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GEORGIA WEEKLY OPINION. VOL. I—NO. 19.1 ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10, 1867. ITERMS—$3 00 MB. WEED AND IMPEACHMENT. Thurlow Weed, n New York editor and politician, who hat the advantage of mom of men fit that he ha* been on all aides of all questions, baa recently declared against the policy (not the right or Justice) of Imijeachmcnt. Hi* alleged reason* for opposing Impeachment Is* that the Repub lican party, of which he is a sort of out diw>r member, “cannot a fibril it.” He is particularly severe ii|*>n Senator Wade, and alleges that “Old Ben” advocates Impeach ment as the mean* of “ hoisting himself to the Presidency.” People down here, who have not quite forgotton Mr. Weed’s record in I860, tire uncharitable enough to suspect that he lm* an axe of his owe grind. He is fiever con sistent. except in indng Inconsistent, and if Impeachment could help Weed, Weed would be for Impeachment. i Aim vino Coxckaled W kafons.—There iio fietter evidence of cowardice ill Indi viduals. than the habit of carrying con cealed weapons. Nor is there a more strik ing evidence of Ignorance, idleness, and 1 lie other kindred vice*, than that offered 1 y a community wherein men habitually go armed to the teeth. In all well regulated com nullities, there i* very seldom any occasion for going armed; and when swell an occasion should arL**. none lint cowards attempt to conceal th»dr deadly weapon*. If a limn has just cau*e for carrying such weapons, lie Is not a-ltamed for people to know that he has it about his person. If there 1»« no such can-**, lie should leave his instruments of death at home, and not attempt to conceal them about his person, in order to take ad vantage of an antagonist, should anything “turnup” _ Forthcoming Documents.—'T!ie letter from (ion. Grant to the President on Mr. Manton** removal, and his instructions in regard to negro jtirie- in the South, will, if i« thought, be disclosed by Mr. Blaine’s re-olution a few day* since, directing the General to submit certain correspondence to Congress. TJ»o«e dofiunents would ftirnfrii Imer- e-tinjr reading matter at this time, and it is hoped they limy he made public. Fkmale Suikuauk in the Dismior.—Mr. Jbeneroy lm* presented a petition from parties in Delaware praying for immediate legislation to s**cun* to Women equal suf frage with men in the .District of Colum bia. Referred to the District Committee The.biank for tliu petition seems to have been *eiit out by the “Universal Franchise A —o' latlon.” of nshington. D. C. r?r The city of Louisville is being sng- jre-ted. and strongly urged as the place for holding the Democratic National Conven tion to nominate candidates for the Presi dency and Vice-Presidency. Sen APS.—'Weston has kissed seventeen babies in Cleveland. Ohio. The Home Insurance Company, of Cincinnati, has susjtcnriud. Cause, recent heavy losses. An unusual quantity of real estate is offer ed for sale in New Orleans, at unusually low price*. The Blodgktt Cask—Second Truk Bill Found.—In the United States Dis trict Court, in Savannah, on Friday, Hon. John Ersklne, Judge, presiding, the Grand Jury returned true bills in the following cases ** we learn from the Republican: United States vs. Foster Blodgett; Uni ted States vs. William Moore; United State* vs. John Moore; United States vs. Andrew Moore. The court then adjourned until 10 o’clock on Monday morning next. POLITICS IN VIRGINIA. John Minor Botts, of Virginia—a limn whose real character Is perhaps less per fectly understood than that of any man living—lain fVashlngton urging Congress to remove the disabilities from several classes of Virginia now excluded Iron) the polls. When such men os Bott* are snubbed, misrepresented and habitually denounced, and such creatures as IIunnicutt are lion ized and made the leaders of a dominant party, we may expect nothing but Idleness, riots and bloodshed. It is gettingShlgh time that flic sewerage of society in Virginia should subside, and permit her men of in telligence and merit to lie felt in shaping her new Government. A Senator Caught Napping—Ben ll’ade and “ Jeiiliw*.”