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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
THE FIGHT FOG COMMERCIAL As
CEEnENl,Y.


In its anxiety for cheap transporta-
ton, the Chicago Board of Trade
threatens to flank New York. At a
meeting last Tuesday they adopted
series of resolutions to be sent to the
Secretaries OF State and the Treasury,
as well as Congress, urging a provision
in the treaty now pending with the Do
minion authorities, for the widening OF
the Welland canal to the capacity OF
all lake vessels, and the use of the St.
Lawrence to the sea by Americans on
the same terms as are accorded Cana
dams in our waters. They also urge
that the treaty should run for such a
term of years as viii justify the estab-
lishment of direct steam lines to Euro
pean ports. Chicago is as deeply in
terested in finding cheap Eastern out
let as any Eastern city, and we rather
suspect that the sympathy with any
scheme to reopen the Mississippi must
be lukewarm. Full three-fourths of
the grain which has made her since the
war the greatest market in the country
could, without ever patronizing her or
her railroads, be foated down the Mis-
sissippi in cheap barges. as natural as
waterruns. Facts are facts. Chicago's
magic growth of the past twelve years
is a product of the war. During the
next decade, she will do well to retain
her own.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
ALL SERENE.
Memphis Appeal. MAY %

Memphis Appeal, May %.
1t is source of profound pleasure to
read the Democratic and Conservative
papers Of the State of Tennessee. The
political news from the various coun.
ties is of the most gratifying character.
All speak of the enthusiasm and deter
mination that pervade the ranks of
those opposed to Radicalism; of the
universal disposition to sink personal
preferences, and to labor for the great
object in view-the great interests of
the State and the people. This is as it
should be: There is almost unbroken
harmony among the Democratic weekly
papers of the State, and the same
unity exists among the daily journals
opposed to Radicalism. All are united
in the good work of urging the people
10 a sense of their duty The fruits of
such a course will be felt in the county
elections in August.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

a NEW organization, known as ''The
Oriental Order of Humility" has re-
Gently been introduced into this State.
1t is. as its name indicates, of Eastern
origin and claims great antiquity. 1t
is spreading rapidly IN the United
States, although, we believe, there are
as yet but three lodges in Tennessee. a
lodge was organized here this week,
and already has about dozen members.
Persons desiring information concern
ing the objects, etc, Of the Order may
apply 20 the editor of the Herald.-Leb-
anon Herald.
Some people attribute to the recent
multiplicity of new Orders and new de-
partures to the unwleldy army of cam
didates that distract the people. But
here is an Order which we can safely
commend, and, under the apostleship
of Bob White, we feel sure 1t viii spread
rapidly. There is perhaps no class
more IN need Of its leading virtue, hu-
mility, than candidates, and if they can
be induced to join, the Order viii out
rank in numbers all the others in the
State. Let the good work proceed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
PERSONAL.
AESIET !.
To the Public.

To the Public:
A RIEL HAS LOST HIS EYE-STcur c.r-
n araet, produced by'study and writing has
prevented his writing a word on ssTha Srbifo
Man" since last October He eannot reaJ ;
In e of print OF writing. The demand for tbi-
work Is so great as to cause many gentlemen -
say in their correspondence with Ariel that H.
he would insert an advertisement In the TTrio,,
and American, advising his numerous friend.
North and South Of his situation, that thev
would Immediately furnish the money TO paw f5r
the services of a good Hebrew scholar to write
at his dictatiOn, and TO pay for the publication
of 1.-The White Man." and his reply to Rev
John A. Seiss, ID, of Philadelphia, and also to
publish in one volume his two first works on the
Negro. Ariel does not wish this as a gift S.ut
will return the amount of each contribution BY
an order on the publisher, soon the works
are finished, for the full amount, in his works
or either of them, at One-half their price. This
appeal is now made to his friends and the
friends OF Gods truth. Remittances TO be made
'sTO Ariel, care Of B. II. Payne, Nashville,
Tenn" Ariel pledges his word as a Christian
gentleman, that every dollar shall be 50 appro-
priated and accounted for; and any newspaper
that viii insert this card tor one month viii be
paid in the same manner on forwarding the &c
count and the newspaper containing the adver-
tisement The works have never been answered.
They have been before the ablest Hebrew and
Biblical scholars in Europe and America, and
pronounced by them to be unanswerable by any
believer in uOd's word What Is done must be
done quickly. ARIEL
April %, 1S14--im and w3t
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"PAINT HER Red"
A Radical Defeat of the Civil Rights
BiII-Where One OF Artemus Wards
Little Jokes Comes In.
Savannah News


