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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
OFFICIAL ,ARIsrocRACY.
Washington Capital.


The late elections have had their
influence on the social life of
Washington. We have had gradually
growing up in our midst sort OF Off
cial aristOcracy that was more distin-
guished by its exelusiveness than its
refinement or intelligence. This origi-
mated in the belief, strange to relate,
that it was a permauency. The Re-
publican party had come to be regard
ed as an organization not to be ais
turbed IN its rule for generations; and
while the President made his arrange
ments for a third term, his official
followers and dependents looked for
ward to a lifelong tenure Of their
comfortable places. They were not in
even for good behavior, but expected to
live on the Government, die on the
Government and be buried at some
remote period at Government expense.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
AN IaPRACrEcABLE INCARCERATION
SCHEME
Memphis Appeal, Nov..22.


We are glad to notice that Messrs'
Charlton and Maxwell, Of the State
Grange, and j. B. Killebrew, Secretary
Of the State Board of Agriculture, are
taking a renewed interest IN the SUBJ
ject of immigration. This is as it should
be. Within the next two years much
can be done to induce a heavy immigra-
ton to Tennessee, if the Legislature and
people who own large bodies Of land in
the State win only cooperate. 1t is
useless for us to attempt to compete
with the Western States for immigrants
unless we have the land to settle them
upon. That is the first requisite. We
suggest, therefore, that the State Board
acquire by purchase or donation, or both,
unoccupied lands 70 the extent Of not
less than one hundred thousand acres
in one neighborhood, which lands
should be divided so that One-half
might be settled by immigrants free,
the remainder being held for such ap-
probation in value as would reimburse
the State for the whole and all attend
ing expenses. By this means immi-
grants through an immigration agent.
to be stationed at New York, could be
had in numbers, and of such a eharac-
ter to satisfy the want we feel of labor
and population. We have the soil and
the climate, and only need the energy
of skilled and willing labor to realize
for us everywhere in Tennessee all the
blessings Of steady growth and perma-
nent prosperity. VIII Mr.. Killibrew
not give our suggestions his attention,
and press it or its equivalent upon the
Legislature so soon to assemble?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
RORN An EDITOR.

Colonel Bangs, editor Of the Morning
Argus, became a Journalist because he
couldn't help it. Shortly after he was
born, the doctor ordered that the baby
should be fed upon goats milk. This was
procured from goat in the rear Of the
Office of the Weekly Stdrtler, and fed
chiefly upon the exchanges which came 10
that journal. The consequence was thas
young Bang was fed entirely upon milk
that was formed from digested newspapers,
and he thrOye on it, although when the
Irish women mixed the democratic jour
nails carelessly with the whig papers, they
disagreed after they were eaten, and the
milk gave the baby the collie. Old Bang
intended the boy TO be a minister; but as
soon as be was old enough to take notice,
he cried for every newspaper that he hap
pened to see. He ran away from school
four times TO enter newspaper office as a
devil, and finally when old Bangs put him
in the House Of Refuge, he started week
" in there, and called il the House Of Re
fUge Record; and one day he slid over the
wall, and went down to the Era office,
where he changed his name to Whangs, and
began his career on that paper with an arti-
Gle on Our ReformaiOry Institutions for the
Young Then old Bangs surrendered TO
what seemed to be a combination Of man
ifest destiny and goats milk, and permitted
him 10 pursue his profession.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
MODERN ROBIN HOODS.

A correspondent Of the Troy Times, writ
ing from Kansas City, says: 'The name
Of modern Robin Hoods has been fairly
earned by two young men whose fame has
penetrated to all parts Of the country. L
refer % the James boys, as they are IA
miliarly known. Their daring deeds OF
OtbeTy, their chivalry, and their nUner-
ous hair-breadth escapes have invested
their name with a sort of halo. As may
be presumed, they get credit for much
more than they do, for every deed of rob-
berry, no matter by whom committed, is at
once laid at their door. Like most noted
highwaymen, ancient as well modern, they
are generous to a fault. They disdain to
rob women or to shed blood unless COM
pelled to do so in self-defense. Before
the war Of the rebellion they were quiet,
orderly young men, but their experience
during that struggle spoiled them, and,
instead Ct returning TO the arts Of peace,
they have kept up their martial habits, and
have rendered themselves a terror to the
neighbOrhOOd. As an evidence Of the con-
trasts that will occur in near relations We
NAV state that ore Of the most highly re-
spected and prosperous wholesale merchants
Of Kansas City is the uncle of the noted
James boys. His sons are model young
men. | knew them both while in college,
and was amazed to learn that they bore so
near a relationship to those whose names
had heard execrated everywhere"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
A DROP OF COMFORT.
Springfield lSIass.) Republican.

