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XS»iirtM|CrItya|fc.
'Z^^^&nv.—kt an election lield last
^Tohn C. Hill was chosen Sheriff of Clay
***** ’ ° jin tho vacancy caused by the mur-
Mr-0°^ ^
y T o. F. Webster, Agent of the Na-
•"torepress Company at Savannah, died
:i?! f Marshall Ftouso in that city on Mon-
‘^eonj.estion of the lungs.
. r Tj,f Southern Recorder learns that
^ T , m « S. Thomas, an excellcpt citizen,
•*, i»arer, and for some years Judge of
*” *Vftrtben» Circuit, died at his residence in
'* ■-** county, on the 3d instant
B* 5 ’ —— a ii> a
aU . 0 H>.—Wo arc pleased to learn that
.• griffin, who has been in military cus-
u ; t -, r gome time on charges alleged against
v y government agent at Andersonville,
;f ;xtn discharged by order of the Presi-
V
Jtft. ...
T,r European News.—This grand affair
" t0 iiave conic to an early denoument.—
r {Austrians got whipped, call for a trace,
gqt mediation, and agree to part with
Vccitia. Tl ,c impressson is there will be no
flighting!
,^-It is said, on good authority, that
p ad. Stevens has written a letter to one of
•/• Davis’ counsel offering his services, free
f -ost. to defend Mr. T»«vis. Our hoiovcd
.Prtjident has been subjected to many in-
; unities, and we think he might have been
spued thislast.
Toe Lstsst Case op Absence of Mind.
-ffc received yesterday, from a friend, a
•rivate letter the peculiarity of which con
• „ j n i,ij signing owe name to it instead of
oWn > As he keeps a country store we
pjtsome lie has just received a fresh consign
er of groceries
jjrWc invite attention of those of our
-{•chants and readers who have business re-
Urions vith Hew Orleans to the card of Mer-
ritt.Dnahnm, McKinnell & Co., Commission
.Merchants, Ac. These gentlemen are agents
foe of steamers between New Orleans
ud Apalachicola, Fin., which connects with
nwr steamers and railroads. They hope to
Bike such arrangements with Southwestern
nilroads ns will prove advantageous to all in
terested.
AKHOO.MtCE.—The New York Times is
guilty of no little “assumacy” in essaying
io mt who shall and who shall not be admit
tri to the Philadelphia Convention. It talks
stout excluding the New York Daily News
im) its political friends, who have stood
nra.lv by the Administration in all its mens-
tree We cannot see how the editor of the
Timti can assert the slightest claim to admis
sion, for he has voted in Congress against
ilmott every measure of the President.
^“The very excellent and patriotic Jot
ter of Secretary Wells, which will be found
elsewhere, is worthy of a perusal. He sus
tains the President manfully, and will con
tinue to hold a place in the estimation of his
countrymen, when his retiring associates,
Speed, Dennison and Hamlin, will have
sunk into insignificance. These latter de
rived all their importance from the offices
they held, and now that they have resigned,
we shall hear no more of them forever.
University op New Yobk—Medical
Department.—We are in receipt of tho an
nual catalogue and announcement of this in
stitution. The college building, it will be
recollected, was destroyed by fire in May ;
the faculty, however, promptly secured the
New York City Hospital, where the winter
course will open on the 15th October. The
ospital is one of the largest in America, and
«the students have free access to it, the ad-
vintages of the school nrc greater than evet
Wore.
ALUMNI OR ALUMNA5.
We have, wholly unexpectedly, stirred up
a hornet s nest. When wc dropped our inci
dental remark, in parenthesis, some days ago,
we had no thought that it was destined
become the subject of some half-dozen news
paper communications, to ourselves and oth
ers, besides editorial remarks. Perhaps, in
view of the great odds in numbers, it would
be the part of prudence to turn our back in
continently upon the field. But for a desire,
ladies and gentlemen—for both are after us
—to stand rectus in curia, we should yield
the victory to your host of antagonists. We
therefore remark—
First, that our critics, after their elaborate
research into the dictionaries and classics,
have told us nothing that wc did not know
before. Wc had gone over the same ground
before taking our own position.
Secondly, wc did not assail the nse of the
word alumna by others as, strictly speaking,
incorrect. We attacked nobody, but simply
used the word alumni as one of our own pre
ference, and gave the reason for it We have
seen nothing in the labors of the various sa-
vans who have been shocked by our choice,
to change that opinion.
The Latin word alumnus, the singular of
alumni, is the only word used in that Ian
guage to define a literary graduate. It is the
only word that has been introduced into our
language by the English lexicographers, and
it is used by them in both the masculine and
Asuilnlue geuden, It ia therefore ample tor
all uses, embracing female as well as male
graduates, and such being the fact,
the introduction of another—alumna—is
wholly unnecessary and unauthorized. Alum
nus in the Latin is masculine tis true, but
it must be recollected that most Latin nouns
take their gender from their termination, and
without reference to the subject/ For in
stance penna, a pen, is feminine, simply be
cause of its termination, and not because a
pen is female. The word alumna, a, exists
in the Latin, but tlie use of itby us to convey
the idea of a graduate, is wholly a work of
supererogation, as alumnus, ni conveys the
idea oi both male and female graduates, and
is. alone, authorized by the English lexicog
raphers. Wc reject the former, os a matter
of literary taste, not so much on a point of
legitimacy, just as we reject the words poet
ess, authoress, proprietress, when poet, au
thor, proprietor are ample and mean the same
thing.
We hope then, wcare understood. We pre
fer the word alumnus for the reasons given,
and shall use it when wc write on such sub
jects. though wchavc not the slightest objec
tion to the young ladies of female seminaries
calling themselves alumna if they prefer it—
There were no female graduates among the
Romans, of whom history gives any account,
and if there had been, it is possible those
who differ from us would have better grounds
for the use of the word alumna.
