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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
THE CHIEF JUSTICESHIP.
The Struggle for the POsitiOn-GOssip
About the Aspiranfs.

From the CINCINNATI commercial.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-COnversa-
ton with a gentleman in the inner cir
Gle of the Supreme Court shows that
the probabilities, since the New York
election, and the Republican complex
ion Of the Legislature, are largely in
favor OF Roscoe ConkIng's nomination
for Chief Justice. His friends have
ascertained, without embarrassing the
President, thatif nominated he viii take
the position. One Of the Cornells, of
New York, is already being pushed for
the succession. The leading contestants
for the next Presidency, including
Grant, favor Conkling's appointment,
as it will make one candidate less.
Blaine, one Of the Presidential solici
tors, has no personal relations with
Conkling, and does not want his
opposition in active politics. Car
penter formerly had influence
with the President, and had
made up a slate by which he was
to retire CadWallader Washburn into
the Governorship, and Senator Howe
into the Chief Justiceship, ana clear
the way for himself to reelection to
the Senate. Circumstances over which
he had no control have reduced his in-
fiuence at the White House, and Sena-
tor Howe is not regarded as in the field.
Attorney General Williams also had
his hackers, chief of whom was an able
member Of his family, but public ex-
pectation did not respond to this sug-
gestion. Judge Hoar, of Massachusetts,
at one time occupied favorable place
in the Presidents mind, but he has no
political support whatever, The same
is the case with Senator Edmunds. Mr.,
Eyarts has given Offense by appearing
20 appreciate his deserts too fayorably.
Tbora ~erc four candidates on ill5
Supreme bench. fudge Bradley was
pushed by Secretary RobesG,,;; VINO OK
poets to succeed Stockton in the o.
ate, and the Democratic Senator,
Stockton, also urges Judge Bradley,
for, as is well known, no matter which
clique carries New Jersey, the same per-
sonal faction isin power. Judge Swayne
had his claims presented to the Presi-
dent, and left them there. He is the
second Justice on the bench in priority
of time Justice Clifford would be the
Chief Justice by date of appointment,
but, being Democrat, he has not been
taken into consideration. At the frs
opportunity for the place Justice Mil
Ter led all rivals, but, as he is third in
the date of his commission, the Presi-
dent considers that the harmony of the
bench might be disturbed by his nomi-
nation. Judge Miller's friends have
been active, but it is the opinion of one
of them, from whom these points have
been obtained, that he does not occupy
the prominent place he once held as to
availability.
Some time ago an Alabama delega-
ton waited on the President to urge
the appointment Of a Southern man as
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

CONG sESS AND THE CURRENCY.
The kilograms have attributed the
rally in the gold premium to the rumors
Of war with Spain. The return of COM
parative ease in the New York money
market is, however. an ample explana-
ton. Money at the old legal rate of z
per cent. IN open market, indicates that
the millions of greenbacks which were
slowed away like SO much silver plate
with the safe deposit companies, are be-
ginning to creep out in search Of more
profitable employment. This influx of
greenbacks would naturally tend
toward restoring the ante-panic pre-
MUM ON gold. If this restoration of
boarded currency to it's wonted cham
nels, should be supplemented with in
fation by the action of Congress next
month, the gold premium will go much
higher, the spirit of speculation will be
revived, and all the wholesome lessons
of the recent bitter past be wasted on
the desert air. 1t is fortunate for the
country that Congress did not meet a
month ago. There has been time
for reflection, by which Congress
men and the country ought to
profit. The rising premium on gold
warns us that the golden opportunity
for specie resumption-such an oppor-
tunity as may not occur again in years,
unless at the cost of further panics is
gliding from our grasp. For the sake
of an oppressed country and bedev-
lied commerce, we hope that if Congress
cannot give us a sound constitutional
currency of gold and silver, it will leave
the matter alone. The country is slow
ly and painfully, but surely, righting
itself. To aid this natural process, all
that Congress can do is to give us free
banking. We want no sudden inia.
ton, unsettling all values and every re.
lation CT capital and industry. The
country is convalescing; don't throw
the convalescent into any fresh convul-
sions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

