The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-01-06
All Northern Ports to
be BlOckaded.


islature convened to day. The House or
ganized by the election Of John L. Petit
(Cnionist) Speaker. The Senate, after the
election of Principal and Assistant secreta-
ries, came to a dead lock on the balance of
officers. The Senate is composed Of an
equal number of Democratic and Union
members.
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor
will be inaugurated on Wednesday next,
which will give the Unionists the casting
vote of the Lieut.. Governor. The partial
organization of the Senate was effected by
one Union member being previously
pledged to the support Of the Democratic
nominees for Principal and Assistant
clerks.
CoURTLAED, Ala, Jan. 4.-The cavalry
belonging to Gen. Steedman's command
have pursued, captured and burned Hoods
pontoOn train, captured GOO mules, 100 wag-
ons and 200 hogs.
Forrest is reported near Russellville.
A deserter from Hoods army reports thai
Hood has been ordered to Tuscaloosa to re-
organize his scattered army,
ROddy's cavalry command is almost en-
tirely disbanded.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 5.--Gold opened fiat and
lower under generally favorable aspects of
military news. Opened 22811; fell to 226aI;
and rose to 228.
The Richmond Examiners reply to the
sentinels foreign protectorale article says,
if neither England nor France will do 80
much as recognize us, how would they re-
ceive such invitations as this, now that we
are sinking and perishing under the weigh
ty power of the Yankee nation.
DETROIT, Jan. 5.-The Michigan Legisla-
ture convened here yesterday.
G. Z. Peel, Of Kalamegoo, was elected
Speaker. Gov. Blair's message shows an
encouraging condition of the State finances.
Since the commencement Of the war up
wards $4,000 men have been placed in the
field from that State, of which 5000 have
been raised since January, 1853. This State
has now in the service 30 regiments Of in
fantry, II af cavalry, light artillery, / en-
gineer and mechanic, 2 independent bat
teries, and Is co.'s in various arms or the
service.
Hon. jacob H. Howard, the present in
cumbent, received the Republican eau
Gus nomination for United states Senator
last night.
SPRISGFrELD, H., Jan. 5.-The Begisla-
ture in joint session to-day, elected ex Gov.
Yates United States Senator, on the first
ballot
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jaa. Gov. Cary was in
augurated to-day. His message is a lengthy
and comprehensive document
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Col. Allen stated 70
the Chamber of Commerce to-day shat he
was appointed by the people Of Savannah
to buy food for the sufferers there. He had
no rice or cotton TO sell and was prepared
to buy what he could and receive such con-
tributions as the merchants and people Of
New York saw ct 10 extend 70 the citizens
Of Savannah. He said that at a citizens
meeting the resolution was received with
dent Lincoln, and they were all in favor Of
the old flag which had ruled over them.
Col. Allen said Savannah vas destitute Of
provisions and his mission here was fully
sanctioned by Gen. Sherman.
A committee was appointed 70 receive
subscriptions for the people Of Savannah.
The Richmond Wing has the following
editorial threatening British and French
commerce: "The time has come when II
may be worth while, for our authorities 10
consider whether 0 rnot we will treat with
foreign governments. Why may We not,
following their example, declare the ports
Of the United States blookadcd, and make
the vessels Of Great Britain, France &c.
seeking TO enter or depart from those ports
lawful prizes for our cruizers. By her COW
ardly course her commerce has been con-
siderable, which England in her one sided
policy and neutrality, and in her meek
submission 70 repeated insults and outrages
Of the Yankee Government.
II may not be impossibls for ug 20 reach
her through some source. We may deprive
her precious commerce Of the protection
that her conduct towards the Washington
Government has hitherto secured We
throw out the suggestion for the conside,a-
ton Of those who direct our affairs. The
appearance Of supplication has gained rs
nothing, would net perhaps bold conduct
avail something.
NV YORE, Jan 5.-Bu bscriplions 10 the