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that tH«> procecdhffe w»ll mao* noilher it*
ducourageuenl nor approvelt is n
questiou worthy of your consideration,
whether our laws upon this subject arc
adequate to the prevention or punish
ment ot the crime thuw meditated.
In the month of April last, as Congress
j« aware, a friendly arrangement was made
between the Kuiperor ot France and the
Piweidatt of the Untied Staves for the
withdrawal from itaxioo of the French
expeditionary military force*. This with
drawal wm to be effected ia three dotacb
nicuU. the first of which, it was understood,
would leave Mexico in November, now past,
the second in March next, aud the third and
last in November, 1867. luinimlia't-ly upon
the completion ot She evacuation the French
tiovcrnment was to assume the same atti
tude of non-intervontion, in regard to
Mexico, as is held by the Government of the
llaiiad Slates, Repealed assurances have
been given by the Emperor, since that
agreement, that be would complete the
promised evacuation within the period
mentioned, or sooner.
It was reasonably expected that the pro
ceedings thus contemplated would produce
a crisis of groat political interest in the
Republic of Mexico. The newly-appointed
Minister of the United btates, Mr. Camp
bell. was therefore seal forward, on the Uth
day of November last, to assume his proper
functions as Minister Plenipotentiary of the
Un*ted States to that RepnbUe. It was also
thought expedient that he should be attend
ed in the vicinity of Mexico by the Lieuten
ant General of the Army of the United
States, with the view of obtaining such
information as might be important to de
termine the course to bo pursued by the
United Statos in re-establishing and main
taining necessary and proper intercourse
with the Republic of Mexico. Deeply
interested in the cause of liberty and
humanity, it seemed an obvious duty on our
part to exercise whatever influence we pos
sessed for the restoration and permanent
establishment in that country of a domestic
and republican form of Government
Such was the condition of affairs in re
gard to Mexico, when, on the 22d of Nov
ember last, offioi&l'information was received
from Paris that the Emperor of France had
sometime before decided not to withdraw a
detachment of his forces in the month of
November past, according to engagement,
but that this decision was made with tho
purpose of withdrawing the whole of those
forces in the ensuing spring. Os this do
termination, however, the United States had
not received any notice or intimation; and
so soon as the information was received by
the Government, care was taken to make
known its dissent to tho Emperor of France.
I cannot forego the hope that France will
i* : -Mer the subject, and adopt some re-
solution in regard to tho evacuation of Mex
ico will conform as nearly as practi
cable with the existing engagements, and
thus meet the just expectations of the
United States. The papers relating to the
subject will be laid before you. It is be
lieved that, with the ovacuation of Mexico
by the expeditionary forces, no subject for
serious differences between France and the
United States would remain. The expres
sions of the Emperor and people of France
warraut a hope that the tiaditiouary frieud
i between the two countries i.light in
case be renewed and permanently re
fit
A claim of a citizen of tho United States
for indemnity for spoliations committed on
the high seas by the French authorities, in
the exercise of a belligerent power against
Mexico,has boon mot by the Government of
France with a proposition to defer settle
ment until a mutual convention for the ad
justment of all claims of citizens and sub
jects of both countries, arising out of the
r.*cent wars on this continent, shall be
agreed upon by the two countries. The
suggestion is not deemed unreasonable, but
it belongs to Congreis to direct the manner
in which claims for indemnity by . reigners
as well as by citizens of the United States,
arising out of the late civil war, shall be
adjudicated and determined. I have no
doubt that the subject of all such claims
will engage your attention at a convenient
and proper time.
It is a matter of regret that no consider
able advance has been made toward an ad
justment of the differences between the
United States and Great Britain, arising
out of the depredations upon our national
commerce and other trespasses committed
during our civil war by British subjects, in
violation of international law and treaty
obligations. Tho delay, however, may be
believed to have resulted in no small degree
from the domestic situation of Great Bri
tain. An entire change of ministry oc
curred in that country during tho last ses
sion of Parliament. The attention of the
now ministry was called to the subject at
an early day, and there is some reason to
expect that it will now be considered in a
becoming and friendly spirit. The import
ance of an early disposition of the question
cannot be exaggerated. Whatever might
be the wishes of the two Governments, it is
manifest that good-will and friendship be
tween the two countries cannot be estab
lished until a reciprocity, in the practice of
good-faith and neutrality, shall be restored
between the respective nations.
On the 6th of Juno last, in violation of
our neutrality laws, a military expedition
and enterprise against the British North
American Colonies was projected and at
tempted to be carried on within the territory
and jurisdiction of the United States. In
obedience to the obligation imposed upon
the Executive by the Constitution, to see
that the laws aro faithfully executed, all
citizens were warned, by proclamation,
against taking part in or aiding such un
lawful proceedings, and the proper civil,
military, and naval officers were directed to
take all necessary measures for the enforce
meat of toe laws. The expedition failed,
but it has not been without its painful con
geqncoecs. Some of our citizens who, it
was atb-ged, wero engaged in the expedi
tion, were captured, and have been brought
to trial, as for a capital offence, in the
Province of Canada. Judgment and sen
tence of death have been pronounced
against some, while others have been ac
quitted. Fully believing in the maxim of
government, that severity of civil punish
ment for misguided persons who have en
gaged in revolutionary attempts which have
disastrously failed, Is unsound and unwise,
such representations have been made to the
British Government, in behalf of the con
victed persons, as, being Sustained by an
enlightened and bumano judgment, will, it
is hoped, induce in their cases an exorcise
of clemency, and a judicious amnesty to
all who were engaged in tho movement.
