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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-03
EDUCATIONAL.
Wilson County Teachers Institute.

WILSON County EehcnefS AuSGtHtts
| To the Union and American:
The second meeting of the Wilson
| County Teachers Institute" was held at
Lebanon on the 21st and 22d of November,
beginning at p. NJ. of the 21st.
About thirty teachers of the public
schools of the county were present, more
than have ever attended any similar meet
ing in the county. In addition to those
connected with the public schools, several
members of the faculty OF Cumberland
University and the Principal Of Corona"
were present, and rendered valuable aid
in carrying out the programme of the In
stitute and in making the exercises inter-
esting and Of practical benefit to those most
concerned.
Lectures were delivered on the following
subjects by the gentlemen whose names
are appended, each lecture being followed
by general discussion of the subject, in
which all to a greater or less extent par
ticipated.
What is Education. ....... DIR. A. b. Stark
The Teachers Preparation. Prof. Darnall
The Teachers Work in the
Recitation Room. $500. Prof. Grannis
How to Teach English Gram
mar. Prof. Grannis
How to Teach Geography. Jarmon
How to Teach Arithmetic. Grannis
How to Teach Writing. IA. d. Norris
How to Govern School. :. "A. ID. Norris
How to Teach Beginners to
Read and Spell. ........ Prof. Hubbard
kindergartening and Object
Teaching. ...................D DR.. Stark
Science in Common Schools Prof. Kinds
Compulsory Education. Chancellor Green
The ''query box was then opened and
a large number of questions answered. A
very interesting and in some instances
very amusing exercise.
A constitution was adopted providing
that meetings of the Institute shall be held
semi-annually-time and place to be fixed
by the Executive Committee, and that ac-
tual or prospective teachers are eligible to
membership.
A vote Of thanks was rendered to the
deacons of the Presbyterian Church for the
use of the basement-room during the ses-
sion Of the Institute, to the citizens of
Lebanon and vicinity for hospitality shown
| to the members, and to the publishers Oft the
Lebanon Herald, UNION AND AMERICAN
and Republican Banner for publishing the
programme of the Institute.
Taking into account the inclemency of
the weather, the meeting was a decided
success.
Teachers seemed to realize the impor-
lance of comparing notes, of interchanging
ideas and of adopting from the mass OF
suggestions offered, suchprinciples as would
best promote success in their profession.
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Inner Cumberland Coal Mines

During the past two days, large num-
Der of coal miners from the upper cumber-
land country, have been in the city, having
come down the river on coal barges.
A large party of these men assembled at
the Louisville depot yesterday evening,
prepatory to going out to Glasgow junction
via the Louisville and Nashville road.
They were strange looking body of men,
and attracted considerable attention as
they walked up and down, or gathered in
groups. with their blankets slung
over their shoulders and their
hands more or less encountered withbrown
paper parcels, containing huge sections OF
gingerbread and cheese, while bottles of
whisky were handed about from one to an
other in a very hospitable and generous
fashion. The writer noticed one old coon
who had been badly sold in the purchase OF
a pinchbeck watch, which stopped about
the time he got to the depot. One
of the party seized the slime
keeper" gave it a vigorous shake,
and as faint tick was heard,
rapturously exclaimed. "Why, Taylor, she
goes-durn her, don't you hear her go?'
II was sad to observe howquicdythe CLEAN
of hope vanished from "TaylOr's" counte-
nance, rs the ticking ceased after few
spasmodic efforts.
Another gray headed sinner, who gave
evidence of having drank freely Of the cup
which both cheers and inebriates, insisted
upon telling over and over again little
story which might have laid some
claims to being funny, but
which grew slightly monot-
onous after the twentieth telling. The in
ebriated old covey laughed heartily, how
ever, every time he told it, One OF the
party, while under the influence OF liquor,
wandered off along North College street, to
return after an hours absence with fifty
dollars less money than when he left the
depot, according to his own statement, and
AZ some of the residents Of that locality are
not the most honest people in the world,
his statement is not improbable.
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Margaret Thompson, Sallie Miller, Jen-
ME Robinson, Ann Phillips and Martha
Copaz were arrested last night on the
charge of being drunk and using prcfane
and vulgar language.
William Hand was taken in out of the
damp on the accusation of having been too
handy with twenty dollars in money be-
longing to a female resident Of North
College.
ID. Woodson reported at police head
quarters last night that he had been
robbed at a Collage street gin mill known
as the "Olive Branch" He then returned
to the establishment in question and so
conducted himself that he was arrested on
the charge of disOrderly conduct.
A negro was stabbed in an atfray which
occurred at a late hour last night near the
Fisk University.
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A WALKING MATCH.
Great Excitement During the Con-
test-AnOther Match Agreed Upon.


