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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-25
THE FINALE OF THE VAN buren,
CASE.
From me s.. I,ouis ReuubIican.

From the 81. Louis Republican.
Our readers have not forgotten the dis
graceful quarrel between Mr.. Jay, United
States Minister at the court of Vienna, and
Gen. Van Buren,, Chief Commissioner Of
the American Government at the EXpOsi-
ton. This quarrel resulted in the re-
moval of Van Ruren and the most Of his
colleagues, and put in circulation vast
amount Of scandal, which made our citi-
zens travelling abroad, as well as those at
home, heartily ashamed Of their nation
atty.
To establish the truth Of the charges pre-
ferred against the chief Commissioner, Mr..
Jay transmitted to the State Department a
mass of documentary evidence which-sO it
was said at the time-placed the question
of guilt beyond cavil or dispute. Through
Influences not yet explained, Gen. Van Blu
rem, though unable TO procure reversal of
his sentence, or anything like avindicatiDn,
did obtain nomination to a foreign con-
sulship. The idea of nominating a man to
a responsible diplomatic position who was
still laboring under accusations which had
dismissed him from another and less i'm
portant Office, could only have Oc-
Cured to an administration like
the present; but to Grant and
his associates, decency, propriety and
justice are apparently unknown elements.
Of course the presentation Of the ex-com
missioner's name to the Senate revived the
old matter, and his case was referred to the
appropriate committee for investigation.
The chairman of that committee, Senator
Buckingham, after having carefully read all
the documents furnished by the State De
partment, and all the communications Of
Minister Jay, now formally announces that
there is nothing in the record to comprO-
mise Van Buren,, that he is guiltleSS Of all
the charges laid at his door, and therefore
entitled to prompt confirmation by the Sen
ate
If this remarkable verdict be correct
and we do not doubt it for a moment
what ought to be done with the minister
who is thus convicted Of slandering and
prosecuting an innocent man2-what must
be thought of an administration which, for
twelve months, has virtually sanctioned
| and Endorsed the Islander and the perSe-
cutiOn?
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And this provision Is re-enacted, IN ap-
plicatinn to the second issue of United
States notes, BY the act OF July IL,
1862. And, as if to remove every
possible doubt from the intention of
Congress, the act of March 3, 1868,
which provides for the last issue of
these notes, omits, in its exemption
clause, the word Stocks" and substi-
tutes for "other securities the words
Treasury notes or United States notes
issued under the provisions Of this
act"
1t was insisted at the bar that a
measure OF exemption IN respect to the
notes issued under this-differ from
that provided In the former acts, In re-
spect to the notes authorised by them
was intended: but we cannot yield
our assent TO this view. The rule es-
tablished in the last act is in no respect
inconsistent with that previously estab-
hshed. 1t must regarded, therefore,
as explanatory. 1t makes specific what
was before expressed In general terms.
Our conclusion is, that United States
notes are exempt; and az the time the
New York statutes were enacted, were
exempt from taxation by or under
State authority. The Judgment of the
Court of Appeals must therefore be re-
versed.-7 Wallace, q. s. Reports, PAGE
%. Bank Us. Supervisors.
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The Exposition.

The Exposition enterprise is now in such
condition that grand success this fall may
be confidently relied upon. The receipts
last year were S23, 900, with all the disad-
vantages that were contended with, and
there is every reason TO believe that they
will run over $4,000 this fall; but in order
TO prosecute the work it is necessary to pro-
vide for the payment of small indebted
ness which the extension of the buildings
neceSsitated, and to do this the following
circulars are being sent out:
Dear Sir: The managers Of the Nashville
Exposition ho,d your note for - dollars,
together with the notes of other citizens of
Nashville, amounting in the aggregate to
about fIrenty-SeUeR thousand dollars. All
of these notes were deposited with the ma
tiOnal banks of the city, as collateral secu-
rity for loans made by them to the mana
gers of the last Exposition, and they are
now in debt to the banks and others, which
has to be paid at once, to the amount of
about seuen thousand dollars, besides some
thing for ground rent; and it will require
about three thousand dollars to put the
building in condition and start the Fall
Exposition. 1t is therefore deemed eXpe-
dent to make a call Of 33 per cent. on all
the notes-this, together with promised
assistance from other parties, will make up
a sufficient amount to pay the entire debt,
and start the Exposition in motion.