y :
There is more Joy in the Cabinet
over one independent journal that has
returned than over the ninety and nine
that went not astray. Postmaster
Jewell has given the Government adyer-
tising to the Chicago Tribune, right out
of the pocket Of the Inter Ocean. Sena-
tor Logan is as mad as his health viii
permit, and thinks Mr.. Jewell will have
a nice time getting confirmed, if he
lives to take his seat in the Senate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
Condensed TeIeSrams.

Lewis J. Voliguet, Boston shoe dealer,
has got into trouble by "irregularities'
amounting to SIS, POO.
The Welland canal is closed TO nayiga-
tiOn.
The locomotive of train on the Mem
phis and Little Rock railroad, turned over
yesterday and killed the engineer.
Lieut.. Hodgson, who played the mis-
chief in North Louisiana, is TO be court
martjaled.
Geo. Taylor, boy, was bitten severaI
times by a mad dog in Little Rock, yester
day.
The American Express Company has re
covered $500 more of the money stolen at
Cincinnati.
LouisvIlle's new Mechanics and Manu-
facturerS' Exchange was formally opened
last night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
san Faifhfnl ta His sIemorY.
BRAZIL.

PARA, Nov. 22.-The Triblula, a new
paper of this city, contained an article this
morning grossly insulting to the officers OF
the Portuguese corvette Sayres, which came
here for the purpose Of protecting the in
terests of Portuguese subjects. The Tri-
btmd subsequently, issued a supplement in
citing revolt by the populace, who were al
ready greatly excited in consequence of the
arrival of the Sayres. The President OF
the province has asked the Government for
means to suppress riotous demonstrations.
There are grave rumors of general up
rising against all foreigners.
The Brig Madeira was recently lost in
the Mediterranean and several of her crew
drowned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
NEW ORLEANS.

The City Returns COmRIeted-MOre
Bodies from the Empire Wreek-A
Magnificent Prize for the Knights
TemPIar.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 23.-The Return
ing Board to-day completed the city re-
turns, count ing the protested boxes as they
were. The argument Of the Republican
Committee stated, in effect, that the city
election throughout was characterized by
the non observance of certain fOrmalities
prescribed by law, and their non-ob-
ser sanee was presumption Of fraud; that
there were scarcely half dozen polling
places in the city where all the formalities
of law were complied with.
The returns from Lafayette, DeSOto and
Grant parishes are yet to be received.
-Four bodies were recovered from the
Empire wreck tO-day-Mrs. Isalie Martin,
Rose st. John, cold, Qhe stewardess), an
unknown white man and an unknown
cOlored man.
The Louisiana Jockey Club have tender.
ed the Grand CommaDdery of Louisiana a
magnificent testimonial, TO be awarded to
the CommandeTy showing the best drill
and display, at the coming cOnclaye of the
Grand Encampment of knights Templar.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

WE call attention to the Address of
Hon. Ed. I. Golladay to the voters of
the Fourth Congressional district, pub
lished in this issue of the UNION AND
AMERICAN. His views are expressed
with a frankness and vigor which can
not but command them to the careful
consideration Of those to whom they
are addressed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
The BLACK IfllIs Invaded.

