Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-20
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1897.
largest Circulation in city and state
NENYA OF, THE IlAY.

NEWS OF' THE IpAN ".
The Bank of New Orleans suspended on
the 18th inst.
Albert Smith, a freedman, was appoint
Ell by General Pope Justice Of the Peace
in Osacola, Ala.
Virginia reports four hundred and sixty
five cases in bankruptcy, and the applica-
tions come in faster than ever.
The Postmaster General asks am spprC-
priation of $50, 587 500 for the next fiscal
year, ending June 30, 1869.
Official returns from all the districts in
South Carolina, except seven, show -niii-
cient vote cast 10 insure the snccess OF the
Convention.
The Paymaster General reports thirty
FIVE millions paid ont on the bounty bill
thus far, and forty-fve millions yet TO be
paid.
The Republican State Convention OF
New Hampshire, which was held on the
8lh Inst, expressed preference for Gen.
Grant for President.
The Boston Board of Trade has decided
20 call commercial convention to consist
Of delegates from all Boards Of Trade and
Chambers Of Commerce in the United
States. 10 meet in Boston on the 5th Of Feb
ruary neXtA
The Chicago Tribune suggests the name
Of Schuyler ColfaK for Vice President on
the ticket with Grant, under certain con-
iingencies, and the Chicago journal in
dorses the suggestion.
The Chicago police are strongly sus-
pected Of great corruption, but az the Po-
lice Commissioners, the only persons au-
thorized TO investigate charges, are thought
10 be not free from completely, there APP
pears little chance of getting satisfaction in
the matter.
A new town called Dale Clty is being
built in the Black Hills, thirty-five miles
west Of Cheyenne, on the Union Pacific
railroad. IL consists, at present, of some
fifteen buildings, and others are being
erected. Gold has been discovered in the
vicinity Of the town.
The Committee of Ways and Means es-
innate that a revenue of $305, $40, 400
ought TO be realized from the whisky tax,
whereas it only produces S28,000,O0O
Estimating the product from the capacity
of stills in operation, the government ought
10 have received 81, 200 100000.
Accounts from the farming districts re-
port great destitution among the farmers
in some sections. There is nothing doing
in the cotton fields, while labor is sought
but cannot be procured among freedmen
because their term of service had expired
others because they will not work, and
from various causes.
Thad. Stevens amendment to the recon-
struction laws, which was forced through
the House Of Representatives on the 18th
inst, is designed to secure the ratification
Of the constitutions that may be adopted by
the conventions now in session in the
Southern States.
Gen. Hancock has ordered an election
in Texas on the 10th, 1ltn, 18th, 18th and
l4th Of February next, to determine for or
against a convention. The laws governing
the election will mainly be the same as
existed in that State. Each ballot pre-
scented by negro must be marked colored
by the Judge of the election. The con-
vention, if decided upon, is 10 consist of
eighty delegates. s...
Dublin dispatch Of the 18th inst says
The eKaminat on of John Martin and
Others connected with the Fenian demon
stralion on the Sth inst, was concluded
Yesterday, but the decision of the court
was reserved. This morning the accused
men were again brought before the Magis-
trate, and Messrs Martin and Taylor were
committed for trial on the charge Of misde,
meanor. They Immediately furnished the
requisite bail and were discharged from
custody.
Another attempt was made 10 blow up
the prisons in London on the 18th inst.
Powder was placed under the walls Of Null
bank Jail, in which number of Fenians
we're confined. The preparations were all
complete, and the fuze bad been lighted by
the conspirators without attracting atten-
ton. Owing TO some defect in the arrange.
ments the powder did not explode, and the
plot was discovered before the attempt
could be renewed. No arrests, and no clue
to the guilty parties.
Sheriff Arcutt, who was shot at Kala-
mszoo, Michigan, last week by some ruff
ans, who we're trying to release prisoners
rom Jail, was buried on the 10th inst.
The funeral was attended by an immense
crowd. After the ceremonies at the grave,
the crowd rushed for the Jail where the
prisoners were confined whose release was
attempted when Arcutt was shot. A fear
full scene ensued between the mob and the
police, but the latter finally succeeded in
quelling the disturbance.
The judiciary Committee had meeting
on the 18th inst, and attempted to settle
the question of mileage. Only six MEM
bers were present, and the vote, in favor of
three payments Of mileage TO members Of
the present Congress, stood three to three
The full committee stand as follows on the
question In favor of paying mileage but
twice: Wilson, Boutwell,, Lawrence, Thorn.
as and Williams In favor Of three pay
ments; Churchill, Eldridge and Marshall,
and il is supposed Woodbridge will vote
with the latter party.
A Memphis dispatch TO the Louisville
Courier, dated the 18th inst, saws: 4
planter from Mississippi arrived here this
evening, and gives a doleful account of
affairs in the northern part of the State.
Planters who were unable 90 meet thei-
obligations were being sold out by Sheriffs
and deprived OF their household goods,
stock, etc Their situation is heart
rending Several families came TO the city
Yesterday, who have been sold out. Mer-
chants who made advances to planters are
taking cotton, stock and everything, 10
make themselves safe. The State is in a
deplorable condition. Negroes are killing
of stock and stealing everything available.
Hundreds OF them are out Of employment.
Very few planters will be able to plant next
year, owing 10 the high prices ofproyisions
or present from a scarcity of money.
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THE PRESIDENT ON STANTON.
We present this morning the reasons,
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