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GERMAN PREPARATION FOR THE
NEXT WAR

0EAL WAR;
The new Notifications Of Metz are all
but finished. The four forts recently
added by the Germans to the seven
constructed by the French, are, with
the exception of Woippe, ready to be
armed. Cannon, ammunition and pro-
visions are sent to the place, the vic.
tuals being intended to maintain an
army Of 10000 men for s-veral years.
Preserved vegetables in large quantities
ave been dispatched from the new
government mandatory at Mayence.
As to the Strasburg Notifications, the
new works on the left side of the Rhine
are ready, while those on the right
bank VIII require another eighteen
months. According to the opinion
Of German military men, Metz and
Shausburg Will shortly be the
strongest fortresses in the world,
and In connection with Diedenhofen,
Saarlouis and Brisach to the west, and
Mayence, Coblentz, Germersheim and
Rastadt to the east, viii form an al
most impregnable line of defence. To
make assurance doubly sure, more rail-
ways are being constructed between
these fortresses, and the idea is seri-
ously entertained Of adding to the
works of Cologne. When all is COM
plete, the garrisons of all these various
fortresses will admit of being united
within twenty-fOur hours. 1t beingtbe
firm conviction of German strateglsts
that the next French attack will be
made through Belgium, which they re-
gard as defenceless, these cautious cal
culators are evidently intent upon cOun.
teracting such a move By fortifying the
flank of the interiaeent State.
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THE ATTITUDE OF NORTHERN AND
SOUTHERN METHODISrS.

SOUTHERN MEEHOD1STS.
Now that fraternal relations between
the-North and South are being so rap
idly restored, and sectional questions
have almost disappeared from politics,
thinking men-both in and out of the
Church-begin to wonder when the
religious denominations, rent asunder
by the same dissentions that brought
about the latewar, viii probably reunite.
If men who wishstood each other in
fratrieidal strife on the battlefield, be-
cause they differed concerning mere
temporal concerns and interests, are
ready to forgive and forget, how with
those to whom eternal things are the
Experimentation.
Last year the efforts previously made
to promote fraternity between the
Northern and Southern Methodists,
with view ultimately, perhaps, to or
ganic union, resulted in sending North
two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, and several representa-
tives of equal reputation, though, per-
baps, o f lesser dignity in that body.
They had a great gathering at Round
Lake, New York, and for two or three
months afterward nothing else was
talked about but the grand council and
handshaking of the Methodlsts at that
place. But when the first burst of
enthusiasm had died away and both
sides. came down to "hard pan" they
found that there was very little fra
termination in either after all. Never
theless, they had a good time
while it lasted, and hence they pro-
pose to have another good or better
time this year. The programme is in
part already published, and from July
to IA another fraternal meeting viii
be held at Round Lake. This is, how
ever, in direct response to the memo
rial of the Northern and Southern
bishops and representatives present at
the close of the meeting held there last
year. All the branches of Methodism
IN the United States and Canada were
there, as they are nor invited, by vol
untary representatives, to unite in the
duties and devotions of the occasion.
Questions of organic union are not to
be touched at all. The ministers and
members Of these different Methodist
churches are to assemble and work and
worship together as though they all
belonged to one and the same church;
not to talk about fraternity, but to en-
Joy it; not to plan for it, but to practice
it. Bishop james, of New York, as the
presiding Bishop of last years meeting
and the appointed one for the ensuing
meeting, invited all who would freely
do so to unite with him in observing
Friday, June %, as a day of fasting
and prayer for the success of the meet
ing.
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had better not play the role Of politi-
cal prophet" In spite, however, of
confident assurances Of Disappointing,
but not very sagacious politicians, I'M
exampled disaster came. He had no
doubt then that these were
Republican defeats rather than
Democratic victories, and he was right.
Mr.. Wilson, believes that the Repub-
lican party may yet be united and
achieve victory in the campaign Of
1876, and, thas believing, he gives his
political brethren some wholesome ad-
vice. He thinks the party, its presses
and its leaders should now, In the
spirit Of self-sacrifce, subordinate
their personal aspirati ms, rivalries
and ambitions, and welcome all to
their ranks with generous magnanimi-
ty, and so leave to a reunited, reorgan-
lied and reinspired party the selection,
at the fitting time, Of its candidate for
the Presidency, They should now for
give and forget, and by a reformatory
and generous policy, and by the earn
est and honest appeals for unity, win
back, in the elections of this autumn,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Cali
fornia and Massachusetts,.
All this is very good for Mr.. Wilson,
though his letter viii undoubtedly pro-
woke hostile criticism from Grant and
the third term advocates. 1t might be
of some benefit to the Republican party
if their defeats came, as he supposes,
frorG personal rivalries, aspirations and
ambitions. But such is not the case.
The party has been false to its crust.
1t has been corrupt, oppressive, and
dictatorial. 1t has been faithless to the
welfare of the many, faithful only to
the interest of the favored few. Re-
publican in name and controlling the
destinies of a republican government,
it has been false to every republican
principle. Hence its irretrieYable over
throw last fall
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HURRICANE SPRINGS,
NEAR TULLAHONIA.