School Books; American Standard Series
ly John P. Morton & Co., Louisville, Ky.
"* hsvc, heretofore, noticed favorably the
valuable school books issued by this firm,
ad are pleased to announce to our readers
tint their general agent, Rev. J. A. R. Macey,
given us a call. He expects to canvass
ilc Slate in order to introduce these books,
“d will make Macon his headquarters. An
divertisement concerning his books wjll np-
pw in the Telegraph, to which wc refer our
toilers. Mr. Macey has shown us a pamphlet
f ntaining many notices and rccommenda
’••/as oi this series from teachers and others
« nearly nil the Southern States.
"hat Next?—The greatest outrage ever
‘•tonpted in this country in time of peace, is
tit effort of Gov. Brownlow to use the raili-
^ garrison at Nashville to make the mem- em)r an( J bring convict ion'of the truth'; it
T 1 * ° r 'lie Legislature stay in their seats, and w jjj spring, Minerva-like, from the brain of
the Jovian people, armed at all points, and
ith all - -
; allow the perpetration of an outrage on
people of Tennessee by a vote In favor of
tie odious constitutional amendment. Gen.
Limas, it appears, was ready for the work,
fortunately tho Secretary of War stepped
Ia tnd Mocked the game of infamy. Wcare
nf me to deeds of violence, but if such a
" n g Wire justifiable under any circumstan-
e*. the tying of Brownlow in a sack and sink-
• C S him to the bottom of the Cumberland,
be an act of patriotic duty.
ST* Edward Bates, Attorney General in
“■ Cabinet of President Lincoln, and whom
i resident Jolimon would be wise to recall to
the place of Speed, has written a letter
• 'the editors of tlie National intelligencer
deeming the Constitution, which all men
*“® *ro not predetermined to destroy that
!lfr «i chart may peruse to advantage. He
r 'ertalics to show that the Constitution dii-
‘ R “ u tes power among the different depart-
!p *' nt3 °f Government, each operating as a
fd(c k mid balance to the other. As matte.*!.
‘°wgo, he confesses that “the Constitution
c *ased to be practically the rule of gov-
‘^ment; that the law of necessity and tint
of convenience have superseded thcCoa-
Nation; that the limitations upon power am
•'moved, and that the partition walls be-
‘ Wt ® the different branches of the Govern-
‘ 3t ' nt “re assailed and battered and soredit to
'broken down, so that one division ofpow-
r m«y engross all tlie powers of the nation.”
! d he ndds that the majority iu Congo*a
'mm “th c possession of inherent, underived
by virtue of some sovereign prerogi-
j ,T ° of iu own.” All true patriots will give
miaot assent to the following statement
- 0 wan can be truly loyal who willin;jly
•'As the Constitution, which is our only"
*|‘'«eign.” Mr. Bates believes that it Pre.ff-
„ tnt L'linson will with continued courage
e ’ l )rot#<:t and defend the Constitu don
uitbfally execute the laws,” “a glorious
““I’h aw «its him over a reckless faction
" c ‘ l-oldly usurps the Government."
From thc N. V. DailyNews.
The Great Popular Uprising.
The earnestness with which preparation*
nrc being made throughout tlie country to
carry out the object of the Philadelphia Con
vention, gives proof of the popular apprecia
tion of thc necessity for a thorough purifica
tion of thc political atmosphere. It is now
apparent that the conservative sentiment is
in the ascendency, and with proper organi
zation, can control the result of the next
Presidential election, and of nil intermediate
appeals to the ballot-box. Thc people, alar
med at the reckless revolutionary course pur
sued by the Radicals, are hailing with de
light the inauguration of a movement that
promises an effective practical demonstration
against the power of the mad faction that has
taken possession of our National Legislative
Halls. Never before, perhaps, has a political
undertaking been greeted so spontaneously
with the favor of thc masses, or so heartily
encouraged by prominent men representing
interests that, in some cases, conflict in re
gard to questions of less significance.
The demagogues who Expected to make the
Convention a medium through which to ad
vance their personal aspirations, nre shamed
and baffled in tlie presence ot the mighty
popular spirit of conservatism that has re
sponded to the call. A rallying signal has
been given that the masses have long been
waiting to hear, and their instincts teach
them that a programme has at last been sub
mitted to them that they can support unhesi
tatingly and without misgiving. They can
have no fear of being perplexed by intricate
partisan man ecu ires or complicated questions.
The simple issue presented is broadly, deeply
traced, so that those who ran may read. It
appeals to the popular heart upon great na
tional principles that thc humblest craftsman
can understand as well as tlie most gifted
statesman; principles that the intelligence of
the multitudes will recognize as constituting
the true safeguards of their form of govern
ment.
The Convention will have the material with
which to frame an organization that from its
very birth will possess all the elements of su
premacy and invincibility. The party thus
ushered into existence will require no slow
development ot partisan strength; it will
pass no tedious ordeal of probation; it will
need no patient toil of its apostles to expose
id
EUROPEAN NEWS.
.Markets.
NEW ENGLISH .IINISTRY.
War News.
14,000 prisoners and 116 cannon. Three
Archdukes were wounded. Prince Liddem
j slaw and UndLscher were taken prisoners.
The Loudon Times says the war is virtual
ly ended.
It was reported that Garibaldi attacked
New Yobk, July 15.-The America from j thc Au3tri!l ° 3 at Mantasuello on the 3rd, and
Southampton, with news to the 4th, has ar- j ™£l m,scd ' GutbaUU ” “ "'° Unded ln the
rived. Cotton market quiet and unchanged; ■ ®
sales for two days 18,000 bales. Sales to. , . .
speculators and exporters 4,000 bales. Flour Arrived at Liverpool, the Jura, thc Bessie
fiat and one shilling lower. Wheat three I ®* ^* Lane, Ida, and Flying Eagle from New
pence lower and dull. Com] declined Cd.; 0r,cans : ,be Congress, Fortune, Gladstone,
mixed, 28s. Beef and Pork steady. Bacon aDfl N - Lock heart, from Savannah; the Iler-
dulL Tallow and lard inactive. Sugar qui-1 ron > Alice > Taber - G - H * Hulbut . from Mo *
et. Coffee and rice steady. Common rosin bi, °; tbe Hudson, from Charleston; tlie Ori-
quiet. Turpentine dull. Consols for money, noco an(l the Ibis . from G^eston. At Havre,
MARINE NEWS.