Notwithstanding Mr.. Frelinghuysen's
bill provides that AL persons within
the jurisdiction Of the United States
shall be entitled to the full and equal
enjoyment of the accommodations, ad-
vantages, facilities and privileges of
cemeteries" it is pretty universally
conceded that all the civil rights bills
Congress can pass will not make the
negro enjoy a Judgement in a white
mans graveyard, or any other grave
yard. The only instance of such en-
joyment on record is that related by
Artemus Ward. A Yankee friend of
his, as a speculation, founded a grave
yard in a western prairie, which he IN
closed with high board fence. For
long time his graveyard remained I'M
tenanted, and the enterprising specu-
lator began to fear that it was not
success, when the idea struck him to
paint the fence red He gave the fence
two or three coats of red paint, when
to his great qualification it became an
object of attraction to the negroes, of
whom there was a large settlement
in the vicinity. Immense crowds
of them assembled daily to admire the
red graveyard-they became more and
more fascinated with the gorgeous en-
closure. For whole days they would
stand in the broiling sun and look at it,
till at length they found it impossible
to tear themselves away from its con-
temptation. They wanted to be buried
in that graveyard. The feeling grew
so strong with them I'VE heard the story
from Artemus' own lips that they be-
came absorbed with the singular idea.
They neglected their employments, re-
fused food, and soon began to die by
scores and to be buried in the red grave.
yard. Daily the mortality increased, |
until in a short time $50 said the ver1-
table Artemus,) not single soul of a |
population of about four thousandmen,
women and children was left. The en-
tire negro settlement had been trans |
ferred to the red graveyard, thus |
making the fortune of its proprietor.
This was a most remarkable instance |
of infatuation. The negroes evidently |
enjoyed" the accommodations, advan- |
ta2es, facilities and privileges of that
graveyard. But it is very plain that |
the red paint had impaired TO it an at |
traction for them which no act of Con-
gress could have given. Therefore, if |
Congress, in its soli"itude for the race,
would make them ''enjoy' the accom-
advantages and privileges
of the white mans graveyard, it must
add an amendment to the civil rights
bill requiring every graveyard to be
painted red.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
4 KENTUCKY CHURCH WAR.
DanyiIle, Ky., Advocate.


The Presbyterian Church, of this place
has for the last eight years, occupied a
neutral position with reference to the two
wings of the Church. A few weeks ago a
majority of the elders held a meeting, and
decided to send delegates to the Southern
Presbytery, in session at PerTyyille. The
Church was represented by 4. b. McKin-
ney ard J. Il. Read. Those whose incli-
nations led them to the Northern Church,
were dissatisfied with this system, and call
ed a meeting of the congregation, on Sun
day last, to rescind or endorse their act.
The subject was submitted to the cOngre-
CATION and the action of the Southern Ed
ers sustained. 1t was then and their pro-
claimed by the minority that they would
cling to the Northern Presbytery, claim the
Church, Parochial Academy, and the en-
dOwment fund, amounting in the aggre-
gate TO about $4,000. The contest will
now begin over the property, and We sup
pose the battle will be fierce and without
favor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

NNE are authorized to announce ALBERT
w AKERS as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Circuit Court Clerk of Davidson
county. Election in August. mylO te#
EDITOR Union and American: Please an
IL nOunce me as a candidate for the Office of
Circuit Court Clerk at the August election. II
elected, will eheerfully perform the duties of
the Office with faithfulness and kindness TO all
who may call upon me. Respectfully, NAT T.
DORTCH. my3 tide
vETE are authorized to announce ISAAC
w LITTON as a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk Of Davidson county at the ensuing August
election. mhl2 III
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