THIS FASHIONABLE AND HEALTHFUL
watering place is now beginning new and
prosperous season. Large and handsome i'm
prOVements have been made since last season,
embracing tWenty-One hundred square feet OF
covered galleries, a large and handsome parlOr,
an i'm posing three-StOry cOlOnnade and extern
sive plank promenade. A full band of music
plays at every meal and the dancing is hand
sOmely provided for. With the additions now
made 800 guests can be accommodated, and ser
wants have been engaged for that number.
Rates Of board same as heretofore. Arrange
ments have been made with all connecting roads
for round trip tickets at reduced fare.
W. G. MILLER & BROS, Projectors.
fe20
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TIE CHANGERS AND THE NEW d.
RECT TRADE MOVEMENT.


It is now reported that the Changers
propose to take long step in the d.
rection Of direct dealing between the
producer and consumer, and that ar
rangements are now pending between
them and the English Board of Co
operative Societies looking to a direct
exchange Of products between the two
organizations, the parties 30 establish
their own lines Of vessels, and to dis
Iense with the services of intermediate
agents. The Nelg York Bulletin, in
giving currency 10 this report,
says; "No one can object to
the purpose thus aimed at;
the only question is whether it is at
taInable. As the experiment cannot
cost much, and as a large number of
producers here and of consumers in
England seem unable to feel satisfied
with the existing arrangements Of
society until the thing is tried, by all
means let the Changers and the coop
eratives have a full and fair chance for
putting their theory to the test of prac-
tice. II they succeed in effecting a
real saving in the service Of transfer
ring products to consumers, they viii
ultimately revolutionize the methods of
trade, for nothing can resist the effects
Of economy upon business; if they fail,
they leave behind them a wholesome
lesson for social theorists
Such an enterprise is naturally des-
tined to encounter the opposition of
powerful interests. Free trade, or IN
restricted exchange, being its ultimate
object, the Eastern manufacturers will,
Of course, be dead set against it; while,
as the aim viii doubtless be to open d.
rect trade through New Orleans, strong
opposition viii be madeby importers of
the East. Finally, as an attempt at
direct interchange between producer
and consumer, 1t Will have to encounter
the resi- lance Of all the middle men.
But, formidable as are these obstacles,
the agencies to be employed
in pushing the movement
would appear TO be equally
SO. Numbering nearly two thousand
and embracing a membership of half a
million, the English cooperative socier
ties have, of late, made wonderful pro-
gress toward controlling the interior
trade of that country. We see it esti-
mated that they are already doing an
annual business Of S15O,OOO, 900, at an
average profit of five per cent. Their
close alliance with two millions of
Changers on this side Of the water can
not but be regarded as an event Of the
gravest magnitude, the outcome of
which will be watched by the CONNER
cial world with deep interest.
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Grand Balloon Ascension
AT THE
Temperance Picnic,
MONDAY, JULY 5, 1870,