BosToN, Nov. 29.-The long pending
walking match between Edward Mullen,
the champion of Boston, and w. E. Hard
ing, the New York champion, took place
at Beacon Park this afternoon. The men
walked four miles for $500 side. The
race created unusual interest, owing to the
reputation of contestants. The betting
was six to four on Mullen, with takers.
At 3o'clock the men put in their appearance.
Harding dressed in white shirt, blue and
red trunks and spiked shoes. Mullen was
dressed in similar manner. The race
was very closely contested. Harding made
the first mile in Z minutes and s seconds;
Mullen in T:10. Mullen won the second
mile in 7:10 to Harding's III. Mullen
led on the third mile, and completed it in
$40. On the fourth mile Harding passed
Mullen on the home stretch.
Intense excitement then prevailed among
the crowd. Mullen's friends urged him
on, but Harding held the leaC and crossed
the line fifteen yards ahead and won. Har-
ding made his last mile in S:14. Mullen
made it in $40. Harding's total time,
31:05: Mullen's 3I:09. The track was in
bad condition, being covered with ice and
snow,
Mullen challenges Harding for another
race to walk four miles for $1,000 a side.
Harding agreed to meet Mullen's represen-
tative on Monday to make a match.
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neeamber Magazines.

The principal articles in the Old and
Nelv for December are the ''Giant 1Ous,"
a story from the French Of George Sand,
s'Charitv at Cost Ferns "Checkmate to
Apaches.'' sensational tale. and another
paper on Country Sights and Sounds"
These are all readable and instructive.
That on ''Charity at Cost" deserves special
mention. as it discusses in an interesting
manner the important subject of taxation
as related to charity. The principles main
tanned in this paper are in accordance with
sound economy. This suggests to us the
general remark that the old and Nelc usual
" has some able contributors, whose
thoughts are practical and calcu-
lated to lead men In safe ways.
On the other hand we find that its pages
are sometimes open to writers whose
thoughts undoubtedly have miSchievOus
tendency. We will not Withhold our Opin-
ion. either, that some of its editorials are
but little better. They are not untrequent-
" tinged with hue of sophistry, which
must be dStasteful to every intelligent
mind. For instance, the last editorial con-
tains this unqualified statement: 1.-The
War Of the Rebellion will be looked upon
in history as the fulfillment Of the Obliga-
ton in the Constitution that the nation
should guarantee Republican governments
to the States" This betrays either an ut
ter ignorance of constitutional law, or a
most censurable disregard for the truth.
Such a disposition as underlies this pOmp-
Gus and complacent twaddle to dictate fall
lacy can merit only the ridicule Of the i'll
teliigent North and the contempt of the
South. Roberts Brothers, Boston, pub
fishers.
The Southern Magazine for December
has a number of valuable papers. 1t be-
Gins with an excellent story of early Cali
fornia life. This story. called ''The Gold
Lake Fever" was written by Rev. I. w.
Brotherton, of San Francisco. 1t is very
humorous and cannot but be read with
pleasure. can Undoubted Original" and
"a Pilgrimage to Vienna are exceedingly
attractive papers. The cotton problem is
discussed at length by Edward Spencer, of
MARYLAND. "The Pre-Columbian Dis
cOyery of America is an Interesting pro
ductiOn. Probably the most notable paper IN
the number before us is that entitled
"Southern State Debts and the National
Currency" written by Appleton Oaksmith,
of England. 1t is distinguished by great
research, and the positions taken are UNI
assailable. We commend it TO the atten-
ton of those who desire to gain true APP
probation of some Of the greatest questions
that now agitate the country. The evils
are pointed out and their remedies dis
cussed. Every household ought TO take
monthly magazine and we know Of none
which we could more heartily recommend
than the Southern. 1t is instructing,
amusing, and we believe, just. Turnbull
Brothers, Baltimore, Publishers.
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Iiouidation of the state Debt.

