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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. ____ 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. 5