Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-11-21
GENERAL NEWS.


BISHOP. TEEHAE, of this city, laid the cor
ner stone of St. Patrick's Church, Memphis,
on Sunday afternoon.
THE city authorities of Boston are talking
Of taking the business Of supplying the
citizens with gas into their own hands, after
the manner Of Cincinnati, independent Of
existing gas companies. 1t is claimed that
in this way gas can be supplied to the in
habitants at half the price it now costs them.
FROM Vera Cruz on the LIST, it is rumored
that Marshal BAZAINE sent MACMILLAN
word that if he attempted to leave Mexico
without permission he would be placed in
arrest; and be ordered the commander of
the Austrian irigate not to let MACMILLAN
embark on his vessel.
A CORRESPONDENT, writing from Fortress
Monroe, states that Mr. DAVIS has vacated
his old quarters in the fortress and has
moved into the rooms -four in number
lately fitted up in Carroll Hall. The cor
respondent states that the health Of Mr..
DAVIS has improved Of late.
MAGGIE MITCHELL has taken the most
money for two nights ever received at any
entertainments at the Worcester Mass.
theatre, except in the case of Mr.. FORREsT's
visit when opera prices were asked.
Mr.. THos.aMILLER, who is described as
very fine linguist, powerful writer, keen
politician, and Of extraordinary talent in
any branch Of industry to which he chooses
10 apply himself, has been sentenced in New
York to three months in the penitentiary,
for stealing watch.
A
business men are looking for a panic soon.
Several large dry goods houses are reported
just hanging by the eyelids. The decline
in the prices of imported goods and proyi-
sions continues, and threatens disastrous
effects to the speculatOrs."
A WASHINGTON dispatch says Mem
bers of Congress are beginning to arrive al
ready, and active caucusing will commence
next week. Many members are in favor Of
doing away with the income tax, or of
making wholesale changes in the law, and
the system Of stamp tax is to be thoroughly
overhauled.
TIE special to the Cincinnati Enquirer
says: The absorbing topic here is the am
nesty-sullrage proposition. The greatest
interest is manifested as 10 the Presidents
probable decision in the matter, for it is con-
ceded that the South would accept the prop
osition if recommended by Mr. JOHNSON.
The latter has not yet indicated to any one,
what, if anything he intends to do in the
matter; but those who have urged him to
recommend the plan feel encouraged, and
expect Mr.. JoHNsoN's approval finally.
Mr.. GEORGE PEABODY returned to Balh-
more, from his recent trip to the West At
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, he met Bishop McILvAINE,
and as the visit which he had contemplated
to Cincinnati was for the purpose of seeing
that eminent divine, he did not go further.
He presented the Bishop with $4,000, to
be used for the benefit of Kenyon College,
and he has also donated $4,000 in North
western Virginia railroad bonds, guaranteed
by the city Of Baltimore, to the Maryland
Historical Society, to be devoted to the re-
plenishiug Of its library and the carrying
out of such other objects as they may have
in view.
JEFFERSON and Mrs. DAVIS held a recep-
ton at Carroll Hall, Fortress Monroe, on
Saturday. Generals BEAUREGARD, JOHN
sToN and MALONE were among the visitors.
For the current year 1866, the aggregate
gold and silver product of the United States
is estimated at from $50, 100000 to $780,
100000. The details of the largest estimates
are that California will produce So, 100000;
Montana S18,000,000; Nevada $4,000, 900;
Idaho ST., 900, 900; Oregon 5000, GOO; Colo
RADIO ST., 100000, and various other sources
$4,000 600; total, $l06,000,000.
A DISPATCH from Little Rock states that
on Saturday a resolution, introduced in the
Legislature to reject the constitutional
amendment, was referred to the Committee
on Federal Relations and there is DISPOSE
ton to treat the matter with great delibera-
ton.
A SQUADRON of nine British iron-clads
lately returned from an experimental cruise
of a months duration. They were out
during the autumn equinox, stood the
weather well, and exhibited high rates of
speed.
A CORRESPONDENT writing to the New
York Times from Racine, Wisconsin, says
Senator DooLITTLE has ordered his resi-
dence and other property for sale in that
city, with the intention of leaving the State.
THE Cleveland railroad depot is claimed
to be the largest in the world. 1t is six
hundred and three feet long and one hun
bred and eighty in width, and covers an area
Of two and a half acres. 1t is built of sand
stone, and is ornamented by a massive tower
ninety-six feet high. This great depot was
opened on November 10th.
THE London Times of Saturday, in an
editorial, says the Government has no pre-
sent intention to refer the Alabama claims
to the nsideration Of Royal Commission.
The design is to empower such Commits
sion TO institute Inquiries in regard to the
neutrality laws, without prejudice to the
.Alsbamd claims, which are still under con-
sideration. Lord CRAwoRTH it was thought,
would be chosen President of the Commits
sion.
EXTRA BILLY SMITH has been summoned
to Danville, Virginia, to testify in a suit
brought against the town for the value of
certain liquors destroyed by order of the
Mayor, to keepit from falling into the hands
Of struggling soldiers at the time of LEES
surrender.
WALTER Brown, of Portland, has chal-
lenged JAMES HANNuLI, of Pittsburg, Penn
sylvania, to a scullmg match for $1,000
side and the championship of the country.
Mr.. THOMAS HUGHEs says, in his last
London letter to the New York Tribune:
" | hear to-day, on what should be very
good authority, that an American lady, the
widow Of an officer your Army of the Po
tomac, is on the point ofmarrying one four
great Tory Dukes"
HORACE GREELEY writes letter virtu-
ally offering himself as a candidate for
Senator from New York. The probabilities
are in favor of his election.
THE Presbyterian General Assembly was
engaged most Of Saturday in discussing
doctrinal points, and reviewing the canons
Of discipline. After lengthy debate
The Assembly decided, by an almost
unanimous vote, that the baptized children
Of the church are not subject 10 church dis
cipline, in its strict or technical sense, but
only as regards guardianship control, in
struCtion, etc.
THE City Council,of New York asks one
million Of dollars for the site selected for
the new postofiee in that city.
THE Reform question is progressing in
the Island Of Great Britain. Meetings are
being held at Edinburg, Glasgow, Dublin
and other cities, and the movement means
something.
THE Austin (Texas) Gazette has seen
five pound bale Of cotton thread of excellent
material and finish, manufactured at Waco.
II can be sold at s. % per bale Of five
pounds-cheaper it is said, and better than
the Northern article.
IT Is positively stated that Count Bis
MARK will soon resume the duties Of his
Office
RAPHAEL SENDrEs, late Admiral OF the