The message announces the liquidation
of the State debt in full, being last year
S966,394; estimated surplus at the close of
the next fiscal year, S250,000. The Gov
ernor says, concerning colored people,
whilst our colored population are struggling
so earnestly and with a measure of hopeful
success, to educate their children, it occurs
to me that we should shape out
for them a system of schools and
offer them at least the countenance of
our approval in their efforts toward improve
ments. In each of the annual messages |
have heretofore delivered to the General
Assembly, called attention to this subject
and made recommendations suggestive of
my views. | now renew those recOmmen-
dations and earnestly invite your attention
to this important interest. Our own sense
of justice, it seems to me, will not allow us
to longer ignore this demand.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, Dec. Mr.. Sumner
moved to proceed to the consideration of
MS supplementary civil rights bill. After
discussion, rejected.
The following bills were introduced by
unanimous consent, to be referred to COM
mittees hereafter.
By AIR. Alcon: A bill to extend the
provisions of the act of March 3, 1878, pro-
vldlng for the collection of debts due from
Southern railroads.
BY Mr.. Gordon: A bill granting aid to
the Atlantic and Great Western Canal, pr =
vidlng that the United States shall guaran-
tee the payment of interest upon the bonds
OF the canal companytothe extent of $50, 900
per mile.
By Mr.. ingalls,: A bill to organize the
Territory of Oklahama.
Mr.. Window introduced resolutions re-
questlng the Treasurer to inform the Sen
ate as to the amount expended by the Uni
TED States for public works in each State
ard Territory, together with the expenses
OF the Government upon canals, railroads,
etc. Passed.
BY Mr.. Sherman: A resolution instruct
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to inform
the Senate what efforts have been made by
him to take possession of the Louisville
and Portland canal, and all the correspon-
dence relating thereto. Passed.
MIR. Buckingham introduced a bill to
provide for free banking to secure an elias
tic currency, to appreciate national obliga-
tons and to reach specie payments without
commercial. embarrassment.
At five minutes past one Gen. Babcock,
the Private Secretary of the President, APP
peared with the message and the reading
thereof was commenced which continued
till six minutes past two, when Mr.. Conk-
ling moved that it be printed and laid on
the table. So ordered.
The Vice-President laid before the Sen
ate the reports of the Cabinet and officers
which were ordered printed.
Mr.. COnkling moved that the Senate pro-
coed to the consideration of executive bust
ness.
Mr.. Thurman moved to adjourn. Lost.
Mr.. COnkling's motion was adopted.
The Senate went into executive session
and after few minutes the doors were re-
opened and the Senate adjourned.
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Supreme Court for the Middle District
of Tennessee

SUPREME COURT CLERKS OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, Dec. l, 1S73.-This Court, by
reason of the term now being held at Knox
vile, is adjourned over until the first Mon
day in January next.
The business of the 9th and 9TH Circuits
will be the first taken up. The 9Th Cir
cult consists of the counties Of Cumberland,
Fentress, DeKalb, OvertOn, Putnam, White,
Smith, Jackson, Macon and Clay.
The 9TH Circuit consists Of the counties
of Rutherford, Cannon, Wilson, Bedford and
Trousdale.
The order in which other circuits will be
heard will be announced hereafter.
By order of the Chief Justice.
T. c. DUNNINGTON, Clerk.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-03

POLITICAL.
The California SenatOrship.
RunROrs of the Morning.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.-The Legisla-
tIre of the State will meet to-day. The
adjournment yesterday is considered trick
of sharp practice to give the Democrats and
Republicans time to complete their plans
against Booth and the Independents whom
he leads. 1t seems to be generally con-
coded, however, that Booth will be elected
for the long term and some Democrat for
the short one. Who the latter may be has
not been definitely settled. There is a re-
port that Casserly is working to defeat
Booth, but it is not generally credited.
There are all sorts ofrumOrs of bargains, COM
promises and combinations, but the pro-
ceedings to-day will probably tell the story.
Democratic Mobile.
MOBILE, ALA, Dec 2. In themunicipal
election to-day the entire Democratic ticket
is supposed to be elected by from POO to
800 majority.
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HOUSE.

