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GEORGIA WEEKLY OPINION. VOL. I—NO. 21.1 ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24,1867. ITERMS—$3 00 GEOHUIA NT ATI'. CONVENTION. SEVENTH DAY. Tuesday, Dec. 17.1807. Convention* met at tlie regular hour. Prayer by Rev. J. Holland. A quorum being prudent n call of the roll was dis pensed with, and the Journal read ami up proved. x On motion, lion. Joshua Hill was ten dered a seat on the floor. Railroad Convention.—From the Nash ville Banner we learn that a new conven tion of the railroad officials of the different lines from Washington to Memphis, met In Lynchburg, last Tuesday morning, and re mained In sessions until a late hour at night. There were present, President Tate, of the Memphis and Charleston Road; President Callaway, of the East Tennessee and Georgia; President Burns, of the XasbvJlje and Chattanooga; President Bar- r boar ana B U i*rliitend.ut Vamler^rllt. <.f| Mr. McUn.fron, tbecornn.ltte.appoint- til. Orange and Alexandria; Pre.ld.ntI' to '"I" 1 ™ l "‘« "’I"' 1 ' 1 "P° n tl,e Malione, of the line from Brl.tol to Xnr . »Wd of the convention t« legldate by or- l.dk.and 1’Vetldent Brunner. ot tt.e Wi d, “ n “ or ot “ rwl “- ",1™“'' fnllo »;* ! ... . ti.,. nffim The committee appointed to consider Tenne«»eeand Virginia. Theohjeet oftlio l an(1 ll[)U11 tbepimenof thefonveu- meeting was the arranging «»f the schedule . tlon | n passing ordinances not strictly In- over the route from Memphis to Washing- j cident to the framing of a Constitution ton and Norfolk, and the comdderatlon of »'" J *?Y , ‘ r,,l . , iS! ,t f S r 1,10 Sl "h re P urt , ! flie subject is a difficult 01 c, and demands further deliberation than they have been able to give it. In view,however, of the pressing necessity that the Convention should devote us much time us |»o**ible to the great work which Is clearly their lead ing duty, they recommend the adoption of the following resolution; That all ordinances or other matte of a legislative character already intro duced and pending are hereby indefinitely postponed, and in future no ordinance or other matter of said character not nece*«u- rily connected with the fundamental law shall he entertained by the Convention; Provided, that the forgoing shall not apply to matter touching the general relief 01 the |H*ople of the Slate. A ri solution to postpone the considera tion of the report and resolution until Id •'clock to-morrow, lost—yeas 73; nay Mr. BR.vDLKY' moved to lay the report and resolution on the table; lost. Ye*, nays 78. On motion the report and resolution adopted. On motion Mr. McCAXX was granted leave of absence. Mr. WHITEHEAD, of Butts, offered a resolution relatives to contested scats in the Convention, which was referred to the Com mittee on Privileges and Elections. Mr. CALDWELL moved to suspend the rules to allow the introduction of new matter. I.nut—two-thirds not voting to suspend. Mr. BELL offered the following resolu tion : Re-olved. That the officer* stud un-mbei* of tlii other matters of Interest to the lines repre sented. Washington and Other Gossip.—Sec retary McCulloch gave a dinner on the 13th to ulmiit twenty distinguished guests—all gentlemen. The party included a fair pro- portlon of foreign representatives, legisla tors. etc., and was regarded as inaugurating that class of entertainments by our higher officials, to be continued throughout the Lord Lyon-had a brilli.iut presentation t*» the French Emperor on the !»th lilt —all the forms and ceremonies incident to such 0.1,1*101,- bring complied with. The official family of Loro I., now iiuiiiIhm- eight. Mrs. Stowe indignantly denies the report that, she i* to « III a newspaper soon to be commenced in Bo.-ton. to advocate wo mans rights. fiurney. the pliotograplier of New York, is the only artist who has succeeded in capturing Dickens for Ids pi ture, and it *s understood that he will not sit to any other in this country. Mi.-s Sehauinberg. of whom the Phila- (icipiiians are about as proud of as they an nf (poorge II. Booker, was said by the l'rince i Wales ro lie the most beautiful woman lie had seen n America. It 1- said that the foist of Lincoln, made t»v Mrs. Allies for the Mute House ut lb m anvciiing la isf et.