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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04
Statistics Of ignorance.

The fact ascertained by census returns, that
there are 5,660,074 illiterate persons i'll the
United States, is not very favorable omen
for Republican Government. The proportion
is about one-eight of the population. OF this
mass of ignorance the Northern States claim
690,1 the Pacific States and Territories
"a, 1888, and the Southern States 4, 117,5S9, of
whom the greater proportion are black. In
view of such facts no time should be lost by
Congress in providing schools and school
funds for the South, and enforcing regulations
for general education. Nor should the Nor
thern States hesitate to redeem themselves
from such u stigma. Ignorance and barbar-
ism are twins of u common parent and it is
manifest that no legislation can redeem the
South while such population predominate.
The evil, less manifest in the North, is not
less fatal to every purpose of good govern
ment. 1t should be held fundamental pro-
position, that every child born in the United
States is entitled by right to the means of ed
ucation, and that it is the duty of govern
ment to see to it that the right is enforced.
Unless this is done the evil will grow steadily
upon us, and in time the nation lapse into the
tame and dull stupidity that marks the popu-
lation of SO many other countries in the old
world. Ignorance is ever an aggressive force
and can be met and defeated by warfare. 1t
has overthrown more governments and ruined
more nations than any other known power.
Its liberation is fatal to every interest of So
ciety-absohte death to every quality that en-
mobiles or dignities humanity. Suffered to re-
main, it will inevitably increase, and in the
end engulf the land, whose fruits will be as
fatal to liberty as to the hopes of mankind at
large
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04
q: .: y w. rTsS' fssk'} FISK Bros, Publishers.
POcta Nascitur, Non E'it.

The night has come but not too soon;
Westward the course of empire takes its way
Ye banks and braes of bonnie Doon
Blue spirits and white, black spirits and gray.
Rocked in the cradle of the deep,
Old C3spers work was done;
Piping on hollow reeds to his pent sheep,
Charge, Chester charge! On, Stanley, on
There was sound of revelry by night,
On Linden, when the sun was low;
y voice replied far up the height,
Tall oaks from little acorns grow.
What il little rain should say,
have not loved the world, nor the world me !;
All! well day!
Woodman, spare that tree!
My heart leaps up with joy to see
primrose by the waters brim;
Zaccheus he did climb the tree;
Few OF our youth could cope with him.
The prayer of Ajax was for light,
The light that was never on sea or shore.
Puddings and beef make Britons fight
Never more.
Under a spreading chestnut tree
For hours together sat
! and my Annabel Lee;
mans man for a that.
Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air,
In thunder, in lightning, or in rain,
None but the brave deserve the fair.
Tell me not in mournful numbers,
The Child is father of the man;
Hush, my dear, lie still and slumber,
They can conquer who believe they can.
change came DER the spirit of my dream,
Whatever is, IL right;
And things are not what they seem;
My native land, good night.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04
No. 10

loquy and reproaci. He has made some
mistakes in appointments, no doubt; but the
leading measures of his administration are in
the interest of the country. The masses of
the people, who have no grievances. who
only want good government, see it, feel it,
realize it. They believe we have the best
Administration this nation has seen for forty
years, and they are right in this conviction.
The Republicans of the country are looking
to you, men of New Hampshire, to recover
yOur State
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04
A FOOL Parts with His Money at Draw
L - ------ ..-------- Poker.

