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Union, J W Shores and Hugh Gillis.
Brundige, J E Dickinson, J J Lath ram,
sup’y.
f Elba, to be supplied.
\ Yellew River, to be supplied.
Mount Ida, M T Leach.
Greenville circuit, B L Selman.
Millville, T K Armstrong.
South Butler, H J Hunter.
Greenville and Ft Deposit, T J F Brandon,
W II Morris, sup’y.
Rocky Mount, J A Wethers,
llama, 11 Tatum.
Marianna District, L G R Wiggins,PE
Marianna, S A Piiley.
Greenwood, B F Blow.
Calhoun, W R Talley,
f Campbellton, T II Timmons.
( Cerro Gordo mission, to be supplied.
Gordon, T Armistad.
Haw Ridge, J A Parker.
Sylvan Grove, J L Skipper.
Geneva, II P Waugh.
Big Creek mission, to be supplied.
Milton, A Dowling.
Camden District, A West, P E.
Camden, J M Parker.
Black’s Bend, J P Jones.
Oak Hill, E S Smith.
Snow Hill, W A Sarnpey.
Farmersville, Neal Gillis.
Sepulga, W W Graham.
( Evergreen, W P Miller.
( Escambia mission, W II Carter.
Monroeville, W B Dennis, F Walker, sup’y.
Mt Pleasant, to be supplied.
Pensacola and Navy Yard, to be supplied
TRANSFERRED.
F X Forster, to Mississippi Conference.
James W Brown, to West Texas “
James K Tansey, to Texas u
Thomas J Gooch, to Memphis “
Next Conference to be held at Opelika
For the Southern Christian Advocate..
Horry District, S C , Bible Society.
Pursuant to appointment, the friends of
the Bible cause, met in the Gonwayboro M.
E. Church on the 21st November, 1866, to
reorganize the Bible Society, and after lis
tening to an appropriate sermon and address
by the Rev. E. A. Bolles, Agent for the
American Bible Society, the Hon. Jos. T.
Walsh w r as called to the chair, and Jos. F
Harrell, M. D. requested to act as Secretary.
The object was explained by Mr. Walsh.
The usual constitution of an auxiliary soci
ety was read and unauimously adopted.—
The Society resolved to supply alike all
destitute Bible readers in the District.
The following officers were elected :
Hon. Joseph T. Walsh, President; B. E.
Sessions, Esq, Vice President; Jos. F.
Harrell, M. D., Secretary aud Treasurer. —
Executive Committee: Rev. G. H. Wells,
Rev. W. A Gregg, llev. W. D. Martin,
Rev. Z Bullock, Rev. Isaiah Stalvey, Dr.
J. F. Harrell, and James E. Dusenbury.—
Rev. Geo. H. Wells (itinerant minister)
kindly consented to serve the Society as
voluntary colporteur.
Jos. T. Walsh, I Jos. F. Harrell, M.D.
President. | Cor’ Secretary.
Conwayboi o , Nov. 22, 18C6.
For the Southern Christian Advocate.
To the Ministers of the M. E- Church,
South-
The Nashville Christian Advocate —A New
Proposition.
We are constantly receiving letters of in
quiry from our brethren of the different.
Conferences, in reference to the affairs and
interests of the Publishing House, to reply
to all of which would require more time
than we can readily bestow.
The Christian Advocate, issued from the
Publishing House, contains all such infor
mation ; and that we may meet the wishes
of all concerned, we propose to furnish the
paper free to all our preachers who will
agree te act as agents for the paper—by
which means wo can place it in the hands
every member of each of the several An
nual Conferences. In addition to which,
any preacher may retain 10 per cent, on all
the subscriptions he may send us after the
first ten. The very central position of this
paper, as the General Conference organ,
and its intimate connection with the Pub
lishing House, whose success is so dear to
every Southern Methodist heart, renders its
wide circulation a matter of great importance
to the entire Church ...
