The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-22
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Afternoon Dispatches,
Decision bT Gen. Townsend.
AflaIrs in Virginia.
Assault OF a Negro in Maryland.
Matters at Charleston.
Afternoon Dispatches.
Matters at Charleston.
Flremen's RIOt In New York.
Custar's Cavalry March in Teza.
The Mississippi Convention.

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The Mississippi Convention.
NEE YOKK, August 2l.--A dispatch "a
the Tribune states that Adiulant General
Townsend has decided that enlisted men Oi
the Signal Corps are entitled to receive the
balance Of thsir bounty in the same way aa
volunteers under recent orders Of discharge,
Gen. L. B. Parsons has been ordered West
to supsrintend the ss sofGOvsrnment boats,
barges, etc. Col. H. NJ. Evars has been sp-
pointed Chief Qusrtermaster Of the Depart
ment Of New Mexico.
The Richmond correspondent Of the Tri-
buns states that the recent action IN ignOr,
ing the election is heving salutary effect
there. Forty thousand negroes are in the
peninsuis, who have folloEed our armies
during the war. Orders have been issued
to muster out seven Rore regiments, and it
is intended that only enough military force
be left in the State to prevent vagraney.
The Christian Commission Agency has been
brokan Up,
The Matam0ras correspondent Of the Tri-
bune says It is reported that Gen. Donoy
will soon march with from 5000 to 1O,Ooo
msn. Il is isrepOrtsd that, in social cOnTsrse,
Minister Rolli stated that iftrouble occurred
with the United States, the Frsneh would
throw 81, ,0oO men on the Rio Grande.
The Times Washington special says that
at recent political meeting in Charles
county, Nd negro for cheering speaker
who endorsed the Unisa was beaten BY a
large numbsr Of citizens, including among
them magistrate named Frederick. Dr.
AIudd. brother Of the conspirRtOr Madd, and
others, were sent to jail. The msgistrate
subsequently, sent the beaten negro to jail
in attempting to defend himself
Gen. sehofeld has been granted two years
leave 10 visit Europe.
Governor Anderson lefl for home yestsr-
day evening. -t
The President has ordered the payment
Of six per cent thousand toward the settle
meut Of the ss,OOO, coo due Massachusetts
for war expenses. 4sI
Nav YoRk, Auy. 2l.-A Charleston letter
to the Htrald states that military invests
CATION has been ordered into the cOnduct Of
Gen. Hatch, but no one can be found to pre-
] fer any charges agaiust him.
The health Of Charleston was never bet
ter. Most Of the candidates for the State
Convention have Withdrawn in favor Of new
men.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-The Richmond cor
respondent Of the Herald says that ColOael
West, commanding at City Point, was per-
emptorily brought to Richmond by General
Terry's orders, under arrest.
The Lynehburg bsnksrsa and brokers have
lately been charging eight dollars discount
for q SOs.
NEw YonK, Aug. 2l.-At FIRE last night
in this city, fearful encounter took place
between Fire e-mpanies Nos. 2g and Al,
in which pistols, knives, bludgeons, a.,
were freely used. One man was killed, four
shot, and large numbers badly heateu.
Twelve were arrested, and the police have
taken possession Of the engines and houses.
EEw ORLEANs, Aug. 20.-The fret divi-
sion Of Merrits's cavalry under West, ar
rived at San Antonio on the third. Merritt
and escort arrived on the first The march
was one Of the most successful on record
/ four hundred and forty-fvo miles being ac-
conplished in tweuty-three days. The con
duct Of the troops was unpreeedentedly
good and they were warmly met by the
people along The route. CustaFs division
penetrated the state by way Of NaeogdO-
chss, and traysrsing different sections Of
the country, viii probably reach Houston
before many days.
JACKSON, Aug. Is. The Tines special
says Gen. osterhsus' reply to an invitation
to seat in the convention, expressed bis
eradication and hoped all would be egain
one brotherhood under che stars aad stripes.
A resolution to memorisliaing the Presi-
dent to release JeF Davis on parole vas
EithdaWn.
A substitute for the emancipation ordi-
nance was offered, denying that slavery had
been legally abolished, but recognizing the
fact until the illegal scts and proclsmstions
are annulled By the proper tribunals. Il
also claims compensation for slaves enan-
eipated. This oceasionsd considerable de-
bate, but was rejected By 50 to 25.
On the night Of the 18th, two hacks run
ming from Jackson to Big Blaek were stop
ped By srmed men ard tae passengers rob-
bed. Last night courier from headquar.
te-s vas robbed, together with some wagons
laden with goods.
NEw OabR1Hs, Aug. 19,--Ths steamships
northern Light from New York, snd Ken
sington from Boston, has arrived. General
slocum has arrived here. The receipts for
internal revenue for Eve days amount 70
one hundred and seventy thousand doilsrs.
PI4rssURo, Aug. 2l-River three feet az
inches By the pier mark Falling, Wedth-
er warm and clear. sdl
BurfALo, Aug. 2l.-A very imporian.
case is pending before the United States
Court and occupyint. .esnsiaersb e attention.
A man namaa COL Chester, and protesting
to be spiritual medium, has been indicted
because he would not take cus license a. a
| juggler, VII Ie be was DESTROYS of taking eos
one ss spiritual insdium. The idea IS
broa bed that the case Is oss betEesn TIE
spirituslisis. The whole hing, however,
has the look ofss adverlissmsBt-