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About Weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 185?-1877 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1870)
BY TELEGRAPH- I AMocixtel PreM Oi*p»teh<*f. Washington, December 10.—Drake took the Iron-clad oath and assumed Chief Jus ticeship Count of Claims. This is the only court which exacts this oath. The Judiciary Committee of the House agreed to report the Senate bill for the relief of purchasers of lands sold by direct tax in the South. The agricultural report estimates the cotton crop at three million eight hundred thousand bales. The ilonse Military Committee disagree to the Senate bill extending the time for reducing the army. Among the bills introduced and referred were the following: Regulating compensa tion for contested elections; incorporating Southern Express Company; amending bankrupt law; preventing corruption in Congressional elections; enforcing rights of citizens to vote In the several States; authorizing one cent postage cards; placing tea and coffee on the free list; appointing a commission on claims of loyal citizens fbr damages during the rebellion; providing that accounts and claims ad usted by the proper Treasury officers shall not be opened except by law, and limiting the time for presentation of claims and ac counts ; making issues of gold bank notes receivable for customs. In the Senate the House bill regulating the classification of duties on sugar by ■triking “ raw or Muscovado ” from the act of last session was briefly considered. Vickers said he had received a letter, ob jecting to the bill, from large sugar dealers in Baltimore, and the bill went over till to-morrow. Bills were introduced to admit Colorado as a State, and to incorporate the Red River Raft Company, providing for the removal of the raft by private enterprise—the cor porators to be reimbursed by tolls. The bill to indemnify J. Milton Best, of Paducah, Kentucky, a Union man, for the destruction of his dwelling during the bat tle at that place, in 1894, was debated | upon, as a general question of policy, with out action. Adjourned. Washington, December 19.—The follow ing Is the estimated yield per acre, and to tal yield of cotton In bales, of the following States t North Carolina, 175 pounds per acre, and 119,000 bales; South Carolina, 170 pounds per acre, and 220,000 bales; Georgia, 178 pounds per acre, and 495,000 bales; Alabama, 165 pounds per acre, and 510,000 bales; Mississippi, 205 pounds per acre, and 725,000 bales; Louisiana, 250 pounds per sere, and 495,000 bales; Texas, 340 pounds per acre, and 465,000 bales; Ar kansas, 245 pounds per acre, and 375,000 bales; Tennessee, 190 pounds per acre, and 215,000 b%te;; other States, 175 pounds per acre, and 60,000 balee. The crop is within 18 per cent, of that>f 1869. The top crop haa matured well, producing less short and discolored fibre than usual. The pro duction of Bea Island cotton is compara tively short. The report says the Sea Islands are now nearly occupied bv freed raen, who are not progressive, and scarcely industrious enough to work. The Associated Press is authorized and requested by Hon. Lionel A. Sheldon, of Louisiana, and Hon. D. W. Voorhees, of Indiana. Attorney for Perry Fuller in the prosecutions against him as the late Col lector of Customs at New Orleans, to state that lho arrangement with Capt. Long, late District Attorney of Louisiana, now deceased, was that none of the cases should be called until January; that Maj. Fuller has never for a moment entertained a thought of felling to appear when required, and that he will do so now as soon as he liable. MaJ. Fuller has been lying very dangerously ill In this city for two weeks past, but Is now thought to be Improving. Washington, December 20.—1n the House, personal explanations. In the Senate, the Finance Committee re ported In fevor of live hundred million ad ditional live per cent, bonds and adversely to the proposition making the Issue of gold note banks receivable for customs. Washington, December 20. —The Com merce Committee of the House heard argu ments In flavor of a European line ot steam en. The President nominated Purnell as Marshal of the Western District ot Texas. There was no executive session of the Sen ate to-day. , , In the House, after unimportant business, amnesty was resumed. Degener, of Texas, spoke In flavor of gen eral amnesty, but It bad keen burled last week under the Arlington cemetery. Him self and colleagues, therefore, had con cluded that the interest of the National Re publican party required them to vote first for Bingham's amendment, and that fall ing, for Beck's. Manning favored general amnesty. Bingham said the question touched the honor, and In some sense the prosperity of the American people. His first vote would be upon his amendment, which excluded only officers of the United States In 1860 and 1861, and those who since the first of June last had held office to which