Counsel has been employed by the Govern
ment to defend citizens of the United States
on trial for capital offonecs in Caonda; and
a discontinuance of the prosecutions which
wero instituted in tho Courts of the United
States ngaiust tho** who took part in the
expedition, has been directed.
1 here regarded the expedition as not only
political in its nature, but as also in a great
tuesicure foreign from the United States in
it* cause#, character, and objects. The at
tempt was understood to be made in sym
pathy with an insurgott party ia Ireland,
and, by striking at a British Province on
this Continent, was designed to aid in ob
taining redress for political grievances
which! It was assumed, the people of Ire
land had suffered at the hands of the British
Government during a period of several
centuries. The persoui engaged in it were
chiefly natives of that #auntry, some of
whom had, while oihers had not, become
citizens of the United States under our
general laws of naturalization. Complaints
of misgovernmeot in Ireland continually
engage the attention of tho British nation,
aud so great an agitation is now prevailing
in Ireland that thq British Government
have deemed it necessary to suspend the
writ of hnbems " corpus in that country.
These circumstances must necessarily
modify the opinion which we might other
wise have entertained in regard to an expe
dition expressly prohibited by our neutrality
laws. So long as those laws remain upon
our statute-books, they should be faithfully
executed, aud if they operate harshly, un
justly, or oppressively, Congress alone can
apply tho remedy, by their modification or
repeal.
Politico) and commercial interests of tho
United Stated are not uulikely to be affected
in some degree by events which are trans
piring in the eastern regions of Europe,
and the time seems to have come when our
Government ought to have a proper diplo
matic representation in Greece.
This Government has claimed for all per
sons not convicted, or accused, or suspected
of crime, an absolute political right of self
expatriation, and a choice of new national
allegiance. Most of the Europeun States
have dissented from this principle,and have
claimed & right to hold such of their subjects
as have immigrated to and been naturalized
in the United States, and afterwards return
ed on transient visits to their native coun
tries, to the performance of military service
in like manner as resident subjects. Com
plaints arising from the* claim in this
respect made by Foreign States, have 1 ere
t«forebecu matters of controversy between
the United States and some of the European
Powers, and the irritation consequent upon
the failure to settle this question increased
duriug the war in which Prussia, Italy, and
Austria were recently engaged. While Great
Britain has never acknowledged the right
of expatriation, she has not practically in
sisted upon it. France has been equally
forbearing; aud Prussia has proposed a com
promise, which,although evincing increased
liberality, has not been accepted by the
United States. Peace is uow prevailing
everywhere in Europe, and the present
seems to be a favorable time for an asser
tion by Congress, of the principle, so long
maintained by the Executive department,
that naturalization by one Suite fully ex
empts the native-born subject of any other
State from the performance of military sor
vicl uuder any Foreign Government,so long
as ho does not voluntarily renounce its
rights and benefits.
In the performance of a duty imposed
upon me by the Constitution, I have thus
submitted to the Representatives of the
States and of the People such information
of our domestic and foreign affairs as the
public interests seem to require. Our Gov
ernment is now undergoing its most trying
ordeal, and my earnest prayer is that the
peril may be successfully and finally passed
without impairing its original strength and
symmetry. The interests of tho nation are
best he promoted by tho revival of fraternal
relations, the complete obliteration of our
past differences, and the reinauguration of
all the pursuits of peace. Directing our
efforts to the early accomplishment of these
great ends, let us endeavor to preserve har
mony between the co-ordinate Departments
of the Government, that each in its prope r
sphere may cordially co-operate with the
other in securing the maintenance of the
Constitution, the preservation of the Union,
and the perpetuity nf our free institutions.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, Dec. 3, ISO 6.
AVoon for the Poor. —By order of
His Honor, Mayor Foster, Mr. Shackle
ford—good-hearted, geuial Tom—com
menced yesterday to give out wood to
t lie poor of the City, lie was the centre
of attraction for a large crowd of ladies
and children, most of whom were made
glad by being placed upon the list of
recipients of this handsome charity.
Ranaway. —A horse attached to a
dray ran away yesterday morning, and
“sorter" smashed up the dray; but
nobody was hurt, except it be the
owner of the dray financially. He is
one of those persevering men who know
how to overcome difficulties, and will,
no doubt, soon be hauling as usual.