«»ry—beingc itahle work of ai t nor a < th- original. This l o t \ rd ue I'd to vitli • line . irr The Vicksburg Bepnolican sav fell return* of the Ml-d-dppl ejeefhn M'.i yet received, but enough is know indicate that the Convention has been lied beyond a doubt. AT the latest there were only four counties more to from, and the Convention was so far ahead that these four on*, nth** could not p«w-lb > change the result. Increase ok Exnun is.—The Director ol the Bureau of Statistics reports that the domestic ex (tori*-of the L'tilled States for tlie quarter closed October 13, were hi vir tue over 90 million*. For the correspond ing period in 1800 they were 78 millions. Increase over same period last year 12 mil lions. Keitel. F«*r the Opinion ] Gwinnett Co., Ga., Dec. 15,1807. In your paper«f 10th instil notice a communication, signed ••Soldier.” wldcli is very much in accordance with the views of the masses in this locality. Your oorres- |M»ndcut very tnuthfUlly sets forth the wishes ot the lubwing men of this conn try. when lie state* that the “roller* .need ed by the (tcopleof Georgia.should lx* out right—a full relief. Men who Were loud ii their clamors for the late war. many such when tlie pinch came, skulked the hard, toiling and dangerous part of the gervlo and taking rc/nge behind the desk of com ty and “tithe tax" olllces and other III *• iMiuib-proof** |H»-ltions. enjoyed them selves in speculating upon t ic helpless families of men—good men—who were obliged and frequently forced to go Into the ranks of the army. These are the men who arc now cquall v as solicltlons that the collection laws should be given them, in order that they may turn out of house and home the men upon whom they were hoarding notes and accounts throughout the long and burdensome years of the war In hundreds of cases refusing to accept the currency they had contributed more than any one else to render valueless. We, the common people, do not doubt but that the Convention will unact ample measures for the relief of the oppressed poor people ot till* State We hope it will be complete. In lie measure of Relief afforded us. lei »se men who have insti tuted suits In order to tymnlzing over us. walk up anil have t>»c cost to |miy for them- •elves. The action of the Convention upon this Ref. alio •d the offic i.d f 1805. dr. BRADLEY: c the conduct of* c I to Committee oil By Mr. BURNETT. I. That in rho judg f tlii Convention, that the United States o America, together with tl.e *o-< aiie.! Mali ot Georgia. is now and ha* been i regarded by the jH'oplu of tlii-* Slate, as well i by our lorefuthers,n* being a governmei whose territory was *v« uiv«l by the wliil man. wbo*e laws w. recreated by the wl.il man,and over wbo*e de-tinlcr. the wliil mail shall preside. By Mr.CALDWELL. That -we the Representatives of lli people of Georgia, usseiubied in Conven tion, mi ter the authority of the Congress of the United States, with a desire to re store loyalty, harmony and tranquility among the people, and secure fur our State her proper placed in tlie Union, by repre sentation in Congress, respectfully repre sent to the General Comimuidiug this Dis trict that to insure these gre.it blessings for ourselves and our posterity, it is essen tial that the officials who exercise the civil functions of the Provision'll Government of the State of Georgia, as recognized by Coiigrc**. shall tie loyal to the Government of the United States, and acceptable to the majority of the people of the Suite. We, the representatives of that majority, are now striving to overcome the obstacles in the path of test oration to civil laws; and. therefore, respect fully petition tlie General Commanding this District, that u Provi sional Governor he upiKrintcd who will as sist in this great work*and do recommend fur that appointment, the Hon. R. B. Bul lock. of Richmond county. By Ms. DAVIS, resolution that untiring blit the formation of a constitution can le gitimately come before the Convent.on. By Mr. DRIVES. an ordnance for a micstcud to