they were Ineligible. He should vote against Farnsworth’s bill for general amnesty; the country was not prepared to take that stop. Bingham's bill only excepted some two hundred. Those relieved could not by any possibility harm the Republic. There were about twenty thousand among those suffer ing disabilities who were about as guilty of the blood ol their country as members of this House. It his own amendment was re jected he wonld vote for Beck’s, but under no circumstances for the bill as reported by Butler. Hamilton, of Florida, protested solemnly against universal amnesty. Butler moved the previous question upon pending amendments. Bingham asked Butler to keep faith with with the House. The previous question was seconded by 96 to 84, when Butler yielded to a motion to adjourn. , . . . Butler’s programme appears to be to have the amendments defeated, then to have the bill recommitted, which will defeat amnesty of any kind this session. The vote on the amendments occurs to- morrow. In the Senate, a struggle occurred be tween the friends in charge of the sugar tariff and San Domingo. Sherman favored the sugar bill, saying it Is only to clear an ambiguity and ought to p&ss. Edmunds asked (or the reading of the | Ban Domingo resolutions. He saw no ob jection to them, as they only called for In-1 formation. He was opposed to the acqui sition of Sau Domingo, and probably should remain so, tut would be glad to get Information which the resolutions would e> Buoioer and Morton came Into sharp col lision and business was much clogged by the struggle for precedence of various bills, In which the Bcualor# seemed to have a personal lotsrea-. A motion to refer augar to the Flume* Committee WM lost. .. . Ban Domingo was resumed ami .tie* u»«n to adjournment. MlM o*****?” i.TViV. iiu, JftMflMk Foetf'm ' to in* ©TJanuai*. [ In the Senate, Sumner made n personal I explanation. He had criticised but not at- I ‘acked the President. The sngar tariff was tip, but delayed l>y j a motion to take up the hill repealing the income tax, which will evidently carry the sugar question over the recess. Washington, December 21.—Hooper will succeed Schcnck as Chairman of the Com- j mittce of Ways and Means. Navy Paymaster Forbes Parker has not obeyed the order to appear before a court martial to answer $40,000 default. It is thought he has left the country. J. M. Morris, Executive Clerk of the Senate, has purchased the Chronicle, and it will be continued as an Administration paper. Schenck was nominated to-day for Eng glsnd; also, Adams for Collector at St. John’s, Fla. The War Department has no advices of trouble in Georgia. In the Senate, a dispatch over precedence exhausted the morning hour, when San Domingo came up in order. Sherman moved a postponement, to take up the sngar bill. The ayes and noes were called. Sumner styled the San Domingo resolu tions pernicious. Sherman’s motion was lost by 25 to 29. Sumner spoke on San Domingo. Morton is speaking to-night. Morton gave way and the sugar bill passed with out amendment. It goes to the President. In the House, the vote for postponing the amnesty bill was 102 to 85. The Speaker announced to morrow’s ses sion for debate only. This dehys San Do mingo until after recess. The Committee of Ways and Means arc instructed to consider the expediency of abolishing the compulsory use of the meter by distillers. Adjourned. The Committee on Retrenchment ap pointed a joint committee to investigate the Custom House at New Orleans, con sisting of Messrs. Harris, Schurz and Walker. Washington, December 21. —Sumner made a speech against San Domingo, al luding to President Baez, Cazrau and Feb era as conspirators with Gen. Babcock, who called himself in the protocol the aide de-camp of President Grant. Where was the warrant for such office? It was un known in the laws. The object of appoint ing a commission to proceed to San Do mingo was to commit Congress to annexa tion, as if the President merely desired in formation. He conld send a commission and pay them out of the secret service fund. In the protocol signed by Baez and Babcock, the latter pledged that the President wonld so influence Congress as to make annexation a necessity. So the first thing the Presi dent did was to send a naval force to San Domingo that President Baez might betray his country. Snmner showed that a naval officer had entered the Capitol of Haytl and threatened the authorities that if they en deavored to thwart the object of annexation he wonld bring his gnns to bear and blow down the town against their ears. The Government would not so threaten a strong er Power, such as France or England. We conld not acquire thelsland of San Domingo, for one half belonged to Haytl, and if wc an nexed San Domingo we would have toas snmeapart of the sixty million francs Haytl and Dominica owes to France. In every view of the case, we would purchase a bloody lawsuit. Sumner appealed both to Mr. Morton and the Vice-President to call on the President and ask him to retrace his steps, and not follow the example of Presi dents Pierce, Buchanan and Johnson. The Senate still remains in session for discussion of the San Domingo resolution, with probabilities of an all night session. Washington, December 22.