801-2 to 865-8. Five-Twenties, 63 a 03 1-2.
the Mattie Merriman, R. C. Winthrop, and
■—•••
PROM WASHINGTON.
T , ^ , . . i Queen of tlie West, from New Orleans.
Lord Derby has formed a new ministry, *
prominent in which is Derby, Premier, D’ls-
raelli, Chancellor of the exchequer and lead
er of the House of Commons, Lord Stanley, I VETO OF FREEDMEN’S BUREAU BILL
Foreign Secretary. j NO. 2.
Great Victory for the Prussians.
The Prussians carried Gitschin, (in Bohe-1 Washington, July 16.—The President has
mia), by storm, after an obstinate defence, returned the Ereedmen’s Bureau bill to tbe
and a junction wo3 effected between the army House of Representatives without his signa-
of the Elbe, under Prince Frederick, and the I turc. ne says tho legislation it proposes is
army of Silesia, under the Crown prince.— not consistent with the welfare of the coun
Five thousand prisoners were captured at try, and that it falls clearly within the rca-
Gitscbin, and the losses by the Austrians, in sons assigned in his veto message ot a ami-
thc series of combats, are estimated altogether lar measure in February. He refers to that
at 20,000 killed and wounded, and 15,000 document for his objections. Says that thc
prisoners in the battles of the 28th and 29th. I act now in force will extend some months
[Gitschin—pronounced yhitchin—is a walled I beyond tbe meeting of next Congress, and if
town in Bohemia 50 miles North-east of! additional legislation be required Congress
Prague, and has a population of 4,000.—Eds. can then mature a bill. He opposes it as
Teleokaph.] class legislation, unwise,'as setting up milita
The corps of the Austrian General, Gubbuz, I ry tribunals which are liable to come in oon-
was nearly broken up. At least 24 guns and Aict with the civil law, and unnecessary, as
8 flags were captured. If is officially denied the laws of each State protect the person and
that the Prussians lost 18 guns, a3 stated by a property alike of whito and black. He also
Vienna dispatch. The Prassians have retired j objects to it on the score of economy. The
to a strong position between Josephstadt and acts of violence which are made a pretext for
Koniggratz. [Josephstadt is a fortified town I the bill, be contends, are conferred to no
of Bohemia, on the East Bank of the River State or section, but are common throighout
Elbe, 11 miles north of Eioniggratz—popula- tbe country, and, inconsequence of aritntion
tion 1800. Eds. Tel.] and derangement, incident to a bng and
Thc retreat of the Prussians is said to have b,ood y war - While sucb occurrence are to
been precipitated by the irmy of the Elbe ad- 1,0 de P lored > tbe J furnisb no ™asco for the
vancing beyond Gitschin. The King of Pros- continuanc e of the Bureau beyond tbe time
sia was at Gitschin on the 3rd, on*a visit to fixedin thc ori ff inal act. Tho oviduct of
the army. agents is likewise noted for fratd, corrup-
The London Times says: “Horrible as thc tion and oppression,
carnage has been, it is a mere prelude to tbe He further says, as my other nason against
pitched battle now inevitable, in which a the necessity of the legislation ontemplated
quarter of a million of men will be engaged I b Y this measure, that reference pay be had to
on either side.” the Civil Rights Bill, now a lar of the land.
King Victor Emanuel wnt a telegram con- and which will be faithfully eiecuted as long
gratulating thc King ot Prussia on the victo- as it shall remain unrepealedand not be do
ries of his armies. dared unconstitutional by ourts of compe
Operations between the Italians and Aus- tent jurisdiction. Its provisbns, he declares,
trians are confined to skirmishing, no engage-1 furnish full protection to all persons without
ment having occurred in that quarter.' discrimination, and altboujli it did not re-
Tbe Italians arc preparing for another on- ceive his approval ho consiiers its remedies
slaught, and the soldiers are eager for thc f ar preferable to those presided in the pres-
LATER FR03I EUROPE,
RuiMin and Italy 'Kcfine the
Armistice.
THE ITALLYNS CROSS THE PO.
New York, July 17.—Thc French steamer
Pericre has arrived from Brest with advices
to July 7.
POLITICAL NEWS.
Prussia and Italy have refuseel the armis
tice.
Thc Italian army had crossed the Po.
Tlie Derby Cabinet had been installed.
It w»s rumored that the Archduke Albert
supersedes Benedek in command of the Aus
trian arny.
Tbe lustriaas had evacuated Lombardy.
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
Tbe Jcricre brings no later Liverpool com
mercial news than that by the Nova Scotian,
A telegram of 7th from Liverpool gives the
closingrates of the day previous of consols at
80 3-4a!6 1-2; Five-Twenties at 67a67 1-2.
Thc Havre Cotton market was very quiet.
Tres Bss Orleans. 172fal70f; Bass do, 200f.
TEE MONARCH OF THE SEAS.
New Yobk, July 17th.—Nothing has yet
been leard of the Clipper Ship Monarch of
the Sets, four months out from Liverpool.—
There seems but little doubt that she foun
dered at sea, and gone down with all on
board. She had 074 emigrants, and a crew
of 54 men. The vessel is valaed at $125,000
and insured.
fray.
ent bill. The provisions rearing to the con-
Spanish Revolt Su PP ressed—Princc of l finnation of certain sales o'Sea Island lands,
t Wales—Atlantic Cable.
