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Saturday Night.—Saturday night
1 ast was a jirely one. Upwards of a
half dozen “ knock-down-drag-out”
fights occurred between tbe hours of
eight and ten. Nobody seriously hurt.
Tangle leg and the police had the mas
tery.
County Court. — -The December
Term of the County Court commenced
its session yesterday morning—Judge
McLaws presiding. Ten or twelve
true bills were returned; parties, ne
groes ; charges, larceny and assault and
battery.
The criminal docket will be taken up
this morning.
A Rarr Ciiaxce for the Hompaxs.
—Mr. J. N. Fresin a u at No 312 Broad
Street, opposite the Planters’ Hotel, has
iust received a splendid assortment o t
jewelry suitable lor holiday presents.
Those who wish to give something hand
some to their friends and sweethearts,
should not fail to visit Mr. Freeman’s
store, and examine his stock.
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Sheepish —We learn that a white
man and a freed man were busily en
gaged selling some half dozen sheep at
the market on yesterday, when a gen.
tlemati from the country quietly notified
the clerk of the market that he recog*
nized the animals, from their marks, to
be his, and the sellers had driven them
off without paying for them. The mutton
venders were chop fallen, and went off
in the custody of au ollicer, looking de'
cidedly sheepish.
Gathering Oats. —A colored boy
was arrested yesterday afternoon, for
fiteaiiug some oats from a store up town.
Some one asked him ‘‘if he was trying
to sow bis wild oats?” he replied that
he ‘‘didn’t have nothin’ to sow ’em on.”
lalan Tri-Coi.ored Flat;.—Blobbs
says that an Irish friend asserts that
the flag of the new Irish Republic is to
be a tri-color—red, white, blue, and
green. “Long may it wave.”
Bujimoku County Agricultural
Society,—Owing tb tbe inelement
character of the morning, the attendance
at the meeting on Saturday last, was not
so full as anticipated. The society was
promptly called to order by President
Harris. The subject for discussion was
“ Fertilizers," but owing to the fact that
some of the Qimmittec were absent, it
was postponed until next meeting.
Messrs. Abram 11. McLaws, Robert
Schlev, George W. Evans, Sr., Alexan
der Deas, and W. Henry Warren, were
appointed a Committee to test Stafford 8
Sulky Cultivator, at the next meeting,
commencing the examination at teu
o’clock. ’A Stump Puller will also be
exhibited at the same time. Gustavus
Obcr, Esq./of Baltimore, being present,
was called l on, and addressed tbe meet
ing in h few appropriate and forcible
remarks, on 'the benefits derived from
the use of “ fertilizers.” The next
meeting will he held on the second bat
‘urday in January next, at Ilosney
Chapel, 12 M. A meeting of the ex
ecutive Committee will be held at the
office of Wright & Gibson, on Thursday,
13th inst., at 12 M.
Rivsr News. —Tbe River marks nino
feet nine inches, at the bridge.
The Two Boys arrived on Sunday,
and le It yesterday.
The Julia St. Clair arrived yesterday
aftdrnoon, and tied tip at the Bridge,
being slightly disabled on her way up.
She ran into the woods, and injured her
smoke stack and right-side hull.
Factory goods reduced
to 18 for 7-8, 20 for 4-4 and 22 cents for
Drill, > , ,
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'FROM MILLEDOEVILLE.
Election or U lilted Stutc*
Senator. . ,
MiLi.aDaitYiLLß, Dec. 10—
The Legislature will elect United State*
spnpu>r to morrow., ilerschol V. Johnson’s
ro-deetio* is regarded ascertain.
Mr. I mphrey, of Fanuin county, wishes
it to be known that ho to ed against the
resolution rejecting the Constitutional
Amendment.
[From the United State < and European
Telegraphic Ite tee Aeeuciatiou.]
'jHffOMßl) FOR TIIK DAILY PRhSS. ~
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congrcssluual.
SENATE.
AVashirqtox, Dec. 10.
A numhor of petitions wero presented
and reforred to appropriate committees.
Mr. Morgan presented a resolution of the
Chamber of Commerce of New York, in
favor of establishing another line of oceuff
telegraph, to be under American control.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Morgan presented a petition from the
Comptroller of the State of Now York, in
tavor of tbs General Governmeut assuming
the war debt of the several Stutes, or giving
up to the several States, to be applied to
that purpose, certain sources of internal
revenne. Referred to the Committeo on
Finance.
Mr. Sumnor presented a petition from
Wn. C. Jewett, praying that Hannibal
Hamlin be declared the President of the
United mates. Referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Wade, from the Committee on Ter
ritorial, reported favorably on a bill for
the admission of Nebraska.
Mr. Kdmti'uda, from the Committee on
the Judiciary, reported a bill regulating
appointments to office, with amendments.
He said the Committee had given the bill
close attention, and thought that with the
amendments it was such as suited our re
publican form of government, and was not
designed to operate against any particular
one.
Mr. Harris introduced a bill in relation
to persons suffering imprison moat for of
foocos again .*t- tho laws of tho United
Stvtes. Referred to tho Committee on the
Judiciary.
; Mr. Wade introduced a bill to admit
Colorado. Referred to the Committee on
Territories.
Tho bill to regulate the elective frunchise
in the District of Columbia, was then taken
up. This bill gives free, suffer ago to all ne
groes who have resided six months in the
citv.
HOUSE.