The subioined is related by the San Fran
cisco CAL of the 9th inst Yesterday,
young man named William Cauley was tried
in the Police Court on charge of conspiracy
to cheat and defraud a man named Louis
Ferran out of thirty dollars, by inducing him
to bet against swindling game of cards. The
evidence went to show that Ferran was ac-
costed by man on Clay street, who asked
him If he wanted situation. He replied that
he did, and the stranger told him that there
was farmer in saloon who wanted to hire
q good farm hand. The stranger then took
of late has become notorious as a resort for
short-card players. and there invited him to
take drink. While they were together
Cauley came up, spoke to Ferran's compan-
ion. and inquired what time the boat left for
Los Angeles The two then introduced a
game of cards which Ferrap did not under
stand. One of them placed three aces in his
hand, and induced him to bet $50. AS soon
as the money was laid on the table, Cauley,
without turning a card, picked up the money,
with which he went away. The defendants
counsel, Judge Nee, offered to show that the
game played by the defendant and the others
was draw poker, and that it had been 'dealt
on the square," and for that purpose intro
duced George J. Wright to show how 'the
little game" was played, for the instruction
of the Court. Judge Nee, who said he had a
brother who understood the game very we'll,
and reporter Tor contemporary, assisted,
and in few minutes enlightened the Court,
who became satisfied that the three were ex-
perts. The defendant claimed to have won
Ferran's money fairly at the game shown by
the experts; but from the evidence, taken as
a whole, the Court became satisfied that what
is known as ''cold deck had been intro
duced, and by that means the complainant
was swindled During the trial the Court
asked if there was anyone in the room who
cOuld show how a s'cold deck" was 'sWrung
in" game of poker, whereupon nearly two
thirds of the spectators made an involuntary
movement, as if they were about to go on the
witness-stand and explain, while officer Clarke
stood up and informed the Court that he had
"cold deck" in his pocket. The Court
concluded that there were too many willing
ones present and decided not to take any tes-
timony on that point. The defendant was
found guilty.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04
No ChignOnss

The enormous chignons which have been
so general are now fast disappearing, and Il
more simple and natural style of t0iture is
becoming fashionable, especially fG young
girls. The hair is simply put into a bet for
is surrounded by two thick plaits; or, if other
wise, with band of velvet, and bow at one
side +..'. D.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04
ACREAT SPEECH.


Interesting Address to Working Nen--
Are They Worse Off Now Than EOrm-
crly !.-What the Republican Party
Has DOne--Ehe President and His
Eraducers--A speech for all Thought
fuh Men to Read.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-04-04

IT Is said that the yak, or gruntlng OK of
Thibit, in the Central Park, n. Y, collec-
ton, has grunted but once since his arrival
in this country. An eccentric gentleman of
New York city stands by the stall in which
the creature is kept, for hours at time, al
most every day, in hopes of hearing him grunt.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

THE letter of ex-Lieut. Gov. Spooner, OF
Wisconsin, accepting the Liberal nomina
ton for Elector in the first congressional
district, afiirms his reluctance to sever him
self from the Republican party, with which
he has served so many years. He was COM
PEELED to take this decisive step, seeing:
nothing in the character of its candidate,
rs developed in his civil administration,
nothing in the driftings and apparent ten
denotes of the Republican party itself, in the
leadings of its accredited organs ofopinions,
or in the exposition Of its public orators, to
inspire the hope that in the event of its sue
cess in the election of its candidate, any
thing will be gained in aid of Reform"
He felt compelled TO look outside for the
influences which should work a change.
He says, "There is no precedent of pollt-
icll party reforming itself"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
THE FIRST DISTRICT.

The Bristol Ne'cS says of the Democratic
candidate for Cons ress in the first district:
He is called Col. Carter, but owing to
the depraved custom of clubbing with
"Co!." every name to which publicity is
given, we do not know that he is entitled
to military rank. He was chaplain in the
Federal army during the last war, and is a
Presbyterian Minister of the Gospel. eve
will put East Tennessee against the world
for preachers who get into civil positions
Since the war he has been opposed to the
Radical party. He is said to possess great
popularity and splendid abilities. On the
stump he is regarded as second to scarcely
any man in lie State. Fearless, bold, elo-
gu ut, quick and amply Informed, he is
ever inch popular orator, and the very
man to lift tie lint from an antagonist,
whose chief virtue is an overweaning self
confidence from having never been property
matched,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
Notice to Make Side Walks

