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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

It is said that A 10000 nien inEngland
bring coal enough out of mines to per-
form the labor of 600, 600, 900 men. The
engines that do the work are made by
5000 men. That the skill and labor
of $4,000 men. by utilizing the force in
coal, should command such powers of
production appears incredible. 1t
makes the productive powerof one man
equal to 5000. One may reduce these
figures half or more, and stiIl find the
secret of England's marvellous wealth.
All nations go to England to borrow
money to build railways, and carry on
expensive wars, and if the security is
good, funds are easily obtained. The
wonderful islanders, consume far more
than any other people in the old world,
yet have left an unknown surplus to
lend to eyerybodyfar and near. Curi-
Gus operatives, whose frames are iron,
whose muscles the best tempered steel,
and whose food is coal at a few cents a
bushel.
The example of England should not
be lost on the Southern States. Man
ufacturing industry viii place ag-
riculture where it ought to be, on a
sound basis. A large share of u cot
ton should be spun into thread before
it is exported either to New or Old
England. We must learn to utilize all
the natural advantages that surround
us. Our water power viii be an ODE
dent giant In harness forever. No hu-
man servant was ever half so faithful,
nor half so economical. Clouds hat
give England only twenty inches of
rain water in twelve months give Ten
over forty inches. Our grand
children viii make this magnificent ir-
rigating and Manufacturing power a
source of boundless wealth.
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THE attempt to regulate the bust
ness of railroads by law in ILL
nois, has not proved any more
acceptable to the people than to the
roads themselves. Wisconsin is not
likely TO form an exception. The Chi
cago Tribune prints an analysis of the
provisions of the law passed by the
Wisconsin Legislature, and states that
the railroads in that State complain
bitterly that the compulsory rates are
much below the figures at which they
can work with profit. In the case of
the Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad,
for instance, a reduction is made In
rates ranging from Is to As per cent.
The law abOunds in determinations
against the people, for whom it vas en-
acted. If enforced, it is said it viii de-
stroy the lumber trade of Milwaukee.
The railroads will do their best to break
the law down, but have not decided
whether this is 20 be done by eompli-
ans and an appeal to the Legislature,
or by rebellion and recourse to the
courts. The third way, making itspro-
visions as oppressive as possible to the
people, would cause the railroads to be-
come odious as well as the law, and is
not likely to be ventured on.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
GREExBACKs VS.. BANK NOTES.

The Cincinnati Gazette, the leading
Republican journal in Ohio, criticises
Grants position on the financial ques-
ton as follows:
sour Washington correspondence has
represented that the President is opposed to
any increase in the emission of legal tend
ers. bat Il is favorable to free banking.
What is called free banking means free
dom to issue irredeemable notes as money
for private profit. We say irredeemable be-
cause the T~edeemability Of one kind of
notes, when government is security for
both, is practically no redeemability. Such
a thing as redemption is unknown.
If the issue of notes had the re-.
stTaint of redeemahility in specie, it might
be made free; but without that the thing
which is called free banking is simply
freedom to those who have got money TO
issue notes without redemption, to circu-
late as money for their own profit. The
imitation is the same as if the issue were in
greenbacks. The departure from the way
to specie payment is the same. And if
there be any intention TO reduce the green
backs to specie payment, the previous in
crease of the bank circulation means a
provision for 4 greater crash; for the bank
note circulation alone is already more than
so per cent. greater than vas ever kept
afioat with specie redemption. If the cur
rency is TO be further debased, the privilege
should not be given away to be used for
private profit, but should be used for the
profit OF the government"
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oRs.NrzATIoN IN sHELBY.l