each family of Georg, t. By Mr. GOVE, a resolution directing the Committee of Privileges and Elections to inquire as to the citizenship of certain delegates. By Mr. EDWARDS, Resolved. That from and nfter the pass age of tills resolution no delegate shall be allowed to speak longer than twenty min utes on any question, unless it be by per mission of two-thirds of the members pre sent. By Mr. ANG1ER, an ordnance for the relief of females, iiiiuors, idiots and luna tics. By Mr. GIBSON, Resolved, That the President of this Convention appoint a committee compos ed of one memW from each Congressional District in this State to confer with Gen. Pope* amt make up a list of names of citi zens of Georgia, of such men as an* in fa vor of reconstruction under the late acts of Congress, mid that said committee be By Mr. BPEER, an ordinance for tlie re- fered from him in politics, at this time, but lief of the people of till* State. Sr " By Mr. TURNER, Resolved. That the Committee on the Executive Department. In* lu-tructed to report an Article or Section which shall provide for the creation of the office of Lieutenant Governor. By Mr. PRINCE. Resolved. That the words white, color ed, or any other word or phrase, used to distinguish any particular race, shall not be engrafted into any ordinance, re-olii- tion orCou-titiitioh adopted by ibis Con vention tor the government of the people of Georgia. By Mr. SMITH, an ordinance to amend an ordinance offered by Mr. W. ii. White- bead, entitled an ordinance to give to each bead of a family a homestead. By Mr. SHROPSHIRE, an ordinary to regulate and fix tlie Hilaries ,o£ officers of tie State and other pur|»oses. The ordi nance provides salaries a* follow*: Gov ernor. not to exceed $2,000; Secretary of State, Comptroller General, and Treasurer, not to exeeed $1,000; Judges of the Su preme Courts, $2,000; Judges of the Supe rior Courts, $14500; officers of the Lunatic Asylum, one-half the amount of their present salaries; per diem of officers and members of tlie State Legislature, $5. and $5 for every twenty miles travel to and from the seat of government; fee* of State Printer to la; regulated by law; the dona tion to the State University to be suspend ed. except such as will repair the improve ments of the institution; salary of Super intendent of State Road. $2,000. of other officers connected with the road a -uni competent for the services rendered. By Mr. M ARLKK, resolution providing that no new ami unnecessary otll created. By Mr. MARTIN, of Ilabershai ordinance to levy and collect taxes to de fray the expenses of this Convention By Mr. WIIITELY, preamble and lution* declaratory of the policy to be pur sued by the Convention, and of the thereof, a* to qualification. for «uffrage and office. By Mr. C.C. MARTIN, an ordnance or economy on the pay and mU-ngu of dele gate* to the Convention. By Mr. MARTIN, of il:Y ei-ham. reso lution in favor of Hu* civil officer* of tlii? Slate continuing to hold their office* unti the legal voter* of tin- State vote on tin ratification of the new Constitution. By Mr.GlUFFlF, an oniiutm-e to pro- teet tl.e people ot Georgia tr ail fraud ii • ■-ertain e.t*e*. [ Rilled our. of order.; By Mr. tVHIJKHEAD. of Butt*, tn, Ordinal:** relative to the trea-ury of tin eo ut moll wealth of Georgia: *- v j Section 1. Be, It. ordained by the people of Georgl . In Convention it«*embied That a I money* now in the Treasury, and alJ that may hereafter lie paid into ilu* bund of the Provisional Treasurer on public ae count, shall be retained in the Treasury until disposed of direction of by this Con vention, oraetioif of a legislature that may hereafter fie chosen. Sec. 2. This Ordinance shall l>e in effect from and nfter its passage, and the Presi dent of tld* Convention shall transmit an authenticated copy of the same to the Provisional Treasurer. By Mr. WHITEHEAD, of Butts, U-solved, That the Committee on Fi nance call upon the Provisional officers in clinrgo of the financial department* of the State Government for a detailed statement of the condition of the State Treasury and public accounts, and that such officers be required to fnrni.