Enterprise. —The President’s Mes
sage, which we published in full in an
extra yesterday evening, and in our
issue of this morning, was sent South
by the United States and European News
Association, of which Mr. D. H. Craig
is the General Agent. It was in ad
vance of any other source. This speaks
well for the enterprise of the new Asso
ciation. We understand copies were
given to other city papers by the Agent
in this City.
Personal. —We bad the pleasure, last
evening, of meeting Wm. Laidler, Esq.,
of that old and sterling journal, the
Charleston Courier. He will stay in
this City a day or two in the interests of
his paper. Mr. Laidler is staying at the
Planters’ Hotel.
Look Out! For What?—Why, for
an advertisement of a Christmas RafHe (
consisting of a fine Music Box, two
French Mantle Clocks, two large Stere
oscopes, and a Cuckoo Clock. The list
is open at T. Russell & Go’s, 286 Broad
street.
Richmond County Inferior Court.
—This Court was in session yesterday
morning.
Mrs. Hall, of this county, was tried for
lunacy, but the Jury did not find the
evidence sufficient, and she was dis
charged.
Some other county business of an
unimportant character was transacted |
after which the Court adjourned.
Coke for Sai.e at the Gas Works, at
all times.
fiji QUlegrqit).
[ From the United States and European
Telegraphic Metes Association.]
ROUTED FOR THE
FROM WASHINGTON.
Meeting Os Congress.
Washington, Dec. 3.
SENATE.
Tlie Senate was called to order at 12
o’clock, by Hon. Mr. Foster.
Prayer was offered up by the Chap
lain, Rev. Mr. Gray.
The President presented a communi
cation from the Governor of Vermont,
certitying that Mr. Tolland had been
dtdy elected Senator for six years.
Mr. Fessenden presented a communi
cation from the Governor of New Jer
sey, announcing the election of Mr.
Alex. Cattell as Senator of that State ;
also that Mr. T. P. Frelinghuysen
had been appointed pro le.jn to act as
Senator in the place of the Hon. Mr.
Wright, deceased.
A communication was read from the
Governor of Vermont announcing that
Mr. Edmonds had been elected to fill
the place of Mr. Pollard.
Mr. Craiged presented a communica
tion from the Governor of New Hamp
shire announcing that Mr. Hogg had
been duly elected Senator for that
State.
The President then administered the
oath of office to the above named gen
tlemen.
On motion, a committee was ap
pointed to inform the House that the
Senate was organized.
Mr. Sumner moved to proceed to the
consideration of a bill to regulate the
elective franchise of the District of Co
lumbia. It had been introduced the
first day of last session, and extensively
discussed. It had been referred to a
Committee,'however, and had not been
acted on. He hoped it would be acted
on now. Mr. McDougall objected to it
as out of order. The President so de"
cided.
A message was read from the House
of Representatives, announcing that it
had been organized, and that a commit
tee of three had been appointed to act
with a similar committee of the Senate,
informing the President of the United
States that they were organized and
ready to proceed to business. On mo
tion of Mr. Trumbull, the Senate took a
recess till 1J o’clock.
Mr. Anthony from the committee
appointed to wait upon the President,
announced that they had attended to
that duty, and that the President had
informed him he would communicate
with them in writing. A message was
recieved Irom the House announcing
that they had passed a bill entitled “a
supplement to an act to prevent insur
rection and to suppress rebellion.'’ Mr
Chandler moved to proceed to the con
sideration of the bill. Mr. Saulsbury
objecting. It v*aa laid over. The Presi
dent's Message was then received and
read.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Precisely at 12 o’clock, Speaker Col
fax called the House to order. Rev'
Dr. Boynton, the Chaplain, made a
brief prayer, in which he invoked the
Divine blessing upon Congress, upon
its proceedings, and upon all the high
officers ot the Government —the Presi
dent included—and prayed that God
would so direct all who have any influ
ence over the destinies of the country,
as that harmony between all Depart
ments of the National Government
might result, not such harmony as
might be bad by the yielding of the
right, but only such harmony as comes
by the yielding of those who are in the
wrong.
The members ot the Tennes
see delegation, not ad milted before,
were then admitted.
Mr. Wasbburne, of Illinois, offered a
resolution that the Speaker appoint a
committee to wait upon the Senate and
announce that a quorum of the House
had assembled, and also that a com
mittee be appointed to join the Senate
committee, and to wait upon the Presi
dent to announce that Congress was
ready to receive any communication
that he might be pleased to make. The
resolution was adopted, and the Speaker
appointed as such committee, Messrs.
Washburne, Morrell, and Brigham.
On motion of Mr. Washburne, the
Speaker was requested to assign a seat
on the floor of the House to the Re
porter of the United States and Euro
pean News Association.
Mr. Elliott, of Mass., offered a resolu.
tion that a committee be appointed, to
be called the Committee on Freedmen,
to consist of nine members, and to have
charge of all matters concerning the
freedmen that may be committed to
them by the House. Referred.
