Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-02
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

In the senate on the 9th. Senator Dixon. Of
Connecticut made speech, an earnest support
of the President throughout 81 Of his policy. II
waslis.ened 70 atteniiyoly by the Senate and
large audience The speaker was n times severely
cateohiscd. The debate was quite interesting.
and the coloouies between the Senators. az time.
were entertaining.
Indications are, from what has fallen from
members of the Reconstruction Committee. that
a dill will soon be reported from the latter provid
ing for the recognition Of the State Of Tennessee
and the consequent admission Of her Senators and
Representatives to Congress.
The Ways and Means Committee b. ye agreed
to report bill providing for tax Of five cents
per pound on cotton. and allowing n drawback on
manufactured goods exported; also. bill exempt
ing from tax all incomes under 81 900. and taxing
all above that gum at a uniform rate Of five per
cent.
Maxinrilian' envoy is in Washington. seeking
recognition and endeayoring To conciliate our
public men. lie was to have been present at the
reception Of the French Minister.
The Now York CoutpsrciaFs special says, If
Mr.. Bingham presses the Constitutional Amend
mcnt TO a vote it viii be defeated.
"A ii. stephens is expected at Washington this
week.
1T is rumorcd that the wife Of member Of
Congress. from one Of the Western States. has
commenced an action against him for divorce.
and the trial viii disclose some piquant features
Questionable society at the metropolis.
Records Of the Medical Department shor that
during the war; thirry-four officers OF the medical
staff have been killed or died Of wounds received
in action, twenty -four wounded. and one hundred
and eighty-eight have died from disease or acci-
dent incurred in the service. complete record
is now being prepared by the Surgeon General
We are satisfied that the loss Of Confederate Sur
Roons was much larger.
1t Is said that there are a large number OF Ne
pubIicans who are dissatisfied with Thad. Stevens
as a leader. and who have expressed q willingness
10 try and see If some plan Of adjustment cannot
be arranged. They do not like the look OF things
and their anathemas are loud and deep against
the men who led them.
Its proposed TO remove the Naval Academy
from Annapolis to some place on the shore OF the
Chesapeake Bay. where the cadets viii be re-
moved from the temptations Of town. and where
g sufficient area Of territory can be obtained to
admit Of extensive drill grounds.
The New York Posfs special says the Military
COMMITTEE Of the House viii soon report a new
army bill, as substitute for one now pending
organizes IL.
The New York ComperciaFs special says that
nj a Fenian meeting there. intinations were given
Of n plan to seize British Columbia, and establish
n harbor for privateers on the Pacific coast that
will sweep away British commerce. 1t is under
stood that the English Minister has forwarded com
munications on the subject 10 the State Depart
ment that formed topic for Cabinet discussion
to-day. A proclamation will probably be issued
against any violation Of the neutrality laws.
"A letter from the East Indies represents the
cotton trade greatly increased during the Ameri-
can war. The shipment for FIVE months alone
daring last year over the great Indian railroad
amounted 10 $4,000 bales three times the amount
Cor the same period in the preceding year.
The Rio Grando Couricr states that Monterey
has no French troops. and only 5000 Imperial
Mexican troops. The city Is nearly deserted by
It's best inhabitants. who had gone TO Saltillo.
where there was French force The abandon
ment of the place by the French troops was owing
10 jeAlouses on the part Of the Mexican com
Iaanders. The people desired their return.
80 The stove founders Of Albany, Troy and Buff
falo. held u meeting at Troy for the purpose OF
taking initiatory steps toward national organiza-
ton for the purpose of resisting the Iron Moul-
ders' Union, and take such steps as shall promote
their mutual interests.
During his visit to New York, General Grant
was presented, by several leading wealthy citi-
zens. with purse of 100000 Among the sub
scribers were A. 7. Stewart, w. b. Astor, conimo-
dore Vanderbilt, J. ID. i. Lanier. l.. W. Jerome.
and Others. $4,000 of the amount were used TO
discharge the mortgage on the Generals house in
Washington City; the balance. $4,000 being in
vested in Five-twenties. Major General Daniel
Butterheld was the agent who collected and paid
over the sum. The money presented without
ceremony.
- Alfred L. starkwcather who murdered his
mother and sister. in Connecticut, some months
ago, was yesterday sentenced 10 be hung on Fri
day, August IL.
"A great meeting was held in Springfield, Illi-
nois. Monday evening. to endorse Congress. and
ondcmn the Presidents veto. Governor 0glcsby
made n speech, which was received with the great
est applause. Resolutions were adopted fully
sustaining Congress.
The Postmaster at Logansport, Indiana. has
been removed, and Mrs. Colonel Brown, widow of
an officer who fell n, the second battle of Bull
Ran. appointed in his stead.
Cairo has re elected is Democratic Mayor