The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-30

communication, addressed, by order Of the
President, = Wa. Holden, Pro. Gov. is
relieved Of the trust heretofore reposed in
him. have this day catered upon the du-
ties, as civil Governor, Of The State. having
heretofore been qualified BY both Branches
Of the General Assembly, adhere through
you to the President, Of my earnest desire
to cooperate harn5niously between North
Carolina aud ths United s5sJes.
! have he honor 70 be,
with great respect,
Jour obedient servant,
JONATHAN Woxrz.
WAsHISsroN, Dec. 2s.-Georgetown. fol-
lowing the example Of Washington, opeaed
the poles yesterday TO test the sense OF the
citizens on the subject Of negro suffrage.
VI over l,soo votes east, only one was in
favor Of thus extending the franchise.
Da5lia, Dec. lS.-The trial OF McCaarey.
late Captain in che Confederate sruy. is
progressing.
strong military precautions have been
taken to maintain peace in Cork.
The Cork Herald alludes 10 the recent de-
parture Of skillful pilots for America as an
evidence Of contemplated naval operations
by the Fenians.
President Johuson's message has been
generally read, and is regarded as being
friendly. The Times says that the passage
which concerns England ought to be re-
csived in a friendly spirit on their part, and
expresses Il desire TO keep on good terms,
whether those or whom they acknowledge /
to be their friends.
The Telegraph IS very eulogistic, and
says the document reflects the highest credit |
On its author
The London Star SAYS Spain has aecepted
the mediation Of england in the Gillian |
affairs, and there is every reason to believe
that Spain is prepared to abide by Eng
lands proportions.
NEw YoRK. Dec. 2s.-The Posts Wash |
ington special says: Il is rumorsd that the |
French aud the United States Government |
have arrived at a definite understanding in !
relation to Mexican affairs. The Emperor
Napoleon has agreed to withdraw the |
French troops from Mexico, aud that our |
Government engage to prevent any more
Interference with the Arch Duke while he |
remains in that country, by citizens OF the /
United States, or other persons on American |
soil. According to this-arrsngement Maxi |
milan is 10 be len to his Austrian body |
guard. and the Mexican people TO make
such headway as they can against the op- |
posing forces. The rumor ia nos authsnu-
estei, bat there is general belief in The |
ruth OF them.
The Jury in the Strong divorce case, az
ter being out four hours. returned to the |
court room and requested permission To |
partake dinner, 81 was granted and there
Wit probably be no verdict rendered to
ght
BosIoN, Dec. 2s.-Byi Maj. Gen. B. A. |
Barnum. commanding this Military Dis
triet, has rendered his resignation At the
War Department, to accept the office Of
State Prison Inspector, Of View York, to
which he was elected recently.
sAvASsAH. Dec. Christmas passed of |
without any disturbance. The usual order
and quiet prevailed.
The trial Of G. B. Lamar, charged with |
sn attempt to bride the U. s. Treasury |
Agent havin charge Of cotton, commenced |
to-day.
The steamer Lucren, from New York
bound FOR Mobile, sprung a lsak in a gale
south OF 1aps Hatteras, and pat in for re-
pairs.
AU0UsrA, Dec. 35.-Ths Aiatoona and |
Yellow rivers bridges, on the Georgia Rail
road, and the Chattanooga bridge we're
washed away by heavy rain last Friday.
Still raining.
PoueHKEEysrE, y. T., Dec. 2s.-Ths river
here Is filed with floating ice. The steam
CT Norwich went up this evening, With
colors aging, on her way to Rendent to lay
up. Navigation 10 this place has not open
so lats in 3 number Of years.
WAsz1xsrOS, Dec. zs.--Atiorusy General
Speed in ssking for an appropriation Cor
contingent expenses ssys ths carpets and
furniture Of his Office has been subjected 70
/ largely increased amount Of wear and tear
from usage BY the large number Of appli-
cants Tor pardon, who, from day TO day, fire.
qusnt the Office, 50 that much Of the carpet
ing is tattersd and worn into shreds, and
new carpets are needed more than ever.
The Nst'onkl Sorghum Convention now
in session at the rooms Of the Department
Of Agriculture. The Convention has de-
eided upon definite Classification Of differ
ent canes, which viii be pu6liihed with &C.
curaie botanical end popular descriptions.
and carefully executed eBgravings.
A general order has been issued by the
Var Department, revoking one heretofore
issued on the same subject, providing that
Military Division and Department. com
Insnders will reduce the civilian employed
in the several camps and staff departments
Of the army, within their respective com
mands, - the lowest possible number, a.
all posts, stations and ali places where
troops are on duty, Al sufficient numbers 70
furnish details 10 Jake places Of civilians,
without ingeniously affecting the sfieisDcy
OF the troops for strictly military duty is
required Of them. The civilians, except
clerks, VIII be discharged, aud extra duty
men substituted for them. When civilians
are retained preferences will be given them
AMI 70 persons who have been honoratly
discharged from military service those be-
ing disabled By wounds being frsi preferred.
North Caroiiniaas who have not been in
the military service viii be discharred a.
fast - tbey can Be replaced D. those u
whom preferences Is gwen in this order. De-
partmeut commanders viii see hat ne "a
usual or unnecessary Number are retained.
and that every facility i given Tor properly
aid eEeetually guarding and Pratsctibg The
public property.
Capt 81. u. Ellis, formerly Of the 70lh
NsE York Volunteers, vas admitted 70
practice IN she Unitsd ssatSs Supreme
Cours today.
Assistant Secretary Chandler len wash
ingtOu this evening to Be absent Cor several
weeks
RIcDOSB, Dee. 2s.-R. M0sasy. ials Ma
jsF Of The ssth Ses York. did hst sight
in EAs Psss haseiisl, His Ssay has hsta