—The Senate continued in session until seven, when Mor ton’s resolution passed—32 to 18. This Is the President’s measure. There was a struggle to have Commissioners confirmed by the Senate, but it failed. The debate throughout was acrimonious. The purity ol the presl- dent was attacked and defended with great vigor by each party; all Republicans claim a triumph In this respect. The resolution requires ths action of the House, which is Impossible until alter recess. The President last night, responding to a sernadc, thought the Capital could only be moved by machinery, required to adopt or repeal constitutional amendments. Congress proceedings unimportant. Washington, December 22.—The Su preme Court adjourned to the sth; both Houses of Congress to the 4th of January. Colfax called at the White House before 7 o’clock this morning to inform the Presi dent that the San Domingo resolution had passed by 88 to 9. Many Senators and Representatives called during the day to congratulate the President. The Presi dent, replying, said he believed the annexa tion policy wise and prudent, and thought It would gain strength as the facts became known. w. The President signed the sugar bill. The Senate, after seating Jewett, from Missouri, went into executive session. In the House, but 25 members present. Jones, of Kentucky, spoke In favor, and Porter, ol Virginia, against amnesty. The sugar bill, which passed the Senate yesterday, was signed by the Speaker and sent to the President Adjourned. The nays on San Domingo resolution were Casserly, McCreery, Morrill, of Vermont; Patterson, Schurz, Stockton, Sumner, Thurman and Tipton. The Senate In executive session passed a declaration resolution, that under the tenure of office bill where new nominees were rejected the old incumbent remains In ttaiu quo without furnishing new bond. The Senate confirmed Schenk as Minister to England, Adams as Collector of Cus toms at St. John’s. Fla.; Shanghnessy Mar shal of Southern Mississippi; Mlnnes, At torney for Northern Alabama; White Post master, Greensboro, Ala. The Senate rejected Blanchard, nomi nated for New Orleans Post Office. This is regarded In political circles as a triumph of the Lt. Gov. Dunn faction overthe War moth faction of Louisiana. Washington, December 23.— There was a full Cabinet, except Aker man and Robe sou. There will be no other meeting, unless under emergency, until January the Bd. The Star believes the President will ap point Fred. Douglass a San Domingo Com missioner. Ex-Revenue Collector Dr. Andrew Lewis, of Indiana, has been arrested for alleged c nbenlemeut of Government funds. | The Department will be closed on Mon- I day and at noon during next week. Several days ago Acting Attorney Gen eral Bristow was consulted by a Louisiana ! Senator, and in response to Inquiries, gave 1 an Informal opinion, but without thorough j ly examining the question, that the with drawal of a President's nomination to the Senate, In the place of an officer suspended, ! would, to a certain extent, confirm the sus|teu*lon and release the bondsmen of the | person sought to be removed; therefore, yesterday, after a Brief discussion, the Sen ate declined compliance with the request us 1 the I'resldeut to withdraw the name of HDnehird, nominated for postmaster at N*w Orleans, In place of Imwell, suspend I rd, forth# i)ur|M>su us fixing a precedent < 11v Hi* |**»««* of » resolution (bat, under III* tenure of ..file* law, 111 rase us Hut rejer• ■ Ann" anew bond until a j . . annotated by and with j socce . . y eua t 4 . It was thought iio SfftMlent could only be established in i the manner ‘herein stated In tte ***** «dv disrespect whatever to the I reMdent. j j Schenck’s commission bss been si| • j j Washington. December 23. liie • York lnbune of to-day, discussing the San tlarry . “The aarjSK'sssS'S w is cannot afford any more doubtsabouttbis matter. The report of the .t must be so clear and the men who make it mnaf afanri so high thftt their reraict will be accepted with unquestioning siSi-i • - «V* readiness as an enu m --- tion itself is clumsy and ve'-boae. and It calls for investigation enough to keep two or three Commissions of scien tidc men, politicians and diplomats, if bent on thorough work, busy for a yea or two. “Alluding to the debate, and spe cially referring to Mr. Snmner, it says • “ Doubtless, he had been imprudent, bitter and unjust, but at least be was Senatorial. Some of his antagonists appear to have be haved like Bowery boys at a Tammany primary. These Senators may forget them selves, as the Republic will in time forget them ; but neither their insolence nor his owu mistakes can now permanently affect the sure place of Charles Sumner in the esteem of his fellow-citizens and the his- tory of the country. Washington, December 24. —The weath er is very cold. The Aquia Creek boat arrived at 11 o'clock, missing connection Private advices from Georgia indicate that the Democrats have carried five, with a close race for the remaining two Con gressional districts. The Potomac is frozen over this morning. Washington, December 24.