Mr. Ward, of New York, introduced a
bill to guaraotoo to certain States that have
been in rebellion, Republican forms of
Government. Referred to tho Committee
on Reconstruction.
Mr. Rogers introduced a bill to repeal
the nontrality laws. Referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Bingham introduced a bill declaring
valid certain proclamations of the President,
issued during the rebellion. Referred t 0
the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Farqnnb&r, of Indiana, introduced a
bill to disfranchise all poraone in tho Dis
trict of Columbia who bore arms in the
Confederate Government during tho rebel
lion, or accepted office under the Confede
racy. Referred to the Committee on tho
Judiciary.
Mr. Washburno, of Illinois, introduced a
bill which was referred to the Judiciary
Committee, requesting tho appointment of
a Register of Wills in the District ot Co
lumbia.
Mr. Parham, of Maine, introduced a
resolution instructing tho Commissioner on
Invalid Pensions to inquire whether any
persons in tho late rebel States, who had
been dropped from the pension rolls, by
reasou of participation in the rebellion had
been rostored; if so, by what authority.
Agreed to.
Mr. Blaine introduced a resolution which
was agreed to, instructing Committee on
Military ufTairs to provide by law that al}
officers appointed to position in the tegular
army from the volunteer force, be cutitled
to, and allowed Brevet Rank in former ssrv
ice, for gallant meritorious sorvico in the
latter.
Mr. Elliot, of Massachusetts, introduced
a resolution which was agreed to, directing
the Secretary of War to communicate to the
House, any report or evidence in bis pos
session relative to riots in Norfolk in April,
IS*6. Also any information relative to the
murder in Georgia, of Rev. Mr. Huat, a
missionary to the freedmen of that State.
In tho House Mr. Hart introduced resolu
tions calling for the names of those pardoned
by Johnson.
Kelly of Pa., introduced a resolution that
the debt should be paid by tho generation
which created it, is unsound, impolitic, and
docs not meet approval.
Spalding of Ohio, introduced a resolution
to direct the reconstruction Committee to
enquire into the expediency of reporting
a joint resolution admitting Southern States
on the adoption of the Constitutional
amendment—adopted. The Speaker ap
pointed Elliot, Shcllcbarger and Thomas, of
Tennessee, Committee on New Orleans riots*
Pike, Farinsworth and Cooper, on Carolina
murders.
The House passed the bill for assembling
tho New Congress on tho -Its! of March next,
by a vote of 123 to 29.
Dec. 9.
Tho Southern Senators and Representa
tives hold a caucus last evening at Willard's
Hotel, for the purpose of consultation.
Among those present were Gov. Sharkey, of
Mississippi ; Gov. Parsons and Mr. Foster,
of Alabama; and Senators Burnett and
Roberts, and Representative Epperson, of
Texas.
It was suggested that a call be made for
all Southern members to meet in this city
on the 20th of January next, but, consider
ing the few members row here, a call was
voted inexpedient. It* was determined,
however, if events should render such a
meeting necessary, a call would be made
through the agency of tho United States
and European Nows Association.
It is now evident that tho confiscation
fever is abating. Under the Act of Con
gress new proposed to bo repealed by the
Radicals, President Johnson has already
roetored nineteen twentieths of the property
to Southern owners. This restoration can
not now bo disturbed, and the only effect of
Jho repeal of the law would fall tipon a few
prom in on t mort now absent .from the
country, and who 'possess but little to be
conflscated. It might also tend to disturb
confidence in the South, om|)|irrasß industry,
aud secure heavy luarea to Northern credi
tors of T'oulhoru mwcli.au. This last »p
pretended result m»y tend to weskon tbe
tenl of Northem niemherf.
Senator John Pool, of North Carolina, is
here, but arrived after the caucus.
Senators Burnett and Roberts, of Texas,
will have an interview, by appointment, to-
B.orrow. with th* Saorotnry of tl* Interior,
to oonilde* die Indian relations of tho
Roulliw.it, wi|h a tiew of restoring to tboir
auclont right those who participated in th*
rebellion, and of securing the general good
.nd pacification of the Aborigines in that
section.
Washiuqton, Dec. 9.
It is learned from Ex-Provisional Gov
ernor Parsons, who is here, that Governor
Patton of Alabama, did not recommend the
passsgo of the Constitutional Amendment
He simply, in view of new issues and
changed circ#mrt*,pces called on the Legis
lature to giv. it prompt ennsidorotion.
Waluinstor, Dee. 10.
Ihe United States Consul at Vera Crus
reports to the State Department, that
Maximilian was to leave Orizaba on tho
28th of November for tbe City of Mexico,
and that the United States mission was
likely to be regarded in a friendly manner
by the French in that Republic.
Washington, Dec. 10.
The Government has received a dispatch
from Santa Anna, protesting against its
proposed Juarez policy, and claiming that
Ortega, himself, or any other Mexican,
should be free to assist in tho restoration of
Mexican authority.
Major Isaac Lynde, dismissed for surren
dering Fort Fillmore, New Mexico, in 1861,
has been restored.
Washington, Dec. 10.
The Supreme Court did not deliver an
opinion on the tost oath. Sherwood of
Texas is here, with Southern loyalists, and
appeared in Court, requesting that himself
aud colleagues be heard, having now points
to offer, lie was directed to file his motion
Washington, Dec. 10—P. M.
The President communicated the Surratt
correspondence to-day. It is voluminous,
and relieves Seward of the imputation of
neglect in making efforts for his arrest.