Mr. Elliott introduced a hill to repeal
the thirteenth section of the act entitled
An Act to Punish Rebellion, and for
other purposes, being the section which
confers upon the President the power of
granting amnesty and pardon to rebels.
On motion ot Mr. Boutwell, of Mass.,
a resolution was adopted directing the
Secretary of State to lay before the
House all correspondence had by the
State Department relative to the dis
covery and arrest of John 11. Surratt
Mr. Boutwell introduced (or reference,
a bill to provide for the sale of gold, by
directing the Secretary of the Treasury
to sell §2,000,000 of gold every Monday
morning in New York, in parcels not to
exceed ten thousand each, and pro*
viditig that no sale of gold be made in
any other way, and that no such sale
shall be made when the amount of gold
in the Treasury does not exceed two
millions; also, that public notice of the
time and place of such sale shall be
given iu one newspaper in each of the
twelve principal cities of the Uuited
States ; also, providing that the Secrc
tary may allow a commission to the
person making such sales not to exceed
one fiftieth of one per cent, of the amount
sold ; also, that the Secretary shall, from
time to time, invest the proceeds of such
sales in interest bearing bonds
United States, and that the bonds so
purchased shall be marked negotiable,
and the interest thereon shall be in
vested in other bonds to be held and
treated in the same manner.
The fourth flection provides that
no collector of internal revenue or
other public officer shail deposit the
funds of the United States in any bank
ing institution whenever his office or
place of business it within two hundred
miles of the Treasury of the United
States, or of an Assistant Treasury, or
of any designated depository of the
public money.
The bill was referred to the Commit
tee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, introduced a
bill to fix the time for the regular meet
ings of Congress at 12 o’clock, noon, on
the day on which the term begins, the
first Monday in January, and on the
second Monday in November next pre
ceding the end of the term for which
the Congress is elected.
The second section of the bill pro
vides for the amendment of the Act of
July 28th, 1866, making appropriations
for sundry civil expenses, etc., so that no
member shall receive mileage for trav
elling to the place of the me-ting of the
Congress to which he is elected.
Mr. Kelley, of Penn., introduced a bill
to create and organize a Department to
be called the Department of Internal
Revenue. Referred to Committee on
Ways and Means.
Mr. Stevens, of Penn., introduced a
bill to regulate removals from office.
Mr. Warner, of Conn., offered a reso
lution inquiring of the President whether
any postmasters still hold office in vio
lation of the Act for the organization of
the Postoffice Department.
Mr. Farnsworth and Mr. Stevens both
moved, in succession, that the House
adjourn, but the motions were lost, and
th* House retuaiticd in session until the
reception of the President’s Message)
which the Clerk proceeded to read.
Mr. Stevens moved to suspend the
further reading, until to-morrow. Lost.
Washington, Dec. 1.
The Republican members ofCongress,
so far as their views have been ascer
tained, are almost unanimously in favor
of a law requiring the fortieth Congress
to meet on the fifth of March next, with
a view to continuing the session until
the regular day—assembling next De
cember. At the caucus, last night, this
proposition was discussed, among others,
and met with general acceptance. There
is little doubt that such a law will be
passed before the termination of the
present Congress. The present iinpres
sion is, that the Message will not be de
livered to Congress to-morrow, owing to
adjournment, for the purpose of respond
ing to the Radical mass welcome.
The Washington papers have with
drawn from the old Associated Press.
TRe following card was received to day
by the agent of the Associated Press:
Washington, Dec. 2d.
S. A. Gobright, Esq.,—Sir: This is to
notify you, the agent of the New York
Associated Press, that the daily papers
in this city, represented by the under
signed, on and after this date, will not
require your news, having made arrange
ments with the United States and Eu
ropean News Association. Signed D. C.
Forney, Ohio able ; Low, Coyle, & Cos.,
Intelligencer; W D. Waliach, Star;
W. J. Murtaugh & Cos Repub l icon ;
Thomas B. Flore, ce, Corns, itu fonni
Union.
FROM BALTIMORE.
A Trick of the Enemy.
Baltimore, Dec. 3—F. M.
The wires of the insolated litihs were
cat this noon by some unprincipled
scoundrel, just as the announcement
was about to be sent to the press of the
country by the Agent of the United
States and European Association, that
the President's massage was being read.
This was undoubtedly done by son e
person in the interest of the New Yoik
Associated Press, in the belief that they
could thus prevent the new organization
Irom heating the monopoly. Thejr ef
forts, however, were futile, as the whole
press of the country were fully notified
in ample season for publication ahead
of the monopolist's ring.
Tire in Itrooklyu.
New York, Dec. 3—P.M.
The extensive works of the Brooklyn
Flint Glass Company, Hicks street,
Brooklyn, were destroyed by fire this
morning, at lour o’clock. Only one
third of the building' and contents were
saved. The (Holdings, stock, en
gine ai.il ton's were valued at $250,
000. The entire loss however, will
hardly exceed $150,000, of which $125,-
000 is covered bj insurance in the prin
ciple companies in New York, Brooklyn,
and Philadelphia.
