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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assume the same atti tude of non-intervontion, in regard to Mexico, as is held by the Government of the llaiiad Slates, Repealed assurances have been given by the Emperor, since that agreement, that be would complete the promised evacuation within the period mentioned, or sooner.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