New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-06
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SENATOR JoHSsONS MISSION TO TENNESSEE
The French Minister'S Residence Burned.
SEVERE LOSS-NARROW ESCAPE.
THE MEMORANDA COMMISSION.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
RECUSANT COMMON CARRIERS.
for Gallant 6ervlce'
THE CARRYING or FOREIGN MAILS.
THE MEMORANDA COMMISSION.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
RECUSANT COMMON CARRIERS.
Promotions for Gallant Service.
THE CARRYING! or FOREIGN MAILS.

hhitnN Of IENNEsSLE NEl tbhiS.
Gen. Andy johnson aud Representatives
Maynard and Etheridge lea ve for Tennessee TO-
morrow. Gen. johnson will Immediately upon
his arrival at Nashville call upon the loyal
people Of the State to elect De lega'es to Con.
vention, TO BIO charged with toe duty of de-
clariug the places OF Gov. Harris and bis Rebel
associates vacant. of electipg new officers and
setting n loyal State Government ,sn ito feet.
THE BURNING OF THE FRENCH MINISTER'S
RESIDENCE.
The residence of the French Minister was
burned to the ground last night. Mr.. MERCER
was awakened by the smoke, seized his two
children, and, rushing with them from the
house, placed them for safety in the stable.
Returning to save what he could Of bis inval-
liable personal property, and the archives of the
legation, he had time only to snatch from the
flames box Of jewelry two shuwls, and
few pieces of furniture. Everything else, in
cludlpg the papers of the legation, was LOST.
Twenty thousand dollars would not replace the
property. The fire caught from the furnace.
If neither the Government nor the citizens Of
Washington provide steam engines for the
safety of the city the diplomatic corps will
probably raise subscription for the purpose.
THE MEMORANDA COMMISSION.
The Joint Commission now IN se,sicD here
under the Convention between !he United
States and New.Grenada must terminate its
abors by limitation on the 10th Of March.
There are now upward Of 100 cases UNDECIDED
which it ia physically impossible to act upon
before that time. A resolution, reported from
the Committee on Foreign Relations was
promptly acted on to-day by the Senate in TX.
ecutiye Session, extending the Convention for
Elk months longer, 90 as to allow the Com
mission to continue its labors until the pending
claims shall have been passed upon. Gen. Her
behalf Of bis Government given bis consent 10
the extension.
OUR RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.
Earl Russell publishes. ms separate Blue
Book this year, the volume OF American pa
pers printed by tie State Department, which
Lord Lyons had included In one Of his dis
patches. Earl Russell improves the value OF
the UOOk Dl uuullS
SENATOR MoRRIILs SPEECH.
Senator Morrill,, of Name, made an excel.
lent argument to-day in favor OF Mr.. Trumbulls
Confscation bill Singularly enough for the
body Of which he is so distinguished member,
he expressed his belief that tho Rebels ought
10 be treated as enemies and made to help pay
our war bills. Senator Browning got the
floor but will not speak till Friday, us there
will be long Executive Session.
THE CASE OF GEN. BLESKER.
Gen. Blenker has pleaded his case before the
Senate Military Committee for three consccu-
tive DAYS. The Senate will tomorrow pro-
badly pass upon number OF contested noml-
nations, including his, and confirm many 9th
ers, to which there are no objections
COMBINATIONS.
Gen. Spear of Tennessee was confirmed
Brgadier General to-day. Three more BTiga-
diers. in the persons of Lient.-Col. Emory of
the 9th Cavalry, aud Coils. Qumby and Patrick,
have been nominated. The military shower Is
40 heavy Just now that some sen,tors are for
reminding Secretary Stanton OF his animation
when he first took tue war PORTFOLIO, that no
promotions would in future be made except
for good conduct on the field OF battle.
resolution giving the same hlnt to Inn which
he then gave to the Senate will be introduced
into that body tomorrow.
OUR ARiy.
Nobody knows the number OF national sol
ders now in the field, aud Congress is legis-
ating i'll entire ignorance Of 1t.
TIE SOUTH AMERICAN MAILS.
The Postmaster General to-day complained
by letter to the Post Office Committees OF both
Houses of tho refusal Of CON- Vanderbilt to
curry the South American mails, and Of some
Northern railroads 10 contract to carry mails.
lie recommended that legislation be adopted to
relieve Government from the dictatlon OF rail-
road and steamboat proprietOrs. The Chair
man Of both Committees will Immediately pre-
mare bills which will insure the transportation
o, mail matter on the payment of just COM
oer.atlon. basing them on the principle Of the
right to take private property for public use.
TIE REMAINS OF GEN. LANDER
| A special train will take Gen. LandeEa re-
mains fror1 here TO Salem, Mass., Tomorrow
afternoon, escorted by eight officers, ana
guarded by twelve rfemen enlisted from Gen.
LauderS native city. Congressman Allen VIII
accompany the escort. Mrs. Lander aud
another lady will go on in the train. Inc
funeral tomorrow will be al imposing tribute
Of respect to o fighting General.
UNITED STATES REGISTERED BONDS
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