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GEORGIA WEEKLY OPINION THE WEEKLY OPINION. BY W. L. SCRUGGS AND J. B. DUMBLB. Little, Ykby.—The New York Time?, speaking of the course of Southern news papers in advising planter* to discontinue the production of cotton, doubts “if any such implied threat Is necessary” to cause Congress to repeal the present unjust und odious tax. It is quite charitable in the “Conserva tive” Times thus to impugn the motives ot' Southern men who have became bankrupts by attempting to raise cotton at 10 and 12 cents per pound. Important Law Case. — The United States Supreme Court was to have opened session to-day. An interesting and Im portant ease is pending trial, and will prob ably come up for adjudication in a day or two—a case involving the question as to whether or not a State Legislature can prohibit the payment of State taxes in le gal tender notes, and compel their payment in gold and sliver coin. Rkmisbnkss Somewhere.—Complaints are constantly reaching this oflloe from our distant subscribers that they fail to receive their papers. Tills must be stopped. De linquents will take notice that we are after them. Verlurn sap vat. President Making. — The Knoxville (Tenn.) Free Press, a Democratic paper, hoists the name ot Andrew Johnson, for the next Presidency. Quite a number of Democratic papers in the West, and one or two obscure concerns in the South, have declared in favor of Gen. Sherman. One Republican paper in the South has declared in favor of Colfax, another for Fessenden, and a third for Bioiiam. The Washington Chronicle hoists the name of Grant; and a few country papers In the West have followed suit. We regard all these movements as pre mature. Time enough yet. The election is twelve months in the future. In that space of time, new issues may arise that would set at naught all these hasty pre liminaries in President making. IMPARTIAL SUFFRAGE AND AMNESTY. There was a time when a satisfactory adjustment of our national difficulties, on the basis of qualified suffrage and amnesty was possible. And this would have been right In Itself. Amnesty for the past po litical offenses of all who had not violated the recognized rules of civilized warfare; suffrage to all who, by industry and mental training, show themselves worthy of the trust, and competent to discharge the highest duties of citizenship—this would have been justice to all, and, therefore, un just to none. At a later period, Reconstruction could pave been m-«’onjpfisi.ed. and Georgia re stored to all her Con-tltiilionnl rights in the Union by the ratification of the pro posed Constitutional amendment** where by only a small pro|M>rtion of Southern politieians would have been temporarily disabled, not from voting, but for huldivij njficr. Tills measure would have been n hardship, if hardship it may lie called, to none except those who. had the rebellion succeeded, might have laid especial claim to the office* of honor and emolument under the Confederate Government. Both these measures were rejected—es pecially the latter—mainly through the influence of those political leaders who had acted with, or led the old secession party. They acted tinder the belief that Mr. Johnson would be successful in re viving the old States Rights party, and that in a very short time, the State would be admitted to representation in the Fed eral Congress upon the terms Imposed by the President. At this period in the history of our trou bles, Congress enacted what has since became known as the Military Reconstruc tion law. The provisions of this law and its supplements are familiar to the reading public. It i pi poses, such terms as very few men North or South can endorse as being right or politic in itself; but which, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, seemed the only practical remedy for the disorders which Mr. Johnson's mis takes had entailed upon tho country.— Many prominent .Southern men—indeed the majority of the white voters of Geor gia—favored Reconstruction under these bills as a means to an end, and not b« • cause they really desired to seo a portion # of their fellow' citizens disfranchised for past political'blunders; nor yet because they thought the ballot should be given indiscriminately to negroes. The late elections in many of the North ern States resulting In the defeat of negro suff rage, served to strengthen the opposi tion. and to render lukewarm many of the Htlvocates of Reconstruction. But we have yet to learn that any opponent of the 0 measure has I wen able to give a satisfac tory reason why the Stato should not lie reconstructed under the existing lnw rather than take the chance* of a prolong ed state of annrehy und misrule. If we carry out the provisions of the law, and thereby regain position In the Union, we have every assurance that all dUtbllt'e* will very soon be removed. This would enfranchise all the white* os well as the blacks; and since tho former have a nu merical majority, and possess both the soil and capital of the State; and are besides the more intelligent and able In matters per taining to politics, we need have no fears of a -negro supremacy Mr. Dickens visited the Boston sclioo!