Wilding to Seward, Liverpool, September
22d, 1865—Surratt is expected to arrive hero
(enclosing affidavit of Surratt’s confidant,
giving particulars of Surratt’s leaving and
voyage from Canada). Surratt confessod
to being in the Confederate service, as mail
carrier between Washington aud Richmond ;
that apian to kidnap Lincoln was concurred
in by himself and Booth, lie arrived in
Canada before the assassination, whore he
received a communication from Booth, an
nouncing a change of programme, and re
questing Surratt to come to Waaliington #
Did not say ho went, but remarked that on
tbe way back tue tratn was delayed at St.
Catharines, where he first heard of the as-
sassination. Surratt replied, too good to
be true jho related.to affiant the conversa
tion held with , at Richmond ; affiant
believed Surratt at Liverpool.
Wilding to Seward, Sept. 3d.—lt is sup
posed Surratt has arrived. Adams advises
me the arrest is impolitic under the meagre
evidence of complicity aud identity.
Hunter to Wilding, Oct. 3d.—On consul
tation with tho Secretary of War and Judg e
Holt, it is thought impolitic to molest Sur
ratt at present.
King to Seward, Rome April, 3d 1866.
John Surratt had enlisted in the Pope’s
Zouaves. He confessed bis true name, and
acknowledged plotting against Lincoln’s
life—declared he had never seen Davis, but
understood Davis was privy to the plot.
King’s informant represented Surratt had
plenty money—King’s informer requests
suppression of bis name.
Seward to Stauton, May, 7th, 1866.—Com
municates King’s letter.
Stanton to Seward, May 19th—Referred
communication to Holt, who advised him
to procure full statements under oath.
Afterward would bo time ouough for the
arrest.
Seward to Stanton, May 28th—Suggests
that in the absence of an extradition treaty
with the Pope, that a special go to Rome and
demand Surratt’s surrender.
King to Seward, Rome, Juno 23d—Hold
Cowersalin, with the previous informer,
which confirmed his truthfulness Headed
Surratt fully, who confessed his complicity
—admitted his mother’s participation. In
formant claims having taught school in
Texas and Maryland. He still desires bis
name concealed. Surratt was in New York
when the traeedy occurred.
King to Seward, July 14 —Contains the
above statement sworn to.
King to Seward, August B—Explained
the affair to the Pope, who expressed wil
lingness to surrender Surratt.
Seward to King, Oct. I6th—Encloses Sur
ratt's photograph ; suggests compensation
to informant ; requested that both Surratt
and informant be kept within roach.
King to Seward. Nov. 2d—Reports tho
interview with Cardinal Antoncli. Sur
ratt will be given up upon proper indict
ment. United States would do likewise
under like circumstancos.
King to Seward, Nov. 10—Antoncli an
nounced Surratt’s arrest, but had oacaped
the guard. Antoneli expresses regret.
Marsh to Seward, B’loronce, Nov. 18—
The Secretary General of Italy believed
Surratt would be surrendered if found on
Italian ground on proper demand, proof*
and identification, under stipulations that
tho puuishmont of death should not bo in
flicted.
Consulate at Naples to King—Ascer
tained that under the name of Waltroo,
Surratt left Naples for Alexandria.
King telegraphed the Consul at Alex
andria to ariest Surratt.
Hale to Seward, Doc. 2—Arrested John
Surratt at Alexandria.
Seward to Halo, Dec. 3—Course approved.
S.urratt will be brought home.
Seward to ale, Dec. 4—The Secretary of
the Navy has instructed GoUlsborough to
bring Surratt home, and directs Halo to
inform Admiral Goldaborough.
fromliichliond.
Richmond, Dec. 9.
Dr. Watson, of Rockbridge, who was
arrested last week under tho “Civil Rights
Rill," was before General Schofield yester
day, and held in $20,000 bail to appear when
called for.
A colorod preacher, named Win. Harris 1
was arrested last night for tho alleged
abduction aud seduction of a daughter of
Lomax D. Smithl
A man nnmod John Driscoll, formerly of
Richmond, was killed on Friday at Tye
River Warehouse, by Z. K. for grossly
insulting Wood’s wife.
FROM NOftTH CAROLINA.
llALKiun, Dee. 10.
Tho feeling in the Legislature is averse
to the repudiation of interests on the State
debt, which will probably be funded. A
resolution passed, asserting the loykUy.of
tbe people, and denounces the alleged perse
cution of unionists.
FROM NEW YORK.
New York, Dec. 9.
United States Commissioner Nelson will,
to-raorrow, give a decision in the ease of
Greateaux, the Glasgow Photograper, ar
rested here eight or ten days ago, at tbe
instance of the British authorities, for
forging bank notes. The decision grants
the atfced for extradition.
Nbw York, Dec. 10.
The Mercury says a very important meet
ing of the leaders of the Fenian movement
waa hefd in this city, at whioh eortain plans
to aid the contemplated rising in Ireland
were discussed. The most importsnt feature
is the contemplated seizure of certain Eu
ropean steamers, and to convert them lute
privateers.
It was suggested to get command of the
steamers Queen, City of Baltimore, and
Scotia, belonging, respectively, to the
National, Inman, and Cunard lines, for use
as privateers, and to takamou to Ireland.
