Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-04-12
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.


The Mexican Times, ofMarch TO- mentions the
arrival ct that port Of quito number,of emf
grants from the United states. Most Of them are
settling in tse colony Of Cordova. During the
month Of February the emierants numbered ~,
of whom $40 were Americans.
The following is translated from the newspa-
Der la SonaJya, published in the city Of Mexico:
According to the official dispatches which have
been published during the last seven months.
from June TO December Of 1864, dating from the
arrival Of Macmillan. there took place 10 en-
gagements between the French and MeKicans, of
more OF less Importance, in which there were
1900 wounded and 5.277 killed. In the year 1865,
the number Of engagements reached 30, nearly
one battle per day. The number Of wounded was
l,279 and killed 4674. These figures together give
1851 killed and 1900 wounded. As is seen in the
first seven months, there average Of IL en-
fragments per month. while in the twelve re-
naming months there has been nearly one per
day. with the difference that the number Of killed
has fallen from average Of 10 S. At the be-
ginning Of last year the engagements were from
Is 10 II per month. while In December last they
had already reached "a"
Under the head Of THE Tobacco Crop" the
Lynchburg Ne,os says: From all quarters Of the
tobacco region Of Virginia and North Carolina
We have assurances that great efforts will be made
10 plant . crop Of this fhvorto staple The want
of agricultural labor will be exhibited less. we
think, ir the production Of tobacco than in any
ether agricultural product. While we do not
contemplate the possibility Of the growth Of an
average crop, and while we know that few indi-
viduals will be able 10 put on the market the
large quantities which heretofore were not uneom-
monty the product Of one farm. yet We believe
the aggregate amount Of tobacco raised will be
much greater than was at one time believed TO BIO
possible.
- The Southern Fair. at Baltimore. was closed
on thursday night. Judging from the receipts up
10 Saturday night IL was estimated that The total
receipts would reach fully 100000.
The House select Committee on Freedmen's
Affairs. has drawn up and are considering n new
bill enlargng the powers OF the Bureau. II re-
tans the military features that made the first one
30 Questionable. The committee unanimous
on this point. H. also retains. substantially, the
old provision relating 10 the Sea Islands. The
bill will not be reported for some time yet. and is
not fully completed.
The railroad between Augusta and Charles
ton has been restored. and trains have been run
ming through between these five cities since Sun
day last.
After the adjournment following the vote on
tho passage Of the Civil Rights bill in the House. on
Monday. a man named Sawyer Of Pittsburg, ap-
peRred on the floor. and walking up TO Judge
Kolley's desk. began TO abuse the Judge for his
vote, putting his fist in the Judges face. where
upon Mr.. Kelley made lungc at him, when a
member sprang between them and the capitol
police arrested the assaiant.
The citizens Of Selma. Ala, induced thereto
by the appeals the ladies, celebrated the first
anniversary Of the fall ofthe place. by removing
the remains of its defenders who fell on the oc-
casion, and were buried whore they fell, To the
Old Cemetery. The ceremonies were simple and
transformations and otherwise appropriate.
The House laid on the table. on Monday. by
a majority Of one hundred votes. resolution
offered by Representative Moorehead. increasing
the duties on imports for the next sixty days at
the rate Of fifty per cant. The early consideration
Of the now Tariff Bill is probably the cause Of the
defeat of the present resolution.
1t is reported that Harper. a rebel officer. has
been arrested near Paris, in this State What for
report does not say. He surrendered last Sum
mer. and was allowed 10 depart in peace TO his
home. We doubt the story.
Hon. HESRY S. FOoTE arrived in the city on
yesterday. His place Of residence is New York
HE business here is Of private character.
Pike. Of Pixies Opera House. Cincinnati, has
offered reward Of g. 900 for the incendiary who
fred his property.
The Legislature Of New Jersey has adjourned
SINE DE. No Senator was elected in place of SEN
stor Stockton. Another election will take place
before the Legislature assemblies again.
Ben. Butler. of national infamy. is alarmed
about 'rindcr pest" 1t only attacks Jraes.
Rev. Stuart Robinson, D. d.. of Louisville
one Of the ablest Presbyterian divnes in this
country. has returned to his residence in that city
Hon. Andrew Stewart. Of Penn. long Con-
gresham from that State. and in purer and more
peaceful times. distinguished Wing. spoke the
the other day. ut Uniontown, in behalf of tho
Presidents policy Of restoration.
DR.. Henry X. Frost. an aged and distinguished
physician of Charleston. and one of the founders
Of the South Carolina Medical College. died in
that city on Saturday last.
The Illinois Central Railroad received a net
amount exceeding $2,OOO,OOO during the late war
for transportation of troops and supplies, which,
according 20 It's charter IL ought TO have carried
free.
- One hundred and fifty negroes attempted a
revolution at Panama, March "a. They were sur
rounded by troops and shot down like sheep.
Twenty FIVE or thirty were killed. and 100 made
prisoners.
General Banks is engaged in writing official
reports Of the battles Of Cedar Mountain and Port
Hudson.
ALEX. II. Stephens estimates the coming cot
ton crop Of the South at 100000 bales.
The name of Gen. Joseph L. Johnston has
been mentioned in connection with the vacant
Presidency Of the Mobile & Ohio road. and the
Jackson Missis.ippiaH publishes an extract fran
letter from him. in which he speaks highly of
the position. and the qualification il would give
him 10 occupy IL.
Mr.. Thomas Peters. son Of DIR. Peters, law
student in Memphis. committed suicide in that
city. on Monday, by shooting himself through the
head. No cause assigned for the act.