- ship the other day and made a speech to the apprentices, winding op with, ftofl Just do all the good you can, and don't make any Aim pbout ft,” Tj.b North Georgia Annual Confkb- fnck—First Day*-*Conference mot this (Nov. 27) morning in the City Hall, and was opened with prayer by the presiding Bishop. George F. Pierce. Revs. Attlcus G. Ilaygood and John W. Heldt are tho Secretaries. The following clerical and lay represen tatives answ'cred to their names: CLERICAL. II. J. Adams, Wesley P. Arnold. R. W, Bigham, W. II. Branham. Morgan Callo way, Joseph Chambers, G. C. Clarke. Ro bert A. Conner, W. J. Cotter, He Silas Montgomery, (colored) and John Q* A. Norris. A series of resolutions were introduced by Rev. Mr. Dickey, and supported by a few well-titncd remarks from the venera ble Dr. Lovfck Pierce. These resolutions contemplate a revision and Improvement of the system of Circuit preaching, and a reduction of the number of appointments. On motion, they were referred to a com mittee appointed from the several districts, composed of an equal number of clerical and lay delegatee. This brought to a dose the business of ford, W. M. Crumley, Julius T. Curtis. W. the morning, when Bishop Pierce intro- T. Caldwell, .Tames M. Dlekev, W. C. Dun- dueed the Rev. J. B. McFerrin, of Tenner- lap, IV. H. Evans, W. R. lloote, Albert see. who entertained Conference a few mo- Gray, T. S. L. Harwell, A. G. llaygood, menu in a most agreeable manner. I*. A. Heard, 1.8. Hopkins, J. W. Hinton, t Conference adjourned to Friday roorn- A. J. Jarrell, B. J. Johnson, 0. W. Key, * Ing at 0 o’clock, Daniel Kelsey, F. A. Klmbell, John W. third day. Knight, George Kramer. Josiah Lewis, M. F. Malsby, W. 0. Maloy, J. B. McGhee, C. A. Mitchell, J. V. M. Morris, E. G. Murrain 1). J. Myriek, W. J. Parks f Conference met on Frlday morning, the 29th, at 0 o’elrck. The opening services were conducted by Itev. Alex. Means. Minutes of the last meeting were read II. II. Parks, J. B. Payne, G. H. Patillo, and confirmed. J. It. Parker, G. J. Pearce, Lovlek Pier J. L. Pierce, Tlios. F. Pierce, W. I*. Pledger, W. H. Potter, John W. Reynolds, Leonard Rush, P. M. Rybam, W. J. Scott, John C. Simmons, J. J. Singleton, W. F. Smith, J. W. Talley, A. M. Thigpen, C. Trussed, M. II. White, A. G. Worley. LAY REPRESENTATIVES. Augusta District—W. N. Dunn. Athens District—Rev. John C. Johnson, R. S. Smith and L. D. Carlton. Elberton District—Rev. I. J. M. Goss, Robt. Hester and Devant. Dahlonega District—Geo. Kellogg and Isaac McConnell. Rome District—II. V. M. Miller. LhGrange District—Rev. James M. Grif fin. II. R. Harris and J. E. Dent. Atlanta District—T. M. Merrlwcthcr. Milledgcvllle District—Rev. Thomas 0. Scott and Tbos. J. Smith. Second Day.—*Conference assembled at 9 o’clock, Thursday, Nov. 28. The session was opened with services conducted by Rev. Lovlek Pierce, when the roll was called, several delegates not present on the first day answering to their names. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The first business In order was the report of the Committee to whom had been as signed the duty of arranging Standing Committees for the session. The report as follows submitted by the Chairman, Rev. C. W. Key, was unanimously adopted,each Committee being acted on separately: On Memoirs—J.T. NorrK II. B. Harris ami W. B. Foote. On Education—E, W. Speer. M. Calla way. .1. W. II inteii, Y* L. G. Harris and W. II. Felton. On Southern Christian Advocate—G< Kramer J. Jarrell and I. J. M.Gas*. On Books und Period!'ais—W. .J. bcott. IV. A. Ho id i- Me ell. On the Bible—II. J. Adams. W. II. Pottei and II. \ . M. Miller. Mission Board—George W. Talley, Pres ident; B. H. Bigh iui. Vice President; H.J Adams 2d Vico President; A. Wright Treasurer: IV. i\ Harrison, Secretary. Manager*: W. I*. Arnold.T. A. Kimball. C. F. Evans. W. T. Caldwell, Albert Gray, W. F. Cook. A. M. Thigpen. Robert Hester. II. 15. Harris. Robert-Smith.Gcorgo N. Lester and W. A. Dunn. Board of