The revolt in Spain is suppressed. The
Prince of Wales, while riding in the streets
of London, was thrown by a collision with a
runaway horse. Hi3 h yrse rolled over him,
but the Prince escaped unhurt. The Great
Eastern, with the Cable on board, passed tbe
is considered unwise, padiil, and unconstitu
tional.
In conclusion, he agiin urges upon Con
gress the danger of clas legislation, as tend
ing to keep thc publiemind in a state of un
certain expectation, diigust, and restlessness,
and furnishing false Hopes to classes of per
sons of support and maintainancc regardless
Isle of Wight on the 1st, ?;»route for Valentia. , , ... . . , .
° ’ | of whether the/ person a life of independ
ence or labor, and regardless of constitution-
FURTHER FROM EUROPE. I limitations.
Congressional News.
GREAT VICTORY OF THE PRUSSIANS.
THE FREEDMAN’S BUREAU BILL A LAW.
THE WAR VIRTUALLY ENDED.
USTRIA CEDES
invested with all tlie attributes of power; for
thc people, by their sad experience, have
learned tbe danger and misfortune of subjec
tion to Radical misrule. They fully appre
ciate the importance of redeeming from deso
lation and poverty that section of their coun
try that suffered most under the scourge of
civil war, and to jrhich the Radical Congress
has forbidden the healing influences of peace.
They know tho welfare and thc prosperity of
tbe Republic demand the immediate recon
struction of tbe Sooth and thc reunion of the
whole political family under tbe common roof
upon terms of equality and brotherhood.—
All this has been attested by thepopulnr wcl-
camc given to tlie proposition for the concen
tration of Conservative elements, as contem
plated to tbe call for thc Philadelphia Con
vention. If that Convention will only ad
here to thc true interpretation of National
Union, tho National Union party will sweep
the erena clear of all revolntionaiy influences,
and will achieve" a triumph the grandest and
most complete known in the history of our
political warfare. And such a triumph is
needed to regenerate our nationality. The
Radical faction must not only be defeated, it
must be annihilated. The doctrine of Cen
tralization must be declared by an overwhel
ming majority, now and forever, a heresy in
compatible with tbe future of our form of
government The solemn and emphatic voice
of the people must re-assert the principles
enunciated in thc Declaration of Indepen
dence and identified with the organic law ot
of thc Republic at its creation. The theory
that States can be held as conquered prov
inces, and that taxation can be imposed while
representation is denied, must bo dismissed
forever from partisan philosophy. When
that work shall have been accomplished, par
ties can take up minor issues and retrace the
lines of their partisan organizations ,* but, un
til then, let the Conservative League be faith
ful to its mission. Devoting ourselves to the
cause, we invite forgetfulness of past antago
nisms, and invoke a pure National spirit to
control the action of tho Convention.
Stamps in Lxoal Prockedisgs.—We see it
stated in a Florida paper that at the recent term
of the Circuit Court held at Fernandina His Hon
or Judge Long, decided that so far as the Conrts
jn’his Circuit were concerned it was not necessa
ry to the validity of any instniment of writing
that United States Internal Revenue Stamps
should be placed upon the same.
Washington, July 16.—Tlie Frecdmen’s
Bureau bill was put on its passage in tbe
\ E N E TIA! j House immediately after reading the Presi
dents Veto message, and passed by the requi-
NAPOLEON MEDIATOR. | site vote—ayes 103, nays 33. It was at once
sent to the Senate tnd that body also passed
_ ti ,, m. V o , it by vote-ayes 33,nays 12. The bill is therc-
F.vbtheb Point, July la.—The Nova Sco- f ore a
tia from Liverpool with dates to the 5th, via j
Londonderry Gtli, lias passed.
POLITICAL NEWS.
A great battle occurred on tbe 3d near
Ludaway in which the Prassians gained a
In the House, Mr. Farnsworth offered a res
olution calling on the Prudent for copies of
opinions fnrnished by the nembers of Jeff.
Davis’s Cabinet to Jeff. Davis, on the statue
of tho Confederate leaders immediately pre
complete victoi7, capturing fourteen thousand ce ding the surrender of the aimies; which
Austrians, with terrible loss to both armies. wa3 a S ree d to.
Austria sent in a flag of trace. I Tlie Rousscan-Grinnell matter is not yet
Austria has agreed to tbe cession of Vc- disposed of.
nctia, and accepted Napoleon as mediator. A report to the House shows there are $240,
Napoleon immediately communicated' with 000,000 public money deposited in tbe Sub-
the belligerents. Treasury depositories and National Banks, of
London, July 6.—Tbe Prussian and Italian this $48,000,000 are in the Nathnal Banks
reply to the proposed armistice has not yet Spced opposes the Philadelphn Conven-
transpired. There are rumors that the Pros- tion.
sian reply i3 .not favorable. Tlie Morning Washington, July 16.—Letten from Sc-
Post thinks that thc European Congress will ward and Attorney General Spccdjelativo to
shortly assemble and the French Government I t be Philadelphia Convention, havebcen pub
will propose a general disarmament. In the lisbed. The former strongly sustahs it, and
commercial circles of London peace ia re- expressed his behalf that no party as now
gaidcd as virtually concluded.
COMMERCIAL.
Liverpool, July 5.—According to Bro
kers’ circular, sales in the cotton market for
the week nrc reported at 88,000 bales, includ-
organized, can restore the Union. S^eed op
poses tlie Convention, and places his West in
the Republican party.
Domestic markets.