—Mr. Wade having author ized Forney to contradict the remark attri buted to liim in regard to General Grunt, the correspondent of the Cincinnati Com mercial, who furnished them, comes buck at Old Beil as follows: “ It may Interest him a little to lie re minded in advance tiiut there was a third party present when that part of the con versation which relates to GeuernI Grant took place, and that 1 shall lie entirely willing to refer the question of veracity to that disinterested arbiter, when it snail arUe in proper form, cither in speech in the Senate, or in n published letter with • B. F. Wade* at the end of it. Recollecting something of a controversy atmut ids agra rian speech in Kansas i protitted by that example, and prepared for the contlngen- cv or *d il lie/In case It should arise. tfhen It does arise I shall do my best to show that If there Is a liar in the case It h not the Commercial’s correspondent." He adds, that Wade sail many other things which he will publish if compelled to do so by Wade’s duplicity. GEN* GRANT AND THE BOH 12.HI ANN j NORTH GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1 — How hs Beoeives them, and how bo Responds ; Fifth Day.—Conference opened at 9 o’clock j with religious services, conducted by Rev. to ttelr Queries. His Real Sentiment*. A correspondent of the New York Times has had “a long and satisfactory Inter view” with Gen. Grant. The fact that the substance of this “Interview” was not tel egraphed all over the United States early next morning, does not detract from Its In- •ficst. and we therefore give It a place in our columns. There were other Bohemian* and coun try editors seeking an “interview” besides our hero, but they were behind time; nor were they on the “inside track.” bo that our hero w’us admitted to an audience in ad vance of the others. After being shown Into tiie reception room, our “ Inside track" man say*; It seemed a full half hour, and it doubt less was that long, before the General ap peared. He was clad in full uniform, and had buckled on ids last sword from the sanitary fairs, to do honor to the occasion. As he entered 1 arose and Introduced my self us lion. Scupper Xong, late of New York, presenting uiy credentials from your olHce. He bowed me to a seat very formal ly, and took my papers. saying not a word. I thought lie did not seem very happy, nor as cordial us an old friend could have wish ed. But I attributed it to the early hour and the possible lack of his morning (offee. Alter glancing at my papers, lu* sat down and looked at me as if to say, •• Well, what do you want?” though he actually said nothing. Whereupon 1 spoke: •* It is a line morning.” said 1. lie merely glanced out of the window, but sat pensively silent. He did not appear to be in Ids usual com municative mood, and I feltim ardor rath- dampened. Thinking the shortest way to Ihj the quickest, alter twisting my thumbs and crossing feet, and putting on my most winning and fraternal expression, i came sideways to the polu*. “General Grunt.” said 1, “ the whole country, indeed. I may say the world, is very anxious to know just what you think on the Recon struction question and on politics general ly. The nation is breathlessly waiting tc peak. Now I am a friend of yours. I have no personal ends in vi« nave always been a friend of your family. Von may speak to me in perfect confidence. Let me humbly, (here 1 laid my hand on my patter dicky, inadvertently soiling and* displacing it,) let me humbly suggest that you say some thing to relieve this immense pressure on the minds of men in general and of my self in particular. Just say one word, n single word. Do you sustain the J’res * dent or do you stand by Congress >” I thought it was time for uie to pause i«»r a reply. lie twitched nerv,»u«iy in hi*chair (bra* minute, pushed his hands down deep into his pockets ami locked as if he was in thought. .,ft<-r sitting a lew 1 lip his «ie.*k .till mi- qrelied befo, id said. “Ha yd n the Jeff. Davis pon. at Vicksburg.” ] wa- d Lap/* in led. a no looking liim full in tin* flu e *.iid. ••( Jen. rant you needn’t think to put oil' uti olu lend, who sincerely desires your welfare, witii talking horse. J know nothing ot * have only uiy country, (rolling lovingly to an American Mag which* hung over the mantel , uiy deal country In view—I may -ay 1 love it. 1 would have willingly sifed tor it. only I had a small contract lor tiirnishing blanket* to the army which made uiy life dear to me, and occupied all my spare time during the late temporary alienation among broth ran." Seeing I would not be put off. ho readied out his hand to a she drawer and took out a couple of very promising Hu- vaiiuaa. 1 surely thought he would have Conton in Mon toomkry.