CONCERNING the result of the vote
on the school tax, in Wilson county,
the Lebanon Herald says: The people
here voted against future taxation for
free schools. While we are in favor of
free schools as the only ones which
will strike the masses, we would like to
have better ones than heretofore, or
never hear of another one. Compul-
sorry attendanceis indispensable to their
success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
THE WESTERN WAR On RAIL
ROADS

A manifest disproportlOn exists IN
the charges of all railroads between
their local or way freights and what are
termed through" freights. This dis
proportion is by no means confined to
railroads, but holds among all sorts of
public carriers throughout the world,
from the Spanish muleteer or the old
style stage TO the stately steamer tina I
plows the ocean. Without entering in
to the reasons for it, We may compare
it to the disproportion between whole
sale and retail prices In any other de-
partment Of traffic. The Ne,g York
Daily Bulletin expresses surprise that
this disproporlion, which really bene-
fits the West, should be the occasion of
a war against the railroads. 1t claims
that the companies actually carry
through freights from the West cheap
er than they could afford, if they did
not compensate themselves by higher
proportionate charges on those who, be-
ing nearer the markets, feel it less.
Thus the distant producer has been
brought nearer to a footing with the
Middle States. The roads, IN endeav-
oring to increase their own business,
have, in the opinion of the Bulletin,
done more toward equalizing the Sec
tions, than could ever be accomplish
ed by artificial regulations administer.
ed by politicians. Any legislation for
the whole country would only makethe
rates more proportionatet to the distance.
The farmers Of the West would find
their freights increased while
those of the Middle States would
be diminished. The latter would be
slow to give up this advantage, and
the real contest would come when the
West demanded the repeal of the legis-
lation it now calls for.
Notwithstanding the apparent pop
ularity of Congressional interference
with railroads, we plainly pointed out
the impolicy of such course at is
first suggestion, and again at the open
ing of the present Congress. But that
is not enough. The argument Of the
Near York Bulletin leaves the matter
untouched that the West wants and
needs cheaper rates of transportation.
Here again, we pointed out the solu-
ton offered by nature herself-cheap
and uninterrupted water transporta-
ton on the Mississippi and its tributa-
ries. To-day the mouth of that river
IS blocked up, more by Eastern gold
than Western mud. Relieve it, and
New Orleans springs to the front at
once a rival of Boston and New York.
The advantages Of the latter two for
reaching the great granary of the West
are mainly artificial, compared with
those of New Orleans. There Is more
than politics in the Louisiana infamy'
and Western men must be pur-
blind if they do not open their eyes IN
time to act at the fall elections.
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FINANCIAL.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For ChRneaIIOr

WE are authorized to announce NJ NJ.
w BRIEN, JR-, a. a candidate for Chancel-
Tor at the ensuing August election.
mh25 te
w LIAM F. COOPER as a candidate for
Chancellor of Davidson county at the election
in August next mills te
iATE are authorized to announce Hon. A G.
w MERRITT as a candidate for Chancellor
for this, the Davidson County Di-trict.
nh2i tsz
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For County Trustee.

WE are authorized to announce JIM
w DAVIS as a candidate for Trustee of Da-.
wilson county at the August election.
mh22 te
WE are authorized 70 announce W. A.
w KNIGHT as a candidate for County Trus-
tee al the ensuing August election. feb25 I'd
A I the urgent solicitation of many of the
"A citizens % Davidson county, announce
myself candidate for reelection 70 the office of
County Trustee at the ensuing August election.
II elected will, in the future in the past, dis
charge the duties of the office to the best of my
ability. ID. K. MARSHALL.
Nashville, March 8, 1874. mh3 te
TDITORS UNION AND AMERICAN
~ Please announce me in your paper as a can
didate for county Trustee, at the election in
August next ISAAC PAUL
faho2 ta
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
REPAIRS
ON THE
MEDICAL COLLEGE

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED by the
i undersigned, until the first of June, for
of the building; and
2. Replacing the broken sash and doing all the
necessary outside glazing.
l can be found at DIR. j. L. Maddin's office,
Cherry street, at O'Clock every evening ON and
after the 25th inst.
j. VI. Stafford,
my22 1t Secretary of the Faculty
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

rnn afoHgP7sio -4vr'1.--ANha says,
couragingly, that the Bartlett move
ment promises well, and that nothing
but the most unfortunate selection of
nominees to be voted for in August
can bring defeat.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
BLOUNT SPRINGS
THE GREAT
Alternative, Tonic, Aperient & Diuretfe.
THE JACKSON HOUSE.