Mortaliiy iu Any York.
New York, Dee. 3—P. M.
There were four hundred and twenty
two deaths in this city last week, a
considerable increase over the figures of
the previous week.
The steamship Scotland, wrecked on
Saturday night, lies three quarters of a
mile east of the beach, at Sandy Hook_
She is full of water and will be a total
loss.
Fire in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Dec. 3 —P. M.
A fire last night in Florida street
destroyed Latzeh and Michael’s produce
store, and A. J. Ilarmeyer’s Candle
Factory. Loss about $15,000. Pard.iliy
insured.
FROM NEW YORK.
New Yoke, Dec. 2.
French Canadians held a meeting
last evening favoring annexation of
Canada to the United Stated aud ex
pressing sympathy with Ireland.
Details of a battle between Paraguay
ans and allies at Fort Cumpaity Bhow
that the fort was slightly injured. Flores,
after retiring to Montevidio, disbanded
his troops aud resumed his civil functions.
It is stated that the Brazilian wounded
were murdered by Paraguayans after
the battle.
A special from Boston says a com
mittee had been to Portland, and made
inquiries about Banks’ habits there, and
their investigations resulted in sustain
ing charges of drunkenness against that
gentleman.
Thomas Mullen, employed by the
New York Herald, was pushed into tho
cellar of that building yesterday by
another employee, named Pat Hannegan.
Mullens’ skull was fractured and he
subsequently died.
It is stated, but the authority being
the N. Y. llfrald, is very questionable
that Stephens is in Boston negotiating
for a fleet of ships to take a large quan
tity of arms to Ireland.
A thief, while running from a police
man yesterday, fractured his skull by a
collision with a lamp post.
Twelve million four hundred and
sixty thousand dollars has been received
up to date as taxes on account of the
city for this year.
New Yoke, Dec. 3—P. M.
The Commercial's money article says
the stock market is unexpectedly firm
and active, and the entire list is higher.
Money is tending towards ease and i 8
Offering to leading brokers at 5 on
collaterals, and not freely taken. The
geueral rate on call is six per cent.
Discounts quiet. Prime paper passing
at 6a7.
The Bank Statement shows a de
crease of $4,525,807 in deposits and a
reduction of neatly $5,000,000 in loans.
Decrease ot legil tenders, $873,796.
Decrease of specie, $245,858. Gold
somewhatj excited upon the supposed
opening of Congress. A diversity of
opinion exists as to what will be the
effect, and transactions about balance
each other. The price touched 140 j
this morning, but afterwards declined to
140 j. Foreign exchange quiet but
firm. Sixty ays, 9Ja9f. Sight,
lOJalOf. Import of specie lor the week,
$90,909. _____
FROM ASPINWALL.
New Yoke, Dec. 2.
The steamer Arizona, from Aspinwall
the 23d, with a large number of passen
gers and $1,130,000 in treasure, arrived
to-day.
Advices from Bogota state that the
Archbishop has been expelled trora the
Republic. His palace and papers were
seized by the Government, and he is
now awaiting passage to France.
The United States steamer Mohenge,
for San Francisco, and Wateree, tor
Callao, had sailed from Panama.
The sloop Wassahicken, Jamestown,
had arrived from San Francisco.
Considerable inconvenience is occa
sioned at Panama by the non-arrival of
ice.
Valparaiso dates of the 3d, and Callao
of the 14th, say that the war feeling
against Spain in Peru is on an increase.
Chilian Citizenship is to be conferred
upon all citizens of Spanish America,
and free trade with all South America.
A republic is being discussed.
Col. Prado, late Dictator of Peru, has
been elected President almost unani
mously. Generals Machuea and Balta
h ive been dishonorably stricken from the
military list. Gen. Castilla is to com
mand the Chilian aud Peruvian army.
Ctt aki.es roN, Dec. 2.
Arrived—Steamers Sea Gull and
Lulu, irom Baltimore; Granada, from
New York; Ship Mary Ogden, from
Boston; Brig Castillian,from Matanzas.
FROM CALIFORNIA.
San Francisco, Dec. 3 —P. M.
A letter from La Paz, Arizona, dated
November 22u. says the Indians have
blockaded the road oetween Hardysville
and Prescott, preventing the transmis
sion of mails for about two weeks.
The Indians also attacked a train
between Prescott and Agua Frio, killing
three men aud burning several loaded
wagons, and driving off fifteen yoke of
oxen. They were committing outrages
in other parts of the territory.
Large quantities of goods had arrived
at La Pjz.
The United States quartermaster had
received orders to buy grain at Prescott,
and it is believed that the crop in that
vicinity would bring $150,000 in gold.
Further advices from Mexico state
that French vessels from Acapulco took
troops from Mazatlan to San Bias, horn
whence they departed in haste to relieve
Guadalagra, which was being hard
pressed by the Liberals.
it is stated that Montergre, commander
at Acapulco, had decided to evacuate
that place on the 15th ot November.