It is not our wish in this circular to iu
terfere in anywise with the other execllent
papers of our Church. On the contrary,
we are anxious for their success. f“ c y *
wielding a mighty influence for good, and
we trust that their patronage will be gieaLy
increased. Such preachers as will accept
this proposition, will please notify us at
once.
A. H. Redford, Alient.
Southern Methodist Publishing House, j
Nashville , Tenn , Dec. 12, 18GG. j
—«► i •<» —
The Sunday-School Visitor and t*ie
Express Companies-
We return our sincere thanks to the
Adams and Southern Express Companies
for their kindness in proposing to carry,
free of charge, packages of the Sunday-
School Visitor to any point along the North
ern and Southern Railroads, where the
Companies have an office. This is only
one of the many acts of courtesy we are re
reiving from the worthy gentlemen who
control these interests.
A. H. Redford, Agent.
Bishop Kavanaugh. —We learn from
the Christian Spectator, of the od ult., that
Bishop Kavanaugh sailed from San Fran
cisco for Oregon, October 20th, and before
now, has no doubt, organized tie Columbia
Conference, which was to have been con
vened October 26t h. The present visit of the
Bishop will be brief, as it is his purpose to
return to Oregon next summer.
Ihe Bishop was expected to spend No
vember and December in the San Francisco
District, January and February in the Pe
taluma District, March and April in the
Marysville District; and May and June in
the Stockton District.
The Bishop will then return to Oregon,
and remain there during July and August,
up to the time of holding the second ses
sion of the Columbia Conference.
Bishop Marvin has lately returned to
his home in St. Charles county, Mo., has
been received with open hearts and houses
by the people, and has gone to work as in
days of yore, except his field of labor is
not confined to such narrow boundaries as
heretofore. At present he is in the city,
preaching acceptably and with apparent suc
cess — St. Louis Advocate .
Rev. Dr. W. A. Smith, late of Virginia,
has also recently reached this city. He
takes charge of the Centenary Church, cor
ner of Fifth and Pine street— St. Louis
Advocate.
Treasurer’s Report—Georgia Confer
ence Missionary Society.
A. Wright, Treasurer,
In account with Ga. Cons. Miss. Society, 1866.
AUGUSTA DISTRICT. Dr.
Augusta, St. John’s, Rev A Wright $ 250
“ James, “ G Kramer 55 16
“ Asbury, *■ D D Cox 6
Savannah, Trinity, ‘ A M Wynn 370
Springfield, Rev N 1> Mcrehcuse 00
Sylvan a. Rev J M Stoker 10
Bethel and Col. charge, Rev Jas Jones 30 90
Waynesboro, Rev J M Austin 137 40
Louisville, Rev E G Murrah 28
Columbia, Rev R A Conner 28 65
Richmond, Rev J A Reynolds 25
Donations fr m Rev G N MacDone’l 20
Total $1035 10
ATHENS DISTRICT. Dr.
Athens, Rev II II Parks $ 104
Watkinsville, Rev A G Worley 34
Madison, Rev 11 J Adams 81 20
Morgan ct, Rev W R Foote 36
Greensboro, Rev J W Talley 113 25
Lexington, R v D J My tick 61
Washington, Rev M Calloway 45
Wilkes, Rev L L Ledbetter 47
Lincolnton, Rev It J Harwell 20
Elberton ct Rev J H Grognn 60
Ellxri ct, Rev IV T Norman 11 C 5
Total $ 6GB 10
DAHLONEGA DISTRICT. Dr.
llartw* 11, Rv R Sanders $ 3
(Nothing else from this District)
ROME DISTRICT.
Rome. Rev A M Thigpen .$ 24 45
Cave Spring and Cedartown, Rev A J Jarrell... 5
Manas as Rev C A Evans 60 23
Dalton, Rev W C Malloy 15
Whitfield, R< v W P Rivers 15
Ringgold. Rev J L Lupo 10 50
Summerville, Rev J T Lowe 39 45
Snbligna, “ “ . 10 60
Etowah, Rev B Arbegast 6
Total 6176 23
ATLANTA DISTRICT.