—The Adver tiser quote* good middling* at 12 cent*. smoke. Then ray spirit was stirred within uiu ami I returned to the attack: “Gener al,” said I, -will you not auswer me ex plicitly ? " Then he knew his man. and turning around and looking at mo as If I were Gen. Lee and we were settling the terms of amicable adjustment, lie respond ed as follows: “Have you had your break fast?” I may sajr tlmt I was somewhat discouraged. But knowing that he ad mired pluck. And remembering what he once said (though I suppose others may not have heard of It) about lighting it out on that line, I resolved to die there on that spot before I would give it up. So 1 merely replied: “Won’tyou trust me. General? Can’t you confide in a friend who would fUin he your bosom companion ? I’ll tell you all I know, *f you’ll only ask me.— Then answer my question He seemed to be moved. Indeed, he*moved himself rather uneasily upon his chair, smoking still more vigorously; and after a painful silence o * * ' “Have vi •No” I replied. -Nor Mr. lair?” -No.” •Nor the Editor from down »utb?” “No.” Then 1 would advise you to sec them.”— “But they know nothing.” I answered.— -Neither do L” said he, and ho smiled until his left cigaT fell, and he caught it, only ip Hlng the ashes over his vest. 1 felt bauiv. My confidence had been mls- placd. Sly feelings were wounded in the house of a friend. I was going to tell him so. But on second thought 1 determined not. and anew caim ficsli to the attack “Gen. Grant.” said I, “do you not mean to tell me what you think ? Reflect upon the wants of the people. They arc all looking to you. The nation is waiting lor your nod. Won’t you speak f s|ieuk once; speak lor all.” I whs conscious of speaking in an imploring manner. I waited for u mo ment—for five minute*. Then I said, rising: -Gen. Grant, this is the lust call, positively third and last call; won’t you a, e.tk ?” -No,” he said, very emphatically, as if he was getting angry. Then he rang the bell and said to the servant, * Show the other anxious inquirers in." It was too much for me. Hastily taking my hat to leave I turned to make one last appeal. But he smiled on me so blandly, without removing either of the cigars, and said be tween hit teeth as lie flowed rather coldly and triumphantly, “Won’t you stop to breakfast Mr. Sclpplo." (naturally; mista king my name.) that I could not stand it any longer, and was about to dec’ine when the door opened, and the others caine pour ing In. nearly pushing me over, I may aay left rather hurriedly, and went to my room on the eighth floor of Will lard’s, a better If not a wiser man. After reflecting upon thy subject of my Interview I felt warranted In saying, and saying truthfully, that Gen. Grant knows what he la about. And. I think, I may add that If anybody else knows what he knows, I don't see how they found it out. I may call again, but. J. Simmon*. Minute* of last session rend. The Committee on Education reported. It endorsed the action of the Trustees in flic election of Dr. L. M. Smith to the Pres idency of Emory College. It U also re commended that a chair of Theology be created lu the College, and that every pos sible aid and encouragement be given to young men desiring to study far tin* min istry. 1 u reference to the Wesleyan Fema e College. It recommended that Con erenee give hII the aid In it* power to that excel lent educational institution. The commu nication of Mr. Lin. of Hilliard Institute, was recognized. Report adopted as a whole. The committee, appointed under Dr. Pierce’* resolution proposing a re-organi zation of circuit work so as to reduce the number of appointments, reported in favor of tin; resolution, whenever it is found to be practicable. Report elicited much dis cussion. Report of the Board of Finance was rend The moneys for superanuated ministers and widows and orphans of deceased min isters, amounting to 92.860.45 were distrib uted among them. Amount reported as collected for the Bishop’s Fund wa* 9913.55, leaving a deficit of 985.45, which It was resolved to make up at once. The sum of 9l5.N0, Conference collec tions, having been received after the re* jairt was made. It was ordered to be dis tributed among the nior-t necessitous case*. The special committee appointed to sug gest a plan for aiding poor young men to prepare for the ministry, reported in favor of organizing a society for that purpose, with h Constitution and By-Laws for the government of the same. All of which was adopted. The following are the offi cer* of the society: W. If. Potter. Presi dent. W. T. Cook, Secretary, John T. Nor ris, Treasurer. The special committee appointed to in vestigate certain legal questions involved in the late division of the Georgia Confer ence into the two now existing confer ences, made a report showing that there was no legal barrier in the way of the di vision, and appointing Geo. N. Le*t< r. general agent and trustee on the part of the North Georgia Conference to confer with the South Georgia Conference, and take in charge that portion of the prof*.