The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11
By Telegraph.
Afternoon Dispatches.
Rejoicing Over the Civil Rights
Bill.
Gen cFaI Steedman on q Southern
Tour.
FenIan Matters In New York.
Latest from the Assassination
C0nsplratOrS.
OF a War in Europe.
RumOrs About JEFF. Davis.

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| NEw YoRK, April ia salute Of 10
| guns viii be fired this morning by the Uuiol
League Club, Of Union Square, in honor 0
the passage Of the Civil Rights bill by Con
gress.
Mai. Gen. steedman, accompanied by stat
/ officers and some correspondents of leadini
papers, will leave here to-day, by order o
the President, on an extensive inspecting
tour Of the Freedmen's Bureau in all tn,
Southern States. They proceed first Il
Richmond, and will extend their tour t,
Texas.
Mr.. George Peabody writes by the las
steamer that he intends 10 take passage for
New York in the steamer Scotia, which
leaves Liverpool on the 18th Of April.
A public meeting was held last evening
in the st. Paul Methodist Episcopal church
in this city, under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Centenary Association. Chief Jus.
tice Chase presided, and Bishops James and
Simpson delivered addresses. The Chiei
Justice, in the course Of his remarks
alluded to the passage of the Civil Rights
bill, and claimed that the next step should
be to give the ballot to the emancipated
slaves.
An argument took place before Judge
Clark, at the Supreme ourt Chamber yes
terday, between the Hudson River Railroad
and their former attorney, Mr.. Thomas n.
North. The latter was removed from office,
and it is alleged took away the legal papers
of the corporation, refusing to give them
up until his costs should be paid.
The funeral Of the late Gen. Thornton, U.
S. A, will take place in this city to- day.
The Herald's money article contains the
following: We understand that the interest
on the temporary loan nov on deposit will
49, u a
proximO, and the case of clearing house
certificates TO per cent. This, at least, is a
measure imperatively called for, in view Of
the large amount on deposit, and the loss TO
the Treasury Department.
There was much excitement at the Union
Square headquarters yesterday. Fenian
dignitaries were busily engaged in making
preparations TO greet Head Center Stephens,
who is 10 arrive on the Havana steamship,
due at this port to-day. James Stephens's
visit TO this country will be of short dura-
tiOn, depending entirely on absolute and
predetermined arrangements. The real
cause Of his visit will be withheld till the
eve of his departure.
The Fenian Senate met in this city yes
terday in secret session.
NEW YoRK, April I0.-The Government
transport Eliza Hancock, from Galveston,
on the 22d ult., touching the Florida coast,
brings to Fortress Monroe several discharg-
ed prisoners, and news OF DR.. Mudd, Ar
mold, Spangler and Colonel Marmaduke
DR.. Mudd IS kept under close guard, and
compelled to clean out the bastiOns IN the
easements Of the fort, and do the menial
work. His constant prayer is for death.
Arnold is employed as clerk as Captain Van
Reid's post adjutant. A guard attends him
to his meals, which are the same as those
Of the other prisoners, and at night he is
kept IN close custody. Spangier Is az work
IN the Quartermasters' carpenter shop. He
is robust and jolly, and in good physical
condition, which be attributes solely to his
being innocent Of any participation in the
dreadful crime charged sgainst him. Col.
Ma-meduke, found guilty of conspiracy to
free the prisoners Of Camp Douglas and
buzn Chicago, has charge OF the post garden.
NV YORK, April l0.-The Powhattau,
MOnadoEsk sk, Tusesrora and Vanderbilt re-
main at Valparaiso at the latest dates. The
WohongO and Mijack were still at Collao on
tie 22d uit. The steamer was still at Pan
anna, and there was a rUnOr that she was
to be laidsup in ordinary. The Watrell,
bearing the flag Of Rear Admiral Pearson,
sailed from Panama on the 2Sth for CallaO,
when the admiral is TO meet his new dag
ship, the POwhattan.
NEW YoRE, April lO.-The first trot Of the
season takes place at the Fashion course
this afternoon. A stake of 81 500, mile
heats, best three in five in harness, be .
tween Lady Jones, Stephens, and Roekland
Bay.
PORTLAND, Ne, April lO.-The steamer
Belgian, Captain Brown, from Liverpool,
afternoon OF the 2Sth ult., via Londonderry,
3Oth, arrived here at 6;3O A. N to-day.
The LoGdon Times Of the 30th saws there
is too much reason to fear that the peace of
Europe is about to be broken by one of the
least just and least unnecessary wars of
modern times. The Times heartily trusts
that England may hold aloof.
Halt dozen war vessels ware preparing
for sea at plymouth, and, it was reported,
were to go to the st. Lawrence.
The 10th was good Fiday, and a holiday.
Ihere Is no later commercial news by the
Belgian.
NKw YoRE, April lO.-The Herald's Fred
erickstown, New Brunswick, special saws :;
In the Upper House yesterday morning the
Anti-Coniederation minority presented o
protest against the resolutions of Friday,
and the addresses to the Queen. The Lower
House adjourned until three o'clock to-day.
when the members of the government, who
have been in consultation all day, will, il is
reported, send in their designations, The
excitement is still very great.
The Herald's Fort Monroe special savs.
RumOr at Fortress Monroe whispers that
jeff. Davis is 10 removed to Richmond on a
writ Of ka5cGs corpRs. Fears are entertain
ed that he cannot live through the coming
summer if not released, as his health is
growing worse.
The language Of the PIusan press, by
evident dictatIon ofthe Government, is war
like, aud great military preparations are
beiog made throughout the kingdom. In
Austria the Government is ALTO taxing
treasures in anticipation Of the coming
struggle, Austria is said to have put an
end 70 the provisional state Of affairs in tie
puchies, and if necessary will propose that
the question be referred to a European Con-
gress,
The independence nslge, Of the 2gth, has
news that the King Of Prussia has given his
consent to certain military arrangements,
which, though only preliminary, indicate
war almost inevitable.
The rate Of discount at the Bank Of Eng
land remains at elk per cent.
NEw YORE, April l0.-Gold opened at i2G
and closed at 1853.
Cotton-Dull, at 37c-