Atlanta, Trinity, Rev AG Hnygood $ 50 50
“ ct, Rev. J B Payne 6 75
Djcntur, Rev J J Morgsn 131 30
Covington and Oxford, Rev M W Arnold. 51
East Newton, Rev W H Evans 50
West N. wton, Rev W A Florence • 30 70
Monroe, Rev D Kelsey 6 50
Marietta, Rev J W Hinton 15
Alpharetta, Rev J R Gaines 26
Powder Spring and Dalton, Rev C Trussed 2
Total $ 368 75
LAGRANGE DISTRICT. Dr.
LaGrange, Rev E W Speer $ 65
Troup, Rev W M D Bond 36 70
West Pt, Bethel & Long Cane, Rev R H Jones. 29 60
Greenville, Rev J B Smith 170
Coweta, Rev R F Jones 40
Newnan and Palmetto, Rev P A Heard 49 75
Franklin. Rev T J Embry 29 10
Carrolton, Rev W C Dunlap 5
Whiteville, Rev R W Dixon 100 15
Houston Miss, Rev J B McGehee 68 70
Total $592 90
GRIFFIN DISTRICT.’ Dr.
Griffin, Rev CA Fulwood $ 57 75
Zebulon and Barnesville, Rev R A Seale 4
Fayetteville, Rev A Dorman 9
Thomaston, Rev J W Reynolds 10
Upson, Rev J O A Cock 35
Morticello. Rev W W Osiin 40 70
McDonough Rev J Harris 14 25
Jackson, Rev J W Turner 6 50
Cullpden, Rev J M Bright 4s
Forsyth Station, R'vPM Ryfcurn 40
Forsyth ct, Rev W G Allen 65
Total $ 328 20
MACON DISTRICT. Dr.
Macon, Mulberry st, Rev J S Key S 513 60
Ma on, Ist st, Rev W M Crumley 65
Milledgeville & Bethel, RevG W Yarbrough... 25
Spar a & Hancock, Rev B F Breedlove 80
Putnam, Rev J J Singleton 221 35
Eatonton, Rev RW Bigbarn 75 89
Clinton, Rav W I* Arnold 79
Warronton, Rev J M Dickey , —... 100
Total • 162 65
COLUMBUS DISTRICT. Dr.
Columbus. St. Luke, Rev J E Evans $ 352 16
Columbus, St Paul, Rev J O A CLrk 625 20
Muscogee. Rev W W Tidwell 25 50
Upatoie, Rev W C Rowland 7
Geneva Rev L Rush 1
Talbotton, Rev W Knox .. ... 20
Bellview, Rev H P Pitehford 22 20
Centreville. Rev L R Redding 2
Hamilton, Rev A J Dean £0
Butler, Rev G C Clarke 10
Total . 51116 05
LUMPKIN DISTRICT. Dr.
Lumpkin A Green Hill, Rev J C Simmon .. $ 119 15
Cuthb»rt and Georgetown, Rev W A Parks 16
Randolph, Rev C P Harris 22 75
Stewart. Rev E H McGehee 89 60
Beura Vista Rev J 1 Ainsworth 30
Jamestown. Rev J T Fayne 18
Weston, Rev D O’Drisco.l 32
Dawson, Rev i T Christian 49
Total $ 307 40
AM ERICUS DISTRICT. Dr.
Americus, Rev C R Jewett « 202 10
Smithville, Rev T 9 L Harwell 175
Lanier, Rev RF Williamson la
Fort Valley- Rev W J CoHer rr
Peny Stati'-n, Rev E P Birch 49 „„
Perry ct, Rev J M Marshall •• 17
Total S ;S4 65
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.
SANDERSVILLE DISTRIC r. Dr.
