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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
TIE AGRICULTURAL SCRIP.
A Card from Col. blackburn, Late
Comptroller.

]
| Comptroller.
! To the Editors OF the Union and American:
NEAR COLUMBIA, Maury county, Tenn,
July 2, 187O-tn the synopsis of the report
of the committee relative to the sale OF the
Agricultural College scrip, etc, etc, pub
! lished in your issue of the 29th ult., find
the following: a-- s.a.
''Mr. Bosom introduced MIR. Lewis to
Mr. Blackburn, and informed him that Mr..
Lewis had come down to bid for the scrip,
and was willing to give eighty cents for it.
Bosom was anxious to have the trade con-
summated at once at these figures. Mr..
Fletcher was also anxious that the sale
ehould be made to Mr.. Lewis that day, at
Mr.. Lewis own figures
This report misstates the truth of the
matter, and to my certain knowledge SIAN
ders both Secretary Fletcher and Col. Bos-
son, and as 1 was one of the agents ap-
pointed to assist in selling the scrip, feel
it to be my duty to address these lines to
correct the error of your reporter, or who
ever committed the error. Col. Bosson
did not tell me that Col. Lewis would give
eighty cents for the scrip.
Nor did he intimate to me that he was in
favor of selling it to Lewis or anybody
else at that price, or at any other specified
price.
If Secretary Fletcher 'was anxious that
the sale should be made to Mr.. Lewis that
day, at Mr.. Lewiss own figures" he never
intimated it to me. Nor did he at any time
urge the sale at any specified price, or on
any particular day. THE thing to acltich l
objected aoas tie fact that Secretary
Fletcher and Col. Bosom opposed tie delay
Of ad0ertjSiag They argued that COM
bination of circumstances then existed that
would-if improved enable us to sell for a
better price than we could ever hope for
again, if we deferred the sale. When l
learned that the Northern firms, or specu-
lators in scrip, which were expected to bid
for ours, had agents in Nashville to bid for
them, 1 believed that Fletcher and Bosom
were right, as to the policy Of an immedi-
ate sale; nor could 1, after having fully
talked with these agents in reference to the
time Of the sale, etc, etc, regard the sale
as clandestine. l very well remember
however, that l did, to the last, recon-
mend advertising, not that finally be-
heved it would enable the State to sell for
better price-but to place ourselves in a
position where we could not be slandered.
Ct. w. BLACKBURN.
The error of which Col. Blackburn COM
plains is not our reporters. We simply
copied the language of the report of the
investigating committee. If error there
be, it is the committee EDS UNIoS AND
AMERICAN.
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MEETING I'm AIcauNN.

We extract The following from the
series of resolutions adopted at recent
meeting in McAIinn county:
Whereas, The Constitution of the State
of Tennessee provides for the reorganiza-
ton of the judiciary of the State; and,
whereas, an election for that purpose
will be held ON the first Thursday of
August next, and as said election, like
all other popular elections, will inevitably
be conducted under the control and man
agement of political organizations, how
ever much we may deprecate a resort to
political management in judicial elections;
and, whereas, there are now in the field
rival aspirants, in the Conservative ranks,
for nearly all the Judicial offices to be
filled at said election, the material and
inevitable consequences of which will be
disorganiZadon, arrangement and defeat,
unless the aspirants con be reconciled and
harmony restored, by the party present
ing single candidate for each of the Off
ces to be filled at said election; therefore,
Resolved, That we regard the mainte-
nance of Conservative principles as inf
nitely more important to the country than
the success of any individual, and there
fore hold that no member of the Con-
servative party has right to hazard the
success of its principles to promote his
own individual purposes.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this
meeting that a Judicial Convention for
this chancery division and judicial circuit,
composed of delegates from each county
in the division and circuit for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for Chan
cellor, Circuit Judge and Attorney Gen.
eral, should be held al some suitable time
and place, and for that purpose suggest
Cleveland, Bradley county, as the most
suitable place, and Saturday, July Q, as
the time for holding said convention.
Resolved, That the Conservative voters
of McAIinn and of all the other counties
composing this division and circuit are
hereby requested, at the same time that
they appoint delegates to the District
Convention at Cleveland, also to appoint
a suitable number of delegates to attend
and represent their respective counties in
the State Judicial Convention, proposed
to be convened at Nashville on the second
Monday in July next for the purpose of
nominating six candidates for the Supreme
Court of Tennessee, if such Convention
sb ould be held.
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STATE JUDICIAL CONVENTION.


