESSEE BoNDs were quoted in New
York yesterday at COZ for the old and
55s for the new.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
FRIDAY, MAY go, 1870.

CoTroN was frmer In New York yester-
day at 2ssc for middling uplands.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
WANTED-AGENTs- So to $500 per mont

JITANTED-AGENTS- So to 5000 per month
w everywhere, male and female, to introduce
the GENUINE IMPROVED COMMON SENSE
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. This Ma
chine will stitch, hem, fell, tuck, quilt,
cord, bind, braid and embroider in most
superior manner. Price only SlS. Fully
warranted for five years. We will pay 600
for any machine that will a stronger,
more beautiful, more elastic seam than ours. 1t
mikes the Elastic Lock Stitch" Every second
stitch can be cut, and still the cloth cannot be
pulled apart without tearing it. We pay Agents
from SIS to $500 per month and expenses, or a
mission from which twice that amount can be
made. Address SECOMB CO., PITTSBURGH,
PA; BOSTON, MASS, or ST. LOUIS, MO.
CAUTlON-Beware Of all Agents selling Ma
chimes under the same name as ours unless they
can show Certificate of agency signed by us. We
shall not hold ourselves responsible for worthless
Machines sold by other parties and shall prosecute
all parties either selling using Machines under
this name to the fun extent of the law unless such
Machines were obtained from us or our Agents
Do not be imposed upon by parties who copy our
advertisement and circulars and offer worthless
Machines at a less price. APPS Iaw3m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20

GOtD opened yesterday in New Yo,l
at ll4i and closed at1l4s. ~
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N O Il.

A Ii PERSONS RESIDENT UPON TIE LINZ
n of the Edgefeld and Kentucky Railroad, VS.
iting Nashville on the 18th, 18th, Goth and 2I;t,
will be passed at HALF LOCAL RATES.
Station Agents will sell tickets to Nashville and
return for one full fare. Conductors will furnish
those With return tickets, getting on at points
where there are no agents.
may1S-td NJ. L BLANTON, Supt.
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COURT-Jamestown.
MAY RULES, 1870.

John Hill, Administrator, and others, vs.. r. C.
Hill and others.
In this cause, it appearing from the affidavit
filed, that the heirs Of Elijah G. Peet. deceased
non-resdents of the Safe OF Tennessee, and whose
names are unknown and are defendants in this
cause;
1t is ordered by the Clerk and Master, at his May
Rules, 1870, that publication be made for four
cessive weeks in the Union and American, news
paper published in the city Of Nashville notifying
said heirs and defendant to appear before the
Chancery Court, at jamestown, Tenn, on the sec
ond Monday in October, 1870, then and there to
plead, answer or demur TO complsinants' bill, or
the same will be taken for confessed, and set for
hearing ex parte, as TO them.
mayl9dlt&w3t B. o. BOWDEN, c. and NJ.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
The Season has Opened
FOR
Mineral Water, h3mpagne
Cide-, Porter and Ala

WE ARE NOW PREPARED To FURNISH OUR
w customers and the trade in general with an
article of the above beverages that dehes compete
ton, and in any quantity they may need For
over twenty-t 70 years we have been engaged in
this business, and the first bOttlers to intro
duce Ale into Tennessee, which from a meagre
business at the commencement has augmented
into our present extensive trade The Ale and
Porter we use are brewed in Pittsburgh by the
most celebrated brewer of these beverages in the
United States, and we guarantee their strength to
be double that of any other bottled in this country
and free from authorization.
We assure our friends that we will continue to
furnish them in the future in the past, with the
best article Of these beverages that can be made.
The demand for Ale and Porter for