The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-05-10
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Afternoon Disptches.
Anniversaries In New York.
The Colorado Bill to be Vetoed.

ming in the Lutheran Church. The ami
versary was celebrated also last evening a
the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Rev. DR.. Ferris presiding. The annual an
niversary of the American aud Foreigl
Christian Bureau took place last evening 4
the Pre8by terian Church, corner Of Fiftl
Avenue and Nineteenth street. Ssvera
missionaries and prominentdivines address
ed the audience. The progress of Protes
tantism and Sunday Schools IN Foreigr
lands was freely discussed. The anniver
sary of the American Missionary Associa-
ton was celebrated for the first time in th
city at the Cooper institute yesterday morn
ing. Addresses were delivered by Maiol
Gen. o. o. Howard, of the Freedmen's Bu
reau, and Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. The
fifteenth anniversary of the Five Point
House Of Industry was celebrated YESTERDAY
by the examination of 800 children in fe.
ures, grammar and geography.
The Boston Tract Society held their fifty.
second anniversary meeting in Irving Hal
before respectable and attentive audience
Speeches were delivered by Rev. DR.. Yer
millyea and other clergymen on the oeea-
sion. Major General Howard made speech
which called forth much applause. It il
contemplated that the Boston and New
York Tract Societies will ere long be united.
The first general missionary meeting OF
the Universalist Society of New York was
held last evening at the Bleeker street
church, at which the Rev. ]. 81. Hartzell
of Buffalo, delivered an address on denomi-
national advance, alluding to the rapid pro-
gress of Universalism in the United States.
Short addresses were made by E. w. Crowell
and II. McAdam-; after which the Rev. c.
TomlinsOn, Financial Agent, read his re-
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ciety to De $9,666.
New YoRK, May 9.-The Herald's special
says: There is no longer room to doubt the
Presidents action on the Colorado bill. His
intention to vetoe is unmistakable. The
principal objection urged against it, is re-
ported to be the floating and unsettled
character of its population, although there
are others sufficiently valid.
The excitement connected with the sus-
pension of the Merchants National Bank
has comparatively subsided. An examina-
tion has been going on for two days, under
the auspices of the Government, and is not
concluded.
The Military Commission convened by
special order from the War Department met
in Union Block, and organized for the trial
of MsiOr Paulding. A few witnesses were
examined, and the Court adjourned until
tomorrow.
1t is now generally believed that General
Mann will be appointed Collector at Chica-
60, vice Luther Haven deceased.
The following names were yesterday sent
to the Senate for confirmation 10 Offices in
Wisconsin Brig. Gen. Cassius Fairchild,
United States Marshal; Mr.. Gillite, post
master at Fond du Lac, aud Brig. Gen. i. s.
Bragg, United States District Attorney.
II is rUmored in military circles that an
order to discharge all volunteer general Of
ticers viii emanate in a few DAYS. Most OF
the officers hold commissions in the regular
army, and in consequences of the expeeted
order, they viii only be reduced to subor-
dinate positions, and viii not be entirely
mustered out.
The United States Treasurer Yesterday
authorized the shipment of $45, 900 in frac-
tional currency to the different banks.
The Times special donies the statement
that there was a general distrust Of the
banks in Washington, and says no run has
been made upon them.
The Times special says: Secretary Nc
CullOeh, who made trip TO Fortress Mon
roe aud back, leaving here on Saturday and
returning on Monday morning last, had
while at Fortress Monroe, few moments
conversation with JEFF. Davis. There was
nothing of special interest in the interview,
the conversation being generally quite brief.
Davis is not enjoying very good health.
The Government has finally determined
to hold gold claimed by the Richmond
banks, as belonging to them, some account
Of the seizures of which | have given al
ready. The proofs seem to establish clearly
that the gold belonged to the so-called
Southern Coniederacy, and was on deposit
with the banks, subject to the drafts Of the
Confederacy.
The Tribune's special says the Commis-
sioner Of Indian Affairs is making arrange
ments to hold council with the Indians on
the plains at Fort Laramie, for a treaty
with them. A telegram received yesterday
from Z. B. Taylor, superintendent at
Omaha, states that 10000 Indians viii at
tend, and desires TO know if subsistence can
be furnished them.
The Senate special committee appointed
to examine into the present telegraph sys-
TEN, have called upon the Postmaster Cen
eral for report in regard TO the expediency
Of connecting it with the postal system.
The Postmaster General is now engaged
upon his report, and will have it ready to
submit to the committee in few days. I'm
til it is issued no action will be taken by
the committee.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs
to-day unanimously agreed to report Gen.
Sickles aa Minister to the Hague and all re-
ports Of any adverse action are unqualifi-
edly false. General Sickles to-day officially
informed the Secretary of State Of his de-
clinatiOn Of this position. He desires to re-
turn to his present command, and was to
day notified by both the Secretary Of Wal
and Gen. Grant that he could do so.
The President to-day pardoned Sloan
Msfit, convicted Of having counterfeit
money with intention of passing it.
Gen. Rufus Ingan has been ordered on an
inspection Of military posts through Kan
sas, Colorados Oregon, Montana and Cali
fornia.
The special COMMITTEES on the Provost
MarshaPs Bureau, have Passed resolution
that their proceedings shall be kept secret
The statement that the matter was likely
to be dropped, circulated by the friends Of
Mr.. Fry, Is slightly incorrect. The matter
will be thoroughly proved. It should be
known that the redemption clerk of the
Treasury will receive packages of mutilated
national currency amounting to over S3.
New YORK, May 9.-The steamer New
York, from Aspiuwail, May 2nd, arrived
bringing California mails Of April 18th.
Panama sdvices state that the news from
South America is unimportant. Matters
have remained perfectly quiet since the
bombardMeRt OF Valparaiso. AL the span
ish 1eet, except the Berenguel, had sailed
for more northern ports.
The Danish Consul General sent q note 70
the spanish Admiral, saying his Govern
ment would hold Spain responsible for the
damage done 70 private property in Nalpa-
raiso. The Admiral refused 10 receive the
note.
The bark Clara Rosalie had been burned
by the officers Of the Bsrenguel.
Immediately after bombardment Of Val
parsiso the English Minister was requested
TO eyacuate the premises occupied by him.
and no one will rent him another house,
His name was also stricken from the list Ol
the members Of the club De La Union.
Only two lives We're lost and eight wound
ed Several churches were destroyed, and
one hundred and ffty-one Government
stores, valued ct halfmillion dollars, con
tanning upwards Of eight millions Of dol
lars worth OF foreign merchandise. Five
hundred and fOrty-fve thousand dollar,
will repair all the damages done TO public
edifees, whilst the bulk Of the loss viii fal
on foreigners. At Callac preparations wers
actively making for the reception Of ths
spanish fleet by the Qualifications.
NEw YoRK, May 9.--G0ld opened at I291<
closed al 129k6l29ss.
Cotton qaiet al 5ig35c.
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