Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-23
ITEMS on GENElRAL NEws.

ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.
"A Washington correspondent of the Phila-
delphia LezOer asserts that Mr.. Stephens final
acceptance Of the Georgia Senatorship was in
consequence Of an assurance from high officials
in that city tina, he would be admitted 10 his seat
and the President is determined 10 do his best TO
secure that admission. Ills case is not an isolated
one.
The resignation Of Maj. Gen. W. b. Frank
lin has been accepted to date the 18th inst.
--Fsnian rumors are growing more alarming
and sensational every day. The dispatches
very good reading for brei,kiast-one can pass
away n few minutes very pleasantly. IL IS said
that there are more than fifty thousand enrolled
under Sweeney.
1t is ascertained that the Fenians, after
taking Canada. intend to Offsg the United States
the upper province in exchange forvessels Of war.
A great many Of the Soathcrners who took
up their residence in Canada during the war have
taken their departure. Major General Breckin-
ridge is still in Toronto. Tho Rev. Stuart Robin
son. Of Louisville Kentucky. il is said is about TO
return TO bis pastoral charge
The latest advices from Vera Cruz say there is
not the slightest indications Of the French with
drawing.
Governor Magolin viii address the citizens Of
Boyle at DanviIle. next court day in reference
TO the extension Of the Kentucky Central railroad
via DanvilIe. TO Southern connection.
Three plantations in Mississippi adjoining
that Of jefferson Davis have been leased for the
year for $4,000. Bottom lands now sell for 80
per acre. and rent for about half that price.
"A special to the N. Y. Times states that the
Iowa Legislature has passed resolution calling
for the trial Of Major Genera Gustav for alleged
cruel treatment Of Iowa soldiers
1t seems that Gen. Butter is the author Of the
the scheme for organizing set Of bogus repre-
sentatives down in the Southern States, and adj
hitting them to Congress. When 8utler com
mcnces this game. Gen. Grant win bottle him
again.
The train on the East Tennessee and Virgi-
MIA Railroad on last Friday. made the first cross
ing Of the new bridge over the Holston River at
Union Depot. II is one of ElOwe's pattern and
one of the best and longest bridges in East Ten
nessee.
The Sexton Of Columbus. Georgia, lately
found in the cemetery the body Of an infant which
had been disinterred by dogs. 1t is thought to be
a case Of infanticide--a crime which is becoming
alarmingly prevalent in different sections.
"A gentleman connected with the Treasury
Department who has just returned from a five
months tour through the cotton growing States
says that, from all the information he had been
able 10 obtain. this years cotton crop will fall
short Of 10000 bales.
The Galveston City Assessors report shows
that over S2.0O0.O00 Of merchandise have been
imported there since that port opened. which is
Eve or six times as much as wis ever before inn
ported in any year.
The main feature Of the loan bill. which was
first rejected and then reconsidered and referred
back 10 thecommittse. was Che power il gave the
Secretary 20 fund greenbacks. Tho committee
win probably omit that in the new BILL Mr..
Boutwell,, Ia his speech 10 day said that the Sec
Rotary. without any further legislation, had the
power to retire $lsOOOOOOO Of currency before the
LIST Of December, which he claimed would reduce
the premium on gold to FIVE per cent.
= Dispatches TO the Radical papers say that
leading Senators who have seer the President ex-
press confidence that he will sim the Civil Rights
biil and Il is certain that the Democrats begin to
express fears that he viii do so.
The Tennessee case Is not likely 10 come up
this week in either branch Of Congress.
= The forthcoming election 10 Connecticut ex-
cites interest Secretary Welles authorizes the
statement that he decidedly desires the election
Of Gen. Hawley. Radical; TINT so far as he knows.
the President and every member Of the Cabinet
desires the same thing.
The Senate Committee on Territories have
heard a delegation Of Indians From the Indian
Territory. in favor Of admitting that Territory
-
The Ho ise Territorial Committee Is consider
ina the question Of admitting Utah on the appli-
cation Of the Mormons. II is said that the ques-
tien Of the admission Of Colorado will be recon
sidered in the Senate.
The Government docs no. soem 10 be appre-
honsivo that the Fenians will attempt to invade
tina British Provinces nor is the British Minister
seriously alarmed on the subject. Nothing is
known here TO justify the belief that the Fenians
have gone beyond holding meetings and making
collections Of money in aid of their cause.
The President has pRrdoned Thomas Martin,
blockade runner. who made twenty successful
voyages and acquired large fortune. which is
thus rescued from eOnfscation.
LII said that c. q. Clay is kept in imprison-
msnt for his completely with the rebel raids from
Canada Of which the Government has document
airy evidence. He Is allowed on his parole of
honor. the liberty of the grounds within the walls
of the fortress during the day. retiring to his cell
only at night.
The House passed the bill Of Mr.. Mckee. of
Kentucky. for the protection of Union men against
vexatious suits brought by rebels. II has yet TO
be ected on by the Senate.
- Brewer, n returned soldier, who killed his
cousin Cor the seduction Of his tBrower's) wife,
while the latter was In the army. has been ac-
quilted by the Montgomery, Indiana. Circuit
Court.
Augusta papers report rumor afoat that
there viii soon be n oOlored convention held in
Augusta. for the purpose Of sending Representa-
tivos 20 Congress from the Territory Of Georgia
The trial Of Sergeant Major White. Of the
l7sth New York volunteers. for the murder Of
young GOdon, Of Alabama, IL progressing before o
court martial. in Montgomery, Ala.
Milledgevillo papers say that moro than
three thousand negro mon have within two weeks,
passed over the railroad from Putnam and adj
jAcent counties for the West They have been
induced 10 leave their employers on the promise
of higher wages although contracts had been rati-
hed by the Freedmen's Bureau. Planters thus
deprived Of tboir employees will bO disappointed
in makinx thor crops. This complaint comes
from many counties. Notwithstanding arrests have
been made Of many persons who are thus ;amper-
ing with employees.
Memphis, financially. is tight, the money
market is exceedingly stringent. and the demand
for loans excessive Cotton duh at S2aSSc. Hold
ers don't care about selling, and they hope for the
better. Goods Of all kinds are declining.
-Messrs. Poston and Walker. candidates for
the Legislature in Shelby. are cRnyassing that
county thoroughly.
MIR. J. d. Bowman. Regent Of Kentucky Uni
versity. has purchased the property of J. b. Til
ford. ESQ. adjoining Ashland for the sum of $l0.
600. The University now owns ass asres in a body
lying between two turnpikes for which the sum
Of $4,000 has been paid Elegant buildings viii
soon be erected for the Literary and Agricultural
Departments and Transylvania building viii be
devoted TO the Law and Medical School.
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