Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-11

SAVANNAH. Ga, Jan. THE Hon. Peter Cone
for many years a State Senator, and a prominent
citizen Of Builoch county. died at his residence
on the 9Th inst
ELnRA. N. IA ere broke out this morning
in the clothing store Of J. L. Andrew. on Carroll
street, and destroyed all the buildings from Pat
terson's market on Carroll street, to Hitchcocks
market on Lake street. The buildings were all OF
wood and Of little value, the loss is principally on
stocks of goods-the stoppage Of business OF
merchants occupying the buildings.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 10-The steamer Pine Grove
from Pittsburgh. for Cincinnati and Louisville
with three hundred tons of freight, struck snas
at Burlington Island on Sunday. and immediately
sunk. The boat win probably be raised and the
cargo saved in a damaged condition. The boat is
valued at Ssl 900. insured at $4,000
New YoRx, Jan. l0.--Gold opened ct lse and
fell to 1881. Closed At 1917.
New YoRK, Jan 10--prof James ]. Mohes, the
distinguished agriculturalist. died at his resi-
dence in Newark. New Jersey 50 years of age.
Three persons implicated in the robbery Of
Adams Express Company, on board of the train
from New fork to Boston. have been captured.
They were traced by Mr.. Sanford. agent. and some
private detectives acting under his orders Two
of the parties were arrested at Norwalk. Rhode
Island. and the other in low house in this city.
Nearly three fourths of the money was found in
letters in their possession. The whole amount
taken from the safe did not exceed Eve hundred
thousand dollars.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 10.-The Legislature Of Mary
land met at noon to-day. Gov. Swain elected
year ago under the new Constitution took his scat
- - aca fO-p
New HAVEN, JAM 10-A fire broke out here this
morning, WenhaIl's extensive Carriage and Coach
and Car Factory, three buildings, burned and 9TH
ers seriously damaged there being no water for
the Engines. The Car shop was saved by snow
falling. The total loss is about $4,000. Insur-
ance for $1,000.
New YORK. Jan. 1O.-T C6mmerciars Wash
ington special says, that early withdrawal Of
French troops from Mo looked upon as
certain, by all who haver rs the correspond
ence with the Presidentyt erday.
The steamer now about Due. will bring Napo-
Icons speech to the Chamber, and may contain
the important announcement that the troops are
to be withdrawn.
1t is considered here as certain that the scheme
looking to Congressional reporting by Congress
will fail.
The Chronicle ofte-day eulogizes over the part
ing address of Gov. Andrew, and presents copious
extracts therefrom. t-
Secretary Stanton is to be called to account for
paying the Rebel Provisional Governor. in def
ance of law of Congress against such an act.
The United States Agricultural Society held
their 18th annual meeting at the capital this
morning. Preliminary arrangements were msde
for az agricultural re- union in January next.
The time for the reception of applications for
space at the Paris Universal Exhibition. has been
extended from LIST Of January, to LIST of March,
next. Producers, Mechanics and Artisans will
have further opportunity to send in their appli-
cations for space to the agent in New ork before
the closing of the books. Too much attention
cannot be given to the importance Of having
characteristic productions Of our country proper
" represented at the exhibition. Pamphlets con-
tanning full information as well as forms of APP
plications may be obtained by writing to J. c.
Derby, agent, number 5, Spruce street, New York
The Posts specials say the loan market con-
tinues quiet and easier. and obtained, at per
cent, on demand, where the securities are gold
The accumulation of capital is large, and has been
swelled by the recent payment Of dividends
There is also no lack of currency. for the Golfers
are gorged with National Bank notes.
The stock market has recovered from the Sc
we're depression of yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. l0.-The contract in pro-
gress of negotiation between the Atlantic Great
Western r. r. Co. and the Philadelphis Read
ing R. r. Co., has been finally agreed upon. and
goes into effect Immediately.
1t provides for laying line in narrow guage
upon the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad to
Cincinnati, Cleveland and other western cities.
Also, the immediate construction of a line of
narrow guage through the Clarion, Jefferson.
Centre, Union and Northumberland Companies
to connect the Great Western with the Catawissa
Railroad, thus forming by means of the latter road
and the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
continuous line of narrow guage from all the great
cities West to Philadelphia and New York. The
immediate result of this contract will be the re-
establishment of line ofsteamers between Phila-
delphia and England for building and equipment
of which the latter contributed the amount neces-
sary.
In the suit between the Catawissa and Pennsyl-
vania Railroads, to be heard tomorrow, the
Reading Railroad becomes party with the Cata-
wissa Railroad.
Boston, Jan 10.-Scveral wrecks have occurred
at Cape Cod. The brig Emma, from Gloucester,
from Surnam for Boston, with sugar and molasses
struck leak at East Sandwich and went to pieces
five or the crew frozen to death; captain and
two men saved, badly frozen.