Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-04
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

last by the Committee on Reconstruction. An
interesting and animated discussion ensued. Sc
cretary Seward declared himself in very decided
and emphatic terms against the plan Of the com
mittee. and in favor Of the immediate admission
Of the loyal Representatives from the lately re-
bellious States Secretary McCulloch was pos
tive as the Secretary Of State in his opposition
10 the plan recommended by the Committee. and
expressed himself as strongly in favor Of the i'm
mediate contamination Of the Presidents restcra-
ton policy by the admission into Congress Of the
loyal members from the Southern States. Secre-
tAry Stanton was equally decided in his oppOsi-
ton 10 the Committees proposition. lie was for
adhering 20 the policy which had been agreed
upon and consistently parsUol by the admiuistra-
ton, and he was Fr8sifej the: the President had
brought the subject 70 The consideration Of the
Cabinet Secretary N.il,c was nncquivocably
against the Committees scheme. and vas earnest
in his support Of the Presidents policy, comprc-
hending the instant admission into Con-
gress Of the loyal Representatives from the
States lately in rebellion Secretary Har-
Ian was rather rcticent. and expressed no
opinion. Postmaster General Deunison was
In favor Of the Presidents policy, but cx-
pressed doubts TO the precise time at which the
loyal Representative should be admitted TO their
seats in Congress. Attorney General Speed was
not present. The President was earnest in bis
opposition 10 the report Of the committee, and
declared himself against all conditions precedent
90 the admission Of the loyal Representatives from
the Southern States, in way Of amendments 10 the
Constitution or by the passage Of laws lie insis-
ted that under the Constitution no State could be
deprived of its equal rights in the Senate. and
that Senators and Representatives ought 90 be at
once admitted into their respective Houses. as
provided by law and the Constitution. lie was
for n rigid adherence TO the Constitution rs it IL,
and remarked that having sustained ourselves
under il during terrible rebellion. he thought
the Government could be restored without a It
sort 60 amendments lie remarked in general
terms that il the organic law is to be changed at
ALL IL should be at a time when all the States and
all the people can participate in the change
- The passage. in the House. Of the Freedmen
Bureau appropriation, is considered by General
Howard rs nearly equal in importance to the cX
tension of the powers Of the Bureau.
- A memorial has been presented TO the House
by Mr. Darling. of New York. asking for a
change in the awards recently made by the Secre-
tary Of War for tho capture Of Booth and his CO
conspirators. Much dissatisfaction prevails among
those believed themselves entitled 10 a share in
the reward. but find themselves entirely ignored.
- The hack writers in Washington now charge
members of Congress from So TO 500 for writing
their speeches.
90 The bill for protecting immigrants has passed
the House. Il provides that males. unaccompa-
med by females shall be separated from the rest
by bulkhcad, and that any Captain bringing a
convict when ho might have known or suspected,
shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment. The
bill also provides for disniectants and the sanitary
care Of passengers vessels TO be limited to the
proportion Of passengers to the tuunagc, as pro
yidod By law. United States emigration Offices
are 20 be established in Boston, Chicago New
Orleans. san Francisco Baltimore and Phila-
delphia.
The following telegram was recently sent to
Governor Worth, of North Carolina, with refer
encc 10 the effect the last proclamation had upon
the case of Major Gee: WASHINGTON, April ~
GovrRNoR WORTH am directed by the President
90 inform you that by his proclamation Of April ,
1866 it was not intended 10 conflict with military
commissions ai that time or previously organized,
or trials then pegding before such commissions.
unless by special instruction, the accused were 10
be turned over 10 the civil courts. General
Rugcr has been instructed TO proceed with the
trial TO which you refer but before the execution
of any sentence by said Commission. TO report all
proceedings to .he War Department for cxamiua-
ton. There has been an order this day proposed
and will soon b. issued. which will relieve and
settle the embaiTassments growing out Of mis-
construction Of ,he proclamation. Of whiclM will
send you a copy. EDMUND CooPER,
Acting Private Secretary
- The Senate in executive session on Wcdncs-
day confirmed the nomination of Gen. Parker, as
Surveyor of Customs for New Orleans ricg A. r.
Stone. resigned. The nomination Of Gen. Frank
z. Blair. for Collector Of Internal Revenue for
the ST. Louis district was rejected.
The debate IN the Senate on the proposition
10 prevent any person from receiving any salary
until confirmed by the Senate was pr5tractcd
and interesting. although no conclusion was ar
rived at In the course of his remarks. Senator
Henderson. of Missouri, alluded TO the hope Of
certain journals that the President would dispcrsc
Congress with the bayonet and declared if such
De the case the Executive would meet the same
fate as Charles the First in similar phase of his
tory.
The Tennessee Fcnians claim to have reei-
m ,nt in Memphis ready TO march at an hours no
tiac.
The internal revenue receipts since the LIST Of
July last, are sos The average receipts
per day for the last thirty DAYS are $6i7 SIS e..
- The statement of the public debt which is 10
be issued in n DAY or two. viii show q decrease
Of about six millions Of dollars during the month
Of April
On the 9Th of July next a General Convcn-
ton Of all the Railroad Presidents Chief Engi-
necrs and General Suporintendcuts in the United
States is ie be held in Philadelphia for an inter
change of views in regard 10 railroad construction
management and operation. The call for the Con-
ycntion has been signed by railroad officers in all
parts Of the country. and the chief officers Of rail
road. in the British Provinces. have been invited
to attend and participate in the deliberations.
Aaron Jones. the trainer and pugilist Is in
Savannah. in prosecution of a trip throughout the
South. 70 amusc people with exhibitions Of the
boxers art.
The British feet now oil the Canadian coast
Is manned by 5,7l7 men, and carries an aggregate
Of as guns.
Tho trial Of Antoine Probsi for the murder
Of Christopher Decring. has wife, four children.
niece ana farm boy, Cornelius Carey, was CON
cludcd an Saturday al Philadelphia. The murder
was committed just three weeks before. The
evidence was crcumstantial ia its character. but
overwhelming. and resulted in his conviction.
Mrs. Mowat Richie is at present residing IN
London. being prevented by ia health from ar
cepting very eligible Offers she has had, both in
this country and in England to reappear on the !
stage.
= Three hundred German Immigrants have |
Just arrived at Augusta. Georgia. They are all |
engaged. and are to be paid $50 per annum with |
board and lodging for each man, and $i0O for |
each woman.
Major Hastings Of Alabama. whose first cx- |
petition Cor Brazil proved failure by the wreck |
Of his vessel in the Gulf Of Mexico. has lust been
compelled 10 return to Mobile amer a second start.
By smallpox breaking out among his passengers.
90 A dispatch from New Orleans states that the /
river Is FULL and the planters are in despair.
- Mr.. Edward p. johnson. conspicuous mem
Der Of the large and influential Family Of John
sons In the state Of Kentucky. died al his resi-
dence in Washington county, Mississippi. re-
rently.-
- The people Of Mississippi are asking for a
called session Of the Legislature that some lsw
NAV be devised that will relieve them from their
present pecuniary distress BY giving further time
Tor the payment OF debts
- The crop prospects in the South are gener-
ally eaod, and the freedmen are represented to be
doing a. well AZ could beexpocted, under the cir
uQmstapces.