WHEREAS, THE STREET COMMITTEE
w has reported to the City Council the neces-
sary plans and specifications, pre-, AIRED by an
Engineer employed by the Mayor and said Com
mittee for that purpose, for the making and re-
pairing of sidewalks, curbings and cutters upon
the followin. streets and parts of streets in the
Seventh Ward, namely:
South College street.
South Market street.
South Carroll street.
Berrien street.
Also part OF Vine and Broad streets in the
Fifth Ward Therefore,
be IL enacted by the City C>uncil of Nashville,
That the said report of the Street Committee is
hereby adopted and cOnfisned, and the owners
of lots onting on any of the streets or parts f
streets designated in the preamble of this ord
nance, and within the bounds described therein.
are required to proceed without delay to con-
struct or repair their sidewalks and curbings ac-
cOrding to the specifications reported by said
committee, within the me prescribed by law;
and ssid plans and sp cifcstions shall be de-
posted in the Office of the Mayor for the infor-
nation and inspection of all interested parties.
ApprovedJuly Sd, 1872.
K. j. MORRIS, Mayor.
Test: THOS. j. HALLE, Recor Ter.
augl8 Wv
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

ONE of Grants organs having asserted
that the Springfield Republican 'acknowl-
edged that the worst class of politicians in
The country are most enthusiastic for
Greeley" the latter paper responds in this
spirited style: "NOt by any means. There
are good many of ''the worst class of pol
iticians' going for Greeley, but the great
majority Of them seem to US to be on the
her side. 10 matching rascals Greeley's
10. would be exhausted before Grants was
half through"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

The Hon. j. Randolph Tucker, of Lex.
ington, Va, has written an emphatic letter,
claiming thar this is no time for neutrality;
that with the election of Greeley there 10
hope for the people of Virginia; in the event
Of Grants election, nothing but despair.
1t is reported that the Hon. NJ. G. Everts,
of Rutland, VI, who was nominated a
month or two since by the Grant Republic
cans for State Senator, shows such tenden-
cies toward Liberalism that the GRANTEES
have determined to nominate another cam
didate. 20
New York is all awake from Long Island
to St. Lawrence county, and here is fair
sample brick: "The feeling throughout OF
sego county is strongly in favor of Greeley,
and they promise majority of 1000 for the
veteran. editor.n Otsego gave 100 Grant
majority last November.
A careful observer who has lately been
through Michigan gives it as bis opinion that
three Liberal Republicans and two Demo-
Gratis will be elected to the next Congress,
icing majority Of the delegation, and that
the State Itself is doubtful for Grant. 1t is
about time that the old home of Lewis Cass
was redeemed to sound Democratic princi-
pes.
Gov. Keorner is mourning the censnre
of Administration journals by having the
audacity to sreak-in German to Germans.
One Of these indignant sheets says 1t is ga
very mean dodge for the purpose Of reaping
a personal benefit by misrepresentation"
1t will probably be startling item of infor-
nation to Germans that their language is
the most available medium of communica-
ting "misrepresentation" and ISLANDERS"
Frederick Lauer, honorary President of
the American Brewers Congress, has writ
ten letter rebukiDg the attempt of certain
re representatives of that interest to excite op-
position to Mr.. Greeley, and claiming that
brewers, as gooI citizens, are more inter
ested in the success of the Liberal candi
date than in that of Gen. Grant.
I Gen. Charles r. Graham, of New York,
writes TO a friend: "Perhaps little SOL
dier's element may not be injurious; but l
propose to participate in this fight as a civ
ilian. That is to say, will not be men,
Der of any convention or committee COM
posed of soldiers only, similar to the one
held at Chicago simultaneously with the
convention that nominated Grant in 1868.
and to the one Burnside has called to meet
in Pittsburgh next month. The time has
gone by for such nonsense"
One of the Grant organs of Berks county,
Pa, having been considerably exercised
lest the Democrats should be unable to
vote for Greeley ecause of his former cen
surs of them, the Reading Eagle (Dem).
hastens to vouch-safe the following eonso-
lation: The Times and Dispatch and Jour
nal need not concern themselves about the
Democrats of Berks county voting for
Greeley. Under no circumstances could
they vote for Grant, or for his pets, Hart
ranft aud Allen. Better a thousand times,
aye, ten thousand times over, vote for an
honest nan like Horace Greeley Though
we do not agree With him in all things)
than dishonest man with dishonest men
around him, who, ifhe is reelected, will
make al least another million during his
second term"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23