For the amount of cash you pay, it is
proposed that the managers issue to you a
certificate of Indebtedness, which, together
with other like advances, shall be held as
preferred claims TO be paid out Of the net
proceeds of the Exposition next held, be
sides all the Exposition property is held
bound for the payment of said certificates.
1t is confidently believed that every dol
lar so advanced can, and will, be paid as
soon as the Exposition is over, as the Di-
rectOry will have to 90 TO no extraordinary
expense for buildings, etc, as has been the
case heretofore; and they offer as an argu-
ment, on the other hand, that if the assess
ment is not made now, and the buildings
are put up and sold, the proceeds of the
buildings will not pay one-hslf of its pres
ent Indebtedness, and assessment would
still have to be made without any hope of
reimbursement.
This circular is sent in advance of the
committee. who are to call upon you, that
YOU NAV have time to think the matter
over, and be ready with your decision when
they shall call; or, if you, in the meantime,
will make il convenient to call at w. NJ.
Duncan's Office, first door south of the
First National Bank, and pay your assess
ment you will relieve the committee of an
immense amount Of labor. The commit
tee will not start out until the 26th inst.
When the assessment is paid, your note
will be cancelled and returned to you.
The Directory feel well assured that the
Fall Exposition can, and will be made a
success, and earnestly ask your coopera-
ton and support. J. L. WEAKLEY,
w. NJ. DUNCAN,
MAX SAX.
p. 5. HoLLINS,
WM. PORTER,
Finance Committee.
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The Late Accident ON the Northwest
eru Road.

The Dresden Democrat Of the Goth says;
A freight train was wrecked on the Nash
vile and Northwestern railroad, at Mud
creek, near Dresden, Thursday, about 5
O'Clock A. N. The road bed had been bad
" washed and covered with floating logs
by the waters of Mud creek swollen by the
heavy rain Of the preceding night; hence
the accident. The train was coming down
a heavy grade at, some say, frightful We
locity, while the conductor says slow, when
the engineer discovered the wreckers ahead.
He whistled on the brakes, but was too
late, and the next moment was precipitated
with the engine into the creek, parallel with
the road, receiving severe injuries on the
back and right arm, also receiving a good
'Esousing." The fireman, with the water
tank, one end of which mashed into the
engine room, was thrown into the water on
the south side of the track, and according
TO his own account was under the water
FIVE minutes, which account is doubtless
exaggerated.
The first car was driven off on south side
at an angle of 40 degrees and its load of
cotton forced through front end into the
water. The second car was empty and
went off the other side at about 45 degrees.
The third and fourth cars pressed upon the
first two. The head light and cup were
thrown ten feet forward of the engine.
One rail ON the north side was bent almost
into semi-circle, while the corresponding
one on the south side broken and one-half
thrown forward a considerable distance.
The place where this accident occurred
will never be safe until the bottom is
trestled. The work across the creek is not
large enough TO allow one-twentieth of the
water to pass.
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The Fire Alarm Bill Passed Third
Reading-Site for the county Asyl um
AecePted-Pay OF street Hands In
creased-ProPosition TO Increase the
Salary OF Firemen, etc.
The Board of Aldermen met in regular
session last night, President McCrea in the
chair.
The revenue collector reported his col
lections at S5,5l9.55. The water tax col
Iector reported his collections at 1920.
FIRE ALARM.
The committee to whom was referred the
bill providing for fire alarm telegraph, re-
ported fayorably thereon, and on motion of
Alderman Cheatham, the rules were sus-
pended, and the bill taken up for passage
or rejection on third reading.
Alderman Cheatham moved to amendby
authorizing the Mayor and Fire Committee
to execute a contract for the erection of a
fire alarm by Messrs. Gamewell & Co.
Agreed to.
Alderman McGayock offered resolution
providing that the question be submitted to
a popular vote of the people of Nashville.
Adopted by vote Of two in favor of the
resolution, and none at all in the negative,
Aid. McGavock saying that he favored the
establishment of a fire alarm, for far as he
was personally concerned.
Aid. Cheatham said he knew the adop-
ton of the resolution had the effect of do
ing away with the bill, but upon being
granted permission by the chair, made a
strong speech in favor of the passage of the
bill, and moved a reconsideration of the
vote by which the resolution was adopted.
