Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-03-08

ton Committee in reference to Alabama,
MISSISSIPPI and Tennessee. He thought
that Tennessee was a more lOyai State
than either Georgia, Alabama or Missis-
sippi he also believes that there is now
an organization existing throughout said
States for the renewal Of the rebellion.
Tn answer to the question, sis there ana
sentiment with regard to a foreign war?b
he said, "there seems to be manifested a
desire 70 haye the country 20 TO war with
france relative to Mexico; and / think
in such an event they would seize the
opportunity to turn against the Govern
ment.u
Mai-Gen. Howard testified hat the
feeling Of many South C~arOlinians IS not
kindly toward the Government. and
could hardly be called friendly. He met.
however, with oldgenaemen who seemed
10 show the proper spirit, but a great
many persons exhibited i'll feeling and a
disposition to circumvent the require
ments OF the Government, especially
WITH reference TO the "nigger. -
Dit. Lewis, Secretary Of the State Of
Virginia, under Gov. P~ierpout. believed
that Virginia would be loval but for the
publishers Of newspapers and politicians
who control public opinion To a great
extent.
Gen. Thomas says the AIabamians are
anxious to have their State restored to
the QHion, butare not personally friendly
TO Union men. Similar testimony was
received rom Others, relative to Arkan-
sas and other Southern States.
New YORK, March Cotton steady
and quiet at 43c. Gold 33ie.
Louis Colin, a foreigner, clerk Of Dun
can, Sherman Il Co, il accused OF all
straeilng $4,000 worth Of United States
bonds n railroad securities from his
employers, which are supposed to have
been lost in stock speculations.
meeting which was held at Hudson
city last night unanimously indorsed
the Presidents veto and reconstruction
policy.
The tenian excitement still continues.
Public meetings were held last night in
various parts Of this city and BROOKLYN.
The IFt6zHe's Washington special saws
the District Attorney has been ordered 10
commence suit against Brig.-Geu. r. d.
Mussey, late Private Secretary to the
President, TO recover twenty-eight thou
sand dollars, alleged to have been alb
strdcted from a sum advanced him for
recruiting, oYer which he had contr0l.
aud failed 20 account for. ll
In pursuance Of a report of the Com
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Central Pacific Railroad Company of
California, Solicitor Tressy submitted the
opinion that the company is entitled to
bonds for the amount Of $40. 900.
Washington special says the House
Committee on Military Affairs has com |
pleted the bill for Increasing the regular
army, differing materially from the sen
ate DILL and Ignoring the recommenda-
tons of Sherman, Thomas and Meade.
1t provides that thearmy shall be largely
made up OF volunteers; provides for the
Veteran Corps, and the return of several
negro regiments, to be differed by white
men, and the majority of the examining |
boards to consist Of volunteer officers.
Several members Of the Committee on
Ways u Means yesterday assured Sec
rotary MCCULLOUGH that upon the dispo-
sal OF the reciprocity treaty the loan bill
would be finally acted upon. They also
notified him that Stevens substitute
would not prevail,