Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-08

OF Skinner; +, Capt. G. W. HUNT of Shelby-whIch
is the color company of the regiment G, Capt THos
II. WHITE, of Ruteerford II, Capt JOIN Ii. EARTH
MAN, or Davidson; l. Capt. JAS. DENNIsToN, Of Be
ford; J, Capt. L. CHALrOS, OF Sumner; and X, Capt
HUMHHERY BATE, of Sumner.
After the announcement of the ballOting for posi-
tons, Col. BATE NJ. W. CLUsEY, and Lieut.. COLLINS,
OF the Carolina Grays, delivered some Of the most
stirring appropriate and beautiful remarks We
have ever listened to. The gallant BATE was pech-
larly happy in the dicton and spirit Of his address
and the chivairous CLUsEr and COLLINS were equal
Iy felcItous in their impromptu efforts.
CRY ArFAms-At the regular meeting Of the
Board of Aldermen yesterday afternoon, the Mayor
submitted his report of C hecks issued during the
month of April amounting to s3,5G276,
The Mayor nominated Mr.. RHEA to represent the
CITY in the meeting of the Stockholders of the Win
chester and Alabama Railroad Company at Wiuches-
ter on the 9th inst, which was confirmed.
The report Of the Revenue Collector shows collec-
tons since last report mounting to SG6l44 for cor
poration purposes, and SlsLG5 for schools. The
Water Tax Collectors report shows collections
amounting to s73OSj. The RecorlerrcpOr collec-
tons during April on account Of license privileges
and fines amounting to 81 ,2S3.3S.
Mr.. RHEA, from the Committee on Finance, report
ed the annual settlement with the Revenue Collector
and Treasurer.
Mr. RHEA, from the Committee on Finance. report
ed on sunlry accounts amounting to S4l9.gj, and
recommended their payment.
The report of the Wharf Master shows collcc-
tions during the month of April amounting to
S5l5 az.
The report of the Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department shows that the expense Of the depart
ment during the month of April amounts to Sl,2G5 Is
The only fire during the month involved loss Of
only SS5. This fire was put out without calling
out the Department.
The report of the Sexton of the City Cemetery
shows there were q interments during the month
of April-2S whites and blacks of this number
were from the country.
The report of the second IClerk of the Market
shows collections for stall rent during April a.
mounting to Sljj.
The report of the Keeper of the Work
House shows that there were 81 commttals
during April. and that there were 30 remaining IN
confinement on the LIST of May.
The bill to amend the laws regulating wharfage
was passed on its third reading.
The bill to establish Front street from Broad 10
Castleman was passed on its third reading.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution pro viding for a con,
vention of the two branches of the City Council
Tuesday afternoon, to elect Revenue Collector
and to filllthe vacancy in the Night Police occa-
STONED by thedeath of WV. LoNG.
At regular meet ing CT Tennessee Lodge, No. l.
American Protestant Association, on Monday eve
ming 9th inst. it was unanimously
ReSolpsd That any member of this Lodge who
NAV volunteer TO fight the eaemies OF our country
shall from the day of his leaving home until his re-
turn. be free on the books OF the Lodge from al
charges Of dues, &c.
The A.PA. is true to the cause of the South
ordbo5 tho society a drmer footing in our city
would be able to furnish volunteer company i0l
the defence of our rights.
Insurance can be obtained of W. }. MARE, Insur
ance Agent, No. % College street in the INSURANCE
COMPANY of the VALLEY OF VIRGINIA, cash capita
S3OOOOO and so, 900 IN Tennessee Bonds deposited
as security for losses. Applications also receive
for Insurance in the TENNESSEE MARINE AND IL
suRANcE COMPANY OF NASHVILLE. Ap.26-tf.
The Cincinnati Gazette, which had only homie
words for the border slave States few weeks ago
IS now Justify calling upon the LINCOLN Govern
ment to blockade the Mississippi and Ohio rivers a
Csiro. TO prevent Missouri sending provisions
Tro,,ossee and other Southern States. 1t declare
that thousands of tuns will be sent of to feed ira
TORS under the shallow construction put upo
..eontrabrand goods" by some of our wiseacr
Covornors. and the want Of prompt action on hi
point by the Federal Government
The Cincinnati Gazette gives list of fourtee
vessels that are ready and will be ready during III
neytsixmonths to blockade the Southern ports an
then unon the heels of this showing, declares tn
the bockading force under capt SIilNONAN W
consist of at least fifty war vessels aceoInp"ISu
sufficient steam transports for the acconlnoua'I'
of a land force 20 900 strong The Gazette unue
stands the brag game.
CAIRO To BE BLockADrD.-We learn from Il