A communication having been received
from the Cheyenne Agency, in Dakota, to
the effect that about sixty white men,
miners, are working in the Sioux reserva-
tion in the Black Hills, Secretary Delano
requests the War Department to remove all
such persons who may be found trespass-
ing, that trouble with the Indians may be
avoided
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

THE Georgia State geologist repor.s that
he is generally taken for a revenue detect
i've, and finds that character somewhat un-
comfortable, but the moment Ee disclOses
his real Object, '-every fellow comes back
with his pocket full Of rocks, and wants TO
know IF that's what l want met one
man who thought lie had lead, petroleum
and silver, all on about one hundred acres
The State is exceedingly rich, but every
farm doesn't hold fortune.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

THE question of taxing church pro-
perty has been considered by CON-
mittee of the New York Legislature.
Inquiries elected the information that
in the city of New York alone there is
fifty million dollars worth of untaxed
church property, one religious corpora
ton alone holding forty blocks ON
which no taxes are paid. The commit
tee has determined to report in favor of
taxing all such property above a GER
tain value, thus exempting the smaller
and weaker churches.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
MEXICO,

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. Is, via Havana.
Congress is appropriating money for new
telegraph lines. The Legislature Of Vera
Cruz has authorized lottery with stipula-
tion that 12aa per cent. of the profits be paid
into the State Treasury. The company
may also hold annual fairs lasting three
months in Arizaba and Jalapa on the pay
ment of 5000 to each municipality.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
The American national Life.

New HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 23.-This
morning, Insurance Commissioner Sted-
man applied to the Probate Court for the
appointment of a trustee over the American
National Life and Trust Insurance Com
pany of this city, CT which B. NOyes is
President. At the same time the counsel
for the company filed special plea for the
dismissal of the application, on the ground
that the State law, in accordance with
which Mr.. Stedman made the application,
is unconstitutional. Commissioner Sted.
man states that the assets Of the company
are, in round numbers, 5000, ,0O0, and the
liabilities 81, 100000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

THE POttsUiHe WorkiRgman, which Is
the official organ of the mining unions
in Pennsylvania, says it is not true that
faction squabbles between Irish and
Welsh miners are frequent in the an
tbracite coal fields of Pennsylvania,
nor that the Weishmen are non-union
workers. 1t afiirms, on the contrary,
that wherever there are unions the
Welsh and the Irish miners are equally
strong union men.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

THE sudden decapitation of that
impersonation of strut and vapidity,
Supervising Architect Mullett, shows
the looseness with which Washington
magnates are won't to handle Govern
ment funds. 1t appears that Mullett
has, for years past, been disbursing
100000 among his favorites in the
building and upholstery line, without q
shadow of legal authority. Rather
than give up this neat little perquisite,
when his attention was called to the
letter of the law, he got mad and said
he would resign. Secretary Bristow
took him at his word, and there's an
end of Mullett. Let the friends of the
Nashville custom-house take heart and
go to work with redoubIed energy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
THE SENATORIAL SUCCESSION.


We publish elsewhere two communi-
cations on the Senatorial election; one
favoring the claims of ex-Prasident
johnson, and the other those Of Hon.
VIM. II. Stephens. While newspaper
readers know that correspondents speak
only for themselves, we heartily endorse
the eulogy which our correspondent
pays to Mr.. Stephens. In this county,
where he spent the greater part of his
life, there is no division as to his mer-
its, claims and qualifications. Mr.. Ste
phens, as man of ability, learning,
splendid forensic attainments, and un-
tarnished private character, is known
throughout the whole State as one who
would ELL any position in the Govern
ment with honor and credit.
LoudOn Times (Rep)
If the Democratic Legislature viii
make Col Arch. Blizzard, Of McMinn,
Speaker of the Senate, and elect Gov.
Neil S. Brown United States Senator,
we will have two able and honest men
in .ofhce, and Democracy will be en-
titled to praise. The election Of such
a man to the United States Senate as
Neil S. Brown,-who is the peer Of any
man IN the nation, as respects ability
and moral worth-would reflect credit
upon the State, and give satisfaction to
= the people. And now we have spoken
and hope we Will not be considered out
of order.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
ELIZABETH.