The capture of Mazatlan deprives the
French of almost the only hold which
lliey had in Northern Mexico.
Private advices say that an expedi
tion, consisting of 200 resolute men, well
acquainted with the Mexican territory,
many of whom have seen service in the
army ol the United States, and the Liberal
army of Mexico, is about to leave here
for Mexico, under command of a com
petent leader. The greatest secrecy
covers the movement, the success of
which is deemed to be certaiu.
The operations of this expedition,
it is thought, will create more excite
ment than any which has preceded it.
It is stated that Corund has three
thousand men under his command at
Mazatlan. '
Savannah Market.
Savannah, Dec. 3 —P. M.
Ccl'on dull—no sales. Savannah
Middling, 30a31c. New York, 32c.
Report of the Postmaster
General.
Washington, Dec. 3—P. M.
The Report of the Postmaster Gene
ral exhibits one remarkable fact inter
esting to the South. It states that the
excess ot expenditures, for the last
fiscal year, over receipts are $965,000;
and again, that liabilities 'from the
Southern States exceed tbs receipts
$75,000. There must have been, then,
a deficiency of $890,000 in the loyal
States.
FROM~CANADA.
Funeral ot Col. Howard.
The Fenian Trials.
Montreal, Dec. 3, P.M.
The funeral af the late Col. Howard,
took place yesterday. It was a grand
aud imposing affair. Volunteers turned
out in full force. The regulars were
largely represented. Among the pal]
bearers were Hon. T. D. McGee, the
Mayor, etc. An immense concourse of
citizens were present.
There is nothing of special interest
from Sweetsburg this morning.
The Fenian prisoners are all well,
except Crawford, who is sick in bed.
Sweetsburg, C. W., Dec. 3. —P. M.
The special term in the Court of
Queen’s Bench for the district of Bed
ford, for trial of the Fenian prisoners,
commenced to-day.
Fire at Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Dec. 3 —P. M.
A fire at Oil City, last evening, de.
stroyed a small frame house, near the
depot, occupied by John Donaban, an
old man (100 years of age), who, with a
laborer, aged 30, aad a boy, aged 7
years, were burned to death.
Attempt at Fire.
La Crosse, Wis., Dec. 3—P. M.
An attempt to fire the Daily Repub
lievn and the Norwegian Faderlandt
newspaper offices, in this city, was made
to-day. They were set on fire in two
places, but the flames were discovered
and extinguished before much damage
was done.
Firemen’s Parade.
Savannah, Dec. 3—P. M.
The Fire Department paraded to day,
with about five hundred men aud two
steamers.
New York Market.
New York, Dec. 3 —Noon.
Stocks opened strong. Gold 141 J
Exchange, 109f. Prices opened as fol
lows: Sixes 108}, coupons, 112}, stocks
strong, money on call six per cent.,
sterling exchange quiet, 109f. Gold
opened 141 and closed 1414. Five-twenty,
registered 1862, 107; five-twenty cou
pons 1862, 108 J ; five-twenty registered
1864, 105; five-twenty coupons new
issue 1865, 1084 j five-twenty coupons
1865, 107 J; ten-forty coupons 99 J;
Treasury 7-30’s, 1054 ! North Carolina
sixes, 554; Tennessee sixes, 69 ; new
Kentucky sixes, 96.
latest.
New York, Dec. 3—P. M.
Gold 140 J; 5*S of 1800, new issue,
108}; 7‘s 105}. Cotton firmer, sales
2500 bales. Middlings 334a384. Flour
dull; sales of 300 barrels Southern, at
$11.25a516.00. Corn one cent higher.
Wheat lower. Pork lower, sales 3,500
barrels at $21.50a21.75 for new mess
Lard easier. Molasses steady. Petro
leum dull. Money easier.
Fives 1081, tens 99J, 7-30’s 105f.
Cotton firmer, at 3"4 a3sj. Flour dull,
at $11.25a512.75 for Southern. Wheat
dull. Corn better. Pork lower, at
$21.00a21.12 for old Mess; $22.00a
22.25 for new Mess.
Si. Lotus Market.
St. Louis, Dec. 3—P. M.
Tobacco unchanged. Flour and
Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn
lower and drooping, sales at 85a95c.
old, and 7Gaß3c. for New. Oats buoy
ant, sales at 66 for old. Provisions
unchanged, ifogs firm at $5.90 and
$6.00 in gross.
Cincinnati Market.
Cincinnati, Dec. 9—P. M.
Flour very dull at $9.76a510. Whis
key steady. Hogs opened higher, and
closed dull at $5.75. Gross weight re
ceipts 3,700. Pork dull at $19.50.
Lard dull. Gold 140.
FOREIGN NEWS-BY CABLE.
[To(S S. and European Neic* Amociation.]
FROM EUROPE.
Important Yews.
Dublin, Dec. 1.
*
Energetic measures on the part of the
Government are being rapidly adopted.
