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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-10

The Indiana Supreme Court has decided
that colored children are not entitled to the
public school benefits Of the State, because
the State Constitution provides that only the
children Of" citizens" are entitled to those ben
efts, and that colored people, not having been
"citizeps" when the State Constitution was
adopted, the Fourteenth Amendment OF the
National Constitution, subsequently adopted
does not supersede this provision Of the State
Constitution.
A convention or meeting composed Of the
leading men Of the Independent party Of In
diana and number Of delegates from other
States met at indianapolis on the 25th. A dee.
laration Of principles was adopted-fayoring
new political organization and advocating
the withdrawal from circulation Of all Nation
al and State bank notes and the issuing of
paper money by the Government directly to
the people, such money to be legal tender
for public and private debts, including duties
on imports. A National Executive Committee
was appointed.
In the Indiana State Grange on the 25th a
resolution was adopted declaring "that the
State Grange, In council assembled, has no
sympathy with any past, present, or future
attempt that may be made by any political
party or political aspirant to absorb little
reflected warmth, decency, or support by
calling and publishing their
meetings at the same time and place of ours,
and that decent respect for our Order re-
quires that such attempts be suitably rebuked
by publishing this resolution"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-10

pie to help themselves than to depend on the
State.
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
To communicate intelligence and dissent
nate information are primary functions OF this
department. Any divergence from the legiti-
mate sphere of its operation tends to disturb
the first rule, that In the ordinary branches of
life the recipient of benefit Is the proper
party to pay for 1t, since there Is no escape
from the universal law that every service
must In some way be paid for by some one
Moreover In country Of vast extent like
this, where most Of the operations OF the de-
partment are carried on remote from the con-
trolling center, the disposition to engage In
internal enterprises more or less foreign to
the theory OF the system will tend to embar-
easements whereby expedition would be
difficult For years the ranking privilege
was an incubus on the department and an
obstacle to efficient postal reform. It's aboli-
ton, for which we are largely indebted TO
the resolution and wisdom OF my predecessor,
opens the way for other measures, which
have yet to be inaugurated and pressed To
successful issue before the department can be-
come self-sustaining. While / do not fiatter
myself that shall be able TO accomplish this
most desirable end during the short period of
my service, propose 10 keep 1t steadily In
view and to direct my best efforts toward Its
attainment
For the hrst time In the course or q life de-
voted actively to business / find myself in
charge of an establishment the expenditures
OF which largely exceed its receipfs---a state
OF affairs which strikes with great force a
mind more or less disciplined by that close
inspection of accounts enforced in mercan-
tile pursuits. In ordinary affairs there is but
one end to this condition Of affairs--bank-
ruptcy. The deficiency Of this department
has varied of late years from Is to % per cent,
while from the best data at my command
have been compelled to submit estimates
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
THE BANNERS ~MYsrERYn TO BE
JUDTCIALLY SOLVED.

On Wednesday las:, Col Burch,
Comptroller of the State Treasury, in
stituted suit against the proprietors of
the Banner for libel. laying his damages
at fifty thousand dollars. 1t viii be
remembered that when the libelous
charges relative to the sale of the
COMPREHENSIVE by Mr.. Hobbs, and
the purchase thereof by Mr.. Burch, ap-
peared in Radical paper last summer,
those charges were promptly and ex-
plicitly denied by Col Burch, Gov.
Brown and Mr.. Hobbs, in cards over
their own signatures. Col. Burch has
taken no further notice of the charges,
until they have recently been revived
in a most offensive manner by the Ban
'ler. Occupying prominent position
in the journalism of the State,
having an extensive circulation,
and being professedly of the same po-
litical faith and published here at his
residence, the Banner could not be sur
prised at the step Col. Burch has
taken not only in justice to himself
and family, but to the public whose
servant he is for the time being. The
Banner viii now have ample opportu-
nifty to solve the mystery" of which it
has published so much of late. The
court would seem to be the proper
place for the investigation of these
charges. If they are true the Bonner
can no doubt establish them-without
the fear of whitewashing by polite
ally friendly Legislative committee, or
of daubing by committee politically
hostile.
Soon after the writ of Col Burch
was served yesterday upon the propri-
etors of the Banner, they instituted a
libel suit against Col. Bnrch and other
stockholders of the UNION AND AMER
IcAN, laying their damages at sixty
thousand dollars. OF the grounds of
their action we are not yet advised.
We are conscious that the UNION AND
AMERICAN never Intentionally pub
ished a hbelous charge against the
Banner, or any one of its proprietors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

