The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-01-17

arrived here from England on SATURDAY.
night last.
The Globe Of to-day says It Is ereditably
informed that the best legal opinion in Eng
land fsvors the extradition Of tho raiders
now before the Canadian courts.
Nav YORE, Jan. le.-The Times' wash
lngeou special says It is expected that Gen.
warren viii soon be assigned to the con-
mand Of the Army Of the James.
NAsEIEeToS, Jan. I6.--From rebel pspers
we learn that sn of, ial dispatch from VII
mingtOn, dated the l4th, says about sfty
federal vessels srs in sight. They are
mostly opposite the point Of the former
landing, with fair weather aud smooth
sea.
There were no developments today in
relation to the mission of Nj. F. P. Blair;
60 his movements even are not revealed to
the public.
The Savannah Republican Of the 18th
inst. publishes letter from Gen. Sherman
to a prominent citizen, stating that he Is
merely military commander, and can set
only N that capacity. He cannot give as
surances or pledges affecting civil matters
IN the future. Congress will adjust these
when Georgia is again represented there as
Of old. He says Georgia IS not out Of the
Union, therefore q total recon atruetion an
pears inappropriate. As long as any OF the
people remained armed or organized the
United States would pursue them and deal
with them according 70 military law. AZ
forwards they will be dealt With. by the
courts.
He thinks the same course should be
adopted as indicated By General Washing
ton in the Whisky rebellion, and in accord
snce with the principles Of the Burr conspi- !
racy. He quotes from Washington and |
jackson on the preservation Of the Union, |
and says the armies are simply fulfilling |
their commands, the Union must and shall /
be preserved, cost whssit may. There ia no
other alternative for the people Of Georgia |
than to conform to this view Of tho case.
No commissioners nor negotistoTs, nor con
ventions are necessary. Whenever the /
people Of Georgia quit the rebellion, elect /
Of Congress and Senators, and I
these take their seats, the State Of Georgia !
will have resumed her functions in the
Union.
The refugees concur ia the statement
that Sherman will move on Branchwille
next week.
The House has eoucurrsd in the senats's
resolution to terminate the reciprocity
,resty.
ST. Lows, Jan. Is-Ap oHicsr from
Wayne county, Tennessee, where he LEFT
General Thomas, says no active operations
may be expected for several days.
The tru.hfuldess Of the report that Hood
s preparing to make stand at Corinth is
not yet ascertained, but it is believed his
iisOrganissd forces are SILL fleeing south
ward, leaving portion Of Forests cavsl-
~ in the rear to cover their retreat.
. Thomas army has plenty Of supplies
most conslauly passing up the Tennessee
river, but heavy rains IN Tennessee have
rendered The roads impasssbls for military
The draft ordered by Gen. Candy Is inde-
pendent Of the late call Of the President,
md persons 50 drafted will not be credited
o any State included in the frst prOelsma-
ion. Deserters will not be drafted, and If
uliated will be assigned TO regiments ssrs-
ng on the Indian frontier.
The Ii tie Rock Democrat says the recent
lection Of W. D Snow TO the United States
ensts from Arkansas wss farce, only six
? votes being cast, while it required seven
T-siI to form a quorum