A 7 BLOUNT SPRINGS, WILL be ready TO
II accommodate the public by the first of June.
The rates OF board will be $50 per month. SIT so
per week, and So per day. Table board without
ROOM S35 per month Children under 10 years
OF age, and cOlOred servants, half price; white
servants, three-fOurths price. A discount OF 10
per cent will be made on all bills from 800 10.
$500; on all over $500, IS per cent
These Springs are situated on the South and
North Alabama Railroad, 100 miles north OF
Montgomery. A great many improvements have
been made, with view TO health and CONTEXT,
since last season.
Those who patrOnize the Jackson House
viii get the worth Of their money! Cheaper
board can be obtained at private houses. There
is room for all. We expect a large crowd at this
fountain of health and pleasure.
my16 till June Is. W. c. MORROW.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

Retail Dry Goods.
THOMPSON BROS KELLY, Il n. Summer St
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SEVERAL citizens of Chicot county,
Arkansas, have addressed letter to
the Memphis Relief Committee, stating
that no extreme restitution has re-
suited from the overflow in that section,
and that further assistance would do
more harm than good.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
For Sale at Auction.

MONDAY, MAY IS, at 2P.M., we will sell at
vi auction, without reserve, thirteen Vacant
Lots and a Brick Residence, situated on Jack
son, Haslam and McLemOre streets, North Nash
Vile. One-tenth cash; balance 8, u and Is
months, with interest, s per cent, and lien re-
tanned.
ARLINGTON, FARRAR & wEAKLEY,
my2l Il Agents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

AT a meeting of the bar of West
Tennessee, held in the Supreme Court
room, Jackson, last Tuesday, Chief
Justice Nicholson presiding, resolu-
lions of respect to the memory of the
late Judge Samuel Milligan were
unanimously adopted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

GEORGIA has narrowly escaped a
duel. The resentment which, it was
thought would lead to the chivalric ex-
plot was between Cuthbert and
Blakely men, but the affair was ''satis-
factorily adjusted" and the Goober
State missed the sublime spectacle of
two of her knightly citizens popping
away at each other in ''the field
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

Miss SUE VANCE. of Memphis, is
the authoress Of Lois Carroll, or Her
Two Selves" which was noticed in yes
terday's UNION AND AMERICAN. 1t
is a novel of unquestionable merit,
and, though Just out of the press, is
already attracting considerable atteD-
ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
NOTICE.
Calls Upon Persons 10 Become Candi-
dates for Office

OaIEs f5On FeFs1Hs 10 bs5OOEEle N<1E11i'
dates for 0Hiee-
We adopted rule three years ago that We
would require payment, of twenty cents per
inc. for all communications calling upon per
sons to become candidates, or communications
commendatory of candidates. This rule has not
been changed, and will be adhered to in the fn-
re, as heretofore. All interested viii please
take notice.
In all legitimate demands of the Democratic
party, or of the great interests Of the general
public, upon our columns, the UNION AND AMER
IoAN will not fail of its duty; but where mere
individual schemes OF interests are to be promot-
ed, it will be done as advertising, and at the
rates stated above.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEES.

JNO. C. BURCH, of Davidson.
+. c. BENNINGTON, of Marry.
THOMAS F. HENRY, of Montgomery.
JAMES W. NEWMAN, of Lincoln.
THOS. B. MURRAY, of Warren.
j. NJ. BROOKS, of Knox.
.JNO. BLEVINS, of Hawkins.
W. D. VANDYKE, of Hamilton
j. NJ. COULTER, of Gibson
H. W. WALL, of Henry.
LUKE Z. WRIGHT, of Shelby.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
FOR Register.

ID with the perQuisites of the Office Of Register
for Davidson county, announce myself a can
didate for reelection on the first Thursday of
August next. / purpose making the race on
merit alone, and respectfully solicit the support
of all who believe that have done my whole
duty in the past. b. +. BINKLEY.
Nashville, Jan. 20, 1874. jan20 I'd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
ANOTHER PUBLIC SALE
Lots in North Nashville.
on TUESDAY, MAY 26,
We will have our second sale of Lots
I'm North Nashville, adjoining
the st CecfIfa Academy.