Mobile, July 10.—Cotton sales to-day 1000;
ing 8,500 bales to speculators and 12,000 to hal^nnJdHngBlaSa; market opened quietbu
• firm. The steamers news caused stiffness in
market, which closed at outside quotations.
exporters. Thc market opened dull and
downward, but closed buoyant with an ad-
- . -I New York, July 16—Gold 149.; Coupons
Ta ” CC f '^ 1° 34 ° f a E*- Au \ en <- an ’ 1881,109 5-8; ditto. 1802,107 3-8ditto. 1805,
and 14 to 1-2 penny on other descriptions.- m Tr Xotej ^ j. 8 Nort]l Caro ’.
Owing to a prospect of peace, there were sales ij na 14; Virginia, 07.
to-dav of 20,000 bales, the market closing ! . . — r - ■—■*■*
« Resignation ot Attorney General Speed—
firmer and pnees advancing. j Adjournment.
The authorized quotations are as follows: Washington, July 15.—Attorney General
Orleans, fair, lOd; Middling, 14 1-2; Mo- Speed has resigned. Judge Stensbury of
ble, fair, 15 l-2d; Middling, 14 14d; Uplands, Ohio, or Browning of Illinois, will be liis suc-
fair, 14 to 15d; Middling stock in port, 002,- cessor. The resignation of Harlan, Secretary
000, including 420,500 bales American. . of Interior, is an event to be daily expected.
Breadstuff market very dull, with a decline I Notwithstanding the Republican caucus, on
in all qunltities of provisions. Markot in- Saturday nigbt, voted to adjourn on the 23d.
active, but firm and steady. it is believed that tlie session will be prolong-
London, July 6.—Consols closed at 87 14 j cd till tlie first of August.
to 87 34 for money BulHon in Bank of marine Disaster.
England decreased £l(<o,500. U. B. o-20s
07 1-4 to 07 3 1 Brancisco. J uly 10.—Clipper ship Ho
mer, bound from New York to San Francisco,
was burned May 30th. The captain and 14
FURTHER BY THE NOVA SCOTIAN. I otber8 bav c arrived at San Francisco, after
being in a long boat forly days. Two other
boats with mate and twenty others have not
been heard from.
The Austrian Route Complete.
VEXETIA CEDED TO THE FREXCH.
AND
GARABALDI WHIPPED
WOUNDED.
Congressional News.
Washington, July 17.
In the Senate thc House bill to revive the
grade of Gencais wus amended and passed.
New York, July 10.—Tbe Paris MoniteurI j a the House six hours were consumed in
of the 5th July makes the following announce- the consideration of the Roseau and Grinnell
ment: case. The resolution to expel Roseau for his
‘After having maintained the honor of his j assault on Grinnell was defeated by a vote of
arms in Italy, the Emperor of Austria, con- 73 against 40, not two thirds. A resolution was
curring in the ideas expressed in Napoleon’s then passed that Roseau be summoned to tbe
letter of tbo 11th June,, to bis Minister oil Lar ot the House to be censured by the Speak-
Foreign Affairs, cedes Venetia to the French er. The three gentlemen who were in company
Emperor, and accepts bis mediation for thc with Roseau when he committed the assault,
conclusion of a peace. Napoleon hastened were declared guilty ot o violation of princi*
to respond to the summons, and immediately pi Cj an d are to be brought to the bar of the
communicated with the Kings of Prussia and House. The resolution of the Select com
Italy in order to obtain an armistice.” mittec disapproving of Grinncil’s cross lan-
The battle of Sultowa lasted twelve hours. I guage in the Senate against Roseau, was laid
The Austrians were completely routed, losing 1 0 n the table.
From Washington.
Washington, July 17,—F. Clarke, Comp
troller of tho Currency, has sent in his resig-
natior.
The question of the election of a President
of the Senate to succeed Mr. Foster, whose
term expires with the present session, is be
ing considered by the Radicals. A caucus
will settle it, and a Western man will proba
bly be chosen.
GENERAL NEWS.
Attempted Outrage by Brownlow—
Rebuke from the Secretary of
War—Hot Weather North—Ar
rest of Legislators In Nashville.
Washington, July 17.—The following de
spatch was received to-day from Maj. Gen.
Thomas:
Nashville, Tenn., July 14.
Lieut. Gen. Grant: Some of the members
of thc House of Representatives of tho Ten
nessee General Assembly conduct themselves
in a refractory manner, absenting themselves
to prevent a quorum and thus obstructing
business. Tlie Governor cannot manage them
with thc means at his disposal and has appli
ed to me for military assistance. Shall I fur
nish it. G. H. Thomas,
Major-General.
Washington, D. C., July 17.
General Grant will instruct Gen. Thomas
that the facts stated in his telegram do not
warrant thc interference ot the military au
thority. The administration of the law and
the preservation of the peace in Nashville, be-,
long properly to the State authorities, and
tbe duty of thc United States forces is not to
interfere in any way in the controversy be?
tween the political authorities of the State
and the Governor. Gen. Thomas will strict
ly abstain from any interference between them.
Signed E. M. Stanton,
Secretary of War.
The Secretary of the Trcoouij lias appoint
ed to the new office of Special Commissioner
of the Revenue, David A. Welles, now Chair
man of the U. S. Revenue Commission. The
office was created by Congress with the ex
press understanding that he was to be ap
pointed. This is tho first instance where
civil office has been created for a particular
individual.
New York, July 17.—The weather torrid
here and in tlie principal Northern cities.—
The mercury yesterday rose to. 98 deg., to-day
to 96 deg. Yesterday was the hottest day in
New York for ten years. 99 degrees was the
highest there for 25 years. Cases of sunstroke
thirteen, fatal.
Seven cases of cholera in New York yester
day and four in Brooklyn.
There were a number of deaths from sun
stroke in Baltimore and here.
Nashville, July 17.—No quorum in the
nouse; fifty members are present Mr. Wil
liams, from Carter county, was arrested by
the Sergeant-at-Arms, brought to the House
and is held in close custody. Judge Wil
liams issued a writ oi habeas corpus in favor
of Williams. A resolution was passed au
thorizing the arrest of seven more refractory
members.