All the amusements advertised on the bills
will take place and FalsO one Of the grandest
Balloon Ascensions of the 18th century. Come
one, come all. Prof. Kelly, the great aeronaut
Of Forepaugh's Circus and Menagerie win ac-
cend in the balloon "United States''-area of
balloon, ITO by So feet. Prot. Kelly is the only
aerOnaut that ever assembled on a single rope at
tached 70 a balloon, and the only balloon in
America that ever assembled with such dimen-
siOns.
Trains leave Edgeheld at 7:15, Louisville De-
Dot at $50, Chattanooga Depot at SIS. Nash
ville's favOrite Band will be In attendance.
Tickets, SOC for round trip. jeS0 wed thurs, sun
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THE Nashville Christian AdUocate is
appalled, at some Of the doctrines
taught by Mr.. Moody aud other evan
gelists of his school" What our re-
igiOus contemporary objects to. most
is their Authoritarian. This term,
1t seems, is applied to such as maintain
that, under the Gospel dispensation,
the moral law is Of no use or obligation.
In explaining itself, the organ of the
NJ. E. Church, South, says: 1--WE saw
the other day letter from a man who
had been under the influence Of some
of these men, who stated that he had
been furnished with a robe of right
eOusness-the imputed righteousness
Of Christ-which had been washed and
made white in the blood of the Lamb!
The absurdity of such a statement is
only paralleled by its impiety-unde-
signed, of course"
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Red Boiling Springs,
MACON COUNTY, TENN.

THEsE CELEBRATED SPRINGS WILL
i be open for visitors
On she 18th OF June.
Board, per week, $3.50; per month, $500
Children and servants half price.
Passengers leaving Gallatin on the Carthage
Stage in the morning, Mondays, Wednesdays
and FRIDAYS, will connect with hack at GiffOrd's
Mill, and go through to Springs same day.
Full information given By 7. j. Day, at the Cal
latin Depot. JAS ID. BENNATT,
ie4 cod till iva Proprietor.
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TIE following Tennessee candidates
for admission to the West Point Mill
tary Academy have passed successfully
through the ordeal of examination:
Jno. D. Parker, Jr., Seventh Congress
sional District; G. L. Steele, Eighth
District; S. G. Robertson, Tenth Dis
trict
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Lone BRANCH languishes. Ten thou
sands guests, with all their impedi-
ments, can be quartered in its hotels,
but at present the total number Of
guests do not exceed five hundred.
Cause.-The backward season and hard
times.
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COUNTRY PRODUCE.
To Printers and Publishers.
PRESSES FOR SALE.

We hare a couple Of fine secondhand
Presses for sale, tvhich zoe hare used
from four TO fire years, 11hich are good
ones and IN good running order.
A Taylor Press, small cylinder, size
nine column paper. measure ofthe Union
and american. Capacity 1900 impress
siORs per hour. In complete order and
but little lUOrn. Is n0lg fitted for steam,
bat can be run By hand Nth slight
change.
d Drum Cylinder Potter Press, BED
size suited for a niHe-col'tmn paper. I'D.
n1ira6ly adapted to newspaper, poster
and general job lgork. Is being run BO'O-
almost daily IN this Office.
In one or both Of these Presses zee tDiU
sell absolute bargains.
For further information # desired as
to the Presses, and for terms, address
UNION AND AMERICAN,
Nashville. Tenn.
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THE COUNTRY's RAILROAD INTER.
ESTS

Advance sheets of Po0r's Railroad
Manual, giving the operations of the
railroads In the United States for 1874
have just been issued.
During the year only 1910 miles Of
new road were opened, against an av.
erage of over 5000 miles for the five
preceding years, when railroads were
constructed in advance of the wants OF
the people. The pause in railroad
building viii give the country time to
grow up to tle capacity of the roads
already constructed, and viii also do
much toward improving the value of
existing railroad property.
The total length of roads which
made official reports of their opera
tions in 1874 was SO ,273 miles, against
66.237 miles in 1873, 57,323 for 1872,
and 4,614 for 1871. The aggregate
cost Of these roads was S4,22I, 763, 594,
the increase of cost being S437, 220, $50
over 1873, chiefly on account of the
increased mileage and new improve
ments. OF the total cost, 81, 800, &c.,
4S6 was share capital, and 1870, 1885,
los various forms Of Indebtedness,
principally bonds. The average cost
per mile of all the roads was $50, 425 IN
1874, against So, 134 in 1873, $50, 116
IN 1872, and $50 26 in 1871.
The comparative earnings for the
year are shown in the following table:
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Union AND AMERICAN.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 50, 1870.

WHATafu ss'w are making over our
poor little Centennial. when the Japs
have just been celebrating their two
thousand five hundred and thirty.fifth
anniversary
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Nashville Library Association.

THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE
i Library Association at the Library Room on
Thursday, July l, at O'Clock P. NJ, for the pur
pose Of organizing and electing a Board OF Di-
rectOrs under the new charter of incorporation,
and also to consider and take action upon the
proposition TO give the Young Mems Christian
Association charge of the Library and Reading
that Association as public library.
By order of the Board
ie30 2t VIM. r. COOPER. Pres
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CLUBS.

A discount Of twenty per cent. viii be allowed
TO clubs Of four or more per0ns- Thus: four
copies Of BlackWoOd OF one Review win be sent
to ONE ADDRESS for S12-S0; four copies OF the
four Reviews and BlaekwOOd for S4S, and 50 on.
To clubs Of ten OF more, In addition % the
above discount, q copy gratis VIII be allowed %
the getter-up Of the club.
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1875 .................. $50, 1856 I37, 3s4 427
From the above figures it will be seen
that the gross earnings for 1874, a year
of great depression, were only S., $685.
919 less than for 1873, while the net
earnings during the same time inereas-
ed s., 760, 1896, which shows a saving of
S1l,714,3I5 in operating expenses. The
reduction in the cost of operatingroads
has been due to the decline In che price
of materials and labor, as well as more
prudent and economical management
generally. The dividends paid in 1874
amounted to S67, O42. 942, against S67,-
12O,7O9 in 1873.
These figures make a very favorable
exhibit, and afford such encourage
ment to the holders of railway securi-
ties. They show that during a year Of
unexampled depression the railroads of
the country earned in gross 1913 per
cent of their total cost, that is, of their
nominal cost, which is much greater
than the actual cost. Their net earn
ings were 4.50 per cent. on the nominal
cost, and the amount paid as dividends
was equal to $50 per cent. Of the total
capital stock. The gross earnings were
equal to 1892 for each inhabitant of
the country, and the ratio of total mile.
age to population was one mile of road
for every 581 inhabitants. This disco
ton Of the earnings shows the wonder
full capacity of our railroads even in
times Of great depression. With good
crops and a fair fall trade, there will
undoubtedly be great recuperatiOn in
railway property.
Mr.. Poor closes his summary with
a reference to the rapid increase of our
population as an element in forecasting
the future of the railroads. This in
crease now equals 100000 annually.
The constant addition Of such vast
numbers is a most powerful corrective
of financial disturbances growing out
Of over-production, as every industry,
50 long asst does not extend its opera
tions, will soon find the demand over.
taking production. Every trade feels
that it can rely upon vastly greater
number of customers the next year
than the present. Our position as a
nation is in this respect most peculiar
and happy, as the rate Of increase of
the population Of others-particularly
those with whom we have the most in
tercourse-is very slight.
In 1880 our population will undoubt-
edly equal very nearly 50,00O,000. 1t
Is probable that, owing to the improve
ments that have been made in machine
~ and utensils, and in the reduction Of
the cost of transportation, the produc-
tive capacity of the people has been
doubled within the last ten years. The
earnings per mile of our railroads have
more than doubled within that period.
Their aggregate earnings per head of
population are fourfold greater. If
the future is to repeat the past, it viii
be seen that the interest which is to
derive the greatest benefit from the
progress society is constantly making
in the useful arts is that of our rail-
roads.
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PRESIDENT HENLEY. Of the Men,
phis colored society known as the Pole
Bearers, has invited Gen. Forrest to
attend their barbecue on the Fourth Of
July. This is a straw Of some signif-
cance.
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SPEAKER BLAINE viii not take
part in the political campaign in Ohio
during the coming autumn on account
Of injuries received a few weeks ago
from a railroad accident. His physi-
clan has directed him to abstain
from public speaking for several
months to come, so far as may be prac-
ticable.
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PRESCRIPTION FREE.

NOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF SEMINAL
H Weakness, Lost Manhood, and all disorders
brought on by indiscretion or excess. Any drug
gist has the Ingredients. Address DR.. e. HILL
TON s CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. Oe2sdly
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MEDICAL.
MANHOOD RESTORED.

