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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21
REORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED
STATES SUPREME COURT

Tie House OF Representatives on We'd
nesday, concurred in the Senate amend
ments to the bill recognizing the Supreme
Court, and it now only needs the Presiden-
tial approval. 1t is given out that the Pres
ident is opposed TO it. There is reason to
think that the object Of the Radical major
ity in providing for the reduction Of the
number Of Justices TO seven, and the prohi-
bition Of the appointment Of a successor to
the late Judge CATRoN, is the exclusion Of
the entire Southern States from the bench.
There is now but one occupant Of a seat on
that tribunal from the South, Judge WAYNE
Of Ca, who is advanced in age, and unlike
" in the course Of nature to hold his posi-
ton much longer. Though his circuit is
entirely in the Southern States, this law
prevents a vacancy in his case being filed,
but necessitates a reformation Of circuits m
der the jurisdiction ola northern judge. The
other portions Of the Southern States are
placed in the circuit Of Judges CHASE
SwAYNE and MLLER-men from Northern
States and in the vigor of life, and probably
10 minister the functions Of the court of
highest appeal for years to come. A SAVIOR
Of sectionalism pervades the business which
should not be suffered to be suspected to ex-
list in the composition of the Supreme Judi
ciary. Whatlreason there can be, either, for
reducing the number Of the court when the
extent Of the country is increasing, and the
amount Of labor required from it swelling,
year by year. we cannot conjecture. The
full text of the bill is as follows:
Be Il enacted, ETC., That no vacancy in tie
Office of Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court, shall be filled by appointment until
the number of Associate Justices shall be
reduced to six, and hereafter the said SUI
preme Court shall consist Of the Chief JUS
tice of the United States and six Associate
justices, any four of whom shall constitute
a quorum; and the said Court shall hold
one term annually, at the seat of Govern
ment, and such adjourned and special terms
as they may find necessary for the dispatch
Of business.
The first and second circuits shall remain
as now constituted the New England and
New York circuits Judges CLIFFORD and
NELSON. The districts of Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware shall constitute
the Third Circuit, Judge GRIER. The dis
tricts of Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina shall
constitute the Fourth Circuit, Chief Justice
CHASE The districts ofGeorgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas shall con-
stitute the Fifth Circuit, Judge WAYNE.
The districts of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky
and Tennessee, shall constitute the Sixth Cir
| cult, Judge SwAYNE. The districts of In
diana, Illinois and Wisconsin shall consti-
tute the Seventh Circuit, Judge DAVIS.
| The districts of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas and Arkansas shall constitute the
Eighth Circuit, Judge MILLER; and the dis
tricts of California, Oregon and Nevada shall
constitute the Ninth Circuit, Judge FIELD.
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THE DUTY OF SPEAKER IIErsKELL.

Acts and joint resolutions Of the Legis.
lature require, after enrolment, the sigma
tureof the Speakers Of each branch Of theLeg-
islature before they are filed in the Office of
the Secretary Of State. The concurrent
resolution ratifying the proposed Constitu-
tional Amendment will require, therefore,
the signature Of Speaker HEIsKELL The
Speaker three times, on Thursday morning.
decided and declared that there was no quo
rum present, and the Journal Of the House
shows 6ty.tour members only to have acted
on the resolution, and that there were two
members in duress and absent from the
Hall, by precedent adopted by this very
House debarred from participation, and
thus deprived of free action, and refusing to
act, or to be regarded as Legislators under
the circumstances.
The Speakers decision was overruled, and
he declared the result under that ruling, but
that arbitrary proceeding did not alter the
fact as we have stated IT, The resolution did
not receive he consideration and action Of the
quorum required Jy dc Constitution to transact
Legislative business, and the question arises can
the Speaker append his signature, and Off
cially certify that il had duly and constitu-
tionally passed The Speaker as a man
as a member-and as the presiding officer
required to perform this certifying act has
declared that there was no constitutional
quorum present and that the resolution
failed for lack of it, 1t is true that he after
wards announced the decision Of the men,
bers voting to override him, (forty-three
in number declaring that il had passed,
but which view is to control his ac-
ton in regard to signing? Is he
mere register Of the edici of the House, adj
hitting even that the voting members were
the House, or is he q member and an officer,
sworn upon the Constitution not 80 asseat 70
any bil rots or resolution ,rlich shall appear 70
me [himl Injurious 10 TIC people, or ooaseHt 70
any oct or hing ,rhaicUcr, that shal hare ten
deney 10 lessen or abridgc their rights and pro
Hcgcs as declared bg he Constitution Of he
SAFE" Constitution Art 10, Sec. p The
House has not been able TO obtain a quorum
TO complete the engrossment Of the resolu-
ton since its so-called passage, but IL il
should do SO and present il for signature, the
Speaker will be called upon 70 decide
whether he viii surrender the convictions
OF his Judgment upon the regularity and
Legality Of the proceeding, and ahase him
self % a mere clerical position, or adhere 70
his declared opinion, and his oath Of duty,
and refuse 20 subscribe his signature.
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GEN. GRANTS ORDER IN LOUISIANA.