One Day Lafer from Europe.
Decline in Cotton.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS UNCERTAIN.
New York, July [18.—Steamship Africa
from Halifax, with Liverpool dates 7th, via
Queenstown 8tb has arrived.
POLITICAL NEWS.
Prussia and Italy accepted tlie proposed
armistice conditionally, Prussia retaining her
present military positions, troops to be sup
ported by counties occupied; Austria not to
increase her army in the field, Italy to occu
py one fortress in tbe Quadrilateral. Italy,
in reply, demanded two fortresses. Viena
telegrams report a good prospect of an ar
mistice for six weeks.
Hostilities have not been resumed. Thc
Austrians continued to retreat without moles
tation. The Prussians had advanced further
nto Bohemia. Severe fighting on tbe fron
tiers of Venetia and Tyrol
The shore end of the Atlantic cable was
successfully laid on tbe 6tb. Tbe old cable
was tested and found in a perfect condition.
The Prussians have gained another victory
—defeating the Bohemians at Dumback. The
people of Italy and Prussia are said to be
strongly opposed to an armistice, desiring
terms to be dictated to Austria at Viena.
COMMERCIAL.
The cotton market on Saturday was dull,
aDd the improvement of Friday lost. The
decline was caused by the anticipated failure
of peace negotiations. Sales 7000 bales; mid
dling uplands quoted at about 14d; bread-
stuffs firmer, provisions inactive; Consols 87
l-4a87 34; Five-Twenties 66 l-2a67.
TIIE WAR IX GElUilAVY.
From Washington.
[Special dispatch to the Charleston Courier]
Washington, July 16,1866.—Gen. Jno. A.
Dix has written a letter to Senator Doolittle,
approving jf the National Union Convention.
He says he will do all in his power to carry
out the objects of the Convention.
There are rumors that all thc Cabinet mem
bers will tender their resignations, so as to
leave the President untrammelled in the
choice of a new Cabinet. Messrs. Seward,
Welles and McCulloch will certainly be re
appointed.
FurtUer by tbe Africa.
New York, July 18.— Viena telegrams say
that Generals Claim Gallias and Kraismaign,
and field Marshall Stein will be court-mar
shalled.
The King of Prussia has ordered the re
lease of all the prisoners, on their parole not
to serve again during the war.
Heavy cannonading was heard in the di
rection of Keeongratz on the evening of the
7th, and it was believed tbe Prussians were
storming that fortress.
At Berlin a stature of Frederick H was cov
ered with laurels in honor of the victory at
Frautenau.
A dispatch states that the victory against
the Austrians was decided by the army of the
Prince Royal, which succeeded by great ef
forts, and forced marches in reaching the bat
tle ground in season to direct the attack
against the right wing of tbe Austrians. Tbe
King decorated tbe Prince on the field of
battle with the order of military merit-
Thc Tyrolese priests are inciteing the peas
antry against Garaboldi by proclaiming his
force as bandits and announcing him as Anti
Christ.
Domestic Markets.
New Obleans, July 17.—Cotton firm, sales
1,000 bales; low middling 32a34c; stock
102,000 bales. Gold 150; Sterling Exchange
165; New York Exchange par to quarter pre
mium.
Mobile, July 17.—Cotton sales to-day 750
bales; market closing firm at 31a32 for mid-
ling.
Hem York, July 17.—Coupons of 1805.
1051-2; registered bonds on 1881, 1095-8;
Treasu'er bonds 104; Gold 151. Cotton firm,
sales 1500 bales. Flour dull, Southern lower,
quoted$5,75, and $15,75. Wheat dull. Com
closed with advancing tendency, at 83 and
85c. lork heavy. Lard and Whiskey dull.
Sugar Aeady. Muscavado, 101-2, and 11 34.
Coffee firm. Molasses quiet. Naval stores
steady. Terpentine 70 and 73. Rosin 2,75
and 3,20.
New Orleans, July 10.—Cotton advanced
1 l-2q sales 1600 bales; low middling 32a34c;
Gold 748 34; Sterling Exchange 103; New
York Ixchange l-8al4 premium.
Adticcs from Cuba state that New York
shipping is quarantined five days at Havana.
Nev York, July 17.—Cotton firm; sales
1000 >ales; market unchanged.' Sales of thc
week7000 bales; Gold 151 5-8; Sterling Ex
chanje dull; Sight 120 34; Wool—Texas 20
a231-2. §
Revival of Anti-Rent Troubles.
DEATHS FROM HOT WEATHER.
Albant, N. V., July 18.—Anti-Rent trou
bles have broken out again in a serious shape
in this county. The Sheriff in attempting to
execute a legal,process, Nvas roughly bandied,
his deputies beaten and driven off by a body
of men. One hundred soldiers will start with
tlie Sheriff to-morrow to enforce tlie law .
Mo.W.
New York, July 18.—Cotton buoyant;
holders demand an advance; sales of 1500
bales, at 36 a 38 cents. Flour dull and 25c
lower; Northern drooping; sales of 30,975
bbls. at $5.75. Wheat dull, and nominally
lower. Com steady at 84 to 84 l-2c. Pork
heavy at $31.37 1-2. Lard heavy at 18 to 20
3-4c. Coffee more active; sales 10,500 bags
Rio on private terms. Naval Stores quiet
Spirits Turpentine 70 to 73c. Rosin, $2.50 to
$8.50. Gold, 149 5-8. Treasury bonds, 103
7-8,
Mobile, July 18.—Cotton sales to-day, 500
bales; middling 31c.; demand light. Market
in favor of buyers.
Congressional News.
Washington, July .8.—Thc proceedings
of tbe House were not particularly interest
ing. A resolution to adjourn on tbe 25th in
stant was passed.
The Senate passed a bill for bridging the
Mississippi at certain points, with an amend
ment requiring the consent of the States on
each side ot the river where bridges are pro
posed.
