Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-06

secretaryship of the Treasury. But which
OF the New Workers, anxious for this dis
tinction, is TO be selected was not indica
ted. The story is that Greedy and Other
prominent New Workers had been consul.
ted upon the MISTER. The Iumor comes
from quarter not likely 10 be we'll in.
formed as to what Grant will do. Grant
will not likely give New York this grea,
advantage when that State did not give him
its electoral vote.
Two colored men, servants, were found
dead this morning at the French Minis
Ier's residencs-it is supposed, from sufio-
cation. An inquest will be held this after
noon. Some people say they were
poisoned.
Gen. Spinner was at his Office to-day, but
was compelled to go home on account of
ill1ess.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dee. 5.-Gov. Baker
psrdoned forty-two criminals during 1868
In 1867 he issued over one hundred and
fifteen pardons.
PIrTsnURe, Jan. 5.-Joe Brook, resi-
ding in Brownsville, fell off the steamer
Kenton, yesterday afternoon, and was
drowned. He was Intoxicated.
Thos. McCracken was run over and
killed by a coal train, near Braddock's
Field, last night at eight o'clock. When
found, the body was lying across the track,
and he is supposed to have stumbled and
fallen down while under the influence of
liquor, and was too drunk TO realize his
perilous condition.
New YORK, Jan. 5.-The report that
Vanderbilt was thrown from & sleigh and
dangerously hurt, is now discovered 10 be
merely a oanard of the bears to depress
Central stock. The bear clique is growing
stronger, and is making every effort TO
meet the combined movement of the lead
ing bulls. 1t is believed the bears are
crying very hard TO lick up greenbacks.
They know they must effect their pur-
pose very speedily, as currency from the
South and West will be returning toward
the close of the month. 1t is expected
that before the first of February 10000
600 or $l2O00,00O will be added 10 the
banks. The money market is still ex-
tremely stringent and rates as high as ever.
1t is said that many persons who have bor-
rowed at ruinous figures intend to take adj
vantage Of The State law, and withhold the
principal and interest from the SLylocks |
Of the street. A new movement Of eolos- |
sal character is reported on foot among the |
stock gamblers. Some think it is bull |
movement in Erie, others, that it will be
aimed at an advance in gold.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The question of
the treaty pigned by the Executive with
Denmark for the purchase Of st. Thomas
is considered by the beat informed men as
giving rise to some most grave difficulties.
II has come TO light that the negotiation
was undertaken by order Of President Lin
coin as early as January, 1865. From
that time to the day the treaty was signed
Denmark was very much disinclined to
give up her islands, and when she assented
finally, it was upon the most positive as
surances given by our Executive that up
to the end this matter should be considered
in the most chiyaIric way by the United
States government, and that only gentle
manly proceedings should characterize the
conduct Of the negotiations on the part Of
the United States. In view of these con-
the Danish legation here has
determined 10 bring the question 10 an
issue. They cay that it is a matter it,
yolving the honor of both countries that
Denmark wants to know with whom
foreign nation ought to deal, and whether
negotiation conducted in friendly spirit
on both sides for three or four years, which
resulted in Denmark taking a vote Of the
St. Thomas people on the question of the
transfer Of those islands, may be consid-
cred SIS q mere trihe by the United States,
which would repudiate in that very came
way as well the pledges made by the Sec
rotary of the Treasury as those made by
the Secretary Of State.
1t is therefore considered by the Danish
legation here as matter of principle and
of national honor, which must be decided
very soon by the Senate. o. the other
hand, il has been ascertained that the
statement sent from Washington that Gen.
Raaslof had engaged the services of 10.
torious Lobbyist, is considered by American
Senators as an unmerited attack upon one
of the most accomplished diplomats that
has ever been known in this ccuntry. This
Danish treaty was submitted to the Senate
last year, and Mr.. Seward appeared befJEe
the Committee on Foreign Relations, TO
explain his negotiations. Ga account Of
the impeachment of the President, the
Senate could not consider the matter, and
Mr.. Seward, therefore, formally applied to
Denmark for a prolongation Of time,
which was granted.
There was very full attendance to-day
when the House assembled. Mr.. Lynch,
of Maine, made personal explanation
defending himself from a recent charge of
abuse Of the ranking privilege. Mr. Ely,
supported by Mr.. E. B. Washburne, of.
fered a resolution to appoint a special
committee Of five 10 examine into the
charge against the Postofice Department.
This was objected to by Mr.. F4rnsworib,
chairman of the Postal Committee, who
said he was opposed to such investiga-
tons Mr.. Washburne gave notice that
on Monday he would move to suspend the
rules TO permit this resolution to be
adopted.
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