Sandersville, RevD R McWilliams $ 138 80
I Irwinton, Rev J M Lowry..., 35 75
i Jeffersonville, Rev W S Baker. 23
Dublin, Rev C A Moore 2 50
Jacksonville, Rev J E Sentell 46 15
Mt, Vernoa, Rev S A Clarke 2
Reidsville, Rev S L Payne. 66 20
nin sville, Rev W M Wa ts 75
Sxainesboro, Rev L P N»ese 20
B yan, Rev Anthony 26
Total $ 435 40
SUMMARY. Dr.
Augusta District ?ICSS 10
Athens “ 668 10
Dahlonega “ 3 00
Rcme “ 176 23
Atlanta “ 366 75
LaGrang9 ; - 562 90
Griffin “ 32S 20
Macon “ 1162 65
Columbus “ 1115 05
Lumpkin -‘ 367 40
AmeiiiU9 , ‘ 584 65
Sandersville dis 435 40
Cash from Sundries 17 72
Total ...I teSSojlo
Ct.
Augusta Dist, Amount paid to Mi-sionarv $ 224 65
Athens Dist, Amount paid to Missionary 129 20
Rome Dist, Amount p.iid to Missionary 94 18
Atlanta Dist, Amount paid to Missionary 158 40
LaGrange Dist, Amount pa>d to Missionary.... 244 15
Griffin Dist, Amount paid to Missionary 290 70
Macon D st, Amount paid to Missionary 399 35
Columbus Dist, Amount paid to Missionary 781 40
Lumpkin Dist, Amount paid to Missionary 35 00
Americus Dist, Amount paid to Missionary 27 00
Sandersville Dist. Amount paid to Missionary. 372 46
Dec. 4th, By cash paid at Americus on drafts
for 1866 3162 52
Dec. 4th. By cash paid to J W Burke & Cos , for
printing minutes 93 90
Dee. 4th, By cash paid to Dr. E II Myers for
Foreign Mission and Mis ioi.ary debt 3C4 00
Dec 4th, By cash cn hard. 476 25
Total S6B 5 15
Augusta Chi., Dec. IC th, 16C6.
Ittfos of ijit Mnk
Congress.
Thursday, Dec. 13.—1n the Senate, the Dis
trict Suffrage Bill was taken up. The question
was on Mr. llixon’s amendment te attach a
qualification of reading and writing to the name
of the voter. The amendment was finally voted
down byalarge majority. Mr. Lane declared
that the Southern States never should be read
mitted until they conferred negro suffrage
that the whole matter was in the control of
Congress, representing the loyal States, and
that neither the President nor cabinet had any
thing to do with it. Mr. Wilson said that as
soon as negro suffrage was established, the
Democratic party, with that keen scent pecu
liar to it, would court the negro influence, and
the Wises and Leteliers of the South would be
after them claiming relationship and as the
same blood did really roll in their veins, they
woul.l bring affidavit to prove it if necessary.
The Senate, by a vote of 32 against 13,
passed the bill conferring suffrage in the Dis
trict of Columbia on the colored people, but
excluding persons who, in the language of the
bill, have voluntarily given aid and comfort to
the rebels in the late rebellion. A bill for a
similar purpose, with unrestricted suffrage,
passed the House last session, and there is no
doubt the measure will become a law, as two
thirds or more in each branch are in favor of
it.
In the House, Mr. Stevens introduced a bill
re-establishing civil government in North Car
olina, to enable it to resume its former rela
tions as one of the constituted States of the
American Union. He stated that he did so at
the request of several gentlemen from North
Carolina. Referred to Committee on Territo
ries.