—Secretary Fish gave a dinner to the Senate Commit tee on Foreign Relations. Sumner and Morton were present. The Treasury Department has informa tion that SI,OOO was stolen from the office of the cashier, at the New Orleans Custom House, which Collector Casey made good from his own private means. Surratt engaged Lincoln Hall for a lec ture. but the trustees protesting, the lec ture was postponed. St. Louis, December 28.—There is heavy ce in the river. Boats not ready to de part left the levee for safe harbor. Dispatches from Far West report extreme cold weather. Nbw York, December 20.—A World’s special says a London correspondent from Versailles writes that the bombardment of that place is hourly expected. Brussels, December 20.—The Govern ment declines to publish Bismarck’s note or reply thereto until the reply reaches King William. Raleigh, December 20.— T0-day, at 11 o’clock, the Board of Managers appointed by the House to conduct the impeachment of Governor Holden, attended by the Speaker and the House of Representatives, proceeded to the bar of the Senate, and formally submitted the atrlcles of impeach ment. After the conclusion of the cere monies, the Lieutenant Governor vacated his seat as President of the Senate, and shortly afterward took charge of the Ex ecutive office. Governor Holden made no opposition to surrendering the office. The Court of Impeachment will convene as soon as Chief Justice Pearson can arrive In the city. By the confession of a dying negro, It has been ascertained that all barn burning and deoredations committed in this and adjoining counties for the past year was the result of a planned conspiracy on the part of negroes of the Union League. Forty names are In possession of the au thorities. Some arrests have been made and officers are in hot pursuit of others. Richmond, December 20.— The steamer for New York this ovening carried five prisoners for the Albany penitentiary, to serve terms varying between one and five years, for mail robbing, counterfeiting, and violating internal revenue laws. A shipment oi 3,000 barrels of flour was made from here to-day for Rio Janeiro. Lexington, December 20.—Gov. Letcher is much better and out of danger. Philadelphia, December 20.—The Fair for the benefit of the German wounded opened to-night with great eelat. The election in the First State Senato rial District resulted lu a majority of 1,848 for Dechert, Democrat. In October the Republicans had 1,000 majority. [Noth. — It is understood this gives the Pennsylva nia Senate to the Democrats.] New York, December 20.—Henry W. Geston was sentenced to ten years for per jury In a fraudulent divorce case. Memphis, December 22.—The Nick Wall which snagged at Grand Lake took 74 pas sengers aboard here, mostly North Caro linians and Georgians en route for Texas. The Avalanche Vicksburg specials say no cabin passengers of the Nick Wall were lost. Thirty deck passengers perished. New York, December 28.—A Worto special from London, dated the 21st, says a dispatch from Munich says it is certain that the treaty between Bavaria and the North German Bund will be rejected by the Lower Chamber. The Chamber will be dissolved and anew one chosen, which In volves delay. This result is regarded as an insult to Prussia. A Herald special says reliable advices flrom Versailles report that French batteries placed on the slopes of Mount Valerien command the entire road to Versailles. St. Louis, December 82.—A special from Vicksburg says nine cabin passengers were lost by ths Wall. The body of E. W. Tay lor, of Jefferson, Texas, was recovered. No other names ascertained. San Francisco, December 22.—The French have raised $30,000 in gold for patriotic fond from Christmas gifts. Sheriff Jackson, of Trinity county, was arrested by the United States authorities for violations of the Fifteenth Amendment, in exacting miner’s tax from Chinese. Cirr of Mexico, December 23.—The Tehuantcpee bill is regarded as a triumph by Juarez over Ledro. The Presidential contest is warming. The anti-American, Spanish and French elements are uniting upon Ledro. Nf.w York, December 22.—Ex-Collector Callcot refuses to leave prison under the President’s pardon. The Crispen strikers finally compelled Mr. Burt, of Park Row bhoc Factory, to suspend and dismiss non-society men whom he had employed. It Is stated that the Atlantic cable of ficials despair of repairing the broken cables until June, which the weather be comes permanently favorable. Robert I .owe, of the telegraph crew, was pulled overboard and lost by a parting cable. New Oui.it am a, December 23.