*rty falling into the hands of the North Georgia Coti- f-rcncoby till*division. Report adopted. Thank* of Conference tendered to tl mittee lor services performed and other service* proffered. Report of committee appointed to inves tigate the rendition of a certain trust lm- l»o*ed upon the Georgia Conference by the will of the late J. L. Graves, recommended that, in view of the damages entailed upon the estate by the late war. the whole be re linquished to the family of the deceased. Report adopted and the matter was also placed in the hands of Hon. G. N. Lester. An appeal was made in behalf of Rev, Mr. Allen, a missionary In China, whocalla for aid to enable him to go forward In his work. A collection was taken lip to be forwarded to him. The sum of 9110 was raised. Rev. Dr. J. B. McFerrln made a strong characteristic appeal in behalf of Domes tic Missions. Committee on the Bible made Its report through Us chairman, Dr. II. V. M. Miller. Report adopted. Adjourn to meet at 3 o’clock. aftkboon session. Conference met at 3 o’elock and opened with religion* services conducted by Rev. W, U. Branham. Minutes of the morning session read. The superanuated list was called, and the following passed, and continued: Win. J. Turks, Jesse W. Carroll, John 8. Ford, James Quilllan. E. IV. Reynolds, ,T. B. C. Qulllian, John P. Howell, John W. Glenn. Samuel J. Btllah and IV. Baggerly A report from the Preachers’Aid Society was read and adopted. Rcjwrt of the Committee on Book and Periodicals was read and adopted. Report of the Committee on the South cm Christian Advocate was read and adopted. A vote of thank* was tendered to Me John W. Burke & Co. for the manner in which the Advocate lias been conducted. Report of Committee on necessitous cases read and adopted. It was decided to hold the next session of the Conference In Griffin; Augusta, Rome. Athens, Madison, and Washington enter ing Into the competition. NIGHT SESSION. Conference met at 7J j o’clock. Rev. J. IV. Glenn presiding, and opened with religious '(‘vices conducted by Rev. C. W. Key. Minutes of afternoon session read. By Rev. A. 51. Thigpen—Resolved, that wo observe the 3d Friday of April as a day of fasting and prayer with reference to a revival of religion throughout the Confer ence. Rev. J. W. Talley resigned the Presiden cy of the Missionary Board, and G. J. Pierce elected In his stead. Thanks of Conference tendered to the City Council for the use of the Hall, to the citizens for thvlr hospitality, to the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches for the use of their edifices, to the United States for the princely manner In which It entertained many preachers, to the city press for their The Committee on Memoirs made their telegraphic intelligence. r "l M, rt* presenting memorials of Dr. L. C. From me Sew YoTTprc Allocution. Ledbetter. Rev. .Jackson Rush, and Rev. I Alabama Convention. Wm. G. Allen. These memoirs were well I Montgomery, Dec. 2.—The Reeonstruc prepared and were worthy tributes to the tlon Convention adopted a resolution that pieinorv of those who died in arm*. The | when the Convention adjourns It shall ad- reports were adopted. j Joiirn subject to the call of E. W. reck, A scries of resolutions, offered by Rev. j J’resident, or the military Commander of A. Wright, in reference to the management this State or District, but If not rcconven- of certain collections, were made and «hI within one year, It shall stand adjourn- adopted. I ed sine die. Resolution* of the Georgia Conference, in reference to the District Meetings, were read, amended and continued In force until the nextGencrulConference. perhaps, It would be u well sot. And so I faithful reports, and to Patrick Fitzgib- lesve if. bon*, the faithful door-keeper. A Lor -Jiling the appointment*, Confer ence*'! j burned with the Doxology and the Benediction by the Bishop. Communicated.] Judge !Iarrl«, of Newton. in looking over the list of delegates elected to the Constitutional Convention, j l find no one who excels In sterling integ rity and sound practical judgment, the distinguished fcntlemun whose name heads this article. In trying days of the history of our State, when political strife and financial ruin threatened It* destruction, Judge Harris represented his county in the Legislature; and his course in that body wa* characterized by wi*dom. justice and moderation* reflecting honor upon himself and meeting the universal approbation of Ids