Nxw York, Dec. 9
Havana dates of tho 4th, state that all
vessels from Sfc. Thomas and Jamaica
are ordered to strict quarantine on account
of cholera at those places. The Gunboat
Winooski remained at Havana. The Tele
graphic Cable between Havana and Florida
will be opened in March.
The sugar crop promises to be abundant,
and grinding has already commenced.
New York, Doc. 10—P. M.
Nearly all visitors at Stephen*’ head
quarters aro strangers. Several Irish
coast pilots have disappeared. It is esti
mated that 180,000 stand of arms have been
sent from hore since the Canada raid.
The owners of the Kate Dyer have sued
the National Steam Navigation Company.
New’ York, Dec. lOth.
Panama dates of tho 3d report a heavy
gale at Aspinwall, Dec. Ist. No damages
reported.
The British steamer Danube arrived at
Aspinwall, Nov. 22d, with three cases of
yellow fevor.
Payne A Cos., of Guyaquil, have not sus
pended as reported.
The 45th anniversary of the independence
of tho Isthmus was elaborately celebrated.
Dates from Lima and Callao, of Nov. 19th
and 21st, are received. Peru was tranquil.
That Government has definitely declined
the arbitration of Eugland and France in
tbe Spanish embroglio.
Tho Peruvian Minister bad roturned
from Chili. The allied squadron was at
Valparaiso under sealed sailing orders.
A slight earthquake occurred at Valpa
raiso Nov. Bth.
A fire occurred at tho city of Santiago
on the 2d, burning the market place.
Peruvian revolutionists have been ex
patriated.
Central America quiet.
FROM MEXICO.
New York, Dec. 9.
The steamer Manhattan, from Havana,
brings advices from tho City of Mexico of
the 22d, and from Vera Cruz of the 28th
ult. Maximilian was still at Orizaba. It is
stated that he had agreed to abdicate, ap
pointing Marques, Mcß&mou, and Moriu,
as a triumvirate, and appealing to a vote of
the people to confirm this step.
The Imperialists are rapidly evacuating
all Northern outposts. Gen. Donay was
expected daily at tho City of Mexico, with
the garrison of San Louis Potosi, Mazatlan,
and other places. The Liberals wero con
centrating some thirty-five thousand men to
attack San Louis Potosi.
It is stated that tho Imperialists will also
soon evacuate Durango.
Generals Bazaine aud Castolman were at
Vera Cruz, anxiously awaiting tho arrival
there of Minister Campbell and General
Sherman. Upon the arrival of the frigate
Susquehanna, at Vera Cruz, she is to be
received with the customary salutes, and an
oscort is to be provided for Minister Camp
bell and Gen. Sherman to the City of Mex
ico.
Tho people of Vera Cruz manifest much
joy at tho expected arrival of tho Americans.
Acting U. S. Consul Saubuier had loft
Vera Cruz for Tampico, where, it is sup
posed, tho Susquehanna would arrive, and
which place is in the hands of the Liberals,
to acquaint Minister Campbell of arrange
incuts made at Vera Cruz for his reception.
Among tho passengers by the Manhattan
are tho British Minister Scaulett, returning
to England from Mexico, and La Bayaine,
with special dispatches to Napoleon. >
FROM MOBILE.
Mobile, Dec. 10.
Col. John J. Fisher, formerly an officer in
the Mexican army, under the Governments
of Comonfort and Juarez, and rocently of
the Confederate army, arrived iu this city
on the 9th instaut, having left tbe City of
Mexico on the 19th ultimo, and Vera Cruz
on the 4th, says a deputation, consisting of
the Clergy, and distinguished officers and
citzens, went from the City of Mexico to
Orizaba to meet tbe Emperor. They were
received by him, and the result of the
interview was to induce him to change his
plans and adhere to the country. Tho
Clergy contributed $15,000,000; wealthy
citizens and capitalists pledged themselves
for a like amouut.
Maximilian has returned to the Capitol.
No interference with his movements by the
French. Measures wore immediately takon
for reorganizing the army against Juarez
and other Liberals.
General Marquise has been ordered to the
command of the Department of Puobia;
General Mirainon to that of Guanaxato ;
Gen. Mejia to that of San Luis Potosi, em
bracing the whole section of tbe country
now occupied by tho Liberal forcos. He
also says that it was believed in Mexico
that arrangements for the withdrawal of
French troops were entirely revoked and
abandoned; that the Emperor would bo
sustained by France.
The frigate ousquehannah was lying off
Vera Cruz on the 4th inst.
FROM NORFOLK.
Norfolk, Dec. 9.
Details of the explosion on the steamo r
Kelso, reported yesterday by the United
States and European New3 Association,
show that tho steam drum exploded on tho
starboard side, tho steam passing down
into the firemen's room, and thence to
other parts of the vcssol.
Tho following is a list of tho victims:
Killed—Chief Engineer Roider, Assistant
Engineer Wilson, M. Waldron, Raggago
Master, Win. ii 11, Fireman, and John
Rowan, Captain Crawle, and throe firemen,
badly scalded.
Tho following passongers wore also badly
scalded : llcv. J. Cowling, Georgo Hickett,
Mrs. Southampton, Edward Zdehier, L.
Saugtell, Major Carter, Bth Infantry, Jos.
Davis, Stephen Hays, and Chas. Nixon.
The Kelso has been towed to this city,
and her injured passengers have been taken
to tbe Naval Hospital.
St. Louis, Dec. 10—-P. M.