Elsewhere we publish "a condensed
account Of the proceedings of the gen.
eral committee appointed in pursuance
of the Bartlett resolutions. The pro-
gress of the work of organization In
Shelby county thus far seems eminent
" satisfactory to all interested. The
work as yet is preliminary, the prima-
~ precinct meetings being yet to be
held. The Register says the meeting
of the executive committee "was a
very harmonious one and each member
seemed to feel that a new era in the
political history of Shelby county was
dawning." The Avalanche also seems
pleased. The appeal has the follow
ing editorial remarks:
"This committee has moved cau-
tiously and prudently. 1t is only four
months to the election for county Of
icers, and it viii take two months to
perfect the organization by calling and
holding the primary meetings and
PldCAuS Tic CdnUIudleS III the ue1Q-
Thus far everything has been unobiec-
tiOnable. No action has been taken
until after due reflection and eonsulta-
ton. II the same prudence and wise,
considerate action be observed hereaf-
ter as heretofore. victory on the part Of
the Conservatives and Democrats in the
county election is assured. Let us have
a short canvass, but let us be prepared
for 1t when it is inaugurated. The ele-
ments opposing Radicalism are still
strong enough to win with good NOM
nations, but it cannot hope to succeed
with Objectionable ones. The sooner
this fact is realized by cur friends the
better it will be. The people must in
terest themselves, and force and com
pei the selection of good nominations,
for all the caution and prudence Of A.
3. Haynes and his excellent committee.
with all their wisdom, cannot secure
victory unless the honest masses, the
~tax-paying people, appear in the pri-
mary meetings, in the nominating con-
ventions, and prevent the ambitious
and self-seeking politicians from foist-
ing themselves or Objectionable men
upon the peop-e. We make these re-
marks for the purpose Of awakening
good citizens to the duties demanded
of them"
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~rrhARrIrnr moyEnENr.

MONDAY, April 6.-The gentlemen who
were appointed by the chairman OF the
Bartlett meeting, as the Shelby county
Fexecutiye committee met at the office of
IL. Townsend The members from four
teen of the seventeen districts and eight OF
the ten wards were present., only Eve not
appearing. Col. a. B. HAYNES called the
meeting 10 order, Albert Suggs was elected
permanent chairman and Henry j. Lynn
secretary. The committee then elected
an executive board for Shelby county of
4 seven members, as follows: Thos HOl-
man. jrA Albert Suggs, Hosea Townsend,
w. w. Mcdowell. Owen Dwyer, Ike Nell
son, Vim. Miller. A. B. Haynes, Chair
man of the Bartlett meeting, here explained
that his first ~appoiutee forthe Seventh
ward. r. @. Williamson having resigned,
he had appointed j. I. Hilisman. On
motion Of Colonel Mcdowell, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted.
viz.
Resolved, That we, the committee, ac-
ceptthe appointment made by A. b. Haynes
chairman of the meeting held at Bartlett,
and we hereby most earnestly pledge our
selves TO make the effort to secure the sell
ection and election Of men of ability and
integrity, to fill the public Offices to be
elected in Shelby County at the next Au-
gust election, believing that in so doing We
carry out the true intent and meaning of
the Bartlett resolutions. op
MIR. f. w. Louis then offered the follow
ing resolution which, On motion, was
adopted, viz:
Resolved, Tha. no member of this COM
mittee shall become a candidate for any
county Office, which Is to be filed at the
next August election, unless he withdraw
from this committee, by resignation, within
the next thirty days.
Mr.. A. Z. FARMLAND then offered the
following, which, on motion, wa adopted
viz:
Resolved, that this executive committee,
appointed under the resolution of the mass
meeting held at Bartlett, empower, fully.
the executive committee of seven, elected
this day, to do and perform all such acts as
may be deemed ~expedient, fill all vacancies,
and be clothed with full power to make the
canvass a success; it being understood that
the entire committee, as appointed by
Chairman Haynes, shall designate time
and place for the holding of the general
convention for the nomination of candi-
dates.
The committee then adjourned to meet
the first Tuesday in May.
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mo. S,57Sl
NPrSDR EnEe.

DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF vEND. Elk.
ID to me directed, and delivered from ne
Honorable Supreme Court Of Tennessee, at Its
December. term, 1873, Twill expose 70 pubic
sale, 10 the highest bidder, for cash, az tho
Courthouse door, in the city Of Nashville, en-
Tuesday, the 4th day OF April, 1874, within law
full hours, all the right, title, claim and in
terest that j. +. and Maggie E BlsekmOre has
in and TO a piano, now stored At the business
house Of L. A. Lewis. No. @ North Market 81,
Nashville, Tenn, and being condemned as the
property of . f. and Maggie z Blackmcro 20
satisfy a Judgment against them and In favor %
Player Martin, for about s25, besides interest
and costs.
Dated this 10th day Of March, 1874.
e ID. WHITWORTH, Sheriff.
BY z. NJ. WOODALL, Deputy.
u.h01 0QeaDI
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Ts ChaneerU af .TashvSIIe.

OTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
- and Master Chaneery Court, Nashville,
March the nth, 1S74-R. Gibson and another,
Compliments, VS. Geo. HUMPHREYS and others,
Defendants
1t appearing from AFFIDAVIT fled IN this causs
that the defendants, George Hamphries, j. r.
HUMPHREYS, William Newell and Allen Jones,
are nOn-reSidents Of the State Of Tennessee,
50 that the ordinary process OF law cannot
be served upon them; and IL further ap-
pearing that an attachment has issued IN this
case, and has been returned levied upon the
following property, viz: The share or interest
Of George and J. +. HUMPHREYS as partners OF
otherwise in all the stock OF Goals in the hands
or under the control Of said Wm- Newell and
Allen Jones, doing business in Nashville, Tenn,
under the firm name of Newell & JONES' 70
satisfy the claim Of cOmplainants against said
George and J.. +. Humphries, by due bill exc
cuted BY them for S473-S3, and dated March Z,
1873, besides interest and costs.
1t il therefore ordered that said defendants en-
ter their appearance herein on or before the
fourth Monday of the next term Of said Court,
70 be held on the first Monday In April next,
$50, and plead, answer, or demur to complain
ants bill, or the same viii be taken for confessed
astO them, and set for hearing exparte, and that
acopy Of this order be published for four con-
secutiye weeks in the Nashville Union and
American. A Copy-Attest.
NATHANIEL BAXTER, in,
Clerk and Aasfsr.
NJ: NJ. Brien, Sen, Solicitor for COmplainsns.
mills Oaw At
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mo. 1891
Ina ChancerN at Nashville.

CTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
- and Master ChaRcery Court, Nashville,
March the 10th, 1S74-WIiiam r. Taylor, Com
plainant, vs.. T. W. MeGili and wife, Defend
ants.
that the defendants, T. w. McGin and Hattie
McGll. are nOn-residents OF the State Of Teunes-
see, so that the ordinary process OflaW cannot
be served upon them: 1t Is therefore ordered
that said defendants enter their appearances
herein on or before the fourth Monday Of the next
term Of said Court, to be held on the first Mon
day in April next, 1574,1 and plead, answer,
or demur to cOmplainants bill, or the same
viii be taken for confessed as to them, and ct
for hearing exparte, and that a CODY OF tkis' or
der be published for four consecutive weeks In
the Nashville Union and American.
A C~opy-Attest-
NATHANIEL BAXTER, ia,
Clerk and Master.
Goodlett g Banks, Solicitors for Complainant
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

THE deliberation with which Con-
gress with its two.thirds majority in
each house, is violating its solemnly
phghted faith is calling out hot de-
nunciation from Republican friends
that do not falter in their fealty to
party. Harper's WeekIy, for instance,
says:
The country is thus launched upon
the era Of initiation of the French assig-
mats and the Continental currency.
The bill, indeed, processes TO limit the
total amount of notes to $500, 900, eco.
But since the House has deliberately
violated the solemnly pledged faith OF
the country by turning away from re-
sumption toward expansion, that limi-
tation is merely laughable. The reas-
oning that demands imitation to-day
will demand more imitation to-mor-
roUD
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

TIE Ne,C York Herald does not
entertain a very exalted opinion of Mr..
Bingham. 1 tsays: and now comes
Mr.. John A. Bingham, American Min
lister to Japan, to illustrate the evil
consequences of the first wrong step.
a year ago he was accused of taking
stock in the Credit Mobilier, and he an
swered that he got the stock, but he
was not guilty Now he is c~astigated
for writing a letter he says he never
wrote. When a good dog gets a bad
name it is a terrible incentive to kick
the animal, whether he deserves it or
not"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

SENATOR JOHNSTON, of Virginia,
has presented to the Federal Senate the
petition of Gen. g. w. Gusts Lee IN
reference to the Arlington estate, which
was devised to Mrs. Robert E. Lee for
life, with remainder In fee to her son,
the petitioner. The petition sets forth
the fact that "as Congress has devoted
Arlington to the purposes of a ma
tional cemetery, and naturally desires
to preserve in their graves, under the
guard of the Federal authority, the re-
mains of those who lost their lives In
the service of the country, petitioner is
anxious to avoid litigation by release of
bis title to the estate upon payment of
a Just compensation" He prays for
the passage of a law making the neces-
sary appropriation for this purpose,
valuing the property at three hundred
thousand dollars.
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For Countv Trustee.

