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2|r flailjj "JlrtssT City Printer—Official Paper largest tflwTiftciLvnoy. auou*tx. v*a..»V TUBS DAY M0RN1NG,.......J** U. ISM Range of Thermometer. fn.M. •»*•. S I'jA -5V 54° 54® 55~ • Itew Advertisement*. Lost—W. B. Britton. A Rare Chance for the Holidays—J. N Freeman. __ Two Rooms to Rent*— Apply an GraeAe street, opposite St. John’s Church. To Reut —Enquire at _J.B7 Greene ■keeU-,. »- Spectacles—Prof. Bernhardt, Planters’ Hotel. f Bookbinder Wanted—E. H. Pughe. Stoves, Tin Ware, etc.—«D. L. Fullerton, 186 Broad Street. Consignees per Central Railroad, THED.AJLYPJB.ESS Hat the Latest News, by Telegraph, from all parts of the world, up to twelve o'clock each night. The Subscription Prieo is only Pirn Dollars per annum. Advertisements inserted, by epecial con tract, on more liberal terms than any other newspaper in Eastern Georgia. Single copies of tbe Daily Pkkii —to bo hod of all tbo Newsboys—Flva Cists eech. Newsboys aro charged two and a half cents a copy. The Daily Phki* i« the eheapeet and meet readable newspaper iSßued in this lec tion. He number the price—ss per year. K. 11. PUGi’iE, Proprietor, 190 Dread and 163 Ellis street. To Postmasters. Postpiasters in the interior of the State oce earnestly solicited to act as agents for us in procur ing subscribers. Wu will allow them the usual per ceutage in such cases. F. 11. PUGHE, Proprietor and Publisher Advertisers will consult their own interests by seuding their favors to the Daily Press office. Everybody reads it—everybody takes it. Subscrip, tion price, only Five Dollars a year. 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. i t 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, > , , On vEdcjrnpl). [sraciAL to raa daily rßfat.] • '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. de6—lm 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. no29—tf 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. no24—wed A sat 5 w 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 deel—tf 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. oc27—tf 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. deC—2m