The Parafine, Varnish andJMtch Fnctorv
oorner Main and Convent streets, contain
ing live hundred barrels coal oil, were
burned to-day—loss one hundrod thousand
dollars —mainly insured.
Foreign Summary.
Washington, Doo. 8.
The Extradition treaty between France
and England, will by agreement remain in
force until tho Ist September, 1869.
In Italy, the candidates returned in the
Vsnetia, as far as known, belong to the
moderate party.
Martial law was to cease in Palermo No
vember 30th.
Tho Convocation of Catholic Bishops will
assemble in Romo 29th June.
Tho Russian Minister of War has ordered
tho conversion of 160,009 muskets into
breach loaders
The vicinity ofCronstadt was covered with
packed ice on the 19th of November.
Numerous bodies of certain insurgents
have taken refuge in Greece. Five days
have been allowed to those still offering
resistance to lay dowu their arms.
A Bombay telegram of 23d November,
reports the shipment of Cotton daring tho
fortnight at 7,000 bales.
Homo Kong, Oct. 23.
Tea quiet and drooping.
Shanghai advices of the 9th October, re
port disturbances among the Chinese sol
diers, at Nankin. A large numbor hare
been beheaded for robbing the inhabitants.
Tho murderers of the Captaiu and other
persons belonging to the American schooner
“ Imbra,” have not been discovered.
The “ Westminster” aid “J. E. Boyd,”
tea ships, had been wrecked.
FROM NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, Dec. 10—P.M.
The French man-of-war Bouvet, from
Vera Cruz, tho Ist cf December, reports
some 1C or 18 transports daily expected at
Vera Cruz to carry the French troops
away.
Tho Austrian and Belgium forces were to
remain in Mexico.
It is also stated that the clergy and a
large portion of the most influential and
wealthy citizens of Mexico offered to raise
$20,000,000 for Maximilian if he will remain
at the head ot the Government. The latest
accounts from the Emperor arc to the effect
that ho has accepted the terms offered.
Everything quiet at Vera Cruz.
FROM BROWNSVILLE.
Brownsville, Dec. 7.
Canales and his troops had left for the
interior, and Cortina had assumed command
of the forces left in Matamoras. Col. Crosby,
of General Sherman’s staff, had an inter
view with Escabcdo on the 6th, the nature
of which has cot transpired. Business is
said to te improving.
Fire in Atlanta.
Atlanta, Dec. 10.
A fire broke out last night in Markham’s
Block, on Peachtree street, consuming two
stores. Markham’s loss about $2,000. Mc-
Cants & Cos. lost a stock of drugs valued at
$15,000, half of which was covered by in
surance. Burnham A Waud lost SIO,OOO
above insurance.
FROM CANADA.
Swkktsburg, Dec. 10—P. M.
The trial of Fenian prisoners commenced.
Devlin pleads a want of jurisdiction in
each easo, for those from the United States.
He also pleads that the British Parliament
alone can legislate. No British statute ap
plies to the case, and Devlin is confident
of securing tho discharge of the prisoners.
mayor’s Flection.
Boston, Doc. 10—P. M.
Otis Norcross, Republican, was elected
Mayor of this city by 526 majority.
Indian Troubles in New
Mexico.
St. Louis, Dec. 10—P. M.
The Governor of New Mexico calls on
tbo citizens to form militia companies for
defence against Indiana Hostilities are
expected soon.
Return of a Fenian.
Norwich, Conn., Dec. 9.
Lieut. Lawler, formerly of the Ninth
Connecticut Regiment, who has lately been
imprisoned in Ireland as a Fenian, has
arrived here, having been sent home by the
English Government. Ho reports that
there arc fifty thousand well armed aud woll
drilled Fenians in Ireland, who are deter
mined to strike for liberty by the Ist of
January.
Lieut. Lawler will soon return to Ireland
to assist in the revolution.
Markets.
New York, Dec. 10.
Cotton steady, at 33a35c. Flour lOaloe.
lower; Southern, $10.75u16. Wheat dull.
Corn, la2e. higher. Oats, le. better. Pork
lower ; Mess, $20.76. Lard firm.
Gold opeued 1374- Noon—Gold, 137§.
Monty, 6 per cent. Coupons—Sixes, 1125 ;
Fives, 107$; Tens, 100; Sevens, 105fj ;
New Fives, 109; Tennessee’s, 93; Vir
ginia’s, 614; Georgia's, 105;
734 * Missouri's, 91A.
New York, Dee. 10—Evening.
Cotton unchanged, sales 2800 bales; Mid
dling at 33 to 35. Flour dull. Wheat
stead)'. Corn Ito 2c. higher. Pork droop
ing, sales 400 barrels, new $20.50a521. Lard
steady, 114 to 12$. Sugar declining ; Cuba
9| to 10c. Spirits Turpentine 64 to 66e.
Rosin $4.37 toslo. Gold 1374. Newfives,
lOSg.
Baltimore, Dec. 10.
