Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-01-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
RaVRges of the Yellow FeYer-ThiT-
Ieenth Infantry Ordered TO Omaha
A Prominent General Challenges a
Senator. etc.

|
A Prominent General Challenges a
| Senator. etc.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Advice3 from
Georgetown, Demarara, state that the yell
| low fever is making sad ravages among the
| troops.
A delegation of loyal Tennesseans, headed
| by Judge n orth and Gen. Eaton, was re-
ceived by the Union League last night
Owing to the Indian troubles, the Thir-
| teenth Infantry has been ordered to Oma-
/ Ia. Two regiments from the Department
of the Potomac will probably be ordered
to the frontier.
The Presidents veto of the District suE
frage bill will be presented to Congress on
/ Monday
The Secretary of the Treasurys annual
report of the sales of United States bonds
is about ready for Congress-
The reports that over a million dollars
was paid in December to Southern claim
ants, for cotton contiscated during the war,
| are unfounded.
A General, who figured prominently at
| the Cleveland convention, has challenged
| a Democratic Senator. The difficulty is in
regard to an Office. The Senator had not
replied.
The Senate Committee on Territories
will probably provide for the immediate
admission Of Nebraska, on the condition
| that there shall be no distinction in the
| enjoyment of political rights on account Of
race or color. The same is applicable 10
| Colorado.
The Secretary of War, it is understood
assumed the responsibility Of the transfer
| of the South Carolina prisoners from the
Dry Tortugas to Fort Delaware.
The Committee on Revenue Frauds have
| concluded that the tax on whisky must be
reduced to fifty cents, or the manner Of col
Letting radically changed.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 4.-The financial eI-
element in New York respecting the report
Of the Impeachment of the President pro-
duced a marked sensation here.
Mr.. Ashley has modified his impeach-
ment resolution 50 as to provide for a com
mittee of investigation.
Messrs. Stevens and Ashley's territorial
bills will be pressed to a speedy vote. The
probabilities are that the essential features
in both measures will be embodied in a
single act
The Arkansas delegation had an inter-
view with the President, who was unre-
served in his expressions regarding the con-
stitutional amendment, which he thought
should not be accepted.
The Arkansas commissioners have been
informed by leading Republicans that Con-
gress would make no exceptions in their
favor, nor depart from any plan to be
agreed upon in Congress.
The Cabinet to-day will be called upon
to pronounce definitely on the District of
Columbia suffrage bill. This will place
Secretary Stanton squarely on record for or
against the Presidents policy.
Mr.. Morgan presented petitions from
six railroad Presidents, asking for a reduc-
ton in the duty on railroad iron.
Mr.. Howard, from Committee on Foreign
Relations requested to inquire into
the relations of France and Mexico, and
the power of Macmillan tomaintaiu him
self
Tho postofice appropriation bill was re-
ported and made the special order Of the
day.
A bill was introduced into the Senate
yesterday to regulate trials by jury in
Utah. 1t Furnishes by fine and imprison-
ment all persons unauthorized by this law
who shall presume to solemnize a mar
riage. Also, all persons who cohabit with
women not lawfully married, and the sacra-
ment of the Mormon church is not so
considered. Also, all persons who know
ingly aid or assist in such ceremonies. The
children Of such spiritual marriages or
sealing are considered heirs Of the mother
alone.
The statement of the public debt to jan
uary l shows a totalIof S2,675, 062, 500, less
coin and currency in the treasury, which |
amounts to Sl3l, 1877 1872, making the actual
debt about g, 543, 325, 600 The debt bear
ing coin interest is 81 400, 1876, 600; debt |
bearing currency interest, $685., 81 600 ; !
debt bearing no interest S42j, 673, 600.
Mexican News.
New YORK, Jan. A New Orleans !
dispatch states that a gunboat sailed sud
denly from Beraerus and Tamipico to |
watch events between these points
Minister Campbell received no adyiCes !
Fl ON the government and ia still in New
Orleans.
General Mejia is reported dangerously |
III at san Louis Potoii, andl two columns Of /
Liberal loops are marching on that place. /
The Liberals advanced in a strong line !
10 within eight miles Of the City Of MeTi- |
60.
A young American named Pope was I
bv a negro in the quarters Of the I
soldiery, at Quetirero, for cursing a French 7
officer who hsd run over him on horse |
back.