gave him the ..unkindest cut OF all "
Was there no significance in.thisP Did
the editor of the Banner explain why
he thought the letters on Currency and
Taxation" should appear without the
authors signature, and why he pre-
ferred not to give them editorial IN
dopement? If be did not, Col Colyar
will hardly have to look long ways
for such intelligent observers of public
opinion as can fully enlighten him on
those points. se
Distinctly disavowing that we now
entertain, or have ever entertained, for
him feelings of personally hostile ma
ture, we leave the UNION AND AMERI-
CAN entirely out of the question and
ask--what is the matter between the
people and Col. ColyarP The answer Is
as plain as broad daylight; thepeople are
tired of him. He has written too
much, made too many speeches and
run for Office too often. 1t is time for
rest, all around. We say in no spirit
but one of kindness that. great as are his
capabilities in spheres where any man
ought to be proud to shine, ilTepresi-
BILE as is his energy when there is
work before him, he has to very seri-
GUS degree impaired, if not completely
exhausted, his opportunities for useful
ness in political life, by haHingfailed to
cultivate the art of keeping quiet
when sound Judgment suggests silence.
A few years ago we could not have
written thus of Col. Colyar. We have
not forgotten how, almost single
handed, he wrested our city govern
ment from the Alden ring of thieves
and saved to the Taxpayers aclear mil
lion of dollars-for which it must be
confessed his services got but scant
recognition; nor are we unmindful of
the enterprising spirit with which he
urged the encouragement of immigra-
ton and the development of our vast
resources, at the very time when
the adoption of such a policy
would have most benefited Ten
nessee, but which is now numbered
among her lost opportunities. In his
private business operations, Col Col
var has built up one of the most extern
sive coal-mining industries of the coun-
try, and his progressive mind is ever
planning new schemes calculated to
push the material interests of the sec
tons Immediately concerned; but as a
politician, as an organizer of new par
ties, as public fnancier, his achieve
ments have barely fallen short Of abb
solute failure. If the reasons assigned
by us for such lack Of success are not
well taken, the responsibility for the
unintentional injustice done Col Col
var is certainly shared by nine-tenths
of the people of this State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
For County Trustee.

EDITOR UNION AND AMERICAN: You
~ win Oblige me by announcing To the citizens
OF Davidson county that am a candidate for
County Trustee at the approaching August cleo
ton. ask at the hands of the people a favora-
BILE consideration, and promise, IL elected, &c
make a good and faithful officer. Yours respect
fully, GEO. X BUCHANAN-
my23 tee
WE are authorized to announce jim
w DAVIS As q candidate for Trustee OF Da-
wilson county at the August election
mh22 te
WE are authorized to announce W. A.
w KNIGHT as a candidate for County Trus-
tee at the ensuing August election feb25 I'd
T the urgent solicitation of many of the
n citizens Of Davidson county, announce
myself candidate for reelection TO the Office OF
County Trustee at the ensuing August election
II elected Will in thef future as in the past, dis
charge the duties of the Office TO the best OF my
ability. ID. X. MARSHALL
NashvilIe March 3. 1874 mh3 te
EDITORS UNION AND AMERICAN
" Please announce me in your paper as can
6idate for county Trustee, at the election II
August next. SAAC PAUL
feb22 to
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