WE STATED IN OUR CARDS FOR THE
w first sale that il was TO be positive, without
reservation, and that all persons purchasing
would be sure TO get bargains We can now say
that in our experience of many years, we have
never known property to sell 50 cheap.
We still have many beautiful lots left, and
again earnestly invite all wanting cheap homes
to be on hand.
Sale to begin on the premises at II O'Clock.
Conveyance by street cars free and free COLA
ton.
TERMS-Half cash; balance on and II
months credit. with interest, but no security.
BROWNS < CHEATHAM, Agents.
7. W. BARNES, AuctiOneer.
NAV 20, 1874. my29 tbs
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1Ooacco, Cigars, Etc.
]. 4 L WH0RLET, Il s. Market street.
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WdtckssGkers and JetCeLers.
ATKINSON 8 ALSTEAD. q n. Cherry street.
]. N. SOBEL 4 co., Is n. Cherry street.
Il. II. STIEF, Union street.
Z. WIGGERS, 81 n. Cherry street.
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Boots and Shoes.

B. r CUTTER, corner of Broad and College SITS.
b. n EAIHERLI, 81 y. College street.
CHAs. B. HALL, ~ n. College street.
John H0LAHAN, Union street.
Nancy 4 BRO, 90 Church street.
TRECY C0YLE, q Union street
i. u. NINSTRAD 4 CO., \. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

WE are authorized TO announce z. d.
w WHITWORTH as a candidate for re-elec-
ton TO the Office Of Sheriff OF Davidson county
at the ensuing August election. APT te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

Trunk Manufacture.
WIN. DUNSTEAD, 81 n. College street..
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Carriage Manufacturers and Dealers.
+. N. ALLEN CO., 1872 and 1s4 North Cherry
street
W. S. HUNT, No. lIs North Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

THE Chicago Times has collected re-
ports from all the cereal producing
counties of the West, showing that the
prospects are most encouraging for a
very large Weld.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22
NASHVILLE
CITY BUSINESS LIST
architects.

JOHN LEWIS, Res. Fatherland ST., Edgefeld.
JOHN L. SNI1H. Cor. Union and College streets,
over Third n. Bank
MM. G. SMITH, ms Church ST., ST. Cloud Block.
Z. j. WILIIAAS0N, Cor. Church and summer
streets, Lewis Block.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

Music and Musical Instruments.
r. DORMAN 4 CO., So Church street.
J. A. MCCLURE 4 Bro, p North Cherry st.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

Hats and Gents Furnishing Goods.
VAIN 4 WALKER. "A Public Square.
IsAAe WATERFIELD, 43 Union street.
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L. X. ELDRID6E. IS Church street.
MS. GEO. GREI6. AZ Union street.
JUNGERMANN h CO.. 81 Public square,
A. RANNIE, p Broad and 100 s. Market ST
GAS. ROBERTSON, n n. Market street.
G. II. VESSEL, 50 n. College street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

ARLINGTON, FARRAR 4 WEAKLEY, 80 North
Collegesstreet.
TH0S. CsLLENDER- 80 North Cherry street.
JAMES HICKMAN, No IS Church St, Maxwell
House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-22

Hoop Skirt Mandatory and Ladies'
Goods.
d. LOVEMAS & CO., 16 Public Square.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

my2I 2t wed&fri.
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AND now the GalIGtiR Tennesseedn
and Coffee Cou;sty Democrat have
"shook" their patent outsides.
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ReaI Esf0fe A0onfs

C. C. GIERS. As Union street.
X. POOLE, corner Cherry and Union streets.
I. Il. SALESMAN, 40 Union, near Cherry street.
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Lumber and Building Material.
NORTHERN HOWELL, 134 Cor. Broad and
High streets,
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Furniture Manufacturers and Dealers.
W. T. BEATTY 4 CO., No. 10 n. College St
WEAELET 4 WARREN, 10 and IL n. College St
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Gun Makers and Dealers in Guns and
Pistols.
FL. BITTERLICH L J. LEGLER, No. q Dead
erick street.