-li the information w ith out delay, ami that the same ho reported to this Convention. The second reading of ordinances being in order, the ordinance oflered by Mr. Asbttrn in relation to vacating the civil read the second AD-. Davis “to the people of ei red to Com on same nub- subject, Is looked for with great Interest up here. Our people are not noisy in their I powered to select two discrct |H»rsons and expectations, though they are none tlie less *end llt once to the City’ of to At »A.i i, „ , n «...! urge itihmi Congress the propriety of re- tlM.ughtftri, Relief will Ins the rally lug j j|^ v | n ^ Hitch gentlemen ns may be named cry of the supporters of the Constitution. \ on said list from the disability imposed by when submitted for ratification; umi, an j the requirements of the test oath, ample and Aril “Relief Ordinance* by our B.v Mr. GOO WIN, to afford permanent Convention, would carry the sueee**of Re- relief for the people of Georgia, construction against atl opposing clement*, { By Mr. IIIGBY. a resolution Instrtict- and without a doubt, give new life and ing tlu* Ju lelary Committee to report an energy to our agricultural Interests. Upon ordinance to suspend the collection of these de|iend Hit* prosperity and success of taxes UfK»n State specific tax. all other mules and professions. X. Y. j By Mr. LEE. j Unsolved. That this Convention receive UTThe Mi’lcrigevllte Recorder says It no resolution or ordinance that alludes or is understood that the Supreme Court will, re,l ‘ r * 10 r,u: '’ or ‘ O,or * take n h oct- from Friday next, till Thun- »>' • MUBI-Jiy.mionUn.mce to allow dav after llr*t Monday in dntiiiary, lstW. c^,c,, * ,0;ul fimrily » liome*tea«l. j By Mr. i*' IN re*olution rein ive t * tiTA train oft we* emigrant wagons the payment . • . ..t.ersoftliis» , «ive* <Y«nnTiil!rt|>oo-* uitny, Alabama, butind tlon. we«(v . t' 'Sed throiigli Aberdeen, Mis-1 By Mr. KflJOreiHIRE. an onBn nee o sissippi, one ..ay last week. reduce the salaries of the State o(G* »rg'.. * of the State, time. The ordinance «ftt affiml |iern»nnein. r Georgia.” was read nrittee on Relief. The ontlnnnee of! ;ct. referred to same e«m nit The homestead on illume olVereii by Mr. ort, re tor red to sumo eoinn.ittei*. The ordinance oil *r *<! by Mr. Turner to prevent levy or sale of pmjieri} nml *r tns execution, referml to same t-miiniitti-e. Ordinance by Mr. I lower, same r •lerem-e. Ordinance by Mr W. Ii. WHITlTlEAl); referred to Commit eo on Bill of Rights, Ordinance by Mr.STANFORD, tondjust indebtedness creati-d durii g the v.ar; re- ferre«l to Committic on Relief. On motion, the resolutions offer* l by Mr. Caldwell were taken up and read, and Mr. C. addressed the Convention a length. He regarded the resolution an important one. Ho wus for liscountry--had labored to prevent Its dissolution—ha tutored ami was now laboring to unite the dissevered fragments. Two parties presented differ-, ent policies—one ps*ty desired to ha ten reconstruction; the itli * -arty would, he lielicvcd, retard th- vork lie wished to punish no man in T! Str - Me loved the State and herpeo; —If o w s Iris home— here lie desired to ve r d die. lie was opposed to tit i ring ordi nance vacating el* I’ ...rice ; ' .j resolutions were recommendatory. “.Not men, but measures,” was his policy. He did not de sire to pull down one n \n mid buildup any one specially, hilt hi viinted to secure to tlie work of reconstri tlon, every pos sible influence. Opimslt n t< had N*en ntado by ofilcla! hi ity, among them Govcri »r that respected and honoi d tertaine i the highest rv. ice a lalmrer in ilic work lie gaged in tmmpclle I him * oh c resolutions. Mr. McCOY replied a len to Uie resolutions. G he could not, on that account, consent to tlie passage ot the resolutions. Gen. Pope could remove the present incumbent of tlie Gubernatorial chair, if in his opinion there was nny necessity for so doing. Since tlie corrcsfiondence In May last he understood the high Authorities named hail lmd no differences; and inasmuch as this was a fpie-tion that was not considered dining tin* late CMtiviDsIm should, while tlie Gov ernor ami htm*clf <J life red, vote against the rr«dutkuis. Mr. BRADLEY’ favored the resolutions. Governor Jenkins and many other officials* fie said, iiad retarded the work of Recon struction to the extent of their Influence and ability, and he was opposed to their retaining positions that enabled them to coifllmie such exposition, Before concUid- Ingliis remark* the hour of adjournment arrhed. and tlie Convention was adjourn ed until 10 o'clock to-morrow. The AnhimiII upon Savannab II Full 1’articular a of the Affair. Fr*an the Suvumiuh Kuimblirun of theliUhJ About half past five o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, two cowardly ruffian*, named Cliarlc* II. Ilopkin*. Jr., and Kolicrt Hop- kills walked into tlie burincs.* office of the Republican and saluted tlu* editor and pro prietor. Mr. John K. 11 aye*. The former lieid out Id* band and Mr. Hayes took it. and they shook hands. Ho retained a firm grasp of Mr. Hayes'right hand, and after p iling tin* salutations ol the evening, and with ol* left bund struck Mr. Hayes in the laii*, at tae same time using the most pro fane and abusive language. Atter striking Mr. Hayes, he pulled him round, ami the oMier scoundrel, Robert Ilopkin*. struck him a Mow on the head witli the loaded end of a whip, which caused a severe scalp wound, and felled him to the floor. As he fell several more blows were struck by noth parties, and when on the floor they kicked him. aceompanj ing their assault by abusive and profane language. Tio* blow ui>on the head stunned Mr. Hayes for a moment, but recovering, he told u negro bov who was in the office, to call for help. As the boy w as about to rui up ,-tah-s. oiu* of them told him not to stii to call anybody, or lie would smash hi •akingawav from them, wouml- ‘ ly. M uiideroii? villains at him with thc whip. Their victim managed to e*ea|KS to the -treer. umi sought refuge in tlie store of Mr. Horn*, a feu doors above she Repub lican office. Having accomplished Id* pur pose. one of Go* intended murderer.* pm hi* instrument of death under Id* coat and walked away. The elder one remained to heap tin* vilc't abtuc upon the victim of and bice -trii.il Mr. ila rdh reside and Rut Tlie skull flesh ngtli, and I the tni*dleal -kill of Drs. K lock culled to his a—istance, wie* not fractured; but the blow c wound about three in-lies in lei. Into the bone. He i* severely brtii*ed about the body, and sailer* from concussion ol tlie brain. The extreme cowardliness of the assault will be seen when we state that these per sons stood on tl.e corner of Bull stree*, and remained there until they saw every |>er- son connected with the office leave for the evening, and then came in to do their mur derous work, when Mr. Hayes was alone In the office. Fortunately a negro bov was present, who witnessed the whole nftuir. In the evening a warrant was Issued by Justice Marsh, for their arrest, and about eight o'clock they appeared nt that Magis trate's office, and were placed under bonds of three thousand dollars each to answer to a charge of assault with intent to mur der. Yesterday Mr. Hayes was hi such a crit ical condition that the affidavit of Dr. King was taken to that effect, hi the after noon lie was still worse, ami Alderman Frank Glie arrested the two m- n, and had them committed to jail, by Jtistict to await the result of Mr. Hates' Injuries. Mr. Gnu met them on Bay -trect ami took them into cu-'.-dy. On Saturday night Robert Ilopkin* told Lieutenant Wray that he had no part in the affair! that lie did not rrive at the office until it. w a* all over! The eau-e of the a't.n k l* -m>;»o*ed to are been the editori-ii in th- edition oi Mturdav. ill wh* h tl. -y believed allusl- tde r. 11 a \ > tli. fat oiuli- night, and suffering extremely Voi i fainting lit* and convulsion*. The attempted murder ha-created great xc-lenient in this community, ami it Mr. la\ e* recover*, a* God grant he may. lie lay well feel proud of the iiinuiinnui* sen- inieip of resiwcf and esteem wlileli wa* fen-rally expres-ed by our |wop|e. For he many ex previous of *vn»|Mtliy we r— turn our most sincere and heartfelt thank*. The act meets with universal condemna tion, and It* authors have only sue In heaping ml in in iiimn them*elve the linger of scorn will ev * ami ii author i ins. Foi n he .... „ ever Ik? point** tliein ly all men. Irrespective of politieul ami |Huson;d feeling. Sun ate Confirmations.