Mr.. Niblack gave notice that he would
tomorrow introduce bill changing the
rate of compensation for Senators, Repre-
sentatives and delegates in Congress, and
would Monday night next move to suspend
the rules and pass it.
Mr.. Parsons gave like notice of a bill to
repeal the bankruptcy laws.
Mr.. Marcy gave like notice of civil
rights bill.
Mr.. Dewitt gave like notice of a consti-
tutiOnal amendment providing that no law
increasing compensation of Senators and
Representatives shall take effect until after
an election of Representative intervenes.
On motion of the House the credentials
and papers in the contested election cases
from the First to Third districts of Arkan-
saS were referred to the Committee on
Elections.
Mr.. Poland offered resolutions directing
the Judiciary Committee to examine the
statistics in regard to bankruptcy proceed
ingS, and prepare and report such amend
ments thereto as will simplify and expe-
dite proceedings Hereunder and diminish
the expenses thereof. Adopted.
A Searcher.
Mr.. Dawes offered resolution calling on
the Secretary of the Treasury to communi-
cate the amounts paid since the 4th of
March, 1869, in settlement of suits, judg-
ments or claims, on behalf of the United
States, for resistance of the revenue laws at
the Boston and New York customhouses;
also what portions of such sums were paid
into the Treasury of the United States, and
what other portions were paid, and where
and to whom. Adopted.
Two Louisiana Carpet-Baggers Admit.
ted.
Mr.. Butler. of Massachusetts,, called I'D
his resolution offered yesterday declaring
that Messrs. Sypher, Sheldon and Pinch
back, Of Louisiana, have aprima tacie right
to seats in the House, and that they be
admitted to take the oath of office.
MIR. Beck suggested a substitute refer
ring the matter to the Committee on Elec-
tiOns.
Discussion ensued during which the
Presidents message was received, and the
clerk, Mr.. Mcpherson, at quarter past
one began to read it, concluding at 2:40 p.
NJ. 1t was referred to the committee of the
whole and ordered printed.
The House then resumed consideration
of the resolution as to the Louisiana mem
bers. After long debate the question was
taken separately, first on the admission
Sypher. Agreed to, yeas 16S to 95 nays. 1t
was almost strict party vote. Among the
Republicans voting in the negative, were
Hines, WaldrOn, Willard and WoOdford.
The resolution in regard to Sheldon was
agreed to without yeas and nays, and he
and Sypher were then sworn in. Without
diSposing of the resolution in regard to
Pinchback, the House adjourned.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 2-Gen. W. L.
Mcmillan is on his way to Washington, to
obtain if possible his seat as Senator from
Louisiana
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Church of the Advent.

This being the day set apart by the
Church of England, and the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the United States, for
special intercessiOn IN behalf Of missions,
divine service viii be held tonight at the
Church of the Advent, at o'clock. The
Rt. Rev. c. 4. Quintard, ID. D., Bishop of
the diocese of Tennessee, is expected to
preside, and to address the meeting. The
other clergy of this city are expected TO
take part in the services. A general attend
ance on the part of all Christian people is
earnestly invited.
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WARRINGTON.
The Chief.susticeshir.

4
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The President
to-day sent the Senate the following NOM
nations: Geo. III. Williams, for Chief JUS
tice of the Supreme Court; B. ii. BristoWN'
for Attorney General, and A. r. Shepherd,
for Governor of the District OF Columbia.
Congressional Committees.
The Republican caucus to-day sippOin.ed
a committee to report to an adjourned
meeting tomorrow, and the subject OF the
standing committees. There are a few va
cancies to be filled in the committees, but
no important change from their member
ship last session is anticipated.
Williams Nomination.
The nomination of Attorney General
Williams to be Chief Justice of the SUI
preme Court was merely read in Executive
Session to-day, and laid over for future con-
sideration. 1t was expected the Senate
would Immediately act upon the nomina-
ton without reference to committee, as
it has been customary to thus compliment
the nominee where he is either member
of, or ex-member of that body.
SantO Domingo.
Among other documents accompanying
the Presidents message, is a letter from
President BaeZ of st. Domingo, dated Aug
Is, to President Grant, desiring the Gov
eminent of the United States to establish
a protectorate over st. Domingo topreseve
that country from hostile excursions from
Hayti.
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KENTUCKY.
The Governors Message.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. Gov. Leslie, in
his message delivered to-day to the Legisla-
ture, takes earnest and decided grounds
against the lawlessness existing in some
counties of the State, stating that while he
has no authority to call out the militia, as
it would conflict with the regular constabu-
larry force of disturbed districts, yet re-
commends the appointment of a Commits
sioner to proceed to the disordered districts
and secure the arrest of the parties guilty Of
completely or connivance with the Ku-
El,tD
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singular Railroad Accident-NarrOw
Escape.