intelligent constituency. This wa* nut all. Quiet and unobtrusive In his mauiier* and opinions, and seldom speaking. )> t bis opinion* upon impor tant subjects that concerned the material interest and prosperity of his people and country were often asked and as frequent ly heeded. The prominent and influen tial position which lie occupied In ail de- IHieratlve bodies in which he has been in days past honored with a seat, and for which Id* ability so eminently fitted him, speak for him no mean one in the ap proaching Convention. Not only the people of his district but the people of the entire btate should congratulate them selves that a gentleman of such liberal views and decided ability as possessed by Judge Harris, constitutes a member of that Convention which is called to reconstruct our State and re-tore it to its wonted place in the Union. He is no extremist upon any subject— cool and calculating upon all matters that concern either his individual Interest or the hut rest of the whole people '/MAerrible political conflicts that dis graced our people, and ruined our country were impotent in deterring the subject of till* notice from an lamest, conscientious discharge of duty; and itad ills wise and Conservative counsel.- been observed, the humiliation some individuals imagine themselves* laboring under, and the finan cial ruin that is now fastened upon us would have been averted, the Union pre served and her people to-day in a happy and prosperous condition. Reconstruction. LETTER IRON TEXAN. Houston, Texas, Nov. 87,1867. Men who did business in this city last winter miss many familiar faces from their circle this season. Pale and saddened faces, and the numerous badges of mourn ing one sees on the hats, tell more forcibly than words cau the severity of the epi demic through which these pcoplo have Just passed. Considering the fact that the cotton crop was an utter failure it so large a portion of the State, business may be set down as brisk. A good many retail merchants, in the interior, buy their supplies here and In Galveston, and nearly all of them reinfbrce their stocks when they run short of an ar ticle. The presence of these gentlemen,, a good many being In town, are very wel come to the wholesale merchants, whose clerks are kept busy. Purchases be ing almost Invariably made for cash, whole sale dealers can afford to be quite liberal and content w1th a small margin of profit. Stocks are heavy, and almost any orders for goods can here he tilled. A good many Immigrants, mostly for eign, have'already passed through the dry, for places North and West, very few going South. These immigrants are generally robust, healthy looking people, and cannot fall to be an acquisition to the prosperity of the State. \V« want working Immigrants— not gentlemen intending to live by their wits. To the man who Is willing to ho a producer, Texas offers an inviting field. No places of amusement worth the iramo have yet been opened. Bar rooms nnd billiard saloons arc tin? places resorted to by young and old for spending an Idle hour. Nothing in my opinion contributes more to restrain vice, and promote good morals among young men In cities, than places of public amusement properly conducted. Iter. East Tennessee and Virginia Rail road.—A meeting of the stockholders of this road was held in fvnoxvfile last week for tliu election of officers for the ensuing year. The old Hoard of Directors were re jected without opposition, and these re fected the officers throughout. Declined.—3out« country editor in the western district of New York, In order to gain a little notoriety, “hoisted the name” of Horatio Seymour for tlio “Presidency." Whereupon the said Horatio writes s letter, positively declining any nomination of the kind. A resolution to adjourn on the 4th Inst, was rejected. The oath of office, as finally adopted, re quires officers to swear that they aro not disfranchised by the Constitution of Ala bama or the Constitution or laws of the | United State.*, th it they wnl support the | Constitution and laws of the State and of the United States, and the Union of the ; States, Ac. Louisiana Convention New Orleans, Dec. 2.