Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-10
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.
AT the New Hampshire State Democratic Con-
vcntion on the eth, ox-Prcsident Pierce made a
brief addrcss IN which be said: Our country has
passed through serious perils. but hope that we
are now emerging from the thick darkness which
at one time brooded over the country. The pres
ent time called for the calm. dispassionate and
patriotic exeftions Of all good men in the work Of
restoration. Not merely in forIs. but resiora-
ton Of community interests. fraternai feeling and
equality ofrights among all the States. think
can discern CLEANS Of light. Ths annual message
Of President johnson was admirable. and, in my
Judgment his subsequent steps looking to restora-
ton have been guided by wisdom, patriotism and
statesnanship. i am pleased 10 greet as commits
sicnerz Ia noble cause. all men who desire the
immediate restoration of the Southern States to
their civil rights. and who join efforts in saving
whatever may be saved for the prosperity Of our
common country. Under any circumstances it
would he abiect to despair Of the country.
Resolutions Of the House Of Delegates Of
Maryland. cndorsing President johnson, were
passed by the Senate.
The Alabama Legislature hayo passed reso-
lutions approving the Administration Of President
johnson. and declaring that their representatives
should be at once admitted.
= Mr. Howe presented petition Of the people
Of Wisconsin asking Congress TO spend no moro
time in discussing the question as to whether the
Southern States are In or out Of the Union. but
that they proceed to lcgislate to prevent the
sheddingo of innocent blood in the South. and TO
protect loyal men there. black and white. Refer
red 10 the Committee on Reconstruction.
Mr.. Sumner has occupied the greater part Of
two days in another speech on the general subject
Of reconstruction. Fred. Douglas was in the gal
lery Two hundred thousand copies have already
been ordered with which to inhame the passions
Of the North. Reyerdy johnson. it is thought.
will answer him.
In the House. Mr.. Stevens denounced: the
Freedmen's Bureau bill As proposing downright
robbery In returning the Sea Island plantations
10 their owners ater the lapse Of three years. He
was met by the assurance that Gen. Howard
deemed that section Of the bill entirely satisfac-
tory 10 the freedmen. A resolution was adopted
that evening sessions be held, 10 be wholly deyo-
ted TO debate on the Presidents message.
MIR. Lane. Of Indiana.said in his speech in the
House that II was the duty OF Congress. and not
the President. to present plan Of reconstruction
10 the country. Ii was the duty Of the United
States TO see every State had republican form
OF government: but this could not be done with
out the aid of Congress. The late rebel States
are not in condition to be admitted-nine out
OF ten Of the citizens Of the Southern States are
rebels"
The New Hampshire State Democratic Con-
rention, which met at Concord. and made is
nominations, passed resolutions indorsing the
Presidents desire to admit the Southern members
Of Congress. and discOuntenancing any amend
inenis to the Constitution.
= The trial Of Capt. Semmes. 1t is understood,
has been delayed this long for the that all
proceedings that are required for It's commence
lnent are not yet agreed on. The names Of many
parties of high position in the merchant service.
including names Of upwards Of fifty ship captains
who have suffered from depredations Of the aceus-
cd. are known. Some Of them will probably be
summoned at the proper time.
Orders have been received 10 Immediately
discontinue the Military District at Washington.
= Governor Morton. Of Indiana, who went to
Europe not long since. in an infrm condition Of
health, has reached Paris, and submitted himself
10 the examination of n council .of physicians.
They have decided that he must be subjected to
the severe surgical treatment called "moxa."
which is burning upon the back with FIRE. The
operation was to be performed on the 4th ult
"A car load Of German enigrants. bound TO
Memphis, were detained at indianapolis. and the
emigration agent frightened out Of town.
Major General Thomas and General Fisk
have gone TO Lexington to settle the question Of
the latter's veracity.
A conservative caucus. held ct Frankfort,
X entacky, night before last. determined not to
bold State Convention. Among those who ad-
dressed the caucus was George ii. Pendleton, Of |
Ohio.
Our Consul at Rotterdam states. in his dis
patch 10 the department Of State under date Of |
January IS, 1866 that the cattle plague is still on
the increase In Holland. and has now entered the
Province Of North Brabant. An official report l
recently published, shows the following figures
In relation TO this epidemic Number Of cattle in
fected, 4.Os4 number that have died Of the dis |
ease. !. Al number recovered. 81. The Consul |
say, that persistent efforts being made TO pre-
vent the spread of the plague by legislation-such
as giving advice and instruction as to how further
disasters may be ayertod-yet the disease seems |
10 increase, and defes all attempts to arrest its
progress.
= The English holders Of the bonds Of tho late |
confedera,:y still keep up an Appearance Of ex-
pectation that their claims viii be paid either by
the United States or by the respective State Gov
ernments In the South. They recently held an |
adjourned meeting in London, TO receive the re-
port Of the committee. which decided that the |
bondhosders should press their claims. and APP |
propriate Eve per cent on whatever sum they |
might recover to pay the expenses Of collection.
r. The Charleston tbWrier says; A gentleman |
who Is travelling in an official capacity through
the Southern States. for the purpose Of making
report on the agricultural condition Of the coun-
Try. called at Office. few days since, and gave
US some interesting information concerning affairs
In the interior. SO far he able TO discover.
the plantations were being worked probably. and
planters appeared cheerful and hopeful. 1t is
thought that the yield Of cotton this will be
fully one half of that ofordinary times.