NTTE are authorized to announce ALBERT
w AKERS as a candidate for reelection to
the ONCE of Circuit Court Clerk of Davidson
county. Election in August. my10 ties
EDITOR Union and American: Please an
~ nOunee me as candidate for the Office Of
Circuit Court Clerk at the August election. IL
elected, viii eheerfully perform the duties Of
the Office with faithfulness and Kindness 70 all
who may call upon me. Respectfully, NAT +.
DORTCH. my3 tide
WE are authorized to announce ISAAC
w LITTON as a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk of Davidson county at the ensuing August
election. mh12 II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

A MEMPHIS darkey, who signs HIM
self in full without the X, Silas
Crensher,' writes TO the Ne10 York Sun
for information:
Did Gen. Grant invite any colored
folks to his daughters wedding? l
want to know, because there are differ
ent stories in circulation in Memphis
about the matter. The colored people
made him the President of this coun-
try, and if he has gone back on them
they should know it. It is also told us
here that the young couple were mar
, led by colored minister. If this is
rae let us know it, for we want to vote
tor him as long as he sticks to u.s.
The san has not heard that any col
ed guests were present On the occa-
g;gn referred to. The Rev. DR.. Tiffany,
.ag clergyman who oficiated at the
y-,ddng, though very Pious and eio'
,,:ent, is not a colored person,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
For Criminal Court clerk.

CAMUEL DONELSON is announced as can
- didate for reelection 10 the Criminal Clerk
ship of the county. He was elected TO I'll out
the unexpired term Of the late lanlented H w.
Frizzeu. APPS tee
ME are authorized TO announee g. NJ Mo
wv KEE, JR-, as a candidate for Clerk of the
Criminal Court of Davidson county at the
August election my3 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
DEx0eRATIc STATE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEES.

JNo, c. BURCH, of Davidson.
7. c. DUNNINGTOS, of Maury.
THOMAS F. HENRY, of Montgomery
LANES W. NEWMAN, Of Lincoln.
THos. B. MURRAY, of Warren.
j. NJ. BROOKS, of Knox.
JNo,- BLEyINS, OF Hawkins
w. ~. vANDYKE, of Hamilton.
j. NJ COULTER, of Gibson.
ii. w. WALL, of Henry.
LUKE E. WRIGHT, of Shelby.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
JAMES T. PATTERSON.
Rnr LaiIar-

II AM in favor of all men being equal before
i the law, but am positively opposed TO mixing
the white anu cOlOred children in the public
cegenatiOn of the two races. And, IL the truth
must be said, am a white mans candidate for
Jailer. JN0. F. FLY.
my5 te
WE are authorized to announce A. +. Nc
w CONNELL as a candidate for County
Jailer at the ensuing August election
mis- tes
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

On the Sth inst, we published an ex-
tract from the Ne1V York World,
charging ex-COngressman VIM. B.
Stokes with being engaged at present
in the framing or advocating of fraudu-
lent pension claims. We give else
where a letter from MIR. Stokes, dated
Alexandria, June Is, from which it
would appear that the Worlds article
was based ON a speech delivered IN the
lower house of Congress by Judge VIII
liam Lawrence, Republican Repre-
sentative from the eighth Ohio district.
This speech, Mr.. Stokes declares, was
incorrect IN every statement and in
situation. He evidently has a very
poor opinion of the veracity and gen
eral character Of his Republican
brother.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
Rnr ahRriH

WE are Authorized to aEnOunceW. G. SHAW
wv as a candidate for Sheriff of Davidson
county at the ensuing August election.
mh15te
I'VE are authorized to announce E. ID.
wv 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, 1874-06-19

NOTING the fact that Congress has
disposed of no measure ofpubhc inter
est after a session Of seven months, the
Huntingdon Peoples says: "A Ma
poleon or an Alexander would have
disposed of these questions long ago,
and perhaps as much to the interests
of the people as will finally be done by
Congress- The less the people de-
pend on Congress and the less they ex-
poet from that quarter, the less will
taey be disappointed. Allmatters that
can be regulated by State Legislation
viii be attended to more promptly and
effectively by keeping them nearer
home and nearer the people.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