—The / Vv»- yua* sty* ths news of Blanchard's rejec tion a* iwstinasur created greatexcllemeut sinoug Republicans, and great Indignation is expressed In certain quarter* agaluat I Henalurt llarrta and Kellogg, |t j) m> thorliailvely announced that a resolution | will lw Introduced at a meeting us the |*g. * hlT'im *>''• em'*rVa!!y*\l|*Uott u □SssSEsytfsffls up arms. Troops going forward near)} Cl< LosDON°Dcceniber 20.—A Berlin special j says the conference of representJlvm of I neutral Powers have agreed to the ioi j ing peace basis: First acquiescence in the j annexation of Luxemburg ; sec , ~ uition of the German Empire > t “‘ rd *‘ n demnity from France to Germany of I.SOO. 000,000 francs, and razing two fortresses on the German frontier, and the cession of ’ a portion of Alsace. , Later advices from Paris say there has I been no fighting around the city since the Ist of December. , . Prince William of Baden was wounded in the capture of Nuits. John Bright has resigned the Presidency of the Board of Trade. The Telegraph has a special from Brus sels saving the late heavy calls for land wehr denoi weakness in the besieging forces, and its operations are more defen sive than offensive. One or two sorties like that of last night and tfeo siege of Paris will be raised. A dispatch from Frankfort says a mOilTa will be required before bombardment Is possible. The German gnns before Paris are worthless for such a purpose, while Versailles itself is nearly within range of the French guns. „„ Bordeaux, December 19.—The Govern ment has announced that the enemy dis continued the advance npon Havre. The Prussians, 21,000 strong, with eleven bat teries, attacked Nuits and captured it after five hours’ fighting and heavy loss. It is expected the battle will be resumed to-day. The Prussians attacked Gen. Chauzy but were easily repulsed. The enemy falb back as Bourbaki advances. The French reoc cupied Vierzon. Paris official advices of the 17th have been received. The city is calm and the people confident. There is food for a long time. The army and people are eager for a fight. The Government had dispatches from Gambetta to the 12th. Berlin, December 20.—The Cross Ga zette reiterates that the difficulties in trans porting material and heavy guns will soon be overcome, and that further action re garding bombardment will be guided alto gether by military considerations. London, December 19.—The news re ceived from Paiis is that provisions are plentiful to last three months. Great con fidence Is felt in fntnre successes. There was a large open air meeting In Trafalgar Square. Speeches and resolu tions sympathizing with France were made. The Germans have Invested Langres. Deserters from Paris are numerous, but are repulsed at Versailles. The Baden Chamber has created further credit for the prosecution of the war. The King of Bavaria announces the con currence of all German princes and Hanse Towns in bestowing the Imperial Crown upon the King of Prussia. St. Petersburg, December 19.— The Czar has severely reprimanded a corpora tion of Moscow for petitioning in behalf of a free press, religious toleration and other reforms. Bordeaux, December 19.—Some journals assert there has been trouble in Paris, but some official advices state that Paris was quiet and animated with one sentiment, that of common defense. Reports from forces in North and East of France are good. There is some excitement here over promulgation of false news under the forged signature of Gambetta, the purpose being, apparently, to cause a reaction by dissemi nation of news unfavorable to the French. Dispatches of this sort purporting to come from Havre appeared simultaneously in all parts of France. It was soon discovered, however, that it was a Prussian device.— It Is noticeable that the opposition journals are more violent towards Prussia than ever. Fitch favored universal amnesty. He believed that Breckinridge might safely be allowed to defend the principles of seces sion In the Senate. Sheldon, of Louisiana, spoke in favor of universal amnesty, and remarked that his State, which had 25,000 Republican ma jority, had abrogated every vestige of disa bility by a vote of 108,000 in the affirma tive to less than 1,000 in the negative. Be lieving with the people of his State, he was In favor of universal amnesty, and he warned his political friends that the time was coming when every one of them would take the same position. Connor, of Texas, spoke in favor of uni versal amnesty. He denounced corrupt Southern governments, especially that of Texas. London. December 20.— Gen. Worder captured 6,000 French at Nnits, and pur sued them southwest. A French force of 10,000 strong was defeated Monday at Persley and Fontenell. Havana, December 20.