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. To-day as the
Pacific express train was coming into the
depot here, the engine jumped the track,
swung around, throwing the express car
as to break il off and cause part Of the de-
pot to fall on two express cars and the bag
gage car, breaking them up badly. The
passenger cars, in which were a number of
passengers, barely escaped a newsbOy
named Lingerfelter was killed, and several
passengers slightly injured. Loss over
$4,000.
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g u B A.
The Surrender of the Virginiu
Text of the Protocol
Between Secretary Fish and the Spa
iSIl Minister.

Between Secretary Fish and the Span
ish Minister.
Protocol of the conference held at the De
partment of State, at Washington, on the
10Th of November, 1873, between Ham
ilton Fish, Secretary of State, and Rear
Admiral Don Jose Palo de Barnabe, En-
voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary of Spain.
The undersigned having met for the pur-
pose of entering into a definite agreement
respecting the case of the steamer Virgin
ius, which, while under the FLAG of the
United States, was on the 31st of October
last captured on the high seas by the Span
ish man-of-war Tornado, have reached the
following conclusions:
Spain on her part STIMULATES to restore
forthwith the vessel referred to and the sur
vivOrS of her passengers and crew and on
the 18th day of December next to salute
the flag of the United States. If, however,
before that date Spain should prove to the
satisfaction OF the government of the Uni
ted States that the VirginiuS was not en-
titled to carry the flag Of the United States
and was carrying it at the time Of her cap
ture without right and improperly, the sa-
lutte will be spontaneously dispensed as in
such case not being necessarily reputable,
but the United States will expect in such
case a declaimer of intent Of indig nifty to
its flag in the act which was committed.
Furthermore, if on or before the 18th of
December, 1873, it shall be made to appear
to the satisfaction of the United States that
theVirgiius didnotrig htfullycarry the Amer
lean flag and was not entitled to American
papers, the United States will institute in
qlIiry, and adopt legal proceedings against
the vessel, and il it be found she has viola
ted the law of United States, and against
any of the persons who might be guilty Of
illegal action in connection herewith
being understood that Spain will proceed
according TO the second proposition made
to Gen. SickleS and communicated in his
telegram read to Admiral Palo on the 9th
inst. to investigate the conduct of those
authorities who have arraigned Spanish
laws and her honorable obligations, and
will arraign them before competent courts
and infict punishment on those who may
have Ofiended-other reciprocal reclama-
tionS to be subject to consideration and
arrangements Of the two governments, and
in case of no agreement, to be the subject
of arbitration of the constitutional of the
Senate of the United States, given thereto.
TThe constituent cortes of Spain and the
United States Senate
1t is further stipulated that the time,
manner and place for the surrender of the
Virginius and the survivors who were on
board at the time of capture, and also, the
time, manner and place for the salute to
the flag of the United States, if there should
be occasion of such salute, shall be subject
to arrangement between the undersigned
within the next day.
HAMILTON FISH.
JOSE PALO DE BARNABE.
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THE COURTS.

C1Rcr-1T CoURT.-Gennett q Co, vs..
A A. Spencer. Judgment for plaintiff Sl'2oo.
1 w Masten and others VS.. ii. >. FRENCH
motion for new trial oveuuled.
WilIoughby Dozier vs.. A. G. Merritt
Judgment for plaintiff S465.O1. 90, -
Dodd & Simmonds VS.. j. r. Green ap
neal 90 Supreme Court.
CHANCERY CoURT.-Decrees were rem
dered as follows: James Parrish ct , ais. vs.
r. J. Groomes, ct ais; II. and ,. Douglas 5ss
vs. y; Isaac Litton, admir-. State of Tennessee
We Rank of Tennessee and others; W: Is
Cooper q; per. ct al. vs.. G. NJ. Fogg, jr., Thos
Canning vs.. Chas. Morley. ct ais; , Hnos
! Minor. trustee, etc. vs.. Jane Z; Minor
Henry Harding, ct ais. VS.. Ii"othS
Eagan.