Friday , Dec. 14th.—In the Senate, Mr. Fes
senden, from the Finance Committee, reported
the House bill making appropriations to supply
deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal
year ending June, 1867. Read three times and
passed with amendments. An extended de
! bate then took place on the bill for the admis
sion of Nebraska. Sumner strenuously oppos
ing it on the ground that the State Constitution
adopted by the people of that territory did not
oonfer negro suffrage. During the course of the
debate the status of the Southern States was
also discussed, when Sumner declared most
positively that they never should be re-admitted
J without negro suffrage, even if they adopted
j the Constitutional Amendment, To this, both
j the Ohio Senators, Messrs. Wade and Sherman,
as posiiivcly replied that, the adoption of that
’ amendment was the only condition to be im
| posed on those States, and that upon their rati
! fying it their Senators and Representatives
* should be immediately admitted. Mr. Wade
| said they had offered this bargain to the South,
! and he, for one, should stick by it. Mr. Sher
‘ man said the people of the North had so under
; stood and would so abide. Both these Senators,
however, declared that if the South retused to
accept it, it must be held by the strong hand of
military force
In the House, Mr. Shellabarger presented the
memorial of loyal people of Louisiana, asking
Congress to establish, under the care of the
U. S. Government, a government for that State.
The memorial is signed by the Governor and
several thousand electors of Louisiana. Re
ferred to select committee on New Orleans riot.
Mr. Ju'ian introduced a bill providing civil
government for the districts lately in revolt
against the United States. The bill provides
temporary Territorial Governments for the late
rebel States, except Tennessee, suffrage being
given to all males without respect to < olor, and
all who have borne arms against the U. S., or
held civil or military office under the Confed
eracy to be ineligible either to hold office or to
vote. Referred to the committee on Recon
struction. -The Senate bill to regulate the
elective franchise in the District of Columbia
1 was taken from the Speaker’s desk, aud Mr. In-
gerßoll, of Illinois, called the previous question
on the passage of the bill. Mr. Hale, of New
York, desired to offer an amendment providing
for an educational te.-t. But Mr. Ingerso 1 re
fused to yield for that purpose, and the bill was
reported in full, and passed without debate, the
vote beiDg 117 to 46.
Both Houses adjourned till Monday.
Monday, Dec. 17.—1n the Senate, the bill to
repeal the President’s amne>ty power was taken
up. On the bill to repeal the 13th section of
the Act to suppress insurrection, Mr. Trumbull
said : “ The real object of this bill is only to
take from the President the power to istue a
general proclamation of amnesty. It was not
supposed that any necessity would arise in the
future for a general amnesty, and it was there
fore proper to preclude the President from is
suing one.” Mr. Johnson said the Constitu
tion gave the President unlimited power over
the whole matter, and as the clause in question
did not add one iota to hi3 power, neither could
itg repeal take any from him General Wash
ington issued a general amnesty to the Whisky
insurrection; and no question had ever been
raised of his power to do it.
In the House, Mr. Harding, of Illinois, offered
the following : “ Resolved, That the House of
Representatives of the Congress of the United
States will give unfaltering support to the Ex
ecutive Department of the Government to vindi
cate the time-honored policy of this Republic
against foreign armed intervention, which tends
to the destruction of constitutional liberty on
the continent, and especially commend the tone
of the national voice in reference to Mexico ”
Adopted. Mr. Lawrence moved to direct the
Judiciary Committee to report what legislation
was necessary to protect the loyal citizens in
the enjoyment of “life, liberty and property,”
in the late rebellious States, excepting Tennes
see The resolution passed.
Dec. 18 —ln the Senate, to-day, Mr. Sumner
presented the memorial of the Union League of
'Norfolk, for the establishment of a Territorial
Government in Virginia, and the appointment
of Judge Underwood as Governor. Referred
to Committee on Reconstruction. Mr. Sauls.
bury presented a petition of Foreigners, who
have declared their intention, asking that the
right of suffrage in the district be extended to
them. Referred to Committee on the District.
Mr. Trumbull presented a petition from
citizens of Louisiana, signed by Governor Wells
and otherß ( stating that the present politi
cal organization in Louisiana is not Republican
or loyal, and asking that it be superseded and
a provisional Government established. The
bill for the admission of Nebraska was taken
up, the motion being on amendment of Mr.
Brown denying admission until civil and polit
ical rights are secured to all without regard to
color. Without voting on the amendment the
Senate went into executive session and ad
journed.