WITH the threatened split in the Re-
publican ranks, it is not impossible
that three Presidential candidates In
1876 should throw the election into the
next House Of Congress. In view of
such a contingency, Tennesseeans
should see to it that our next Con-
eressional delegation is not repetition
Of the present one, resulting from the
foTv Of 1872
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

In Germany, when the vote of the
jury stands six against six, the pri-
soner is acquitted. A vote of seven
against five leaves the decision to the
Court, and by vote of eight against
four the prisoner is convicted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

SENATOR MORTON denies ali stories
of his trying to organize a new party.
He claims that he took part in organ
izing the Republican party, and ex-
poets to be the last rat to leave the
sinking ship.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

DFING pleased with the duties and satisfied
ID with the perquisites of the ONCE 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 ali who believe that have done my whole
duty in the past g. Z. BINkLEH:
Nashville, jan 20, 1874. Jan2O ID
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

BUSINESS might as well revive.
Congressional tinkering with the fnan-
ces need not be apprehended for some
time. No efforts are to be made to
tear the dollars in pieces and call each
piece a dollar. So says the Cincinnati
Commercial
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

Thus late in the nineteenth century
the British Parliament has caught the
idea of running the churches now so
prevalent on the Continent, and there
is now pending a bin having for its
object the restraining of the Rituaists
or High Church party. The Ritualists
are nearly. all Tories, believing in d.
vine right, etc. But Mr.. Gladstone,
the recognized leader of the Liberals,
is himself a Ritualist, and marshals
his forces against the bill, so that the
prospect for its passage is slender in
deed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

SOME of the Indiana Oranges are
taking the trouble to formally disclaim
any responsibility for the Independent
Convention held in that city on the
10Th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

siIs Upon Persons TO Become Csndt.
dates for 0a5ee

We adopted a rule three years ago that We
would require payInent, OF twenty cents per
sons TO become candidates, OF communications
commendatSry OF candidates This rule has not
been changed, ana VIII be adhered to in the fu-
ture, IS heretofore. An interested VIII please
tAa1e B0tice.
N an legitimate demands Of the Democratic
patty, or OF the great interests Of the general
public, uponour columns, the UNION AND AMER
IcAN viii not fan Of It's duty; but wheye mere
individual schemes or interests are 70 be promot-
cd, It1wll pc done as advertising, and at the
rates stated above
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF GENERAL AGENT, ST.
" LOUIS and Southeastern Railway, (consoli-
dated y j. a. Dahlgren, General Agent, Nash
vile, Tenn, June Is, 1Si.-On and after Mon
dav next. 18Th inst the passenger trains of this
Company will arrive at and depart from the
Depot Of this Company, between College and
Cherry streets Immediately opposite the Louis
vile and Nashville Depot. Tickets on sale at
southeastern Depot and at Union Ticket once,
Maxwell House. j. A. DAHLGREN,
ie13 1w General Agent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

WASHINGTON specials indicate that
the Senate bill to gag the press of the
country through their correspondents
IN that city, has fallen still born IN the
House Committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

SENATOR FERRY is not candidate
for reelection as United States Sena-
toi. from Connecticut. Else he would
never have said that women have no
more right to vote than horse"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
NASHVILLE
CITY BUSINESS LIST
Architects.

JOHN LEWIS, Res. Fatherland ST., Edgefeld.
JOHN L. SnI1H. Cor. Union and College streets,
over Third n. Bank.
WIN. C. SMITH, lo3 Church ST., St Cloud Block.
p. y. WILLIAMSON, Cor. Charch and summer
streets, Lewis Block.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
For County Court clerk.