THE preaching of the Gospel of Hate is
beginning to have its legitimate effect. The
Cincinnati Commercial says of it: Sanders,
a colored man, was not allowed to finish
his speech in Cooper Institute the other
day; he was howled down by the negroes.
Tabs Gross was driven out of Cincinnati
because be asserted his right to speak for
Greeley and Brown. john Croxton, OF
Clarke county, who voted the Democratic
ticket, asked for refuge in the Jail to
escape the fury of bis ince used colored
neighbors. Aud still the incendisry Radi-
cal orators keep on stirring up the worst
passions of these people. They who sow
TO the wind should beware lest they reap
the whirlwind.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
THE Louisville Ledger of the Path inst

THE Louisville Ledger of the Path inst.
says:
"a large lump of iron ore for the Expo
siton, sent up by the Lagrange Iron w orks,
Tennessee, is on exhibition at George S.
Moore & Co.'s, Main and Bullitt streets.
This ore yields fifty per cent of pure lion. y
The people Of Tennessee ought to send
large quantities of our ores and Goals to
both the expositions at Louisville and Gin
cinnati. That would be the best advertise
ment our real estate and immigration COM
psnies could put forth. Let the thousands
who attend those exhibitions of the indus
try of the country, see that Tennessee is
rich in minerals that ought to give great
wealth to any State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
hoTELS.
hOTELS.
w UNDY'S HOTEL.
1917 and 1919 Market ST.,
Between 5th and 9Th.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.
D. S. AIUEDY, Proprietor. aug13 tinseps
TUBE BATTLE HOUSE,
SUMNER SCHEDULE.

D. S. MUDDY. Proprietor, angis
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

THE colored Greeley men are having q
hard tine of 1t. One was driven out OF
Cincinnati few nights ago by men Of bis
own race. A prominent Liberal Republi-
can of Alabama writes to the Liberal head
quarters in Washington thst colorsd Gree
ley men have hard time of it in that State,
being subjected TO rough treatment by the
GRANTEES, when opportunity offers. He
announces, nevertheless, that the State is
sure for Greeley.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

WE print elsewhere complete vindica-
ton of Gov. B. Gratz Brown from the
ISLANDERS of his Radical traducers. Now
what have the 'pious" fellows who have
been sIandering Gov. Brown to say to the
following? J. P. Rayner, keeper of the
Congressional restaurant in Washington,
says: 81 will make affidavit that l have
seen Gen. Grant so drunk during the last
year that he had to be put to bed. And MOI
only once, but six or seven times"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

We find The following paragraph in one
of our exchanges. 1t tells its own story:
"He was ashamed of bis poor old mother
and father, because we were in poverty, and
never has written US letter since be chang
ed his name TO Henry Wilson," said Sena-
tor Wilson's mother, when asked to explain
his conduct.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
Public Meeting.

au23 d3taw, tn, thu&sat&Sw2m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
For Couere.LFifth Distr,et.

ITO the Voters of the 9TH Congressional Dis
i trict: 1 am candidate for Congress. If this
announcement should meet the apprO alton of
my fellOw-citizens, shall be gratlied to receive
their support. JACKSON B. WHITE.
jyl3 I'd
ETI0 the Voters Of the Fifth Congressional Dis
i trict, conn Used OF the Counties of Cheat
ham, Davidson, DeKalb, Robertson, sumner,
Trousdale and Wilson: / announce myself q
candidate for reelection to Congress at the No
vember election, subject to such action as the
wisdom of the District may deem essential to
secure harmony and success of our political
principles. EDWARD 1. GOLLADAY.
jy18 to
ME are authorized to announce JOHN G.
w THOMPSON candidate TO present the
Fifth Congressional District in Congress-cOan-
ties Of DeKalb, Trousdale, Wilson, Sumner, Da-
wilson, CheaGham and Robertson. te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
COAi AND COKE.
CHEAP COALI

