Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-29
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

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ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS
We learn from Washington dispatches that |
the Radical members Of the Senate met in caucus
ON Friday last on the reconstruction question. ltd
Was agreed that the DISTINGUISHING sections should
be rejected and the balance Of the proposed
amendment to the Constitution adopted. Upon
the matter Of confirmation or rejection OF the
Presidential appointments the moderate Senators
agreed that it would be ruinous TO carry on the
warfare already inaugurated in the executive ses-
sion and that IL the Senate persisted in rejecting
good men whose loyalty and integrity was unim-
peaehed the Republican party would be weaken
ed. if not ultimately destroyed. This view Of the
matter seemed % have the preponderence. but
anal action was not taken, and the caucus ad-
journ.d 10 meet again on Monday next
Treasurer Spinner, in a communication to
the New York H,rald. says that, according 10 the
act of Congress, the Government il liable for the
face value Of all notes Of National Banks. and
that no case has arisen in which note hohefs have
suffered any loss in other words, the Government
does not act in the capacity ofjont trustee OF Ma
onal Banks and the holders Of their notes. 10 pay
the latter such sum as it may realize from the
sales Of securities Of the former. but it stands as
the perfectly secured ndorser Of every circulating
note issued by a National Bank.
Washington dispatches state that the reduc-
ton of military divisions and departments has
been under consideration for some time past by
the War Department and was probably the sub
ject Of Cabinet consideration Saturday. 1t is gen
,rsIly believed that Gen. Thomas military divi-
zion will be abolished and many If not all. ofthe
States under his command be merged into de-
nartment IL is also rumored that the Assistant
Commissioner of Freedmen. Gen. Fisk. will be su-
perseded b. Gen. Thomas, who will discharge its
duties in connection with that Of military com
mander.
Active preparations are making at Washing
ton for the national fair for the benefit OF the
oldiers' and Sailors Orphans Home.
The French Minister. NJ. MonthOlon, had an
interview on Saturday with Secretary Seward. 1t
IL understod in Diplomatic circles that he ex-
presses the opinion very freely that the war
cloud which suddenly appeared in Europe,
after the Emperor's speech. will be dispelled. lie
says tho Emperor has idea of going to war.
Sir Frederick Bruce. the English Minister. re-
ceyed adviccs per last mail. the tenor of which Is
more pacihcatory The financial difficulties in
England. il is believed. are passed
One 81 the principal objects Of Mrs. Davis.
visit 20 Washington is for the purpose Of finding
out, if possible when the Government intends
10 try her husband. She is very anxious TO get q
trial NJ once, but il is understood that she has
been informed by pretty good authority that 1t
will probably be several weeks, perhaps months,
before the matter can be arranged for his trial,
tbs present indictment being regarded by tho
Gcyernmcnt as worthless Mrs. Davis has been
in receipt Of a large number of calls. The Presi-
dent has granted her permission 10 remain with
her husband ut Fortress Monroe.
10 - hat ka eirgleg n Man
haitian Island and the surrounding districts have
resolved to discontinue giving any pecunary aid
10 Mr.. Stephens, until he defines his policy and
renders an account of the funds hitherto collected
for himself and family.
- Rev. DR. Pise pastor Of a celebrated church
in Brooklyn died a few days since, aged sixty
Eve.
- Lieut. Gen Grant and wife intend to visit st
Loui and other portions of the West next week
- The London Times says the number OF death
from Cholera at Liverpool is increasing
- Rinderpest has appeared in Ireland
reported that England. France and Rus
sa arc negotiating in reference to the assembling
Of a conference.
A Vienna telegram states that preparation
for war continue. Patriotic movements wer
taking place in the various towns of Austria,
900 A telegram from Leipsic. the 18th says grea
excitement prevailed therc' owing !" reP"I
that the Prussans had crossed the saxon iron''er
and that a collision between the FruS'''h al"
~, Saxon troops was imminent.
A vienna diSpatch OIL inc li'h s'h'os Una, 81
imperial ordnance will soon be published dcclar
T. ing that merchant vessels and cargocs are not I
be liable to capture simply because they belon
10 nation with which Austria is at war.
The Arkansas Congressional Assistance Com
mittce have drawn up memorial and sent
throughout the Union TO those interested in tn
Mississippi leyoes.
The Texas cotton crops are less promi-
ing.
A call Is published in Perry county. Ala, an
signed by A. b. Moore. Ex-Governor of the State
l.. NJ. Curry. ox-C onErossmen; and others. rc
quosting a meeting Of the citizens TO devise som
method OF properly encouraging education anon
the negroes
- The trial Of Major H. Gee is still slowly pro
crossing. From the evidence elected. his coun
eel and friends are perfectly sanguine of an hon
orable acQuittal.
General Trotter. Superintendent Of tn,
Frccdmens Bureau, at Chattanooga, has discon
tnucd issuing rations gratis. lie found it impos
sible 60 prevent abuses Of the custom.
Capt Torrill and one of his associates, note,
kentucky outlaws, were captured on Ssturda
last near Shelbyyie. Ky. Terrifl was severed
wounded and his accomplico in crime killed.
The New YORK papers have another sensation
The Italian dancing master who succeeded som
years since in cffocting a marriage with old Mr.,
Eaton. of General Jaclson's cabinet notoricty
has cloped with woman occupying the relation
by adoption, Of grand daughter 10 his wife.
- The negroes of Memphis propose To cclcbrat
the 9th OF june the aHmNersarl oil the eaptur
of that city by the Federal forces, and have ad
dressed the Mayor, asking his approval and IN
protection of the police. His reply was: The Sol
Of Ham, and all other sons can do just ~ the
please. provided they do not break civil law.
"JoHN PARK. Mayor
- The Overton Hotel at Memphis has passo
into the hands of Mcssrs WRddell \ Boyd, VII
promise 90 have it open 10y the lst OF Octob'
- GOV. Walker, of Florida has issued procl,
nation in which he congratulatcs the people this
Che military has rennau''h'd al ''"'F'' over u
'''' 1u., H ' from cory, rerrc,sp, the era
prospects Of that State as the poorest that HI