A special dispatch to the Louisville
Courier of yesterday, gives the following,
which we submit without present comment /:
New ORLEANS, July 1S.--Before Com
missioner r. II. SHANNON, were arraigned
GEO. Cox, FRANK NOTEWORTHY, A. STEW
ART, GEO. A. SHULTZ, ELDRIDGE ATKIN-
son, JAS. DRANE, EUGENE CRAFT J. HAIR
RIs and A. HAZARD, charged under the
Civil Rights bill, by GEO. RUBY, (cOlored, J
with assault with intent to kill. The pris-
Gners were brought into court under a guard
ofnegro soldiers, and plead not guilty.
RUBY teStifies he came here in January,
1864; was appointed teacher by General
BANKS was educated in the high school in
Portland. In June he went to open a
school in jackson, La. He attempted to
get building; there were several empty,
but none would rent to him. He was no.
titled that he could not keep "nigger'
school. HAZARD, NORRIS, and SHULTZ
uttered threats.
On the ID of July he was dragged one
mile to a creek, beaten by some thirty men
with blackened faces with paddle, and
told to leave.
Commissioner SHANNON fixed the bail at
9@V,OVV each W appear AZ blS GONSihDul
term, JAS. H. MORGAN, counsel, objected
to such enormous bail; and the prisoners
were remanded till Friday, when a decision
will be rendered as to bail. Capt. STUDER,
of the Free,lmen's Bureau, who appeared
for the prosecution, said RUBY was by the
Superintendent of Education and the mill
tary sent to open a. school. The prisoners
can and shall be held under Gen. GRANTS
order; and would have been arrested with
out reference to the Civil Rights bill.
Commissioner SHANNON holds that not
withstanding the Presidents peace procla-
nation, the country is not at peace until
Congress so decides.
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speech spoke Of Col. FORSrr as @dead

speech spoke Of Col. FoRSEY as dead
duck"
Mr.. COWAN said he supposed it was,
but he would like to know why this
phrase, dropped in the heat Of debate, had
been keptsso constantly before the country
Why did the opponents Of the President
pick up a basty expression from serenade
speech, and ring the charges on il 80 long
Mr.. FESSENDEN resumed the floor, and
in a few remarks characterized the action Of
the Committee Of Conference on the matter
referred to, as undignifed, and repeated
that he would not vote for it unless it was to
save the bill.
Mr.. DAVIS spoke in opposition to the
report Of the Committee Of Conference. He
said that the Secretary Of the Scnste drew a
large salary for doing nothing, and that he
published two newspapers in which he was
constantly pouring forth articles against the
President and his supporters.
Mr.. HOWE spoke in favor Of the report.
The report was agreed to.
Mr.. BUCkALEW called for the yeas and
nays after Mr.. Harris lin the Chair had
announced the vote in the affirmative, but
the CHAIR decided that il was too late.
The civil appropriation bill was then
taken up.
Mr.. GRIMES offered an amendment that
the property taken from the rebel privateer
Florida shall be sold under the direction of
the Secretary Of the Navy, and the proceeds
thereof distributed as other prize money is
distributed, according to law.
Mr.. DAVIS offered an amendment APP
propriating S5,0O0,0O0 for the payment Of
the compensation to the loyal owners of
slaves mustered into the military service,
under an ACT Of July 9th, 1864
Mr.. WILSON offered a substitute for Mr..
DAVIS amendment, providing that so much
money belonging to the Communication fund
as Is now in the Treasury be appropriated
to the payment Of loyal slave owners, pro-
vided that no money shall be paid except en-
satisfactory proof of loyalty during the war.
Mr.. CRESSWELL advocated the pay
ment of loyal shareholders, under the act Of
July oath, 1864
Pending the consideration Of the amend
ments, the Senate went into an executive
session and soon after adjourned to meet at
1870 p. NJ
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-The new Orphan
Asylum, on Fourteenth street, about a mile
and half from the Executive Mansion, has
been leased for three years, for the use OF
the State Department or until a new struc-
ture can be erected for its accommodation.
The removal will take place in October.
An official statement Of the receipts and
expenditures of the Government from July
LIST, 1865, to March 3lst 1866, fOots up as
follows; Receipts, S949, 159, 535.66; expen-
ditures, including the interest on the public
debt, $S1S66S, 1892. The estimated re-
ceipts from April Ist, 1866, to June 3Oth,
1866, are S129, 1853, 8l2.07 estimated expen,
ditures, S729, SS1, 1876.
Mr.. WAsHBURNE Of Illinois, continues
i'll.
The Senate to-day in session referred the
nomination of II. STANBURY as Attorney
General to the Committee on Judiciary.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

