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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-11-06
A Vision of Death.

I saw--whether asleep or awake.--l
cannot tell, but this know: saw the
dark and dismal door OF Death. II was
narrow as the grave; and only one
can enter OF time. and tread its wind.
ing steep. Yet thousands passed the
door. At its threshold all left their
earthly idols. Some cast wistrnl look
ms they pushed forward and shrieked.
Some fingered trembling, aud some
went on regardless Of consequences.
There were seen all ages, al ranks and
all conditions, passing toward the door
j saw The drunkard quaif his bowl Of
poison, burst open the door of death,
and staggcr in. heard groan, fall,
q hollow, dismal sound, and all was
silent as the tomb.
Next came voluptuary. He laugh
ed, he danced, and leaped fearful leap.
The door clasped upon him. l heard
trembling cry. Spectators shuddered
and turned away and nothing more was
seen.
A selfish miser came. His head was
white with care. His look was fright
full with despair. Envy was his only
attendant. He staggered TO the door,
laid down his gold, and wept. A dis
nal cloud enveloped him. A laugh was
heard. And when the cloud was gone,
gold, miser-all had DISAPPEARED.
There came man of homer His
step was stately. AT his nod many
bowed and fawned. He, too must pass
the gate. He touched the secret spring.
The door flew wide open. Darkness
enveloped him. The multitude shrank
back, to follow other leaders. And now
nothing was seen save few dried
leaves Of laurel.
There came giddy youth. His eve
was sparkling, his step was light
Many jocund story hung upon his lips.
While looking on tho world he ran
backward against the door and fell. /
heard piteous moan, distant shrek,
and silence reigncd again.
saw one other come. Hope sat OIL
his brow. He smiled and wepl; but
looking forward he traced the path. In
dis hand he held little book, which he
often read. ] saw that he had a glass
that penetrated tho dark abyss / heard
him sing, Twas not song of earth, but
soft and sweet like the sounds Of dis
tant music. He passed the door Of
death; and like the sun, passed down
TO rise more glorious on the morrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

yesterday, and which now only awaits
the action of the President or the lapse
of ten days to become a law: While
some Congressman who voted for the
bill say now that they know all about
il and knew what its effects would be,
and that most of those who voted for it
were equally wise or well posted, it is
very certain that such men in the Sen,
ate as Morton, Logan, and Ferry, and
some Of their colaborers IN the House,
needed some Of the superhuous knowl-
edge or information which those OF the
aforementioned class claimed to have
possessed. 1t now remains to be seen
what the next move of the i~niators viii
be, and how they win treat the dilem-
ma in which these late Developments
regarding their pet bill has placed
them"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
CARPENTER AND MORTON.

Senator Morton is right when he de-
MES the power of Congress to set aside
the election In Louisiana and order a
new one, under the provision OF the
Constitution that the United States
shall guarantee to each State a repub-
Iican form of government. The United
States have no Constitutional authority
to order a new election. Senator Car
penter's bill cannot succeed while 1t
retains that provision which is radical
in the extreme. 1t would, as Mr.. Nor
TIN says, be destructive of the integri-
ty and independence Of the State gov
ernments. Carpenter declares the Kel-
logg government a usurpation, and,
we believe, is faithfully interested
in behalf of the people of louisiana
There's no rea1on to suspect that he
is playing the role of double-dealer,
that is, advocating a measure which he
knows viii be a failure and which he
intends to be a failure. We think he
really desires to be successful in carry
ING mis- bill. He has made the bill rad
zeal enough to crafty the most rad
zeal Radical; but he ought to know
that he is not regarded as
the leader Of the Republican
party. Morton, his chief antagonist, is
the counsellor in chief of the party.
Carpenter, if he really desires to sue
coed against Kellogg, ought to have
the sagacity to strike out that provis-
ion ofhis measure, which gives Morton
the advantage of a constitutional argu-
ment against him. In other words, he
ought to accept the substitute offered
by Bayard, which is not uncon-
st~itutional; which provides for
the overthrow of the Louisiana usurpa-
ton and the assumption of the offices
by the duly elected government. The
| chances would be much better to pass
such a bill, for itwould receive the sup
port of all the Democratic members,
the assent of many Republicans who
believe the Kellogg government to be a
usurpation, and, more than all, would
deprive Morton of the argument of
unconstitutionality, to (which he gravely
and ludicrously enough resorts In this
instance. The other argument, which
Morton has made and reiterated so
much, is so specious and transparent,
that no Senator is so obtuse as not to
penetrate it to the hollow at once. 1t
it this:
1.-The Legislature of Louisiana had
inaugurated great reforms. Taxes had
been reduced, confidence was being re.
stored, trade is ~reviving, the prices of
property are advancing, and the pros
poets of Louisiana are growing bright
er from day to day. Therefore we had
better drop the whole matter"
Senator Carpenter is a brave and
daring champion of the people of Lou,
~isiana, but he seems to have the la
mentable weakness of esteeming sue
cess less than the personal figure which
he himself shall make in the lists.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
CONTRACTION INSTEAD OF INFLA-
TION.