—The Senate, in executive session, on the 13th. eon firmed the following nominations: Captain Theodore 1*. Greene, to be C’oni- odore in iho navy, on the active IUt. Com mander Egbort Tiiont|tm>n, to he Captain. Lieut. Commander Francis 11. Raker, to he Commander. Lieut. Coinnutr ler Austin 1‘cndergrast, to ho Gommamler. Assistant Surgeon A. A. llochin. to lie Surgeon; and Wiiliatn S. Bowen.ot Rhode lslaml. Adam Frank, of Pennsylvania, and Alfred Grif fin. of Maryland, to lie A**istant Surgeon* in the Navy. First Lieutenant William J. Squire*, to In* Captain in the Marine Corps. Israel II. Wash bn me, to Ire First Lieuten- TGLEGUAPHIC IKTEhUaENCE From the New York Prvu Association. CongrcKNlonnl. YVasiiinoton, Dec. 10.—Senate.—A peti tion from Vermont was presented, asking that the national bank stock be exempted from local taxation. Mr. Yateg ro-lntrodueed a bill foreurtril- ing the United States militia. Bills were introduced equalizing national bank capital among tho different State*; to tax national hanks; continuing officers in the Freedmen’s Bureau, ami memorial adverse to reducing Generals Howard and Sickles. All were referred. Cotton tax repeal wag resumed. Mr. Morrell argued adversely to contest ing Commissioner Wells’ positions. Ho* offered an amendment exempting frqm duty imported coltoy niter April, 1808. He ridiculed the idea of foreign competition, and proceeded to show from statistics that American crops brought tlie highest price. Mr. Sherman argued for its repeal, main taining that tho war had proved that the United States had no monopoly in cotton. Ho read letters lYom army officers and other Northern men, showing that cottoii culture had resulted in absolute loss. The continuance of the cotton tax must destroy cotton culture. Mr. Fessenden opposed immediate action —Johnson's amendment, applying tho ex emption to this year, was amended by making the exemption applicable only to the stock in the hands of producers, and that no claims for taxcg already paid shall be entertained by the courts. Mr. Johnson accepted the first amend ment, but rejected the second on the ground that should the tax ultimately bo proved unconstitutional, claimants should not be barred. Mr. (’onkling gave notice of an amend ment that the repeal should apply only to tlie crop of sixty-eight, and the matter was postponed. Alter an executive session the Senate ad journed. //</»«•;.—After urnimportant business, bill* were introduced to amend the exist ing laws in District schools; to pay boun ties to non-commissioned officers mustered out ns supernumeraries in consolidating regiments; to limit admiralty jurisdiction in certain eases; to establish and deck certain bridges on the New Orleans and Chattanooga Railroad post routs; to abo- li-b tlie bonded warehouse system. Mr. Logan Introduced a joint resolution appointing a committee to locate the Ca pitol of tin* United States. The Ways and Means Committee w rected to enquire into the expediency of making legal tenders receivable for cus toms t«> the extent of five per cent, and to repeal the legal tender acts hearing on con tracts. Mr. Benjamin, of Missouri, offered a res olution with u lengthy preamble, which mlves: 1. That the House of Representatives will never consent to take one retrograde step from Its advanced position, in protecting all and promoting the cause of equal right*. *2. That the success of the Reconstruction Acts so fur, gives no reason to doubt that tinder tfieir provisions the restoration of the rebel States will be established on a loyal basis, and that in the judgment of the House, there is no necessity for the rc- )M*ul of those laws. The resolutions passed under the opera tion of the previous question, by a strict party vote—yens 111; nays. 32. Mr. Butler moved to suspend the rules to offer a resolution that tho indebted lies* be paid a* expressed in the bonds that