Finance—C. W. Key. II. II. Parks..!. W. Hinton, W. It. Foote, J. H. Grogan. J. L. Pierce. George II. Patillo. W. E. Smith. I). J. Myriek. W. J.Pollard. Y.L. (». Harris Robert Hester. George Kellogg, II. F. Price. J. E. Dent, T. M. Merrhvetber, J. B. Hanson and D. K. Adams. Reports were read from the Southern Method 1st Publishing House, and referred to committees. A Report from the Rev. Dr. E. W. Selion, Secretary of the Board of Foreign Mis sions was read and referred to committee. The Rev. Peter A. Heard was appointed Treasurer of the Board of Foreign Mis sions. A communication from Mrs. Lucretla Edmondson, containing tho sum of $50, was read ami accepted. This money, the author stated, was conveyed to Conference that It might be appropriated to the most necessi tous purpose. On motion, the money wiu turned over to the Committee on Necessi tous Cases. A communication was read from J. T. IJn, Principal of the “Hilliard Institute,” at Forsyth, On., asking tho patronage of Conference. Referred to the Committee on Education. Rev. J. W. Burke asked permission to read a communication from the publishers ot the Southern Christian Advocate, which was referred to the committee. The following were admitted on trial: Geo. K. Qutlllan, W. F. Qulllian, W. D. Heath, Tlios. A. Seals, W, P. Kramer, John T. Davis J. M. Bowden and Henry J. Ellis. Applications for re-admission being called, several names were proposed and rejected, some objection attaching to each. The following were appointed a Board of Trustees for the Special Relief Fund: W. J. Parks, President; G. J. Pearce, Treasurer; L.B. McGehec, Secretary; H. J. Adams, F. A. Kimball, W. F.Cook. anil Thus. F. Pierce. Vacancies In the Sunday School Board were tilled by the following: G. II. Patillo, Treasurer; J. 8. Hopkins, Secretary; J. W, Reynolds, C. H. Johnson, W. J. Pollard E. H. Pottle. The following were elected to Elders' Orders: James G. Lowe, I. 8. T. Hopkins and John R. Parker. Local preachers elected to Deacons* Or ders: R. M. Hughes. Wt». T. Powell, Oli ver P. Rich, Tlios. J. Simmons, Wm. T. Weems, John J. Davis, James R. Thoma son, J. Fletcher Mixon, A. G. Carpenter, Itev. W. 11. Potter offered a resolution requiring the appointment of a committee to take into consideration the formation of a Society, having for its object the aid of young men of promise who design pre paring themselves for the itinerant minis try. This resolution was adopted, when the Bishop appointed Messrs. Pottle, Har ris, Felton, J. L. Pierce andJ. W. Hinton ns that Committee, and they were request ed to meet in consultation. A communication from the Trustees of the Wesleyan Female College, at Macon, was read and referred to the Committee on Education. A communication from Dr. McFerrin, Secretary of the Board of Domestic Mis sions was read and referred to the Board of Domestic Missions. Upon motion of Rev. Mr. Glenn, a mlttee, consisting of Messrs.!!. W. Hilliard, W. II. Pottle and George N. Lester, was appointed to investigate certain legul questions affecting this body in conse quence ol the lAte division of the Georgia M. R,-Conference. The following ministers were summoned before tho Bishop and examined upon questions of discipline. The examination proving satisfactory, they were admitted to full connection: Francis T. Hughes, Wyly T. Hamilton, W. P. Rivers. C. A. Evans, G. T. Embry, Willis T. Caldwell, and Cyrus II. Ellis. Rev. John W. Heldt and Josiah Lewis, Jr., were elected to Deacons’ Orders. The ministerial character of W. C. Mal lory was passed. Trie following were elected to Deacons’ Orders: J. B. Elder. James N. Coney, S. Johnson, and Geo. Simmons, (colored; The following local preachers were elect ed to .Elders’ Orders: Green M. Kendrick. Smith Yasser, ;colored.) Titos. A. Harris, Patrick H. Brewster, Addison C. Carson S in lb rd Leake. Samuel P. Bciisrioiv. Weir Boyd, Wilson L. Davenport. Wilson It Me- Klroy. Seaborn J. Duke. Thomas J.uiieford. Rrtvid Noland, Thomas F. McCarty, and Sandy Kendall, (colored.) The Rev. A. II. Bedford. Agent of the Southern Methodist Publishing Ilou.