Agreed to.
Aid. McGavock then moved the adoption
of the resolution. Lost by the following
vote:
Yeas-Aldermen Pentecost and McGay-
ock-2.
Nays-Aldermen Cheatham, Consadine,
Breen, Gleayes and President McCrea-5.
The question then being on the passage
Of the bill on third reading, it passed by the
following vote:
Yeas-Aldermen Pentecost, Chatham,
Consadine, Breen, Gleaves, and President
McCrea-6.
Nays-None.
PETITIONS.
A number of petitions praying for a re-
duction of assessment on city prope-cy,
were read and referred.
WATER FOR THE PENITENTIARY AGAIN.
Inc Dill proVlulng that the Tennessee
chair factory and proprietors of Hamilton
& Cunningham's tan yard be allowed water
at the same rate it is furnished manufac-
tories in the corporation coming up on
third reading. Aid. Gleayes moved to
amend by including the penitentiary, the
Waterworks Committee having reported in
favor of the passage of the bill and amend
ing the bill so as to include all manufac-
tories outside the city limits, with the ex-
eeption of the penitentiary.
The amendment offered by Aid. Gleaves
was rejected.
The amendment offered by the Water
works Committee was agreed to, and the
bill as amended passed third reading.
NEW BUILDINGS.
The report of the Superintendent Of
Buildings, showing the number and cost of
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THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT.-A certified copy of
the will of John Seifred was admitted to
record and Theodore Seifred was appointed
and qualified executor.
Catherine Booker, minor orphan, was
apprenticed to Polk Booker.
Shivers, admir-, VS.. Nunnally and Others,
answer filed and order of reference entered.
Whitman, admir-, vs.. Weimer and Others,
order of reference entered.
Rutterman and wife VS.. Callahan and
others. decree as to fee of attorneys en-
tered.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-McCrea. Maury &
Co. VS.. Equitable Insurance Company,
pending.
j. NJ. Hinton and wife VS.. Michael Con-
nor. dismissed.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Jackson Ridley,
cOlOred. larceny mistrial.
". w. Hutchcraft, larceny, pending.
A number of cases continued to next
term.
Henry King, colored, accused of stealing
a horse, released on bond.
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ComnIimenfarr.

The following proceedings in the Grim
inal Court yesterday, is complimentary TO
Capt. Sam Donelson, the Clerk. During
the morning session, Clay Roberts, ESQ.,, in
behalf Of the jurors, arose, and addressing
the Clerk, remarked:
Capt. Samuel Donelson, Clerk Criminal
COurt-Sir: l have in my hand letter,
which has been drawn up and signed by
the members Of the Grand and Petit Juries
who have been in attendance upon the
present term Of the court. The gentlemen
signing the letter have requested me TO
hand it to you, and TO say TO you that while
it is but a small tribute to offer as AN evil
dence of their esteem for you, both person
ally and officially, they trust that it will be
received as an evidence Of their apprecia-
ton of the qualities requisite to the forma-
ton of true gentleman.
You will find upon an examination of
the letter, that of the twenty-eight gentle
men who constitute these juries not single
name is omitted, but that it is their unani-
nous voice that during the three months
term Of the court you have at all times and
under all circumstances shown yourself TO
be the same courteous gentleman and ef-
fcient officer. Did occupy your position,
ana was NY COnuuCl dS al OluCcI LulS eli
dorsed by gentlemen Of such responsibility
and with such unanimity, knowledge of
the fact would be Of more value to me than
to live and wear the coral wreath that
crowned the head Of the victor at an
Athenian game.
The letter Of the jurors is as follows:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March "a, 1S74.-
To Samuel DOnelSon, ESQ.,, Clerk Criminal
Court: Dear Strive, the undersigned
members of the grand and petit juries of
the present term of the court, feel that we
would be recreant to our duty did we fail
to express our high esteem of you, both
personally and officially, and to assure you
of four due appreciation ofthe manyeourtesies
extended to US during this term of the
court. We know that in the hurry and
confusion Of business, that most men are
liable to become irritable, but we have at
all times, and under all circumstances,
found you the same affable and courteous
gentleman. In conclusion, we will assure
you that you have the earnest wishes Of
each Of us, that your future life may be as
honorable and successful as your present is
good, kind and gentlemanly.
