Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-30
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DWAsHINGToS, Jan. 29.-SENATE.-Mr. Grimes
offered joint resolution rendering the thanks of
Congress to Rear Admiral Farragut and the Off
GERS and men under him for their gallant conduct
in the engagement in Mobile Bay, on the 9Th of
August 1864. Referred to the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Hermon offered bill, which was referred to
the Military Committee authorizing the Presi-
dent to appoint at the request of any college ca
pablo of including $50 young men, a military OIL
Ger to act as president or superintendent and give
instructions in the military service.
Mr.. Sherman reported bill to grant a million
acres of land for the use of the public schools in
the District of Columbia.
Mr. Wilson called up bin to restrict the
amount for the collector Of soldiers claims to ten
dollars.
Mr.. Clark offered an amendment which was
adopted excepting cases in which the acting officer
shall certify the service rendered to be worth mo"
ney. +
HousE.-Mr Jordan, of la. offered a resolution
which went over, that the people demand the tri-
al of JEFF Davis for treason, and his execution if
fonnd guilty. IF fE t
Mai Gen. Sherman being in the hall, recess of
five minutes was declared. The Speaker conduct
ell him 10 the Speakers chair and introduced hin.
in AZ appropriate manner, to which General sher-
man responded.
MIR. Washburn, of Illinois, proposed three cheers
for General Sherman. which were enthusiastically
given.
The House resumed its session.
The debate on the Constitutional amendment
was resumed p EatessH $500
Mr.. Raymond of New York, made speech,
denying the positions heretofore assumed by
Stevens and Others that the Southern States are
out of the Union and arguing that Congress is
particularly restrained by the Constitution from
doing anything to those States which they may
ont do to Northern States.
New York, Jan. 29-The statement which APP
peared few days since. in reference TO the pur-
chase of the ocean ram Danderbcrg, has proved to
be an unfounded ruror. Mr.. Webb has no in
tention Of disposing of her, and the Govern
ment, too, prizes her too highly to part with her.
She will not be ready for service for some months
yet.
The steamer Cpoa, whose movements were re-
Gently reported to the Government as being sus-
picious, is now at Baltimore taking in cargo
She belongs to the Baltimore New Orleans line
Mr.. Trun,buIl called up the bill for the pro-
lection Of all persons in their civil rights. He Of
fered an amendment to insert the following
words after the enacting clause, That all persons
of African descent now in the United States are
hereby declared to be citizens. Mr.. Trumbull
then proceeded to address the Senate in favor Of
the bill. -- So A -
The Commercials Warrington special says that
Congress will undoubtedly authorize the appoint
ment of a commissioner to locate a new post office
in New York CITY. IS "a asa .rr ga ~
The Presidents semi-oficial exposition OF his.
views on the subject of reconstruction has created
quite an excitement here.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 29.-The steamer Richmond
Of Baltimore and Savannah line. which was
wrecked on the shoals of Cape Hatteras on
Wednesday was valued at $95,O 900, and insured for
$69.eoO in the New York Offices. Most Of the
freight and cotton will be saved.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 2.-The steamship SoNth
AB.ericam which left Rio Janerio. January Ind,
at p. N. by way of Bombay, Pernambuco, Para
and Saint Thomas, arrived here this morning.
Among her passengers is Gen. Wood, agent Of the
Southerners in Brazil Emigration Enterprise.
The war between Brazil and Paraguay is still
going on with vizor.
NEw YoRK, Jan. "a FIRE broke .ont on the
south side Public Square last night, in q room oc-
cupied as lager beer saloon, spreading rapidly
A barber saloon. D. Millcr's grocery store. Bald
win & Sons store. and g. Markets furniture store
were destroyed. The buildings were frame and
owned by Gen. W. D. Woods. Total loss $1,000
Stock mostly saved. Baldwin's and Markle'sloss
was covered by insurance. Loss to Insurance com
pany amounted to $1,000.
| The main allied armies were at last accounts
marching directly to Passo da Pablora, where Gen
Cairo withhis cavalry was watching the Paraguay
ans withdraw across the Pannal.
General Flores bad formed a junction with Cas-
tras Cordry. and was at Ibrahabry. aboutone hun
dred miles southeast of Passo da Pablora-
About 5000 troops arrived at Corrientez for the
Brazilian army, besides some cavalry. and sor'
| on the way. "a ~ - 4r - n
The iron clad Tsnas'arc'had reached the City o
/ Corrintry, and was to join the feet with som'
ether vessels in few days.
i The feet remained before Corrientez. las
reported. inactive.
The river was rising. and il was understood tina
when the allied ermies arrive opposite Passo d
Pablora the feet would cooperate and protect IL
crossing Of troops at that ford. where, however
the Parasuayans are posted in force. and have for
t;fcafions
Small pox had committed much raysgs anon
the troops and citizens cfthe Capital
Lopez has issued proclamation to his troops
exhortins them to hsht calamity against the in
radins armies. 1t is probable. however. that tn
army that viii eress At Passc da Polcro wiz fore
| il way TO the rear Of the fortress and capture
from the land side. ItF
In Rio nothing ofnste had occurrcd.
The Angelo iBrasip Faes.speaking Of southsr
! ! emigration. says;