THE Memphis Appeal closes an ed
itorial eulogy Of the brave Joseph Fry,
Captain Of the Inflated Yirginius, with
the following:
I'VE must build his monument on
the soil Of free Cuba, when the flag of
the United States waves over Moro
Castle, and the bloody stains Of Span
ssh tyranny are wiped out in the de-
struction of Spanish domination in the
ueen of the Antilles"
What assurance has the AppecI that
when the flag Of the United States
waves over Moro Castle" Cuba would
be more free than the Louisiana Of to-
day: For the sake Of the Cubans, as
well as our own sake, annexation is not
desirable, at least until the centralizing
tendencies of the dominant party in
this country are checked. Cuban in.
dependence, self-govel1lment and self
development, is the wish Of every
thoughtful friend Of human freedom,
and the Democratic sentiment Of our
country is likely to crystalize in this
form.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

Associate Justice, by moving up one Oh
the present Justices to the head OF the
bench, in order to supply person Ia
miliar with the local law and customs
of the South. Two persons named as
the Southern Justice were Gen. BT1s.
tow. of Kentucky, and Mr.. Durant, OF
Louisiana. 1t is understood from the
Presidents response on this occasion,
that he had about abandoned the idea
of nominating anybody on the bencn at
present.
The late election in New York and
it's happy termination OF the PreSi-
dents party has again raised Mr.. Conk-
ling's claims to the foremost place. VI
his confirmation there is no doubt. The
President has always appreciated his
Communications as the most judicious and
eloquent of any of the defenses OF hIm-
self and his administration. HIS
attainments in the law are considered
respectable by all the Presidents CO.
terie, and by the President as eminent.
The latter authority also regards Conk-
ling's services in the Senate against
Schurz and Sumner, and his behavior
n the last National campaign, as OF
the highest usefulness. His youth, per,
sonal appearance, natural vigor OF
mind, social status, and capacity for
study are all points in his favor. He
has made no mistake in nominating
himself, nor in exerting any such per-
sonal pressure as would make his &C
ceptance of the Office undignified. The
present members of the Bench have nc
other objection to him than his weak
ness in the knowledge of the law and
his antagonistic position IN former
times, while In the House and Senate
to the assumptions of the Bench. The
opinions above expressed have beer
tested by reference to those best ac
quainted with the situation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
AMERICAN INTERESTS CTR.

According to the Washington CORES
pondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette. Sec
rotary Fish has been giving the Span
ish Minister at Washington some plain
talk. That correspondent writes:
In regard to the failure to execute
the DEGREES from Spain for the release
of American estates in Cuba. Secretary
Fish has informed Admiral Polo. Span
ish Minister here, that Spain must give
assurance that these DEGREES are being
obeyed by Thursday, Nov. q. Polo
asked if the United States would not
wait for an answer until the Saturday
following. The Secretary said Mo-
that the President intended to have his
message prepared by Thanksgiving
Day, ready to submit TO the Cabinet
on Friday, which is the day for the last
regular meeting before Congress as
sembles. Polo was further Informed
that the President was anxious to be
able to say to Congress that Spain had
really acted in the matter, instead of
merely promising, and that in case she
did not act. he should recommend that
the United States hereafter assume the
entire protection Of the lives and prop
erty of her own citizens in Cuba. .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
THE VIRGINIA sENATORSHIP.


WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.-The cam
paign for a Senator to succeed Lewis,
in Virginia, awakens interest in all the
Southern States, of which Virginia is
the champion. Advices indicate that
the contest is between Walker and
r"itheFs, both of whom have the sup
mort Of the invading railroad interests
Of the North. Walker - out OF favor
with the old native politicians, VINE
the young men formerfy in the Uoni S5a
crate army advocate his claims as a
Northern man who has kept faith in
every respect and whose defeat would
discourage immigration to the State,
and give a semblance of inhospitality
to the overwhelming Democratic victo-
~. His protecting administration is
also charged to have reduced the appre-
tensions of the negroes, who had been
told four years ago that if he were
elected they would be recommitted to
slavery. Withers is obnoxious to Ma
hone, President Of the Great Southern
Railroad, but as lie has the appoint
ment of committees IN the State SEN
ate Malone would not be unwilling to
put him in the United States Senate, in
order to have a Lieutenant Governor
who would make committees more fay-
orable to Mahone's railroad. Kemper
is also a candidate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
David II. DOzier VS.. Thomas A. New.
som and others, (and eases con-
SOIidafed Herewith.