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DECREASE OF REVENUE.

From the Louisville Commercial.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-The falling
of in the revenue receipts, on account Of
the liquor crusade, is stirring up the adFO-
Gates Of increased taxation in Congress and
the Treasury Department, and the assertion
is circulated freely that increased taxa
ton on some articles other than
liquor will be made before the ADJOURN
meat of Congress. The Commissioner of
Internal Revenue states that there is a gen
eTal 'panic'' in internal revenue receipts
just now, arising from a combination of
causes, viz: the temporary suspension Of
wholesale and retail dealers in spirits on
account of the crusade Of the women, the
suspension Of diStiilery operations on ac-
count of the same cause, the movements Of
spectators, and the anxiety of those inter
ested in the liquor traffic to know what
Congress is going 10 do in connection with
=
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To the Union and American:
The man whose initials are written be-
low came TO Nashville years ago, and liking
the place made it his home. He went into
the dry goods business with small capital,
but got credit of the wholesale merchants.
lie sold his goods at a fair advance, paid
his debts promptly and prospered. He
paid his store and dwelling rents, brought
up family, and always had dime for the
needy. But times have changed Tenn
pOrG BIlItdRtur ct nos nlutdmlT an itIis."
Now he cannot make expenses by the great
est assiduity: and he owns his store and
dwelling too. He asks credit of nobody,
pays for his goods as he goes along, cash
on delivery, buying them in New York of
the most respectable houses. But with all
these advantages, his investment does
not pay the lawful interest. Why
is this? Because he has to sell at cost or
below cost, or his goods will lie in the
shelf. Yet our commercial fraternity can
and will sell at cost, and say they are max
ing piles Of money. He has studied this
matter night and day with constancy and
perseverance which certainly falls little
short of the sublime, and it is a knOtty
eOnundrum Yet, how TO make money sell
ing at and below cost. Financially he gave
it up in despair. To get the enigma solved
he has concluded to offer $500 in gold to
any merchant in the city who will teach
him the art of increasing ones capital by
selling goods either at cost or below that
figure. This five hundred he thinks would
be well invested and would make fortune
for his old age. 5. L. 5.
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TULLAHOMi.
The AntI-Whisky war-ExPIanatiOns
from n Lady.

To the Union and American
TULLAHoSIA, March 70, 1S74.-We have
been very much interested in the eontribu-
tiOns sent your paper concerning the whis-
Ky movement at TUllahoma, and should
like, by your leave, to remind Mr.. BurrOW,
(the assumed writer Of the article on this
subject appearing in the paper published
March 49, Of a part of Art. / in the
Amendments to the Constitution Of the
United States; Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or
abridging the freedom Of speech" etc.
When We remember that this constitution
was ''Ordained and established N order to
form a more perfect union, establish JUS
tice, insure domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defence, promote the gen.
eral welfare, and secure the blessings Of
liberty to ourselves and our posterity,"
what fault can we possibly find with a band
of Christian men andwomen who, wishing
to accomplish as much good as they can,
concluded TO hold service on the street so
that the singing, praying and preaching
might reach the ears of those who never
engage with rs in worship in the sanetua-
~. As to the ungentlemanly treatment
caused by the discovery Of who they were,
for we have been informed by good author
ity that Mr.. b. had been venting his rage
in horrible oaths the day previous to the
occasiOn-swearing that he would blow
them up.
Concerning the evaporation because of
the Husbands and fathers of some of the
company being United States storekeepers,
- L.
ment commissions men to represS the illicit
distilleries every where springing up over
the country, while We deplOre the necessity
of such officials, we can but think it is just
and right, and the stOrekeeper is in no way
responsible for the liquor traffic.
And now, for your special benefit, Mr..
