Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-13
TrEMs oF GENERAL NEWs.

ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.
Gold closed in New York yesterday at 1.455s.
Thirty miles Of the continuance Of the Nash
vile and Northwestern Railroad between Hick-
man. Kentucky. and Johnsonville. Tennessee
have been completed. bringing the road within =
few miles Of Dresden. and within sixty miles Of
JohnsonTillo.a
- Cholera has appeared 81 Atlanta and Augus-
ta In both instance. il is ,raeeable 10 the fresh
arrival Of United States troops
- The Louisville Democrat Of Friday mention
Ell the unfortunate self-dcstruciion Of Miss SUE
BLAINE. Of BardstoWn. an intimation was given
that this terrible tragedy proceeded from desire
to hide her shame. The certificates Of Drs. JEo'
7. HscKMAx, A. CRAWFORD and n. r. SIMMONS
relieve the character Of the deed from al opprO-
brium. They testify. in a card. that she was per-
fectly guiltless-a virtuous and honorable young
woman.
ALEXANDER. the great Kentucky stock raiser.
has purchased 1900 acres Of land in Illinois for
$4,000. Mr. n. L. SULLryAET. FROM whom be
purchasod. still owns land enough 10 make one or
two German Principaiities.
The Cincinnati Commercials report Of the
citizens meeting in that city 70 take steps TO
eeive the President and suite. says: "A tribute TO
The patriotism and ability Of Mr.. SEWARD, was
received coldly; 10 General GRAET, was slightly
applauded and 10 Admiral FARRAGUT elected no
spplause"
- The Commissioner Of Agriculture is busily
engaged in distributing an excellent variety Of
white Mediterranean wheat. imported from Port
Hahon. They all 60 North. Of course.
- The following is a correct statement Of the
amount Of funds in the cash vaults Of the United
States Treasury az the close Of the week ending
~ a a.. no-r
$4,000; SMALL IS, 81 65l; medium. 100000: frac-
tioual currency, S39i097; gold, sS26.659i silver,
s. s6f: Eve cent coin $3.50; cents $780, three cent
DIN. $780, total. sl04l6,706.
- The total number Of National Banks now in
operation Is LOSS, to which the Government has
issued an aggregate circulation Of SOL l79 s45 and
for which il holds as security the amount Of $751;
$1,000. and for deposits in designated repositories
the sum Of sSs.505.0eO.
- Signor RoNERo. the Mexican Minister, who
was one Of the Presidents party ON the visit to
Chicago, returned TO Washington. the business Of
his embassy requiring his attention, and the ia
tigucs Of the journey having impaired his health
- The man killed at Indianapolis. on the Occa-
sion Of the disturbance Of the President, was one
- the Radical rowdies.
- Boston gossip says CHARLES SUMNER is to
marry Mrs. RUSSELL STURGIs, n wealthy widow,
this autumn. Poor widow.
- Hon. JOSIAH RANDALL, who died recently at
Philadelphia, was the authorof the Life Of JEF-
FERsoE. and has been engaged for some months
in gathering up the material for the life Of JAMES
X. Polk.
- The arrivals Of immigrants at New forl du-
ring the month Of August, numbered l6,SS3.
In our foreign news we have the rumor that
EAPoLEoN's recent illness was the effect Of
poison.
- Tha total failure Of the Empress CARL0TTA's
mission 70 France Is pretty well established. Ma
P6LEoN will extend no fresh assistance. CARLoT-
IA will not return to Mexico. and MAxnnLIAN
win doubtless abdieate and Join her in Europe.
- RoBERr D. HALLIoNAN has been arrested in
Washington for stealing $4,000 in bonds from
RIeas & Co.'s bank. The bonds belong to Miss
Lucy RIvEs, daughter Of the late JONI G. RIyEs.
- Tho same causes which give the present Rad
ioal Congress popularity in New England, it is
believed VIII render Il odious In the Northwest.
- Itis runorcd that the King Of Greece has
offered himself as a sutton for the Princess LOUISE
Of England II IL rumored that Mr.. GLADSTONE
hat gone to Athens, at the request Of tho Queen,
20 ascertain the position Of the affairs and pros
peuls Of Greece.
- We arc advised that the citizens Of Columbia
and surrounding country are preparing 10 give
ANNurt MNANA AAAANr Ae AAaA tA-~tN
on Friday q cordial reception.
Memphis dispatches of the 10th says; Within
the past two days there have been sixty deaths
from oholera-forty-s blacks and thirteen
whites.
The gross receipts TO the DOUGLAS monument
funds. from the ceremonies last Thursday. was
s5.g72A.
"A meeting was held in Louisville last night
10 appoint delegates TO the Soldiers and Sailors
Conservative Convention at Cleveland.
One Of the most beautiful and interesting fea-
turos Of The Presidents reception at Louisville.
was &c young misses clad in pure white each re-
presenting a State. with wreaths their heads
and with baskets Of flowers in their hands with
which they besprinklod the pathway Of the Pres
ident.
Hon. EDMUND CoorrR will address the citi-
sens Of Lincoln county on the FIRST Monday Of
October
Gen. J. MoCALKB WHEY has been elected 10
Congress from the Montgomery. Alabama, district
10 an the Vacancy occasioned by the death Of
Hon. G.. c. FnEENAN.
Hon. Gro. w. JoxEs, loft his home in this
State on Tuesday last for Europe
The City Council of Norfolk. Va, has passed
an ordinance against pretty waiter girls.
"A peach raised in Atlanta, Ga, measured
l03< inches in circumference
WA. CRuTcHFELn. one OF the Metropolitan
Police Of Memphis was arrested the other day
for stealing mule.
- We loarn from the Pensacola Observer Of the
9TH. that negotiations are in progress in Boston
for securing the iron 10 complete the relay Of tho
trunk Of the Pensacola road 20 the Alabama line.
the point 10 where the trains are now running
from Montgomery. and that the prospects look TO
success.
A gentleman Of distinguished Literary ability
Is now engaged writing history Of General FoR-
REsrs cavalry command.
- pERPoNT. Governor Of Virginia is threaten
cd with impeachment In consequence Of an indis-
criminate use Of the parloning power in behalf Of
colored criminals Nc matter what crime negro
may be convicted of-rape, murder or arson-he
te be at once regarded &c subject for his
Exccllency's clomoney.
A new series Of Biographies Is announced as
in course Of preparation by Capt NJ. f. MAUEY,
late Of the Confederate States Navy.
- Il has been ascortaned that the President
expressed strong desire to visit the leading
southern cities and Il It is at all practicable the
trip will be made carly the ensuing year. Mean
while It is nol unlikely that he may make tour
Of Virginia and North Carolina soon after his
return from his visit 70 Chicago.
The Radical members Of Congress from Ohio.
who voted last winter for comforting the right Of
suffrage upon the negroes Of the District Of Coll
umbia. are denying upon the stump that they are
in favor Of any such measure in Ohio.
Tho Conservatives Of Illinois claim tAat they
win elect nine members Of Congress at the next
election.
- The Democrats and Conservatives in Indiana
viii elect SIX, If not more Of the eleven repre-
sentativos to which that State is entitled. Tho
best feeling add great enthusiasm prevail.
"A Paris date SAYS Gen. TooNBs. Of Georgia,
has len that city Tor Switzerland. for the benefit
Of his health.
- The dry goods houses Of Now York are doing
an immense business. Boxes Of goods are kept in
the stroots all night. under watch for want Of
transportation.
- Cen. h&RDEE. in New York. has negotiated.
on very liberal terms, loan for the Selma and
Meridian Railroad.
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