—German steam ers from New Orleans and Havana, for Bremen, have arrived. Exchange on England and the United States is declining rapidly. Speculators pay high prices for sugars. Old houses are Inactive, with few exceptions. Deßoda9 sailed yesterday. Valmaseda has sent to the field 500 soldiers who have been doing duty in the city. Volunteers are guarding Moro Castle and Caflanas, relieving the regulars, who may now go to the field. Luxemburg, December 20.—The King of Holland In a letter to the Government of Luxemburg says ; “ Let us together defend the treaty of 1867, and the honor and inde pendence of the Duchy.” Stuttgardt, December 20.—The King of Wurtemburg, opening the Chambers, urges the Deputies to recognize In the Fed eral treaties lately concluded scope for the development of the nation and her institu tions. London, December 20.— Gen. Gluemer was wounded in the battle at Nuits. Berlin, December 20.—The Diet of Mecklenburg voted to pay the full amount for the abolition of Schlest dues. The King, replying to a delegation of the Richstag at Versailles, thanked them for voting supplies for the prosecution of the war, which secured national unity, and signified acceptance of the Emperorship. The Krenz Zeitung denies that Prussia has designs upon Luxemburg, but com plains of Luxemburg’s violation of neu trality. London, December 20.—ThegPrussians threatened Chateau Rovault, fifteen miles northwest of Tours. Military critics think the forts secure Paris from bombardment. Germany is suffering for coal. Many mines have ceased work in consequence of the miners being drafted for the war. London, December 21.—Paris advices to the 17tli say that the army and citizens are still calm, resolute aud confident. Pro vision* are plentiful; no disorder whatever. The German victory at Nuits was ex aggerated. Thu Prussians captured 600 instead of 6,000. News from tho German Army of the North Is important. The Germans are again tnsrehlug on Havre, this time with a much larger force. The French have takeu measure* to resist. An engagemsnt I* al ready reported at llalfec, eeventeen miles from Havre i the Freuch victorious aud I lit* Prussian advance checked, The Prussian* have bombarded Masle lii.;ii“moV» u## ' #u ‘ "-Xtortn a Twei ty-flve thousand Prussians are at M FrarShertc has achieved some important success. on —The Ministerial The Pope’s personal in viability, it - tion of the Papal ' ' Vronf StTordi nary jurisdiction of the State; the locality occupied by the general councils of the church to enjoy the same frnmunitles; criminals taking refuge shall not be arrested without consent of conclaves ; snch residences to be free from the exportation laws; no search or se questriation of books, documents of sa cred conjugations; the Pope to be free in publishing the acts of his ministry. Car dinals or ecclesiatics participating in such acts shall be free from molestation; free correspondence between the Pope and Pontifical jurisdiction shall be exercised free of contest by the State; ecclesiastical meet ing without Government permission ; nomi nation of all benefices, dignities and officers of the church to be made without Govern ment interference; the Episcopal oath of allegiance to the King abolished; institu tions for education of priests shall be under the direction of the Pope. Madrid, December 21.—The Cortes voted its own dissolution, amid great excitement. The Opposition immediately left the Cham ber. Berlin, December 21.—The Kreuse Zeitung says: “In regard to the neutrality of Luxemburg, diplomatic negotiations are impossible in time of war. The German armies wonld thereby be compromised, while the abrogation of treaties secure their safety. Prussia Is ready to submit her claims to arbitration without affecting the position of Luxemburg as an indepen dent State.” Tiie Diet of Hesse-Darmstadt has ap proved Federal treaties and voted a further war credit. London, December 21.—There have been no recent communications between King William and the Pope. Prussia, accepting a conference, stipu lates that only matters connected with the treaty of 1856 be considered. The adhesion of France to the coaference is still wanted. Constantinople, December 21.—1 tis natrne that Tarkey has determined to act independently of the Powers. Liverpool, December 21.—The bark John Tyler, from Charleston, was partially burned, and afterward scuttled to save the hull and cargo. The brigantine Brisk, from New York for Liverpool, was wrecked off the Welsh coast aud two persons lost. Madrid, December 21.—1n the Cortes, Senor Rabledo declared that he and his party did not wish for a coup de etat, but were determined to save the King or perish with him. Senor Figueros followed in support of the motion for dissolution, bnt admitted that the country would not settle into tranquility even though the Duke of Aosta were now on the throne, unless finances were suitably discussed. The motion was supported by Govern ment, the members thereof expressing the sentiment that to save the country all measures were allowable. London, December 21.