The second Monday in July, the 11th,
is the day appointed to hold State Con-
vention, to be convened at Nashville for
the purpose of nominating six candidates
for Supreme Judges, from the three di-
visions of the State We do not under
stand the proposition to be political
move of any description, only so far as it
is designed to secure the country against
the possibility of being cursed with a
purely partisan Judiciary, such as we
have been blessed with since the war.
The sure and certain defeat of Radical
ism is the intention of the Convention.
1t is urged by some of our contemporaries,
that convention would be forestalling
the wish of the people of the State. We
cannot think SO; if the Convention is
fresh from the people they would be.
likely to reflect the wish of the constitu-
ency they represent
A number of the counties have ap-
pointed their delegates to the Convention.
Warren county has taken no action in the
matter. 1t has been suggested, ard we
indOrse the suggestion, that our people
meet at the Courthouse on Monday, the
4th inst, and appoint delegates to repre-
sent them in the Convention. We hope
TO see this matter given the attention it
demands
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WHAT A TRAV SAYS OF THE
CROPS.

To the Editors Of the Union and American:
EsTILL SPRINGS, Tenn, July ,, 1870
1 have recently returned from trip North
via Virginia and Tennessee air line, Balti-
more, Md, thence back by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
1 therefore passed through portions of
Alabama, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and
Kontucky, and as the success of my bust
ness depends great deal upon the crops,
l was an interested observer Of the crops
on my line of travel-and l can safely say,
and defy contradiction, that of the five
States above mentioned, the State of Ter
nessee far surpasses them in the prospect
for corn crop.
Our farmers, of this county, franklin,
are just now harvesting their wheat, and
are jubilant over the abundant yield-in
fact every species of crop planted here
this year promises an unusual yield. The
potato crop will be an abundant one. Our
Northern citizens who have settled here
express themselves delighted with their
prospects, and we have room enough for
more. Very truly, etc.
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ENGLAND.
The Yacht Race.

LONDON, July 3-Midnight Mr.. Ben
nett will be accompanied in the Dauntless
during the coming race by Leonard w.
Jerome and Charles Longfellow, of New
York.
The Dauntless and Cambria will make an
early start tomorrow morning from of
Daunt's Head.
The crew of the Cambria refused to sail
with Capt. Pennock, and were all dismissed
by Mr.. Ashbury, the owner of the yacht,
who engaged an entirely fresh crew.
Changes Iva the Cabinet.
Earl Granville has accepted the Port
folio of Foreign Affairs. No other changes
have been made in the Cabinet except the
Minister of Colonies, to which the Earl of
Kimberly has been appointed, and Keeper
of the Pnvy Seal, which has been tend
cred to Lord Halifax.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
BASE BALL,
The BIue Stocking, Beaten.

From the following dispatch it will be
seen that our city has suffered the same
base ball calamity in the defeat of the Blue
Stockings, that lately befell Cincinnati in
the defeat Of the Red Stockings of that
city. We had the advantage of the Queen
City, however, in the fact that the startling
news came on the Fourth of July, at a
time of the day when but little business
was doing, and which will give our people
time to recover from the shock, and ena-
bic them to resume their accustomed avo-
cations this morning:
Special to the Union and American.
SHELBEvILLE, Tenn, July 4, 1S7O.-We
beat the Blue Stockings, of Nashville by q
score of forty four to twenty-nine.
HENRY S. GAsIISG,
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LOCAL.NEWs IN RRIEE.
= Remember 1the matinee; at the circus
and menagerie--r.ial1s cz-zf ~ -