—Section 4 of Wickllffe’s Educational Ordinance, which was referred to on Saturday, is as follows: No person shall establish a private school unless licensed by the State, and all such schools shall be taxed as other professions. The legislature shall make laws govern ing this entire subject In accordance with the spirit of this resolution. Some member to-day offered a scries of resolutions having in view the raising of funds to defray the expenses of the Con vention by direct taxation on real and per sonal property above the value of two hundred dollars, upon callings or profes sions. and a poll tax—all taxes payable In United State* currency. It provides for the appointment of a board of three col lectors in each parish or municipal dis trict ; collection to commence within thir ty days after the passage of tills act, with ten day’s notice. Extract from Special Orders No. 200. dated to-day, as follows: Paragrapii one, Special Orders 197, from these Head-Quarters, dated November 28, 1867, issued by Brevet Major General J. A. Mower, removing from office Smith Izard, aid to Chief of Police, of this city, and ap pointing in his place Porter V. Perkins, is hereby revoked. Paragraph two. Special Orders 197, from these Head-Quarters, dated November 28. 1867. removing from office Lieut. O’Donnell, Lieutenant of Po lice* Second District, City of New Orleans, and appointing Angelo V. Ward in his place. Is hereby revoked. If any charges or obligations are presented against the of ficers who are reinstated by this order,the will be considered by the Mayor and Po lice Board, to whom the subject properly pertains. By command of MaJ. Gen. Hancock. W. G. Mitchell A. A. A. G. Wuthlngton Item*. Washington. Dec. 2.—Half a dozen financial hills were presented to-day. The action of the House on Golladny’s right to his seat, indicate that the Ken tuckians will be excluded till after the vote on Impeachment. It Is generally understood that Commis sioner of Revenue Rollins will soon re sign. The Reconstruction Committee bad n meeting at Mr. Stevens’ room, wheu a ma jority held that further legislation was ne cessary before reconstruction was com pleted. Thu Judges ol* the Supreme Court, lead by Chase, visited the President.; It is stated that Cornelius Wendell suc ceeds Mr. Clark as Superintendent of Print- lug at the Treasury. The President will nominate 8. S. Cox to Austrin, rice Greeley declined. The following Is the conclusion of Gen. Ord’s re|»ort: “I n a majority of the counties of this District, there are very few men who can take the test oath, and these are not disposed to defy public opinion by accept ing office unless supported by a military force afterward. The will of the colored people may lie In fhvorof supporting loyal office holders, but tledr intelligence is not now sufficient to enable them to combine for the execution of their will. All their combinations are now conducted by white men, under the protection of the military. If the protection Is withdrawn* the white men now controlling would withdraw with it, and some of the Southern people now Xftsperatod at what they deem the frecd- metfs pre«umptioii would not lie very gentle toward them, so that the presence of a large military force will be required for some time to maintain the freedmen in the right of suffrage. Internal Revenue receipts 92,211.000. Congressional. .Senate.—A memorial from the Alabama Convention for the repeal of the cotton tax, was referred. A resolution from the Tennessee Legit- lature for the repeal of the cotton and to bacco tax was presented. Twelve o'clock arriving, the commence ment ol the second session was announced, and a committee appointed to Inform the President of the fact. A resolution was offered asking the Sec retary of theTreasury under what law Ed mund Cooper occupied tho position of As sistant Secretary; and after other unim portant business the Senate adjourned. House.—Mr. Wilson, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, made a personal ex planation in defence of Mr. Churchill, con cluding that the minority cannot and do not attribute his change of opinion to lm to inquire whether the House had tlio right to accept or reject tho terms of a treaty like that acquiring Russian Amoves. Various petitions, resolutions, > c„ re questing tho repeal of Rio cotton ^x, were referred to tho Committee of v. ys and Means. Mr. Arneil, of Tennessee, denied giving aid and comfort to tho rebellion. The Post-Office Committee was directed to inquire into tho expediency of allow ing railroad companies to carry letters referring to their own business outside the malls. Tho Judiciary Committee wa* directed to inquire Into tho expediency of holding annual sessions of the Admiralty Court at New Albany, Indiana. A resolution was adopted, ordering the Committee on Elections to pursue its In vestigation of Wm. A. Barnura, charged with securing his election by bribery. Twelvo o’clock arriving, tho second ses sion was proclaimed. One hundred and forty-six members were present. A committee was appointed to inform the President. The committee subse quently reported that the President would communicate his message at noon to-mor- Tho Election Committee reported favor ably on Gollnday. from Kentucky. The consideration of the report was postponed to Wednesday. The House adjourned. Cincinnati, December 2.