The Washington correspondent of
the Chicago Times states that the ex-
pansionists are not altogether satisfied
with the bank features of the Senate
bill, which has been passed by the
House of Representatives and sent to
the President, and hope to modify the
House free banking bill MayDard's),
which is now before the Finance Com
mittee of the Senate, so as to
secure more immediate imitation.
He adds that it will be diff
fcult to get any f~ree-banking scheme
through the Senate, without some
measure looking to specie resump-
ton. The expafsionists are so demon
allied by the result of their efforts in
the bill just passed, that they will ac-
cept any redemption feature that takes
with it any early issue of more paper
money. The Washington correspond
emit of the ST. Louis Republican writes,
April Is, as follows:
1.-THE infiationists are generally
greatly chagrined in consequence of
the discovery that, after all, the meas
ure which they so de~terminedly forced
through Congress viii u a cOntrac-
ton instead Of an expansion of currency
for circulation. Gen. Spinner, United
States Treasurer, informed your cor
respondent tonight that from
the calculation made and fig
uripg done at the Treasury to-day,
it is clearly apparent that there Will
be a contraction of more than seven
million dollars effected by the bill
which was finally passed by the House
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

MEMPHIS has been duped. There is
little consolation for it, because the
ease and emptiness of Radical promises
ought to be known of all men. The
following from the appeal throws some
light on the motives which induced
Memphis TO help elect a Radical Con-
gresham, and subsequently choose a
Radical Mayor:
Judge Lewis did not make a promise
to furnish roast beef to his constituents
in the event of his election, but he did
promise to build a c~ustomhouse and
Government buildings, and an anxious
people are propounding to him the
suggestive inquiry: Barbour, where
is that customhouse? How many
claims have you got through Congress
for your constituents? Have you full
filed your promises? Have yOu'ac.
complised more than a Democrat could
have done? What recompense have
YOU made for electing a Radical Mayor
in Memphis, the price paid for what
you promised to secure!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

A correspondent Of the Memphis
Register makes the following sugges-
tons:
Assessments should not be made
but once in five years, thus saving the
salaries of assessors for four out of FIVE
years, an immense amount of trouble
for correcting assessments each year,
and the collection of taxes would be
simplified thereby, and the whole ar
rangement would be better understood
by the people. All the taxes should be
collected by oneoficer; his bonds should
be made light, and he should be re-
CURED TO pay over to the county and
State every month, or on call by the
proper officer"
In perhaps half the counties of the
State, assessment only one in five
years, would accomplish the saving in
dicated, with but little counter loss to
the State from the increase Of values
accruing during the Intervening years.
In the other half, however, there would
be. large increase of property not pay
ing taxes for successive years. The re-
suit would be that taxpayers could not
secure the legitimate effect of this IN
crease, in the way of reducing the rate
of taxation, until the five years expired.
In the more populous districts. each
such assessment would be followed by
a great squirt of activity in the way Of
improving vacant lands, with a view to
escape nearly five years taxation. This
activity would gradually decrease until
it reached zero a year or more before
the next FIVE year assessment
We believe all the taxes could readi-
ly be collected by one officer in all the
counties in the State, excepting few.
In these few, they could be all collected
in one Office, to the great convenience
of the public, the collector being provi-
ded with one or more s~ubordinates as
necessary. The suggestion that the
collectors bond be made lighter and
monthly settlements required, would
seem quite feasible in the more
wealthy counties, and in some re-
spects desirable. Forinstance, the bond
very properly required of the Collector
for Davidson county under the present
system of settlements, is necessarily so
large that it places nine-tenths of our
honest citizens under a financial disa-
bility to hold the Office, as effective as
direct prescription. IL monthly settle
ments were required of all officers, the
needed bonds might be somewhat re-
duced, and the possibility of private
speculation with the public funds, as in
the recent case of Woodward, the de-
faulting Trustee of Shelby county,
would be decreased. While wealthy
taxpayers, who know the use of money,
seldom settle till the last day of grace,
there are also in the wealthy counties,
an unusual number of small taxpayers
who scatter their payments all through
the year, whenever they have the
money to spare, and the monthly ag-
gregates of these driblets constitute
sums quite respectable in amount.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