The death of Senator Lane was announced
in both Houses.
S'DS, l
8. \
Sricv Correspondence.—We find the lol
lowing correspondence in the Griffin Star:
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen
and Abandoned Lands,
Griffin, Ga., July lltb, 1860,
To thc Honorable Mayor of Griffin :
It having appeared at this office that one
Win. L. Henslcr did, on tlie 4th dav ot July,
speak in very disrespectful terms of thc flag
that had been placed on tbe City Hall, in the
presence of Mr. D. A. Johnson, a U. S. officer
of the Revenue, and who resented tbe insult
to the flag by slapping Win. L. Hensler’s face;
and that Mr. Johnson was arraigned before
your court and fined five dollars. In conse
quence of such finding, I am constrained by
the provisions ot an act of Congress, known
as the “ Civil Rights Act.” ana General Or
ders No 3 from the War Department, which
instruments are in my hands for execution, to
arrest such penalty against thc said Dan'l A.
Johnson. I have, therefore, to respectfully
request that you do not prosecute the said
claim against thc said Dan’l A. Johnson, as
such prosecution will be met with resistance.
Very respectfully, your ob’t s’v’t,
j'. Clabkf. Swayze,
Agent Bureau R. F. and A. L,
MAYOR’S OFFICE, 1
Griffin, Ga., July 12th., Ib06. (
J. Ci.arke Swayze. Esq.,
Agt. B. R. F. & A. L.
Sir: Your communication of the llth in
stant, is received and contents noted. In fu
ture you will please bear in mind that the
City Ordinances dictate to me the course that
I shall pursue in the discharge of my official
duties, and whenever these Ordinances are
violated, it matters not what may be the mili
tary or civil position of the person violating
them, the' penalty designated for such viola
tion shall be carried out regardless of conse
quences.
In future I would advise you to confine
yourself to the functions of your office, and
not arrogate to yourself powers and duties
loreign to your position.
Very Respectfully,
A. Bellamy, Mayor.
£F“Why not appoint the Hon. Phil. Cook
_ . .. 1 ns Representative of our District ? He was
Washington, July to. Yesterday there ^ fl, e u. 8. Senate by a unanimous
were 20 deaths from sun stroke in Baltimore^ j vo t Ci an d we think would be tlie proper man
30 cases, but only a few fatal in New Y ork" ; to represent us in the ensuing National Con-
and fourteen deaths in Philadelphia. vention. What say the people of our Dis-
t , T trict ?—Albany Patriot.
Sailing of thc Cuba. Fri and Cook is a S ood man for the P lace »
Boston, July 18.-The Cuba has sailed but will tl.e Patriot beigood[enough to inform
from Boston with $275,000 in specie. « 3 when he was elected to tbe u * 8 * Senatc '
THE BATTLE AT SKAMTZ.
Austrian Accounts.
The telegrams are greatly atvariance as to the
result of the engagement between theAustrians
and Prussians on the 27th, near Sknlitz. A Vi
enna telegram of the 2Sth says : “It is sufficient
ly announced that in th* battle near Skalitz,
yesterday, the Prussians lost many prisoners and
18 guns. After the battle a Prussian Major pro
ceeded to tbe quarters of the Marshal Beucdiek,
under protection of a flag of truce, to solieit an
armistice, bu the demand was refused.”
Another Vienna despatch of the same date says
“The official reports fully confirm the victory of
the Sixth Austrian Army Corps overthe Army of
tho Crown Prince of Prussia, at Skalitz. The
following details have been received of the brill
iant encounter which took place yesterday at
Oswieein:
Tbs Austrian forces, composed of one battalion
and a half of infantiy, two squrdrons of uhlans, and
half a field battery, drove back the enemy with
heavy losses across the Vistula, alter a struggle
whicii lasted ten hours. The Prussian forces con
sisted of three companies of fussileers, three bat
talions of laudwher, one entire regiment of uhlans
and half a field battery.
The Prussian defeat was completed by thc charges
of tie Austrian cavalry.
A Cracow dispatch confirms the repulse of the
Prussians, with heavy loss, at Oswieczin, on the
27th.
PRUSSIAN ACCOUNTS.
Prussian accounts of the affair at Skalitz are as
follows:
Nachod, Wednesday, June 27.—Au important
battle, in which cavalry and intantiy were princi
pally engaged, has been In progress to-day up to 3
o’clock in the afternoon. The Austrians were driv
en back from near Skalitz to Jaromierz. Three
flags and many prisoners were taken by the Prus
sians. The loss on either side is not yet known.
Prussian Headquarters, Rkinez, )
Wednesday, June 27—Evening. (
This morning, tho army commanded by the
Crown Prince of Prussia came upon a strong
body of tho enemy at Nachod, consisting of the
Austrian Ramming Corps, a division of the re
serve cavalry, and the Prince of Schleswig-Hol
stein’s division of cavalry. A severe engagement
ensued, which lasted until 3 P. M. The Austri
ans were compelled to retreat, pursued by the
Prussian cavalry. Their loss was considerable,
that of the Prussians trifling. The Crown Prince
was present at the engagement. Three guns and
two standards were taken. Many of the Austri
an cavalry were captured.
ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT.
Another engagement between the Prussians
and Austrians is reported to have taken place on
the 2Stb, near Trautenau, the latter being com
pelled to fall back. The Prussians are said to
lave captured ten guns and many prisoners, in
cluding Col. Count VVimppen, Commander of an
Austrian regiment. The Prussians advanced in
the direction of Jaromierz.
REPORTED PRUSSIAN VICTORIES.
The following late telegrams from Berlin speak
decidedly of material successes on the part of
Prussia:
Berlin, Friday, June 29.