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= Remember the matinee: al. the cir circus frs
and mensgerie.- LIS c--rr N -.-r i.l -
The Rev. Dr. y GUN q, we learn, has been
elected to the Presidency Of the Kentnc ky
Wesleyan UEivel sity, located at Millefs-
burg. This is tempting position for q
literary man; but We are happy to learn
that the Doctor has not yet accepted, as
he cannot well be spared from bis con-
gregation at tins placs. - f- = p
] Our former cotemporary, Mr.. Travis
Ninham, of the Press aad Times compae
ny, was severely bruised by a lick from q
siingshot, while endeavoring to separate
belligerent parties at the Horticultural
Garden, last evening. The blow was de-
hvered by one of the persons engaged IN
the quarrel s
Ohildrens performance at the Circus,
Monday, July II, at Edgeaeld. 1894
There will be a meeting Of the German
immigration Association at the City Hall,
IN the lower end Of the Market House to-
night, at So'cloek. A new board of direc-
tors will be elected and a great deal OF
other very important business transacted.
1t is hoped that there VIII be full attend
ance on The OCCASION.
Sig Mo1teYerde, the wonderful man Of
many forms. with Col 6 I Ames' Menagsrie
and Circus.
A telegram received by Gen. I. G. Har-
rison, our efficient United States Marshal
yesterday announces the dangerous illness
OF his father, who resides in Montgomery
county, Indiana. The General left the
city yesterday evening, and as his father
is not expected to recover he may be aS-
sent for some little time.
Sig. AdOlph Gonzales viii rsyolve around
the circle, turning fifty somersaults. He
is a sumner H -'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
A JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

Which is the most calculated TO do
harm-a call for a convention, or a vio-
lent opposition to it, weeks after the call
This opposition without healing a wound,
or effecting particle of good, will not
fail to produce discord among those to
whom harmony and mutual confidence
are vital at this juncture in our affairs.
As long as there are parties, there will be
conventions, and no appeals to passion or
prejudice can strike down so powerful an
agency in party organization.
Opposition antecedent to the call, and
any response to it would have been ad-
missible and, perhaps, harmless; but op-
position now, it seems to us, can only be
mischievous. We hope we are mista-
Chronicle.
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Resolution of THANKS:

The following resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted at meeting yester-
day afternoon of the Swiss and German
Societies participating in the celebration:
Resolved, That our thanks are due and
are hereby rendered to Capt. Everett and
his efficient and able Police force for their
participation in the celebration of our
nations birthday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
Board of Education.

The following is the list of teachers
elected in addition to those heretofore re-
2elected for the city schools: .. -.
Miss Annie Tillman, Miss Bette Herri-
ford, Mrs @ W Halbert, Mrs CCole, Miss
Martha Haley, Miss Alexina Fletcher, Miss
Maggie W Sieferle, Mrs A Fisher, Miss
Jessie Lstimer, Miss Fannie B Willis, Miss
Julia Blackman, Miss Maria Calvert, Mrs
NJ A E Hancock, Mrs " r Fall, Mrs r P
Griffith. ... .
Capt S Caldwell was unanimously re-
elected as Superintendent for the next
year.
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EIdrihpe,s Ice CreRIrl.

Among the many charming institutions
of the City of Rocks, none possess more
attractions than Eldridge's, on Church
street. 1t is complete in all its appoint
ments, and pandered to the taste Of more
than ], 1000 Low ers of choice ice cream yes-
terday. We commend his establishment to
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PERSONAL.

T. s. Foster, formerly of this city, but
How of St. Louis, No., was in the city
yesterday.
Walker Dashiels, of Memphis, was cir
culating in his extensive circle of acquaint-
ances yesterday. His many friends were
glad to welcome him to his old stamping
ground
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05

FRANCE.
The Petition of the Orleans Princes
Rejected.

Rejected.
PARIS, July 3.-Mldnight.-Upon final
vote being taken last evening on the
proposition to permit the return to France
of the Orleans Princes and the restoration
of rights and property to the Bourbon
family, the Corps Degislatif, after lengthy
and heated debate, rejected the petition of
the Princes by vote of 174 nays to 81
yeas
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
SPAIN.
violent Earthquake.

