The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-22
Miscellaneous Matters
OF Interest.
Re.srrest CT the Canadian
Raiders.

| the line, held by the division of Gen. Miles
of the I'd Corps. Theycaptured or men
killed one, and wounded another, all of the
sth N. H. regiment. The attacking party
were quickly driven back and the line re-
stored.
A report is in circulation that JEFF Davis
is dead, having poisoned himself Dec. 2Oth
BALrr&oRE, Dec. 21-Richmond papers Of
yesterday say the report of the death of JEFF
Davis is a canard, aud that he is well and
will be in hisosbce during the day.
Signed W. D. M'GREeoz.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-The Post Office De-
partment has received the following des-
patch from Special Agent, Marklshd:
FoKT WARREN, Dec. 2O-Hon. W. Denni-
son l have Just arrived here; left General
Sherman en- the evening. of the 10th. The
great mail was distributed to the army that
day. The best health and spirits prevail.
Signed a. n. MARYLAND,
Special Agent P. o. D.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJ'T GEK's OFFIcR
WASHINGTON, Dec. I9.
Special Order 455,
Extract %.
All officers and detaehments, absent from
General Sherman's army, end not on duty
with Gen. Thomas, will Immediately join
their respective commands, near Savannah,
via New York. The Q. n. az New York
will furnish transportation. By order Of
the Secretary of War.
[Slgned] E. D. TOWNSEND, A. A. G.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2I.-SENATE.-Mr. Cole
man presented a memorial of Harper &
Bros and other publishers, praying for
the modification Of the laws in relation to
carrying periodicals in mails.
Mr.. Sherman reported the House bill tax
ing whisky, and asked immediate action
upon it, he said the bill proposed to sntici-
pate additional tax by making its operation
commence Jan. LIST, instead of the LIST of
Feb. 1t was objected that such change
of legislation indicated instability in Con
gress, it was in effect taking judgment
upon manufacturers and seriously inter
fering with their regular arrangements. On
the other hand it was asserted that manu-
facturers of whiskey would be greatly in
creased if the bill should not pass, and that
an immense quantity would be made, upon
which only dollar would be paid.
Mr.. McDougall objected that it would in
terfere with contracts.
Mr.. Farwell asserted that neglect to tax
whisky had already deprived the country
of more than enough to pay up the army to
date.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i.-The Navy Depart
ment has received communications from
Commander Parker, Potomac fotilla, in
which he says: Learning from the Provost
Marshal at Baltimore, that the enemy were
Messing boats on Coon River, for the pur-
pose of making raid on Long Island, the
COur de Lion and Mercury went thither on
the 18th, under command of Acting Master
Morris. They found thirty -one long boats
and three scows, all of which were captured
The home guards in force made show of re-
sistance, but were finally driven of.
Its understood thas the President will
promote Rear Admiral Farragut to the new
ly created rank of Vice Admiral.
QUEBEC, Dec. 21.-Is IS understood that
Immediately after issuing the proclamation
in reference to rebel raiders, General Dix
despatched a confidential agent to Canada
This agent returned to New York satisfied
that the Canadian authorities were making
every necessary effort to perform national
obligations. The best understanding pre-
v4ils between the Quebec and Washington
governments.
Mr.. Potter, American Consul, is unwell
and has gone to Wisconsin to recuperste.
Mr.. Thornton, Vice American Consul, is
also i'll.
The Governor has issued proelama-
ton offering a reward for the re-arrest Of
the raiders. Young and two other raiders
were re-arrested to-day at St. Francois, 20
miles from REVERE du Loup, on their way
east. It is thought that they will ell be
arrested. They were evidently making for
New Brunswick by different routes.
BUFFALO, Dec. 2l.-HeaSy snow storm all
day and still continuing. Extends east and
delays trains some.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 21.-CottOn very firm at
125 for middling. Money active and firm
at per cent. Sterling quiet at 1o93salO911.
Gold irregular and unsettled; opening at
90 and closing at 2255Ss2ze.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9L--sESATE.-On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Sumner the Senate proceeded to
the consideration of the. resolution to repeal
the reciprocity treaty. Mr.. Sumner said
had intended, on the consideration Of
this prOpo,ition, TO review the whole sub
jet, and to exhibit at length the history Of
the reciprocity treaty, but after the dsbate
a few days ago, and considering the aPpa-
rent unsninlity Of the Senate, have felt
unwilling to occupy time By any protrseted
remarks; they are not needed. The people
Of the United States have been uneasy, uni
derthe reciprocity treaty FOR several years;
may almost say from It's date there was q
feeling that it was more advantageous 10
Canada. This feeling Of late has ripened
into conviction. At the same time, the ext
gencies Of the present war, requiring 50
large an expenditure, made it unreasonable
for US TO continue treaty by which The
resources Of the country are made to suffer.
It is such considerations as these which
have brought the public mind TO its present
position.
The unamiable feeling manifested to-
ward the United States, by Canada, habit
tie influence in the question, unless per-
haps they may have compelled as to look
at il in the Light Of reason rzthsr than sen
timeni. The question CT fisheries is inelui-
ed in this treaty. Some srrangsnent,
either By reciprocity treaty or future nsgo-
tistion can be made on this matter 90 Ear -