WE are authorized to announce JAMES i.
wv BELL As candidate for County Court
Clerk a. the ensuing August election.
apps te
ITO the citizens of Davidson county: Having
served youone term as County Clerk, an
nOunce myself a candidate for reelection to thai
once at the next August election. l have en-
deavOred ~ discharge the duties of the Cfice
fearlessly, honestly and courteOusly- II / have
done 50 satisfactorily ask for an endorsement
at your hands. Respectfully,
may24 te u = II W. G. EwIN-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

r. L: CARUTHERs, Jr., 81. ". BONNER, No.
46K v. Cherry St. 1884 rfrr 4 a.r-
J. P. JEUP, Office 5SX Cedar street.
WE. X. MeALIsTER, Jr.. IS n. College street.
SMITH, BAXTER q ALLISON, No. Porter
Block.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

THE KR0eriUe Press and Herald says
of the independent" ticket put in the
field recently in Illinois and Indiana:
1T seems to us that the idea for
which this new party is being organ
lied is the central idea Of Democracy,
viz: local self-government.' The
fewer national bureaus of one kind
and another we have, the simpler will
be our form of government and theless
chance for fraud and swindling in high
7.lacpS -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
NOTICE.

DAY PASSENGERS FOR BEERSHEBA
make close connection with the Tennessee Coal
and Railroad Co.'S train, at Cowan, and are
taken through without delay.
A. S. COLYAR, Gen1 Manager.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

Carriage Manufacturers and Dealers.
=. n. ALLEN q CO., I32 and 1Sl North Cherry
street
W. 5. HUNT, No. Ils North Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods.
S. POWERS SON, 20 Public Square.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

1T is the largest, fullest and lirsst
paper taking all its sditiors) putlishsd
IN the South.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
Boots md Shoes,

b. r. Glitter, corner OF Broad and College sts
b. N. EATKERLY. 81 n. College street.
CHAS. b. HALL, AZ n College street, Ela
JOHN H0LAHAS, Union street.
Nancy & BRO, 93 Church street.
TRECY a COYLE. q Union street
I. Z. WISSTEAD 4 co.. N. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

1T GIVES TsIssraphic Ns'cs from al
parts of the tvOrId as soon as any other
paper Published is America. ana
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

IT is the DenOuneer Of Wrong IN hisa
places as lcell as loto. TsEllaE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

1T is the great Nelrs, Family, Poisti-
cal and AgricsEtHral Journal Of the
Southern States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
RockdaIe Paper Co.

b. N MCKNIGHT, AGENT.
MIR. A.G. WHITMAN, FORMERLY OF
wi Whiteman Bros, whose Paper Mill, To-
coated at Manchester, Tenn, burnt on last Dc
tober is our authorized agent for the sale of our
Book News and Wrapping Paper. All contracts
made by him for paper will be flied by this
company Mr.. Whiteman can be found at the
CITY Hotel, corner Of Summer and Deaderick
streets. Nashville, Tenn, where he VIII Keep
stock of Paper on hand.
May %, 1874. le2 I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

Manufacturers and Dealers IN Hair WoTl
J. p. GRANVILLE CO., Is \. Cherry street.
JOS. /. L0IsEAU s CO., p y. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
CaERInATFS

For Office, who desire their names announced as
uch, will be required to pay for the same IN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
For Rerenne ColIecfor.

VI1 are authorized TO announce BOB ALI
w FORD, Of this city, as a candidate for
Revenue Collector of Davidson county at the
ensuing August election. apl1 te
Editors Union and American:
Please announce that L am a candidate for
Revenue Collector of Davidson County.
Election, August 9Th.
JAMES 7. PATTERSON.
May 1, 1874
I'VE are authorized 70 announce THOMAS
wv H SNEED as a candidate for reelection
to the Office of Revenue Collector for Davidson
county, at the ensuing August election I'd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

1T GIVES, By Telegraph, the genera
neScs Of the Old World as soon as any
other paper published ia The Usitsd States
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19
Bakers and Confsctioners.

AUCTION and Commission Merchants.
WHsTEAD, SHIELDS 4 CO., 81 Public Square