Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-24

sell and Tries 10 Explain.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-It appears from
the published correspondence that Gen.
Hancock, on the 10Th Of April, telegraphed
to Gen. Sherman that if his rank would
not entitle him to a division, and if
changes in the department would make
it practicable, he prefers st. Louis as his
station.
Gen. Sherman replied that the President
had fairly considered Hancock's claims to
the command Of the Pacific, and his pre-
ference for the department of Missouri,
that the relations Hancock chose to assume
toward him officially and privately absolve
him from regarding Hsncock's personal
preferences, and that the changes to be
made will not touch the department of Ds-
kota or the military division of Missouri.
Hancock, on April 81, writes: CAS-
the President lead, me to believe that be-
cause have not his personal sympathy my
preference for a command will not be re-
garded, notwithstanding my rank, shall
not again open the subject, but will add
that think IT an unfortunate precedent to
establish that military rank in time Of
peace shall not have the consideration
heretofore conceded 10 it.
The following words, recently attributed
TO Gen. Sherman, do not appear in his
letter: 81 am requested by the President
10 inform you that there is nothing in your
personal relations to Gen. Grant or in
your official relations to his administration
that could justify your promotion now or
lead you to expect it hereafter"
The reference in Sherman's letters to
the relations which Hancock chose TO as
sumo towards the President officially and
and privately, and absolving the President
from regarding Hancock's personal pre-
ferencos, is thus explained: At the time
the reconstruction acts were put in opera
fion Hancock was transferred from the
Department of Missouri to the District Of
Louisiana Grant, as General-in-Chief
modified or revoked one of Hancock $
orders, to which the latter took strong per-
sonal exceptions. Shortly after by order
of the President Hancock was assigned to
the command of the division of the Allan
tic and came to Washington. He went
to Gen. Grants headquarters, but instead
OF calling on him personally simply regis
tered his name, which was unusual and
considered discourteous Grant, having
no knowledge or apprehension that Han
cock was offended, meeting him on the
street shortly after accosted him IN a
friendly way, 'Good morning, Hancock. ="
To this Hancock made no verbal response,
but merely touched his hat and passed on.
Some time subsequently at wedding
party Hancock turned his back on him.
Grant was also informed that Hancock had
boosted of his discourtesy to him on the
street. When Hancock issued the order
for the removal of certain persons In New
Orleans, correspondence took place
between the two Generals, when Hancock
used language which was considered disre-
spectful and insubordinate TO a superior
officer.
Hancock is now a Major General, in
command of a department. When Gen.
Thomas died there were left four Major
Generals-Halleck, who had been on the
Pacific coast and had served out his term
of duty; Meade, who was offered command
and preferred remaining in Philadelphia.
Tins the choice lay between Hancock and
Schoheld The matter was submitted tc
the President, who simply directed Scho
field to be sent to the Pacific, leaving
Hancock where he was, in command o
one of the most important military depart
ments of the country.
Bullock Writes n Letter.
Gov. Bullock, of Georgia, has addressed
n letter to the Republican Senators anC
Representatives to the effect that thu
charges made against him are the result o
the Vaccinations of Joshua Hill, whom h'
denounces rs a secessionist. The Cover
nor claims to having acted honorably an'
fairly throughout the controversy, anC
concludes by expressing his opposition T.
Dingham's amendment, or any provlst
substantially like it, because be says
seeks to deny the Republican party II
Georgia the fruits of political victory the,
have achieved, after terrible trials OF tn
past two years of contest; because 1t seek
to restrain the full effect of a literal eXecu
ton CT the reconstruction acts IN such
manner as to promote the interests AM
wishes of every man and every party wht
have persistently and by every means and
manner sought to defeat those acts; be
canse its adoption will be a rebuk
10 and will destroy the Republican part
which has maintained those acts and sup
ported the Administration and party IN GU
State: and because any attempt to hold a.
election there for members of the Genera
Assembly before those already elected hav
enioyed the constitutional term OF tw
wears. as a State in the Union under the ne'
Constitution. will result in an abandon
ment, 10y them and the party Of any tul
Their attempt to uphold and maintain tn
policy which Republican Congress ha
iuaucurated. / will not deny this resu
would be peace TO Georgia, but it woul
he the peace Of death. Republican prime
,,les would be abandoned forever, and th
100. 600 loyal men, who voted for and cal
ried the Convention and Constitution. al
bound to be heard from no more. Thel
is no amnesty with rebels for men in Geo
ola who have dared to be Republicans an
aostaiu the measures which enfranchise
the black men. There is no relief fro
disability except in death, in submission
fight.
Enforcement OF the hIitcch'
Amendment
The bill which passed the Senate at
o'clock Saturday morning, after a contln
ous session of eighteen hours, to entor
the Fifteenth Amendment, is Of such
stringent character that it is not accept
bile to the supporters of the original mel
urc. which passed the House, and when
is taken up a inconvenience VIII
noved. One of the remarkable features
tbe bin is contained in the eighth sectio
which gives the United States Marsh
,,ower 10 call on the land and naval fore
If the United States to assist them in cas-
Of resistance. The Republican membC
of the House declare that this provision
such a palpable violation OF the Consult
zion that they will not vote tor It,
EOrncy's Assault.
Forney's promised assault on five RepJ
bcau Senators who are on the Judlcli
Committee of the Senate appeared tod
INT falls short of public expectation.
danounces them personally and political
declares that they are defenders OF
Uol,aIs of the South and associates of
Domocrats of the North, but fails utte
20 refute the conclusion of aforesaid &C
,,,;ttee that Forney received $500 fir
Gov Bullock 20 influence the vote OF
senate against the Bingham AMENDING
The other Republican paper comes
with copies of Forney's evidence taken
this Investigation, which is OF most c
Trajectory character, and plainly admits
an alteration of the books of the enron
"a make them show that Bullock had
received a full consideration for his MOI
Cuba-Whnt will be Done
Cen. Jordan, the ex-Cuban comm%n'
-, the city. He held interviews
several members of the Senate ana nc
committees on foreign relations, ana
coeded in obtaining promise tnat an
,,ortant resolution would be introou
- tbe House within the next two we
Looking 10 the grantal Of belligeren' rll
20 Cnba by this government. he III