In the Congressional proceedings of Sat
urday last we find the following;
Mr.. NmLACK, Of Indiana, from the Com
mittee on Appropriations, reported bill to
provide for and to regulate the oompensa-
lion of senators, Representatives and Dele
gates in Congress. Read twice, ordered to
be printed and postponed ill Wednesday
next
The bill fixes the compensation at $4,000
for each Congressman and the mileage at the
rate Of ten cents per mile. The President
of the Senate is 10 have the same compen-
sation a. the Vice President Of the United
States. and the Speaker is 70 have double
the compensation Of members, except as to
mileage, which is 20 be the same. In case Of
the death Of a member, his representatives
are 20 receive at the raie Of 1000 per an
mum from the date Of the commencement Of
Congress up 20 the time of death, and his
SUCCESSOR is 20 be paid from that day. The
bM IL a. dpplv 70 he members Of he prcseEt
Congress from ths 4tb Of March, 1866, croept as
70 miioUgc
The above modest proposition deserves
the especial notice Of taxpayers through
out the country. These liberal minded
gentlemen propose to increase their own pay
one thousand dollars per annum, although
they knew what their compensation was
when they were elected. We are anxious to
see the yeas and nays upon this QUESTION.
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TIE EUROPEAN NEWS.

We have filled a large amount of our
reading space with the latest news from the
important events occurring on the Continent
of Europe. We have no apology to make
to any class of our readers, for, to every man
capable of comprehending the affairs of his
fellOw-men, they possess more or less interest.
The foreign intelligence Of the past fortnight
has related the collision of empires, and
rapid progress of a war short, sharp, and de-
cisive, resulting, as the dispatches of the
past few days indicate, in shaking, almost,
if not quite to its fall, one of the oldest and
haughtiest monarchies in the world, causing
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of its empire, and COM
polling a reconstruction of Germanic En-
rope II marks also another stage in the
wonderful career of NAPOLEON III-per-
haps the most remarkable ruler Of the cen
tury, and secures with the signet of success,
the fame or BIsMAEE, Of Prussia, rs one Of
the most astute and brilliant ministers of
State Of the time, and gives again to that
power the influence which it swayed under
FREDERICK the Great.
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A CmILD,s TOMBSTONE.

The Philadelphia Age Of the 18th, men
tions the following instance Of heartless
vandalism. We can scarcely credit its
truth, but the times are giving evidence Of
such degree Of soulless and senseless fury
towards the Southern people by portion Of
the Northern public, that scarcely anything
is too horrible to be incredible. Says the
1ge:
In 1862 or 1868, a little boy Of four or five
years Of age fell from a portico or piazza, in
Richmond, fractured his skull, and died.
This was JEFFERSON DAVIS child, and the
father and mother followed it 70 the grave
and wept over il. A modest tombstone was
erected in the Hollywood Cemetery, and
there it stood until within the last few days,
when some wretch stole the tombstone, pro-
baby to be traficked as a trophy in New
England, and left the poor chllds grave
without a mark. Are we not a Christian
people?
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