AT the authorization meeting at Gin
cinnati the other day, a letter from
Senator Thurman was read, from which
the following is an extract:
Il took my position after long and
careful study, and from a perfect con-
yiction of its correctness. l knew full
well how easy it would be to acquire
temporary popularity by joining the
i~nAationists. but / have done,
and / never will do, what | know to be
wrong. in order to acquire unmerited
praise. Besides | can not disregard
the teachings-of that party to which !
have ever honestly belonged, and which
inculcated, from the very first day OF
its existence, the doctrine that IRE
deemable paper money IS one OF the
worst evils with which any country can
be cursed. But, enough Of this. |
shall in due time expose the mlsrepre'
s%entations TO which ] have been sub
iectcd. and shall then be- content u
leave time and the good 9cnsc OF the
people to vindicate or condemn me"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
Trunk Manufacturer.
WIN. DUxsTEAD, 81 n. College street..
Katchmnkers and Jeurelers.

ATKINSON 4 ALSTEAD. q n. Cherry street.
i. NJ. SOBEL & CO.. IS n. Cherry street.
b. II. STIEF. 5 Union street
Z. WIGGERS, SIX n. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

The Kingston VALLEY Ne1Cs explains
She sudden change Of front by the
Loudon Journal on the proposed COM
bination of Maynard for Governor and
Andrew johnson for Federal Senator.
The Nel0s says Judge Houk who as
pires to Congress, and seems to have
some interest IN the LOudon newspa-
per, IS opposed to the striped ticket"
and the editorial department has
changed hands.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

NOTING the fact that there are eighty
holders of national bank stock in the
lower house of Congress, including sun
dry bank presidents and directors, the
Memphis Register thinks it may be-
come necessary in the future to ask as
pirants for a seat in Congress, care
YOU interested IN a national bank"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
FINANCIAL.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Chancellor.

WE are authorized to announce NJ. NJ.
w BRIEN, JR., as a candidate for Chancel-
lor at the ensuing August election.
mh25 te
UTF are authorized TO announce Hon. VIII
w LIAM +. COOPER as a candidate Tor
Chancellor of Davidson county at the election
in August next. mhlSe
yITE are authorized TO announce Hon. A. G..
wv MERRITT As a candidate for chancellor
for this, the Davidson County District
mh24 teE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

Lumber and Building Material
NORTHERN & HOWELL, TS4 Cor. Broad ana
High streets,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

THE Springfield Record claims that
we have MISUNDERSTANDING do not mis-
represent-that journal, and it states
its position as follows:
I'VE disclaim any attempt to dis
rupt-or bring into existence any ele-
ment that would, in the least, cause
d~issensions among the masses who OPP
nose Radicalism. Let the is
sue come and we will not adopt a pas
sive policy" to say the least of it, but
will be found in the ranks as ready to
do as any other journal in the State. Be
it understood thatwe are not so strong
~ welded to any blazed way that We
would not, at the drop of a hat, dis
card, if we found it would defeat the
Conservative party-let its name be
what it may. Now you have our posi-
ton definitely defined, and until that
happy millennium" ofwhichyou speak,
shall dawn, there you can find u.s."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

