Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-10

Referred to the committee on public lands.
A formal meeting OF the House Of Representa-
tives was held In the Han yesterday immc-
disteiy after the adjournment. Mr.. Morrill, Of Yer
mont and Mr. Clay Smith were appointed Secre-
| taries.
On motion Of Mr. Stephens, a committee Of six
was appointed to prepare resolutions expressive
| Of the feelings of the members relative to the
death Of Hon. II. Winter Davis. The Chair APP
pointed Messrs. Stevens. James Garfield, H. s.
Low. of Missouri, J. Brooks. Of New York, J. B.
Dawson. of Pennsylvania. The meeting then adj
jou-ned to convene again on Monday next. inme-
diately after the adjournment of the House.
Whereas, It is reported that persons declared
free By the Proclamation Of Emancipation, and
by the recent amendment of the Constitution. are
now kidnapped and transported to Cuba and
Brazil, TO be held slaves. and that in this way
a new slave trade has been commenced on our
Southern coast Therefore,
Rssoired, That the Committee on judiciary Be
directed TO inquire if any further legislation Is
needed to prevent kidnappins Of freedmen and
renewal fsthe slave trade, on our Southern coast
Mr. Sumner received a letter from q gentleman
in Alabama settling forta that the fact stated in
the above preamble actually existed and that Fed
eral officers were aiding guilty parties.
Mr.. johnson called for the name of the author
of the letter.
Mr.. Sumner said he had been requested not to
give the name Of the writer, yet IL Is well known
in the other House.
Mr.. Sumner then read aletter of a similar pur-
port from the United States District Judge Of
Florida.
Mr.. Davis had no doubt that the Yankees were
endeavoring to re-open the slave trade. Heknew
they would do so if they could make any money
out of it. He was in favor Of the resolution.
Mr.. Wade called up the bill to give the consent
Of Congress to the annexation Of the counties Of
Berkeley and jefferson of the State Of Virginia. to
tho State Of Western Virginia. The bill was read,
and at the suggestion of Mr.. johnson. was post
poned until tomorrow.
Mr. Wilson gave notice that he woula on to-
morrow introduce bill to increase and fix the
number of men in the regular army.
On motion of Mr.. Foote. the Senate went into
executive session at Il, so p. m. and soon AFTER
wards adjourned.
NEW YoEK. Jan. 9-Rev. Robert Mintarn died
in this city this morning. at 2 O'Clock. from the
effects of paralytic stroke.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-IH the House. the
Speaker appointed the following the Com
mittee on Military and Post al Railroad between
Washington and New York: Stevens. Pa; Gar
N. j.; Grinnel and BEDFORD, NY.
Mr. Washburne of Hi nois, brought to the at
tention of the House Washington letter written
by Mr. Baldwin Of Mississippi, to letters and
papers from the Worcester Spy, saying that the
purpose passing the bill to facilitate the States
was to release the Illinois Central Railroad from
its obligations to carry the mails and be free from
the-charge in consideration Of land grants.
l.
port of the policy of President johnson. COM
batting the proposition Of Mr.. Stevens that the
Southern States destroyed themselves by war.
CHICAGO. Jan. 9th.-The Clarendon House and
building adjoining. occupied by Schoolkeef Bros.
dealers in groceries and provisions was destroyed
by FIRE this morning. and Schoolkeef-s loss in
building and stock amounted to $4,000. Insured
for $4,000. Total loss about 100000.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9th.-Petitions being
signed here asking Congressto amend laws rs to
equalre the pensions of officers and privates. and
the respective families, making them uniform
without regard to previous rank, and that the pay
of sach officer and private be not less than sl3
per month.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Inquries at the State De-
partment show that one Fuller. announced in GER
tain localities as an Ex-Governor Of Utah. is not
known at that department as an ofieiai speech
maker, nor is he in the employ.
NEW York. Jan. e.-The Post's Washington
special says: ION Friday the Judiciary Com
mittee of the House will consider the proposition
to amend the Constitution.
The Reconstruction Committee held another
meeting this morning, but the proceedings are
not made public.
All the general appropriations viii be reported
from the Ways and Means Committee next week.
The Committee on Banking and Currency is
awaiting the arrival Of its Chairman. Mr.. Pome-
roy. os New York. to hold its first meeting. 1t is
not yet organized.
No decision has yet been made by the War Do
partment in reference to the officers Of the Vet
eran Reserve Corps. The number Of troops on
duty in the Department Of Washington is 5000.