—The attaches of foreign legations who have arrived here from Paris confirm the reports that the supplies of food in the city will last two months longer. The Spanish Cortes is still engaged in violent and fruitless discussions ' between the Republican and so-called Sardinian factions, the latter being very bitter in their attacks on the new King. St. Petersburg, December 21.—The Gaulois explains that in discarding that portion of the treaty which neautr&lizes the Black Sea, Russia only conceited a com pact which all parties regarded obsolete. Tours, December 20.— I The Army of the Loire has joined the Army of the West near Lemans. Mecklenburg has passed St. Calais, and Frederiek Charles’ army is inarching west from Blois. The German reserves ajy hur rying up. Versailles, December 20.—The left wing of the German army is advancing on Tours, and the right on Lemans. The French abandon 100 wounded before the advance. London, December 21.—The siege trains before Paris are largely increased. One thousand Germans were killed and wounded at Nuits. Havana, December 22.—A severe earth quake occurred at St. Thomas. The coffee crop of the southern districts of Hayti is a failure. There is an abun dant crop in the nothern districts. Bordeaux, December 22.— The Govern ment has been balloons to the 17th. The news is favorable. Reported riots are false. No engagement with the investing army since the 3d. The Paris authorities publish in the official journal a very favora ble provision account. Trochu is prepar ing for another grand sortie. It is reported that the Prussians occu pied Tours without serious resistance.— Gen. Chauzy is at Lemans, where he had received heavy reinforcements. Chauzy has been reprovisioned and ammunitioned. Advices irom Fraidherbe’s army are fa vorable. Last advices show that Mantuef fel was retreating from Havre. Manteuffel is moving towards Amiens. The French from Havre harrass Man teuffel’s rear. Garibaldi refuses the sword of honor ten dered him. He will wait until the end of the war for honors. Havana, December 22.—The Tehuante pec canal concessions passed the Mexican Congress by 137 to 8. The bill conforms to observations of Jaurez, aud is satisfacto ry to railroad companies. Bordeaux, December 22 —Gambetta has gone to review the army at Lyons. Several vessels have arrived at French ports with arms. Well equipped troops continue to move to the front. The Government is de termined to treat reactionary journals with silent contempt. London, December 22 —Dispatches from Versailles state that there are no indica tions ot a decisive battle until after the holidays. Dispatches from Vienna report that the Turkish fleet is under Immediate orders for service. Extensive war preparations at Kertch. New Orleans, December 22.— 1 t Is rain ing and freezing and little bnsiness doing, London, December 22.—Troops are pouring luto Cherbourg for tho defense of the port. At Havre an Immediate attack is expected. The Germans are approach ing in increased force. Berlin, December 33.—A dispatch threatens, unless Paris soon surrenders, s regular attack will begin. The English ship Buaaqulna, bound to Valparaiso, was run Into and badly dam aged by the French transport Harmonle, wlio mistook her for a Prussian vessel,— Repairs will bo nuds by tlie French Gov ernment. lIuHi»KAUV, IK-c'duller 13.—The lioim-s of the German* of revlotualling their armies from Dieppe Were defeated by ||pt vigilance of French cruiser# " j Bordeaux, December 21.—There was a genera! ’stfMieTfam Paris yesterday. Gen ; nsss ww swsftr ; Duerot fought* battle near Brouay. It is officially announced that a few Pm*, sians entered Tours last night. They be longed to the advance post or the encmv whicli holds Mannaier, where the combat occurred. The enemy withdrew in the di rection of Paris. A severe engagement occurred nearTouu yesterday; six thousand French fought ten thousand Prussians seven hoars. The French retreated. The Prussians followed and commenced bombarding Tours when the Mayor surrendered. Berlin, December 22.—The Germans under Yonder Golz surprised the French at Langres, department of Haute-Marne, and drove them from their position. The French lost heavily in kilted, wounded, prisoners and material. Tours, December 23.—This evening the Government announces that the enemy evacuated Tours, retreating towards Cha teau Reneiult. Gen. Bremer, near Nuits, checked the Prussians. Bremer advises the Government of his ability to keep the enemy from advancing. London, December 22.—The Prussians are moving to attack the Army of the North at Laon, Lafere and Chaumv. The weather is cloudy. The eclipse was seen imperfectly in South England. It was well observed in the North, particularly at Wick. Madrid, December 22>—Duke Aosta en ters Madrid on New Year’s. Don Carlos protests against his enthronement. The Cortes is still discussing its own dissolution. Antwerp, December 23.—The Govern ment gives notice of inability to shelter more merchandise. The wharves are cov ered with goods Boffering from exposure. Havana, December 23.