Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-21
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

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ITEMS or GENERAL NEWS.
Mr. TrumbulI's civil Rights Bill has
passed both Houses Of Congress. By more than a
two-thirds vote, and was laid before the Presi-
dent on Saturday The impression with many Is
that be will sign It. The bill. as amended pro-
yiaes: 1st. That all persons irrespective Of color
OF condition. born in the United States, shall be
considered as citizens thereof except Indians not
taxed, and persons aihject TO foreign powers.
ID. That such citizens shall have the same right,
TO make and enforce contracts. 10 sue and be
sued. to inherit purchase. lease sell and convey
real and personal property. and to full and equal
benefits Of ali laws for the security Of person and
property. as are enjoyed by other citizens. 81.
That any person depi,ing any citizen Of any OF
the rights enumerated in the bill shall be pun
ished by hne and imprisonment. 9TH. That d
6nal appeal in any ease that may arise under this
bin may be taken TO the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
1t is the general belief to-day that the Secrc-
tafy Of State. by direction Of the President will
this week issue a proclamation relative to the
Fcnian movements in this country. Troops have
been ordered 10 exposed and prominent points on
tho Canadian frontier.
1T Is thought that the Loan Bill viii be pass
ed. giving the Secretary Of the Treasury full
power 10 fund al his discretion all outstanding
obligations. 1t Is aseertained that forty-nine
members were absent on Friday night when the
bin was defeated. and Il is claimed that more
than one-haif Of the absehtees favor the Secre-
tary's bill
= The case ex-senator Stockton. of New Jersey
viii soon be taken up in the Senate. The Judici-
airy Committee are reported to be unanimously in
his favor. but there are veiy decided limitations
that il viii be set aside, and the Senator voted
out
Joseph Mayo is mp for the May9ralty of Rich
mond again. and win probably be elected. lie
was removed from Office las. year by the military
but, according to the Republic. has become so
thoroughly reconstructed since, that no objection
win be made TO his exercise Of the Office
Several names have heen suggested to sue
coed Hon. Milton Brown as President Of The No
bile and Ohio railroad, and among them Gems.
Braxton Braeg and Dabney II. Maury.
Governor Wells. Of Louisiana, refuses TO is
sue a certificate Of election to Munroe Che newly
chosen Mayor Of New Orleans. whose Inaugural
ton was set for to-day. General Candy has the
papers IN the case under advisement.
- The Charleston Courier says. on the authority
Of gentleman who has recently made tour
through the Southern States, that it Is hardly
possible to imagine the extent TO which the small
pox prevails Al the large cities are more OF less
infected. In some places the freedmen only are
the victims while in others tile white population
are among the sufferers. Little attention is paid
70 discretion ia medical treatment Those who
have the disease walk through the streets in the
most Indifferent and unconcerned manner. Nc
one bids them remain within doors. In two OF
three places through which he passed. one house
in every three had the red symbol displayed. The
disease prevails at Charleston. but there are not
80 many cases as in some Of the Gulf cities.
The New Albany Ledger says: Along the
line Of the Jacksonville railroad hence to Indian
apolis. he winter wheat looks most promising
Farmers from Jackson. bartholomew and John
son inform Us that much larger area Of land wa,
Z s0Wn In these counties last fall than during any
ni previous season for the past eve years"
: The people Of Galena. Illinois. have been
startled BY two suicides. one that of Miss MARY
JAM DAVIS by poison. she having been sedueed
and cruelty abandoned by young man Of that
place. The other that of EDGAR cRocKER. recently
cut Of the army from the effects Of intemperance
= Tie West Virginia State Wool Growers Con-
vention. which met at Wheeling on Thursday
adopted resolution asking Congress for specif,
duty Of ten cents pound. and ad valorem duty
Of ten per cent. ON all unwashed wool. and thirty
cents pound and ten per cent al valorem al
washed woods which come in competition with
thoss grown in this country
The Cincinnati Commercial says that the new
German paper startedin Nashville is to be thor
onEhly radical; Tho first number of new Ger
man Daily appeared In Nashville on Saturday
Nashville now has eight dailies-the same as Gin
cinnat"
The House Committee on Commerce. through
M. Washbume. Chairman. have made a report
on the bill relative 10 the establishment Of Gus
tom House, U. S. Court House and Patent Office
AZ Cairo They say that in March, 1857, Congress.
made an appropriation Of $4,000 for this object
and that this amount has not been expended, aud
is still available for this purpose. The Committe,
are not advised Of the reasons why this law ha,
not been executed By the proper department o.
the Government While this law IL unexecuted
and in fun force. il would be idle TO enact a
similar law. for that too might remain idle on
the statute book The large and RAPIDLY increas-
ing commerce Of Cairo makes il n point where q
building for these purposes might be deemed
rccessary fer the public interest, but as n new
question, taking into consideration the state OF
the national finances. and the necessity for the
most rigid economy, the committee could moi
recommend new appropriation at this time, hui
rs Congress decided nearly nine years ago that
such building should be erected, they knew Of
s. no reason why that law should not row be ex-
ecuted As other laws
The Alexandria Journal Of recent date says
Considerable excitement was caused last eve
ming, At the Fair being held at Stewards Hall
BY the Methodist Episcopal Church South. by the
entrance of a number OF soldiers, bearing with
them large United States hag, which they post
eli in conspicuous place. They allpaid for their
e
while in the hall. Shortly after their entrances
they requested the removal Of the portraits Of the
rebel General Lee and Jackson. which had been
allowed by the managers to be put in different
parts Of the hall. The portraits were promptly
removed by the managers. and after the soldiers
had obtained this their avowed object, they re-
tired in an orderly manner, taking with them the
Gag which they brought"
"A few days since young New Hampshire
clerk refused 70 pay assessment on SIS salary
for election purposes. and attempts were made &c
have him removed. The President was informed
Of the facts. and learning that the clerk was an
honorably discharged soldier and Of good charae-
ter, directed the Paymaster General TO retain him
and give him the earliest possible promotion.
The following important communication from
the Secretary Of the Treasury, addressed to Speak
or colfax. has been laid before the House;
"TRKAsuRr DEPARTMENT. March IL, lSG6.-STR
hive the honor TO acknowledge the receipt Of a
resolution from the House ofRepresentstives. I'M
der date Of the 5th inst. requesting the Secretary
Of the Treasury to prepare a statement showing
the amount Of money now in the United States
Treasury including all sums in tho hands Of As
sistant Treasurors. National Banks. and all other
repositories. designating the amount in each
separately and report the same 70 this House.
IT transmit herewith communication from
the Treasurer Of the United States. together with
statements prepared by him, furnishing the in
formation called for by the resolution, from which
twill appear that the available balance in the
Treasury according 10 returns received to the 10th
inst. Is Sl2s42S,SS5 81; consisting Of coin, ST.
7essgl 81; currency. Sos 96i 81; Of which sum
$2l. 7s0,S5s IS was on deposit in National hanks
designated as Repositories.
liam. very respectfully. your Obedisnt ser
want. ii. McCULLocH."
The Committee on Ways and Means have
have not abandoned all hope Of efecting recipro-
cal legislation relative TO Canada. As the old
Reciprocity Treaty expired recently. they can
expect 20 derive some benefit from the experience
that Is 10 follow from the application Of the sem
oral tariff. The reports 10 the Treasury show chat
importations Immediately preceding. the ex pira-
ton Of the treaty were very large.
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