SENATOR CARPENTER, accounted ore
OF tie best constitutional lawyers inthe
Senate, expresses a doubt as to the
legality of government of the District
of Columbia, created to make places
for a number of politicians. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette says 1T is known his views are
shared by a number Of the best lawyers
in Congress"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

ANN ELIZA YOUNG, the nineteenth
wife of Brigham, says that George
Q. Cannon, the Delegate in Congress
from Utah, has four wives; that 'his
last wife possesses hisyoung andtender
affections, while the first rules him
with a rod Of iron,' but that the Sec
ond and third are utterly neglected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

THE Washington Republican, usually
recognized as Grants h~and-organ,"
confesses that "the Republican party
in Congress is responsible for the ex-
istence Of polygamy in Utah" After
slavery was abolished, the civilized
world was told that the twin-reic,
polygamy, should be swept from the
face of this fair land. But nine years
have elapsed, and the twin-relic still
fourishes as a ~green-bay tree. So much
for Renublican promises.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

Notice to Show CauSe in Bankruptcy.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That Clara W
Kiddell, John o. Friend, NJ. LOvenstein,
John r.. Gunkel, G. j. Harris, Willis Lean, and
7. C.. Crunk andN. j. DOdsOn, trading as Crunk,
DOdson & Co., of Davidson county; and III. l.:
W. Cheatham, of Robertson county, have hled
in the Office OF the Clerk of the District Court OF
the limited States for the Middle District OF Ten
nessse. their petitions for discharge in bank-
ruptc,; snd il IS ordered by the court that a
hearing be had upon the same and the second
and third meetings OF creditors be held on the
25th day of April, 1874,
at the office of John Ruhm, Register, In Nash
Vile Tenn. when and where an creditors may
appear and show cause, il any they have, why
the prayer of said petitions should not be grant
ed. & R. CAMPBELL, ClerK-
anil oau9f sat
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
Retail Dry Goods.
THOMPSON BROS & KELLY, I'm. Summer st

Pants, Oils and Glass.
CHAS. II. GLUTHIER, 15N. College street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
NOTICE.

EROM THIS DATE AND HEREAFTER,
X I will not he responsible for the action of my
wife, nor will 1 pay any debts made by her.
Persons giving her credit must look TO her for
their money. L will give no orders; any that may
be presented Will be forged ones.
HENRY DRIVER,
n. & G. & st. l.. r. K. Shops.
AnriI II liza Its
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

The Memphis appeal says of the
pending trouble in Arkansas:
1T is needless to say this unex-
pected movement will, for the time be-
ing. interfere to prevent the consum-
nation Of the plans Of the Conserva-
tives and Democrats, who relied upon
Gov. Baxter for a fair registration and
election next fall. If not prevented,
and We do not now see how, on account
of the trade between Brooks and the
Supreme Court, it can be, the Radicals
will receive through this movement a
new lease of power IN Arkansas"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

w DAVIS asa candidate for Trustee OF Da-
wilson county at the August election
mh2 te
VIE are authorized 10 announce W. A.
w KNIGHT as a candidate for County Irus-
tee at the ensuing August election ieozo un
II the urgent solicitation Of many Of the
a citizens Of Davidson county, l announce
TnrssIf \ candidate for reelection TO the office OF
County Trustee at the ensuing August election.
If elected 1 will, in the future as IN the past, DIS
charge the duties of the office 10 the best OF my
ability. n MA
Nashville, March 5, ISL ms te
TDITORS UNION \ MEXICAN
II please announce me in your paper as a car
didate for county Trustee, at the eieceon IN
August next. DAAO
feb22 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

THE ~Shel6yviHe Commercial pro-
nounces the suggestion of Cheatham
for Governor and Andrew johnson for
Senator ga sensible proposition. which
has the ring of harmony about it that.
if carried out, VIII most efectually re-
unite the Democracy of Tennessee in
the next State elections"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

TOUCHING the little game of the
usurper Kellogg, the Washington cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Gazette
writes, April Is:
"A large number in the Senate to-
day were very far from satisfied with
the denial made of the chargethat Gov.
Kellogg is preparing to veto a billpro-
viding for an election next fall IN case
Congress adjourns without such action
as he desires. There is a growing con-
viction that much Of the management
in Louisiana at present is pure treach-
ery."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
Nonresident Notice.

