Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-10
rrEMs oF .sENEnAL NEws.

ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.
Another large amount'Of evidence has been
reported from the Reconstruction Committee to-
day, relating 20 Southern States Il Of the same
tonor as that which has preceded. Ii was summed
up as foIlows That the people Of Texas. Louisiana
and Florida are not so friendly TO the Govern
lnent as when the war closed; that they have be-
come bitter and independent by lenieney that IN
case Of foreign war they would join our enemies.
and that therefore. they are not fit 10 be repre-
scented in Congress All ofthe details Of this evil
denec spoint to one or more Of the conclusions
named
The Commissioner Of the Freedmen's Bureau
has issued circular directing that each Assistant
Commissioner consult the State laws with regard
10 marriage and divorce Of white persons, ard en-
body them for the benefit Of freedmen. lie says
II is desirable to frame such system Of marriage
rules as would be approved by the State authori-
tics. II Is therefore advisable 10 procure the
formal approval ofthe Governors to your circulars
on this subject The Commissioner would simply
suggest several points that require attention.
First Parties eligible for marriage. Second.
Who shall grant certificates Of marriage. Third.
Parties authorized 20 solemnize marriage. Fourth.
Dissolying marriages Fifth. Registry Of mar
riaees Sixth Regulations with reference TO
persons who have lived together without mar
rage. The greatest care must be tsken oinstruct
ali the freed peopleas 10 what the law demands
Of them in regard 10 marriage, end all clergymen
and magistrates authorized TO give contracts or
solemnize marriages, must be earnestly solicited
TO aid the Bureau officers in reetifying the exist
ing evils on this subject.
The House Select Committee en- Freedmen
have reported the new Freedmen's Bureau bill.
II continues the act in force under which the pres
eut Bureau is organized for three years. and al
lows the appointment Of two additional Assistant
Commissioners; and authorizes the Commissioner.
under the direction Of the President. and when the
same shall be necessary. 10 divide the various dis
tricts into sub-districts and appoint agent for
each. An the officers and agents may be military
men, detailed by the President. or he may appoint
civilians. The bill retains that section of the
vetoed bill, reserving three million acres Of pub
lie lands In Mississippi. Alabama Florida Louisi-
ana and Arkansas for sale to the freedmen. The
Sea Island section has been redrafted, but it pro-
vides that tAe present occupants shall not be dis
turbed for three years. from the date Of General
eHEKNAx's fold order unless provision is FIRST
made for them, with their written consent, and
the approval Of the Commissioner. TO other lands
owned BY the Government. Military jurisdiction
IL extended over all States lately in rebellion,
with respect TO all involving the civil rights
Of freedmen. ill the ordinary course Of judicial
proceedings is restored and the States are repre-
sented In Congress,
The Cincinnati Gasertc's Qladical dispatches
says; There are reasons forapprehendiEg as here
tofore stated. that the rebel Admiral Semmes will
never be brought to trial. but II is not true
ported through many sources. that he has already
been released from confinement. He was arrested
on the advice Of the Cabinet and with the consent
Of the President and Il proposed to try him. if ut
all. ON the charge Of violating the rules and Gus
omt Of war. Gems. Grant and Sherman Of
the opinion that his parole an officer Of John
stOns army win not shield him from trial those
charges and the case has been referred to the At
torney General for his Judgment. 1t is probably |
true that the President is willing 10 grant the
prayer Of semmes' counsel for his unconditional
release, but IL is hardly probable that be will do
il In opposition to the advice of oil the officers Of
the Government interested.
- Most Of the session in the Senate on the 9TH
was occupied with Mr.. SUMMERS speech. The
gAll1ries were well filed. A large proportion Of !
those present were colored. FREE, DOUGLASS aud |
bis wife were Interested listeners.
AT the request Of Governor Cox and Mr., |
DKsxIsoS, the President has appointed VIZ. I. |
GoeGEsHALL. Of Ohio. Minister to Ecuador. in |
place Of Mr.. HAssAUREK, resigned.
= The question Of selecting site in the West /
for naval depots is again before the Navy Commit
tee Of the House-the trouble seems to be to de-
eide ON the proper point Some desire il at Cleve-
land on the lakes; Others think it should be on
the Ohio river. and others again, think il should
be in or about 81. Louis. Until these conflicting /
interests can settle down upon some particular |
point. the Committee will not attempt TO decide
the matter.
Senator RrvERDY JOHNSON rode from Balt-
more to Washington on an engine. at the rate Of
n mile a minute in order TO give his vote in favor
Of the veto.
- Gov. MoRroS. Of Indiana, Ireturned from
Paris By the steamer CSfv of Nc'c York. lie is
suffering severely from paralysis.
"a. =. LANCASTER. of Savannah, has been sem
fenced to three years imprisonment and $4,000
hne for cotton, defrauding. bribery. &c.
Over eight hundred American vessels were
assigned during the latelrebellion TO EnElishmon.
and smiled under the English hAg. for the purpose
Of escaping capture.by Confederate prvateers
DIR. DLvIDJkYNE. Of Philadelphia, well known
throughout the Union by his extensively adver-
tisOd patent medicines. died in that city. Mon
day last. at the age Of siKty-six years and half
The very large fortune which he lcft behind him
was the result of constant and judicous adyertis-
ina. He erected several magnificent buildings in
Philadelphia. which are monuments Of his public
spirit and taste.
The Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
has issued a proclamation warning American fish
ermsn of from the inshore fishing grounds, after
the 18th inst.
: For the purpose Of cultivatinE a commercial
spirit among the people whom he claims as his
subjects, Maximilian Of Mexico some time ago is.
sued decree offering bounties to all vessels built
in tho country Of eight dollars per ton for foreign
voyages beyond America, and Of four dollars per
ton for voyages 10 the West Indies and foreign
countries Of the American continent. BOunties
Of half these amounts are TO be granted to for
elgn-built vessels nRtionaliEed by Mexican law.
"A German National Bank has been opened at
Memphis.
A johnson Club" has been organized at |
Memphis. II is composed Of some Of tho Oldest
leading citizens OF tao city. Their object Is to
labor in the cause Of restoration and order.