WE are authorized to announce JAMES
w DAVE As a candidate for Trustee OF Da-
wilson county at the August election
mh22 te
I'VE are authorized 20 announce W. A.
wv KNIGHT as d candidate for County Trus-
tee at the ensuing August election. feb25 I'd
A 7 the urgent solicitation Of many of the
N citizens OF Davidson county, / announce
myself a andida for reelection to the Office Of
County Trustee at the ensuing August election
II elected 1 will. in the future as In the past, dis
charge the duties Of the Oface 70 the best Of my
ability. ID. T. MARSHALL
Nashville, March ), 1874 NH te
DDIToRS UNION AND AMERICAN
~ Please announce me in yOur paper as a can
didate for county Trustee, at the election in
August next. ISAAC PAUL
feh22 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

THE California Senate has passed a
bill permitting Henry Meigs, the South
American railroad contractor, to re-
turn to that State without danger of
criminal prosecution for the defaults
which were the cause of his departure
many years ago. The Alta California
believes that he has liquidated his ac-
tual Indebtedness. Meigs fled from
California to Peru, where he has made
millions Of dollars, and has on hand at
the present time a very large contract.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Chancellor.

I'VE are authorized to announce II. NJ.
w BRIEN, JR, as a candidate for Chancel-
Tor at the ensuing August election.
mh25 te
WYE are authorized to announce Hon. WILL
w LIAM +. COOPER as a candidate for
Chancellor Of Davidson county at the election
in August next mhls te
NATE are authorized 10 announce Hon. A. G.
wv MERRITT a. a candidate for Chancellor
for this, the Davidson County District
mh24 te&
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OTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
- and Master Chancery Court, Nashville,
March the nths 64-R- W Brown and an
other, Compartments, VS. Wm. z Wade and
wife, defendants.
1t appearing from ahhdavit fled IN this causs
that the defendants, Wm.E Z. Wade and Alice
II. Wade Gre non-residents Of the State OF Ten
nes<ee, 50 that the ordinary process Of law can
not be served upon them: It Is therefore ordered
that said defendantse enter their appearance here
in on or before the 4th Monday OF the next tern
April next, QSz4l, and plead, answer, or de
muir TO eomplainants' bill, or the same viii be
taken for confessed as 70 them, and set for hear
published for four consecutive weeks IN ne
Union and American. A COpy-Ak
test. NATHANIEL BAXTER, Jr..
Clerk and Master
mills Oaw At
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

LAST year the Connecticut Democ-
racy had Legislative majority Of two
on joint ballot. This year it has a ma
jority of ffty-six to sixty, according as
the two Independents range them
selves. This IS progress, and the De-
mocracy is the party Of sound and sub
stantial progress.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

CTATE OF TENNESSEE, OFFICE CLERK
~ and Master Chancery Court, Nashville,
ant, vs. Jordan, Marsh e Co. and others. De-
PENDANTS
1t appearing from affidavit nled IN this causs
mat the Defendants, +. Jordan, Chas. Marsh,
hrm name Of Jordan, Marsh & CO Robert Cas-
ton, Sam A StoEall, firm name OF CASTOR &
StoUah, are non-residents OF the State OF Ten
nessee, so that the ordinary process OF law can
not De served upon them 1t Is therefore order
ed that said Defendants enter their appearance
herein on or before the first Monday in Nav
next, (ls14), being a rule day Of said Court, and
pleadj answer or demur to COmplainant's bill,
on the same win be taken for confessed A. 10
them, and set for hearing ex parte, and that Q
copy OF this order be published for four eOnsecu-
lean.
A Copy-Attest: d
NATHANIEL BAXTER, /.
Clerk and Master.
NJ N. Brien, Sen, Solicitor fOr COmpIainant.
ms Oaw4t
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NOTICE.
Calls Upon Persons 10 Become Candi.
dates for nozaa