-e, asked permission to be heard with regard to that institution. This was gtanted, and an interesting history of the Publishing House, its condition, prospects, etc., given by the speaker. The aid of Conference was urged for its further prosperity. Dr. McFerrin followed in a few remarks on religious papers, publications, Ac., and bis suggestions were warmly applauded. Rev. Geo. G. Smith, of the Baltimore Conference, asked permission to lay before Conference the claims of the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist, which that gentle man did In a short and most appropriate address. The Treasurer was ordered to repay the share of this Conference in the sum of $105 collected at Columbus for the Mission ary Debt, and which by mistake was wrongly applied. The importance of having the minutes printed was discussed, and the Rev. Mr. Dickey was appointed by tlie Bishop to take subscriptions among the members for that purpose. Lawsuit Extraordinary*—A case came up before Justices Butts and GauUllng yesterday which illustrates the fact that priests with “Hat noses,” not unlike others of the aquiline probosls, sometimes fall out and “go to law.” The litigants in this case were two col ored preachers—one a member of the MethodlltChurch, the other a Baptist; and the subject of litigation was a small edi tion of the Bible, worth when new about seventy-ffvo cents. The Baptist man, It seems, took out a possessory warrant for tho recovery of the Bible, and. at the trial his Baptist brother proved that he had made him a present of the same. North Georgia Conference— Fourth Day,—Conference met at U o’clock, and opened with religious services conducted by Rev. J. B. McFerrin. Minutes of yestorday read. Examination of Elders resumed, and the following passed: II. J. Adams, W. p. Harrison, W. J. Scott, W. P. Patillo, W. M. Crumley. W. J. Wardlaw, W. A. Dodge, J. J. Singleton, W. A. Florence, A. Gray, W. H. Evans, J. B, Gaines, W. F. Cook, C. Trussed. A. J. Deavours, J. M. Lowry, G. Clarke, R.W. Bigham, R. A. Seals, J. W. Reynold* W. Smith, B. Stripling. J. M. Bright, M. n. White. J. Jones, W. A. Bog- era, J. Simmons. W. Pledger. J. Hinton. J. Knight, D. Kelsey, W. Arnold, W. Row land, J. Payne, and R. Jones. By resolution of J. Simmons, a com mittee was appointed to prepare an ad dress to the stewards In reference to mak- Jsiihh M. Harwell, Wiley H. Jones. Ing early arrangements for the support of the ministry. Committee—H. Harris, G. N. Loiter, and J. E. Shumate. By A. Wright, resolution of thanks to the citizens of Forsyth and to J. W. Rus sell, of Augusta, for their liberality to the family of Rev. W. G. Allen, deceased. A resolution by Mr. Branham in refer ence to a division of the poor of the two Georgia Conferences, elicited a good deal of discussion. Several substitutes were offered, but the original resolution passed, and a commit tee appointed to confer with the South Georgia Conference upon the subject. Committee—A. Wright. W. U. Potter, and IV. R. Branham. By A. M. Thigpen.—Resolved, That ex amining committees and classes for exam ination meet for the transaction of their bustnoss on the Monday preceding the meting of Conference. Adopted. Dr. L. M. Smith, President elect of Em ory College, made a report upon the condi tion and progress of the institution under Ids charge, supplementing his report with a strong speech in favor of tho College, Report referred to the proper commit tee. Rev. A. Means, D.D., followed Dr.Smith In one of his stirring, eloquent addresses, In favor of the institution, which has been his care and pride for a third of a century. The question of “Who are eligible to Deacon’s orders,” was then resumed. The following were elected: Victor E. Mungct and Barker C. Medford. James C. Thurman, formerly a Deacon In tie Methodist Protestant Church, took the vows of a Deacon In the M. E. Church, and was admitted to the order without or dination. Leave of absence for the remninde the Conference was granted to M. W. Ar nold, Jesse W. Carroll, and Mr. Pollard. Alter benediction by the Bishop, Ck ferencc adjourned to nine o’clock on Mon day. Thk Way to Do It—A Noble Example. White men (and women too) in Georgia should at once and forever abandon the miserable heathenish idea that manual labor is in itself degrading, or that it Is even an evidence of mental or social infe riority. A writer in the Augusta Constitution alists, discoursing on this subject, relates the following case: As an evidence of what may be accom plished by honest industry, I may be per mitted to state the substance of a conver sation recently had with a gentleman who lost Ids comfortable estate by the war.