Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-03
Appointments by the President
Ocean Postal Service

1t appears that the postage on the European
mails for the last fiscal year amounted to 81 49,
900, of which the United States Post Office De-
partment received only $l65.O0O. the balance ac-
cruing 10 foreign steamers. A bill will probably
be reported establishing a weekly line of mail
steamers to Europe with the rate of compensa-
ton based upon the probable postal receipts, and
in no event to exceed them.
The Proposed Expulsion of Senator
Davis.
There is further talk of a motion in the Senate
to-oay, to expel Senator Davis, of Kentucky,
from that body, on account of sentiments utter
cd by him on the 9th Of last month, before re-
ferred to, and which Senator Howard denounced
yesterday as revolutionary and reasonable.
The Mexican and Grecian Ministers.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
agreed to report adversely upon the case of Mr..
Smith. of Kansas, nominated as Minister to
Greece, on the recommendation of Senator Lane,
of Kansas Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, nomi-
mated as Minister to Mexico, it was agreed should
be reported to the Senate without any recommen-
daton pro or con-, the committee being tie on
the matter. General Daniel E. Sckles, as Minis
ter to the Hague, was laid on the table,
The committee also agreed to report bill for
raising the rank of Minister Resident to Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, the
pay to remain the same as at present.
Bill to Prevent the Payment of OIL
ciaIs Appointed during the Recess
of Congress-
Mr.. Trumbulls amendment to the post office
bill, which prevents the payment of any money
or saiaries ofoficials who were appointed during
the recess, except in cases of death, resignation
or expiration of term Of Office has such strength
in the Senate as will guarantee its passage by
both Houses, either as an amendment on the ap-
preparation bill, or as a separate bill.
official Advices from Europe.
The Department of State is in receipt of news
from Europe, which renders war extremely i'm
probable between Austria and Prussia. The con-
duct of the latter power is generally deprecated.
The Queen of England has written letter to that
Government, expressing her disapprobatiOn of
its bearing in its diplomatic intercourse with Aus
tria, and strongly counseling peace.
The Niagara Ship Canal Bill.
II. II. Days Niagara Ship Canal bill was to-day
got through the House as military measure. All
the farming land fronting on the river on the
American side for at least seven miles below the
Falls is encountered with contracts for use and
occupation. secured by Horace II. Day long ago.
in anticipation of the passage of the bill. Next
year $40 600 more will be asked for.
Seer etary Stanton.
The Posts Washington special says some of Mr..
Stanton's friends deny that he took ground in
Cabinet meeting, yesterday, in favor of the Pres
idens reconstruction policy, but it is known that
the published statement was furnished by pro-
minent member of the Cabinet.
Another death from cholera on board the hos
pital ship, is reported to-day, but no new cases.
There are yet 100 patients ON board the hospital
ship. The Health officer says that the passengers
on the steamer England might safely be allowed
TO come TO the city.