Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-11
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

-GOLD closed in New York yesterday at l44ts.
-GEoRGg w. CHLDs, Esq, Of the Philadelphia
Ledger. gave a sumptuous banquet, the other
evening, to Mr.. WALTER, proprietor Of the Lon
don Tines Many Of the iiterati, not emily Of
Philadelphia. but the neighboring cities, were
among the invited guests.
- The well known house Of Wills, FARGO
Co.. the Overland Mail Company. the Holiday
Mail and Express Company. and the Pioneer
Stage Company. Of California. have been cOnsoli-
dated. The consolidation covers over 1900 miles
ofstage line, in addition to express business by
sea and land. The capital Of the company is slO,-
100000.
- The Paris journals announce the death Of NJ.
LEGoT. the tailor, who, it is said, designed and
executed the famous grey coat which NAPOLEON
always wore, and in which the common people
always picture the hero in their minds eye
From his hands. too, went forth the uniform in
which NAPOLEoN was buried at St. Helena.
- One Of the passes by which the Pacific Rail
road is to cross the Rocky Mountains is about H..
900 feet above the level Of the sea,
GEORGE WILKINS KENNAL4. writing from
Paris to the New Orleans PicoyaHe, says that nu-
merous American agents are on that side Of the
water picking up the best theatrical and eques-
trian talent for the United States, that money can
procure.
- The question Of calling convention to revise
the Constitution Of the State Of New York was
submitted to a vote Of the people at the election
on Tuesday The majority in favor Of the con-
vention is about 100000.
A large quantity Of English iron has been re-
solved at Pensacola, for building the Pensacola
Railway.
Washington dispatches state that the Bri fish
Government has renewed the proposition for
mixed commission to adjust the Aldbaaia claims
-BLANroY DUNCAN appeared before the United
States Court, at Louisville on Wednesday, by his
attorney, and now applies for the restoration Of
his large estate. conhscated under the laws Of
Congress, Judge BALLARD set the case for adju-
dication December lst.
General LESLIE COINS having retired from
the CIerkship Of the Kentucky Court Of Appeals,
is devosng his attention to prosecuting claims
against the United States for slaves enlisted in the
army,
A New Hampshire jury has found verdict
against DIR. TIMOTHY HAYNES, Of Concord, for
.Ogl &c. for NAL practice, in setting broken
bone.
The Virginia tobacco crop has turned out
well, both an quantity and quality.
- Minnesota's population has increased forty
per cent last year.
80 A convention Of wine-growers met in San
Francisco Thursday. for the purpose Of consulting
about what can be done TO obtain reduction oil
the tax on California brandy.
80 Three tons Of steel are daily manufactured
into hoop skirts in one New York establishment.
- Mr. II. II. HELPER has purchased from the
United States the site of the Salisbury. On. c.
prison.
-Ex-P President BUCHANAN is still in vigorous
health.
- The Legislature Of Mississippi proposes to en-
dow an orphan asylum through a lottery.
-CHARLEs b. DRAKE will probably succeed
GRArz Brown in the United States Senate.
90 The Government has not sold and VIII not
sell any Of its iron clad vessels.
The population Of Cincinnati is 10000.
- The President of the paper collar manuiac-
turing companies. lately consolidated. receives
$500 moro in salary than the President Of the
United States. Mayor SHAW, of Biddeiord' Name
has been elected TO the position.
- The family of the late Col. SEAToS' SO Ions
editor Of the National iateHi0encer, propose to
publish his memoirs. and advertise for documents
incidents. anecdotes and letters that may con
cern him.
The Anti SlaUerv Standard says that ABBY
KELLY FOSTER is in a critical state OF health
the result Of her labors in the cause Of abolition
A new French steamship, the 81 Laurent
Capt. BocANDE. has arrived at New York from
Havre. making the passage in ten days nineteen
hours.
- The President has revoked the appointment
of STEPHEN G. BURBRIDGE, Of Kentucky, TO a
Colonelship in the regular army, made by Seere-
tary STANTON.
oil f,r tho
Montgomery and Eufaula Railroad. Mr.. BOYLE
is vigorously fulfilling his contract with the Ala
bama and Florida Road, and with Col. POLLARD
promises soon TO begin work on the Montgomery
and Selma Road
49, The Charleston. Is. c. Ne,cs has positive in
formation that the capital stock has been sub
seribed for an air line railroad from Atlanta. Ga,
TO Charlotte. N. C., by way Of Anderson and
Yorkville. S. C. Il will shorten the distance
between New y ork and New Orleans twenty-four
hours.
The Alabama Legislature viii assemble in re-
Fulnr session tomorrow The constitutional
amendment and the election Of United States
Senator. are the most important subjects to come
before IT,.
The Revenue Commissioners estimate that
s2O0OOOO gallons Of distilled spirits, lS0OOO,00
ed in this country. costing $500 100000. The Gov
eminent revenue derived from the liquor bust
ness is estimated at Si7.727, 276 annually.
Ills reported in some of the Norihcrn paDeri
t1at an cid gentleman who died recently in NORTH
Carolina lsft seventeen thousand acres Of land ii
that State to Head Centre STEPHESs, as 4 eontri-
button to the cause Of Irish independence.
In pursuance Of a joint resolution adopted by
both Houses Of the Legislature Of Mississippi, th,
Governor has appointed Hon. Gu.Es NJ. HILLYER
ofNatcheE, and Hon. RoRERT Lowry, Of Brandon
Commissioners on the part Of the State, 10 visi
Washington and see the President with view o
obtaining the release Of Mr.. DAVIS ON bail Of
parole.
MANOR MApBLr. OF the New York World
and SAMUEL SISCLklR. Of the Tribune. on th,
mart of the New York Associated Press
publish the following: ID. II. CRAIG. the for
mer agent Of the Associated Press, having state,
in a card that he has not been discharged iron
sueh agency, and that he was responsible only &
the Executive Committee. it becomes proper 70
Us 10 state that he was employed by and respon
sible 20 the Association and not the Executive
Committee. and that he was discharged by "a
vote Of the Association.
Tho captain and part Of the crew Of tn
American whaling ship Antelope, who was los
last October. near Ncantck it is said, has arrives
at 81. Johns. The Commercial Journal, Of tia
town, says the officers Of the Antelope bring inter
esting information Of the discoveries made by Nj
IF Hatr. respecting FRANELIN's expedition
Mr. Haul has in his possession gold waite
some silver spoons. and other relies supposed {
have belonged 10 tho FRkNEtTN party. He ais
learned that the remains Of some Of the Franz
nv men were lying undcr boat in Commit Bal
where tbcS,hnd BEEN placed by the natives afle
death. The natives would not permit Mr. Hat
10 70 ON 70 examine, bat Is several vessels va
winter IN Ropulse Bay. II is believed Mr. Hal
will secure assistance and push bis way TO Wher
the remains are situated.
No quorum in either branch Of the Legs
lature onyesterday.
In is said there have been eight hundre
applicants for admission to Washington Col