The county of Limerick was to-day pro
claimed as being under martial law, in
order t 1 prevent an outbreak, which was
deemed to be imminent. A large num
ber of arrests have been made of sus
pected parties, both in the city and
county of Limerick ; arrests are also
being made in this city and other parts
of the island.
Dublin, Sunday Evening.
Great excitement prevails here rela
tive to the activity of English officials in
making arrests of persons believed to be
implicated in Fenian movements. A
great many arrests have been made all
over the country, and they grow more
numerous hourly.
London, Dec. I—P.M.
No political news ot importance has
transpired here to-day.
London, Sunday Evening.
Col. Meaney, a well known and promi
nent Fenian, has been arrested-by the
governmental officials and placed in
Blackwell prison under a strong guard.
London, Dec. 2.
A Paris letter states that the suit
brought against the United States Gov
ernment by the builders of the cele
brated Bordeaux iron clad rams, is like
ly to bo settled by arbitration.
London, Dec. 3—P. M.
Anitnmensc reform demonstration was
in progress in this city this forenoon.
London, Dec. 3 —P. M.
Two regiments of troops have been
ordered to leave here to-day for Ireland.
The Fenian excitement is on the in
crease, and various rumors and reports
continue to be circulated in regaW to
the whereabouts of Jas. Stephens, chief
organizer of the Irish republic.
Liverpool, Dec. 1.
The Bermuda Gazette says the second
battalion of the Queen’s own Regiment
will sail for Cork on the 6th.
Liverpool, Sunday Evening.
There are indications here of trouble
from the Irish population, and precau
tionary steps are being taken by the
Government, with a view to its prompt
suppression. The countermanding of
the order for volunteers to leave for
Ireland was made in this connection,
as their services may be required at
home.
Liverpool, Dec. 2.
Late advices from Rio Janeiro, state
that the Ship Star of the Union, before
reported damaged by collision, was at
that port repairing.
Liverpool, Dec. 3—P. M.
Two regiments have left to-day for
Irbland.
Paris, Sunday Evening.
The announcement has been made
public here that Matamoras, Mexico,
has been seized and occupied by Ameri
can troops, and that the French had
been driven out. This caused a pro
found sensation in governmental circles
and among the people, and various con
jectures are indulged in in relation to
complications of a serious nature, which
are expected to arise from such a course
on the part of the American Govern
ment.
Paris, Dec. 2.
It is stated that the result of the de
cision of the French Government in
refusing to accede to the demands of
Great Britain, is that the extradition of
Lamirande, has been acquiesced in by
the British Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Paris, Dec. 2—P. M.
The Empress Charlotte, of Mexico, is
stated to be dying at Miramer. The
Emperor Maximilian is expected to
reach Miramer in the course of the
next week, and preparations are being
made to give him a fitting reception
upon Austrian soil.
Queenstown, Dec. 2.
The steamship Palmyra, from New
York, Nov. 21, arrived here to day, and
proceeded to Liverpool.
Glasgow, Dec. 2.
From various movements of Irishmen
and their sympathizers in this city and
vicinity, fears are entertained that the
Fenian movement lias extensive rami
fications here. The authorities are
taking steps for the proper suppression
of any outbreak.
Florence, Dec. 2.
It is announced semi officially, that
the evacuation of Rome will take place
in ten days.
Cork, Dec. 2.
It is stated that the English Govern
ment have countermanded the orders for
the transportation of English volunteers
to this city and other places in Ireland.
Dec. 2.
Prince Adalbert, high admiral of the
Prussian navy, will soon pay a visit to
the United States, for the purpose of
observing the American system of naval
construction, which is be introduced
into the Prussian navy.
Liverpool Market.
Livertool, Dec. I—Noon.
Cotton steady. Sales to-day 10,000
bales. Middling Orleans, 14 Jd.
LATER.
Liverpool, Dec. I—Evening.l—Evening.
Cotton market, steady; sales to-day,
10.000 bales: Middling Upland, ltd.
Breadstuff's market, generally dull.
Liverpool, Dec. 3 —Noon.
Cotton opened firmer, with an ad
vance of id. Sales to day, 13,000 bales;
Middling Uplands, 14J.
LATEST.
Liverpool, Dec. 3—P.M.
Sales Cotton to-day, 13,000 bales;
Market, firm; Middling Upland, 14jd;
Consols, 88J ; Fives 70$.
London Money Market.
London, Dec. I—Noon.
American securities dull. Five-Twen
ties, 70 J.
London, Dec. I—Evening.
Cotton closed steady. Sales of 10,000
bales. Five-Twenties, 704.
later.
London, Dec. I —Evening.
Consols closed to-day at 89$ for money.
American securities, the following
prices: United States five twenties, 70 j.
Erie, 454 i Illinois Central, 77.
LATEST.
London, Dec. 3—Noc n.
Consols are quoted at 88 J. Ex-
Dividend U. S. Five-twenties, 701.
Illinois Central Railroad Shares, 77.
Erie Railroad Shares, 455.
Salt! Salt! —Colonel Charlie B-
Day announces that he will sell Fifty
Barrels of Liverpool Salt this day.
