The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-03-01
By Telegraph.
Afternoon Dispstckes.
Garrison on Seward.

Garrison on Seward.
Nrw YoRE, Feb. 2S The Tribune
! Washington special says The Presiden
was called upon last night by Congress
/ man and q State Senator both from New
! York. In the course OF conversation the
/ President said that the test oath was lttl,
/ too severe that many Of those who mad
participated in the rebellion were good men
/ to represent the southern States in Con
| gress and that the test oath ought not 10 be
applied 10 them. He added that a mere
oath to support the Constitution was all that
was necessary, for a man that would take
that oath was a loyal man. As 10 the con-
stitutional amendment changing the basis
Of representation, the President said no
constitutional amendment ought TO be passed
until the public should be quite free from
excitement and the Southern States repre-
sented IN Congress.
The Tribuue's Washington special also
says there was u protrscted session Of the
Cabinet yesterday, at which all the mem
bers were present. Rumors are in circUla-
ton that O serious difference Of opinion sX-
ists between the Secretary of the Treasury
and the Comptroller of Currency, both in
respect 20 the financial policy, and the new
political phases.
The statement which has gained curren-
cy thas the ST. Louis Postmaster was re-
fused confirmation on account Of untrieudly
feeling toward the President, and that his
rejection was intended as a reouke 10 the
President, Is untrue. II was ascertalned
that the geutlemsn nominated for the Office
was personally hostile to both OF the Mis-
souri, Senators, and in accordance with the
1nr ataf. Hraf a1 MS nj a
rejected upon that circumstance and none
other The President was so informed
The Worlds Washington special says; A
bill in accordance with suggetlons Of the
Secretary of the Navy to regulate the ap-
poiutmeut of certain volunteer officers IN
The navy has been considered by the House
Naval Committee, who agreed 10 report it
10 the House. It provides that IN time OF
reace the number Of Rear AdmIrals on the
active list of the navy shall be reduced
whenever any officer Of that grade shall be
removed by death or res gnatiou, or other
viss, such removal shall not create a va
cancy 10 be filled, so long as peace contin-
ues: that promotion tC the grade Of Rear
Admiral on the retired list shall be made
by the selection by a Board Of Rear Adml-
ra.s, of three COmmOdOres from the retired
list, az most worthy in point Of character
and ability and honorable service, one OF
whom shall be selected by The President
and sent to the Senate for confirmation.
The number of line officers Of the navy on
the active list is placed at five; Lieut.. COM
mauders. twenty; Lieutenats. fifty; Masters,
sevsnty-fye. Ensigna shall be appointed
from those officers who have served in the
volunteer naval service FOR two years. A
Board Of officers is to examine and select
the candidates. Any officer who has served
two years has the right to appear before
the Board and be examined for appoint
ment in the regular navy.
After the Constitutional Amendment Is
disposed of to-day, the House will take up
the Loan bill, aud will probably pass the
substitute offered by Mr.. Stearus for the
regular one of the Ways and Means Com
miltee. The substitute restricts the discre-
tiOn Of the Secretary Of the Treasury anu
omIts the foreign clause.
The Times special says: Next Sunday
will complete one year since the Senators
for Tennessee, Messrs. Fowler and Patter-
son, were elected to seats in the United
States Senate. 1t is hsrdly possible that
these gentlemen will be permitted to take
their seats before their first Senatorial year
shall have expired. the Indications are
that above three-fOurths OF the Senators
will vote in favor of admitting the Ienues-
see members when the matter comes up.
In consequence Of the turbulent disposI- |
ton manifested by some portions Oi the |
people ir Washington, it has been deemed !
necessary to put on an extra police force at
the Capitol grounds during the hours OF the |
session.
The Herald's Washington special says:
Tho streets are full of runners Of Cabinet |
changes. Gen. Buffers arrival at this par |
ocular junction was surmised by some TO |
have been determined by the late break be- /
tween the President and his Cabinet, and |
not a few believe he confidently expects "a /
place should any vacancies occur. HIS real |
business here Is to defend the Governments |
in one or more suits brought up from In /
liaua for doubtful or illegal exercise Of au- |
.hority and power.
The Worlds Washington special says |
Some time ago board Of officers were aF-
pointed to examine applicants to vacancies
10 officers in the regular army as It now /
exists. have now about 450 places, for |
which there are 500 applications made.
like go deserving soldiers, many /
IF whom served four years in the army,
passed an examination before this board.
ID Is stated, however, that the real uomiua
.ions for the places Eave been made from
among candidates presented by Congress
men, and who have not passed the board.
The nominations were sent TO the Senate
Yesterday for confirmation.
NEW YoRK. Feb. 27.-Wm. LLOYD Garrison
an address in Brooklyn last eve
ming. He denounced the Presidents policy
in severe terms. He thought that Secretary
Seward might better have fallen under the
hands of the assassin Payne than 10 have
in last Thursday evenings |
meeting at the Cooper Institute.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 2S.-The House resum-
ed the consideration Of the proposed Con
5titutIonal amendment.
Mr.. Davis being entitled 20 the floor, Mr..
Stevens asked him 10 yield that he might
have an important document read.
Mr.. Rogers rose at the same time TO
personal explanation. He said he was re-
presented by the Associated Press as in
iorsing, in his speech on Monday, the
speech Of W. II. sew.rd in New York. He
lid not ind0ise him or his speech, but Hen
y J. Raymond. No name having been
mentioned, the reporter naturally fell into
he mistake. He had not yet forgotten the
linking Of Mr.. Stewards bell, and should
be ashamed to indorse him or his speech and
let it 60 before his constituents
Mr.. Stevens said be didn't iudorse Mr..
seward; he indorsed me and Mr.. Raymond
Laughter.
NV YoRz, Feb. 2s.-Gold I43.
Cotton quiet and steady.
The Bank Committee have Just returned
rom Washington, having accomplished the
lbIect Of their mission to the Secretary Of
he Treasury. The average deposits Of the
banks are 10 be taxed after the amount Of
'hecks drawn against accounts each day is
deducted. The gross deposits VIII be re-
uued and aseparate account Of uuc3lIect,d
'hecks be kept placed 10 the credit Of the
Jalks.
Nav YoRK, Feb. 2s.-The Hersld's Wash
ngton correspondent says: Il Is understood
hat during tae last excursion OF Secretary
seward 10 the West Indies, be selected q
larbor ia the island Of ST. Thomas, to form
} roudezvouse Tor our national vessels, and
hat negotiations with the Danish authori-
Ies have resulted in securing US the use OF
he same, which viii be Of immense value
% the Government IL case Of q foreign war.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2s.-The loss By the
burning Of Obermegar's mill yesterday
morning was SO, ,000, instesd OF $50 90, as
previously reported. Insured Tor SIS 500.
At tho recent ball at the Taileries. the
hrce Gracos, not only az to beauty. but
leo as TO dress, were decidedly the Empress
q the French, the Princess HoheuzoiIern.
nd the Princes Met-eralch. Her Maies-