The transactions iu Flour are small, both
for shipment aud home consumption. Good
brai d«i arc held with some firmness, without
change in prices. Wheat firm; good to
prime Red $2.85 to $2.95 ; Ordinary to verj
fine Red, $2.50 to $2.75; prime and choice
White. $3.05 to $3.12; fine to good White,
$2.80 to $3.00. New Corn, in shipping or
der, 90 to 94 ; damp and inferior to fair, 65
to S5. Oats steady, at 53 to 55. Rye dull,
at $1.05 to sl.lO. Provisions almost at a
stand still, and very unsettled. Mess Pork,
$21.15 to $22. Bacon Shoulders, 12 to 134-
New sugar cured Hams, 20c. No bulk
meat offering. Nothing doing in Sugars or
Molasses. Small sales good and prime Rio
Coffee, from second hands, 18 to 18£. Good
North Carolina Rico, 11 to 1240. No trans
actions in Cotton—prices unchanged. Whis
key light; City, $2.37 to $2.38; Western,
$2.36 to $2 37. Dressed Hogs better en
quiry ; sales, $9.50.
Baltimore, Dec. 10.—P.M.
Grain in good demand for ull varieties at
higher rat6s» White wheat sold at $3.10 to
SJ.2O ; red wheat $3.00 to $3.10. New corn
in shipping order, 93 to 96c. Rye, $1.15 to
$1.25. Receipts of corn, 42,000 hushols.
Flour steady ; Chicago extra, $11.75 to
$12.00. Groceries, neglected and drooping.
Provisions, very dull. Cut moats nominal.
Whiskey stoady.
Cincinnati, Dee. 10—P.M.
Flour, dull; demand limited; SJ.SO to
SIO.OO. Whiskey dull and nominal at $2.30.
Hogs in light supply and active demand;
prices have advanced from 40 to 50c; mar
ket closed steady at from $7.26 to 7.50.
Green meats advanced; closing firm; Mess
Pork firm, sl9. Lard, quiet at 114 c. Gold,
137.
Mobile, Doc. 10—P. M.
Cotton sales to-day, 1500 hales. Mid
dling, 30c. Closed quiet, but firm.
New Orleans, Doc. 10—P. M.
Cotton firm; sales 4.600 bales ; Low Mid
dling, 29a30c; Middlings, 31 c Receipts
7,059 bales.
Wilmington, Dec. 10.—P. M.
Crude Turpentine 58. Rosin $3 to $5.
Sales of 155 bales Cotton ware made at 304
for Middlings.
Liverpool, Dec. 10.
Cotton moderately active to-day. Though
prices have not advanced, they were firmer
at tho close. Sales to-day, 16,00 bales at
14d. for Middling Uplands.
London, Dec. 10.
Cotton unchanged; Saic*, 13,000 ba-'W.
Fives 71. Fries, 1 higher. Illinois i higher.
The New York Commercial says flock
market is more bonyant, tad indicates an
Upward | eade 6 . Go waits i lower*
Money is in Utoft uemauu fYoiu stock
brokers, and is firmer. Exchange quiet.
London, Dec. 10—Noon.
Money market without change. Consols,
881 for money. Current quotations for
American securities: five twenties, 71 i;
Erie, 47 j Illinois Central 771*
London, Dec. 10.—P.M.
Consols, 88j: five twenties, 71 i; Illiinois,
77i ; Erie, 47.
Marine IVews.
New York, Dee. 9.
The Steamship City of Paris, iron* Liver
pool, Nov. 9. arrived to-day.
New York, 10.
Arrived—Rising Star, from New Or
leans. The lowa, with the missiog steam
ship Britania, has arrived.
New York, Dec. 10—P. M.
Arrived—steamer Quaker City, from
Charleston.
Savannah, Dec. 9.
Arrived—Brig Resolute, Nnssaa ; schoon
ers James L. Parsons, Hannah Little. J. S.
<1- L. C. Adams, Philadelphia; D. Gifford,
B&rbadoes.
Cleared—Schooner Mary D. Gelar.d,
Providence.
New Orleans, D«c. 10.
The schooner Alison, hence for RuAtan,
ran upon a reef two miles off the Island of
Borneo, and became a total wreck. Her
cargo was principally flour, and was
saved in adamaged condition. Crew saved.
Wilmington, Doc. 10—P. M.
Arrived—steamer Empire, from New
York.
Queenstown, Dec. 10—P. M.
The Steamship Tarifa and K*na, from
New York, passed here to-day for Liver
pool.
Mobile, Dec. 10—P. M.
Arrived—British Steamship Carribean
from Vera Cruz.
FOREIGN NEWS-BY CABLE.
[To U. S. and Europcun Xetc* Aeeociation .J
Glasgow, Dee. B—Evening.
A leading paper asserts that D’lsraeli hav
ing intimated that hi < resignation was con tin
gent upon the present cabinet accepting a
liberal reform bill, Lord Derby h3s accooded
to D’lsracli’s views, and a bill in accord
ance therewith will soon be placed before
Parliament.
Liverpool, Dec, B—Evening.
Two cavalry regiments have beeu sent to
Ireland to suppress insurrectionary move
ments in progress there.
Liverpool, Dec. 10—P. M.
The Manchester Examiner says a ma
jority of the people favor an amicable adjust
ment of the Alabama claims, and urges an
oarly adjustment.
Paris. Dec. 8.
It is asserted that dispatches have been
received from Maximilian, that he will land
at Gibraltar about the 20th inst.. and several
physicians in attendance on Carlotta will
join him on his arrival.
Paris, Dec. 10—P. M.
Tho new Minister to tho Unitod States
Court sailed to-day.
Romk, Dee. 9.
Tho French troops aro still evacuating
tho Papal dominions, and have nearly all
left Rome, taking steam transportation at
Civita Veechia.
Rome, Dec 10—P. M.