Three Trains COlIIde-THO of them
Passenger Trains-NObOdy Hurt.
ELIZABETH. n. j., Nov. 23.-The $50
A. NJ. train from New York ran into coal
train of the Central railroad at the Broad
street crossing in Elizabeth. 1t cut through
the train, demolishing three cars, wrecked
the mail car and collided with the locomo-
tive of the Philadelphia express train. No
person was hurt. All the trains were de-
lavpd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

THE law requiring drinking places IN
London to close at midnight is rigidly en-
forced. AT some of the theatres the. per-
formances have usually lasted until later.
SO fixed is the habit there of quaffing after
the pay that confusion has been the result
a part of the audience leaving in the mid
die of the last act rather than miss thell
drink. The managers are abridging then
pieces to meet the requirements Of popular
taste.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

NJ. LUBowITEs, lieutenant in the Aus
tro-Hungarian armies, is walking from
Vienna to Paris on wager that he Will
make the distance in fourteen days. at
Strasburg he had 143 miles TO spare on his
time to that point. At Paris he will be re
ceived by members of the Union Club Of
Vienna and the Paris Jockey Club. Three
millions of francs are said TO be bet on the
race.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
SPAIN.
Afraid Of Isabella and Her BantIing

Madrid, Nov. 23.-SerranO will &C
north next month and expedite operations
against the Carlists The Government has
exiled two generals and several civilians,
partizans of Prince Alphonzo, son Of ex-
Queen Isabella. All cOngratulatOry tele-
grams sent from this country to Isabella on
the occasion of the anniversary Of her
birthday, wherein she was styled "Your
Majesty" were stopped. A strict censor
ship over all dispatches is still maintained.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

The NASHVILLE UNION AND AMER
IcAS, in the paragraph which We
copied last week, enumerating the
members of the last General Assembly,
who had been reelected, omitted the
name of Hon. Holmes Cummings, of
Tipton.-Ripley Netrs.
We thank the Nelrs for remarking
the omission; it was altogether unin-
territorial on our part.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

ALAS, for Roderick Random! The
abingdon Firginian says he felt too
mean to pass through that town after
his defeat, and arranged for carriage
to meet him beyond there, on the road
20 Taylorsyille.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
Notin Conseerntea Gronnd.

MONTREAL, Nov. 23.-Father Rousselot
Cure of the parish, announced in the
church of Notre Dame, yesterday the de.
cisiOn of the Privy Council in the Guibard
case. He also declared his intention to 60
to Jail rather than bury Guibard in conse
Grated ground. There is considerable ex-
claimant
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

GREAT indignation is prevailing among
the citizens Of Atlanta, Georgia, because,
after they had subscribed largely to a din
ner given to the locomotive engineers who
assembled there in Convention recently, a
railroad company eontrived to have It's
name printed on the invitation, and got all
the credit for the entertainment.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
An Heir 20 fiIIions Unearthed

ST. JOHN's, n. B., Nov. 23.-The Globe
says the heir of Jameson X kleincott,
worth from seven hundred thousand TO one
million pounds sterling, was discovered
here in the person Of John w. b. Jameson,
a young man recently employed in peddling
stationery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

Col. w. n. CLARKsoN, chairman of
the Congressional Executive Commit
tee of the First District, deserves the
thanks of the party for solving the
Congressional problem for them. In
calling the convention that nominated
Col. Mcfarland, he acted without the
advice and consent of his feliow-com-
mitteemen, and acted wisely. All
honor to his answering adherence to
duty.-BriStOl Courier.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
ITALY.

ROME, Nov. 23.-The Italian Parliament
was opened by Victor Emanuel in person.
His speech related mainly to the reorgan-
ization of the financial system Of the cOun-
try and measures for the public safety. The
King was warmly eheered.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

MISS KATE FIELD announced her alor-
tion Of the dramatic profession with the in
tention of elevating the stage. This was
very kind Of her, 10 be sure; but unless she
PLAYS much better than she did al her de
but, the other night, it is greatly To he fear
ed that for the present the stage will Te-
main at the deplorable level where Ms.
Siddons, Fanny Kemble, Ellen Tree, Char
lotte Cushman, and Fanny Janauschek have
left il.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
FRANCE.