In the Houee, on motion of Mr. Orth, the
President was requested to communicate cop
ies of all correspondence on the, evacuation of
Mexico by the French troops, that has not been
heretofore officially published. Mr. Stokes
presented a petition from the colored people of
Tennessee, for the removal of political inequal
ities on account of race or color. The House
went into committee of the whole and discussed
the Legislative, Executive and Judical appro
priation bill. Provisos were added to items for
the Congressional Globe, giving two years no
tice of the termination of contracts for supply
ing back setts of the Globe. Without finishing
the bill in Committee, the death of Senator
Wright was announced and the House ad
journed.
Dec. 19.—The Senate resolution to print the
Report of the Commission of Public Lands in
foreign languages, for distribution at the Paris
Exhibition, was introduced. Mr. Harris from
the Judiciary Committee, reported the House
bill providing for an additional session of the
Fortieth and succeeding Congresses on the 4th
of March, with an amendment striking out the
second section, and inserting “ that no person
who was a member of the previous Congress
shall receive any compensation as mileage for
going to or returning from the additional ses
sion provided for in the bill.” On motion of
Mr. Williams, a resolution was adopted inquir
ing into the expediency of prohibiting the im
migration or importation of Chinese into the
United States. The Nebraska Bill was taken
up, and a long discussion ensued, pending
which the Senate adjourned.
In the House , Mr. Upton, on leave, introduced
a bill supplementary to the Act of April, 1861,
to increase the pensions of Revolutionary pen
sioners. Referred to Committee on Revolu
tionary pensions. The bill makes the act ap
ply to all the surviving widows of soldiers of the
Revolution at SIOO per head On motion of
Mr. Phelps, the Committee on Ways and Means
was instructed to inquire into the expediency
of modifying the internal revenue so as to dis
pense with the tax of gross receipts.
On motion of Mr. Wentworth, the President
was requested to furnish copies of all papers in
his possession touching the case of Col. George
St Leger Grenfel, convicted by military com
mission as one of the leaders in conspiracy to
release rebel prisoners at Camp Douglas,
Chi and burn the city, and sentenced to death
therefor, which sentence was commuted to im
prisonment for life on the Dry Tortngas, and
whose full pardon was now recommended by the
Florida Legislature. Mr. Randall, of Ken
tucky introduced a resolution, which wis
agreed to, calling upon the President for any
information he has received since the date of
his message of Deccmbar Bth, relative to the
occupation of Mexico, by the United States
Adjourn ad.
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foreign news.
(by the cable.)
London, Deo. 12.—1 t is rumored here and on
ibe Continent that the Emperor of Russia has
proposed to the great powers that they hold a
conference to take into consideration the posi
tion of the Christian subjects of the Sublime
Porte.
London, Dec. 13.—1 t has been clearly proven
that the steamship Bolivar which was recently
seized in the Medway, was not designed for Fe
nians; Bhe belongs to Colombia, and will be
delivered to the agent of that Government as
soon as possible.
Rome, Dec. 13.—An important diplomatic
treaty has been concluded by the Italian ininis
try, the main features of which are regarded as
of great advantage to the Italian Government.
Liverpool, Dec. 13.—Several additional ar
rests of Fenian sympathisers in Ireland are
announced. The Government iB on the track
0: a Fenian organization reported to exist at
Hull.
London, Deo. 13.—Despatches which were
read to-day from the East, report that the rup
ture of relations between Turkey and Greece is
imminent.
Barnesley, England, Dec. 12.—A terrible ex
plosion took place at Oaks Cos liery, near this
place at one o’clock this afternoon. This col
liery contained the largest pit in this district of
the country. The shaft is 270 yards deep, and
the lateral works extend a distance of two miles
from the bottom. Nearly 400 men and boys
were in the mine at the time bf the explosion,
nearly all of whom perished.
