Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-09
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS

twenty thousand uOllaTs 10 whom rpcclhi IdfuOh3
have been issued. and a statement Of the amount
Of property which has been seized as belonging
to the enemies Of the Government, or aban-
doned property. and returned TO those who
claimed to be the original owners.
A Washington dispatch states that the Pres
ident interprcts the peace proclamation as abro-
eating martial law in the districts where the re-
bellon is declared to have ceased in all matters in
which civil courts have jurisdiction. 1t is under
stood that n declaratory proclamation to that eff
feet will be issued by the President in a day or
two.
Washington dispatches state that the Prcsi
dent expresses himself in favor Of maintaining
the Constitution as it is until a National Conven-
ton Of all the States could be called.
- The New York Times correspondent deems
the Reconstruction Committee report a doomed
TO defeat.
The proposition for a National Convention for
permanent settlement Of the many difficult is
sues arising out Of the late war; has been careful
ly considered by many Of the leading men Of the
nation. who have received it with respect, some
Of them entertaining for it a hearty approval.
The editor Of the New Bedford (Massachu-
setts) Mercury has had an interview with Judge
Clifford since his return from Washington, and
saysif the trial of Jefferson Davis takes place, it
will probably bein Norfolk. Virginia; and adds,
I'VE feel confident that it will not be entered upon
unless the object which the Government has in
view can be attained by it.
- The motive which caused the Radicals to
hurry the Colorado bill through Congress is as ap-
parent merely to gain two more Radical votes in
the Senate, that the President will feel perfectly
justified in nterposing his veto, in order to save
the Constitution. which he is sworn to defend
from further mutilation. The scanty population
Of the territory and its floating character will be
reason enough. The Radical leaders admit that
they cannot command two-thirds vote for the
bill. either in the Senate or House.
The johnson National Club Of Philadelphia
have determined TO hold at an early day grand
Union demonstration in support Of the President
and his policy, and 10 celebrate at the same time
with becoming addresses the Inauguration of the
first johnson Union Club formed in that city.
The State Department has received positive
information that the detachments Of Austrian
troops have sailed for Vera Cruz, and that others
will follow The Austrian Minister here has made
all his arrangements to leave this capital and will
depart in about three weeks. without waiting for
Mr. Stewards dismissal. and independent Of Mr.
Stewards action. II is understood that he acts un-
der instructions from his own Government Poo
pie are now beginning to see the point OF what
Revordy johnson said in the Senate the other day,
that Mr. Stewards instructions 10 VI. MOTLEY will
result in war with Austria.
900 The Committee on Foreign Relations are yet
earnestly urged 10 report in favor Of indorsng
about fifty millions of Mexican honds 10 enable
Juarez TO keep up the war against Macmillan,
and Il is not improbable that hcy ,cW obtoiH t,-
1oraJle report therefor.
In the Senate yesterday the Committee of
Conference made a report on the bill To establish
al
States and the Island of CUBA which was agreed 10.
President johnson and family have engaged
rooms for a portion Of the season at the Cont
mental Hotel Long Branch. New Jersey.
- The Goyerumsnt, il is understood. fully ap
proves the course of Commodore Rodgers at the
bombardment Of Valparaiso by the Spanish feet.
Major General s. W. Crawford is engaged in
the preparation-of a work upon the occupation.
defense aud fall Of Sumter. lSG0-'Gl. lie was an
officer OF that garrison with Major Anderson.
The war between Brazil and Paraguay is he
coming nfrsSsRs n ae6ShifYS Raiia Is expected
Petroleum, in paying quantities, has been
discovered in Western Louisiana. Compauics are
being formed for its further development
The Commissioner of Frecdmens Affairs in
Washington has received tcleEraphlc dispatch
from Memphis, Tennessee, dated May 3D. which
states that the riot in that city commenced in an
aiIuy between party of discharged soldiers and
squad of the city police, in which both were at
fault
&C., AZ Petersburg. Va, on Monday night last
two churches belonging TO the coorci people,
were set on fire and consumed. and during the
conaagration another was discovered on fire, hut |
in time TO save the building. The event has |
caused much excitement in the community. The !
Fader says: From every quarter and from all
classes, have heard an unbrokcn comment of
regret and Indignation that there could have
been found within the limits of Petersburg one
heart 30 proAigatc and abandoned to iufict
this outrage our colored people, and there is a
disposition equally wide spread 20 take every
possible means TO hunt down the author au-
thors Of the crime. If tho guilty parties imagine
that they would find the faintest shadow of ap-
prevail of their villainy in the sympathy of this
community, they have been woefully deceived
- The Raleigh papers say that the President |
has instructed the military court now trying Ma
jor Gee not to pass sentence in the case. but to
send the full record Of the proceedings in the
trial. when il shall be concluded, 10 Washington,
10 enable the Government to act Understandings |
in the whole matter
General Terry aud Governor Buckingham are
candidates for the Connecticut Scnatorship TO
succeed Senator Foster. the acting Vice President
Senator Foster. is, however a candidate for re
election.
- Alexander II. stephens is expected at Wash
ington this week 20 counsel with his friends upon
the reconstruction policy of the President
--Goverfor Orr of South Carolina and other
prominent citizens if Charleston propose the com
mon school system for colorcd children in that
city.
- Near Verona. Mississippi, Mr.. Stone com
PEELED his wife to kill fellow named Chan, who.
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the war. had maintained an improper intimacy
with her. She shot Chan DEAD and then fled.
Major George Brewer has been appointed by
Governor Patton. Assistant and Inspector Gen
eral of the State of Alabama. lie was Major Of
the Forty sixth Alabama Infantry; and com
manded the regiment for nearly two years.
r. General Finegan has located at Fenandina
Florida aud is deyoting himself 10 developing |
the future metropolis Of that State.
George W. Reddick. well known former Cit
zen Of Memphis. committed suicide in Lagrange,
a few days ago The melancholy deed was done
with a pistol. but no cause is given for the rash
act George Reddick bore the reputation of being |
a kind hearted man and true friend.
- Senator Wigfall Of Texas. who succeeded
in escaping from the South on the collapse Of the
rebellion, has been tho subject of many suunises
and inquiries, A London correspondent Of Bos-
Ton paper states ln0l W lglall tue AalkAsh
capital some time in March
ten. Fisk has gone 10 Memphis 60 rc-cstah-
lish the Freedmcn's schools there.
Wa learn from the Meridian McsssH0or that {
Mrs r. ). Todd and her son, Capt. ID. II. Todd, I
the mother and brother Of Mrs. President Lincoln,
arrived at that place last Friday.
-- The wholesale grocery of Miller, Strattun !
Co. on the Ohio levec. al Carlo and twelve other
buildings. occupied "a clothing stones and saloons
were burned recently Loss estimated at 500 ooO
Insured for about So O00. mainly ia Eastern com
panies. v
- The New Orleans election on the It'll, re v
suited VIGOROUSLY for the National Democratic q
ticket. Gen. Henry T. Hays was elected Sheriff. /;
His disqualification being removed by the Prcsi-
dents pardon, he will enter upon the duties of 4
his Office at
ten Beauregard has gone North, on business
connected with the jackson Railroad, whcrcotho
Is President lie contemplate raising money u
enough to pay of tho pressing liabilities and re i
lleve the road from British bondholders. The road q
Is in good working condition, and il is estimated
that he will make a million and a half dollars "
clear next year. \
- Gen. Sheridan has issued an order releasing d
the banks of New Orleans from all military /
control