PARIS, Nov. 23.-The Republicans were
splendidly organized for the municipal
elections, yesterday, and were generally
successful throughout the country. The
Conservatives were discouraged and held
alOof from the polls.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

IRA ALDRIDGE, the negro actor who
gained such fame in Europe, used to play
Lear, and of course get himself up as a
white man. A flesh-colOrcd skull cap with
a few locks of silver hair covering his
woolly curlS came down to his eyebrows;
a wax addition was made to his fat nose;
= thick coat of paint bedecked his cheeks,
while a white beard concealed the lower
part of his face and fell upon his bosom.
He dressed the character successfully, and
in Germany and Russia, where he was a
great favorite, be was thought to play il
with magnificent force and genius.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
The Murderous Norman Bishop

SALT LAKE, Nov. 23.-BishOp Dame,
lately arrested in Southern Utah and con-
fiued at Beaver, is being brought to this
city fer safe keeping. He is charged with
being connected with the Mountain
Meadow massacre.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
Attempt on n sheriff

FRANKLIN, LA, Nov. 23.-An unsuc-
cessful attempt was made Saturday night
to murd NJ. T. GOrdy, Sheriff Of st.
Mary'S parish. Gordy was called mp out
of bed and fired at through the window,
but only slightly wounded. No arrests.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
A SLIPPERY MANAGER.

He Leaves BrOwne's Dramatic Com
Pany In the Lureh-They Have n
Benefit at Masonic Hall Tomorrow
Night.
Last week, by mutual consent, Mr.. Ed
win Browne turned over to joseph c. Wal
lace the management Of the dramatic
troupe which was supporting Adams. At
the end Of the week he drew the pay due
the company, consisting Of sixteen persons
beside himself told them TO be at the
Louisville depot in time to take the 1:40 A.
N. train Monday, for New Albany. Then
he gathered his personal effects together
and slid ont at 1890 on the Northwestern
road. The company waited for his ap-
pearance at the Louisville depot until after
the train left and then sadly wendsd their
way back TO their hotels. Yesterday the
troupe first heard of the whereabouts of
Wallace by a telegram he had waited back
from Kingston Springs, directed to Mr..
LangdOn, the property man, to the effect
that be was well and hoped the company
were well and happy.
The troupe, thus left in strange city
without funds, have lost no time in vain
repining, but made arrangements yesterday
for giving one or more performances at Ma
sonic Hail, beginning with tomorrow
night, on which occasion the popular
English comedy, "Meg's Diversion" will
be presented, followed by the farce 'The
Fool of the Family" They have full or
chestra, and are fully organized dramatic
company, having lost only two OF their
number, Messrs. Browne and Wallace, and
will be able to satisfactorily render any
play they undertake. We trust our eiti-
zens will give to these unfortunate people
4 generous patronage, as We feel assured
they will get ''value received"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
POLITICS AND RELIGION A BAD
MIXTURE.
New York Sun, Nov. 2I

New York Sun, Nov. p.
A convention of Young Mems Cath
Ollie Associations will be held in New
ark, New Jersp, next February, for
the purpose of forming a national
union. In that gathering a division Of
opinion, and possibly a more decided
rupture, viii be likely to come out Of
the subject of Fenianism. The major
ity of Catholic priests opposed the last
futile efforts of the Fenians, and dis
favor all projects of Irish nationality.
Most young lrishmen dislike this course
of their clergy. In the Newark Con-
vention, we are told, there will be an
effort to commit the Young Mems
Catholic National Union to the cause
of freedom for ireland. Strong oppo-
sition will, in such a case, be made by
the priests, extending, if necessary, to
the official cutting off of the associa-
tons from the recognition of the
Church. The priests are right. Poll
tics and religion make a bad mixture.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24

sE6 GEN. WASH MCLEAN is still in the
land of the living. 1t was the death
of his brother, S. B. Wiley Mclean,
which was announced by telegraph.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-24
ARKANSAS.

Fhe Newly Elected Supreme Court
Sworn In.
LITTLE Rock, Nov. 23.-The newly
elected members of the Supreme Court
met to-day, under the new constitution.
They fdrew lots for terms, as follows:
Chief Justice English, six years; Associate
Justice Walker, four years; Associate JUS
tice Harrison, four years.