Nine O'clock, p. m. —Every aid is being given
to rescue the suffering. Exploring parties have
counted 38 dead within the space of fifty yards.
A few of the unfortunate victims have been,
brought out alive but badly mutilated. En
gineers are of the opinion that owing to the
foul air there can be no more alive in the works.
If this is so, over 300 human beings will be bu
ried in the recess of the pit. The excitement
among the families in the town is most intense
and painful The works and vicinity have been
a scene of wailing and despair all day. A simi
lar accident occurred some 20 years ago at the
same pit—73 lives lost. Another explosion
took place in the Bame pit while working par
ties were finding and drawing out the dead.
Eighty of the bodies had been drawn out when
the second explosion took place. offi-.
cials and a number of volunteers were in the
pit at the time of the second disaster, and it is
feared they have all perished. The exciting
scenes of yesterday were renewed.
Barnesley, Thursday night, Deo. 13 —A third
explosion took place at the Oaks Colliery at 10
o’clock this a. m. There is no longer any hope
for those in the pit; tLey must now all be
dead. It is estimated that 350 human beings,
in all, have lost their lives by this terrible ca
tastrophe The mine is now on fire and the
flames have burnt from the mouth of the main
shaft with great violence. The work of draw
ing out bodies is suspended and the mine is to
be flooded with water. The cause of explosion
will probably remain a perpetual mystery.
Hanley, Staffordshire, Thursday night, Dec;
13.—There was a fearful explosion at noon to
day at Falks, the hill near this town, in a coal
pit belonging to the North Staffordshire Coal
and Iron Company. Two hundred and fifty
men went into the mine this morning, of whom
only thirteen have been taken out alive, and
they are badly injured. The rest, it is believ
ed, are dead. Up to the present moment, forty
dead bodies have been brought out of the pit.
The excitement is intense.
London, Friday, Dec. 15.—The awful calami
ties in York and Staffordshire excite the moat
painful interest throughout the Kingdom. A
subscription has been opened at the Mayor’s
office for the suffering families of the victims:
Paris, Dec. 14th.—The United States Govern
ment has commenced legal proceedings in the
first tribunal of Bine to recover two millions and
a' quarter francs, amount paid M. M. Arman by
agents of the Confederate Government, on ac
count for building five ironclad vessels, alleged
to have been constructed for the use of the
peror of China, but actually intended for the
Confederate Navy, though the vessels were nev
er delivered. Latest advices from China state
that the French expedition to Corea was meet
ing with no resistance.
London, Dec. 14.—The Times of this morning,
in an editorial, takes a.hopeful view of the
trouble in Ireland, and thinks there will be no
serious difficulty in quelling the Fenian rebel
lion with the civil force alone.
Paris, Dec. 14.—Under the new organization,
the French army, with the usual reserves, will
foot up about one million two hundred and fifty
thousand men. It is expected that such a
mighty army in times of peace will have no good
effect. There is much misgiving to the project
among the thoughtful in this city.
Paris, Dec. 15.—1n the case of the United
States against Arman, the French Court has
ordered the plaintiff to pay a large sum into
the Court as security for costs of the suit.—
The United States Consul has Baid that legal
steps had been adopted in France, but there
was more serious diplomacy in England.
Florence, Deo. 16.—The Italian Parliament
was opened to-day by Victor Emmanuel, in per
son, in a speech from the Throne. The King
said he wished Italy joy of the freedom she had
regained, and said that France, faithful to her
promises, had withdrawn from Rome, and the
best understanding was believed to exist be
tween Italy and Napoleon. He declared that
he would respect the Territory of Papal States.
He hoped that the moderation of the Pope and
the wisdom of the people, and a spirit of concil
iation on both side3 would remove all differ
ences, and said it was his wish that the Pope
should remain independent in Rome. He con
cluded by referring to the great and glo
rious future Italy had before her, and de
clared she must by every means, develop her
resources to achieve her position as » great na
tion. The speech of the King was well receiv
ed by members of the Parliament.
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