A victim Of youthful imprudenee, causing
premature decay, nervous debility, ETC., having
tried in vain every known remedy, has fOand q
simple self-cure which he viii send FREE 20 his
feIlOw-sufFerers. Address j. H. REEVES, Is
Nassau street, New York. p. o. Box 8, I53.
1anl1 .g-u-Tef
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ADJUSTMENTS
ORPHANS PICNIC
az BOsIey's sprIngs. JuIT 5. 1S75.

NJ DOSiCg Springs July D, lot0s
THE ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE BEN
Il efit OF 81. Mays Orphan Asylum win be
given at B0sley's Springs on Monday, July 8.
Inc grounds are In good condition, water and
shade abundant, refreshments served by some
Of our best ladies', and the best string band in
the city, ought TO secure large attendance and
enjoyment for all.
Cars win leave the Chattanooga depot pune
tuaiy at $50 $50 and II A. NJ, and at 40 and
800 P. NJ, and thereafter continue until all re-
turn.
The members Of st. Mary's Orphan AssOcia-
ton promise TO do their level best to make all
happy. p. OLWILL, President.
JezI s30&jy4 +. L. JONES, Secretary.
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Curtis and BehT'S New Method
for the Either, 80,
PUBLIC SALES.
PUBLIC SALE
OF
CITY PROPERTY.

ON WEDNESDAY, THE 3Oth DAY OF
" June, we viii sell, upon the premises. the
old livery stable, formerly occupied by II. Han
mer s. Co and now occupied by Widener &
Co., and two adjoining lots, fronting in all ia,
on the east side Of Front street, south of the
Public Square Of the city Of \ ashyille, and be-
longing 10 the estate Of John ID. GOss.
We win sell first the stable, with 40 feet OF
ground running back about 200 TO low water
mark. The balance viii be divided into two lots
of 81 feet front each, running back TO the river,
upon one Of which is a frame house in the front
and brick one in the rear.
This is valuable property, beng near the Pub
lie Square, and well adapted for livery stables
and for manufacturing and other purposes
TERMS.-One-third cash; balance on one and
two years credit, with interest from date, a
lien retained, but no security required
Sale to commence At II O'Clock.
BROWNS & CHEATHAM. Agents.
F. NJ. GOSS, Testamentary Trustee.
June 9, 1875. ie9 2taw wed sat I'd
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NASHVILLE AND DECATUR DIVISION
OFFICE or SUPERINTENDENT,
Nashville. Tenn, June %, 1875.
GPECIAL NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.-UN-
- I'll further notice. Grain, Cotton and Cotton
Seed, in car loads of the line of the Nashville
and Decatur Railroad and points beyond, will
be delivered at the Decatur Depot, on Cherry
street, South Nashville, as heretofore. Special
arrangements can be made for delivery at other
points if desired. JAMES GEDDES,
je3O 2t Superintendent.
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PREMIUMS.

New subscribers applying early for the year
1875 NAV have, without charge, the numbers Tor
the last quarter Of 1874 Of such periodicals as
they may subscribe for.
or instead, new subscribers to any two, three,
OF four OF the above periodicals, may have one
Of the aFOur Reviews" for l8I4 subscribers 70
all i've NAV have two Of the fsFOur Reviews" or
one set Of BlaekWOod's Magazine for 1874.
Neither premiums to subscribers nor discount
to clubs can be allowed unless the money Is re-
mitted direct to the publishers. No premiums
given 70 clubs
Circulars with further particulars may be had
on application.
The Leonard Scott Publishing Co.
Il BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK.
feb24R
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TERJWS:
Payable strictly IN advance.

The postage viii be prepaid By the publish
ers without charge to the subscriber, only on the
EXPRESS condition that subscriptions are paid
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE at the commence
ment Of each year.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

|,s.esF,sr|,s-,,'s',@,
REMEdBER OUR SALE OF THE LIV-
cry Stable occupied by Widener 6 Co., and ad-
joining lots on Front street takes place
This Morning at III O'Clock,
on the premises.
BROWNS & CHEATHANI, Agents,
F. NJ. GOSS, Testamentary Trustee. je3O 1t
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THE DAILY Union L AMERICAN

.adUertiSerS, at Home and
.abFOad,
VIII unquestiOnably reach greater number OF
readers through the columns Of the UNION
AND AMERICAN than any paper published
in Tennessee or the South. Address
UNION AND AMERICAN
Nashville, Tenn