The Corps of tho Guards (Life Guards) yester
day defeated tbe Tenth Austrian Army Corps,
under Gen, Gablenz, after an obstinate engage
ment. The Austrians lost several thousand pris-
ome field pieces and a large quantity of
war material. Prince Frederick Charles, in con
junction with Gen. Herwarth Bitten field, cap
tured Munchengratz, yesterday, after a success
ful engagement with the Austrians, taking 800
prisoners. The enemy retired to Furstenbruck
with the loss of 2,000 men ; the Prussian loss
much less. Yesterday the Prussian Fifth Corps,
under Gen. Steinmetz, which, on the 27th, drove
back the Austrian Corps to Josephstadt, again
compelled tho enemy to retire, after a se
vere contest Numerous trophies were captured
by the Prussians.
The Austrians were defeated on the 27th and
28th, near Nachod, by our First Array Corps; on
the 28th, at Trautenau, by the Corps ol the Guards,
(Lite Guards,) at Munchengratz, by Prince Frede
rick Charles. At Trautenau, the Austrians had
from 3,000 to 4,000 killed and wounded, and lost
several thousand prisoners. Our loss at the same
place was about 1,000.
Thc greatest enthusiasm prevails in this city on
account of the success of tlie Prussian armyycster-
day. An immense crowd assembled before thc
Royal Palace to-day, and paraded the streets with
flags. A congratulatory address to the King was
in preparation.
Berlin, Friday, Juno 29—Afternoon.
In yesterday’s battle the Fifth Prussian Army
Corps, under General Steinmitz, was opposed by
the Sixth and Eighth Austrian Corps under the
Archduke Leopold. The number of prisoners cap
tured from the Austrian corps, under General Gab-
lentz, iu yesterday’s engagement at Trautenau, was
Berlin, Friday, June 29—Svvniner
An address was presented tbis evening to the
King by a deputation of the inhabitants, aud a ser
enade was given before the Royal Palace, daring
which several of the national airs were played.
The King appeared repeatedly on the balcony.
The crowd was immense.
About 5,000 Austrian prisoners from Nachod,
and 3,000 from Trautenau have been sent to Posen.
The Crown Prince of Prussia’s report to the
King upon the battle in which the Fifth Prus
sian Army Corps was engaged, states that twen
ty-eight battalions of Austrians took part in the
conflict, while the Prussian forces consisted of
only twenty-two battalions, of .vhich the reserve
did. not come into close quarters with tbe ene
my." The Crown Prince adds, that considering
the brilliant victory which had been achieved,
tho Prussian lots was very small, and did not ex
ceed 300 to 690 men, among whom however were
many officers. The losses sustained by the Aus
trians were very considerable. Altogether, on
both sides, about 4,000 men were placed horsdu
combat.
LATEST OFFICIAL AUSTRIAN DESPATCHES.
The following is Hie latest official Austrian
telegram relating to the fighting on the 28:
Pardubitz, Juno 29.—The Prussians yesterday
were defeated by tbe Austrian forces under Gab-
lentz, leaving behind one-third of their army
killed and wounded. They withdrew to Prussian
territory toward Glatz.
After occupying Jicin yesterday, the Prussians
were attacked by the cavalry division of Gen’I
Edilsheim. They were drivin out ot Jicin and
repulsed toward Turnau.
In consequence of this defeat, the Prussians
last night evacuated Melink, Danea and Leipa,
aud withdrew iu great haste to Meirnes.
The Prussian losses by Gen. Edelsheim’s at
tack was enormous.
The stragetic operations of the Austrian army
was completely successful. The Junction of
Prince Frederick Charles with the army of Si
lesia was prevented.
Thc Austrian losses in the battles of the first
tkree days, are estimated at scarcely two thousand
killed and wounded. The Prussian loss is at
least equal.
TnE HANOVERIAN ARMY.
It is officially stated that 6,000 Prussians, un
der General Flies, attacked, on tho. 27th, the
Hanoverian army near Langensalza, in order to
cut off its retreat Southward. The Hanoverian
forces were 20,000 strong, and superior to the
Prussians, both in artillery and cavalry. The
Prussians fought with valor. The losses are
considerable. General Flies haying attained his
strategical objects, resumed his position south of
Langensalza. The Hanoverian! appear to have
marched northwards from Langensalza through
Muhlbausen, in the direction of Sonderhausen.
A later account says: The Hanoverian army
is retiring by forced marches from Mublhausen,
in the direction of Sonderhausen. The Prus
sians confidently expect that it will shortly be
completely surrounded.
Tlie Prussians had entered Troppan without
meeting with any resistance.
It is asserted that the united Austrian and Fed
eral troops will in future march under German
colors.
A Berlin despatch ol the 29th says: “The Han
overians were being surrounded by Prussian corps,
and fresh negotiations were in progress for a capi
tulation.”
Another Berlin dispatch of ths same date an
nounces that the Hanoverian army surrendered at
discretion on that day. The King and Crown
Prince of Hanover, and tlie officers of the Han
overian army are said to have pledged their words
not to fight against Prussia during the present war.
The officers retain tnei* side arms, and the men
were disarmed and sent to ihcir homes. The war
material was given up to the Prussians.
THE FEDERAL ARMY UPON THE MARCH.
The whole Federal army at Frankfort and its en
virons had set out upon thc march. An engage
ment was expected shortly.
General Sickles for Governor of New
Y'ork—A plan is or foot among a certain
clique of politicians to make Gen. Daniel E.
Sickles the next Governor of that State. He
has been written to on the subject, and is un
derstood to be willing to make the canvass.
Wc suppose, therefore, that Mrs. Sic.ties
would be an acceptable representative of thc
ladies of New Y'ork, in the Executive Man-
T‘ ie da J' s tbc great elm on Boston
Common nre numbered. The trunk of the
treu is hollow, and rot has extended to its
branches. The largest branch there was left
that inclined toward
rying with it two sections of tlie i
li is fallen, car-
iron fenei-
that surrounded the tree,
must soon fall.
The old veteran