Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-10
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NOON DISPATCHES.
FROM WASHINGTON.

The Colorado Bill TO be vetoed.
WASHINGTON, May 9-There is no longer room
to doubt the Presidents action on the Colorado
bill. His intention to veto is unmistakable. The
principal objection urged against it is reported to
be the floating and unsettled character of its pop
ulation, although there are others sufficiently
valid.
The Merchants National Bank.
The excitement connected with the suspension
of the Merchants National Bank has compara-
lively subsidized. An examination has been going
on for two days, under the auspices of the Gov
eminent, and is not concluded.
Trial of Major PauIdinE.
The Military Commission convened by special
order from the War Department met in Union
Block, and organized for the trial of Major PAUL.
ding. A few witnesses were examined. and the
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
To be Collector at Chicago
1t is now generally believed that Gen Mann
will be appointed Collector at Chicago. vice
Luther Haven deceased.
Mastering Out Of Officers.
1t is rumored in military circles that an order
to discharge all volunteer general officers will
emanate in a few days. Most of the officers hold
commissions in the regular army. and in cOnse-
quence of the expected order, they will only be
reduced to subordinate positions and will not be
entirely mustered out.
shipment of Fractional Currency.
The United States Treasury yesterday author
lied the shipment of $4,000 in fractional cur
rency to the different banks.
No Run or the Washington Bank.
The Times special denies the statement that
there was general distrust of the banks in Wash
ington, and says no run has been made upon
them.
Interview with Mr.. Davis.
Secretary McCullOch, who made trip to Fort
ress Monroe and back. leaving here on Saturday
and returning on Monday morning last, had,
while at Fortress Monroe. few moments con-
versation with Mr.. Davis. There was nothing of
special interest in the interview, the conversa-
ton being generally quite brief. Mr.. Davis is not
enjoying very good health.
The Gold Claims.
The Government has finally determined to
hold the gold claimed by the Richmond banks rs
belonging to them, some account of the seizures
of which have been given already. The proof
seems to establish clearly. that the gold belonged
to the Southern Confederacy, and was on deposit
with the banks, subject to the draft of the Con-
federaey.
Treaty with the Indians.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is making
arrangements to hold council with the Indians
on the plains at Fort Laramie, for a treaty with
them, telegram received yesterday from E. B..
Taylor Superintendent at Omaha, states that DO
900 Indians will attend, and desires to know if
subsistence can be furnished them.
The Postmaster Generals Report.
The Senate's special committee appointed to
examine into the present telegraph system, have
called upon the Postmaster General for report
in regard to the eXpediency of connecting 1t with
the postal system. The Postmaster General Is
now engaged upon his report, and will have 1t
ready tc submit to the committee in a few days.
Until it is issued no action will be taken by the
committee.
Minister TO The Hague.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to-
day unanimously agreed to report General Siekles
and all reports of any adverse action are unqual-
ifedly false. General Sickles to-day officially in
formed the Secretary of State of his declenSion
of this position. lie desires to return to hi pres
ent command and was to-day notified by both the
Secretary of War and Gen, Grant that he could
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