— Ills land, two horses and a portion of his stock of cattle and hogs was all that re- ni.jined. But he had an industrious wife und three matchless sons, one of whom was only half grown. The hither and sons de termined to hire no laborers, so ns to have neither idlers nor thieves about the place, and to make a crop themselves. Although in one of our least favored counties, the re sult i-* that they have this yearninde.be- -ides an abundant supply of garden vege table.' and poultry, twelve bales of cotton, two hundred gallons of sugarcane svrup, three hundred bushels of sweet potatoes, three hundred bushels of corn, and fodder In proportion, three hundred bushels of Riita Bftgn turnips, and a field of peas • ficient to fatten his hogs. But this Is not all. Two of his sons, being well educated, opened schools In the neighborhood, as soon as the crop could spare them; one taught live months, for which lie received two hundred dollars, and the other two- and-a-hnlf months, for which he received one hundred dollars. The father, being a physician, attended to such calls as he could, and thinks he will realize for them five hundred dollars. These earnings have now enabled the two elder sons to pay their way in getting learned professions,nnd they are in attendance, the one upon medical lectures, and the other upon a law school. They both expect to return to the plow next spring. It may be well to remark that this agri cultural success was effected without the expenditure of a cent for imported fertil izers. Tho stable, cow-pen and forest leaves supplied the manure, which was abundantly and judiciously used. Would to God that we could multiply such In stances of Indomitable and heroic energy! With such spirits as these, failure Is out of the question. Ivkkp Youu Feet Warm.—Few persons know, or If they do know, appreciate the necessity of keeping the feet warm and dry. Most fever prevalent in tills country during tho winter months are the results of colds, which in nine eases out of ten are produced by damp and cold feet. In regard to this important matter we clip the following from an exchange: Many of the colds which people are said to cutcu commence at the feet. To keep these extremities warm, therefore, W to effect an Insurance against the almost in terminable list of disorders which spring out of a slight cold. First, never bo tight ly shod. Boots or shoes, when the\ lit closely, press against the foot, and prevent tho free circulation of the blood. When, on the contrary, they do not embrace tie* foot too tightly, the blood gets fair play and the spaces left between the leather and the stockings are filled with a comfortable supply of warm air. Tho second rule Is— never sit in damp shoes. It is often im agined that unless they are positively wet. It is not necessary to change them while the feet are at rest. This is a fallacy; for, when the least dampness is absorbed into the sole, It is attracted further to the foot itself hv its own heat, and thus perspira tion is dangerously chocked. Any person may provo this by trying the experiment of neglecting the rule, and his feet will become cold and damp after a few moments, although, on taking off the shoe and ex amining It, It will appear quite dry. Senator Chandler Wants no More Territory.**—One day this week Mr. Chandler, of Michigan.offered a resolution declaring that in the present financial con dition or the country, any forther purchas es of territory are inexpedient, and that this House will hold Itself under no obliga tion to vote money to pay tor my such purchases unless there la greater necessity for the same than now exists. He explain ed that he did not intend his resolution to 8 ly to Walrnssla; but he meant by it to Ivo notice to Denmark and all the world bat the House would not feel Itself bound to pay for any more territory. He moved to suspend the rules. The rules were suspended, 93 to 43. and the resolution Introduced and adopted. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE* From the New York Frets Association. New Orleans, Nov. 30.—Gen. Hancock’s order is having a healthy effect. Picayune’s special says tho President has directed Grant to instruct Hancock to in quire into the cause and circumstances of all removals of civil officers which have been made, and report the facts in each case. Gov. Flanders issued a proclamation re pudiating nil connection with those who have been attempting to purchase a bill from Congress granting aid to build levees, and says any and all persons claiming to act by State authority in this matter, as- sumq powers which do not belong to them, and declares null and void the contract en tered into by E. II. Angomar, Charles Izard, ami the committee of the old board of levee commissioners, whereby it was stipulated that the State pay a bonus of twenty per cent.' on the amount, loan or appropriation. lie revoked the commission of Angomar and Izard as agents of the State. state Convention* In the Convention to-day a resolution was offered by a negro member, expressing the sense of tho Convention as opposed to a general amnesty, was laid over. A resolution was offered