ST. LOUIS, July Cool TAYLOR, Su-
perintendent Of Indian Affairs, at Ponaha,
and President Of the Commission which re-
Gently held a council with the Indians, at
Fort Laramie, accompanied by Gen. THAY-
En-, U. s. Senator from Nebraska, and Mr.
PADDOCK, Secretary Of the Treasury, arriv-
edat st. Joseph yesterday, and left for Wash
ingtOn last night. Col. TAYLOR claims a
perfectly satisfactory treaty, at Fort Lara
ME, all reports 70 the contrary being circu-
lated by partiesinterested in creating HOSTILE
ties. He also says 5000 Indians were pres
ent, and IA Of the Is chiefs signed the treaty,
and expresses firm belief that II there is any
trouble on the Plains it will be commenced
bywhites.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

ALBANY, n. Y, July 20.-RepOrts from
the anti-rent district say all is quiet The
troops are still in camp on WARNER's farm,
under strict military discipline, and no dep
relations on private property is permitted.
Two privates who shot two sheep were ar
rested by order of the commanding officer
and delivered into the hands of the authori-
ties of the town. Some Of the tenants against
whom writs of ejectment issue intimate that
they viii make settlement Of their indebt-
edness, and to enable them to do so the adj
vance movement has been delayed.
This morning man was discovered in the
act OF poisoning a well from which the
troops procure water. He however succeed
ed in making his escape, leaving the deadly
compound on the ground.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

TIE AUSTRIAN TRooPs Al MATAMORAs.
A large number Of the Austrian regiments
recently in the service Of the Imperialisis Of
Mexico on the Rio Grande, have arrived in
Texas. They report that Of the whole num-
Der in the fight, some 25lO, net hundred
returned to the Imperials. They say they
Knew they would be treated kindly and sent
to the United States by the Liberals, and
therefore made bat feeble resistance.
Ii was very unwise thing for Gen. Me-
IIA 20 send such troops up the valley 10 es-
cort train Of merchandise. They had
manifested desire 10 desert and cross the
river 10 the German settlements N Iexas,
from the day Of their arrival. And, indeed
what interest had they 20 remain in the lm-
neral service Of the Rio GFande None,
whatever. while every hope and association
attracted them this side of the river. Gen.
META zaay be n good soldier, but ne Is q
poor Judge Of good men.
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ALASi roo TRUE.

The New York World OF the l7th
says: Nearly all the best men Of
the two old national parties in Tennessee
all the old leaders Of the Tennessee
Democracy and Whiggey-such men as
JONI BELL, CAVE JOHNSON, NELL =
BRowN, GBo. w. JoSI, WN II. STEPH-
EMS WN T. AVERY, JOHN L. I. SNEED,
LANDoN c. HAYNIs, are disfranohised, laid
on the shelf ostracised from public afairs,
while the rif-raf low plottes and schem-
ers turbulent nobodies political pauPers
and adventurers, such men As ARSEII, DUe-
GAN, BRowNLOw, &c, sc, sit in the seats
OF power and control the destinies Of the
State
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Mr.. Stambury Accents,


New York, July 2O.-The Herald's OF
tawa, Canada West, dispatch says; The re-
port Of the special trade committee which
recently visited the West Indies and South
America to open a trade between those
countries and the British American possess
sions, was submitted to the Canadian Parlia-
ment yesterday.
Another lively scene occurred between
two of the members, one of whom charged
the Government with bribery and corrup-
ton.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

New YORK, July 2O.-The Commercial
Advertiser says that facts show conclusively
that the cholera is now raging in certain
parts of that city. It is epidemic, pursuing
its incessant step, beginning in the region
most disposed for its development.
Facts relative to a number Of cases on
HARTs Island are deemed so appalling that
publicity is denied.
Surgeon CALHOUN, of that post, died with
the cholera. An able corps Of physicians
have been sent to that island, and also to
Governors Island. Several additional
cases were reported in the city to-day.
Large quantities Of tobacco was seized here
yesterday for the violation Of the revenue
law
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21
INC Turf-Fastest: TIme ON Record.