4 Tract of Land in the 18th Civil District OF
Davidson county, Tenn, bounded as follows:
Beginning at white oak near the end of a lane
In road leading to Nashville, in the eastern
boundary of the original tract, and runs with
said road south 69k deg west 81 poles to a stake;
thence south SSH DEG. west 81 pOles thence
south 60 deg. west % poles; thence south 81 deg.
west % poles; thence south 1SH deg. west "A
poles; thence south 51H deg. west Is poles to
Big Harpeth River, at the mouth Of Flat Creek;
thence down the river with its meanders in all
166 poles to point near the mouth of another
small branch; thence up the branch with its
meanders north 81 X deg east 10 poles, north 25 Il
deg II poles, north 81 deg. west poles, north
AZ deg. east 16 poles, north 10 deg. west ii
poles, north 80 deg. east 16 poles, north 81 deg.
east 40 poles, south 64H deg. east 10 poles to a
stake in the line of a 81 acre tract conveyed by
Larkin to DemOss; thence with said line north
deg. west 20 poles to a stake, corner of said
tract; thence south S9H deg. east 101 poles to a
stake; thence south \ deg. 81 X poles to stone;
thence south deg. west 60 poles to the begin
ming, containing 235 acres, more or less.
Also a tract of land situated about half mile
from the tract aforesaid and bounded as follows:
Beginning at a large hickory on ridge corner
ed BY tract conveyed by Martha Parch to w.
III. Lowell, and runs south 50 deg. west SO 2-5
POLES 10 a hickory, LOvelPs corner; thence south
80 deg 80 poles to his corner; thence west s.
poles to a stake and pointers In the line Of the
hickory, corner to the same; thence east 40 poles
to a beech; thence north poles to a stake;
thence east 50 poles to a beech; thence south
PAY poles to beech; thence east GO poles to the
beginning, containing SO 10S-160 poles.
TERMS OF SALE.-Credits of /, 2 and 3
years, ~iSl. interest from day of sale. Notes re-
quired with approved security and lien retained,
Sale free from redemption --'
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
nOv12, 10, 26&dec3 Clerk and Master.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

THE late elections show that thep
pie having finished the old issues, and
finished theold neutrality-suspicious.,
are now waiting to join the innumer-
able caravan that leads to new pastures.
They are tired Of browsing around in
old tields.-Memphjs Avalanche.
just So. The people are tired of the
old issues growing out of the war, on
which the Radicals have harped and
fattened so long. They are tired of the
sordid politicians who have ruled the
country to their own private profit for
some years past. In future elections
we may look for an innumerable cara
van of voters to the polls, demanding
and enforcing a material change from
the principles and practices of Radi-
calism. The Democracy have nothing to
fear from the growing change in public
sentiment. We bid it God speed!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
TENNESSEE NEWS.

The public school teachers of Chicago
have contributed $666 to the teachers of
Memphis.
The Memphis Appeal Of the 10Th states
that Carrot Jones, colOred, who shot and
beat his sweetheart, plead guilty to the
charge of malicious shooting, and was SEN
fenced to ten years imprisonment in the
penitentiary.
A reward of three thousand dc..ars, say-
the Memphis appeal, is offered by Albert
Fink for the arrest and conviction of the
parties who DISTRACTED the Memphis and
louisville Railroad track, near Browns
vile, October 18th and November 18th, by
which the trains were wrecked.
The Alamo Sentinel of the 14th saws:
The residence of w. III. Tanner, near town,
came near being destroyed by fire one day
last week. 1t caught in the family room it
is supposed by chunk rolling out of the
fireplace, and had burned up the wall and
reached the upper room before it was dis
covered.
The Alamo Sentinel of the 18th has the
following: A few weeks since we stated
that Mr.. Nit Permenter, near town, would
gather a bale of cotton from one acre. Now
he calls on us for correction and says that
he has already picked twenty-five hundred
pounds from that acre. He has nineteen
acres in cotton and will make twelve bales
averaging $40 pounds each.
The Memphis appeal has an account of
an exciting difficulty which occurred on the
evening of the 18th. 1t says: A difficulty
took place ON the forecastle of the steamer
Pat Cleburne lying at the wharf here, be-
| tween Phil Starr, the mate, and negro
| roustabout named Tinsley. The negro
| pummeled Starr over the head and chOked
him severely. Starr then drew pistol and
fired at the assaillant, but the bullet did moi
strike the intended victim. When the PTS
oil fired much excite ment ensued, and at
least hundred wharf negroes crowded to
| gether. For while mob demonstration
seemed imminent and it was probably
averted only by the steamer dropping down
the river to get Starr away from the
crowd.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