that the llrst and paramount duty of the Convention was to frame a Constitution, and all minor business should be dispensed with until this Is accomplished. Laid over. Wickliffe, white, offered an ordinance proposing certain changes in the organic law of the State, to the effect that the Leg islature shall establish free public schools throughout the State, and provide for their support by taxation, and that all children between the ages of six and eighteen years be admitted, without distinction of race, color or previous condition. There shall be no separate schools established for any race. A University to be established at New Orleans, open to all students capable of matriculation, without distinction of race, color or previous condition. Other sections provide for the maintenance and government of the schools. Referred to the Committee on Education. A resolution of thanks to God for the success of the Radical Republican party in this State, was laid over under the rules. A resolution to the effect that no prop erty qualification be required for any State, parish or municipal office of honor, trust or emolument, was referred. The two last were by negro members. A resolution was offered yesterday that the proceedings of the Convention be published in the New Orleans Republican and paid for, was debated to-day, and tabled by four majority. A resolution offered yesterday by Mr. McMillan (white) to ratify the act of the Legislature of 18GG, to issue bonds and pro vide means for repairing and construct!!!, levees, was made tho special order of the day for Monday. Washington, Nov. 30.—Revenue to-daj- $535,000; for the week $3,113,000; for the year, $85,120,000. National bank circulation $299,141,000. The reading of the message will occupy two hours. The Mays and Means Committee will re port a bill preventing contraction, and pn scribe the time and manner of selling the surplus gold. In the Senate the Judiciary Committee is Investigating the loyalty of Senator Thomas, from Maryland. Custom receipts from the ISth to the 23d. $2,219,000. Mr. Davis remains several days at Bar- Hum’s Hotel. In Baltimore. Lieut. Sherly and forty soldiers wen tacked by Indians, at Plumcr creek, and two killed. Six wagons and $20,000 worth of goods were taken. Fourteen Indians ran oft’ seventy head of stock from Fort Laramie. The debt statement, to be Issued about the 5th, will show a slight incrcnse of the debt. The following Revenue decision has been Issued: When cotton Is exported It must bo clearly Identified as the same cotton for which a permit was obtained. A permit does not, under any circumstances, author ize the export of an equal number of bales or pounds of other cotton. A permit to remove cotton, showing the payment of the tax. Is sufficient to authorize it* expor tation. The tux on cotton removed from the producing district will he Collected from the cotton itself, no matter in whose esslou found. Cotton intended for manufacture in the district where pro duced, cannot be taxed until manufactured. Every person, firm or corporation manu facturing cotton for any purpose hi the district where cotton Is produced, must make a return and pay the taxes. Washington. Dec. 1.—Gold closed yes terday at 137J»al3$. The Comptroller of the Treasury’s report shows the failures of the National Banks since Its organization. Their aggregate •apitul is one million eight hundred nml seventy thousand dollars. The public losses are about one million dollars on de posits. The Government and noteholders lose nothing. Every failure is traceable to dishonest or incompetent officers. The President’s message contains twelve thousand words. Both the President ami the Secretary of the Treasury are In favor of an early re sumption of specie payment. The Presi dent don't think that there need be any contraction of paper circulation os pre liminary to resumption. The President's friends say bis message will reiterate his Reconstruction views.— The entire message Is represented os calm, dignified, patrlotio and kindly In its tone toward the South, and argues for an early restoration op tho constitutional lasts. Swindler at Large* Charleston, Dec. 1.—A swindler call lug himself R. S. Coleman, bearing forged let ters of introduction from H.B. Claflin, of New York, hag obtained six thousand dol lars in currency from the the First Na tional Bank of Charleston, besides a check for a thousand on tho National Bank of Augusta, Ga* by depositing checks ou the First National Bank of New York and Suffolk National Bank, of Boston. Ho de camped last Monday and nothing has been heard from him since. Fire in Portsmouth, Va* Portsmouth, Va., Dec. 1.