The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-15
The Nashville Fire.


NEE YORE, June 1.-THE HerAId's
Washington correspondent says Ex-Gov-
ernor Aiken arrived there on his return
from Washington on the 9th, and had an
enthusiastic reception from citizens on land
ing at the wharf. He is on parole, with
orders to report once month to the COM
mandant at that post. The Governor was
very favorably impressed with President
johnson, and speaks in high terms of him.
People are much engaged in discussing the
question as to who will be their Provisional
Governor.
The business prospects of Charleston
were improving.
number of old South Carolina's best
planters have taken the oath, and being
willing to make contracts for labor
with their former slaves, had gone to confer
with General Gilmore and endeavour to re-
cover their plantations.
NEW YoRK, June 1.-The Times Wash
ington special says: Mons. Kororikagki, the
agent Of the expatiated rebels now tempo
rarily sojourning in Switzerland, has ar
rived in this city, and will wait on the
President tomorrow 10 learn what cOnees-
siohs can be granted TO these unfortunate
people They number from $50 to 200.
mostly pessantry, and seek TO emigrate to
this country and engage in Agriculture.
The Swiss Government has rated them one
hundred francs and the French Government
will pay their passage 10 New York. An
effort viii be made to have them settle in
Virginia.
G. N. Delaney, of Augusta, who was ar
rested for forging soldiers enlistment pa
pers, and for various other frauds, was con-
vieted, and to-day sent forward to Concord,
N. H., being sentenced to imprisonment for
ten years, and pay a fne Of $4,000, and to
remain in custody until the fine is paid.
Before Delaney left he offered to pay the
fne if he could be pardoned. It is said he
made large fortune by the swindle.
The Tribune has private intelligence
from Hayti, stating that the insurgent
force was reported to be on the march for
Port Gu Prince. The rebels declare that it
is their determination 10 establish a more
liberal government, and place themselves
under the protection and patronage of the
United States.
The Tribuns's Warrington special says
Msj. Gen. Ord has been sssigned to the
military command Of the State Of Oregon
J. h, a. H.
Delaney, the Maine bounty broker has
been uncOnditionalIy pardOned by the
President.
Capt Fiske, Of the Yellow Stone expsdi-
tion, LEFT for bis western tour this evening.
Gen. sheridan has submitted his report.
BE is particularly severe on the conduct Of
Gen. Warren.
The Hesald's Washington special has the
item:
The Cabinet meeting tO-day was long
one. Il was understood that arrangements
were agreed upon to remove the rs per
cent tax on cotton, and that other matters
in connection with the full resumption of
trade with the South were determined.
The MexicBn Minister here, is confident
that the French will bo driven out of his
before the close of the present
year.
The heavy loss of government property
At Nashville by fire Is connected with a
rumor that the disaster will wipe out many
doubtful Office accounts which now Of course
ssn never be settled.
Several citizens Of Savannah, including
,he old Mayor of the city, have arrived
here 70 consult with President johnson
shout the reconstruction Of civil govern
nent there.
Governors Vance and Lstchsr are yet
confined in the capitol prison, and have not
to apply for pardon, although it
Is expected they will do 30.
Application has been made to the Post
7fHcs Department to Put in operation one
Of its own suggestions, which has received
The signature Of the Secretary of the Navy
and also partially endorsed by 'he late
President, viz TO employ some Of our nu-
nerous surplus naval steamers as Ocean
Mail Packets, and commence work by the
Of line from New York to
Galway.