ADMIRAL PORTER is credited with
reporting the present condition Of the
Spanish navy as follows: 1t has IS YES
sells carrying 40 guns, "a carrying 81
guns, and % carrying $50 guns. There
are also 10 transports capable of carry
ing guns, and so gunboats with one
heavy gun each. Fifty-three of these
vessels are stationed on the coast of
Cuba, carrying 800 guns, with 5000
men all told. The Admiral thinks that
with the present condition of our navy
we would not be able TO successfully
compete with that of the Spanish.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
he following described property, viz:
&. Il. CabIeP vs.. VIM. strong.

Certain lots in the city of Nashville, beginning
at the corner OF Lewis and Spring streets, rum
ming eastwardly along Spring street 1917 feet,
more or less, TO a Is foot alley; thence south
wardly 100 feet along said alley to a stake;
thence at right angles about 1917 feet to Lewis
street; thence nOrthwardly 100 feet to the be-
ginning.
ALSO, beginning at the north corner of said
alley and Spring street, running eastwardly
about l61% feet to Lewis street; thence with
Lewis line sOuthwardly 100 feet TO a stake;
thence at right angles about 161 4 feet to said
alley; thence nOrthwardly and along said alley
100 feet to the beginning. Being the same lots
conveyed TO Isaac Shook by Henry Hill, by deed
dated Sept. %, 1860.
TERMS OF SALE.-Credits of and Il
months, with interest from day of sale. Notes
tanned.
Sale free from redemption.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
FOR GOVERNOR.

To the Union and American,
l see in almost every paper some new
name brought forward as asuitable per-
son for the next Governor of Tennessee.
l see it also claimed that West Tennes-
see is entitled to the privilege of naming
the man. Think the farmers, upon the
same principle, clearly have the right
to name him; and, therefore, as one of
that class, ! recommend the name of
Dorsey B; Thomas, as a man in every
way qualified for that position, and call
upon him to permit his name to be run
for Governor.
A NUBBIN RIDGE FARMER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

The Washington correspondent of
the Cincinnati Commercial states that
Il canvass was mace Of Senators and
Representatives in Washington, on the
10th INST, and no dissentients were
found TO immediate work, which shall
put the Cuban issue above complica-
lion. The correspondent adds:
1.-The Democratic members see their
opportunity to harmonic the late rebel
clement, nationaiize it, and appear be-
fore the country to be the fighting
party, while the Republican members
seem to be afraid to make the admis-
sion; but the commercial interests have
compelled in them such a peace policy
as derogates from the national man
hood"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
ThOs. Caldwell, Ex'Or, VS.. George
Nancy ct al.

\ tract of land situated in the 18th Civil Dis
trict of Davidson county, and bounded as fol-
lows Beginning at the northeast corner of the
land now, or lately owned by f. H. Childress,
ST., and situated on the street known as the
Vaughn street, or turnpike, and running thence
i'll western direction with the centre of said
Vaughn street 90 poles II links to a stake in the
centre of said street; thence due south 80 poles
to q stake in Mary A. Chadwell's north bOun-
dairy line; thence east 80 poles \ link to said
ChadWell's corner; thence north 81 poles to a
stake; thence east 63k poles TO a stake, thence
north TO the beginning.
TERMS.-Six months credit, with interest
from day of sale. Notes required with approved
security, and lien retained.
Sale free from redemption.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
PRIZE LIST.