i* to say. those calling for gold t » b- paid in gold, those containing no stipulation to be paid in lawful money. The House refused to suspend the rules by it A communication from tlie President was read that no Executive action had yet been taken In the Albert Li charged with killing a negro in New Or leans. \ communication from General Grant, withdrawing a letter recommending an In- crenseof twenty per cent, to the employees of the War Department. The House went Into Committee of Mu- Whole on the deficletic> appror r In tlon bill, and after killing extra the government eni|-lo\in- passed the hill. ffikcellsuoon In tho Supremo Court. T Bowman, from Mississip, versed with costs. Osterm • win, of Texas affirm^.. Tucker, of Texas affirmed divided Court. Johnson tli Union Bank of Florida, a.ilr Red by an equally divided court. The Uo.irt will not sit on the 2.1th. and will adjourn from 31st Inst, to the fl”: proximo. v. uatuusler General esG antes call for appropriation of over $2io.W,0*J0, for tion io loyees pson versus •ecUlon re- orstts Bald- •om versus an equally wife versus Joseph H. Thompson, of Tennessee, was nominated ns Consul to St. Thomas. foreign* IIavaxa, Dee. 10.—Star of thq Union ho* arrived. Advices from Muscovado repre sent that universal discontent reigned in the Capital, and foreigners were filled with alarm at the aspect of affair*. Passengers just arrived report that a revolution had commenced. Six millions of counterfeit Hayticn paper dollars were reported In circulation throughout the Republic* Some reports accuse President bolavoc of having a hand In their emission. General Leon Montes has been murdered by his jailor. London, Dec. 17.—An apparently organ ized attempt was made to bum various warehouse*. The outrage Is attributed to Eenlanism, though there were nb arrests made. ■ The editors In Court. Judge Hunter's Arrest of Colonel Galloway and Major Jlhca. ■om tho Memphis Post of Wednesday Evening.] In the Avalanche of yesterday morning an article appeared reflecting severely oil tlie official conduct of Judge Hunter, of the Criminal Court, in receiving certain parties as security for the appearance of a olored man charged with burglary. In the afternoon Judge Hunter ordered a writ to be issued for tlie arrest of Messrs. Galloway, Rhea and Cluskey, proprietor* ot the Avalanche, and directing them to be brought before the Criminal Court tills morning at 10 o'clock to answer for con tempt. The writ was accordingly issued and served on Messrs. Galloway and Rhea, *, "* utv Sheriff Lanford. last evening. Captain Cluskey, being ill, was not arrest ed. The case catne up this morning, and much interest was manifested in it by the member* of the bar and others, a large crowd being in attendance. Messrs. Ed. Yerger, Edward Beecher, mil John F. Sale appeared for Messrs. Gal loway and Rhea, who were present In Court. Judge Hunter stated that the defendant* were attached for contempt of court, in the publication of an article in the Avalanche, yesterday morning, headed. •• Hunter'.* Bail.” and directed the clerk to read the article. [It appeared in our issue of yes terday.—Eds. Fanner.] Colonel Yerger stated that the defend ants were present In obedience to Hie pro cess of the Court, but no specific charges had been made against them. There was only a general charge of contempt. Judge Hunter stated it bad already been announced that the contempt consisted in the publication of the article in the Ava lanche. rca«I by the clerk. Colonel Y’erger asked that the order of the Court In the. case Im» read, which being done, lie stated that there was nothing for the defendant* to answer. Judge Hunter remarked that If that was the answer of the defeifse, the Court would proceed to judge the case. Col, Yerger said that the mere ebargo of contempt would fall to the ground, as there was nothing on record for tlie defense to answer. Tho laws required that the mode and manner of the contempt should be illstincly stated. Judge Hunter sahl the defense must elect what course to pursue. He would hear no arguments until they had announced their course. Col. Yerger asked if the charge