—Three steamers arrived from Spain, bringing 25,000 troops. Florence, December 21.— The Chamber of Deputies ratified the annexation of Rome to Italy by a vote of 239 to 20. London, December 22.—The French claim to have severed Frederick Charles’ communications and captured 2,000 pris oners as the Prussians were leaving Tours. They also report that the army of the Loire made a successful union and is now 300,000 strong and ready for the offensive. London, December 22.— Most satisfac tory eclipse observations were taken all over England. Cherbourg, December 22.—One thou sand men, fully equipped, left for the field to-day. Arms and equipments arrive In large quantities. Bordeaux, December 23.—Daring the great sortie from Paris on Wednesday, Duerot took many hundred prisoners. The general situation is more encourag ing for the French. The non-ocenpation of Tours and retreat of other Prussian forces towards Orleans is said to be the re sult of a strategical movement of Chauzy aud Bourbaki. Bordeaux, December 24 —ln an official dispatch telegraphed from Lille on the night of the 23d, Gen. Faidherbe announces to the Ministry of War that his army en gaged the enemy at Pont Noyelle that day. The battle lasted froqi 11 o’clock in the fureuoon until 6 o’clock in the evening.— For the greater portion|of the time it was an artillery duel, winch finally terminated with a charge by the French infantry along the line. The enemy were driven back, and the French troops remained mas ters of the field. Advices from Paris to the night of the 22d were received by balloon which landed near Nuits. There was no engagement that day (Thursday), but a general battle was regarded imminent. The journals es timate the losses of the French in the com bats of the 21st at about 800 killed and wounded, and speak in glowing terms of the great confidence and ardor displayed by the National Guard. Berlin, December 24.—Bismarck’s cir cular to the representatives of North Ger many says Fiench officers are breaking their paroles not to serve during the pres ent war, and that the French Government sanctions these proceedings. Peremptory measures are to be taken to check it. Herr C&mphausen announced in the Prus sian Chambers that there will be no deficit probable In monarchy finances for the years 1870 and 1871. Bordeaux, December 24.—Havre is now so strongly fortified that there are no fears of attack. All the works about Havre are fully manned, and several war vessels are anchored before the city. Cherbourg is also regarded as impregnable to anv force the enemies can bring it. The fortifica tions on the land side are completed, and, as at Havre, frigates are stationed in the rords. A balloon landed near Nuits with Paris dates of the 23d; no fighting Thursday, though a battle was imminent. The jour nals estimate the Freuch killed and wound ed on the 21st at 800, and speak in glorious terms of the confidence and order of tho National Guard. London, December 23—The Prussians have left Dieppe, but are encamped near by in heavy force. Two French iron-clads are stationed off the port. Late dispatches from Amiens report Manteuffel near that city, where a battle is probable. It is again reported that Dncrot left Paris in a balloon on the 17th to take command of an army corps in the field. Six thousand Saxons left Sauny to sub due the people of Rheims, who hare risen against the Prussian commander. A Brussels dispatch says Gen. Fraidherbe Is being surrounded by the Prussians. The Prussians have occupied Soissons and Sis soue. A Versailles dispatch dated the 22d, says a great battle occurrred between the united armies of the Duke of Mecklenburg, and Frederick Charles and those of Gen. Chauzy near Boulaire. The French were defeated and retreated toward Alenson. The truth fullness of the report is doubted. Yesterday’s announcement, from French sources, that two divisions of the Army of the Loire effected a junction, appears with out foundation. It is said the Government at Paris will send Thiers as representative to the London conference. It is also reported that the French Government has requested the Eng lish Government to obtain egress ft-om Paris for its representative. Berlin, December 23.—Queen Augusta has just made public the following from Kiug William, dated at Versailles, (date not given:) “The French made a sortie In the direction of Staines and Bourget, prompted by a mlstakou Idea that the French army of relief was approaching. Many prisoners wero taken In the assault upon the Saxon position. Thu sortie was easily repulsed.” Berlin, December 84 —.Seeing that the French Government sanctions breaches of parol.- on the part of French soldiurs, Prus sia Is considering Hie propriety of with drawing certain privileges now extended to French prisoners of war In Germany. London, December 34.—1 t Is said Gam betta haa announced to Home a desire to terminals the Uouoordat, in order to effect an uMlii'e separation of Church and Mlato .Mnsssatt---