MADRID, July 3.-The Greek Archipele-
go has been visited by violent earthquake.
The shock was most severely felt in the
town of Santorini, the soil of which is
mostly of volcanic origin. The town was
left in ruins, and several small islandswer
S1IbmerCed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
ELECTION OF FLOATER,

The election for Floater to fill the va
cancy in the Legislature caused by the
death of Col. l. j. Roach, took place on
last Saturday. There was no excitement
in this election, and the vote was quite
small. From The returns-official-
Robt. |. Chester. of this city, is elected
over Mr. Mcfarland by majority of
thirty-two votes. In THIS election the
office has sought the man, and not the
man the Office. The Colonel did not can
vass at all, but simply permitted his name
to be announced at the request of friends.
He will make good Representative.
The vote in the various counties CON-
posing the district is as fellows
NadisOn-Chester3 375; Mcfarland 159.
Gibson-Chester 1S2; Mcfarland $50.
Henry-Chester 267; Mcfarland 70.
Carroll-Chester IS; Mcfarland 116.
Chester's majority 52.-J0ckSon
Wig, Jugs
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CALIFORNIA.

Town Nearly Destroyed by Fire.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3.-The town of
Orville, Cal, was nearly destroyed by fire
to-day. The buildings were wooden and
burned rapidly. The people nearly all
escaped from the flames. Loss heavy :;
partial insurance. --.- L.. =.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
STATE GURERNATOR RIAL CON-
VENpHON.

The Shelbyville Commercial advocates
the holding of State Convention to nom
mate candidate for Governor, and sug-
gests that the first Saturday in September
be proper time, and Murfreesboro the
place. We can see no objection to either
suggestion made by the Commercial
McNiRnUiLLe NelO Era.
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Sudden Death.

We deeply regret to learn that Miss
Mollie, eldest daughter of Blount W. Bell,
of Dickson county, died few days since
after brief illness. We tender our SYM
pathy to the bereaved family and friends.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
Prof. c. 4. Da N.ond Heard From.

The numerous friends of Prot. Da
Mond will be glad to learn that he has
arrived safely in Paris, as viii be seen by
the following:
To the Editors Of the Union and American.
PARIS, FRANCE, June 20, 1870
DEAR SIEs-With much pleasure 1 have
received some copies of your paper.
have sent you paper printed in English
in Paris, as well as the French papers of
the CITY. Please notice in your local you
have heard from me here as a matter of
business for this fall, and will make it all
right when return.
With regards, very truly,
c. A. DA MoNo,
Grand Hotel, de France ct do Turquie,
Il. Jean jacques Rousseau No. 81, Paris.
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Noycs, CkCus Cominc,

G. W. Noyes' great Circus and Menage-
rie is coming, and viii exhibit here on
Monday the 18th inst 1t is one of the
best shows travelling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
Deaths by Drowning.

Several deaths by drowning are record
cd today. Most of them were occasioned
by cramps, resulting from the colder con-
dition OF the water produced by the recent
rains.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
The COIIcct0rship.

The Irish Republicans of the Seventh
ward met last night and congratulated the
President upon his nomination of the Hon.
Thomas Murphy as Collector of the port
of New York
The pending nomination of Thos. Muir
ply for Collector continues to excite inter-
est and activity among the Republican
leaders. The Tribune tomorrow indirectly
opposes the confirmation, and declares 1t
not likely to strengthen the party. 1t new
ertheless earnestly exhorts Republicans
not to Ill the air with their contentious
when on the eve of an important, doubt
ful and daciSiva sfruoola
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CINCINNATI.
onposttion 20 rIr. Schcnck.

CINcNYATI July 3.-There is strong op-
position to the denomination OF Mr..
Schenck, especially from Preble county.
but it will hardly be sufficient to defeat
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NEW YORK.
Race on Fashion Course

NEW YORK July 3.-To-morrow comes
off the great trot for 5000, mile heats,
on the Fashion Course, in which Lady
Thorn, George Palmer, Goldsmith Maid,
American Girl, George Wilkes and Lucy
are entered. 1t was understood last even
ing that all would start, and all were sold
in the pool vestardav
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SPRING OPENING
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now complete in every department of t6e
trade. Our Goods viii be found most
eAegant and superb, unexcelled aud ur
dvaIled in excellence, embracing Fo1elgu
and Domestic Fabrics Of the choieess snd
test designs, being mostly hanCkmade
and warranted in every instance 20 si1c
entire satisfaction We earnestly invite
the attention Of all who desire good goods,
which are manufactured with a specia
view to frst-class retail trade.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
Hatch Arrived.