against the defendant would he placed upon the records of the Court to-day. Judge Hunter replied that it would. Col. Yerger then asked that the defend ants have until to-morrow to prepare their answer. Judge Hunter said that he lmd no desire to prevent the defendant* from having a full opportuny to answer, and w ould post pone the case until eleven o’clocek to morrow. Colonel Yerger said the defendants were ready to give hail for their appearance. Judge Hunter sahl tlie sheriff would at tend to that. Ho presumed there was no danger of the defendant* leaving tho city. The case was then adjourned until to morrow. Hero i* all tho Avalanche -ays of the ar rest: Judge Hunter yesterday afternoon •d an order for the arrest of tin* pro prietors of this paper, ami that at this mo ot Col. M. Gallowav and Major YV. H. Rhea are in custody. The moving eati-e tills action on the part of Judge Him- i* said to have been an arlide publi.'h- in Tuesday morning's paper aiilniad- tlng upon h D manner of taking bail for negroes, t’apt. M. C. Cluskey \va- not ar- roted. lie being confined to* Id* lied with *i« kne>s. Our reader* shall know tl**» re sult to-morrow, as the easels set for ten o'clock this morning. T uteri t» Guackix Manners.—In walking through* the streets of Paris one scarcely fall* to Ik* struck with the life, light, amt animation which prevail uverwhere, and seem to per vade almost every hotly and everything. The traveler from murky London, or anx ious New York, or stiff, calculating, skinuy Boston, feels himself to bo In a new atmos phere, and before he is aware, he is hurri ed along with the living tide of the Boule vards of Champs Elysees, a polito ami smiling gentlemen—Iris own countenance so brightened up with a cheery glrdsome- ness and sunshine, that he would not know Iris own phiz If suddenly confront 'd with t mirror. Everywhere there are birds, and gs, ami flowers, and smiles: nt everv urn there Is such a seeming unifl'eeteB ourtesy and polite deference, that the most common person can scarce avoid com ing to the conclusion that he l* somebody, and lie retires to his hotel with a lighter and moo* satisfied heart than he has had for many a long day. and places his head upon Ids pillow well pleased with ail tlie world .^Southern Society. The Tennessee member* of Congress at tended tlie nine days’ session In November, Fortfhate Man.—We find t e foP' ing item in oneol the Virginia ,ia:»ers: I ‘“'J*'’ , , Mr. Chine* I Neale. *toi.eti»vmi. of Al- Extra pay to employ res exandria. u.is been notified by i. U lulling-! eminent, voted last year, toil liiwj "t* tff.»t he I* heir, tf; rough hi* f *73,100. aunt. Mr?. Lc . to anoiil one In mired lull- 1. 1«a... 1. lieu dollars’worth of real «*» tie i:: that Mr. Lagan a motion to-daj I cUv. Ti e ground claimed to belong to iie lady in question, and to Mr. Neale as her heir, Io’- on u -omo of tlie most valuable it j " | property in tin Federal capital, IncuJing 7 . .1, 1*. Iris th»t\J 1he Treasury building, I.afcyettc hquau ! n * nel i“ t " rec tnoM " r ” ’’ ’t' *" | Four toe* will hold their Democratic »*w •*»' t'reslUents hoii-o and grounds. | A bill has pas- Nashville loghd t- State < '< 11 cations on the Hit of January, ture forblddlm common carrlei.u viz: Ohio, Imllana, Nebraska and West ing the Capitol near tlie Union and drew mileage, and they now claim their constructive mileage for the session, commencing In December. The question i* before the Judiciary Committee, who will, doubtless, report In favor of paying It. for, owing to an Inadvertence, such is the to mov- * law. It Involves a large amount of money. . of the | .Tho newspapers are announcing that Mrs. Stowe Is about to cult a Journal In Knvomie rcclpt, to-day bur lmndml \ SSStertrfTfc!?*** ‘° W '® 8jV0C * < ' y ° f ml ninety-three thon**-» ’. ill-**-. i V. Two sill; girls hi M iquokcta, Iowa, h tvoiUviiirixl tin ir readiness to w.dk from opjsj-! iimi place to Cu» ago in five days I r $500 making dlstlnc E. J. Morgan of Customs at “ Virginia. As the first geinral movement connected with tlie next Pn.idehey, their asburveyor action will he looked tor with great In- a. , terest.