Burrow, allow us to quote few passages
of Scripture, which, by referring to Your
Bible, you will find contained in the 22d,
23d and 24th verses Of the 5th chapter Of
Isaiah:
"Woe unto them that are mighty to drink
wine, and men Of strength to mingle strong
drink:
(Which justify the wicked for reward,
and take away the righteousness Of the right
eOus from him
Therefore as the fire devOureth the stub
bic, and the flame consumeth the chaif, so
their root shall be as rOttennesS, and their
blossom shall 60 up as dust: because they
have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts,
and despiSed the word of the Holy One Of
| Isreal"
The prophet Daniel speaks of time
when the Saints shall take the king
dOms of the earth and ever afterwards
possess them; and the indications are that
this time is rapidly approaching |when the
days Of bribery, corruption, the compromise
with sin for lucre's sake, the expressing of
the poor and him who hath no helper, the
desecration of the Lords day, all viii
pass away"
In conclusion, though you may not be
visited for time, Mr.. B., by legate SINH
lar to the one which has evidently so dis
turbed your peace of mind, yet Temem-
Der, ''the prayers Of the righteous availeth
much" ANON.
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''HOlIE RULE" IN IRELAND.
An Association Formed I'm Memphis
TO Aid the Movements.


FROM the Memphis Avalanche, March %.
A meeting of leading Irishmen Of Mem
phis was held yesterday afternoon in the
rooms of the Irish Literary Society, for the
purpose of discussing the advisability of
forming branch Home Rule Association
in Memphis with the view of aiding in
whatever manner possible the great Home
Rule movement now in progress in Ireland.
Branches have been organized in different
parts of the Union, as well as in Canada
and Australia
Mr.. Dennis Smith called upon
to preside, and Mr.. NJ. 7. Garviu
acted as Secretary. Mr.. Smith explained
the object of the meeting and also defined
the meaning of Home Rule, which was,
National Parliament sitting IN Dublin to
legislate upon all matters regarding ireland,
with representatives in the Parliament in
London 10 take part in deciding on impe-
rial questions. BY restoring TO Ireland the
power of selfgovernment new life would
be given 20 the country, and her industries
and trades and commerce would thrive and
flourish as they did prior 10 the act OF
union. when Ireland was under the
fostering car of her own native Parliament.
One great effect this movement Of Home
Rule would have would be the unifeatiOn
of the Irish people of all classes, and this
once accomplished, Ireland would not be
long in getting her just rights. If a Home
Rule organization was established in Mem
phis he felt sure that not only would every
Irishman become a member, but many
Americans, impelled by their instructive
love of liberty and justice, would also
join the association
Mr. p J. Mulyihill addressed the meet
ing at some length, pointing out she adj
yantages that would accrue to Ireland from
Home Rule, or the adoption Of federal
government, as existed in this country. He
also showed the evils of Capitalization, and
its conspicuous failure as a mode Of gov
eminent in every country and nation, etc.
Messrs. DAILY, Murphy, CarberTy and
others also addressed the meeting in favor
Of establishing branch Of the Home Rule
Association in Memphis, and the whole
meeting was enthusiastic in support Of the
movement.
A committee of three was appointed,
consisting Of VI. Gavin. F. J. Mulyihill and
James II. Walsh. for the purpose Of COM
municating with the Home Rule Assoeia-
ton of Dublin, and branches in this C0un-
try, with the view Of getting instructions
| in regard to rules, bylaws, etc. On mo-
| ton Of Mr.. Gavin, Mr.. Dennis Smith,
President, was added to the committee.
The meeting adjourned, subject 10 a call
| from the committee.
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Messrs. j. H. Fowler, G. P. Thruston, j.
II. Calender, II. Falk, JnO. Lumsden, w.
NJ. Duncan, Jas. Davis, Jno. Speuy, and
Your kind invitation
to address the citizens of Nashville upon
some topic of general interest to the State
and nation is before me, and while
/ believe you Overrate my ability,
still ] can but and will do my
best to merit your appreciation and that of
all other heightened Southern gentlemen,
at whose hands, and especially in Tennes-
see, 1 have ever received kindness, cordial
ily and that open and generous hospitality
ever and always characterizing the sons of
the South. 1 name Tuesday evening,
March 81, as the time, and "Our Country;
The Impending Revolution; Repudiation;
Dissolution of the Union and rise of the
Southern Republic" as the subject.
Respectfully, ?. b. RANDOLPH.
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DEATH OF JUDGE DENT.

WASHINGTON, March 22-Judge
Lewis Dent died this afternoon, after a
lingering and painful illness. The
President and other relatives had been
with him almost constantly up to the
hour Of his death. 1t is understood
that the remains viii be taken to St.
Louis for interment. Judge Dent
leaves an estate that is very small, in
comparison with reports that have
been circulated as to his recent accu-
mutations.