New York, July 2O.-The bay gelding,
Dexter, won the purse of So, 900 at the trot-
ting match, under saddle, at the Fashion
Course, Long Island, yesterday, beating
General Butler and Toronto Chief, when he
made the best time on record, Flora Tenn
pies three heats being beaten. The second
mile heat was made in PIG, which time was
never beaten except by Dexter himself in a
trot against time, when he made it in 2:1SI.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21
Congressional Nominations I'm Ohio
and Indiana

CINCINNATI, July 2O.-The Democrats Of
the Fourteenth District of Ohio nominated
J. B. YOUNG for Congress.
General JOHN CoBURN has been nominat-
ed for Congress by the Union men Of the
indianapolis, Indiana, District
General HARRON has been nominated for
Congress by the Union men of the First In
diana District.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21
Appointment of Gen. T.ane,s sueeessor

ST. LOUIS, July Ex-Governor CRAw-
FORD, of Kansas, yesterday appointed Major
ELY Ross, late Of the 18th Kansas cavalry,
and associate editor of the Lawrence Tri-
bune United States Senator to fill General
LANES unexpired term. Major Ross is a
Radical Republican, and left Lawrence this
morning for Washington.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
Tennessee to be Admitted into the
Union.
The House Passes a Resolution Re-
storing Her 10 Her Former Rights.
1Iutiny among the COEOred Troops
at Charleston.
stanbury Nominated Attorney General
AdnlissIon of Tennessee.

a-sWAsHINGToN, July 20.-The House has
passed a joint resolution admitting Tennes-
see into the Union by the following vote
yeas I25, nays II. Even STEVENS voted aye.
Mortality i'm New TOrIk-The Cholera.
NEW York, July 2O.-One hundred and
thirty-one burial permits were granted this
evening, the last of l,0S2 interments. The
demand for hearses is so great that cannot
be supplied.
Eight new cases Of cholera are reported
in this city to-day, of which two died.
Six new cases are reported in Brooklyn, of
which two died
DIR. CALHOUN, Medical Inspector on
HART's Island, has the cholera, and is not
expected to recover. There are many cases
reported on that island.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

CHARLESTON, s. c., July 2O.-A mutiny
occurred last night among a portion of the
negro troops on Folly Island, which was
suppressed after one Of the mutineers had
been killed and two wounded. The rest Of
the mutineers were brought to this city
under a strong guard.
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FROM MEXICO.
American Bible y-sIsirn,ishes.
etc.

NEW YORK, July 20.-The Herald's City
ofMexico correspondence Of the .14tL, says
the American Bible Society is hourishing
finely in Mexico and other cities, notwith-
standing a determined opposition from the
priesthood, who recently raked up an old
law, and cOn6scated the stock in several
places. The Emperor came to the aid OF
the Bible agents, and they are free from per-
secuton Tor the present.
Various reports Of small skirmishes and
outrages BY both parties make up the main
facts Of the news. The Liberal cavalry had
given wholesome scare 10 the residents of
Vera Cruz, and had made one OF two sue
cessful raids on the Pnebla river.
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Discharge nrThiores-

New YORK, July 20.-Twenty negroes,
escaped slaves from Cuba, who were arrested
here some days since, on a charge Of stealing
from their master several thousand dollars
in money and jewelry, were to-day dis
charged by Judge MAxAIN, on the ground
that no treaty exists requiring the extradi-
ton, and also that the papers were irregu-
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Meeting OF soldiers Of the Army of
Tennessee

ST. LoUIs, July Ca circular letter is
Published this morning, calling the first an
nual meeting Of the soldiers OF the Army Of
Teunessee, 70 be held at Cincinnati, Novem-
Der IA, Tor the purpose Of perfecting the or
ganization Of society in the transaction Of
other important business. The object Of
this society Is purelyof benevolent charac-
ter. General RAWLINGS, Of Washington, is
President and Col. DAYTON, Of s. Louis,
Secretary Of the society.
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NEW YORK, July 2O-Eleven cases of
cholera and six deaths were reported yester-
day in New York, and four cases, three of
which we're fatal, in Brooklyn.
Active measures to prevent the cholera
becoming epidemic have been adopted
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21

New YORK, July 2O.-GEORGE ALFRED
TOWNSEND sailed for Europe to-day by the
steamer Atlantic to follow the Italian army
for the World newspaper.
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Arrest of Counterreiters.

New YORK, July 2O.-The police made
another capture yesterday of a sum of finely
executed steel plates, two presses, dies, roll
ers, paper, bogus money, and four prisoners.
The material taken amounts in value to
$4,000.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-21
Massachusetts Democratic State Con


BOsTON, July 19.-The Democratic State
Convention met to-day, and took measures
to secure the election of delegates to the
Philadelphia Convention.