The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-05-08
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

washington, may Ill ne SENATE was &C
cupied with the question of reconsidering the
vote by which the amendment to the Post Of
fee appropriation bill, restricting the Presi
dent from making removals from office, was
passed.
A number of speeches were made Oh both
sides, when vote was taken, and the amend
ment reconsidered, after which the Senate ad-
iourned.
The House considered new bill, and also
resolved to hold evening sessions in the fu-
ture, The reconstruction bill comes up to-
morrow.
Halitar, May THE steamship China,
with dates to the 29th ult, has arrived
The steamship Propentis had arrived out
with the passengers of the City of Washing
ton, having overtaken the latter in disabled
condition and under sail
Cotton sales on Saturday were 5000 bales,
including 1000 to Spectators and importers.
Market dull and slightly declined.
Consols 8esaS6} Five-Twentes 6s5a7Os.
1t is stated that Austria has definitely de-
termned upon adopting an energetic military
measure in Venetia.
The reform bill has passed the House of
Commons by majority of five. .
The news from Germany is conflicting.
There was considerable uneasness respect
ing the relations between Austria and Italy,
but the Italian Government has denied hav-
ing any warlike intentions.
/. philadelphia, May 7.--Probst has made
full confession to his priest of all the tuur-
ders of the Deering family, commencing with
Cornelius Garry, the hired man.
His account of the murder agrees with
the general belief, that he had no accom-
plices.
Neso York, May THE report from the
hospital ship at the Quarantine to-day states
that one new case of cholera occurred Satur-
day and five new cases yesterday, from the
steamship Virginia.
One hundred and twelve cases are in the
hospital
Savannah, May THE trial of James
Duncan, for alleged cruelty to Federal prison
ers at Andersonvile, has been brought to g
| close, and the Commissioners have determined
upon findings and sentence, but which viii
not be made public until passed upon by the
| department commander.
Ne,o York, May = Flour advanced 10 t,
zoe. Wheat advanced to &c. Corn dull a
| 81082c. Beef firm. Pork excited and un
settled Lard unsettled at 185a222c. Cot
ton dull sales of l 200 bales at 34a36c Su
gar firm. Naval stores firm.
Gold $l2Sa.
Baltimore, May Flour and Wheat firm
| Corn active and firm w hite 85a86c. yellow
83a84c Oats firm. Provisions buoyant
Sugars quiet. Whisky dull.
|
Philadelphia, May There was fire thi
| morning, in the fourth story of the printing
| establishment of the Saturday Evening Post
| Loss not serious
Cincinnati May 4.-The Convention calle'
to consider the propriety of organizing sep
ara1e State Government for East Ten neasa
| Samuel Rogers presided.
| Colonel Temple, from the Committee Oh
Resolutions and Business reported an address
which was unanimously adopted, stating tina
| the scheme had been long cherished by Eas
Tennessee West of the mountains the PEG
pie are all Rebels east of it, all are Union
10 protect ourselves we must disfranchis
them. We will not be dragged into falls
positions as to the Union by other Southern
States. We believe a separate government
best, that we may live in peace and develol
our resources The address concludes witt
statistics as to the population, number o
square miles, mineral resources, &C. Afte
an eloquent address by Colonel Nelson, sup
porting the movement, the President of tn,
Convention was instructed to appoint com
mittee of three to bring the question befor.
the Legislature
"A committee'was also appointed to prepare
an address to the people OF East Tennessee.
Nesc Orleans, May 4-The troops recently
sent toTexas are acting very badly. Drunk
en- rows and fights are constantly occurring
at Galveston Business at Matamoros wa:
dull. The Imperial Austrian troops are dis
satisfied for want of adequate pay, and the
forced loans are driving the merchants away
The he'd River planters say that the cotton
seed is universally rotten, and devastating
overflow is feared The Red River is higher
than ever before known Judge Duplanten
has decided that notes payable in Confederate
money are worthless, and also. mortgages
given for Confederate money during the
war.
st. LOUIS, May A. General Sherman, ac-
companied by Colonel Mccoy and his staff,
lett here yesterday morning on an extensive
tour along the eastern territory of the Pacific
Railroads. He proceeds first to Wisconsin
and thence to Fort Leayenworth, where he
will organize the military guards, corps, &c.
His route thence will be to Fort Riley, Fort
Kearney, Omaha, Sioux City, Fort Bidgeley,
st. Paul, Fort Ripley, the head of Lake Su-
perior, Marquette, and thence probably to
Chicago
NI a @ H / n u n Y OTLS.-Wa have