The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-04
By Telegraph.
Afternoon Dispatches.
Stewart After the Editors.
The French 10 Withdraw from
Mexico.
The trade OF General.
Later from MeXle0.
DeSlltutlOn OF American Kml.
grants.
Later from Me1leo.

grants.
Nrw YoRE. Feb. 3.-Richari T. Colburn
sub-editor OF the New York Tribune. an,
George Knapp, one OF The proprietors of Ia,
ST. Louis Republican, were arrested IN thit
| city yesterday, on a warrant Issued by Judge
| bowling, on the complaint OF A T. Stewart
The complaint is founded on certain alle,
cations wnIch appeared IN late issue OF the
st. Louis Republican, in a letter wr.tteu by
Air. Joib2ru, as New York correspondent.
Z In consequence Of the lateucss Of the hour
/ st which the arrests We're made, no official
| empowered TO take bail could be found. 50
| that both Of the accused were locked up for
/ the night at the ninth precinct station
/ house.
The Herslds special Toronto dispatch
/ says The Canadian Feuians have issued
an address TO the American Brotherhood,
I endorsing the o. Mah0ney faction, declaring
/ the true and only object OF the movement
20 be the freedom Of ireland, sud denounc-
log the proposition TO 60 10 Ireland by way
, of Canada.
NKw NoRE, Feb. 3.-The Tribune's Wash
ington special says that letters have Just
beeR received from Paris, confirming every
important particular Of the information con-
cerning the intentions Of the Emperor Of
France 10 withdraw his forces from Mexico
with the least possible delay, demanding
nothing Of the United States Government
except 70 remain neutral between the bel
Egerent parties, according 20 the assurances
frequently given and reiterated by this gov
eminent during the last three years The
Empe -or Of France does not ask for the re-
cognitiOn of MaNmilian, nor insist upon
any other treaty stipulatons. The state
ment put forth by the Par.s Presse that an
extraordinary commission has been sent 60
Mexico 20 mske preparations for the evacu-
alton, Is confirmed by letters received M
Washington, and there is good reason for
believing that the State Department is al
ready Ia possession Of Official information % |
this effect, and it is 10 be hoped that such |
Information will be laid before the public |
The statement here given comes from most |
Trustworthy source, and may be looked upon |
as absolutely Trustworthy
The statement receaty published that a |
commission would soon be organized for the /
trial Of the pirate Semmes by the Navy De- 1
partment, IS Incorrect. He viii be tried /
Tor piracy, but several other charges and /
specifications are under adyisemeut bv the |
proper authorities, and the result Of the de
hber4.ious will nos be made known Tor
several days. There are certain specihra- !
M
require tho most careful consideration. as
his conviction On them would establish
precedent which might operate 10 the detri-
meut Of the country IA future wars wlth ior-
eign nations.
The Worlds Washington special Saws the
House Military Committee are about equally /
divided upon the question Of making the
grade Of General a part OF the regular army,
uud not a temporary matter; that il the
event Of the death OF Gen Grant, some
other merit0ri0us officer may be promoted TO
the place. Il viii probably be adopted in
that form.
The Times Washington specisl says the
bill prepared by the Commissioner Of Gus
toms and the Convention OF Frontier Col |
lections and Custom officers, 10 prevent
smuggling, is now ia the hands Of 5ecreta-
~ McCullOch for examination and approval. |
The Secretary will probably send The pro-
position 70 Congress on Monday next, and
urge the immediate passage. la the mean
time, the Commissioners are receiving an
formation daily Of new evasions OF the rev
enue laws, snd fresh instances Of smuggling |
from Canada.
Detective Baker was not sentenced yes
terday, as was expected. Tor false imprison-
ment of Mrs. C00b. There are other in
dictmsnts against him for robbery, false
imprisonment, aud eKtOrtl0u, on which he
viii be tried within the next two weeks.
NEw YORK, fs sb. 3.-fhe Tribuue's Wash
.ugtou 1pecial says Nicholas Smith nom
mated Minister 10 Greece at the breaking
5ut of the war, was a Captain IN the 1874
sent 90 Louisville 20 recruit his
company. lie became engaged 20 be mar 4
ned, but the marriage was delayed because
The lady would uot marry sny one engaged |
IN fighting her country He resigned his |
'aptaincy, and as o civilian Is nov engaged
ls Minister 10 Greece.
Nothing essential has been done at the Ma |
W Yard in relation to the U. states steam
sr Nsrcissus, reported 10 have been lost on
one Of the Florids Keys. The United States
steam tug JessamIne left Pensacola, Florida, |
about the time the Narcissus Is reported %
have left, and it is probable that the Jessa-
mine IS the unfortunate vessel. Nothing |
definite is, however, known in relation TO
The latter.
NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-The Herald's Vera
Cruz correspondent says Arrangements
are being made Tor the withdra val OF French
troops, aud the French troops viii leave the
country as soon as their term Of service eX-
pirss.
The rebels in the country are being dis
yusted with the French, aud many Of them
arc returning TO the Southern StaIes.
The NOtcI0so, a paper Of Vera Cruz, |
s. I
lad been ordered 20 discontinue the publica-
ion OF its correspondence from the United
states, and also from Europe, on the sub
ect of the relations existing between France
and the aforesaid country.
10 was rumOred that SenOr Hidelg0 had |
arrived from France 20 tell Macmillan that
cannot longer help him, and that
be had better prepare 70 resign the imperial
position. Macmillan expressed his will
ngness for the Freleh troops to be with
irawn If the United States CD would send
aim troops 20 replace them. He also ez-
pressed his willingness 20 abdicate in favor
If lturbide. IL was rum0red he would soon
receive smother million dollars from France, /
md that he will make changes in his cabi-
let soon.
The difficulty between the Pope and the
Mexican clergy, on scc0unt Of the church
property cOnfscatiOns continues.
About thirty thousand stand Of arms for
he Imperialists recently srrived at Vera
cruz from View York, but being condemned
Is uuserviceable were sent back. Il is said
bat thus far no ground has been allotted %
migrants except 70 a colony Of Imperial
oldiers discharged from service. A few
american families who came % the country,
Induced by the flaming address Of Maury q
o., have expended their last dollar, and
IRE in pitiful condition. There is land held I
y the Government in vast quantities, bat /
he Confederate and Imperial olics-holders
made sad work with the power placed in
heir hands, and Invited emigration prsma-
urely.
Il was reported that Max milian hsd re-.
emily said iu public that he Intended 10
ontInue the course he had begun IN Mex
co. aud pursue his destiny.
The court nartIaling and execution Of Re
'ublcan prIsoners BY the ImperislIsts aud |
uarchisl proceedings throughout the coun-
~ continue.
NEw YORK, Feb. s.-Janes Appleby, a |
buffalo merchant, was yesterday brought /
o this city in custody Of an officer and com \
aitted 90 the T00mbs for examination on
harges preferred by Daniel ". Brswn, a |
laiden Lane merchant, for forging the
ame 0f Davis 4 Co, lumber merchants Of
'aisdouia, G. "