State of Tennessee, Davidson cOunty-Alfred
Dunn vs.. ". RyalI0riginal Attachment
IN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING FROM
Il affidavit fled that the defendant, VIM Ryall,
II a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, 80
that the ordinary process of law cannot be served
upon him; and attachment having been
issued upon the complaint of the plain
tiff that the defendant was indebted
TO him by two several prOmissory notes,
under 500, and said attachment having
been returned levied upon one jack as the prop
erty OF said W. Ryall: Il istherefOre Orderedt that
publication be made in the Union and Ameri-
can for four consecutive weeks, requiring said
defendant to appear before me, on the 18th day
Nav, 1874, at my Office, in the city of Nashville,
to defend said suit, otherwise the same will be
heard ex paIte-
April II, 1S4- JNO. H BASkETIE,
ap12 Oaw4t Justice Of the Peace.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

Millinery and Dress-Making.
MRS. J. C. BARRY, 40 Union, near Cherry.
MRS. TINES, "A n. Summer street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
NEW METHOD FOR REED ORGANS!

PRICE $3.50. By VIM. H. CLARKE
A thorough method, containing EotOnly abun-
| dant directions and exercises, but a large guam
tity Of the best Reed Organ Music, arranged
and fitted with Mr.. Clarke'S weil-knOwn exqui-
site taste and skill. Sells immensely.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

Manufacturer and DeGLersiR Hair Work
J. P. GRANVILLE 4 CO., IS \. Cherry street.
JOS. L LOISEAU 3 CO, q N. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
Stoves, TIRlCdre, Etc.
PHILLIPS, BUTTORFF 4 CO., 2 n. College St

Tobacco, Cigars, Etc.
J.. q L. WHORLEY, II s. Market street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
NOTICE.
Calls Upon Persons 10 Csndi-
dates for Q1iee.

We adopted a rule three years ago that we
would require payment, Of twenty cents per
inc, for all communication calling upon per-
sons to become candidates. or communication
commendatory OF candidates. This rule has not
been changed, and viii be adhered 10 in the fu-
ture, as heretofore. All interested will 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 AMER
CAE 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, 1874-04-18
Sealed Bids

WILL BE RECEIVED FOR H EREC-
w ton of a School Building on the Hume lot
corner Spruce and Broad streets, according to
the plans and specifications to be seen at the OF
fice of p. j. Williamson, Architect. Bids will be
received also in detail for carpenters work, brick
work, etc. The bids must be left at my office
by Wednesday, 22d April next The right IS re-
served TO reject any or all bids.
Nv order Of the School Committee of the City
Council. G.. NJ. FOGG, JR.s ChaIhah-
ami IA
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18

Mattress Manufactures.
ED. II. MILLER, I North College street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
For Register.

DFrSG pleased with the duties and satisfied
Is with the perquisites OF the office OF Register
for Davidson county, L announce myself can
didate for reelection on the first Ihursday OF
August next. / purpose making the race on
merit alone. and respectfully solicit the support
of an who believe that L have done my whole
duty in the past. B. L. blShhEl
Nashville, jan 20, 1874. lah1ON
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
For IaiIOr.

VIE are authorized to announe A. +. Nc
w CONNELL as a candidate for County
,JaiIOr at the ensuing Angus election.
mh3 tee
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
Notice TO the Public.

TIME BUSINESS OF THE LATE GEO. S.
Morton. Is Deaderick street, VIII be con-
tinued by the undersigned, (who has had the
entire management for the last five years. Gus
TONERS can be assured of promptness and cheap
ness. Thankful for past favors and soliciting a
continuance of the same, i remain yeurs,
r. j. MORTON,
Bookbinder and Blank Book Manufacturer, Is
Deaderick street. aplO Nv