—Two four story brick houses, tho property of Mr. Bently, have been burned. AdJourmtienfof!(7*S* District Court* Richmond, Va., Nov. 30.—The United States District Court will adjourn Monday until tho adjournment of tho Reconstruc tion Convention, which mcct3 on Tuesday. Many delegates have arrive!. There will be a caucus on Monday night ot tho Re publican members. Ice formed here to-day. Alabama Convention. Montgomery, Dec. 1.—Tho Reconstruc tion Convention passed an ordinance to organize the volunteer militia of Alabama, It authorizes one company to every thou sand voters. All officers to be appointed by tho Governor, and to be of known loy alty. A great many officers, with heavy emoluments, are provided —one Major General, three Brigadier Generals and Ad jutant, Quartermaster, Inspector General, Paymaster, Surgeon General, &c. Tho whole to be under command of tho Gov ernor. The Conservatives declare that this measure places the State under a mili tia dynasty similar to Brownlow’s. Its ex penses will necessarily greatly increase the rates of taxation. An ordinance was passed declaring the war debt of the State and all liabilities created directly or Indirectly In aid of tho war, null and void. An ordinance reported, by a select com mittee, was discussed till the hour for ad journment, providing for the extinguish ment between citizens of this State of all debts existing July 20th, 18G5, on payment of Installments by note of the original amount of debt. The session of the Convention will con tinue through a part of next week. IIeadq’rs Fifth Military District.) New Orleans, Dec. 2,18G7. j» Extract from Paragraph 2, of Special Orders No. 108, 4th current scries from these headquarters, issued by Brevet Ma jor General J. A. Mower, appointing R. King Cutler, Judge of the Second Judicial District Circuit of T.ouslana, in place of A. Cazcabal, resigned, is hereby revoked, that office Is, therefore, vacant. By command of Maj. Gen. Hancock. W. G. Mitchell, Brevet Col. and acting A. A.G. San Francisco, Dec. 2.—pesquicre Is re elected Governor of Sonora. Confidence lias been restored. There Is a strong movement in Durango in favor of an independent Republic. The Government troops have been de feated. All of the Northwestern States are ex pected to join the revolution. Martinez desires thoGovcrship of Cinnlo and unless he is nomitated by the Legisla ture will seize the Government, lie heads tin* array. The Republican army, lately dismissed. will pay an importan part in favor of the best payers, who are disgusted about back pay* Lisbon, Dec. 2.—Brazilian mails report the allies had attacked the Paraguayans, killing one thousand and capturing three hundred. The allies lost one hundred. From Wusliliiffton. Washington, Dec. 2.—Congress adjourn ed at 12 o’clock. New York, Dec. 2.—Greeley publishes a card declaring not officially notified of his appointment to Austria. He, therefore, neither accepts nor declines, but don't in tend leaving Ills country pending tho Pres idential election. markets. Savannah, Nov. 30.—Cotton dull and heavy; middlings IF.jail?.; sales 1,031 bales; receipts2^00bales. Augusta, Nov, 30.—Cotton steady; mid dling 14; sales G30 bales; receipt* (150 bales. harm-son, Nov. 30.—Vo! ton opened !y but closed with a low.-r remtenev. Sales 525 bales. Middlings 15Receipts 2,0 it) bales. New York, Dec. 2.—Flour dull and drooping. Wheat In favor of buyers. Corn dull. Oats firmer. Pork firm and quiet 21.12)£n2l.25. Lard dull. Cotton dull, 15££alG. Freights quiet. Gold 137, l j. London, Dec. 2, m.—Consols W*£. Bonus 71 1-10. Frankfort, Dec. 2.—Bonds 76>£. Liverpool, Dee. 2., m.—Cotton quiet- sales 8,000 bales; uplands 7,hj; Orleans 7%, Breadstuff* quiet. London, Dec. 2., 2 i\ m.—Consols 93}L— Bonds 71#. Liverpool, Dec. 2, 2 p. m.—Corn 58. Cal ifornia wheat 15. Lard 49. Senator Sumner and State Rioiits.— In a communication to the Evening Post, respecting his recent address at the Coop- el' Institute, entitled “ Are We a Nation 1* Senator Sumner says: I sought in the address which has met your censure, to vindicate the unity of the Republic and its dedication to human rights, without taking from the States any of those powers which are essential to local government. This was my object.” The Ohio State Journal says: “The people of Ohio may be divided into two classes: Those who have come from the East, and those who are Just go ing West, Rl.tori will go from Havana to New Or leans. reluming Hast next April. tSTTlio coaches for the street car. In Augu«t» have arrived, and will soon b» In mining order.