Davis Hatch, whose difficulty with Presi-
dent Baez has been before the Senate,
arrived to-day in the steamer DeSoto from
Havana He has been detained in ST.
Thomas since his release in March, endesv-
oring TO effect settlement of his affairs.
The Excise Law.
In accordance with instructions of Super
intendent Jordan, the police were on the
alert to-day to discover violations of the
excise law. The result was that but very
few liquor stores were open and very few
drunken folks were seen.
Mortuary.
The number of deaths for the past week
were 726, showing an increase of 254 over
the previous week. The fact is in great.
measure attributable to the intense heat.
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Spring Over Coats

Spring Over Coats
GleDgary Spring Over Goats.
Melton Spring Over Coats.
Plaid Cheviot Suits.
Derby CheViOt Suits.
English Plaid Suits.
: sse;s Paid Suits.
ia1A English Melton Suits.
French Piqua Suits.
Granite Cashmere Suits.
French Silk Mix Suits
Light Color Cashmere Suits.
Elegant Street Coats in all col
ors.
ID. B. Opera Coats.
Late Style in Plaid Pants, dark
and light color,
Fine Black Cloth FrOek Coats,
Fine Black DOeshin Pants
Fine Black Silk Vests.
Youths Cashmere Suits
Boys Suits for spring and sum
mer wear, .--..
ChiIdrens' Fancy Suits.
Youths Dress Suits.
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]. W. Graham has been elected by the
Board of Education of Edgefeld principal
of the public schools to be opened in Sep
tember.
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THE CITY.
THE FOURTH.
Z PieDics, excursions, E,c.

n. 2 u = = ~ q
,t Incidonts Of the Day.
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WE PRESENT TO OUR PATRONS AND Taa
w public our
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retired in good order without the compii-I
ment of blanket to keep him from taking
cold. There was no rubbing down f the
other mules between heats, and without
these addendas they managed to come to
the score handsomely Below we give a
summary of the race, for which a premium
of silver basket was taken down by the
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01
LOCAL NEWS.

PARTIAL REPORTS FROM THIS STATE.

PARTIAL REPORTS FROM THIS STATE.
The full returns of the Census have not yet
been made up. When they are we shall prompt
ly publish them. A despatch from Washington,
on Friday, however, gives the following partial
figures -
The census bureau, to-day, received full re-
turns from seventeen out Of twenty-eight sub
divisions Of the State Of Delaware. The porn-
lation Of Christiana Hundred is $3.50; of Mill
Creek Hundred, 1902; of New Castle Hun
dred 1880; of Red Lion Hundred, 2.604; Of APP
poquinimink Hundred, 1920: of Duck Creek
Hundred 4,279: of Little Creek and Kenton
Hundreds 4551 Of North Murderkill Hundred,
1851 of South Murderkill Hundred, 1882 of
Broadkiln and Georgetown Hundreds. 1882 of
Dagsborough and Baltimore Hundreds, 1919; of
Indian River, Lewes. and Rehoboth Hundreds,3, s.
100. The city Of Wilmington is not complete.
That part between Market and Lombard streets,
and the Brandwine and Christiana Creek, is 81
357. That part east of Lombard street between
the Brandywino and Delaware rivers, returns g.
295, That part north of Seventh street. and
west OF Jefferson street is 1,7l6, south of Sew
enth street and west Of Jefferson, 4,495. These
seventeen subdivisions give a total population
of 1852. There are returned 1888 deaths &C.
curing during the year; 4,647 farms are return
ed and 437 establishments of productive indus
try.
Assuming these figures to be correctly reported
and printed, they will show some rather unex-
the population of some hundreds of New Castle
County, and large increase in Kent and Sussex.
For purposes OF comparison, we give the returns
~ tba Inn, ata nh NV taI