Firemen’s Ball—Mechanic Independent.
Employment Wanted—Apply at 104
Reynolds street.
Special Notice—Removal.
For sale—Enquire of Dr. Sponsler.
Holiday Presents—A. Prontaut.
Look Out for Cold Weather—l. Kahn
& Cos.
Auction Sale—Day k Inman.
Lookout I —T. Russell <Sr Co’s.
Coke for Sale—G. S. Hookey, Sup’t.
Special Notices.
REMOVAL.—
E. W. HARKER, M. D.,
DESTtST,
Office opposite Hay Scabs, near Lower
Market. del—ts
New Advertisements.
Mechanic’s Independent
Fireman’s Ball
AT
MASOSIC IIALL,
Thursday Evening, Dec, 6, 1866.
*
The proceeds for the purpose of purchas
ing anew STE AMKR for Mechanic’s Com
pany, Second Division.
Good order will bo preserved, and all are
invited to attend. <l*4—3t
Employment Wanted
BV AN INDUSTRIOUS, HONEST
YOUNG MAX. Apply at
de4—6t 10! REYNOLDS ST.
DAY & INMAN, Auctioneers.
WILL SELT.—
WEDNESDAY, Dec. sth, 186#—
In Front of Store—
At 10 o'clock A. M—
-50 Bbis. Liverpool Salt.
d«4—2t
LOOKOUT!
A SPLENDID
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE !
AT
T. RUSSELL & CO’S,
286 Broad Sx.
SIX PRIZES-ALL OF WHICH ARE
Beautiful Parlor Ornaments.
A Fine MUSIC BOX—Playing eight Tunes,
accompanied with Drum and Bells.
Two very Fine Erench MANTEL CLOCKS.
Two large STEREOSCOPES—containing,
respectively, 144 and 50 Views.
A CUCKOO CLOCK.
The articles are now on exhibition, and
List open. de4—l2t
Look Out for Cold Weather!
PAIR* BLANKETS
At less than New York Cost.
10-4 ONECA, from $5 to sl2
11-4 ONECA, from $5.50 to sls
DARK BROWN, $3 to $5, at
I. KAHN A CO’S,
de4—3t 262 Broad street.
COKE FOR SALE.
CIOKE CAN BE HAD
/ At the GAS WORKS
AT ALL TIMES.
Tickets ean be prooured at the Office from
9 A. M. until 2 P. M., every day.
de4—tf G. S. HOOKEY, Snp’t.
For Sale,
A GOOD
SECOND-HAND BUGGY,
Enquire of Dr. SPONSLER,
dc4—lt At the St. Charles Stables.
Holiday Presents.
Rich gold jewelry, expressly
manufactured to order, set with Dia
monds, Rubies, Pearls, Oriental Garnets
and Cornl. Also, a great variety of Solid
Silver and Silver-plated Ware, of new and
beautiful designs, and many other articles
too numerous to mention, iust received by
A. PROX’TAUT,
de2—lw Below the Augusta Hotel.
DAS GASTELLO'S
GREAT SHOW
AND
TRAINED WILD ANIMALS!
THE CORNET BAND!
GOLDEN CHARIOT!
Horses, Ponies and Mules,
Will be prominently seen and admired, but tho
Novel Feature will be the
Live Lion let Loose in the Streets!
Taken from its cage by the intrepid
HERR LENGEL,
Walked over a platform and placed upon a Car,
and CARRIED IN TRIUMPH!
THE GOLDEN CAR OF ORPHEUS,
CONTAINING
Eckliart’s Silver Cornet Band.
A STREET PARADE!
GORGEOUS TO AN EXTREME !
Unmistakably Indicative of tho Strength and
Resources of DAN CASTELLO’S
Great Showl
AT
Augusta Tuesday, Dec. 4th »
DAN CASTELLO, the Original Conversation
alist, will appear at each Entertainment,
and introduce the only Thoroughly
TRAINED HORSE in the
Universe, the
Russian Beauty, <; CZAR,” Circassian Steed.
Herr Lengel,
THE LlOSi KING,
Will onter the Den of tho FEROCIOUS WILD
BEASTS.
BURNELL RUNNELLS, tho embodiment
of grace and stylo, will, with his two pretty
«nd gifted BOYS, render a pleasing series of
living pictures, which, for ease, excellence, and
elegance, have never before been witnessed in.
America. This young Southerner and bis two
litvte children constituted the leading attrac
tions in tho principal Theatres, Hippodromes,
and Circuses of the Old World. Papers praised
them! Journalists endorsed them ! People
pronounce them great!
A valuablo addition has been made to the
Company, since last here, in the person ol
MR. CHAS. PARKER,
Tho American Humorist, and tho Original
WHOA JANUARY,
Who will appear at each Performance, and in
»-r,ri,,cc his Comical Pony, also, in various
Acts.
j.ue BATOI'TTE LE APS are Spcc'alitios in
tho Groat Show ! n, 25