—The negro who outraged Mrs. Baker, of Princeton, Indiana, was caught the same night. lie confessed, and was stabbed, shot and beaten till dead, and then dragged through the streets. Ship oil Fire. Savannah. Dec. 2.—The British ship Consul, at Tibce Road, took lire at 11 r. m. last night. All the exertions of the crew to keep it under till this morning, when the engines from the city and two tugs went down, failed to subdue the lire, and she was run aground and scuttled to save portions of the cargo, but her upper part is still burning. The ship will be a total loss, and was not insured. The cargo con sisted of 2,825 bales upland and 72 bales of sea Island cotton, Insured from Liverpool. The ship Screamer was in great danger at one time, but is now saf. Richmond, Dec 2.—Tho volunteer Olli ers on Bureau duty in Virginia, who will to mustered out January 1st, under Gen. Grant's order, are, two colonels, two lieu tenant colonels, ti vo majors, fourteen cup- tain*, ten 1st lieutenants, nnd flftecn 2d lieutenants. Five volunteer officers were mustered out last week. The Republicans hold a caucus to-night, and Judge Underwood's name Is promi nently mentioned for the chairmanship. Foreign. I.ivKitrooi. Dec. 2.—The weather ho* hecii very inclement for the past few days. The telegraph to 1.option is prostrated— • numerous shipwrecks, attended with loss of life, are reported. The I.ydla Williams, lienee for San Fran cisco, went ashore. The crew were saved. The Guardian Auftel, hence for Xesv. York, was lost. l’Aitis, Dee. 2.—A few French cavalry probably remain permanently at Rome. Otherwise the French evacuation of papal territory will be complete. The Dope Is- strengthening his army. Uon.es Gokkuy as a PniLosornsn.—a correspondent relates this Incident: Not long ago a politician entered the private offleo of the odltor of the Tribune In a great state of Indignation at some ar ticle Greeley had written. H. G. was sit ting at his desk scratching away, and. though violently nccostcd, never‘looked up. The Irate politician roared out, « Ho race Greeley, I charge you with betrayin' the best Interests of your party. You aro a secret foe to radicalism. You do us more harm than you do good. Confound It, If you’d go over to the Democrats, body and No wonder the’fcUow Western la a motlvc * or P^nlary consldera- IJT No wonder the fellow Weston Is a J, * good walker. It turns out now that he ii«ed do. You stay with the Republicans, and stab them In the dark. You are t lie worst enemy radicalism ever had In tills country. 1 once thought yon honest, though I knew you to he a fool. Now I'll swear von are a scoundrel and an Idiot.” Here he paused again for breath, us lie hud several times before, expecting II. G. to make some defence, or at least to reply to the ferocious charges, lint lie was dis appointed. Tho veteran journalist re mained at Ills desk, apparent! v uncon cerned, still scribbling nt Ills eifitorial.— The jiolitieian attempted to give vent to another hurst of Indignation, hut he was so mad he couldn't speak, and after a splut ter of epithets hurried to the door. Tho philosopher then lifted Ills head for the first time, and called out In Ids high, shrill voice, “ IKm't go oil' In that way. my lYleml. Come back and relieve your mind. ’ Trk Cincinnati. Cothkhland Gap and CHAHI.KSTON Railroad.—We are pleased to announce that this important branch of Tennessee Internal Improvemcnta Is pro— grossing very favorably. We learn from MaJ. Underwood, of tills road, that tliu track Is laid about nineteen miles, and will be completed to Newport by Christmas, when the track laying will cease for a sea- son. This omma up oneof Uie richest ag riculture <ll«tricta in East Tennesscc.- Thanks to the otttcers and managera of the road for the progress ina<lc.-A>oxrd/a \tnlQ% 4lS* MARy-** 1 ? u. »r"8KXATOR —The Fred- crick Union has an editorial strougly urg- ° r <i ? v,!r »or Swann to the United States Senate by the next Lcglila- to be a i‘-ji fee tor for a pn{KT otter, Tho Judiciary Cmmittes was instructed j each other’* parts. ,i.T( ) M KF 'n a n',~ I ( *• now known definitely 10 re,l f t J, the position of Commissioner of Internal Revenue. . UP Actor* aro said to be each otber'a truest friends. At all events, they take PUfh nfIn.,-** * '