There still remains some French troops
here. They will probably continue here
till the end of the month.
Florbnck, Dec. 9.
Connection between the Italian Govern
ment and that of his Holiness, the Pope, in
referring to tho assumptio* of the Papal
debt by Italy, has been signed.
St Petersburg, Dec. 9.
The Russian Government has annulled
the special laws of tho ompire in relation to
Church relations with the Papal Govern
ment which had been suspended.
London, Dec. 9.
Advices from Constantinople stare that
the means of tho Crotau insurgents aro
exhausted, and that they aro unable longer
to resist the repressive measures of the
Turkish Government.
Th© London Globe bints at serious diffi
culties between tho British Gqvj> »nont
and the Washington Cabinet, in rt , uct to
the duties of tho latter in maintaining
legitimate and faithful neutrality in banian
matters.
Several regiments of British troops had
left for Ireland.
A Cork telegram, of the 26th, says :
“Considerable alarm prevails hero, and
throughout Ireland. All police stations
are barricaded, and the military arc dis
persing throughout the country ; the troops
were confined to barracks under arms, last
night."
A Dublin letter says “the Fenian re
vival" produced a had effect on trade, aud
a dull winter is antiiepated.
Arrests have been made in Drogheda,
Trim, Mallow, and Corricknacrosg. Troops
in Dublin arc under arms, and detach
ments of cavalry patrolled tho suburbs.
Twelve thou.-and five hundred breech
loaders were received for distribution among
the constabulary.
London, Deo. 10—P. M.
The Time* -says that afl attempts of the
Fenians to create uprising in England has
been checkmated, it is madness now to
rise, as the day is past. Notwithstanding
all the fears of a rebellion breaking out in
Ireland is subsiding, the Government con
tinues to send troops there.
Cardinal Cullen has published a pastoral
letter to Ireland directing them at all
times to yield obedience to tbe law and
avoid secret organizations of any kind.
London, Dec. 10—P. M.
Precautionary measures by tbe British
Government havo been so well taken that
tho chance of success or serious rising by
the Fenians looks hopeless.
COMMERCIAL.
Augusta Market.
Augusta, Dec. 10—45 P. M.
GOLD—Buying, 1.38; selling, 1.43.
SlLVEß—Buying. 1.35; selling, 1.40.
COTTON.—There has been a fair demand
to-day. Prices ranged—Middling, 30c. ;
Strict Middling, 31c.; Good Middling, 32c.
A good deal of Cotton c> uld be sold at
these figures, but most holders deoline to
operate. The offering stock has been very
light to-day.
Garden Seed.
IT 7 E HAVE J liET RECEIVED A
\Y complete assortment of new GAR
DEN SEED, which we will sell low’ to the
trade; also, at retail.
BARRETT, CARTER <C- CO.
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COAL
A CARGO OF SUPERIOR COAL TO
arrive, and will be sold on tho Wharf
by tho Ton and upwards, to suit pur
chasers, by A. POULLAIN.
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Piano-Fortes Tuned.
TO MEET THE TIMES, I HAVE HE*
duced the charge for TUNING to
THREE DOLLARS. ' ’
Orders left at Mr. GEO. A. OATES*,
240 Broad Street, or at my Shop, opposite
the Post-Office, promptly attended to.
sel—tf ROBERT A. HARPfifL
Charter Oak
llilllr COOKING
I^S^'STOVE.
THIS CELEBRATED STOVE, SO FAVORABLY KNOWS IN MOBILE
New Orleans, St. Louis, and ether Southern cities, is now being offered to th.
citizens of Augusta, as one of the best and cheapest firel-ciere Cooking Stoves in the
market—its baking qualities ere unsurpassed, which is acknowledged by all who have
The draught flues are so constructed as to ensure a perfectdraogbt, while a hot air flue
which surrounds the oven insures the baking and roasting of bread and meats, to entire
satisfaction. Vie warrant the perfect baking of every Stove we sell.
In our stock will be found TOILET SETS, CIHRN-, TLBB, COFFEE MILLS,
SCOURING BRICKS, TEA TRAYS, SAD IKONS, CAKE CUTTERS, JELLY CAKK
PANS, etc.
A full apartment of Honsefurnishing Goode always on hand- We are, also, pre
pared to do ROOFING, and all manner of work in the Tinners* line of busineF*.
de9—lm D. L. FULLERTON. 186 Broad street.
A HOMESTEAD AND FIFTY-FOUR LOTS
To toe Baffled I
YU ILL BE RAFFLED, AS SOON AS TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED TICKETS ARE
VV sold, at TEN DOLLARS A TICKET, the beautiful GROUNDS and commodious
DWELLING, with eleven Out-Buildings, belonging to the subscriber, in Harrisonville,
near Augusta, Ga. Tho land has been surveyed by Wm. Phillips, Esq., City Purveyor,
and laid off in Lots, varying from 100 feet by 200 feet to several acres each, including the
Homestead, with its large variety of roses, plants, hedges* shrubbery, fruit trees, etc.,
containing 7 39*100 Acres of Land—making, iri all, FIFTY FIVE PRIZES, covering
nearly fif’y acres of ground, in five hundred yards of the city limit*. It is iituated on tbe
lurknett Spring, Carnes, and Georgia Railroads, and on the line of the proposed City
Railroad.
