The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-01-17

The consideration of the District OF CO.
lumbia Suffrage Bill was resumed.
Mr.. Chandler called up his resolution Of
fered yesterday, declaring non-intercourss
between this country and Great Britain, and
Withdrawing our Minister from the Court Of
st. James. Resolution laid on the table
yeas %, nays u.
Mr.. Howard called up his resolution for
the trial of JEFF. Davisand &C. Clay, which
was ordered printed.
Mr.. Howard offered a resolution calling
upon the President for a copy Of whatever
correspondence he may nave had with the
Judges Of the Supreme C0urt, respecting
the holding of civil courts in Instruction
airy districts for the trial of ohenses against
the United States. Adopted.
Mr.. Watson called up the Bill for the es-
Enlistment Of a Military and Navy Asy-
lum for totally disabled officers and soldiers
Of volunteer forces, which was amended, on
motion Of Mr.. Grimes, so as to make it apply
exclusively to the army. Passed.
TRENTON, n. J., Jan. I6.-The inaugural
of Gov. Ward urges the adoption by the
State of the constitutional amendment pro-
hibitng slavery the people have in cleo
ton spoken in its favor he knows the Leg
isla1ure will gladly pass it; returns thanks
to the soldiers, and recommends that some
action be taken for the welfare Of those who
become disabled in the service of the ouu
try. He opposes anything like reputation
favors the cause Of education and economy
in the State finances expressed full faith in
the ability and patriotism Of President John
son, andtrusts the Legislature will strength
en- aud support the Executive and Congress.
through whose joint action we shall soon |
have reconstructed Union in which the nat
ural rights of all men will be fully guar
anteed.
NEW YoRE, Jan. l6.-The case Of the
United States vs.. VIM. Franker, one Of the
parties in alleged counterfeit Of cigar stamp
frauds, came up before United States Com
missioner Osborn to-day.
The Posts Washington special says the
Committee OF Banking and Currency met
this morning and agreed to report against
all petitions asking for a repeal of the law
imposing tax N State Bank circulation.
The steamer Plymouth Rock, Of Staining
ton line, struck arock this morning in Long
leland Sound, and caused it to leak so badly
that it became necessary to run her
aground. All the passengers escaped.
wAsHISGToy, Jan. l6-senator Chandler
gave notice that he would, at an early day,
read the British foreign enlistment act and
move the repeal Of all the existing ueutrali-
ty laws.
Mr.. Anthony called the resolution for
reference Of sll papers relating to the re-
presentation Of the States lately in rebel
lion, 10 the special committee on recon
struction.
Mr.. DOolittle moved 10 amend by insert
ing, excepting credentials after all papers.
Pending the discussion on this subject,
the unfinished business of yesterday, which
was the bill for the regulation Of rights of
suffrage in the District of Columbia, was
called up.
Mr.. Morrill, offered an amendment inclu-
ding among those excepted from the right
Of suffrage, all who voluntarily left the
District to give aid and comfort to the re-
bel cause.
Mr.. Doolittle took the floor in opposition
to the bill.
NEw YoEK, Jan. 16-The Post says the
Loan Market is stsgnant. The plethora Of
National Bank Notes continues, and the ac-
emulation Of unemployed capital produces
an increasing desire to lend on the part of
the banks and other loan institutions. Call
loans quoted at 5a6c. Commercial paper
passes freely at 7a9Ii. The stock market
dull, but there are symptoms Of recovery.
WAsHrSGToN, Jan. l6.-An examining
board of officers of the o.. S. Marine Corps
has been ordered by the Navy Department
to convene at headquarters in this city, on
Wednesday, the 18th inst, to decide upon
the qualifications Of candidates for appoint
meut as "a Lieuteuants There are only six
vacancies to be filed, and it is known there
are 500 applications on file.
Raphael semmes is he in close conGne-
ment at the Marine Barracks, awaiting the
action Of the Government in his case. lie is
in good health and spirits, and seems conf
dent Of being able to justify his conduct
the rebellion.
ALBANY, Jan. I6.-In the Assembly Geo.
s. Hastings, private secretary Of the Gov
ernor, entered the following message from
His Excellency
EXECUTIVE DEPtuvr, STATE or ". Y,
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1856.
To thu Assembly
Since your last session charges against
certain officers Of the municipality Of New
York have been presented to me fgr my ac-
ton as the Executive. Under the provis-
ions Of sec. 20, chap. 446, laws Of 1857,
and sec. I, chap. IS, laws of 1868, ]
entered upon the discharge Of the du-
ties imposed upon me by the provision
Of said acts with free conviction that where
no public officers should be irresponsible or
free from all improper checks against exc
cess Of authority, neither should the penalty
Of the law be enforced except upon clear
and established proof Of mslversaton in
Office fully impressed with the cousideru
ton or sense Of the magnitude and decency
Of the trust, have proceeded with the in
vestigation Of such charges in the progress
Of such examination.
l find thst the proper determination Of
the quest on presented, wiz require the ex-
animation Of voluminous documentary tes-
timony and a large number Of witnesses,
which viii occupy more time than I am
able, in the proper discharge Of my official
duties, to bestow. I have not availed my
self Of the authority given me By law 10
direct the District Attorney Of The city and
county Of New York 10 conduct the enquiry
into the truth Of the charges made, g. the
discharge Of the necessary duties devOlving
upon that officer must absorb his entire
time and attention.
therefore respectfully submit the subject
for your consideration, 10 the end, II itmests
with your approval, that in the cases now
before me, AID in all cases arising under the
provisions ofthe acts herein referred %, au-
thorily may Be conferred upon The Execu-
J tive 70 appoint n OF more commissioner,