+O,OOU. S40O,OOO
The title to the above real estate is guaranteed
perfect.
The liberal terms of the scheme brings it with
in the reach of all-the greatest opportunity
eyer offered for the poor man to rise TO wealth.
PRICE OF TICKETS,
Single Tickets, $3.50; Eleven. Tickets, $500;
Fixty-six Tickets, S125.OO; One Hundred and
Fifty-six Tickets, $4,000.
The drawing will be made under the superin-
tendence of committee appointed by the high
est officials in the State duly sworn 10 the faith
full performance of the duties assigned them.
The highest officials both of City, County and
State have not only endorsed Mr.. Abeles, but
also his scheme.
The demand for tickets is unparalleled, nd
Ril desiring to participate in the drawing shot d
at once fern their clubs and send in their orders
Agents Wanted in all States, Cities and Towns
in the United States and Canadas.
~ Money should be sent by Registered Let
ter, ?. o. Order or Express, with the full ad
dress of the purchaser in plain writing.
For further information and particulars send
for circulars 20 The Manager and Proprietor,
and address N'--
SIMON ABELES,
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
sepsS es,33;,, wed fri sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

IT ought to be obvious to the Re
publican leaders that another such a
session of the Legislature as the last
which was held in this State, or another
session of Congress like that which
closed in the spring, Will utterly ex-
tinguish the party.-Neao York Times.
According to the logic of the indie
pendents, the leading Radical organ of
the country. in the above humiliating
confession and warning, is merely en-
deavoring to encourage any Democrats
who may be respondent in view Of the
recent elections. Selah!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
$3.50 REWAR

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY OFFER
a reward of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars
for the arrest and conviction of the parties who
fired the premises, No. SO Broad street, occupied
by S. Steinau, on the night of the 10th inst.
VIM A. WEBB,
Secy Equitable Fire Insurance Co.
JOHN LUMSDEN,
President State Insurance Co.
CLAIBORNE & PENNEBAKER, Ag'ts.
ROSS, GALE 81 THOMAS, Agents. .
PECK a. GAHILL, Agents.
w. C. NELSON. Agent.
r. c. MCNAIRY,
President Commercial ms. Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

MOST of our readers know the al
most fanatic zeal of Harper's Weekly
in support of Republican ideas and
our model President. Under the
heading THE Public Service for Sale, -
it says: This is an era of corruption.
On all sides private and public dishon-
esty is so common that the only ques-
ton asked of a man is getting to be
will he steals"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: eff it
can be shown that Mr.. Fish's son-in-
law receives $4,000 per annum as the
agent of the Spanish government in
New York, it would be well for Mr..
Fish to resign his seat in the Cabinet
and go into regular partnership with
him." If Mr.. Fish's son-in-law is the
Spanish agent in New York, he or Mr..
Fish ought to resign.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

THE ST. Louis Times says: Just as
DIR. George B. Loring. of Salem, had,
as he thought, the wires all set to be
elected President Of the Massachusetts,
Senate, who should loom upon the hor-
lion but the friends of n. p. Banks,
with the General for a candidate, and
the Doctor is not half as easy in his
mind rs he WAS y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
UNION AND AMERICAN.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS. 1873.

On the 18th inst. about one million
dollars were sent to the navy yards at
New York, Philadelphia and Boston, to
be pad out by the disbursing officers
for repairs and supplies for the vessels
to be dispatched to Cuba.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19

The Worcester Press takes liberal
view of the situation. In these days, it OBJ
serves, when the banks have to sustain so
many "breaches" of trust, it is no wonder
that they occasionally announce themselves
as 'SuSpenders."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-19
NOTICE,
MEDICAL.
A stitch in Time Saves Nine.

A Stitch IN Time saves NIlc'
no NOT NEGLECT A COUGH BECAUSE
IL it troubles you but little now, Now Is the
very time it is easiest removed, and none WOulI
suffer if they knew how easily they can be cured
bv the timely use of DUCoNGE's PICTORIAL
BALsAsIC SYRUP. Sufferers from all ailments
of the Breast lungs and Throat, will ma that
by using the Pectoral Balsamic syrup they are
using the best eXpectOrant, which removes all
nhIegm. sOOthes all irritation, and radically
cures FOr sale by II. II. PAGE, Druggist, lOO
North College street, Nashville, Tenn
Oc1O pm '- 60 --
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anoiA AasnckS.

A VICTIM OF EARLY DISCRETION,
A causing nervous debility, premature 9ecay'
etc. having tried in vain every advertised rem
civ has discovered a simple means of selt-cure
which he will send free to his fellow-sutte T
1A'''i' 'S o. Qc4 eod3m
YORK.