Messrs. Branch, Sons k Cos., Bankers, will furnish Tickets, the proceeds of which will
be held by them, and for which they will be responsible to purchasers of same until the
drawing. Edward Thomas and F. C. Barber, Esqs., have kindly consented to superintend
the drawing.
Diagrams of the Property will be left with the different Brokers, and at the stores of
Messrs. Stevenson k Sheltun, C. V. Walker k Cos., and Stovall k Edraonston.
Grand Prize, Lot No. 64, Homestead, containing 7 39-100 Acres, value SIO,OOO
Second Prize, Lot No. 60, 3 57-100 Acres, value 1,200
Three Prizes, Lots No. 61, 62, and 63, SI,OOO each 3,000
One Prize, Lot No. 13, value -
Twelve Prizes, Lots No. 1 to 12, S3OO each, value 3,600
Twenty Prizes, Lots No. 14 to 33, S2OO each 4,000
Seventeen Prizes, Lots No. 34 to 43, 67 and 69, value - * 2,400
$25,000
Augusta, Doc. 1, 1866 [tf] THOMAS P. STOVALL.
Great Attractions!
AT
Madame Fillette’s Rooms,
(Over J. D. Butt &■ Brother'll,)
No. 264* BROAD STREET,
AUGUSTA, GA.,
Where can be found RIBBONS, FLO WEBS, FEAT HERS.
ORNAMENTS, and everything generally Kept in a well
selected siocK ui’ -Millinery.
BRIDAL TROUSSEAUS *
Furnished with style and dispatch.
HOOP SKIRTS AND CORSETS.
Bradley’s Duplex Elliptic in great variety.
LACES AND EMBROIDERIES
CLUNY, VAEENCIENNE,- and other varieties of FACES.
ALSO,
SPENCERS, CAPES, SLEEVES, JACKETS, Etc., Etc.
LADIES’ DRESSES
Cut aud fitted a. the shortest notice.
IN CLOAK DEPARTMENT,
Will be found SILK, VELVET, and CLOTH COVERINGS,
in great variety.
WEDDING AND CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
OF EVERY STYLE.
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TO THE TTJELIC.
THOMAS RUSSELL, KO. 286 BROAD STREET,
WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CITIZENS OF AUGUSTA AND VI-
V V CINITY, that he has just returned from New York with a line slock of
JEWELRY, of the latest aud most improved styles. He will keep con
stantly on hand GOLD and SILVER 'WATCHES of every description, of
most improved kinds; SOLID SILVER WARE of Ihe latest patterns
Silver-Plated Ware of every description ; French and American Clocks o MX ' ■-.&1
the most improved make and style; Slereoscopio Views and Instrument,
which will bo ready for exhibition in a few days. A fine as-nrUneoi of (J..! ts, -• • “jW
Spectacles aud Gold Pens, and every article of lirst-elass Jowelry, can I. efj if]
found at his Store. ■ Hi jfj
Mr. RUSSELL has removed to tho well-known Dry Goods storo of E. 1 ml’, Ljlili'fl
Long <C- Cos., whero ho will be glad to see his friet ds and tho public. He
also prepared, as formerly, to do JOBBING at reasonable rates.
TIIOS. RDSfcBLL, 286 Rroad street.
N. B. —ENGRAVING of all kinds executed in tho best style. All orders aDd work
thankfully received and punctually attended to. no!6 eodlrn
JOHN CRAIG,
Ranking and
EXCHANGE OFFICE,
289 BROAD STREET)
Augusta, Ga.,
BUYS AND SELLS
GOLD BULLION
GOLD and SILVER COIN
BANK NOTES
BONDS, STOCKS
BILLS OF EXCHANGE,
my4—ly Foreign and Domestic
The Hartford
LITE M WMU ft'
INSURES i
LIVE STOCK
Against Both Death and Theft,
At moderate Rates of Premium.
B. H. BRODNAX, Agent,
229 Broad street,
dc6—lw Augusta, Ga.
A. BRANDT,
I") 304 BROAD STREET,
, opposite th e Planters’
Hotel, invites the atten
tion of the Ladies and
Gen'lemen to n full stock of HATS.
BOOTS, end SHOES, of the latest and
most fashionable styles.
Also, ZEPHYR GOODS, of every de
scription—all cheap FOR CASH
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Situation Wanted.
T' 11K SUBSCRIBED (A! married
J- man), having bad several years’ expe
rience, dfcires a Fitdafion in s,mo Mer
cantile Establishment, as, Salesman or
Shipping Clerk, or any position where ho
cau make himself generally, useful. Satis
faction guaranteed.
Address " JIRTA,”
des—2w Care of Daily Puss,
G-arden Seeds.
PLUMB&LEITNER
212 BROAD STRLET,
■ AUGUSTA. GA.
WE vKE NOW RECEIVING OUR
stock o( YELLOW and WHITE
ONION SETS.
Our supply of FRESH
GARDEN SEEDS
IN PAPERS AND BULK
A) ill be shipped to us as fast as the new
crop is harvested.
Out stock will be tho most complete ev
offered in this market. Descriptive Cata
logues and Almanacs furnished gratia.
plumb a leitner,
2t2 Broad street, Augusta.
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NO. 291 BROAD STREET,
Where will bo found
EVERYTHING USUALLY KEPT
BY A
First Class Drug Store,
CONSISTING OP
Perfumery
From the first manufacturers in Europe,
and all of the leading goods usua’iv ro
qcired for.tho tr.i io.
BARRETT, CARTER A CO.
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