HAVING TAKEN AN INTEREST IN THE
spacious Coal Mines of Kentucky, known as
the St Bernard Mines, on the Evansville and
Henderson Railroad, and having cont of the
disposition of said Coal all south of Springfield,
Robertson county, Tenn, we are determined to
furnish Nashville, Edgeheld, and the surround
ing country and towns so cheap as to put fires in
the reach Of the POOR as well as the rich.
We can furnish a superior article and sbund-
ant supply.
y OFPfCE-Cornsr Union and Cherry streets.
i26 If MAnTS0H STRATTOk d co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
dissolution OF Partnership.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN partnership heretofore existing between
Blake 6 Mclaughlin ha. this day, Aug p, 1872,
been dissolved by mutual consent. All indebI-
edness to the above firm has to be settled with
NJ. Mclaughlin, who will continue the Shoe and
Dry Goods business st q Public Square, as
heretofore, under the old firm.
j. b. BLAKE
sug23 st NJ. MCLAUGHLIN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

Il NASH LIE, TENN,
Gen. JOEL A. BATTLE, PROPRIETOR
Located on Church street, one Of the LEADING
thorous hfares Of the city, and directly on the
line OF the Street Railroad, which connects close
y with the different Railroad DepOts ard the
Public Square Merchants visiting the Whole
sale Houses can find q car every few minutes on
the Square, which leads directly to the Battle
House. have special Street Car Tickets which
Will be furnished at my OH e free OF charge to
merchants stopping with me. Liberal deduc-
ton made from regular hotel charges in favor Of
merchants buying goods n Nashville.
The Battle House has lately leased and fur
nished in the best OF style number OF tine, large
rooms In the Star Block, which gives it decreased
capacity. The above rooms are near the main
building, and connected with the OF ee by bells
The Proprietor returns thanks for past liberal
patronage and sOlicits continuance in the future.
jeN tt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
For Conrr.s.mnn-Ntare at Lnrre-

We are authorized to announce Gen. d. F.
CHEATHAM, OF Coffee eoanty, as a candidate
to represent the State large in the Congress of
the United States. Election in November next.
Subject to the Convention called by the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. jeI If
VHTE are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN
w E. DROMGOOLE, Of Rutherford county,
as a candidate to represent the State at large in
the Congress of the United States. Election in
November next. ie18 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

MURFREEsBORo, Tenn, June "A, 1S72.-EGitor
Union and American: Please announce that
am candidate to represent the 4th COngressiOn-
al district of Tennessee in the next Congress of
the United States. Very respectfully,
los r. PALMER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

LESS than year ago Henry Ward
Beecber said of Grant: she is better
judge Of horses than of the business which
comes before him as President" Notwith-
standing this opinion, Beecher supports
Grant,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23

THE Albany Times says: "The GRANTEES
talk so much about the rebel debt that we
are forced to conclude that they have some
interest in it." Perhaps they have been in
vesting at low figures.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
For Alderman and COnncIImen-sd


I'VE are authorized TO announce ANDREW
w j. SMITH a candidate for Alderman. and
J NJ. REED and A. &. CARTER candidates
for COuucilmen in the Third Ward at the ensu-
ing Municipal Election. auy22 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


NTE are authorized TO am ounce ". H VIII
w KINSON as a candidate for the office of
Mayor at the ensuing Municipal Election.
jy3 I'd
WTE are authorized to announce K. j. NOR
w RIS a candidate for reelection to the
office of Mayor at the ensuing municipal cleo
ton. te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-23
Opening Of City Schools.
THE NEXT SESSION OPENS
On Monday, 26th inst.

Teachers will report, for assignment, at the
Hume Building, at 10 a. NJ. on oath int. Pupils
who h We not received tickets OF admission win
attend at respective schools as follows:
Hume on Wednesday, at 9 A. NJ.
Howard on Thurs Law, at SAM.
Trimble OF Thursday, at 2 P. II.
Hynes on FRIDAY, az s A. NJ.
Ninth Ward on Friday, at II A. NJ.
Belle View on Friday, at PPM
S. Y. CALDWELL, Sup't.
Aug. %, 1872. aug2O At