Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-10-26
IrEMs on oENERAL 1--WE.

ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.
-GoLD closed in New York yesterday at AK.
Secretary BRowErSo is going to publish a
letter in opposition to the constitutional amend
ment, contending that IL has not been eonstitu-
tionally passed by Congress.
"A call for the formation Of constitutional
Guards is published in the Washington papers.
They arc ito be ready at all times to aid the con-
stitutional authorities" A recruiting rendez-
vous has been opened in Washington.
A fellow, pretending 70 be a returned Califor-
nian, offered lot Of 5000 worth Of gold dust for
sale, in Detroit the other day, but did not find a
buyer. A specimen Of the stuff proved 10 be a
vile adulteration. 1t seems that mixture Of the
kind dropped when at melting heat into cold
water. assumes the exact appearance Of real
flake gold. A" and can only be distinguished from
il by the closest scrutiny.
The Vermont Legislature, on Thursday.
elected United States Senators as follows: To ill
the vacancy oceasi0ned by tho death Of Senator
CaLLAHER, Hon. L. p. PeLASD; 70 Gil the unex-
pired term Of Senator FooTE, Hon. GEORGE T..
EDNUEDs.
Flowing oil has been struck. in sinking well
for water. about fifteen miles from Chattanooga.
The Radicals in the Columbus Ohio district
are preparing to deprive Gen. MoEGAS' the De-
nocratie congressman elect, Of his seat
lis said that Lord LYoNs is to succeed Lord
CowIEr as British Minister at Paris
Sir Henry HOLLAND, celebrated English
physician. has been the guest Of Secretary SEWARD
in Washington. On Sir HENRY's former visit TO
this country, he was entertained by Hon. EDWARp
EVERETT.
Il hurf la ro said 10 be
good.
- Brevot Col. ROBERT FLETCHER, Surgeon U.
S. Volunteers, has been ordered to proceed to
Cincinnati and complete his final accounts as
medical purveyor.
-There wapa snow storm at Chicago on Thurs
day night Of last week.
-Four members Of the Cath ole Plenary Coun-
ell AT baltimore among whom we're Bishops PUR-
CELL and PATRIoK, called upon the President on
Tuesday. It is understood that their visit had
reference 70 the interests Of the Catholic Church
in Mexico, which are identified with the SANTA
sNNA and 0RTEGA faction.
The Commission appointed to pay loyal men
Of Kentucky, for their slaves who enlisted IN inc
limited States army, viii meet IN Lexington on
the 1st day Of November and commence opera
tions. The Commission consists Of DIR. MOORE
Of Bourbon; GEO. D. BLAEKLY. Of Bowling Green
and General McALIsrER, Of Springfield, Pennsyl-
yania.
III generally conceded that Governor Mon
rox IL 10 he the successor Of Hon. HENRY 5. LANE,
as United States Senator from Indiana. The Lee
gislature recently elected. and which is strongly
Republican, will choose the Senator at its next
session.
IA Is reported from Idaho that Maj. Gen. En-
LExN. i. S. Paymaster. was robbed Of over $780,
600 in vouchers and greenbacks.
LID. CAMPBELL, our Minister to Mexico Is
lying sick at Washington.
A Cincinnati lady has sued a wealthy Chicago
merchant for breach Of promise.
The heirs Of ANNEKo JANO, the onglhai
owners Of the Trinity Church property, are about
10 contest the right Of purchase to the property
- The 81. 5OO.O 900 suit. between the Commercial
Bank Of Canada and the Great Western hali-
road. has been closed by adjustment between the
parties.
The Commissioner Of Pensions has decided
that In cases Of invalid persons applied for more
than a year after the discharge Of the officer OF
solaior. and less than three years after the dis
charge. the pension will begin at the date Of filing
the application. All kinds Of pensions, when
appIied for more than three years after the death
or discharge Of the officer soldier. viii begin at
presenting the claim for pension.
A student at EAsTMAN's Commercial College
named REuBEN 7. BRYANT, from Iowa, on Tues
day night drank quantity Of nitric acid sup
posing il TO be harmless cordial.
80 The chief operator Of the Atlantic cable at
Hearts Content denies the stories Of MAMMALS
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MILAN has never. himself or by proxy, sent a
message over the cable.
The cholera has reappearcd at indianapolis.
Alderman GABRIEL has been elected Lord
Mayor Of London.
- The school fund ofINow York for 1867, is esti-
mated at 81, 600.
80 The Radical majorities in the State Of Indiana
on the congressional vote, is eleven thousand
eight hundred and sixty-nino.
- The new style Of submarine armor. invented
for the purpose lof attempting the recovery Of
treasure, 70 tho amount Of 100000. which was
lost in tho safe by the explosion Of the steamer
w. n. Glrfcr. near Vieksburg, was tested the
other day. and found to work we'll.
- Tho Pope will create several Cardinals next
Christmas
- The freedmcns school-house, completed at
Stevenson, Alabama, on Saturday, by the Penn
sylvania Freedmons Relief Association, at a cost
Of six hundred dollars, and ready for occupati on
the ensuing week. was burned TO the ground at
o'clock Monday morning.
- The President has issued pardon to Gen.
LAFAYETTE MoLAws, Of tho late Confederate
army. He is a graduate Of West Point.
- IL Is expected Oh at the vine harvest on the
Moselle will be superior this year 10 last years.
A letter from Judge CHASE was read in the
United States Court at Trenton. New Jersey, on
Monday. stating that although Circuit Judges can
not hold n court until a new assignment by Con-
Eress Of districts yet the Circuit Courts might be
held by District Judges.
A correspondent Of the Times says that on
being submitted TO the President. he fully ap-
proTed Secretary BRowNING's letter on the
amendment and desired il to be made public,
with the understanding that It fully represented
his position.
80 The Paris Tonn) Iniclligcncer. Of the Goth.
announces the death Of Mr.. WILLARD BRADLEY,
one Of the oldest citizens Of the town. lie died
ON the 18th.
the Little Rock (Ark) Nc,cs. Of the 2Sth.
says i learns that Lieutenant Governor Bliss has
resigned the Office Of Lieutenant Governor ofthat
State.