We ADOPTED q rule three years ago that we
would require payment, OF twenty cents PEI
ne, for al communication calling upon per-
sons TO become candidates, or Communication
commendatory OF candidates. This rule has not
been changed, and win be sdhered to in the fu-
ture, as heretofore. an fsterested wiz please
take notice.
In all legitimate demands of the Democratic
party, or OF the great interests of the general
public, upOnOur columns, the UNION ANDAMER-
CAN win not fail of its duty; but where mere
individual schemes or interests are to be promot-
ed, it viii be done as advertising, and at the
rates stated above.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

THE visit Of ex-President Andrew
johnson to Washington is with refer
ence to the drawing Of another divi-
dend on the funds he deposited in the
First National Bank Of that city before
its failure during the late panic. The
present dividend is twenty per cent,
which VIII make fifty per cent. of his
deposit Of about $4,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

THE Washington correspondent of
the Nelg York Times writes, April .:
s.There Is a settled conviction among
Congressman and politicians IN Wash
ington. that a change will G occur
IN The Cabinet, by the retirement of
Secretary Richardson from the Treas
rrv Department. There has been the
authority of the President for the state
mant that Judge Richardson viii retire
voluntarily, if at all"
Then he viii 'stick," unless 4 much
stronger current Of public sentiment
should be brought to bear against him
than has yet been manifested.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Law Court-January Rules, 1874 nm
for Divorce.
Josiah Freeman VS.. Hattie Freeman.

Josiah Freeman VS.. Hattie Freeman
II THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING TO THR
Il satisfaction Of the Clerk, from the allegation
in the bin, that the defendant Is a non-resident
Of the State Of Tennessee, 50 that the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served Upon her: IL 3
therefore ordered that publication be made for
four consecutive weeks in the Union and Amerr
can, a newspaper published in the city Of Mash
vile, Tenn, requiring the defendant 20 appear
at the courthOuSe door IN the city Of Nashville,
on the first Monday in May next, then and there
10 plead, answer or demur tC ~eOmplainant's bin.
or the same viii be taken for confessed and SCI
for hearing exparte-
ALBERT AKERS, Clerk.
ByJNO. PATTERSON, Dep. Clerk.
Clay Roberts solicitor for complainant
march u, 1874. mhI3 Oawst&
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Administrators Notice.

HAVING SUGGESTED TO THE CLERK
III Of the County Court Of Davidson ceHnty
the insolvency Of the estate OF Mrs Lucinda ".
Seruggs, deceased, Al persons having claims
against said estate are hereby nOtihrd 70 appear
and file the same with the Clerk CT said court on
or before the LIST day Of June, 1874, authenticated
n the manner prescribed BY law.
A. +. WHITMAN, Pub. Admir-,
mh12 law It No. 8 Porter Block, Cedar 81
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QUITE a number OF Republican jour-
nails are awaking to a realisation Of the
fact that the country Is rapidly floating
on to the breakers under Republican
rule. The Boston Transcript is Of
the latest. That journal says:
IF the lessons Of history are not
needed. bitter experience may yet teach
when it IS too late, that seemingly
smooth waters, on the surface, are
floating the Republic onward to break
crs. where all that Is worth preserving
viii be exposed to fearful wreck.
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Carriage Manufacturers and Dealers.
y. N. ALLEN q CO., Is2 and 1s4 North Cherr,
street.
W. 5. HUNT, No. rs North Cherry street.
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Boots and Shoes.

b. r. CUTTER, corner Of Broad and College Sta.
B. n. EAfHERLY. 81 N College street.
CHAS. B. HALL, ~ N College street.
JOHN HOLAHAE, Q Union street.
NANCY 4 BRO, IS Church street.
fRECT a C0TLE, q Union street
+. L. WISSTEAD 4 CO. ] N. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

A GRANGER interprets the song of
the bob-o-link into the following Eng
lish:
Chink, chink-pay the chink;
Don't buy till YOU think;
Pay before You wink;
Buy no tobacco or drink;
Gives your notes IN song. and not in ink;
Be happy and solvent Ike BOb-o-link.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09

AND now comes the Memphis Ara
lanche defending the convention sys-
TEN as 1t were:
The Louisville C0urier-JourHdl con-
fesses that the convention system is
cutting the throat Of the Democratic
party in kentucky 1t is not the CON
vention system but the abuse Of II, that
creates the dissatisfaction"
As for ourselves, We are in favor of
packed conventions-aye, carefully
picked and packed, and hope such viii
be the case with every convention held
in the State-packed, we mean by the
people.